Monthly Archives: November 2011

Obama pushes GOP to extend payroll tax cuts (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

SCRANTON, Pa. – President Barack Obama says the nation’s economy would be dealt a “massive blow” if Congress fails to extend a payroll tax cut. At a Scranton appearance Wednesday, Obama said continuing the tax cut should not be a … Continue reading →

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PROMISES, PROMISES: Records shielded by candidates (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – In the final weeks of Mitt Romney’s term as Massachusetts governor, a small team of aides combed through statehouse filing cabinets. They filled more than 630 cartons with papers destined for the state archives as the primary documentary … Continue reading →

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FACT CHECK: GOP field flubs, big and small (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Newt Gingrich didn’t know when he would take office if he wins the presidency. Rick Perry got the voting age and the date of Election Day wrong. Herman Cain didn’t realize the president does not sign amendments … Continue reading →

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Skin cancer rate may be higher in high-radon areas (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Rates of one form of skin cancer may be elevated in areas with naturally high levels of the radioactive gas radon, a UK study suggests. But researchers caution the findings do not prove that radon … Continue reading →

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Inspector highlights psych drug use among elderly (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

WASHINGTON – Government inspectors will tell lawmakers Wednesday that the Medicare health plan needs to do more to stop doctors from prescribing powerful psychiatric drugs to nursing home patients with dementia, an unapproved practice that has flourished despite repeated government … Continue reading →

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China expects 48,000 new HIV cases this year (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

BEIJING – China will have about 780,000 people infected with the AIDS virus by the end of this year, state media reported Wednesday, with most having contracted it through heterosexual sex. The official Xinhua News Agency said a report from … Continue reading →

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Hope for new AIDS protection seen in mouse study (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

NEW YORK – As scientists struggle to find a vaccine to prevent infection with the AIDS virus, a study in mice suggests hope for a new approach — one that doctors now want to test in people. The treated mice … Continue reading →

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Hungary issues Steve Jobs postal sheet, card

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

CAMP ECHO, Iraq (Reuters) – Camp Echo’s dusty motorpools are empty, its private contract caterers have long gone home and murals depicting the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York’s twin towers have been painted over. One of the last … Continue reading →

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Exhibit honors Steve Jobs patents, trademarks

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

Invent.org Steve Jobs helped create the first Apple computer and the rest is history, as many of us know, including the Macintosh, the iMac, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. But Jobs was fanatical about design and details, from … Continue reading →

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Capcom to release Monster Hunter 3G demo that self destructs

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Releasing a demo of a game has gone through a number of changes over the years. It used to be the case you’d just release a demo to get gamers interested before release. But then retailers started charging for them … Continue reading →

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