Archive for December 9th, 2009

Australia to lift ban on animal transplants (source: Reuters)

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will lift a five year ban on animal-to-human transplant trials at the end of 2009, the National Health and Medical Research Council said on Thursday. (source: Reuters) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

Pistons send 76ers to 11th straight loss

Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and hit the winner with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 90-86 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, the 76ers’ 11th straight loss.

Fast Food Meat Standards Top Those Of Schools (source: cbs2chicago.com)

Would you rather have your child eat a burger at McDonalds or their school cafeteria? If you chose the school burger, a report just released may change your mind, CBS station WCBS-TV reports. Most of the chicken and beef served to kids through the National… (source: cbs2chicago.com) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Obama Praises Dems Health Bill Compromise (source: cbs2chicago.com)

President Barack Obama is welcoming a Senate Democratic compromise on a government-run insurance, saying it clears the way for passage of an historic bill. Obama said Wednesday the Senate made critical progress on a “creative framework” that he believes wi… (source: cbs2chicago.com) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Obama directs $600 million to health centers

Of the funds the U.S. president is directing to help create jobs and overhaul the country’s health system, $88 million is earmarked for helping digitize medical records.

Source: Zelaya seeks safe passage out

Deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya, who has been holed up in the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital since September 21, has asked the de facto government for safe conduct to Mexico, a top Honduran government official told CNN en Español.

Analysts: Modern Warfare 2 to make up fifth of game sales

When the NPD releases its video game sales data this week for November, it expects the latest Call of Duty release to account for the lion’s share of the software sales.

Chicago man pleads not guilty in terror plots

David Headley, the Chicago, Illinois, man accused of involvement in terror plots in India and Denmark, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all 12 counts against him.

Scoop: No joke — Leno talks to himself about standup

As guest editor of American Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Jay Leno interviews himself and seems to use the platform as a defense of “The Jay Leno Show.”

Tidbits: Woods feared he was wanted for fame

He’s accused of juggling multiple mistresses, but if recently revealed e-mail excerpts are to be believed, Tiger Woods’ biggest worry wasn’t getting caught.