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Possible Alternative To Open Chest Surgery
Tears in the aorta which affect thousands of people each year coast to coast, may soon be treated with a much less invasive technique that could dramatically improve patients'chances of survival. A national study is exploring a new minimally invasive method that could spare patients the trauma and risk of open chest surgery. Traveling Exhibitions: Augustus F. Sherman: Ellis Island Portraits 190
This site provides information about an exhibit of photographs by "a registry clerk at Ellis Island in the years 1905-1920. This untrained, yet highly gifted photographer created hundreds of images documenting the new arrivals to America."The site includes an exhibit schedule with dates from 2005-2009, information about the accompanying book, and selected photos, showing sitters wearing "elaborate national costumes or folk dress."From the Aperture Foundation. Researchers In Spain Assess Psychopathological Symptoms In Pre-school
Researchers at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona are undertaking pioneer research in Catalonia on the prevention and detection of emotional and behavioural disorders among children between the ages of three and six. The results show a high percentage of children in this age group with some kind of psychopathological symptom. Preliminary Earthquake Report: Magnitude 8.7, Northern Sumatra, Indone
Facts about the Southeast Asia earthquake of March 28, 2005. Provides a map and links to numerous related resources. From the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Hazard Program. Free Music Now! Lala.com's Plan to Give Songs Away Could Upend the Ind
Lala.com, which launched in 2006 as a CD-swap service, spins into a new business model offering free, unlimited on-demand music streams from major labels. The company hopes to recoup its $160-million investment in licensing deals through music sales -- downloads, physical CDs and vinyl -- with more revenue streams on the way. Role Of A Key Enzyme In Reducing Heart Disease Identified
Researchers have identified the role of a key enzyme called CEH in reducing heart disease, paving the way for new target therapies to reduce plaques in the arteries and perhaps in the future, help predict a patient's susceptibility to heart disease. The Science Of Motion Sickness
When he began his research on motion sickness, Tom Stoffregen thought finding test subjects would be difficult. After all, it's called motion sickness because it results in headaches, dizziness, and, often, literally being sick. What kind of people would be eager to find out what it takes to make them throw up? Traditional Values Coalition: Empowering People of Faith Through Knowl
This Christian lobbying organization "focuses upon issues such as education, homosexual advocacy, family tax relief, pornography, the right to life and religious freedom."The site features a definition of "traditional values"(including opposition to "all sexual behaviors outside of marriage between one man and one woman"), editorials, and reports on topics such as marriage protection amendments and abortion. Searchable. Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail (ASHT)
This site explores Sikh heritage in the U.K. Features a list of places to visit that have items and associations with the Sikh community, news about exhibits and other activities, material for children, and material about Anglo Sikh heritage week in September. Also includes background about the history of Sikhs and the British Empire and the migration of Sikhs today. Summer Test: Hydration Packs
Hydration Packs for a Steady Stream of H20 on the Go
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