Floods in China, More than 170 Killed and Missing

Executive summary about  Flood in China By Viva News

Floods in China, More than 170 Killed and Missing

As many as 170 people dead and missing from floods that hit eastern and southern China. More than five million people even had to evacuate due to flooding in eastern China.

Floods that swept not only devastating to the citizens but also trigger a rise in food prices. Heavy rain which flushed a large area of ​​Hubei and Zhejiang provinces also resulted in more than 1 million acres (432,200 hectares) of farmland inundated.

Even the nearly 1,000 companies can not operate paralyzed and 5.7 million people can not move normally. As a result of this great flood, more than 7,000 houses collapsed and damaged. Estimated, losses due to floods reach 6 billion yuan (930 million U.S. dollars).

Heavy rain which flushed also triggered landslides and buried houses and killed two people in Zhejiang Changshan district. Flooding also claimed two dead and two missing people swept away in Hubei.

Flooding that resulted in 170 people dead and missing is making some roads blocked trains. Consequently, any relief supplies was stopped. China's weather bureau predicted that the weather will be sunny again on Monday, tomorrow.

As reported by Xinhua, the flooding this time is the worst flooding in 20 years. This flood vegetable production decreased 20 percent and led to shortages of fruit and seeds. Vegetable prices soar even higher by 40 percent, adding 5.5 percent inflation rate.

Although the increase in the consumer price index reported last week in line with expectations, but higher than 5.3 percent in April and 5.4 percent in March. China National Statistics Bureau said the main factor was 11.7 percent jump in food prices.

Food prices are soaring so-called due to flood impacts were also reported in the eastern province of Anhui and Jiangxi.

United States Negotiations with Taliban

United States Negotiations with Taliban

United States Negotiations with Taliban - Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday said the United States and the Taliban are discussing settlement of the war in Afghanistan. The statement was the first official confirmation of U.S. involvement in the negotiations.

Karzai said Afghanistan's push toward peace negotiations have not reached the stage where the government and the rebels met, but their representatives have been in touch.

"Peace talks are underway with the Taliban. Foreign military and especially the United States itself will go forward with these negotiations," Karzai said in a speech in Kabul.

"The peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban movement has not been based on a specific agenda or a physical meeting, there is a new contact."

United States. Embassy in Kabul declined comment.

Karzai was speaking a day after the UN Security Council split the UN sanctions list for the Taliban and alQaeda in two. According to the delegates, it can help push the Taliban into talks about a peace agreement in Afghanistan.

8 Awards Given to PAN Communications At The 2011 Bell Ringers Ceremony

8 Awards Given to PAN Communications At The 2011 Bell Ringers Ceremony

PAN Communications, today announced a brought home 8 awards at the 2011 Publicity Club of New England Bell Ringer Awards, held on June 7 at the Westin in Waltham.
 
  "We are very pleased to see the programs that our team work hard to create the gain recognized by the Publicity Club of New England"
PAN was also pleased to announce that Meghan Daly named Striker Award winner 2011. Striker award recognizes public relations or communications practitioner who has demonstrated love of the field, a dedication to their career and work ethic are superior. The award is given to the New England public employment relations or communications professional who has excelled in public relations and communications industry in a very short time and has surpassed other newcomers in the organization and in the field. Meghan graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia as a broadcast journalism major with a four-year internship at CBS Radio. After moving to Boston, he began his career in public relations and has been with the company just over a year.
"Said Philip A. Nardone Jr., president and founder of PAN Communications said," We are very pleased to see the programs that our team work hard to create the gain recognized by the Publicity Club of New England. "Our staff is dedicated to clients and brands we represent . The award is an award for driving business results for many of these programs help clients achieve. We are honored to have been part of their success. Also, we would like to congratulate Meghan Daly to win the award striker - he makes us proud. Winning this award is proof true with the talent here, in the PAN. "
PAN won six Bells in the following categories:

    - ARIBA: Bell Gold - National Print Feature or Placement Feedback
    - Yankee Barn Homes: Bell Gold - Regional / General or Feature Flower Print
    - Travelers: Bell Gold - Response to Breaking News
    - PAREXEL: Bell Gold - Online Feature or Placement Feedback
    - RedPlum: National News Release
    - Novell: Product / Service Launch: High-Tech Campaign
PAN is also provided with two Merits:

    - Pegasystems: Organizational Identity Campaign
    - RedPlum: Special Event
The Publicity Club of New England's Bell Ringer Awards have become a symbol of outstanding achievement for New England public relations, communications professionals since 1969. Bell Ringer Awards recognize excellence in communications and public relations work in every field and industry, and in all media - print, broadcast, and online.

Hamza, 13 Year Boy Who So Martyr Syrian

Hamza, 13 Year Boy Who So Martyr Syrian

Hamza photo shows a soft look on his face, without sin, chubby cheeks. However, though it was washed and sprinkled with rose petals, signs of violence can not be hidden on his body. 

The bullet penetrated his body, his neck broken, his knees off and his genitals mutilated. The boy was named Hamza Ali al-Khateeb, 13 years old. He died as a martyr. 

Hamza is the youngest victim of ruthless oppression of the Syrian army against the demonstrators who tried to topple President Bashar al-Assad. 

His family did not want to comment on the fate tragically, however, they are uploading recordings his body in the YouTube site, complete with detailed descriptions terrible wounds on his body. Therefore, Hamza's father forces detained last week. Until now their existence is unknown. 

In the video shown, two bullets through two arms Hamza until chest. "Look at the evidence of this cruelty, the video's narrator said." See bruises on his face. "
Hamza was arrested in a protest action in Jiza, a village in the rebel province, Dar'a in Syria, 29 April 2011 then. For months the family waited for him to go home, while anxiety-stricken, what fate would befall him.
Hamza finally come home. Without life. His family was more sad to see her degraded - evidence of atrocities they experienced. In the midst of cigarette burns wounds, seen also two bullet wounds from impregnable. However, not sure what made his life flying. 

Not only his family who are grieving, people were injured. No wonder, then if this kid becomes a strong symbol of rebellion in Syria.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Damascus City previously smeared blood, shouting his name. Meanwhile, children in Aleppo climbing rooftops to celebrate 'Day of Hamza'.
Not only that, in the city of Hama, 116 miles from the capital, a large crowd of protesters thronged the main square of town, bring a photo Hamza. 

Video Hamza's death spread across the Internet and then broadcast on television station, Al Jazeera - makes the anger of the people of Syria increasingly turbulent. 

In the pages of social networking, emerging group of 'We are all Ali Hamza al-Khateeb, the Child Martyr' or 'We're All are Ali Hamza al-Khateeb, boy who Becoming Martyrs'. This group has netted 58,000 supporters, while the English version of 3000 raked supporters. 

Radwan Ziade, human rights activists who are now living on the run told the Washington Post, Hamza is a symbol of the Syrian Revolution. "His death is a sign of sadistic cruelty Assad regime and its officials," he said.
"Cruelty, torture, are common in Syria. This is not new or strange. But what makes the special Hamza, he died horribly at the age of 13. He was a kid." 

Unrest overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad is now in its seventh week. Strictly forbidden foreign journalists into the country.

Portalos News : Top United States Weopons Company Hacked

Top United States Weopons Company Hacked

Some hackers make cyber attacks to Lockheed Martin, a technology company that manufactures many of the major tools the United States weapons systems. However, the company partners the United States Department of Defense (Pentagon), it mentions secrets which are maintained in safe condition.

As quoted by the Associated Press, the attack is relatively significant and threatening. This attack led to Lockheed Martin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Pentagon, has confirmed that about cyber attacks. Lieutenant Colonel April Cunningham of the Pentagon says there is no impact on the Pentagon.

"The impact is minimal. We also do not expect any adverse impact," said Cunningham.

However, cyber attacks against Lockheed Martin makes the U.S. more aware of national defense data. A spokesman for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Chris Ortman, said the company and the Pentagon to work with the company in anticipation of another attack.

"We will make recommendations to anticipate another attack," said Ortman.

Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin said the cyber attacks were detected on 21 May, it is anticipated it all. The result, "Our system is still safe No data about users of our services, programs, or data taken our employees .."

However, as yet known in detail about the attack and the intended target. Both Lockheed Martin or federal investigators are not willing to explain.

NASA To End Spirit Robot Mission On Mars

NASA To End Spirit Robot Mission On Mars

After more than a year since lost contact with Spirit, Mars robotic explorers, NASA finally decided to surrender. As of May 25, 2011, the space agency had confirmed that they will end all communication with the robot's plan.
This step also ensures that the end of the robotic mission that has lasted for 7 years.
Previously, NASA hopes that spring is coming soon on the planet that will create a spirit able to recharge the batteries via solar panels which have to be able to make radio contacts. But apparently, the robot was damaged beyond repair.
For information, at the last winter that hit Mars, Spirit forced to take the task in very cold temperatures.
"It seems that now we can only see that the Spirit is a small cruiser and recalled a number of success and achievement which he has achieved during his life," said David Lavery, a NASA executive, as quoted by Engadget, May 26, 2011.
Spirit spirit would continue to live, but what about the continuation of NASA's mission on Mars?
Lavery said, the current Opportunity, NASA's other Mars explorers who served since 2004 and still in good condition. Late in 2011, he will be accompanied by Curiosity, the latest generation of robotic explorers to use nuclear power, to investigate whether Mars ever accommodate life.
Meanwhile, the network of NASA spacecraft will also continue to listen to signals from the Spirit, just in case if any unusual conditions that make the Spirit again able to transmit radio signals.

Map United States

Executive Summary About Map United States By Ceaq Micon

Map United States

US is known for its rich and vibrant culture that is the result of cultural amalgamation that have taken place at various points in the history of United States. With time, US emerged as the world's leading economy, especially in the field of agriculture, education, energy and tourism.

The US location map provides an insight into the geographical location of the country. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east, United States has a total expanse of 9,522,0572 square kilometers. The geographical co-ordinates of USA are 38o 00 N, 97 o 00 W.

US Map proves to be particularly helpful for travelers to the country, mapping the important state boundaries and their respective profiles. Each of the state maps provide information on history, demography, geography, economy, places of interest and climate of a particular state.

The political map of US traces the political boundaries of the 50 different states in USA. Some of the important states in USA include:

Washington l Colorado l South Carolina l Texas l Nevada l Arizona l New Mexico l Alabama

The outline map of United States provides an overview of the geographical division of the states. It also provides an outline of the rivers and the lakes that are present in the state.

The US capital map provides an insight into the history, economy and the places of interest in Washington DC. Washington DC is a district of Columbia and is located between Virginia and Maryland beside the Potomac River. Washington DC houses some of the most important business and governmental headquarters. It is also known for its educational institutes like that of the Catholic University of America, Howard University, Georgetown University, and Gallaudet University.

With numerous sightseeing spots and beaches, USA promises of an ideal vacation. The US travel map is as impressive as its political and outline map. With enigmatic beaches and sightseeing spots, United States proves to be one of the most sought after destinations among the tourists. The travel map provides information on the location of the various sightseeing spots, which make it easier for the tourists to chalk out a plan during an itinerary in the country. Some of the best places to visit as sited in the US Map include:

The Space and Rocket Center at Huntsville l The White House of the Confederacy l Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston

United States is also home to some of the most beautiful national parks like that of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. The mountain ranges like that of Mount Vernon make up for the stunning landscape of the country. Some of the monuments and historical sites that add to the list of sightseeing destination in the country are Fort Johnson, Fort Sumter National Monument and Fort Moultrie. Carrying a US map, proves to be the best suggestion for a hassle free and smooth journey in the country.

Volcanic Eruption, Obama Forced to Leave Ireland

Volcanic Eruption, Obama Forced to Leave Ireland

President of the United States, Barack Obama, was forced to shorten his visit to the land of his ancestors in Ireland, because of fear trapped Grimsvotn volcanic smoke. If it gets stuck, then Obama's scheduled visit to Europe during the week will be chaotic.
Reporting from the CBS page, May 23, 2011, Obama is scheduled to leave for England on Tuesday morning had to get out of Ireland on Monday night. This is done after the weather agency predicted Grimsvotn ash will enter the airspace of Scotland and continues to the south wind.
"Due to a change in the flow path of volcanic ash, then Air Force One will depart from Ireland to London tonight (Monday). The schedule for tomorrow will be run according to plan," said a White House statement.
Previously, volcanic Grimsvotn otherwise still too small when compared with last year's eruption Eyjafjallajokull. However, with the wind flow that leads to the south, mountain ash Grimsvotn estimated flight path of air will reach Scotland on Tuesday.
UK Civil Aviation Agency ash will affect some areas of Britain and Ireland over the next few days. Loganair, the airline based in Glasgow, they had canceled 36 flights for Tuesday morning for fear of ash.
Obama's visit though brief but enough to meet the expectations of 25,000 Irish citizens who listen to short speeches at College Green, Dublin. Obama in his speech said that Ireland is a small country that has a big inspiration to Americans.
"All the dreams and prosperity in America and ireland are still stretched. If they say that the problem you (citizens of Ireland) is too large, your challenge is too great, that we should not try, think back to what we have achieved together. Remember, the difficulty that caused by the winter will be removed by summer that will surely come, "Obama said.
Obama's ancestors from his mother's side is Fulmouth Kearney, an Irishman who immigrated to the United States with hundreds of other people in 1805. In the village of Moneygall, Ireland, Obama is reportedly still has 28 relatives of the Kearney family tree.

May 21 Debunking Doomsday Predictions

May 21 Debunking Doomsday Predictions

May 21 Debunking Doomsday Predictions

Our customer was referring to Harold Camping, a civil engineer-cum-biblical scholar (self proclaimed) that, ostensibly, has created a mathematical system for interpreting biblical prophecy. The world will end on May 21, 2011.

I don't suppose it matters that this very same biblical scholar has already failed on a previous end-of-world prediction, that is, September 6, 1994. Oops.

Camping's reply: It must have been a mathematical error. How encouraging.

Nostradamus seems to be making a strong come back, and Lawrence E. Joseph, among others, is predicting some exciting end-of-world scenarios for 2012. If you haven't heard of the Webbot, don't worry, you have not missed much, at least not in terms of accurate predictions; but that doesn't mean people don't believe in it, sometimes fervently. Essentially, the Webbot is a computer algorithm (or bot program) that searches the Internet for key words and then makes future predictions based on what it discovers.

Actually, the concept of the Webbot is really quite cool with the one exception that it doesn't work. Why is it dangerous? Because narratives of doomsday create a spirit of helplessness and hopelessness, which in turn can manifest in deviant behaviors such as violence, selfishness, futility and nihilism. If the world really is going to end soon, quite frankly, who gives a damn about anything? Stay safe. Stay informed. Kevin Baum is co-founder of SurvivalOutpost.com, an Austin-based on-line business specializing in Emergency Preparedness Supplies, Freeze Dried Food and Survival Kits for individuals, families and businesses.

The Survival Outpost philosophy is to balance reason with readiness, and to encourage knowledge, independence and self-sufficiency as tools to survive in an increasingly uncertain & unpredictable world.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Says 65 People Have Died After a 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake

new zealand earthquake 2011

New Zealand's Prime Minister Says 65 People Have Died After a 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake

John Key says the death toll expected to rise further, adding: ". We may see the darkest days of New Zealand" 

Vibrations caused extensive damage because they occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) at lunch when Christchurch was in his busiest day. 

Mayor of New Zealand's second largest city, said 120 people had been rescued from the rubble by the quake measuring 6.3-magnitude. 

The most deadly natural disasters in the country in 80 years happened at 1251 (2351 GMT on Monday), 10km (6.2 miles) south-east of the city. 

Damages are said to be far worse than after the quake 1.7 on the Richter scale on September 4, which killed two people seriously injured but no fatalities. 

The quake's epicenter, which occurred at midnight, it's far from the city and deeper underground, but still caused about $ 3 billion (£ 1.9 billion) in damage. 

TV picture after the disaster on Tuesday showed the number of buildings collapsed in the South Island city of nearly 400,000 people. 

Police said the dead included people on two buses that were destroyed by falling buildings.
Helicopters plucked survivors to safety from the roof, and dumped water on the fire. 

Officials said up to 30 people are feared still trapped inside the building were razed Pyne Gould Guinness, which has heard a shout from the ruins

NATO War In Libya

NATO War In Libya

NATO forces in Libya launched a new strategy in attacking pro-Libyan forces Muammar Gaddafi. NATO reportedly began to use psychological tactics or psychological warfare to shake confidence in the army Gaddafi. 

Reporting from the page the Associated Press, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, the purpose of psychological warfare is to persuade Gaddafi troops defected or at least lay down their arms and do not obey orders. 

Commander of NATO air combat, Mike Bracken, said that NATO planes had distributed leaflets from the air and convey messages through loudspeakers and radio for troops Gaddafi back into the house and leave their barracks. 

Bracken did not mention further the contents of the message, but he said that among the messages conveyed are suggestions in the army of anti-Gaddafi to stay away from military installations in order not affected by NATO missiles. 

For the equity spread the message, NATO troops using telecommunications equipment in C-130 transport planes to sabotage the entry into the channel AM, FM, high frequency radio, TV and military communications channels Libya. 

Meanwhile, NATO air strikes are still being implemented at some point which is believed to be military barracks and military logistics center. On Monday, NATO attacked the office building and training of Libyan intelligence guards Gaddafi and his men in the capital Tripoli. 


NATO carried out the attack was part of a task assigned by the UN Security Council under resolution 1973, which regulates air fly zones in Libya. Libyan Air Force under the command of Gaddafi reportedly often carry out attacks into different areas inhabited by the rebels, anti-Gaddafi regime.

Al Qaeda revenge-Al Qaeda Promises Terror

Al Qaeda revenge-Al Qaeda Promises Terror

Al Qaeda revenge and Promises Terror, Branch leader of Al Qaeda operating in the Arabian peninsula, Nasser al-Wuhayshi on Wednesday (11/05/2011), promising bigger acts of terror and worse than that done so far. He said Al Qaeda's operations will continue to run even though Osama bin Laden had been killed.
According to Al Wuhayshi, in a statement posted website As-Ansar militant group, the war against the enemies of Al Qaeda led by Osama bin Laden is not alone.
"Do not underestimate this war. There will come a bigger and worse, and you will face something more intense and painful," said the leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), one wing of Al Qaeda's most aggressive.
Another wing of Al Qaeda, Abdullah Azzam Brigades, also upload the statement contains a new terror threat in one of the militant group discussion forum on the internet, on Wednesday. "We vowed to continue the war," the group said, as quoted by the network monitors militant group, SITE Intelligence Group.
United States, which became the main target of Al Qaeda, increasingly worried by the threat of militant groups in Yemen. U.S. warns, Yemen could become a place of Al Qaeda to reconstitute forces.
Yemen is still affected by the mass demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. U.S. and neighboring countries of Yemen tried hard to find ways for peaceful transition of power that the country does not collapse and become the center of Al Qaeda operations.
Last week the U.S. launched an attack unmanned combat aircraft (drone) against Anwar al-Awlaqi, a Yemeni-born cleric, who allegedly has links with the AQAP. However, the attack failed and only killed two middle-ranking officers AQAP.
In the U.S., a Yemeni citizen named Rageh Almurisi (28) security forces detained on Sunday, after trying to break down the cockpit door of a Boeing 737, belonging to American Airlines before landing at San Francisco Airport.
U.S. authorities do not yet know the motive Almurisi action and have not found this man's relationship with terrorist organizations.
However, Judge James Larson rejected bail petition of Almurisi.
New leader
Speculation continued to emerge about who will replace Osama bin Laden as Al Qaeda's top leadership. Al Qaeda's number two leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, touted as the strongest candidate for a replacement bin Laden.
However, until now the militant organization has not officially announced who the successor Osama.
Analysts suspect, dissension in the ranks of Al Qaeda and the development of the revolution in the Arab world to make the organization probably would not appoint a new leader.
By Rita Katz and Josh Devon, who wrote a report on the SITE Intelligence Group, Al Qaeda would not necessarily need a new leader. "During the (al Qaeda) can continue to convey their messages, the group will still be a role model for the global jihadist community," writes Katz and Devon.
Some leaders of Al Qaeda's name appears as a candidate leader of the organization, such as Abu Yahia al-Libi, who held the command of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, or Saif al-Adel, an Egyptian citizen was involved in U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania, 1998.
If Al-Zawahiri be replaced Osama, he faces tough challenge to revive the Al Qaeda that have been weak. Besides reportedly favored by some in Al Qaeda, Al-Zawahiri also have to face reality, the Arab world, which is expected to be the basis of this organization movement, has now changed.
"Osama has become part of the past, such as the Arab regimes that have been overthrown. What a coincidence, authoritarian Arab rulers and Osama collapse killed in the same year," said Khalil al-Anani, an observer jihad movement.
Moazzam Begg, a British citizen who was detained at the Guantanamo prison for an alleged Al Qaeda, said the group probably will change the strategy, with emphasis on small-scale attacks and reduce attacks on civilians.
"There is a widely accepted sense that attacks against civilians are not popular, and the opinions of the people that are currently dominant. Change in the Arab this time will further cover the issue of who the successor Osama," said Begg.

Spain Hit by Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake

Spain Hit by Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake

Spain Hit by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake shook the area of ​​southeast Spain on Wednesday. Held twice each magnitude 4.4 and 5.2 SR SR, the quake killed at least ten people and injuring dozens more.

The number of casualties is feared to rise. Because, up until Thursday morning local time, rescue teams are still looking for people who are trapped in collapsed buildings.

According to news agency Associated Press, the earthquake occurred near the town of Lorca. Two earthquakes occurred so that an interval of two hours destroying many buildings.

"I felt a strong jolt, followed by a lot of noise. I was really very scared," said resident Lorca, Juani Avellanada, quoted by the daily El Pais.

Another resident, Juana Ruiz, claiming his home was torn in two when hit by an earthquake. "All the furniture falling," said Ruiz.

This is an earthquake with the largest number of deaths in Spain in the period more than 50 years. Earlier, in 1956, an earthquake in Granada, Spain, killing 12 people and wounding 70 others.

According to the Institute of Geography of Spain, the country was hit by an earthquake in 2500 times a year. However, few people felt about