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Hair provides proof of the link between chronic stress and heart attack Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:31AMResearchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. Stressors such as job, marital and financial problems have been linked to the increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease including heart attack. But there hasn't been a biological marker to measure chronic ...
Sheriff receives grant for anti-DWI campaign Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:13AMThe Dallas County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division for participation in the “You Drink & Drive, You Lose” campaign to stop people from driving impaired over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
The 7 most dangerous jobs in technology Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:03AMEmployees who risk their lives and mental health You may not think working in technology could be dangerous, but you'd be wrong. Some professions are particularly perilous, and could even involve risking your own life.
Biker buddies banned from road Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:35AMAN MOD chauffeur and his fireman pal have both been banned from the road after hitting breakneck speeds on the notorious Dolphinton Straight.
Dr. Paul Donohue.: Small aneurysm does not make bowling risky Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:26AMDear Dr. Donohue: I am a 73-year-old woman. I have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. I have sonograms regularly. I am in a bowling league. I bowl each week. My bowling ball weighs 10 pounds. Should I bowl? My last ultrasound shows that the aneurysm is 3.8 cm.
Sideshow: Ricky Gervais accused of Hollywood-style makeover Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:20AMHas Satan forced comedy genius Ricky Gervais to abandon those Quainte Olde Englysshe Wayes that make The Office creator so beloved?
The future’s in the bag Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:14AMSM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, has launched a new line of SM Eco Bags as part of its efforts to help protect and preserve the environment.
A credit card that gives back Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:13AMFor many of us, credit cards are necessary evils that help us get through life. Yes, a credit card can help you buy something on a deferred basis, get that designer bag and not have to pay for it for a month and purchase groceries for the week.
Getting there isn’t half the fun Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:13AMOne of my friends, a former head of Philippine Airlines so he knows what he’s talking about, had what I think is an excellent idea: Use NAIA-3 terminal for all domestic travel. It’s three times the volume of international and it gets all domestic airlines together, where they belong.
Issues for dairy farmers in 20 years time Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:28AMWhat will be the issues for dairy farmers in 20 years time? Speech by Conor English, Federated Farmers Chief Executive, to the New Zealand Institute of Agriculture and Horticultural Science.
Newton Hamilton man donates organ to brother experiencing kidney failure Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:28AMNEWTON HAMILTON - One might never guess that a gift between brothers could be life-saving. Charles Mitchell, of Elizabethtown, recently underwent a kidney transplant after suffering from kidney failure. The surviving donor is his brothe.
No. 2 Ohio State routs Marshall Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:26AMTerrelle Pryor tossed three touchdown passes, Brandon Saine rushed for 103 yards and two scores and No. 2 Ohio State rolled over error-prone Marshall 42-7 on Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio, in a tuneup for a big date with Miami.
Steelers QB awaits Goodell verdict Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:25AMBen Roethlisberger's first big gain of the season may occur weeks before he returns to the field.
Bernanke rejects idea that Lehman was salvageable Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:24AMWASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday strongly rejected as "myth" suggestions that the central bank could have saved investment bank Lehman Brothers and prevented the near-collapse of the global financial system.
Chamber of Commerce to Pawlenty: Pursue federal health care funds Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:24AMThe Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is urging Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty to soften his stance on the federal health care overhaul.
MnSCU Program tallies vets' experience Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:24AMSoldiers returning from deployments often want to further their educations when they get home, but determining whether their military experience will count for college credit has been difficult.
UW campuses ponder religion ruling Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:24AMA federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling that the University of Wisconsin-Madison must pay for student activities involving prayer, worship and proselytizing, prompting questions about whether other state public universities, including UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout, must abide by the same regulations.
Coon Rapids police urge caution after three women robbed at gunpoint Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:23AMThe Coon Rapids Police Department has issued a crime alert after three women were robbed at gunpoint and their purses taken in the past week. In one case, the woman was assaulted.
Cell phones at summer camp? Just say click Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:23PMThe Fourth of July always meant summer to me, and summer, when I was very young, meant summer camp. And summer camp meant disappearing into another world.
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce urges Pawlenty to seek health grant Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:20PMThe Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is urging Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty to soften his stance on the federal health care overhaul.
Several West Nile Virus Infections And Deaths In Greece, Other Parts Of Europe Also Affected Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:11PMCases of human infection of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Greece where 13 people have died and at least 140 have become ill, according to the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Greek authorities say 32 patients are currently hospitalized. Several other countries in Europe are also affected, especially Central Europe and the Mediterranean area, according to the ...
Study: 1 in 7 home kitchens would flunk inspection Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:02PMATLANTA — A new study suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants.
MetLife Auto & Home Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:59AMWARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With much of the East Coast, from the Carolinas to Maine, bracing for a close encounter with Hurricane Earl, residents in harm’s way are being urged to take precautionary measures to help minimize property damage and protect loved ones. To help consumers prepare for the storm, MetLife Auto & Home offers the following tips: Decide in advance where to go, if you’d ...
Poll: Minnesota voters are unhappy with Washington Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:53AMA new poll finds Minnesota voters feeling surly about Washington two months before they decide whether to keep federal and state incumbent lawmakers and pick a new governor.
Week 22 Fantasy Hitting Planner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:52AMSome major players could make it back from injuries in time for Fantasy Week 22. Our Scott White runs through the latest injury news and shares his top sleepers for the upcoming scoring period in his latest Hitting Planner.
MetLife Auto & Home Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:48AMWARWICK, R.I.----With much of the East Coast, from the Carolinas to Maine, bracing for a close encounter with Hurricane Earl, residents in harm’s way are being urged to take precautionary measures to help minimize property damage and protect loved ones.
Week 20 Fantasy Hitting Planner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:47AM"Pat the Bat" Burrell is back! Ever since latching on with San Francisco, the veteran slugger has regained his hitting prowess and is quickly picking up steam in Fantasy. Scott White talks about Burrell and many other streaking hitters in his latest Hitting Planner.
Rizwan Ladha: Why Muslims Should Support Nuclear Weapons Disarmament Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:47AMFor moderate and intellectual Muslims, the choice should be simple: either risk annihilating the human race or eliminate the global threat posed by nuclear weapons.
Lineman won't be tackled by flu again Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:18AMIt was the fifth game of the 2009 Ohio State University football season, and offensive lineman Andy Miller cheered as the Buckeyes sprinted past the Indiana Hoosiers, 33-14, the fourth win of the year. The campus was brimming with excitement, yet for Miller the occasion was bittersweet.
MP3 players volume may cause hearing loss Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:17AMMP3 players volume may cause hearing loss
You Docs: Here's some help dealing with the little stresses in your life Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:14AMNext time a driver cuts you off or the ATM sucks up your card, try one of these stress-busters.
For disabled youth, few activities offer the physical/emotional benefits of horse riding therapy Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:00AMYoung riders overcome their fears and some at-risk teens are willing to improve their behavior to get a chance to ride.
Milla Jovovich: ‘I Can Deal With Zombies’ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:50AMMILLA Jovovich knows what to do if there’s ever a real-life zombie disaster! The actress says after starring in four Resident Evil movies she feels best qualified to get the planet through any potential risk posed by the undead — so she’ll invite everyone over to her house! “I keep telling all the fans that if there [...]
Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks of Psychosis Drugs for Young Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:40AMPowerful drugs are given to young children despite a lack of study on how they affect development.
Mixed Nuts, Raw Milk Cheese Recalled Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:38AMMorningland Dairy of Mountain View, Mo., is recalling 68,957 pounds of raw milk cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria
Students to take new FCAT, end-of-course exams Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:26AMFor the first time, there will be no ninth-grade math Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Instead, most high school freshmen will take a new, computer-based Algebra I end-of-course exam in May, which will count toward 30 percent of their grade.
Garmin® nüvi® Gets Personal at a Low Price, Bringing nüRoute Technology to Entry-Level Devices Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:15AMOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin's new nüvi 2200 and nüvi 2300 families feature multi-stop route planning, route previews and innovative nüRoute technology with trafficTrends™ and myTrends™.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks buoyed by offshore sentiment Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:02AMNew Zealand stocks rose for the second time in three sessions, as buoyant Asian and Australian markets helped maintain investor risk appetite on the domestic front.
Staying up late to browse raises mental illness risk Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:54AMLondon, Sep 2 : Staying up late to browse the web or chat with friends could cost you your sanity later in life, finds a new study.
TONY BLAIR'S MEMOIRS: Such epic conceit! Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:39AMWitty, vivid and full of VERY surprising flashes of candour, Blair's memoirs are among the most fascinating ever written by a Prime Minister. But by God, what jaw-dropping vanity and self-delusion.
Gene Test, Preventive Surgery Save Women's Lives Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:30AMTitle: Gene Test, Preventive Surgery Save Women's Lives Category: Health News Created: 9/1/2010 10:55:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 10:55:19 AM
Timing of Delivery May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:30AMTitle: Timing of Delivery May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk Category: Health News Created: 9/1/2010 10:36:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 10:36:01 AM
Tony Blair book A Journey attacked as "delusional and bonkers" Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:26AMTony Blair was hit by a furious backlash yesterday as critics branded his memoirs "delusional and bonkers".
What To Stock For A Hurricane Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:21AMBypass Milk And Bread; Instead Get Nonperishables, Packaged Foods, Baby Formula, Pet Food MORE HEALTH NEWS To paraphrase an old retail adage, when the weather gets tough, the tough go shopping.
John Brannon: ‘Heck, I can do anything’ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:10AMIn 2002, U.S. Marine veteran Dana Cummings lost a leg due to a traffic accident. Predictably, he suffered depression from the incident, but was determined to overcome his emotions. Always having a desire to learn to surf, he decided this was the time to take on the project and feel whole again. “Surfing with just one leg was a big challenge, but it did wonders for me,” Dana said with a broad ...
Business briefs: Miracles for Kids donating backpacks Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:08AMMiracles for Kids Miracles for Kids is providing erasers, markers, crayons, snacks and backpacks to critically ill children and their siblings for the third year. The Basket of Miracles supplies to go nearly 200 families in Orange, Riverside, Los...
Family’s Dream Ends with a Nightmare Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:08AMThey shared a cramped Eastside house until a wonderful opportunity arose: a cottage of their own behind the Hope Ranch Inn.
A Time for Reflection on Two Wars Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:02PMReaders respond to articles about the war in Iraq and in Afghanistan.
Traffic snarls expected Thursday as Vikes, Twins and State Fair tax transportation system Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:49PMPersonal space will be under siege Thursday evening — as will space between cars — as a triple-threat of major events converge to snarl traffic and crowd users of mass transit.
Landlord: Denver Housing Authority reckless on privacy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:48PMDENVER - The Denver Housing Authority is investigating a landlord's allegation the agency released her Social Security number to an angry tenant.