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Florham Park officials keeping their eyes on Hurricane Earl Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:28AMFLORHAM PARK – While it’s too soon to augur how Hurricane Earl will impact the area, officials are keeping wary eyes upon it.
Arkansas Reports Three West Nile Virus Infection Cases In One Week Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:26AMThe first cases of West Nile virus (WNV) human infection in Arkansas include three reported cases over the last week, the Arkansas Department of Health has announced. All three cases occurred in the southern part of the state. Because of privacy concerns, no more details can be released about the individuals at the moment. James Phillips, MD, Infectious Disease Branch Chief at ADH, said that ...
Green Office Building Opens in Ortigas Center Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:20AMHanston Square Building Manila, Philippines - Hanston Square, the newest Grade A office building in Ortigas Center, Pasig, opened recently.
Student volunteers get hospital's thanks for 1,000 contributed hours Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:42PMLEOMINSTER -- As summer draws to a close, HealthAlliance Hospital has recognized their student volunteers who gave freely of their time, energy and enthusiasm this summer.
Students heading back to school in the Hanovers Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:22PMPublic schools in East Hanover and Hanover Township will be opening open their doors for a brand new school year next week.
Mystery surrounds departed priest in Succasunna Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:20PMROXBURY TWP. – Longtime parishioners of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Succasunna were left reeling, and with very little information, following a blanket statement at Mass on Sunday, Aug. 22 informing them that a large sum of church money was missing, and that the matter was being investigated by authorities.
In & Around Roxbury Township Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:18PMWEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 A free diabetes screening will be offered by the Mount Arlington Health Department from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Elks Club on Howard Boulevard. The department is sponsoring the free screening with non-fasting glucose level. For more information, call Helen Giles, RN, at (973) 691-0900, ext. 7353.
EARL UPDATES: Shelters, closings, other tips (updated) Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:48AMMOREHEAD CITY — Gov. Bev Perdue is urging people in the path of Hurricane Earl to evacuate.
Greenpeace continues to pressure Facebook over Prineville data center Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:33PMWhen Facebook broke ground on its center in Prineville in January, it said it would use energy efficient technology to minimize its impact and reduce its power needs.
Haiti quake a 'game changer' for corporate philanthropy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:18PMWorld Vision - USA As Haiti marks nearly eight months since its devastating earthquake and Chile sees the six-month mark since its own destructive quake, international aid agency World Vision has seen a notable increase ...
Michelle Chen: Human Rights Watch: ICE Won't Protect Women from Sexual Abuse Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:17PMHuman Rights Watch has issued a scathing indictment of Homeland Security's utter failure to protect women from abuse and harassment in detention.
FDA Launches New Organizational Performance Management System Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:44AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched an innovative performance management system designed to advance the President's commitment to transparency, public participation, and collaboration in the work of government. The system, called FDA-TRACK, will monitor more than 100 FDA program offices through data from key performance measures established each year. That data will be gathered ...
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute At St. David's Medical Center Highlights Life-Changing Treatment Options Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:44AMAtrial Fibrillation (A Fib) a type of heart rhythm disorder that affects the electrical system, or "wiring," of the heart muscle is often referred to as the "silent killer," and can suddenly trigger a massive, debilitating stroke or even death. During September National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month physicians at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David's Medical Center ...
Prometheus Launches The First Serogenetic Test To Predict Risk Of Complications From Crohn's Disease Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:44AMPrometheus Laboratories Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical and diagnostic company, announced the commercial launch of its proprietary PROMETHEUS® Crohn's Prognostic test. This novel and unique diagnostic represents a significant advance in the Prometheus Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) franchise of diagnostic and prognostic tests, and complements the market-leading PROMETHEUS® IBD Serology 7. The ...
Swiss Breast Cancer Patient Becomes First In World To Receive Treatment Using Gated RapidArc From Varian Medical Systems Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:44AMA 51-year-old breast cancer patient from Switzerland has become the first person in the world to be treated using Gated RapidArc®, which makes it possible to monitor patient breathing and compensate for tumor motion while quickly delivering radiotherapy during a continuous rotation around the patient. This development from Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) enables the use of RapidArc ...
Lung Health Screening Meeting in Silver Bay Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:55PMMore lung health screenings are going to begin on September 20th, in Silver Bay.
Researchers Work On Update For Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's Disease Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:47PMScientists are trying to update guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease as soon as this fall, which could reflect a substantial increase in the number of people impacted.
Lung Health Screening Meeting in Silver Bay Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:43PMResearchers are going to begin their final lung screenings of taconite workers and spouses, starting September 20th in Silver Bay. The study began last summer, and the screenings were done at the Virginia Regional Medical Center.
Angie ready for football with help of volunteers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:42PMWith the help of the local community, Angie Junior High will be able to field a football team this year.
5th candidate has long history of personal debt Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:05AMYet Clark says his financial difficulties do not undermine his campaign’s platform. The federal government , in his view, has been living beyond its means and leaving the bill for future generations of taxpayers.
Maricopa air pollution may lead to cuts Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:03AMTime may have finally run out for Maricopa County to clean up its dirty air. After repeated warnings and second chances, the federal government is ready to force the region to rid its air of unhealthful levels of dust, smoke and soot from construction, farming, power plants and motor vehicles.
Motorola Solutions Certifies Zephyr's PSM on XTS(R) Series Radios Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:06PMANNAPOLIS, MD--(Marketwire - August 26, 2010) - Zephyr Technology, developers of Physiological Status Monitoring (PSM) solutions for the First Responder and Defense communities, announces that the Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. has certified Zephyr's PSM solution for the XTS® Series Tactical Radio.
Migraine With Aura Linked to Small Rise in Heart, Stroke Risks Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:08PMTUESDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- People who suffer migraines with aura are at increased risk of dying from heart disease and stroke, but the individual risk for a migraine sufferer is low, two new studies show.
Master Gardeners information session Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:08PMMaster Gardeners information session Marin Master Gardeners will sponsor an information session Thu., Sept. 2, at the Marin Art and Garden Center, Livermore Pavillion, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross.
3 Officers Hit By Car On South Side; Suspects Shot Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:01AMWhat started with Chicago Police officers trying to make a traffic stop ended with gunfire on the city's South Side.
DepEd, DoH coordinate to monitor dengue cases Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:50AMThe Department of Education (DepEd) will closely coordinate with the Department of Health (DoH) to monitor the rising dengue cases in schools and protect school children from the disease. Education Secretary Armin Luistro said he will instruct all school officials to take necessary measures to prevent dengue which becomes prevalent especially at the onset of the rainy season. “We call on the ...
Rheumatoid arthritis signaling protein reverses Alzheimer's disease in mouse model Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:38AMA signaling protein released during rheumatoid arthritis dramatically reduced Alzheimer's disease pathology and reversed the memory impairment of mice bred to develop symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease, a new study by the University of South Florida reports. Researchers found that the protein, GM-CSF, likely stimulates the body's natural scavenger cells to attack and remove Alzheimer's ...
Preventing water-borne diseases or illnesses Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:37AMAs the rainy season begins, the Department of Health (DoH) has alerted the public on water- and food-borne diseases that normally come with the season. The National Epidemiology Center (NEC) of the DoH has started its information campaign to stem a possible increase in illnesses associated with the rainy season. These illnesses include cholera, Hepatitis A, typhoid fever, influenza ...
Fresh start Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:32AMIts crunch time for parents as summer will come to a grinding halt on the first day of school.
Farms recalling eggs share suppliers, other ties Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:14PMTwo Iowa farms that recalled more than a half-billion eggs linked to as many as 1,300 cases of salmonella poisoning share suppliers of chickens and feed as well as ties to an Iowa business routinely cited for violating state and federal law.
Single artist tickets available at Hylton Center Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:18PMTickets may also be purchased in person at the Hylton Center's box office which is open Wednesday-Saturday from noon through 6 p.m. or at the Center for the Arts' box office in Fairfax which is open on Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Retailers say recalled eggs not sold in Saline County Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:55PMAs the national recall climbs past 500 million eggs, Saline County consumers are beginning to wonder about eggs for sale locally. Both Walmart and Patricia's Foods in Marshall are displaying signs to inform shoppers that they did not sell eggs from the embattled producers.
Flooding issues, health concerns prompt cityâs help Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:44PMROANOKE RAPIDS — When it rains, water comes under the door and seeps into the carpets. Some homeowners have experienced issues such as this, and in one shopping center on East 10th Street in Roanoke Rapids, it’s become such a problem the businesses are hoping the city will fix it.
Making sure citizens get where they need to be Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:42PMJACKSON — From medical transportation to ensuring healthy county employees, it was on the table at the Northampton County commissioners this week.
Sugar is waistline's biggest enemy Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:17AMSaturday update When it comes to foiling your weight loss plans, sugar is public enemy No. 1, according to information from a recent Queen of the Valley Medical Center-sponsored seminar.
Week Ahead - Sun, 22 Aug 2010 PST Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:14AMMonday Estate Planning and Charitable Gift Annuities – RSVP by today. Seminar will feature Providence Holy Family Foundation Support systems director, Marite Butners, who will discuss good financial planning and how to plan for assets you wish to benefit family, friends and educational or charitable organizations. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Providence Holy Family Hospital, Health Education ...
Celebrating community Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:13AMSPARKS — Every night, just after the sunsets, the festivities begin. Members of the community gather to share a meal of celebration and reflection while enjoying diverse food: Middle Eastern cuisine, Pakistani delights and one night even Dutch delicacies.
In brief: In Brief - Sun, 22 Aug 2010 PST Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:13AMSPIRIT LAKE – Spirit Lake will have its second annual talent show on Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. at City Park as part of its Labor Day on the Grass celebration, Sept. 4 through 6. Singers and musicians will have an opportunity to perform two songs. Other acts will be limited to 10 minutes. Contestants will perform in front of a panel of judges and a live audience who will vote for their favorites. The top ...
CHURCH NEWS Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:40AMAndrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Cashville, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jon Woodburn.
EKU named military-friendly school for second year by G.I. Jobs magazine Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:11AMFor the second consecutive year, Eastern Kentucky University ranks in the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide that are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students, according to G.I. Jobs magazine.
Back-to-School Checklist Should Include Ensuring Vaccinations are Up-to-Date Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:00AMA new school year can be a busy time for families. As busy as it is, it's a critical time for parents to make sure their children are up-to-date on all recommended adolescent vaccines.
District Outfits Students With Tracking Devices Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:17PMRICHMOND, Calif. -- The Contra Costa County School District began introducing a new high tech tracking system for pre-school students Tuesday that alert teachers when their students leave campus.
Famed home run hitter Bobby Thomson dead at 86 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:17PMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives. NEW YORK — We’ve heard the frenzied call forever, echoing through baseball lore.
Senior Center of Chathams hosting meetings for both Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:10PMTHE CHATHAMS - The Senior Center of the Chathams offers two women’s friendship and support groups.
Mother, daughter battling cancer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:05PMSarah Lien, 24, experienced the harsh realities of cancer in the third grade, when her mother, Barb Hawkins of Lake Stevens, underwent a lumpectomy and radiation for breast cancer.
Scam Preys On Compassionate Seniors Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:58PMAuthorities in McLeod County say a new scam is preying on the compassion of seniors.
Doctor's Medical License in Jeopardy Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:25PMLAKELAND | A pre-eminent cancer doctor with a sprawling Polk County practice could have his medical license suspended for refusing to pay child support and alimony now totaling about $673,000, the state says.
Angie ready for football with help of volunteers Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:00PMWith the help of the local community, Angie Junior High will be able to field a football team this year.
Algae prompt new swim advisory at Maumee Bay Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:38PMBy TOM HENRY BLADE STAFF WRITER Maumee Bay State Park on Friday became Ohio's second along Lake Erie to have a swimming advisory issued in response to this summer's algae outbreak. Signs were to be posted by early evening warning people of the public-health threat they will encounter if they enter western Lake Erie's Maumee Bay, Heidi Hetzel-Evans, Ohio Department of Natural Resources spokesman ...
Man’s death probed Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:33PMMan’s death probed LISBON Columbiana County Sheriff Raymond Stone said Friday he is awaiting an