” The data showed, for example, that while 46% of adult Americans agreed that “most people can be trusted” in 1972-1974, only 33% agreed in 2010-2012. And this finding was mirrored by data from 12th graders – while 32% agreed that… Read More ›
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Greater density of coronary artery calcium associated with lower risk of CHD, CVD
Chicago – Michael H. Criqui, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues determined the independent associations of coronary artery calcium (CAC) volume and CAC density with cardiovascular disease events. An increasing body of evidence suggests that… Read More ›
Boeing caught selling used parts to Pentagon as ‘new’
Wednesday, 16 October 2013 The Pentagon’s inspector general has found that Boeing repeatedly charged the United States military for “new” helicopter parts even as it installed used parts instead. Since 2008, Chicago-based Boeing, the military’s second-largest contractor, has overcharged… Read More ›
Krokodil the flesh-eating drug spreads to Chicago suburbs with three cases in a week
Krokodil, which is considered more addictive that heroin, originated in Russia Rob Williams Thursday, 10 October 2013 Use of a a flesh-eating heroin substitute that rots the skin of addicts has now spread to a Chicago suburb, according to local… Read More ›
McDonald’s employee arrested for confronting CEO on low wages
Published time: October 10, 2013 00:26 A Chicago woman was arrested late last week after confronting the president of her long-time employer McDonald’s over the low wages she earns as she struggles to raise two young children. Nancy… Read More ›
Bad luck? Knocking on wood can undo jinx: study
Knocking on wood is the most common superstition in Western culture used to reverse bad fortune or undo a “jinx.” Other cultures maintain similar practices, like spitting or throwing salt, after someone has tempted fate. Even people who aren’t particularly… Read More ›
Guards have to escort Chicago kids to new schools as they cross gang boundaries
Safe Passage program hires protection hires for Chicago Public Schools as students cross gang boundaries No incidents of trouble reported on its first day today Parents are skeptic over whether the program will continue to protect kids By Associated Press… Read More ›
Obama math: under new Common Core, 3 x 4 = 11 [VIDEO]
– Quick: what’s 3 x 4? – If you said 11 — or, hell, if you said 7, pi, or infinity squared — that’s just fine under the Common Core, the new national curriculum that the Obama administration will impose… Read More ›
Exposure to BPA in developing prostate increases risk of later cancer
Contact: Sharon Parmet sparmet@uic.edu 312-413-2695 University of Illinois at Chicago Ubiquitous plasticisers could have long term health effects Early exposure to BPA (bisphenol A) – an additive commonly found in plastic water bottles and soup can liners – causes an… Read More ›
Alcohol provides protective effect, reduces mortality substantial
Contact: Sherri McGinnis González smcginn@uic.edu 312-996-8277 University of Illinois at Chicago Injured patients were less likely to die in the hospital if they had alcohol in their blood, according to a study from the University of Illinois at Chicago School… Read More ›
Honey effective in killing bacteria that cause chronic sinusitis
2008 Study posted for filing Contact: Matt Daigle newsroom@entnet.org 703-535-3754 American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery New research released at world’s largest ENT meeting Chicago, IL – Honey is very effective in killing bacteria in all its… Read More ›
Chicago Breaking Business ComEd confirms smart meters involved in ‘small fires’ (U.S.)
A traditional electric meter, left, sits next to the smart meters that ComEd began installing in Naperville in 2009. (Chuck Berman/Tribune / August 30, 2012) By Gregory Karp Tribune reporter1:05 p.m. CDT, August 30, 2012 Commonwealth Edison confirmed on… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 