Friday, March 16, 2012

Drug use: 20 things you might not know animation - the Guardian

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Would you take a mystery white powder without knowing what it was? Would you drive after taking drugs? And if you got stopped by police carrying drugs in the US, would they be discovered? This animation explains some of the key findings from the UK and the US of the Guardian/Mixmag Global Drug Survey of over 15,000 people. Where do you fit in?

World goes mad for new Apple iPad 3 From Paris to New York to Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney

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From Paris to New York to Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney, the release of Apple's
new tablet, which features retina display and improved connectivity, sends
fans into a frenzy.

Afghanistan - At least 12 people have died after a Turkish helicopter crashed outside Kabul.

Published on Mar 16, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ At least 12 people have died after a Turkish helicopter crashed outside the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Turkey confirmed one of its helicopters had crashed, but declined to give details of casualties.

News agencies reported that 10 Turkish soldiers and two civilians were killed.

Turkey has more than 1,800 soldiers in Afghanistan, but their mission is limited to patrols, rather than combat operations.

USA - Tornados Hit Mich., More Than 100 Homes Damaged

Published on Mar 16, 2012 by
The National Weather Service says a slow-moving storm that damaged more than 100 homes in a rural southeastern Michigan community when a tornado touched down included at least one other tornado that caused damage. (March 16)