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Hyping H1N1: Did It Create a Dangerous Flu Fatigue?
aolnews.com - 2-28-10
With the World Health Organization warning yet again this week that the H1N1 virus has yet to reach its peak, a flu season that's milder than average hardly seems that way. Now, the nearly yearlong coverage of H1N1 has left some worried that future influenza outbreaks will be met with ambivalent flu fatigue among the public.
Shining secret that makes silver precious for your health
dailymail.co.uk - 2-28-10
Before the discovery of antibiotics, surgeons used to stitch wounds with thread woven with silver as they believed it helped to prevent infection.
Bitter Melon Extract May Slow, Stop Breast Cancer
health.com - 2-27-10
A popular nutritional supplement - extract of bitter melon - may help protect women from breast cancer, researchers say.
Bitter melon is a common vegetable in India, China and South America, and its extract is used in folk remedies for diabetes because of its blood-sugar lowering capabilities, according to the researchers.
At Hearing on Radiation, Calls for Better Oversight
nytimes.com - 2-27-10
A dozen witnesses, including representatives of virtually all of the leading professional groups in medical radiation, told a House subcommittee during a hearing Friday that more needed to be done to make sure that radiation continues to help, not harm, patients.
Long-Time Marijuana Use Linked to Psychosis in Young Adults
businessweek.com - 2-26-10
Young adults who used marijuana as teens were more likely than those who didn't to develop schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms including hallucinations and delusions, an Australian study found.
Findings confirm H1N1 flu's toll on pregnant women
reuters.com - 2-26-10
New research from Australia confirms that the HIN1 flu hits pregnant women particularly hard-especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes.
'50,000 people die from malnutrition a year in NHS hospitals,' claim Tories
dailymail.co.uk - 2-26-10
Almost 50,000 Health Service patients a year are dying while suffering from malnutrition in hospitals in England, shocking figures suggest.
Ancient Egyptian priests 'killed by rich ritual food'
bbc.co.uk - 2-26-10
Lavish banquets offered to ancient Egyptian gods blocked the arteries of priests who took the food home to their families, say UK researchers.
Study: Preventive mastectomy doesn't benefit most
chron.com - 2-25-10
Breast cancer patients are increasingly having preventive surgery to remove the unaffected breast, but a new study suggests it's not beneficial for the vast majority of women who undergo it.
Simple test could cut unnecessary antibiotic use
msnbc.msn.com - 2-25-10
If doctors used an existing simple lab test on patients with coughs or flu-like symptoms they would be better able to decide which of them might benefit from antibiotics, scientists said on Thursday.
The cartons of soup with as much salt as 16 bags of crisps
dailymail.co.uk - 2-25-10
Takeaway and popular brands of soup are overdosing customers with massive levels of salt.
Study: High-fat diet raises stroke risk in women
usatoday.com - 2-25-10
A moment on the lips, forever on the hips? A bad figure is hardly the worst of it. Eating a lot of fat, especially the kind that's in cookies and pastries, can significantly raise the risk of stroke for women over 50, a large new study finds.
Are you a sex addict?
cnn.com - 2-25-10
When Jack Rogers first heard media reports of Tiger Woods' multiple extramarital affairs, the first thing he did was say a little prayer for Woods and his wife. The second thing he did was tally up the number of women who claimed to have had sex with the famous golfer.
Single Men Have Higher Risk of Stroke
webmd.com - 2-25-10
Get married! Be happy! Single and unhappily married men are at increased risk of dying from stroke, suggests a study of more than 10,000 men.
Extracts of bitter melon 'can block breast cancer'
bbc.co.uk - 2-25-10
Extracts of a fruit grown on tropical vines appears to have breast cancer blocking powers, say researchers.
Battling Pain: Are Doctors Too Reluctant to Prescribe Opioids?
time.com - 2-24-10
Pain is one of the most common reasons that people end up in the doctor's office. And yet, until 1983, the field of pain management did not have its own medical society; today, the specialty still isn't widely taught in medical schools. For centuries, doctors even debated whether eliminating pain was morally acceptable: would it, for instance, defeat God's purpose in condemning Eve's daughters to suffer in childbirth?
Date-rape drug use on the rise, U.N. warns
msnbc.msn.com - 2-24-10
Governments around the world must step up their efforts to limit access to "date-rape drugs," sedatives that are secretly added to a person's drink to limit their ability to resist sexual assault and remember it later, a watchdog said Wednesday.
7 Pregnancy Warning Signs
webmd.com - 2-24-10
Some symptoms during pregnancy are par for the course, but others are cause for alarm. How do you know the difference?
How dynamite could help destroy prostate cancer
dailymail.co.uk - 2-23-10
A chemical once used as a deadly explosive could be a powerful new treatment for prostate cancer.
Flightless mosquitoes bred to fight malaria and dengue fever
dailymail.co.uk - 2-23-10
Mosquitoes have been genetically engineered so they cannot fly, in an effort to stop diseases such as malaria and dengue fever from spreading.
Hospital infections killed 48,000, report shows
msnbc.msn.com - 2-22-10
Pneumonia and blood-borne infections caught in U.S. hospitals killed 48,000 patients and cost $8.1 billion in 2006, according to a report released on Monday.
Infertility time bomb: IVF children have higher risk of infertility, obesity and diabetes
dailymail.co.uk - 2-22-10
Britain faces an infertility time bomb because a generation of IVF babies may have inherited their parents' inability to conceive, a leading doctor has warned.
Expert: Using antiretroviral drugs early may curb HIV/AIDS spread
cnn.com - 2-22-10
Antiretroviral drugs that are being used to prolong the lives of patients infected with HIV/AIDS could also be greatly effective in slowing its spread, epidemiologist Brian Williams said.
AIDS drugs haven't changed HIV risk with anal sex
reuters.com - 2-22-10
The introduction of effective drugs against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has not changed gay men's risk of contracting the virus during a single act of anal sex, new research from Australia shows.
Marijuana use by seniors goes up as boomers age
breitbart.com - 2-22-10
In her 88 years, Florence Siegel has learned how to relax: A glass of red wine. A crisp copy of The New York Times, if she can wrest it from her husband. Some classical music, preferably Bach. And every night like clockwork, she lifts a pipe to her lips and smokes marijuana.
Diabetes sufferers warned that widely-used drug Avandia can cause heart disease and death
dailymail.co.uk - 2-21-10
The safety of a diabetes drug used by thousands of Britons was called into question again yesterday.
Analysis: Placebo effect stronger than doctors believed
usatoday.com - 2-21-10
When it comes to the placebo effect, it really may be mind over matter, a new analysis suggests.
Nap 'boosts' brain learning power
bbc.co.uk - 2-21-10
A nap during the day improves the brain's ability to absorb new information, US scientists claim.
Singing 'rewires' damaged brain
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-21-10
Teaching stroke patients to sing "rewires" their brains, helping them recover their speech, say scientists.
'Exciting' advance reported in peanut allergy therapy
cnn.com - 2-21-10
Peanuts are like poison for people who have severe food allergies to them. For some, ingesting even a tiny piece of peanut can trigger a potentially fatal reaction.
Anti-retrovirals could halt Aids spread in five years
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-21-10
Anti-retroviral treatments (ARVs) could stop the spread of Aids in South Africa within five years, say scientists.
Sex hormone progesterone to get head injury trial
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-20-10
Natural progesterone, the sex hormone used in the first contraceptive pills, is to be tested on patients with severe head injuries.
Viruses changed human evolution, study shows
msnbc.msn.com - 2-20-10
Italian scientists said on Friday they had found evidence of how viruses helped change the course of human evolution and said their discovery could help in the design of better drugs and vaccines.
How Exercise Can Alleviate the Pain of Fibromyalgia
health.com - 2-20-10
A significant body of research shows that, for people with fibromyalgia, exercise can improve their physical and emotional well-being, prevent the muscle wasting that avoiding activity can bring, and for some even alleviate pain. Fibromyalgia sufferers often become less and less active as the pain takes over, scared to do any kind of movement that could make the pain worse. That starts a vicious, debilitating circle.
Personalised cancer blood test hope
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-20-10
Personalised blood tests which could track whether cancer treatment is working or if the disease has come back have been developed by US researchers.
Dolphins May Offer Clues to Treating Diabetes
usnews.com - 2-20-10
Fish might be brain food, but it doesn't supply the high levels of fuel needed to keep a dolphin brain functioning. New research adds to evidence suggesting that bottlenose dolphins go into a harmless diabetic state during overnight fasting, thereby maintaining high levels of glucose in the blood. The research, presented at a news briefing February 18 at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, suggests that dolphins may be a good model for studying diabetes and could offer insights into treating the disease in people.
Denture glue danger prompts Poligrip to remove zinc from its adhesive
dailymail.co.uk - 2-19-10
Millions of people using a popular brand of denture adhesive are being warned it could trigger symptoms such as numbness, difficulties with balance and walking.
FDA issues warning on 4 common asthma drugs
usatoday.com - 2-19-10
The government is taking steps to curb use of some long-acting asthma drugs taken by millions, issuing safety restrictions Thursday to lower an uncommon but potentially life-threatening risk that asthma could worsen suddenly.
Personalised cancer blood test hope
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-19-10
Personalised blood tests which could track whether cancer treatment is working or if the disease has come back have been developed by US researchers.
African gene trawl may provide secrets to long life
reuters.com - 2-18-10
A genetic peek deep into the heart of Africa confirms that Africans have more genetic diversity than Europeans or Asians and provides insights into how to live a long life despite disease and famine.
Happiness wards off heart disease, study suggests
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-18-10
Being happy and staying positive may help ward off heart disease, a study suggests.
MRIs, other scans quadrupled in recent years
msnbc.msn.com - 2-17-10
The use of high-tech diagnostic imaging in emergency rooms has quadrupled since the mid-1990s, according to a new government report released Wednesday.
Prostate cancer breakthrough drug 'to be available next year'
dailymail.co.uk - 2-17-10
A prostate cancer 'wonder pill' could be on the market next year.
Abiraterone hit the headlines two years ago, with stunning trial results in which it shrank tumours in 80 per cent of men whose cancer had spread throughout their body.
The men behind famous diseases
cnn.com - 2-17-10
Having a disease named after you is a decidedly mixed bag. On the one hand, your scientific developments are forever commemorated.
Acupuncture could help period pain, researchers say
bbc.co.uk - 2-17-10
Acupuncture may be an effective way of easing severe period pain, a South Korean review of 27 studies suggests.
FDA Warns of Maalox Mix-up Danger
webmd.com - 2-17-10
At least five "serious adverse events" occurred in people who took Maalox Total Relief thinking it was Maalox antacid, the FDA warns.
More children have chronic diseases; study cites obesity
usatoday.com - 2-17-10
The rate of chronic disease among children has doubled in the past two decades: More than half of children ages 8 to 14 have had a long-term health problem at some point, such as obesity, asthma, a learning disability or other ailment, a study shows. Researchers studied 5,001 children from 1988 to 2006 and followed each child for six years, according to a paper in today's Journal of the American Medical Association.
'Malaria and weak bones' may have killed Tutankhamun
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-16-10
The Egyptian 'boy king' Tutankhamun may well have died of malaria after the disease ravaged a body crippled by a rare bone disorder, experts say.
Key cancer gene 'link to poverty'
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-16-10
There is a genetic explanation for why women from poor backgrounds are less likely to beat breast cancer, Dundee University researchers have said.
One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
usnews.com/health - 2-16-10
One in every two U.S. children now grapples at some time with a chronic health condition, such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obesity, new research suggests.
Aspirin May Boost Breast Cancer Survival
usnews.com - 2-16-10
A new study of more than 4,000 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer shows that taking aspirin appears to significantly increase survival and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Debate over GM eggplant consumes India
reuters.com - 2-16-10
The purple eggplant that Indian shopper Tanuja Krishnan picks out at a Mumbai market stall every week is an unlikely protagonist in a raging debate about whether genetically modified foods should be introduced into India.
Scientists discover the secret of ageing
ft.com - 2-15-10
One of the biggest puzzles in biology - how and why living cells age - has been solved by an international team based at Newcastle University, in north-east England.
Taking six 15-minute walks a week 'could cut the pain and stiffness of arthritis'
dailymail.co.uk - 2-15-10
Two strolls and a shellfish supplement a day could cut the pain and stiffness of arthritis by half within six months, new research shows.
Natural Medicine
blog.seattlepi.com - 2-15-10
Have you resolved to have a new perspective on life in 2010? Here are a few basic but powerful keys to maintaining good spirits throughout the year:
Preventing Recurrent Strokes Needs Improvement
webmd.com - 2-15-10
One in 12 people who have a stroke will likely soon have another one, and one in four will likely die within one year, according to a new study.
Your Health: A good night's sleep study for people over 65
usatoday.com - 2-14-10
A good night's sleep is important at any age. But what constitutes a good night's sleep for people over 65?
Grandparents who care for children 'boost obesity risk'
bbc.co.uk - 2-14-10
Young children who are regularly looked after by their grandparents have an increased risk of being overweight, an extensive British study has suggested.
HIV illness 'delayed by' herpes drug aciclovir
bbc.co.uk - 2-14-10
A common treatment for herpes can delay the need for HIV drugs in people with both infections, say US researchers.
Why autistic people often avoid hugs from loved ones
dailymail.co.uk - 2-14-10
Doctors believe they may have discovered why many people with autism don't like to be touched or hugged even by their parents.
British Lung Foundation offers Valentine's Day sex tips
bbc.co.uk - 2-14-10
People with breathing problems have been offered some timely Valentine's Day advice to help them enjoy a fulfilling love life.
Ajinomoto brands aspartame 'AminoSweet'
foodbev.com - 2-13-10
Leading aspartame producer Ajinomoto is launching a new initiative that will brand the sweetener AminoSweet.
Mumps outbreak reaches nearly 2,000 in New York and New Jersey
cnn.com - 2-13-13
Nearly 2,000 people, mostly adolescent and young adult males in Orthodox Jewish communities in New York and New Jersey, have contracted mumps since last summer, according to health officials.
Scans no help in breast cancer care, study says
msnbc.msn.com - 2-12-10
Expensive extra scans using MRI on breast cancer patients make no difference to the number of patients who have a repeat operation, scientists said on Friday, raising questions about whether the scans are worth it.
Chicken-flavored pet food recalled
msnbc.msn.com - 2-12-10
Lincoln-based Nature's Variety is voluntarily recalling packages of its chicken-flavored pet food over concerns of salmonella contamination.
Monsanto 'faked' data for approvals claims its ex-chief
indiatoday.intoday.in - 2-12-10
The debate on genetically modified (GM) brinjal variety continues to generate heat. Former managing director of Monsanto India, Tiruvadi Jagadisan, is the latest to join the critics of Bt brinjal, perhaps the first industry insider to do so.
USDA sharpens rules for organic milk, meat
msnbc.msn.com - 2-12-10
What makes milk or meat organic? After a drawn-out debate, the Agriculture Department has significantly narrowed the definition to livestock that spend a third of the year grazing on pasture.
Beware a single espresso: Just one caffeine-packed cup can slow the blood flow to your heart
dailymail.co.uk - 2-12-10
It may be the perfect morning pick-me-up. But a single espresso could be bad for your heart, research suggests.
Average person suffers 6,284 common ailments in a lifetime
dailymail.co.uk - 2-12-10
For anyone coping with the sniffles today, or nursing a headache, here's a cheerful thought.
A herbal wonder drug
mb.com.ph - 2-12-10
Nature has been providing man with thousands of herb plants with health benefits and medicinal properties. One of such herb plants is the common garlic widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment.
Obesity 'often set before age of two'
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-12-10
The "tipping point" that sets children on the way to a lifetime of obesity often occurs before the age of two, say US researchers.
Health Buzz: Autism Risk Rises With Maternal Age
usnews.com - 2-11-10
A new study suggests that older women are at greater risk of having a child with autism, HealthDay reports. When compared to women giving birth in their mid to late 20s, moms who had babies at age 40 or older had a 50 percent greater risk of having an autistic child, researchers found.
Analysis: Chocolate may reduce stroke risk
usatoday.com - 2-11-10
Just in time for Valentine's Day, research out this week suggests eating chocolate may have a positive impact on stroke. Don't go buying too many heart boxes just yet, though, say the study authors.
Obese Children Twice as Likely to Die Before 55
abcnews.go.com - 2-11-10
Obesity in children may pave the way to an early grave, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds.
Finding God In The Brain
abcnews.go.com - 2-11-10
Researchers report in a new study today that they have found regions of the brain that seem to impact a person's level of spirituality.
The real-life Sleeping Beauty who snoozes for TWO weeks at a time
dailymail.co.uk - 2-11-10
She is known to her family and friends as 'Sleeping Beauty' - but her life is no fairytale.
Louisa Ball, 15, sleeps for two weeks at a time because she suffers from an incredibly rare disorder.
Internet 'rewires our brains' and makes teenagers vulnerable to mental illness
dailymail.co.uk - 2-10-10
Young people are losing the ability to concentrate because of the internet, a controversial new study suggests.
Brain blood vessels clue to MS
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-10-10
More than 55% of multiple sclerosis patients have been found to have constricted blood vessels in their brains, a US study says.
Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health
usnews.com - 2-10-10
Depression and a family history of alcoholism may play a role in how much of a sweet tooth a child has, new research suggests.
People admitted to hospital for obesity up 60 per cent in a year
telegraph.co.uk - 2-10-10
The number of people admitted to hospital for obesity shot up almost 60 per cent last year while the number having weight-loss surgery rose 55 per cent, new figures showed.
Teenage girls 'live on junk food', survey finds
timesonline.co.uk - 2-10-10
Teenage girls are eating a worse diet than they did ten years ago and putting their long-term health at risk, a national nutrition survey suggests.
Unplanned pregnancy warning to older women over 35
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-9-10
Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that they cannot get pregnant past a certain age.
Anti-depressant linked to breast cancer deaths
dailymail.co.uk - 2-9-10
Women taking a popular anti-depressant at the same time as a drug used to stop breast cancer recurring are more likely to die from the disease, doctors warn.
'Third-hand smoke' could damage health
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-9-10
Lingering residue from tobacco smoke which clings to upholstery, clothing and the skin releases cancer-causing agents, work in PNAS journal shows.
Both Parents' Ages Linked to Autism Risk
nytimes.com - 2-9-10
Older mothers are more likely than younger ones to have a child with autism, and older fathers significantly contribute to the risk of the disorder when their partners are under 30, researchers are reporting.
Is this the cure for osteoporosis? Scientists discover pill that heals brittle bones
dailymail.co.uk - 2-8-10
An easily administered, once-a-day drug that makes brittle bones strong again has been discovered by scientists.
Mediterranean diet may help prevent dementia, study says
cnn.com - 2-8-10
Eating a diet rich in healthy fats and limiting dairy and meat could do more than keep your heart healthier. It could also help keep you thinking clearly.
Exercise 'cuts risk of developing painful gallstones'
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-8-10
Doing lots of exercise drastically cuts the risk of developing painful gallstones, UK researchers have found.
Looking young for your age? Thank the Peter Pan gene
dailymail.co.uk - 2-8-10
Scientists have found a 'Peter Pan gene' that could explain why some people remain baby-faced while others become old before their time.
Is Fat the New Normal?
webmd.com - 2-7-10
A rise in average body weight may be changing how we see ourselves.
Daily pill helped cure osteoporosis in mice, rats
reuters.com - 2-7-10
A once-a-day pill helped completely rebuild bone in rodents with severe osteoporosis, a finding that could lead to a new class of drugs to treat the brittle-bone disease in humans, U.S. researchers said.
Study links sugary soft drinks to pancreas cancer
reuters.com - 2-7-10
People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.
Lower your heart rate to prevent a heart attack
msnbc.msn.com - 2-6-10
Italian researchers found that having a resting heart rate above 70 beats per minute (bpm) increases your risk of dying of heart disease by at least 78 percent. Follow the tips below to help drop your bpm and improve your odds.
Premature birth gene clue found
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-6-10
DNA differences which appear to affect the risk of giving birth early have been found by US scientists.
Airport Body Scanning Raises Radiation Exposure, Committee Says
bloomberg.com - 2-6-10
Air passengers should be made aware of the health risks of airport body screenings and governments must explain any decision to expose the public to higher levels of cancer-causing radiation, an inter-agency report said.
Curry spice saffron 'could stop you going blind'
dailymail.co.uk - 2-6-10
Test findings suggest the spice reverses age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, the most common cause of blindness in old people.
Meet Oscar, the cat who knows too much...
dailymail.co.uk - 2-6-10
When a nursing home doctor heard that the resident tabby could sense when a patient was about to die, he was sceptical. But a series of spooky events convinced him the cat might really have special powers.
Hormone therapy may lower colon cancer risk
msnbc.msn.com - 2-4-10
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can carry serious health risks, but a new study adds to evidence that menopausal women who use the hormones may have lower odds of developing colon cancer.
The Gift of a Generation: Women's Heart Disease Risk Dropping
abcnews.go.com - 2-4-10
Today would have been Olivia Passanando's birthday. She died from congestive heart failure in 1988 at the age of 69.
Miracle as girl, 3, recovers from brain tumour after it simply disappears
dailymail.co.uk - 2-4-10
When Liberty Rose Finn's little body could take no more gruelling chemotherapy to fight her inoperable brain tumour, the three-year-old's parents feared the worst.
'Vegetative state' man responds to questions
cnn.com - 2-4-10
A man presumed to have been in a vegetative state for five years has communicated with the outside world for the first time since suffering severe head injuries in a car crash, researchers said Thursday.
Republicans Favor Medical Marijuana, Poll Shows
cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com - 2-4-10
Medical marijuana's support among voters in New York State is so solid that even a substantial majority of Republicans favor its legalization, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday. The poll found that 71 percent of voters supported medical marijuana, including 55 percent of registered Republicans.
Canadian Premier's Heart Surgery Plans Raise Questions About Health Care
foxnews.com - 2-4-10
A prominent Canadian politician's decision to undergo heart surgery in the U.S. has touched off a debate about national health care in his own country.
Do we want brain scanners to read our minds?
telegraph.co.uk - 2-4-10
What nightmare could be worse than being buried alive? Conscious, terrified, but unable to communicate through the impenetrable barrier of a coffin lid and a metre of earth. In the past few days, this ultimate horror has been transformed from the stuff of bad dreams and B movies to two very different front page stories.
HIV Researchers Solve Key Puzzle After 20 Years of Trying
sciencedaily.com - 2-4-10
Researchers have made a breakthrough in HIV research that had eluded scientists for over 20 years, potentially leading to better treatments for HIV, in a study published January 30 in the journal Nature.
Flame retardant may affect fertility
msnbc.msn.com - 2-3-10
Having difficulty getting pregnant? Perhaps your sofa is to blame. Or your stereo or carpet or any of the things in your house that contain common flame-retardant chemicals known as PBDEs that a new study suggests may be associated with decreased fertility.
Dementia costs UK economy £23bn every year - more than cancer and heart disease together
dailymail.co.uk - 2-3-10
One million Britons will be victims of dementia within 15 years, according to a shocking report.
Marijuana could face strict regulation, big taxes
sfgate.com - 1-3-10
Legislation is in the works at the state capitol that would dramatically change how marijuana is regulated in the state and bring in a good chunk of cash to California's beleaguered state budget.
Clinicians Need to Be Aware of Patient Use of Herbal Products
modernmedicine.com - 2-3-10
Health care professionals need to be aware of their patients' use of herbal remedies, which can adversely interact with many common cardiovascular medications, according to a review in the Feb. 9 Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Morbidly obese 'may have missing genes'
news.bbc.co.uk - 2-3-10
A small number of extremely overweight people may be missing the same chunk of genetic material, claim UK researchers.
Experts say 40 percent of cancers could be prevented
reuters.com - 2-3-10
Forty percent of the 12 million people diagnosed with cancer worldwide each year could avert the killer disease by protecting themselves against infections and changing their lifestyles, experts said Tuesday.
Health Buzz: Study Ties SIDS to Key Brain Chemical
usnews.com - 2-3-10
A new study suggests that sudden infant death syndrome is caused by insufficient levels of a brain chemical that helps control breathing during sleep, HealthDay reports. Researchers looked at levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, and the enzyme trytophan hydroxylase, which makes serotonin, in 35 babies who died of SIDS.
Vegetative Patients Talk With Brain
webmd.com - 2-3-10
A few patients who appear to be in a persistent vegetative state may in fact be aware of themselves and their surroundings.
FBI: Unruly Passenger Blames Medical Pot Cookies
cbs3.com - 2-3-10
A San Francisco man claims he was high on a double dose of medical marijuana cookies when he screamed, dropped his pants and attacked crew members on a cross-country flight, forcing its diversion to Pittsburgh, the FBI said Wednesday.
Low serotonin levels might cause sudden infant death
usatoday.com - 2-2-10
Researchers may have solved the mystery of what makes some babies vulnerable to sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, which kills more than 2,300 babies a year.
Herbal medicine is under threat
guardian.co.uk - 2-2-10
Tomorrow, an army of medical herbalists will be demonstrating outside the House of Commons. "What are they going to do," wonders sceptic Adam Rutherford, an editor at the science journal Nature, "wave strands of lavender at MPs?" But Michael McIntyre, chair of the European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (EHTPA), has called for the demonstration because, quite frankly, he has had enough.
Marijuana legalization tops list of YouTube questions for Obama
dailycaller.com - 2-2-10
On Wednesday, January 27, CitizenTube streamed the State of the Union address live on its YouTube site and hosted a Google Moderator series that allowed viewers to submit and vote on questions in response to President Obama's address.
Childhood asthma in premature babies linked pregnancy bug
usatoday.com - 2-2-10
A common complication during pregnancy may predispose children born prematurely to asthma, a large study reports today.
Can fish oil help guard against schizophrenia?
reuters.com - 2-2-10
Taking fish oil may help prevent full-blown psychotic illness in at-risk adolescents and young adults, a study released today hints.
Sunbathing 'boosts men's sex drives': Testosterone levels rise with Vitamin D increase
dailymail.co.uk - 2-2-10
A spot of sunbathing boosts men's sex drive, reveals a new study.
Testosterone levels in men's blood rise accordingly with doses of vitamin D.
The vital nutrient is produced in the body after exposure to sunlight and can also be obtained from eating oily fish and meat.
Cat predicts 50 deaths in RI nursing home
telegraph.co.uk - 2-1-10
A cat with an uncanny ability to detect when nursing home patients are about to die has proven itself in around 50 cases by curling up with them in their final hours, according to a new book.
Herbal Remedies Can Cause Cardiac Problems
businessweek.com - 2-1-10
The growing number of Americans who are taking traditional herbal medications for heart problems are unaware of the dangers those treatments pose, a new report says.
Less Sleep Normal Part of Aging?
www.webmd.com - 2-1-10
Getting less sleep at night may be a normal part of healthy aging and nothing to worry about for most healthy adults.
Physicians Must Treat 'Transplant Tourists'
abcnews.go.com - 2-1-10
Patients who travel to foreign countries for organ transplants may return with more problems than they left with -- and physicians here have a moral responsibility to treat them, researchers asserted in a transplant journal.
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Talk of TRT has taken a backseat to the UFC's injury pandemic but shouldn't be forgotten based on the news cycle. It's a polarizing issue yet there doesn't seem to be any reputable sources to clear the air. So who to listen to?
I do not have a medical background, but what I do have are a particular set of skills. Skills that I have acquired over a very long time on the internet. Skills that allow me to make an argument and support it with facts, evidence, and trends. Skills that let me make it into a numbered list. In this case, it's the fighters themselves.
The most high profile case of TRT use in MMA has to be the [in]famous Chael Sonnen. He's also arguably been the most successful. He tested way above the acceptable T:E ratio after his first bout with Anderson Silva and raised a storm to the CSAC about how his testicles are broken. There was the dominating submission win over Brian Stann, the mediocre showing against Bisping, the a good round against Anderson Silva before getting knocked out.
For an outspoken advocate of TRT, Quinton Jackson sure isn't showing any benefits. Rampage missed weight for the first time in his career and proceeded to look terrible in his fight with Ryan Bader. He claims to have injured his knee mid-fight. The streak of bad luck continues with his recent injury that forced him to call off the Teixiera fight.
Dan Henderson gassed real bad against Shogun and was utterly defenseless for the final round. More recently he was unable to finish his training camp due to injury and dropped out of his title fight against Jon Jones.
Forrest Griffin is an overachiever. He's had an outstanding career and although Anderson Silva made him look a whole beat behind, that's just what Anderson does. That aside, has Forrest ever put on a worse performance than the final fight of his trilogy with Tito Ortiz? It's arguably the worst showing of his career and his first fight that was TRT assisted.
Frank Mir has an inconsistent build. He was in good shape as champion, then became Fat Mir post-accident, slimmed down to have a speed advantage against Lesnar, then added 30lbs of muscle to that to try and be as strong as Carwin. Saying he didn't appear in his greatest shape against Dos Santos doesn't mean much. What's telling is that in his first fight on TRT, Frank was beaten like eggs in a bakery.
Nate Marquardt had to sit out for a year because of his failure to follow the rules for a therapeutic use exemption twice in a row. He decided that the treatment that was holding his health together was too big of a bureaucratic pain in the butt and and stopped. Nate wouldn't let the lack of medical treatment hold him back though. He looked great in his pummeling of previously undefeated Tyron Woodley to take the Strikeforce Welterweight title.
Shane Roller is a similar case. He lost three fights in a row, quit TRT because he didn't want to do what it takes for an exemption, and is now on a one fight win streak.
Bristol Marunde is best known as a journeyman that Jacare got a rebound win off of. He was submitted in the third round.
Todd Duffee is still a guy and knocked out Neil Grove in India. So there's that.
Ken Shamrock is Ken Shamrock.
To recap:
High level fighter with losses to really really good fighters
Missed weight, fought poorly and lost, got hurt before his next fight.
Poor cardio, injured before next fight
Fought poorly, won a controversial decision.
Beaten like eggs.
Quit TRT, won his next fight by KO
Quit TRT, snapped a three fight losing streak
Injury prone, coming off a win.
Still Ken Shamrock
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AN Altham manufacturing company has boosted productivity after sending its staff back to college.
More than 80 employees from non-woven textile speclialist BMP Europe Ltd have received qualifications in Business Improvement Technique run by Preston College.
BMP Production Manager, Les Readfearn, said: "We knew what we wanted to achieve if we were to maintain our position as a world leader in high precision engineered elastomer materials and components.
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Curriculum Preview: Intro to Programming VEX IQ for ROBOTC!
We are excited to give you a preview into our newest curriculum series: The Introduction to Programming VEX IQ with ROBOTC. The website is still in-the-works, but it should be completely ready by August. The focus for this curriculum is on the VEX IQ virtual and/or physical robot and the ROBOTC 4.0 software featuring the new graphical function. It consists of videos, PDFs, quizzes, and our famous easy to use step-by-step videos. Check out some of the videos of from our curriculum series …
The Introduction to Programming VEX IQ with ROBOTC is a curriculum module designed to teach core computer programming logic and reasoning skills using a robotics engineering context. It contains a sequence of projects (plus one capstone challenge) organized around key robotics and programming concepts.
Why should I use the Introduction to Programming EV3 Curriculum?
Introduction to Programming provides a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. By the end of the curriculum, students should be better thinkers, not just coders.
What are the Learning Objectives of the Introduction to Programming VEX IQ Curriculum?
- Basic concepts of programming
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- Program Flow Model
- Simple (Wait For) Sensor behaviors
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- Building solutions to real-world problems
- Problem-solving strategies
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For more info and to see the online version of the curriculum, visit http://curriculum.cs2n.org/vexiq.
Sign up for the Robotics Summer of Learning All Summer!
Did you know that you can sign up for the Robotics Summer of Learning anytime during the summer? All our live webinars are recorded, so you can easily sign up today and work at your own pace!
How do I join and get into the class?
Sign in or sign up for a new account at CS2N.org. Then visit http://cs2n.org/summer-of-learning and click on the VEX IQ robot. You'll be taken to a new page where you will click "View" under "Summer of Learning 2014 – VEX IQ – Intro." From there you will be in the official Summer of Learning course!
How much does this course and/or software cost?
Nothing at all! It is free until September 1, 2014.
What do I need to download?
ROBOTC and the VEX IQ Challenge Pack. You need to download both items. The License ID and Password is located in the CS2N Moodle Course. Use these to activate the license for the entire summer (through September 1st). Computer Minimum Requirements.
Where can I find the link for the live classes?
The link is at the top of the section for the topic of that class. For example, if the topic for the live class is turning, the link will be at the top of the basic movement section. This is also where you will find the recording after the live class has ended.
What is the class schedule?
The live class schedule is listed below, but remember that you can work throughout the summer at your own pace. All classes are recorded. Just keep in mind that if you work ahead, some items of the curriculum will not be released until later this summer.
Will I be able to use the ROBOTC Graphical with EV3 and/or NXT? And, will there be a RSOL class for that?
ROBOTC for LEGO MINDSTORMS is still in development, but it will be available later this summer. Once it is ready, there will be a Robotics Summer of Learning course specifically for it.
Live Webinar Course Schedule
- June 16: Introduction to Software, Setup, Forums and Procedures used in this course
- June 17: Intro to Expedition Atlantis and Moving Forward
- June 23: Turning and Intro to Ruins of Atlantis
- June 30: Forward until Touch and Forward until Near
- July 7th: Turn for Angle, Forward until Color, Intro to Palm Island
- July 14th: Loops and if/else
- July 21st: Repeated Decisions, Continuous Decisions, Intro to Operation Reset
- July 28th: Joystick and Button control, intro to VEX IQ Highrise
Robotics Summer of Learning Starts Next Week!!
Our Robotics Summer of Learning (RSOL) course opens this Sunday, June 15 with our first live webinar course starting on Monday, June 16! The RSOL gives students the opportunity to learn how to program robots using a free copy ROBOTC 4.0 (including the new Graphical Natural Language) for Robot Virtual Worlds programming software. If you've always thought that ROBOTC was too difficult, you should try out the new Graphical Natural Language, which is part of ROBOTC 4.0!
Live Webinar Course Schedule:
- June 16: Introduction to Software, Setup, Forums and Procedures used in this course.
- June 17: Intro to Expedition Atlantis and Moving Forward
- June 23: Turning and Intro to Ruins of Atlantis
- June 30: Forward until Touch and Forward until Near
- July 7th: Turn for Angle, Forward until Color, Intro to Palm Island
- July 14th: Loops and if/else
- July 21st: Repeated Decisions, Continuous Decisions, Intro to Operation Reset
- July 28th: Joystick and Button control, intro to VEX IQ Highrise
All courses will be held at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time with a live instructor. A link will be available in the CS2N Moodle course for each session. All sessions are recorded so that you can take the course at your own pace. These dates are subject to change.
And don't forget to sign up for our Robotics Summer of Learning Newsletter to get important reminders and information throughout the summer!
Expedition Atlantis iPad App Available Today!
To celebrate the launch, Expedition Atlantis is priced at $1.99 for a limited time! Download today from the iTunes store!
The Robot Virtual Worlds team is proud to announce the availability of their new iPad app, Expedition Atlantis. Expedition Atlantis immerses you in a world of underwater robotics exploration, where you must solve math problems to control your robot's movement in the deep seas ruins.
The math problems will help students understand proportional relationships and the basics of robot programming. It is designed for the student to learn as they play, and includes in-game tutorials to help them play along. As you play, you'll be able to customize your robot, and also earn achievements through our Computer Science Student Network (CS2N). A full teacher's guide for using Expedition Atlantis in the classroom is available at www.robotvirtualworlds.com/ipad.
Expedition Atlantis was tested in a number of diverse classroom settings. In every case, students had measurable gains in proportional understanding, as well as increased interest in math and robotics. Read more about the research here!
As you play along with the app, please send us your feedback at email@example.com! We'd love to know what you think and any improvements we can make.
Sneak Peek: Expedition Atlantis for the iPad
The Robot Virtual World team is excited to share a quick sneak peek of our upcoming Expedition Atlantis app for the iPad! It will be similar to our already popular RVW Expedition Atlantis for the PC. Check out the images below …
Check back here soon for our release announcement!
RVW Expedition Atlantis Research Study
We recently had a study completed to see if using Robot Virtual Worlds' Expedition Atlantis and the engaging nature of robotics exploration would teach students skills in proportional reasoning. This research study was implemented in the classroom at three different schools within the northeastern US with 116 students participating. The teachers selected had voiced interest in trying new methods to foster such skills in students. The students ranged from 6th to 8th grades with various levels of math and algebra experience. The majority of the students had little or no experience working with robots.
The week long study began on the first day with the experimenter distributing pre-tests which included 17 questions that prompted proportional reasoning (both with and without mathematical calculations), and 16 questions about students' grade levels, algebra plans, familiarity with robots, and personal interests in mathematics and robotics.
Example Test Questions:
- Ann and Kathy each bought the same kind of bubble gum at the same store. Ann bought two pieces of gum for six cents. If Kathy bought eight pieces of gum, how much did she pay? Make sure to explain your thinking.
- Which statement is correct?
2/5 = 1/4 = 3/6
2/5 = 4/25 = 16/625
2/5 = 6/15 = 4/10
- I enjoy working on robotics problems. (NO!, No, Maybe, Yes, YES!)
- Mathematics is dull and boring. (NO!, No, Maybe, Yes, YES!)
The study comprised a simulated robot navigation game and practice problems for students to complete and discuss as a class. Problems ranged from robot-related situations that required calculations very similar to those required within the game, to seemingly unrelated situations where proportional reasoning was used to solve everyday problems. The experimenter, who was present in each classroom for the entire week, met with the teacher before/after each class to discuss the day's activities, what to do tomorrow, and how the study might be better tailored to meet the needs of the particular class. At the end of the study, post-tests were administered.
Overall, the study found that across the three schools, scores improved on post-test measures. Similarly, it saw significant increases in mathematics and robotics interests from pre- to post-test. Thus, results indicate that the study was effective in improving students' proportional reasoning skills. Not only this, the study also improved students' interests in mathematics and robotics as reflected in both their self-ratings and their performances in attempting more problems on the post-test than they did on the pre-test.
This research has been about finding out ways to effectively teach and gain interest in mathematics and robotics. We are proud of what the initial findings have found and we look forward to continuing our research within this subject. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Virtual NXT Update!
Thank you to everyone who has given us feedback on the Virtual NXT! We are releasing an update to address everything that you've told us. Download the latest version of the Virtual NXT here. The large changes in the release include:
- Allow the Light Sensor in the Virtual Worlds to be accessed using the EV3 Programming Software's Color Sensor blocks
- Fix a bug where the on-screen Virtual NXT buttons were not being properly read by the EV3 software
Remember that the Virtual NXT will be completely free until April 1, 2014 for user testing. Please continue to post your comments here. Beta Testers will receive a 50% discount code found in the forum.
If you haven't heard about the Virtual NXT, check out our initial post or watch this video for a quick demonstration:
This release of the Virtual NXT also includes updates to our Ruins of Atlantis and Operation Reset virtual Worlds.
- We've added lots of really cool ocean life to the level, over 20 species of fish. See if you can spot them all! These and other visual elements can be disabled in the Options menu of the splash screen.
- Badges for completing the Ruins of Atlantis path with each robot have been added (See below). Each of the three robots available has different dimensions, so this rewards the student for completing additional math and programming practice.
- We've updated our high resolution printable map with valuable information and fun, themed elements.
- A comprehensive teacher's guide is now included, which covers everything from getting started, programming options available, and how to teach with the tools in the world.
- Operation Reset has been updated to include the latest physics engine.
- A number of small bugs have been resolved. Thanks for the feedback!
The latest versions of our Robot Virtual Worlds can always be downloaded from RobotVirtualWorlds.com or CS2N. As always, if you need help or have any feedback, please visit our forums.
New Robot Virtual Worlds Video!
Robot Virtual Worlds just released a new video all about the software!! Check it out here:
Already using RVW? What do you think? How do you use this software in your classroom? We'd love to hear your feedback!
Expedition Atlantis Update. Now available on MAC!
The Robot Virtual World team is thrilled to announce a huge update to our Expedition Atlantis math game! This update brings a long list of fixes and improvements, and marks our first release with Mac OSX support! Mac users can now play the game directly, without any kind of emulation software like Parallels or VMWare Fusion.
We want to thank everyone who took the time to play, evaluate, and provide feedback for the game. Here is an overview of the other changes since our last release:
- Fixed the bug where the game would sometimes freeze in Poseidon's Courtyard, just after catching a crate.
- Added a message that notifies the user when they input an invalid expression in a robot control box.
- Visual optimizations in every level to allow better performance on under powered computers.
- New, exciting game completion video that connects the player to the Ruins of Atlantis programming game.
- Addressed issue where under powered computers would pixelate the Underwater Base / Robot Garage.
Expedition Atlantis can be downloaded from CS2N or RobotVirtualWorlds.com. Please do continue to share your experiences with the game! Also keep an eye out on the blog for additional updates on the game.
Updates for Ruins of Atlantis AND Expedition Atlantis Virtual Worlds!
The Robot Virtual World team is happy to announce not one, but two early presents for you this years! Get ready for some deep sea robot programming, because we've updated both the Ruins of Atlantis and Expedition Atlantis virtual worlds.
Ruins of Atlantis
Robots to the Rescue: Ruins of Atlantis is our underwater programming game. This update brings it up to speed with all of the latest RVW technology, including CS2N Achievements, the Measurement Toolkit, Quality Controls, and more. The audio and visuals of the game have also undergone a major overhaul – check out the slideshow to see just how beautiful the world is!
Ruins of Atlantis can be downloaded from RobotVirtualWorlds.com or CS2N.org. Be sure to create and use a CS2N account to keep track of your achievements and game progress.
Expedition Atlantis
Expedition Atlantis is our brand new underwater math game, designed to teach and reinforce concepts like proportional reasoning. We are currently in the process of collecting and implementing feedback on the game. This update extends the trial period of the game through July 2014!
Expedition Atlantis can also be downloaded from RobotVirtualWorlds.com or CS2N.org. Any feedback you have regarding the game is highly appreciated! Please share your feedback in this short survey.


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Eli Lilly Loses Appeal in Patent Case
July 29, 2010
The Wall Street Journal reports, a federal appeals court ruled that an Eli Lilly Co. patent for anti-cancer drug Gemzar is invalid, a decision that may clear the way for generic competition to the drug late this year. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a 2009 federal trial-court ruling from Michigan that invalidated the patent. Generic-drug manufacturer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. had challenged the Lilly patent, seeking to offer a generic version of the drug. Other generic companies are involved in related litigation with Lilly. The Federal Circuit said the Gemzar patent was invalid because it repeated claims that Lilly had made in an earlier patent for Gemzar that expired. Lilly said in an April quarterly report that, if it lost the Gemzar appeal, a generic version of the drug could enter the U.S. market as early as November 2010. The drug maker also said the Sun case would affect the related court battles with other generic drug makers. The company said it expects to maintain market exclusivity for Gemzar until Nov. 15. It said the court decision won''t cause the company to modify its current 2010 financial guidance.


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I'll be experiencing another Dubois County first this weekend. The Jasper Strassenfest! Unfortunately, I moved to Dubois County just after Strassenfest last year and so I missed it. I'm determined not to miss it again this year!
The Strassenfest is something that I've heard about time and again for the entirety of the time that I've lived in Jasper. It was the first event that I heard about upon coming to Dubois County. I heard about it my very first day at WITZ. Honestly I did! A pamphlet from last year's Strassenfest had been laid on my desk for me to browse through at my own convenience, just so I could get a feel for what Strassenfest was.
Its exciting to think that I'm finally going to get to experience Strassenfest! Like I said…I've been hearing about it for almost a full year now. That's a lot of time to build up anticipation for something and I'm glad the time has finally come that I'll get to experience it myself. I know that Strassenfest is a pretty big deal just from how often I've heard about it and how excited everyone I've talked to is for.
I've been looking through this year's Strassenfest schedule and there are a lot of really interesting events that will be going on. I've included a few of the events in a brief schedule below. This isn't a complete list of Strassenfest events though…only a few that I've picked out that look interesting.
Thursday, August 1
- $100,000 Hole in One Shoot Out - The Shoot Out qualifying rounds begin on Thursday, August 1st at 5:00 p.m. and goes through Sunday, August 4th at 2:00 p.m. It'll take place at Sultan's Run Golf Course.
- Celebration Singers – 5:45 p.m. – East Courthouse Steps
- Jasper Jaycees Bier Garten – 6:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. – The Continentals and Aplen Echo will perform in the Bier Garten from 7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Official Opening Ceremony – 6:15 p.m. – Main Stage – Derrick Bair will make opening remarks, the Queen's court will be introduced, and Mayor Seitz will make a Burgermeister Proclamation.
- Karaoke Contest – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Main Stage – Solo or group acts can perform their favorite karaoke songs with a change to win a cash prize. If you're interested in particpating, contact Chris James at 812-482-2131.
- The Marlins- 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – West Side Stage – The Marlins will perform! They're a musical group made up of four brothers.
- Log Sawing Contest – 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Main Stage
- Polka and Chicken Dance Contests - 10:00 p.m. – Bier Garten
Friday, August 2
- Dancing with the Stars of Germany - 4:30 p.m. – Cabby O'Neil Gymnasium – It's a free Polka & German dance class!
- Don Baggett, Comedian and Magician - 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. – Main Stage
- Jasper Jaycees Bier Garten - 6:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. – The Continentals and Alep Echo perform in the Bier Garten from 6:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.
- Matt Jergens, Comedian and Juggler – 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Main Stage
- Hot Air Balloon Race - Balloons will begin to stage at 6:30 p.m. at Division Road and St. Charles Street.
- Endless Summer Band - 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. – Main Stage
Saturday, August 3
- Ride in Motorcycle Show - 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Riverwalk Barn Area – Judging takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost is $10 to enter.
- Auto Schau - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Jasper Riverwalk – Registration is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with awards at 3:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per auto.
- Autolauf (Road Rally) - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Schroeder Complex – Cost is $20 per vehicle. It's not a race…but accuracy, timing, and the best poker hand will win!
- Great Little Pretenders – 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. – Main Stage – Kids will lip-sync in this free contest.
- The Kent Sparrow Combo - 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. – Jasper City Mill
- Kirby Stailey - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – West Side Stage
- Das Kinderspiel (Children's Games) – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Main Stage – This is for children ages 4 to 7. Sign up at the time of the event. $2 per person.
- Norb Krapf, Acclaimed Poet - 2:0o p.m. – Dubois County Museum
- Jasper Jaycees Bier Garten - 3:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. – The Continentals and Aplen Echo will perform in the Bier Garten from 5:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience - 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Main Stage
Sunday, August 4
- Strassenfest Parade - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Downtown Jasper
- Celebration Singers – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Holy Family Church
- Fireworks Celebration – The fireworks will be at dark downtown!
This list is by no means complete. Even with as many events that I've shared here with you, there are so many others that I haven't listed here. You can see a complete list of events on the Jasper Strassenfest website.
I hope you enjoy Strassenfest. I'm certain I will!


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By PAUL HINES
The Rams will try to bounce back from an opening round loss in the Salem Invitational Tournament this morning.
Mt. Vernon (9-8) faces Mattoon (5-13) after the Green Wave lost 72-38 to Edwardsville in an opening round game.
"If we're really ready and we take care of the ball and handle pressure, it's a game that we're going to have a good chance to win," Mt. Vernon coach Scott Gamber said. "If we're just one bit off our game if we're not ready to go handle their pressure, it could be a long, long day."
Mt. Vernon's defense will focus on containing a pair of guards for the Green Wave. Both Jared Pilson and Grant Speer have the potential to hurt the Rams. A season ago the Green Wave upset Mt. Vernon in the opening round of the tournament in triple overtime. Pilson and Speer combined for 36 points in the game.
"Our kids have to look at last year and getting beat in the first round by Mattoon when they only had a few wins in that game and see that we're going to have to be ready," Gamber said.
If the Rams beat Mattoon, they would face the winner of the Marion-Salem matchup for the consolation title. Mt. Vernon has faced both teams multiple times already this season. The Rams lost twice against Marion and has beaten Salem two times.
"It's important to get a win just in general," Gamber said. "They're not coming easy this year by any stretch. But at the same time we're above .500. It's important to stay above that threshold and play well."
Gamber said today is a key day for the Rams and seeding for the upcoming regional. Carbondale, Marion, Massac County and the Rams are all vying for the top seed.
"I think one through four is absolutely up for grabs right now," Gamber said. "I don't know who you would say would be a clear No. 1.
Today's game starts at 11:30 a.m.


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BLUEFIELD VA. (PRESS RELEASE) — AT&T has announced the expansion of its mobile broadband network in Bluefield, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area. The expansion will enhance coverage along US 460 and in the western part of Bluefield, Va., in Tazewell County.
"We're excited to expand mobile broadband in Bluefield," said J. Michael Schweder, President of AT&T Mid-Atlantic. "Our network investments in Bluefield and across Virginia are one way we're able to provide an enhanced customer experience."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Bluefield or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.