| Macao Chief Executive presents 2007 awards to 42 recipients
MACAO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Macao Chief Executive Edmund Ho Hau Wah Friday presented the annual honors and awards of 2007 to 42 outstanding persons and entities at the city's Cultural Center. The recipients came from all walks of life. They were honored or awarded in recognition of their contribution to the development of the special administration region (SAR) or for their dedicated public and community services. Macao magnate Stanley Ho Hung Sun and Leong Sut U received the Grand Lotus Medal of Honor, for their contribution to enhancing the SAR's image, reputation and development. Peter Pan and Ngan In Leng were awarded the Golden and Silver Lotus Medals of Honor, respectively. Other 19 outstanding individuals and entities were awarded the Medal of Merit in seven categories including profession, industry and commerce, tourism, education, culture, and sport for their distinguished services in promoting the development of relevant sectors in Macao.
Detroit Concept Cars Show Considerable Promise
Auto show concept cars are often radical design studies that end up being tamed before they are produced (if they are produced at all). But the crop of concepts at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit shows plenty of promise, especially crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) like the Cadillac Provoq and Ford Explorer America, which use alternative fuel sources to improve efficiency and lower emissions. The Detroit auto show is held at the Cobo Center and is open to the public January 19-27.
Audi R8 V12 TDI
Audi is well on its way to changing the perceptions of diesel engines with its R8 V12 TDI concept. This sports car looks and performs like a Ferrari, but averages 23 miles per gallon, roughly the same as a family sedan equipped with a V6 engine.
Around the world in 30 days
But to a non-Muslim, the fact that you are starving yourself from dawn to dusk is an extreme act of worship. That's what can really niggle people, especially when it comes to parents. “Most parents, and especially mothers, want their kids well fed. So when you're at home with your mum and she asks if you want breakfast, and you say, ‘No Ma, I'm fasting,' and ‘Do you want lunch?' and you say no again — it really rattles cages. For a lot of people like me, the month of Ramadan can be a really difficult month — not from the food side, but from trying to avoid arguments because you're not having any food." Nevertheless, it doesn't mean Gora is entirely alone. There are nearly 1.6 million Muslims in the United Kingdom, making up 2.8 percent of the country. The UK has witnessed a surge in conversions to Islam, with several prominent celebrity converts in its midst, including Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), and Yvonne Ridley, the tabloid journalist made famous when she was kidnapped by the Taliban.
New device lowers high blood pressure to normal levels
The University of Rochester Medical Center is leading the way with a new device that automatically lowers extremely high blood pressure to normal levels. Anthony Cringoli had his kidney removed after being diagnosed with cancer and his blood pressure almost immediately spiked. "It was immediate after a couple of weeks. I had issues now I'm on six blood pressure medicines and they don't even work," Anthony said. Anthony is part of a unique study started at the U of R Medical Center three years ago testing an implantable device that will help lower his dangerously high blood pressure. University of Rochester Medical Center vascular surgeon, Dr. Karl Illig is now enrolling people for the second phase of this groundbreaking study. "I helped a patient in Alabama and the day after surgery the pressure was 210 down to 102 so we can drop it 60 to 70 under the right circumstances," Dr.
The list: coolest spots, most creative dishes
Of the new restaurants crowding the Vietnamese restaurant scene, this dozen represents best the delicious new era in Little Saigon and beyond.
Amazon. There's talent in the kitchen at this swankily designed lounge and hangout in an obscure location off busy Bolsa Avenue. Recommended dishes: fried quail; sautéed venison with onion on a bed of lettuces and herbs; salt and pepper calamari; green papaya salad. 14942 Bushard St. (at Bolsa), Westminster, (714) 775-1888.
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Riding luxury's wave
It's not a great time to be in the car-selling business, what with a wobbly U.S. economy and the prospect of $4-a-gallon gasoline. But Rick Niello, president of the Sacramento-based Niello Co., begs to differ. The company's rapid expansion of luxury brands and its doubling of sales and staff over the last seven years hasn't slowed during the sputtering economy. At least so far. .
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