Indonesian maids may work illegally after govt ban Jun 28, 2009
She was rescued with bruises and scars after a neighbor called the police. The case is under investigation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
My Sisters Keeper more than just a weeper Jun 27, 2009
Kate loses hair, vomits blood, bears scars and generally goes through the horrors that this disease wreaks upon people in real life. Kate also winds up being more central to the story than one might originally think. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Arash MarkaziACTION SPORTS Jun 27, 2009
"That builds character. You can't be that kid who has no scars. If you're that kid you probably had parents that kept you in the house all day. You have to be a boy and go out and have fun and do whatever.". Although Enarson has an obligation to his bevy of sponsors that want to capture and compensate him for every one of his highlights, he is often willing to risk himself simply for the challenge of it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Cosmetic Surgeries: What Children Will Do To Look 'Normal' Jun 26, 2009
"He never said anything about it before, but now he says, 'Mommy, thank you, thank you,' " says Carolina Cunningham of Scarsdale, N.Y., who does not regret the three operations involved ... And what about the theory that scars and physical flaws build character and make someone stronger in the face of adversity. (W-USA News, DC)
THS top grads encourage classmates to live full lives Jun 26, 2009
Do what you love, take risks, conquer your fears, for what fun is life if you don t come away with any scars. True success lies in the ability to look back on what you have accomplished with no regrets. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Two years later, microwaved baby living a happy life with a loving family Jun 26, 2009
Kaylee has scars from the burns she suffered in the microwave. She suffered third-degree burns on her left cheek, ear, shoulder and hand. (KHOU.com, TX)
Tidbits: Brad Pitts mom prefers Aniston to Jolie Jun 25, 2009
Ive got the scars to prove it. I didnt want people to ask me every time I did an interview, Oh, is this record about your relationship with your ex-girlfriend. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
dressed up as Jesus and was flogged by two friends on Legion Parkway Jun 25, 2009
It isn t clear if Mercauto has achieved stardom yet most of his 21 Internet videos have a few hundred hits but his efforts have come with battle scars. He said he was arrested four years ago at a restaurant in Braintree and charged with disorderly conduct for one of his performances. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Kenya: Fresh Strikes By Mungiki Spread Fear in Kirinyaga Jun 25, 2009
It would be difficult to forget the morning the dreaded sect followers came baying for his blood and the scars that will remain after healing the wounds will forever be a bitter reminder of the violence. His colleague, a boda boda cyclist, was not lucky and died of his injuries. (allAfrica.com)
Children turn to cosmetic surgery to look 'normal' Jun 25, 2009
The suggestion is that these adolescents can be really devastated," Labow says. Like others in his field, Staffenberg says only a small percentage of the surgeries he conducts are for aesthetic reasons alone. But he says there is a place for these procedures in his practice or he would not perform them. "Children who are looked upon by their peers or teachers as something different from other kids can experience things that really interfere with their development," he says for example, a child... (USA Today)
The One Thing Jun 24, 2009
We've also dealt with dysfunctional relatives and their huge breaches of trust like Watergate, Monica-gate and Gate-gate but we still bear the scars. But on this struggle, we just haven't had any defining event, because our parents are abusive alcoholics destroying everything that made us strong. (Fox News)
Uneasy peace in ghost town Jun 24, 2009
The battle scars are still visible in the town: The skeletal remains of charred huts - homes and businesses - stand in the ashes of the old market place destroyed in the fighting. Justified fears. (BBC News -- Africa)
Video: Mental wounds Jun 24, 2009
Some scars don't show. The psychological effects of torture can often be worse than the physical effects, said Ellen Gerrity, assistant professor of psychiatry at Duke University and co-editor of "The Mental Health Consequences of Torture.". (CNN)
Quiz tests knowledge about our government Jun 24, 2009
A knee surgery scars a badge of honor shows toughness. Yeah. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Belly button surgery cuts scars Jun 23, 2009
Traditionally, these organs have been removed by making three incisions in the torso as well as the belly button - a process which leaves scars ... " The SILS technique was developed as a result of research undertaken by Mr Paraskeva and colleagues at Imperial. Mr Geoffrey Glazer, a consultant general surgeon based at London's Wellington Hospital, said: "This is a technological step forward which might appeal to certain groups who do not want two to three small scars on their abdomen. (BBC News -- Health)
Mystery plum scar source revealed Jun 22, 2009
A: I've wondered all my life about similar scars on homegrown apples, but they have never been large or common, so I haven't investigated their cause ... He replied that the damage is caused by a leaf roller, which feeds mostly on leaves "but has taken a bite or two out of some of the fruit." Write-ups on leaf rollers show leaf damage and mention fruit damage, but they don't show pictures of these scars ... (So now I know what causes scars like these on apples, and can exonerate the bees. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cliks return with surprise, swagger Jun 22, 2009
The cover of the Cliks second album is a shot of frontman Lucas Silveira hunched in the corner of a boxing ring, scowl on his face, crown on his head, and a pair of red scars where his breasts used to be. I can do the dishes/ And I could climb your walls/ And I ll clean out my stitches with rubbing alcohol, he sneers over a grimy surf riff on the title track of Dirty King. (Boston Globe)
The lessons of 1937 Jun 22, 2009
Financial crises, in particular, tend to leave scars that make financial institutions, households and firms behave differently. If the government withdraws support too early, a return to economic decline or even panic could follow. (The Economist)
The Citizen's Cinema Jun 21, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Apr 2, 2009 12:33 PM:" I never thought much of Anne Hathaway. Until recently, I'd only seen her in "The Devil Wears Prada," where she was competent, though clearly outclassed by Meryl Streep - and in "Brokeback Mountain," where her spoiled sexpot character felt peripheral and flat (not through any fault of her own).Last week I saw Hathaway's Oscar-nominated performance in "Rachel Getting Married" on Blu-ray. Not only did the "Princess Diaries" star convince me she's... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Huckaby: Every fatal wreck victim is somebody's child Jun 21, 2009
I survived that crash, but my chest is crisscrossed with scars from multiple surgeries stemming from the accident. Every time I look into a mirror, I am reminded of how lucky I was that night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A life & death matter Jun 21, 2009
Now that the scars of her son's death have faded with time, Fabela said she's thankful his killer is still alive, unlike the 439 other men and women whom the state has put to death by lethal injection since 1982. In fact, she said she has come face to face with her son's killer since his release from prison. (Odessa American, TX)
Jets aim to make amends in clash with Pohang Steelers Jun 21, 2009
But van Egmond indicated the scars of sliding from A-League champions to cellar dwellers in the space of 12 months were unlikely to fade in a hurry. "I don't think we can ever make amends, to be honest," van Egmond said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Time for HJ to drop Barker Jun 21, 2009
The scars on our local hillsides are rebuttal enough to Mr. Barker s stumping for an essentially outlaw industry that fails to recognize the difference between multiple use and multiple abuse ... weber wrote on Jun 20, 2009 7:46 PM:" Mikem, you hit it right on the head. People like Kayo are all about tolerance and understanding until someone has the audacity to disagree with them. I am an avid mountain biker. However, my dad used to ride ATV's and I would occasionally go with him. What a great... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Higher and faster Jun 20, 2009
I ve been knocked out like five times, but nothing serious, Schultz said, listing a wrecked jaw and a broken wrist as his worst battle scars. His dad, Jim, used to ride until he broke his collarbone, and after that gave it up. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Labourer sues after drinking sewage Jun 20, 2009
Apart from his physical injuries, he says he has been depressed, embarrassed about the scars from his boils, weepy, fatigued and suffers from a loss of libido and appetite. Sydney Water disputes whether the incident occurred and if it did whether it caused the staphylococcus that Mr Jones claims to suffer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
N.Y. woman charged with burning daughter during voodoo ritual Jun 19, 2009
The girl sustained physical and emotional scars after she was set ablaze with lighter fluid and kept at home overnight until another relative insisted that she be taken to the hospital, prosecutors said. The child s mother is alleged to have intentionally poured an accelerant over her young daughter s body, causing her to be engulfed in flames, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Leaving the Folds Jun 19, 2009
Body contouring also leaves long, visible scars: hip to hip, knee to groin, elbow to armpit ... "We can work on improving the scars, improving healing, but we can't eliminate the scars." ... After a long and painful recovery, Baez was left with what she describes as "huge scars" on her thighs, extending from "three inches above the knee all the way to the groin, underneath the buttocks, and the front as well." It's a trade-off, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Siskiyou County would be left holding bag by plan Jun 18, 2009
This leaves the people of Siskiyou County holding the bag for restoration of the raw open scars of drained reservoirs and recovery from the impacts of sediment, which are likely toxic. There is no funding set aside to compensate property owners around the reservoirs for the loss of their property values or Siskiyou County for the loss of tax revenues and impacts to the local economy. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Africa's hidden famine Jun 18, 2009
" Students study in the dirt Many African children don't even have access to a pencil, says Andrea Wall, who distributes textbooks for Books for Africa in the East African nation of Wall says she has seen students study in the dirt. She once watched Tanzanian elementary school students practice their lessons in the sand because pencils and paper are a luxury. Yet the students are eager to learn, she says. Many have never left their village or traveled in a car or even seen electrical appliances.... (CNN -- World)
Richard Connell to serve three years for shooting Jun 18, 2009
At the sentencing hearing Tuesday, Dohms showed Cameron the scars he has from the entry and exit of the bullet as well as those from surgery. He said the bullet only missed his spinal cord by 2 millimeters, and he still has nerve damage. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Solving tomato problems Jun 18, 2009
"They are probably one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but no vegetable is problem proof, said Ron Wolford. Here are some of the common tomato problems you may encounter during the growing season. Fluctuating spring temperatures can be a problem for newly planted tomato transplants. To help get your tomatoes off to a good start, mulch tomato transplants with black plastic. Soil under plastic is around 10 degrees F warmer than uncovered soil. The mulch also conserves moisture and protects the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Isolagen, Inc. Announces Filing of Voluntary Petition Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code Jun 17, 2009
The company's technology platform includes the Isolagen Process(TM), a cell processing system for skin and tissue rejuvenation which is currently in clinical development for a broad range of aesthetic and therapeutic applications including wrinkles, acne scars, burns and periodontal disease. Isolagen also commercializes a scientifically-advanced line of skincare systems through its majority-owned subsidiary, Agera(R) Laboratories, Inc. For additional information, please visit. (PR Newswire)
Noise, liability justify action against illegal ATV activityGet permission before assuming its OK to ride Jun 17, 2009
The city of Klamath Falls has gotten a number of complaints about such use, which not only scars the land, but also creates noise and dust for neighbors and may carry liability for landowners. The Klamath Falls Police has increased enforcement at some of the problem areas in the city. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Its time to move on Jun 17, 2009
Its rolling hills were unblemished by obtrusive towers or huge earthen scars graded for Border Patrol. The border fence was just that instead of an ugly iron curtain. (Nogales International, AZ)
Woman sentenced for toddler's death Jun 17, 2009
Weakfall is accused of severely beating Imani between Nov. 1 and Nov. 21 with metal rods and tubes, a metal spring and a coaxial cable cord that left the girl with severe cuts, bruises and scars. Police said Weakfall delivered a fatal beating on Nov. 21 after the toddler had a potty-training accident. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Beauty Of Beasts: Swiss Cows Fight To Be Queen Jun 16, 2009
Still, there are clearly some seasoned fighters in this contest, judging from the scars they bear from past battles. Locals insist the bovine power-struggle is both humane and irrepressible. (Click2Houston, TX)
Woman struggles to escape past as volunteers work to build shelter (2) Jun 16, 2009
He said some ugly, ugly things to the children and there are big, major scars on them to this day. . (Boerne Star, TX)
Tea Party on tap for Independence Day Jun 16, 2009
Dandre wrote on Jun 15, 2009 5:14 PM:" Hey, fred.. did you 'cut and paste' your predictions from the last election about the 'coming landslide'? We are all supposed to forget Bush, he's history.Well, the 'scars' of the 45% of my retirement accounts that were 'redistributed' under Bush I will never forget, I am sure the 'wounds' suffered by our Country should definitely not be forgotten 'lest they be repeated'. ". Watchdog Fred wrote on Jun 15, 2009 6:40 PM:" To: Alihandero wrote on Jun 14, 2009... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A Black Bart lesson for Transbay authority Jun 16, 2009
The scars of the tragically mishandled Fillmore redevelopment remain both on the physical landscape and psychic history of the city. The fact that city supervisors have a voice in the Transbay Joint Power Authority's redevelopment gives hope for equitable treatment to the small businesses effected. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
4 survivors of wreck were from Mexico Jun 16, 2009
A skid mark scars the asphalt near mile marker 35. 5 where a 2000 Ford Excursion carrying 27 people rolled over just before midnight on May 6, killing eight people. (Nogales International, AZ)
Family could get $500,000 after gorilla attack at zoo Jun 16, 2009
Nine-year-old Rivers Heard still has scars on his head and chest from the attack. City spokesman Frank J. Librio says the city council meets June 17 and will consider the settlement. (WWLTV.com, LA)
SPEECH: Read full text of President Obama's address to AMA Jun 16, 2009
They are scars left over from past efforts at reform. Presidents have called for health care reform for nearly a century. (USA Today -- Money)
THS top grads encourage classmates to live full lives Jun 16, 2009
Do what you love, take risks, conquer your fears, for what fun is life if you don t come away with any scars. True success lies in the ability to look back on what you have accomplished with no regrets. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
San Quentin graduates violence prevention class Jun 16, 2009
If necessary, he'll show them the bullet wound scars on his arm and head. Some inmates mock the program, or suggest that the inmates in the classes are weak, he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Rear-facing car seats until 4? 5-pt.-harnesses up to 80 lbs.? Jun 16, 2009
Do kids today even have any scars they ll laugh about in adulthood. I m ALL for seatbelts and small children and infants being in carseats. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Pick your package Jun 16, 2009
The Sciton MicroLaserPeel ("lunchtime power peel"), an intra-epidermal laser peel that precisely ablates the outermost layers of the skin to treat skin conditions such as wrinkles, scars, acne scars, keratoses or pigmentary problems. More effective tattoo removal for all colors. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
* Man drinks 10 liters of urine to survive wasp stings klvr Jun 6, 2009
Despite the numerous scars on his legs and head, he has not suffered from any other negative aftereffects. However, both Chinese and Western medicine doctors consider that human urine contains urea that could turn into ammonia, which is able to relieve itches and stings caused by insect bites. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Pit bull owner jumps into the ring Jun 6, 2009
The young girl who was bitten is recovering, but her mother said she would have some scars, both physical and emotional because of the attack. The mother of the girl, who requested she not be named, did not know there was a pit bull at the house when she allowed her daughter to play there. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
When Parents Fight, Children Often End up with Scars Jun 6, 2009
Witnessing violent relationship may lead to poor mental health, researchers say. Thursday, June 4, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Sex After Total Joint Replacement Jun 6, 2009
Is she bothered by scars or bruising on her leg. Is she afraid of hurting herself or damaging the new joint. (Suite101.com)
Pregnant woman allegedly assaulted Jun 5, 2009
mom2anangel wrote on Jun 5, 2009 12:16 AM:" Thanks Lollie409 for what u said & I too in no way am ok with or justifying what he did, but he's definitely not like this story is portraying him. I've known him for years & can't imagine what would cause things to lead to this but it has never happened before to the best of my knowledge. After his accident they had to remove the front right side of his brain due to the fence post that was dug into it, and it really changed his personality, & thought... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
NKorea Mum About U.S. Journalists' Trial Jun 5, 2009
Still, the experience has left scars on almost all who endured it. In 1996, Evan C. Hunziker was detained for three months after being accused of spying. (Time.com)
New Obesity Surgery Goes Through Mouth Jun 5, 2009
With no scars, there are cosmetic advantages, too. Gomez had considered a gastric bypass operation, a more complex kind of stomach stapling, but worried about risks from that surgery. (Newsmax)
Obesity Slimming procedure leaves no scars Jun 5, 2009
Obesity Slimming procedure leaves no scars ... With no scars, there are cosmetic advantages, too. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients Jun 5, 2009
This eliminates external incisions and scars. A study from the University of California, San Diego, suggests that the technique might offer a far less painful and dangerous option for weight-loss surgery. (MEDLINEplus)
Regional news: Huge sturgeon surfaces at Shasta Jun 4, 2009
He's got the scars to prove it. Donati, 49, of Gardner, Mass. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
New obesity surgery leaves patients scar-free Jun 4, 2009
New obesity surgery leaves no scars - Diet and nutrition- msnbc ... New obesity surgery leaves no scars ... With no scars, there are cosmetic advantages, too. (MSNBC -- Health)
Stories Behind Sex Addiction Jun 4, 2009
Not only can it be addictive but the scars one can incur can last a lifetime. As co-founder My Internet Doorman, a company dedicated to educating parents and teens about the True Dangers of Internet Porn, I have heard many first hand accounts of adults who have lost their jobs, their spouses, and their self respect because of this porn parasite. (CBS News -- Evening News)
BN closing sleeping rooms, removing asbestos tiles Jun 4, 2009
These scars eventually develop into cancer. There is no cure for mesothelioma. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
New technique for scarless operations Jun 4, 2009
NOTES is performed by passing an endoscope through a natural orifice, or opening, then through an internal incision in the stomach, vagina, bladder or colon, thus avoiding any external incisions or scars. For the first time, NOTES was used for incisionless weight loss surgery known as Transoral Gastroplasty- the novel procedure, aimed at patients in need of intermediate weight loss. (India Times, India)
Florida officials consider using foreclosed homes for emergency housing Jun 4, 2009
The aftermath of a giant storm will leave its scars not only on homes but also on the insurance policies of everyone in the state, Gov. Charlie Crist acknowledged Wednesday in a wrap-up of the emergency drill. Ever since the Legislature and Crist expanded the role of state government in the hurricane-insurance market in 2007, former House Speaker Marco Rubio - a Republican running against Crist for U.S. Senate - has warned that Florida is "one big storm away from the largest tax increase in... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Teen's writings: 'Why doesn't dad love me?' Jun 3, 2009
Maryland: Teen's writings: 'Why doesn't dad love me. Teen's writings: 'Why doesn't dad love me. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Preventing a repeat of Rodeo-Chediski Fire Jun 3, 2009
A series of small, controlled fires could help heal the scars of the massive Rodeo-Chediski Fire in the forests of Arizona's Mogollon Rim. The U.S. Forest Service wants to use fire as part of a long-term effort to restore health to some of the 461,000 acres charred in the 2002 blaze. (AZCentral -- News)
China quake survivor's recovery Jun 3, 2009
Aside from scars across his legs and body, he has made a remarkable physical recovery. But his mother, Zhang Lin, says his mood has changed. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Leaving the Folds Jun 2, 2009
Body contouring also leaves long, visible scars: hip to hip, knee to groin, elbow to armpit ... "We can work on improving the scars, improving healing, but we can't eliminate the scars." ... After a long and painful recovery, Baez was left with what she describes as "huge scars" on her thighs, extending from "three inches above the knee all the way to the groin, underneath the buttocks, and the front as well." It's a trade-off, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
