* World News Quick Take Nov 30, 2008
Yau Chak-ping (A), 39, who worked for the organized crime and triad unit, was found unconscious by his wife on Friday. He was lying on the floor of his study with his gun next to him, had a gunshot wound to his chest and was confirmed dead at a hospital. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Husband suspected in woman's death Nov 29, 2008
But later that day she was found unconscious on the kitchen floor. And three days after that, David Steeves took their sons to England on one-way tickets. (Boston Globe)
Teen guilty of killing passer-by Nov 29, 2008
Prosecutor Roger Thomas QC said: "This was a vicious attack carried out by Thomas. Mr Baty's head struck the ground with a thud but Thomas didn't leave him Prosecutor Roger Thomas QC "Mr Baty was only concerned about the welfare of the teenager unconscious on the floor. "Mr Baty moved towards the unconscious teenager when, suddenly and without warning, Thomas ran at him from behind shouting 'Leave him alone'. "He grabbed him by the shoulder and threw him to ground ... His friend called 999 and... (BBC News -- UK)
DEATH AT WAL-MART AFTER STAMPEDE Nov 29, 2008
In this still taken from cell phone video, a store employee lies unconscious on the floor of a New York City Wal-Mart after being trampled by a throng of Black Friday shoppers on Nov. 28, 2009 ... In this still taken from cell phone video, a store employee lies unconscious on the floor of a New York City Wal-Mart after being trampled by a throng of Black Friday shoppers on Nov. 28, 2009. (The Drudge Report)
U.S. fatalities Nov 29, 2008
A cook who pulled Holtzberg's toddler son out of the building told The Associated Press she had seen Holtzberg and his wife lying on the floor, apparently unconscious. (AP Photo/Chabad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How to live longer: Take care of your sick spouse Nov 29, 2008
Under current guidelines, CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be started if the victim is both unconscious and not breathing. But the new study, published in the journal Circulation, shows that 39 per cent of people who suffer cardiac arrest (essentially a stopped heart) initially produce gasping or other odd sounds that can be mistaken for regular breathing. (Globe and Mail)
GHS warns of meningitis spread southwards Nov 29, 2008
"Patients can easily go unconscious within a day or two," Dr Sory warned. In children, the symptoms include fever, irritability and crying and sometimes convulsions. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cab driver robbed, pistol whipped Nov 29, 2008
Miami Police found the taxi driver unconscious along Northeast 26th Street and Sixth Avenue around 7 p.m. "I mean he could have been probably been beat up or something like that, maybe. he looked like he was in pain; he was holding his stomach," said on-looker Reinaldo Blanco. The victim regained consciousness and described the thugs to authorities before paramedics airlifted the cabbie to Jackson Memorial Hospital. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Nov 28, 2008
Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. But even that may not be enough. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
From a brain injury, a blessing Nov 28, 2008
He has been knocked unconscious twice wearing a helmet, but the severity is a lot less. The main lessons the family has learned as a result of Corey s accident. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Survivors angry that pilot tried to land plane in monsoon storm Nov 27, 2008
Many were still strapped to their seats, either knocked unconscious by the impact of the failed landing, suffocated by noxious fumes, or consumed by the flames that quickly spread through the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. Investigators have recovered the plane's two "black box" flight data recorders, which will be sent to the US for analysis. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Hockey official hits the ice ... literally Nov 27, 2008
"As I was unconscious, I am not able to single them out over the rest of the team, but I think that Dordt College should be proud of each and every one of them. They all exuded the value system of your school and your religion's way of life."From the bottom of my heart I am extremely grateful and impressed by the Blades hockey team. I got a personal phone call today from the Blades coach who was calling on behalf of himself and the team. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mother's tears as court hears how ex-husband murdered her 'babies' Nov 27, 2008
Kalyanjee was unconscious and had blistering on his skin. The officers immediately noticed a large, black-handled knife covered in blood lying on the floor. (Scotsman)
Twin brother in pool tragedy loses fight for life Nov 27, 2008
He had been airlifted to Sydney from Gosford Hospital, where his sibling, Ethan, had died after they were hauled from the pool unconscious ... Ethan had died despite the frantic efforts of his grandfather, his 16-year-old uncle, neighbours, police and paramedics to resuscitate him after he was pulled unconscious from the pool on St Huberts Island, near Woy Woy, at 7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Second twin in pool drowning dies Nov 27, 2008
Relatives found the pair unconscious about 7. 15pm (AEDT) on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man found dead in FAU apartment identified as former student Nov 27, 2008
Brammer said officers were called at 1:11 p.m. after a student found Ramstrum unconscious. He was dead when officers arrived. (The Palm Beach Post)
Murder investigated at Sheridan Lake Nov 27, 2008
In publicly reporting the death Tuesday morning, officials with the sheriff's office and Rapid City Police Department initially classified the circumstances as a "suspicious death." That also was the routine following the death of Laura Moore, 50, who was found unconscious outside her Rapid City home Nov. 1. She later was pronounced dead at the hospital. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Talking turkey about death Nov 26, 2008
When Rosaria Vandenberg lay unconscious in the hospital, a malignant brain tumor stealing her life, her brother decided to overrule doctors' advice and bring her home to die. He believed, but wasn't sure, that this was what she would have wanted. (Boston Globe)
Good times come to grinding halt Nov 26, 2008
The victim was punched unconscious after one of the seven men asked him for a cigarette, but he later recovered in hospital. Thousands of delirious school leavers, juiced up on high-energy drinks and alcohol were left to make their own fun last night, as Schoolies Hub on Surfers Paradise beach was completely shut down due to heavy rain and wild wind gusts. (The Age, Australia)
Police briefs: Teen with knife tries to rob man on Webster Avenue Nov 26, 2008
Man beaten unconscious ... Ave. and Plympton Street at about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 22 for a report of a man lying on the ground unconscious ... The victim, a 21-year-old Deerfield man, was still unconscious and unable to tell police happened to him when he was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and treated for a head injury. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Elderly man fights back when home invaded Nov 26, 2008
"They took the wallet out of my pocket. They thought I was unconscious lying in the corner," he said, explaining his wallet contained $200. After the men left, Ferguson said he dialed 911 and the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carbon monoxide tied to Fresno woman's death Nov 26, 2008
She was found lying unconscious on a bathroom floor. A spokeswoman at the Fresno County Coroner's Office said the woman's identity and a cause of death would be made public today. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
NY Doctor In Suicide Pact With Wife Pleads Guilty Nov 26, 2008
Lucila Sham was lying dead in the bathroom and her husband was unconscious nearby, with stab wounds to his arm, neck and abdomen. Sham told authorities his wife tried to take her own life, but was unable to inflict the fatal injuries. (CBS News -- US)
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Doctors stabilized him, but Epp remained unconscious and in intensive care. For three days. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Beating victim tells cops he let attackers into home Nov 25, 2008
ALBANY A Glendale Street man was attacked and left unconscious by three men he invited into his home on Sunday night, city police said. The 68-year-old told police the three men punched and kicked him and hit him with an object that knocked him out around 10:30 p.m. The victim said he was having a relationship with one of his assailants, police said. (Albany Times Union)
Perform CPR on gasping cardiac arrest victims, study urges Nov 25, 2008
Guidelines for basic life support state that rescuers should start CPR if someone is unconscious, not moving and not breathing - even if they take occasional gasps. Guidelines for basic life support state that rescuers should start CPR if someone is unconscious, not moving and not breathing - even if they take occasional gasps, University of Arizona researchers said Monday. (Canada.com)
Young life may have turned on a clothes peg Nov 25, 2008
Ethan Edward Hill, 21 months, drowned despite the frantic efforts of his grandfather, his 16-year-old uncle, neighbours, police and paramedics to resuscitate him after he was pulled unconscious from a St Huberts Island pool at 7. 15pm on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Full Story Nov 25, 2008
Detectives found the man unconscious inside his home at the Windsor Apartments along 11th Street and South Park road in Hollywood. Crews transported him to the hospital with wounds to the head. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Detectives investigating El Tour crash Nov 24, 2008
Then I looked around and I saw bodies all over the place, and I found my friend lying in the street unconscious, bleeding from his head, he says. Landers friend, 42-year old Garry Stuebe of Surprise, Arizona, is in intensive care at the hospital. (FOX 11, AZ)
Ark. police chief saves disabled man from fire Nov 24, 2008
Kibler Police Chief Roger Green pulled 48-year-old James Katzfey out of his home after smoke inhalation left the man unconscious in his wheelchair Friday afternoon. Green says police go to Katzfey house "all the time." Green says that he's "had run-ins with him," but the man told him he was glad he was there to help him during the fire. (WREG.com, TN)
FDNY Lieutenant Killed During Staten Island Blaze Nov 24, 2008
The firefighter, Lt. Robert J. Ryan Jr., was unconscious when colleagues found him and pulled him from the two-story home in Staten Island. He was pronounced dead a while later at a hospital. (CBS 2, NY)
Firefighter killed in blaze at 2-story NYC home Nov 24, 2008
Lt. Robert J. Ryan Jr. was unconscious when colleagues found him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, the fire department said. It was unclear whether Ryan, 46, was in the attic of the two-story house on Staten Island or was below it when the ceiling fell, firefighters said. (North County Times)
Man pulls brother from fire Nov 24, 2008
Clayton County police said David Fears was lying on the ground, unconscious but breathing, when they arrived at 6:45 p.m. Saturday at the burning home at 2046 Cooper Way. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Teen burglar Anthony Marsh who was crushed by homeowner had ... Nov 24, 2008
Anthony Marsh, 19, was rushed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on November 16 after being left unconscious and without a pulse following a scuffle with a tenant of a Marrickville share house he was allegedly trying to rob. The "quiet and reserved'' teenager died on Friday with his family by his side. According to police, a 26-year-old male tenant had returned to the Myrtle Street house to find Mr Marsh inside. A struggle began between the two, with other residents of the share house saying the... (The Australian)
Toddler dies after pool accident Nov 24, 2008
One of the twin boys rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in a backyard pool on the NSW Central coast has died. The two one-year-old boys were rushed to Gosford Hospital in a critical condition after they were found unconscious in the pool on St Huberts Island at 7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Teen burglar dies after citizen's arrest Nov 24, 2008
When police arrived, Marsh was unconscious and had no pulse. Officers performed CPR and the teenager was taken to the Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Langlands rushed to hospital Nov 23, 2008
RUGBY league Immortal Graeme "Changa" Langlands was rushed to a Brisbane hospital last night after being knocked unconscious when he fell from a car in a motorcade at the World Cup final. A spokesman for the Wesley Private Hospital refused to provide details on the former St George great, fuelling speculation about his condition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bay Area mob lynched kidnappers 75 years ago Nov 23, 2008
"Thurmond was virtually unconscious with terror as the mob hustled him from the jail, down the alley and across the street to his doom.". Holmes struggled, tried to get the rope off. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Obama tries to calm the fear... Nov 23, 2008
Anybody unaware of our economic condition is probably unconscious ... But cut your own unconscious act. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Constable in a coma after vicious attack Nov 23, 2008
He was beaten unconscious during the assault by some of the attackers who were armed with helmets. Members of the public went to his aid and sent him to the Ayer Keroh police station nearby. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Stepfather testifies he never hurt Haleigh Nov 22, 2008
Strickland did not give any indication as to how his 11-year-old stepdaughter might have became unconscious in 2005 ... The girl described seeing Holli and Jason Strickland trying to rouse Haleigh, who was unconscious at the bottom of the steps. (Boston Globe)
Officer's widow recounts sorrow for jurors in N.H. Nov 22, 2008
She went to her husband, who was unconscious. "His hands were really cold, so I knew it wasn't good," she said. (Boston Globe)
Police investigate 'live suicide' on internet Nov 22, 2008
As many as 185 people watched as he collapsed on camera and fell unconscious. Only after he failed to get up did anybody take any physical action, with several viewers alerting local police after being unable to contact him by phone. (guardian.co.uk)
Boston Health Care offers suggestions for helping the homeless Nov 22, 2008
In extremely cold temperatures, it s important not to dismiss an unconscious individual. It takes just a few seconds to check if someone is responsive by asking if he or she can hear you. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Tea Fire victims still listed as critical Nov 22, 2008
Lance and Carla Hoffman are still on ventilators and remain unconscious at the UC Irvine Regional Burn Center, according to Lance s grandfather, Jim Mills of Solvang. It s hard for me to feel upbeat, Mills said. (Santa Maria Times)
Pack Not Talking Smack to the Saints Nov 22, 2008
Instead of being taken to jail, Driver's family claims that Marvin was found lying on the ground bloody and unconscious and had to be picked up by paramedics and transported to a hospital. Houston police give a different account of what happened in the police statement for the arrest on outstanding traffic warrants, saying Driver was "unresponsive" after he was taken to jail and then was moved to the hospital. (PackerReport.com)
Survivors angry that pilot tried to land plane in monsoon storm Nov 21, 2008
Many were still strapped to their seats, either knocked unconscious by the impact of the failed landing, suffocated by noxious fumes, or consumed by the flames that quickly spread through the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. Investigators have recovered the plane's two "black box" flight data recorders, which will be sent to the US for analysis. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Mukasey collapses during speech Nov 21, 2008
Michael Mukasey fell unconscious, officials said. By Matt Apuzzo and Lara Jakes Jordan Associated Press / November 21, 2008. (Boston Globe)
Code Orange! Nov 21, 2008
One victim unconscious with slow respiration and low sat rate, one victim AWOL from contamination site. One additional victim, news reporter, sustained knee injury and breathing difficulties. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Having a hard time getting to sleep? Nov 21, 2008
Making people conscious of their unconscious state is a battle in itself, as Murphy mentioned some legislative being kicked around in several states regarding drowsy driving. Coincidentally, last week the National Sleep Foundation sponsored "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.". (Framingham TAB, MA)
Boldin sets toughness standard Nov 21, 2008
Or that he was unconscious and motionless in the end zone for a New York minute, the recipient of a hit so vicious it made his quarterback ponder retirement. But some day, Boldin's tale will rank among those of other NFL titans of toughness. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Crimes, big and small, in Astoria Nov 21, 2008
As driver Bessy Velasquez and passenger Panayiota Demetriou lay unconscious and bleeding in the remains of a livery cab on 31st Avenue, eyewitness Evangelos Fotiou came across the scene of the accident and did the unthinkable. Fotiou picked the dying victims pockets, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Suspect arrested in school bathroom beating Nov 21, 2008
On Tuesday, school officials found 16-year-old Alfredo Bocanegra beaten unconscious in the bathroom of South Dade Senior High. Rescuers airlifted Bocanegra to Miami Children's Hospital. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Barrow scientists solve 200-year-old scientific debate involving visual illusions Nov 21, 2008
Dr. Martinez-Conde's laboratory recently discovered that microsaccades, a small, unconscious eye movement that occurs when humans fixate their eyes, are critical to normal vision. The team of scientists conducted the Enigma study to see if microsaccades are also behind the perception of this illusion. (EurekAlert!)
Extension Cord Sparks House Fire Nov 21, 2008
"One of them looked a little unconscious. Fire marshals brought out a tank of oxygen to help the animals recover," said Terry Smith, who lives nearby. Firefighters used small animal masks donated by the Animal Rescue League to aid the animals against smoke inhalation. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
NBHC Groton Sailor awarded for heroism Nov 20, 2008
He and several Marines attempted to pull the unconscious driver from the N1114, and with little regard for his own safety, Rios entered the burning vehicle through the gun turret. He continued efforts to remove the driver until he was forced from the scene as fire and smoke quickly spread throughout the vehicle. (The Dolphin, CT)
Dry cleaner found unconscious in pool of liquid; area evacuated Nov 20, 2008
138 near the Clayton-Fulton border, was found unconscious about 1 p.m. in a pool of an unknown liquid. The man, whose name was not released, is in serious condition at Southern Regional Medical System in Riverdale, Cohilas said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Jury hears Nichols' alleged threat against DA Nov 20, 2008
Officer Kenneth Byner told the jury he went to Nichols cell and found him lying on his back, apparently unconscious, with a towel on his head. I constantly asked him if he was OK, said Byner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Real president hints at heart problems for De la Red Nov 20, 2008
He was taken to hospital unconscious, recovered the following day, but has not played since as doctors are still looking into his condition. Nobody could predict that De la Red might have a heart problem, Calderon told radio station Cadena SER.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Nov 20, 2008
Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. But even that may not be enough. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
A real Arkansas hero Nov 20, 2008
DeWitt Era-Enterprise: News Column. Red cross honors Rader for saving sister. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Man charged in fire appears in court Nov 20, 2008
Jennifer Westfall, 34, was found unconscious in a bathroom. She was given CPR at the scene before being taken to the hospital with serious burns. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fires, wrecks keep LFD, LPD busy over weekend Nov 20, 2008
Sgt. Paul Barron of the Lewisville Police Department said the driver of the Toyota had no identification and was unconscious at the scene. He still had not been identified Tuesday. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Family: Driver's father beaten by Houston police Nov 20, 2008
Relatives at first alleged Driver was picked up several blocks away by paramedics and that he was lying bloody and unconscious in the street. However, Evans told reporters Wednesday afternoon he had spoken to paramedics, and they had told him they had picked Driver up at the jail, and that he was injured, semiconscious and unresponsive when they arrived. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Gurgaon techie dies in eating contest Nov 20, 2008
Saurav Sabbarwal, 22, working as solutions engineer with Nokia Siemens Networking, was declared 'brought dead' at the Max Hospital after colleagues allegedly found him unconscious in the office washroom ... "They were all having fun when Saurav went to the washroom around 1.30pm. After he hadn't returned for a long while, his friends went into the toilet and found him unconscious," said Satinder Kumar, SHO, Udyog Vihar police station ... "They said a patient was being sent to us as he had fallen... (India Times, India)
