Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sen. Brown gets Guard training in Afghanistan (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – Sen. Scott Brown is winding up a weeklong training session in Afghanistan as a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Brown spokeswoman Marcie Kinzel says Brown will return Thursday after spending most of his time in Kabul, … Continue reading →

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Obama to address Congress next week on jobs (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama will lay out his jobs plan in a primetime address next week to a joint session of Congress, the White House said Wednesday. Obama sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority … Continue reading →

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Health Tip: Seniors, Prepare for Exercise (HealthDay)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

(HealthDay News) — Exercise is beneficial at any age, and seniors can certainly enjoy its many benefits. But before getting started, you should learn how to exercise safely. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these recommendations to help seniors … Continue reading →

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Health Tip: Plan for Potty Training (HealthDay)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

(HealthDay News) — Preparing for potty training can help make the process easier for you and your toddler. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests: Remaining positive throughout the process, praising your child for progress without being negative when there is … Continue reading →

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Repackaged Avastin caused eye infections in Florida (Reuters)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Repackaged injections of the cancer drug Avastin, also known as bevacizumab, have caused a cluster of serious eye infections in the Miami, Florida area, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday. The Florida Department of Health … Continue reading →

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Frailty May Threaten Melanoma Survival More Than Age (HealthDay)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — A new study says physical frailty is more important than age at predicting poor outcomes for patients with melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers … Continue reading →

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CDC: Half of Americans have a sugary drink daily (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

ATLANTA – Health officials say half of Americans drink a soda or sugary beverage each day — and some are downing an awful lot. A new study found that one in 20 drinks the equivalent of more than four cans … Continue reading →

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Jobs recovery continues to sputter

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Job News

The labor market is showing signs of improvement. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Don’t look to August for a robust jobs recovery. According to a report out Wednesday, the U.S. economy added jobs during the month, but not nearly at the … Continue reading →

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Court voids Australia’s refugee deal with Malaysia (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

CANBERRA, Australia – Australia’s highest court Wednesday voided a transfer of asylum seekers to Malaysia, ruling the government’s attempt to stem an influx of boat people from poor, war-torn countries could not assure their legal rights would be protected. The … Continue reading →

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NDP gains support after leader’s death (Reuters)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s left-leaning New Democratic Party has vaulted into a tie in public support with the governing Conservatives in the wake of the death of NDP leader Jack Layton, a poll released on Wednesday showed. The Harris-Decima survey, … Continue reading →

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