H1N1 death: First cat dies from the virus. Nov 21, 2009
I'm keeping an eye on my dogs and no dogs have even been reported getting the flu yet ... Janice Lloyd admires the speed and grace of a Whippet, the gentle eyes of a Dachshund, the herding instinct and work ethic of a Border Collie -- and the nine lives of the cat. (USA Today -- Life)
The doctor takes a wife - again Nov 21, 2009
When the fish arrived, Gordon said she did not like the eye staring at her ... The late Fred Hollows removed his right eye in 1985. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The National Ticking Bomb: Teenage Alcoholism. Nov 20, 2009
We have turned a blind eye to our teens problems because we dont want to deal with it. And, our policy makers have given up on these young people, as if they are not part of the national resources. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Nov 20, 2009
A receiver under the eye surface passes the signals back to the chip. A bionic eye implant that could help restore the sight of millions of blind people could be available to patients within two years ... The Argus II system uses a spectacle-mounted camera to feed visual information to electrodes in the eye. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Nov 20, 2009
And the fact is, he's got a nice touch with comedy and a good eye. But the material is wrong-headed. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD Nov 20, 2009
This Sept. 29, 2009 photo shows U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonah Rosemeyer, right, of Avon, Ind ... Electrode wires dangled from his left eye and right pinky finger. (Albany Times Union)
Joburg braces for floods Nov 20, 2009
He appealed to parents to keep and eye on their children. "Kids are kids, they may want to experiment with water. Last month we had incidents involving kids. Parents and guardians should regularly talk to children about water safety. "Most importantly, people must watch or listen to weather reports for regular updates. (iAfrica.com)
Feature: Fighting for a cause Nov 20, 2009
Inside the Maoist camps, there are strict rules forbidding corruption, lies and adultery, and leaders keep a close eye on the conduct of every cadre, four former rebels told AFP in a series of interviews. All disputes between the camp members are decided within 24 hours by the camp leader, with punishments ranging from demotion, detention to physical labour. (iAfrica.com)
STEM CELLS: THE FIRST HUMAN TRIAL... Nov 20, 2009
Stem cells could soon be used to remedy formerly incurable eye defects which cause blindness ... "Stem cells derived from human embryos that are only a few days old have the ability to develop into any of the scores of specialised tissues of the body. The hope is that they could be used to repair the damaged organs and tissues of patients with a relatively simple transplant procedure.ACT has filed an "investigational new drug" application with the FDA to treat a form of progressive damage to the... (The Drudge Report)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 20, 2009
Most of the affected children live in remote areas where eye care is not available, and have conditions that could easily be treated, such as cataracts, vitamin A deficiency or conjunctivitis ... Lead researcher Pawan Sinha explained that as a result of their work already, eye doctors were more willing to treat older patients, which they previously thought would be hopeless ... Twenty years after the operation, which she had when she was 12, SRD's vision was as good as anyone with normal... (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Orange Slices Nov 20, 2009
Sam Young is a guy to keep your eye on. He was my preseason pick for Big East player of the year, but his numbers have plummeted in conference play. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Karzai under pressure Nov 20, 2009
" For Washington, Karzai has transformed himself into a man the administration believes it can work with but one it intends to keep an eye on. "The commitment that we heard today from President Karzai gives us all a very strong base on which to measure the actions taken by his government," Clinton told reporters. ". We're going to, along with the people of Afghanistan, watch very carefully as to how that's implemented. (iAfrica.com)
Lessons learned from infamous brawl Nov 20, 2009
Boyle suffered a cut above his eye and a chipped bone in his lower back for his trouble, and needed treatment in the locker room after the game ... He held Artest by the wrist for a while, trying to keep him calm, and was holding on to Artest's right ankle while keeping an eye on the raging Wallace when the beer came flying out of the stands and hit Artest. (CNN)
5 "Oddball" Crocs Discovered, Including Dinosaur-Eater Nov 20, 2009
"There's more to a croc than meets the eye of a living person," Sereno said. "We have crocs here [in what was once Gondwana] that ate plants and galloped and ate dinosaurs and were flat as a board.". (National Geographic)
AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions Nov 19, 2009
Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press from Nov. 2-15 replied that they have hidden or played down the effects of a concussion ... In recent weeks, high-profile players Brian Westbrook of the Philadelphia Eagles and Clinton Portis of the Redskins _ neither of whom was surveyed by the AP _ have been sidelined by concussions ... Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Bobby Wade told the AP he's never tried to hide a concussion but is sure it happens frequently in the NFL. "You see... (Montana Standard, MT)
Lucas Wade Allmendinger, 28, Wahpeton Nov 19, 2009
He was gifted with a unique eye for design and developed a strong interest in photography. He participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program and ASTEK, both youth mentorship programs. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
The Parenting Place Nov 19, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Oct 21, 2009 3:18 PM:" I apologize for the long article I'm about to post here, but I thought it was an eye-opener -- very sad to see statistics like these:Congress pressed to act to curb child-abuse deaths DAVID CRARY,AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) Armed with grim statistics, experts and activists are mobilizing this week to demand expanded federal efforts including more money and tougher oversight to reverse a recent rise in the number of American children... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dog beaten to death against wall, furniture Nov 19, 2009
"As far as any signs, the only thing I look back on, was he said he accidentally poked her in the eye once and another time accidentally caught her with a back swing when he was practicing his golf swing-in the house. ". Dr. Robyn Barbiers, president of the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago, said reasons for people abusing animals vary. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Saliva proteins change as women age Nov 19, 2009
These diseases include lupus, Sjgrens syndrome (associated with dry mouth and dry eye), and other immune-related disorders that affect millions of women worldwide, often at higher rates than in men. John Yates and colleagues note that human saliva contains many different proteins involved in digestion, disease fighting, and other functions. (EurekAlert!)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" All that said... I find the practice described in the article disgusting. It shows no reverence for creatures that give us sustenance, and causes the poor animal to suffer. But then again, what do you expect from a culture that runs over protesters with tanks, dismantles prisoners for spare body parts, and forces abortion (primarily on little girls.) It sucks to be a fish in China. Pookeye on November 19, 2009 at 07:17 AM First the obligatory disclaimer: I am an omnivore like most humans on... (The Drudge Report)
LETTER: Obama dismantling free-market system Nov 19, 2009
Mark 10 : 25 "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.". As I have said, I voted for Obama but I don't trust him. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Can design change the world? Nov 19, 2009
Author: Design is "a way of looking at the world with an eye toward changing it" ... But, what if it was, as Berger says, "a way of looking at the world with an eye toward changing it?" ... Your eye kind of goes all over the place, and it doesn't know where to look or where to stop and focus. (CNN)
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill Nov 19, 2009
Moderators will monitor comments with an eye toward maintaining a high level of civility in this forum ... " I'm not related to any optometrists, Annd.I would also greatly appreciate it if you would learn how to write a proper sentence. If you can't do so, would you be so kind as to ask a 6th grader to write your posts for you? I'll take a stab at what I believe you meant to write. "As a liberal (a poorly educated ditchdigging, misinformed boxwrench) residing in Butte, MT., I'm going to offer... (Montana Standard, MT)
Cape Coral octogenarian goes the distance to better his age Nov 19, 2009
Perhaps someone might want to keep an eye on the old dentists math, because there seems little need to keep an eye on his ball. Its apparently always in the fairway. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Bichon Frise Profile Nov 19, 2009
The eyes are dark and deeply set in the head ... Bladder problems, knee difficulties, eye disorders, and skin allergies also pose challenges. (Suite101.com)
Twilight of Our Youth: It isnt just a tween phenomenon. Women in their 30s and beyond are addicted to Stephenie Meyers vampire saga, too, Sarah Hepola, Salon Nov 19, 2009
Women in their 30s and beyond are addicted to Stephenie Meyer's vampire saga, too By ... It is common wisdom that girls are cracked out on "Twilight." "No other writer in recent memory has quite tapped into adolescent yearning and girlhood fantasies about being desired," Vanity Fair's Evgenia Peretz of author Stephenie Meyer ... Stephenie Meyer is a Mormon whose book reflects her traditional values -- no graphic language, no graphic sex (one fan called it "three books of blue balls"), and sure... (Harper's Magazine)
Vital Signs health tips Nov 19, 2009
Excessive alcohol consumption disrupts the 'REM' (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of deep sleep to ruin a night's rest, according to the UK Department of Health ... Reduce the risk of tiring your eyes when on the computer ... Look away from the screen about every 20 minutes and stare at a distant object for several seconds to relax your eye's focusing muscles. (CNN -- International)
Kids forced to murder man? Nov 19, 2009
Police searching the farmhouse property last week said they had uncovered a bone of an unknown type, a credit card, eye glasses and the sole of a shoe or boot. A search warrant affidavit revealed late Monday that another alleged victim has come forward after seeing reports of the Mohler arrests last week. (iAfrica.com)
I Made a Stop-Motion Animation Movie. You Could Say It's Surrealistic. Nov 18, 2009
The first morning, she placed a slab of clay before each of us, and then she tied blindfolds across our eyes ... I got so absorbed that I spent the full three hours sketching, while Rachel made an abstract painting inspired by Prague's cobblestones, and Francesco did a tempera landscape of a bird's eye view of Prague that was better than anything we later saw at the National Gallery. (Slate)
Afghanistan Is Obama's War Now Nov 18, 2009
It's time for Obama to face facts: Afghanistan is his war now. Tue, 11/17/2009 - 2:29pm. (Slate)
Connections Between Circadian And Metabolic Systems Described Nov 18, 2009
The master circadian clock in the human resides within the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamic brain and receives direct input from the retina (eye) through which the clock can be reset or synchronized on a daily basis to the prevailing light-dark cycle. This provides both time of day and also time of year information to the brain and body. (Science Daily)
Don't be a jerk during your next fight Nov 18, 2009
In general, the best place to talk is alone in your home, where you can sit facing each other, with good, strong eye contact. 2. (CNN)
Cowboy singer's concert to benefit Whitehall boy, 5, fighting cancer Nov 18, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ask the Brains: Are our Brains Constantly Making Subconscious Calculations? Nov 18, 2009
When we look at an object, our eyes project the three-dimensional structure onto a two-dimensional retina ... We have learned to judge depth using a variety of visual cues, some involving just one eye (monocular vision) and others involving both eyes (binocular vision). (Scientific American)
Counterfeit Bills APAfter the Bills limped to a 3-6 start this season, the organization parted ways with coach Dick Jauron on Tuesday.Bad decisions. Poor drafting. No clear direction. The Bills are rudderless, writes Jim Trotter, and without a proven personnel man, firing Dick Jauron will do little to address the issues. Nov 18, 2009
In the Bills' media guide this year it states: "Under Brandon's watchful eye, (the team signed free-agent WR Terrell Owens) and also acquired key offensive additions with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, C Geoff Hangartner and RB Dominic Rhodes, while free-agent cornerback Drayton Florence was signed to bolster the Bills' secondary.". Hangartner has been good, Florence has been inconsistent, Owens has been invisible (when not complaining on the sideline), and Rhodes was cut before the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
World's First Delivery of Intra-Arterial Avastin Directly Into Brain Tumor Nov 18, 2009
Ocular oncologists adopted a drug originally intended to treat colon cancer as a treatment for cancers in the eye as well as macular degeneration. . (Science Daily)
Main Street USA: Women in Danger! Nov 17, 2009
I speak of vital distinctions for which we no longer have eye or interest. Post-World War II America has devoted itself pretty successfully to the annihilation of differences and distinctions. (Townhall.com)
Essence of a nation reduced to a huddled mass Nov 17, 2009
She has a great eye and comes up with many gorgeous, painterly compositions (greatly enhanced by Santo Loquasto's inventive costumes), but she also tends to soften the story's harsher aspects ... She has a great eye and comes up with many gorgeous, painterly compositions (greatly enhanced by Santo Loquasto's inventive costumes), but she also tends to soften the story's harsher aspects. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Must We Bear Hugs? Nov 17, 2009
And please, keep a close eye on the grandchildren when Dad's around. Maybe Dad limits his off-limits activities to hugs of adult women, but maybe his wanderings don't have an age limit. (Slate)
News slips through China's net Nov 17, 2009
I may disagree with their views but at least they are not just regurgitating hackneyed, ill-thought out tripe ... Only Private Eye has consitently reported these issues ... For the most part the authorities don't blink an eyelid at any of it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Bernanke Walks Fine Line on Rates, Dollar Nov 17, 2009
Fed Chair Pledges to Keep Interest Rates at Super-low Levels But Also Vows to Keep Close Eye on Sliding Dollar ... (CBS/AP) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday said the central bank will keep a close eye on the sliding U.S. dollar even as he pledged anew to keep interest rates at record-lows to nurture the economic recovery. (CBS News)
Army Looks Inward in Hasan Probe Nov 17, 2009
I'd betcha they had to ignore Hasan pushing religion inappropriately because they'd turned a blind eye when others, of some evangelical Christian religion did likewise. So to punish him would mean they'd have to be hypocrites, or start punishing the Christians who likewise would push God on their patients. (CBS News)
Click to read:Is Palin Selling Books or Settling Scores? Nov 17, 2009
Is Palin Selling Books or Settling Scores. - CBS Evening News - CBS News. (CBS News)
Big Changes for Robin Wright Nov 17, 2009
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you are in the public eye. Stories. (CBS News)
Eek! Rats Giving RI Statehouse Staffers Scare Nov 17, 2009
She noticed, from the corner of her eye, something darting across the floor and assumed it was just a mouse. Stenhouse realized her mistake when the rodent haunched up and appeared to look at her. (News4Jax.com, FL)
How to Sell New Innovations Nov 17, 2009
Consider an innovation called Lumineyes. It allows people with brown eyes to turn them permanently green or blue ... According to the product's Web site, Lumineyes uses "a laser to heat the pigment layer [of your eye]. The process either bursts the pigment cells, resulting in the release of free pigment into the iris, or simply damages them.". (FastCompany)
Orange Slices Nov 16, 2009
Sam Young is a guy to keep your eye on. He was my preseason pick for Big East player of the year, but his numbers have plummeted in conference play. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Improving Security With Face Recognition Technology Nov 16, 2009
These automatically selected landmarks were found to be primarily within the regions of the nose, eye brows, mouth, and chin ... 12, 2005) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) biometrics experts are hoping to determine whether or not "the eyes have it" when it comes to accurately identifying one person from another. (Science Daily)
Hospital honors Norman Knight for lifetime of philanthropy Nov 15, 2009
She was treated with pressurized pure oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and she survived ... After a deadly 1994 fire, he donated the funds for the state s first hyperbaric chamber to be installed at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary ... Eye and Ear was deemed the place for the hyperbaric chamber. (Boston Globe)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Nov 15, 2009
A receiver under the eye surface passes the signals back to the chip. A bionic eye implant that could help restore the sight of millions of blind people could be available to patients within two years ... The Argus II system uses a spectacle-mounted camera to feed visual information to electrodes in the eye. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Falling is a Big Risk for Seniors Nov 15, 2009
Put double-sided tape on your throw rugs, and move things you use everyday to eye-level in the cabinets so you don't have to reach up for them ... You might have the wrong glasses, plus as the years pass by, eye diseases like glaucoma or cataracts can pop up. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
OBAMA BOWS BEFORE JAPAN'S EMPEROR Nov 15, 2009
It's possible, being so much taller, he was simply trying to look the emperor in he eye. It's even possible that he stumbled - there are cracks in the floor clearly visible in the photo. (The Drudge Report)
Casper native seeks cure for diabetes-related vision loss Nov 15, 2009
Excess sugar also can damage nerves and cause new blood vessels to develop in the eye, which can interfere with vision and cause blindness, Steinle said ... Steinle has been doing research at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis to find a way to prevent and even reverse the effects of diabetes on eyesight ... For 10 years, she and her colleagues -- funded by a $750,000 grant from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association -- have been developing an eye drop medication... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Beekeepers Stung by Theft of Top-Value Hives Nov 15, 2009
"It's really disheartening when you work so hard on your own hives and crops, and they can get snatched in the blink of an eye," Ashurst said ... Baker said his first foray into the lucrative bee-renting business last year was an eye opener. (Fox News)
New Way to Biopsy Brain Tumors in Real Time Nov 15, 2009
14, 2009) At the moment, doctors rely on biopsy analysis to determine the progression of eye cancer. However, researchers now believe that a new technology, bioluminescence imaging, will allow doctors to. (Science Daily)
Obama vows engaged role Nov 14, 2009
Many Asian observers believe that the US immersion in bloody wars in Afghanistan and Iraq forced it to take its eye off dynamic Asia, leaving an opening for China to seize a more powerful regional role ... With an eye on multiple political challenges back home, including crushing 10 percent unemployment, Obama also told Americans that Asia plays a vital role in their economic security. (iAfrica.com)
Babies May Read Your Poker Face Nov 14, 2009
Cameras embedded in the screen track the baby's eye movements within a millimeter of accuracy as they examine the faces ... By comparing changes in eye movement and brain activity for each picture, Nelson can determine when a child recognizes a difference in a face -- such as in a surprised face or a frightened one -- and when the child misses those subtleties. (ABC News)
No joke: Laughter works as stress-fighting therapy Nov 14, 2009
Moderators will monitor comments with an eye toward maintaining a high level of civility in this forum. If you don't see your comment, perhaps. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hurts So Good Nov 14, 2009
Ain t nothing fairytalish about when you are not seeing eye to eye and you wondering did I do the right thing marrying this person ... They made me the woman that I am today and truly opened my eyes to what I m worth ... DK & Professor, i see yous guys are gonna have the Brat s eyes burning before lunch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Readers Respond on "Grassoline" Nov 14, 2009
The Vision Thing In , Peter F. MacNeilage, Lesley J. Rogers and Giorgio Vallortigara mention Rogers s experiments involving keeping a hen s eggs in darkness so the right eye is not stimulated and consequently the left hemisphere does not develop normally. In humans information from the left visual field of each eye is processed in the right hemisphere, and vice versa ... THE AUTHORS REPLY: The projections from eye to brain are different in birds and humans. (Scientific American)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Nov 14, 2009
And the fact is, he's got a nice touch with comedy and a good eye. But the material is wrong-headed. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Falcons ready to get on the bus; help Smitty pay the fine Nov 14, 2009
Somebody needs to keep an eye out for that ... stories from my eyes and ears. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Click to read:Taking 9/11 Cases to NYC Draws Ire, Praise Nov 14, 2009
"Look these guys right in the eye and maybe have a few choice words for them.". Valerie Lucznikowska, whose nephew died at the World Trade Center, said she wouldn't care if the suspects sounded off in court - as long as the victims' families got to see them put on trial. (CBS News)
Faulty Body Clock May Make Kids Bipolar Nov 14, 2009
RORB is mainly expressed in the eye, pineal gland and brain. Its expression is known to change as a function of circadian rhythm in some tissues, and mice without the gene exhibit circadian rhythm abnormalities. (Science Daily)
Cycling is challenging Nov 14, 2009
Check your eye doctor about the need for a new prescription. 2. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
