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Evolving rules in San Juans may change how visitors go whale watching Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:15PMExpected tighter federal regulations protecting endangered orca populations in the San Juan Islands may soon change how and where the public enjoys whale watching.
Pakistan military group cancels U.S. visit after airport questioning Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:08PMA delegation of Pakistani military officials decided to cancel a meeting this week with U.S. military officials in protest after they were taken off a plane and questioned at Washington's Dulles International Airport, according to a Pakistani official.
Beckett working at ironing out kinks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:00PMBeckett working at ironing out kinks
Doubront has strained pectoral muscle Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:07PMDoubront has strained pectoral muscle
Saltalamacchia soaking it all in Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:07PMSaltalamacchia soaking it all in
Despite sore shoulder, Scutaro stays in lineup Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:07PMDespite sore shoulder, Scutaro stays in lineup
Iglesias among prospects heading to AFL Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:07PMIglesias among prospects heading to AFL
Physical Evidence Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:37PMAre You A Womb Twin Survivor?
The Farmer File: ‘Eat, Pray, Love ’ and leave the theater Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:25PMThe night my wife, another couple and I went to the movies to see the Julia Roberts big deal film, “Eat, Pray, Love ,” the husband half of the other couple leaned over as we sat down and said, “Don, do you realize there’s only one other guy in this theatre?”
Weight index doesn't tell the whole truth Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:35PMA frequent question among people of a certain age, includingyours truly, is "Why, when I weigh the same as or less than I didwhen I was younger, does my waist keep getting bigger?" Phrasedanother way, the question could be "Why, when my body mass indexhas not changed, am I fatter than I used to be?"
Injury-plagued Oram says World Cup is his 'carrot' to nix his 'R' word fears Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:11AMAuckland, Aug 28 : New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram will be sidelined for the rest of this year after he has a knee surgery next week, but he remains determined to be fit for the 2011 World Cup in the Indian subcontinent.
Covington man first to get new procedure Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:11AMThe first patient to undergo an adult stem cell procedure that may help spinal cord injury patients regain function had an injection Thursday that may change the course of medical history.
Ailing atheist writer draws prayers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:53AMBy TERRY MATTINGLY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE One of the last things Thomas Peters does each day is face the Cross of St. Benedict that hangs over his bed and pray. The final phrases of the Hail Mary prayer have taken on a unique relevancy: "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen." The conservative Catholic writer recently challenged readers of the ...
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 27 August 2010 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:25PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
ReNovo doctors tout cutting-edge technology Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:27PMDr. Kevin Lemme and Dr. Sean Garringer have a message for people suffering from aching knees, hips and shoulders: They can help. While painful, stiff joints were once considered the inevitable price of aging, new surgeries and treatment can provide relief.
Fifteen years later, Berkeley's Peter McColl remains missing Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:55PMSuzan McColl has her routines. She spends sunny afternoons in the garden of her century-old Craftsman home, runs her three border collies nearly everyday and writes in her personal journal each morning.
Fifteen years later, Berkeley's Peter McColl remains missing Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:04PMPolice are hoping the public can supply new information on a 1995 disappearance.
Shot at fame on ‘Your Chance to Dance’ Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:29PMWho can get paid to seize like a drunken frat boy or accuse Michael Jackson of unmentionables?
'Legal high' bath salts Ivory Wave kill bride Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:40PMSarah Forsyth, 35, died a week ago today, after falling into a coma. Since October last year, she had been regularly buying and using a legal substance called Ivory Wave.
How the Internet is making us stupid Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:25PMNicholas Carr, author of The Shallows, asks if the Internet is changing the way we think.
Research project takes genetics to African roots Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:53PMReuters. LONDON. A $37 million international collaboration by major research bodies in the United States, Britain and Africa wants to take the fruits of the genetic revolution to a continent it has largely bypassed until now.
Athletes' Safety to Be Addressed at Symposium Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:55PMLAKELAND | High-school athletes, their parents and coaches often aren't as informed as they need to be on the potential dangers of sports and different ways to avoid some sports-related injuries.
Watch that pancreas Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:49PMGastric-like symptoms may indicate an underlying serious problem involving the pancreas.
Ian Bell ready to ring the changes for England Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:19PMWarwickshire batsman Ian Bell is fit again and eager to reclaim his place.
Minister in frisk fracas Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:07PMCalcutta, Aug. 21: The Bengal government threw its weight around after health minister Surjya Kanta Mishra was stopped for frisking by guards at a city hotel this morning, the administrative chain reaction exposing the deep-rooted prejudices against security drills despite repeated terror attacks in the country.
MTB News & Racing Round-up, August 13, 2010 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:33AMThe National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) took its first step outside of California by starting a new high school bike racing league in Colorado, which will host its first mountain bike series this autumn.
Organizers: Lardner benefit a thank you, not a fundraiser Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:11AMThere are a lot of gold rings left in Tim Lardner's life. And he's reaching out to grab every last one of them.
NHL tinkering with officiating Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:48AMThe day might come when your rinkside seat at an NHL game means sharing space with a guy in a loud zebra suit, orange armband and black helmet, yelling from over top of the glass.[...]
Briefing: Dutch girl, 14, to begin solo global journey Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:26AMPORTIMAO, Portugal — A 14-year-old Dutch girl will set off today on a controversial attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, her representatives said. Laura Dekker's ambition of completing the yearlong trip has fueled a global debate over the wisdom of allowing young sailors to take on the tremendous risks of sailing the high seas alone. The girl who grew up on a ...
iPhone app checks products for potentially harmful chemicals Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:04AMIn the quest to minimize toxic exposure, many people have started transitioning to more organic fruits and vegetables, but fewer people think to look for toxins in baby shampoo, cosmetics or toothpaste.
Sugar House woman provides unique look into cancer treatment Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:28PMTwo months ago, Sarah Hays was diagnosed with cancer. Friday, she went to the hospital to see if her chemotherapy is working, and she granted KSL News unusual access to accompany her.
What went wrong in Iraq? Most things. Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:42PMPoliticians, historians and pundits are taking stock now that the last U.S. combat troops have withdrawn. It’s not a pretty picture. Everybody lost. Nobody won this war.
Airport security is impractical Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:58AMAs the summer months are underway, when trips to the beach and taking pictures should be at the top of the priority list for people on vacation, tedious regulations at the airports, security checks and baggage procedures have taken over as an unnecessary concern.
Ferry Boat Captain Fights Cancer Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:55AMFerry Captain Gene Shaw never knew what Glioblastoma was until he was diagnosed with it. It's a word that's changed his life. He continues to battle brain cancer and his friends hope you can help him in the battle
Innovative imaging system may boost speed and accuracy in treatment of heart rhythm disorder Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:14PMResearchers have developed a novel 3-D imaging approach that may improve the accuracy of treatment for ventricular tachycardia, a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat too fast. The new approach couples CT (computed tomography) images with conventional ablation techniques to eliminate erratic electrical circuits in the heart that produce arrhythmias.
Innovative imaging system may boost speed and accuracy in treatment of heart rhythm disorder Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:09PMResearchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have developed a novel 3-D imaging approach that may improve the accuracy of treatment for ventricular tachycardia, a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat too fast. The new approach couples CT (computed tomography) images with conventional ablation techniques to eliminate erratic ...
Innovative imaging system may boost speed and accuracy in treatment of heart rhythm disorder Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:55AM( University of Maryland Medical Center ) Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have developed a novel 3-D imaging approach that may improve the accuracy of treatment for ventricular tachycardia, a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat too fast. The new approach couples CT (computed tomography) images with ...
NASA Investigates Precipitation Shapes, Sizes For Severity Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:23AMRain drops are fat and snowflakes are fluffy, but why does it matter in terms of predicting severe storms?We've all seen fat rain drops, skinny rain drops, round hailstones, fluffy snowflakes and even ice needles. This summer, NASA researchers are going to get a look at just how much these shapes influence severe storm weather. To do it, they'll have to look inside the guts of some of the world ...
BNIA gets first full body scanner Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:22AMThe first full body scanner machine arrived at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Four more will arrive by the end of summer. YNN's Nicki Mayo has the details.
Discovery of Possible Earliest Animal Life Pushes Back Fossil Record Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:13AMPrimitive sponge-like creatures lived in ocean reefs 650 million years ago
Mail and Commentary Aug. 18, 2010 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:46AM" ...scan my ass! I don't care. Don't we all know what each other looks like under our clothes anyway?" Quote of the Week "... No, Kustra is not BSU.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
'Bullet came out of my nose' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:40AMIt is entirely possible that a blunt object, such as a rubber bullet, could be lodged through a person's eye and settle behind the eye and nasal cavity for some time, as claimed by a Khutsong businessman.
Formula produces images from EIT scans Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:33AMMiddlesex University academics have helped to develop a mathematical formula that enables images to be built up from Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) scans.
PRH will purchase new equipment Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:52AMThe Pembroke Regional Hospital's CT scanner was kept busy in 2009 as it performed 7,000 scans of various parts of the body. The scanner was most commonly used to perform head and brain scans with 2,500.[...]
Eastern League notebook Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:46AMBen Revere had a team-high .297 average before the Aug. 3 hit by pitch. (Kevin Pataky/MiLB.com)
Canon EOS 7D Studio Version Adds Security Features and Barcode Reading [DSLRs] Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:41AM# dslrs Canon just quietly announced a Studio Version of the Canon EOS 7D, adding a slew of security features for pros who (begrudgingly) share their camera. It'll also read barcode information and store it in a shot's EXIF data. More »
Health Buzz: Beer Linked to Psoriasis in Women Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:14AMOnly children catch up socially; 5 reasons never to skip breakfast.
Canon outs two photo all-in-one printers, EOS 7D Studio Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:56AMCanon as a prelude to its larger releases next week put out two new photo all-in-one printers and a rare specialized DSLR. Together, the Pixma MG6120 and its MG8120 sibling have a new interface that uses capacitive touch instead of resistive for input. While now very common in phones, it's rare in printers and is touted by Canon as speeding up common tasks.... Canon - Canon EOS 7D - Digital ...
Christians are praying for cancer-stricken atheist author Hitchens Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:39AMOne of the last things Thomas Peters does each day is face the Cross of St. Benedict that hangs over his bed and says his evening prayers.
Sheriff department’s kayaker recovery effort hindered by weather and manpower Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:10AMThe Emmet County Sheriff’s Department was unable to search this past weekend, or Monday, for a missing kayaker who vanished Aug. 6 on Little Traverse Bay.