BBC to release an interview of Nawab Brahumdagh Bugti

BBC Urdu service reported that it has recorded an interview of Baloch pro-independence leader and chief of Baloch Republican Party Nawab Brahumdagh Khan Bugti which will be released on Friday.

Report read that Nawab Brahumdagh Khan Bugti has said that there will be no negotiation with the occupying state of Pakistan less than independence of occupied Balochistan.

Another important thing said by Nawab Brahumdagh Bugti was also stated in the BBC report which read that the NATO supplies pass through occupied Balochistan and the NATO countries will have to take the Baloch people into confidence about these supplies.

He said “Any foreign projects regarding Balochistan including Iran gas pipelines or any other supply for Turkmenistan, Afghanistan or any other country is not possible without the will of Baloch nation”

The full interview will be released on Friday on radio and video interview will be published website of BBC Urdu service.

Samsung Galaxy S3 available worldwide by June

The global roll out of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will occur by the end of June, according to a Samsung executive.

Today we saw the Galaxy S3 go on sale in 28 countries, but major markets, such as the US, were not included in this initial roll out.

Speaking exclusively to PocketLint, TJ Kang, SVP Media Services for Samsung said: "Unlike previous product launches, the time lag will be much more compressed for the Galaxy S3.

"So I think it will be available more or less globally within a month of the European release."

Good news for US

This will undoubtedly please Samsung Galaxy fans in the US, who had to endure an agonising delay of several months after the European launch for the Galaxy S2.

While this may be welcome news to many around the world, those who are in one of the 28 countries the Galaxy S3 is available in from today will be a little miffed after Samsung confirmed the pebble blue version was delayed.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the biggest phones of the year, boasting a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, 8MP camera, NFC and a host of new features. Read our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S3 review for the complete low-down.

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Several versions of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone will be delayed because of manufacturing problems, the company has confirmed.Image 1 of 4Samsung Galaxy S3 

By Dan Entwistle

1:32PM BST 29 May 2012

Reports began surfacing online overnight that the mobile phone network Vodafone would not be able to deliver all models of the popular S3 device on time. However, Samsung has now confirmed that the delay is not limited to Vodafone and will affect all UK phone retailers.

In a statement the company said: “In order to meet the highest internal quality standards and to provide the best quality Galaxy SIII to customers, a short supply of Pebble Blue versions is expected in some regions in the next 2-3 weeks.”

Samsung told technology website ZDNet that the delays were a result of the “newly invented blue colour and special hyper glaze material”. However, this explanation does not explain why the 32GB white version of the phone, which is exclusive to Vodafone, will also be delayed.

Vodafone, T-Mobile and O2 have so far confirmed that the delay will affect them with a Vodafone spokesman saying: “All customers who have pre-ordered the white 16GB version of the Samsung Galaxy SIII should expect to receive their new phone on the UK launch date, May 30. However, we’ve been advised of shipping delays for the 32GB marble white and the 16 and 32GB pebble blue versions.

“We’re working closely with Samsung to ensure devices reach our customers as soon as possible and will be contacting them directly to advise them on their order’s progress.”

A spokesman for O2 has said: “Samsung has said there is a worldwide shortage of blue Samsung Galaxy S3s so they will be available in extremely limited numbers. The white version will be available from all O2 channels on 30 May."

T-Mobile has said: “We can confirm we have received stock of the white variant of the handset and expect to be able to fulfil all the pre-orders we've received for this device at launch. However, we've been advised by the manufacturer of a shipping delay on the pebble blue version.

“Although we expect to receive stock shortly, we are contacting customers who have pre-ordered this colour to let them know that there may be a slight delay, and to reassure them we will look to fulfil their order as swiftly as possible."

The S3 features a 4.8” display, one of the largest on the market, and the ability to automatically initiate a call to a contact onscreen when the phone is held up to its user’s face. Samsung has also added voice control, similar to Apple’s ‘personal assistant’ Siri, and will offer 50GB of online storage via a partnership with Dropbox.com.

Samsung has also announced that the device will be the official phone of the London Olympics, and said that “a limited edition showcase device enabled with Visa’s mobile payment application, Visa payWave, will be available for Samsung and Visa sponsored athletes and trialists”.

At an estimated figure of 9 million pre-orders, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the most popular phone of 2012 so far.

The New Samsung Galaxy S 3 sets Android record

Samsung has begun sales of its third-generation Galaxy S smartphone in 28 countries in Europe and the Middle East, hoping for a head start on Apple's next version of the iPhone.

Samsung said the Galaxy S III hit the shelves in countries including the UK and France. It said nearly 300 mobile operators around the world will ship the device before July.

Samsung quoted Vodafone as saying pre-orders for the Galaxy S III have outstripped those of any previous Android-based smartphone.

The latest Galaxy phone features a larger screen than its predecessor while having a thinner body. It has more computing power that supports voice commands and an eye-movement tracking feature to keep the screen from dimming.

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Calcium pills pose 'heart risk'

People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.Calcium is often taken by older people to strengthen bones and prevent fractures.But the study, published in the journal Heart, said the supplements "should be taken with caution".Experts say promoting a balanced diet including calcium would be a better strategy.The researchers at the German Cancer Research Centre, in Heidelberg, followed 23,980 people for more than a decade.They compared the number of heart attacks in people who were taking calcium supplements with those who did not.'Taken with caution''Not safe'There were 851 heart attacks among the 15,959 people who did not take any supplements at all. However, people taking calcium supplements were 86% more likely to have had a heart attack during the study.The researchers said that heart attacks "might be substantially increased by taking calcium supplements" and that they "should be taken with caution".Dr Carrie Ruxton, from The Health Supplements Information Service which is funded supplement manufacturers, said: "Osteoporosis is a real issue for women and it is irresponsible for scientists to advise that women cut out calcium supplements on the basis of one flawed survey, particularly when the link between calcium, vitamin D and bone health is endorsed by the European Food Safety Authority."The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said patients prescribed the supplements should keep taking their medication, but should also speak to their doctor if they were concerned.Natasha Stewart, a senior cardiac nurse with the BHF, said: "This research indicates that there may be an increased risk of having a heart attack for people who take calcium supplements."However, this does not mean that these supplements cause heart attacks."Further research is needed to shed light on the relationship between calcium supplements and heart health. We need to determine whether the potential risks of the supplements outweigh the benefits calcium can give sufferers of conditions such as osteoporosis."Ian Reid and Mark Bolland, researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, said: "The evidence is also becoming steadily stronger that it is not safe, nor is it particularly effective."Therefore, the administration of this micro nutrient should not be encouraged; rather people should be advised to obtain their calcium intake from an appropriately balanced diet."We should return to seeing calcium as an important component of a balanced diet and not as a low cost panacea to the universal problem of postmenopausal bone loss."A spokeswoman for the UK's Department of Health said it would consider the study carefully once the complete article had been published."The majority of people do not need to take a calcium supplement," she said."A healthy balanced diet will provide all the nutrients, including calcium, that they need. Good sources of calcium include milk and dairy foods, fortified dairy food alternatives, e.g. soya drink, and green leafy vegetables."

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Ring of fire" solar eclipse 2012 seen by millions

Originally published: May 20, 2012 9:56 AM
Updated: May 21, 2012 6:10 AM
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photo credit: AP | The annular eclipse seen from Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies.

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Rare eclipse crosses Asia, U.S.

From a park near Albuquerque, to the top of Japan's Mount Fuji, to the California coast the effect was dramatic: The moon nearly blotting out the sun creating a blazing "ring of fire" eclipse.

Millions of people across a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the Western U.S. turned their sights skyward for the annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges.

The rare lunar-solar alignment was visible in Asia early Monday before it moved across the Pacific — and the international dateline — where it was seen in parts of the western United States late Sunday afternoon.

People from Colorado, Oklahoma and as far away as Canada traveled to Albuquerque to enjoy one of the best vantage points at a park on the edge of the city.

Members of the crowd smiled and cheered and children yelled with excitement as the moon crossed the sun and the blazing halo of light began to form. Some watched the eclipse by placing their viewing glasses on the front of their smartphones.

Eventually, the moon centered and covered about 96 percent of the sun.

"That's got to be the prettiest thing I've ever seen," said Brent Veltri of Salida, Colo.

Elsewhere, viewing parties were held at observatories in Reno, Nev., and Oakland, Calif., while skywatchers gathered in coastal and forest counties in California. In some areas, special camera filters for taking photographs have been sold out for weeks in anticipation of the big event.

Yet, while millions were making an effort to view the eclipse, some American Indians were adhering to tradition by staying indoors.

Navajo Bonnie Charley of Monument Valley in northeast Arizona said she follows her tribe's traditions.

"You're supposed to stay inside," said the 75-year-old Charley, whose father was a medicine man. "No eating, drinking or sleeping. That's for the duration of the eclipse."

She said Navajo traditions surrounding eclipses stem from their beliefs regarding creation.

The eclipse was broadcast live on TV in Tokyo, where such an eclipse hasn't been visible since 1839. Japanese TV crews watched from the top of Mount Fuji and even staked out a zoo south of Tokyo to capture the reaction of the chimpanzees — who didn't seem to notice.

Eclipse tours were arranged in Japan at schools and parks, on pleasure boats and even private airplanes. Similar events were held in China and Taiwan as well, with skywatchers warned to protect their eyes.

A light rain fell on Tokyo as the eclipse began, but the clouds thinned as it reached its peak, providing near perfect conditions.

"It was a very mysterious sight," said Kaori Sasaki, who joined a crowd in downtown Tokyo to watch event. "I've never seen anything like it."

At the Taipei Astronomical Museum in Taiwan, the spectacle emerged from dark clouds for only about 30 seconds. But the view was nearly perfect against Manila's orange skies.

"It's amazing. We do this for the awe (and) it has not disappointed. I am awed, literally floored," said astronomical hobbyist Garry Andreassen, whose long camera lenses were lined up with those of about 10 other gazers in a downtown Manila park.

Hong Kong skywatchers weren't so lucky.

Several hundred people gathered along the Kowloon waterfront on Hong Kong's famed Victoria Harbor, most of them students or commuters on their way to work. The eclipse was already underway as the sun began to rise, but heavy clouds obstructed the view.

The eclipse followed a narrow 8,500-mile path for 3 1/2 hours. The ring phenomenon lasted about five minutes, depending on location. People outside the narrow band for prime viewing saw a partial eclipse.

"Ring of Fire" eclipses are not as dramatic as a total eclipse, when the disc of the sun is entirely blocked by the moon. The moon is too far from Earth and appears too small in the sky to blot out the sun completely.

Doctors and education officials have warned of eye injuries from improper viewing. Before the event started, Japan's Education Minister Hirofumi Hirano demonstrated how to use eclipse glasses in a televised news conference.