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Los Pobladores 200: Descendents of the Founders El Pueblo de Los Angel
Website of this group "the primary goal [of which] was to locate and organize present day descendants of the original founding families of Los Angeles."Features details about group activities (such as the annual history walk on September 4, the date of the founding of Los Angeles), and an archive with names and brief histories of founding families and the soldiers who escorted them to El Pueblo de La Reina de Los Angeles. Book Fairs and Other Literary Events
Extensive listing of U.S. and international book fairs and other literary events (such as poetry and storytelling festivals). Provides contact phone numbers and websites, and month of the events. Listed alphabetically and by state. From the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Jefferson Scientists Uncover Potential Trigger Of Diabetic Kidney Dise
Scientists at Jefferson Medical College and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a protein that plays a leading part in triggering kidney disease in diabetic patients, a condition known as diabetic nephropathy and the leading cause of kidney failure worldwide. The finding, which they report February 22 in the journal PLoS Medicine, could lead to the eventual development of compounds that might be used to treat diabetic kidney disease. As World Warms, Vegetation Changes May Influence Extreme Weather
Extreme weather events, such as storms and heat waves, can vary substantially depending on how vegetation responds to global warming. This is believed to be the first study to indicate that as vegetation responds to climate change, those changes in ground cover may affect where and how often extreme weather events occur. [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. Computer Reduces Wait For Women With Urinary Tract Infections
Often, the worst part about getting treatment for a urinary tract infection is the wait to get an appointment with a physician to receive an antibiotic prescription. But UCSF Medical Center has instituted a program so that women can get assessment - and relief - much more quickly. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Agriculture Street Landfil
"This web page provides background information and details about the Agriculture Street Landfill Superfund Project in New Orleans"that began in 1998. Includes updates on water sampling and other EPA activities related to flood cleanup after Hurricane Katrina of this Superfund site that housed "debris and waste resulting from cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Betsy"and that was found to have "elevated levels of lead, arsenic and carcinogenic polyaromatic hydrocarbons (cPAHs)." Rants: Gadgets, TV and Taxes
Readers don't mince words on cutting the cable, slamming Zune, loving Blackjack and avoiding the not-so-virtual tax man. Plus: links to our most popular blogs. High Levels Of Leisure-time Physical Activity Cut Stroke Risk
High levels of physical activity, such as running, swimming or heavy gardening during leisure time can reduce your risk of stroke. Hurricane Katrina Recovery Job Connection
"In the aftermath of Katrina, this site connects workers needing jobs with employers who want to hire them."Includes databases listing general jobs and recovery jobs, and information for employers to post jobs. Requires free registration for some services, such as posting a resume. An association website of America's Job Bank sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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