Looted, possibly contaminated body parts transplanted into USA, Canadian patients

Monday, March 20, 2006 Fears of contaminated bone and skin grafts are being felt by unsuspecting patients following the revelation that funeral homes may have been looting corpses. Janet Evans of Marion Ohio was told by her surgeon, “The bone grafts you got might have been contaminated”. She reacted with shock, “I was flabbergasted because […]

Australian researchers confirm stress makes you sick

Wednesday, December 7, 2005 Australian researchers say they have scientifically proven that stress causes sickness. The Garvan Institute in Sydney has discovered that a hormone, known as neuropeptide Y, (NPY) is released into the body during times of stress. Their findings show the hormone can stop the immune system from functioning properly. “Neuropeptide Y is […]

Why Concrete Pavers Are The Right Option For Your New Driveway

More On This Topic: Sound System For Hire byAlma Abell Installing a new paver walkway can be a daunting task. And yet, they are the solution to make your outdoor landscape unique and classy. When it comes to pro tips and advice, the landscaping company in Shelby Township, MI stands by good planning for its […]

Nigerian parliament votes to make vice president acting president

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Goodluck Jonathan, vice-president of Nigeria, has become the country’s acting president after president Umaru Yar’Adua travelled to Saudi Arabia last November to receive medical treatment for a heart condition. In a televised address, Jonathan commented, “I am fully aware of the responsibilities reposed in me, and I want to reassure all […]

Early reports indicate massive blizzard to strike northeastern portions of US late Thursday

Thursday, January 2, 2014 Early media reports today indicate experts are predicting a massive blizzard to hit the northeastern United States late this evening. Such storms, coloquially called “Nor’easters”, often wreak havoc across cities and smaller towns. The storm itself may ultimately stretch across 22 states, potentially effecting about one-third of the country’s population. The […]

500 stranded melon-headed whales rescued in Philippine bay

Saturday, February 14, 2009 Philippine fishermen, volunteers and authorities with dozens of fishing boats have joined hands in guiding back to sea about 500 disorientated melon-headed whales that were stranded in the shallow waters near the mouth of Manila Bay delta in the Bataan Peninsula. The gentle mammals were first spotted swimming back and forth […]

Medion Net Pad Mobile Computer

More On This Topic: Smith Machine Medion NetPad mobile computer by ArberMedion NetPad mobile computerIn the series of the concept laptop, Medion is going to launch a new concept laptop that is NetPad mobile computer for future generation. This main display of that laptop is comprises two info bar touch strips that provide great convenience […]

Napster founder Shawn Fanning introduces new file-sharing project

Sunday, December 5, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO –Shawn Fanning, the creator of Napster and a founder of Snocap, Inc., on Friday revealed his plans for a legal peer-to-peer file-sharing platform. Snocap has signed an agreement with Universal Music Group to make the company’s entire catalogue available through the new service. Financial terms of the deal were […]

Toyota quits Formula One

Thursday, November 5, 2009 Akio Toyoda, the President and Representative Director of Toyota, made a statement on Wednesday that the company is leaving the Formula One championship before the 2010 season. The primary factor behind this decision was said to be the current economic environment in the midterm perspective. Panasonic Toyota Racing did not manage […]

Virgin Media investors want to discuss company’s strategy

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Virgin Media announced weak results last week, in part due to competition from Sky. Virgin Media lost 47,000 customers from January to March 2007, while Sky gained 51,000 customers in the same time period. Franklin Mutual Advisers, which has 9.4% of the Virgin Media shares (Sir Richard Branson owns 11%) wants […]