LETTER: Has our neighborhood become invisible? Dec 11, 2008
The developers always seem to have the upper hand at these meetings with their aesthetically pleasing designs and discussions with board members over paint color and types of shingles. Developers may decrease proposed developments slightly but the main point is lost that the project is much too dense to begin with. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Special Immune Cells May Be Key to HIV Resistance Dec 9, 2008
But some people can develop the disease known as shingles if their immune system fails to keep pace, he said. The researchers behind the new study found that immune cells known as CD8+ T cells are better armed in the non-progressors and do a better job of killing HIV, he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Does a coffee a day keep diabetes away? Dec 9, 2008
I had shingles many years ago ... Her doctor gave her a shingles injection so she won't get it again ... My doctor said that by having shingles, I built antibodies to it and don't need the shot. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Merck 2009 profit outlook misses estimates Dec 5, 2008
Merck said its 2009 results will include better sales of the diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet, AIDS drug Isentress and shingles vaccine Zostavax. Income from its joint ventures is forecast at about $2. (AZCentral -- Business)
Corner boards keep shingles in place Dec 4, 2008
Q. My house has white cedar shingles that are old and are beginning to have wide gaps between them and are lifting and curling a bit. The shingles are woven at the corners, where the lifting is quite severe ... It won't make the other shingles lie down, but maybe before too long you can put new shingles on the house. (Boston Globe)
Merck Faces Another Tough Year Dec 4, 2008
Worse, Merck has had difficulty manufacturing some of its vaccines, including Zostavax, for shingles. The products are literally on backorder. (Forbes -- Business)
THE YOU DOCS Dec 3, 2008
Do I still need to get a shingles vaccination ... You've got your diseases mixed up: Painful shingles -- aka herpes zoster -- are what can happen years after chickenpox, not measles ... The virus can lie dormant in your body for decades, then reactivate and cause the painful rash known as shingles. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Permits needed for burning (1) Dec 3, 2008
Petroleum-based products include shingles, tar paper, some furniture, tires and plastic. Lang said burning the coating off copper wire is also not allowed. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Diagnosis on the go: CVS offers new MinuteClinic Nov 29, 2008
The clinics treat illnesses like bronchitis, strep throat, poison ivy, ringworm, cold sores, shingles and minor skin infections. You can go in for a flu shot and have a wart removed before picking up some chocolate and a birthday card. (Medford Transcript, MA)
The Added Benefits of Environmentally-friendly Construction Nov 25, 2008
"You get privacy plus the use of wall space --where a window isn't necessary -- for decorating, storage or another form of space utilization."While homeowners are considering skylights, they should know that venting skylights in the kitchen can release hot air and odors, lessening the need for energy-consuming mechanical ventilation, while providing better light for brighter days and more pleasant cooking and dining," he adds.Alfaro says that studies show skylights admit 30 percent more light... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Adults Need Vaccines, Medical Societies Urge Nov 24, 2008
The list of vaccines that adults should discuss with their physicians includes influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus-diptheria-pertussis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, measles-mumps-rubella, chickenpox (varicella), meningococcal, human papillomavirus, and shingles (zoster). Specific recommendations vary depending on age and other factors. (Science Daily)
Q & A with maestro Seiji Ozawa Nov 23, 2008
Q. You suffered from shingles in 2006 and back problems earlier this year, forcing the cancellation of many concerts. How is your health now. (Boston Globe)
Airport board approves line of credit withdrawal Nov 22, 2008
n People may have noticed that a partial covering of greenish shingles on the traffic control safety tower suddenly disappeared about a week ago. The shingles were sent back to the manufacturer, because they didn t match the terminal. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Repairs are a family affair Nov 19, 2008
The cost of shingles, boards, windows, attic insulation, labor and such is $275,000, MacNider Director Edith Blanchard said. The shingles were laid with Cedar Breather, a fire-proof underlayment for wood shingles and shakes ... It allows the shingles to breathe, allowing them to naturally ventilate the high humidity needed to protect art work in the museum, said Randy Cram, president of Bergland & Cram Architects in Mason City, architects for the MacNider roof project. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
LETTER: When will enough be enough? Nov 18, 2008
Well-intentioned boards get swept up in discussing the details of the color of shingles, the type of porches, the open area (which is reality is the size of a postage stamp in relation to the development) and miss the elephant sitting in the middle of the room called density. It s simply too many housing units on too little space with no regard for the surrounding residential neighborhood. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Dept. of Labor probes blue-roof project Nov 17, 2008
The storm s 110-mph winds also damaged roofs in the county, blowing shingles to the ground. Barb Sturner of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said the agency enlisted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage the project, which stopped granting right-of-entry permits last month. (KHOU.com, TX)
How do you lock down a toilet that moves? Nov 16, 2008
They took off the old shingles and added gutter guards. Last winter, I had horrendous icicles up to 3-feet long in one corner where the gutters make a 90-degree turn, and lesser icicles, up to 12 inches long, along the gutters. (Boston Globe)
Vaccines: Separating fact from fiction Nov 8, 2008
Rebecca Foster threw one after her husband, Kevin Burget, came down with shingles, an illness that's caused by the same virus behind chicken pox. The Brooklyn, New York, couple had elected not to vaccinate their then 2-year-old son, Hart, against chicken pox (he'd had all his other shots), and they seized the opportunity for the toddler to get it from his dad. (CNN -- Health)
BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008
Senior health care - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Raising funds for Parkinson's. (USA Today -- Money)
Winter Car Tips Nov 8, 2008
For a backup, keep a couple of asphalt roof shingles in your trunk. Other emergency traction suggestions: carry coffee cans filled with salt and sand, boards, a sheet of canvas, or an old rubber bathmat cut in half lengthwise. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Eventually,we're outsidelooking in Nov 6, 2008
In 1962, many of its shingles blew off in the Columbus Day Storm. In 1964, the Willamette River flowed through it during the Christmas floods. (Daily Triplicate)
Forced out by foreclosure Nov 2, 2008
This whole roof has been holding water because there s no shingles up there, said Free, a former logger who s been on disability since suffering a head injury in an on-the-job accident. When the Sheetrock comes down, it makes a nasty mess. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
What is driving voters to the polls this year? Nov 1, 2008
When you have a mother/sister/loved one that is on the verge of being on the streets, in constant pain for the last 3 months from having shingles but cannot be treated for it, and they hear that there is no assistance beyond the shoddy help available now, come back to me and explain how not helping those in need is a good thing ... When you have a mother/sister/loved one that is on the verge of being on the streets, in constant pain for the last 3 months from having shingles but cannot be... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Why repairs on blown-off roofs may not last Oct 30, 2008
A whole line of shingles comes up causing the rain to come in. The inspector found another house near Pearland where workers were putting on a new roof, but he says they were making the same old mistakes. (KHOU.com, TX)
County burn ban lifted Oct 29, 2008
Reichardt was quick to point out there are prohibited burn materials, including oils, rubber, plastics, tires and chemically treated materials such as railroad ties, treated lumber, composite shingles, tar paper, insulation, composition board, sheet rock, wiring, paint, hazardous and industrial solid waste. Copyright. (Sealy News, TX)
Study: Area needs healthier habits Oct 29, 2008
I do a lot of heavy lifting and carrying shingles, and by the end of the day, I usually get in a good workout, said Berberick, who also is a smoker. He has been smoking since he was around 18 years old he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Last-ditch try to keep historic Vt. barns alive Oct 28, 2008
Sloping roofs are gouged with holes where wooden shingles once repelled the elements. And planks hacked from the forest more than a century ago have turned to crumbling rot. (Boston Globe)
Merck announces big job cuts, as sales and profits fall Oct 24, 2008
And manufacturing problems sharply cut sales of Merck's drug for shingles and for some other vaccines. On the positive side, sales of Januvia, a diabetes drug, and Isentress, a new AIDS drug, did well. (International Herald Tribune)
Lupus walk helps family deal with loss Oct 24, 2008
Two severe bouts with shingles left large scarring on her arms and back, and arthritis caused a deformity in her fingers, leaving her unable to open jars and press buttons. Her right shoulder became so weak that she could not lift her arm very high, and the shoulder bone drooped. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Merck And The Shrinking Drug Industry Oct 24, 2008
Production problems led to a backlog in orders for Zostavax, for shingles. Gardasil, a vaccine for the virus that causes cervical cancer, experienced a slow in growth. (Forbes -- Business)
• Medications, age likely causes of erectile dysfunction Oct 23, 2008
DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a senior citizen who has had shingles on the back of my neck and on my chest for three years ... DEAR READER: Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pfizer profit triples on Lyrica sales, job cuts Oct 22, 2008
The treatment is approved for pain caused by shingles and diabetes. Pfizer cut 11 000 jobs last year alone, leaving the firm with 86 600 employees at the end of December. (Business Report, South Africa)
Merck eyes top slot in vaccine market by 2013 Oct 21, 2008
This includes vaccines for cancer, rotavirus (diarrhoea) and shingles. Merck is looking at tying up with the government to sell its vaccines under various national immunisation programmes. (Economic Times)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Oct 16, 2008
Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine is recommended for individuals 60 years and older, because they are at the highest risk of this disease. Shingles can cause a very painful rash and lead to shingles pain syndrome, which is hard to treat and can last for years. (Pekin Times, IL)
A little space will cure bulging shingles Oct 12, 2008
Q. My neighbor had wood shingles installed on one large wall, and then painted ... But it was not long before the shingles bulged, buckled, and bowed out in several places ... A. Sandy sent the Handyman pictures, and my goodness, I have never seen such bulging, It looks at least two to three inches out, and the movement was so powerful that the bulging shingles pushed out the ones above. (Boston Globe)
Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine? Oct 11, 2008
Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine ... Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine ... Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine. (Suite101.com)
Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
These modest streams provided the energy to produce lumber, flour, shingles, cider, cloth fulling, birch and witch hazel. The Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Road (Route 156), will host a talk by Charles Farrow, East Haddam Historical Society president Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., speaking and showing slides including historic views and present day relics of mills powered by water in Hemlock Valley Brook and Whalebone Cove. (Middletown Press, CT)
Morningside A-frame gets loving remodel Oct 10, 2008
In its place are dark taupe shingles, accented by a new stacked-stone arch and slate walk at the front door. The house sports the classic A-frame front that marks most Morningside homes, but unlike many of its neighbors, this one was built as a two-story in the 1930s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Cannery Row Sleek Oct 10, 2008
InterContinental The Clement It may have an unwieldy name, but the new kid on Cannery Row - the first new hotel built in Monterey since the late '80s - smoothly blends into its oceanfront surroundings with weathered-looking shingles and a wooden boardwalk. Although next to the populist prawn-purveying Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., inside it is sophisticated and sleek, from its cut-above restaurant to its swanky rooms. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
It’s Friday: When kindergartners grow up Oct 10, 2008
Whether they want to grow up to help grandma, heal a kitten or hammer shingles, we want their answer. We invite every kindergarten class in the Eastern Upper Peninsula from all public, charter and private schools to send in a group photo of the class. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
We agree; stop demonizing Sarah Palin Oct 8, 2008
In response to Gloria Greenbaum's letter Sept. 24 ("'Liberal' media myth just not true"), I agree with her that each of us needs to respect one another. Perhaps it could be better to use "progressive" rather than "liberal" and "traditional" instead of "conservative.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Faces of Survival: Jan Redd Oct 8, 2008
FAMILY: Husband of 54 years, Danny Redd; son Dale Redd (wife Sony); daughter Robin Redd Thomas (husband Ricky); grandchildren Aja Redd, Reid Thomas and Whitney Thomas Riley (husband Dan). OCCUPATION: Retired personnel assistant, Aiken Regional Medical Centers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Injured troops will get more help Oct 8, 2008
For severely injured troops recuperating in Augusta, the wheels of bureaucracy are about to get greased. U.S. Veterans Affairs Department spokeswoman Jo Schuda confirmed that a federal recovery coordinator, Erin Jolly, will begin work in Augusta on Monday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Across the area Oct 8, 2008
Pupils punished over indecent exposure. Five Murphey Middle School pupils were assigned to the alternative school after two of them exposed themselves to a female classmate in September, according to tribunal reports just released by the Richmond County school system. (The Augusta Chronicle)
UGA: Breaking the game open Oct 8, 2008
Breaking the game open 100808 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- Knowshon Moreno has had his fill of highlight reel moments this season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
How burn unit staff go beyond the call Oct 8, 2008
My husband and I are volunteers in the burn unit waiting room of Doctors Hospital. The staff are very special people. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Green is the key Oct 7, 2008
Bob Zaks home on Wilder Road is topped with solar roof shingles ... For a photovoltaic solution that uses the sun s energy to provide electricity, Bob Zak took advantage of a south facing roof in 2001 and installed solar shingles. (Bolton Common, MA)
Heller partners join Covington & Burling Oct 7, 2008
attorneys continue to land at other area law firms while more and more out-of-state shingles blossom on the Silicon Valley legal landscape. a venerable Washington, D.C.-based firm (650 attorneys and growing), formally announced four Heller partners have launched its Redwood City office. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Why is there no vaccine against infectious mononucleosis? Oct 6, 2008
It is the one that at low doses protects kids against chicken pox, and, at a 10 times higher dose, protects older adults against shingles. There are no vaccines against any other herpes viruses. (Boston Globe)
Of phone bills and calories Oct 6, 2008
It told of a homeowner's association in Florida asking a man to tear down the house he had almost finished rebuilding because the "shingles and floor plan don't exactly match his neighbors'." The house had to be rebuilt in the first place because a plane had crashed into it, killing the man's wife and son. He made the design changes on purpose, so the house wouldn't be such a constant reminder of what had happened. (Montana Standard, MT)
Demolition Tips for Do-it-yourselfers Oct 4, 2008
Floors can have multiple layers of covering, roofs can have multiple layers of shingles, walls can turn out to be load-bearing and newly revealed pipes can spring a leak. Allow room in your budget and schedule to deal with the unexpected. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Get a Jump on the Flu Season at Your Neighborhood Ralphs and Food 4 Less Pharmacy Oct 3, 2008
Among the many services offered are adult and adolescent immunizations for hepatitis A and B, tetanus, meningitis, shingles, cervical cancer, pneumonia and flu; customized medication reviews; memory screenings; smoking cessation; and cholesterol screenings. Free blood pressure readings are also available. (PR Newswire)
Green card applicants must get HPV vaccine Oct 3, 2008
The other new vaccine required is one for shingles for those over 60. Dr. Jon Abramson, who chaired the CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said the panel never intended to require Gardasil for immigrants and wasnt aware its recommendation would become mandatory. (MSNBC -- Health)
Over 65 and living with depression Oct 3, 2008
It helps that there are an increasing number of specialized treatment programs and advocacy groups for everything from Alzheimer's disease to herpes zoster (shingles). Internet Links. (Globe and Mail)
Vouchers needed for fall citywide cleanup Oct 3, 2008
Items that won't be accepted include batteries and other vehicle parts except tires, concrete, bricks, rubble, drywall, asphalt, shingles, asbestos material, siding, construction metals, antifreeze, paint, oil, gas, herbicides, pesticides and household chemicals. Contact Code Enforcer Kathie Mahoney at 524-2050 for more information. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Move safety up a step Oct 3, 2008
Besides the climbing to clean out the gutters every spring and fall (and don t think the curse of that term is lost on me), I have trees to trim and shingles to mend and gable ends to paint. Happily, I no longer have the 10-foot ceilings of the new-old house to contend with. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wellesley Building Permits Oct 3, 2008
Replace roof shingles on home and garage. Demolish basement room due to storm damage. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Nation Digest Railroad regulators issue cellphone ban Oct 3, 2008
The other new vaccines required are for rotavirus, hepatitis A, meningitis and shingles for those older than 60. Arkansas City, Kan. (Seattle Times)
Battered Galveston is ready to rebuild Sep 21, 2008
Houses were splintered, and the slate shingles flying from the roofs "became whirling scimitars . . . eviscerating men and horses," author Erik Larson wrote in the book "Isaac's Storm.". Between 1902 and 1904, a 17-foot-high seawall rose along the Gulf. (Boston Globe)
The Added Benefits of Environmentally-friendly Construction Sep 21, 2008
"You get privacy plus the use of wall space --where a window isn't necessary -- for decorating, storage or another form of space utilization."While homeowners are considering skylights, they should know that venting skylights in the kitchen can release hot air and odors, lessening the need for energy-consuming mechanical ventilation, while providing better light for brighter days and more pleasant cooking and dining," he adds.Alfaro says that studies show skylights admit 30 percent more light... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Blackout Calls Draining 911 Dispatchers Sep 19, 2008
In addition to an increase in calls, dispatchers have to deal with non-emergency calls, such as people reporting shingles blown off their roof. And even people threatening Duke workers. (WKRC.com, OH)
Blackout 2008 Sep 18, 2008
Jeff Reznor, 63, made his way over to High Beck after his four-unit apartment building lost power and shingles were blown off the roof. "We've had some pretty good soaking rain from storms, but not wind damage," said Reznor, who has lived in Columbus since 1965. (FOX19.com, OH)
Players' homes hit Sep 17, 2008
"I lost the shingles first and then the water started coming in before my ceiling collapsed," he said. "I lost stuff. I lost a lot. But, you don't lose anything when you've still got your family.". (ESPN -- Football News)
Several Texans have homes damaged by Ike Sep 17, 2008
I lost the shingles first and then the water started coming in before my ceiling collapsed, he said. I lost stuff. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Texans' Williams feels 'very lucky' Sep 17, 2008
"I lost the shingles first and then the water started coming in before my ceiling collapsed," he said. The Texans travel to face the Titans on Sunday after moving last weekend's game with Baltimore to Nov. 9. (News & Observer -- Sports)
