NFL players often fail to report head injuries Nov 19, 2009
"I think five minutes later, I came back to myself. I went back out there and played football." ... The AP embarked on the most extensive series of interviews about concussions since the subject became a major issue this season, talking to five players on each of the 32 teams - nearly 10 percent of the league - seeking out a mix of positions and NFL experience to get a cross-section of players ... "You get back up, and things are spinning," Giants backup quarterback David Carr said, "but you... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Target might be considering Metreon location Nov 19, 2009
Yes, downtown shoppers need a place to buy basics ... The San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, which owns the Fourth and Mission street property where the Metreon sits - just west of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - has had preliminary discussions with Metreon owner Westfield about the possibility of a Target on the building's second floor ... Target spokeswoman Hadley Barrows said that while the retailer is "exploring potential locations" in the Bay Area, it was "premature to say that the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
UC expected to vote on reopening South LA hospital Nov 19, 2009
By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER, Associated Press Writer. Thursday, November 19, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Reid rushes to get votes for health care bill Nov 19, 2009
Democratic leaders are wooing three party moderates who have refused to publicly commit to starting the Senate debate: Sens. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan Nov 19, 2009
Green, a former National Lampoon contributing editor who describes himself as "so far left, I'm right," offers possible 2012 Palin campaign slogans ("The Barracuda is Back!") in his book ... Even President Obama's adviser David Plouffe told The Chronicle that he hopes Palin will command the airwaves for months to come ... "I haven't read it, and I'm focused on 2010 and Barbara Boxer, frankly.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Undermanned and outgunned Nov 19, 2009
For the second consecutive night, the Warriors rallied around one another but failed to pull off the improbable ... That didn't dampen the mood in the locker room, where the Warriors were inspired by Bell's move and the increased ball movement since the trade ... He asked coach Don Nelson to allow him to play as the Warriors' seven healthy players wore down in back-to-back games. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Leaving Porn On Her Terms Violet Blue: Former adult star Jennie Ketcham's... Nov 19, 2009
She explained, "The most difficult thing, aside from adjusting to a new tax bracket, has been convincing myself that a life outside being a porn star is possible. I mean, a decision I made at 18 will play out in the rest of my life, undoubtedly, but the obstacles I face are not insurmountable. That and adjusting to the belief that I can bring something to the table that is more worthwhile than dirty talk, a great rack and a filthy mind. The notion that my worth revolves around my sexuality is... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
CAL Best: 'Every day, I feel a little better' Nov 19, 2009
Best, in his first extended interview since sustaining a concussion and back injury on the play, spoke after Cal's practice Wednesday at Memorial Stadium ... He said his headaches lingered for nearly a week but have subsided, and he sounded more concerned about persistent soreness in his lower back ... "I'm not feeling that bad. Every day, I feel a little better.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 19, 2009
But Congress is now in Democratic hands, and President Bush is cool to some Schwarzenegger initiatives, including his pushes on global warming and universal health coverage ... The governor also met with California's two Democratic senators, Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, and held an early-evening session open to all 53 of the state's House members ... The governor also described his appeal to Democratic voters, even though he says he remains a loyal Republican "We are out there in a unique... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Climate Of Envy Nov 19, 2009
Set Web-Based Version as Default ... Mythology: Europe's fixation with global warming indicates that many on the continent aren't firmly tethered to reality ... Using prose that would be better suited for fiction, Christian Schwagerl, in an opinion piece for Der Spiegel, wildly claims that "if the rest of the world were to follow the U.S. example in their approach to fossil fuels, the oceans would not only heat up, but would probably soon begin to boil.". (Investors Business Daily)
Letters to the Editor Nov 19, 2009
School Based Health Centers have an intrinsic value in every community, providing comprehensive services to those who need them ... Health education, free and confidential medical care, mental health counseling and youth leadership opportunities are just some of the services that a school-based health center can provide ... The occupation wastes our soldiers, bankrupts us and promotes terrorism against us. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Boeing delivers 777 to Philippine Airlines Nov 19, 2009
Philippine Airlines has operated since 1941 and currently flies five Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-400 airplanes. Most Read Stories. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
McAfee warns of Cold War-style computer attack Nov 19, 2009
"They know the Internet is the ultimate equalizer, and there's still a great chance of a strategic attack blowing back and affecting the country that launched it." ... During the war between Russia and Georgia over the region of South Ossetia, Georgian government and media Web sites were bombarded with denial-of-service attacks in August 2008- a common tactic in which overwhelming traffic causes a Web site to crash - started by Russian nationalists ... In late October, South Korea traced the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
15 documentary features make Oscar's short list Nov 19, 2009
They watch all eligible contenders and vote for their favorites by secret ballot ... The selections this year are "The Beaches of Agnes,""Burma VJ,""The Cove,""Every Little Step,""Facing Ali,""Food, Inc.,""Garbage Dreams,""Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders,""The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers,""Mugabe and the White African,""Sergio,""Soundtrack for a Revolution,""Under Our Skin,""Valentino The Last Emperor" and "Which Way Home.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Black power has arrived _ with some new challenges Nov 18, 2009
That era ended with President Barack Obama, who has declined to engage in traditional black advocacy ... Barbara Lee, chairwoman of the caucus and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which oversees budgetary spending ... But due to recent advances among blacks Obama's election chief among them there is a new resistance toward efforts aimed at helping black people specifically, said University of Pennsylvania history professor Mary Frances Berry. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
3D Web will save high-performance computing industry, Intel CTO says Nov 18, 2009
Based on current trends, there is no sign of a future upswing ... That "killer application framework," Rattner said, is the 3D Web, powered on the back end by and the HPC industry ... The 3D Web will require cloud technologies to deal with load balancing, identity and authentication, content distribution, payment services and other needs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Names & Faces Nov 18, 2009
"Shanny is a leader through and through," Rangers backup goalie Steve Valiquette said ... The sharp-elbowed, finger-wagging center is joining the NBA as a global ambassador ... The only two-time winner of the league's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award will work on several international projects, including the Basketball Without Borders camps. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Property rights at stake in tussle over trees Nov 18, 2009
Neighborhood disputes over trees in the Bay Area are not uncommon, but few can match the legal entanglement raging in Marin County over one woman's beloved eucalyptus grove ... Wolff said she built her home in 1996 on Bayview Avenue, in the Palm Hill area of the city, because of the eucalyptus grove, which once covered the entire region ... "The basic traditional rule of property is that what you do on your property is pretty much your own business," Frank said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Beverly Hills, L.A. councils ban declawing of cats Nov 18, 2009
Beverly Hills, LA councils ban declawing of cats. Article:Beverly Hills, LA councils ban declawing of cats:/n/a/2009/11/17/state/n213836S69 ... DTL Article:Beverly Hills, LA councils ban declawing of cats:/n/a/2009/11/17/state/n213836S69. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S.F. home value drop, jobless drain city budget Nov 18, 2009
Payroll tax revenues will probably be $24 ... "I don't even know if I have words to describe how bad this is," said Steve Kawa, Mayor Gavin Newsom's chief of staff ... Kawa said the mayor's office will send out letters to department heads today outlining how much spending will need to be cut to balance this year's budget. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Boeing gets 11 737 orders at Dubai air show Nov 18, 2009
said it s received 11 orders for its 737-800 airplanes from two different airlines at the Dubai Airshow 2009 ... Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) builds part for the plane at Boeing of Portland in Gresham. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
BenReiterInside Baseball Pedro and a bevy of old sluggers highlight lower-tier free agents. Nov 18, 2009
Then the scores of aging sluggers who will soon become available on the free agent market -- players who are still capable of producing on-base-plus-slugging percentages in excess of ... That means that some very big men with very big bats (Jim Thome, Troy Glaus, Jason Giambi) will have to compete this offseason for short deals that will pay them far less than they used to make, as they watch slightly more attractive options (Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero, perhaps Carlos Delgado and Jermaine... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
State orders store to pull lead-tainted toys Nov 18, 2009
Six major stores with retail outlets in the Bay Area have been ordered by the state to remove from their shelves children's products containing dangerous levels of lead ... Brown ordered the companies to immediately stop selling the items, which included ponchos, tote bags, shoes, belts, necklaces and Barbie accessories ... The Barbie Bike Flair Accessory Kit, sold by Tuesday Morning, had 6,196 parts per million and the Reversible Croco Belt, sold at Target, had 4,270 parts per million. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
The Mao The Merrier Nov 18, 2009
Set Web-Based Version as Default ... Officials: Anita Dunn may be leaving with her little red book, but her husband enters as the next White House counsel, bringing experience in suppressing dissent, assaulting the First Amendment and limiting speech ... Dunn's husband, Bob Bauer, is a politically connected attorney who has gone from being general counsel of the 2008 Democratic presidential campaign to serving as general counsel of the Democratic National Committee. (Investors Business Daily)
'Equalizer' star Edward Woodward dies at 79 Nov 17, 2009
"I think I've probably more television than any actor living," Woodward said in a 1987 interview with The Associated Press. "I've done over 2,000, could be 3,000 now, television productions.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
8 shot outside Regency Ballroom concert in S.F. Nov 17, 2009
The incident happened outside the Regency Ballroom at 1290 Sutter St. shortly before 10:15 p.m. Sunday ... He was described as black, in his 30s, wearing an unbuttoned white shirt with pinstripes, white T-shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap ... A spokesman for the Regency Ballroom, Michael Roth, emphasized that the shooting happened in the middle of a street and that it is not known whether it was tied to the event. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BA strike ballot papers sent out Nov 16, 2009
BA says it needs to make changes. The Unite union has issued strike ballot papers to British Airways cabin staff, as new working practices for in-flight crew numbers are introduced ... BA is cutting the cabin crew staff on long-haul flights from 15 to 14. (BBC News -- UK)
New nonprofit uses Web to pressure Chevron Nov 16, 2009
"We agree that they confront real hardships due to Petroecuador's horrendous environmental record and their abandonment by the government of Ecuador. Unfortunately, Mr. Goldman's humanitarian campaign is misdirected and should be aimed at the (Ecuadoran) government and its national oil company." ... To get started, Ethos has sent two employees on a road trip between the Bay Area and Miami, stopping at colleges along the way to tell people about the group and the Ecuador lawsuit ... E-mail David... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Jobless hit particularly hard Nov 16, 2009
For these reasons, the unemployed are more vulnerable today to foreclosure and bankruptcy than they were a generation ago ... Back in the early 1980s, when Schenk lost his job at a phone company, he was able to find several temporary jobs - including one testing pinball machines - to make ends meet until he landed full-time work nearly two years later ... Even if the average American can fall back on a larger cushion, times are tough. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
FACT CHECK: Palin's book goes rogue on some facts Nov 16, 2009
She criticizes President Barack Obama for pushing through a bailout package that actually was achieved by his Republican predecessor George W. Bush a package she seemed to support at the time ... PALIN: Boasts that she ran her campaign for governor on small donations, mostly from first-time givers, and turned back large checks from big donors if her campaign perceived a conflict of interest ... PALIN: Rails against taxpayer-financed bailouts, which she attributes to Obama. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Troops' morale down in Afghanistan, Army says Nov 15, 2009
Though findings of two new battlefield surveys are similar in several ways to the last ones taken in 2007, they come at a time of intense scrutiny on Afghanistan as President Obama struggles to craft a new war strategy and planned troop buildup ... The Afghan report also found a shortage of mental health workers to help soldiers who needed it, partly because of the buildup Obama started this year with the dispatch of more than 20,000 extra troops ... President Barack Obama announced Thursday... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A serious challenge to campaign laws Nov 15, 2009
Advocates of meaningful campaign finance laws are waiting with great trepidation for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in a case that challenges a 60-year-old ban on corporate contributions to candidates for federal office ... This case, Citizens United vs. FEC, provides them with an opportunity to declare that the ban on corporate contributions is unconstitutional - which could dramatically increase the already formidable clout of special interests to influence congressional and presidential... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
The clerk and I skirmished over the calendar she said was insensitive (1) Nov 15, 2009
"Give me that calendar back!" I ordered. She shot back with a prune-shaped orifice: "I can't do that, sir! It never should have been sold to you in the first place. You can have your money back or you can choose another calendar of comparable price that is culturally sensitive." ... Leonard wrote on Sep 19, 2009 4:29 PM:" But they don't. Both chains stock lots and lots and lots of conservative cr@p. Of course they can't stock every piece of conservative offal defecated by the right but even the... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Nov 15, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Transforming tragedy / Murdered man's l:/c/a/2004/05/25/BAGMH6R3FJ1. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Transforming tragedy / Murdered man's l:/c/a/2004/05/25/BAGMH6R3FJ1 ... He hitchhiked his way around war-torn Lebanon, lived in China, met with victims of land mines in Cambodia and Vietnam and spent two years in the Sinai region of Egypt, giving scuba lessons and taking visitors diving among sharks. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Paraplegic settles suit with Oakland for $15K Nov 15, 2009
After asking for his license and registration, the officers told Crenshaw, then 31, that he could reach for the items in a bag under the seat, the suit said. But as he did so, an officer grabbed him, slammed him down on the pavement and put a knee in his back, causing him "excruciating pain," the suit said ... "As he fought back the pain and tears, Mr. Crenshaw yelled out that he was disabled and paralyzed from the waist down," said the suit filed by Oakland attorneys John Burris and Adant... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Russell regressing from 2008 Nov 15, 2009
As quarterback JaMarcus Russell goes, so goes the Oakland Raiders' season ... In a league with 33 qualifying quarterbacks, Russell ranks 32nd ... "Got some bad breaks, but other than that, I think I can do a whole lot better.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Amazon called out over cloud security, secrecy Nov 14, 2009
Amazon says its data centers meet , with fully redundant power, backup power, networking and HVAC systems ... "Additionally, AWS gives users a great deal of control and visibility into a user's environment. Users can choose where to place their data, they can run their applications and back up to multiple availability zones and in the event of any service interruptions, they have access to a service health dashboard that gives regular updates on the service health. We also have features that... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Mexico charges clinic owner for botched surgery Nov 14, 2009
President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he'll host a White House summit next month. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Joyce DiDonato en Espaol Nov 14, 2009
It happened at London's Royal Opera House last summer during a performance of "Il barbiere di Siviglia," when DiDonato's foot fell into a crack on the stage ... DiDonato completed the rest of the "Barbiere" run in a leg cast and wheelchair, to the utter delight of British operaphiles ... This was the house that built the careers of Victoria de los Angeles, Montserrat Caball and Teresa Berganza in this material, and I just didn't realize the audacity of what I was doing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Feds ignored Medicare scam warnings for years Nov 14, 2009
Fighting the fraud is key for the Obama administration, which hopes to pay for a large chunk of its proposed national health care overhaul by cracking down on those who cheat Medicare. Despite the lapses, Obama's Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services typically responds to fraud warnings promptly, and has investigated more than 300 since 2006 ... A July 2008 warning said "organized crime is using handlers" to recruit foreign... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Dollar General shares rise in debut Nov 14, 2009
Dollar General, based in Goodlettsville, Tenn ... FromEast Bay Sotheby's Internation ... President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he'll host a White House summit next month. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Dems' fundraiser raises Nov 14, 2009
Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein and four other senators to boycott the fundraiser sponsored by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ... He argued that even as the Senate debates issues concerning Google, Microsoft and other tech giants, the event will deliver "Silicon Valley high rollers a private audience ... that will define the terms of the policy debate in a vacuum." ... Leading names in Silicon Valley are backing the event, according to invitations, including Obama fundraiser... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
BA chief says Iberia deal won't raise fares Nov 14, 2009
Make great money on your schedule and find the right balance in your career. Even in this economy there are industries still hiring. (Yahoo News)
AARP's Tacit Support For Medicare Cuts Shorts Seniors It Supposedly Represents Nov 14, 2009
Set Web-Based Version as Default ... President Obama has singled out Medicare Advantage, saying it is a giveaway to private insurers ... But virtually all of the extra money goes back to seniors in the form of better benefits, so it's seniors who have the most to lose. (Investors Business Daily)
Uniting in the sky Nov 14, 2009
BA and Iberia at last agree to get together to sort out their problems ... BA made big pre-tax losses in the year to the end of March as it suffered from the credit crisis and the global economic slump ... A week ago BA said that it had lost 292m ($466m) in the first half of the year, which includes the summer period. (The Economist)
Fanning the breeze Nov 14, 2009
The Obama administration has in fact created an unprecedented level of openness. The debate over whether Congress should have oversight of the Fed, has been ongoing since 1906, Mr. Fanning ... that the Obama administration has had more czars than the Bush administration. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 13, 2009
But nutritionists said it reinforced the need to eat a balanced diet, rather than relying on supplements ... We already know that taking supplements isn't in any way a replacement for a good balanced diet ... " They said there were several different explanations for this increase in risk - and suggested that knocking out 'free radicals' might actually interfere with a natural defence mechanism within the body. The team called for more research into the effects of vitamin supplements on health.... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
GOP chairman ends abortion insurance for employees Nov 13, 2009
Inclusion of the abortion restrictions prompted an angry backlash from liberal House Democrats, and some are now threatening to vote against a final bill if the curbs stay in ... FromEast Bay Sotheby's Internation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Reid eyes taxing wealthy to pay for health care Nov 13, 2009
President Obama has said he will not raise taxes on wage earners making less than $250,000 ... Reid sent his proposals to the CBO more than two weeks ago and took the first step on the Senate floor to begin a debate on health care as early as next week ... FromUrban Bay Properties. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
On behalf of BA, I thank you all- Nyamekye-Marfo Nov 13, 2009
Speaking at a press conference attended by members of the 50th anniversary planning committee, the regional minister expressed appreciation to President John Evans Atta Mills and Vice President John Dramani Mahama for gracing the grand durbar of chiefs and people to climax the anniversary celebration ... Activities held during the celebration included public lectures and symposia, basic schools compound tree planting, quiz competition for Junior and Senior High schools, selection of district... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Germany drops probe linked to Litvinenko case Nov 13, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009. (11-13) 02:26 PST BERLIN, Germany (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 13, 2009
But Congress is now in Democratic hands, and President Bush is cool to some Schwarzenegger initiatives, including his pushes on global warming and universal health coverage ... The governor also met with California's two Democratic senators, Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, and held an early-evening session open to all 53 of the state's House members ... The governor also described his appeal to Democratic voters, even though he says he remains a loyal Republican "We are out there in a unique... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Nov 13, 2009
Obama seeks to ease Japan tension. Greek Church acts on crucifix ban ... BA merger 'good for passengers. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Five-step check for nano safety Nov 13, 2009
The group of experts says that if the global research community can take advantage of the safety infrastructure already in place for biotechnology and computing, then nanotechnology has a rosy future ... A joint report by the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering two years ago said there was no need to ban nanoparticle production ... BA merger 'good for passengers. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Nov 13, 2009
She now has feeling back in her face and has talked about how the operation has transformed her life ... Many of them have very disfiguring injuries and spend their lives indoors, so for them this is not just life-enhancing surgery, it is lifesaving because it gives them back the chance to rejoin society ... we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a ba. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Nov 13, 2009
Pitching superstar Roger Clemens faces a federal perjury investigation because teammates, trainers and even medical records contradict aspects of his story that he never used banned drugs ... Against that backdrop, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday formally asked the U.S. Justice Department to begin an investigation into whether Clemens lied under oath ... The committee's request makes Clemens the third player from what is called baseball's steroid era to be... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Nov 13, 2009
Barbara Herts, YoungMinds chief executive, said: "Many young people are experimenting with cannabis from a young age. "We are extremely concerned that there is still very little known about the effects of cannabis on the developing teenage brain and it is crucial that more studies are carried out in this area. " She said virtually all of the research on both short and longer-term cognitive effects has been conducted on adults. This is a problem as the young, developing brain could be much more... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
2 held in Hayward slaying of 4-year-old girl Nov 13, 2009
The shooting was probably a gang-related attack on at least one of seven adults who were with the girls, police said without elaborating. Shortly after the shooting, police found a stolen Chevrolet matching the description of the car involved in the crime. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
NHS heroin 'will protect women' Nov 13, 2009
Her friend and fellow heroin user, Paula, the mother of a young baby, doesn't work as a prostitute but has watched many of her friends end up on the streets ... The chemist is expecting her and hands over a bag containing her daily dose of pharmaceutical heroin ... Greek Church acts on crucifix ban. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 13, 2009
" Dr Julie Sharp, of the charity Cancer Research UK, said: "It remains important for women to be aware of the short-term risks of using the Pill, such as an increased risk breast and cervical cancer, but this research suggests that these risks may be balanced out by health benefits over the longer term. " In the UK, an estimated three million women use the Pill each year, and 100 million around the world. More than 300 million women are thought to have used the Pill since its launch in 1961.... (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 13, 2009
Things she did struggle with was visualising objects with her eyes closed and judging people's gaze when based on the direction of people's heads rather than where their eyes were looking. Studies in animals have suggested a "critical period" for learning how to see. (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Natural contraception 'effective' Nov 13, 2009
Among those who used a barrier method during this time, such as a condom, the pregnancy rate rose to 0 ... The researchers believe this was because the women probably only had unprotected sex around the boundaries of their most fertile period ... Obama seeks to ease Japan tension. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Emergency pill for Chilean girls Nov 13, 2009
President Bachelet has faced opposition from the Church ... President Michelle Bachelet's government announced last year that it would allow public health centres to give the morning-after pill to girls of 14 and older, even if they did not have the consent of their parents ... Obama seeks to ease Japan tension. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 13, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Nov 13, 2009
Here Mahlatse Gallens reports from northern South Africa on how the battle to tackle malaria is going ... Armed for battle against one of Africa's deadly diseases, they brandish canisters filled with the deadly insecticide DDT. ... Despite the use of the chemical being banned in many countries over the damage it can cause to the environment and health concerns, South Africa says it has enabled it to drastically reduce malaria incidents in the past four years. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
