Top News Health 30.04

Chilli peppers 'help pain relief'
The hot substance in chilli peppers is opening up a new way to block pain, say experts.

Robot used in world-first surgery
Heart surgery using a remote-controlled robot arm is carried out for the first time by UK doctors.

Global mortality rate down dramatically, study of past 40 years shows - Washington Post
Reuters UKGlobal mortality rate down dramatically, study of past 40 years showsWashington PostThe global mortality rate for adults has fallen by about 1 percent a year for the past 40 years, with women making greater gains than men and huge differences opening up between countries and regions over that period, according to a new ...Adult death rates lowest in Iceland, CyprusThe Associated PressIceland has longest-lived men, US scores poorlyReutersAdults death before 60: inequality on the riseTimes of IndiaMedPage Today -Health Insurance and Protection Magazine -Vancouver Sunall 232 news articles »

Top 10 US Cities for Ozone Pollution - U.S. News & World Report
WKRG-TVTop 10 US Cities for Ozone PollutionU.S. News & World ReportAbout 167.3 million Americans encounter unhealthy levels of ozone, the most widespread outdoor pollutant, says the American Lung Association's State of the Air 2010 report. Inhaling ozone can cause wheezing, coughing, chest pain, ...US Cities With the Dirtiest AirWebMDPollution monitor fails Poconos, along with most of Pa.Pocono RecordMonroe County flunks in air quality againRochester Democrat and ChronicleSan Jose Mercury News -Record-Searchlight -Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 862 news articles »

Swine flu fears push seasonal shots to record high
(AP)
AP - Fears of swine flu helped boost vaccination for ordinary seasonal flu last year, with a record 40 percent of adults and children getting the vaccine, federal health officials said Thursday.

Adding Surgery to Meds May Improve Life With Parkinson's
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Parkinson's disease patients do
better if they undergo deep brain stimulation surgery in addition to
treatment with medication, new research suggests.

Drugmakers fined $81M over Topamax sales
Two subsidiaries of pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson have agreed to pay more than $81 million stemming from allegedly illegal promotion of the epilepsy drug Topamax. read more

Surgery regrets: I want my prostate back
The urologist diagnosed his prostate cancer. A high-tech robot removed the diseased organ. Then came two common aftereffects: sexual dysfunction and nagging questions. Was it all a mistake? read more

WATCH: Environmental Breast Cancer Factors
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WATCH: Teens Trip off Salvia: Danger or Benefit?
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2010 NFL Draft

Jerry Jones, the man who signs the checks around Valley Ranch, had said the wide receiver spot wasn't a need for the Dallas Cowboys.

But on Thursday night, the first of the extended three-day NFL draft, Jones made a bold decision, moving up to take Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant.

However, those two signal-callers aren't the only big names left. Find out who Scouts Inc. predicts will be taken with each pick on Day 2.

Jones and his coaches, scouts and front office personnel rated three players they had to have -- Texas safety Earl Thomas, Idaho guard Mike Iupati and Bryant.

When the deal was done, offensive coordinator Jason Garrett gave a fist bump to Jerry Jones Jr. Wade Phillips, the head coach, smiled.

"We saw it coming," Jones said of the trade. "So we didn't have to hesitate or be apprehensive about it."

The Cowboys should, because drafting Bryant comes with risks.

If the Patriots don't come away with help for their pass rush and defensive line by the end of the third round, then perhaps it will be time to sharpen the knives a bit more.

But rip the Patriots for selecting their top-rated player in the first round? Absolutely not.

Drafting on that principle, albeit unpopular with some, is a winning formula as long as your scouting process is sound.

source: espn.go.com

Breaking Business News 18.04

Hold the line
Partial sell-off aims to boost Zambia's state phone firm

China and Brazil sign trade deals
China and Brazil sign several trade deals on the sidelines of a shortened summit of Bric nations in Brasilia.

Rebates return, to automakers' dismay
There are few things auto buyers like more than incentives, but for the industry they are the profit-eating menace that helped drive two of Detroit’s Big Three makers into bankruptcy.

10 tax-free ways to save your refund
If you have some IRS refund money burning a hole in your pocket, you might want to check out the many tax-free or tax-deferred ways to save.

Group buying: A billion-dollar Web trend?
Can we all get a better deal by making purchases together?

Google earnings soar 38%
Google posted quarterly sales and profit that trumped Wall Street expectations Thursday, boosted by a rebounding advertising market.

Obama: Time To Crack Down On Financiers
President Barack Obama has warned the US could be hit by another economic crisis unless rules governing the finance sector are tightened up.

Goldman Sachs Accused Of Defrauding Investors
US authorities have charged Goldman Sachs with "defrauding investors" over one of their financial packages linked to subprime mortagages, which contributed to the financial meltdown.

California's jobless rate hits high of 12.6% in March - Los Angeles Times
KSAXCalifornia's jobless rate hits high of 12.6% in MarchLos Angeles TimesThe state adds 4200 jobs, but more people were seeking work than in February. LA County's rate holds at 12.4%; Orange County's rises to 10.1%. Meanwhile, unemployment benefits are running out. California added 4200 jobs in March. ...Miss. jobless rate stays at 11.5 percent in MarchBusinessWeekMarch Unemployment Results Mixed by StateAtlantic OnlineOhio unemployment rate climbs to 11%Bizjournals.comThe Desert Sun -Modesto Bee -San Francisco Chronicleall 1,595 news articles » read more

SEC Faces Challenges With Goldman Case - Wall Street Journal
Globe and MailSEC Faces Challenges With Goldman CaseWall Street JournalThe Securities and Exchange Commission unearthed significant evidence against Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in its fraud case filed Friday, but the agency still faces challenges in persuading a jury should the case go to trial, ...Big week on Wall StreetCNNMoney* Brown says wants investigation by UK financial watchdogReutersGoldman Sachs may face U.K., German scrutinyMarketWatchBusinessWeek -Los Angeles News Today -Washington Postall 4,744 news articles » read more

Twitter Reveals The Ad Platform

In advance of its Chirp conference in San Francisco, Twitter on Tuesday unveiled a new ad platform that will display advertiser-backed tweets atop search results.

The venture, dubbed Promoted Tweets, is the micro-blogging site's first foray into the traditional advertising-supported Web model. Twitter has thus far resisted this model "because we wanted to optimize value before profit," said co-founder Biz Stone.

Twitter's strategy is a canny one. It has made its application programming interface widely available to the developer community, who have fallen over themselves to jump on the Twitter bandwagon. Indeed, much of Twitter's success stems from the ecosystem created by these software writers: they have made it possible to automatically shorten web addresses in a tweet to make it easier to stick to the 140 character limit;

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they have streamlined the process of sharing photos through the microblogging site; they've made it easy for people to manage and keep track of multiple Twitter accounts through their desktop or mobile phone; and have made it possible to search Twitter for trending topics, create and share lists of interesting Twitter users, and even get instant answers to questions.

While Twitter and Palo Alto, California-based Facebook are gaining users, some rivals are struggling. AOL Inc. said last week it is evaluating the sale or shutdown of social-networking site Bebo, less than two years after spending $850 million to buy the business.

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