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prnewswire.com Friday, October 02, 2009Oldest hominid skeleton rewrites human evolutionary historyWashington, October 2 : An international team of scientists has confirmed the discovery of the oldest hominid skeleton on Earth, which at 4.4 million years of age, would revolutionize our understanding of the earliest phase of human evolution.he female skeleton, nicknamed 'Ardi', is 4.4 million years old, 1.2 million years older than the skeleton of Lucy, or Australopithecus afar...
Canadastandard.com Friday, October 02, 2009Grand Valley Michigan's Minimalist-Music HotbedYes, you read correctly. This new version comes not from loft-based hipsters in New York or California, but via a mostly undergraduate crew from Allendale, Mich. Beyond the geographical surprise, it actually makes sense that a young ensemble has shown a flair for this music. The kids, as itwere, have always been alright with t he minimalists. Pete Townshend was so influenced by Riley's early synthesizer pieces that he named "Baba O'Riley" in part after the composer. "Black Mozart," from Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon's latest record, might just as easily have been dedicated to a minimalist, given its catchy, brief figure that repeats through verse and chorus alike. The members of Grand Valley State's ensemble play with a confident swing that suggests they understand these links implicitly. It's also why this new release offers not just their own astute performance but also 18 remixes by a collection of big names, such as DJ Spooky and Pulitzer winner David Lang.
Newsweek Friday, October 02, 2009Pelvic floor muscle exercises improve urinary incontinence in older womenWashington, Oct 2 : For elderly women suffering from urinary incontinence pelvic floor muscle exercises might prove to be a boon, say researchers.
Canadastandard.com Friday, October 02, 2009Vitamin D could save older adults from frequent fallsLondon, October 02 : A new study suggests that people above 65 years should take high dose of vitamin D to prevent falls.
Chicago Chronicle Friday, October 02, 2009World Vision Says Asian Disasters Should Be 'Wake-Up Call' For Global LeadersBANGKOK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World Vision, one of the world's leading emergency response agencies, says the recent series of disasters throughout Asia should be a wake-up call to the global community to fund efforts that reduce risk and save lives. The aid agency, an expert in disaster risk reduction (DRR), works with communities all over the world to help reduce their vulnerabilities to disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis, and says that DRR funding must be a priority for global governments and donors.
prnewswire.com Friday, October 02, 2009Financial Finesse, in Partnership with Aetna, Wins 2009 Profit Sharing Council of America Signature Award for Excellence in Retirement EducationFinancial Finesse, the nation's leading provider of unbiased financial
education, was recently honored by the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America (PSCA) in partnership with Aetna, the leadin...
Chicago Chronicle Friday, October 02, 2009The Palace Brings the University of Miami's Institute of Lifelong Learning to Residents and Kendall SeniorsThe Palace Suites is the first senior living community to host the University of Miami's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program, which offers adult
education courses to residents as well as ...
Chicago Chronicle Friday, October 02, 2009Schools revolution needs the profit motiveThe Swedish model shows that the Tories can be even bolder says Anders Hultin.
Telegraph Friday, October 02, 2009Cox Communications to Bring C-SPAN Civics Bus to Deep Creek Middle School and I.C. Norcom High SchoolWASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications will bring the C-SPAN Civics Bus and crew to Deep Creek Middle
school on October 6, 2009 and I.C. Norcom High School on October 7, 2009 to speak with students and teachers about C-SPAN's 2010 StudentCam documentary film competition and C-SPAN's public affairs coverage.
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