| A raid, a shoot-out, and questions
One of the wounds was self-inflicted, Bucks County Coroner Joseph Campbell said, but it remained unclear whether that wound was fatal. While scant information has been released about what happened in the Hill house Monday, Bucks County District Attorney Michelle Henry did confirm last night that "the federal search warrant was for the possession and distribution of child pornography." She did not have a detailed list of what was seized but said it included computer equipment. Law enforcement authorities did not disclose the shooting for nearly 24 hours. The FBI refused to comment, other than to say that the shooting was being investigated internally. Henry said that Bucks County detectives were investigating whether the use of deadly force was justified, and she confirmed that Darius Hill was holding a handgun.
Contact Lenses Brings out the Terminator in Anyone
The world just keeps getting further and further in to the advanced technical age we were promised (ok, not me, but my parents) when we (they) were kids. This time, it's the futuristic idea of being able to see images or data on your glasses, or in this case, in your contact lenses. The project at the University of Washington, and led by one electrical engineer Babak Parviz, has built a bionic lens that will essentially enable maps and videos to be beamed right in front of the viewers eyes. Built of microscopic circuits fixed to a flexible plastic, this technology is naturally being likened to that of the Terminator's vision from the hit movies. The prototype that has been built has LED's embedded in it that flash up the information. With a built-in antenna for wireless transfer, this technology could very well allow for people to surf the internet without taking their eyes off the world around them; though what control interface they are predicting for this I'm not sure.
Saints send Foxes crashing out
He picked up a Rasiak lay-off and worked himself a yard to get away a shot just inside the area but could only pick out the keeper. Howard tried an audacious effort from 35 yards out on the half volley which was well struck but straight at Davis. Despite that effort it was still Saints that were well on top with Leicester struggling for any kind of rhythm and also struggling for much quality. But Saints needed a third goal to kill the game off. N'Gotty was the second player given a booking for a foul moments before Saints came so close to that third goal. Rasiak met Surman's corner with a powerful diving header through a crowd of players but Henderson reacted superbly to get down and produce a reaction save diving to his left to keep it out.
Food File
Surf & Turf Wines: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 7, Harr's Surf and Turf Market , 3235 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor. More than 50 wines, hors d'oeuvres. $15. (727) 787-6758. www.surfandturfmarket.com. Strong Tower Tasting: 4-8 p.m. Feb. 8, Pristine Liquors, 14381 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Reds, white and blush wines from local and estate-grown Strong Tower Vineyards. Free. (352) 666-1088. Sweet Sampling: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 8, VINO 100, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. Pair wines with specialty chocolates for Valentine gift-giving. Free. (813) 654-8466. Cabernets & Blends: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8, Pic Pac Fine Wines, 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Cabernet and cabernet blends sampled. $5. (727) 347-0743. France vs. California: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S Howard Ave., No.
New battle to defeat town’s yob behaviour
As the new wave of 15 and 16-year-olds start coming into Ramsbottom drinking on a Friday night we want to get to know who they are so we can take preventative action and discuss any issues with them and their parents before they develop into long-term problems. "We have the powers to direct anyone aged 16 or over to leave a particular area for up to 48 hours if we have reason to believe they have been involved in alcohol-related crime." He added: "Anyone who knows their First World War history might think the operation has been given a rather unfortunate name but we believe it will be very successful in further reducing anti-social behaviour in Ramsbottom." The Battle of Gallipoli in the First World War saw the Allies suffer huge casualties trying to invade the Ottoman Empire.
Viewers turned off by Hollywood writers strike 'may never switch TV on ...
American TV networks have lost almost a quarter of their audiences because of the Hollywood writers' strike, according to new figures, and executives fear that "orphaned" viewers may never return. The Nielsen ratings organisation found that US viewership for last week's opening of the 2008 TV season was down 21 per cent compared with the same week last year, when new episodes of hit shows such as Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy were aired. Because the strike has shut down production of all scripted shows, the networks are now almost completely out of fresh material to broadcast, instead relying on reality TV franchises such as American Idol. The channel CW - home of Gossip Girl and America's Next Top Model - lost 50 per cent of viewers in the 18 to 49-year-old bracket sampled by Nielsen.
4530: Sam think the attacker is one of his own
It's the day of Bruce's funeral and Geoff is having trouble finding the right readings for the service. Things have been tense between Geoff and Michael since Annie discovered Michael and Martha lying together after making love so Geoff tells Michael he doesn't want him at the service, or to stay on the farm that night. Devastated, Michael visits Martha. She's happy to have him stay with her. After further thought Michael decides that Bruce would have wanted him to be at the service and, with Martha by his side, decides to turn up anyway. At the Chapel Michael is shocked when Reverend Hall reveals he's learned all about Michael's relationship with Martha, and his connection with The Believers, and tears strips off him. Later, when Martha confronts Reverend Hall he rounds on her too - revealing knowledge of her pole dancing days with Cam.
Week in video-game news
Politicians (such as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton) have scored points with social conservatives over the years by attacking video games for violence, profanity and sexual content. But the industry has been fighting back, and now it's planning to start a political action committee to donate money to candidates who aren't so spooked by gaming. "We will be writing checks to campaigns by the end of this quarter," Michael D. Gallagher, chief executive of the Entertainment Software Association, told The New York Times. "This is about identifying and supporting champions for the game industry on Capitol Hill so that they support us." The news immediately drew the wrath of the media watchdogs at the Parents Television Council. "Any public servant who cashes a check from the video game industry will be exposed by the PTC as taking a stand against families, and his or her actions will be communicated to constituents in his or her congressional district," said PTC President Tim Winter.
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