Want a Better Listener? Protect Those Ears (source: New York Times)
Noise that creates problems for adults can be much harder on children. (source: New York Times) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Archive for March 1st, 2010
Recovery begins in nearly half of metros
Nearly half the metro areas in the U.S. began an economic recovery by the end of 2009, according to new Adversity Index data for December from Moody’s Economy.com and msnbc.com. Bill Dedman reports.
Economy.com – Moody – United States – msnbc.com – Business
Cocaine use rise alarms advisers (source: BBC)
Government advisers are to review the effects of cocaine amid fears young people are taking it in the belief it is safe. (source: BBC) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
And the winner of the ‘Bachelor’s heart is …
Pavelka revealed his decision on the show’s 14th season finale Monday night. Going into the episode, he had winnowed 25 contestants to two women: Vienna and Tenley.
Cord blood stem cells help minorities (source: CNN)
Diana Tirpak was so sure her leukemia was going to kill her, she bought a suit for her husband, Jake, to wear at her funeral. (source: CNN) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Weed killer ‘castrates’ male frogs, study says
Atrazine, a weed killer widely used in the Midwestern United States and other agricultural areas of the world, can chemically “castrate” male frogs and turn some into females, according to a new study.
Jay Leno: ‘It’s good to be home’
The late-night host had been absent from the nation’s TV screens for less than a month, but he returned Monday night with renewed purpose.
Four indicted in online ticket-hacking scheme
Federal prosecutors say four men hacked the computer systems of online ticket vendors and bought up 1.5 million tickets to prime concerts, sporting events and live performances in an elaborate scheme that netted them more than $25 million.
Malaysian man killed by model aeroplane (source: Earth Times)
Kuala Lumpur – A Malaysian man was killed when a radio-controlled model aeroplane struck him in the head and caused massive bleeding, a news report said Tuesday. Mustapha Osman, 48, was flying his model aircraft with a group of fellow enthusiasts in … (source: Earth Times) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Cavs use 74-point half to hammer Knicks
LeBron James had 22 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a 74-point first half to hammer the New York Knicks 124-93 on Monday night in their first game since learning Shaquille O’Neal will miss the rest of the regular season.