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Puerto Rico and the Dawn of the Modern Age: Nineteenth- and Early-Twen
"Portrays the early history of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico through first-person accounts, political writings, and histories."Topics include "the land and its resources, relations with Spain, the competition among political parties, reform efforts, and recollections by veterans of the Spanish-American War."Materials date from 1831 through 1929, and most are in Spanish. Includes background essays. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. New Lunar Meteorite Found In Antarctica
Although last year's inclement weather resulted in fewer Antarctic meteorite recoveries than usual, scientists have recently discovered that one of the specimens is a rare breed -- a type of lunar meteorite seen only once before. Physician-scientist Urges Improved Drug Regulation To Ensure Heart Saf
Current regulatory policies should be strengthened to ensure acceptable cardiovascular safety of drugs developed primarily for non-cardiovascular medical problems, according to a recent presentation by an authority in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Metal Stents Are Safe And Effective For Treatment Of Obstructions From
One key goal of treating pancreatic cancer, which is often fatal within a year, is making sure patients have a good quality of life with as few complications as possible. This is especially important if they are candidates for surgical removal of the cancer. [Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country: Your Handbook for the San Fr
"This [2005] handbook provides information about the threat posed by earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay region and explains how you can prepare for, survive, and recover from these inevitable events."Find out "what you can expect during and after a quake, and what you need to do beforehand to be safe and reduce damage."From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in association with other organizations. Zentrum Paul Klee
Official site for the Paul Klee Center in Bern, Switzerland, which opened in 2005 and is dedicated to the work of this 20th century Swiss artist. The site features visitor information and a database of hundreds of images of Klee paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures. Also includes information about the architecture and landscape sculpture of the museum building designed by Renzo Piano, and links to related sites. In English, German, and French. CES Celebrates Gadget Gluttony
The annual Consumer Electronics Show has grown into a monster that overwhelms even the most seasoned conventioneer. But if you lust for gadgets, it's the place to be. Michael Grebb reports from Las Vegas. Questions and Answers About Dioxins
This site provides general information about dioxins, a group of chlorinated chemicals "formed as a result of combustion processes such as commercial or municipal waste incineration and from burning fuels."The site also features an "overview of the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] dioxin report,""food safety questions and answers,"and "risk assessment questions and answers."From the Interagency Working Group on Dioxin (IWG), a coalition of several federal agencies. New Technique Improves Purity Of Medicines
A Dutch researcher has been investigating possibilities for more accurately determining the composition of medicines. He came up with a combination of two techniques that were previously considered to be incompatible: the separation technique electrokinetic chromatographyand the detection technique mass spectroscopy.
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