Relatives of a Palestinian boy killed in an Israeli rocket attack By Tim Butcher in Jerusalem 2:25PM GMT 29 Feb 2008 A senior Israeli politician provoked controversy today when he warned that Palestinians firing rockets from Gaza would be punished… Read More ›
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China Challenges West for Arms Trade: ” Over the past 10 years, China has been funneling weapons to some African countries in an effort to secure oil rights “
New, Better Products on Display at Zhuhai Show Nov. 19, 2012 – 09:17AM | By WENDELL MINNICK | Comments Officers of China’s People Liberation Army (PLA) watch planes performing Nov. 13 during the ninth China International Aviation and Aerospace… Read More ›
Israeli Hackers Leak Credit Card Data from Palestine ISP
!!EEV: Again, always proceed with caution when clicking unknown links!! Along war with airstrikes between Israel and Palestine, Cyber war between hackers from both country on fire. . First Hackers from all over world who supporting Palestine start attacking Israeli… Read More ›
Japan warns that South China Sea row could damage regional stability: China stalled on a plan to ease tensions
. Reuters Monday, Nov 19, 2012 PHNOM PENH – Japan warned on Monday that a row over the South China Sea could damage “peace and stability”in Asia as China stalled on a plan to ease tensions and disagreements flared between… Read More ›
Not a single penny more for the EU’s begging bowl
The demand for a budget increase amid such an abuse of public funds is outrageous, says Boris Johnson Herman Van Rompuy wants a rise in spending by Brussels of 5 to 6.8 per cent Photo: REUTERS <!– remove the whitespace… Read More ›
Prisoners to get the vote regardless, Government human rights adviser says: European Court overrules British Sovereignty
Prisoners will get the vote regardless of David Cameron’s concerns, according to a Government human rights adviser. Lord Lester, a leading member of the Joint Committee on Human Rights as well as the Bill of Rights Commission, told The Daily… Read More ›
More MPs bill taxpayer for rent as they let out their homes
At least 32 MPs have been found to be claiming rent for second homes on their expenses while simultaneously letting out property nearby, an investigation reveals. John Denham, a former Labour cabinet minister, was among MPs found to be renting… Read More ›
Kuwait detains Twitter users for insulting emir
By Agence France-Presse Sunday, November 18, 2012 20:44 EST Kuwait’s public prosecution on Sunday ordered the detention of four Twitter users for 10 days for allegedly insulting the ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state, a rights group said. The four… Read More ›
Breakthrough Nanoparticle Halts Multiple Sclerosis in Mice, Offers Hope for Other Immune-Related Diseases
A biodegradable nanoparticle turns out to be the perfect vehicle to stealthily deliver an antigen that tricks the immune system into stopping its attack on myelin and halt a model of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice, researchers report…. Read More ›
Obesity gene, carried by more than a third of the US population, leads to brain tissue loss
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Mark Wheeler mwheeler@mednet.ucla.edu 310-794-2265 University of California – Los Angeles Three years ago, geneticists reported the startling discovery that nearly half of all people in the U.S. with European ancestry carry a variant of… Read More ›
Vitamin K may protect against developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, say Mayo Clinic researchers
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Karl Oestreich newsbureau@mayo.edu 507-284-5005 Mayo Clinic WASHINGTON — In the first study of vitamin K and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma risk, researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Minnesota have found that people who have higher… Read More ›
Substance in breast milk kills cancer cells: ” kills 40 different types of cancer “
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Roger Karlsson rogerk@chem.gu.se 46-317-869-059 University of Gothenburg A substance found in breast milk can kill cancer cells, reveal studies carried out by researchers at Lund University and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Although the… Read More ›
Vitamin and calcium supplements may reduce breast cancer risk: 30 – 40% reduction
Contact: Jeremy Moore jeremy.moore@aacr.org 267-646-0557 American Association for Cancer Research WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vitamins and calcium supplements appear to reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010…. Read More ›
First evidence that chitosan could repair spinal damage
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Kathryn Knight kathryn@biologists.com 44-078-763-44333 The Company of Biologists Chitosan offers hope for spinal injury patients This release is available in Chinese. Richard Borgens and his colleagues from the Center for Paralysis Research at the… Read More ›
Study shows potential benefit of dark chocolate for liver disease patients
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Isabelle Scali media.easl2010@cohnwolfe.com 44-771-743-5103 European Association for the Study of the Liver Vienna, Austria, Thursday 15 April: Doctors could soon be prescribing a dose of dark chocolate to help patients suffering from liver cirrhosis… Read More ›
Health, life insurers hold $1.88 billion in fast-food stocks: AJPH article
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Mark Almberg mark@pnhp.org312-782-6006 Physicians for a National Health Program Harvard researchers say insurers put profits over health Just weeks after the passage of a health bill that will dramatically increase the number of Americans… Read More ›
Brain Infection from Tapeworn ” Serious Health Concern”
2010 study posted for filing Increasing in Mexico and Bordering Southwestern States MAYWOOD, Ill. — Tapeworm infections of the brain, which can cause epileptic seizures, appear to be increasing in Mexico and bordering southwestern states, Loyola University Health System researchers… Read More ›
U of I study: Lack of omega-3 fatty acid linked to male infertility: DHA
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Phyllis Picklesimer p-pickle@illinois.edu 217-244-2827 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign URBANA – According to a University of Illinois study, omega-3 fatty acids may be good for more than heart health. A little-known omega-3 may have… Read More ›
U of I study: Lack of omega-6 fatty acid linked to severe dermatitis
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Phyllis Picklesimer p-pickle@illinois.edu 217-244-2827 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign URBANA –University of Illinois scientists have learned that a specific omega-6 fatty acid may be critical to maintaining skin health. “In experiments with mice, we… Read More ›
80th Health Research Report 22 APR 2010 : Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Vitamin K May Protect Against Developing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Say Mayo Clinic Researchers 2. First evidence that chitosan could repair spinal damage 3. Over half of women in abusive relationships still saw their male partners as dependable… Read More ›
Here’s a Look at the World’s ‘First Smart Restaurant,’ Kitchen-Free and Run by Robots : Bye Bye Many Fast Food Jobs
November 16, 2012 // 6:12 pm // By: Dominique Zamora Earlier this year, we caught wind of a young robotics company out of San Francisco that had created its very own burger making machine. Just insert tomatoes, pickles, onions, lettuce,… Read More ›
Bomb materials, weapons found in Ridgewood home : A 60-year-old doctor with ties to the Occupy Wall Street movement
Bomb materials, weapons found in Ridgewood home Saturday, November 17, 2012 Last updated: Sunday November 18, 2012, 9:51 AM BY JEFF GREEN STAFF WRITER The Record RIDGEWOOD — A 60-year-old doctor with ties to the Occupy Wall Street movement… Read More ›
The charmer-in-chief: Obama gets flirty as he schmoozes with Thai prime minister on first stop of historic Asia visit
EEV: Saving this one for the creepy photo’s: Plus a great photoshop of Obama viting the reclining Buddha. Obama visits Thailand on first stop of his three-day Southeast Asia tour He was joined by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Obama will next… Read More ›
Mexico’s Zetas drug cartel strikes gold in the coal business
By Agence France-Presse Saturday, November 17, 2012 23:03 EST They may be known for flashy cars and state of the art weaponry, but Mexican druglords have found an earthy new source of wealth: dirty old coal. They are mining it… Read More ›
Plants’ Exposure to Light Influences Organic Weed Control Methods
ScienceDaily (Nov. 15, 2012) — The popularity of organic foods and products continues to climb, creating greater demand for organic agriculture. Effective natural alternatives to synthetic chemical weed and pest management are needed to meet organic standards. Essential oils, such… Read More ›
Ambassador Nikovski wants EU Chief in Macedonia (Aivo Orav) Expelled
Saturday, 17 November 2012 “He needs to be ignored, by all, at all levels. No institution should have any contacts, if Aivo Orav does not publicly apologize. If he refuses to apologize and remains isolated as he most certainly will… Read More ›
Cesium in trout 110 times over limit
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 Kyodo A mountain trout caught in the Niida River in Fukushima Prefecture contained 11,400 becquerels of radioactive cesium per kilogram, more than 110 times above the government limit for food products, a survey by the Environment… Read More ›
Paris wants to ban old cars – Old being pre-1997
Paris wants to ban old carsDebate over proposal to ban pre-1997 cars from city centre. Sun, Nov 18, 2012 Reuters PARIS: Some of the most famous cars in French motoring history would be banned from Paris under a law intended… Read More ›
Supplement your stem cells
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Graeme Baldwin graeme.baldwin@biomedcentral.com 44-020-319-22165 BioMed Central A nutritional supplement could stimulate the production of stem cells integral for repairing the body. Research published in BioMed Central’s open access Journal of Translational Medicine suggests that… Read More ›
Seasonal flu vaccination increase the risk of infection with pandemic H1N1 flu by 68%
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Andrew Hyde press@plos.org 44-122-346-3330 Public Library of Science Did seasonal flu vaccination increase the risk of infection with pandemic H1N1 flu? Press release from PLoS Medicine Did seasonal flu vaccination increase the risk of… Read More ›
Exposure to 3 classes of common chemicals may affect female development
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Mount Sinai Press Office newsnow@mountsinai.org 212-241-9200 The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that exposure to three common chemical classes—phenols, phthalates and… Read More ›
Researchers show some cells in pancreas can spontaneously change into insulin-producing cells
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Joana Casas mcasas@jdrf.org 212-479-7560 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International NEW YORK, April 5, 2010 – Alpha cells in the pancreas, which do not produce insulin, can convert into insulin-producing beta cells, advancing the prospect… Read More ›
Medicine residues may threaten fish reproduction
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Joakim Larsson joakim.larsson@fysiologi.gu.se 46-317-863-589 University of Gothenburg Researchers at Umeå University and the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have discovered that traces of many medicines can be found in fish that… Read More ›
79th Health Research Report 08 APR 2010 – Reconstruction
In this Issue: 1. Chemical exposure before mid-30s may be critical in breast cancer development Postmenopausal breast cancer and occupational exposures 2. American industry’s thirst for water: First study of its kind in 30 years 3. Medicine residues… Read More ›
Wife of jailed SAS hero appeals to Prime Minister for help
The wife of an SAS sergeant jailed for possessing a war trophy has called on the Prime Minister to help secure her husband’s freedom. Sgt Danny Nightingale with his family By Sean Rayment, Defence Correspondent 9:00PM GMT 17 Nov 2012… Read More ›
Chemical exposure before mid-30s may be critical in breast cancer development
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmjgroup.com 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Postmenopausal breast cancer and occupational exposures Occupational exposure to certain chemicals and pollutants before a woman reaches her mid-30s could treble her risk of developing cancer after… Read More ›
Petraeus and Allen ‘asked’ Jill Kelley to wade into diplomatic row over Hulk Hogan sex tape husband’s threat to deep fry a Koran
By James Nye PUBLISHED:02:18 EST, 17 November 2012| UPDATED:09:13 EST, 17 November 2012 As far as degrees of separation go, it is safe to assume that David Petraeus, the disgraced former director of the CIA never in his life thought… Read More ›
Jill Kelley’s world: White House visits, meals with generals, and name-dropping emails to Tampa mayor
By William R. Levesque and Alex Leary, Times Staff Writers William R. LevesqueAlex LearyTampa Bay Times In Print: Saturday, November 17, 2012 TAMPA — Her business card is utterly ordinary. No big titles. No hint of connections with… Read More ›
Treating Chocolate with Happy Thoughts, Makes the Consumer Happier too.
“Treated” chocolate makes you happier CHOCOLATE has wonderful powers – witness our report last week on the correlation between per-capita chocolate consumption and a nation’s haul of Nobel prizes (3 November). Now Tony Burton points us to the apparently very… Read More ›
Pfizer can do no wrong, or at least not enough to get found guilty ( Off-guideline does not equate to off-label )
Suit Over Pfizer Lipitor Labels Gave Judge ‘Paine’ By ADAM KLASFELD BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CN) – A federal judge invoked Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” in dismissing allegations that Pfizer illegally marketed its cholesterol-fighting drug Lipitor. In her fifth complaint against Pfizer… Read More ›
Egypt’s Mursi to avoid Coptic ceremony, dismays Christians
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will not attend the installation ceremony of the new Coptic pope, the church said on Friday, to the dismay of Christians who fear being sidelined in the new Islamist-led Egypt. Pope Tawadros II, will be installed… Read More ›
McDonald’s to give away 200,000 free burgers: “initiative was to reinforce the importance of starting the day with a wholesome breakfast”
The Star/Asia News Network Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 PETALING JAYA – They say eat breakfast like a king and McDonald’s Malaysia has decided to celebrate the most important meal of the day by giving away over 200,000 free Egg McMuffin… Read More ›
142nd Health Research Report 16 NOV 2012
Editors Top five: Caffeine improves recognition of positive words Drinking green tea with starchy food may help lower blood sugar spikes Link Found Between Child Prodigies and Autism Triclosan in cosmetics and personal care products can increase allergy risk… Read More ›
Foetus suffers when mother lacks vitamin C
Healthy pregnancy Maternal vitamin C deficiency during pregnancy can have serious consequences for the foetal brain. And once brain damage has occurred, it cannot be reversed by vitamin C supplements after birth. This is shown through new research at the… Read More ›
Vitamin D deficiency linked to Type 1 diabetes
Contact: Kim Edwards kedwards@ucsd.edu 619-543-6163 University of California – San Diego A study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found a correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type… Read More ›
Eating more fish could reduce postpartum depression
Contact: William Raillant-Clark w.raillant-clark@umontreal.ca 514-343-7593 University of Montreal Emerging evidence suggests many pregnant women are deficient in omega-3 This release is available in French. Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a review lead by Gabriel… Read More ›
Flame retardants linked to neurodevelopmental delays in children : PBDEs
Contact: Sarah Yang scyang@berkeley.edu 510-643-7741 University of California – Berkeley Berkeley — Prenatal and childhood exposure to flame retardant compounds are linked to poorer attention, fine motor coordination and IQ in school-aged children, a finding by researchers at the University… Read More ›
Cordyceps could have anti-flammatory benefits
Contact: Lindsay Brooke lindsay.brooke@nottingham.ac.uk 44-011-595-15751 University of Nottingham Rare parasitic fungi could have anti-flammatory benefits Caterpillar fungi (Cordyceps) are rare parasites found on hibernating caterpillars in the mountains of Tibet. For centuries they have been highly prized as a traditional… Read More ›
Head injury + pesticide exposure = Triple the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Contact: Rachel Seroka rseroka@aan.com 612-928-6129 American Academy of Neurology MINNEAPOLIS – A new study shows that people who have had a head injury and have lived or worked near areas where the pesticide paraquat was used may be three times… Read More ›
Low police commissioner vote turnout ‘a concern for democracy’
PCC elections condemned as ‘complete shambles’ and ‘comedy of errors’, with ‘worst turnout ever’ A poor turnout and spoilt ballot papers have left the police and crime commissioner elections in “complete shambles”, Labour have said, as David Cameron is forced… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 