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Firefox Private Browsing Mode Help and FAQ

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:33:14 +0000

Want to increase your privacy on your PC? With the release of Firefox 3.5, our favorite browser now has a Private Browsing mode. Usually your browser remembers the web sites you have visited, your user names and passwords, your browsing history and more. Ho... [Source: Firefox Facts / 07-02]

Google Apps Sync for Outlook No Longer Screws Up Outlook

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:32:50 +0000

Google's effort to erode to Microsoft's dominance in the enterprise productivity space is back on track. The company has repaired its so-called Exchange killer - Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook. [Source: Digital Daily / 07-02]

Bed Bath & Beyond: A Leading Economic Indicator?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:45:47 +0000

The home retailer, a haven for non-essential merchandise, has seen steady improvement. Are Americans opening their wallets? [Source: TIME / 07-02]

Google Toolbar for IE speaks your language

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:44:09 +0000

Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer introduces revamped translation tools, giving users one-click powers of conversion over many languages. [Source: CNET News.com / 07-02]

Do URLs matter any more?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:41:20 +0000

With search boxes becoming increasingly the first place people go to find anything, does it really matter what your URL is? [Source: CNET News.com / 07-02]

Job market shows signs of life

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:40:14 +0000

The pace of U.S. job losses has significantly slowed, according to a report released Wednesday. [Source: CNN - Top Stories / 07-02]

Gartner Says the Race to Dominate the Future of TV Is Underway

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:32:17 +0000

Gartner - The battle for the future of TV is underway in the United States with an overabundance of stakeholders pushing for greater influence as TV and computing converge, according to Gartner, Inc. Although the web of players competing to lead the way for TV... [Source: TechNewsSource.com / 07-02]

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:16:04 +0000

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC. (NYSE:MSM), MSC or the Company, one of the premier distributors of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operation [Source: Business Wire / 07-01]

Mixed Reviews Given to Merger

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:15:43 +0000

HR Executive - The economic situation was seen as underlying the surprise merger announcement by Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt earlier this week. While the potential exists for success -- and these two behemoth HR consultancies do offer some synergies -- the ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 07-01]

New dashboard shows where federal IT tax dollars go

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:18:36 +0000

The U.S. government launches new Web tool, IT Dashboard, promising greater transparency into its budget for information technology. [Source: CNET News.com / 07-01]

Beware the reverse-mortgage ripoff

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:14:59 +0000

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Space Station Appearing Nationwide Over July 4 Weekend

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:07:31 +0000

PR Newswire: Aerospace/Defense [Source: Defense-Dispatch.com / 07-01]

Google Fixes What It Broke: Apps Sync for Outlook Now Actually Works

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:34:50 +0000

Earlier this month, Google attempted to make a shot across Microsoft's bow with an Apps Sync for Outlook . Unfortunately for them, it completely fizzled when Microsoft made clear that the plugin disabled key Outlook functionality. [Source: ReadWriteWeb / 07-01]

Twitter Revamps Following and Followers Pages

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:32:04 +0000

Twitter has just rolled out an update to the pages where you browse the list of people you're following and those following you. These pages - which you get to by clicking the following/follower counts on any user profile - now come with a whole lot more ... [Source: Mashable! / 07-01]

Flickr2Twitter: Flickr Enters the Twitter Stream

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:22:05 +0000

Flickr has just released their long awaited feature for posting photos to Twitter. It's been in beta over the past few weeks, but now it's live for everyone. It's not exactly like other photo tweeting services like TwitPic , which lets you sign-in using yo... [Source: Mashable! / 07-01]

Firefox 3.5 Now Available for Download

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:19:23 +0000

Can you believe it's been more than a year since Firefox 3 debuted? While that release smashed all sorts of download records , today sees the release of a major upgrade to that browser: Firefox 3.5. As expected, Firefox 3.5 features a new private browsing ... [Source: Mashable! / 07-01]

Supercharge Your Job Search With oDesk and Facebook

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:18:32 +0000

oDesk is already a fantastic tool for freelancers and web workers , but today they're getting even more useful. The site that connects buyers (service seekers) with providers (freelancers) is now utilizing Facebook Connect to add social utility to the work for... [Source: Mashable! / 07-01]

Men Are More Accurate than Women When Hitting a Target with Force in the Dark

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:13 +0000

Could it be that men have evolved to be more accurate at hitting a target with a weapon in the dark than women? That`s the surprising question left after a recent small study of human biomechanics conducted by evolutionary biologist Duncan Irs... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Risk of tuberculosis from arthritis medication examined

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:59:38 +0000

Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis and ps... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Study provides greater understanding of lyme disease-causing bacteria

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:59:05 +0000

Lyme disease in the U.S. is caused by the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and usually begins with a skin lesion, after which the bacteria spread throughout the body to the nervous system, heart or joints. About 60 percent of untreated individuals deve... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

New findings on Parkinson's disease and effect on patient behavior

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:57:41 +0000

A new neuropsychological memory test is helping to uncover how Parkinson's disease can alter people's ability to learn about the consequences of the choices they make. The test was developed by Dr. Mark Gluck, professor of neuroscience at the Center for Molecu... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Metabolic factors may play a role in risk for breast cancer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:57:05 +0000

Physiological changes associated with the metabolic syndrome may play a role in the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to study results published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Res... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Promises come at a price

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:55:58 +0000

Be careful what you promise people. You are not just obliging yourself to keep your promises; other people will hold you to account for them as well. Dutch-sponsored researcher Manuela Vieth investigated how the behaviour of other people and your own behaviour... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Vitamin D deficiency is widespead and on the increase

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:55:01 +0000

A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespre... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Super-size deposits of frozen carbon threat to climate change

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:54:53 +0000

The vast amount of carbon stored in the arctic and boreal regions of the world is more than double that previously estimated, according to a study published this week. [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

When you don't know what you want

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:54:27 +0000

How is it possible that you were not planning on going shopping, but that you still end up going and even return home with four new pairs of trousers? [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Caregivers may benefit from adult day care

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:53:01 +0000

Caring for an elderly family member can be stressful and can pose health threats to caregiver givers. Steven Zarit, professor and head, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State, received a $3 million grant from the National Institute on A... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Neural stem cell differentiation factor discovered

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:51:29 +0000

Neural stem cells represent the cellular backup of our brain. These cells are capable of self-renewal to form new stem cells or differentiate into neurons, astrocytes or oligodendrocytes. Astrocytes have supportive functions in the environment of neurons, whil... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

OJ worse for teeth than whitening says Eastman Institute researchers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:50:59 +0000

With the increasing popularity of whitening one's teeth, researchers at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, set out to learn if there are negative effects on the tooth from using whitening products. [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Police work undermines cardiovascular health, comparison to general population shows

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:49:54 +0000

It is well documented that police officers have a higher risk of developing heart disease: The question is why. [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:48:47 +0000

A minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the rotator cuff of the shoulder provides immediate symptom relief to the patient, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology. The study found that ultrasound-guided nonsurgical therapy s... [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

Scientists discover new information on spreading of cancer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:48:31 +0000

A joint research group of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Turku, led by Professor Johanna Ivaska, has discovered a mechanism lung cancer cells use when spreading into the body to form metastases. [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

New research shows a global trend in nature-based tourism

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:48:20 +0000

A new study out today found that many nations throughout the world, including the United Kingdom, are seeing an annual increase in visitors to their conservation areas. [Source: physorg.com / 07-01]

6 Gorgeous Twitter Visualizations

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:26:41 +0000

Ah, Twitter. It's impossible to get away from it; it seems that everyone stopped whatever they were doing B.T. (before Twitter) and switched to doing cool stuff for and around the service, and this includes data visualizations. In the past, we've profiled uniq... [Source: Mashable! / 07-01]

Security Firms Warn of Michael Jackson Spam

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:24:17 +0000

NewsFactor - Computer security firms are warning users to be vigilant about spam messages capitalizing the sudden death of U.S. pop star Michael Jackson. [Source: ChannelScoop.com / 07-01]

Rough quarter projected for MSC Direct

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:23:16 +0000

Manufacturing shutdowns and inventory destocking in the third quarter could weigh on MSC Industrial Direct Co., an analyst said Tuesday as she cut her quarterly and full-year profit estimates for the distributor of maintenance and repair supplies. Analyst Yvon... [Source: Long Island Business News / 07-01]

Digital Photo Frame Market Will Get Connected, In-Stat Says

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:22:50 +0000

The market for digital photo frames has taken-off, particularly since prices dropped to affordable levels in the first half of 2009, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). [Source: Business Wire / 07-01]

Are You an Inventor or an Entrepreneur?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:32:09 +0000

Harvard Business Blogs - Being an entrepreneur has more to do with a state of mind than a state of employment. And when you think of being an entrepreneur, it doesn't just mean starting a company - I've started over half a dozen successful companies but have ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Stuck Mars rover passing its time as an observatory

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:25:39 +0000

Scientific American - The hobbled Spirit rover, stuck in a tricky patch of Martian soil, is whiling away the hours with a little stargazing. From its stationary post in an area known as Troy, the rover has been turning its cameras to the skies to act as an ad ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

There's No Whining in HR

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:07:45 +0000

HR Executive - Whining or playing the victim won't get HR professionals the respect or influence they seek, said former GE CEO Jack Welch, who opened annual conference of the Society for Human Resource Management. Others offered advice on the risks and social ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

14 Great Summer Reads

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:07:16 +0000

Kiplinger.com - Kiplinger's editors share their favorite books that impart financial wisdom as well as entertaining tales. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

How Ponzi Schemes Work

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:43:11 +0000

HowStuffWorks.com - Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for hatching a Ponzi scheme that ripped off more than a thousand investors. Who was Charles Ponzi, and what exactly is a Ponzi scheme? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Get Your Story Straight

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:32:40 +0000

ManageSmarter.com - Brands that don't embody all the elements of engaging narrative will fail to thrive. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Crescent Earth

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:25:48 +0000

NASA Image of the Day - The crescent Earth rises above the lunar horizon in this spectacular photograph taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft in lunar orbit during final lunar... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

To Land a Job, Contact Companies that Aren't Hiring

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:29:42 +0000

With so many other applicants, going through human resources or a recruiter to land a position isn't always the best way to get hired, says Nick D'Ambrosio, founder of California-based career coaching [Source: WSJ.com: Laid Off And Looking / 06-30]

Organic traffic lights

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:12:21 +0000

Controlling road traffic in congested areas is difficult to say the least, a point to which any drive-time urban commuter might testify. An organic approach to traffic lights, might help solve the problem and avoid traffic jams and gridlock, according to resea... [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Ruth Madoff: 'I feel betrayed and confused'

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:20:13 +0000

Speaking out for the first time since Bernard Madoff's arrest, his wife, Ruth, said she is a victim too. [Source: Newsday - Business / 06-30]

Mozilla Pushes the Web Forward With Firefox 3.5

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:15:38 +0000

Firefox 3.5 is released. We show you what's new and tell you why you should download it right now. [Source: Wired News / 06-30]

Too Busy To Read Tweets? Try Twitter For Busy People

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:05:07 +0000

Spending too much time reading friends' Tweets? Only got 5 mins and you'd need an hour to get through em all? No worries: you can now speed-read your way through your Tweet reading with Twitter For Busy People , a new interface for Twitter created by the t... [Source: Mashable! / 06-30]

badinage: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:57:39 +0000

Dictionary.com Word of the Day - badinage: light, playful talk. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Yemeni plane crashes in sea off Comoros with153 on board

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:57:19 +0000

An Airbus A310-300 from Yemen with 153 people on board crashed into choppy seas as it tried to land in bad weather on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Comoros Tuesday, officials said. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

50 Dentist Secrets: DDMs Share Hygiene Advice on Teeth, Gums and More

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:56:55 +0000

Readers Digest - Dentists from across the country tell us what they're really thinking as they peer at our teeth. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Researchers describe the 90-year evolution of swine flu

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:56:04 +0000

The current H1N1 swine flu strain has genetic roots in an illness that sickened pigs at the 1918 Cedar Rapids Swine Show in Iowa, report infectious disease experts at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health in the New England Journal of M... [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Study finds improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:55:50 +0000

Improved communication among patients and primary care physicians increases the chances those due for colorectal cancer screening will follow their doctors' advice and complete the procedure, a University at Buffalo study has found. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Grainger launches occupational health and safety catalog

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:48:07 +0000

Print and online versions highlight the recent doubling of Grainger's safety... [Source: Industrial Distribution / 06-30]

Missing Moon-Landing Videotapes May Have Been Found

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:42:29 +0000

British paper reports NASA has found long-lost original footage of first astronauts walking on moon. [Source: FOX News - Sci/Tech / 06-30]

8 Firefox extensions for the Twitter fanatic

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:43:58 +0000

Twitter is great, but what if you could extend its functionality with some Firefox extensions? You can, if you download some of these add-ons. [Source: CNET News.com / 06-30]

Firefighters face off in national contest

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:42:00 +0000

As part of the nationwide Firefighter Combat Challenge, teams of firefighters showed up at the U.S. Air Force Academy for two days of gear-laden racing. [Source: CNET News.com / 06-30]

Evernote gets a whiff of wikis

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:41:45 +0000

Popular note-taking app gets slightly-expanded multi-user functions. [Source: CNET News.com / 06-30]

Flu Sweeps Through New York Yankees Clubhouse

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:24:39 +0000

The players haven't been tested for swine flu, but a local infectious disease specialist says there's a high likelihood that's what they've had. [Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog / 06-30]

New Tool From Aviary Makes Taking Website Screenshots Really Easy

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:23:45 +0000

Aviary , which is known for its fully featured, browser-based image creation and manipulation tools, just released a new tool that makes it extremely easy to capture a copy of any web page by just adding 'aviary.com/' in front of a URL. Unlike most screen capt... [Source: ReadWriteWeb / 06-30]

Posterous vs. Tumblr: A Head to Head

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:22:51 +0000

In the space between a long-form blog and a short-form Twitter account, there are mini-blog services like Posterous and Tumblr that seek to make blogging much more immediate, support all types of rich media, allow for longer entries if needed, and support shor... [Source: Mashable! / 06-30]

LIVESTRONG: 1.9 Billion Calories Burned in One Year

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:17:09 +0000

LIVESTRONG.com is the social networking piece of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (making remarkable strides in social media for social good ) that aims to help people better their lives with tools and resources for diet, nutrition, and fitness. There's also a... [Source: Mashable! / 06-30]

Google News Opens the Floodgates to YouTube Publishers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:16:20 +0000

Last month, Google News began including videos from a variety of news organizations, such that some stories on the aggregator now include related videos from YouTube that are embedded side-by-side with links to news articles. Now, any news organization that... [Source: Mashable! / 06-30]

Well: A 3,000-Mile Triumph, Spurred on by Diabetes

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:09:08 +0000

NYT > Health - Eight cyclists show what vigilance about health can accomplish. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Top 5 Furniture Restoration Jobs You Should Leave to a Professional

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:08:19 +0000

HowStuffWorks.com - Visit your local library or bookstore, and you'll find loads of how-to books on furniture restoration. But don't let the seemingly simple directions fool you -- some projects are better left to professionals. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

White-Coat Hypertension Not Benign

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:06:24 +0000

WebMD - White coat hypertension and masked hypertension are both clinically meaningful predictors of sustained high blood pressure, new research finds. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Alternative Investments

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:04:23 +0000

Kiplinger.com - These three offbeat investments might be able to make money for you when stocks and bonds don't. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-30]

Cognitive tests a 'first step' to Alzheimer's diagnosis

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:03:40 +0000

The sooner someone is diagnosed with dementia, the better. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Study may help explain 'awakenings' that occur with popular sleep-aid Ambien

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:02:36 +0000

Some people who take the fast-acting sleep-aid zolpidem (Ambien) have been observed walking, eating, talking on the phone and even driving while not fully awake. Many often don't remember doing any of these activities the next morning. Similarly, this drug h... [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Scientists' Drill Hits Magma: Only Third Time on Record

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:57:48 +0000

Scientists drilling a borehole deep into Iceland`s rocky crust to explore new methods of using geothermal energy hit a major roadblock on Thursday: Their drill ran into molten rock at a depth of 6,900 feet. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Space Station Room With a View

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:56:48 +0000

The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) is about to get a new eye-pod. The Tranquility node headed for the space station early in 2010 will feature a viewing dome unlike any other window ever flown in space. The dome, called the Cupola, is literally ... [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Low blood sugar in hospital linked to higher death risk

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:56:23 +0000

Harvard researchers at Brigham and Women`s Hospital (BWH) found that diabetics hospitalized for noncritical illnesses who develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) during hospitalization have an increased likelihood of remaining hospitalized long... [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

First ever worldwide census of caribou and reindeer reveals a dramatic decline

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:55:31 +0000

Caribou and reindeer numbers worldwide have plunged almost 60 per cent in the last three decades. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

4 out of 106 heart replacement valves from pig hearts failed

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:55:07 +0000

Pig heart valves used to replace defective aortic valves in human patients failed much earlier and more often than expected, says a report from cardiac surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. This is the first report to demonstrate t... [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

YouTube offers reporting tips from top journalists

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:54:49 +0000

YouTube opened an online journalism training hub on Monday featuring tips from some of the top names in the business including Bob Woodward of Watergate fame. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Study: Aerobic activity may keep the brain young

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:54:36 +0000

New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine finds that aerobic activity may keep the brain young. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Purple sweet potato means increased amount of anti-cancer components

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:54:20 +0000

A Kansas State University researcher is studying the potential health benefits of a specially bred purple sweet potato because its dominant purple color results in an increased amount of anti-cancer components. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Denmark reports first case of resistance to swine flu treatment

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:54:05 +0000

Danish health officials on Monday reported the first case of resistance to Tamiflu, considered to be the most effective treatment for swine flu by the World Health Organization. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Global swine flu cases leap past 70,000: WHO

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:53:21 +0000

The number of recorded swine flu cases has reached 70,893 worldwide, with 311 deaths, since the virus was first discovered in late March, data released by the World Health Organisation Monday showed. [Source: physorg.com / 06-30]

Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Heart Attack

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:58:23 +0000

HowStuffWorks.com - The bad news is that the heart attacks are a No. 1 killer. The good news is that you can do a lot to prevent yourself from winding up in an ambulance. How can you help your heart? [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-29]

How to Value the Advertising-Supported Internet

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:54:54 +0000

Harvard Business Blogs - Older Internet users may remember the battles over the commercialization of the web in the early 1990s, when the first Mosaic browser was introduced . Back then, pioneering adopters passionately condemned the first web advertisers and ... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-29]

Weight-Loss Surgery May Be Beneficial for Diabetes

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:53:59 +0000

NYT > Health - Two new diabetes studies lend further support to the idea that weight-loss surgery may benefit those with Type 2 disease. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-29]

Predicting the Weather

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:53:10 +0000

NASA Image of the Day - A United Launch Alliance Delta IV with the NASA/NOAA Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-O launched on June 27, 2009, from Space Launch... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-29]

Find the Best 529 Plan

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:51:11 +0000

Kiplinger.com - Use our tool to get the details of every state's college savings plan. Plus, we steer you toward five of our favorites. [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-29]

The not-so-great outdoors

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:50:07 +0000

The Economist - How to green your grill SUMMER has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and with it one of the traditional rituals of languid, warm evenings: the barbecue. How pleasant to cook and dine al fresco, as the sun casts long shadows across the lawn. T... [Source: NewsBlotter.com / 06-29]

New control system of the body discovered

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:48:18 +0000

It has been known for a long time that T cells can attack the body's own structures and, if they infiltrate the CNS, cause diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The T cells damage the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects the fibers of ne... [Source: physorg.com / 06-29]

A potent and selective anti-tumor agent on human gastric cancer

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:47:04 +0000

A research article to be published on June 21, 2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. The research team led by Professor Yan Li from Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University studied the growth inhibitory effects of Alisol ... [Source: physorg.com / 06-29]

Engineers developing bullet proof vests from cement

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:46:40 +0000

Engineers at the University of Leeds are working on a new type of body armour made from cement. [Source: physorg.com / 06-29]

New tool finds best heart disease and stroke treatments for patients with diabetes

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:41:48 +0000

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Mayo Clinic have developed a computer model that medical doctors can use to determine the best time to begin using statin therapy in diabetes patients to help prevent heart disease and stroke. [Source: physorg.com / 06-29]

Advice: Before Accepting Your First Offer, Make Sure it's a Fit

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:40:57 +0000

During an ultra-competitive job market, it can be tough to say no to a job offer, even if it's not an ideal position. That said, taking on a position that's not a good fit can actually turn out to be a negative for your career, writes WSJ's Ruth Mantell. [Source: WSJ.com: Laid Off And Looking / 06-29]

Bike-Sharing: Cycling to a City Near You

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:14:36 +0000

The road to bike-sharing is paved with broken locks. Rampant theft and stolen parts have plagued bike-sharing programs since the first one debuted in Amsterdam in the 1960s. But that hasn't stopped cities from trying: Paris' initiative--among the world's mo... [Source: FastCompany / 06-29]

Crescent names VP

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:11:49 +0000

Crescent Electric Supply Co., East Dubuque, Ill., announced that Chris Breslin has been named senior vice president and chief operating officer. [Source: THonline.com / 06-29]

When a Head Injury Turns Deadly

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:07:03 +0000

How can a person be fine after a bump to the head, but die several hours later. It's often caused by a condition called talk and die syndrome. [Source: FOX News - Health / 06-29]

Reading the brain without poking it

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:49:30 +0000

Experimental devices that read brain signals have helped paralyzed people use computers and may let amputees control bionic limbs. But existing devices use tiny electrodes that poke into the brain. Now, a University of Utah study shows that brain signals contr... [Source: physorg.com / 06-29]

Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:49:17 +0000

The recent release of two large randomized trials suggests that if there is a benefit of screening, it is, at best, small, says a new report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. [Source: physorg.com / 06-29]

America's Fortress: Cheyenne Mountain is alive and kicking

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:42:08 +0000

Despite the common public belief that the famous facility has closed down, and that it is one and the same as NORAD, it is fully operational and packed with critical U.S. military and defense agencies. [Source: CNET News.com / 06-29]

Cheney signs deal for memoir

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:18:02 +0000

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has signed a book deal with a conservative imprint of Simon & Schuster and said he hopes readers of all ideologies will be interested in his story. [Source: Berkshire Eagle / 06-29]

Non-Programmers Can Create an iPhone Newsreader App With TapLynx

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:16:14 +0000

Have you ever wanted to create an iPhone app, but can't code your way out of a wet paper bag? Users of NewsGator's NetNewsWire iPhone news reader will have to wait a little longer for the next version of that application because its creator, Brent Simmons has... [Source: ReadWriteWeb / 06-29]

19 Twitter Desktop Apps Compared

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:15:18 +0000

Twitter has become an integral part of our social media lives, marketing strategies, and business objectives. We have multiple accounts, hundreds of followers to watch, Twitter trends to track, hashtags to follow, and a frequent need for continuously updating ... [Source: Mashable! / 06-29]