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State Trims Regence Rate Hike to 12.8 Pct. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:13PMThe Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services on Tuesday rejected a 22.1 percent health insurance rate increase request from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and instead approved a 12.8 percent increase.
Migraines won't impede White House goals, Michelle Bachmann says Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:08PMHer history of severe headaches would not affect her ability to serve as president, she says
Cloud Security: Will Your Business Data Be Safe In the Cloud? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:53PMIs the cloud a safe place for your critical business data to be? Cloud security consultant Ara Trembly tells you what you need to know and consider before you decide.
Women More Likely To Send Sexually Explicit Text Messages Than Men Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:30PMFemales are more likely to send sexually explicit text messages, often containing nude photographs of themselves than men, researchers from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Washburn University reported in the journal Sexuality and Culture. Approximately two-thirds of women surveyed sent such text messages compared to less than half of men (those surveyed were already a very selected ...
7 things insurance companies are horrible at Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:27PMInsurance is a lifesaver when it works the way it should -- like when a health plan covers vital cancer treatment or a home insurance policy pays to rebuild a house that has burned down. We
Bachmann: I Can Function With Migraines Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:09PMRepublican Michele Bachmann is answering questions about her history of severe headaches, saying they wouldn't affect her ability to serve as president.
American Regent Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Calcium Gluconate Injection, USP, 10%, 100 mL Pharmacy Bulk ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:42AMThis voluntary recall was initiated because some of the vials of this lot may contain silicone particles. Potential adverse events after intravenous administration of solutions containing particulates may include disruption of blood flow within small blood vessels in the lung, localized inflammation (swelling and redness due to accumulation of inflammatory cells), and granuloma formation.
Assistance available for Washington homeowners facing foreclosure Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30PMFriday, July 22, is an important day for distressed homeowners having trouble making their mortgage
CVS, Teamsters come to agreement on contract Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:13PMAfter about two years of efforts to organize a union and negotiate a contract, Teamsters Local 386 and the CVS Pharmacy distribution center in west Patterson came to an agreement Monday, July 11.
New Grant Supports Hastings Work On Ethics Of Medical Research With Animals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:20PMThe Esther A. and Joseph Klingenstein Fund awarded The Hastings Center a $159,000 grant to explore the ethical, scientific, and legal issues on using animals in medical research and on the prospects for using alternatives to animal models. The project comes at a time when arguments about animal experimentation are changing in fundamental and profound ways. Scientific journals and some biomedical ...
Questions remain after deaths of Coronado mansion owner's son, girlfriend Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:12PMThe wealthy San Diego suburb of Coronado is known for its safe streets, world-class beaches and small-town feel. The most common crimes are small-time theft.
Hackers target Murdoch newspaper Web site Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:06PMFake news story about Rupert Murdoch's death and hacking of media company comes out the same day a former Murdoch journalist-turned whistleblower is found dead.
Venezuela fin min says Chavez to run in 2012 vote Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:30PMCARACAS (Reuters) - There is no doubt Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will run for re-election next year despite returning to Cuba for more treatment after cancer surgery, the OPEC nation's finance minister said on Monday.
Hispanics still lagging in sun-safe behaviors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:48PMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hispanics shouldn't assume their darker skin means they can't get skin cancer, and they should make sure to protect themselves when they're out in the sun, according to a new report.
How to start the toughest conversation of all: Santa Cruz doctor creates living will app for iPad Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:28PMSANTA CRUZ - When Kathy Corby reaches her last days, she knows how she wants to go. "I want my full-fat latte and a box of chocolates," she said.
UT professor helps rural librarians help patrons Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:46AMThe Associated Press The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. From online classes to medical research, many residents of rural Appalachia depend upon their public libraries for Internet access. That's what got Bharat Mehra interested in training librarians to better help their patrons. Mehra, who is an associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Tennessee ...
Are vaccines safe for kids? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:35AMCHEYENNE -- For some people, vaccinating infants and children against preventable disease is a part of childhood, like baby teeth and tricycles. But critics say vaccines cause more harm than good. Vaccinations can have dangerous physical side effects, they add.
PTSD symptoms, therapy, cautions and causes Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:14AMDr. Steven Hagemoser, a psychologist who works with troubled veterans, tells patients that having post-traumatic stress disorder can feel like being locked in a cage with a tiger.
ScienceBlog: Finding Good Information On The Internet Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:10AMIntellpuke: This scenceblog was written by Kevin McCluney and posted on Scientific American's website edition for Saturday, July 16, 2011. McCluney is a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, also receiving his PhD in biology from this institution in 2010. McCluney conducts research on rivers and streamside animal communities and how water ...
If you want to succeed, get out of your own way Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:09AMWhat's standing in your way of achieving financial success?
Sponsored By: Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:23AMCITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic District Council of the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida, will hold a Quasi-Judicial public hearing on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 5:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida to review the following Certificate of Appropriateness applications ...
Lions Sick Children's Fund continues to support the community Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:04AMYesterday this space included information regarding a pair of weekend fundraising events organized by local sports teams who understand there is a need to continue this type of activity that supports research in combating serious diseases.
News of the World phone hacking scandal: July 15 as it happened Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:18AMLatest on the phone-hacking scandal which has engulfed Rupert Murdoch's News International as Rebekah Brooks confirms she will appear before MPs next week.
Oklahoma City, OK Personal Injury Attorneys of Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips and Simons Launch New Website Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:19AMThe Oklahoma City, OK law firm of Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips and Simons (formerly named Ryan Bisher Ryan) recently launched a website to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced personal injury lawyer or get answers to basic legal questions. (PRWeb July 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8645084.htm
Helping teachers stay healthy Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:26PMBeloit School District weighs pros, cons of on-site, walk-in clinic for employees
Novel Virus 'Jumped' From Monkeys to Humans, Researchers Find Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:17PMTitle: Novel Virus 'Jumped' From Monkeys to Humans, Researchers Find Category: Health News Created: 7/14/2011 8:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/15/2011
Can you Google your memory? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:47AMBefore the advent of home computers and cell phones, you probably memorized a lot more information -- such as phone numbers and birthdays -- than you do now.
Adjusting to College Life is Hard, But There's Help Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:42AMGoing away to college is a big adjustment for everyone, and for some, it may be a more drastic change than expected.
Feature story: Teacher to the world Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:27AMby Chris Kenrick Can a hedge-fund guy find fame, fortune and fulfillment as a social entrepreneur? Meet Salman Khan of Mountain View, an MIT-trained former hedge-fund analyst who is fast becoming -- somewhat accidentally, as he tells it -- math teacher to the world.
Big Brother Recap: Dress Up Like a Superhero or a Pastel Cow Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:03AMBig Brother. You know when you’re trying to balance your checkbook in your head, and you get so distracted you swim out past the last safety buoy and start getting dragged under by the ocean current, and as you’re pulled under for the third time you realize that unpleasant tickling is actually a school of piranhas nibbling at your legs and they all have Nancy Grace’s face and you can hear your ...
Horry County Schools registration set for Aug. 2 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:36AMHorry County Schools will hold districtwide registration for the 2011-12 school year Aug. 2, accordi
Finding the Cause of Fatigue, from Harvard Medical School’s Boosting Your Energy Special Health Report Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:09AMFatigue is a common problem with many possible causes. Medical treatment or lifestyle changes can help alleviate fatigue once the cause is identified. (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8644703.htm
Nonprofits lose tax-exempt status Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:38AMBy Lucy Berry and Michelle Rupe Eubanks Of the TimesDaily The news came as a shock to David Curott, director of the Natchez Trace Genealogical Society. The letter from the Internal Revenue Service informing him the nonprofit organization had lost its tax-exempt status was nothing short of a surprise.
Dental-discount website claims to track deals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:31AMHere's something to sink your teeth into: discounted rates for dental work.
Science Media Centre: Issue 142, July 15 - 21 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:26AMExtreme weather: climate change's part Scientists participating in a Science Media Centre briefing yesterday said more extreme weather can be expected in the years ahead as climate change plays a role in intensifying weather events.
New head of bar association wants to help Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:50PMAn ill person usually calls a doctor or heads to a hospital emergency room. But individuals who need legal help aren't nearly as likely to contact a lawyer. Among the reasons: fear of how much a lawyer will cost, concerns about lawyers' reputations or complete lack of knowledge about where to look for an attorney.
Can You Google Your Memory? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:52PMTHURSDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) -- Before the advent of home computers and cell phones, you probably memorized a lot more information -- such as phone numbers and birthdays -- than you do now.
State may charge fees for firefighting Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:12PMSACRAMENTO — A new maneuver in the state’s budget will ask property owners in rural areas to pay more for fire protection.
Questions And Answers July 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:12AM1. SIMON BRIDGES (National—Tauranga) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received on the economy?
'I'm going to kill you': neighbour from hell hacker gets 18 years jail Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:34AMA US man has been jailed for 18 years for waging a campaign of terror against his neighbours, using their Wi-Fi to frame them for child pornography, sexual harassment and other misconduct.
How your car’s GPS can still work (sort of) in a tunnel Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:29AMWe have a backlog of questions (sorry to all who are waiting), so let’s remedy that and respond to a few today.
FDA Recall: 07/07/2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:24AMThis brings the total FDA recalls of 2011 to 139: McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall Of One Product Lot Of TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets 225 Count Distributed In The U.S.: . . .
Screen Your Genes? Be Careful (in Opinion) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:35PMGenetic tests will more likely shake you up than settle your illness risk concerns.
Making Headway Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:51PMStu Hackel takes a closer look at the new, improved Rule 48 and its possible consequences and concludes that the NHL deserves credit for finally getting serious about headshots.
Will head shots decline under new Rule 48? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:47PMThe NHLPA staged a golf outing this week not far from Toronto and the most prominent tidbits to emerge in the media were from the impromptu remarks that Executive Director Donald Fehr made forecasting the future of labor relations.
"Grey's Anatomy" makes my marriage work Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:15PMBefore I met my husband, my only doctor "friends" were on TV. Now the show gives me insight into his life in the ER
Police Log: Pregnant woman says boyfriend punched her Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:57PMA woman tells hospital staff she’s been hit in the stomach, but evidently made similar claims two weeks previously.
Delano area calendar Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:52PMDelano Farmers Market THROUGH OCTOBER - The Delano Farmers Market will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Flippin Bill's, 8045 County Line Road. The Farmers Market runs from May through October, weather permitting.
More than hope, a coast-to-coast journey for life Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:46PMStaff intern The Face It Bike Tour, which is traveling across the United States, stopped at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove recently to raise awareness for male depression.
New understandings of circadian rhythms Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:21PMA tiny plant called Arabidopsis thaliana just helped scientists unearth new clues about the daily cycles of many organisms, including humans. This is the latest in a long line of research, much of it supported by the National Institutes of Health, that uses plants to solve puzzles in human health.