Archive for February 11th, 2010

Twitpics from Space (photos)

Japanese Astronaut Souichi Noguchi, in orbit on board the International Space Station, tweets images back to Earth.

Patrick Kennedy won’t seek re-election

Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy, a Democrat, is not running for re-election, sources told CNN Thursday.

‘Survivor’ brawl ends in injuries, topless hero

Take a group of people who’ve played a game before and then let them wrestle in the sand, and you get the violent, entertaining opening challenge from “Heroes vs. Villains.”

Japanese astronaut tweets images from space

Souichi Noguchi, in orbit on board the International Space Station, tweets images of Earth via Twitpic.

Administration Rejects Health Insurer’s Defense of Huge Rate Increases (source: New York Times)

Anthem Blue Cross, a California health insurance company, said that increases of up to 39 percent in premiums were driven by rising health care costs. (source: New York Times) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Cavs leave no doubt about who rules the East

LeBron James had 32 points and 13 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers matched their franchise record by winning their 13th straight game with a 115-106 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals.

Psoriasis Medication Shows Promising Results (source: cbs2chicago.com)

Topical ointments and lasers can both be used to treat psoriasis. But a new injectable medication is doing more than any treatment before to minimize visits to the doctor’s office and maximize benefits. (source: cbs2chicago.com) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Study Finds Acid In Sour Candy Eating Away Teeth (source: cbs2chicago.com)

The latest battleground is in the fight for dental health is the candy aisle and the growing trend in sticky, sour, chewy treats, CBS station KPIX-TV reports. (source: cbs2chicago.com) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

Bill Clinton’s prognosis ‘excellent’ after procedure

Former President Bill Clinton has shown “no evidence of heart attack or damage to his heart” and his prognosis is “excellent” after a procedure to restore blood flow to a coronary artery, Clinton’s doctor said.

Friends: Clinton was on ‘frenetic pace’

Former President Bill Clinton’s heart troubles come as he was embarking on a busy schedule, recently working on relief efforts for earthquake-ravaged Haiti.