NT Health Minister denies responsibility for patient's death (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)

Northern Territory Health Minister Chris Burns says he is not responsible for the death of a woman during a staffing crisis at Royal Darwin Hospital.

Japan temple burns down as monk attacked by bees (The Star)

TOKYO (AP): A Japanese monk trying to rid his temple of a hornet's nest panicked when the hornets attacked him and dropped a torch, burning his temple to the ground, police said Thursday.

Sony recalls hazardous Vaio notebooks (BetaNews)

Sony this morning announced the recall of certain Vaio TZ series notebooks after a number of consumers reported overheating, with one even resulting in minor burns.

Check gas stoves and hobs warning (The Star)

KUALA LUMPUR: Housewives have been urged to check the installation of their gas stoves and gas hobs to ensure safety. MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Michael Chong said that housewives must be careful when dealing with their gas stoves and gas hobs.

Rallying Cry for Health Care Reform (R News)

After our next story, you may want to check out your health care coverage. Thousands of working people here and across the country are underinsured. One medical crisis away from bankruptcy.

Europe's first cargo ship to undock from space station (New Scientist)

The Jules Verne ATV, which has acted as an extra bedroom and washroom on the station, will re-enter Earth's atmosphere in three weeks

Business Briefs: State workers to pay more for health insurance (Wisconsin State Journal)

Most state employees covered by the state group health insurance program will have an average 7 percent premium increase next year, according to the Group Insurance Board. It's the fifth consecutive year the premium increase has been held to single digits. Individual increases may be higher or lower for some local government employers and for some health plan options, said David Stella, ...

REVIEW ARTICLE: Current Concepts: Current Management of Acute Cutaneous Wounds (New England Journal of Medicine)

The primary goal in the management of wounds is to achieve rapid healing with optimal functional and cosmetic results. In this review, the authors summarize the current treatments for lacerations, including abrasions, skin tears, puncture wounds, and bite wounds, and for burns. A video demonstrates techniques for the application of topical skin adhesives and surgical tapes, as well as for the ...

What A Sleep Study Can Reveal About Fibromyalgia (Medical News Today)

Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have joined technical and clinical hands to put innovative quantitative analysis, signal-processing technology and computer algorithms to work in the sleep lab. One of their recent findings is that a new approach to analyzing sleep fragmentation appears to distinguish fibromyalgia patients from healthy controls.

Five Surprising Benefits of Massage (Newsweek)

We know a massage feels good, but it can have a host of therapeutic advantages, too.

Photos of residents, visitors readying for Hanna

Man arrested for Burns' rape, murder Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office arrested Carl Henry Alston for the murder, rape and kidnapping of Valerie Burns.

Salvos cautious on part-time takeaway grog ban in Darwin

The Salvation Army has lent some support to a suggestion that takeaway alcohol sales be banned on at least two nights a week in Darwin.

St. Francis to take on OSU medical residents

St. Francis Health System agreed Friday to take on Oklahoma State University's medical residency program beginning July 1, 2009, to ensure the longevity of OSU's osteopathic medical school.

India pledges fail to impress NSG members

"On basis the US remains committed to the objective of achieving consensus and optimistic about achieving that goal," Rood told reporters.

High prices hit traditional Ramadan fare

KARACHI: Prices of popular and traditional Ramadan fried items have spiralled by up to 50% compared to last year as Pakistan's inflation ridden economy also slashed consumer buying by almost 15% this year.

Prep Central coverage of week two prep football

Rockmart quarterback Brandon Haywood looks for an open receiver during their Aug.

More Than $18K Worth Of Items Stolen From Home In Royal Palm

More Than $18K Worth Of Items Stolen From Home In Royal Palm Jason Budjinski 05.SEP.08 AUG.

Victim's death a homicide: Jury

By Black Press - Surrey North Delta Leader Published: September 05, 2008 2:00 PM Updated: September 05, 2008 4:50 PM Kyle Andrew Tait's death three years ago after being shot by a police officer was ruled a ...

CLE Credit for Legal-Film Buffs -- Popcorn Optional

For attorney movie buffs in Chicago, Northwestern University School of Law will have the perfect new fall course offering.

Entergy's Pace of Gustav Restoration Hits Record Level

Entergy Corporation utilities are restoring power to customers affected by Hurricane Gustav at the fastest rate in the company's history.