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Today's News: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Karen Ash helps explain Alzheimer's
Director of the Center for Memory and Research Karen Ash was interviewed by KMSP about alzheimer's and its damaging effects on patients, and challenging nature for the loved ones of those suffering from it.
KMSP - TV
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Good Question: Why Do People Who Fail Get Bonuses?
Pesident Barack Obama calls it an "outrage." Financial services giant AIG is slated to hand out more than $165 million in bonuses, despite the fact that the company is being bailed out by taxpayers because it was in danger of failing... "One might make the case that when a company is doing badly that's when it particularly needs to retain its so-called best performers," said Claire Hill, a University of Minnesota law professor who's taught and researched on the issue of executive compensation.
WCCO - TV
To view:http://wcco.com/goodquestion/aig.bonuses.fail.2.960696.html
U Scientists make major breakthrough in fight against HIV transmission.
While green beer is the drink of choice for many today, new research shows you may benefit more from drinking green tea... Tonight, we hear from the University of Minnesota scientist who uncovered a life-saving gel.
WVLA - TV
To view:http://www.nbc33tv.com/features/33md/33md-march-17-2009
KNTV - TV
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WJHG - TV
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Maximizing return by minimizing disclosure?
Another public-records bill strikes us as less obvious... Richard Pfutzenreuter, vice president and chief financial officer for the university, said many private equity firms offer high yields but may not accept investments from entities governed by strong public-disclosure laws.
Pioneer Press
http://www.twincities.com/opinion/ci_11934812
Too many choices can tax the brain, research shows
Starbucks offers consumers up to 87,000 drink combinations... The notion that choice is always good for people -- the more choices the better -- seemed intuitively wrong to Kathleen Vohs, an associate professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota.
Orlando Sentinel
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/smartliving/health/la-he-choices16-2009mar16,0,164.story?track=rss
Drugs for pigs add risks for us.
We don't add antibiotics to baby food and Cocoa Puffs so that children get fewer ear infections... Research by Peter Davies of the University of Minnesota suggests that 25 percent to 39 percent of American hogs carry MRSA.
St Petersburg Times
http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/article984772.ece
This PC Is Made For Walking.
A few years ago, notebook computers ? lightweight, portable PCs that can easily fit inside a bag or briefcase ? were the preserve of the elite in India, used only by corporate executives, the super rich and super geeks... Ravi Bapna, associate professor of information systems at the University of Minnesota?s Carlson School of Management and executive director of the Centre for Information Technology and the Networked Economy at the Hyderabad-based Indian School of Business, is optimistic about the role of netbooks in India.
Little India
http://www.littleindia.com/news/160/ARTICLE/4589/2009-03-05.html
Merial: Spring Parasite Control ? A Proven Way To Boost Reproductive Performance
Reproduction efficiency is one of the most important aspects of a successful cow/calf operation... ?In one study, when we treated beef cows for parasites in the spring, and again 8 weeks later, the following year we saw a 12 percent improvement in terms of reproduction,?1 says Dr. Bert Stromberg, parasitologist and professor, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
Cattle Network
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=299284
The cereal aisle is ruining your life; Choices aren't always a good thing
The cereal aisle can make anyone dizzy... Studies, including at least one from the University of Minnesota, says the our overload of choices can actually make us feel worse.
City Pages
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2009/03/the_cereal_aisl.php
Laptops in limbo: School board wrestles with financial, political concerns as budget deadline nears
With District 834's 2009-10 budget due in less than four months, the long-running debate over how the school system should proceed with its controversial laptop initiative has taken on a new urgency... In spring 2008, the discussion was delayed pending the results of a University of Minnesota study that was expected in June but wasn't completed until November.
Stillwater Gazette
http://www.stillwatergazette.com/articles/2009/03/17/news/news510.txt
MRSA in Our Pork
Look, I?ve watched ER... ?Five out of 90 samples of retail pork in Louisiana tested positive for MRSA ? an antibiotic-resistant staph infection ? according to a peer-reviewed study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology last year?.Research by Peter Davies of the University of Minnesota suggests that 25 percent to 39 percent of American hogs carry MRSA.?
Eco Childsplay
http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/17/mrsa-in-our-pork/
Nobody Knows Nothing, And This Makes Everybody Smart
This is a new semi-weekly column from Leitch... My favorite tip, though, came from a man named Brad Carlin, a professor of biostatistics at the University of Minnesota. He said, essentially, you're better off not watching games at all.
Deadspin
http://deadspin.com/5170754/nobody-knows-nothing-and-this-makes-everybody-smart
University of Minnesota announces 2009 Siehl Prize For Excellence in Agriculture laureates
http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/newsservice/NS_details.php?release=090317_4000&page=NS
Nursing the revolution
http://www1.umn.edu/news/features/UR_CONTENT_096817.html