Five dead in earthquake in eastern Iran: media reports

DUBAI (Reuters) - An earthquake measuring 5.5 in magnitude struck eastern Iran on Wednesday, killing five people and injuring 10 others, Iranian media reported, and officials expecting the toll to rise.

People fled from their homes after the powerful quake struck, Fars news agency reported, bringing walls and buildings down and leaving people trapped under rubble in villages across the district of Zahan in South Khorasan province.

Emergency workers had reached some areas and so far five people had been found dead and 10 injured, Tehran's deputy emergency services director Mohammad Sarvar said in a report by Fars. He said the number of dead was likely to rise.

Iran's Red Crescent Society dispatched 15 rescue teams to the affected areas to search for people stuck under the debris and doctors in the provincial capital of Birjand were on alert to treat those hurt, Iranian media said.

At least 12 aftershocks have been registered since the quake struck at 2038 local time (1708 GMT), the Iranian Seismological Center reported.

The USGS said the quake, which it initially recorded as magnitude 6.0, was very shallow at a depth of 3.3. miles. It located the epicenter as 48 miles north-northeast of Birjand, near the border with Afghanistan.

Iran is crisis-crossed by major fault lines and has suffered several devastating earthquakes in recent years, including a 6.6 magnitude quake in 2003 which flattened the southeastern city of Bam and killed more than 25,000 people.

In August more than 300 people were killed when two quakes struck northwestern Iran.

(Reporting by Marcus George; Editing by Jon Hemming)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/magnitude-5-9-quake-hits-eastern-iran-u-181527636.html

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EU Sets Out Plans To Modernize Copyright For The Digital Age: User-Generated Content And Cross-Border Usage On The Agenda

Regulators are not known to be fleet of foot when it comes to responding to market conditions -- it can take years for something to get passed, or for fines to be levied on companies that violate antitrust rules, for example -- but you can't knock them for trying. Today, the European Union set out an agenda for how it plans to modernize copyright rules and regulations in light of the rise of the "digital economy."

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NASA: New Mars Rover By 2020

The problem with the interesting moons like Callisto and Europa is that the liquid water oceans are dozens or hundreds of miles below the surface. Sure we might be able to sniff some pretty interesting stuff from ejected water, but the big finds on these moons are going to have to wait for future generations of equipment that can drill through kilometers of ice.

Mars is a reasonably good testing ground for this kind of tech. Not only is it an interesting body with a unique geology and a history that to a point wasn't so different from Earth's and at least a moderate candidate for some kind of life, but it is also considerably closer than Jupiter or Saturn. It serves as a great test bed for the kinds of probes we will likely end up sending to other bodies in the solar system.

I look at the Mars rovers as the best possible test bed for these new technologies, not only in building rugged mechanical systems that can survive intense temperature differentials, dust storms and climactic changes and even hard radiation, but also in the software. I expect with some of the major advances we're seeing in neural net development that by 2020 not only will the next rover be a more sophisticated machine, but it's brain will be considerably smarter too.

When you really think about it, NASA's Mars program is leading the way in highly sophisticated semi-autonomous probes. In a generation, we'll probably be able to launch the grandchildren of Curiosity to places like Titan and give them a far wider range of tools to explore.

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What To Pack For A Weekend In Las Vegas

A lot of people are lured to the beautiful and enthralling Las Vegas in the state of Nevada. In fact, every year, around 35 million tourists flood the city for the shows, gambling and so much more. Typically, the city is considered to be in a hot climate and many people make the mistake of packing for their trip by taking only clothing appropriate for the hot weather. What they do not know is that Vegas can be actually cool, or cold, depending on the time of the year you visited.

Las Vegas, also known as the Sin City, is surrounded by the Mojave Desert, the reason why most people who have not been here believed that flip flops, string bikini and a pair of shorts are must-have clothing items to pack for their trip. The truth of the matter is that while the weather sees soaring temperatures, it can also get cold in the city like most desert regions.

Fall and spring in the city are moderate as far as the temperature goes with highs ranging in the high 70s or lower 80s. Every year in May, the weather begins heating up a bit and the average temperature can hit around 90 degrees every day. However, by June, temperatures are recorded for days end in 100s. The heat is dry making it seem unbearable to those people who have breathing problems. To make things worse, the concrete and asphalt on the Strip is making this dry heat seem even hotter and dryer meaning the temperature on the sidewalks of the city several degrees higher.

When planning to have a weekend vacation during the three hottest months - June, July and August - you should make sure to limit heat exposure every day especially during times when the sun is highest in the sky and giving out most heat. Often, tourists get cold while having vacation in Vegas during hot months despite the warm weather. Being able to know a bit more about the weather of the city helps you in packing your suitcase better for the weather. The most important thing to keep in mind is that regardless of the season you want to travel in, you should always bring a sweater and appropriate shoes for cold weather most especially during the night. When traveling to the sin city during hot times of the year, include thin tops and pants to keep yourself comfortable.

You also need to bring a scarf or hat as covering for your head. Make sure to bring sun block and sunglasses to protect your eyes against exposure to UV rays. When packing for a weekend vacation in Vegas, bring versatile items you can put on quickly in case of rapid change of temperatures. If traveling to Vegas during winter, don't mind bringing bathing suits unless you planned of staying in a hotel with heated pools. Being prepared for the climate and knowing the right things to pack can definitely make your vacation in Vegas enjoyable and more memorable.

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Chiefs coach Crennel says he tried to talk player out of suicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec 3 (Reuters) - Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel said on Monday he tried to talk linebacker Jovan Belcher out of shooting himself outside the team's practice facility before the player committed suicide on Saturday.

Belcher shot himself in the head in a parking lot in the presence of team personnel that included Crennel and General Manager Scott Pioli, police said. A few minutes earlier, he shot his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, to death in the couple's home, according to police.

"I was trying to get him to understand that life is not over, he still has a chance and let's get this worked out," Crennel said at a press conference Monday afternoon.

Crennel said he was unaware that Belcher had killed Perkins at the time that he gave the player the advice.

"I didn't know what happened," Crennel said. "All I know is it was a player with a gun and I know that is not a good thing. I've never seen him with a gun, never, ever."

The Chiefs prohibit guns on team property, team officials said.

Crennel described Belcher as a hard-working, loyal player. "I don't know what made him snap," Crennel said. "I was surprised."

Chiefs' chairman Clark Hunt said Sunday that doctors and coaches told him they knew of no physical or emotional issues that would have signaled the Belcher shootings.

"He's not someone we've ever had an issue with, in any regard," Hunt said in comments posted on the Chiefs' website Monday. Hunt said in an interview with ABC on Sunday that Belcher had no long history of concussions.

NFL SUICIDES LINKED TO CONCUSSIONS?

The NFL has come under scrutiny in recent months over a series of player suicides that some believe are tied to repeated concussions and brain damage from playing football.

Police said in an incident report released Monday that officers found Perkins on the floor of the couple's master bedroom at 7:50 a.m. At 8 a.m., police responded to a call to the practice center near Arrowhead Stadium and saw several people in the parking lot.

"As they approached, a subject later identified as Jovan Belcher, observed their presence and moved to an area behind a vehicle," the report said. "From that position Belcher shot himself one time in the head." He died en route to the hospital, the report said.

Belcher used separate handguns to shoot his wife and himself, police Sergeant Marisa Barnes said Monday. The guns were legally registered to Belcher, Barnes said.

Relatives of Perkins expressed sorrow Monday in their first public comment on her death and Belcher's suicide.

"Our hearts are truly broken, for Kasi was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, cousin and friend," said the statement posted in a column on the National Football League's website. The statement went on to thank people for their support and said "our wish is for Kasi to be remembered for the love she shared with us all. Kasi will be truly missed!"

In a separate statement, Chiefs running back Jamal Charles said his wife, Whitney, is a first cousin of Perkins, 22.

"Our family has suffered a personal tragic loss," Charles said. "Kasandra was not only family, but a friend and a loving mother. As my actual family and my Kansas City Chiefs family have been altered forever, we ask that you keep us and most importantly their child in prayer."

Belcher and Perkins had a three-month old daughter, who is in temporary custody of Belcher's mother, Barnes said. (Editing by Greg McCune and Eric Walsh)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/chiefs-coach-crennel-says-tried-talk-player-suicide-225831998--nfl.html

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Smart Reviews From Stupid Celebrities: ?Zero Dark Thirty? The Hunt Is On

Smart Reviews From Stupid Celebrities: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ The Hunt Is On

O.M.G. What an intense film! My knuckles were white from clinging onto my seat. ?Zero Dark Thirty? took me to a place of darkness. There was a dash of unexpected humor, too, but I?wasn’t?able to muster a smile. I was after all, on a manhunt for the most wanted man in America: Osama Bin Laden. ...

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