Escapes from the nursing home Nov 6, 2008
When I need to go to the bathroom, I pull a cord and wait. Eventually, someone comes. (Globe and Mail)
Autism linked with rainfall in study Nov 5, 2008
"In recent years autism has been blamed on everything from discarded iPod batteries to mercury from Chinese power stations, from antenatal ultrasound scans to post-natal cord clamping, from diet to vaccines," Fitzpatrick said in a statement. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a long-term study to find the causes of autism and other childhood conditions. (MSNBC -- Health)
Baby, born to girl of 12, turned in at Fresno fire station Nov 4, 2008
A newborn boy, his umbilical cord still intact after being born to a 12-year-old mother only hours earlier, was dropped off Monday morning at a Fresno fire station ... A nervous young aunt presented Capt. Gregg Skaggs of Fresno Fire Station No. 16 with an unexpected in-person call Monday morning: a newborn boy, umbilical cord intact, born to a 12-year-old mother only hours earlier ... The firefighters examined him further, cut his umbilical cord, contacted Fresno police and, through them, Child... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Watch SNL videos: McCain & Fey, Affleck as Olbermann Nov 3, 2008
(I want one of those limited edition Joe Biden dolls where you pull the cord and he talks for 45 minute straight. Its great if you want to clear out a party. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Where McCain's luck could run out Nov 1, 2008
2 percent from independents, according to stats compiled by ... At the campaign headquarters, staffers had overflowed the available desks; a few people had moved their laptops to a picnic table outside, running a long extension cord back into the office to get power and keep working. (Salon)
Clean bill of health: Kevin Feeley survived cancer, but the bills are piling up Oct 30, 2008
According to Amanda, Kevin began suffering from symptoms during the summer of 2007 ... The baby's cord blood is on hold for Kevin in case he needs it if his lymphoma returns. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Young Latinos are voting for their future Oct 28, 2008
Fifty-two percent of all Latinos who cast their vote during the primaries were 29 and under, according to Maria Teresa Petersen, executive director of Voto Latino ... It struck a cord with him. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Everyday Home Products Getting a High-Tech Upgrade Oct 26, 2008
You don't have to carry a heavy standard vacuum unit with a tangle-prone cord up the stairs, down the hall or around the rooms. Not only are these systems convenient, they also provide a healthy space for you and your family. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
County Schedules Flu Shot Clinics Oct 25, 2008
g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions, or that can increase the risk for aspiration. Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. (KGET 17)
H-P Products, Inc. Launches the Vroom - Introducing Vroom - a Revolution in Quick Cleaning Oct 25, 2008
" This convenience also brings homeowners relief from storing and carrying the bulky hose of a central vacuum system or the long, tangle-prone cord of a standard vacuum cleaner for quick clean-ups. Not to mention eliminating the need for a broom, the Vroom goes beyond floor care to help users clean house in less time. Users can quickly and easily clean dry spills on the ground, and on tables, counters, highchairs and other elevated surfaces of a home, removing the need for costly,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Aussie dollar dives to a five-year low Oct 25, 2008
It was the local unit's lowest local close since September 3, 2003, according to Reserve Bank of Australia data ... "Someone forgot to pull the life cord and the Australian dollar is sinking rather rapidly," Mr Gibbs said. (The Australian)
Microsoft exec dismisses iPhone sales numbers Oct 24, 2008
Apple is loosening restraints on the iPhone Software Development Kit, according to a refined licensing agreement AppleInsider ... The SEC has found the author of the suggesting that Steve Jobs had suffered a , according to Bloomberg ... The company uses solid aluminum construction, with a path milled through the back panel for cord pass-through when using the iPod with the USB cable connected. (Electronista)
ATP tournaments: Roundup for Thursday Oct 24, 2008
Murray's win-loss record this season is 50-14, becoming the fifth player this year to win 50 matches ... He had been drawn in to reach a ball that dropped in off the net cord. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Seve Ballesteros to undergo new operation Oct 23, 2008
A study of cells already removed has revealed the tumor is classified as an oligoastrocitoma, a type that affects "cells that cover and protect the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord," the statement said ... Ballesteros, who won a record 50 tournaments on the European Tour, retired last year because of a long history of back pain and has since concentrated on golf course design. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Cities add plug-in stations for electric cars Oct 22, 2008
It takes guile, planning, sharp vision, a silver tongue -- and a 50-foot extension cord ... Jeff Smith, 51, a mechanical parts inspector, carries three extension cords of varying lengths when he drives his ZENN (Zero Emission, No Noise) two-seater. (CNN)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Oct 22, 2008
Incidents of spina bifida, a condition which occurs when part of the spinal cord is uncovered, have been greatly reduced by better nutrition and in particular the addition of folic acid to pregnant women's diet. "The women in this study may not be getting adequate nutritional intake," he said. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
For National Security, Get Off Oil Oct 21, 2008
And he drives a Toyota Prius hybrid with a conversion kit that enables him to recharge the car s battery pack using an extension cord and household current. Woolsey isn t the average citizen who has gone green. (Scientific American)
Electric car owners get creative to plug in Oct 21, 2008
It takes guile, planning, sharp vision, a silver tongue and a 50-foot extension cord. Steve Bernheim knows accessible outlets like a firefighter knows hydrants. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Former All Black helps wife deliver baby girl Oct 21, 2008
Tonu'u took instructions over the telephone and had to contend with another emergency when the baby's cord tightened around her neck, but he was able to force it over her head and free her. "I didn't drop the ball this time," the former scrumhalf joked. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Sparse Plug-Ins for Electric Cars Spark Creativity Oct 20, 2008
Refueling an electric car requires charm, guile, planning _ and a 50-foot extension cord ... It takes guile, planning, sharp vision, a silver tongue and a 50-foot extension cord. (ABC News -- Wire)
Hybrid Cars May Not Be That Green Oct 18, 2008
For many drivers living in urban regions, like much of the Bay Area, that makes electric cars a realistic alternative, according to Marc Korchin, owner of Green Motors, a Berkeley auto dealership specializing in electric cars and plug-in modifications of Toyota Prius hybrids ... And for some hybrid owners who want to charge into the future, and boost their mileage to around 100 miles per gallon, businesses including Korchin's will modify their Priuses by installing larger battery arrays,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Oct 17, 2008
Hedge funds may cut as many as 10,000 jobs this year as they struggle with their biggest losses in almost two decades, according to estimates by financial-recruiting firm Options Group ... The Federal Reserve's direct loans to commer cial banks rose to a re cord 101. (New York Post -- Business)
Jaguars: Paralyzed lineman out of hospital Oct 14, 2008
A bullet severed his spinal cord, causing the paralysis, and his left leg had to be amputated because of blood clots. The 26-year-old player was on a ventilator for two weeks and endured infections, bouts of pneumonia and renal failure. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
State PUC brings phone rates into modern age Oct 14, 2008
Anyone paying attention has noticed the substantial declines in wired phone service - like the 1 in 6 Americans who have cut the cord entirely, as J.D. Power and Associates recently reported ... Rock-climbing duo break their own speed record climbing El Cap. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Immigrant says her deportation will cost taxpayers Oct 14, 2008
His wife was against him going and she remained behind in the U.S.But his health deteriorated, and he quickly returned to the U.S. He was immediately hospitalized at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center with meningitis, an inflammation of brain and spinal cord tissue. He couldn't talk or move his head when he arrived in Los Angeles, according to Huerta's lawyers. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Safety tips offered for heating homes Oct 11, 2008
They should never be connected to an outlet with an extension cord. Never use heaters to dry clothing or other combustibles. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Limits Of Race Oct 11, 2008
This perfect record goes back more than a half-century ... I followed a cord of suburban and rural communities that connects the urban Democratic strongholds of Kansas City and St. Louis. (Time.com)
WildCharge mat both solves and creates problems Oct 10, 2008
And since it can charge five doodads at once, the mat also reclaims four power outlets on your wall, freeing them up for more important jobs; the mat's own power cord uses only a single wall socket ... The first time you plop your BlackBerry or RAZR onto the WildCharge and see it light up with the "Battery Charging" message, without your having had to fiddle with a single cord, plug or connector, you can't help smiling ... Now, WildCharge is not the only company that has been pursuing the dream... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fire Damages University City Home Oct 10, 2008
Due to the extent of damage to the room in which the blaze started, investigators were unable to precisely pin down the cause, according to Luque. "It could have been an extension cord, it could have been a computer printer, but they just couldn't say with certainty," he said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
From the editor's desk -- Two approaches, one trip Oct 8, 2008
Then there s the matter of keeping all the flight, hotel and rental car information straight, carrying the guidebooks and making sure the power cord for the laptop is packed. The digital camera still has photos from the last trip, so those need to be taken off, and the regular camera needs film. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Letters for Monday, October 6, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
Here in the Bitterroot, I ask that you all think very carefully before you go vote for a county-wide infusion of mass regulation called zoning, and I would also ask that you all see what the National Rifle Association has to say about Barack Obama regarding his Second Amendment record ... One summer long ago, while me and my kid brother stalked snowshoe rabbits and deer with our homemade bows and arrow, Mom cut 40 cord of short logs and piled it to be hauled with the team in winter ... Bear in... (Missoulian, MT)
Workers Cleaning Up After Ike Find Housing In Short Supply Oct 6, 2008
A car salesman opened the makeshift RV park in the last two weeks after he mowed a vacant lot, rented a Port-a-Potty and provided an extension cord for power. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Ike workers face housing problems Oct 5, 2008
A car salesman opened the makeshift RV park in the last two weeks after he mowed a vacant lot, rented a Port-a-Potty and provided an extension cord for power. I wish there was a better place, but you take what you can get, said O Quinn, the owner of an Orlando landscaping company. (KHOU.com, TX)
Bloggers' challenge: Kids these days ... Oct 4, 2008
Nana Peters wrote on Oct 3, 2008 6:50 PM:" Kids today expect too much to be just handed to them. For instance. When looking for a job. They expect to be paid according to the job 'they' feel they are doing. Or, they work lazily because they feel they will give minimum work for minimum wage.Taking a minimum wage job can help kids build good character and help them build good work ethics. So that in time and experience, they can qualify to advance or move on to another job. " ... DD wrote on Oct... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Two more have West Nile Oct 4, 2008
According to Glenn Stokes, president of Mosquito Control Contractors, Inc., the other human case was from Jeanerette ... "That means it invaded the brain and spinal cord." ... Right now, Iberia Parish is now at "level 4," according to the alert system used by the state of Florida, considered the leader in the United States in mosquito control. (Yahoo News -- West Nile Virus)
Heating costs got you down? There are some alternatives Oct 3, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Sunday ... - News-Record photo by Sarah Voegele ... By J.D. STETSON, News-Record Writer. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Gadget Charging Pad Eliminates Cord Oct 3, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008, 6:47 am. Bay Area Traffic and Real-Time Fun. (NBC 11, CA)
Blood drive preserves student’s memory Oct 3, 2008
Through a program started last year, high school seniors have the opportunity to earn a red honor cord to wear around their neck during graduation. To earn the cord, each student must give blood twice in his or her senior year. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
People and pups enjoy weekend event Oct 3, 2008
Director Rea Cord was apologetic about the wait, but enthusiastic about what it signified. I was surprised that there was still a line to get in at two oclock, said Cord ... The proceeds of this event help us to keep our door open,said Cord. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Alternatives to iPod earbuds offer new ways to listen to your music Sep 25, 2008
Only a single cord emerges, from the center of the back of the headband -- not one per earpiece. There's really only one significant drawback to the Audio Bones -- but it's a doozy: The sound quality isn't great. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Healthful Hints: Understanding rabies Sep 25, 2008
The virus replicates in muscles at the bite site, then spreads via peripheral nerves to the spinal cord and up into brain tissue. It can follow along nerves going to salivary glands, from which it can be transmitted in a bite. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Board deserves proper action Sep 24, 2008
Energy needs come first wrote on Sep 23, 2008 4:38 PM:" We must pass proposition 1 and restore the ability of our coop to build whatever means of energy prodution required. I want them to spend whatever money it takes to pass Prop 1. Either that or we will all be burning cord wood. Is that what you want nimby's? Oh, you'll be whining about that too.. just give it time. ". Topper wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:58 PM:" The intent of the MEA board was clear. Print and TV ads were pulled and the TV... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Brain cancer passed on? Sep 23, 2008
People with a family history of brain cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing the same type of tumors than individuals with no such family history, according to a study released on Monday. Individuals whose immediate relatives suffered from glioblastomas usually a fast-growing and deadly type of tumor in the brain or spinal cord had twice the risk of contracting the same kind of cancer, concluded the authors of the research, published in the 23 September issue of the journal... (iAfrica.com)
HEALTH NOTES: Cancer patient needs some financial help Sep 23, 2008
The Mandarin father of three was diagnosed last October with cancer of the spermatic cord. The cord runs from the abdomen to the testicle. (Florida Times-Union)
3rd Rubber & Tire Meet in Krakow Will Address Rising Crude Prices, Harvest Woes, Lack of Substitutes & More Sep 22, 2008
Coupled with lack of material substitution for rubber, buyers are forced to juggle costs with more efficient sourcing strategies as well as managing demand-supply dynamics of raw materials such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black, steel tire cord etc. Presenting their perspectives on this issue are representatives from Fenner Dunlop, Birla Carbon and Synthos. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Lack of the sunshine vitamin raises risk of MS: Canadian study Sep 21, 2008
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord that arises when the body's immune system attacks the protective myelin cells of the central nervous system, leading to such symptoms as extreme fatigue, blurred vision, muscle stiffness and co-ordination difficulties. Researchers suspect vitamin D works to prevent MS by short-circuiting the autoimmune attack on the myelin. (Globe and Mail)
Cameroon: Bawock - Hope in the Horizon Sep 18, 2008
According to the Fon of Bawock, Quoimon Nana Wanda III , over half of approximately 8,000 Bawock population still perches elsewhere ... "The raiders did not only separate us from our ancestral cord, but also stripped us naked of other traditional values," notable Feukwai pointed out. (allAfrica.com)
Tesla, city strike deal for all-electric sedan Sep 18, 2008
According to Tesla's chief executive, the planned $250 million facility shows Tesla aims to do more than simply produce eco-friendly status symbols for wealthy drivers ... Tesla's cars run on a huge lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged by plugging an adapter cord into a wall socket ... According to the company, the new factory and corporate headquarters will create about 1,000 jobs. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Tesla Motors to build electric sedan in California Sep 17, 2008
Tesla's cars run on a massive lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged by plugging an adapter cord into a wall socket ... According to Tesla's chief executive, the planned $250 million facility shows Tesla aims to do more than simply produce eco-friendly status symbols for wealthy drivers ... Tesla's cars run on a huge lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged by plugging an adapter cord into a wall socket. (Anchorage Daily News)
GM charges up the Chevy Volt Sep 17, 2008
To charge the batteries, drivers will plug a cord into a port just ahead of the driver's side mirror. The cord can then be attached to an ordinary home electrical outlet ... The car will cost "less than purchasing a cup of your favorite coffee" to recharge, and use less electricity annually than a refrigerator, according to GM. The Volt should cost less than 2 cents per mile to drive on electricity, GM said, compared with 12 cents a mile on gasoline at a price of $3. (CNN -- Money)
Texans take heart in neighbors, simple things Sep 17, 2008
"My neighbor let me borrow a cord from his generator to run the refrigerator," he said. And then Monday, when he had power back, people still in the dark came to his house to watch "Monday Night Football.". (CNN -- US)
Image-conscious headsets block the noise Sep 15, 2008
Without their cord, they weigh less than 7 ounces ... (HAF stands for "high air flow.) The case has a hidden coolant-refueling intake point. Its push-button design makes swapping hard drives in and out easy.The heart of the 998 is its Core 2 Quad Processor. That, an ATI Radeon graphics card, and 4GB of memory ensure the smooth playback of hi-res game video, according to iBuyPower.The 998 also comes with a 500GB hard drive and a read-write DVD drive and Blu-ray player. The 998 supports... (Boston Globe)
Give the Gift of "Green" Air this Holiday Season with Paralda - Available for the First Time for Christmas and Hanukkah Sep 15, 2008
-Cable management system (safety feature) - allowing the user to set the cord length eliminating excess cord on the floor. -Light touch activation controls (other air purifiers use push buttons or manual knobs). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
At 25, the ubiquitous cellphone is still evolving Sep 14, 2008
Pictures shot with newer Nokia phones are also geo-tagged, essentially recording the exact spot they were taken from, information that is shared along with the photo when it is sent to other phones or online sharing sites ... It works with most phones and media players that have a USB charging cord and includes a built-in LED flashlight. (Canada.com)
City continues study of new complex Sep 14, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... According to results from the survey distributed two weeks ago to all residents, 55 percent believe the proposed municipal complex is an excellent plan. (The News-Herald)
Pushing their games Sep 14, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... The group also has a Web site, , which should be up and running in the next two weeks, according to AGA Managing Partner Kurt Luttermoser. (The News-Herald)
* Helicoptering: Very involved parents of adult children Sep 13, 2008
No wonder the mobile phone has been termed the worlds longest umbilical cord ... No wonder the mobile phone has been termed the worlds longest umbilical cord ... And their financial involvement doesnt stop there, according to Hamptons estate and letting agents, which reports that more and more parents are paying for their undergraduate X and even graduate X offsprings rent upfront, often a year at a time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Girl Helps Deliver Baby Brother Sep 12, 2008
Shoelace Used To Tie Off Umbilical Cord ... Nine-year-old Jaden Lujan took direction from 911 emergency dispatchers and tied a shoelace around the baby's umbilical cord after the home delivery. (KSBW 8, CA)
Get quackin' at second annual Detroit Duck Derby Sep 12, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... Each dollar raised by the event will provide three healthy meals for a hungry child, according to Gleaners. (The News-Herald)
Kids get a chance to meet police Sep 12, 2008
Hardwood $80/ face cord, local delivery ... The Kinderprint child- safety program allows parents to have a record of information on hand for law enforcement. (The News-Herald)
Seeking The Next Tycoon Sep 11, 2008
I think some of the strong response we got with very little advertising and very little promotion was because it hit a cord of hope with people, Oxford said. I mean, you are out there starting a business in a downturn economy, every day you face the mountain, and I think something like this gives people hope that they can make it to the summit of the mountain. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Medical struggle unites efforts to assist family Sep 11, 2008
Spinal cord compression. Fluid accumulation in the brain. (AZCentral -- News)
New Paralda Eco-Friendly Air Purifier is a Back-to-School Essential for the Child with Allergies or Asthma Sep 8, 2008
2 million students from nursery school through college, according to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau ... - The most advanced HEPA filtration system available; - A patent pending air flow design; - Retractable power cord cable management system for safety; - Light touch activation controls; - Auto-closing cover; - A UV lamp set to last 3 to 5 years; - Ionizer; - The industry's best lifetime warranty; - And an easy-to-use, energy saving 24-hour programmable timer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Tennis: Felling Nadal, Murray reaches U.S. Open final Sep 8, 2008
With Nadal serving at 4-5 to keep the match going, Murray got lucky with a net cord in the first point. But then he caused his own luck by striking a wicked one-handed slice backhand to set up match point. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
N.H. program offers wood bank, other fuel assistance Sep 8, 2008
A cord of wood dried, split and delivered costs upward of $300, and an average home goes through five or six cords a wood through the winter. Information from. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
