U.K. Facing Sperm Donor Shortage Nov 14, 2008
Britain in 2005 changed the law protecting anonymous sperm donors and allowed children to learn the identity of donor fathers - one reason, fertility experts say, there are fewer donors now ... Usage limits could also aff 00001731 ect availability ... Unlike Britain, U.S. donors have the option of remaining anonymous, said Dr. Robert Visscher, former executive director of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. (CBS News -- World)
Give him a chance Nov 12, 2008
President-elect Obama is a good, decent man who will bring not only our country but the whole world back together, both emotionally and financially ... Tee Jay wrote on Nov 11, 2008 5:40 PM:" You poor, poor conservatives are so pathetic. With all the garbage you threw at Obama, the American people saw through it and still voted him president in a landslide. You apparently don't learn from your mistakes and continue with the slanderous comments. You say you don't know anything about him and he... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dark day in Montrose: Student assaulted at high school Nov 12, 2008
Her alleged attacker, whose name has not been released, fled the school grounds, but was spotted by a patrol officer who'd just heard the suspect's description aired ... Because of the professional way they handled this tragedy, they are truly heroes and deserve our utmost gratitude and respect ... Do you think that any of us, whether we are associated directly with the Haulman's or not, want to listen to that right now. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Worlds first ovary transplant baby due this week Nov 12, 2008
Worlds first ovary transplant baby due this week - TheMedGuru. Last Updated: Wednesday 12 November 2008 07:21 GMT. (TheMedGuru)
Advice for the president-elect Nov 11, 2008
Congratulations to the President elect ... He has a collection of liberal, divergent viewpoints that will lead him astray ... From the beginning of this campaign, his rhetoric, and speeches were about getting elected, not governing well. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Gag order issued in case of 8-year-old boy charged with killing 2 Nov 11, 2008
Relatives and friends painted a picture of Romero as a caring father who seemed to be doing all he could to raise a polite and respectful boy ... Prosecutors said there was no record of any complaints filed about the boy with Arizona Child Protective Services and that the youngster had no disciplinary record at school ... More headlines in this section. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Basketball: Georgia Tech or UGA for Favors? Nov 10, 2008
Basketball: Georgia Tech or UGA for Favors. The scoop on college recruiting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A tie reveals much more, provides insights Nov 9, 2008
London, November 7: Next time around, think twice before selecting a tie ... " On the positive side, yellow color indicates uniqueness and trustworthiness, while the red tie screams of obsession, power, vigor and purpose. Navy exudes self-assurance and self-belief. Finally, maroon ties indicate that the person is tranquil. The study was conducted on 2000 men who were questioned on what color ties they worn, what did they feel and what they thought of other people's ties. Psychologist Dr Ludwig... (TheMedGuru)
In first press conference, Obama calls for swift action on economy Nov 8, 2008
CHICAGO -- President-elect Obama said Friday that the country is facing the greatest economic challenge in a lifetime and were going to have to act swiftly to resolve it ... Obama spoke after he and Vice President-elect Joe Biden met privately with economic experts to discuss ways to stabilize the troubled economy ... Biden, the advisers and Obamas new chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, stood behind him as he spoke for 20 minutes from a podium that said the Office of the President... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Disappointment: Obama win a let-down for local Palin supporters Nov 8, 2008
McCain conceded the election around 7 p.m. Alaska time, making Democratic Sen ... By 8 p.m., Obama had 334 electoral votes to McCain s 155, according to numbers provided by The New York Times ... The mood at the Multi-Use Sports Complex here went from jovial to glum as electoral votes continued to mount up in Obama s favor as Lower 48 polls closed. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Maternal smoking tied to oral birth defects Nov 7, 2008
California, United States, November 6: A recent study found that pregnant women who smoke during pregnancy double the risk of giving birth to babies with a cleft lip and/or palate birth defect as compared to mothers who do not smoke ... " Babies with oral cleft palate have more feeding difficulties, ear infections, hearing loss, dental problems (small teeth, missing teeth, extra teeth, or crooked teeth) and speech difficulties than normal infants. Surgery often can repair these birth defects. Dr... (TheMedGuru)
Bedding company fined after employee scalped by machine Nov 5, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. November 05, 2008 12:26pm. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Lack of sleep makes children fat in adulthood, study shows Nov 4, 2008
The senior author of the study, Dr. Robert John Hancox, said, "Although we cannot prove that this is a cause-and-effect relationship," he added, "this study provides strong evidence that it probably is.". Researchers said that the world wide trends showed that children in todays world are getting less sleep than the generations before them did (kids going to bed 2 hours later than 20 years ago) and that could be leading to the rise in obesity. (TheMedGuru)
Questions raised over Syrian complicity in US raid Nov 3, 2008
Iraqis now demand for renewal of SOFA that it firmly rejects US permission to attack any neighboring country from their territory ... And the "definition of self defence" which provides for wiping out a whole family of innocent civilians in a sovereign state without even an expression of regret perfectly fits what Al-Qaeda did on 9-11 ... Just ask the Poles, Czechs, ect. (Times Online)
Obama: I Will Bankrupt Coal Industry Nov 3, 2008
(Please read update about the San Francisco Chronicle neglecting to mention Obama's willingness to bankrupt the coal industry at bottom of this blog ... The only thing I've said with respect to coal, I haven't been some coal booster ... You can read the story when you scroll down to the "In His Own Words" section. (Newsmax)
Oral immunotherapy with milk can cure milk allergies Nov 1, 2008
Last Updated: Saturday 1 November 2008 07:34 GMT. by Published on November 1, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)
Police find gun used in Hudson family killings Nov 1, 2008
by - October 30, 2008 - 0 comments. Police in Hudson family killings probe claim to have found a gun used to kill Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and young nephew. (The Money Times)
Fibre plans rolling shutdown; memo details dates, restart schedule Oct 31, 2008
The company s current production schedule includes a mill-wide curtailment (effective November 21) with the #7 machine and associated support equipment being the only equipment in operation through the Thanksgiving period, the statement said ... McShane said in the statement: We understand this curtailment will affect all aspects of our business and will create hardships for our employees, but it is a necessary action to protect the long-term health of our business ... kelsolady wrote on Oct 30,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
'Sassy' Elisabeth Hasselbeck believes in Maverick Sarah Palin Oct 29, 2008
Does this affect you one way or the other ... Do you all realize that Sarah Palin is already protecting your butt ... Question: What is America's first line of missile interceptor defense that protects the entire United States. (Entertainment Weekly)
Herald endorsement: Barack Obama for president Oct 28, 2008
Every four years we hear how the presidential election is pivotal, one of the most important in history ... Only this time, there is a very real sense in America that this election is indeed historic and pivotal ... This election is about such needs, not individual planks in a campaign platform. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
More of this story Oct 27, 2008
School officials and project advocates are now hoping the second time proves the charm. Town and school officials project the total cost of the bond including a calculation of 5-percent interest at 48 million over two decades ... Factoring in a state reimbursement, the town is expected to pay 1. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Breakthrough Technology Takes Egg Freezing from Myth to Dependable Reality Oct 25, 2008
A new scientific study confirms the efficacy of a revolutionary egg selection and freezing process that, at long last, offers women a viable and reliable fertility preservation option ... In simple terms, it means that for the first time, women in their prime childbearing years can freeze and bank their own eggs for future use, relatively confident that they will have a 26%-to-27% chance of a having a baby from each cryopreserved, genetically selected oocyte ... The patent pending process called... (PR Newswire)
Take S.C. State over Hampton Oct 25, 2008
Legion Field is expected to be packed for the 67th annual game, and with actress Vivica A. Fox as the ambassador for the event, it s definitely worth the price of admission ... Its a shame we dont have ALL WHITE colleges, where our daughters and friends wouldnt be subjected to men that leave over 70% of their kids with NO fathers, and are 11 TIMES more likely to have AIDS than white men ... Black men step up your game, take care of your families, and youll get more respect until then the media... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Community Calendar Oct 25, 2008
Old medication and prescription collection at the Oneida County Senior Center ... Collections will also be held in Woodruff and Eagle River ... Bring individual sewing projects or just come to talk. (Forest Republican, WI)
REGION: Activists call checkpoints unfair Oct 24, 2008
"The power to set up checkpoints to detain people, search them and interfere with their right of movement should not be just another tool in the police officer's tool belt," said Kevin Keenan, executive director of the local ACLU. "They should be carefully chosen and rarely used mechanisms because they interfere with the fundamental concept of American freedom." ... Police and Border Patrol officials said the checkpoints were an effective way to catch unlicensed drivers who cause traffic... (North County Times)
Learn the truth about Obama Oct 24, 2008
Voice of Reason wrote on Oct 24, 2008 4:08 AM:" When I first read this ignorant, bigoted letter I was offended, angry and embarrassed that someone in my community, possibly even someone I knew had sent it in for publication. Then the next day I saw that it had been added to the "Top Comments" section on the website and I was seriously dismayed.Then I started to read the posts on the comment board and the more I read the better I began to feel about the whole thing. I was reading posts from... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New drug growing in popularity Oct 24, 2008
Katelyn W., whose last name has been abbreviated to protect her privacy, said she has seen others become physically ill and suffer other negative experiences while using Salvia ... To Chris wrote on Oct 23, 2008 2:05 PM:" You know, it probably would give me a sick feeling if I was worried about it but I'm not. I think that I will be able to raise my child with enough common sense and morals to stay away from those things or those kind of people for that matter. She's 7 and you can already tell... (Munster Times, IN)
Nelson energizes Democratic delegates Oct 20, 2008
" ct Jul 1, 2008 12:26 PM Joe Sokolovsky isn't a real person, right? Isn't this some jokester writing purposely outrageous and ignorant letters to the editor just to get people riled up? There couldn't really be someone that narrowminded and backward in this day and age, could there? Well, whoever it is, they are a real hoot! Brian Jul 1, 2008 1:10 PM 1. I am not "ignoring" parts of your long post. I work for a living and also a dad, I would love to sit at a comp all day debating my liberal... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Falcons not a fluke Oct 20, 2008
Added Boley, who was around for the Falcons ugliness during the previous three seasons, Back at the first minicamp we had this year, and even before the [April draft], we set high expectations for ourselves ... No one is talking about respected owed to them, or money owed to them, or anything owed to them ... The thing is, we have very decent players in Ryan, Turner, Norwood, Abraham ect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
McCain suggests Obama tax policies are socialist Oct 19, 2008
"At least in Europe, the Socialist leaders who so admire my opponent are upfront about their objectives," McCain said in a radio address ... "In other words, Barack Obama's tax plan would convert the IRS into a giant welfare agency, redistributing massive amounts of wealth at the direction of politicians in Washington," McCain said in the radio address ... More headlines in this section. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hacker Admits To Scientology DDoS Attack Oct 19, 2008
Posted by Soulskill on Saturday October 18, @11:19AM from the may-xenu-protect-you dept. lbwbl writes with news that a New Jersey man will of 'unauthorized impairment of a protected computer' for his distributed denial of service attacks on Scientology websites as part of 'Anonymous' earlier this year ... 891 comments writes "An internet group calling itself Anonymous has , in the form of . 'In the statement, the group explained their goal as safeguarding the right to freedom of speech. "A... (Slashdot)
The Final Presidential Debate: First Thoughts and Who Won? Oct 16, 2008
Play the electoral outcome prediction game ... The debates of the 2008 presidential election are now over, brought to a close by an at-times testy back and forth between Barack Obama and John McCain at Hofstra University in New York ... The comments section awaits. (Washington Post)
Colfax kindergartner hit by car, airlifted to hospital Oct 15, 2008
J. Davis wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:49 PM:" I do not know all the details of this case but people, if you have the choice to either hit a person or go into the ditch please take the ditch. I would hope that every effort was made by the driver to steer to the ditch. You would much rather hurt yourself and your car then someone elses son, daughter, mother ect. ". chip wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM:" GDW - read the article before you post. If you did read it you would not have to assume "the red... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Fire levy explained Oct 14, 2008
Electronic Herald and News ... Is your family feeling the effects of an economic downturn ... A newly constructed station at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Highway 140 isn t staffed yet. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 13, 2008 Oct 14, 2008
McCain's judgment, or lack thereof, in selecting Gov. Palin as his running mate, and even question McCain's fitness to lead ... It is not known exactly, but the suspected cause of death was apathy, self-interest and exposure to a socialist virus from the very people who were elected to protect and promote this precious system ... 2 reflects the best of the human spirit. (North County Times)
Liver transplant patients highly vulnerable to cancer Oct 14, 2008
Last Updated: Tuesday 14 October 2008 07:45 GMT. by Published on October 12, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)
Breaking news: Prosecutor won't seek death penalty for Highlands murder Oct 11, 2008
Those circumstances might include the criminal suspect s age, criminal history, risk of re-offending, competency at the time of the crime, influence of drugs or alcohol and presence of extreme mental distress, she said. Police are still looking for the gun used in the killing and a jacket worn by the suspect ... roudy russ wrote on Oct 10, 2008 3:54 PM:" So when does Sue Baur come up for re-election anyhow? ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Live: Discussion of tonight's presidential debate Oct 8, 2008
Kristen Schmidt wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:31 PM:" Off topic for a moment ... Does everyone realize we're getting a left-handed president no matter who's elected? Only seven other U.S. presidents have been southpaws, according to some speedy Web research ... " ... ash wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:50 PM:" I believe Nuclear is a very stable technology now. With regulation and regular inspections, it can be very effective. " ... Kristen Schmidt wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:55 PM:" Obama on health care: You've got... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Scottish survey reveals contraception myths Oct 8, 2008
Does obesity affect ones sense of self-worth. . (TheMedGuru)
Vote better food, softer mattresses Oct 7, 2008
Efforts are frantic throughout the country to register every known and suspected Democrat ... Based on Governor Palin s observation that Obama has been palling around with bad company, Republicans are expected to return to the character issue ... So on election day they will step into that booth and hear the voice of their Daddy saying, Don t never vote for no n. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Pope pleads guilty to Tarrant charges Oct 6, 2008
and for steve nash u only put this cramp so your paper will sale how about the bad things you have done in life in the paper because we know your not perfect ... Just another upmost respect type person huh ... ALOT of This community hasthe upmost recpect for Pope. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Carrie Fisher shares her struggles in 'Wishful Drinking' Oct 5, 2008
But she's happy to be here, she says, and credits ECT - electroconvulsive therapy, otherwise known as electric shock treatments ... "Electric shock therapy," she says, leaning in, as if telling a secret ... ECT is a controversial procedure in which electric currents are passed through the brain, deliberately triggering a brief seizure. (Boston Globe)
Brockovich to visit Cameron Oct 3, 2008
Molly wrote on Oct 1, 2008 1:28 PM:" Bob - oh my, I agree with you on the Dog man comment. Jen - good question , I have been thinking about that also, i wonder what organization/government office would track that information??I know a lot of people think that getting the media and getting national coverage of this is a bad thing and bad for Cameron but we need answers and solutions not just for the people of Cameron but also the surroundering areas that may be affected by whatever is the cause.... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore to campaign for Obama at UNI Saturday Oct 3, 2008
dawn wrote on Sep 25, 2008 5:24 PM:" There opinions aren't more significant. But at least they're out there getting involved with the political process - which is something the majority of American citizens neglect to do! And trying to get young people more involved is terrific, because their the ones that are going to inherit all this current economic & social mess! " ... a362966 wrote on Sep 25, 2008 10:57 PM:" hetfield, I never thought it would happen, but I have to agree, the hollywood rich... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Supporting life the No. 1 issue Oct 3, 2008
LOADING Sep 29, 2008 - 04:05:24 CDT By BILL MITZEL Bismarck Bill Patrie's Sept. 9 letter proclaims that we here in good old North Dakota should vote for Obama because he is committed to understanding and working issues that affect our rural communities, among which are health care, the economy, the war in Iraq, agriculture, schools, low wages, and on and on ... Deb wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:24 PM:" citizen: no."NDSU student" said: "the moment that the egg and sperm join, that is a genetically... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Conrad says bailout negotiators tried to meet needs Oct 3, 2008
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., was one of 140 Democrats and 95 Republicans who voted for the measure, saying the bill was "far from perfect," but it was better than doing nothing at all ... "This is Congress trying to get re-elected, trying to come to the aid of a major cancer with a Band-Aid," Sand said, saying he would support a bill that isn't "so intrusive on the free market principles." ... Glenn wrote on Oct 1, 2008 3:17 PM:" It is an interesting read, the 451 page Senate Bill they are discussing.... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Some Strong Thinkin Sep 25, 2008
And as far as your column goes, it would be an intellectual tragedy to let this go ... There is no end to the media sources for information on the Presidentail election, the economy, the war in Iraq and the atrocities in Darfur ... You may write about your life experiences but other people may be going through the same thing, and your thoughts may help them reflect. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Obesity Raises Risk of Miscarriage Sep 24, 2008
All underwent a body mass index (BMI) to establish the effect of body weight on recurrent miscarriage ... With cases like teenage pregnancies, unwanted pregnancies, late discovery of pregnancy or a mere casual attitude towards ones pregnancy, it is not uncommon to find women indulging in substance use during these crucial nine months, quite oblivious to the effects these things have on the baby inside. (TheMedGuru)
17 comment(s) Sep 23, 2008
And as far as your column goes, it would be an intellectual tragedy to let this go ... " avid reader wrote on Sep 18, 2008 9:15 AM:" I've always assumed, perhaps incorrectly that the title of your column Some Strong Thinkin' was short for your name Armstrong and not the actual word strong ... There is no end to the media sources for information on the Presidentail election, the economy, the war in Iraq and the atrocities in Darfur. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Father's bow shot kills grizzly attacking his son Sep 23, 2008
Then he ran down hill, figuring he could move faster in that direction ... Topoffoodchain wrote on Sep 22, 2008 3:20 PM:" There is no Human Season because Humans are at the top of the food chain. Imagine that!Wildlife has flourished in this country because of licensed hunters. Not in spite of them. Thanks Teddy Roosevelt!PETA's objective is to have all animals free! No more house pets. No cats, dogs, birds ect. No horses to ride. Yet, PETA has one of the highest kill shelters for an "ethical"... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Lawyers on the Brink of Mental Disorder Sep 22, 2008
Long hours and time spent in front of computers in stuffy offices have a negative effect on lawyers ... This lucrative career needs some serious introspection ... With cases like teenage pregnancies, unwanted pregnancies, late discovery of pregnancy or a mere casual attitude towards ones pregnancy, it is not uncommon to find women indulging in substance use during these crucial nine months, quite oblivious to the effects these things have on the baby inside. (TheMedGuru)
U Kno Who goes hunting Sep 19, 2008
That he can pop up in unexpected places and engage us in ways we didn t expect ... I don t know what s the matter with me, but I can get sucked in to a lot of male-oriented reality shows I wouldn t expect ... I will also watch Project Runway at the drop of a hat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Missouri town passes saggy pants law Sep 18, 2008
Dressing appropriately IN PUBLIC signifies that you respect others' expectations and rights and not just your own ... I adjust my clothing and volume in music/talk when I leave my home out of respect for others who may not share my likes ... I expect others to show consideration when in public. (FOX 11, AZ)
WASH POST: Drudge-ology 101... Sep 18, 2008
Play the electoral outcome prediction game ... In the banner headline spot for most of the day was a picture of entertainer Barbra Streisand touting a Beverly Hills fundraiser for -- not exactly the sort of headline that the Illinois senator wants as chum for the cable channels 49 days before the election ... It's easy to lapse into the tired old logic that Drudge is nothing more than a conservative mouthpiece returning to his roots as election day nears. (The Drudge Report)
Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan hurt in Coogee bar fight Sep 17, 2008
September 16, 2008 12:00am. Punched by a man at a bar. (NEWS.com.au)
TELECOM: 760 area code split nixed in proposed decision Sep 17, 2008
To keep the momentum going, opponents of the split plan to speak during the public comment section of an unrelated commission meeting on Thursday, Garrick said. The group will include representatives of the biotech and high-tech industries, Camp Pendleton and the real estate sector, he said ... The assemblyman asked the commission to reopen the matter, on grounds that the original vote did not properly reflect opposition to the split in North County. (North County Times)
Shock treatment successful for many patients Sep 13, 2008
Electricity surged into the brains of 1,400 Lincoln patients last year ... They never thrashed, as did Jack Nicholson enduring electroconvulsive therapy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo s Nest the worst PR for ECT in its many decades ... When an ECT jolt is given today, anesthesia and muscle paralyzing drugs precede it. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
More lipstick on the pig, please Sep 12, 2008
Second, Bookman s (or Hannity s) criticisms would carry much more weight if they were not exclusively directed at the opposite side of the political spectrum ... It is unfortunate that the AJC has no interest in such intellectually honest voices ... But earmarks have never been a dirty word in Alaska, a huge state dotted with small communities that have enormous dollar needs for sewers, roads and other projects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
John Burkett, who was supposed to start Tuesday, is one of a handful of players who were stranded at their respective homes ... Since its initial meeting in New York on June 24, the Safety and Health Advisory Committee has carried out a number of measures in the data collection process ... Since July 2nd, MLB Authenticators have collected every bat that has broken during Major League games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Want to Be Happy? Start Reading Books Sep 12, 2008
Reading not only gives you an insight into different aspects of human nature or makes you smarter, it also makes you happier and successful in romantic relationships, suggests a new study ... Based on analysis of figures from the last 10 years, the study looked at the effects of literacy on the nation's happiness ... The study, published by the National Year of Reading, not only looked at the relationship between literacy and happiness, but also the effects of poor and good literacy skills. (TheMedGuru)
Hydrocarbons found in Wyo stock well Sep 11, 2008
"We found this detection for hydrocarbons, which shouldn't be there, and we're trying to figure out how it got there and where it's coming from," Chuck Otto, director of the Bureau of Land Management's office in Pinedale, said Tuesday ... The state hasn't determined the source of the hydrocarbons found in the livestock water well, but the nearby oil and gas drilling is a likely suspect, according to Mark Thiesse, hydrogeologist with the state Department of Environmental Quality ... lnm wrote on... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Dogs' D: Just average or still undetermined? Sep 11, 2008
A beat writer's perspective ... But let s face it, if you re the No. 2 team in the land and defense is supposed to a big reason for that ranking, you expect to see them shut down non-BCS opponents and probably a few conference teams as well ... Currently they re 48th and 45th, respectively. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Drug Could End Miscarriage Misery Sep 11, 2008
A third of the miscarriages are usually caused by an overactive immune system and this new treatment a steroid commonly used in treating asthma and allergies - can curb the immune response and protect the developing fetus in the crucial early weeks of pregnancy, thereby cutting the risk of miscarriage ... While the drug - Prednisolone, has its associated side effects, including mood swings and increased appetite, the good thing is that most women would need to take it for just three... (TheMedGuru)
Study Finds Connection Between Pollution and Childhood Obesity Sep 11, 2008
Pollution is widely known to affect human health in many ways ... Protection for this possible diabetes epidemic is needed ... It is the first good study of the effects on the foetus. (TheMedGuru)
Palin lies could lead to Bridge to Oblivion Sep 10, 2008
Sarah Palin is out on the campaign trail, this time in Ohio, still repeating the lie that she rejected federal funding for that infamous bridge in Alaska ... The Journal also makes clear that Palin only abandoned the project AFTER Congress had killed federal funding for it, and that she did not return the federal money ... As late as last September, Palin was complaining that criticism of the project had been unfair, claiming that much of the public s attitude toward Alaska bridges is based on... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
