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Hong Kong's Shopping Spree Surges On, and on

... "Hong Kong is so condensed, people live in very small spaces and there are not a lot of places to go. This is the third place, somewhere away from office and home where they can go to relax." The centre is on a direct rail link to Hong Kong's busy airport, making it easily accessible to the hordes of ...

Immune Substance in Semen may Help Determine Male Fertility

...Dr. Al-Abed has been trying to identify and design small molecules that would block MIF activity....

Tech Heads Go Gaga Waiting for Apple's IPhone

...a attention to advertise the Taproot Foundation, a small NGO he works at. "Here the press is approaching you to get a story," said Clayman. "The best thing that one can do, is try to redirect some attention to a non-profit that is doing good work in the city." Clayman said he plans to auction off for c...

Interview With a Surgeon Hidden Hero of the NHS

...feel that sustained and concerted action even by a small group of determined persons or institutions can stop unethical practices. 10. Your views on re- certification after 5 years as planned by doctors. Re-certification as a concept is essential. The difficulty arises in how it is achieved. In the US...

First Bacterial Genome Transplantation Changing One Species to Another

... species of mycoplasmas for several reasons -- the small genomes of these organisms which make them easier to work with, their lack of cell walls, and the team's experience and expertise with mycoplasmas. The mycoplasmas used in the transplantation experiment are also relatively fast growing, allowing th...

Apple Launches IPhone; New Yorkers Line Up to Buy Gadget

...T. Unlike regular cellphones that have dials and small screens, the iPhone features a larger touch-screen. All commands, from dialing a telephone number to surfing the Internet, are done by tapping or sliding a finger on the screen. The iPhone includes an iPod music and video player, a two-megapixel ...

The American Dream Comes True for 105-year-old Cuban

..."Now I am American," he said, smiling and waving a small US flag. The crowd at the swearing-in ceremony a... sons as a sponge diver and lobster fisherman in a small village in Cuba's Pinar del Rio province. After the 1959 revolution that brought Castro to power, ...

Dutchman Rebuilds Noah's Ark to Spread His Faith

...Arnhem and then on to Germany via the Rhine. The small entrance fee visitors pay is helping Huibers realise his next goal: a bigger ark the actual size of the ship described in the Bible. "That's my dream and I'm looking forward to it but it depends on the visitors," he said. He calculated he would n...

Allergic Individuals Should Keep Away from Cats, Say UK Scientists

...they get older. Cat allergen is present on very small particles that readily become airborne when disturbed and are easily inhaled. When a person experiences an allergic response, a chemical called human immunoglobulin, or IgE, produced by the immune system in response to the presence of allergens suc...

RNA Play a Vital Role in Gene Activity

...otein. While more recent research has shown that small bits of RNA can silence individual genes by interfering with their expression - a la Stanford professor Andrew Fire's recent Nobel work - longer pieces, called non-coding RNAs, have been more perplexing. "These ncRNAs have long been molecules of my...

Loss of Antenna Leads to Cancer in Insects

...ding that most normal vertebrate cells have cilia, small hair-like structures that protrude like antennae into the surrounding environment to detect signals that control cell growth. In a new study published in the June 29 issue of Cell, Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers describe the strong link betwe...

Workers Compelled to Stay in Shape to Avoid Pay Cuts

...success, especially in fighting obesity. Some small and mid-sized companies also have stepped up wellness programs, tying participation in health insurance plans to health screenings and cash incentives. As this is the best chance of lowering health-care costs in the long term....

A Lucky Number? 7/7/07

... advance," said Sonya Willigsecker of Ceremonia, a small French wedding planning company. "We have had to turn down at least 40 couples for this date," she added. Would-be couples who organised too late can always try their luck in a casino or buying a lottery ticket instead, however. In casinos, where...

INVEGA Receives Marketing Authorization In EU For Treatment Of Schizophrenia

... the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach or small or large intestine) should talk to their healthcare professional before taking INVEGA. Some people taking INVEGA may feel faint or lightheaded when they stand up or sit up too quickly. By standing up or sitting up slowly and following your healthca...

Only One Percent Dads Do Diaper Duty

... kids to lower their partner's burden. "Having a small baby can be all-consuming and tiring and it is helpful to share the load with a partner if possible," he said. "While the survey shows that mums are still taking on the traditional role of main nappy changer, it is encouraging to see that many coup...

Surface Logix Commences Phase 2a Clinical Trial of SLx-2101 in Raynaud's Disease

...ction such as Raynaud's, a vasospastic disorder of small blood vessels leading to a marked reduction of blood flow to areas such as the fingers and toes. Often triggered by exposure to cold, Raynaud's is associated with painful blue or white digits, and in severe cases, may lead to the development of digit...

Art in Hospitals to Enhance Patient Care

...cial impact on patients. He said, For a relatively small proportion of the overall cost, it can make a huge...uild, taken over the life of the hospital, it is a small cost. Research has demonstrated that an artistic environment can lessen the requirement for pain-ki...

Research Finds No Link Found Between Autism and Celiac Disease

...es and anti-endomysial antibodies. Biopsies of the small intestine were offered to children who tested positive for either antibody to confirm the diagnosis. Each group contained 18 boys and 16 girls between the ages of four and 16. The study found autistic children were no more likely than children with...

Indias First condom Bar Inaugurated by AIDS Patient

... after inaugurating the bar here. Pooja has two small sons, one of whom is also HIV positive. "The attitude of people regarding patients suffering from AIDS has changed. That's why I am here inaugurating this bar. Had this situation been there earlier, even my husband would have got some treatment for...

Anti-osteoporosis Drugs Could Result in Irregular Heart Rhythm, New Study

...d Co and irregular heart rhythm , though only in a small number of women users. Both are known bone-building drugs. The signs of a problem seem to be more pronounced with Reclast, given as an annual shot. But there was a hint of similar trouble in a few women who took the leading osteoporosis pill, Fosam...

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