SAN DIEGO–A man extradited from Mexico Thursday has been charged in the death of a border patrol agent, said officials from the California U.S. Attorney’s office According to the indictment, previously unsealed in San Diego federal court, Jesus Navarro-Montes is charged in a three-count superseding indictment with federal narcotics violations and second-degree murder in connection […]
Archives for January 2010
PandaLabs: Fake virus alert spreads massively across Facebook
ORLANDO, Fla.–(PRNewswire)–PandaLabs, Panda Security’s malware analysis and detection laboratory, has detected the massive propagation of a fake virus alert among Facebook users in the last 24 hours. According to the company, this is another attempt by cybercriminals to infect users with fake antivirus programs. The fake warning is being distributed via email and users are […]
National Wildlife Federation: Global warming bringing oddball winter weather
WASHINGTON–(USNewswire)–Global warming is having a seemingly peculiar effect on winter weather in the northern United States, detailed in a new report from the National Wildlife Federation. “Oddball winter weather is yet another sign of how uncontrolled carbon pollution amounts to an unchecked experiment on people and nature,” said Dr. Amanda Staudt, climate scientist, National Wildlife […]
More than 700 Greyhounds injured at dog track, 62 dogs die
WHEELING, W.Va.–(USNewswire)– According to recently released state records, more than seven hundred greyhounds were reported injured at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Casino since 2008, and more than one thousand dogs were prevented from racing because they were lame, injured, or because of illness. “These terrible greyhound injuries are occurring every day at Wheeling Island,” said […]
Soybean yields rise
(NAPSI)–Good news for consumers: Although U.S. soybean yields have hovered in the 40-bushel-per-acre range for the past decade, plant breeding and technology advances are now enabling farmers to realize higher yield and profit potential. Data from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that soybean yields have increased from an average of 23.5 bushels per […]
The power of prevention
(NAPSI)-More and more people are embracing the notion that health care prevention plays a major role in deterring disease. Staying in shape and watching what you eat can prevent many diseases–and that includes endocrine-related disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, obesity and conditions related to numerous glands and hormones. A comprehensive, free resource designed […]
Violent content may influence youth violence
(NAPSI)-The best way to prevent youth violence may be to ask those who are directly affected by it. That’s why the National Campaign to Stop Violence recently asked middle-school students to express their views on the key factors affecting youth violence. The campaign analyzed the contents of 10,000 essays submitted by middle-school children as part […]
Chicago’s top 5 places to live for convenient biking
By Spencer Mason Lincoln Park With one of the city’s longest stretches of traffic-free biking and designated bike lanes along many of the main streets, it’s no wonder Lincoln Park is a favorite Chicago neighborhood among avid cyclists and recreational bike riders alike. Paved paths crisscross the expansive namesake park, providing easy access to the […]
Qualcomm named one of Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies To Work For”
SAN DIEGO–Qualcomm Incorporated has been ranked No. 9 on Fortune Magazine’s 13th annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The full list and related stories appear in the February 8 issue of Fortune, available now on newsstands. “We are truly honored to be recognized by Fortune magazine for the 12th consecutive year,” said Dan […]
New species of Tyrannosaur discovered in Southwestern U.S.
(Newswise)–New Mexico is known for amazing local cuisine, Aztec ruins and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. In the January issue of the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, paleontologists Thomas Williamson of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Thomas Carr of Carthage College bring a new superstar to the state. Bistahieversor sealeyi (pronounced: bistah-he-ee-versor see-lee-eye) […]
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