Times Square New Years Eve 2010
December 31, 2009
Times Square New Years Eve 2010:New Year’s Rockin ‘Eve special with Dick Clark? An American tradition continues with the Times Square ball drop at midnight right in the heart of New York City and Clark will be there for his hosting duties, with a little bit of help from the hardest working guy in the business, Ryan will Seacrest.It be cold, but J Lo may help warm the celebrations to ring in the New Year of 2010. American Idol host Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest 2.0 has convinced Jennifer Lopez to perform live from Times Square on the New Year’s Rockin ‘Eve special he will be hosting alongside Clark.Seacrest talked to the singer’s manager at the AMAS about the deal, but J. Lo still was not completely convinced.
Seacrest explains: “It started there [at the AMAS], and then, no kidding, Marc [Anthony] and Jennifer came over to my house and literally Walked through what it would be like in Times Square, and now we’ve got a stage built [in that spot in my house]. ” “That’s exactly what happened. It’s a small house!” Seacrest joked.
Meyer 911 Call
December 31, 2009
Meyer 911 Call:Listen to Urban Meyer’s 911 Call Audio here – It’s been a sad week for all college football fans when Meyer Resigned on coaching because of some reasons. Many speculated that Urban Meyer’s leave to turn around from College Football to the NFL big leagues. According to his statement Urban Meyer was forced to resign because of health issues.
Many doubt him online but when this video appeared on the internet about Meyer, call 911 it’s very shocking to hear how this two partner is trying to hang on and asking for help. Check this online audio and you will hear how terrifying this incident happened to the couple. Shelly Meyer (wife of Urban) is talking to the operator and she keep checking her husband and making aware of him to be awake.
Now this is the confirmation of Urban’s bad health condition that’s why he was forced to resign.
South Korean Officials And Analysts Said North Korea To Ban Forex To Reassert Control
December 31, 2009
South Korean Officials And Analysts Said North Korea To Ban Forex To Reassert Control:A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity,
Quoted a decree by the North’s Ministry of People’s Security which prohibits all units and individuals from using foreign currency from January 1.
Foreigners will have to exchange money into North Korean won, the decree said, adding that any violation would be “severely punished”.
The ruling came less than a month after the North issued new won banknotes as part of a 100-to-one currency revaluation. It restricted the amount of old notes which could be changed for new currency, sparking widespread anger.
The revaluation was widely seen as an attempt to clamp down on a growing free-market economy, which emerged after the state food distribution system collapsed during famines in the 1990s.
In 2002 the regime introduced limited wage and price reforms, causing prices to rise sharply. The reforms were rolled back three years later and in recent years officials have been cracking down on trading in street markets.
Professor Kim Keun-Sik of South Korea’s Kyungnam University said the forex ban was aimed at further curbing private markets.
“As part of efforts to tighten state control over the economy, it needs to crack down on merchants and the new rich who have been dealing in foreign currencies at private markets,” Kim told AFP.
The North officially confines the use of foreign currency to specially designated outlets. But visitors say it is accepted at many places in Pyongyang.
Kim Yeon-Chul, director of the independent Hankyoreh Peace Institute, said the ban on using foreign exchange is aimed at stabilising the value of the new won against overseas currencies.
“In the end, all will depend on whether the North will be able to curb inflation, especially whether it can rein in rampant food prices through a stable suppply of food rations,” he told AFP.
He said chronic food shortages eased somewhat this year thanks to favourable weather conditions and inflows from abroad, giving Pyongyang a chance to carry out the currency revaluation.
Kim Yeon-Chul said the success of the revaluation and the forex ban would ultimately depend on progress in nuclear disarmament talks.
“Stability in commodity prices and wages depends on supply, which in turn relies on its ties with foreign countries,” he said.
“Economic exigencies make North Korea all the more likely to seek a compromise on the nuclear issue.”
A US envoy visited Pyongyang in December to try to persuade it to return to six-party disarmament talks which it quit in April, but no immediate agreement was announced.
Fire Yet To Be Extinguished Completely In Karachi
December 31, 2009
Fire Yet To Be Extinguished Completely In Karachi:Fire in the markets of Karachi, set by protestors after the suicide blast during Ashura procession, has not been extinguished yet.
Smoke is continuously rising from Iqbal market, market Marvi, Younis Qutbi market and market, located at the Marriot Chanti line road. “The stuff after being burnt and has taken the form of glint due to which smoke is rising”, according to fire brigades. The cooling process is Undergoing which would be completed in few hours. Some parts of building had 
been collapsed whereas cracks can also be seen in them.
Afghanistan: Suicide Bomb Attack Eight Americans Killed, 5 Canadians
December 31, 2009
Afghanistan: Suicide Bomb Attack Eight Americans Killed, 5 Canadians:A suicide bomber killed 8 American Civilians at a U.S. military base in eastern Afghanistan, while another bomb killed 4 Canadian soldiers and a journalist in the south of the country.
U.S. officials say a bomber detonated his explosive vest inside the Forward Operating Base Chapman in Khost province. The military said no U.S. or NATO troops were killed or wounded in the blast, but few other details about the incident were released. The base is used to support reconstruction efforts and other civilian operations in Afghanistan. Khost borders Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region, where Taliban militants and their allies launch cross-border attacks. In a separate attack, the Canadian defense ministry says 4 Canadian soldiers and a Canadian 
journalist were killed when their Convoy hit a Roadside bomb while on patrol just outside the southern city of Kandahar. The journalist was identified as 34 year old Calgary Herald reporter Michelle Lang. A Canadian civilian official was wounded in the blast.
Rush Limbaugh Heart Attack
December 31, 2009
Rush Limbaugh Heart Attack:Talk show host Rush Limbaugh was taken to hospital due to serious condition. Limbaugh was suffering from chest pain. He was taken to a Hawaiian hospital and it is said that the pain may be from a heart attack. The hospital emergency happened after paramedics responded on a call from the Kahala Hotel and Resort. Limbaugh is staying there and enjoying his vacation.
Last time in 2001 he suffered from an ear disease, and he had an ear surgery to restore his hearing and again in 2005 he was suffering from severe back pain. There are no further details about his recent health condition at even a hospital spokeswoman was not able to provide any information about him.
According to last news he was in serious condition at Honolulu’s Queen’s Medical Center and also said that: “It is believed that the radio host has suffered a heart attack.”
Limbaugh was born on January 12, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and he is a famous American radio host. He serves as a host in The Rush Limbaugh Show. In his teenage he started his career through working on a local radio station. In 1988 he joined the national broadcast of The Rush Limbaugh Show on WABC radio. After two unsuccessful marriage experiences third time he married Marta Fitzgerald in 1994 but unfortunately his last marriage also proved unsuccessful and they separated in 2004.
Third-Time PM Bar To Go,Says Gilani
December 31, 2009
Third-Time PM Bar To Go,Says Gilani : Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has reiterated his government’s resolve to restore the 1973 Constitution in its original form and vowed to do away with the restriction on a person becoming prime minister for the third time.
Speaking at a ceremony held here on Wednesday for the signing of the 7th NFC Award, the prime minister said that constitutional Amendments made by Dictators would be scrapped.
He said those who violated the Constitution needed to be punished. The prime minister said he wanted strengthening of institutions, not of individuals.
He said the 17th Amendment and Article 58 (2) b would be removed from the Constitution and a constitutional committee was working in this regard.
He said Nawab Akbar Bugti was a great supporter of the Federation and had worked with the Quaid-i-Azam and those responsible for his murder must be prosecuted.
The prime minister termed the announcement of a consensus NFC award a “dividend of democracy” and reflection of the commitment of the nation to strengthen the Federation. He said democracy had Achieved a Dictatorship something which could never do.
He said the ’73 Constitution was an achievement of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and it strengthened the Federation.
He said the government believed in working in cooperation with smaller provinces and the efforts of years of neglect would be addressed on a priority basis. He said the provinces would get political and financial autonomy.
The prime minister said the Gwadar port would usher in an era of progress and prosperity for Balochistan.
Mr. Gilani said he wanted to set up a National Vocational and Technical Education center in Gwadar to train local people who would be given preference in all jobs.
He said the educational requirements for appointment in the Coast Guards would be lowered to the middle level to enable more local people to get jobs.
The prime minister announced that 20.000 jobs would be given to people of Balochistan which would help alleviate poverty and empower local people.
He said work on an international airport in Gwadar would be completed on schedule.
He said the Gwadar port on would succeed only if it was connected to the rest of the country and the finance minister should expedite release of funds for the purpose.
He called for Speeding up work for import of 110 megawatts from Iran. He announced that a girls college with a hostel would be built in Gwadar.
He asked the Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program to visit the area and deserving Ensure that people had access to the scheme. The minister for overseas Pakistanis announced that his ministry would fund the setting up of a school in Gwadar.-APP
Troops Kill 4 Militants In South Waziristan
December 31, 2009
Troops Kill 4 Militants In South Waziristan : Security forces killed at least four suspected militants, including three Foreigners, and arrested another 27 during a Crackdown at a hospital in South Waziristan.
The dead Foreigners include two Arabs and a Bangladeshi.
According to officials, security forces attacked the Hafiz Hospital in Wana, which belonged to a former MNA.
Troops said militants were being provided treatment at the private hospital.
Officials said militants who had been injured during the operation in Ladha two days ago were being treated there.
However, soon after the operation, militants also attacked the same hospital and blew it up.
Operation Rah-i-Nijaat has been underway since October 16 and the army says most of the areas in South Waziristan has now been cleared.
Rush Limbaugh Taken To Hospital
December 31, 2009
Rush Limbaugh Taken To Hospital:Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was taken to a hospital with chest pains on Wednesday and was in serious condition, a Honolulu television station reported.
Paramedics responded to a call at 2:41 p.m. from the Kahala Hotel and Resort where Limbaugh is vacationing, KITV reported. The station, citing unnamed sources, said the 58-year-old Limbaugh was taken to The Queens Medical Center in Honolulu.
Kit Carson, Limbaugh’s chief of staff, told The Associated Press from Milwaukee that he was not able to provide any information.
Queens spokeswoman N. Makana Shook said the hospital was Unable to comment on the report.
Emergency Medical Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic said paramedics took a male of unknown age to an area hospital from the Kahala Hotel and Resort. He said he had no further information.
Limbaugh was seen Golfing at Waialae Country Club earlier this week, KITV said. The country club is next to the Kahala hotel.
For privacy reasons, the hotel spokeswoman Sheila Donnelly Theroux said she was Unable to acknowledge the name of any guests.
As recently as November 2009, Americans said in a poll that Limbaugh was America’s most influential conservative voice. His three-hour weekday show is heard on some 600 radio stations across the country, and more than 14 million people listen to him at least once a week.
Sarcastic with his putdowns of liberal policies, off-color Parodies and Bombastic self-promotion, he began capturing conservative listeners in the 1980s and grew to become the highest-rated radio broadcaster in the U.S. Recently, he’s found a renewed purpose and has boosted ratings by railing against the candidacy and Presidency of Barack Obama.
Sensex Recovers,Up 147 Points
December 31, 2009
Sensex Recovers,Up 147 Points:Gallup has released its annual poll on the most admired man and woman in the United States. In the most admired woman category, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is the winner, named by 16 percent of respondents. Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is a close second, with 15 percent. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is third, with eight percent, and First Lady Michelle Obama is fourth, named by seven percent.
Gallup says Mrs. Clinton has been named most admired woman 14 times since 1993, when she first became First Lady. Her run stretched into the Bush years, as well, but in 2001, President George W. Bush’s first year in office, First Lady Laura Bush was Gallup’s most admired woman.
Looking further into Mrs. Obama’s rating, the current First Lady is not the most admired woman among respondents of any political party. Among Democrats, Mrs.. Obama placed second to Clinton. Among independents, she placed fourth, behind Palin, Clinton, and Winfrey. And among Republicans, she placed fifth, behind Palin, Clinton, Winfrey, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. (By the way, while a number of Republicans say they admire Mrs. Clinton, no Democrats say they admire Palin.)
In the most admired man category, President Obama is the runaway winner, named by 30 percent of those surveyed. Former President George W. Bush is in second place, although far behind with four percent. Former South African President Nelson Mandela is in third place, with three percent, and Fox News’ Glenn Beck is tied for fourth with two percent – a position shared with Pope Benedict XVI, the Rev.. Billy Graham, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Broken out by political party, Democrats and independents most admire Obama, Republicans while Bush’s name as their most admired. Among Democrats, Mandela is second, followed by former President Bill Clinton, Gates, Golfer Tiger Woods and former basketball star Michael Jordan. (The poll was taken in mid-December, when Woods’ troubles were well known.) Among independents, other men are admired Beck, Bush, Gates, Mandela, and the pope. Among Republicans, it’s a similar list, minus Mandela and Gates and plus Graham and Mon John McCain.
