Susan Boyle ‘Talent’s’ number two, CNN reports here: Susan Boyle continues to make headlines after her shock defeat in the final of “Britain’s Got Talent” with papers suggesting the singing sensation was the victim of a public backlash as millions switched their votes to winning dance act Diversity. But Boyle could now be on her way across the Atlantic to “conquer the U.S.”
“Jay Leno concludes 17 years as “Tonight Show” host Friday”, CNN reports here: “Leno has been criticized for dumbing down the show, but he’s been No. 1 for years”. Whats your take on this one?
PC World reports here: Google’s new platform consolidates various communications and social-networking technologies into a single Web application. Google used its annual I/O conference to announce its new Wave communications platform.
Advice about aspirin use has been conflicting, BBC News reports here: Low-dose aspirin should not routinely be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes, contrary to official guidance, say UK researchers.
Spiegel Online reports here: How does a matriarchy really work? Argentinian writer Ricardo Coler decided to find out and spent two months with the Mosuo in southern China. “Women have a different way of dominating,” the researcher told SPIEGEL ONLINE.
CNN reports here: The global drumbeat against what is widely considered the unlawful detention of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar grew louder Wednesday with the launch of an online campaign to let supporters leave 64-word messages of support for her. See also the 64forsuu.org website.
Tai Chi exercises help against diabetes but changing habits raise the risk, BBC News reports here: New research suggests diabetes is becoming a global problem, with more than 60% of all cases likely to occur in Asia.
CNN reports here in this video: Singing sensation Susan Boyle breezed through to the finals of the television show “Britain’s Got Talent” after the audience on Sunday voted her semi-finals performance the best of the night.
HD/HQ Susan Boyle – Memory from Cats – Britains Got Talent 2009 Semi Final Show 1 Season 3
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