People Entering Their 60s May Have More Disabilities Today Than In Prior Generations Nov 14, 2009
13, 2009) In a development that could have significant ramifications for the nation's health care system, Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new UCLA study. The findings, researchers say, may be due in part to changing American demographics. (Science Daily)
The Friday the 13th Mystery Nov 14, 2009
Stacey Rock: Our hands were like magnets. We never just sat next to each other. (MSNBC -- Crime)
D.C. named top city for young professionals Nov 13, 2009
The paper based its findings on the opinions of six experts, asking them to rank cities from one to 10 based on which city would emerge as youth magnets in the current recession. While the survey looked at cities that were attracting young professionals, jobs and the city experience also draw in college students who may stay in D.C. after graduation to work in the District's public and private sectors. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
A War Still to Win Nov 13, 2009
They need more than magnets on the back of your car or a free breakfast once a year. It is as much your job as theirs to win the mental side of this battle. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Atom-smasher ready to reboot Nov 13, 2009
But just nine days later, the operation was set back when one of the 25,000 joints that connect magnets in the LHC came loose, and the resulting current melted or burned some important components of the machine, Myers said. The faulty joint has a cross-section of a mere two-thirds of an inch by two-thirds of an inch. (CNN)
Did a Time-Traveling Bird Sabotage the Hadron Collider? Nov 11, 2009
Sometime on Nov. 3, the supercooled magnets in sector 81 of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), outside Geneva, began to dangerously overheat ... The baguette was removed, power to the cryogenic system was restored and within a few days the magnets returned to their supercool temperatures. (Time.com)
CVB seeks items for Santa's Christmas Store Nov 11, 2009
"Each and every one of us has slightly used or new items too good to throw away and yet to small to mess with a yard sale."Candles with perhaps a fragrance that gives you a headache, picture frames, magnets, key chains, books, music you no longer listen to, anything you will not miss and yet would make a nice gift for a child to give for Christmas. Open your hearts and clean out your stuff. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Soprano family values Nov 11, 2009
Some celebs are magnets for legal action. See who's being sued. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Ravens, Harbaugh searching for answers Nov 11, 2009
They were penalized seven times for 80 yards, reinforcing a season-long trend where the Ravens defensive backs are magnets for costly pass interference infractions. For whatever reason, we have not done things well, especially in critical situations, Harbaugh said. (BynersInsider.com)
Brookline Recycling Corner: Final desintation edition Nov 11, 2009
On another conveyor, as the commingled containers flow along, metals are yanked out from overhead magnets and propelled into a holding area. Broken glass and bottle caps shake out and fall onto a lower conveyor for further processing. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Super-fast Quantum Computer Gets Ever Closer: Quantum Particles Pinned Down Nov 10, 2009
Because spins operate like miniscule magnets, they pull and push the spin of the electron in the box. But that electron is also pushing and pulling in return. (Science Daily)
MARY CATHERINE BEASLEY Nov 8, 2009
Mary claimed her longevity of almost 100 years may have been associated with her many herbs, magnets, copper accessories, along with vitamin supplements she used daily. But those who knew her well were more aware of her quiet and peaceful lifestyle, her caring nature, and her sweet spirit. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Rare Earths Shortages May Hurt Tech Firms Nov 7, 2009
In Hanau, a city near Frankfurt in the western state of Hesse, the answers to these questions are critical to the future of , known as VAC, a company with 3,800 employees that specializes in the production of permanent magnets. "We are watching China carefully," says European sales director Helmut Dnges. (BusinessWeek)
Beyond North and South: Evidence for Magnetic Monopoles Nov 7, 2009
Field Day: Magnets always have a north pole and a south pole ... Magnets are remarkable exemplars of fairness every north pole is invariably accompanied by a counterbalancing south pole ... Split a magnet in two, and the result is a pair of magnets, each with its own north and south. (Scientific American)
GES Fall Festival planned for Nov. 7 Nov 6, 2009
50 raffle, gator magnets, and a bake sale will be available as fundraisers. Comments. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Students business to pay for trip to Canada Nov 6, 2009
Now I do mirrors and magnets too ... He thinks his buttons, mirrors and magnets will be popular because he can customize each one. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Home renovation with kids in mind Nov 6, 2009
Theresa, have you thought about getting the magnets for the drawers/cabinets that you don t want the kids to get into. That s what a lot of daycare and medical offices use. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Hudson Drill Results Confirm High Grade Rare Earth Zones On the Greenland Sarfartoq Carbonatite Project Nov 5, 2009
Neodymium is one of the more valuable rare earths, as it is a key component in neodymium-iron-boron super magnets used in motors for wind turbines, hybrid cars, and other green technologies. Neodymium oxide currently trades for approximately US$20/kg. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Losing Your Tongue: World's Top Endangered Language Experts Gather Nov 4, 2009
Electrical and computer engineers designed a system based on magnets that enables disabled persons to use the tongue to control the movement of a.. . (Science Daily)
Science Begins At The World's Most Powerful X-ray Laser Nov 3, 2009
9999999 percent the speed of light, the LCLS takes them through a 100-meter stretch of alternating magnets that force the electrons to slalom back and forth ... Thirty-three LCLS undulator magnets create intense X-ray laser light from a pulse of electrons traveling 99. (Science Daily)
Democrats study ways to lower federal deficit Nov 1, 2009
Measures to raise the legal debt limit have been magnets for antideficit amendments in the past. Bayh met with Obama at the White House several weeks ago as a leader of a group of 10 senators - nine moderate Democrats and an independent - who signed a letter supporting an amendment binding Congress and the White House to a special process that would force them to face up to our nation s long-term fiscal imbalances. (Boston Globe)
Harvesting energy from nature's motions Oct 31, 2009
"By using magnets to 'tune' the bandwidth of the experimental device, we were able verify in the lab that this new non-linear approach can outperform conventional linear devices." ... It is basically a small cantilever, several inches long and a quarter inch wide, with an end magnet that interacts with nearby magnets ... The key to the new approach involved placing moveable magnets of opposing poles on either side of the magnet at the end of the cantilever arm. (EurekAlert!)
All-electric Spintronics Created Oct 31, 2009
Until now, scientists have attempted to develop spin transistors by incorporating local ferromagnets into device architectures. This results in significant design complexities, especially in view of the rising demand for smaller and smaller transistors," says Philippe Debray, research professor in the Department of Physics in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences. "A far better and practical way to manipulate the orientation of an electron's spin would be by using purely electrical means, like... (Science Daily)
Joel Shangle Oct 31, 2009
Any floating object, manmade or otherwise, will draw dorado and wahoo like magnets. Just like in late August when the effluent from Hurricane Jimena kick-started a two-week dorado binge south Baja's fishing fleet is now focused on every piece of flotsam and jetsam in the Sea of Cortez, paying hide-and-seek around barrels, buoys, wood, weeds and various other floating debris, all of which draw dorado and wahoo like magnets. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Large Hadron Collider Back On (Universe Still Okay) Oct 30, 2009
The accelerator was switched off last year after only nine days because of a faulty electrical connection between two magnets. The flaw resulted in more than a tonne of liquid helium coolant leaking from magnets, causing them to warm up by as much as 100C. Since then the magnets have been cooled back down to just 1. (Fox News)
WUSM rated best in region at keeping students from drug industry Oct 30, 2009
Promotional items, including pens, magnets and notepads, are prohibited from the clinical practice area. Industry-sponsored food and catered meals are also not permitted either at the medical school or at conferences that medical school students and faculty might attend, unless the food is provided through an unrestricted departmental grant. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Celebs rake in millions, even from the grave Oct 28, 2009
The earning power of the Warhol mystique, he said, "is still largely untapped. There's a really rich opportunity with Warhol, especially in Asia, where he continues to be amazingly popular. Closer to home, the Warhol museum owns the copyright for all film and video projects by the artist. "The copyright for Andy Warhol artwork is held by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in New York," explained Thomas Sokolowksi, director of the Warhol museum on the North Side. Which means that if... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Need business cards? Hot trends you should know about before buying Oct 28, 2009
Magnetic cards - How many of us have magnets on our refrigerator for businesses we never patronize. People hold on to magnets, and the magnetic business card capitalizes on this tendency. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Vaxin signs $3M investment deal with Korean firm Oct 25, 2009
Boston and North Carolina s Research Triangle became biotech investment magnets by perfecting that formula, he said. We want them to succeed, grow and stay here, Winwood said. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
How to Simply Sort Out Your Kids' Room Oct 23, 2009
MAGNETIC MAGAZINE POCKET BOARD 6 powerful magnets hold notes, photos or keepsakes to the front of these 12 x 8 x 1 inch colorful metal magazine and file pockets. PRICE: 18. (CBS News)
Selected recent California newspaper editorials Oct 22, 2009
The shops have been targeted for robberies and neighbors complain they are magnets for crime. When Californians adopted the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, or Proposition 215, they did so with the intention of allowing truly sick people to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
What Damage Did Supercollider Suspect Do? Oct 18, 2009
The facility has been shut down since September 2008, after two magnets, which were designed to keep proton beams focused, overheated and melted. Authorities reportedly picked up Hicheur in southeastern France on Oct. 8, along with his brother. (ABC News)
Stereotaxis pumps up Oct 18, 2009
Stereotaxis manufactures a surgical equipment system called the Niobe, which uses catheters guided through blood vessels by magnets to treat heart problems. The company has not been profitable since its initial public offering in 2004. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Quantum Computer Chips Now One Step Closer To Reality Oct 18, 2009
17, 2008) Physicists have found a way to extend the quantum lifetime of electrons by more than 5,000 per cent. Electrons exhibit a property called 'spin' and work like tiny magnets which can point up, down or. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Arthritis: Copper Bracelets, Magnetic Wrist Straps Useless? Trial Raises Doubts Over Alternative Pain Therapy Oct 18, 2009
Magnets removed from disused speakers are much cheaper, but you would first have to believe that they could work ... Magnet therapy is a rapidly growing industry, with annual worldwide sales of therapeutic devices incorporating permanent magnets worth up to 4 billion US.. (Science Daily)
Magnetic Bracelets Don't Work, Study Says Oct 18, 2009
"Although their use is generally harmless, people with osteoarthritis should be especially cautious about spending large sums of money on magnet therapy. Magnets removed from disused speakers are much cheaper, but you would first have to believe that they could work," Richmond said. The study revealed no meaningful difference between the devices in terms of their effects on pain, stiffness and physical function, a news release said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Defender relishes bond with mother Oct 16, 2009
After the game, Butch and Tara helped Patty walk to the family car, which dons an assortment of Penn State soccer magnets. Even when Tara was 8 years old, the Davies traveled all over New Jersey to make sure Tara had a chance to develop as a soccer player. (Daily Collegian, PA)
SCIs chief sees lucrative prospects in supplying solar power industry Oct 15, 2009
Other products that use sputtering targets in manufacturing include magnets, flat-screen televisions, anti-glare eyeglasses, insulated windows, faucets, computer disk drives and digital technology such as Amazon. com s Kindle reader. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Longcasters sling sinkers a long way Oct 15, 2009
As the sinker is in flight, the caster twists a knob on the reel to back off the magnets inside. This action reduces drag and allows the line to go farther. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Luring Foreclosure Buyers on Detroit's 'Lonely Homes' Tour Oct 14, 2009
Residents have taken various steps to prevent vacant properties from becoming magnets for criminals: regularly mowing lawns and installing curtains or even baby monitors. Detroit's crime, failing schools and shortage of supermarkets selling fresh, reasonably priced fruits, vegetables and meats have been barriers to attracting the kind of professionals that have transformed other once struggling cities. (Time.com)
How to Use Rollers for Hair Styling Oct 14, 2009
They are called "magnetic rollers" but do not contain any magnets. The "magnetic" aspect of the rollers is the fact that wet hair can stick to the smooth plastic surface and be held in place without roller pins. (Suite101.com)
Eco-chic Element Hotel debuts in Colorado Oct 14, 2009
It even has replaced Do Not Disturb signs with magnets. In addition, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary bikes and a natural saline pool that is described as a healthier and environmentally friendlier alternative to traditional chlorinated pools. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
CERN physicist accused of terror links. What access did he have? Oct 14, 2009
The facility has been shut down since September 2008, after two magnets, which were designed to keep proton beams focused, overheated and melted ... CERN officials plan to restart the particle accelerator in mid-November, now that engineers have solved the electrical problem that destroyed the two focusing magnets. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Philips posts $257M net profit in Q3 Oct 13, 2009
Philips Medical Systems makes magnets for MRIs. The company did not break out the MRI business unit s financial results. (Albany Business Review, NY)
'Suicide Bridge' Spurs Feud Oct 13, 2009
"There are certain bridges that have a certain magnetism, cache or magic about them, and they become suicide magnets," says Mel Blaustein, president of the Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California. Among them. (W-USA News, DC)
Holmstrom's power-play goal lifts Wings over Caps Oct 11, 2009
On the previous rush, Detroit's Patrick Eaves knocked Washington's net off its magnets, but play wasn't called. "I'm not sure what the rule is," Eaves said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Holmstrom lifts Red Wings past Capitals on power-play goal Oct 11, 2009
On the previous rush, Detroit's knocked Washington's net off its magnets, but play wasn't called. "I'm not sure what the rule is," Eaves said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bland: Mammogram need is pressing Oct 11, 2009
We have pink ribbons on our socks and pink-ribbon magnets on our cars. We're saving the pink lids off our Yoplait Yogurt to raise money for breast-cancer research and walking in today's Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. (AZCentral -- News)
Hyper-SAGE boosts remote MRI sensitivity Oct 10, 2009
Such nuclei spin on an axis like miniature tops, giving rise to a magnetic moment - meaning the nuclei act like magnets with a north and south pole. When exposed to an external magnetic field, these spinning "bar magnets" attempt to align their axes along the lines of magnetic force. (EurekAlert!)
Protein Helps Cells Duplicate Correctly, Avoid Becoming Cancer Oct 8, 2009
A cell will go through two important processes before it divides: It will create a second copy of its own DNA, and it will create two centrosomes, or poles, that will act as magnets to draw the DNA to themselves. When the centrosomes have attracted the DNA, the cell divides in a process called mitosis, creating two identical cells. (Science Daily)
UA scientists discover quantum fingerprints of chaos Oct 8, 2009
Because spinning atoms are tiny magnets, the "kicks" were delivered by a pulsed magnetic field. The "twists" were more challenging, and were achieved by subjecting the atom to an optical-frequency electric field in a precisely tuned laser beam. (EurekAlert!)
Large-scale cousin of elusive 'magnetic monopoles' found at NIST Oct 7, 2009
Any child can tell you that a magnet has a "north" and a "south" pole, and that if you break it into two pieces, you invariably get two smaller magnets with two poles of their own. But scientists have spent the better part of the last eight decades trying to find, in essence, a magnet with only one pole. (EurekAlert!)
Boris Johnson on Blair as Europe president Oct 6, 2009
" And, I said yes and give them the card to follow my Telegraph commentaries on the Internet. They knew me though my commentaries in the city newspaper. Some Telegraph readers went looking for them. You can't find them in the Baton Rouge Advocate, unless you have credit card to pay and access them and other people's similar, valued writings. This is one of the reasons I stopped publishing there. Which is the reason many online newspapers stopped that exploit, because ir shortchanges advertisers.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cat auction huge success for Catskill Oct 5, 2009
Before the cats were paid for and taken to their new homes, HOCA s Linda Overbaugh thanked all the volunteers who helped move the statues as well as sell Cat-n-Around magnets, photographs and posters. This has been a great success. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Wall Street Journal: D.C. is top spot for youngsters Oct 2, 2009
New and revitalized neighborhoods are also putting D.C. on the map, Lang said, citing the U Street corridor and H Street NE corridor as magnets for the young and hip. Georgetown has always had that reputation, because of the university and all the shops and retail that s there, Lang said. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Rammell in the tabloids Oct 2, 2009
It should be noted that this story takes its position above a story titled "(Barbara) Streisand Fixed Dog Show!" and next to an advertisement for magnets with "healing energy.". Copies of this week's issue of the Globe are available at most local grocery stores. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
WSJ: Raleigh among the 'hottest, hippest destinations' Oct 2, 2009
The Journal asked six experts in the demographics, economics and urban issues fields to predict which cities will become the next youth magnets for people ages 18 to 29, the most mobile age group. Raleigh tied with Denver, Colo. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Winds of change Oct 1, 2009
Page last updated at 00:19 GMT, Thursday, 1 October 2009 01:19 UK. Malawi windmill boy with big fans. (BBC News -- Technology)
Campaign encourages participation in Census 2010 Sep 30, 2009
Lujan said the committee hopes this fall to reach about 4,000 students on campus with packets containing pens, pencils, magnets and tote bags provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. She said the committee plans to distribute additional packets via the EIU Textbook Rental Service right after the winter break. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Odom and Artest in the spotlight not Kobe Sep 30, 2009
Odom and free agent Ron Artest were the media magnets, making Kobe Bryant almost an afterthought on opening day of training camp for the defending NBA champions. Odom, Artest, Bryant and Derek Fisher each had their publicists run interference with the hoard of reporters, photographers and TV cameramen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Children's art: How to display it at home Sep 30, 2009
"We love Ikea's metal strips that are installed on a wall and come with magnets. They have made it very easy to display papers and rotate things as they come through. I have definitely thrown out many art projects that I did not deem worth keeping, usually by strategically hiding them in the garbage. (Sorry, preschool and Sunday school teachers!) I've tried having my children pose with some of their projects and taking a picture as a keepsake. I've kept the best/most sentimental in a shirt box... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Chasing a solution to high-speed pursuits Sep 30, 2009
The tracking tag, about the size of a human hand, sticks to the vehicle, thanks to a combination of magnets and an epoxy-like coating. It ll stick to virtually anything, Fischbach said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Low-key CEO makes Bass Pro Shops a big fish in retail world Sep 30, 2009
" PHOTOS: That may say as much about his love of the sport as it does about his disdain for anything approaching braggadocio. But it still took an army of company assistants and no small amount of arm-twisting to get him to agree to, and follow through on, giving his first national media interview in more than 12 years. Given the barrage of bad news that's hit retailers over the last year, it's hardly surprising that a CEO would want to lie low, especially when he's selling what many people... (USA Today -- Money)
LHC gets warning system upgrade Sep 30, 2009
The helium leak last September, which resulted from a "faulty splice" between magnets, has delayed the start of science operations by more than a year ... Engineers are powering up magnets in three sectors to prepare for the injection of proton beams into the ring ... An investigation carried out for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern), confirmed the cause of the accident was an electrical fault in one of the splices, or "interconnects", linking two of the 1,200... (BBC News -- Technology)
Future of State Parks too important to be left to state Sep 24, 2009
Still others are priceless as magnets for the local economy. Which of your jewels do you choose to pawn when you re going broke. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
