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First of 2 papers on lab-made bird flu published
NEW YORK (AP) — Four months ago the U.S. government sought to block publication of two studies about how scientists created an easily spread form of bird flu. Now a revised version of one paper is seeing the light of day with the government's...
Tags: Rutgers University, Flu, Health, Science and Technology, Epidemics and Plagues
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Gunman sought after Pitt shooting; several injured
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gunfire at a psychiatric clinic at the University of Pittsburgh injured several people Thursday afternoon, and police were looking for a gunman. Authorities did not say how many people were hit in the shooting at the Western...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Shootings
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Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, expert on diabetes
Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of...
Tags: Health Organizations, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Medical Specialization, American Diabetes Association, Queens (New York City)
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Psychiatrists unveil their long-awaited diagnostic "bible"
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The long-awaited, controversial new edition of the bible of psychiatry can be characterized by many numbers: its 947 pages, its $199 price tag, its more than 300 maladies (from "dependent personality disorder" and "voyeuristic...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Mental Illness, Reviews, Flu, Depression
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Somerset County Where to Go for May 16
Strawberry Festival A Strawberry Festival will start at 4 p.m. May 18 at the Shade Creek Ridge Church of the Brethren,1623 Ridge Road, Hooversville. Free will donations will be accepted. The proceeds will benefit the orphans in Honduras program. Fireman&...Tags: Christianity, Politics, Clubs and Associations, Personal Service, Goodwill Industries International
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Penn State's Graham Spanier highest paid public university president in 2011-12
(MCT) — Graham Spanier, who resigned Penn State University's presidency amid a scandal and now faces criminal charges, achieved an ironic distinction as he relinquished the job he held for 16 years, a new survey says. He received more income than...Tags: Colleges and Universities, The Ohio State University, Graham Spanier, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Labor Legislation
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Cairnbrook Teen Aims for the Big Screen
Daily American Staff WriterCairnbrook teen Nathan Shutack always knew he wanted to be a storyteller. The medium, though, has changed. "As a kid, I always wanted to be an author, to help people re-think how they view life," he said. "I tried writing novels, but it didn't stick.... -
Somerset County Where to Go for May 2
Archery barbecue Mountain Bowmen Archery Club chicken barbecue fundraiser presale tickets. Pickup is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at the Mountain Bowmen Archery Club, 392 Archery Road, Berlin, along Route 219 (Berlin Plank Road) approximately two miles...Tags: Soups, Christianity, Politics, Bars and Clubs, Customs and Tradition
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College Lines
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH BRADFORD: Emily Angel of Stewartstown, Pa, was expected to graduate Sunday, April 28, from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY: Meredith Riddle, D.O.,...Tags: Edgewood, High Schools, Students, Habitat for Humanity International, Human Interest
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Somerset County Where to Go for May 9
Fireman’s Adventure Race The Fireman’s Adventure Race June 1, includes a 5 kilometer walk/run through town that will also include some off-pavement terrain. The start and finish for the 5k will be at the Rockwood Fire Department. Breakfast...Tags: Soups, Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Three area students named Chamber Scholarship winners
The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce has named Marie Bantrager, Patrick Breen and Ashley Pletcher as recipients of this year's Chamber Scholarships. Each student will receive a $500 award. Bantrager is a 2013 graduate of Rockwood Area High School. Her...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, High Schools, Students, Special Olympics, Medical Specialization
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Flight 93 Advisory Commission considers needs of its youngest visitors
Daily American Staff WriterThe Flight 93 Advisory Commission on Saturday discussed the needs of the youngest visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial. Commission member Michael Watson asked how what happened on Flight 93 is explained to elementary school children who weren't...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Flight (movie), Gardens and Parks, Awards and Prizes
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