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Bakterije v boju z naftnim madežem Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:27AMLos Angeles - Bakterije, ki razgrajujejo nafto in delujejo globoko v morju, požirajo naftni madež bistveno hitreje, kot so pričakovali glede na nizke temperature na 1300 metrih globine. To odkritje je znanstvenikom spet vsaj nekoliko razsvetlilo obraz.
Reportlinker Adds World Roofing industry Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:52AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
New and Exciting in PLoS ONE [A Blog Around The Clock] Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 11:11PMThere are 28 new articles in PLoS ONE today. As always, you should rate the articles , post notes and comments and send trackbacks when you blog about the papers. You can now also easily place articles on various social services (CiteULike, Mendeley, Connotea, Stumbleupon, Facebook and Digg) with just one click. Here are my own picks for the week - you go and look for your own favourites: Torpor ...
Twin hurdles for commercial human spaceflight Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 10:07AMOne of hottest areas of debate about the president's new vision for NASA is its reliance on commercial providers to transport crews to low Earth orbit. Jeff Foust describes the debate about the capabilities of companies to do so safely, and the commercial viability of such ventures.
New national study examines pediatric mobility aid-related injuries Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 9:33AMChildren and adolescents with an injury or disability may use mobility aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs to help them move around more easily. However, use of these aids has been associated with risk for injury. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital found that more than 63,000 pediatric mobility ...
Intelligent Community Forum Names Recipients of its Annual Founders Awards Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 11:09PMNEW YORK, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a New York-based think tank that studies the impact of broadband and related information and communications technologies on the communities of the 21st Century, named the three recipients of its annual Founders Awards today.
Intelligent Community Forum Names Recipients of its Annual Founders Awards Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 6:10PMThe Intelligent Community Forum , a New York-based think tank that studies the impact of broadband and related information and communications technologies on the communities of the 21st Century, named the three recipients of its annual Founders Awards today. Â This year's recipients reflect the forum's annual theme, "The Education's Last Mile: Closing the Gap from School to the Workforce." Â ...
Variation in Critical Care Beds Per Capita in the United States: Implications for Pandemic and Disaster Planning ... Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 3:35PMTo the Editor: A sudden influx in unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admissions due to a pandemic or disaster could place substantial strain on the health care system. 1-3 Without coordination of resources at the state and national level, an unexpected increase in critical illness could lead to mismatched supply and demand.
Stephanomics Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:48AMActivist PM is no fan of 'letting things take their course'
Man Dies in DUI-Related Crash in Logan County Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:43PMA three-car accident in Logan County ended with an elderly man dead and a teenager in jail.
Kanawha County Commission Holding Spring Cleanup Sites Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe Kanawha County Commission is holding four spring cleanup sites again this year.
Kanawha County Murder Trial Delayed Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe murder trial for Farley Rhodes that was supposed to start Monday has been delayed. He is accused of setting Starlena Pratt on fire at their home in South Charleston in August 2008.
Trial Delayed for Man Accused of Robbing Bank in Clendenin Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:13PMThe trial has been delayed for a man accused of robbing a bank in Clendenin.
Power Companies Seek 8.2 Percent Rate Hike in West Virginia Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:13PMAppalachian Power and Wheeling Power say they're seeking an 8.2 percent rate increase in West Virginia
W.Va. State Budget Weakened in February Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:13PMState officials say West Virginia's budget picture weakened by more than $31 million in February.
W.Va. Agency Issues Permit for Coal-to-Gas Plant Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:58PMWest Virginia regulators have approved an air pollution permit for a proposed coal-to-gasoline plant in Mingo County. The facility is expected to turn 3 million tons of coal a year into methanol that would then be converted into as many as 756,000 gallons of gasoline a day.
Montrose Drive Re-Opens After Truck Accident Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:07AMMontrose Drive in South Charleston has reopened to traffic after a tractor trailer accident.
Fire Damages Apartment Building In Ceredo Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:28AMOne tenant tells WSAZ.com that they were told the fire started in a basement furnace.
More WV Troops Heading to Afghanistan Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:43PMAbout 275 members of a National Guard unit based in Parkersburg will depart Monday for predeployment training before heading to Afghanistan.
Vehicle Rollover Reported Along I-77 in Sissonville, One Injured Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:13PMA person was taken to the hospital after an accident along Interstate 77 in Sissonville.
Vinton County, Ohio, Lifts Level Three Snow Emergency Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:43PMA snow emergency shut down Vinton County roads for more than eight hours as conditions worsened Tuesday night. Meanwhile, overworked road crews need a break.
Rockefeller Responds to Tough Comments About Obama's Coal Plans Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:13PMThey are tough words from a serious supporter of the President, and even candidate Obama during his presidential bid.
Students Compete in Holiday Classic Archery Tournament Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 10:52PMAfter two snow delays, the third time was a charm for students who signed up for Saturday's archery competition.
POLICE: Mysterious Package at Marathon Plant Likely Not Dangerous Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 9:22PMState Police Dispatchers tell WSAZ.com a suspicious package was found at the Marathon plant outside of Kenova in Wayne County. However, the package is not thought to be dangerous.
Breast Cancer Screening: Q&A Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 4:06PM1. What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. Mammograms can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
Substantial state and regional variation exist in geographic access to burn centers Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 8:46AMAlthough nearly 80 percent of the U.S. population lives within 2 hours by ground or helicopter transport to a verified burn center, there is substantial state and regional variation in geographic access to these centers, according to a study in the October 28 issue of JAMA.
Tanzania First to Lower Internet Rates Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 8:21AMTanzania Telecommunication Company Ltd customers will from this month enjoy a 50 per cent cut in Internet charges, making Tanzania the first East African country to lower Internet charges.
Significant Regional Variations Exist Regarding Proximity To Burn Centers Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 5:16PMAlthough nearly 80 percent of the U.S.
Health care Q&A with Rulon Stacey, Poudre Valley Health System president and CEO Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 8:53AMThe Tribune talked to Rulon Stacey, the president and CEO of Fort Collins-based Poudre Valley Health System, to find out why he thinks the rest of the world is worse off than the United States when it comes to health care, and what this country can...
Commentary: Sotomayor as American as mango pie Monday, July 13, 2009 @ 8:00AMThe nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States has raised the profile of Puerto Ricans in the American consciousness.
The Nation's 10 Costliest Medicare Markets Tuesday, July 7, 2009 @ 10:30AMBig differences exist for the price and volume of care, even within the same market.
Memphis-area Hispanic population unnerved by upcoming census Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 12:16AMGovernment representatives told a group of about 15 Hispanic leaders they should urge family and friends to participate in the 2010 Census.
Hormel enters Mexican foods joint venture Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 12:47PMHormel Foods Corp. announced Friday it has entered a joint venture with Herdez Del Fuerte, a Mexican food and beverage company.
Hobby is for the birds Monday, June 8, 2009 @ 10:15PMA visitor to the home of Don and Joyce Varner, seeing the feeders by the side of the house and the owl carved from a tree trunk, is served notice that serious birders live here.
The List: May 7-13 Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 10:42AMBrain Food 1. “Step Afrika!” The D.C.-based steppers celebrate their 15th anniversary and use their bodies to create rhythmically and visually stunning performances.
Single Payer Is No Silver Bullet for Health-Care Reform Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 8:00AMIn my last article, I said that transforming health care in the U.S. requires an act of will, not an act of congress. Solutions exist today that can make health care better, faster and cheaper IF you make people responsible for their health-care spending and saving, empower them with better information and incentives, enable them with Web technology and offer global options. One reader posted an ...
How can we rebuild democracy? Four views Saturday, May 23, 2009 @ 5:02PMWHY have members of parliament lost their sense of purpose and self-respect? Why do so many of them apparently see elected office as a means of enriching themselves rather than improving the lives of their constituents?
VimpelCom Launches Operations in Cambodia Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 7:13AMMOSCOW and NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Open Joint Stock Company "Vimpel-Communications" ("VimpelCom" or the "Company") (NYSE: VIP), the leading provider of telecommunications services in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), today officially announced the commercial launch of mobile operations in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
HealthLandscape Maps Offer County-Level Information on H1N1 Virus Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 8:30AMCINCINNATI----HealthLandscape, an online tool that allows users to track and analyze data, today unveiled the nation's first interactive map that plots information about the H1N1 virus at the county level.
Journal Of American College Of Cardiology Article Reports Fewer Repeat Procedures With Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) ... Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 6:19AMBoston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) welcomed the publication of an article in the current edition of the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC) reviewing data on more than 19,000 patients from the Swedish national registry who were evaluated for restenosis, or the re-narrowing of arteries after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Journal of American College of Cardiology Article Reports Fewer Repeat Procedures With Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) ... Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 10:15AMAuthors identify important differences between drug-eluting stent brands NATICK, Mass., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today welcomed the publication of an article in the current edition of the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC) reviewing data on more than 19,000 patients from the Swedish national registry who were evaluated for ...
Journal of American College of Cardiology Article Reports Fewer Repeat Procedures With Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) ... Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 7:30AMeluting stent brands
Background Note: Eritrea Wednesday, April 22, 2009 @ 11:56PM Geography Area: 125,000 sq. km. (48,000 sq. mi.); about the size of Pennsylvania. Cities: Capital --Asmara (est. pop. 435,000). Other cities --Keren (57,000); Assab (28,000); Massawa (25,000); Afabet (25,000); Tessenie (25,000); Mendefera (25,000); ...
Azerbaijan: Is Baku Offering a Natural Gas Carrot to Moscow for Help with Karabakh? Monday, April 20, 2009 @ 4:20PMBY SHAHIN ABBASOV As talk of a potential Nagorno-Karabakh deal gains momentum, Azerbaijan appears to be making serious overtures toward Russia in hopes that the Kremlin will push Armenia to make key concessions, analysts in Baku believe. As an incentive, Azerbaijan is playing one of its most strategic cards - cooperation in the natural gas sector.
NCI Director John E. Niederhuber's Address to the American Association for Cancer Research on Plan to Accelerate ... Monday, April 20, 2009 @ 12:46PMNote: These remarks are as prepared and actual delivered speech may contain slight variations. Ray, thank you for the kind and generous introduction. This has been a great year for AACR. Your presidency has brought energy and vision to our beloved organization.
Joseph Fraumeni Receives AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 12:40PMJoseph F. Fraumeni, Jr., M.D., M.Sc., recognized worldwide for his seminal research contributions in understanding the causes and prevention of human cancer, will receive the American Association for Cancer Research Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research. For more than 30 years, Fraumeni has led one of the premier cancer epidemiology groups in the world at the National Cancer ...
Range taking long-term view of Marcellus play here Monday, April 6, 2009 @ 3:36AMThis article has been read 6 times. A Range Resources executive said Thursday that the current drilling in the area's Marcellus Shale strata for natural gas represents "a huge economic potential" for Washington County and Western Pennsylvania.
Find out how the organization and the booking of bands have evolved. Thursday, April 2, 2009 @ 1:09AMAcalasia (11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) Some Downtown Avenue (12:15 to 1 p.m.) Atlas Soundtrack (1 to 1:45 p.m.)
Learn about the World Insulation Market Thursday, March 26, 2009 @ 5:25AMNEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
Preserving Languages Is About More Than Words Sunday, March 15, 2009 @ 11:00PMThe traditional Irish language is everywhere this time of year, emblazoned on green T-shirts and echoing through pubs. But Irish, often called Gaelic in the United States, is one of thousands of "endangered languages" worldwide. Though it is Ireland's official tongue, there are only about 30,000 ...