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Monday, August 5, 2013

Burger King Opens First Restaurant In Southwest China

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Source: www.chinaretailnews.com --- Sunday, August 04, 2013
Fast food chain Burger King expanded into the southwestern market in China by locating its first regional restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan province. This new restaurant opened its doors over the weekend. Meanwhile, its second store in this region recently started preparing for its imminent opening in an as-yet undisclosed location. Li Boqing, strategic development relationship [?] ...

Source: http://www.chinaretailnews.com/2013/08/05/6651-burger-king-opens-first-restaurant-in-southwest-china/

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Potential role of 'love hormone' oxytocin in brain function revealed

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Researchers have deciphered how oxytocin, acting as a neurohormone in the brain, not only reduces background noise, but more importantly, increases the strength of desired signals. These findings may be relevant to autism, which affects one in 88 children in the United States.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/top_news/~3/tO_WQM1g22g/130804144527.htm

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British embassy to close in Yemen | World news | The Observer

Yemeni republican guard troops, loyal to Yemen's ousted president Ali Abdullah Saleh, chant slogans during a demonstration in Sana'a. Photograph: Hani Mohammed/AP

Britain is due to close its embassy in Yemen on Sunday amid heightened security fears after the US issued a global travel alert because of a threat of possible al-Qaida terrorist attacks.

The two-day closure, described by the Foreign Office as a "precautionary measure", came amid concerns over escalating violence in the country.

The US state department issued the alert because of a threat of attacks during August, particularly in the Middle East. Some 21 US embassies in the region ? including Yemen ? will close. France and Germany were also shuttering their diplomatic missions in Sana'a.

Interpol, meanwhile, issued a global security alert on Saturday in connection with suspected al-Qaida involvement in several recent prison escapes including those in Iraq, Libya and Pakistan. The alert calls on its 190 member countries to help determine whether these events are co-ordinated or linked.

Clashes were reported in Sana'a on Friday. Military officials said one fighter was killed and six were wounded in the unrest.

The casualties were reported to be part of a rebel group of Republican Guard troops loyal to Yemen's ousted president, Ali Abdullah Saleh.

There has been a rise in attempted abductions and carjackings of foreigners in Sana'a in recent months and US drone strikes in Yemen have been blamed for escalating tensions as President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi met President Barack Obama in Washington for talks last week.

The Foreign Office has issued stark warnings urging any British citizens in Yemen to leave. Its advice reads: "If you don't leave the country now while commercial carriers are still flying it is extremely unlikely that the British government will be able to evacuate you or provide consular assistance.

"The situation in Yemen remains volatile, with continuing unrest and violent clashes. The threat of an escalation of violence and disorder remains.

"If you travel to Yemen against our advice, you should regularly reassess your security and plan any movements around the country carefully. The provision of close security protection and/or a military escort is extremely important for those working and moving around in Yemen."

The Foreign Office recommended particular vigilance during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan ? which ends on 8 August ? when "tensions could be heightened".

A security source in Sana'a said: "IEDs [improvised explosive devices] were discovered in and around the capital at checkpoints that lead to and from the embassies of the UK and the US. This prompted the capital's security forces to think their security protocol was being 'tested' for a larger attack."

Source: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/03/leave-yemen-britons-warned-embassy

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Sunday, August 4, 2013

US says it can be 'willing partner' with Iran

Iranian President Hasan Rouhani, sits in a meeting at the presidency office, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. Iran's supreme leader formally endorsed Hasan Rouhani as president Saturday, allowing the moderate cleric to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear program. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

WASHINGTON (AP) ? The White House says it hopes Iran's new president will "heed the will" of the voters and make choices that will "lead to a better life" for Iranians.

Hasan Rouhani (hah-SAHN' roh-HAH'-nee) took the oath of office on Sunday.

White House press secretary Jay Carney says in a statement that Rouhani's inauguration gives Iran a chance "to act quickly" to address international concerns about the country's disputed nuclear program.

The U.S. and its allies contend that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, but Tehran denies that.

The White House says Rouhani will find "a willing partner" in the U.S. if his government decides "to engage substantively and seriously" in honoring its international obligations and works toward a peaceful solution to the nuclear issue.

Associated Press

Source: http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2013-08-04-US-US-Iran/id-86afcb9e4d1b4b06a40df39ff020af39

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Saturday, August 3, 2013

Today in History

Today is Friday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2013. There are 151 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Aug. 2, 1943, during World War II, U.S. Navy boat PT-109, commanded by Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy, sank after being rammed in the middle of the night by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri off the Solomon Islands. Two crew members were killed; Kennedy led the survivors to nearby islands until they could be rescued.

On this date:

In 1776, members of the Continental Congress began attaching their signatures to the Declaration of Independence.

In 1862, the Ambulance Corps for the Army of the Potomac was created at the order of Maj. Gen. George McClellan during the Civil War.

In 1876, frontiersman "Wild Bill" Hickok was shot and killed while playing poker at a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, by Jack McCall, who was later hanged.

In 1909, the original Lincoln "wheat" penny first went into circulation, replacing the "Indian Head" cent.

In 1922, Alexander Graham Bell, generally regarded as the inventor of the telephone, died in Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 75.

In 1923, the 29th president of the United States, Warren G. Harding, died in San Francisco; Vice President Calvin Coolidge became president.

In 1934, German President Paul von Hindenburg died, paving the way for Adolf Hitler's complete takeover.

In 1945, President Harry S. Truman, Soviet leader Josef Stalin and British Prime Minister Clement Attlee concluded the Potsdam conference.

In 1964, the destroyer USS Maddox suffered light damage from North Vietnamese patrol torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin.

In 1974, former White House counsel John W. Dean III was sentenced to one to four years in prison for obstruction of justice in the Watergate coverup. (Dean ended up serving four months.)

In 1985, 135 people were killed when a Delta Air Lines jetliner crashed while attempting to land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, seizing control of the oil-rich emirate. (The Iraqis were later driven out in Operation Desert Storm.)

Ten years ago: Saddam Hussein's two elder sons and a grandson were buried as martyrs near the deposed Iraqi leader's hometown of Tikrit (tih-KREET'), where insurgents afterward attacked U.S. troops with three remote-controlled bombs. Liberian President Charles Taylor agreed to cede power.

Five years ago: Police in southern Afghanistan reported a bus carrying a wedding party had struck a mine, killing 10 people, including the bride and groom; meanwhile, two French humanitarian aid workers kidnapped on July 18 were released.

One year ago: Kofi Annan resigned as peace envoy to Syria, issuing a blistering critique of world powers. Gabby Douglas became the third American in a row to win gymnastics' biggest prize when she claimed the all-around Olympic title; Michael Phelps added to his medal collection with his first individual gold medal of the London Games in the 200-meter individual medley.

Today's Birthdays: Former Sen. Paul Laxalt, R-Nev., is 91. Actor Peter O'Toole is 81. Rock musician Garth Hudson (The Band) is 76. Movie director Wes Craven is 74. Singer Kathy Lennon (The Lennon Sisters) is 70. Actor Max Wright is 70. Actress Joanna Cassidy is 68. Actress Kathryn Harrold is 63. Actor Butch Patrick ("The Munsters") is 60. Singer Mojo Nixon is 56. Actress Victoria Jackson is 54. Actress Apollonia is 54. Actress Cynthia Stevenson is 51. Actress Mary-Louise Parker is 49. Rock musician John Stanier is 45. Writer-actor-director Kevin Smith is 43. Actor Sam Worthington is 37. Figure skater Michael Weiss is 37. Actor Edward Furlong is 36. Rock musician Devon Glenn is 33. Actress Hallie Eisenberg is 21.

Thought for Today: "The trouble with this country is that there are too many people going about saying, 'The trouble with this country is...'" ? Sinclair Lewis, American author (1885-1951).

(Above Advance for Use Friday, Aug. 2)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/today-history-050206767.html

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New US penalties will greet Iran's new leader

In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian supreme leader's office, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, gives his official seal of approval to President-elect Hasan Rouhani, in an official endorsement ceremony, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. Iran's supreme leader has formally endorsed Hasan Rouhani as president opening the way for the moderate cleric to take over from outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. (AP Photo/Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader)

In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian supreme leader's office, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center, President-elect Hasan Rouhani, right, and outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, sit, in an official endorsement ceremony for Rouhani, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. Iran's supreme leader has formally endorsed Hasan Rouhani as president opening the way for the moderate cleric to take over from outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. (AP Photo/Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader)

WASHINGTON (AP) ? As Iran's new president takes over, new U.S. penalties against the country appear a done deal.

In a letter to President Barack Obama, 76 senators are demanding tougher punishment on Iran's economy until the Islamic republic scales back its nuclear program. It also urges Obama to consider military options while keeping the door open to diplomacy.

The Senate letter, a copy of which was obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, comes just days after the House overwhelmingly passed new restrictions on Iran's oil sector and its mining and construction industries. Senators are expected to take up the same package in September.

"Until we see a significant slowdown of Iran's nuclear activities, we believe our nation must toughen sanctions and reinforce the credibility of our option to use military force at the same time as we fully explore a diplomatic solution to our dispute with Iran," says the letter, which will be delivered Monday.

The Obama administration is concerned Congress' effort could undercut Iran's relatively moderate President-elect Hasan Rouhani, who was formally endorsed by Iran's ayatollah on Saturday and takes the oath of office Sunday. Rouhani has pledged to follow a "path of moderation" and promised greater openness over Iran's nuclear program.

Obama wants to give Rouhani a chance to prove his seriousness.

The U.S. believes Iran has been working for years to develop nuclear weapons. Iran insists its program is for peaceful energy and research purposes.

Rouhani's victory signaled Iran's clear dissatisfaction, the senators said. But they noted that all final decisions on nuclear matters rest with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and said Iran must not be allowed to use any new nuclear negotiations with world powers to stall for time.

"Iran today continues its large-scale installation of advanced centrifuges," their letter said. "This will soon put it in the position to be able to rapidly produce weapons-grade uranium, bringing Tehran to the brink of a nuclear weapons capability."

"We need to understand quickly whether Tehran is at last ready to negotiate seriously," it added. "Iran needs to understand that the time for diplomacy is nearing its end."

Obama prefers diplomacy. He has given Iran until sometime next spring to prove to the world that its program is peaceful.

If Iran fails to do so, the stage may be set for military intervention from the U.S. or Israel, which sees Iranian nuclear weapons capacity as an existential threat and has warned of taking action according to its own timeline.

Associated Press

Source: http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/89ae8247abe8493fae24405546e9a1aa/Article_2013-08-03-US-Iran%20Sanctions/id-0b62b945450644f684b9662ef5785ba2

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FDA links stomach bug in 2 states to Mexican farm

WASHINGTON (AP) ? The Food and Drug Administration says an outbreak of stomach illnesses in Iowa and Nebraska is linked to salad mix served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants in those states and supplied by a Mexican farm.

The outbreak of cyclospora infections has sickened more than 400 people in 16 states. The agency says it is working to determine whether the salad mix is the source of illnesses in the other 14 states.

"It is not yet clear whether the cases reported from other states are all part of the same outbreak," the agency said in a statement. "The investigation of increased cases of cyclosporiasis in other states continues."

The FDA traced illnesses from the restaurants to Taylor Farms de Mexico, a processor of food service salads.

The agency said its investigation has not implicated packaged salad sold in grocery stores.

The salad mix may be out of the commercial food chain as the most recent known illness in those two states was in Nebraska a month ago. The typical shelf life for a salad mix is up to 14 days.

There have been more recent illnesses in other states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most recent illness was July 23.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/fda-links-stomach-bug-2-states-mexican-farm-213132839.html

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