Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack Nov 17, 2009
The analysis revealed that 86 percent of patients aged 80 and older received early beta blocker therapy, compared with 90 percent of patients aged 64 or younger. Only 43 percent of patients 80 and older received balloon angioplasty within 90 minutes of hospital arrival, compared with 54 percent of younger patients. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Madonna relives the '80s Nov 12, 2009
Think personal computers and Lite-Brite, Beta videocassettes and Swatch watches - a mixed bag, to say the least ... Think personal computers and Lite-Brite, Beta videocassettes and Swatch watches - a mixed bag, to say the least. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Blueprint: Volunteer opportunities, calendar Nov 9, 2009
Blood Drive - 1-6 p.m., Beta Theta Pi, 224 S. Milledge Ave.; (678) 227-4650 and from 2-7 p.m. at Madison County Library, 1315 Highway 98 West, Danielsville. Lecture: "Marble and Messages at Ephesos" - 7:30 p.m., room 214, Miller Learning Center, 48 Baxter St.; Barbara Burrell speaks on a particular crossroads in Ephesos that, over three centuries, developed into a focal point for architectural, sculptural and oratorical display; e-mail gh7@uga. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Next wave may sweep all aside Oct 30, 2009
Google Wave is still in the early development stages and Google isn't even calling it a "beta" yet. After offering a "preview" to a few thousand developers, Google extended Google Wave invites to 100,000 early adopters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Be Like Gmail Sep 17, 2009
Using Facebookers as beta testers is a great PR move and a positive sign for the future of the social networking site. By enlisting a huge, devoted focus group, Facebook will likely ensure that nothing that nine out of 10 users hate will become a part of the site's permanent design. (Slate)
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"Today Turbine changes the way gamers experience their online entertainment by providing them with a choice in how they pay and play for a premium MMO," said Jim Crowley, CEO of Turbine, Inc. "The DDO Unlimited Beta program has been a huge success and the initial response to the game from both press and players has been nothing short of phenomenal. In response, we have already more than doubled our capacity to handle the increased demand.". "DDO Unlimited is the most innovative, exciting and... (IGN PC Games)
LittleBigGhostbusters?! Jul 7, 2009
- October 6th, 2008 We take a peek at some of the standouts from Media Molecule's ultra-inventive platformer's beta release. - October 5th, 2008 Last chance saloon for anyone wanting in on the LittleBigPlanet beta ... - October 4th, 2008 The second batch of European LBP beta keys is live now. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
hi-tech tennis Jun 20, 2009
But it's the "Seer Android Beta" designed for G1 Android mobiles of which the technologists are most proud. Alan Flack describes it as "the app that can read your environment". (BBC News -- Technology)
2010 For Next Office Version Apr 16, 2009
The company did not say whether average PC users will have a chance to test a more polished beta version ... A beta version of Exchange 2010 was to be made available on Wednesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Big list of Easter events Apr 2, 2009
Men and women are invited to hop into the spa during the month of April for a 50-minute luxury carrot facial using beta carotene, which contains powerful vitamins, minerals, sugars and asparagines to improve the tone and color of the skin. Reservations required. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
GameHouse and Mattel Take UNO(TM) Live on Facebook(R) Platform Mar 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, GameHouse, the casual games development studio of RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), and Mattel, Inc. today announced the availability of (TM) BETA on Facebook. This social game adaptation of America's number one card game was developed as part of Real and Mattel's exclusive multi-year agreement, following the release of Worldwide on Facebook Platform last year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Town Crier for TUESDAY Dec. 16 (65) Mar 26, 2009
The Epsilon Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will have its Christmas Party in the home of Pat and Ron Potter. Dinner, with an entree of prime rib, will begin at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dish to share and secret sister gifts will be exchanged. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Game on for UK developers Mar 24, 2009
" Every time LittleBigPlanet is fired up new levels built by the community will be ready to play. Alex Evans said soon after releasing the LBP beta it was stumbling across the first user-created levels that were better than the ones designed by the professionals. LittleBigPlanet has big potential. Right now it is just a game but the firm, with Sony, are in talks to turn it into a franchise that could mean spin offs including comics, cartoons, and action figures as well as a publishing platform... (BBC News -- Technology)
LETTER: Radio-TV dials stop before Rush's frequency Mar 17, 2009
And don't forget your "story" about that amazing Phi Beta Kappa Key, either ... BlueDogDemocrat wrote on Mar 15, 2009 5:42 PM:" (Harry - "I mention an award I recieved in college on here, and automatically the gasbag assumes I'm lying,")That's right Harry, because you claimed that I was being dishonest about my education with absolutely no evidence to back your accusation up. Not to mention that I find it difficult to believe that a member of Phi Beta Kappa would consistently have a problem... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
