Microsoft launches Windows Phone 3.0 for OS X
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/response-to-windows-8-in-india-overwhelming-microsoft/303242-11.html
For those smatterings of users who own a Mac computer and a Windows mobile, Microsoft has released the newest version of what was previously called Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac.
FCC Details Storm-Related Cellphone Problems
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/176478641.html?cmpid=15585797
Power systems failures throughout the Northeast have been the main culprits in the shutdown of more than 20 percent of the cell tower sites in 10 states, causing millions of lost calls on Wednesday, government and industry officials said.
Why Apple (and You) Might Miss Scott Forstall
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/scott-forstall-apple-legacy/
Apple announced Monday that iOS chief Scott Forstall would be leaving the company. While most commenters seem happy to see him go, it's worth noting that Apple is parting ways with one of the people who turned it into the world's most powerful tech ...
When is iCloud going to be more reliable?
http://gigaom.com/apple/when-is-icloud-going-to-be-more-reliable/
The scope of the task before Apple's internet services division is especially obvious this week. In the midst of news that SVP Eddy Cue would be assuming responsibility for Siri and Maps, the iCloud service he oversees experienced its third outage in a week.
Sandy dampens Google debut
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/google-nexus-nexus-nexus-10-announced-android-42/story?id=17590945
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Now stuff your face with candy and read about Google and Microsoft in this issue of Spec Tech!
Kim Dotcom announces Mega, successor to Megaupload
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/nov/01/kim-dotcom-announces-mega-megaupload
Kim Dotcom, founder of the banned Megaupload filesharing site, has announced a new version called Mega designed to sidestep the American laws under which he is being prosecuted for £175m worth of alleged online piracy, racketeering and money ...
Toyota details Avalon Hybrid specs
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/11/01/latest-would-be-town-car-toyota-launches-avalon-livery-model/
Toyota has kicked off production of a number of new vehicles, including its flagship Avalon Hybrid which is slated to arrive at dealerships by the beginning of December.
Hurricane Sandy hurts businesses with eastern ties
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/climate-weather/blogs/hurricane-sandy-wreaks-agricultural-havoc
The Latest. Youth Center will hold November Teen Nights. MASON CITY - The North Iowa Youth Center, 138 Fifth St. S.W., will be holding Teen Night 7-9 p.m.
Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/user-generated-data-is-changing-the-way-maps-are-made/1/189014.html
From New York City's mobile emergency alert system to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency providing satellite imagery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supercomputers to a new ...
HTC 8X, 8S Windows Phone 8 smartphones come to India next week
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/htc-8x-8s-windows-phone-8-smartphones-come-to-india-next-week-287036
Windows Phone 8 devices from HTC, the 8X and 8S will be hitting Indian shores next week according to the Taiwanese manufacturer's Facebook page.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
[World] Barak: Israel won't outsource its security to anyone
Barak: Israel won't outsource its security to anyone
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/netanyahu-push-tougher-iran-sanctions-france-17604916
Israel will not outsource its vital security interests to anyone, “not even to our closest and most trusted allies,†Defense Minister Ehud Barak said in London on Wednesday.
Cyclone Nilam Hits the Southeastern Coast of India
http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/10/31/cyclone-nilam-hits-the-south-eastern-coast-of-india/
Cyclone Nilam has struck the southeastern coast of India, bringing with it severe flooding and winds almost as strong as superstorm Sandy.
Vladimir Putin to get a new, Russian-made ride
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2012/1031/Vladimir-Putin-to-get-a-new-Russian-made-ride
Advertisements. Vladimir Putin to get a new, Russian-made ride. Putin has decided to ditch foreign-made armored limos in favor of a Russian model.
Wedding sparks fire, killing 23
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/saudiarabia/9644991/Saudi-Arabia-wedding-fire-kills-23.html
RIYADH: Wedding guests fired into the air in a celebration of the happy couple. Soon, 23 people were dead. The shots at the event in Saudi Arabia struck an electrical pole, which then collapsed, sparking a fire, according to state media.
Hurricane Sandy: Haiti in emergency aid plea as disaster piles upon disaster
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/30/hurricane-sandy-haiti-emergency-aid
Haiti and the United Nations are planning an appeal for emergency aid after Hurricane Sandy killed 54 people and devastated crops last week before going on to hit the United States.
Bahrain government bans protests amid violence
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20135218
Bahrain has banned all protests and gatherings amid clashes between police and anti-government demonstrators. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifah said "repeated abuse" of the rights to freedom of speech and expression could no longer be ...
Libya Parliament Approves New Premier's Cabinet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20152538
CAIRO - The Libyan Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve the new prime minister's cabinet, ending months of uncertainty about who was in charge of the government.
Corporal Daniel Keighran receives Victoria Cross for Afghanistan courage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20164015
Royal Australian Regiment corporal Daniel Keighran received the nation's highest military honour today for repeatedly drawing enemy fire during a 2010 battle in which one of his mates was killed.
Clinton Urges Serbia to Accept Kosovo's Borders
http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news/international/U.S._and_EU_push_for_progress_in_troubled_Balkans.html?cid=33847006
PRISTINA, Kosovo - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that Serbs must accept that they cannot change Kosovo's borders, as the United States and the European Union pressed Serbia and Kosovo to normalize relations.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/netanyahu-push-tougher-iran-sanctions-france-17604916
Israel will not outsource its vital security interests to anyone, “not even to our closest and most trusted allies,†Defense Minister Ehud Barak said in London on Wednesday.
Cyclone Nilam Hits the Southeastern Coast of India
http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/10/31/cyclone-nilam-hits-the-south-eastern-coast-of-india/
Cyclone Nilam has struck the southeastern coast of India, bringing with it severe flooding and winds almost as strong as superstorm Sandy.
Vladimir Putin to get a new, Russian-made ride
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2012/1031/Vladimir-Putin-to-get-a-new-Russian-made-ride
Advertisements. Vladimir Putin to get a new, Russian-made ride. Putin has decided to ditch foreign-made armored limos in favor of a Russian model.
Wedding sparks fire, killing 23
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/saudiarabia/9644991/Saudi-Arabia-wedding-fire-kills-23.html
RIYADH: Wedding guests fired into the air in a celebration of the happy couple. Soon, 23 people were dead. The shots at the event in Saudi Arabia struck an electrical pole, which then collapsed, sparking a fire, according to state media.
Hurricane Sandy: Haiti in emergency aid plea as disaster piles upon disaster
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/30/hurricane-sandy-haiti-emergency-aid
Haiti and the United Nations are planning an appeal for emergency aid after Hurricane Sandy killed 54 people and devastated crops last week before going on to hit the United States.
Bahrain government bans protests amid violence
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20135218
Bahrain has banned all protests and gatherings amid clashes between police and anti-government demonstrators. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifah said "repeated abuse" of the rights to freedom of speech and expression could no longer be ...
Libya Parliament Approves New Premier's Cabinet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20152538
CAIRO - The Libyan Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve the new prime minister's cabinet, ending months of uncertainty about who was in charge of the government.
Corporal Daniel Keighran receives Victoria Cross for Afghanistan courage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20164015
Royal Australian Regiment corporal Daniel Keighran received the nation's highest military honour today for repeatedly drawing enemy fire during a 2010 battle in which one of his mates was killed.
Clinton Urges Serbia to Accept Kosovo's Borders
http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news/international/U.S._and_EU_push_for_progress_in_troubled_Balkans.html?cid=33847006
PRISTINA, Kosovo - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that Serbs must accept that they cannot change Kosovo's borders, as the United States and the European Union pressed Serbia and Kosovo to normalize relations.
[Health] Bellevue Hospital Evacuated After Backup Power Fails
Bellevue Hospital Evacuated After Backup Power Fails
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/sandys-blackout-threatens-destroy-trove-medical-research/story?id=17601126
Bellevue Hospital Center, New York City's flagship public hospital and the premier trauma center in Manhattan, shut down Wednesday after fuel pumps for its backup power generators failed, and it worked into the night to evacuate the 300 patients left in its ...
Patients ratcheting up breast cancer fight
http://www.news.com.au/news/mamagrams-prone-to-overdiagnosis/story-fnelnuip-1226507101089
A new generation of breast cancer patients are stiffening their backs, bypassing the soft-lens, pink-ribbon approach and, to some degree, outsmarting cancer.
'Baby box' opens in Russia to save abandoned kids
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/a-baby-box-where-parents-can-legally-leave-newborns-anonymously-286972
Yelena Kotova, head of Kolybel Nadezhdy (Cradle of Hope), a non-governmental organization, opens the baby box in Kirishi, Russia, on Wednesday.
Man with bionic leg to climb Chicago skyscraper
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20121031_ap_manwithbioniclegtoclimbchicagoskyscraper.html
In this Oct. 25, 2012 photo, Zac Vawter practices walking with an experimental "bionic" leg at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Scientists Move Closer to a Lasting Flu Vaccine
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iV524YZKvuh2JfSYny72UlTJuCsw?docId=CNG.cd877b51d07bcdf238629c4deaff0f61.5c1
As this year's flu season gathers steam, doctors and pharmacists have a fresh stock of vaccines to offer their patients. The vaccines usually provide strong protection against the virus, but only for a while.
Parade turns to vigil for Kansas teen who dies hours before homecoming
http://www.hayspost.com/2012/10/31/parade-turns-to-vigil-after-kansas-teen-dies/
What was supposed to be a welcome-home parade instead turned into a somber candlelight vigil for a terminally ill 15-year-old Kansas girl who died hours before she was to return home.
FDA report describing deaths sheds light on high-caffeine beverages
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/some-energy-drinks-have-more-caffeine-than-listed-1.1015303
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released incident reports describing several deaths that have occurred following the consumption of Monster Energy drinks.
Do smoking bans save lives?
http://wtvr.com/2012/10/31/do-smoking-bans-save-lives/
(WTVR) - Doctors say laws banning smoking in public places actually save lives. California researchers reviewed 45 studies covering smoke-free laws and found hospitalizations for heart attacks and strokes dropped 15 percent in states and cities with public ...
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/sandys-blackout-threatens-destroy-trove-medical-research/story?id=17601126
Bellevue Hospital Center, New York City's flagship public hospital and the premier trauma center in Manhattan, shut down Wednesday after fuel pumps for its backup power generators failed, and it worked into the night to evacuate the 300 patients left in its ...
Patients ratcheting up breast cancer fight
http://www.news.com.au/news/mamagrams-prone-to-overdiagnosis/story-fnelnuip-1226507101089
A new generation of breast cancer patients are stiffening their backs, bypassing the soft-lens, pink-ribbon approach and, to some degree, outsmarting cancer.
'Baby box' opens in Russia to save abandoned kids
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/a-baby-box-where-parents-can-legally-leave-newborns-anonymously-286972
Yelena Kotova, head of Kolybel Nadezhdy (Cradle of Hope), a non-governmental organization, opens the baby box in Kirishi, Russia, on Wednesday.
Man with bionic leg to climb Chicago skyscraper
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20121031_ap_manwithbioniclegtoclimbchicagoskyscraper.html
In this Oct. 25, 2012 photo, Zac Vawter practices walking with an experimental "bionic" leg at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Scientists Move Closer to a Lasting Flu Vaccine
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iV524YZKvuh2JfSYny72UlTJuCsw?docId=CNG.cd877b51d07bcdf238629c4deaff0f61.5c1
As this year's flu season gathers steam, doctors and pharmacists have a fresh stock of vaccines to offer their patients. The vaccines usually provide strong protection against the virus, but only for a while.
Parade turns to vigil for Kansas teen who dies hours before homecoming
http://www.hayspost.com/2012/10/31/parade-turns-to-vigil-after-kansas-teen-dies/
What was supposed to be a welcome-home parade instead turned into a somber candlelight vigil for a terminally ill 15-year-old Kansas girl who died hours before she was to return home.
FDA report describing deaths sheds light on high-caffeine beverages
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/some-energy-drinks-have-more-caffeine-than-listed-1.1015303
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released incident reports describing several deaths that have occurred following the consumption of Monster Energy drinks.
Do smoking bans save lives?
http://wtvr.com/2012/10/31/do-smoking-bans-save-lives/
(WTVR) - Doctors say laws banning smoking in public places actually save lives. California researchers reviewed 45 studies covering smoke-free laws and found hospitalizations for heart attacks and strokes dropped 15 percent in states and cities with public ...
[Technology] FCC Details Storm-Related Cellphone Problems
FCC Details Storm-Related Cellphone Problems
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Sandy-downs-25-of-mobile-transmitters-3998240.php
Power systems failures throughout the Northeast have been the main culprits in the shutdown of more than 20 percent of the cell tower sites in 10 states, causing millions of lost calls on Wednesday, government and industry officials said.
Google Earth 7 gets tour guide and 3D imagery features
http://www.slashgear.com/google-earth-7-gets-tour-guide-and-3d-imagery-features-31255130/
Earlier this year, Google released tour guide and 3D imagery for Google Earth mobile. The features allow users to view cities in 3D, and to go on guided tours of over 11,000 faraway places from the comfort of their handheld.
Pentagon plans to buy iPhones, Androids in threat to BlackBerry's market share
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/rim-starts-carrier-testingblackberry-10-devices_776073.html
The Pentagon is planning to open its network for the first time to Apple iPhones and devices running Google's Android operating system, a threat to BlackBerry maker Research in Motion.
Sandy dampens Google debut
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/googles-new-nexus-4-nexus-10-nexus-7-all-you-need-to-know/303000-11.html
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Now stuff your face with candy and read about Google and Microsoft in this issue of Spec Tech!
Flamboyant Megaupload founder unveils file-sharing sequel
http://www.3news.co.nz/Elaborate-claims-about-new-Dotcom-site/tabid/412/articleID/275057/Default.aspx
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Like a good Hollywood sequel, Megaupload is back. Kim Dotcom, the founder of the shuttered file-sharing site that housed everything from family photos to blockbuster films, on Thursday announced a new online storage service ...
Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
http://rt.com/usa/news/sandy-aftermath-before-after-708/
From New York City's mobile emergency alert system to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency providing satellite imagery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supercomputers to a new ...
Hyundai adds new Elantra hatchback
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSGV-pAdDndRg6dYN88ixh3VZhaQ?docId=e32b5e3e78634df0a1f933b322a19c18
The new-for-2013 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is a stylish, fuel-sipping, nimble car with surprisingly quiet interior and luxury touches that include a huge panoramic sunroof and a sliding center armrest.
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Sandy-downs-25-of-mobile-transmitters-3998240.php
Power systems failures throughout the Northeast have been the main culprits in the shutdown of more than 20 percent of the cell tower sites in 10 states, causing millions of lost calls on Wednesday, government and industry officials said.
Google Earth 7 gets tour guide and 3D imagery features
http://www.slashgear.com/google-earth-7-gets-tour-guide-and-3d-imagery-features-31255130/
Earlier this year, Google released tour guide and 3D imagery for Google Earth mobile. The features allow users to view cities in 3D, and to go on guided tours of over 11,000 faraway places from the comfort of their handheld.
Pentagon plans to buy iPhones, Androids in threat to BlackBerry's market share
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/rim-starts-carrier-testingblackberry-10-devices_776073.html
The Pentagon is planning to open its network for the first time to Apple iPhones and devices running Google's Android operating system, a threat to BlackBerry maker Research in Motion.
Sandy dampens Google debut
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/googles-new-nexus-4-nexus-10-nexus-7-all-you-need-to-know/303000-11.html
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Now stuff your face with candy and read about Google and Microsoft in this issue of Spec Tech!
Flamboyant Megaupload founder unveils file-sharing sequel
http://www.3news.co.nz/Elaborate-claims-about-new-Dotcom-site/tabid/412/articleID/275057/Default.aspx
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Like a good Hollywood sequel, Megaupload is back. Kim Dotcom, the founder of the shuttered file-sharing site that housed everything from family photos to blockbuster films, on Thursday announced a new online storage service ...
Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
http://rt.com/usa/news/sandy-aftermath-before-after-708/
From New York City's mobile emergency alert system to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency providing satellite imagery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supercomputers to a new ...
Hyundai adds new Elantra hatchback
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSGV-pAdDndRg6dYN88ixh3VZhaQ?docId=e32b5e3e78634df0a1f933b322a19c18
The new-for-2013 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is a stylish, fuel-sipping, nimble car with surprisingly quiet interior and luxury touches that include a huge panoramic sunroof and a sliding center armrest.
[Science] Mars dirt similar to Hawaiian volcanic soil
Mars dirt similar to Hawaiian volcanic soil
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/oct/31/nasa-curiosity-mars-rover-soil
This pair of images from NASA's Curiosity rover shows part of a wind-blown deposit dubbed "Rocknest." At left is an unmodified shot, showing how the scene appears on Mars; the image at right has been white-balanced to show how it would look ...
Tsunamis in the Alps?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/10/121031-alps-tsunami-geneva-nature-geoscience-science/
Nearly 1,500 years ago a massive flood in Geneva reportedly swept away everything in its pathâ€"mills, houses, cattle, even entire churches.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/oct/31/nasa-curiosity-mars-rover-soil
This pair of images from NASA's Curiosity rover shows part of a wind-blown deposit dubbed "Rocknest." At left is an unmodified shot, showing how the scene appears on Mars; the image at right has been white-balanced to show how it would look ...
Tsunamis in the Alps?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/10/121031-alps-tsunami-geneva-nature-geoscience-science/
Nearly 1,500 years ago a massive flood in Geneva reportedly swept away everything in its pathâ€"mills, houses, cattle, even entire churches.
[Health] UPDATE 3-NY's Bellevue Hospital evacuates about 500 patients
UPDATE 3-NY's Bellevue Hospital evacuates about 500 patients
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gqYZBxf82OSjt7ajP-ZkUVdoxRcg?docId=CNG.cd877b51d07bcdf238629c4deaff0f61.d11
Several New York City hospitals taking Bellevue patients. * National Guard assisting with evacuation. * Four other New York hospitals already evacuated.
Eating oily fish every week wards off stroke risk
http://www.independent.ie/health/health-news/fish-oil-capsules-dont-lower-the-risk-of-stroke-scientists-say-3278680.html
An international team of researchers including one of an Indian origin has found that eating at least two servings of oily fish a week is moderately but significantly associated with a reduced risk of stroke.
New Treatment May Kill Head Lice -- Fast
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/35669
Oct. 31, 2012 -- Parents dread getting the call or the memo in a child's backpack: the one telling you that your child or one of his or her classmates has head lice.
US West Nile outbreak still spreading but pace slowing, CDC says
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/CDC-maine-west-nile-mosquito-virus-cumberland.html
DALLAS (Reuters) - The number of people infected with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus in the United States continues to grow, but the pace of this year's outbreak is slowing, federal health officials said on Wednesday.
Canada, Switzerland lift ban on Novartis flu vaccines
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/health-canada-lifts-hold-on-novartis-flu-shots-says-they-are-safe-to-use-1.1019171
ZURICH (Reuters) - Canadian and Swiss health authorities lifted a ban on Novartis's flu vaccines on Wednesday after the drugmaker showed they posed no risk to safety.
'1000 Genomes Project' Paints Detailed Picture of Human Variation
http://www.voanews.com/content/one_thousand_genomes_project_paints_detailed_picture_of_human_variation/1536992.html
Results of a project that has mapped the genetic material, or genomes, of 1,092 individuals from 14 countries will help researchers interpret genetic changes in people with disease.
Biogen's New Hemophilia A Drug May Work With Fewer Doses
http://www.rttnews.com/1994781/biogen-s-new-hemophilia-a-drug-may-work-with-fewer-doses.aspx?type=hnr
10/31/2012 4:17 PM ET A new hemophilia A therapy may soon hit the market that controls bleeding with fewer treatments, says Swedish drug maker Biogen Idec Inc. They released figures for late stage trials of their long-lasting recombinant Factor VIII Fc ...
Planned Parenthood Stays In Texas Women's Health Program
http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Planned-Parenthoods-appeal-for-funding-from-Texas-is-refused%24800894289.php
Former presidential candidate Rick Perry arrives at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC).
Man with bionic leg to climb Chicago skyscraper
http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/man-with-bionic-leg-to-climb-chicago-skyscraper-1.1018094
The Latest. Great Lakes shipping restarts as 2-story waves ebb. OSCODA, Mich. | Cargo shipping on the Great Lakes is getting back on track after the fringes of superstorm Sandy sent winds gusting to 74 mile…
Block: UCLA to go tobacco-free in April
http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/10/31/ucla_to_ban_smoking_on_campus.htm
To the Campus Community: I am proud to inform you that I have accepted the recommendation of UCLA's Tobacco-Free Steering Committee that UCLA become a tobacco-free campus effective April 22, 2013.
Did Schooling Method Spread Mumps in Orthodox Jewish Communities?
http://www.wyso.org/post/stem-mumps-outbreak-doctors-try-extra-vaccination
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- With intense exposure to the mumps virus, even some vaccinated people may still contract the disease, researchers say.
Underwater Exercise Using Immersible Ergocycle Equals Stationary Bike ...
http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/water-workouts-equally-good-shows-study-18404.html
Individuals who used an immersible ergocycle, similar to an exercise bike in a pool, had almost the equivalent workout to one when using a typical stationary bike, according to a recent presentation at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gqYZBxf82OSjt7ajP-ZkUVdoxRcg?docId=CNG.cd877b51d07bcdf238629c4deaff0f61.d11
Several New York City hospitals taking Bellevue patients. * National Guard assisting with evacuation. * Four other New York hospitals already evacuated.
Eating oily fish every week wards off stroke risk
http://www.independent.ie/health/health-news/fish-oil-capsules-dont-lower-the-risk-of-stroke-scientists-say-3278680.html
An international team of researchers including one of an Indian origin has found that eating at least two servings of oily fish a week is moderately but significantly associated with a reduced risk of stroke.
New Treatment May Kill Head Lice -- Fast
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/35669
Oct. 31, 2012 -- Parents dread getting the call or the memo in a child's backpack: the one telling you that your child or one of his or her classmates has head lice.
US West Nile outbreak still spreading but pace slowing, CDC says
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/CDC-maine-west-nile-mosquito-virus-cumberland.html
DALLAS (Reuters) - The number of people infected with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus in the United States continues to grow, but the pace of this year's outbreak is slowing, federal health officials said on Wednesday.
Canada, Switzerland lift ban on Novartis flu vaccines
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/health-canada-lifts-hold-on-novartis-flu-shots-says-they-are-safe-to-use-1.1019171
ZURICH (Reuters) - Canadian and Swiss health authorities lifted a ban on Novartis's flu vaccines on Wednesday after the drugmaker showed they posed no risk to safety.
'1000 Genomes Project' Paints Detailed Picture of Human Variation
http://www.voanews.com/content/one_thousand_genomes_project_paints_detailed_picture_of_human_variation/1536992.html
Results of a project that has mapped the genetic material, or genomes, of 1,092 individuals from 14 countries will help researchers interpret genetic changes in people with disease.
Biogen's New Hemophilia A Drug May Work With Fewer Doses
http://www.rttnews.com/1994781/biogen-s-new-hemophilia-a-drug-may-work-with-fewer-doses.aspx?type=hnr
10/31/2012 4:17 PM ET A new hemophilia A therapy may soon hit the market that controls bleeding with fewer treatments, says Swedish drug maker Biogen Idec Inc. They released figures for late stage trials of their long-lasting recombinant Factor VIII Fc ...
Planned Parenthood Stays In Texas Women's Health Program
http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Planned-Parenthoods-appeal-for-funding-from-Texas-is-refused%24800894289.php
Former presidential candidate Rick Perry arrives at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 30, 2012 on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC).
Man with bionic leg to climb Chicago skyscraper
http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/man-with-bionic-leg-to-climb-chicago-skyscraper-1.1018094
The Latest. Great Lakes shipping restarts as 2-story waves ebb. OSCODA, Mich. | Cargo shipping on the Great Lakes is getting back on track after the fringes of superstorm Sandy sent winds gusting to 74 mile…
Block: UCLA to go tobacco-free in April
http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/10/31/ucla_to_ban_smoking_on_campus.htm
To the Campus Community: I am proud to inform you that I have accepted the recommendation of UCLA's Tobacco-Free Steering Committee that UCLA become a tobacco-free campus effective April 22, 2013.
Did Schooling Method Spread Mumps in Orthodox Jewish Communities?
http://www.wyso.org/post/stem-mumps-outbreak-doctors-try-extra-vaccination
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- With intense exposure to the mumps virus, even some vaccinated people may still contract the disease, researchers say.
Underwater Exercise Using Immersible Ergocycle Equals Stationary Bike ...
http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/water-workouts-equally-good-shows-study-18404.html
Individuals who used an immersible ergocycle, similar to an exercise bike in a pool, had almost the equivalent workout to one when using a typical stationary bike, according to a recent presentation at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.
[World] Syria presses heavy air bombardment of rebels
Syria presses heavy air bombardment of rebels
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/10/31/syria-damascus-airstrike.html
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian warplanes fired missiles at opposition strongholds around Damascus and in the north on Wednesday as Turkey, a key backer of the anti-regime rebels, appeared to distance itself from an earlier call to impose a no-fly zone.
UK's Cameron rocked by defeat in Europe budget vote
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9646898/Sketch-Two-Halloween-horrors-for-David-Cameron.html
Euro zone bank stress test calculator. Use the Reuters Breakingviews stress test calculator to calculate how the Target core Tier 1 capital ratio and sovereign haircut levels affect the amount of capital banks need to pass the stress test.
Clinton calls for overhaul of Syrian opposition
http://www.brecorder.com/world/middle-east/88457.html
ZAGREB (Reuters) - The United States called on Wednesday for an overhaul of Syria's opposition leadership, saying it was time to move beyond the Syrian National Council and bring in those "in the front lines fighting and dying".
Barak: Israel won't outsource its security to anyone
http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2012/10/31/iran-puts-nuclear-ambitions-on-hold-israeli-defence-minister
In London, defense minister signals J'lem will not rely on "even our closest, most trusted allies" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adds Israel lives in a tough region where there is "no mercy for the weak.
Eurozone crisis live: Two-day strike called in Greece as budget shows Athens is ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/31/greek-unions-two-day-strike-austerity
Breaking: the UK government has been defeated over tonight's vote on the EU budget. 307 MPs voted in favour of an amendment that said the EU budget should be cut in real terms.
Thousands Flee as Cyclone Hits Southern India
http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/tamil-nadu-prepared-for-cyclone-nilam-officials-say/
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes Wednesday as a cyclone slammed into southern India from the Bay of Bengal.
US Tells Sudanese Rebel Group to Stop Recruiting Refugees
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hDMfztm4bd12BYDW2_Y64YilDesA?docId=CNG.9d9bb5d97241aa39684f8140764984ed.451
The U.S. has called on a Sudanese rebel group to stop recruiting soldiers, including children, from a refugee camp in South Sudan.
Bahrain must lift ban on all protests: Amnesty International
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9643215/Bahrain-bans-protests-to-maintain-security-after-clashes.html
"Even in the event of sporadic or isolated violence once an assembly is under way, the authorities cannot simply declare a blanket prohibition on all protests," said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, its Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director.
Libyan congress approves cabinet line-up
http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/108-pakistan-top-news/88218-new-libya-pm-presents-30-member-cabinet-.html
TRIPOLI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Libya's national congress approved Wednesday a cabinet line-up submitted by Prime Minister Ali Zaidan, according to the State TV.
The Putin Crackdown
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204840504578087152147315198.html
Americans consumed by the Presidential election might spare a moment for Russia. Vladimir Putin timed his 2008 invasion of Georgia for the U.S.
Afghan commission sets presidential election for April 2014
http://www.news.com.au/world/taliban-able-to-stand-for-2014-afghanistan-election/story-fndir2ev-1226507936511
Fazel Ahmad Manawi in Kabul, Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan government announced Wednesday that presidential and provincial elections will be held in April 2014 -- a critical step demanded by an international community eager for signs ...
Merkel reassures Turkey on EU talks, Erdogan raps Cyprus
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/turkish-pm-call-syria-fly-zone-17608139
Euro zone bank stress test calculator. Use the Reuters Breakingviews stress test calculator to calculate how the Target core Tier 1 capital ratio and sovereign haircut levels affect the amount of capital banks need to pass the stress test.
Shadow Government: Why the Japan-China Senkaku dispute is the most ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9643177/Together-China-and-Europe-will-be-stronger.html
While there is no scarcity of trouble in the Sino-American relationship, special attention should be paid to the unfolding Sino-Japanese contretemps over the Senkakus (which China and the Republic of China call the Diaoyutais).
Trading away Peace: How EU helps sustain illegal Israeli settlements
http://sabbah.biz/mt/archives/2012/10/31/eu-helpsl-israeli-settlements/
Peace or perpetual struggle in the Holy Land? EU drinking in the Last Chance Saloon, warns report. Trading away Peace: How EU helps sustain illegal Israeli settlements The window of opportunity for peace between Israel and the Palestinians “is closing ...
The Similarities Between Honey Boo Boo and Malala Yousafzai
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/29-Oct-2012/uk-uae-pak-ministers-visit-malalas-hospital
Alana Thompson and Malala Yousafzai are two seemingly vastly different young women who made headlines this past week. Yousafzai is a 15-year-old Pakistani activist who is recovering from an assassination attempt.
Veteran hydro worker dies repairing Sandy damage in Sarnia
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/10/31/wdr-sarnia-sandy-hydro-worker-dies.html
A veteran hydro worker was electrocuted Wednesday while repairing damage from Hurricane Sandy. Police say the incident occurred at around 10:15 a.m.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/10/31/syria-damascus-airstrike.html
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian warplanes fired missiles at opposition strongholds around Damascus and in the north on Wednesday as Turkey, a key backer of the anti-regime rebels, appeared to distance itself from an earlier call to impose a no-fly zone.
UK's Cameron rocked by defeat in Europe budget vote
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9646898/Sketch-Two-Halloween-horrors-for-David-Cameron.html
Euro zone bank stress test calculator. Use the Reuters Breakingviews stress test calculator to calculate how the Target core Tier 1 capital ratio and sovereign haircut levels affect the amount of capital banks need to pass the stress test.
Clinton calls for overhaul of Syrian opposition
http://www.brecorder.com/world/middle-east/88457.html
ZAGREB (Reuters) - The United States called on Wednesday for an overhaul of Syria's opposition leadership, saying it was time to move beyond the Syrian National Council and bring in those "in the front lines fighting and dying".
Barak: Israel won't outsource its security to anyone
http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2012/10/31/iran-puts-nuclear-ambitions-on-hold-israeli-defence-minister
In London, defense minister signals J'lem will not rely on "even our closest, most trusted allies" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adds Israel lives in a tough region where there is "no mercy for the weak.
Eurozone crisis live: Two-day strike called in Greece as budget shows Athens is ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/31/greek-unions-two-day-strike-austerity
Breaking: the UK government has been defeated over tonight's vote on the EU budget. 307 MPs voted in favour of an amendment that said the EU budget should be cut in real terms.
Thousands Flee as Cyclone Hits Southern India
http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/tamil-nadu-prepared-for-cyclone-nilam-officials-say/
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes Wednesday as a cyclone slammed into southern India from the Bay of Bengal.
US Tells Sudanese Rebel Group to Stop Recruiting Refugees
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hDMfztm4bd12BYDW2_Y64YilDesA?docId=CNG.9d9bb5d97241aa39684f8140764984ed.451
The U.S. has called on a Sudanese rebel group to stop recruiting soldiers, including children, from a refugee camp in South Sudan.
Bahrain must lift ban on all protests: Amnesty International
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9643215/Bahrain-bans-protests-to-maintain-security-after-clashes.html
"Even in the event of sporadic or isolated violence once an assembly is under way, the authorities cannot simply declare a blanket prohibition on all protests," said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, its Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director.
Libyan congress approves cabinet line-up
http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/108-pakistan-top-news/88218-new-libya-pm-presents-30-member-cabinet-.html
TRIPOLI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Libya's national congress approved Wednesday a cabinet line-up submitted by Prime Minister Ali Zaidan, according to the State TV.
The Putin Crackdown
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204840504578087152147315198.html
Americans consumed by the Presidential election might spare a moment for Russia. Vladimir Putin timed his 2008 invasion of Georgia for the U.S.
Afghan commission sets presidential election for April 2014
http://www.news.com.au/world/taliban-able-to-stand-for-2014-afghanistan-election/story-fndir2ev-1226507936511
Fazel Ahmad Manawi in Kabul, Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan government announced Wednesday that presidential and provincial elections will be held in April 2014 -- a critical step demanded by an international community eager for signs ...
Merkel reassures Turkey on EU talks, Erdogan raps Cyprus
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/turkish-pm-call-syria-fly-zone-17608139
Euro zone bank stress test calculator. Use the Reuters Breakingviews stress test calculator to calculate how the Target core Tier 1 capital ratio and sovereign haircut levels affect the amount of capital banks need to pass the stress test.
Shadow Government: Why the Japan-China Senkaku dispute is the most ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9643177/Together-China-and-Europe-will-be-stronger.html
While there is no scarcity of trouble in the Sino-American relationship, special attention should be paid to the unfolding Sino-Japanese contretemps over the Senkakus (which China and the Republic of China call the Diaoyutais).
Trading away Peace: How EU helps sustain illegal Israeli settlements
http://sabbah.biz/mt/archives/2012/10/31/eu-helpsl-israeli-settlements/
Peace or perpetual struggle in the Holy Land? EU drinking in the Last Chance Saloon, warns report. Trading away Peace: How EU helps sustain illegal Israeli settlements The window of opportunity for peace between Israel and the Palestinians “is closing ...
The Similarities Between Honey Boo Boo and Malala Yousafzai
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/29-Oct-2012/uk-uae-pak-ministers-visit-malalas-hospital
Alana Thompson and Malala Yousafzai are two seemingly vastly different young women who made headlines this past week. Yousafzai is a 15-year-old Pakistani activist who is recovering from an assassination attempt.
Veteran hydro worker dies repairing Sandy damage in Sarnia
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/10/31/wdr-sarnia-sandy-hydro-worker-dies.html
A veteran hydro worker was electrocuted Wednesday while repairing damage from Hurricane Sandy. Police say the incident occurred at around 10:15 a.m.
[Science] Monsters Are People Too, Says Dungeons And Dragons Study
Monsters Are People Too, Says Dungeons And Dragons Study
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-10/%E2%80%98monsters-are-people-too%E2%80%99-says-dungeons-and-dragons-study
A pair of eyes in front of us automatically lures our own gaze, even if they belong to an animal. But what about a monster with multiple eyes located not on the head, but on its hands or legs or torso?
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-10/%E2%80%98monsters-are-people-too%E2%80%99-says-dungeons-and-dragons-study
A pair of eyes in front of us automatically lures our own gaze, even if they belong to an animal. But what about a monster with multiple eyes located not on the head, but on its hands or legs or torso?
[Health] Ameridose recalls all drugs after FDA finds problems with its sterility testing
Ameridose recalls all drugs after FDA finds problems with its sterility testing
http://www.wkyc.com/news/national/267343/22/Mass-firm-tied-to-closed-pharmacy-issues-recall
By Chelsea Conaboy, Liz Kowalczyk and Todd Wallack, Globe Staff. Ameridose LLC, sister company to the Framingham pharmacy whose drugs have been implicated in hundreds of fungal infections and 29 deaths, issued a recall of all its products ...
Health Canada says Novartis flu shots safe to use
http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/health-canada-says-novartis-flu-shots-safe-to-use-1.1018381
After a five-day hiatus, Health Canada has given Saskatchewan officials the go-ahead to reopen flu clinics. A precautionary hold was placed on the province's supply of the vaccine after clumping particles were found in a European batch from the same ...
Biogen gives positive data on hemophilia candidate
http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2012/10/29/daily28-Biogen-gives-positive-data-on-hemophilia-candidate.html
Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) said Wednesday that an advanced study of its drug candidate for hemophilia A, the most common type of hemophilia, showed that the drug is longer-lasting than the currently-approved drug on the market in many patients, and ...
Amputee To Climb Chicago Skyscraper With Bionic Leg
http://www.rttnews.com/1994776/amputee-to-climb-chicago-skyscraper-with-bionic-leg.aspx?type=hnr&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sitemap
10/31/2012 3:22 PM ET A Washington man who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident is set to test his new prosthetic leg by climbing a Chicago skyscraper.
Deer-related crashes rise; motorcyclists most at risk
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/deer-related-crashes-rise-motorcyclists-most-at-risk/2012/10/31/f6da9e8a-2204-11e2-8448-81b1ce7d6978_story.html
The phrase “a deer in the headlights†is no laughing matter for drivers who have hit one, especially those on motorcycles. According to the Automobile Association of America's Mid-Atlantic chapter, motorcyclists made up seven of the eight fatal crashes ...
http://www.wkyc.com/news/national/267343/22/Mass-firm-tied-to-closed-pharmacy-issues-recall
By Chelsea Conaboy, Liz Kowalczyk and Todd Wallack, Globe Staff. Ameridose LLC, sister company to the Framingham pharmacy whose drugs have been implicated in hundreds of fungal infections and 29 deaths, issued a recall of all its products ...
Health Canada says Novartis flu shots safe to use
http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/health-canada-says-novartis-flu-shots-safe-to-use-1.1018381
After a five-day hiatus, Health Canada has given Saskatchewan officials the go-ahead to reopen flu clinics. A precautionary hold was placed on the province's supply of the vaccine after clumping particles were found in a European batch from the same ...
Biogen gives positive data on hemophilia candidate
http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2012/10/29/daily28-Biogen-gives-positive-data-on-hemophilia-candidate.html
Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) said Wednesday that an advanced study of its drug candidate for hemophilia A, the most common type of hemophilia, showed that the drug is longer-lasting than the currently-approved drug on the market in many patients, and ...
Amputee To Climb Chicago Skyscraper With Bionic Leg
http://www.rttnews.com/1994776/amputee-to-climb-chicago-skyscraper-with-bionic-leg.aspx?type=hnr&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sitemap
10/31/2012 3:22 PM ET A Washington man who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident is set to test his new prosthetic leg by climbing a Chicago skyscraper.
Deer-related crashes rise; motorcyclists most at risk
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/deer-related-crashes-rise-motorcyclists-most-at-risk/2012/10/31/f6da9e8a-2204-11e2-8448-81b1ce7d6978_story.html
The phrase “a deer in the headlights†is no laughing matter for drivers who have hit one, especially those on motorcycles. According to the Automobile Association of America's Mid-Atlantic chapter, motorcyclists made up seven of the eight fatal crashes ...
[Technology] Patent Troll Targets Microsoft Over Windows Live Tiles
Patent Troll Targets Microsoft Over Windows Live Tiles
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/microsoft-live-tile-lawsuit/
Less than a week after the Windows 8 launch, Microsoft is already subject to a lawsuit for one of its operating system's leading features: Live Tiles.
BYOD Security Tops Doctors' Mobile Device Worries
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/two-thirds-of-enterprises-will-adopt-a-mobile-solution-by-2017/articleshow/17004466.cms
Security concerns and managing BYOD (bring your own device) tech is front of mind for many physicians, according to a recent report from KLAS.
Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
http://searchengineland.com/google-adds-amber-alerts-atop-u-s-search-results-138325
From New York City's mobile emergency alert system to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency providing satellite imagery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supercomputers to a new ...
Google Plants Voice Assistant Flag on Siri's Turf
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/reviews/google-updates-ios-search-app-with-enhanced-voice-capabilities-hands-on-286744
Google Plants Voice Assistant Flag on Siri's Turf. Google Plants Voice Assistant Flag on Siri's Turf. By Rachelle Dragani MacNewsWorld 10/31/12 11:38 AM PT.
Calif. AG Harris says app developers in conflict with privacy law
http://legalnewsline.com/news/237848-calif-ag-harris-says-app-developers-in-conflict-with-privacy-law
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced this week that she has started to formally notify up to 100 mobile application companies and developers of their non-compliance with state privacy law.
Boxee TV is going mainstream
http://www.tgdaily.com/consumer-electronics-features/67220-boxee-tv-is-going-mainstream
Boxee TV is slated to make its premiere appearance at Wal-Mart stores across the country tomorrow for $99. Boxee's set-top box will compete with a number of similar devices this holiday season, including Apple and Roku.
Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Wants Your Fear
http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/101935/frictional-games-wants-your-screams-for-amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs/
The Halloween trailer for Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs is scary stuff, kiddies! Here's your happy thought for the day: "This world is a machine.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/microsoft-live-tile-lawsuit/
Less than a week after the Windows 8 launch, Microsoft is already subject to a lawsuit for one of its operating system's leading features: Live Tiles.
BYOD Security Tops Doctors' Mobile Device Worries
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/two-thirds-of-enterprises-will-adopt-a-mobile-solution-by-2017/articleshow/17004466.cms
Security concerns and managing BYOD (bring your own device) tech is front of mind for many physicians, according to a recent report from KLAS.
Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
http://searchengineland.com/google-adds-amber-alerts-atop-u-s-search-results-138325
From New York City's mobile emergency alert system to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency providing satellite imagery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supercomputers to a new ...
Google Plants Voice Assistant Flag on Siri's Turf
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/reviews/google-updates-ios-search-app-with-enhanced-voice-capabilities-hands-on-286744
Google Plants Voice Assistant Flag on Siri's Turf. Google Plants Voice Assistant Flag on Siri's Turf. By Rachelle Dragani MacNewsWorld 10/31/12 11:38 AM PT.
Calif. AG Harris says app developers in conflict with privacy law
http://legalnewsline.com/news/237848-calif-ag-harris-says-app-developers-in-conflict-with-privacy-law
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced this week that she has started to formally notify up to 100 mobile application companies and developers of their non-compliance with state privacy law.
Boxee TV is going mainstream
http://www.tgdaily.com/consumer-electronics-features/67220-boxee-tv-is-going-mainstream
Boxee TV is slated to make its premiere appearance at Wal-Mart stores across the country tomorrow for $99. Boxee's set-top box will compete with a number of similar devices this holiday season, including Apple and Roku.
Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Wants Your Fear
http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/101935/frictional-games-wants-your-screams-for-amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs/
The Halloween trailer for Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs is scary stuff, kiddies! Here's your happy thought for the day: "This world is a machine.
[Science] NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Volcanic Soil on Mars
NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Volcanic Soil on Mars
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/martian-dust-akin-to-hawaiian-volcanic-soil/article4051448.ece
New findings on Mars suggest a volcanic upheaval in the red planet's history. Exploring new planets is usually the motive of science fiction heroes or videogame protagonists, but that's exactly what NASA is doing with the Curiosity mission on Mars right now.
Dark Asteroids Streak Vesta's Surface With Carbon, NASA Probe Finds
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-342
Misshapen Vesta. Vesta used to be roundâ€"until it got hit by something nearly one-tenth its size. The resulting impact basin, named Rheasilvia, fills most of this image, taken from some 5,200 kilometers away.
Stunning Star Cluster Includes Deceptively Young Stars
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49625522/ns/technology_and_science-space/
An ancient but little-known star cluster is giving astronomers a celestial Halloween treat in a dazzling new photo from the European Southern Observatory.
Man in the Moon: Caused by a Giant Asteroid?
http://www.complex.com/tech/2012/10/man-in-the-moon-caused-by-a-giant-asteroid
There's no shortage of explanations as to why some people believe they can see a human face among the Moon's craters. A team of Japanese researchers, however, believe it has discovered how the Procellarum basinâ€"the dark part that looks like a ...
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/martian-dust-akin-to-hawaiian-volcanic-soil/article4051448.ece
New findings on Mars suggest a volcanic upheaval in the red planet's history. Exploring new planets is usually the motive of science fiction heroes or videogame protagonists, but that's exactly what NASA is doing with the Curiosity mission on Mars right now.
Dark Asteroids Streak Vesta's Surface With Carbon, NASA Probe Finds
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-342
Misshapen Vesta. Vesta used to be roundâ€"until it got hit by something nearly one-tenth its size. The resulting impact basin, named Rheasilvia, fills most of this image, taken from some 5,200 kilometers away.
Stunning Star Cluster Includes Deceptively Young Stars
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49625522/ns/technology_and_science-space/
An ancient but little-known star cluster is giving astronomers a celestial Halloween treat in a dazzling new photo from the European Southern Observatory.
Man in the Moon: Caused by a Giant Asteroid?
http://www.complex.com/tech/2012/10/man-in-the-moon-caused-by-a-giant-asteroid
There's no shortage of explanations as to why some people believe they can see a human face among the Moon's craters. A team of Japanese researchers, however, believe it has discovered how the Procellarum basinâ€"the dark part that looks like a ...
[U.S.] Airports and stock exchange reopen; NJ devastated
Airports and stock exchange reopen; NJ devastated
http://www.sfgate.com/news/us/article/Airports-and-stock-exchange-reopen-NJ-devastated-3995186.php
This photo provided by Metropolitan Transportation Authority shows people boarding a bus, as partial bus service was restored on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.
Obama and Christie Tour Sandy's Devastation
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/obama-christie-tour-superstorm-sandys-devastation/story?id=17606560
President Obama surveyed the devastation wreaked by the superstorm Sandy today with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in what both men say was a non-political event, but was a powerful image of bipartisan cooperation just six days before the election.
TRENDING: Biden: 'You'll vote for me in 2016'
http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/Biden-jokes-about-2016-presidential-bid-3997287.php
Sarasota, Florida (CNN) - Did Vice President Joe Biden court his first voter Wednesday for a possible 2016 presidential bid? While he has previously hinted at a potential run, Biden smiled as he mentionedâ€"perhaps jokinglyâ€"a White House run on the phone ...
New Jersey Halloween moved to next Monday: Christie
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/n-j-gov-christie-postpones-halloween-after-sandys-damage/
Chris Christie moves Halloween in New Jersey to next Monday by executive order. Sandy's awful tricks postpone Halloween treats: The New Jersey Governor moved the Wednesday holiday celebration because of risks from floodwaters, toppled trees and ...
Aid Organizations Prefer Cash to Canned Food
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/aid-organizations-prefer-cash-to-canned-food/
Mitt Romney's hastily organized storm relief event in Ohio on Tuesday highlighted a difficult reality for aid organizations. They'll take canned goods and supplies, but they'd much rather have cash.
Poll: Obama leads in Wisconsin
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/10/marquette-poll-obama-leads-wisconsin.php
(CNN) - A new poll of likely voters in Wisconsin shows President Barack Obama with an eight point lead over Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the state.
Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters
http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/wrestling-with-halloween-cost-creep/
When you head out to trick-or-treat tonight with your little vampires, ghosts and ghouls, keep these safety tips in mind from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • Don't allow kids to trick-or-treat alone.
Widow: Man Who Killed Texas Pastor Mentally Ill
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/authorities-33-year-man-killed-texas-pastor-17601224
The man who rammed his car into a Fort Worth-area church then beat the pastor to death with an electric guitar apparently suffered from a mental illness, his widow said.
Will the jobs report be released on time?
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/newsnation/49612266/
NewsNation | Aired on October 30, 2012. Will the jobs report be released on time? Hurricane Sandy could end up delaying the release of the final jobs report before the election.
Mitt Romney's Electoral Problem and the War on Nate Silver
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/robert-schlesinger/2012/10/31/mitt-romneys-electoral-problem-and-the-war-on-nate-silver
What is it with Nate Silver? Given the increasing amount of attention the New York Times blogger is getting in the waning days of the election and concomitant animus from the right, one almost expects him to start showing up in, if not a Romney campaign ad, ...
Conn. tree uprooted by Sandy reveals human bones
http://www.news.com.au/world/sandy-uncovers-colonial-skeleton/story-fndir2ev-1226507892031
NEW HAVEN, Conn A tree uprooted by superstorm Sandy surprised a woman passing by in Connecticut when it revealed skeletal remains at its base, CBS affiliate WFSB reports.
Why candy corn is so loved (but also really hated)
http://bites.today.com/_news/2012/10/31/14834157-why-candy-corn-is-so-loved-but-also-really-hated?lite
Why candy corn is so loved (but also really hated). TODAY. Why is candy corn such a polarizing treat? Fans and detractors share their views.
http://www.sfgate.com/news/us/article/Airports-and-stock-exchange-reopen-NJ-devastated-3995186.php
This photo provided by Metropolitan Transportation Authority shows people boarding a bus, as partial bus service was restored on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.
Obama and Christie Tour Sandy's Devastation
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/obama-christie-tour-superstorm-sandys-devastation/story?id=17606560
President Obama surveyed the devastation wreaked by the superstorm Sandy today with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in what both men say was a non-political event, but was a powerful image of bipartisan cooperation just six days before the election.
TRENDING: Biden: 'You'll vote for me in 2016'
http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/Biden-jokes-about-2016-presidential-bid-3997287.php
Sarasota, Florida (CNN) - Did Vice President Joe Biden court his first voter Wednesday for a possible 2016 presidential bid? While he has previously hinted at a potential run, Biden smiled as he mentionedâ€"perhaps jokinglyâ€"a White House run on the phone ...
New Jersey Halloween moved to next Monday: Christie
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/n-j-gov-christie-postpones-halloween-after-sandys-damage/
Chris Christie moves Halloween in New Jersey to next Monday by executive order. Sandy's awful tricks postpone Halloween treats: The New Jersey Governor moved the Wednesday holiday celebration because of risks from floodwaters, toppled trees and ...
Aid Organizations Prefer Cash to Canned Food
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/aid-organizations-prefer-cash-to-canned-food/
Mitt Romney's hastily organized storm relief event in Ohio on Tuesday highlighted a difficult reality for aid organizations. They'll take canned goods and supplies, but they'd much rather have cash.
Poll: Obama leads in Wisconsin
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/10/marquette-poll-obama-leads-wisconsin.php
(CNN) - A new poll of likely voters in Wisconsin shows President Barack Obama with an eight point lead over Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the state.
Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters
http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/wrestling-with-halloween-cost-creep/
When you head out to trick-or-treat tonight with your little vampires, ghosts and ghouls, keep these safety tips in mind from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • Don't allow kids to trick-or-treat alone.
Widow: Man Who Killed Texas Pastor Mentally Ill
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/authorities-33-year-man-killed-texas-pastor-17601224
The man who rammed his car into a Fort Worth-area church then beat the pastor to death with an electric guitar apparently suffered from a mental illness, his widow said.
Will the jobs report be released on time?
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/newsnation/49612266/
NewsNation | Aired on October 30, 2012. Will the jobs report be released on time? Hurricane Sandy could end up delaying the release of the final jobs report before the election.
Mitt Romney's Electoral Problem and the War on Nate Silver
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/robert-schlesinger/2012/10/31/mitt-romneys-electoral-problem-and-the-war-on-nate-silver
What is it with Nate Silver? Given the increasing amount of attention the New York Times blogger is getting in the waning days of the election and concomitant animus from the right, one almost expects him to start showing up in, if not a Romney campaign ad, ...
Conn. tree uprooted by Sandy reveals human bones
http://www.news.com.au/world/sandy-uncovers-colonial-skeleton/story-fndir2ev-1226507892031
NEW HAVEN, Conn A tree uprooted by superstorm Sandy surprised a woman passing by in Connecticut when it revealed skeletal remains at its base, CBS affiliate WFSB reports.
Why candy corn is so loved (but also really hated)
http://bites.today.com/_news/2012/10/31/14834157-why-candy-corn-is-so-loved-but-also-really-hated?lite
Why candy corn is so loved (but also really hated). TODAY. Why is candy corn such a polarizing treat? Fans and detractors share their views.
[World] As Fighting Rages in Syria, Clinton Calls for New Opposition Movement
As Fighting Rages in Syria, Clinton Calls for New Opposition Movement
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/world/middleeast/syrian-air-raids-increase-as-battle-for-strategic-areas-intensifies-rebels-say.html?pagewanted=all
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Syrian Air Force escalated its bombing campaign against the rebellion on Wednesday, activists reported, as the United States signaled growing impatience with the failure of the Syrian opposition-in-exile to form a cohesive ...
Eurozone crisis live: Two-day strike called in Greece as budget shows Athens is ...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/greek-government-gets-key-backing-to-pass-reforms_775395.html
The failure of senior cadres in both the socialist Pasok and Democratic Left parties to back the governing coalition's endorsement of a major privatizations bill in parliament today has clearly unnerved officials.
US warns Israel off pre-emptive strike on Iran
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/31/us-warns-israel-strike-iran
US military commanders have warned their Israeli counterparts that any action against Iran would severely limit the ability of American forces in the region to mount their own operations against the Iranian nuclear programme by cutting off vital logistical ...
Clinton: SNC No Longer Leads Syrian Opposition
http://www.voanews.com/content/brahimi-seeks-chinese-support-for-syria-solution/1536429.html
ZAGREB - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the Syrian National Council can no longer be seen as leading the opposition to embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Spokesman: Libya's parliament approves new Cabinet in vote of confidence
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ikXxCphwFiXBwnOGzMzwQ0ZxnXJw?docId=CNG.b9eb6f8f8873c6d0526ad9d685f6d808.151
TRIPOLI, Libya - The spokesman of Libya's parliament says the house has approved the country's new Cabinet in a vote of confidence.
4 dead, 5 missing as Nilam hits TN, Andhra
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/cyclone-nilam-hits-tamil-nadu-coast-with-strong-winds/articleshow/17034698.cms
CHENNAI: Cyclone Nilam crashed into Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening, bringing heavy showers and gusty winds but causing far less destruction than many feared, with superstorm Sandy and its aftermath still playing out.
Russian lawmakers vote to expand definition of treason, espionage
http://www.skynews.com.au/world/article.aspx?id=811481
Fedotov complained that his council's prior warnings were not heeded by the lawmakers in the Federal Council and the Duma, the lower house of parliament, which previously approved the measure.
Afghans will hold presidential election in spring
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iGYcLAy41ZGtBL3A3NWNOOPjJe-Q?docId=CNG.4fc2d4737d41513a77c7bcadd70c3733.5b1
Analysts and others worry that a fair election will not be possible, especially in light of fraud and corruption complaints that marred the last presidential election in 2009.
Sudan dreams big with new airports despite crashes
http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/sudan-iran-not-linked-to-destroyed-arms-factory-1.1016518
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - After a Sudanese plane crashed at Khartoum's international airport last year, authorities didn't slow plans to build new airports and add more routes.
Are Conservatives facing return to the 1990s or 1980s?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20157065
A government which claims that it is facing defeat at the hands of its own backbenchers over the issue which has split the Conservative Party over much of the past quarter of a century - Europe.
Chinese government think tank urges end to one-child policy
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9645210/Chinese-government-think-tank-urges-end-to-one-child-policy.html
Chinese government think tank urges end to one-child policy. A Chinese government think tank is urging the country's leaders to start phasing out its one-child policy immediately and allow two children for every family by 2015, a daring proposal to do away ...
UPDATE 1-Vatican may eventually limit Sistine Chapel visits
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jKNJTEDZ58QgkWJ790MAw1IQTE4Q?docId=CNG.6276ae73f6b087293594c096783bd811.3a1
Michelangelo ceiling frescoes 500 years old. * Sistine Chapel visited by five million people a year. * Critics says too many visitors damaging frescoes.
Can China Be Described as 'Fascist'?
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/international/31-Oct-2012/china-s-democracy-suits-the-nation
That's what Hu Deping, son of the late Hu Yaobang, the party general secretary forced to resign in 1987 for being too reform-minded, said to a group of mostly Chinese businesspeople and environmentalists in late 2005, in the Great Hall of the People on ...
Syria conflict: Brahimi in China - live updates
http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/china-and-un-syria-envoy-hold-talks-3278683.html
UN-Arab League peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi meets Chinese foreign minister Yang Jiechi. Brahimi is concluding his two-day visit to China, as he seeks a renewed international push to end the violence in Syria.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/world/middleeast/syrian-air-raids-increase-as-battle-for-strategic-areas-intensifies-rebels-say.html?pagewanted=all
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Syrian Air Force escalated its bombing campaign against the rebellion on Wednesday, activists reported, as the United States signaled growing impatience with the failure of the Syrian opposition-in-exile to form a cohesive ...
Eurozone crisis live: Two-day strike called in Greece as budget shows Athens is ...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/greek-government-gets-key-backing-to-pass-reforms_775395.html
The failure of senior cadres in both the socialist Pasok and Democratic Left parties to back the governing coalition's endorsement of a major privatizations bill in parliament today has clearly unnerved officials.
US warns Israel off pre-emptive strike on Iran
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/31/us-warns-israel-strike-iran
US military commanders have warned their Israeli counterparts that any action against Iran would severely limit the ability of American forces in the region to mount their own operations against the Iranian nuclear programme by cutting off vital logistical ...
Clinton: SNC No Longer Leads Syrian Opposition
http://www.voanews.com/content/brahimi-seeks-chinese-support-for-syria-solution/1536429.html
ZAGREB - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the Syrian National Council can no longer be seen as leading the opposition to embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Spokesman: Libya's parliament approves new Cabinet in vote of confidence
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ikXxCphwFiXBwnOGzMzwQ0ZxnXJw?docId=CNG.b9eb6f8f8873c6d0526ad9d685f6d808.151
TRIPOLI, Libya - The spokesman of Libya's parliament says the house has approved the country's new Cabinet in a vote of confidence.
4 dead, 5 missing as Nilam hits TN, Andhra
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/cyclone-nilam-hits-tamil-nadu-coast-with-strong-winds/articleshow/17034698.cms
CHENNAI: Cyclone Nilam crashed into Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening, bringing heavy showers and gusty winds but causing far less destruction than many feared, with superstorm Sandy and its aftermath still playing out.
Russian lawmakers vote to expand definition of treason, espionage
http://www.skynews.com.au/world/article.aspx?id=811481
Fedotov complained that his council's prior warnings were not heeded by the lawmakers in the Federal Council and the Duma, the lower house of parliament, which previously approved the measure.
Afghans will hold presidential election in spring
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iGYcLAy41ZGtBL3A3NWNOOPjJe-Q?docId=CNG.4fc2d4737d41513a77c7bcadd70c3733.5b1
Analysts and others worry that a fair election will not be possible, especially in light of fraud and corruption complaints that marred the last presidential election in 2009.
Sudan dreams big with new airports despite crashes
http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/sudan-iran-not-linked-to-destroyed-arms-factory-1.1016518
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - After a Sudanese plane crashed at Khartoum's international airport last year, authorities didn't slow plans to build new airports and add more routes.
Are Conservatives facing return to the 1990s or 1980s?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20157065
A government which claims that it is facing defeat at the hands of its own backbenchers over the issue which has split the Conservative Party over much of the past quarter of a century - Europe.
Chinese government think tank urges end to one-child policy
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9645210/Chinese-government-think-tank-urges-end-to-one-child-policy.html
Chinese government think tank urges end to one-child policy. A Chinese government think tank is urging the country's leaders to start phasing out its one-child policy immediately and allow two children for every family by 2015, a daring proposal to do away ...
UPDATE 1-Vatican may eventually limit Sistine Chapel visits
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jKNJTEDZ58QgkWJ790MAw1IQTE4Q?docId=CNG.6276ae73f6b087293594c096783bd811.3a1
Michelangelo ceiling frescoes 500 years old. * Sistine Chapel visited by five million people a year. * Critics says too many visitors damaging frescoes.
Can China Be Described as 'Fascist'?
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/international/31-Oct-2012/china-s-democracy-suits-the-nation
That's what Hu Deping, son of the late Hu Yaobang, the party general secretary forced to resign in 1987 for being too reform-minded, said to a group of mostly Chinese businesspeople and environmentalists in late 2005, in the Great Hall of the People on ...
Syria conflict: Brahimi in China - live updates
http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/china-and-un-syria-envoy-hold-talks-3278683.html
UN-Arab League peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi meets Chinese foreign minister Yang Jiechi. Brahimi is concluding his two-day visit to China, as he seeks a renewed international push to end the violence in Syria.
[Health] Ameridose recalls all drugs after FDA finds problems with its sterility testing
Ameridose recalls all drugs after FDA finds problems with its sterility testing
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/boston/12008940146571/mass-firm-tied-to-closed-pharmacy-issues-recall/
By Chelsea Conaboy, Liz Kowalczyk and Todd Wallack, Globe Staff. Ameridose LLC, sister company to the Framingham pharmacy whose drugs have been implicated in hundreds of fungal infections and 29 deaths, issued a recall of all its products ...
Top medical innovations treat headaches, diabetes
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Health/2012/Oct-31/193408-top-medical-innovations-treat-headaches-diabetes.ashx
An Autonomic Technologies Inc. (ATI) Neurostimulator, an almond-size device that is implanted in the mouth to relief severe headaches, is pictured in this undated handout photo.
Researchers Report Genetic Advance
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/oct/31/genomes-project-inventory-human-genetic-variation
By ROBERT LEE HOTZ. In a major step toward an era of personalized medicine, researchers reported Wednesday that they have sequenced the complete DNA material of more than 1,000 people from 14 population groups in Europe, Africa, East Asia and ...
Is Childhood ADHD A Gateway To Smoking In Adulthood?
http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/is-childhood-adhd-a-gateway-to-smoking-in-adulthood/
Children diagnosed with attention hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to pick up smoking than youngsters without the disorder.
Biogen sees positive results from drug study
http://www.bostonherald.com/jobfind/news/technology/view.bg?articleid=1061171550&srvc=rss
Biogen Idec of Cambridge and Stockholm-based drug developer Swedish Orphan Biovitrum announced positive results today from a clinical study of a treatment for hemophilia A, a rare inherited disorder that impairs blood clotting.
Amputee to climb skyscraper with thought-controlled bionic leg
http://www.news.com.au/news/zac-vawter-will-use-bionic-leg-controlled-by-his-thoughts-to-climb-chicago-skyscraper/story-fnejlrpu-1226507946707
Research scientist Levi Hargrove describes a robotic prosthesis at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Bionic Medicine, April 13, 2011.
Block: UCLA to go tobacco-free in April
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2012/10/chinas-chances-of-kicking-its-smoking-habit.html
To the Campus Community: I am proud to inform you that I have accepted the recommendation of UCLA's Tobacco-Free Steering Committee that UCLA become a tobacco-free campus effective April 22, 2013.
Need A New Workout? Just Add Water
http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/need-a-new-workout-just-add-water/
Not feeling the StairMaster today? Consider taking a dip in the pool. Working out in water can provide nearly the same aerobic benefits as sweating it out on land.
Excellent Idea of the Day: Ouchless Medical Tape
http://news.discovery.com/human/excellent-idea/ouchless-medical-tape-bandaid-injury-121030.html
This week we saw heartbreaking images of pre-term babies being carried out of harm's way by staff from NYU hospital and were reminded just how fragile newborn babies are.
Perry: State ready to run health program without Planned Parenthood
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/state/headlines/20121031-planned-parenthood-stays-in-womens-health-program-in-texas.ece
Gov. Rick Perry announced Wednesday that Texas stands ready to launch a state-run Women's Health Program - without the involvement of Planned Parenthood - as soon as federal officials end funding for the contraceptive and preventive care program ...
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/boston/12008940146571/mass-firm-tied-to-closed-pharmacy-issues-recall/
By Chelsea Conaboy, Liz Kowalczyk and Todd Wallack, Globe Staff. Ameridose LLC, sister company to the Framingham pharmacy whose drugs have been implicated in hundreds of fungal infections and 29 deaths, issued a recall of all its products ...
Top medical innovations treat headaches, diabetes
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Health/2012/Oct-31/193408-top-medical-innovations-treat-headaches-diabetes.ashx
An Autonomic Technologies Inc. (ATI) Neurostimulator, an almond-size device that is implanted in the mouth to relief severe headaches, is pictured in this undated handout photo.
Researchers Report Genetic Advance
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/oct/31/genomes-project-inventory-human-genetic-variation
By ROBERT LEE HOTZ. In a major step toward an era of personalized medicine, researchers reported Wednesday that they have sequenced the complete DNA material of more than 1,000 people from 14 population groups in Europe, Africa, East Asia and ...
Is Childhood ADHD A Gateway To Smoking In Adulthood?
http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/is-childhood-adhd-a-gateway-to-smoking-in-adulthood/
Children diagnosed with attention hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to pick up smoking than youngsters without the disorder.
Biogen sees positive results from drug study
http://www.bostonherald.com/jobfind/news/technology/view.bg?articleid=1061171550&srvc=rss
Biogen Idec of Cambridge and Stockholm-based drug developer Swedish Orphan Biovitrum announced positive results today from a clinical study of a treatment for hemophilia A, a rare inherited disorder that impairs blood clotting.
Amputee to climb skyscraper with thought-controlled bionic leg
http://www.news.com.au/news/zac-vawter-will-use-bionic-leg-controlled-by-his-thoughts-to-climb-chicago-skyscraper/story-fnejlrpu-1226507946707
Research scientist Levi Hargrove describes a robotic prosthesis at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Bionic Medicine, April 13, 2011.
Block: UCLA to go tobacco-free in April
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2012/10/chinas-chances-of-kicking-its-smoking-habit.html
To the Campus Community: I am proud to inform you that I have accepted the recommendation of UCLA's Tobacco-Free Steering Committee that UCLA become a tobacco-free campus effective April 22, 2013.
Need A New Workout? Just Add Water
http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/need-a-new-workout-just-add-water/
Not feeling the StairMaster today? Consider taking a dip in the pool. Working out in water can provide nearly the same aerobic benefits as sweating it out on land.
Excellent Idea of the Day: Ouchless Medical Tape
http://news.discovery.com/human/excellent-idea/ouchless-medical-tape-bandaid-injury-121030.html
This week we saw heartbreaking images of pre-term babies being carried out of harm's way by staff from NYU hospital and were reminded just how fragile newborn babies are.
Perry: State ready to run health program without Planned Parenthood
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/state/headlines/20121031-planned-parenthood-stays-in-womens-health-program-in-texas.ece
Gov. Rick Perry announced Wednesday that Texas stands ready to launch a state-run Women's Health Program - without the involvement of Planned Parenthood - as soon as federal officials end funding for the contraceptive and preventive care program ...
[Technology] Microsoft Sued Over Windows Live Tiles
Microsoft Sued Over Windows Live Tiles
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/windows-8-sales-rate-higher-than-windows-7-says-microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmer/302913-11.html
Get Organized: Windows 8 Tile Organization. Days after launching Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft has run into some legal trouble with the revamped operating systems.
RIM: Over 50 carriers testing BlackBerry 10 now
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/visafone-rim-launch-blackberry-smartphones-in-nigeria/128921/
Research In Motion said today that more than 50 carriers are testing its BlackBerry 10 platform, a critical step to getting its next-generation smartphones in the market next year.
iPad Mini review roundup: slim shape, sharp lines, sub-par screen
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2012/1031/iPad-Mini-review-roundup-slim-shape-sharp-lines-sub-par-screen
On Friday, Apple will begin selling its long-awaited iPad Mini - a pared-down, super-slim tablet with a 7.9-inch display and an A5 processor.
Google, Samsung Nexus 10 Release Date Nov. 13 to Rival Apple iPad 4, 64GB ...
http://www.booksnreview.com/articles/1567/20121031/google-samsung-nexus-10-release-date-nov-13-apple-ipad-4-64gb-version-soon-video-reviews.htm
Hurricane Sandy blew away Google's planned launch of its new Apple iPad 4 competing tablet, the Nexus 10, this week, but the delayed formal product debut hasn't stopped the company from getting the tablet into reviewers' hands prior to its Nov. 13 release ...
An Assassin's Revolution
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/180412/an_assassins_revolution.php
Ubisoft is facing something of an uphill battle with Assassin's Creed III. While the series has had major momentum since its introduction, the company has blown through so many games, it's difficult to chart a path for the franchise.
Walmart Puts Its Boxee Where Its Mouth Is
http://www.coated.com/boxee-tv-set-top-boxes-on-sale-at-walmart-starting-tomorrow/
Walmart Puts Its Boxee Where Its Mouth Is. By Brian Barrett. Streaming boxes are the future of television; there's no point arguing it.
Chevrolet to Produce a Hot Wheels Edition of Camaro
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/10/31/sema-2012-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-touring-convertible-concept/
How many times have you heard it? “The difference between the men and the boys is the size of their toys.†That hoary proverb applies directly to the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Chevrolet unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show, ...
Squeal For This New Trailer From 'Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs'
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/10/31/new-trailer-from-amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs/
The "indirect" PC/Mac sequel gets a new trailer and reminds us that nothing is so unsettling as the sound of a child's voice and the squeal of pigs.
Traffic App Waze Goes Social With Latest Update
http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/31/waze-social-app-updates/
Waze 20M. The free, community-based traffic and navigation app Waze rolled out an update on Wednesday for iOS and Android devices that adds new social features aimed at making it easier to keep track of friends.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/windows-8-sales-rate-higher-than-windows-7-says-microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmer/302913-11.html
Get Organized: Windows 8 Tile Organization. Days after launching Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft has run into some legal trouble with the revamped operating systems.
RIM: Over 50 carriers testing BlackBerry 10 now
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/visafone-rim-launch-blackberry-smartphones-in-nigeria/128921/
Research In Motion said today that more than 50 carriers are testing its BlackBerry 10 platform, a critical step to getting its next-generation smartphones in the market next year.
iPad Mini review roundup: slim shape, sharp lines, sub-par screen
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2012/1031/iPad-Mini-review-roundup-slim-shape-sharp-lines-sub-par-screen
On Friday, Apple will begin selling its long-awaited iPad Mini - a pared-down, super-slim tablet with a 7.9-inch display and an A5 processor.
Google, Samsung Nexus 10 Release Date Nov. 13 to Rival Apple iPad 4, 64GB ...
http://www.booksnreview.com/articles/1567/20121031/google-samsung-nexus-10-release-date-nov-13-apple-ipad-4-64gb-version-soon-video-reviews.htm
Hurricane Sandy blew away Google's planned launch of its new Apple iPad 4 competing tablet, the Nexus 10, this week, but the delayed formal product debut hasn't stopped the company from getting the tablet into reviewers' hands prior to its Nov. 13 release ...
An Assassin's Revolution
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/180412/an_assassins_revolution.php
Ubisoft is facing something of an uphill battle with Assassin's Creed III. While the series has had major momentum since its introduction, the company has blown through so many games, it's difficult to chart a path for the franchise.
Walmart Puts Its Boxee Where Its Mouth Is
http://www.coated.com/boxee-tv-set-top-boxes-on-sale-at-walmart-starting-tomorrow/
Walmart Puts Its Boxee Where Its Mouth Is. By Brian Barrett. Streaming boxes are the future of television; there's no point arguing it.
Chevrolet to Produce a Hot Wheels Edition of Camaro
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/10/31/sema-2012-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-touring-convertible-concept/
How many times have you heard it? “The difference between the men and the boys is the size of their toys.†That hoary proverb applies directly to the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Chevrolet unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show, ...
Squeal For This New Trailer From 'Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs'
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/10/31/new-trailer-from-amnesia-a-machine-for-pigs/
The "indirect" PC/Mac sequel gets a new trailer and reminds us that nothing is so unsettling as the sound of a child's voice and the squeal of pigs.
Traffic App Waze Goes Social With Latest Update
http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/31/waze-social-app-updates/
Waze 20M. The free, community-based traffic and navigation app Waze rolled out an update on Wednesday for iOS and Android devices that adds new social features aimed at making it easier to keep track of friends.
[Science] Curiosity probe tastes Mars soil: Dude, this reminds me of Hawaii
Curiosity probe tastes Mars soil: Dude, this reminds me of Hawaii
http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/nasa-curiosity-rover-takes-a-bite-of-martian-soil-1.1018587
Science lab and nuclear truck Curiosity has tasted its first Martian soil and decided it's a bit like a piece of Hawaii. The Mars rover's CheMin instrument analysed the minerals in its fistful of dust and found the composition is similar to the basaltic volcanic soil of ...
Space shuttle Endeavour wows visitors on first day of exhibit
http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/1214212-more-funds-needed-shifting-shuttle-endeavour-its-new-home
An estimated crowd of 7,000 adults and kids showed up for the opening day of Endeavour as it begins its final mission on Tuesday as the centerpiece of a long-awaited museum exhibit at the California Science Center paying homage to California's aerospace ...
Astronaut high above Earth speaks to students
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/superstorm-sandy-looks-enormous-from-space-sunita-williams-286731
Out-of-orbit experience. Joelle Wolters/Olean Times Herald. Archbishop Walsh 11th-grader Shellie DiMartino speaks with International Space Station astronaut Sunita Williams via the telebridge amateur radio connection early Tuesday afternoon at the ...
Oliver Stone Touts New Miniseries, Calls Sandy 'Punishment'
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-hurricane-sandy-is-384724
Oliver Stone It is no surprise that Oliver Stone is an Obama supporter, but he is giving out equal criticism to both candidates for not discussing climate change in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which lashed the Northeast this week.
EarthLink Rating Lowered to Equal Weight at Stephens (ELNK)
http://www.jagsreport.com/2012/10/earthlink-rating-lowered-to-equal-weight-at-stephens-elnk/
EarthLink logo Stephens lowered shares of EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) from an overweight rating to an equal weight rating in a research report released on Wednesday morning.
Canadian Rover May Fly on NASA's Deep Space Rocket
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/stories/nasas-new-sls-rocket-could-make-deep-space-travel-possible
The Canadian Space Agency is in early talks to launch a rover beyond Earth orbit aboard NASA's huge new deep space rocket, according to a senior Canadian official.
Monsters Are People Too
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49624605/ns/technology_and_science-science/
Humans are hard-wired to process monsters, humanoids and other such fictional creatures as we do other humans, a new study has found.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/nasa-curiosity-rover-takes-a-bite-of-martian-soil-1.1018587
Science lab and nuclear truck Curiosity has tasted its first Martian soil and decided it's a bit like a piece of Hawaii. The Mars rover's CheMin instrument analysed the minerals in its fistful of dust and found the composition is similar to the basaltic volcanic soil of ...
Space shuttle Endeavour wows visitors on first day of exhibit
http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/1214212-more-funds-needed-shifting-shuttle-endeavour-its-new-home
An estimated crowd of 7,000 adults and kids showed up for the opening day of Endeavour as it begins its final mission on Tuesday as the centerpiece of a long-awaited museum exhibit at the California Science Center paying homage to California's aerospace ...
Astronaut high above Earth speaks to students
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/superstorm-sandy-looks-enormous-from-space-sunita-williams-286731
Out-of-orbit experience. Joelle Wolters/Olean Times Herald. Archbishop Walsh 11th-grader Shellie DiMartino speaks with International Space Station astronaut Sunita Williams via the telebridge amateur radio connection early Tuesday afternoon at the ...
Oliver Stone Touts New Miniseries, Calls Sandy 'Punishment'
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-hurricane-sandy-is-384724
Oliver Stone It is no surprise that Oliver Stone is an Obama supporter, but he is giving out equal criticism to both candidates for not discussing climate change in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which lashed the Northeast this week.
EarthLink Rating Lowered to Equal Weight at Stephens (ELNK)
http://www.jagsreport.com/2012/10/earthlink-rating-lowered-to-equal-weight-at-stephens-elnk/
EarthLink logo Stephens lowered shares of EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) from an overweight rating to an equal weight rating in a research report released on Wednesday morning.
Canadian Rover May Fly on NASA's Deep Space Rocket
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/stories/nasas-new-sls-rocket-could-make-deep-space-travel-possible
The Canadian Space Agency is in early talks to launch a rover beyond Earth orbit aboard NASA's huge new deep space rocket, according to a senior Canadian official.
Monsters Are People Too
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49624605/ns/technology_and_science-science/
Humans are hard-wired to process monsters, humanoids and other such fictional creatures as we do other humans, a new study has found.
[U.S.] Sandy cleanup begins; death toll rises to 50
Sandy cleanup begins; death toll rises to 50
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/7Y6m9sIQYYAcx47StODHRK/US-Northeast-back-to-business-after-Sandys-hard-hit.html
The Northeast began crawling back to normal on Wednesday after monster storm Sandy crippled transportation, knocked out power for millions and killed at least 50 people in nine states with a massive storm surge and rain that caused epic flooding.
Obama, Christie Survey New Jersey Damage
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707604578090823853094936.html
By JARED A. FAVOLE. President Barack Obama joined New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Atlantic City Wednesday to survey the damage caused by superstorm Sandy along the state's coast.
Candy energetics: What filling up your tank on Halloween looks like
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10844020
While the Northeast recovers from superstorm Sandy, how about a sweet diversion? They'll be crying out for "trick or treat" tomorrow night, but we all know that's really just code for "hand over the candy.
Devastated NY community built by firefighters burned beyond their reach
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/17030463.cms
Breezy Point, in New York City's Queens borough, was built in part by New York City firefighters and their families in the early 1900s.
Brad Pitt Donates $100K to Marriage Equality, Tires to Make Nice with Gay People
http://www.hollywood.com/news/Brad_Pitt_Donates_100K_to_Marriage_Equality_Tires_to_Make_Nice_with_Gay_People/43368100
When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie announced their engagement after many years of shacking up, living in sin, and raising a multi-national brood of children, everyone was so excited.
Ryan Stumps in Wisconsin; Clinton, Biden, Romney and Obama Follow Suit
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/ryan-stumps-in-wisconsin-clinton-biden-romney-and-obama-follow-suit/
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. - Paul Ryan is calling his home state of Wisconsin the “epicenter of this decision,†and the entire campaign seems to agree.
David Axelrod recklessly endangers American treasure
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/obama-aide-bets-moustache-on-mitts-myth/
Here it is in full bloom. (Charles Dharapak - AP). A mustache is a terrible thing to waste. But Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod has threatened to shave his - on national television, no less - if Mitt Romney wins Minnesota, Michigan or Pennsylvania.
Romney eases back into politicking at first post-hurricane rally
http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/31/14833720-romney-eases-back-into-politicking-at-first-post-hurricane-rally?lite
TAMPA, FL -- Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney reined in his criticism of President Barack Obama on Wednesday, signaling a softer tone at the outset of a three-stop swing through Florida coinciding with the president's trip to New Jersey to survey ...
Biden: We're 'breaking our neck' on immigration reform
http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/ABC_Univision/obama-staking-reelection-immigration-promise/story?id=17599869
Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he and President Obama have been breaking their necks trying to get immigration reform.
Free Nate Silver
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-election/romney-supporters-pick-a-new-target-statistician-nate-silver/article4723460/
[Sorry I haven't blogged for a couple of days. Been busy.] I do not know Nate Silver. I have never spoken to Nate Silver. I do not know how old Nate Silver is or anything about Nate Silver's existence.
Anti-Obama text messages linked to Centreville firm
http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/anti-obama-text-messages-draw-ire-of-unsuspecting-recipients-1.1018297
Tuesday night, I got an unsolicited anti-Barack Obama message on my cell phone: “Obama denies protection to babies who survive abortions.
Letitia Baldrige, Jackie Kennedy's social secretary, dies at 86
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9646580/Letitia-Baldrige.html
Letitia Baldrige, an etiquette arbiter who served as social secretary to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and later wrote books and a syndicated column advising readers on good manners in contemporary America, has died.
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/7Y6m9sIQYYAcx47StODHRK/US-Northeast-back-to-business-after-Sandys-hard-hit.html
The Northeast began crawling back to normal on Wednesday after monster storm Sandy crippled transportation, knocked out power for millions and killed at least 50 people in nine states with a massive storm surge and rain that caused epic flooding.
Obama, Christie Survey New Jersey Damage
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707604578090823853094936.html
By JARED A. FAVOLE. President Barack Obama joined New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Atlantic City Wednesday to survey the damage caused by superstorm Sandy along the state's coast.
Candy energetics: What filling up your tank on Halloween looks like
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10844020
While the Northeast recovers from superstorm Sandy, how about a sweet diversion? They'll be crying out for "trick or treat" tomorrow night, but we all know that's really just code for "hand over the candy.
Devastated NY community built by firefighters burned beyond their reach
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/17030463.cms
Breezy Point, in New York City's Queens borough, was built in part by New York City firefighters and their families in the early 1900s.
Brad Pitt Donates $100K to Marriage Equality, Tires to Make Nice with Gay People
http://www.hollywood.com/news/Brad_Pitt_Donates_100K_to_Marriage_Equality_Tires_to_Make_Nice_with_Gay_People/43368100
When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie announced their engagement after many years of shacking up, living in sin, and raising a multi-national brood of children, everyone was so excited.
Ryan Stumps in Wisconsin; Clinton, Biden, Romney and Obama Follow Suit
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/ryan-stumps-in-wisconsin-clinton-biden-romney-and-obama-follow-suit/
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. - Paul Ryan is calling his home state of Wisconsin the “epicenter of this decision,†and the entire campaign seems to agree.
David Axelrod recklessly endangers American treasure
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/obama-aide-bets-moustache-on-mitts-myth/
Here it is in full bloom. (Charles Dharapak - AP). A mustache is a terrible thing to waste. But Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod has threatened to shave his - on national television, no less - if Mitt Romney wins Minnesota, Michigan or Pennsylvania.
Romney eases back into politicking at first post-hurricane rally
http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/31/14833720-romney-eases-back-into-politicking-at-first-post-hurricane-rally?lite
TAMPA, FL -- Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney reined in his criticism of President Barack Obama on Wednesday, signaling a softer tone at the outset of a three-stop swing through Florida coinciding with the president's trip to New Jersey to survey ...
Biden: We're 'breaking our neck' on immigration reform
http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/ABC_Univision/obama-staking-reelection-immigration-promise/story?id=17599869
Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he and President Obama have been breaking their necks trying to get immigration reform.
Free Nate Silver
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-election/romney-supporters-pick-a-new-target-statistician-nate-silver/article4723460/
[Sorry I haven't blogged for a couple of days. Been busy.] I do not know Nate Silver. I have never spoken to Nate Silver. I do not know how old Nate Silver is or anything about Nate Silver's existence.
Anti-Obama text messages linked to Centreville firm
http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/anti-obama-text-messages-draw-ire-of-unsuspecting-recipients-1.1018297
Tuesday night, I got an unsolicited anti-Barack Obama message on my cell phone: “Obama denies protection to babies who survive abortions.
Letitia Baldrige, Jackie Kennedy's social secretary, dies at 86
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9646580/Letitia-Baldrige.html
Letitia Baldrige, an etiquette arbiter who served as social secretary to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and later wrote books and a syndicated column advising readers on good manners in contemporary America, has died.
[Health] Switzerland, Canada lift ban on Novartis flu vaccine
Switzerland, Canada lift ban on Novartis flu vaccine
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iV524YZKvuh2JfSYny72UlTJuCsw?docId=CNG.cd877b51d07bcdf238629c4deaff0f61.5c1
(AFP) - 5 minutes ago. ZURICH - Swiss and Canadian health authorities on Wednesday lifted a ban on sales of flu vaccines made by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis after determining they were safe and efficient.
NYC's Bellevue Hospital Set to Evacuate
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/york-citys-bellevue-hospital-set-evacuate-sandy/story?id=17607625
New York City's Bellevue Hospital and its remaining 700 patients have struggled along in the aftermath of Sandy -- with failing power, partially lighted halls, no computers, making it difficult to locate patients within the facility, hospital staff told ABC News today.
Firm linked to US meningitis outbreak recalls all drugs
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/us-usa-health-meningitis-ameridose-idUSBRE89U18I20121031
BOSTON (Reuters) - Ameridose, the sister company to the U.S. pharmacy linked to a national outbreak of meningitis that has killed 28 people, on Wednesday announced it was recalling all its products, in a move to cooperate with U.S.
Diabetes Surgery Tops Medical Innovation List
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/-/world/15265702/top-medical-innovations-address-headache-diabetes-cancer/
Bariatric surgery for diabetes treatment was selected as the most important medical innovation for 2013 in a poll of Cleveland Clinic physicians and researchers.
Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems confirmed at a press conference ...
http://www.tv20detroit.com/news/local/Beaumont-Henry-Ford-Health-Systems-Announce-Merger-176617331.html
Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems confirmed at a press conference today a merger of the two systems into one $6.4 billion entity, a deal that would combine 10 hospitals and 200 patient care sites of the two non-profits.
UPDATE 2-Biogen says hemophilia-A drug met late-stage trial goal
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/biogen-hemophilia-trial-idUSL1E8LV22V20121031
Biogen hemophilia A drug effective in trial. * Plans to file with U.S. regulators in first-half of '13. * Will file with European regulators after children's trial.
Planned Parenthood PAC Airs Radio Ad for Obama
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/10/31/planned-parenthood-pac-airs-radio-ad-for-obama/
Associated Press: President Barack Obama hugs Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, after she introduced the president at a campaign event Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.
Officials debate whether to scrap malaria program
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gJC-5MF9TfHiVYLhtQv3vDlcvttg?docId=15008046ca214233999e9383fdc983f1
By MARIA CHENG, AP Medical Writer - 5 hours ago. LONDON (AP) - The future of a pricey malaria program meant to provide cheap drugs for poor patients may be in jeopardy after health officials clashed over its effectiveness in two new reports.
No Rat Exodus Reported From NYC Tunnels. Millions Of Them Likely Drowned
http://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceupbin/2012/10/31/no-rat-exodus-reported-from-nyc-tunnels-they-probably-all-drowned/
Put your rat terrier purchase on hold. You may not need it. Among the yuckiest fears of urban victims of superstorm Sandy was the potential for all that sea water surging into subway and sewer tunnels to displace the millions of rats who call the underground ...
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iV524YZKvuh2JfSYny72UlTJuCsw?docId=CNG.cd877b51d07bcdf238629c4deaff0f61.5c1
(AFP) - 5 minutes ago. ZURICH - Swiss and Canadian health authorities on Wednesday lifted a ban on sales of flu vaccines made by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis after determining they were safe and efficient.
NYC's Bellevue Hospital Set to Evacuate
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/york-citys-bellevue-hospital-set-evacuate-sandy/story?id=17607625
New York City's Bellevue Hospital and its remaining 700 patients have struggled along in the aftermath of Sandy -- with failing power, partially lighted halls, no computers, making it difficult to locate patients within the facility, hospital staff told ABC News today.
Firm linked to US meningitis outbreak recalls all drugs
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/us-usa-health-meningitis-ameridose-idUSBRE89U18I20121031
BOSTON (Reuters) - Ameridose, the sister company to the U.S. pharmacy linked to a national outbreak of meningitis that has killed 28 people, on Wednesday announced it was recalling all its products, in a move to cooperate with U.S.
Diabetes Surgery Tops Medical Innovation List
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/-/world/15265702/top-medical-innovations-address-headache-diabetes-cancer/
Bariatric surgery for diabetes treatment was selected as the most important medical innovation for 2013 in a poll of Cleveland Clinic physicians and researchers.
Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems confirmed at a press conference ...
http://www.tv20detroit.com/news/local/Beaumont-Henry-Ford-Health-Systems-Announce-Merger-176617331.html
Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems confirmed at a press conference today a merger of the two systems into one $6.4 billion entity, a deal that would combine 10 hospitals and 200 patient care sites of the two non-profits.
UPDATE 2-Biogen says hemophilia-A drug met late-stage trial goal
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/biogen-hemophilia-trial-idUSL1E8LV22V20121031
Biogen hemophilia A drug effective in trial. * Plans to file with U.S. regulators in first-half of '13. * Will file with European regulators after children's trial.
Planned Parenthood PAC Airs Radio Ad for Obama
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/10/31/planned-parenthood-pac-airs-radio-ad-for-obama/
Associated Press: President Barack Obama hugs Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, after she introduced the president at a campaign event Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.
Officials debate whether to scrap malaria program
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gJC-5MF9TfHiVYLhtQv3vDlcvttg?docId=15008046ca214233999e9383fdc983f1
By MARIA CHENG, AP Medical Writer - 5 hours ago. LONDON (AP) - The future of a pricey malaria program meant to provide cheap drugs for poor patients may be in jeopardy after health officials clashed over its effectiveness in two new reports.
No Rat Exodus Reported From NYC Tunnels. Millions Of Them Likely Drowned
http://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceupbin/2012/10/31/no-rat-exodus-reported-from-nyc-tunnels-they-probably-all-drowned/
Put your rat terrier purchase on hold. You may not need it. Among the yuckiest fears of urban victims of superstorm Sandy was the potential for all that sea water surging into subway and sewer tunnels to displace the millions of rats who call the underground ...
[Technology] Microsoft sued over use of live tiles in Windows
Microsoft sued over use of live tiles in Windows
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/windows-8-phones-out-to-stand-apart-from-rivals/article4046520.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home
IDG News Service - Microsoft has been slapped with a patent infringement lawsuit over its use of dynamic "live" tile icons in Windows, including in the newly launched Windows 8 OS for PCs and tablets and in the Windows Phone 8 OS for smartphones.
LeBron James Makes The Galaxy Note II Look Normal-Sized In This Samsung Ad
http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/2012/10/samsung-going-all-out-in-africa/
Jordan Crook studied English Literature at New York University before entering the tech space. Prior to joining TechCrunch, Crook dabbled in mobile marketing and mobile apps as well as doing device reviews for MobileMarketer and MobileBurn.
Apple stock falls on exec shakeup, iPad mini reviews
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/apple-takes-smaller-bite-20121031-28ic8.html
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Shares of Apple slipped below $600 on Wednesday, on the first trading day following a major executive shakeup.
Second New York Data Center Threatened by Hurricane Sandy Blackout
http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-datagram/
Big-name websites Gawker, Gizmodo, The Huffington Post, and BuzzFeed experienced outages on Monday after a Manhattan data center apparently lost power due to Hurricane Sandy.
Boxee TV Headed to Walmart for Holidays
http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/31/where-to-buy-boxee-tv/
Just in time for the holiday season, New York-based startup Boxee has scored a major retail partner: Walmart. The retail giant will begin exclusively selling Boxee's new Web-connected set-top box, called Boxee TV, beginning tomorrow at more than 3,000 ...
Google's Siri-Like Voice Search Takes On Apple Devices
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/10/31/when-google-met-siri/
Google released a revised search app for iOS that adds a Siri-like voice-recognition service to its Android service on Apple phones.
Rockstar sets Grand Theft Auto V for spring 2013
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-31/take-two-cuts-outlook-before-grand-theft-auto-v-release.html
Developer Rockstar Games announced today a worldwide spring 2013 release period for Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, inspiring gamers everywhere to brush up on their reckless-driving skills.
Samsung's $249 Chromebook: If You Like The Web, And You Like Cheap, This ...
http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/31/samsung-chromebook-review-249-chrome-os/
Features: Uses your Google account for easy setup of computer and Google services. 10 second boot time, near-instant resume from sleep.
Apple delays iTunes 11: is it software, or music streaming services that delay this ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9646328/Apple-delays-iTunes-update-to-get-it-right.html
Apple [AAPL] is proud of something else this morning: making the decision not to ship iTunes 11 because it isn't ready yet -- that's another significant move in a week of significant moves: it shows the company's getting the message that those things it does ...
LG ET83 touchscreen monitor wants your Windows 8 fingers
http://www.slashgear.com/lg-et83-touchscreen-monitor-wants-your-windows-8-fingers-31254980/
LG has further detailed its multitouch display targeted at Windows 8 users wanting to add touch to their desktop experience, the LG ET83, following in the footsteps of the company's V325 AIO PC.
MetroPCS Launches World's First Rich Communication Services for LTE
http://www.telecomlead.com/4g-lte/metropcs-rich-communication-services-to-be-available-on-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g/
MetroPCS was first to LTE, and a day after announcing record third-quarter revenue, it is the first to launch Rich Communication Services on an LTE network.
California AG Begins Crackdown on App Privacy Compliance
http://topnews.ae/content/213515-30-days-notice-period-reveal-privacy-policies
California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced that her office began formally notifying 100 mobile application developers and companies that they are not in compliance with that state's privacy law.
Top 10 Favorite Cars From The 2012 SEMA Show
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/top-10-favorite-cars-from-the-2012-sema-show-181477.html
The Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is an annual celebration of all that is new, popular, wacky, unsafe, and occasionally production-ready in the world of aftermarket tuning.
Hyundai adds new Elantra hatchback
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20121031/us-behind-the-wheel-hyundai-elantra/
The new-for-2013 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is a stylish, fuel-sipping, nimble car with surprisingly quiet interior and luxury touches that include a huge panoramic sunroof and a sliding center armrest.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/windows-8-phones-out-to-stand-apart-from-rivals/article4046520.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home
IDG News Service - Microsoft has been slapped with a patent infringement lawsuit over its use of dynamic "live" tile icons in Windows, including in the newly launched Windows 8 OS for PCs and tablets and in the Windows Phone 8 OS for smartphones.
LeBron James Makes The Galaxy Note II Look Normal-Sized In This Samsung Ad
http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/2012/10/samsung-going-all-out-in-africa/
Jordan Crook studied English Literature at New York University before entering the tech space. Prior to joining TechCrunch, Crook dabbled in mobile marketing and mobile apps as well as doing device reviews for MobileMarketer and MobileBurn.
Apple stock falls on exec shakeup, iPad mini reviews
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/apple-takes-smaller-bite-20121031-28ic8.html
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Shares of Apple slipped below $600 on Wednesday, on the first trading day following a major executive shakeup.
Second New York Data Center Threatened by Hurricane Sandy Blackout
http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-datagram/
Big-name websites Gawker, Gizmodo, The Huffington Post, and BuzzFeed experienced outages on Monday after a Manhattan data center apparently lost power due to Hurricane Sandy.
Boxee TV Headed to Walmart for Holidays
http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/31/where-to-buy-boxee-tv/
Just in time for the holiday season, New York-based startup Boxee has scored a major retail partner: Walmart. The retail giant will begin exclusively selling Boxee's new Web-connected set-top box, called Boxee TV, beginning tomorrow at more than 3,000 ...
Google's Siri-Like Voice Search Takes On Apple Devices
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/10/31/when-google-met-siri/
Google released a revised search app for iOS that adds a Siri-like voice-recognition service to its Android service on Apple phones.
Rockstar sets Grand Theft Auto V for spring 2013
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-31/take-two-cuts-outlook-before-grand-theft-auto-v-release.html
Developer Rockstar Games announced today a worldwide spring 2013 release period for Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, inspiring gamers everywhere to brush up on their reckless-driving skills.
Samsung's $249 Chromebook: If You Like The Web, And You Like Cheap, This ...
http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/31/samsung-chromebook-review-249-chrome-os/
Features: Uses your Google account for easy setup of computer and Google services. 10 second boot time, near-instant resume from sleep.
Apple delays iTunes 11: is it software, or music streaming services that delay this ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9646328/Apple-delays-iTunes-update-to-get-it-right.html
Apple [AAPL] is proud of something else this morning: making the decision not to ship iTunes 11 because it isn't ready yet -- that's another significant move in a week of significant moves: it shows the company's getting the message that those things it does ...
LG ET83 touchscreen monitor wants your Windows 8 fingers
http://www.slashgear.com/lg-et83-touchscreen-monitor-wants-your-windows-8-fingers-31254980/
LG has further detailed its multitouch display targeted at Windows 8 users wanting to add touch to their desktop experience, the LG ET83, following in the footsteps of the company's V325 AIO PC.
MetroPCS Launches World's First Rich Communication Services for LTE
http://www.telecomlead.com/4g-lte/metropcs-rich-communication-services-to-be-available-on-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g/
MetroPCS was first to LTE, and a day after announcing record third-quarter revenue, it is the first to launch Rich Communication Services on an LTE network.
California AG Begins Crackdown on App Privacy Compliance
http://topnews.ae/content/213515-30-days-notice-period-reveal-privacy-policies
California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced that her office began formally notifying 100 mobile application developers and companies that they are not in compliance with that state's privacy law.
Top 10 Favorite Cars From The 2012 SEMA Show
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/top-10-favorite-cars-from-the-2012-sema-show-181477.html
The Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is an annual celebration of all that is new, popular, wacky, unsafe, and occasionally production-ready in the world of aftermarket tuning.
Hyundai adds new Elantra hatchback
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20121031/us-behind-the-wheel-hyundai-elantra/
The new-for-2013 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is a stylish, fuel-sipping, nimble car with surprisingly quiet interior and luxury touches that include a huge panoramic sunroof and a sliding center armrest.
[Health] Canada, Switzerland lift ban on Novartis flu vaccines
Canada, Switzerland lift ban on Novartis flu vaccines
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/health-canada-says-novartis-flu-shots-are-safe-to-use/article4790087/
ZURICH (Reuters) - Canadian and Swiss health authorities lifted a ban on Novartis's flu vaccines on Wednesday after the drugmaker showed they posed no risk to safety.
Black women with breast cancer more likely to die within 3 years of diagnosis
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/call-for-a-rethink-on-breast-screening-20121031-28khi.html
Black women are significantly more likely to die from breast cancer compared to white women after being diagnosed, new research finds.
Happy Halloween! Wait, Americans spend how much on candy?!
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Tech-Culture/2012/1031/Happy-Halloween!-Wait-Americans-spend-how-much-on-candy
Supermarkets, costume shops, and even Google's homepage wished people "Happy Halloween" today. The sweet 'n' spooky holiday is a major moneymaker in the United States, with the average American spending $79.82 this year, according to the ...
Biogen says hemophilia-A drug met late-stage trial goal
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/us-biogen-hemophilia-trial-idUSBRE89U0OJ20121031
BOSTON (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc said on Wednesday its experimental treatment for patients with hemophilia A, a disorder that inhibits coagulation of the blood, controlled bleeding with fewer treatments in a late-stage clinical trial.
Ballot Questions 3: Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed In The Baystate?
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/10/31/ballot-questions-3-should-medical-marijuana-be-allowed-in-the-baystate/
BOSTON (CBS) - Massachusetts voters will have to make decisions on three ballot questions on Election Day. Ballot Question Three would allow for the use of Medical Marijuana in the Baystate.
Henry Ford, Beaumont expected to announce merger talks today
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/beaumont-health-system-could-be-merging-with-henry-ford-health-system
Royal Oak-based Beaumont Health System will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. today in which executives are expected to announce they will begin talks to explore a merger with Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System that could create Southeast ...
Antidpressants during pregnancy can be tricky
http://scienceblog.com/57417/paxil-and-pregnancy-a-dangerous-combo/
For years, pregnant women who suffer from depression have been told it's safer for them and their unborn child to continue taking antidepressants during pregnancy.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/health-canada-says-novartis-flu-shots-are-safe-to-use/article4790087/
ZURICH (Reuters) - Canadian and Swiss health authorities lifted a ban on Novartis's flu vaccines on Wednesday after the drugmaker showed they posed no risk to safety.
Black women with breast cancer more likely to die within 3 years of diagnosis
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/call-for-a-rethink-on-breast-screening-20121031-28khi.html
Black women are significantly more likely to die from breast cancer compared to white women after being diagnosed, new research finds.
Happy Halloween! Wait, Americans spend how much on candy?!
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Tech-Culture/2012/1031/Happy-Halloween!-Wait-Americans-spend-how-much-on-candy
Supermarkets, costume shops, and even Google's homepage wished people "Happy Halloween" today. The sweet 'n' spooky holiday is a major moneymaker in the United States, with the average American spending $79.82 this year, according to the ...
Biogen says hemophilia-A drug met late-stage trial goal
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/us-biogen-hemophilia-trial-idUSBRE89U0OJ20121031
BOSTON (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc said on Wednesday its experimental treatment for patients with hemophilia A, a disorder that inhibits coagulation of the blood, controlled bleeding with fewer treatments in a late-stage clinical trial.
Ballot Questions 3: Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed In The Baystate?
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/10/31/ballot-questions-3-should-medical-marijuana-be-allowed-in-the-baystate/
BOSTON (CBS) - Massachusetts voters will have to make decisions on three ballot questions on Election Day. Ballot Question Three would allow for the use of Medical Marijuana in the Baystate.
Henry Ford, Beaumont expected to announce merger talks today
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/beaumont-health-system-could-be-merging-with-henry-ford-health-system
Royal Oak-based Beaumont Health System will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. today in which executives are expected to announce they will begin talks to explore a merger with Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System that could create Southeast ...
Antidpressants during pregnancy can be tricky
http://scienceblog.com/57417/paxil-and-pregnancy-a-dangerous-combo/
For years, pregnant women who suffer from depression have been told it's safer for them and their unborn child to continue taking antidepressants during pregnancy.
[Technology] Asustek: Nexus 7 Sales Approaching 1 million a Month
Asustek: Nexus 7 Sales Approaching 1 million a Month
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/10/30/asustek-nexus-7-sales-approaching-1-million-a-month/
By Eva Dou. Sales of Google Inc. 's Nexus 7, made by Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. , are closing in on 1 million units a month, the Taiwanese maker revealed.
iPad Mini Review Roundup
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/10/31/ipad-mini-review-roundup/
The decision is in on the iPad Mini. So far, reviewers across the Web have praised the size of the device, saying it is more comfortable to use and has an excellent build quality.
Nike+ FuelBand gets two new colors, now available in US, UK, and Canada ...
http://www.thestar.com/living/technology/article/1279745--nike-fuelband-for-sale-in-canada-but-it-s-not-for-everyone
Nike is expanding the availability of their Nike+ FuelBand personal fitness accessory and will have them available at all Apple Stores in the US, UK, and Canada starting today.
US Cellular expands LTE to more than 30 new markets
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57543002-94/u.s-cellular-expands-lte-to-more-than-30-new-markets/
U.S. Cellular is expanding its 4G LTE coverage area to more than 30 new markets on Monday, extending the carrier's footprint for the high-speed network to more than half of its customers.
Apple Postpones iTunes 11 Launch Until November
http://amog.com/tech/154924-apple-postpones-itunes-11-launch-november/
Last Tuesday, Apple announced that they will be pushing back the launch of iTunes 11 until November. The company cited unexpected delays and their desire to “get it right†as the reason of the postponement.
Hurricane Sandy Knocks Out 25 Percent of Cell Towers in 10 States: FCC
http://www.eweek.com/networking/hurricane-sandy-knocks-out-25-percent-of-cell-towers-in-10-states-fcc/
With widespread power outages and the storm continuing to move over land, the situation could get worse, according to federal regulators.
Drive On: SEMA women power up a Ford Mustang
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/sema-2012-ford-reveals-eight-second-cobra-jet-twin-turbo-drag-racer-180665.html
Close. Drive On: SEMA women power up a Ford Mustang. Drive On. Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYShare. Comments. girls. Members of a women's build team pose in front of the Ford Mustang build project completed for charity during the SEMA convention in ...
2012 SEMA: Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX Edition
http://www.motorward.com/2012/10/2012-sema-hyundai-veloster-remix-edition/
Yet another Hyundai Veloster at SEMa, but unlike all the others, this one is not really customized, and it's a produciton model.
SEMA: Kia and DC Entertainment unveil superhero themed cars
http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=47947
LAS VEGAS â€"Batman has the Batmobile. Green Hornet has Black Beauty. But why did the other superheroes miss out on a flashy ride?
Boxee TV Hits Walmart Stores Tomorrow
http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/31/boxee-tv-hits-walmart-stores-tomorrow/
Matt is currently working as a writer for TechCrunch. Matt Burns is a family man first and attempts to be a writer second. Born and raised in the heart of the automotive world, only cars eclipse his love of gadgets.
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/10/30/asustek-nexus-7-sales-approaching-1-million-a-month/
By Eva Dou. Sales of Google Inc. 's Nexus 7, made by Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. , are closing in on 1 million units a month, the Taiwanese maker revealed.
iPad Mini Review Roundup
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/10/31/ipad-mini-review-roundup/
The decision is in on the iPad Mini. So far, reviewers across the Web have praised the size of the device, saying it is more comfortable to use and has an excellent build quality.
Nike+ FuelBand gets two new colors, now available in US, UK, and Canada ...
http://www.thestar.com/living/technology/article/1279745--nike-fuelband-for-sale-in-canada-but-it-s-not-for-everyone
Nike is expanding the availability of their Nike+ FuelBand personal fitness accessory and will have them available at all Apple Stores in the US, UK, and Canada starting today.
US Cellular expands LTE to more than 30 new markets
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57543002-94/u.s-cellular-expands-lte-to-more-than-30-new-markets/
U.S. Cellular is expanding its 4G LTE coverage area to more than 30 new markets on Monday, extending the carrier's footprint for the high-speed network to more than half of its customers.
Apple Postpones iTunes 11 Launch Until November
http://amog.com/tech/154924-apple-postpones-itunes-11-launch-november/
Last Tuesday, Apple announced that they will be pushing back the launch of iTunes 11 until November. The company cited unexpected delays and their desire to “get it right†as the reason of the postponement.
Hurricane Sandy Knocks Out 25 Percent of Cell Towers in 10 States: FCC
http://www.eweek.com/networking/hurricane-sandy-knocks-out-25-percent-of-cell-towers-in-10-states-fcc/
With widespread power outages and the storm continuing to move over land, the situation could get worse, according to federal regulators.
Drive On: SEMA women power up a Ford Mustang
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/sema-2012-ford-reveals-eight-second-cobra-jet-twin-turbo-drag-racer-180665.html
Close. Drive On: SEMA women power up a Ford Mustang. Drive On. Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYShare. Comments. girls. Members of a women's build team pose in front of the Ford Mustang build project completed for charity during the SEMA convention in ...
2012 SEMA: Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX Edition
http://www.motorward.com/2012/10/2012-sema-hyundai-veloster-remix-edition/
Yet another Hyundai Veloster at SEMa, but unlike all the others, this one is not really customized, and it's a produciton model.
SEMA: Kia and DC Entertainment unveil superhero themed cars
http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=47947
LAS VEGAS â€"Batman has the Batmobile. Green Hornet has Black Beauty. But why did the other superheroes miss out on a flashy ride?
Boxee TV Hits Walmart Stores Tomorrow
http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/31/boxee-tv-hits-walmart-stores-tomorrow/
Matt is currently working as a writer for TechCrunch. Matt Burns is a family man first and attempts to be a writer second. Born and raised in the heart of the automotive world, only cars eclipse his love of gadgets.
[Science] Endeavour Unveiled to Public in Los Angeles
Endeavour Unveiled to Public in Los Angeles
http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/top-news/Endeavour-Unveiled-to-Public-in-Los-Angeles-176599341.html
October 31, 2012 Updated Oct 31, 2012 at 11:38 AM EDT. Los Angeles (www.incnow.tv) - After seeing the shuttle in the air and on the streets of L.A.
MULTICOLOURED TARANTULAS found UP TREES in Brazil
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2225662/Just-needed-Nine-new-species-colourful-tree-climbing-tarantulas-found.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Spider experts working in Brazil have discovered nine new species of pink, purple and orange mini tarantulas after carefully probing into the classification of the hairy horrors.
Flying Blind: America's Aging Weather Satellites
http://science.time.com/2012/10/30/flying-blind-americas-aging-weather-satellites/
Things got dicey in the command centers of the GOES-East weather satellite on September 23. Mission controllers with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in southern Maryland, watched in alarm as the images being ...
Dead Finback Whale Will Be Buried On Rockport Beach Thursday
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/10/31/dead-finback-whale-will-be-buried-on-rockport-beach-thursday/
ROCKPORT (CBS) - The dead Finback whale that washed up on the Boston Harbor Islands before making its way to Rockport will be buried Thursday.
Tahoe project to eliminate Asian clams
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Tahoe-project-to-eliminate-Asian-clams-3995026.php
UC Davis researcher Brant Allen dives through the clear water of Emerald Bay, where he and other scientists will be placing rubber mats in an effort to control the Asian clam population.
http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/top-news/Endeavour-Unveiled-to-Public-in-Los-Angeles-176599341.html
October 31, 2012 Updated Oct 31, 2012 at 11:38 AM EDT. Los Angeles (www.incnow.tv) - After seeing the shuttle in the air and on the streets of L.A.
MULTICOLOURED TARANTULAS found UP TREES in Brazil
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2225662/Just-needed-Nine-new-species-colourful-tree-climbing-tarantulas-found.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Spider experts working in Brazil have discovered nine new species of pink, purple and orange mini tarantulas after carefully probing into the classification of the hairy horrors.
Flying Blind: America's Aging Weather Satellites
http://science.time.com/2012/10/30/flying-blind-americas-aging-weather-satellites/
Things got dicey in the command centers of the GOES-East weather satellite on September 23. Mission controllers with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in southern Maryland, watched in alarm as the images being ...
Dead Finback Whale Will Be Buried On Rockport Beach Thursday
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/10/31/dead-finback-whale-will-be-buried-on-rockport-beach-thursday/
ROCKPORT (CBS) - The dead Finback whale that washed up on the Boston Harbor Islands before making its way to Rockport will be buried Thursday.
Tahoe project to eliminate Asian clams
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Tahoe-project-to-eliminate-Asian-clams-3995026.php
UC Davis researcher Brant Allen dives through the clear water of Emerald Bay, where he and other scientists will be placing rubber mats in an effort to control the Asian clam population.
[U.S.] National Guard arrives in Hoboken, NJ
National Guard arrives in Hoboken, NJ
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/superstorm-sandy-national-guard-comes-to-aid-of-flooded-hoboken-286537
This transcript is automatically generated. Seated yet again and you know the national -- gonna play a significant role in many states including New Jersey.
Superstorm Sandy: State-by-state snapshot
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/two-days-after-superstorm-sandy-new-york-city-begins-to-stir-to-life-286804
On a National Guard truck, Ali LaPointe, of Hoboken, N.J., hands her 18-month-old daughter, Eliza Skye LaPointe, to Hoboken firefighters, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J.
State police issue Amber Alert for Westfield baby
http://www.wbur.org/2012/10/31/amber-alert-issued-westfield
Massachusetts State Police have activated an Amber Alert for a 3-month-old Westfield baby. Authorities say Cheryl E. Kozaczek, 28, left her Westfield home early Wednesday with her 3-month-old daughter Gaebria in a gray 2004 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, ...
Obama team: It's time to get back on trail
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/superstorm-sandy-obama-to-resume-election-campaign-on-thursday/303216-2.html
President Obama's top advisers said the time is right for him to return to the campaign trail on Thursday when the president will hold rallies in Green Bay, Las Vegas and Boulder, Colo.
Axelrod: I'll shave if Obama loses Pa., Mich. or Minn.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2012/oct/31/axelrod-ill-shave-moustache-if-romney-wins-minn-mi/
Gov. Christie: Obama has been 'outstanding' · Obama to visit Christie, not Bloomberg. Axelrod: I'll shave if Obama loses Pa.
High school student killed in Germantown crash
http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/227545/158/Christina-A-Morris-Ward-A-Seneca-Valley-High-School-Student-Struck-And-Killed-By-Car-In-Germantown-Md
A 15-year-old Seneca Valley High School student was struck and killed by a car Wednesday morning. According to Angela Cruz, a spokesperson for Montgomery County police, the teen was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Germantown Road and ...
Romney makes personal donation to Red Cross
http://www.ghananewsagency.org/details/Health/Red-Cross-Volunteers-in-Upper-East-Region-trained-for-meningitis-vaccination/?ci=1&ai=51457
TAMPA - Mitt Romney has been urging supporters to donate money to the American Red Cross to help fund storm relief efforts, and on Wednesday an aide disclosed that the Republican presidential nominee has made a donation himself.
Campaign Manager Resigns Amid Twitter Controversy
http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Politics/sandy-twitter-troll-resigns-campaign-manager-position/story?id=17606842
A Twitter troll who spread false rumors about the impact of Hurricane Sandy has resigned from his position as campaign manager for a New York congressional candidate.
Georgia early voting hits 1.3 million
http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/q-a-could-sandy-postpone-the-u-s-election-1.1017707
Early voting totals in Georgia reached 1.3 million in the past 24 hours for the upcoming general election, according to numbers compiled Wednesday by the Secretary of State's Office.
I-96 shootings
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/livingston_county/livingston-county-police-dispatched-on-another-possible-i-96-shooting
An incident along the I-96 corridor early Wednesday in Brighton prompted initials fears of another roadway shooting, but authorities said it turned out to be a case of road rage.
Brad Pitt Donates $100000 to Fight for Marriage Equality
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gRF5AMWH5Dsuua3vKiBpy0FePwTw?docId=CNG.9d9bb5d97241aa39684f8140764984ed.7f1
A longtime proponent of marriage equality, Brad Pitt has put his money where his mouth is. The actor has donated $100,000 to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to support the organization's efforts in campaigning for marriage equality in Maine, Maryland, ...
Sandy takes toll on Halloween parties, could disrupt candy sales
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2225573/Hurricane-Sandy-2012-New-York-cancels-Halloween-parade-time-39-years.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
The economic damage wrought by Sandy's rampage through the East Coast now might encompass candy sales, costume purchases and holiday event planners as the storm shuts down Halloween celebrations along its path.
Anti-Obama texts traced to conservative activist
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/83098.html
The spate of unsolicited anti-Obama text messages that have hit hundreds of cellphones in recent days appears to be the work of conservative activist Jason Flanary and his Virginia-based communications firm, ccAdvertising.
Naperville Children Killed: Police Question Babysitter In Stabbing Death Of 2 ...
http://www.wlsam.com/Article.asp?id=2564089
Two young children have been found stabbed to death inside a Naperville home and police have taken their babysitter into custody for questioning Wednesday morning.
Halloween Reminder: Candy Can Start The Seasonal Pound-Packing
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-bargain-hunter/2012/10/31/how-to-have-a-green-halloween/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_bargain_hunter
Call me a killjoy, but now is the moment to ask ourselves in advance: Do you really, truly want those Skittles? Are those mini-Mounds really worth it?
Ghoul Interrupted: The Sequel
http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2012/10/31/ghoul-interrupted-the-sequel/
Almost exactly a year ago today, a freak fall ice storm hit my corner of Massachusetts, forcing many towns, including the one where we lived, to postpone Halloween trick-or-tricking, and in a few locales, cancel it all together.
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/superstorm-sandy-national-guard-comes-to-aid-of-flooded-hoboken-286537
This transcript is automatically generated. Seated yet again and you know the national -- gonna play a significant role in many states including New Jersey.
Superstorm Sandy: State-by-state snapshot
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/two-days-after-superstorm-sandy-new-york-city-begins-to-stir-to-life-286804
On a National Guard truck, Ali LaPointe, of Hoboken, N.J., hands her 18-month-old daughter, Eliza Skye LaPointe, to Hoboken firefighters, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J.
State police issue Amber Alert for Westfield baby
http://www.wbur.org/2012/10/31/amber-alert-issued-westfield
Massachusetts State Police have activated an Amber Alert for a 3-month-old Westfield baby. Authorities say Cheryl E. Kozaczek, 28, left her Westfield home early Wednesday with her 3-month-old daughter Gaebria in a gray 2004 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, ...
Obama team: It's time to get back on trail
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/superstorm-sandy-obama-to-resume-election-campaign-on-thursday/303216-2.html
President Obama's top advisers said the time is right for him to return to the campaign trail on Thursday when the president will hold rallies in Green Bay, Las Vegas and Boulder, Colo.
Axelrod: I'll shave if Obama loses Pa., Mich. or Minn.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2012/oct/31/axelrod-ill-shave-moustache-if-romney-wins-minn-mi/
Gov. Christie: Obama has been 'outstanding' · Obama to visit Christie, not Bloomberg. Axelrod: I'll shave if Obama loses Pa.
High school student killed in Germantown crash
http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/227545/158/Christina-A-Morris-Ward-A-Seneca-Valley-High-School-Student-Struck-And-Killed-By-Car-In-Germantown-Md
A 15-year-old Seneca Valley High School student was struck and killed by a car Wednesday morning. According to Angela Cruz, a spokesperson for Montgomery County police, the teen was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Germantown Road and ...
Romney makes personal donation to Red Cross
http://www.ghananewsagency.org/details/Health/Red-Cross-Volunteers-in-Upper-East-Region-trained-for-meningitis-vaccination/?ci=1&ai=51457
TAMPA - Mitt Romney has been urging supporters to donate money to the American Red Cross to help fund storm relief efforts, and on Wednesday an aide disclosed that the Republican presidential nominee has made a donation himself.
Campaign Manager Resigns Amid Twitter Controversy
http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Politics/sandy-twitter-troll-resigns-campaign-manager-position/story?id=17606842
A Twitter troll who spread false rumors about the impact of Hurricane Sandy has resigned from his position as campaign manager for a New York congressional candidate.
Georgia early voting hits 1.3 million
http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/q-a-could-sandy-postpone-the-u-s-election-1.1017707
Early voting totals in Georgia reached 1.3 million in the past 24 hours for the upcoming general election, according to numbers compiled Wednesday by the Secretary of State's Office.
I-96 shootings
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/livingston_county/livingston-county-police-dispatched-on-another-possible-i-96-shooting
An incident along the I-96 corridor early Wednesday in Brighton prompted initials fears of another roadway shooting, but authorities said it turned out to be a case of road rage.
Brad Pitt Donates $100000 to Fight for Marriage Equality
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gRF5AMWH5Dsuua3vKiBpy0FePwTw?docId=CNG.9d9bb5d97241aa39684f8140764984ed.7f1
A longtime proponent of marriage equality, Brad Pitt has put his money where his mouth is. The actor has donated $100,000 to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to support the organization's efforts in campaigning for marriage equality in Maine, Maryland, ...
Sandy takes toll on Halloween parties, could disrupt candy sales
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2225573/Hurricane-Sandy-2012-New-York-cancels-Halloween-parade-time-39-years.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
The economic damage wrought by Sandy's rampage through the East Coast now might encompass candy sales, costume purchases and holiday event planners as the storm shuts down Halloween celebrations along its path.
Anti-Obama texts traced to conservative activist
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/83098.html
The spate of unsolicited anti-Obama text messages that have hit hundreds of cellphones in recent days appears to be the work of conservative activist Jason Flanary and his Virginia-based communications firm, ccAdvertising.
Naperville Children Killed: Police Question Babysitter In Stabbing Death Of 2 ...
http://www.wlsam.com/Article.asp?id=2564089
Two young children have been found stabbed to death inside a Naperville home and police have taken their babysitter into custody for questioning Wednesday morning.
Halloween Reminder: Candy Can Start The Seasonal Pound-Packing
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-bargain-hunter/2012/10/31/how-to-have-a-green-halloween/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_bargain_hunter
Call me a killjoy, but now is the moment to ask ourselves in advance: Do you really, truly want those Skittles? Are those mini-Mounds really worth it?
Ghoul Interrupted: The Sequel
http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2012/10/31/ghoul-interrupted-the-sequel/
Almost exactly a year ago today, a freak fall ice storm hit my corner of Massachusetts, forcing many towns, including the one where we lived, to postpone Halloween trick-or-tricking, and in a few locales, cancel it all together.
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