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23:10:19 10/01/12
Cuban Scientists Treat Cancer With Scorpion Venom
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Cuban Scientists Treat Cancer With Scorpion Venom
Scientists in Cuba find a new way to treat cancer -- using scorpion venom... Full story: Cuban scientists are researching a range of cancer treatments based on scorpion venom. The venom is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect, and may even shrink tumors or inhibit their growth. Last year, the state-run pharmaceutical firm LABIOFAM Business Group launched a homeopathic medicine based on the scorpion venom. [Niudis Cruz, LABIOFAM Business Group, Doctor]: "It improves and alleviates symptoms that come with cancer, such as pain, inflammation and loss of appetite, depending on the general state of their illness." The product is currently licensed for sale in parts of Latin America and China. In Europe it is still awaiting approval, but has already attracted attention. [Antonio Fraga, LABIOFAM Business Group, Director]: "In places where it isn't on sale yet, people are coming here for it -- in significant numbers. So far, about 35000 Italians have flown to Cuba to buy the product." A series of scorpion farms have now opened across Cuba. About one liter of venom can be produced on each farm per month, enough to produce 100000 bottles of medicine. Research projects in the US, Israel, Iran and China are also looking at various applications for scorpion venom, including pesticides, painkillers, and treatments for arthritis and cancer. At a recent symposium in Havana, LABIOFAM presented details of its latest pre-clinical trials on a range of new venom-based medicines ... From: NTDTV Views: 52 7 ratings Time: 01:32 More in News & Politics
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23:05:44 10/01/12
Occupy DC Rally On 1 Year Anniversary
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Occupy DC Rally On 1 Year Anniversary
Occupy DC demonstrators stage a rally to mark the one year anniversary of the movement. Full story: Monday (October 1) marks the one-year anniversary of the Occupy DC campaign. A small group of Occupy members march during morning rush hour, canvassing downtown Washington DC The protestors blocked traffic and pushed into lobbies of corporate offices. Several occupiers chanted rhymes, danced in the streets, and heckled police while demonstrating. They are trying to call attention to corporate influence in the US political process. It's been one year since the group began camping out in tents in a park nearby the White House. The protesters lived outside for several months until US Park Police evicted them in early February. The Occupy DC movement is an off-shoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement started in New York. It began after the 2008 banking crisis to call attention to corporate greed in the banking industry. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 58 3 ratings Time: 01:03 More in News & Politics
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22:45:29 10/01/12
Cyber Attacks from China on Crucial US Government Network
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Cyber Attacks from China on Crucial US Government Network
A cyber attack on a secure US government network has confirmed fears that Chinese hackers are trying to gain access to classified defense information. The attack came in September in the form of what's called spear phishing - an email with an attachment or bad link leading to a malicious website. The attack was linked to computer servers in China. Fox News reported an unnamed source saying it was sent to someone in the White House Communications Agency. The employee opened the email against protocol but reportedly the attack was contained. The Communications Agency is responsible for internal White House communication as well as broader communication controlling nuclear commands. An unnamed White House official told the AP there was no indication that any information was obtained through the attack. During his visit to Beijing this September, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta raised concerns over the issue of cyber warfare. He called it the "potential battlefield of the future" and cited cyber attacks originating in China. He said he opened the discussion with Chinese leaders on international rules and standards for cyber warfare, but no concrete actions had been taken. The cyber attacks have not been directly linked to the Chinese regime. However, published writings by the People's Liberation Army show that cyber attacks are a part of China's military strategy. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 133 6 ratings Time: 01:22 More in News & Politics
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22:31:22 10/01/12
China News - China News Broadcast, October 1st, 2012: Taboo Subject Uncensored After Bo Xilai Purge
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China News - China News Broadcast, October 1st, 2012: Taboo Subject Uncensored After Bo Xilai Purge
In today's NTD China News, Chinese censors unblock search terms on forced organ harvesting after Bo Xilai was ousted from the Chinese Communist Party. The Chinese regime marks its National Day today. In Hong Kong, protestors demonstrate against communist rule. A Chinese-owned wind farm company says it plans to sue US President Barack Obama after he issued an executive order for the company to stop ownership of four wind farm projects close to naval weapons training facilities. The White House confirms a cyber-attack in September to access classified documents came from China. Five German tourists and a bus driver died after their tour bus was involved in a fiery highway crash outside Beijing. China's manufacturing continues to contract for the second month in September. Chinese mark the Mid-Autumns Festival with a moon viewing at the beach side city of Beidaihe. A young boy in China shows super human strength. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 73 7 ratings Time: 14:18 More in Shows
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22:21:46 10/01/12
Spectacular Sight as Tidal Surge Reunites in China's Qiantang River
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Spectacular Sight as Tidal Surge Reunites in China's Qiantang River
Located south of Haining City is the Qiantang River where each September tidal waves from the East China Sea surge dramatically up river. This Sunday saw a rare spectacle when the tide split and then reunited at the Jiaxing-Shaoing bridge. The roaring tide surged in a Y shape and moved across the bridge after the tides merged. A one-line tide also surged against dikes producing "sounds of hoofs of thousands of horses in chorus" and an "unparalleled spectacle" as described by ancient Chinese poets. Each year, thousands of tourists from around the world thrill to the sight, even more so this year with the unusual meeting of the cross tides. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 800 9 ratings Time: 00:46 More in News & Politics
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22:15:09 10/01/12
China's Manufacturing Contraction Continued in September
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China's Manufacturing Contraction Continued in September
A manufacturing slump continues in China, with official data showing a second month of contraction. The Purchasing Managers' Index stood at 49.8 points for September, the National Bureau of Statistics announced on Monday. This is up slightly from 49.2 points in August. Anything below the 50 point mark on the 100 point scale means a contraction. Monday's figure suggests a slight bounce back in manufacturing, but Chinese authorities, including leader Hu Jintao, had earlier warned against further economic deterioration before growth improves. Market watchers are expecting Chinese regulators to introduce further measures to boost the economy. Although so far, this year's new measures, including a double interest rate cut, have had little result. China's economic growth hit a three year low during the second quarter, hitting 7.6%. But analysts have cautioned against relying on official data as it can be prone to manipulation and may not reflect the true state of the Chinese economy. The official GDP figures for the quarter ending in September are expected on October 18th. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 8 1 ratings Time: 01:06 More in News & Politics
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21:51:09 10/01/12
Taboo Topic Uncensored After Bo Xilai's Purge
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Taboo Topic Uncensored After Bo Xilai's Purge
Disgraced politician Bo Xilai and his former police chief Wang Lijun have both been internationally accused of harvesting organs from living political prisoners, in particular jailed adherents of the Falun Gong spiritual practice. Up until now, Chinese censors have made the topic a taboo, and netizens have had little chance to find out about it, let alone discuss it. That seems to be changing now. Shortly after Bo Xilai was purged from the Communist Party last week, the term "live harvest", or "Huo Zhai" in Chinese, became unblocked on Sina Weibo, China's largest microblog service. The term is used to describe the crimes of forced organ harvesting, and now a search of "live harvest", turns up more than 40000 results. That's not all. Back in March, after Wang Lijun fled to a US Consulate, rumors surfaced he had handed information regarding organ harvesting to US officials. Today, posts appeared in Sina Weibo listing the six pieces of evidence Wang allegedly handed over. These include evidence of forced organ harvesting and a plot between Bo and his political patron, Chinese security chief Zhou Yongkang, to overthrow incoming leader Xi Jinping. With the Chinese regime's rigorous internet control these kinds of reverse in censorship are not accidental. Analyst Hong Wei for US-based Sound of Hope Radio says it's a hint of things to come. [Hong Wei, China Analyst] "After Bo Xilai was sacked from Communist Party and his positions, these kinds of detailed leak of what Wang Lijun ... From: NTDTV Views: 15 2 ratings Time: 02:00 More in News & Politics
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20:22:41 10/01/12
Five Tourists Die in Fiery Beijing Crash
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Five Tourists Die in Fiery Beijing Crash
China's eight-day long national holiday turned deadly on the roads today, when a tourist bus crashed on a highway outside of Beijing. Five German tourists and their driver died in the crash, after their bus hit the back of a truck and burst into flames, according to state-run media. Witnesses posted pictures of the accident online, showing flames and smoke engulfing the bus. State-run Xinhua News Agency reports the bus was traveling to Tianjin with a group of German tourists. It was unclear how many people were on board. Two Chinese passengers and another 12 German tourists were injured in the crash, and have been taken to nearby hospitals. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Road safety is a big problem in China, especially during the busy holiday seasons. Around 70000 people die each year due to bad driving habits and poorly maintained roads, according to official statistics. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 00:54 More in News & Politics
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20:09:54 10/01/12
Chinese Firm to Challenge Obama's Wind Farm Ban
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Chinese Firm to Challenge Obama's Wind Farm Ban
A Chinese-owned company says it will go to court over its rights to own wind farms in Oregon. That comes after US President Barack Obama blocked the company's wind farm project last Friday. President Obama cited national security concerns when he issued an executive order to stop Delaware-based Ralls Corp from owning four wind-farm projects. The wind farms are either in or near the restricted air space of a naval weapons training facility. The case follows rising concerns over Chinese investment in the US. But it's the first time in more than two decades that a US President has stopped a foreign-owned project in this way. Ralls is backed by Sany Group, a Chinese construction machinery conglomerate. According to CNN, the company said Obama's decision was unconstitutional, saying it violates the protection of property ownership and legal process. The US Treasury Department said today that the President's decision, made under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, cannot be reviewed by the court system%mdasheffectively making any Ralls lawsuit a moot point. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 1 2 ratings Time: 01:07 More in News & Politics
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19:44:23 10/01/12
Sony becoming Olympus' top shareholder
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Sony becoming Olympus' top shareholder
Sony is becoming Olympus' top shareholder, as the two form an alliance to produce medical equipment. Full Story: Sony is becoming the biggest shareholder of Olympus, forming a partnership in medical equipment development after buying the stake for 50 billion yen, or $643.5 million USD. Olympus, a Japanese camera and endoscope maker, has been strapped for cash after having to cover for losses due to a scandal that dates back to the 1990s. The new deal will have Sony holding an 11.46 percent stake through newly issued shares of Olympus, with that likely increasing over the years. Explaining their decision on monday, Sony Corp. Chief Executive Kazuo Hirai said the risks of entering into a new market will be mitigated in the venture. [Kazuo Hirai, Sony President]: "With the Sony and Olympus partnership, it is our hope that together we can make a comeback through innovation, and provide high quality medical equipment for people around the world." While Sony's television production has not been making money, they hope to incorporate impressive technologies such as 3D and 4K into endoscopes. The two companies are also planning to co-operate in producing digital cameras. Olympus Corp shares moved up 1 percent and Sony also went up 5 percent with the news. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 20 2 ratings Time: 01:17 More in News & Politics
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19:28:57 10/01/12
7 Year Old Boy Shows Supernormal Strength, Lifts 200 Pounds with Ease
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7 Year Old Boy Shows Supernormal Strength, Lifts 200 Pounds with Ease
Seven year old Yang Jinlong from Fengyang County, Anhui Province is no ordinary boy. He is proving to have supernormal strength way beyond his years. When he was born he weighed just over 12 pounds, he now weighs 112 pounds. Yang has shown us some of his amazing feats. He walked around the yard with a 90 pound bag of corn on his back, as a warm up. Then he carried his father Yang Zuyuan who weighs near 200 pounds, without any difficulty. Mighty mouse has a sense of humor, when asked by a reporter why he has so much strength. [Yang Jinlong, Super Boy]: "Because I'm fat." His father explained it a little more. [Yang Zuyuan, Super Boys Father]: "He has a good appetite, eats a lot. He can eat two or three bowls of rice, similar to that of an adult. He can eat lots since childhood." It appears that the young fellow is not too happy with his large frame. [Yang Jinlong, Super Boy]: "Now, I have been on a diet, dared not eat much, for dozens of days." As a finale he then managed to pull a car with five people inside, weighing about 1.4 tons for a few yards. Despite wanting to slim down a bit, he says he would like to be a weightlifting champion in the future. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 171 8 ratings Time: 01:20 More in News & Politics
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19:16:52 10/01/12
Activists in Hong Kong Demonstrate on China's National Day
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Activists in Hong Kong Demonstrate on China's National Day
Protesters gathered outside Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong today (October 1), the site of a flag raising celebration for Chinese National Day. The 50-some protesters are continuing to show discontent at a proposed national education course. Demonstrators say it glorifies the violent and often bloody history of the Chinese regime and promotes communist ideas. Hong Kong officials say they will no longer make the course mandatory, but have refused to withdraw it completely from the education system. Head of student group Scholarism, Joshua Wong says making the course optional is still not good enough. He sees it as an issue of patriotism and sovereignty to keep the course from being taught in Hong Kong. [Joshua Wong, Co-Founder of Student Group Scholarism]: "We, Scholarism and a group of Hong Kong citizens, are very patriotic. Because we are patriotic, this is why we don't want the next generation in Hong Kong and China to lose their ability to think independently and to lose their freedom to think. So we choose this patriotic day, because we love our country, to protest during the flag-raising ceremony and to look for Leung Chun-ying, our chief executive, because Leung Chun-ying still has not responded to the citizens' demand to withdraw the national education curriculum." The League of Social Democrats joined the student group. They're a part of a pro-democracy political party. Their grievances are different but their message is the same: keep Hong Kong free from ... From: NTDTV Views: 51 5 ratings Time: 02:20 More in News & Politics
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14:54:41 10/01/12
Jet Pack, Jet Ski Hybrid Takes To The Waves -- And The Skies!
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Jet Pack, Jet Ski Hybrid Takes To The Waves -- And The Skies!
The Flyboard, a cross between a jet ski and a jet pack, takes off in Australia. Full Story: The Flyboard, a combination of jet ski and jet pack, is on display in Australia's Gold Coast waters on Monday. French jet skier Franky Zapata invented the device in 2011. Riders can fly up to 32 feet in the air, and also dive, dolphin-like, under the water. The Flyboard is attached to a jet ski by a hose that pumps water to keep it aloft. Riders use their feet to control the direction, and their hands to keep it stable. [Peter Hendra, Flyboard Australia Director and Distributer] "It's an extension of your body, you pull that Ironman pose, stand up, and you'll freely fly around." The Flyboard sells for nearly 12000 US dollars. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 107 8 ratings Time: 00:35 More in News & Politics
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13:33:46 09/30/12
Italian City Transforms to Medevial Times
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Italian City Transforms to Medevial Times
A citizen contest with a tradition of over 800 years is being kept alive in many Italian cities. It's called "Palio" and usually ends with a costumed horse race. People dress in Medieval garb and take part in a parade to commemorate significant historical events. [Parade Member] "For us it is a magical atmosphere where the whole town is involved throughout the year. From drawing up the historical theme to the musician's and flag-waver's parades." One of the most famous Palio contests in Italy is held annually in the city of Asti, near Turin. For one day the whole town travels back in time. Flags, drums, and medieval costumes fill the streets and give life to a magical display. The mayor of Asti is on hand to start the horse race. [Brignolo Fabrizio, Mayor of Asti] "Issuing the permit for the Palio contest was an extraordinary emotion. For us it is a major event where we see young people who cultivate a tradition handed down by their fathers. It is an opportunity to present our region, to share both our history and traditions with the whole world." And locals put their hearts into the re-enactment, seeing it as a way to bring back "the good old days." [Alberto Pasta, Assessor, Palio of Asti] "It is a festival that is not just a horse race because the Palio has 40 thousand different facets. And these facets also involve profound aspects of tradition and culture because our festival has its roots in the Middle Ages, the period the city had its heyday." The event gets its ... From: NTDTV Views: 181 10 ratings Time: 02:05 More in Travel & Events
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12:01:21 09/30/12
Man Lives off the Land in Italy
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Man Lives off the Land in Italy
Giordano has chosen a simple way of life. Inspired by traditional ways of farming, he grows food without using chemicals or machinery. He is largely self-sufficient, and has found a balance with nature and with himself. [Giordano Cellai, Self-Sufficient Farmer]: "My first goal was to be self-sufficient because I felt I needed to support myself in order to be able to be free - as a person, as a human being. Doing this kind of job made me more aware of what food is, how a plant sacrifices life in order to support us. Basic things are food and shelter. That's what we all need really. I become more basic in my choices and I started to live a simpler life." Giordano started his small farm in Tuscany, central Italy, in 2005. It was a huge lifestyle change, but in actuality everything went smoothly. [Giordano Cellai, Self-Sufficient Farmer]: "Many difficulties I can recall going back to the way I was living before. When I made this choice everything went like better. Less things, less baggage to carry around, less problems. I just respect what surrounds me and I feel I have something back from this respect." Of course, there are still things that need money. Giordano also works on a nearby farm from time to time, but his story is largely a successful one. In the hustle and bustle of a modern material society, he has found peace and personal freedom. NTD News, Reggello, Italy For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on ... From: NTDTV Views: 201 21 ratings Time: 01:55 More in People & Blogs
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11:28:48 09/30/12
Italy Wine Yields Down but Quality Up
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Italy Wine Yields Down but Quality Up
Italian wine production may be down this year%mdashexperts estimate a reduction of between 6 and 25 percent in various regions over 2012. The chill of last winter, combined with drought from a long, hot summer has made this year's Italian grapes dryer, with less weight and higher sugar content. Despite the reduced output, wine producers expect the result will be wines of very high quality. The Piedmont Region of northern Italy, which is famous for its great number of quality wines, like 'Barolo', 'Barbera d'Asti' and its sparkling wine, has been the least affected. Producers in Piedmont say this year's looking promising. [Mauro Fracchia, Wine Producer]: "The grape harvest this year looks very good. There's every reason for us to definitely have five-star vintage wine. The grapes are very mature because the weather allowed us to leave them until their optimum ripeness before picking. The quantity is slightly low but this is also good because it's made the quality better." Enologists%mdashwho study the art of wine making%mdashsay good wine depends on the grapes' composition; those in the region are satisfied with this year's quality. [Fabio Fracchia, Enologist]: "This year's grapes present high alcohol levels. Their chemical parameters and acidity are very good and the colors are very rich, so it should produce wine that is very balanced. They should yield excellent wines with good aroma and overall balance." Italy is one of the leading wine producers, with exports reaching worldwide ... From: NTDTV Views: 75 3 ratings Time: 02:02 More in News & Politics
10/01/12