Brain scan allows unconscious patient to communicate Feb 5, 2010
"The conundrum with the vegetative state is that it s a diagnosis made on lack of evidence," says neuroscientist Adrian Owen of the Medical Research Council s Cognition and Brian Sciences Unit in Cambridge, UK.. Owen and his colleagues made headlines three years ago when they used a brain-scanning technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to demonstrate that a woman in a vegetative state could respond to verbal commands. (Scientific American)
Final 'American Idol' Audition Show Rounds Up The Talent Feb 4, 2010
" One of the many montages focused on athletes-turned-singers, highlighted by 6-foot-8-inch tall Florida swimmer Adrian "Blondzilla" Chandtchi, 17, who nearly drowned during a painful falsetto version of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love. " Personal trainer Michael Lynche showed off his massive guns and some serious Rs while belting the audition classic "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers. The judges liked him, Kara DioGuardi called him a "singing teddy bear," and he made it... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cops bullied victims in bid to bolster claims of 'crime drop'... Feb 3, 2010
Benjamin for News Adrian Schoolcraft, a suspended NYPD officer, and Deputy Inspector Steven Mauriello (below) of Brooklyn's 81st Precinct are on opposite sides of dispute over accuracy of crime statistics. Daily News CLICK TO ENLARGE: CRIME RATE FOR 81st PRECINCT. (The Drudge Report)
Bears Top Bowdoin, Fall To Bates Feb 2, 2010
The momentum gathered for the Bears with wins from Adrian Leanza who won in typically entertaining fashion at #2 retrieving every ball by his opponent ... The winners for Brown were Adrian Leanza and Chris Holter, who both went the weekend undefeated, and freshman Eamon O Connor. (Brownbears.com)
Power photography Feb 1, 2010
The honorary judging committee comprised leading practitioners and other figures from the international photographic community, such as photographers Bruce Davidson, Sarah Moon and Mary Ellen Mark; Christies director of photographs Philippa Garner, and Panos Pictures agency director Adrian Evans. There were altogether more than 60,000 entries from 139 countries. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Saints beat Vikings in OT, reach 1st Super Bowl Jan 25, 2010
The seesaw game saw All-Pro Adrian Peterson score three touchdowns for Minnesota and Saints running back Pierre Thomas get two ... Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after Adrian Peterson's 19-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 ... Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson celebrates his 19-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of the NFC... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Something rotten in the state of insolvency practitioners Jan 22, 2010
2 million by a company jointly owned by Leo Khouri and linked to Sydney bikie Adrian Pamplin, who has been named in court as an associate of former crime boss Karl ''The Godfather'' Bonnette, and another company run by a man once charged but not convicted over a $500,000 cocaine haul. Karas strenuously denied there was anything improper in the $400,000 payment or his decision to force the company into administration. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Vikings face championship road challenge Jan 20, 2010
RB Adrian Peterson on Brett Favres influence on Sundays victory over Dallas: He was the same way, just calm and relaxed. Hes been here several times and he just was really leading the team. (PackerReport.com)
Pink, purple provide the sunshine at rainy Globes Jan 19, 2010
Stars such as Cruz, Paul McCartney, Ricky Gervais, Jon Hamm, Adrian Grenier and Lisa Edelstein were eager to show off their red-yellow-and-blue ribbons pinned to their purses and lapels that were to remind each other as well as TV viewers of the plight being suffered by Haiti's earthquake victims. Olivia Wilde wore a fully beaded jet-and-silver sequined Gucci with a pageant-style drape that ran along one side of the plunging V-neck. (KLAS-TV)
'THE BET HONORS' Proved What Extraordinary Looks Like by Recognizing Leading Luminaries Jan 17, 2010
BET Networks Chairman and CEO Debra L. Lee and the Honorable Mayor Adrian Fenty of Washington, D.C. welcomed the audience. Both Lee and Mayor Fenty called out to viewers and audience members alike to support relief efforts for those who were affected by the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Long-rumored Skeeter Barnes comes true Jan 16, 2010
By Adrian Sanchez Friday, Jan 15, 2010 - 10:06:15 am CST. COLUMBUS -- Skeeter Barnes is coming to Columbus, and preparations are under way for a late February opening. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
NFL Playoffs Cowboys At Vikings Jan 15, 2010
On the ground, Adrian Peterson had another exceptional season (314 carries, 1383 yards, 18 TDs). Defensively, Minnestoa was number two in the Conference against the run led by linemen Pat Williams, Kevin Williams, and Jared Allen. (Suite101.com)
Injury to Hodges a savage blow for Brisbane Jan 12, 2010
"He only just came back to training, and we'll sit down with him and have a discussion. He hasn't intimated either way. There's the All Stars game in February, which will be his first game in the new year. He'll give an indication of how he's feeling and what he wants to do. I'm not going to rush him. That's a decision he has the right to make in his own time.'' Join the conversation You're the only person reading this now. . . Top League HQ articles Rugby League Topics (4449) (1158) (1133)... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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Self-serving advertisements a shameful exploitation of power Jan 11, 2010
Adrian - January 11, 2010, 9:28AM. With all due respect Tom, are you telling us that most, if not all politicians are a bunch of liars, cheats, and obsfucators. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Violence in the streets injures us all Jan 11, 2010
The Alfred's Trauma Centre sees more and more cases of people who've been injured in a violent incident. A trauma doctor sees the appalling outcome of thoughtless actions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
