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[Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Young Children Getting Fewer Hours Of Sleep
While it has been widely reported that older children, teens and adults aren't getting enough sleep, it turns out that younger children might be sleep deprived as well. A study by researchers at Bradley Hospital and Brown Medical School finds that children five and under get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Fifty Years of Supporting Children's Learning: A History of Public Sch
"Drawn from more than 50 sources, this [March 2005] report presents descriptive data about public school libraries since 1953. Along with key characteristics of school libraries, the report also presents national and regional standards, and federal legislation affecting school library media centers. Data from sample surveys are presented at the national, regional, and school levels, and by state."From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. [Unlikely] Japanese Man Eats 69 Burgers in 8 Minutes
Takeru 'The Tsunami' Kobayashi ate 69 Krystals in eight minutes to collect $10,000 and be crowned the first Krystal Square-Off World Hamburger Eating Champion. Get Shorty: Pathway Toward Gene Silencing Described In Plants
Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have made an important breakthrough in understanding a pathway plant cells take to silence unwanted or extra genes using short bits of RNA. Basically, they have made it possible to see where, and how, the events in the pathway unfold within the cell, and seeing is believing, as the old saying goes. The Chymistry of Isaac Newton
This site "is producing a scholarly online edition of Newton's alchemical manuscripts integrated with new research on Newton's chymistry. ... [A]bout two hundred fifty [pages] have been edited and are available online, including Newton's Most Complete Laboratory Notebook [written between 1669 and 1693]."The site includes text transcriptions, interpretive notes, and a guide to symbols relating to these materials first discovered in 1936. From Indiana University. Study Shows Long-term Use Of NSAIDs Causes Severe Intestinal Damage
According to a study published in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, chronic users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have an increased risk of bleeding and visible damage to their small intestine. Pneumococcal Vaccine Linked To Less Hospitalizations, Costs For Childr
Vaccinating children younger than age 2 with the pneumococcal vaccine appears to be associated with decreased hospitalizations from pneumonia and reduced health care expenses, according to a new article. Pacific Northwest Conservation Tillage Systems Information Source
This publication series and supporting materials provide "the principle source of information on new research developments on conservation farming systems"in the Pacific Northwest. Topics discussed include soil erosion, plant disease management, weed control, fertilizers, and more. From STEEP (Solutions to Environmental and Economic Problems), an interdisciplinary team from Washington State University, Oregon State University, and the University of Idaho. Holiday Giving Guide
"Find a charity you can trust."Provides tips for making decisions about donations, statistics, information about workplace donation campaigns, and a list of the highest and lowest rated charities in various subject areas. From Charity Navigator, an organization that "works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America's largest charities."
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