Iran discovers more uranium ore. . .

Iran discovers more uranium ore and chooses sites for new nuclear plants Unconfirmed find would treble country's estimated supply of raw uranium Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (centre) inspects the Natanz nuclear enrichment plant. Photograph: Handout/EPA Iran has announced the discovery of new deposits of raw uranium to feed its nuclear programme and has identified sites for 16 more nuclear power stations, just days before talks with Western powers over its disputed atomic programme. The Iran Atomic Energy Organisation report cited by the state news agency, IRNA, on Saturday said the deposits had been found in "southern coastal areas" and had trebled the amount outlined in previous estimates. There...

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Miserable destruction

'Miserable destruction': N. Korea threatens US over joint drills with Seoul State media film a rocket carried by a military vehicle during a military parade to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Kim Il-sung in Pyongyang April 15, 2012. (Reuters/Bobby Yip) North Korea has warned the US military against conducting scheduled joint drills with South Korean troops, accusing them of “igniting war” and threatening them with “miserable destruction.” "If your side ignites a war of aggression by staging the reckless joint military exercises...at this dangerous time, from that moment your fate will be hung by a thread with every hour," Pak Rim-su, chief delegate of the North Korean military mission to the inter-Korean...

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Teen Health

Teen weight loss: Healthy habits count Healthy habits are the key to teen weight loss. Show your teen the way with this practical plan for success. By Mayo Clinic staff Teenage obesity is a dangerous — and widespread — problem. Like any weight-loss challenge, there's no magic bullet for teen weight loss. Still, there's plenty you can do to help. Start by encouraging your teen to adopt healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Have a heart-to-heart If your teen is overweight, he or she is probably as concerned about the excess weight as you are. Aside from lifelong health risks such as high blood pressure and diabetes, the social and emotional fallout of being overweight can be devastating for a teenager. It can...

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Teen Health

Teen smoking: How to help your teen quit ? Want to stop teen smoking? Follow this no-nonsense approach, from setting a good example to making a plan and celebrating success. If you find your teen smoking, take it seriously. Stopping teen smoking in its tracks is the best way to promote a lifetime of good health.Teen smoking is a big deal. After all, teens who smoke are likely to turn into adults who smoke. Set a good example As a parent, you're one of the most powerful influences in your teen's life — and your actions speak louder than your words. If you smoke, don't expect your teen to stop smoking. Your teen likely interprets your smoking as an endorsement for the behavior. Instead, ask your doctor about stop-smoking...

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Hot Games in 2013

[PS3 / XBOX360] DEAD SPACE 3 "Take Down the Terror Together" Release:-NA February 5, 2013-AU February 7, 2013 (PC)-EU February 8, 2013-AU February 15, 2013Platform: PS3, XBOX360, PCDeveloper: Visceral GamesPublisher: Electronic ArtsGenre: Survival horror, third-person shooterMode: Single-player, co-opEngine: Visceral Engine Synopsis : Two months after escaping the Sprawl, Isaac Clarke and Ellie Langford encounter Sgt. John Carver, a survivor of a Necromorph incident on the planet Uxor and discover Tau Volantis, a frozen planet where the ruins of another planetkracker ship are found. Realizing that these miners had found the "source" of the Markers, the group tries to land on the frigid planet;...

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Bali Island

The Amazing Bali island Bali may be small in size – you can drive around the entire coast in one long day – but its prominence as a destination is huge, and rightfully so. Ask travellers what Bali means to them and you’ll get as many answers as there are flowers on a frangipani tree. Virescent rice terraces, pulse-pounding surf, enchanting temple ceremonies, mesmerising dance performances and ribbons of beaches are just some of the images people cherish. As you stumble upon the exquisite little offerings left all over the island that materialise as if by magic, you’ll see that the tiny tapestry of colours and textures is a metaphor for Bali itself.Small obviously doesn’t mean limited. The manic whirl of Kuta segues...

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The Beautiful Karimun Jawa Islands

Karimun Jawa Islands The Karimunjawa archipelago is situated in the Java Sea, 45 nautical miles away from Jepara Regency and 60 Nautical miles from Semarang, the capital city of Central Java Province. Karimunjawa is known for its amazing fringing coral reefs, diving sites, and sandy beaches. The reefs are a combination of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters.  Karimunjawa archipelago consists of 27 islands scattered along the Java Sea. Five of them, namely Karimunjawa, Kemujan, Parang, Nyamuk and Genting, are inhabited. The area is 111,625 acres in width, consists of 7,033 acres of land and 104,592 acres of water; Most of the islands are untouched and beautiful,...

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