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New Material for Air Filters Captures Flu Viruses

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Nov 3, 2011

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With flu season upon us, scientists are reporting the development of a new material for face masks, air conditioners and air cleaning filters that captures influenza viruses before they can get into people’s eyes, noses and mouths and cause infection.

A new report in the journal Biomacromolecules unveils a new approach, which uses a substance termed chitosan made from ground shrimp shells, that could help reduce the numbers of people killed or sickened by influenza worldwide, which is estimated at 300,000.

New Material for Air Filters Captures Flu Viruses

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With flu season upon us, scientists are reporting the development of a new material for face masks, air conditioners and air cleaning filters that captures influenza viruses before they can get into people’s eyes, noses and mouths and cause infection.

A new report in the journal Biomacromolecules unveils a new approach, which uses a substance termed chitosan made from ground shrimp shells, that could help reduce the numbers of people killed or sickened by influenza worldwide, which is estimated at 300,000.

Big Move: Chicago Schools To Buy Antibiotic-Free Chicken

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Nov 3, 2011

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Big news this week on several fronts: against the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture and for healthier food for school children. The Chicago Public Schools announced that its main food-service company, Chartwells-Thompson Hospitality, will begin buying and serving chicken drumsticks from birds raised in the local area without antibiotics. The deal will bring 1.2 million pounds of chicken to 473 schools per year.

Cuba Legalizes Purchase and Sale Of Private Property

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Nov 3, 2011

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Cuba announced Thursday it is allowing the purchase and sale of real estate for the first time since the early days of the revolution, the most important reform yet in a series of free-market changes ushered in by President Raul Castro.

The change follows the legalization in October of the purchase and sale of cars. Castro has also allowed citizens to go into business for themselves in a number of approved jobs.

In the Company of Animals, Healing Happens for Humans

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Nov 2, 2011

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A six-acre ranch in Santa Clarita, Calif. is a facility that heals and rehabilitates abused farm animals and invites visitors with emotional and physical challenges to interact with them.

Bonding with Sophie the goat was “a life-changing experience” for Miss Mejia-Schnaufer, whose battle with depression and eating disorders led to a suicide attempt this year. She credits Sophie, a rescue from an abusive petting zoo, with making her recovery possible.

Keep Smiling… The World is Doing Fine, Says American Authors

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Nov 2, 2011

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A rash of optimistic new books argue that all the essential statistics show the world is making progress, both materially and ethically.

The American authors do their best to lift the gloom created by a news agenda dominated by world recession, wars, floods and famine.

The latest to appear is The Secret Peace: Exposing the Positive Trend of World Events by Jesse Richards, with its theory that the world is a nice place — and getting better.

Pakistan Grants India Most Favored Nation Trade Status

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Nov 2, 2011

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Pakistan’s cabinet unanimously decided on Wednesday to grant India Most Favored Nation trade status, a major breakthrough that could bolster efforts to improve relations between the two countries.

There are hopes that progress in trade ties will help bolster a fragile peace process, which the two resumed in February. ‘It’s a very powerful step, and a welcome step in the right direction,’ Indian Trade Secretary Rahul Khullar told Reuters in New Delhi.

Vatican To Host Stem Cell Research Conference

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Nov 2, 2011

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Vatican officials, looking for the best way to make a positive impact on society, decided that adult stem cells, which hold the promise of curing the most difficult diseases, are the technology to watch.

“They can change our vision of human beings, and we want to be part of the discussion,” says Father Trafny.

In a rare move, the Vatican decided to invest $1 million to form a joint foundation, and next week, scientists from around the world will meet at the Vatican to discuss the future of stem cell therapies.

(READ the full story from All Things Considered on NPR)

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Test Your Prejudice With This Advert From Belgium

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Nov 1, 2011

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The Carlsberg beer company tests the prejudice of movie goers at a Belgium theater. Some innocent couples want to take their seats, but then… surprise!

How will they react?

(A Funny and poignant look at human nature.)

Judge Tells Tennessee to Stop Arresting Occupy Nashville Protesters

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Nov 1, 2011

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A judge told Tennessee officials on Monday to stop enforcing new rules that have been used to arrest dozens of Occupy protesters in Nashville.

The decision was a victory for the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, which sought a temporary restraining order to block a curfew put in place last week, citing the people’s right to peaceful assembly.

U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger issued the order and scheduled a formal hearing for November 21.

SPIDER-MAN Honors NY English Teacher as ‘Everyday Super Hero’

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Nov 1, 2011

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The Broadway show SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark announced the second honoree of their “Everyday Heroes” initiative: a high school English teacher, Jacqueline Morelli of Putnam Valley, New York. The “Everyday Heroes” program seeks to shine the spotlight on people who embody heroism in their daily lives and reward them with a little Broadway glitz and glamor.

Jacqueline Morelli has been teaching English for 16 years, nine of which in a special education collaborative class at Horace Greeley High School. In his nomination submission on her behalf, Ms. Morelli’s friend and colleague Frank Ceruzzi described her as “the kindest and most inspiring teacher I have ever met.”

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The Broadway show SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark announced the second honoree of their “Everyday Heroes” initiative: a high school English teacher, Jacqueline Morelli of Putnam Valley, New York. The “Everyday Heroes” program seeks to shine the spotlight on people who embody heroism in their daily lives and reward them with a little Broadway glitz and glamor.

Jacqueline Morelli has been teaching English for 16 years, nine of which in a special education collaborative class at Horace Greeley High School. In his nomination submission on her behalf, Ms. Morelli’s friend and colleague Frank Ceruzzi described her as “the kindest and most inspiring teacher I have ever met.”

Bank of America Drops Plan for Debit Card Fee, Other Big Banks Say No

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Nov 1, 2011

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In the biggest victory for consumers since the recent Netflix mea culpa, Bank of America said today that it was abandoning its plan to charge customers a $5 fee every time they use their debit cards.

The reversal, which came just a month after announcing the new fee, follows a huge backlash from customers.

The bank relented, but only after other large banks had indicated that they would not impose similar fees. Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, SunTrust and Regions Financial have all pulled back on their plans.

People Magazine Names Superintendent of Tornado-Ravaged Joplin Schools a 2011 Hero

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Nov 1, 2011

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For his herculean efforts to reopen schools buildings after five were destroyed by a May 22 tornado, Superintendent C.J. Huff has been honored as one of the top 2011 Heroes Among Us by People magazine.

Huff joins five other winners to be featured in the Nov. 7 issue.

Others include a judge who started a program for troubled youths, a man who rescues greyhounds and a group of strangers who rescued a college student from a burning vehicle.

October is Best Month for Stocks in Decade

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Nov 1, 2011

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Ever since the beginning of October when it looked like the U.S. might plunge back into recession and Greece might take down the Euro Zone, a steady drizzle of encouraging news urged investors to buy, and buy again. Dow stocks soared almost 10% in October, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq surging even further.

The nearly uninterrupted four-week rally led the Dow to its best monthly performance since October 2002, while the S&P 500 climbed to their highest point in 20 years.

October is Best Month for Stocks in Decade

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Ever since the beginning of October when it looked like the U.S. might plunge back into recession and Greece might take down the Euro Zone, a steady drizzle of encouraging news urged investors to buy, and buy again. Dow stocks soared almost 10% in October, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq surging even further.

The nearly uninterrupted four-week rally led the Dow to its best monthly performance since October 2002, while the S&P 500 climbed to their highest point in 20 years.

TV’s Real Hero: Iraq War Vet Overcomes Scars on Dancing With the Stars

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Oct 31, 2011

JR Martinez, Iraqi War Vet, on Dancing With the Stars

Eight years after surviving an explosion as a teenage soldier in Iraq, Army corporal J.R. Martinez can’t stop smiling as he captures the hearts of millions on Dancing With The Stars.

Although his extensive facial scars are a reminder of the near-death bombing in 2003, he long ago learned how to handle those who are taken aback by his appearance.

He breaks the ice with a heavy dose of his infectious smile and optimistic personality.

“Within 30 seconds of meeting him” says his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones, “people fall in love.”

TV’s Real Hero: Iraq War Vet Overcomes Scars on Dancing With the Stars

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JR Martinez, Iraqi War Vet, on Dancing With the Stars

Eight years after surviving an explosion as a teenage soldier in Iraq, Army corporal J.R. Martinez can’t stop smiling as he captures the hearts of millions on Dancing With The Stars.

Although his extensive facial scars are a reminder of the near-death bombing in 2003, he long ago learned how to handle those who are taken aback by his appearance.

He breaks the ice with a heavy dose of his infectious smile and optimistic personality.

“Within 30 seconds of meeting him” says his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones, “people fall in love.”

Prominent Skeptic Finds He Now Agrees Global Warming is Real

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Oct 31, 2011

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A prominent physicist and skeptic of global warming spent two years trying to find out if mainstream climate scientists were wrong. In the end, he determined they were right: Temperatures really are rising rapidly.

What’s more, the study was partially bankrolled by one of the global-warming-denying Koch Brothers, in response to hacked emails from climate scientists, which he believed were conspiratorial.

Reformed Skinhead Endures Agony to Remove Tattoos

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Oct 31, 2011

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A reformed skinhead, Bryon Widner was desperate to rid himself of the racist tattoos that covered his face — so desperate that he turned to former enemies for help, and was willing to endure months of pain.

He also turned to T.J. Leyden, a former neo-Nazi skinhead Marine who had famously left the movement in 1996, and has promoted tolerance ever since. More than anyone else, Leyden understood the revulsion and self-condemnation that Widner was going through. And the danger.

(READ the AP story in Google News)

Thanks to Joel Arellano for submitting the story to our Facebook page!

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