All eyes are on London for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Upwards of a billion people across the world are expected to watch live coverage on television and streamed over the Internet. The wedding invitation list of some 1,900 people includes more than two dozen monarchs from other countries and celebrities like singer Elton John. Source Link
Today’s launch of the Shuttle Endeavour marks an end for the spacecraft and a beginning for the extended family of the crew. Astronaut Mark Kelly is piloting Endeavour on its last flight into space. His wife Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is attending the launch in her first trip from the hospital since being shot by a would-be assassin back in January. Source Link
If you want your child to be a captain of industry some day, you might want to start with the right name. The business social network LinkedIn has released a list of the top names for CEO’s registered on their web site. For men, it’s Peter, Bob, Jack, Bruce and Fred. For women, the top CEO names are Deborah, Sally, Debra, Cynthia and Carolyn. Source Link
April 28, 2011
Hoping to end what he called the “side show” of the “birthers” political movement, President Obama has released his official long-form birth certificate from the state of Hawaii. The document unseen by the public until now should put to rest allegations that the President was not born in the United States. The issue was resurrected by possible presidential candidate Donald Trump. Source Link
Common over-the-counter pain killers may sideline more than just the occasional ache. A new study says aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen could also limit the effectiveness of a number of prescription anti-depressants. Scientists aren’t sure why the class of pain relievers known as NSAID’s can adversely affect the performance of drugs like Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro and Zoloft. Source Link
The American love affair with the smartphone shows no sign of waning. A new survey conducted by Google shows nearly four out of ten people are using the web-connected devices at the same time they’re watching TV, reading the newspaper and even in the bathroom. And more people said they would give up cable TV before they’d part with their smartphone. Source Link
Common over-the-counter pain killers may sideline more than just the occasional ache. A new study says aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen could also limit the effectiveness of a number of prescription anti-depressants. Scientists aren’t sure why the class of pain relievers known as NSAID’s can adversely affect the performance of drugs like Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro and Zoloft. Source Link
The American love affair with the smartphone shows no sign of waning. A new survey conducted by Google shows nearly four out of ten people are using the web-connected devices at the same time they’re watching TV, reading the newspaper and even in the bathroom. And more people said they would give up cable TV before they’d part with their smartphone. Source Link
April 27, 2011
For the first time ever, the U.S. Census shows that more American women now hold advanced college degrees than do men. Women have earned more bachelor degrees than men for 15 years. The figures are good news for women aiming for higher-paying jobs and could support theories that more men are staying home as the woman becomes the primary breadwinner. Source Link
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric has told People Magazine she’ll step down in June after five years at the anchor desk. Couric is walking away from the $15 million dollar a year job with an eye on hosting a syndicated talk show that would begin in the fall of 2012. Couric’s star power wasn’t enough to boost the CBS program out of its perennial third-place ranking among network news shows. Source Link
NFL players were still locked out even though a federal judge has ordered teams to resume business as usual in the midst of an ongoing labor dispute. The league wants a stay of the judge’s ruling while they appeal to a higher court. The courtroom drama comes as the NFL prepares for this weekend’s 2011 draft for college players hoping to go pro. Source Link
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric has told People Magazine she’ll step down in June after five years at the anchor desk. Couric is walking away from the $15 million dollar a year job with an eye on hosting a syndicated talk show that would begin in the fall of 2012. Couric’s star power wasn’t enough to boost the CBS program out of its perennial third-place ranking among network news shows. Source Link
NFL players were still locked out even though a federal judge has ordered teams to resume business as usual in the midst of an ongoing labor dispute. The league wants a stay of the judge’s ruling while they appeal to a higher court. The courtroom drama comes as the NFL prepares for this weekend’s 2011 draft for college players hoping to go pro. Source Link
April 26, 2011
Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has the green light from doctors to attend Friday’s launch of the Space Shuttle to be piloted by her husband astronaut Mark Kelly. Giffords will not make a public appearance at the Kennedy Space Center. Giffords is recovering after being shot in the head during an assassination attempt back in January. Source Link
The battery-operated alternative to lighting-up will be regulated like its tobacco counterpart. The FDA says electronic cigarettes will come under the same rules as real cigarettes and will not face tighter regulation as a drug delivery device. Electronic cigarettes let a smoker breathe in nicotine without creating ashes or smoke. Source Link
The successor to the Wii is on its way, as Nintendo says the next generation of the video game system will be unveiled in June and go on sale next year. The Wii was the first game system to control on-screen action by tracking a player’s movements using a wireless handheld controller. Nintendo has sold more than 86 million Wii systems since it debuted in 2006. Source Link
April 25, 2011
President Obama says there’s no “magic bullet” to bring down gasoline prices that are closing-in on $4 a gallon and could go even higher as the summer driving season approaches. Anger over rising gasoline prices that are taking a bigger bite from family budgets is reflected in a new polls showing over two-thirds of Americans think the country is on the wrong track. Source Link
Are some of us hard-wired to love regular coffee and other high-powered drinks? A new study says there’s a genetic link to the craving for caffeine. Researchers have identified two genes found in people whose livers can process caffeine more quickly, meaning you can tolerate more of it. About nine out of ten Americans consume caffeine in coffee and soft drinks. Source Link
Do you want your smart phone keeping tabs on your comings and goings? A majority of people say “no.” A new survey shows 59% of women and 54% of men are concerned about smart phone apps that track your location. All Apple iPhones and Google Android phones track and record your movements using GPS and send the data back to the company. Source Link
Are some of us hard-wired to love regular coffee and other high-powered drinks? A new study says there’s a genetic link to the craving for caffeine. Researchers have identified two genes found in people whose livers can process caffeine more quickly, meaning you can tolerate more of it. About nine out of ten Americans consume caffeine in coffee and soft drinks. Source Link
Do you want your smart phone keeping tabs on your comings and goings? A majority of people say “no.” A new survey shows 59% of women and 54% of men are concerned about smart phone apps that track your location. All Apple iPhones and Google Android phones track and record your movements using GPS and send the data back to the company. Source Link
April 22, 2011
Passwords for web sites are either hard to remember or easy to crack, so isn’t there a better way to keep our identity secure when we do business online? The White House wants private industry to take online security to the next level, maybe in the form of an app on your phone or a smart card you carry that generates a new password each time you log in. Source Link
The producers of TV’s top-rated program say they may change the rules next year to give the ladies a better chance of becoming the next “American Idol.” Critics and some of the judges on the program have been shocked by the departure of several outstanding female contestants early in the competition, as the mostly female audience tends to vote for male singers. Source Link
Recycling is a big part of environmental awareness on Earth Day, and that doesn’t just mean reusing soda bottles and beer cans. Some of today’s more-unique recycled products include a cooler made from recycled paper and cardboard; flip-flops fashioned from coconut fibers and recycled rubber, and shopping bags made from recycled banners. Source Link
April 21, 2011
One year after the accident that caused the worst offshore spill in U.S. history, BP has filed suit against the owner of the oil rig seeking $40 billion in damages, alleging that their negligence caused the spill. The suit claims that every safety system on the Deepwater Horizon rig failed, leading to the explosion and blowout that killed 11 workers and fouled the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for three months. Source Link
Young adults are giving their high schools mostly failing marks for preparing them for college or the real world. A new survey says a majority of 18 to 24-year olds say high school wasn't good at helping them choose a field of study, aiding them in finding the right college or vocational school or assisting them in coming up with ways to pay for more schooling.Source Link
What’s the most stressful job? A new analysis looked at nearly a dozen different factors that can cause stress, including work environment, physical demands, on-the-job dangers and competitiveness, to create a stress scale. And the most stressful job of all? Commercial airline pilot. The most stressful blue collar job was firefighter, followed by taxi driver and police officer. Source Link
Young adults are giving their high schools mostly failing marks for preparing them for college or the real world. A new survey says a majority of 18 to 24-year olds say high school wasn't good at helping them choose a field of study, aiding them in finding the right college or vocational school or assisting them in coming up with ways to pay for more schooling.Source Link
What’s the most stressful job? A new analysis looked at nearly a dozen different factors that can cause stress, including work environment, physical demands, on-the-job dangers and competitiveness, to create a stress scale. And the most stressful job of all? Commercial airline pilot. The most stressful blue collar job was firefighter, followed by taxi driver and police officer. Source Link
April 20, 2011
As Congress and the White House struggle over how to cut the federal budget deficit, a new national poll says two out of three Americans have a suggestion -- raise taxes on the rich. A majority of those surveyed also say the government should not raise the debt ceiling to borrow more money. And the same poll shows most Americans don’t want cuts in Medicare and Medicaid. Source Link
Would you want to know if your child was genetically prone to diabetes, obesity or heart disease? The results of a new study show that many parents would be interested in purchasing such a test kit, even though many might not be prepared for the answers they get. Researchers say it’s an issue that should be considered when regulating direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Source Link
Lady Liberty was ready for her close-up on the newest U.S. Postal Service stamp. Too bad an imposter ended up in the shot. Postal officials admit that the picture of the Statue of Liberty on the new “Forever” stamp is actually a photo of the half-scale replica at a New York-themed casino in Las Vegas. But there are no plans to recall the stamps that have been printed. Source Link
Would you want to know if your child was genetically prone to diabetes, obesity or heart disease? The results of a new study show that many parents would be interested in purchasing such a test kit, even though many might not be prepared for the answers they get. Researchers say it’s an issue that should be considered when regulating direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Source Link
Lady Liberty was ready for her close-up on the newest U.S. Postal Service stamp. Too bad an imposter ended up in the shot. Postal officials admit that the picture of the Statue of Liberty on the new “Forever” stamp is actually a photo of the half-scale replica at a New York-themed casino in Las Vegas. But there are no plans to recall the stamps that have been printed. Source Link
April 19, 2011
The biggest name in cell phones for business is jumping into the tablet computer market today. BlackBerry is hoping that corporate clients will buy PlayBook tablets for their employees to go along with their company-issued BlackBerry phones. But reviewers have knocked the new PlayBook because it cannot access Blackberry’s email system unless it’s connected to a BlackBerry phone. Source Link
NASA has doled-out over a quarter-billion dollars in funding to four companies vying to build a new spacecraft to take astronauts into orbit. A company run by Amazon.Com founder Jeff Bezos is among those hoping to win a contract to build the next-generation craft that will replace the Space Shuttle to take American Astronauts to the International Space Station. Source Link
The story of corrupt city leaders in a Los Angeles suburb who cheated taxpayers in order to pay themselves huge salaries has won journalism’s top award. The Los Angeles Times picked up a 2011 Pulitzer Prize for public service for their coverage. The stories revealed that officials in Bell, California were raising taxes and fees to cover their secret big paychecks. Source Link
NASA has doled-out over a quarter-billion dollars in funding to four companies vying to build a new spacecraft to take astronauts into orbit. A company run by Amazon.Com founder Jeff Bezos is among those hoping to win a contract to build the next-generation craft that will replace the Space Shuttle to take American Astronauts to the International Space Station. Source Link
The story of corrupt city leaders in a Los Angeles suburb who cheated taxpayers in order to pay themselves huge salaries has won journalism’s top award. The Los Angeles Times picked up a 2011 Pulitzer Prize for public service for their coverage. The stories revealed that officials in Bell, California were raising taxes and fees to cover their secret big paychecks. Source Link
April 18, 2011
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is traveling the country this week meeting with air traffic controllers to discuss safety in the wake of incidents where controllers on overnight shifts were found asleep on the job. New rules require controllers to have at least nine hours off between shifts. The FAA has also ended the practice of having just one controller on-duty overnight. Source Link
Tax Day is becoming less of a problem for the richest Americans. The latest IRS data shows the average tax rate for the 400 biggest income tax returns dropped from 26% to 17% in 15 years. Over the same period, the overall average tax rate dropped less than one percent. Deductions and loopholes are the reason why many are paying much less than the 35% top tax rate. Source Link
Don’t blame America’s epidemic of diabetes on diet soda. That’s the conclusion of a new study that says drinkers of diet soda don’t have any more risk of diabetes from their calorie-counting habit. Those who drink sugar-sweetened sodas had a higher risk of diabetes. And the study found that coffee drinkers -- both regular and de-caf -- had a lower incidence of diabetes. Source Link
Tax Day is becoming less of a problem for the richest Americans. The latest IRS data shows the average tax rate for the 400 biggest income tax returns dropped from 26% to 17% in 15 years. Over the same period, the overall average tax rate dropped less than one percent. Deductions and loopholes are the reason why many are paying much less than the 35% top tax rate. Source Link
Don’t blame America’s epidemic of diabetes on diet soda. That’s the conclusion of a new study that says drinkers of diet soda don’t have any more risk of diabetes from their calorie-counting habit. Those who drink sugar-sweetened sodas had a higher risk of diabetes. And the study found that coffee drinkers -- both regular and de-caf -- had a lower incidence of diabetes. Source Link
April 15, 2011
Traditional last-minute income tax filers don’t have to fear the toll of Midnight on April 15th this year. A recognized holiday in Washington D.C. means the tax filing deadline has been pushed back to Monday. But experts say if you’re planning to file electronically, don’t wait until the very last minute because it can take the IRS a day or more to officially accept your e-filed return. Source Link
Planning to post to Facebook or tweet something today? You’re not alone. A new study says Friday is one of the most popular days for social media interaction. That’s because people are mentally changing gears from the work week to personal time. For businesses, the trend also means that Friday may not be the best day to use social media to reach customers. Source Link
What do you get for the successful man who has everything? How about a TV network for rich guys. The Discovery group of cable channels says it’ll launch a new one this fall geared toward wealthy men. The Velocity channel will feature shows about big-ticket boy toys like classic cars, along with adventure sports and upscale travel. Source Link
Planning to post to Facebook or tweet something today? You’re not alone. A new study says Friday is one of the most popular days for social media interaction. That’s because people are mentally changing gears from the work week to personal time. For businesses, the trend also means that Friday may not be the best day to use social media to reach customers. Source Link
What do you get for the successful man who has everything? How about a TV network for rich guys. The Discovery group of cable channels says it’ll launch a new one this fall geared toward wealthy men. The Velocity channel will feature shows about big-ticket boy toys like classic cars, along with adventure sports and upscale travel. Source Link
April 14, 2011
President Obama says he wants to reduce the federal deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years, but not by cutting benefits for the poor and the elderly to pay for tax breaks for the rich. Obama says he supports cuts in Medicare, Medicaid and defense spending, along with an elimination of tax loopholes for individuals and corporations, and an end to Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans. Source Link
It’s a morality tale for the 21st Century -- a study of college students shows that most think it’s OK to illegally download songs, even though few would steal the same music CD from a store. The study’s author says the disconnect comes because there’s little physical risk from online music theft and it’s widely accepted, and the attitude probably extends to movies, games and other digital content. Source Link
Consider this the next time you gripe about cleaning the fish tank. Scientists think that biofuels made from algae could replace 17% of the oil that we import. Algae can produce 80 times the yield of biofuels made from corn. Because the outdoor growing process requires lots of water, scientists think the best places to grow algae would be in humid locales like the Gulf Coast and the Southeastern Seaboard. Source Link
It’s a morality tale for the 21st Century -- a study of college students shows that most think it’s OK to illegally download songs, even though few would steal the same music CD from a store. The study’s author says the disconnect comes because there’s little physical risk from online music theft and it’s widely accepted, and the attitude probably extends to movies, games and other digital content. Source Link
Consider this the next time you gripe about cleaning the fish tank. Scientists think that biofuels made from algae could replace 17% of the oil that we import. Algae can produce 80 times the yield of biofuels made from corn. Because the outdoor growing process requires lots of water, scientists think the best places to grow algae would be in humid locales like the Gulf Coast and the Southeastern Seaboard. Source Link
April 13, 2011
As America’s Space Shuttle fleet heads for retirement this year, NASA has announced where the spacecraft will touch down to become tourist attractions. The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington gets Discovery, the California Science Center in Los Angeles will host Endeavour, and Atlantis will go on display at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Source Link
One of the nation’s biggest consumer advocates is telling Congress to take a hard look at that proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports magazine, says AT&T’s takeover plan would eliminate a lower-cost alternative in T-Mobile and subject more subscribers to AT&T customer service that often ranks lowest among national carriers. Source Link
Even as housing values continue to suffer the effects of the Great Recession, Americans are still sold on home ownership. A new survey shows that eight out of ten people still see housing as the best investment a person can make. But nearly a quarter of all homeowners said that if they had it to do all over again, they would not buy their current home. Source Link
April 12, 2011
The staff of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is making plans for her to attend the April 29th launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour to be piloted by her husband. A final decision on whether Giffords will be in Florida for the shuttle launch will be left up to her doctors. Giffords has shown amazing recovery after being shot in the head in an assassination attempt back in January. Source Link
Spending time on Facebook could pay off for college-bound high school seniors with the help of a new application for the world’s biggest social network. The feature that should launch by the end of the year uses demographic and personal data on Facebook to direct users to scholarships and aid that match their background and interests. Source Link
From administering first aid to building a camp fire, Boy Scout merit badges encourage learning essential skills, but what do youngsters need for the 21st Century? The newest Boy Scout merit badge will be awarded for designing and building a robot. It’s part of an effort to add more modern challenges to the skills that are taught through earning Boy Scout merit badges. Source Link
Spending time on Facebook could pay off for college-bound high school seniors with the help of a new application for the world’s biggest social network. The feature that should launch by the end of the year uses demographic and personal data on Facebook to direct users to scholarships and aid that match their background and interests. Source Link
From administering first aid to building a camp fire, Boy Scout merit badges encourage learning essential skills, but what do youngsters need for the 21st Century? The newest Boy Scout merit badge will be awarded for designing and building a robot. It’s part of an effort to add more modern challenges to the skills that are taught through earning Boy Scout merit badges. Source Link
April 11, 2011
The federal government starts the work week at full steam after a last-minute budget deal to avert a shutdown that could have closed national parks and furloughed thousands of federal workers. The plan calls for $38 billion in spending cuts between now and the end of September. The details of the budget agreement still must be finalized with legislation this week. Source Link
There’s more evidence that over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen can be a weapon in the fight against colorectal cancer. A new study that looked at 300,000 people showed a 20% drop in cancer cases for those who used the pain relievers regularly. The findings are encouraging but doctors are not ready yet to recommend daily aspirin use to prevent such cancers. Source Link
Corporate giants are battling in court over your right to watch cable TV without the TV. At issue is whether companies like Time Warner can keep offering an application that lets subscribers watch their cable channels on an iPad. Programmers like Viacom want a bigger fee to allow their cable channels to be offered on the iPad and other tablet computers. Source Link
There’s more evidence that over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen can be a weapon in the fight against colorectal cancer. A new study that looked at 300,000 people showed a 20% drop in cancer cases for those who used the pain relievers regularly. The findings are encouraging but doctors are not ready yet to recommend daily aspirin use to prevent such cancers. Source Link
Corporate giants are battling in court over your right to watch cable TV without the TV. At issue is whether companies like Time Warner can keep offering an application that lets subscribers watch their cable channels on an iPad. Programmers like Viacom want a bigger fee to allow their cable channels to be offered on the iPad and other tablet computers. Source Link
April 8, 2011
Restless leg syndrome may be more than just a nighttime annoyance, as researchers say it could be a sign of hidden heart problems. Frequent leg movements could indicate a thick heart condition that can lead to cardiac problems and stroke. There’s no accepted estimate of how many Americans suffer with restless leg syndrome, but it’s thought to affect millions. Source Link
When it comes to new cars, an analysis says that between men and women, guys go for the looks while ladies look for a better bottom line.TrueCar.Com reviewed the 8 million car purchases last year. They found that women are more cost-conscious and purchased fuel-efficient vehicles while male buyers preferred big and brawny, like a large truck, or a high-priced, high-performance vehicle. Source Link
A proposal to charge a fee to Medicaid patients who smoke, have diabetes or are overweight is drawing fire in Arizona. Officials say the $50 annual charge is designed to encourage people to take better care of themselves while defraying health care costs for the state. Critics say the proposal would vilify some who have no control over an illness like diabetes. Source Link
When it comes to new cars, an analysis says that between men and women, guys go for the looks while ladies look for a better bottom line.TrueCar.Com reviewed the 8 million car purchases last year. They found that women are more cost-conscious and purchased fuel-efficient vehicles while male buyers preferred big and brawny, like a large truck, or a high-priced, high-performance vehicle. Source Link
A proposal to charge a fee to Medicaid patients who smoke, have diabetes or are overweight is drawing fire in Arizona. Officials say the $50 annual charge is designed to encourage people to take better care of themselves while defraying health care costs for the state. Critics say the proposal would vilify some who have no control over an illness like diabetes. Source Link
April 7, 2011
A State Supreme Court election in Wisconsin is being touted as a “thumbs down” referendum on the lawmakers who passed an anti-union measure there last month. A union-backed candidate defeated the incumbent by a narrow margin. If the win survives a recount, it could tip the balance of power on Wisconsin’s high court to liberals just as the controversial law faces court challenges. Source Link
If you think hard work won’t kill you, you might want to think again. Researchers say working long hours should be added to the list of risk factors for heart disease. Their study showed that working more than 11 hours a day increased the risk of heart disease by 67%, compared to the typical 8-hour work day. Many workaholics also don’t make time for exercise or heart-healthy meals. Source Link
Students in Arkansas who want to stay in school will have to keep those pants from drooping. A new state law bans students from wearing clothing that exposes underwear -- or what’s under there. The ban pulls up short many youngsters who let their pants sag to show off the tops of colorful boxer shorts. The law leaves the penalty for wearing droopy drawers up to school boards. Source Link
If you think hard work won’t kill you, you might want to think again. Researchers say working long hours should be added to the list of risk factors for heart disease. Their study showed that working more than 11 hours a day increased the risk of heart disease by 67%, compared to the typical 8-hour work day. Many workaholics also don’t make time for exercise or heart-healthy meals. Source Link
Students in Arkansas who want to stay in school will have to keep those pants from drooping. A new state law bans students from wearing clothing that exposes underwear -- or what’s under there. The ban pulls up short many youngsters who let their pants sag to show off the tops of colorful boxer shorts. The law leaves the penalty for wearing droopy drawers up to school boards. Source Link
April 6, 2011
As more of the baby boomer generation nears retirement age, many don’t think they’ll have enough money to live comfortably without working. A new poll shows that only 11% are sure they’ll have enough money to afford retirement. And 44% say they have little or no faith they could retire comfortably. One in four say they’ll probably never retire. That’s the same percentage who say they have no retirement savings. Source Link
Americans are driving more miles more safely according to new government figures showing that the traffic fatality rate for 2010 dropped to a record low. Transportation officials attribute the drop to increased seat belt use, better vehicle safety, and stronger regulations on teen driving. Last year, there was about one traffic fatality for every 100 million miles driven in America. Source Link
The first woman to solo anchor a nightly network newscast is said to be leaving the anchor chair. Katie Couric would step down after five years as host of the CBS Evening News. Couric came from NBC’s Today Show to head up the CBS news program that won journalism awards but never climbed out of third place in the ratings. Couric ‘s next job could be hosting a syndicated talk show. Source Link
Americans are driving more miles more safely according to new government figures showing that the traffic fatality rate for 2010 dropped to a record low. Transportation officials attribute the drop to increased seat belt use, better vehicle safety, and stronger regulations on teen driving. Last year, there was about one traffic fatality for every 100 million miles driven in America. Source Link
The first woman to solo anchor a nightly network newscast is said to be leaving the anchor chair. Katie Couric would step down after five years as host of the CBS Evening News. Couric came from NBC’s Today Show to head up the CBS news program that won journalism awards but never climbed out of third place in the ratings. Couric ‘s next job could be hosting a syndicated talk show. Source Link
April 5, 2011
Customers from a Who’s Who list of some of the biggest banks, colleges, and national retailers could be seeing more spam in their email in-box soon. That’s because a company that manages email for Citibank, Walgreen’s, Kroger, the College Board and others says their email records have been hacked. Officials say no personal financial information was in the data that was stolen. Source Link
Researchers say they’ve discovered a handful of new genetic links to why Alzheimer’s disease strikes. The findings support theories that high cholesterol and inflammation make it more likely to get the disease. One in eight people over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease and Americans spend nearly $200 billion a year on treatment and care for Alzheimer’s patients. Source Link
The Huskies are the big dogs of the NCAA after Connecticut defeated Butler last night in the finale of the Division One Men’s basketball tournament. Butler made it back into the Final Four for the second year in a row but fell to the Huskies who were making their third appearance ever in the title game on the way to winning their second national championship. Source Link
Researchers say they’ve discovered a handful of new genetic links to why Alzheimer’s disease strikes. The findings support theories that high cholesterol and inflammation make it more likely to get the disease. One in eight people over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease and Americans spend nearly $200 billion a year on treatment and care for Alzheimer’s patients. Source Link
The Huskies are the big dogs of the NCAA after Connecticut defeated Butler last night in the finale of the Division One Men’s basketball tournament. Butler made it back into the Final Four for the second year in a row but fell to the Huskies who were making their third appearance ever in the title game on the way to winning their second national championship. Source Link
April 4, 2011
Men in their 80’s should be asking the doctor to cross one test off the list during their annual physical. A new study says there’s no good reason to be testing for prostate cancer at that age, because the disease is so slow to develop that’s it’s unlikely to kill a man who’s in his 80’s. Testing can lead to biopsies and treatments that are painful and can have unwelcome side effects. Source Link
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats and birds? That’s another matter. A new study shows that cats kill about half of all birds that die from predator attacks. That’s a thousand times more birds killed by cats than man-made hazards like wind turbines. It’s estimated that half a billion birds are killed each year by pet cats or feral felines. Source Link
Expect a “dogfight” in Houston tonight as the NCAA Men’s basketball championship comes down to a battle between the Bulldogs of Butler and the Huskies of Connecticut. Butler returns to the national championship game for the second year in a row after defeating Virginia Commonwealth, while Connecticut squeaked by Kentucky to make it to the final game of the season. Source Link
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats and birds? That’s another matter. A new study shows that cats kill about half of all birds that die from predator attacks. That’s a thousand times more birds killed by cats than man-made hazards like wind turbines. It’s estimated that half a billion birds are killed each year by pet cats or feral felines. Source Link
Expect a “dogfight” in Houston tonight as the NCAA Men’s basketball championship comes down to a battle between the Bulldogs of Butler and the Huskies of Connecticut. Butler returns to the national championship game for the second year in a row after defeating Virginia Commonwealth, while Connecticut squeaked by Kentucky to make it to the final game of the season. Source Link
April 1, 2011
It’s may be April Fool’s Day, but this is no joke - the Northeast is bracing for a spring storm that could drop up to a foot of snow. Winter storm warnings are posted for seven states, with the Hudson Valley and the Catskills expecting the worst. The heavy, wet snow could mean more misery for a region that’s already seen too much of white stuff this year. Source Link
Want to read a bedtime story to your child but you’re out of town on business? Now there’s an app for that. It’s called “Nursery Rhymes with StoryTime” and it lets you connect your iPhone or iPad on the road with one at home. Parents can read aloud to their child as both follow along from a selection of children’s picture book stories and nursery rhymes. Source Link
Want to read a bedtime story to your child but you’re out of town on business? Now there’s an app for that. It’s called “Nursery Rhymes with StoryTime” and it lets you connect your iPhone or iPad on the road with one at home. Parents can read aloud to their child as both follow along from a selection of children’s picture book stories and nursery rhymes. Source Link
It’ll be the second-chance Cinderellas versus the new belles of the ball and a clash of perennial powerhouses as the NCAA’s Men’s Final Four weekend gets underway tomorrow. Butler returns to the semi-finals to battle Virginia Commonwealth and Connecticut tangles with Kentucky to determine who will face-off in the national championship game on Monday. Source Link
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