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In short, I review clinical research on an almost daily basis. What I post tends to be articles that are relevant to the readers in addition to some curiosities that have intriguing potential.
As a hobby, I truly enjoy the puzzle-solving play that statistics and programming as in the python language bring to the table. I just do not enjoy problem-solving, I love problem-solving and the childlike inspiration and exploration of that innocent exhilaration of discovering something new.
Enjoy ;-)
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Villagers accuse the Prince of Wales of “bully tactics” after he invokes an ancient right to mine under their homes
Prince Charles ‘is a bully’ for mining under homes, say villagers Residents in Stoke Climsland claim they are being “bullied” by the Prince. Photo: PAUL GROVER By Telegraph reporters 7:54PM GMT 20 Nov 2013 Villagers accused the Prince of Wales of… Read More ›
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The ten unhealthiest fast food options for children: From a 980-calorie Dairy Queen kid’s meal to Sonic’s fat-filled grilled cheese
By Margot Peppers It’s no secret that most fast food is unhealthy, but it’s the sheer amount of calories and sodium in many ‘kid-friendly’ fast food meals that is a real cause for concern. The unhealthiest kids’ meals… Read More ›
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US and UK struck secret deal to allow NSA to ‘unmask’ Britons’ personal data
• 2007 deal allows NSA to store previously restricted material • UK citizens not suspected of wrongdoing caught up in dragnet • Separate draft memo proposes US spying on ‘Five-Eyes’ allies James Ball theguardian.com, Wednesday 20 November 2013 14.00… Read More ›
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Euro begins to crash, Eurozone now considering a Negative Deposit Rate of -0.1%
ECB is reportedly considering a negative deposit rate, meaning eurozone lenders would have to pay the ECB to deposit money with it. <!– remove the whitespace added by escenic before end of tag –> By James Titcomb, and Ben Martin… Read More ›
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Ancient humans ‘rampantly interbred’ with Neanderthals and a mystery species in Lord Of The Rings-style world of different creatures
Genome analysis of Neanderthal and human-like group called Denisovans It reveals ancient bedfellows may have included ‘mystery human ancestor’ Has been likened to Lord Of The Rings world of creatures which interbred By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 17:13 EST, 19 … Read More ›
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Health Research Report -Video- 18 NOV 2013
Topics: Ibuprofen and paracetamol Useless as well as make Colds and sore throats worse * BMJ NOV 2013 Flu Shots may kill you if you have Gelatin Allergies *ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting notes NOV 2013 Hay Fever (Oral Allergy Syndrome)… Read More ›
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In-Q-Tel 2000-2011 Tax Returns – The CIA’s venture capital firm
November 18, 2013 The following tax returns for the CIA’s venture capital firm In-Q-Tel, Inc. were collected from a number of sources including Bulk.Resource.Org. The returns span from tax year 2000-2011. A ZIP archive containing the returns from all years… Read More ›
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Fisa court documents reveal extent of NSA disregard for privacy restrictions
Incensed Fisa court judges questioned NSA’s truthfulness after repeated breaches of rules meant to protect Americans’ privacy Fisa court judge John Bates found that the NSA engaged in ‘systemic overcollection’. Photograph: Paul J Richards/AFP Newly declassified court documents indicate that… Read More ›
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Info Demanded on Turmoil at U.S. Missile Base
PHILADELPHIA (CN) – A public policy group sued the Pentagon for information on why 17 military officers at Minot Air Force Base lost their certification to launch nuclear-armed Minuteman III missiles after an Air Force review in March. Speaking Truth… Read More ›
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Three IKEA France execs charged in spying scandal by using police files
Paris (AFP) Three executives at IKEA France, including the CEO, were charged on Tuesday in connection with allegations the company illegally used police files to spy on staff and customers, a judicial source told AFP. IKEA France’s CEO Stefan Vanoverbeke,… Read More ›
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Addiction Treatment With a Dark Side ” Suboxone “
For Shawn Schneider, a carpenter and rock musician, the descent into addiction began one Wisconsin winter with a fall from a rooftop construction site onto the frozen ground below. As the potent pain pills prescribed for his injuries became his… Read More ›
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Drugs scandal rocks Britain’s troubled ‘ethical’ bank
Britain’s Co-operative Bank, which prides itself on ethical investments, has been plunged deeper into crisis after its former chairman was filmed allegedly seeking to buy drugs. Former Co-op bank chairman Paul Flowers — a church minister —… Read More ›
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Our Walmart says National Labor Relations Board will demand action against Walmart for illegally firing and disciplining workers
Walmart to be prosecuted for firing striking workers, union group says Workers’ rights groups demonstrate in the street in Washington. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency that oversees workers’ rights, is to announce… Read More ›
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Sun will ‘flip upside down’ within weeks, says Nasa
The sun’s magnetic field will reverse polarity at some point in the coming weeks, sending ripples to the edge of interstellar space. Tomas Jivanda Friday, 15 November 2013 The sun is set to “flip upside down” within weeks as its… Read More ›
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Rob Ford calls himself ‘the best father around’ and says he wants to be Prime Minister of Canada
Mayor Rob Ford spent the weekend carrying out a series of media engagements in an attempt to repair his tattered reputation When asked about what his children thought of his actions, Ford described himself as ‘the best father around’ He… Read More ›
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Washington Insurance Official Is Ousted a day after he publicly questioned a decision by President Obama
By SUSANNE CRAIG and MICHAEL D. SHEAR The insurance commissioner for the District of Columbia was dismissed from his job just a day after he publicly questioned a decision by President Obama to reverse a provision of the Affordable Care… Read More ›
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Spy fears: CIA, Pentagon ‘work against’ Russia building GLONASS station in US
Boris Zyryanov, chief of division of electric and radio tests of navigating satellites, supervises the electric testing of the GLONASS-M space navigation satellite (Reuters / Ilya Naymushin) US intelligence and military are pressing the State Department not to license… Read More ›
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Feds Grilled on the protocol for shutting down wireless networks in the event of a national crisis.
Feds Grilled on Network Shutdown Procedures By RYAN ABBOTT WASHINGTON (CN) – A government watchdog group will get its hands on documents that map out the protocol for shutting down wireless networks in the event of a national crisis. U.S…. Read More ›
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Obama permits Russian GPS stations to be built on U.S. Soil / While opposed by the CIA and Pentagon
American spy agencies don’t want Russian GPS sites in their backyard Planto let Moscow build monitor stationson US soil, as a gesture to improve diplomatic relations, is opposed by the CIA and Pentagon PUBLISHED : Monday, 18 November, 2013, 5:30am… Read More ›
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Thousands protest press credibility in march against mainstream media
RT Published time: November 17, 2013 07:45
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Senator seeks to extend ban on ‘undetectable’ 3D-printed guns
Chuck Schumer says technology means anyone with $1,000 and an internet connection can assemble plastic firearm parts Associated Press in Albany, New York theguardian.com, Sunday 17 November 2013 09.20 EST Legislation banning guns produced via 3D printers is due… Read More ›
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‘Spy in bag’ Gareth Williams did not get into holdall alone, say experts
Gareth Williams, the MI6 spy, was not alone when he was locked in a holdall in the bath of his Pimlico flat, claim experts who contradict police conclusions By Hayley Dixon 11:50AM GMT 17 Nov 2013 Experts who tried and… Read More ›
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168th Health Research Report 16 NOV 2013
168 Health Research Report WHITE PAPER /ROUGH COPY 168th Issue Date 16 NOV 2013 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano http://www.vit.bz www.youtube.com/vhfilm http://www.engineeringevil.com http://www.healthresearchreport.me In this Issue: 1. The most commonly prescribed treatment for Colds and Sore Throats offers no benefit and… Read More ›
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Vivax malaria may be evolving around natural defense ( 2.5 billion people worldwide are at risk )
Contact: Kevin Mayhood kevin.mayhood@case.edu 216-368-4442 Case Western Reserve University 3 gene mutations appear to be invasion mechanisms IMAGE: Plasmodium vivax has traditionally infected red blood cells of hosts in the Duffy positive blood group but Duffy negative… Read More ›
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Can Certain Herbs Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease?
ST. LOUIS — Enhanced extracts made from special antioxidants in spearmint and rosemary improve learning and memory, a study in an animal model at Saint Louis University found. “We found that these proprietary compounds reduce deficits caused by… Read More ›
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Inflammatory skin damage in mice blocked by bleach solution, Stanford study finds
Contact: Krista Conger kristac@stanford.edu 650-725-5371 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. — Processes that age and damage skin are impeded by dilute bleach solution, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study… Read More ›
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Scientists report human dietary supplement cures lab animals infected with human intestinal parasite ( Hookworm )
Contact: Preeti Singh psingh@burnesscommunications.com 301-280-5722 Bridget DeSimone bdesimone@burnesscommunications.com 301-280-5735 Burness Communications Preliminary success using ‘probiotics’ against hookworms raises hope for treating afflictions that burden 1.5 billion and cause stunting, development delays in children WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2013) — Laboratory… Read More ›
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Quantum world record smashed
Contact: University of Oxford Press Office press.office@admin.ox.ac.uk 44-186-528-3877 University of Oxford A normally fragile quantum state has been shown to survive at room temperature for a world record 39 minutes, overcoming a key barrier towards building ultrafast quantum… Read More ›
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Compound stymies polyomaviruses and Ricin in lab tests
Contact: David Orenstein david_orenstein@brown.edu 401-863-1862 Brown University A team of scientists reports that a small molecule compound showed significant success in controlling the infectivity and spread of three polyomaviruses in human cell cultures. To date there has been no medicine… Read More ›
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Study is the first to show higher dietary acid load increases risk of diabetes ( Up to 56% Increased Risk )
Contact: Dr Guy Fagherazzi Guy.FAGHERAZZI@gustaveroussy.fr 33-142-116-140 Diabetologia A study of more than 60 000 women has shown that higher overall acidity of the diet, regardless of the individual foods making up that diet, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes…. Read More ›
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How zinc starves lethal bacteria to stop infection
Contact: Dr Christopher McDevitt christopher.mcdevitt@adelaide.edu.au 61-449-823-946 University of Adelaide Australian researchers have found that zinc can ‘starve’ one of the world’s most deadly bacteria by preventing its uptake of an essential metal. The finding, by infectious disease researchers at the… Read More ›
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Acid levels in the diet could have profound effects on kidney health
Contact: Kurtis Pivert kpivert@asn-online.org 202-699-0238 American Society of Nephrology Atlanta, GA (November 9, 2013)—Three new studies suggest that controlling dietary acid intake could help improve kidney health. Results of these studies will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November… Read More ›
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Youth unemployment could tear Europe apart, warns WEF
Crime rates will soar, economies will stagnate and Europe’s social fabric will deteriorate if policymakers do not act to address youth unemployment, World Economic Forum report warns <!– remove the whitespace added by escenic before end of tag –> By… Read More ›
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Percentage of people who say the economic situation in their country is bad…
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WikiLeaks publishes secret draft chapter of Trans-Pacific Partnership / ‘would trample over individual rights and free expression’
Treaty negotiated in secret between 12 nations ‘would trample over individual rights and free expression’, says Julian Assange Alex Hern and Dominic Rushe theguardian.com, Wednesday 13 November 2013 13.12 EST Demonstrators protest against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after… Read More ›
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Wider use of statins ‘disturbing’
Wider use of statins will have minimal benefit and could needlessly expose thousands to severe side effects, doctors warn following change in US prescription guidelines New US guidelines on statins, issued on Tuesday by the American College of Cardiology and… Read More ›
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SoCal Woman Screwed Nuns Out of $285,000
SANTA ANA, Calif. (CN) – A jury Tuesday convicted a Southern California woman of defrauding an order of nuns of $285,000: promising to buy a house for elderly and ill nuns with it, but spending it on lingerie,… Read More ›
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Blue Cross Conspired to Destroy Company Serving Hemophiliacs, Firm Says
By IULIA FILIP WEST PALM BEACH (CN) – Blue Cross Blue Shield destroyed a health care company by refusing to pay claims of its hemophiliac patients and conducting a “witch hunt” that destroyed its reputation, the… Read More ›
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Russian lawmaker wants to ban US Dollar
Thursday, 14 November 2013 Predicting the imminent collapse of the U.S. dollar, a Russian lawmaker submitted a bill to the country’s parliament on Wednesday that would ban the use or possession of the American currency. Mikhail Degtyarev, the lawmaker… Read More ›
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U.S. government knew about al-Qaeda ‘pep rally for jihad’ in Benghazi that included calls for the murder of American diplomats – just months before terror attack
A report prepared for the government in August 2012 described a massive military presence of Ansar al-Sharia, the group behind the Benghazi attack It warned ‘assassinations’ would follow, and said the first attack on the U.S. diplomatic station quickly followed… Read More ›
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Afghanistan’s poppy farmers plant record opium crop, UN report says
Despite 10 years of western efforts to curb production, a combination of economics and political instability means farmers in the world’s largest heroin-producing country are as enthusiastic as ever for the poppy Emma Graham-Harrison in Kabul theguardian.com, Wednesday 13 November… Read More ›
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