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July 2008
Woman Almost Back to Normal After Being Pronounced Brain Dead
A 32 Year Old Woman from Virginia walked out of the Hospital after Being Pronounced Brain Dead. Marianne Cook fainted while getting ready for a bath, and was discovered by a maintenance person 20 hours later.
Man with No Arms and No Legs Competes in Triathlon
Dietz, a man with no arms and no legs participated in an triathlon this last Sunday. Dietz enjoys Skiing in the Winter, Fishing in his Father, and Swimming when he can.
Plug-in Hybrid Conference on Tuesday in San Jose
A conference for people interested in Plug-in Hybrid Cars is scheduled for Tuesday in San Jose, CA. This conference will feature major automakers and their new plug-in hybrid cars, as well as the utility companies that will power them.
Three Siblings Compete in the Olympics Together
Three members of the Lopez Family are competing on the US Taekwondo team at the Olympics. These three Olympians are being coached by their older sibling Jean, who is also a former Olympian.
New Test to Avoid Side Effect of Statin Drugs
A new test for heart patients can be used to check for those who are prone to side effects with Statin Drugs. Researchers have identified a "Genetic Makeup" which makes patients as much as 17 times more likely to have serious side effects from Statin Drugs.
Mentors Help to Improve the Life of Children of Alabama Prisoners
A new mentoring program in Alabama is helping children with incarcerated parents to cope with their situation. Participants in the program do anything from fishing to bowling, to hanging out and eating Pizza.
Hand Transplant Patient Leaves Hospital Today
The Nations fourth hand transplant patient left the hospital earlier today. After a biopsy of the patients hand they found there are no signs of rejection.
New Paint Eliminates the need for Mirrors in Solar Arrays
A new paint has been invented by a team at MIT which eliminates the need for mirrors to concentrate the solar energy. After applying this coating to either glass or plastic; the paint absorbs the light, then re-emits it on the other side of the glass.
Many US Troops on their way home from Iraq
As many as 20% of the remaining US Forces may be home by January. At least one Brigade, and maybe as many as three will be coming home by the end of President Bush's term.
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Recent blog posts
- Nasa Discovers water on Mars
- Girl Survives fall from 14th Floor
- Woman Almost Back to Normal After Being Pronounced Brain Dead
- Man with No Arms and No Legs Competes in Triathlon
- Plug-in Hybrid Conference on Tuesday in San Jose
- Three Siblings Compete in the Olympics Together
- New Test to Avoid Side Effect of Statin Drugs
- Mentors Help to Improve the Life of Children of Alabama Prisoners
- Hand Transplant Patient Leaves Hospital Today
- New Paint Eliminates the need for Mirrors in Solar Arrays
