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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart in big cities and small towns alike with parades, “wearing of the green,” music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Its a time for fun. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! See all the Parades & Events going on around the World to celebrate St Patricks Day 2010 here and find your nearest Irish Pub!

Justified Tv Show, Justified (formerly known as Lawman) is an American television drama series created by Graham Yost based on the popular character U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens featured in books (Pronto and Riding the Rap) and a short story (Fire in the Hole) by novelist Elmore Leonard.[3]  Givens is a tough, southern-bred but soft-spoken federal lawman, enforcing his brand of justice that conflicts with both sides of the law.

The pilot was shot in Pittsburgh and suburban Kittaning, Pennsylvania and Washington, Pennsylvania with the subsequent 12 episodes having shot in California. Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center appears on film as the small town “airport” and the construction of the new Consol Energy Center serves as the “new courthouse”.[1] Justified is set for a March 16, 2010, premiere on FX. In Canada, Justified can be seen on Super Channel starting April 5, 2010. The series is set in the hill country of Eastern Kentucky.

Happy St. Patrick s Day, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart in big cities and small towns alike with parades, “wearing of the green,” music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Its a time for fun. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! See all the Parades & Events going on around the World to celebrate St Patricks Day 2010 here and find your nearest Irish Pub!

Jan Michael Vincent was the man who gave life to the old and much loved action packed drama series which went by the name of Airwolf. The show in which he played the character of Stringfellow Hawke was such a sensation that it was viewed around the world and had a enormous fan base. Jan Michael Vincent was born on the fifteenth day of July in the annum of 1944 and he had been acting since the sixties till the year 2000.

David Beckham’s dream of playing in a fourth World Cup shattered after he tore an Achilles tendon in AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Chievo on Sunday.
Beckham was unchallenged when he suffered the injury and hobbled off in pain before being stretchered away. The 34-year-old was hoping to be part of England’s World Cup squad in June, but instead will fly to Finland today for specialist surgery. ‘A rupture of the Achilles tendon is suspected’, said an AC Milan statement.
Beckham, who is in his second loan stint with Milan from the Los Angeles Galaxy, will now almost certainly not be fit for the World Cup in South Africa which starts on 11 June. AC Milan team-mate Ignazio Abate said the England star was inconsolable. “He’s not doing well. He was in tears in the dressing room, he wasn’t saying a lot. This has affected us all,” said Abate.
And with Tottenham’s Aaron Lennon still suffering from a groin problem, Capello may now turn to both Theo Walcott and Shaun Wright-Phillips to cover the right side of midfield, with James Milner, Joe Cole, Stewart Downing and Adam Johnson also in the reckoning. Beckham tearfully announced he was resigning the captaincy afterwards.

Boxing live Streaming free, Pacman Vs Clottey Latest News: Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao easily defeated Joshua Clottey by unanimous 12-round decision to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight title at Cowboys Stadium.

Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao easily defeated Joshua Clottey by unanimous 12-round decision to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight title at Cowboys Stadium.
Pacquiao, recently named Fighter of the Decade, ran his win streak to 12 straight fights with a dominating performance in front of a crowd of more than 50,000 at the 1.2 billion-dollar home of American football’s Dallas Cowboys.
Pacquiao’s punishing assault was reflected on all three judges scorecards as he won by totals of 120-108, 119-109 and 119-109.
“This fight is dedicated to all of you, especially to the people in the Philippines,” Pacquiao told the crowd from the center of the ring.
This marked the second consecutive true welterweight fight for Pacquiao, who was the heavy favourite despite giving away a 10-pound advantage to Clottey.
Clottey, who barely threw a punch through the first few rounds, proved to be an easy target for Pacquiao, who was the more aggressive fighter through all 12 rounds.
Pacquiao was frustrated by Clottey’s defense and the challenger’s decision to cover up and not throw more punches than he did.
“Clottey is not an easy opponent he is very strong,” Pacquiao said. “He took a lot of punches and was never hurt.”
In the fourth round, Pacquiao tried to get Clottey to come out of his defensive shell and at one point tapped both of Clottey’s gloves in a failed attempt to get him to trade blows.
Pacquiao, 51-3 with two drawn and 38 knockouts, has looked unstoppable in his previous three fights against opponents who were willing to engage him in the middle of the ring.
Clottey, who fell to 35-4, lasted all 12 rounds with a game plan that included counter-punching and covering up. By the middle rounds it was apparent Pacquiao had a victory sewn up.
Pacquiao, who last lost to Erik Morales in March of 2005, defended his title on the same date he was to face unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather before negotiations broke off over a drug-testing dispute.
With Clottey out the way, Saturday’s victory could set the stage to reopen talks between Pacquiao and Mayweather’s camp.
“I want that fight because the people want to see that fight,” Pacquiao said.
“Right now I am so happy because of the support I have from my fans. This is the first fight in my career where there is a lot people coming.”
But first, Pacquiao plans to try his luck at politics and run for a congressional seat in the Philippine national election in May. He ran for Congress in 2007 but failed to get elected.
The fight, part of the first boxing card at the stadium, was watched by one of the largest crowds in US boxing history at the state-of-the art facility which opened last year.

PAKISTAN KARACHI : People with diabetes should get regularly checked for kidney disease as they are more at risk of damaged kidneys.

Being diabetic does not mean that a person will get chronic kidney disease (CKD) but they need to control their sugar levels and follow a proper treatment plan.

Doctors shared this information while speaking at the World Kidney Day symposium at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) centred on this year’s global theme, Protect Your Kidneys, Control Diabetes.

CKD is a slow, often silent disease in which kidneys gradually lose the ability to remove waste products from the blood. One in three people with diabetes may get CKD, but, as Dr Asma Ahmed, Consultant Endocrinologist, AKUH, pointed out that controlling diabetes reduces the risk of developing kidney disease by 21 per cent.

But in Pakistan, half of all people with diabetes are unaware of kidney disease and the risks of their developing the condition.

The World Health Organization, according to Dr Ather Hussain, Consultant Nephrologist, AKUH has estimated that 175 million people worldwide had diabetes in 2003, and the figure will almost double by 2030, with developing nations at greatest risk.

Early detection of kidney disease among diabetics, strict control of blood sugar and the use of high blood pressure medication can slow the progression towards CKD. But if the disease is left undetected or untreated, people may develop end stage renal failure and be treated through dialysis or in severe case undergo a kidney transplant.

Dr Waqar Kashif, Consultant Nephrologist, AKUH, discussed the relationship between high blood pressure and kidney disease.

In 1994, the National Health Survey of Pakistan revealed that 18 per cent of adults above 15, and 33 per cent above 45, had high blood pressure, and less than 3 per cent were able to maintain normal blood pressure.

“Currently, in Pakistan, approximately one third of patients on dialysis have kidney disease as a result of long standing uncontrolled high blood pressure. Patients who have diabetes, in addition to high blood pressure, have higher chances of developing diabetic kidney disease.”

Dr Kashif suggested that the ideal blood pressure for people wishing to stay healthy should be less than 140/90, but in someone who has kidney disease or diabetes, the BP should be much lower. Also, lifestyle changes such as reducing weight, quitting smoking and maintaining a balanced, healthy, low salt diet, can benefit those with CDK.

Dr Raziuddin Biyabani, Consultant Urologist, AKUH, spoke about kidney stones.

He said a peculiar problem in Pakistan is silent stones or neglected stones.

Stones are more likely to form when people don’t drink enough water, particularly in hot climates like in Pakistan, eat a diet rich in protein and have a family history of kidney stones.

Dr Biyabani pointed out that kidney stones are often only detected when a person has severe back pain, accompanied by fever, bloody urine, or even vomiting. Blood or imaging tests can then be used to determine the size, location and type of stone and the treatment options currently, open surgery is rarely required to treat stones.

A person with kidney stones has an up to 50 per cent chance of it recurring within 5 to 10 years, and a 75 per cent chance in 20 years. To reduce the possibility of stones recurring, Dr Biyabani suggested increasing fluids, changing diet, decreasing protein and salt intake and in some cases, medication.

Information about kidney disease in children was shared by Dr Arshalooz Rahman, Consultant Pediatrician, AKUH. Dr Rahman pointed out that paediatric kidney diseases can usually be detected by routine tests and, if treated on time, promise a full recovery.

However, to catch problems early on, community-based screening programmes that monitor high blood pressure, body mass by comparing weight and height, and urine should be made available to detect kidney disease in children, especially those that are overweight. Lifestyle changes at this stage can often lead to a full recovery.

The experts agreed that attention needs to be drawn to the early detection and prevention of CKD and its complications.

India and Russia inked several pacts including on civil nuclear cooperation and supply and joint development of military hardware during a hectic day-long visit of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to New Delhi on Friday.
Russia will build up to 16 nuclear reactors at three locations in India, Russia’s deputy premier Sergei Ivanov, who accompanied Putin, told reporters. Russia is competing with French and American firms for lucrative contracts to build nuclear power plants for energy-hungry India because Asia’s third-largest economy needs to boost its supply to help sustain rapid economic growth.
Setting the tone for Putin’s one-day visit, mainly aimed at keeping one of the world’s biggest arms importers interested in Russian weapons, the erstwhile Cold War allies are also trying to strike an agreement on joint output of the fifth-generation fighter jet. Russia will build more than 1,000 stealth fighter jets within four decades, including at least 200 for its traditional weapons buyer India, the CEO of Russian plane maker Sukhoi, Mikhail Pogosyan, told reporters on the sidelines of Putin’s visit. Pogosyan also said he expected a joint venture with the state-run Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to manufacture around 200 fifth-generation fighter jets.
Russia and India also signed a contract worth 1.5 billion US dollars on Friday for Moscow to supply 29 MiG 29 K fighters, Pogosyan said. Russia would deliver the long-delayed refurbished Gorshkov aircraft carrier to India by the end of 2012, added deputy premier Ivanov on an issue that has troubled relations between the two powers. Putin’s visit is likely to have produced deals worth more than 10 billion USD mainly in defence contracts, nuclear reactors and trade.
Putin denied a deal with Pakistan was on the cards on the lines of the nuclear power pact with India.”Many countries of the world do not have any nuclear technical cooperation with Pakistan because we are concerned for our Indian friend. We sincerely count that our joint work, our efforts to counter-terrorism will produce positive substantial results in benefit of the two countries, he said. The two countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation in hydrocarbons through greater collaboration between oil and gas companies, but did not announce any firm energy deals.

IPL Live on Youtube, IPL (Indian Premier League), one of the the most watched cricket tournament in India, has tied up Google’s YouTube to broadcast all the matches live on YouTube. This broadcast will cover 60 matches spread over 45 days. These matches will however be broadcast with a five minute delay in India as there is already TV rights. YouTube has an official channel for IPL T20 2010.

Under the terms of this agreement, Google will have exclusive online rights for IPL content for two years and both Google and IPL will jointly share revenues from sponsorships and advertising.

With this tie up people from countries where there is no broadcast will still be able to watch the matches live and indirectly make the game more popular.