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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
A MAN WITH TWO HEARTS
A 71-year-old man arrived at an Italian hospital two years ago with symptoms typical of someone experiencing heart trouble. He was short of breath. He was sweating profusely. And his blood pressure was low. But when doctors took a closer look, they noticed immediately that this was not the typical patient.
The man had two hearts. He had undergone a rare heart transplant years ago in which a new organ was paired with the diseased one, according to a report
Laura Dekker Youngest Solo Sea Voyager
Laura Dekker, a 16-year-old Dutch sailor has become the youngest person ever to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe. She set sail from St Maarten on 20 January last year and arrived the Caribbean island of St Maarten on Saturday 21st January 2012 aboard her 38ft boat, Guppy. In another twist, the Guinness Book of record has refused to recognise her and any other teenager who follows such a risky adventure in order to discourage other teenagers from engaging in such dangerous acts.
Friday, January 20, 2012
KANO BOMB
Kano has been reported to be focus of series of deadly bomb attacks which has left many casualties. A suicide blast and series of other strong explosions rocked Kano State Friday, killing many people. Targets of the attackers are mainly security outfits and personnel in the State. As at now, number of casualties are yet to be ascertained but it has been confirmed a journalist attached to Channels Television lost his life while on duty in the troubled zone.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Costa Concordia Accident
29 people remain missing amid fear of environmental disaster as the cruise liner Costa Concordia sinking on the coast of Italy is said to be carrying about 50 tonnes of oil which might cause environmental disaster if it leaks into the sea. The emergency services confirmed that all the areas of the liner that are above water had now been searched, indicating faint hopes of finding more survivors. However, the captain of the ship has been taken into custody and charged with multiple manslaughter due to the way he handled the evacuation of passengers during the accident that led to the ship’s sinking.
Muhammad Ali turns 70
Mohammed Ali the renowned former heavy weight boxer is 70 today. Festivities marking Ali's 70th birthday include a Feb. 18 bash at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where celebrities and former fighters such as Foreman, Ken Norton, Leon Spinks and Roberto Duran will pay tribute to him. Manny Pacquiao might sing a song, and millions of dollars will be raised for brain research. Ali who has battled Parkinson's disease for nearly 30 years has not been finding it easy coping up.
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