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Mandeville girl's body is discovered 6 miles from boat crash site Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:28PM4-day search of waterways near St. Bernard Parish comes to a tragic conclusion
Wesley Chapel boy shot by BB gun, has pellet in brain Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:49PMBy Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 WESLEY CHAPEL — The boys were upstairs and restless. "As soon as I get the laundry done, we'll go somewhere," Janice Gallagher kept telling her sons Jamey, 9, and Tommy, 12. It was about 11 a.m. July 9 when she heard Tommy scream. It was a cry she'd never heard before. Gallagher ran up the stairs and saw Tommy with blood dripping from ...
Md Natural Dive Team Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:24PMMaryland has more than 7,000 miles of shore line. The Natural Resource dive team is responsible for rescue and recovery for the whole state. And this year, they have been very busy. Maryland has had 13 boat related deaths and 6 more drownings; already reaching the total for all of last year.
TSA officers work to keep airports safe, South Bend travelers say Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:45PMSOUTH BEND — Brian Yaroch and his wife Suzanne patiently waited across from the Transportation Security Administration guards at South Bend Regional Airport this afternoon.
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Hearing Loss Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:25PMOnly last week we reported that a news study had found children exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes are likelier to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now, another emerging study has revealed that tobacco smoke exposure can double the risk for hearing loss in teenagers. This study is the first to [...]
12-year-old Samantha Vinturella's Body Found on Lake Borgne Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:37PM12-year-old Samantha Vinturella's family finally has closure. Around 11 a.m. Tuesday boats and helicopters left Shell Beach and rushed to Lake Borgne. The search for little Sam was finally over.
Antidepressants Linked to Autism, Birth Defects Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:55PMAntidepressants are, again, being linked to birth defects, according to new research out of Finland. Reuters wrote that two researchers discovered that women taking Prozac (fluoxetine) and Paxil (paroxetine) experienced a slightly raised risk of giving birth to babies with heart defects. Both medications are SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Study author, Dr. Heli Malm, [...]
Protester armed with foam pie attacks Murdoch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:20PMScotland Yard confirms that a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault for allegedly trying to hit media mogul Rupert Murdoch ...
Jane Chafin: Artists Step Up to the Plate to Help a Child in Need Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:53PMNews of the diagnosis spread fast. Everyone wanted to help. Offramp Gallery was scheduled to be closed in July and August, so it was a perfect time to have a benefit exhibition.
Hoping for takeoff Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:33AMSome of Chip Haning's Monday morning was spent in a big motor home at Salina Municipal Airport, where he pursued some professional change.
20ft fall boy: I'm lucky to be alive Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:17AMA HIGH-ACHIEVING schoolboy says he is lucky to be alive after breaking his back in four places in a 20ft fall from a railway bridge.
4-Inch Blade Bypasses Security At Lindbergh Field Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:46AMAn incident involving a 4-inch knife bypassing security at Lindbergh Field is raising concerns on Monday.
Optos plc - Interim Management Statement Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:33AMOptos plc - Interim Management Statement
I-Team: Women, Hormones and Alzheimer’s: The Missing Link? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:34AMThe link between the hormone estrogen and Alzheimer's could be the key to unlocking the mystery of this debilitating and frightening disease in women. The I-Team gets the facts from the top experts.
Medical Education & Research Institute aids in development of simulation device Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:00AMImmersiveTouch's surgery simulator looks and feels like a next-generation video game, but its inventors say it has far more serious implications for medical training and surgery.
A long road back, one foot at a time Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:40PMChelsea Reynolds' goggles are both a reminder of missed opportunities and the inspiring omen for an optimistic future.
Newer Techniques Are Making Cardiac CT Safer For Children Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:08PMCoronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) has excellent image quality and diagnostic confidence for the entire spectrum of pediatric patients, with significant reduction of risk with recent technological advancements, according to a study to be presented at the Sixth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) in Denver, July 14-17. "Traditionally ...
Search for missing 12-year-old Mandeville girl continues Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:08PMThe effort has moved from rescue to an attempt to recover a body, officials say
Food Poisoning Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk from South Carolina Dairy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:40PMA foodborne illness outbreak associated with raw milk from Tucker Adkins Dairy of York, South Carolina involves three confirmed and five probable cases of campylobacteriosis seen in North Carolina, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. According to the FDA, raw milk is unpasteurized milk from hoofed mammals, such as cows, sheep, [...]
Ampatuan allowed to undergo medical check-up Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:21PMA PROMINENT suspect in the Maguindanao massacre case has been allowed to undergo a medical check-up outside his jail cell after he was given permission by a Quezon City court. However, suspended Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) governor Rizaldy "Zaldy" Ampatuan is required to return immediately to the Quezon City Jail Annex of the Metro Manila District Jail (MMDJ) in Taguig City. read ...
Are QR Codes Good For Local Marketing? A Contrarian View Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:25AMQuite a few marketers have raved about QR codes as the best thing since sliced bread. Small-to-medium local businesses wonder if they should jump on the bandwagon as well, but is there enough substance to justify the buzz? Consider this contrarian view before deciding if you should.
Macys is the Back-to-School Destination for New Brands, Educational Activities and Give Back Programs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:11AMMacys (NYSE:M) is the place for back-to-school, announcing today several exciting new initiatives headlining ...
Macy’s is the Back-to-School Destination for New Brands, Educational Activities and Give Back Programs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:09AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s (NYSE:M) is the place for back-to-school, announcing today several exciting new initiatives headlining the retailer’s annual offering of exclusive fashion brands, family-oriented activities and charitable partnerships with Reading Is Fundamental®, DoSomething.org® and the new online web series, Wendy. From fashionable and affordable apparel to give-back programs ...
Crystals Used to Identify Chemical Bombs, Nuclear Threats Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:55AMThe crystals are made of strontium iodide, and are "doped" with europium
Man questioned in Mumbai blasts dies Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:06AMFamily insists death by torture, provisional post-mortem says he suffered heart attack.
EU Stress Tests, IRS Reporting Rules, Body Scans: Compliance Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:29PMEight banks failed the European Union stress tests after regulators said on Friday they had a combined capital shortfall of 2.5 billion euros ($3.5 billion), less than predicted by analysts and investors.
Binge Drinking More Damaging to Teenage Girls’ Brains Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:11PM The long-term cognitive effects of binge drinking are more pronounced in teenage girls than in their male peers, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Stanford University. ...
Sally Chadwick's diary Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:15PMSession One - hours danced, three: Popped along to Spiceball after coffee and cake in town to say hi to all involved in the strictly dancing project and thought would just get idea of exactly what was involved before I said to Roseanne 'prob not for me'!
Man questioned by police in connection with Mumbai serial blasts dead Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:28PMEven as Maharashtra's antiterrorism squad prepared a sketch of the Mumbai serial blasts suspect, a man questioned by police in connection with case died on Sunday.
Newer techniques are making cardiac CT safer for children Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:20PMCoronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) has excellent image quality and diagnostic confidence for the entire spectrum of pediatric patients, with significant reduction of risk with recent technological advancements, according to a new study.
High-tech gadget turns your smart phone into a hospital-grade heart monitor Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:47PMThe 'Smartheart' connects to an iPhone, BlackBerry, or Android device via Bluetooth, and converts it into a hospital grade heart monitor capable of performing electrocardiograms in just 30 seconds.
Soon, crystal ball may reveal terrorists' threats Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:31PMWashington, July 17 : Scientists at Wake Forest University and Fisk University have partnered to develop crystals that can be used to detect nuclear threats, radioactive material or chemical bombs more accurately and affordably.
13. Breakthrough discovery Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:22PMA Malaysian endocrinologist attached to Newcastle University in the United Kingdom was part of a clinical research team which discovered that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed by an extreme low calorie diet alone.
Community Bulletin Board Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:19PMEducation
TSA Watch: Should we avoid screening — or embrace it? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:12PMThis is a discussion on TSA Watch: Should we avoid screening — or embrace it? within the Current Cruise Travel News forums, part of the category; Chris Elliott Has Just Posted the Following: Full-body scan or pat-down? Click here to view the article....
She finds answers for families of fallen troops Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:10AMSometimes the remains of American war dead arrive at the military morgue intact, sealed inside a "human remains pouch" — a body bag...
Ennis' season in doubt after neck injury Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:00AMIF the departure of Kevin Moore wasn't enough, the Bulldogs could be without Michael Ennis for the remainder of the season.
98th Tour de France - Stage 13 Reactions Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:42AM98th Tour de France - Stage 13 Reactions Comnments on stage 13 and the climb to Plateau de Beille. "It's not as long of a day, but it is a hard day. It's going to be a pretty important day for sure."
Even in its final day the NOTW was guilty of bending the truth Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:21AMAs you might have noticed, the 'souvenir' final edition of the News of the World featured a quote from that hero of the left, George Orwell, on its wraparound cover. Related Stories How dare they say that Fern's tattoo proves she's having a mid-life crisis
OCEANSIDE: Tri-City turns 50 today Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:10AMSal Ramirez has been fixing beds at Tri-City Medical Center for decades.
Dr. Donohue: Heart failure is one cause of swollen ankles, but there are other causes Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:13AMQ. I've been told that ankle swelling indicates a weak heart. My ankles are swollen, but I am positive I don't have a weak heart.
Club promotes healthy living Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:37PMFAIRMONT - The owners at the newly opened Enliven, an independent distributor for Herbalife, are quick to say they aren't operating a retail store.
Parents blame hospitals for failing to save son Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:16PMA Perth couple claim doctors at two Perth hospitals repeatedly ignored their pleas to carry out a test on their intellectually disabled son, who they feared had a blocked valve in his head and then died within days.
Woman refuses TSA scan, yells at workers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:40PMThe Tennessee woman reportedly told TSA officers she did not want them to see her or her daughter naked.
Appeals court: TSA must rethink airport body scans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:34PMJudges say TSA did not have the authority to install controversial full-body scanners in airports without following proper procedures.
Small talk: Cats reign supreme at specialty vet center Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:34PMPleasanton's Feline Medical Center has about 5,000 customers and their cats.
Mike Quade, Chicago Cubs Manager, Treated to TSA Patdown Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:42PMThis is a discussion on Mike Quade, Chicago Cubs Manager, Treated to TSA Patdown within the Current Cruise Travel News forums, part of the category; Aol Travel. Has Just Posted the Following: Filed under: News Associated Press Before hopping a flight home from the MLB ...
Crystals detect threats to national security Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:49PMUsing a crystal ball to protect homeland security might seem far-fetched, but researchers at Wake Forest University and Fisk University have partnered to develop crystals that can be used to detect nuclear threats, radioactive material or chemical bombs more accurately and affordably.
Emergency room physicians are looking for volunteers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:36PMWhile they usually deal with patients in crisis, this August, doctors at the emergency room at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook want to see some young, healthy people and give them an ultrasound scan. In a two-day training session, the physicians are looking to get certified to perform emergency ultrasound scans in the future.
Medical expert: Stroke treatment depends on several factors Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:34PMQuestion: Is treatment for all strokes the same?