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According to papers published yesterday in Science Translational Medicine and the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania cured leukemia in two out of three patients. This breakthrough treatment involves the genetic re-engineering of the patient’s T cells to fight off the cancer cells. If this new technique proves to be effective, it can be adapted to fight all forms of cancer. The primary men responsible for this breakthrough are medical doctors Carl June and David Porter. (more…)
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Cure for Cancer?
Thursday, August 11th, 2011Sports
Mets Trade Carlos Beltran
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
According to the latest rumors, Carlos Beltrán is being traded to the Giants for pitcher Zack Wheeler. The Met’s all-star right fielder is at the end of his 7-year $119 million contract and becomes a free agent this winter. The Mets are actually making out by being able to add Beltrán into the package, given that he can’t say no right now and he can leave anytime he wants later. (more…)
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June Unemployment Update
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), the June 2011 unemployment rates haven’t moved much from the previous months. Our country is currently experiencing an 8.1% unemployment rate. Many of the North Western states continue to have the lowest unemployment rates in the country. This month, South Dakota knocked New Hampshire out of the third spot, for the lowest unemployment rates with their 4.8%. North Dakota and Nebraska continue to lead this list with rates at only 3.2% and 4.1% respectively. (more…)
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LIRR Service Suspended Due to Weather
Monday, August 1st, 2011
Due to a severe lightning storm passing through the New York region, MTA LIRR train service has been suspended on certain branches. Currently, the storm has passed Queens, so it is sunny in parts like Jamaica. However, there are reports of hail storms as close as New Hyde Park, which straddles the New York City and Long Island border. According to the agency’s website, the weather is wreaking havoc on their signal systems. (more…)
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Top 10 Techies
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
I’m not sure if these men were very popular back in high school, but I guarantee you they’re pretty famous today. At least 2 of these “Top 10 Techies” have had a movie made about their lives and how they came into to be the men they are today. According to the Forbes list of World Billionaires, there are currently 89 billionaires who have made their money through technology. Coincidentally, the US is home to 47 of these super rich techies. In fact, the US makes up 32% of the world’s 100 richest people, regardless of industry. Let’s quickly run through this list of entrepreneurs and college dropouts. (more…)
World News
Morocco Plane Crash
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Yesterday, a C-130 transport plane crashed in Morocco with 78 people confirmed dead. Only 2 people survived the crash, but they’re still in critical condition. Authorities are still searching through the body parts to confirm passenger identities and logistics. The plane was transporting troops either to or from Laayoune and Dakhla. Moroccan authorities say that the poor weather conditions were to blame for the crash, but are still investigating the cause. Considered Morocco’s worst military disaster in years, Information Minister Khalid Naciri said searches are on to find all the bodies. (more…)
