When the Red, White and Blue Is In the Red Nov 23, 2009
It is an American government problem ... EU and US interests are quite similar, but the main burden of regulating the world's most problematic issues lies on American soldiers ... If you're the wealthiest 1% of Americans, who have invested heavily in China in the last 10 years, and now own a great deal of BOTH countries (they own 40% of America, double what they owned when Reagan became president), then when America has to pay China back a trillion dollars (plus another trillion in interest),... (CBS News)
Kennedy: Bishop Barred Me From Communion Nov 23, 2009
" by hungry1968-17 November 22, 2009 11:00 PM EST by Tastes_Like_Chicken November 22, 2009 10:48 PM EST Gladly. Here's not only a link, but the audio of Barack Obama supporting infanticide. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWx3950Mkoc Sickooooo. That's what relativity gets you.I don't respond to soundbites.Either post the WHOLE sound clip, or it is just dismissed as out of context BS. by Tastes_Like_Chicken November 22, 2009 11:09 PM EST Even after I post the entire clip, I fear you'll have... (CBS News)
Senate to debate health care tonight Nov 23, 2009
Top Senate Democrats, who are trying to pass a bill before the end of the year, spent much of the day tarring their Republican colleagues as defenders of a broken status quo benefitting rich insurance companies at the expense of ordinary American families. Republicans, in turn, slammed Democrats for pushing a bill that conservatives insist will force millions of Americans to drop insurance plans they like while boosting premiums, raising taxes and leading to government rationing of care ... It... (CNN)
Surprising heartburn triggers Nov 23, 2009
A 2003 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the risk of acid reflux symptoms increases along with body-mass index (BMI). The association seems to be stronger in women than men (especially premenopausal women). (India Times, India)
Can Health Care Pass With Public Option? Nov 23, 2009
"You haven't heard republicans saying here is my price. That's the problem when you have to get 60. People in your caucus have severe reservations about the bill. In order to get every single vote sometimes you do resort to things that appeal to a particular senator or in the case of the house to a particular representative. The american people don't like that when they see it. It should be on the merits. When these senators, for example, say we'll vote to start the bill but that doesn't... (CBS News)
Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill Nov 23, 2009
The dispute among Democrats foretells of a rowdy floor debate next month on legislation that would extend health care coverage to roughly 31 million Americans ... "I don't want a big-government, Washington-run operation that would undermine the ... private insurance that 200 million Americans now have," said Sen ... One major sticking point is a provision that would allow Americans to buy a federal-run insurance plan if their state allows it. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Transportation Nov 23, 2009
The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club ... Three blocks of Fifth Avenue from E to Market streets were closed to traffic to showcase three salons, or groupings of cars: Exotics, American muscle and specialty vehicles, which included a show-stopping 1946 Flexible Clipper bus restored and converted. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gaps for Consumers in Democrat Health Care Bills Nov 23, 2009
The Democratic measures would leave 12 million or more eligible Americans uninsured ... Both bills would require all Americans to carry health insurance, with government help to make premiums more affordable ... Americans insured through big employer plans would gain new consumer protections but wouldn't face major changes. (ABC News -- Business)
UConn Ranks High In Survey On Sexual Health Resources Nov 23, 2009
Craig Roberts, who is chairman of the sexual health and clinical care coalition for the American College Health Association, said that the study "may have some value," but he believes that privately funded studies are always suspect. "I would call into question the veracity of their data and their methodology," said Roberts. (FOX61, CT)
* Ward beats Kessler to win title Nov 23, 2009
American Andre Ward battered Mikkel Kessler on Saturday, seizing the Danes World Boxing Association super-middleweight world title by an 11th-round technical decision ... Ward opened a cut over Kesslers left eye in the middle rounds as the champion struggled to find a solution to the Americans busy style. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Studying whether cramped chickens are crazy chickens Nov 23, 2009
The study, funded by the American Egg Board, also considers the economics of egg production ... Researchers also plan another study that will include several advisers, including food companies such as McDonalds and Cargill Inc, the Department of Agricultures Research Service and groups such as the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Center for Food Integrity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
This Is Not A Joke: Laughter Therapy' Growing In Popularity As Way To Fight Stress Nov 23, 2009
Nevers learned about the laughter-therapy movement at an American College Health Association conference two years ago ... Amid a merciless economy that has stripped millions of Americans of their jobs or homes or trapped them in the quicksand of debt, fitting fun into their lives is serious stuff. (FOX61, CT)
New faces riding high in AMA Toyota Motocross Nov 23, 2009
Audi aims to rebound: After watching Penske Racing's Porsches compile six American Le Mans Series overall wins in a row from the supposedly less powerful LMP2 division, Audi driver Marco Werner said the tide could turn at this Sunday's race at Mosport International Raceway. "I hope it's a good circuit (for the team)," said Werner, who won 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Audi R10 each of the last two years. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Health care fight swells lobbying Nov 23, 2009
The American Beverage Association hired a fifth lobbying firm this year as it worked to kill a proposed federal excise tax on sugary drinks to help pay for the bill ... What's next: The American Medical Association wants a 10-year deal that would prevent annual reductions in the fees Medicare pays physicians ... The groups are the American Hospital Association, Catholic Health Association and the Federation of American Hospitals. (USA Today -- News)
Your Health: Answers on tinnitus, flu and salt water Nov 23, 2009
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. American Tinnitus Association ... American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. (USA Today -- News)
Health-Care Debate Linked to Risk of Dying in US and Europe Nov 23, 2009
(June 14, 2008) Researchers have updated charts that show an American's risk of dying from a given cause over the next ten years, based on age, sex and smoking status ... 25, 2008) American adults have a higher prevalence of stroke than their European counterparts, due in part to a higher rate of stroke risk factors among Americans and barriers to care in the United States. (Science Daily)
Bypassing the Blues: Telephone Treatment for Depression Post-Bypass Surgery Improves Quality of Life Nov 23, 2009
Study findings, to be published in the Nov. 18 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), also will be presented in a late-breaking clinical trials plenary session at the American Heart Association (AHA) Annual Meeting at 6 p.m. EST, Nov. 16, in Orlando, Fla ... "Dozens of studies have described a link between depression and heart disease, and the most recent science advisory from the American Heart Association recommends screening patients with heart disease for... (Science Daily)
The ADA expands Nov 23, 2009
22: A new poll says that Americans will be looking to spend less and get more this holiday shopping season. NBC's Janice Lieberman reports. (MSNBC -- Business)
Winners Announced for '2009 American Music Awards' Nov 23, 2009
Winners Announced for '2009 American Music Awards ... LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of the 37th annual American Music Awards (AMA's) were announced this evening to a sold out crowd, from the Nokia Theatre/LA Live ... The night also marked Whitney Houston's return to stage singing "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," Eminem and 50 Cent performing "Crack a Bottle" and the finale with Adam Lambert's first live television show since " American Idol.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Walt Disney Company China Announces Local Adaptation 'Disney High School Musical: China' Nov 23, 2009
" Representing several of the top Hollywood Studios, she brokered the sale of the first American movies sold in the Chinese Market. Named one of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Hollywood" by the Hollywood Reporter, and featured in articles in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Variety, Harper's Bazaar, Yang's resume also includes Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun," Milos Forman's "The People vs. Larry Flynt," and Wayne Wang's "The Joy Luck Club. " She continues to produce films under her... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drug prices hiked ahead of US health reforms Nov 23, 2009
"I want to know if there's a back-door move underway by the drugmakers to recover some of the concessions they've promised for healthcare reform," said Senator Bill Nelson, who represents many older Americans in the state of Florida ... This week the American Association of Retired Persons criticized an estimated 9 percent increase in prices for some of the most-widely used medicines. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford launches Virtual Wound Care Program Nov 23, 2009
The hospital s certified wound care specialist is a registered nurse and one of only 15 in the state certified by the American College of Certified Wound Specialists. The certified wound care specialist carefully examines photos online, quickly determines the severity of the wound and gets back to clinicians at the hospital with a diagnosis and plan of treatment. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Bill Gates' millions to battle TB Nov 23, 2009
He announced the grant on the first day of the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting here in Washington State. Dr Marcos Espinal, executive secretary of the Stop TB Partnership, which is hosted by the WHO, welcomed Thursday's announcement. (Yahoo News -- Tuberculosis)
Morphine 'might spread cancer' Nov 23, 2009
Speaking at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Boston, they also claim to have found a drug which counters this effect. Cancer Research UK said more tests were needed before any changes in treatment. (BBC News -- Americas)
Guatemala rights scientist honoured Nov 23, 2009
At this year's meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Mr Peccerelli and his colleagues at the Guatemalan Forensic Anthropology Foundation (FAFG) are being honoured for their commitment to using science to promote human rights. Since 1992, the Foundation has been investigating human rights abuses committed during Guatemala's 36-year civil war, particularly the 18-month period in the early 1980s when General Efrain Rios Montt pursued what has been described as a... (Yahoo News -- Guatemala)
Bill would cause increase in Medicare premiums Nov 23, 2009
The bill is a top priority for the American Medical Association and AARP, both of which called Tuesday for its passage in written statements ... David Sloane at AARP said despite any premium increases, the legislation will make certain that millions of Americans in Medicare will be able to keep their access to and choice of physicians, and that s why we support it. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits Nov 23, 2009
The AP poll found that 54 percent of Americans favor making it harder to sue doctors and hospitals for mistakes taking care of patients, while 32 percent are opposed ... If (people) knew about the frequency of medical errors, we believe they would have answered this question very differently, said Linda Lipsen, a top lobbyist for the American Association for Justice, which represents lawyers. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
County advised to revisit toxic-air proposals Nov 23, 2009
" Mr. Osborne said a recent Carnegie Mellon University study found that Allegheny County ranked in the 75th percentile for 13 air toxics. A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report in June found residents of Clairton and Glassport are exposed to toxic air pollutants that make their risk of getting cancer about 20 times higher than the national average. In April, the American Lung Association ranked Pittsburgh first nationally among metropolitan areas for soot pollution, and a USA Today report... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Isles, nation demand focus on joblessness Nov 23, 2009
When statisticians add in the people whose pay packets have shrunk or who have lost one of multiple jobs or who simply have given up looking a national average closer to 17 percent more accurately reflects the new American reality. This is a problem more critical, and more demanding of government's focus, than can be expressed with statistics alone. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Survivor full of gratitude Nov 23, 2009
Finally, he said he wanted to express his deep appreciation to the men and women in uniform who risk their lives daily to protect American freedoms, and who, in many cases, have suffered far more than he has. "One of my biggest regrets is that I can't join the military," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Democrats Show Signs of Disunity on Health Care as Debate Looms in Senate Nov 23, 2009
Like a bill passed Nov. 7 by the U.S. House, the Senate plan would require all Americans to get health coverage ... What we dont think the American people want is another 2,000-page bill, he said on CNN yesterday. (Bloomberg -- US)
Iraq PM Steps Up Campaign Against Saddam Loyalists Nov 23, 2009
Reconciliation between Sunnis and Shiites has been an elusive goal, seen as critical for Iraqi's stability and it takes on added urgency with American forces now scheduled to leave Iraq by the end of 2011. Many fear that without U.S. troops, sectarian and ethnic rifts could re-ignite into violence. (Fox News)
The Parenting Place Nov 23, 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)
Citizen Webitor Nov 23, 2009
rayhami wrote on Aug 16, 2009 1:54 AM:" I would like to comment on an article posted on Yahoo yesterday titled: The 50 richest colleges: This report is good and people really need to know this information because these institutions are educational institutions and are in business to educate young people and to serve as good examples for the younger generations. With that in mind our country is going through tough times right now, the very same system that enabled these individuals and... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Kathryn Lopez: Why I'm not a fan of the U.S. government Nov 23, 2009
If you go to any restaurant or public place in any major city, you'll see the same thing: Americans with short attention spans ... But it's hard to follow even one, very crucial, debate how many Americans actually know what's going on with the health-care bill ... And so, so very much falls by the wayside not that the bill won't become law, necessarily; it just might never really register with Americans, or even with some of the policy watchdogs. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving Nov 23, 2009
After the measures were implemented, self-reported walking among walking group members increased from 65 minutes to 108 minutes a day, according to the study published online Nov. 4 in the American Journal of Public Health ... SOURCE: American Public Health Association, news release, Nov. 4, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Conard students learn about combat from war veterans Nov 23, 2009
The local posts of the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion supported the decision, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars opposed it. Republican Board of Education candidates ran on a platform that included restoring Veterans Day as a school holiday. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
8Peruvian Police: Gang Killed to Collect Human Fat for Lotions» Nov 23, 2009
Since the days of the Spanish conquests, the children of the Andes have been terrified by tales of strangers who kill South American Indians on lonely roads, sucking out their fat to make lotions and potions for sale in the West. Now the figure of the "Pishtaco" has jumped from myth into reality, after Peruvian police revealed the arrests of a gang who have been killing for human fat, allegedly for sale to the European cosmetics industry. (Fox News)
Land locked means temperature swings (10) Nov 23, 2009
Jerome wrote on Jun 16, 2008 11:46 AM:" -- I read with interest your article about temperature swings. I live justoutside of Regina Sk Canada. I remember a number of years ago a 24 hourtemperature swing in January of about 80 degrees. It went from -40 to +40 inless than a 24 hour period. Just wondering where that stands in comparison toother North American or world 1 day temperature swings. ". Comment on this story. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Karzai's Cabinet Members Face Corruption Charges Nov 23, 2009
Investigators in Afghanistan s fledgling major crimes taskforce, under the tutelage of British and American police officers, have gathered sufficient evidence to charge Sediq Chakari, the minister of hajj and Islamic affairs. A second cabinet minister has also had a warrant issued against him but his name has not been confirmed. (Fox News)
Read Chris Wallace's interview Nov 23, 2009
HEALY: I think I I think the new recommendations that came out of the ACOG, or the American society of OB-GYNs, is very responsible and reasonable, because we understand cervical cancer. We know when it starts. (Fox News)
Hannity's America Nov 23, 2009
President Bush did meet with the Dalai Lama, embraced his cause and presented him with the Congressional Gold Medal which, by the way, is the highest civilian award bestowed by American lawmakers. You can add this to the list of many presidential flip-flops. (Fox News)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 23, 2009
Some 60 million adults in the US are obese, according to the American Obesity Association, which says that obesity is not a simple matter of overeating ... Some American restaurant chains have menus that contain 2,000-calorie appetizers, 2,000-calorie main courses and 1,700 calorie desserts ... CSPI nutrition policy director Margo Wootan said that Americans eat out for an average of four meals a week. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 23, 2009
A supplements industry expert said the Journal of the American Medical Association study was fatally flawed. But nutritionists said it reinforced the need to eat a balanced diet, rather than relying on supplements. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Nov 23, 2009
The research was presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in San Francisco, US.. VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Sentinel reporter published Nov 23, 2009
Locally, Whistlestop Bookshop, History on High, John Kallmann Booksellers and the Dickinson College Bookstore will carry the book, which is part of the publishers American Chronicles series ... The second is Turn of the Revolution about Carlisles role in the American Revolution. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 23, 2009
"This isn't a study testing how well you would do if you followed these diets to the letter," notes Christopher Gardner, assistant professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and lead author of the study, which appears in tomorrow's Journal of the American Medical Association. "This is a study that shows what happens if you bought the book and tried to follow" the diets, as most dieters do. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Obituaries Published November 18 (128) Nov 23, 2009
He was a member of the First Assembly of God, VFW and American Legion. Survivors include his wife Hui Cha Burns of Clarksville; two sons, Jeff Burns of Fort Worth, TX, and Michael Burns of Harrison; one step-son; John Henry Goble of Montgomery, MN; five step-daughters Angel Pint of Savage, MN, Melody Stephens of Clarksville, Kim Armstrong of Phoenix, AZ, and Linda Casper and Jennifer Casper of Clarksville; five brothers, David Burns and Earl Burns of Montrose, Robert Burns of Crossett, Bernard... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Lawyer says 9/11 suspects will use trial to criticize US foreign policy Nov 23, 2009
Mohammed, Ali, and the others will explain their assessment of American foreign policy, Fenstermaker said. Their assessment is negative, he said. (Boston Globe)
Vigil at Suffolk County House of Corrections protests conditions for immigrant detainees Nov 23, 2009
tolo, a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, Tavarez was at least the 105th known immigrant to die in the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement since 2003. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
AP: Plastic Surgery Levy to Help US Health Care Plan Nov 23, 2009
President Barack Obama campaigned on a promise of offering affordable health care to all Americans, but the recession and a deepening budget deficit have made it difficult to win support for costly new programs ... But they say it will be a blow to countless American women - of every income level ... "The common misconception is that this is going to tax wealthy, suburban Republican women," said Dr. Phil Haeck the president-elect of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Obituaries for Thursday, November 19 Edition Nov 23, 2009
He was a member of the American Legion and past member of Mountainview Baptist Church, both in Colorado. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Effects of warming have worsened since Kyoto Nov 23, 2009
Species now in trouble because of changing climate include not just the polar bear, which has become a symbol of global warming, but also fragile butterflies, colorful frogs, and entire stands of North American pine forests. Temperatures over the past 12 years are 0. (Boston Globe)
Officials investigate radiation at Three Mile Island Nov 23, 2009
The average person is exposed to about 360 millirems a year from naturally occurring radiation, according to the American Nuclear Society. A partial meltdown occurred in Three Mile Island s Unit 2 reactor in March 1979, and that unit has been shut down since then. (Boston Globe)
Malone says DirecTV is not for sale: report Nov 23, 2009
Taylor Swift received five awards at the 2009 American. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Nov 23, 2009
"The spokesman could not say how long the agency's examination would take.Thorpe, 24, retired from competitive swimming last November but was dismayed to learn his test results had been leaked to the French newspaper L'Equipe, which reported the swimmer's test produced abnormally high readings for testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH), both products figuring on the list of banned substances.ASADA is alleged to have picked up the irregularity on the sample but, in another test, found the... (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
The live export industry cares about its animals Nov 23, 2009
Your claim to be an "animal welfare ... jay jay, miami Story Tools The Goanna Goanna Tracks Most commented 393 comments 242 comments 133 comments 131 comments 104 comments 86 comments 103 comments 70 comments 69 comments 48 comments 14 comments 9 comments 8 comments Editor's picks Glenn Romanis: The Topographer Laurence Chandy Within weeks, the PNG Government expects to close a deal with Exxon Mobil to export liquefied natural gas. Really smart countries now have a national agenda to maximise... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Money won't fix global blight of poverty Nov 23, 2009
The line is from the hand of a dead American cartoonist, but I share his feeling. 00004000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
To screen or not to screen Nov 23, 2009
said Robert Smith, director of cancer screening at the American Cancer Society ... Major advocacy and professional associations - including the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - stand by their recommendations that screening start annually at 40. (Boston Globe)
New twist on government control of data: use of subpoenas Nov 23, 2009
And so Mr. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, decided to fight ... Both sides agree that nothing less than the nature of American society is at stake, although each side sees different threats ... POLITICS The American voter beyond red and blue. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Real Salt Lake triumphs in shootout Nov 23, 2009
MISCELLANY Richards, Bolt collect IAAF awards American 400-meter runner Sanya Richards and Jamaican Usain Bolt won their second IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards ... Crews, 25, passed American Karl Savage near the 23-mile mark and went on to win by more than six minutes. (Boston Globe)
Barney John Hoffman Nov 23, 2009
He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, the VFW and the American Legion. Barney proudly served as a member of the Forest County Veteran Honor Guard honoring other Veterans during their final burial rights. (Forest Republican, WI)
Too few good men in military Nov 23, 2009
They d have to have lived in the United States before age 16 and, unlike some American recruits, would have a high school diploma. In fact, they d have to be the cream of the crop, according to the bill: honor roll, star athletes, talented artists, etc. (Boston Globe)
Dear Fellow Guinea Pig Nov 22, 2009
My Doctor, a primary care physician, has already been struggling to keep up with the costly bureaucracy and low/slow pay, decided to move back to his native south american country ... We moved our farming operations to Brazil almost a decade ago and fellow Americans there have come to the same conclusion as we did: America has been hopelessly under a despotic grip by lawyers and bureaucrats and now the WH and Congress. (Townhall.com)
Obituaries for Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 (30) Nov 22, 2009
Betty was also a member of the American Business Womens Association and the Travelers Protection Agency. She was a devoted mother and wife and loved gardening and any type of flower. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
