Albania is a natural wonder and the best tourist destination in the world, Jan 18, 2012

"Sahit Muja: Albania is a natural wonder and the best tourist destination in the world .
Albania has been chosen on the top 10 best tourist destinations in the world for 2011.
Tourism in Albania has increased tremendously in recent years.
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha has indicated that tourism has increased 1000%, in the last decade.
Albania has become the world’s fastest growing tourist destination."
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WEBMD - Cardiac Arrest Risk Low in Marathons, Study Finds, Jan 18, 2012

"an. 11, 2012 -- When a runner dies during a marathon because their heart stops, it's big news -- and can be scary to the 2 million runners who participate in U.S. long-distance events each year.
However, the risk of cardiac arrest during long-distance races is relatively low, according to new research. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating, and it's generally more serious than a heart attack.
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How to Induce Labor Naturally: Is It Possible? - Over a 10-year period, 59 runners, or 1 in 184,000 participants in half or full marathons, suffered cardiac arrest, says researcher Aaron Baggish, MD, associate director of the Cardiovascular Performance Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also the cardiologist for the Boston Marathon. There were nearly 11 million participants during the decade studied."
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WEBMD - Aspirin Therapy for Heart Disease, Stroke Prevention Not for Everyone, Jan 18, 2012

"Jan. 12, 2012 -- Many people who have never had a heart attack or stroke take an aspirin every day to lower their risk for these events.
While some may benefit, for many others the benefits appear to be outweighed by an increased risk for potentially serious and even life-threatening bleeding, a new study shows.
Researchers analyzed data from nine large studies, including three published since 2007, which followed participants for an average of six years.
Aspirin therapy was not associated with a reduction in deaths due to heart attack and stroke, but it was associated with a significant increase in risk for bleeding, says researcher Kausik K. Ray, MD."
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Sky News - Artist, Descendants score top Globe wins, Jan 16, 2012

"Guy Pearce missed out on a Golden Globe, but he was one of the lucky few inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel who escaped the acid tongue of the award show's host, Ricky Gervais.
The British comedian, who caused a firestorm while hosting last year's Golden Globes ceremony with barbs aimed at the A-List audience, lived up to his vow to do a repeat performance on Sunday.
'Be honest. Are you on recreational drugs?' Gervais asked Johnny Depp early in the ceremony before targeting Madonna, Natalie Portman, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Elton John, Salma Hayek and many others."
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INDIE Wire - Top Awards at the 2012 Palm Springs Film Festival Include 'Starbuck' and 'The House', Jan 16, 2012

"At the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards, French-language sperm donor comedy "Starbuck" won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, while "The Girls in the Band" and "Wish Me Away" tied for the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Directed by Ken Scott, "Starbuck" is a Canadian production that centers on a class action suit filed by 142 adults against their prolific sperm donor dad.
Directed by Judy Chaikin, "The Girls in the Band" is about the hidden history of women jazz musicians, while Bobbi Birleffii and Beverly Kopf's "Wish Me Away" profiles singer-songwriter Chely Wright, a devout Christian who also happens to be a lesbian."
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Mildred Baena: Mother of MAIL Online - Arnold Schwarzenegger's love child divorces husband, Jan 16, 2012

"The mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger's illegitimate teenage son has finally divorced her husband of 14 years.
Mildred Patricia Baena, 50, was granted a divorce from Rogelio de Jesus Baena, nearly four years after she originally filed papers requesting their marriage be terminated.
According to TMZ.com the actor's former housekeeper filed for a default judgement on January 3 and it was granted the same day. "
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Financial Times - Veteran Spanish politician Fraga dies, Jan 16, 2012

"Manuel Fraga, a right-wing Spanish politician who successfully straddled the Franco era and the liberal democracy launched after the dictator’s death, died on Sunday night at the age of 89.
Fraga was best known in recent years as the éminence grise of the centre-right Popular party, the precursor of which he founded in 1976 during the political transition after Franco’s demise. The PP is now in power under Mariano Rajoy, prime minister, after defeating the Socialists in the November general election."
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LA Times - Charles Price II obituary: Reagan's ambassador to Belgium and Britain dies at 80, Jan 16, 2012

"Charles Price II, a banking executive who ran his family's Midwestern candy company before serving as U.S. ambassador to Belgium and then Britain, has died. He was 80.
Price died Thursday at his home in Indian Wells, Calif., family spokesman Michael Landes told the Associated Press. A cause was not released."
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OMG - Beyonce’s Birth in the Lap of Luxury, Jan 15, 2012

Whether or not you've ever had a baby, you're probably aware that the actual process of giving birth isn't exactly a walk in the park. But if you're superstar Beyonce, you can certainly do your best to make sure you're surrounded by luxury, privacy, and special treatment.

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BBC - Newsbeat - Nicki Minaj and Bruno Mars to perform at Grammy Awards, Jan 14, 2012

"Nicki Minaj, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars are set to perform at next month's Grammy Awards, it has been announced.
Minaj is nominated for four awards at the ceremony, including best new artist and rap album for Pink Friday."
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BBC News - IBM researchers make 12-atom magnetic memory bit, Jan 14, 2012

"Researchers have successfully stored a single data bit in only 12 atoms.
Currently it takes about a million atoms to store a bit on a modern hard-disk, the researchers from IBM say.
They believe this is the world's smallest magnetic memory bit.
According to the researchers, the technique opens up the possibility of producing much denser forms of magnetic computer memory than today's hard disk drives and solid state memory chips."
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BBC News - Russia's failed Phobos-Grunt space probe heads to Earth, Jan 14, 2012

"Russia's failed Mars probe, Phobos-Grunt, is about to fall back to Earth - quite probably on Sunday.
The spacecraft has been losing altitude rapidly in recent days and will soon be pulled into the top of the atmosphere where it will be destroyed.
Phobos-Grunt weighed some 13 tonnes at launch, but very little of this mass should make it through to the surface."
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BBC News - PIP breast implants: Women march on private clinics, Jan 14, 2012

"Around 60 women have marched on private cosmetic clinics that fitted now-banned PIP breast implants, as an NHS media campaign set out government advice.
Marchers in London called on clinics to replace PIP implants free of charge
Some clinics blame poor regulation for the use of the substandard implants and say they cannot afford to remove them."
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BBC News - US military identifies all four 'urinating' Marines, Jan 14, 2012

"All four US Marines seen in a video apparently urinating on dead Afghans have been identified by American military investigators, US media say.
Two of the men have already been interviewed by the US Navy's criminal investigation branch.
The Marine Corps has also appointed Lt Gen Thomas Waldhauser, a three-star general, to decide what, if any, disciplinary action is to be taken."
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BBC News - Syria crisis: Qatar calls for Arabs to send in troops, Jan 14, 2012

"The ruler of the Gulf state of Qatar has said Arab countries should send troops into Syria to stop government forces killing civilians there.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani told US television channel CBS "some troops should go to stop the killing".
It is the first time an Arab leader has publicly called for military intervention in Syria."
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BBC News - Chavez 'would accept' Venezuela election defeat, Jan 14, 2012

"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has told opposition leaders that he will relinquish power if he loses elections due in October.
In his annual address to Congress, Mr Chavez said the opposition should also accept the result if he wins.
The left-wing leader - who has governed Venezuela for 13 years - is seeking another six-year term in office."
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BBC News - France downgrade: French PM downplays rating decision, Jan 14, 2012

"French PM Francois Fillon has defended his government's economic policies following the decision by ratings agency Standard and Poor's to downgrade the credit rating of France.
He said the government would push ahead with reforms and debt reduction.
Standard and Poor's said Europe's austerity and budget discipline alone were not sufficient to fight the debt crisis and may become self-defeating."
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BBC News - Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou wins second term, Jan 14, 2012

"Taiwan's incumbent President Ma Ying-jeou has won a second term in office, promising to further improve ties with neighbouring China.
His main opponent, Tsai Ing-wen, said she took responsibility for the defeat and resigned as leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Mr Ma had campaigned on his record of improving ties with China."
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BBC News - Iraq suicide bomb kills 50 in Basra pilgrims attack, Jan 14, 2012

"At least 50 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on Shia pilgrims in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, Iraqi police and security sources say.
The attack was aimed at pilgrims marking the festival of Arbain, one of the main holy days of the Shia calendar, reports say.
Security had been tight amid fears of insurgent attacks during the festival.
Scores of people have been killed in attacks on pilgrims in the last few weeks, reports say."
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CS Monitor - Cruise ship aground: Search for missing off coast of Italy, Jan 14, 2012

"At least three people were killed and rescuers were searching for other victims after an Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia, carrying more than 4,000 people ran aground and keeled over in shallow waters.
Dozens were injured and around 50 people remained unaccounted for after the 114,500-tonne Costa Concordia hit a sandbar near the island of Giglio off the coast of Tuscany as passengers sat down to dinner on Friday evening.
An official involved in the rescue operation said two French tourists and a Peruvian crew member were dead. Around 40 people were injured, two seriously."
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