Five men in a room make sure entropy wins the day Nov 22, 2008
I did my best, but the meeting provided a level of drama that required the keen eye of a professional director, someone with Ingmar Bergman's gift for extreme close-ups or Martin Scorsese's ear for male verbal violence. I'm talking about political psychodrama and violence, which is what New Yorkers got at the Capitol for their tax dollars this week. (Albany Times Union)
Wyeth latest drugmaker to narrow focus of research Nov 22, 2008
Wyeth is even ending research in its signature areas in women's health contraceptives and menopause treatments and switching to other female health problems with an unmet need, such as ovarian cancer and lupus ... New research in women's health, though, will now focus on breast and ovarian cancer, biotech treatments for fractured bones and the inflammatory autoimmune disorder lupus, which strikes nine women for every male patient. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Nov 22, 2008
Female tennis players will earn the same prize money as their male counterparts at Wimbledon this year for the first time ever after the All England Club finally bowed to the weight of public opinion and the will of the WTA Tour. The US and Australian Opens have treated both sexes equally for several years now, while the French Open paid both singles champions the same sum for the first time last year, but the All England Club has previously refused to back down on the issue. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Panda attacks Chinese man who wanted a cuddle Nov 22, 2008
The 20-year-old male student surnamed Liu jumped over the fence at the zoo in the tourist city of Guilin, ignoring warning signs not to, Xinhua news agency said. "The panda, named Yangyang, was wide awake. Apparently scared by the intruder, he bit at Liu's arms and legs," it quoted an unnamed worker as saying after zoo keepers managed to calm the bear and rescue Liu, the report said. (AlertNet)
ESCONDIDO: Suspected car thief caught after pursuit Nov 22, 2008
The suspect, a 17-year-old Latino male, fled the scene toward the hospital. He was caught shortly after and taken into custody, Johnson said. (North County Times)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 21, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Incidentally, this straight married male voted no on 8, for the only reason that should have mattered to anyone: It's profoundly bad constitutional law. Dale Delmege. (North County Times)
Grocery hit in latest robbery (69) Nov 22, 2008
The suspect is described as a heavy set black male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, wearing a black coat and black jeans. The Hy-Vee heist was the second robbery this week and the sixth since Nov. 1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Research Sheds Light On Benefits Of Multiple Mates Nov 22, 2008
21, 2008) New research could explain why females of many species have multiple partners ... Females of most species, including many mammals, mate with multiple partners ... This research suggests that polyandry could be the result of females adapting to avoid producing offspring carrying selfish genetic elements that reduce male fertility. (Science Daily)
Cases Of Extensively Drug-resistant TB Declining Each Year In The US, But New Cases Still Nov 22, 2008
"The number of XDR-TB cases declined from 18 (0.07 percent of 25,107 TB cases) in 1993 to 2 (0.02 percent of 13,293 TB cases) in 2007 ;" The authors note that of the "40 XDR-TB cases reported during 1993 1997, 25 (62 percent) were known to be HIV-infected. During 1998 2007, only 6 (14 percent) of 43 XDR-TB cases were known to be HIV-infected." Of the 83 XDR-TB cases, the majority were between the ages of 25 to 44 years, 64 percent male, U.S.-born, and unemployed (53 percent). Forty-percent (33... (Science Daily)
Birds Singing In Slow Motion Help Reveal Brain Locations Responsible For Timing Nov 22, 2008
An adult male zebra finch ... 15, 2004) A bird's song is music to our ears -- and to the ears of his potential mates -- and a warning to other males to stay out of his territory. (Science Daily)
Looking to fill jobs Nov 22, 2008
John wrote on Nov 18, 2008 7:04 AM:" As a portly bald middle aged male, I have not yet been hired as a Hooters waiter or Hostess. ". nordie wrote on Nov 17, 2008 7:45 PM:" ivory high tower, if you are going to claim to have better than average grammar, you should know how to spell it correctly! ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Two two in Highway 51 west of Salem Nov 22, 2008
The deceased male passenger has not been positively identified. Both were believed to be using safety restraints. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Call in the ‘big, ugly guys' Nov 22, 2008
Suddenly, a door bursts open and a ball of angry, young male energy rolls into the room: five teenagers in the middle of a fight. They smash into audience members as they brawl, and a couple of teenage girls shriek thrilled or shocked, it's hard to tell. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Cabinet seats filling up Nov 22, 2008
Its like debating a small child or more accurately, a male labrador retriever. No matter what you say, hell continue to hump your leg, knowing with certainty that if he just humps long enough, your shoes will bear puppies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Who REALLY is the sexiest man alive? Nov 22, 2008
IMHO, the sexiest male celebs are the ones who are dads. Brad Pitt, Patrick Dempsey, Will Smith, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
We care - Family of 7 in need of vacuum Nov 22, 2008
A 17-year-old male with muscular dystrophy and his caregiver would like to attend Griz football games. Please call Kathy Flynn at 327-4594. (Missoulian, MT)
First sergeant overcomes diversity to set example, mentor Soldiers Nov 22, 2008
After 16 years of service in the U.S. Army, 1st Sgt. Rogers is the only female first sergeant currently assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division Baghdad, at Forward Operating Base Falcon in southern Baghdads Rashid district ... I looked around and thats when it became obvious to me that I was the only female ... Rogers admits being a female in her position can be challenging at times. (KWTX.com, TX)
Increase in inmates opens door to private prisons Nov 22, 2008
Childress is a part of a first wave of about 700 male convicts that California has shipped to privately owned and operated prisons in Arizona, Tennessee and Mississippi ... Inmates at women s prisons, which are not as crowded as male institutions, are not sent out of state. (Yahoo News -- Prison Issues)
Tiger man Horn's 'slow recovery' Nov 22, 2008
Roy Horn had a stroke after the attack by a male white tiger ... He was mauled by the male white tiger during a show at the Mirage resort in Las Vegas on 3 October. (Yahoo News -- Siegfried & Roy)
Arts and crafts, home tour, free coats highlight busy weekend Nov 22, 2008
Prizes are given for top male and female participants, plus there will be a drawing for Thanksgiving-related food prizes. Vern and Rita Davis entertain from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Casper Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Start the holiday season off with an evening of dancing or just listening to good music. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mahoney wants to reconcile with wife Nov 22, 2008
For the indiduval who made that commit either male or female; I can only imagine that you re envious that it s not you ... Martin County needed FEMA money so they used a female engineering manager to have sex with Mahoney so that he would lobby on behalf of Martin County ... The county sweeps the Mahoney FEMA-gate scandal under the rug thus placing the scarlet letter on every female that works for Martin County. (The Palm Beach Post)
FBI releases its river drowning report to the Tribune Nov 22, 2008
The drownings have STOPPED wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:14 AM:" What is the only thing that has changed, the Riverwatch and police reserves are DOING something about it, VOLUNTEERING their unpaid time 'late at night' to babysit wandering drunks going near the river. They are not wasting time spreading rumors. Put up video cameras to SHUT UP the serial killer wishers rumor pushing. When the cameras show drunk male falling into river ALONE, the killer wishers will go away, but NOT the volunteers who... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Med diet 'could prevent asthma' Nov 22, 2008
" Leanne Male, assistant director of research at Asthma UK said: "The results of this study add to the existing evidence which indicates that a healthy diet can play an important role in the control of asthma symptoms. "They demonstrate that the Mediterranean diet, which traditionally contains higher levels of fresh fruit and vegetables, can have a beneficial effect on asthma symptoms in children. "This benefit is thought to be linked to the vitamins and antioxidants which they contain and... (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
has prepared for a freezing night Nov 22, 2008
Bridge House, 1160 Camp St -- Will accept males or females that may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol beginning at 9:30 p.m. Covenant House, 611 N. Rampart St. - Will accept females between 16 and 21, and families starting at 9 p.m.New Orleans Mission, 1130 Oretha C. Haley Boulevard, - Males and females, starting at 7 p.m. Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp St. - Will accept males only beginning at 7 p.m. Salvation Army, 4500 S. Claiborne Ave. - Male or females, beginning at 4:30 p.m.. Each shelter... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Man murdered in Kenner Nov 22, 2008
Around 6:30 p.m., police responded to a 911 call in the 1700 block of Newport Place, finding a male victim with a single gunshot wound to the head, police said. Next to the victim, who has not been identified, a wallet that contained a Brazilian ID card was found. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Obesity 'affects prostate risk' Nov 22, 2008
Lead researcher Dr Par Stattin said: "The suggestion that obese people are less likely to develop prostate cancer is provocative. "Possibly, low levels of testosterone, the male sex steroid that is low in obese men, may explain why these men are less likely to develop prostate cancer in the first place. "But they may be at a higher risk of a more aggressive form of cancer that is less reliant on testosterone.". (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Landmark ruling for asbestos victims Nov 22, 2008
This chest X-ray of a male patient shows evidence of the lung cancer mesothelioma. Search Search. (Independent)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Nov 22, 2008
Defective sperm DNA is one cause of male infertility, pregnancy failure and miscarriage but the implications for sperm affected by diabetes is unknown. Writing in Human Reproduction, the team said the findings were worrying given rapidly rising rates of diabetes and more research was needed. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Job burn-out 'ups diabetes risk' Nov 22, 2008
An Israeli study of 677 mostly male, middle-aged workers found those affected by burn-out were nearly twice as likely to develop the condition. When the possible effect of blood pressure levels was eliminated, the risk was more than four-fold higher. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Elder Suicide Risk Persists in Long-Term Care Nov 22, 2008
"The individual characteristics associated with suicide in the community -- male gender and older age -- were also associated with suicide in long-term care," Dr. Briana Mezuk, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, who was involved in the research, told Reuters Health. A total of 1,724 suicides were among elders living freely in the community, 30 percent were due to long falls, 29 percent to hangings, and 16 percent were the result of firearms. (MEDLINEplus)
Lodi teens ditch school, crash car into tractor trailer on Guild Avenue Nov 22, 2008
Firefighters and police officers soon arrived, learning from witnesses that a young woman and maybe a male had fled the car ... The driver and front male passenger were wearing seat belts, as was another boy, but the other three passengers were not, Van Noord said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hairspray is linked to common genital birth defect, says study Nov 22, 2008
The study is the first to show a significant link between hairspray and hypospadias, one of the most common birth defects of the male genitalia, where the urinary opening is displaced to the underside of the penis. The causes of the condition are poorly understood. (EurekAlert!)
Lung cancer: Prevention is underfunded Nov 22, 2008
The risk factors for lung cancer include: a history of cigarette smoking; age older than 45 years; male; presence of respiratory symptoms; and a history of cancer elsewhere in the body. I had none of these risk factors, except I was over 45 years old (I was 46). (Florida Times-Union)
Oregon Recreation Report (25) Nov 22, 2008
Those male calves will be spike bulls available to hunters this season. Mild weather has resulted in elk staying in normal summer range, we have seen no down slope migration at this time. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Nov 21, 2008
Ethics experts prepare to give approval Doctors seek four suitable patients. Sunday June 18 2006 01. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Beavers arrive for spring release Nov 21, 2008
The beaver families - each consisting of one adult male, one adult female and between one to three yearlings or kits - were captured in the Telemark region of Norway in September. Iain Valentine, from the Royal Zoological Society, said the captures had been a "complicated process". (BBC News)
Grandmother, aunt face murder charges Nov 21, 2008
Austin Watkins had an older sister, a younger brother and a male cousin who were living in the home. Lee said the other children did not appear to show signs of starvation but noted that each of them had the same story for investigators in such a way that "you could tell that every one of them had been coached as to what to say.". (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Nov 21, 2008
Some inherited conditions, known as x-linked diseases, are only passed on to boys, but because the mutations that cause the diseases are unknown, clinics can only screen them out by discarding every male embryo created, even if only half are affected. The new test will allow doctors to see which male embryos are free of the disease-causing mutation, so fewer embryos will be wasted ... "There is nothing worse than knowing you are going to watch your own child die." Linda became pregnant again... (Yahoo News -- Biotechnology and Genetics)
Study: Vitamin C or E pills do not prevent cancer Nov 21, 2008
It involved 14,641 male doctors, 50 or older, including 1,274 who had cancer when or before the study started in 1997. They were included so scientists could see whether the vitamins could prevent a second cancer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Change needed in D.C. and Atlanta Nov 21, 2008
I cant blame feminists who might draw amusement from the fact that a woman managed to both cripple the male she was supposed to help while gleaning an almost Elvis-sized following for herself ... The retired teachers paid ito the system and were promised those COLAS. Over 90% of the retirees are females and have no Social security benefits (thanks to the tight-fisted BoEs who would not match funding). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fighting crime by investing in kids Nov 21, 2008
The report also states that by increasing male high school graduation rates by 10 percent, the state could save about $102 million a year. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a national nonprofit with more than 160 Oregon sheriffs, police chiefs and district attorneys participating. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Beaver families arrive to begin new lives in Scotland Nov 21, 2008
For the past two months, the team has been capturing the beaver families, each consisting of one adult male, one adult female and between one and three yearlings or kits. Tracking the beavers and ensuring they were in the correct family groups was an important part of the process. (The Herald)
Wyeth latest drugmaker to narrow focus of research Nov 21, 2008
Wyeth is even ending research in its signature areas in women's health contraceptives and menopause treatments and switching to other female health problems with an unmet need, such as ovarian cancer and lupus ... New research in women's health, though, will now focus on breast and ovarian cancer, biotech treatments for fractured bones and the inflammatory autoimmune disorder lupus, which strikes nine women for every male patient. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
LETTERS, NCT, Nov. 20, 2008 Nov 21, 2008
"That's where, when your car gives out, just as your payments are done.So now, is it so surprising that they have lost a whole generation of car buyers? You reap what you sow...I currently wn a 2008 Chevy Tahoe.Great Truck! But, my good liberal friends think I should be driving a Prius. I think.. they be wrong. Sally wrote on Nov 20, 2008 9:48 AM:The real agenda of the homosexuals is really quite simple. Since they cannot reproduce, the only way to continue their chosen lifestyle is to recruit... (North County Times)
UPDATE: Byron Ave. Hy-Vee robbed Nov 21, 2008
The suspect is described as a heavy set black male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, wearing a black coat and black jeans. The Hy-Vee heist was the second robbery this week and the sixth since Nov. 1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kehoe hearing probably will be canceled Nov 21, 2008
"For the record I am a white male, I bet you never entertained that thought of me being just that. It has nothing to do with the race card...its about fair, just, and equality. The system is more lenient on white women than any other race/gender combiation. Just look at the statistics in relation to capital punishment and youll see exactly what I mean. look and see whose lives are treated as inferior to others. Black offender/white victim(especially white women)= life in prison/death... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Police log: Nov. 20 Nov 21, 2008
A white male reportedly in his 20s wearing a blue baseball cap, white sweatshirt and gray sweatpants came into the store around noon, walked around but didn t buy anything. He came back around 2:10 p.m. and allegedly stole 12 pants of True Religion jeans, according to the police report. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Looking to fill jobs Nov 21, 2008
John wrote on Nov 18, 2008 7:04 AM:" As a portly bald middle aged male, I have not yet been hired as a Hooters waiter or Hostess. ". nordie wrote on Nov 17, 2008 7:45 PM:" ivory high tower, if you are going to claim to have better than average grammar, you should know how to spell it correctly! ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A holiday without mom's fruitcake Nov 21, 2008
Of course the male cousins especially would hassle each other by sticking the wooden stick down into the ice water to distribute the ice and salt. This made turning the handcrank harder - a macho thing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Researcher: Whitebark pine faces variety of threats Nov 21, 2008
Haroldson said studies have shown male grizzlies in the Yellowstone area get as much as ... 46 percent for females. (Missoulian, MT)
Two arrested after school stabbing Nov 21, 2008
The male year 10 student was among a group of 12 youths who gathered in a park next to Elizabeth Macarthur High School at Narellan Vale, near Campbelltown, this morning, police said. Do you know more. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Nov 21, 2008
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless. Friday September 23 2005 23. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Egg warning for Type 2 diabetics Nov 21, 2008
Women were most susceptible, with females consuming seven eggs or more a week increasing their risk by 77 per cent. ... Male egg eaters tended to be fatter and older, and to smoke and drink alcohol and less likely to exercise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Do you think I did it?' The $20,000 question the jury never heard Nov 21, 2008
The former male prostitute says he was paid $1500 to have sex on a glamorous boat with the young man collected at Double Bay. Rivkin watched the sex act, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man Shot Outside City Store Nov 21, 2008
He is described as a black male, 17 to 19 years old, 5-foot-9 inches with a thin build ... Police arrested a local high school diving coach they say pursued a romantic relationship with a female student. (R News)
Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins Nov 21, 2008
A prominent pre-Olympic form guide has all but written off the dual 1500m champion's hopes of becoming the first male swimmer to win gold in the same event at three successive game. Only Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser and Hungarian backstroker Krisztina Egerszegi have achieved the feat in the pool. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Nov 21, 2008
While Perkins is confident old sparring partner Grant Hackett can overcome a form slump and win gold in the 1500m, he fears the rest of the male squad will struggle to muscle their way on to the podium ... Rose, who was the youngest Olympian to win three gold medals at the one games, agreed with Perkins that the male brigade would drag the chain in China. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
World Women's Report 2008/09 launched Nov 21, 2008
"They are denied access because health clinics and schools are often too distant or costly, agricultural services are geared towards male farmers, and government services routinely target employed, literate or propertied men," it added ... "For example the presence of an all-female women contingent in Liberia is encouraging women to engage with the police. Similar examples can be found in other post-conflict contexts, such as East Timor, Rwanda and Kosovo.". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Herbal sex remedies a hazardous cocktail, experts warn Nov 21, 2008
Customers, especially male customers, believed Kuku Bima Ginseng could restore their health and stamina, the vendor said. Apparently, after consuming this kind of herbal drink their health improves. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Letters to the editor (Nov. 20) Nov 21, 2008
It is all male propaganda. When we make men responsible for impregnating women, we make men. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
More Area News Nov 21, 2008
On the way, the officer observed a shirtless white male and a female crossing Ninth Street Southeast. A man at the location of the call told the officer Miller just bit a chunk out of someone's face and was walking toward Ninth Street Southeast. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
HIV tests not yet as routine as cholesterol checks Nov 21, 2008
By Tina Fineberg, AP. An HIV test that can be conducted orally (without taking blood). (USA Today -- News)
Twilight: Vamp tale seeks blockbuster bite Nov 21, 2008
Neither are stories created by women, with a predominantly female audience, shot on a bargain budget with a cast of relative unknowns and released by an independent distributor trying to establish a niche among Hollywood s half-dozen studio behemoths ... Girls and women are expected to dominate the audience, making Twilight a rare female-driven franchise ... Females accounted for 89 percent of advance Twilight sales at MovieTickets. (KHOU.com, TX)
Dead dogs found in recycling bin; officials launch animal cruelty investigation Nov 21, 2008
Investigators said there were no obvious signs of trauma on the any of the dogs, which included an adult male and female pit bull and two small puppies. "We'll continue to look at the animals and look at the circumstance until we're satisfied that we've reached a conclusion," said Dave Fulbright, Fort Worth control supervisor. (KHOU.com, TX)
Armed Robber Beats Baby Nov 21, 2008
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