Audit warns KBR to cut number of employees in Iraq -- Pentagon auditors are warning the Army's primary support contractor in Iraq, responsible for everything from mail and laundry to housing and meals, to cut its work force there or face nearly $200 million in penalties for keeping thousands too many on the payroll.
Soldiers Nearly Killed with Military's Bioterrorism Vaccine -- Approximately 200 soldiers have suffered from serious and even life-threatening complications from the government -mandated smallpox vaccine, and one has even died.
New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff -- A long-standing ritual of homeowners - sealing their blacktop driveways - is getting new scrutiny from the state of Minnesota because sealant from driveways and parking lots may be washing off into ponds and streams as hazardous waste.
Influenza or pneumonic plague-situation getting worse in Ukraine -- Ukrainian News Agency "Fraza" reported that, according to informed sources, "it has been confirmed 100 % Pneumonic Plague in Ukraine".
Ukraine says it's not swine flu -- There is no epidemic of swine flu in Ukraine, told the chief sanitary doctor Oleksander Bilovol in the air of ICTV TV channel. According to him, "the epidemic of influenza and acute respiratory disease is observed in the western regions. Especially in 11 regions, where the threshold is exceed almost by 15 percents, - said the chief sanitary doctor. - In other regions, there are indexes which were in 2007-2008" , - said Oleksander Bilovol.
Panic in Ukraine-Authorities deny aircraft are spraying aerosols over cities - martial law expected -- The office of Emergency Response in the district of Desniansko, Kiev, are tonight (30th Oct.) strongly refuting reports that light aircraft were spraying a substance over the city intended to counter a “swine flu pandemic” in Ukraine.
Switzerland forbids swine flu vaccine for pregnant women, young & old people -- Swissmedic, the authority in Switzerland that gives permission for the use of drugs, today announced that the "swine flu" vaccine Pandemrix will not be allowed to be injected into pregnant women, children or young adults (below 18 years of age) or elderly (above 60 years of age).
While here they want to give 2 doses to kids and pregnant women -- Interim clinical trial findings announced today affirm that children younger than 10 need two pandemic H1N1 vaccine doses, and initial findings in pregnant women reveal no safety concerns and a need for only one dose.
Maryland Governor has broad powers in event of H1N1 crisis; professors say could choke civil rights -- Quarantine, forced vaccination and martial law are just a few of the options available to Gov. Martin O’Malley should the H1N1 virus spread uncontrollably, according to professors who talked Wednesday about the civil rights problems an outbreak could create.
20 reasons why Vitamin D is better than a swine flu vaccine -- The news is out: Vitamin D is better than the swine flu vaccine at halting H1N1 infections. In fact, without vitamin D, chances are that a vaccine won't generate much of an immune response in the first place. Read The Reasons...
Can charcoal fight heart disease in kidney patients? -- Charcoal may provide a new approach to managing the high rate of heart disease in patients with advanced kidney disease, according to preliminary research being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA.
Obama pulls plug on North American Union/SPP? -- "The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP-"North American Union") is no longer an active initiative. There will not be any updates to this site."
Illinois soybean, corn harvests at record lows -- Illinois soybean and corn levels are at their lowest levels in four decades because of the state's record rainfall, according to the Illinois Agriculture Department's statistics.
Alabama's crops in trouble -- Large amounts of rain during September and October have degraded various crops and caused poor harvesting conditions, which caused the harvest to be behind schedule by around 4 - 6 weeks.
Iowa facing latest corn harvest in decades -- Farmers in Iowa are facing the latest corn harvest to occur in the state in 42 years, a climate expert said State Climatologist Harry Hillaker said the late harvest, caused by heavy rains, raises concerns for corn farmers because crops become more vulnerable the longer they remain in the fields, The Des Moines (Iowa) Register reported Friday.
Stupid news - Kellogg's claims sugary Cocoa Krispies can boost your child's immunity
Chinese chicken-which fast food restaurant may serve you this scary import? -- Now that a 2004 ban on chicken imported from China has been lifted, it could be awfully tempting for some of America's favorite fast-food chains to buy the cheap meat. We asked seven of the biggest fast food chains in the U.S. whether they would buy the chicken when it becomes available. Three said they will only buy American chicken. Three would not say what they'll do. And one, a very big one, left the door wide open.
EPA's secret plan to raise public radiation exposure levels challenged -- Public employees have filed a lawsuit demanding documents related to the U.S. EPA's plans made "in secrecy" to allow public exposure to increased levels of radioactivity following nuclear accidents or attacks.
Unanticipated long term consequences of nuclear waste from bomb making -- Radioactive debris has been found in canyons that drain into the Rio Grande, but officials at the Los Alamos National Laboratory say there's no health risk.
Ukraine mystery outbreak sparks WHO concern as illness spreads -- The World Health Organization sent a team of experts to Ukraine today to investigate an outbreak of respiratory disease that’s sickened a quarter of a million people and left pharmacies without masks or flu remedies.
City of Boston gives flu tracking a shot in the arm -- Barcode system improves outbreak readiness.
2 ALS cases may be linked to Gardisil vaccine -- Researchers Believe Cervical Cancer Vaccine Could Be Linked to Cases of Lou Gehrig's Disease.
How junk food diet can give you depression -- Those who regularly eat high-fat foods, processed meals, desserts and sweets are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer depression than those who choose fruit, vegetables and fish.
Dallas police enforce all laws, even ones that don't exist -- 39 drivers ticketed for not speaking English.
Girl mistakenly given Swine flu vaccine goes to ER -- Now it turns out that one of the public school students given the swine flu vaccine without parental consent had to go to the emergency room after getting sick.
15 remarkable animals that use tools -- Even insects use tools, especially social insects such as ants and wasps. Read More...
Psychic computer shows your thoughts on screen -- Scientists have discovered how to “read” minds by scanning brain activity and reproducing images of what people are seeing — or even remembering.
Delaware beats Switzerland as most secretive financial center -- Move over Switzerland. The tiny state of Delaware beats the Alpine country in a contest for the most secretive financial jurisdiction, a tax justice rights group said on Saturday.
Americans get together in hunt for bargains -- Six hundred people rushed to buy half-price entry to the Botanical Gardens in New York this week. In San Francisco, 760 bagel-lovers signed up for a dozen at a cutprice $5 (£3) from the House of Bagels.
Lawsuit probes use of psychologists in terror war -- The state board responsible for licensing - and disciplining - psychologists in Louisiana is accused of turning a blind eye to serious allegations of abuse against one of its members, including complicity in beatings, religious and sexual humiliation, rape threats and painful body positions during his service as a senior advisor on interrogations for the U.S. military in Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib.
Inside one of the world's largest data centers -- On the outside, Microsoft's massive new data center resembles the other buildings in the industrial area. Even the inside of the building doesn't look like that much. The ground floor looks like a large indoor parking lot filled with a few parked trailers. Read More...
Soldiers Nearly Killed with Military's Bioterrorism Vaccine -- Approximately 200 soldiers have suffered from serious and even life-threatening complications from the government -mandated smallpox vaccine, and one has even died.
New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff -- A long-standing ritual of homeowners - sealing their blacktop driveways - is getting new scrutiny from the state of Minnesota because sealant from driveways and parking lots may be washing off into ponds and streams as hazardous waste.
Influenza or pneumonic plague-situation getting worse in Ukraine -- Ukrainian News Agency "Fraza" reported that, according to informed sources, "it has been confirmed 100 % Pneumonic Plague in Ukraine".
Ukraine says it's not swine flu -- There is no epidemic of swine flu in Ukraine, told the chief sanitary doctor Oleksander Bilovol in the air of ICTV TV channel. According to him, "the epidemic of influenza and acute respiratory disease is observed in the western regions. Especially in 11 regions, where the threshold is exceed almost by 15 percents, - said the chief sanitary doctor. - In other regions, there are indexes which were in 2007-2008" , - said Oleksander Bilovol.
Panic in Ukraine-Authorities deny aircraft are spraying aerosols over cities - martial law expected -- The office of Emergency Response in the district of Desniansko, Kiev, are tonight (30th Oct.) strongly refuting reports that light aircraft were spraying a substance over the city intended to counter a “swine flu pandemic” in Ukraine.
Switzerland forbids swine flu vaccine for pregnant women, young & old people -- Swissmedic, the authority in Switzerland that gives permission for the use of drugs, today announced that the "swine flu" vaccine Pandemrix will not be allowed to be injected into pregnant women, children or young adults (below 18 years of age) or elderly (above 60 years of age).
While here they want to give 2 doses to kids and pregnant women -- Interim clinical trial findings announced today affirm that children younger than 10 need two pandemic H1N1 vaccine doses, and initial findings in pregnant women reveal no safety concerns and a need for only one dose.
Maryland Governor has broad powers in event of H1N1 crisis; professors say could choke civil rights -- Quarantine, forced vaccination and martial law are just a few of the options available to Gov. Martin O’Malley should the H1N1 virus spread uncontrollably, according to professors who talked Wednesday about the civil rights problems an outbreak could create.
20 reasons why Vitamin D is better than a swine flu vaccine -- The news is out: Vitamin D is better than the swine flu vaccine at halting H1N1 infections. In fact, without vitamin D, chances are that a vaccine won't generate much of an immune response in the first place. Read The Reasons...
Can charcoal fight heart disease in kidney patients? -- Charcoal may provide a new approach to managing the high rate of heart disease in patients with advanced kidney disease, according to preliminary research being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA.
Obama pulls plug on North American Union/SPP? -- "The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP-"North American Union") is no longer an active initiative. There will not be any updates to this site."
Illinois soybean, corn harvests at record lows -- Illinois soybean and corn levels are at their lowest levels in four decades because of the state's record rainfall, according to the Illinois Agriculture Department's statistics.
Alabama's crops in trouble -- Large amounts of rain during September and October have degraded various crops and caused poor harvesting conditions, which caused the harvest to be behind schedule by around 4 - 6 weeks.
Iowa facing latest corn harvest in decades -- Farmers in Iowa are facing the latest corn harvest to occur in the state in 42 years, a climate expert said State Climatologist Harry Hillaker said the late harvest, caused by heavy rains, raises concerns for corn farmers because crops become more vulnerable the longer they remain in the fields, The Des Moines (Iowa) Register reported Friday.
Stupid news - Kellogg's claims sugary Cocoa Krispies can boost your child's immunity
Chinese chicken-which fast food restaurant may serve you this scary import? -- Now that a 2004 ban on chicken imported from China has been lifted, it could be awfully tempting for some of America's favorite fast-food chains to buy the cheap meat. We asked seven of the biggest fast food chains in the U.S. whether they would buy the chicken when it becomes available. Three said they will only buy American chicken. Three would not say what they'll do. And one, a very big one, left the door wide open.
EPA's secret plan to raise public radiation exposure levels challenged -- Public employees have filed a lawsuit demanding documents related to the U.S. EPA's plans made "in secrecy" to allow public exposure to increased levels of radioactivity following nuclear accidents or attacks.
Unanticipated long term consequences of nuclear waste from bomb making -- Radioactive debris has been found in canyons that drain into the Rio Grande, but officials at the Los Alamos National Laboratory say there's no health risk.
Ukraine mystery outbreak sparks WHO concern as illness spreads -- The World Health Organization sent a team of experts to Ukraine today to investigate an outbreak of respiratory disease that’s sickened a quarter of a million people and left pharmacies without masks or flu remedies.
City of Boston gives flu tracking a shot in the arm -- Barcode system improves outbreak readiness.
2 ALS cases may be linked to Gardisil vaccine -- Researchers Believe Cervical Cancer Vaccine Could Be Linked to Cases of Lou Gehrig's Disease.
How junk food diet can give you depression -- Those who regularly eat high-fat foods, processed meals, desserts and sweets are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer depression than those who choose fruit, vegetables and fish.
Dallas police enforce all laws, even ones that don't exist -- 39 drivers ticketed for not speaking English.
Girl mistakenly given Swine flu vaccine goes to ER -- Now it turns out that one of the public school students given the swine flu vaccine without parental consent had to go to the emergency room after getting sick.
15 remarkable animals that use tools -- Even insects use tools, especially social insects such as ants and wasps. Read More...
Psychic computer shows your thoughts on screen -- Scientists have discovered how to “read” minds by scanning brain activity and reproducing images of what people are seeing — or even remembering.
Delaware beats Switzerland as most secretive financial center -- Move over Switzerland. The tiny state of Delaware beats the Alpine country in a contest for the most secretive financial jurisdiction, a tax justice rights group said on Saturday.
Americans get together in hunt for bargains -- Six hundred people rushed to buy half-price entry to the Botanical Gardens in New York this week. In San Francisco, 760 bagel-lovers signed up for a dozen at a cutprice $5 (£3) from the House of Bagels.
Lawsuit probes use of psychologists in terror war -- The state board responsible for licensing - and disciplining - psychologists in Louisiana is accused of turning a blind eye to serious allegations of abuse against one of its members, including complicity in beatings, religious and sexual humiliation, rape threats and painful body positions during his service as a senior advisor on interrogations for the U.S. military in Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib.
Inside one of the world's largest data centers -- On the outside, Microsoft's massive new data center resembles the other buildings in the industrial area. Even the inside of the building doesn't look like that much. The ground floor looks like a large indoor parking lot filled with a few parked trailers. Read More...
