|
Menu
|
|
Categories
|
 |
|
Community News Article List 
Dating Service Software For Help With Relationships
Growth in the online dating industry slows. eHarmony hopes to improve the experience of 16 million registered users through Web site monitoring.
MyChurch.org reports that more than 3,700 churches have created online communities.
Religious folks looking for an alternative to the frivolous images on MySpace.com have created a space of their own.
Skier wanted by police
British Transport Police and Transport for London have condemned a skier for a 'dangerous' and 'irresponsible' act on the London Underground.
webMethods Expands India Development Center
Growing Presence within the Indian Market Designed to Facilitate Faster Product Rollouts and More Comprehensive Customer Support
Personal injury lawyer
Car Accidents
Clarkson Eyecare Now Offering LASIK to Hyperopic Patients
Clarkson Eyecare, which has offices in Union and Pacific, is now offering CustomCornea LASIK to hyperopic patients thanks to new FDA approval.
LASIK Eye Center
Custom LASIK
New 'Bladeless' LASIK Eye Technique Equals Older Method
THURSDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Two types of LASIK laser vision-correction surgery work equally well six months after the procedure, according to a Mayo Clinic study that used a variety of vision and eye health measurements to compare the two.
Tegic Reveals the Year's Most Buzzworthy Additions to T9 Dictionary
New to T9: Puggles, Vodcasts, Ubersexuals and More
Fuel Up With Banana Peels
What if we could double the energy efficiency of coal and reduce the United States' dependence on foreign oil? Carbon fuel cells, derived from biowaste and bananas, may do the trick. By Cyrus Farivar.
Stem Cells, Over Easy
As the world reacts to the South Korean stem-cell debacle, the history of in vitro fertilization offers a real-world example of responsibility in the handling and use of human eggs spanning nearly three decades.
Oracle Takes Top Honors in CRM Magazine Leader Awards
Larry Ellison Named as an Influential Leader in the CRM Market; Customer Thermos Recognized for Significant Returns on Investment from OracleŽ E-Business Suite On Demand
HIV Treatment Raises Cure Hopes
A strategy to awaken dormant HIV gives a glimmer of hope for patients to get off the lifelong regimen of meds and consider themselves cured. Some experts warn it's doubtful the treatment will be that effective.
Taking Stock of Life Extension
Graying baby boomers all but guarantee an enormous war chest for anti-aging research and development. But there are a few wrinkles in the investment-worthy options in this new field. Commentary by Joanna Glasner.
Pew: Teens Forge Forward with the Internet and Other New Technologies
The number of teenagers using the internet has grown 24% in the past four years and 87% of those between the ages of 12 and 17 are online.
 HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Possible Third Case of Mad Cow Investigated">
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Possible Third Case of Mad Cow Investigated
Testing has indicated the presence of the disease in a cow that died on the farm where it lived, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. Officials would not say where the farm was. The cow was at least 12 years old and died of complications during calving.
Half of Online U.S. Hispanics Now Have Broadband at Home, New AOL/Roper Hispanic Survey Finds
More Online Hispanics Use the Internet to Communicate, Share, and Listen to Music than General Online Population
Mamma.com Launches Health Search Site in Beta
Mamma.com Launches Health Search Site in Beta
EU Parliament Rejects Software Patent Bill
The European Parliament today overwhelmingly rejected a controversial bill dealing with software patents, bringing an end to years of fierce legal bickering. The parliament in Strasbourg, France, voted 648 to 14 to throw out the draft law protecting inventions that combine software and machinery, such as codes that reduce battery consumption on mobile phones.
House Shoots for Moon, Okays NASA Budget
In a 418-7 vote, the House of Representatives passed a $57.45 billion multi-agency spending bill yesterday that included all of President Bush's funding request for NASA and plans for future human exploration of the moon and Mars. "We're still years away from the moon and even further away from Mars, but make no mistake, we are going," said House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
Stem Cells Get Brainy
Scientists induce certain mice brain cells, which are also stem cells, to multiply. The discovery could spell good news for fighting diseases like Parkinson's and Huntington's.
How Gamers Can Help Cure Cancer
Grid computing is a proven aid to serious scientific research. In their next-generation game consoles, Microsoft and Sony should let gamers unleash it. Commentary by Jim Martz.
More Tests in Possible Mad Cow Case
The U.S. Agriculture Department has said that it would conduct more tests on an animal suspected of having mad cow disease before confirming the results. The tests, if positive, would indicate the second case of the disease to be found in a cow in the United States in the past two years.
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevalent Among UK Doctors
The scale of drink and drug abuse among medical staff in British hospitals is revealed in a survey published today. Dr. Michael Wilks, chair of the British Medical Association's ethics committee, said there were levels of denial in the profession that made it virtually impossible for an alcoholic doctor to be helped.
Cubs vs Red Sox Game To Be Streamed On MLB.com
MLB Radio To Broadcast Live From Chicago's 'Heaven on Seven'
Hubble's Eye View of Comet Crash
It's not in mothballs yet. The giant space telescope will be in position to observe the Deep Impact spacecraft collide with a comet in a July 4th kaboom.
Toll Roads Tackle Traffic
Tired of gridlock? Forget the "freeway" -- highway planners say you can pay for lanes where cars are actually moving. Some want the fees to fund mass transit, others want to build more roads.
Fetal Cells Nix Rules, Fix Hearts
Scientists inject fetal cells into heart failure patients for the first time, leading to dramatic signs of recovery. But the Barbados clinic funding the research is raising some eyebrows. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Stem-Cell Rift in Golden State
A battle brews for control of $3 billion in stem-cell research money voters approved last year. A state Senate vote could derail California's effort to become a world leader in the field.
Virus Vaccines Show Promise
Canadian and U.S. researchers say they can protect monkeys from the Marburg and Ebola viruses with new vaccines, but it may be five years before the treatments are safe for humans. The diseases are nearly always fatal.
New Online Publishers Association Study Identifies Key Experiences That Drive Web Usage
Results of User Experience Study Conducted with the Media Management Center at Northwestern University Unveiled on Eight-City "Eyes on the Internet" Tour
Stem-Cell Patient Roasts Lawmaker
Opponents of embryonic stem-cell research jump on the remarkable case of Susan Fajt as evidence that adult stem cells can cure spinal-cord injuries. Now exhibit A is kicking back. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Experimental Vaccine Helps Reduce Shingles
Retiree Norman Telleson didn't know much about a painful skin rash called shingles when he volunteered for a study of an experimental vaccine to prevent it. But he soon found out when he developed a mild case a year later. "Unless you've experienced it, you just can't imagine something itching that bad," said the 74-year-old from La Jolla, Calif.
The Fire Rebels
They're taking on the American firefighting establishment with a precision method of dousing flames. The hot new way to save lives and burning buildings: bursts of delicate fog. By Joshua Davis from Wired magazine.
Biomass Adds to Ethanol Debate
Corn rules the roost when it comes to ethanol in the United States, but new technologies may make plant debris a cheaper, more abundant choice. By John Gartner.
Feds Probe Viagra-Blindness Link
Health officials investigate reports of blindness among users of impotence drugs Viagra and Cialis. But so far, no evidence has turned up that pins the blame on the drugs.
Just Between Us Girls
Sex writer Violet Blue gets in the mood to demo the Thrillhammer in front of a live audience, but says the technology for consumer-level teledildonics is still years away. Commentary by Regina Lynn.
Map Reveals Wind Power Potential
A new map of the world's wind power paints a clear picture of just how much electricity could be pulled out of the atmosphere -- if only we wanted to. By Amit Asaravala.
Is Silicon Valley Libertarian?
Last weekend, hundreds of libertarians and conservatives descended upon Las Vegas to discuss and celebrate freedom. One topic that drew a great deal of interest was the question of whether innovators and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are really as libertarian as everyone thinks.
Merger Memories
R. Hewitt Pate, head of the Justice Department's antitrust division, said this week that he is leaving his post. This gives the Bush administration an opportunity to appoint someone who will ignore empty political grandstanding and make forward-looking decisions on two recent telecom mergers.
IBM Cuts 13,000, but Maybe It Should Have Laid Off One
A few months ago the Harvard Business Review did a piece on CEOs and pointed out the average tenure of an external CEO was 18 months, which suggests that a lot of CEOs are simply not qualified for the job they were selected for. Recently the HP board came to the conclusion that their high profile CEO, Carly Fiorinia, wasn't doing her job.
Chronic Pain: The Enemy Within
Mary Vargas spent her last pain-free moments driving down a country road to visit a Connecticut flower farm. She was 23 and newly married, a law student about to start a summer job. It was the day after Independence Day, 1996. It also was the day her independence from doctors and hospitals would end.
Developers Seek Breakthrough for Fuel Cell-Powered Laptops
Fuel cell technology for big-ticket consumer items like automobiles is still many years away, based on numerous industry reports. However, the day when portable devices like laptop computers, PDAs and cell phones can run for extended time periods without refueling is indeed much closer. High-demand consumer devices such as mobile phones, notebook computers, cameras, PDAs and MP3 players run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. According to industry experts, lithium-ion batteries are close to reaching maximum capacity.
Being Human in a Scientific Age
Late last month, the British House of Lords approved a so-called "designer baby," escalating the debate over genetic engineering and other body enhancements. Fortunately, the new book More Than Human helps to calm hysterics and explain the issues.
Ovarian Cells Yield Human Eggs
Scientists in Tennessee grow human eggs from cells scraped from the surface of women's ovaries. The work could significantly postpone female infertility. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Merck Might Market Vioxx Again
Merck is holding discussions with federal health officials about bringing its painkiller Vioxx back to the market, officials revealed today, as lawmakers released new details of the extraordinary measures the company's salespeople took to divert doctors' attention away from safety questions.
The Techno Candidate
Forget Al Gore and Howard Dean -- they just gave lip service to technology. Now, New York is seeing a candidate for public office that really gets it. Finally. Commentary by Adam Penenberg.
Circuit Benders Flock to Midtown
New Yorkers turn out in droves for the chance to dismantle Barbie phones and make them emit sounds they were never intended to produce. Rachel Metz reports from the Bent 2005 electronic arts festival in New York.
Online Dating Meets Cybersex
A startup combines a dating database with teledildonics in an attempt to bring joy, love and happiness to the world. Commentary by Regina Lynn.
RFID Can Help Relieve The Fear Of Surgery
RFID tags ensure that doctors perform the correct operation on the right person and on the correct place on the body.
Apple Cuts LCD Prices in Bid To Expand Market Share
In the midst of "Tiger" operating system hype, Apple yesterday unveiled its most powerful Power Mac G5 desktop line complete with a 20-inch Cinema HD Display
Subway Thugs Derailed
Police in New York have curbed a big spike in subway crime, driving down felonies by 18 percent so far this month compared to the same period last year. Increasingly crowded subways and the iPod fad fueled a 34 percent hike in assaults, grand larcenies and robberies last month.
Vitamin D Supplements Fail To Fend Off Osteoporosis
Vitamin supplements taken by thousands of women to ward off the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis may be useless, research has found. Two studies involving more than 8,000 elderly people who took vitamin D and calcium supplements daily for up to five years found they had no effect on strengthening the bones or preventing injury from falls.
How Much for a Dozen Human Eggs?
New guidelines for embryonic stem-cell research say women should not be paid for giving up their eggs. But doesn't that hard work deserve compensation? By Kristen Philipkoski.
In the Stars: Hubble at 15 Still Unmatched
A spectacular new era in astronomy began on April 25, 1990, although it took most of the world a while to appreciate the magnitude of the change. On that date, the Hubble Space Telescope, launched by NASA the previous day, first opened its eyes to the heavens.
Longhorn Security Gets Its Teeth Kicked Out
Microsoft has further watered down the Next Generation Secure Computing Base (NGSCB) technology that will ship with its forthcoming Longhorn operating system. Many systems which Microsoft claims are
Cave Pharming Yields Big Crops
Caves are the new Midwestern farmlands. A former limestone quarry and underground warehouse grows crops better than greenhouses or the outdoors, and could host pharmaceutical crops. By Kristen Philipkoski.
Anti-HIV Bacterium Isolated
Researchers isolate a microorganism that binds to HIV and blocks infection. The discovery may lead to an HIV-killing predatory bug -- and a cheap and easy way to fight the virus. By Rowan Hooper.
Saturday police news
Midland Daily News
A Dinosaur Theory for the Birds
Intact eggs discovered inside a dinosaur shed new light on reproductive biology and bolster the argument that birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Ethical Technologies LLC Poised to Launch New e-Commerce Tool Set
Ethical Technologies, LLC, a second-generation e-commerce solutions company, announces the release of its first e-commerce toolset. ...
Internet safety class to be offered for parents and kids
The Internet can be a valuable tool for youngsters seeking information or keeping in touch with their friends and families, but it can also expose children and teens to danger.
Red Lake High School Shooter frequented Nazi site
In March 2004, a chatroom participant tagged Todesengel (
OcuSource Pens Alliance with Talking Communities to Bring Free Internet Voice Conferencing to the Vi
Vision impairment industry portal OcuSource.com, LLC and Talking Communities announced the formation of an alliance between the companies to provide a comprehensive worldwide voice-chat community for visually impaired consumers, their caregivers, and the professionals who service them.
60% of kids do not finish grade school
NEARLY 60 percent of Filipino children who start school do not finish elementary school, according to a US Department report.
Panel set to weigh laws' effect on Web politicking
U.S. ELECTION COMMISSIONERS ACKNOWLEDGE `COMPLEX ISSUE'
Internet fame is cruel mistress for video dancer
Here, then, is the cautionary tale of Gary Brolsma, 19, amateur videographer
Internet safety tips for parents topic of event
ROSEBURG: Douglas County middle school parents can learn how to help their children safely navigate the Internet March 3 at the Parents Network Night. ...
Hassles make Internet not worth it for some
... the pornographer. Like millions of casual computer users, Lipa has learned that the Internet has become a dangerous place. Worms ...
More women having internet affairs
MORE and more women are jumping at the chance to have an affair over the internet. In a nationwide survey of over 32,000 British ...
Stocks Slip, Hurt by Internet Shares, Oil
... The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 7.49 points, or 0.37 percent, at 2,023.76. ``Some of the more visible Internet stocks took it on the chin ...
Blind to have access to Internet:
[World News]: Bogota, Feb 23 : Blind people in Colombia will be able to use the Internet and multimedia computers with the help of a new software, Xinhua ...
Online paper in paradise perseveres
... Second, in 1999, the Internet was barely getting traction in the States, never mind these baked-in-the-sun islands. And with an ...
90 million Chinese now use Internet
THE PEOPLE'S DAILY, citing official figures, said 90 million Chinese were using the Internet by the end of last year. Quoting a ...
Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2005
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Yellow Pages trace changes in society
... The color stuck. As party lines gave way to cellular phones and Internet calls, Yellow Pages listings also changed, reflecting the way we live and work. ...
|
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
|
|
