| Genetics pioneer honored
Dr. Victor A. McKusick, a Johns Hopkins professor widely considered the father of medical genetics, has been awarded the prestigious Japan Prize in Medical Genetics and Genomics and the $470,000 that goes with it. (Handout photo / January 16, 2008) .
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Anti-Clotting Drug Trial Shortened by Bleeding Problems
THURSDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A study of the new anti-clotting drug idraparinux for preventing strokes was stopped early because of excess bleeding, a problem that has plagued the medication. But the researchers said the trial could open the way to at least limited use of the drug. .
Wang Beixing cherishes dream of winning gold at Winter Olympics
Her understanding is cute and skills are near perfection," said Xiao Hua, director of the speed skating department of China's Winter Sports Management Center. Since 2003, Wang has been trained in Canada under the strict guidance of Canadian coach Kevin Crockett. "Besides the five hours on the ice rink, I set aside one or two hours each day for learning language. On weekends, I discuss training matters with my teammates," Wang disclosed. As for her foreign coach, the 23-year-old skater described him as "best coach" for his great skating career and marvelous training experience. In spite of her achievements, Wang keeps a low profile in skating and life. On the media report that she is likely to succeed Wang Manli as speed skating queen of China.
Don't Avoid Questions Over McCain's Age
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Ravens need to be right, not quick
For fans, a single week of a coaching search can feel like a year, and repeatedly clicking "refresh" on your favorite sports news site is a quick path to carpal tunnel syndrome, not a new head coach. When you're measuring progress every five minutes, reports of a potential candidate bowing out of a search or another team taking aim at the same target feel much worse than they ought to.
With a long list of bad hires, history might suggest that hiring an NFL coach is akin to a coin flip, but the process is anything but. Finding the right coach takes time, and with an aging cast of stars, the Ravens' hopes of success in the near future hinge on team officials making the perfect choice - not the quickest.
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Fish fries to blame for Lobsterlessness
The Daily Herald's online poll for the week of Jan. 13, asking about new restaurants, generated 881 responses, plus multiple comments left on the message boards and e-mailed to editors. That poll found that 39 percent wanted an Olive Garden, followed by 30 percent for Red Lobster. After that, 13 percent weighed in favor of T.G.I. Friday's and 11 percent favored the Cracker Barrel. Without question, regional television advertising plays a role in people's expectations. With commercials for Red Lobster and Olive Garden seen regularly on local television, people want those restaurants to be available nearby. Beyond that, sometimes the opening of a new national chain can serve as a symbol of growth in town. "I think there are a certain number of people who say, wow, if we get a Red Lobster then we're really on the map," said Pete Samolinski, 56, of Wausau.
Bill would resolve conflict on election dates
The change to move larger cities' election dates from March and May to September and November came in 2006. If approved, all September elections would be held on the ninth Tuesday before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. November general elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday. This year, the date is Nov. 4. Scottsdale City Clerk Carolyn Jagger said the city is operating under the assumption the election will be held Sept. 2, but will adjust if needed. HB2364 also changes a few other election-related issues, such as when an election is called to fill a vacancy in one of Arizona's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and setting rules related to applications for initiatives or referendums. The bill has an emergency clause to allow it to take effect immediately.
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