Former Sen. Bob Dole bucks GOP leader's advice, says publicly that US needs health care reformOctober 7th, 2009 Dole bucks GOP advice, says health reform neededKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole says a top GOP leader asked him not to publicly support health care reform.
Ehren Watada, Iraq war objector, leaves ArmyOctober 2nd, 2009 Iraq war objector leaves ArmyFORT LEWIS, Wash. — An Army lieutenant who refused to deploy to Iraq in 2006, saying he believed the war was illegal, has officially left the service.
Common anticoagulant may cause skin lesionsSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Heparin, a commonly used anticoagulant, may cause skin lesions, a new study has found. Published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), the study looked at 320 patients undergoing heparin injections over 12 months at The Hospital of The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany.
Career milestones of former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bianSeptember 11th, 2009 Career milestones of former Taiwanese presidentFormer Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was sentenced to life in prison on graft charges Friday. Following is a timeline of some milestones in his life and career:
— 1951: Born in southern Taiwan.
Judge to return from appellate court to hear Dole case in LAAugust 8th, 2009 Judge to return from appellate court for Dole caseLOS ANGELES — The judge who ruled there was massive fraud in a lawsuit against Dole Foods will return from her new appellate court assignment to preside over further proceedings in the contentious litigation. Ronald George, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, granted a request by Dole attorneys Friday to have appellate Justice Victoria Chaney handle the next hearing in the interest of "judicial economy."
Lawyers said Chaney's background in the case would save another judge from having to catch up.
Dole recovering following early morning skin graft procedure to repair sores on left legJuly 13th, 2009 Doctors perform skin graft on former senator's legWASHINGTON — Doctors performed a skin graft on former Sen. Bob Dole's left leg early Monday after discovering open sores on it when he sought emergency medical care.
Former GOP senator, presidential candidate Bob Dole hospitalized for heart check, leg surgeryJuly 10th, 2009 Former Sen. Dole undergoes leg surgeryWASHINGTON — Former GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole remained hospitalized Friday following leg surgery performed after he initially sought medical treatment for heart problems. The former Senate majority leader has been at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington since last week when he experienced a "sharply" elevated heart rate in the middle of the night, a statement from his law firm Alston and Bird said Friday.
A happy 86th birthday for DMK patriarch KarunanidhiJune 3rd, 2009 CHENNAI - It was a happy birthday for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M. Karunanidhi as he turned 86 Wednesday, with his party posting surprise wins in the Lok Sabha elections and securing seven ministerial berths in the central government.
Scientists coax skin cells to behave like muscle cellsMay 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have now shown that skin cells can be coaxed to behave like muscle cells and muscle cells like skin cells. The fickleness of the cells, and the relative ease with which they make the switch, provide a glimpse into the genetic reprogramming that must occur for a cell to become something it's not.
TomKat celebrate daughter Suri's 3rd birthdayApril 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes gave a small party to celebrate their daughter Suri's birthday No. 3. The pair organized a princess-themed birthday party for their little princess, and ordered a cake-featuring Belle from Beauty and the Beast and a treasure hunt.
Christina Aguilera sings special birthday song for Perez HiltonMarch 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop star Christina Aguilera thrilled blogger Perez Hilton on his 31st birthday party by crooning a special birthday song to him. The 'Oh Mother' hitmaker recreated Marilyn Monroe's 'Happy Birthday Mr.
Ever heard of 'birthday terrorism'?March 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Most birthdays are happy occasions. But one can't be too sure in Uttar Pradesh, especially if it's the birthday of Chief Minister Mayawati, says Rashtriya Lok Dal's chief Ajit Singh.
Rihanna celebrates belated birthdayMarch 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON -Singer Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Brown and left with horrific injuries, recently celebrated her belated birthday bash. The 'Umbrella' hitmaker, whose birthday was actually on February 20, could not celebrate her birthday then due to her injuries caused by an alleged attack by Brown.
Kelly Rowland's b'day surprise for 6-year-old leukaemia patientMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - R and B singer Kelly Rowland made an ill six-year-old girl's day when she visited her in hospital on her birthday. The 'Dilemma' hitmaker made leukaemia sufferer Jasmina Anema's birthday wishes come true by serenading the child, reports Contactmusic.
Fat synthesizing enzyme is key to healthy skin, hairFebruary 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have found that an enzyme associated with the synthesis of fat in the body is also the key to healthy skin and hair. The enzyme is DGAT1.
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