The move makes permanent a pilot scheme which has been running since 2009 Four million families ‘fighting’‘Right to ask’ on domestic abuse A scheme to help migrants forced to leave relationships as a result of domestic violence is being made permanent, the Home Office has said. The move follows a pilot project that has provided support for 1,522 people, including… (more…)
May 14, 2013 ? Northwestern University scientists have struck gold in the laboratory. They have discovered an inexpensive and environmentally benign method that uses simple cornstarch — instead of cyanide — to isolate gold from raw materials in a selective manner. This green method extracts gold from crude sources and leaves behind other metals that are often found mixed together… (more…)
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) ? The East Coast woke up under a blanket of snow this weekend and collectively documented the experience on the myriad social and mobile inventions of the past decade. Facebook, Twitter and other technologies make it increasingly difficult to stay isolated ?even if you’re stuck home alone. “The funny thing is that I actually checked my Instagram… (more…)
By NBC News wire services BOSASSO, Somalia — A ship and its crew of 22 sailors held by Somali pirates for almost three years have been freed after a two-week-long siege by maritime police, the government of the breakaway region of Puntland said on Sunday. The sailors aboard Panama-flagged MV Iceberg 1, from the Philippines, India, Yemen, Sudan, Ghana and… (more…)
By Cathy Franklin Teenagers look forward to having their proms. During this time, everyone usually comes together to celebrate that cool school fever. The prom night reflects how girls and boys wish to flaunt their sense of style and fashion. If you wish to display a cool, classy front during the prom, make sure you follow these tips to get… (more…)
17 hrs. Geoff Morrison , HD Guru It?s not possible for a TV to be set at the factory with the best settings possible for your home. Take 20 minutes or so on your end, and you can drastically improve the picture quality. If you just bought a TV, or just haven’t found the time to mess around… (more…)