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Songs of the Criminal Life: Reviving the Ballads of Calabria's Origina
Feature about "a CD collection of songs that glorify ... [the] violent code of honor"of the 'Ndrangheta, "the most secretive and elusive of the Italian Mafias."Provides audio of the report, sound clips from the CD collection, and background about the 'Ndrangheta. From National Public Radio (NPR). Keyed Up: RFID in the Gym
The Wellness Key, an electronic personal-fitness assistant from Technogym, promises to push your workout in all the right directions. But what if all of the nagging and drubbing just makes you want to hit the showers? By Nicole Martinelli. How Drones Find Queens: Odorant Receptor For Queen Bee Pheromone Ident
The mating ritual of the honey bee is a mysterious affair, occurring at dizzying heights in zones identifiable only to a queen and the horde of drones that court her. Now a research team has identified an odorant receptor that allows male drones to find a queen in flight. The receptor, on the male antennae, can detect an available queen up to 60 meters away. Independent Inquiry Committee Into the United Nations Oil-for-Food Pro
This committee's purpose is to "collect and examine information relating to the administration and management of the [United Nations] Oil-for-Food Programme, including allegations of fraud and corruption on the part of United Nations officials, personnel and agents, as well as contractors."The website contains documents issued by the committee discussing the management of the program, a FAQ about the committee, and related material about this UN humanitarian relief program in Iraq. Data Show Cyclosporine Inhalation Solution Improves Long-term Survival
Data presented today at ISHLT show that cyclosporine inhalation solution significantly improves long-term survival in lung-transplant patients compared to placebo. The data show that, with a median total follow-up of 53.3 months, CyIS-treated patients demonstrated a continued survival advantage over placebo-treated patients. Treatment with CyIS was associated with a 69 percent decrease in risk of death compared to placebo. Wearing Technology On Your Sleeve
You think the switch from typewriter to computer was a revolution? The next stage could see many of us interacting with computers inserted into our very clothes. A new project is exploring a range of applications where wearable technology could significantly improve productivity and even help save lives. "Assimilate, assimilate!"Trekkies out there will recognize the Borg mantra for the bloodcurdling 'assimilation'of humans by machines. On the other side of the sci-fi divide, many may recall Star Wars'recently revived Darth Vader, the half-man, half-machine dark lord of intergalactic evil. Researching Airborne Metals In Transit Workers' Bodies
Working in the subway several hours each day, subway workers and transit police breathe more subway air than the typical commuter. Subway air has been shown to contain more steel dust than outdoor or other indoor air in New York City. But do transit workers' bodies harbor elevated levels of these metals? And does this translate into a health concern for the workers? Regular Exercise Helps Obese Youths Reduce, Reverse Risk For Heart Dis
Regular exercise can help obese children shrink more than just their waistlines, new research shows. The activity also can help them to reduce -- and even reverse -- their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including hardening of the arteries. Study Points To Relief From Seasonal Allergies
The results of a new study may soon spell relief for some of the estimated 40 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by pollens such as grass and ragweed. According to researchers, noninhaled, intranasal carbon dioxide may offer a new, effective and safe treatment for many SAR sufferers. Scientists Launch New Study Into Canine Arthritis
Veterinary scientists at the University of Liverpool want to recruit 20 Labrador dogs to a new study into osteoarthritis of the elbow.
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