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126. Titanium Time Travels
November 08, 2016

Ready to escape to nature? Outdoor activities are a favorite outlet for many of us to decompress from the day to day routine. A popular outdoor activity is to hit the trial on a great hike and overnight camping adventure. Of course, if we are camping, we are usually cooking. There's nothing like some fresh air with a healthy dose of nature to build up a good appetite! In this article, I will highlight a brief history of titanium, an important element now found in some light-weight camping cookware. First, let's start by understanding titanium is a chemical element you may have learned... (read more)

Author: Gregory James

127. Turkey Orders Arrests of 9 Staff Members of Opposition Newspaper
November 05, 2016

An Turkish court ordered the arrest Saturday of nine executives and journalists of the opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper before their trial, media reports say, in a case that  has sparked international concern about freedom of expression in Turkey.   The nine were placed under arrest after their detention earlier this week. Among them are prominent journalists, including the editor-in-chief, Murat Sabuncu, cartoonist Musa Kart and columnist Kadri Gursel. They are charged with...... (read more)

128. Ex-Brazilian Finance Minister to Stand Trial in Petrobras Graft Case
November 03, 2016

A former Brazilian finance minister and chief of staff for successive Workers Party (PT) governments was ordered on Thursday to stand trial on corruption and money laundering charges in an expanding graft probe around state-run oil company Petrobras. Anti-corruption Judge Sergio Moro ruled that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence to warrant a trial for Antonio Palocci, a party founder and confidant of two presidents, who was arrested in late September and has been jailed...... (read more)

129. William T. Bly Announces Graduation Of Trial Lawyer's College
November 02, 2016

On September 30, 2016, criminal defense attorney William T. Bly successfully completed the course at the esteemed Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College (TLC). The intensive 23 day course focuses exclusively on trial skills. After traveling to Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming, Attorney Bly had this to say: "It's a huge dedication of time and effort to fly out there, participate in and successfully complete this course, and I personally find it an honor to have been accepted." The American Bar Association is peppered with distinguished lawyers who have completed the TLC as part o... (read more)

Author: John Doe

130. New Guam Bishop to Take over Immediately with Full Powers
November 01, 2016

The new leader of the Catholic Church in Guam will immediately assume all responsibilities in the archdiocese while its suspended archbishop faces a church trial for allegedly sexually abusing altar boys, a church leader said Tuesday. Pope Francis on Monday named Bishop Michael Jude Byrnes, the auxiliary bishop of Detroit, as coadjutor bishop of the Guam archdiocese. Coadjutors have succession rights when bishops resign, retire or are removed.   At a news conference Tuesday,...... (read more)

131. UN Commission of Inquiry Calls for Eritrean Leaders to Face Justice
October 31, 2016

A U.N.-backed commission assigned to investigate human rights violations in Eritrea is calling for a tribunal or a special court system to hear allegations of crimes by Eritrean leaders. A U.N. report alleged last June that the leaders of the Eritrean government have committed crimes against humanity over more than two decades. In its report, the commission of inquiry outlined evidence of forced disappearance, torture, indefinite imprisonment without trial and other inhumane acts...... (read more)

132. US Approves Clinical Trial of Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine
October 26, 2016

Federal regulators have given approval for U.S. clinical trials of a Cuban-developed lung cancer vaccine. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the Food and Drug Administration’s decision Wednesday at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society, which estimates nearly 160,000 Americans will die from the disease this year, with non-small cell cancer the most...... (read more)

133. Man Accused in Hospital Computer Hack Wages Hunger Strike
October 26, 2016

A man who acknowledges he attacked the computer network at world-renowned Boston Children's Hospital two years ago, costing it hundreds of thousands of dollars, is now waging a hunger strike in prison as he awaits trial. Martin Gottesfeld says the hospital hacking was to protest the treatment of a teenage patient caught up in a custody fight between Massachusetts and her parents. He said his 3-week-old hunger strike was meant to bring attention to two more causes: the treatment of...... (read more)

134. Another Iranian-American Draws Stiff Prison Term in Iran
October 25, 2016

A 46-year-old Iranian-American says a court in northeastern Iran has sentenced him to 18 years in prison after convicting him of "collaborating with a hostile government." Details of the trial and sentencing of Gholamrez Reza Shahini emerged Tuesday, after Shahini made contact with family members in the United States and after he managed to speak by telephone with the Los Angeles Times from a jail cell in the Iranian city of Gorgan. Shahini said he was convicted Saturday...... (read more)

135. Two Women Convicted in US of Financing Somali Group Al-Shabaab
October 25, 2016

Two women who U.S. prosecutors say led an online group in raising money to support the Somali insurgent group al-Shabaab were convicted by a federal judge Tuesday following a trial in U.S. District Court in Virginia. Muna Osman Jama, 36, and Hinda Osman Dhirane, 46, were found guilty of organizing the so-called Group of Fifteen women from eight countries that helped finance al-Shabaab military operations and safehouses in Somalia and Kenya, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for...... (read more)

136. Venezuela's Congress Opens Political Trial Against Maduro
October 25, 2016

Venezuela's opposition-controlled Congress has opened a political trial against President Nicolas Maduro for breaking the country's constitutional order.   The move was widely expected after lawmakers declared themselves in open rebellion following the suspension last week of a recall referendum seeking Maduro's removal. But it's unlikely to have any legal effect as the government-stacked Supreme Court has already invalidated all legislation emerging from the National...... (read more)

137. Hayden, a Symbol of Youth Took History into Own Hands
October 24, 2016

Tom Hayden was long past his heyday of political rebellion and the Chicago 7 trial when he died on Sunday at age 76. But in American culture, he remained an enduring symbol of a time when young people took history into their own hands. Hayden reinvented himself many times, moving from the streets in the 1960s to the halls of California government in the 1970s, going from a long-haired protester who stunned many by marrying glamorous actress Jane Fonda to a lawmaker in a suit and...... (read more)

138. Germany Tries Teenage Girl Accused of Stabbing Policeman on IS Orders
October 20, 2016

A teenage German-Moroccan girl went on trial in Germany on Thursday accused of stabbing a policeman on the orders of Islamic State (IS) militants, and her lawyer argued that she lacked the capacity to know she was doing wrong. Safia S., a dual citizen, has been in prison awaiting trial for the attack at a train station in Hanover in February. She is charged with attempted murder and with being an IS supporter. She traveled in January to Istanbul where she met members of the so-called...... (read more)

139. World Court Convicts Congolese Warlord of Witness Tampering
October 19, 2016

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted Congolese warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba and four others of witness tampering. This was the second trial for Bemba at the court in The Hague. The former vice president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is serving an 18-year sentence for war crimes and crimes against humanity related to widespread abuses by his forces in the Central African Republic. In this case, Bemba and four members of his legal team were found guilty of...... (read more)

140. Equatorial Guinea Seeks to Stop Paris Corruption Trial
October 17, 2016

The International Court of Justice is holding hearings on demands by Equatorial Guinea that France halt a corruption case against Teodorin Obiang, the vice president of the West African country and son of its longtime president.  Obiang, 47, is accused of using public funds to pay for his lavish lifestyle. He has also faced embezzlement charges in the United States. The son of Equatorial Guinea’s hardline president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has long been known for his jet-set...... (read more)

141. Convert Experiences Announces Integration with Magento
October 17, 2016

New collaboration gives Magento clients access to world’s leading, most affordable A/B testing software Walnut, CA. (October 15, 2016) - Convert Experiences, a world leader in A/B Testing software has joined forces with Magento to provide users of Magento’s popular eCommerce platform with access to Convert.com’s powerful yet easy-to-use A/B Testing software. With a simple install that requires no downtime, customers of Magneto can start using Convert Experiences immediately. All new accounts enjoy a 15-day free trial run and packages start at only $499/month. Teaming up with ... (read more)

Author: KJ Newswire

142. Convert Experiences Announces Integration with Magento
October 17, 2016

Walnut, CA - Convert Experiences, a world leader in A/B Testing software has joined forces with Magento to provide users of Magento’s popular eCommerce platform with access to Convert.com’s powerful yet easy-to-use A/B Testing software. With a simple install that requires no downtime, customers of Magneto can start using Convert Experiences immediately. All new accounts enjoy a 15-day free trial run and packages start at only $499/month. Teaming up with Magento, recognized as the leading eCommerce platform, Convert.com now offers Magento clients access to the leading, most affordable con... (read more)

Author: John Doe

143. Iranian Woman Faces Execution; Amnesty Calls Trial 'Unfair'
October 11, 2016

A rights group urged the Iranian judiciary Tuesday to quash a death sentence against a 22-year-old woman accused of killing her husband, who she said had repeatedly abused her. Zeinab Sekaanvand was arrested in February 2012 and convicted of her husband's murder after what London-based Amnesty International called a "grossly unfair trial." She faces execution by hanging as soon as October 13. Sekaanvand was just 17 when her husband was killed, making her a minor by...... (read more)

144. How to Find the Right Parts at a Salvage Yard
October 09, 2016

Perusing Florida used car parts salvage yards is a convenient way for DIY enthusiasts to find inexpensive auto parts. However, locating the parts you need can sometimes take a little trial and error. Find out how to make locating your used auto parts as painless as possible. Call Ahead Before you visit a salvage yard, call ahead to see if they can help you. This is an especially good idea if you have a rare or classic vehicle. The salvage yard staff won't always know exactly what they have on hand, but they can often give you a good idea whether or not you’ll be able to find what you&r... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

145. A Trusted Transmission Team
October 09, 2016

Transmission trouble can become a difficult trial if you don't have the right team to assist you. Of course, there are a few warning signs that can help you along the way and keep you from running into major issues. Before you look for transmission repair service in Arlington, it's best to know what you're facing. What to Look For Transmission fluid is the easiest indicator that you might be running into difficulties. Checking your transmission fluid is relatively easy, and it's something that you should do periodically anyway. If you need transmission fluid, make sure that you find the right ... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

146. Supporters Memorialize Murdered Russian Reporter of Chechnya Abuse
October 09, 2016

October 7 marks ten years since the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, a prominent critic of the Kremlin and its abuses, especially during the wars in Chechnya.  In both her killing and in the trial of the alleged murderers of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov that opened this week, Chechen men were accused.  But few believe whoever ordered the killings will face justice.  Meanwhile, Russia is using similar military tactics in Syria that it used in Chechnya.... (read more)

147. Lawyers: Lost evidence, Misconduct Make Defending Cosby Hard
October 06, 2016

Bill Cosby's lawyers say his Pennsylvania sexual assault case followed ``a perfect storm' of mistakes and misconduct by a federal judge, an ambitious prosecutor and a celebrity lawyer. They argue in a filing Thursday that the 79-year-old Cosby can't properly defend the decade-old accusation when key witnesses have died and evidence has been lost. Cosby is set for trial in June on charges he drugged and molested a Temple University employee in 2004. He calls their...... (read more)

148. German-Turkish Man Convicted of Joining Islamic State
October 06, 2016

A German court has convicted a 23-year-old German-Turkish dual national of membership in a terrorist organization for joining the Islamic State group to fight in Syria.   The Duesseldorf state court sentenced Kerim Marc B., whose last name wasn't given in accordance with German privacy laws, to six years and nine months in prison, the dpa news agency reported Thursday.   During his trial, the suspect confessed to joining the organization, fighting under the nom de guerre...... (read more)

149. US Supreme Court Poised to Back Texas Death Row Inmate
October 05, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the case of a black inmate on death row in Texas who contends that racially biased testimony tainted his sentence. On Wednesday, the nation’s highest court appeared to side with inmate Duane Buck. Most of the justices expressed concern that Buck’s own defense lawyer, not the prosecutors, introduced the racially charged testimony during his trial. “It would seem more prejudicial when the defendant’s own lawyer brings it up. The jury would...... (read more)

150. Innovative Project Aimed at Fighting Metastic Breast Cancer
October 04, 2016

Tens of thousands of women in the United States afflicted with an aggressive form of breast cancer have joined together to help cure the disease. They are part of a clinical trial that is looking for clues that could lead to earlier treatment. VOA's Kevin Enochs reports.... (read more)