Oct 8, 2010
Latest Medical News
Integra LifeSciences to feature Inforce Reinforcement Matrix at ASSH Annual Meeting
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today that it is featuring the Inforce Reinforcement Matrix at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) on October 7-9, in Boston, Massachusetts. [More]
Japanese MHLW approves CryoLife's BioGlue Surgical Adhesive for aortic dissections
CryoLife, Inc. an implantable biological medical device and cardiovascular tissue processing company, today announced that its BioGlue Surgical Adhesive has received Shonin approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) for use in the repair of aortic dissections. [More]
Tobacco consumption raises risk of death in comparison with non-smokers
Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) estimate that each pack of cigarettes really costs €107 for men and €75 for women, when premature death is taken into account. These figures confirm previous studies, and are of key importance in the cost-benefit analysis of smoking-prevention policies. [More]
Young adults continue to represent Americans without health insurance
Young adults continue to represent one of the largest groups of Americans without health insurance, with nearly 15 million people aged 19-29 uninsured in 2009-an increase of more than 1 million over 2008, according to a Commonwealth Fund report released today. However, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is poised to make a significant difference for this population, as up to 12.1 million could gain subsidized insurance once all of the law's provisions go into effect in 2014. [More]
UBM Medica presents virtual conference for radiologists, imaging professionals
UBM Medica presented Diagnostic Imaging LIVE, a virtual conference for radiologists and imaging professionals, on September 29, 2010. [More]
Fish located near coal-fired power plants can pose public health problems
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that fish located near coal-fired power plants have lower levels of mercury than fish that live much further away. The surprising finding appears to be linked to high levels of another chemical, selenium, found near such facilities, which unfortunately poses problems of its own. [More]
Knowledge about ecology of disease limits spread of infection
Common frog (Rana temporaria) populations across the UK are suffering dramatic population crashes due to infection from the emerging disease Ranavirus, reveals research published in the Zoological Society of London's (ZSL) journal Animal Conservation. [More]
Non-GMO Day to raise awareness on genetically modified organisms in food supply
On Sunday, Oct. 10, Whole Foods Market and retailers across the country will celebrate Non-GMO Day to raise consumer awareness about the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food supply. Driven by the nonprofit Non-GMO Project, this Sunday's events are designed to send a wakeup call to consumers across the country. [More]
Kaiser Permanente employees calls for new election
One year and seven months ago, an absolute majority of 43,500 Kaiser Permanente employees in California presented petitions to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), asking for a vote to leave the incumbent union SEIU and form their own union, the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW). When ballots were counted today, 11,364 were for NUHW, and 18,290 were for SEIU and workers are calling for a new election [More]
People involved in ATV crashes are more likely to die from serious trauma: Research
In research that may surprise off-road riding enthusiasts and safety experts, a Johns Hopkins team has found that crashes involving ATVs four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles — are significantly more dangerous than crashes involving two-wheeled off-road motorcycles, such as those used in extreme sports like Motocross. [More]
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CANCER ALERT ON CHEMICAL IN PLASTIC DRINK BOTTLES
The chemical found in every day containers may cause prostate cancer. A “GENDER bending” chemical found in everyday plastic food and drink containers, tins and baby bottles may cause prostate cancer, scientists are warning.
Hungary toxic sludge enters Danube
Officials seek to allay fears of an environmental disaster as corrosive red mud enters Europe's second largest river. A toxic red sludge spill from a metals plant that has wiped out all life from one Hungarian river has entered the Danube, one of Europe's largest waterways. Dead fish were sighted in the Mosoni-Danube, a southern branch of the river, on Thursday and officials said that the Marcal, a tributary to the waterway, had been devastated by the sludge.
Deathly Silence: Obama’s Letter, Netanyahu’s Rejection, and Media’s Non-response
Following Israel’s capture of the West Bank in 1967, along with other territories including East Jerusalem, Israel has built and expanded Jewish settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The settlers enjoy the benefits of a separate, and far superior, civilian infrastructure to nearby Palestinian communities, and they are protected at great expense by the Israeli military. Under international law, the settlements are illegal. But despite private agreements with the US to rein in growth, Israel has continued the non-stop expansion of its illegal settlements. While the public stance of the United States is that it does not recognise "the international legitimacy" of the settlements, Washington has in practice provided decades-long support for Israeli policy.
Gingrich brands Democrats ‘party of food stamps’
Gingrich: Choice is between Democrats as 'party of food stamps' vs. GOP as `paychecks party.'
How the Phone Companies Are Screwing America: The $320 Billion Broadband Rip-Off
Americans are stuck with an inferior and overpriced communications system, compared with the rest of the world, and we're being ripped off in the process. Since 1991, the telecom companies have pocketed an estimated $320 billion --- that's about $3,000 per household.
Obama Set To Flee America As US Dollar Faces 50% Devaluation
A grim report prepared for Prime Minister Putin by Russian Ministry of Finance experts warns today that the United States is expected to be ordered by its G-20 counterparts at its October 21-23 meeting in South Korea to devalue the US Dollar by no less than 50% in order to stave off what is widely believed to be an imminent collapse of the World’s economic system.
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AP-GfK Poll: Working-class whites shun Dems
AP-GfK Poll: GOP edge with working-class whites doubles as economy, dislike for Obama hit home. Desperate for jobs and cool toward President Barack Obama, working-class whites are flocking to Republicans, turning a group long wary of Democrats into an even bigger impediment to the party's drive to keep control of Congress. How quickly the poor idiots forgot Bush and the republicans who robbed them blind and put America where it is today.
Birth of the National Security State
"Campaign for Liberty" - -It is not far fetched to speculate that the United States has, over the past ten years, been sliding into a form of authoritarianism that retains only some aspects of the constitution and a limited rule of law.
America's Deepening Moral Crisis
The language of collective compassion has been abandoned in the US, and no politician dare even mention helping the poor.
“Do you….gun rights activists….have as much courage as the pot smokers?”
“The next time you begrudgingly follow some federal “law” that restricts your right to keep and bear arms – or the next time you hear about a gun rights case that will be decided in 2, or 4, or 6 years – with the hope that some judge will give you permission to exercise your rights, ask yourself this question:
IMF Calls for Huge New Round of Bank Bailouts
Lenders across Europe and the US are facing a $4 trillion refinancing hurdle in the coming 24 months and many still need to recapitalise, the Washington-based organisation said in its Global Financial Stability Report. Governments will have to inject fresh equity into banks – particularly in Spain, Germany and the US – as well as prop up their funding structures by extending emergency support.
Dollar tumbles broadly as Fed moves expected
The euro moved above $1.39 Wednesday for the first time since February, while the yen struck a 15-year high. The dollar is sliding broadly because investors expect that the Federal Reserve will increase its support for the U.S. economy, driving down interest rates and dampening the currency's appeal for investors.
Analysis: G20 proximity talks needed to avert FX war
Careful calibration of a U.S. dollar devaluation looks to be the only way to avert the sort of currency war flagged by Brazil and others, leaving G20 powers the unenviable task of agreeing some control of the process.
US judge arrested buying drugs for his stripper girlfriend in FBI sting
A US federal judge faces drug and gun charges after being arrested with a stripper in an FBI drug sting. Senior US District Judge Jack T Camp, 67 was detained in Atlanta, Georgia after he allegedly handed an undercover agent $160 (£100) for cocaine. He was also accused of trying to buy Oxycodone, a narcotic pain medication, that he intended to use with the stripper.
Barack Obama laughs off seal mishap - Video
Barack Obama was able to laugh off a potentially embarrassing mishap as the presidential seal fell off his lectern and clattered to the stage as he was delivering a speech. A dark omen
Kindra Arnesen shows her ‘rash’ - Video
“I think we’ve been poisoned to be perfectly honest”
Attention Left, Liberal and Radical Groups
Thank you, Institute of Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR), for reminding us how many bad-ass, dedicated, and creative groups we count as allies in our efforts to create a more just world!
Dissent in the age of Obama
Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) raided the homes of at least eight anti-war/social justice activists here in the US. I happen to be a prominent anti-war activist myself, and have joked that I am a “little hurt” that I was not raided and perhaps I should try harder. Even though, we have the urge to try and be light-hearted in this time of an increasing police state, with civil liberties on the retreat, it really isn't funny considering that the activists could face some serious charges stemming from these raids.
Chilean Miners Sign Flag Given to Pope
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The group of 33 Chilean miners trapped 700 meters (2,300 feet) below ground has made its presence felt in the Vatican, signing a flag that was presented today to Benedict XVI.
Chile: Rescue drill should reach trapped miners within 24 hours - CNN.com
Copiapo, Chile (CNN) -- A rescue drill is 40 meters (about 130 feet) away from reaching 33 trapped Chilean miners and should get to them within 24 hours, the nation's mining minister said Friday afternoon.
Video: Chile mining minister: rescue could take 10 days - Telegraph
Laurence Golbourne has told the media that depending on what work is necessary to secure the shaft, the trapped miners could be underground for another ten days. Pictures from AP.
Drill Expected To Reach Trapped Chilean Miners On Saturday
The T-130 drill for rescue “Plan B” reached a depth of 535 meters (1,755 feet) early Thursday morning at the San José mine, where 33 workers are trapped underground. The drill has less than 100 meters to go before arriving at the miners’ underground “workshop.
It's Time to Invest in Chile and Colombia - Latin America's Reigning 'Good Guys'
For decades, investors with an interest in Latin America were essentially limited to two choices: Invest in countries that were moderately badly run; or invest in countries that were truly dreadfully run.
BofA Extends Freeze on Foreclosures to All 50 States, Oct 08, 2010
Bank of America Corp., the biggest U.S. lender, extended a freeze on foreclosures to all 50 states as concern spread among federal and local officials that homes are being seized based on false data.
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- BofA halts foreclosure sales in 50 states (AP)
- Dissident wins Nobel Peace Prize, enraging China (AP)
- Chile sees 'great day' with escape shaft near done (AP)
- Obama: Jones departing as security adviser (AP)
- Governor among 20 killed in Afghan mosque blast (AP)
- 2 more bodies found in Hungary's red sludge (AP)
Employers in U.S. Cut More Jobs Than Forecast in September
The U.S. lost more jobs than forecast in September, reflecting a decline in government payrolls that shows the damage being done by rising budget deficits.
Nobel Peace Prize for Dissident Liu Has China Warning Norway on Relations
Norway’s government congratulated jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo on winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize as China warned the Nordic country’s relations with the world’s second-biggest economy will suffer after the award.
England in the Commowelath Games 2010, New Delhi, India
England is in Northern Europe and is bounded by Scotland, Wales, the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the English Channel.
Traditionally one of the powerhouses of Commonwealth sport, England have appeared in all of the Commonwealth Games ever since they were held in 1930 at which they won 61 medals. They currently rank second to Australia on the all time medal winners list. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne they won 110 medals of which 36 were gold.
England have hosted the Games on two occasions, in London during 1934 and most recently in 2002 in the North West region of England and the city of Manchester.
The Commonwealth Games is the only multi sport event where England competes as a nation and responsibility for organising their participation rests with the Commonwealth Games England.
Scotland in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
From their debut in 1930 Commonwealth Games in Hamilton when they were represented by 15 athletes the Scots have taken part in every Games since, winning medals every time they have participated. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne the Scots took home a total of 29 medals, 11 of which were gold.
Edinburgh became the first city to hold the Games twice in 1970 and 1986. In 2000, Scotland inaugurated the 'Millennium' Commonwealth Youth Games which is now held every four years.
Scottish Commonwealth Games champions include boxer Dick McTaggart, sprinter Allan Wells, distance runner Liz McColgan, cyclist Chris Hoy and swimmer David Wilkie - all of whom won Olympic medals. Multiple diving gold medallist Sir Peter Heatly contributed even further by managing Scottish teams and later chairing the Commonwealth Games Federation.
The Commonwealth Games is the only multi sport event where Scotland competes as a nation and responsibility for organising their participation sits with Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS).
The Scottish city Glasgow will host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Cyprus in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
During that time Cyprus have won various colours in terms of medals in sports such as shooting, athletics, boxing, gymnastics, judo and wrestling. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne the Cypriots enjoyed a haul of 6 medals, 3 of which were gold from the sport of shooting.
The Cyprus National Olympic Committee was formed during 1974 and recognised in 1978 and is responsible for the organisation of Cypriot Commonwealth Games teams.
New Zealand in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa, 'Land of the Long White Cloud', and the Kiwis (as they are commonly known) have competed in every Commonwealth Games since 1930, one of six nations to hold this distinction.
New Zealand have also hosted the Commonwealth Games on three occasions; 1950, 1974 and 1990. The latter Games in Auckland produced 58 medals for the host nation, 17 of which were gold.
The Kiwis made history in 1998 when they won the first ever Commonwealth Games Rugby 7's gold medal by defeating Fiji in the final. A feat they repeated in Manchester in 2002, with the Fijians once again securing the runners up spot, and in Melbourne in 2006 with England taking the silver. In total the Kiwis took home 31 medals from Australia.
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) was founded on 18 October 1911 in Wellington and recognised by the International Olympic Committee on 5 April 1919. They are responsible for the country's participation in the Commonwealth Games.
Australia in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
Australia is one of only six countries to have competed in all of the Commonwealth Games held since 1930, although they did attend the 1911 Empire Games as part of an Australasian team. This impressive international record extends to its participation in every Olympic Games in the modern era.
At the first Games in 1930 Australia won only 8 medals against England's 61. However by the first Games of the 21st century held in the city of Manchester Australia's medal tally had moved to 207, ahead of any other country and England's 165. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne the home nation won a total of 221 medals, 84 of which were gold.
Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games four times with the city of Melbourne in 2006 completing the quartet.
The Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) organises their participation in the Commonwealth Games and is a separate entity to the Australian Olympic Committee.
Canada in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
In that Games in Hamilton the host nation secured a haul of 54 medals. Their biggest yield however came in 1994 with 128 medals although the 1986 Games produced their biggest tally of gold with 51. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne the Canadians won a total of 86 medals.
Canada has also hosted a total of four Commonwealth Games and in 2003 the city of Hamilton was edged out of the race to host the 2010 Games by the Indian city of Delhi.
The Commonwealth Games Association in Canada is known as Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) and is responsible for organising its country's participation in the Commonwealth Games. The CGC is a separate entity to the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Uganda in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
Uganda is a landlocked East African country lying astride the equator. It is bordered by Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It joined the Commonwealth in 1962 but first took part in the Games in 1954 where they won their first medal, a silver for Patrick Etolu in the men's high jump. Uganda has taken part in every Games since, bar the 1978 Games in Edmonton. The 1974 Games in Christchurch yielded their biggest haul of medals to date with 2 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze thanks largely to athletics and boxing.
At the 2006 Games in Melbourne Uganda picked up a gold medal in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase, the first time this event had been run in a Commonwealth Games.
The Uganda National Olympic Committee is responsible for organising the country's participation in the Commonwealth Games.
Seychelles in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
The Seychelles have attended every Games since making their debut at the 1990 Games in Auckland. Their first medal arrived via the boxing ring in Victoria in 1994 and more boxing medals followed in 1998. Melbourne in 2006 provided two more bronze medals, one in athletics the other in weightlifting.
The Seychelles National Olympic Committee is responsible for organising their participation in the Commonwealth Games.
Ghana in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
Ghana have been a regular force in the Commonwealth Games since 1954 missing only the 1986 Games in Edinburgh. Only their debut Games and the 1982 event in Brisbane failed to deliver medals with Jamaica in 1966 providing the stage for their biggest haul of gold, five. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne Ghana took home 2 gold medals.
The Ghana Olympic Committee was formed and recognised in 1952 and is responsible for organising their participation at the Commonwealth Games.
South Africa in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
South Africa comprises of nine provinces and borders five other countries and encloses Lesotho within it's own land area. It also has the Atlantic and Indian oceans as sea borders.
Making their debut in the 1930 Games South Africa has enjoyed uniterrupted participation since the 1994 Games which were held in Victoria. Prior to these Games they had participated from 1930-38 and 1950-58 with the Manchester edition of the Games yielding 46 medals and 38 from Melbourne in 2006.
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) is the body responsible for controlling high performance sport in South Africa and was formed at a meeting of all sports bodies in South Africa on 27 November 2004. On the formation of this body SASCOC assumed the responsibilities of the South African Commonwealth Games Association in organising the national team for the Commonwealth Games.
Nigeria in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
Nigeria made it's debut in the Games in 1950 winning a silver in the Mens High Jump competition. Medal success has been achieved in every Games that they have taken part in with Victoria in 1994 being the most successful to date with 37 podium places bringing 11 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze. Success has traditionally come in six sporting disciplines with athletics and boxing being good sources of medals. At the 2006 Games in Melbourne the Nigerians took home 17 medals with 3 of their 4 gold medals won by elite athletes with a disability.
The country's National Olympic Committee was established in 1951 and they have responsibility for organising Nigeria's participation in the Commonwealth Games.
Botswana in the Commowelath Games 2010, India
The Commonwealth Games Association of Botswana is incorporated into the Botswana National Olympic Committee which was properly recognised during 1978, in time for its first appearance at the modern Olympic Games held in 1980 in Moscow.
This landlocked plateau in Southern Africa has enjoyed medal success notably in athletics and boxing as was the case at the 2006 Games in Melbourne.
Alison Shanks wins gold for New Zealand
Cook Islands n the Commowelath Games 2010, India
Having first attended the Commonwealth Games in 1974 the Cook Islands did not compete again in the Games until 1986 in Edinburgh, the same year their National Olympic Committee was formally recognised.
The Cook Islands National Olympic Committee is responsible for the country's participation in the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games - Commonwealth Games latest: Day four - five more medals for Wales girls
Wales women won five more medals on the fourth day of action at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi as they took their tally to seven but the gold still proved elusive.
Prince Harry film: latest drama featuring the Royal Family
One of the most successful British films in recent years, The Queen, saw Helen Mirren win the best actress Oscar for playing the title role.
Tevez to Barcelona FC? Fabiano to Tottenham Hotspur FC? Schweinsteiger to Arsenal FC? Kranjcar to Aston Villa FC? Latest Football Transfer News
Rihanna entertains fans in store while joking around on her latest Parisian shopping trip
Thomas Cook, Co-operative Group, Marks & Spencer
Travel group Thomas Cook TCG and Co-operative Group have announced that they are to merge their high street foreign exchange & travel agency businesses in a move that will create the UK largest high street travel network of over 1,200 shops.
Crisis watch - 8 Oct 2010-Rates and currencies
Rates and currencies
When considering local interest rates or currencies, it is often tempting to view these in isolation, as though we are not part of a global and closely interlinked economy
War In Afghanistan News 8 Oct 2010
Two Afghan males were treated, Oct. 6, after approaching a Bagram Air Field gate with injuries sustained from a detonated landmine.
Who was John Lennon? - Reuters -
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