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Help Keep Wikimedia Alive
Wikimedia, the organization behind Wikipedia.org and Wikibooks, which I wrote an article on recently, need public support to keep going. Did you know that Wikipedia.org alone gets 800 million hits a day? I sure…
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Is Soy Good For Your Diet? Yes…Sort Of…Well We’re Just Not Sure
An evidence review, conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), found surprising results in their study on the daily consumption of soy. Although they found that soy contributed to a small…
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What Is RSS (Really Simple Syndication)?
I felt inspired to do a post on RSS feeds, because FamilyResource.com uses extensive use of RSS feeds, but a new survey on RSS claims that the majority of the public has no clue…
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Heart Bypass Surgery Increases Risk Of Alzheimer’s
Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers have discovered that patients who have either coronary artery bypass graft surgery or coronary angioplasty are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The research, which…
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PBS Showcasing Special Programming For Hispanic Heritage Month
Between September 15 to October 15, 2005, PBS will be airing special programming in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The special programming includes: September 2005 P.O.V. “The Hobart Shakespeareans” (New)Tuesday, September 6, 2005, 10:00-11:00…
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FamilyResource.com Introduces New Mortgage Calculator
When looking for a house, one of the most important aspects is how much you can afford. Our advanced mortgage calculator allows you to input the most common elements that make up mortgage loans.…
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Top Online Dating Services
ITFacts.biz released new research on the growth and popularity of online dating services. Yahoo! Personals topped the list as the most popular online dating service. However, Love@AOL and eHarmony.com showed the largest percentage of…
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Disparities Exist In Access To Infertility Treatment
Pregnancy & Baby is reporting on the disparities that exist in access to infertility treatment. “Our study found the vast majority of patients seeking IVF treatment were Caucasian, highly educated and wealthy compared to…
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FDA Launches iPLEDGE Campaign To Prevent Pregnant Women From Using Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Isotretinoin treats a type of severe acne called nodular acne.It is used after other treatments, including antibiotics, have nothelped. It comes in a capsule you take by mouth. Treatmentusually lasts 4 to 5 months.…
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Fetal Positions In The Final Days Of Pregnancy
The MayoClinic.com has an excellent new visual guide to fetal positions in the final days of pregnancy. The visual tour offers images of the most common ways babies position themselves before birth. Each image…