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[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. Haley, Alex
Essay about U.S. author Alex Haley, "best known for as the author of the novel 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family,' from which two television miniseries, 'Roots' and 'Roots II,' were adapted."The focus of this article is on the television series and Haley's impact on TV history. Includes a brief biography and a bibliography. From the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Napping A More Effective Countermeasure To Sleepiness In Younger Peopl
Coffee is an effective countermeasure to sleepiness for both young and middle-aged people. However, napping is more efficient in young than in middle-aged people. Thumb-Print Banking Takes India
A pilot program developed to help illiterate farmers use cash machines could revolutionize personal banking. If it takes off, a billion Indians will need only a thumb print to withdraw cash. Scott Carney reports from Chennai, India. Making car fuel from thin air
Researchers in the UK are working on a project that could take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into car fuel. The project aims to develop porous materials that can absorb the gas that causes global warming and convert it into chemicals that can be used to make car fuel or plastics in a process powered by renewable solar energy. Pollination: A Grower's Last Chance to Increase Yields
This presentation discusses the importance of bee pollination to crop production and the food supply. Topics discussed include the economic impact of pollination, population decline of bees due to varroa and tracheal mite destruction, and research activities and potential solutions. Includes links to related articles. From the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Heat Therapy For Cancer May Be Key To 'Lance Armstrong Effect'
Experts at Johns Hopkins have linked scientific evidence spanning more than 30 years to suggest an explanation for why testicular cancer patients like seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong survive far better than patients with other advanced cancers. Added Benefit Of Statins Found In Those At High Risk For Heart Disease
UC Davis researchers have shown that statins not only improve cholesterol levels, but also dramatically reduce disease-causing inflammation in patients with metabolic syndrome -- a condition defined by symptoms that include abdominal obesity and high blood pressure. Dyno Nobel's Super EZ Connector Is the Blast Master of Timed Explosion
Explosives experts know mistakes can cause huge excavation problems and lead to costly delays. This device ensures that each charge in a series detonates at precisely the right instant, using a master trigger (no Hollywood-type plungers for this baby), a secret blend of chemicals and color-coded connectors. Immune cell activity linked to worsening COPD
A new study links chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with increased activity of cells that act as sentinels to activate the body's immune system. COPD affects more than 12 million Americans. Immune factors may be key if doctors are to find better ways to detect and treat the disease early when patients might benefit.
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