Archive for March, 2009

DNA self-tests: More hype than help? With a little spit and a few keyboard strokes, you can unlock the secrets of your DNA. At least, it seems that simple at an array of Internet sites that are pitching genetic tests directly to consumers.
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ACS: New Yogurt Fights Off H. Pylori Infection SALT LAKE CITY (MedPage Today) — A new yogurt infused with urease antibodies may prevent gastritis and stomach ulcers by thwarting H. pylori infection, researchers here said.
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REPORT: Infiniti M hybrid coming in 2010 Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Infiniti, Nissan Nissan and Infiniti have been lagging when it comes to bringing gas-electric models to market, with the exception of the Altima Hybrid which relies on a system borrowed from Toyota. According to a report by the Nikkei business daily in...
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Rumormill: Mercedes-Benz expected to expand Alabama plant Filed under: SUVs, Plants/Manufacturing, Daimler, Mercedes-Benz, Rumormill Last week, we told you how despite the downturn, Daimler is upping its investment in the state of Michigan, coming to terms with the city of Ann Arbor to build a new hybrid and electric R&D facility. Now, Automotive News...
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Video: Sanwa’s throat mic for city-bred sissies Throat mics have been around for decades. However, unless you’re manning a tank or involved in black ops, you’ve likely never seen such a set beyond the reach of a typical paintball turret. Sanwa’s throat mic (pictured) is an urban take to the otherwise, combat-inspired gear design...
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GameStop doesn’t see recession’s impact on gamers GameStop’s senior vice president of merchandising, Bob McKenzie, doesn’t think the recession has had much impact on gamers. Speaking with Venture Beat during the Resident Evil 5 launch event in San Fransisco, McKenzie said people are staying in more often (presumably awaiting further financial ruin) and turn...
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Alyssa Milano replaces Weaver in Ghostbusters: The Video Game Everyone’s dream girlfriend from the ’80s and ’90s, Alyssa Milano, will replace Sigourney Weaver as the leading lady in the upcoming Ghostbusters game from Atari. Weaver originally declined to reprise her role as musician — and Bill Murray baby-mama — Dana Barrett unless the game...
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China declares victory over online game addiction China‘s General Administration of Press and Publication claims that the government’s anti-game-addiction program is proving successful, as evidenced by new statistics released by the China Youth Social Service Center this week. According to the CYSSC, the proportion of people under the age of 18 playing online games...
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FDA Partners With WebMD to Better Serve Consumers FDA and WebMD have formed a new partnership to expand access to timely and reliable consumer health information.
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