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[Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. New Telomere Discovery Could Help Explain Why Cancer Cells Never Stop
Scientists have discovered that telomeres, the repeated DNA-protein complexes at the end of chromosomes that progressively shorten every time a cell divides, also contain RNA. This discovery calls into question our understanding of how telomeres function, and may provide a new avenue of attack for stopping telomere renewal in cancer cells. Digital Television (DTV)
Learn about DTV, HDTV (high definition television, one type of DTV), the estimated timeline for phase-out of analog television, converter boxes for older analog television sets, and more. Includes information to help consumers distinguish among the most common varieties of DTV. Also find a FAQ, a glossary, and a five-minute video interview with FCC Chairman Michael Powell, who discusses the recent evolution in TV technology. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Return to the African Burial Ground
This 2003 interview with the physical anthropologist who was the director of the African Burial Ground Project discusses how "on October 3, 2003, the remains of more than 400 enslaved people arrived in New York and were taken in a procession up Broadway to their final resting place, the African Burial Ground, from which they had been removed 12 years ago [1991]."Includes photos from the event. From the Archaeological Institute of America. Ethnic Pride May Boost African-American Teens' Mental Health
A study of more than 250 African-American youths from urban, low-income families examined the unique effects of racial identity and self esteem on mental health. Findings reveal that when young people's feelings of ethnic pride rose between 7th and 8th grades, their mental health also improved over that period, regardless of their self-esteem. The researchers also found that racial identity was a stronger buffer against symptoms of depression for boys than for girls. Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Sexual Disorders
The use of antiepileptic drugs can lead to decreased fertility and increased incidence of reproductive endocrine disorders in both men and women. The study finds that reproductive endocrine dysfunction resulting from AED use is reversible, even after years of treatment. Social Security History: Upton Sinclair
"Upton Sinclair was a famous novelist and social crusader from California, who pioneered the kind of journalism known as 'muckraking.' His best-known novel was 'The Jungle' which was an expose of the appalling and unsanitary conditions in the meat-packing industry."He ran for Governor of California in 1934 based on his EPIC (End Poverty in California) plan. Includes the text of the EPIC plan. From the Social Security Administration (SSA). [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Scientists Discover Early Key To Regeneration
Science may be one step closer to understanding how a limb can be grown or a spinal cord can be repaired. Forsyth Institute scientists have discovered that some cells have to die for regeneration to occur. Research may provide insight into mechanisms necessary for therapeutic regeneration in humans, potentially addressing tissues that are lost, damaged or non-functional as a result of genetic syndromes, birth defects, cancer, degenerative diseases, accidents, aging and organ failure. Inevitable Corruption of Indicators and Educators Through High-Stakes
This paper describes factors leading to corruption in K-12 standardized testing, such as cheating by teachers, administrators, and students, "teaching to the test"(often cutting out creative curriculum elements), and exclusion of low performers from the test process. From the Education Policy Studies Laboratory, Arizona State University. Opens directly into a PDF document.
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