One step in the line of duty Dec 4, 2008
That was a deep wound ... He eventually wound his way back to the United States, returning home to Gillette in mid-November ... For six weeks, he remained in the Wounded Warrior Barracks near the hospital, his movements limited. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Blyleven: A call to arms for the Tigers Dec 4, 2008
35 while he posted a 7-11 record and eventually wound up in the bullpen. I dont feel the left-hander realizes the caliber of his stuff. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Office Politics Center Around Seating Comfort Dec 4, 2008
The author of the message-board post wound up ordering a more suitable chair for her needs from the same design line as the others to ensure it matched. She endured eye rolls and being called a "prima donna" by upper management for not taking the assigned executive chair. (Pekin Times, IL)
Giants deny role in cover-up of Burress shooting Dec 4, 2008
By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY The New York Giants denied any involvement in the failure of New York Presbyterian Hospital to meet the legal requirement of notifying police of stud receiver ' self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday night. "No one from the Giants had any involvement with any decision by the hospital concerning its reporting requirements relating to gunshot wounds," Pat Hanlon, the team's vice president of communications, said in a statement on Wednesday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Radiation Sickness Dec 4, 2008
Wounds are checked with Geiger counters and irrigated until counts normalize. Ingested radioactive material should be removed by lavage or induced vomiting. (Suite101.com)
O-line under siege Dec 4, 2008
you see all the old footage of Marty getting the players wound up before a game and ready to go on the field. i guess most of the team relate to that kind of management and coaching. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Victim returns to scene of attack Dec 4, 2008
Although her wounds were less life-threatening, the mark on her psyche like the scar the grizzly left on her face was more pronounced and more difficult to understand ... Having recovered from his injuries a torn-off scalp, numerous puncture wounds and gashes, neck broken in three places and broken ribs Johan chose to exorcise the demons of the attack by facing them head-on ... Her injuries lacerations on her chin and heel, puncture wounds on a shoulder and the back of her head, a... (Montana Standard, MT)
Fort Hood officer wounded in Afghanistan dies Dec 4, 2008
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - The Pentagon says a 31-year-old Army officer from Fort Hood has died of wounds suffered when a roadside bomb exploded near his unit in Afghanistan. The Defense Department statement says Capt. Robert J. Yllescas (YEHS'-cuhz) of Lincoln, Neb. (KSLA.com, LA)
Rants and Raves Dec 4, 2008
ON. NOV. 22 I was having complications with some old wounds from Vietnam and chest pains. I am disabled, and my daughter called the ambulance for me, and within five minutes they were at my house with the fire department. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Sports Briefs Dec 4, 2008
The move came one day after Burress was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Manhattan nightclub the previous weekend. The Giants initially fined Burress and suspended him for four games for conduct detrimental to the team for multiple and repeated violations of club rules. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gang link probed in arrest of Calif. politician's son Dec 4, 2008
Santos died of a single stab wound to the chest, collapsing in front of the campus gym. Nunez told his friends that, if they were charged, his father could get them off on a self-defense argument, according to court documents. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Federline: Im rooting for Britney Dec 4, 2008
I never thought that I would get married but it wound up happening. That was a really, really, happy, exciting moment. (MSNBC -- News)
Relative says she overheard admission as trial continues; widow returns to stand Dec 4, 2008
"A massive head wound, a large quantity of blood and brain matter on his shirt," Kinsey said ... Ross testified she found "stippling," or powder burns, around the entrance wound at the back of the minister's head ... "The exit wound was quite bigger, exploding part of the skull," she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Man gets 25 years in child rape case Dec 4, 2008
Her emotional wounds will undoubtedly outlast any physical ones. Please get the help that she and your family will most certainly need to ensure that this little girl has the best future she can possible have. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Editorial: Tragedy again spotlights CPS Dec 4, 2008
Two toddlers have been shot to death and a third young child has been hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the head ... Then on Monday, nine days after the deputy's visit, two adults and two children were found dead in the home and a third child seriously wounded. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Pierce expected to play on Sunday Dec 4, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press A day after the season-ending suspension of star receiver Plaxico Burress, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he expects linebacker Antonio Pierce to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles while police investigate the linebacker's involvement in a shooting that left Plaxico Burress with a self-inflicted wound. Pierce smiled but declined to speak to The Associated Press when he reported to Giants Stadium about 8 a.m. Wednesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Police: Normal West student receives small puncture wound at school Dec 4, 2008
NORMAL -- A student at Normal Community West High School got a small puncture wound while inside the school Wednesday, Normal police said ... Police went to the school at 501 N. Parkside Road and found that initial indications were that the wound was not serious ... Police said it was unclear what was used to cause the wound. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Message in Chambliss victory? Dec 4, 2008
I think the completion of this election calls for one of those special sayings in order to properly acknowledge the Republican s most valiant efforts Tis only a flesh wound. Salu te. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Third-generation joint - Doctors hope new artificial ankle brings less pain, more function Dec 4, 2008
Also, different patients have different risks of wound infections. If you re someone that does not mind having additional surgeries on your ankle in the future as a trade-off to get better function, then a replacement is a better option, Haddad tells patients. (Missoulian, MT)
OH fer Canada Dec 4, 2008
They then rubbed a little salt in the wound by scoring with a buck-six remaining before the second break. Oh and it was a power play goal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Burress' Season Over Following Gun Charges Dec 4, 2008
Dr. Scott Rodeo, a team physician, examined Burress on Tuesday and told the Giants that the gunshot wound would have sidelined the 31-year-old player for four-to-six weeks ... "We are here to support him and his family as he recovers from his wound and deals with some serious issues.". (KCRA 3, CA)
In banking, top Obama aide made money and contacts Dec 4, 2008
Emanuel, however, wound up joining other Democrats in voting for the measure. In an interview, Emanuel, pointed to other actions he had taken over the objections of the financial industry, including sponsoring a bill last year to curb the ability of hedge fund managers to defer paying taxes on compensation they stashed in offshore tax havens and another measure that imposed new reporting requirements on financial firms for what investors pay on stocks and mutual funds. (International Herald Tribune)
Don BanksNFL POWER RANKINGS Dec 4, 2008
(5-7)Wouldn't it be something if Houston some day soon wound up with both Mario Williams and Vince Young, courtesy of a trade with the Titans. It probably would happen over Bud Adams dead body, but funny how you don't hear that debate any more. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Man Shot in Leg on Earl Street Dec 4, 2008
Officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. They arrived to find the man with a gunshot wound to his leg. The man told police he was walking with a woman when someone shot him. (R News)
Fort Hood Captain Loses Month-Long Fight For Life Dec 4, 2008
of wounds he received in the explosion of a homemade bomb on Oct. 28 at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, the military said Wednesday. Yllescas was assigned to the 1st Infantry Divisions 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. (KWTX.com, TX)
Attacks on Mumbai hotel wound city's psyche Dec 4, 2008
By PAUL PEACHEY, Associated Press Writer Paul Peachey, Associated Press Writer. Wed Dec 3, 8:49 am ET. (Yahoo News)
Thanksgiving arose from depths of war (Nov. 27) Dec 4, 2008
And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Magician Horn is out of hospital Dec 4, 2008
Fischbacher has played down Horn's injuries, describing the wound as "a little punch hole" and claiming the tiger was trying to help his partner. Animal experts have disputed the suggestion that the creature was trying to help his stage partner after he slipped. (Yahoo News -- Siegfried & Roy)
Tiger man Horn's 'slow recovery' Dec 4, 2008
Fischbacher has played down Horn's injuries, describing the wound as "a little punch hole" and claiming the tiger was trying to help his partner. He blamed the stroke suffered afterward by Horn on blood pressure medication. (Yahoo News -- Siegfried & Roy)
Murder accused's denial Dec 4, 2008
Burgstaller did not sustain any other wounds, Alli testified. Forensics analyst Captain Mlungisi Mzimela said the cartridge he examined had marks that matched a 9mm CZ Model 83 semi-automatic pistol. (iAfrica.com)
Maximum Risk Didn't Hurt These Investors Dec 4, 2008
managing director of Fitchs U.S. life insurance group in Chicago adds that it would concern us, if the insurers wound up holding less capital. Long Recovery. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Dion's amateur hour Dec 4, 2008
Adam Radwanski, December 3, 2008 at 7:50 PM EST. Jack Layton is speaking now in front of Parliament. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Giants suspend Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress Dec 4, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The fallout from Plaxico Burress' self-inflicted gunshot wound may still cause problems for New York Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce and affect the team's bid for a second straight Super Bowl title ... The Giants handed down the decision after Dr. Scott Rodeo, a team physician, examined Burress and told them the gunshot wound would sideline the 31-year-old player for 4-to-6 weeks. (FindLaw News)
Doctor killed in mysterious elevator shaft fall Dec 4, 2008
The details of how Kliman wound up in the shaft are being investigated by police and Cal/OSHA.. Rare but not unheard of. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Maverick's makes magic Dec 4, 2008
Washburn made a particularly gutty attempt, lurching into his takeoff right under the peak, and wound up free-falling down the face, bound for several minutes of hell. "Flea air-dropped on the next wave, and we were caught inside for a five-wave drubbing," said Washburn. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kevin Federline Tells His Story of Life With Britney Spears Dec 4, 2008
He, furthermore, reveals "Well, getting married. I never thought that I would get married but it wound up happening. That was a really, really, happy, exciting moment. I pretty much realized that I was giving my life to her, and I was doing it without question", when recalling the day he wed Britney. On their failed marriage, Kevin confesses to People, "It's hard enough to be in a marriage, and then have a kid, then kids, it changes everything." He continues, "For me, I'd become more concerned... (AceShowbiz)
Parking deck's safety doubted Dec 4, 2008
He suffered multiple bruises, a wound on his forehead that required 15 stitches and a severed left bicep muscle that required surgery. Police have not made any arrests in the attack. (News & Observer)
Big Four et al figure a functioning Babcock is still in their best interests Dec 4, 2008
One irony is that the funding wound that triggered Babcock's most recent near-death experience healed itself. Two weeks ago, Babcock told the 25 banks in its main $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Beware of overseas nip n' tucks Dec 4, 2008
More than a third of NHS plastic surgeons have had to sort out blood poisoning, wound infections and clots from surgery carried out overseas ... But her wounds did not heal and she was left with a 4cm-wide gap in her tummy. (The Sun)
Giants' Coughlin expects Pierce to play Sunday Dec 4, 2008
The Giants handed down their decision on Burress after Dr. Scott Rodeo, a team physician, examined Burress and told them the gunshot wound would sideline the 31-year-old player for 4-to-6 weeks. The Giants (11-1) are deep at wide receiver, however, with players such as and who can replace the man who caught the game-winning pass in the 17-14 Super Bowl win over the. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Reconciliation Needed In Iraq's Most Violent City Dec 4, 2008
Whether the current projects are Band-Aids on a festering wound or foundations of a solid economy is still open to question. But whatever it takes, the Iraqis will have to carry it out. (CBS News -- World)
Thanksgiving NFL football -- 3 games Dec 4, 2008
The Cowboys wound up driving for a touchdown that made it 14-0 on the way to 24-3 midway through the second quarter. Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck was 22-of-38 for a season-high 287 yards. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Letters from Mumbai Dec 4, 2008
Shanbhag went to see his friend, and wound up talking to the owner of the Leopold Caf. which was still blood spattered at the time. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Hospital-on-a-chip targets battlefield Dec 4, 2008
6 million program would provide U.S. soldiers with a wearable device to constantly monitor vital signs and help treat wounds. Microfluidic laboratories on-a-chip are being crafted for a variety of that would allow unskilled personnel to perform specialized tests in the field. (EETimes)
Don\'t the Detroit CEOs Realize Their Companies Are Already Dead? Dec 4, 2008
Yet while GM and Chrysler appear to exhibit many of the symptoms of bankrupt companiesminiscule stock values, distressed bonds, explicit statements that creditors won't be paid in full, and an admission that they're running out of cashmany of those in and around the Big Three act as if the industry has suffered mere flesh wounds. The CEOs of Ford and GM have said they'd be willing to accept $1 salaries in exchange for the bailout. (Slate)
The canine controversy Dec 4, 2008
Cogito wrote on Dec 3, 2008 10:55 PM:" Dogs, a friend of mine had a 3 year old daughter who was viciously attacked by her grandparents purebred Lab. She had to have multiple stitches on her facial wounds. The whole family was sitting there when it happened. It was completely unprovoked. All dog breeds can be vicious. count on it. ". Cameron Park Charlie wrote on Dec 3, 2008 9:27 PM:" Agree with Uncle Stinky. So what happened here? A lady who has a great care for not just Retrievers, but all dogs... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
William Balfour, Suspect In Hudson Family Killings, Denied Bail Dec 4, 2008
Prosecutors allege Balfour was angry over wife dating another man. by Jennifer Vineyard. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Man charged with attempted murder in gunfight Dec 4, 2008
According to a trooper press release issued Wednesday, George Blodgett, 52, was hospitalized Sunday with a gunshot wound to the leg ... He was treated for his wound and released. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Witness recorded during grand jury testimony Dec 4, 2008
Autopsy results showed Smith suffered two gunshot wounds one to the left arm and one to the torso. She said a medium caliber bullet was recovered from the torso and had damaged many of Smith s internal organs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Farm Life: What could be easier than a cider press? Dec 4, 2008
Clearly I did the calculation in furlongs rather than feet and inches because when I hit the switch the thing wound up with a terrifying noise and spat all the mangled apples into the bucket (with the possible exception of those stuck to the ceiling) and all of the juice went onto the floor of the shop. After some consultation with my wife as she was drying her feet from all the apple juice, we were forced to admit the construct did not meet design expectations. (Lebanon Express, OR)
SMSes help surgeon save boy's life Dec 4, 2008
There were just 6 inches of the boys arm remaining, much of the surrounding muscle had died and there was little skin to fold over the wound ... In the absence of intensive-care facilities, Nott said he had personally monitored the boys recovery from his bedside, tending his wounds. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Leaving the Folds Dec 3, 2008
Many patients get chronic infections from skin rubbing against skin, and develop open wounds in the folds of flesh ... Baez was initially turned down by her insurer, despite her recurrent infections and open wounds. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Dozens are hurt as West Bank settlers and Palestinians clash Dec 3, 2008
HEBRON, West Bank - Israeli settlers and Palestinians hurled stones at each other yesterday near a disputed home in this West Bank city, injuring two dozen people, including a serious head wound to a Jewish teenager, medics and Israeli officials said. Seventeen Israelis and Palestinians were arrested, police said. (Boston Globe)
Orange Slices Dec 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Ryan, The Citizen's sports editor, will offer observations on the world of Syracuse University athletics in this space, and he loves to hear from SU fans on what they think about the state of athletics on the hill. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Tarring Bush With the Nixon Brush? Not So Fast! Dec 3, 2008
"I have no doubt that within minutes, like with a science-fiction creature, the wound had healed.". UPDATE. (Washington Post)
NHS pays to rectify cosmetic ops Dec 3, 2008
It said its members had seen a range of complications including blood poisoning, wound infections and blood clots, as well as patients who were not happy with the results of the surgery. And the association warned that the extra work being caused by having to see these patients could end up delaying other NHS work. (BBC News)
'Too much to take' Dec 3, 2008
Your money is sitting in your bank account but you cannot reach it and what then what really rubs salt into your wound is the fact that the black market dealers carry at least 100m Zimbabwean dollars just on their person on the street, which is the daily withdrawal limit for 200 people. But you can't get cash from them unless you have foreign currency to sell. (BBC News)
Empty Stockings Dec 3, 2008
Patient to be discharged with serious leg wounds is living in his van. It is mid-February and without proper care the leg will not heal. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Radiologists Diagnose and Treat Self-Embedding Disorder in Teens Dec 3, 2008
In cases of self-embedding disorder, objects are used to puncture the skin or are embedded into the wound after cutting. Dr. Shiels and colleagues studied 19 episodes of self-embedding injury in 10 adolescent girls, age 15 to 18. (PR Newswire)
Robbery suspect charged in shooting Dec 3, 2008
Ackal said Landry was taken to Iberia Medical Center, treated for his wound and released on Friday. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Burress' season is over Dec 3, 2008
Dr. Scott Rodeo, a team physician, examined Burress and told the Giants that the gunshot wound would have sidelined the 31-year-old player for four to six weeks anyway. This is the second time the Giants have suspended the troubled receiver this season. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
After Three Straight Defeats, Gauchos Return Home Dec 3, 2008
In the media poll, the Gauchos received five first-place votes, but wound up tied with UC Davis for second with 83 points, six total points behind UC Riverside, who was for first. Valentine Void will not play for UCSB this year since the 6-foot-4 Wake Forest transfer must sit out one year in accordance with NCAA rules. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Plastic problem Dec 3, 2008
"I was completely black and blue. More so than the other woman who had had a tummy tuck. "When I got back I noticed the wound was not healing and a lump was developing ... "When it got worse I turned to the NHS. "After eight months I eventually got to see a surgeon in Norwich and he told me blood was collecting behind the wound because they had cut through too much muscle. (BBC News -- UK)
Maverick's makes magic Dec 3, 2008
Washburn made a particularly gutty attempt, lurching into his takeoff right under the peak, and wound up free-falling down the face, bound for several minutes of hell. "Flea air-dropped on the next wave, and we were caught inside for a five-wave drubbing," said Washburn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Homelessness: Where have the pledged funds gone? - Montreal's three largest men's shelters are calling for funds to be provided in accordance with the Reference Framework on Homelessness Dec 3, 2008
According to Matthew Pearce, Old Brewery Mission's Director General, "Without providing regular and adequate funding to cope with the tremendous work at hand, the government is only contributing to dressing the wound, not healing it. What is to become of the transition and social reintegration programs which have so carefully and painstakingly been developed to try and create a permanent solution to the homelessness problem?" The one million dollar grant provided last year allowed emergency... (Canada Newswire)
