Last-ditch try to keep historic Vt. barns alive Oct 28, 2008
Sloping roofs are gouged with holes where wooden shingles once repelled the elements. And planks hacked from the forest more than a century ago have turned to crumbling rot. (Boston Globe)
Merck announces big job cuts, as sales and profits fall Oct 24, 2008
And manufacturing problems sharply cut sales of Merck's drug for shingles and for some other vaccines. On the positive side, sales of Januvia, a diabetes drug, and Isentress, a new AIDS drug, did well. (International Herald Tribune)
Lupus walk helps family deal with loss Oct 24, 2008
Two severe bouts with shingles left large scarring on her arms and back, and arthritis caused a deformity in her fingers, leaving her unable to open jars and press buttons. Her right shoulder became so weak that she could not lift her arm very high, and the shoulder bone drooped. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Merck And The Shrinking Drug Industry Oct 24, 2008
Production problems led to a backlog in orders for Zostavax, for shingles. Gardasil, a vaccine for the virus that causes cervical cancer, experienced a slow in growth. (Forbes -- Business)
• Medications, age likely causes of erectile dysfunction Oct 23, 2008
DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a senior citizen who has had shingles on the back of my neck and on my chest for three years ... DEAR READER: Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pfizer profit triples on Lyrica sales, job cuts Oct 22, 2008
The treatment is approved for pain caused by shingles and diabetes. Pfizer cut 11 000 jobs last year alone, leaving the firm with 86 600 employees at the end of December. (Business Report, South Africa)
Merck eyes top slot in vaccine market by 2013 Oct 21, 2008
This includes vaccines for cancer, rotavirus (diarrhoea) and shingles. Merck is looking at tying up with the government to sell its vaccines under various national immunisation programmes. (Economic Times)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Oct 16, 2008
Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine is recommended for individuals 60 years and older, because they are at the highest risk of this disease. Shingles can cause a very painful rash and lead to shingles pain syndrome, which is hard to treat and can last for years. (Pekin Times, IL)
A little space will cure bulging shingles Oct 12, 2008
Q. My neighbor had wood shingles installed on one large wall, and then painted ... But it was not long before the shingles bulged, buckled, and bowed out in several places ... A. Sandy sent the Handyman pictures, and my goodness, I have never seen such bulging, It looks at least two to three inches out, and the movement was so powerful that the bulging shingles pushed out the ones above. (Boston Globe)
Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine? Oct 11, 2008
Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine ... Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine ... Do You Need the Shingles Vaccine. (Suite101.com)
Cannery Row Sleek Oct 10, 2008
InterContinental The Clement It may have an unwieldy name, but the new kid on Cannery Row - the first new hotel built in Monterey since the late '80s - smoothly blends into its oceanfront surroundings with weathered-looking shingles and a wooden boardwalk. Although next to the populist prawn-purveying Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., inside it is sophisticated and sleek, from its cut-above restaurant to its swanky rooms. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
These modest streams provided the energy to produce lumber, flour, shingles, cider, cloth fulling, birch and witch hazel. The Lyme Public Hall, 249 Hamburg Road (Route 156), will host a talk by Charles Farrow, East Haddam Historical Society president Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., speaking and showing slides including historic views and present day relics of mills powered by water in Hemlock Valley Brook and Whalebone Cove. (Middletown Press, CT)
It’s Friday: When kindergartners grow up Oct 10, 2008
Whether they want to grow up to help grandma, heal a kitten or hammer shingles, we want their answer. We invite every kindergarten class in the Eastern Upper Peninsula from all public, charter and private schools to send in a group photo of the class. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Morningside A-frame gets loving remodel Oct 10, 2008
In its place are dark taupe shingles, accented by a new stacked-stone arch and slate walk at the front door. The house sports the classic A-frame front that marks most Morningside homes, but unlike many of its neighbors, this one was built as a two-story in the 1930s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
We agree; stop demonizing Sarah Palin Oct 8, 2008
In response to Gloria Greenbaum's letter Sept. 24 ("'Liberal' media myth just not true"), I agree with her that each of us needs to respect one another. Perhaps it could be better to use "progressive" rather than "liberal" and "traditional" instead of "conservative.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Faces of Survival: Jan Redd Oct 8, 2008
FAMILY: Husband of 54 years, Danny Redd; son Dale Redd (wife Sony); daughter Robin Redd Thomas (husband Ricky); grandchildren Aja Redd, Reid Thomas and Whitney Thomas Riley (husband Dan). OCCUPATION: Retired personnel assistant, Aiken Regional Medical Centers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Injured troops will get more help Oct 8, 2008
For severely injured troops recuperating in Augusta, the wheels of bureaucracy are about to get greased. U.S. Veterans Affairs Department spokeswoman Jo Schuda confirmed that a federal recovery coordinator, Erin Jolly, will begin work in Augusta on Monday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Across the area Oct 8, 2008
Pupils punished over indecent exposure. Five Murphey Middle School pupils were assigned to the alternative school after two of them exposed themselves to a female classmate in September, according to tribunal reports just released by the Richmond County school system. (The Augusta Chronicle)
UGA: Breaking the game open Oct 8, 2008
Breaking the game open 100808 - The Augusta Chronicle. --- Knowshon Moreno has had his fill of highlight reel moments this season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
How burn unit staff go beyond the call Oct 8, 2008
My husband and I are volunteers in the burn unit waiting room of Doctors Hospital. The staff are very special people. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Green is the key Oct 7, 2008
Bob Zaks home on Wilder Road is topped with solar roof shingles ... For a photovoltaic solution that uses the sun s energy to provide electricity, Bob Zak took advantage of a south facing roof in 2001 and installed solar shingles. (Bolton Common, MA)
Heller partners join Covington & Burling Oct 7, 2008
attorneys continue to land at other area law firms while more and more out-of-state shingles blossom on the Silicon Valley legal landscape. a venerable Washington, D.C.-based firm (650 attorneys and growing), formally announced four Heller partners have launched its Redwood City office. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Why is there no vaccine against infectious mononucleosis? Oct 6, 2008
It is the one that at low doses protects kids against chicken pox, and, at a 10 times higher dose, protects older adults against shingles. There are no vaccines against any other herpes viruses. (Boston Globe)
Of phone bills and calories Oct 6, 2008
It told of a homeowner's association in Florida asking a man to tear down the house he had almost finished rebuilding because the "shingles and floor plan don't exactly match his neighbors'." The house had to be rebuilt in the first place because a plane had crashed into it, killing the man's wife and son. He made the design changes on purpose, so the house wouldn't be such a constant reminder of what had happened. (Montana Standard, MT)
Demolition Tips for Do-it-yourselfers Oct 4, 2008
Floors can have multiple layers of covering, roofs can have multiple layers of shingles, walls can turn out to be load-bearing and newly revealed pipes can spring a leak. Allow room in your budget and schedule to deal with the unexpected. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Get a Jump on the Flu Season at Your Neighborhood Ralphs and Food 4 Less Pharmacy Oct 3, 2008
Among the many services offered are adult and adolescent immunizations for hepatitis A and B, tetanus, meningitis, shingles, cervical cancer, pneumonia and flu; customized medication reviews; memory screenings; smoking cessation; and cholesterol screenings. Free blood pressure readings are also available. (PR Newswire)
Green card applicants must get HPV vaccine Oct 3, 2008
The other new vaccine required is one for shingles for those over 60. Dr. Jon Abramson, who chaired the CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said the panel never intended to require Gardasil for immigrants and wasnt aware its recommendation would become mandatory. (MSNBC -- Health)
Move safety up a step Oct 3, 2008
Besides the climbing to clean out the gutters every spring and fall (and don t think the curse of that term is lost on me), I have trees to trim and shingles to mend and gable ends to paint. Happily, I no longer have the 10-foot ceilings of the new-old house to contend with. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wellesley Building Permits Oct 3, 2008
Replace roof shingles on home and garage. Demolish basement room due to storm damage. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Over 65 and living with depression Oct 3, 2008
It helps that there are an increasing number of specialized treatment programs and advocacy groups for everything from Alzheimer's disease to herpes zoster (shingles). Internet Links. (Globe and Mail)
Vouchers needed for fall citywide cleanup Oct 3, 2008
Items that won't be accepted include batteries and other vehicle parts except tires, concrete, bricks, rubble, drywall, asphalt, shingles, asbestos material, siding, construction metals, antifreeze, paint, oil, gas, herbicides, pesticides and household chemicals. Contact Code Enforcer Kathie Mahoney at 524-2050 for more information. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Nation Digest Railroad regulators issue cellphone ban Oct 3, 2008
The other new vaccines required are for rotavirus, hepatitis A, meningitis and shingles for those older than 60. Arkansas City, Kan. (Seattle Times)
Battered Galveston is ready to rebuild Sep 21, 2008
Houses were splintered, and the slate shingles flying from the roofs "became whirling scimitars . . . eviscerating men and horses," author Erik Larson wrote in the book "Isaac's Storm.". Between 1902 and 1904, a 17-foot-high seawall rose along the Gulf. (Boston Globe)
The Added Benefits of Environmentally-friendly Construction Sep 21, 2008
"You get privacy plus the use of wall space --where a window isn't necessary -- for decorating, storage or another form of space utilization."While homeowners are considering skylights, they should know that venting skylights in the kitchen can release hot air and odors, lessening the need for energy-consuming mechanical ventilation, while providing better light for brighter days and more pleasant cooking and dining," he adds.Alfaro says that studies show skylights admit 30 percent more light... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Blackout Calls Draining 911 Dispatchers Sep 19, 2008
In addition to an increase in calls, dispatchers have to deal with non-emergency calls, such as people reporting shingles blown off their roof. And even people threatening Duke workers. (WKRC.com, OH)
Blackout 2008 Sep 18, 2008
Jeff Reznor, 63, made his way over to High Beck after his four-unit apartment building lost power and shingles were blown off the roof. "We've had some pretty good soaking rain from storms, but not wind damage," said Reznor, who has lived in Columbus since 1965. (FOX19.com, OH)
Players' homes hit Sep 17, 2008
"I lost the shingles first and then the water started coming in before my ceiling collapsed," he said. "I lost stuff. I lost a lot. But, you don't lose anything when you've still got your family.". (ESPN -- Football News)
Several Texans have homes damaged by Ike Sep 17, 2008
I lost the shingles first and then the water started coming in before my ceiling collapsed, he said. I lost stuff. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Texans' Williams feels 'very lucky' Sep 17, 2008
"I lost the shingles first and then the water started coming in before my ceiling collapsed," he said. The Texans travel to face the Titans on Sunday after moving last weekend's game with Baltimore to Nov. 9. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Feeling Ike's wrath: Wind pounds area Sep 16, 2008
County building superintendent Matt Girton said the wind blew some shingles off the roof and damaged a barn roof at former county home. "Overall the wind damage to county buildings was not too bad," Girton said. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
When pain arrives - and help does not Sep 15, 2008
Some of this suffering comes from neuropathic pain, which is pain from nerves damaged by such things as shingles or diabetes. Some comes from inflammation, as in arthritis. (Boston Globe)
8 natural ways to ease pain Sep 15, 2008
Capsaicin: For arthritis, shingles, or neuropathyWhat the science says: An active component of chile pepper, capsaicin temporarily desensitizes pain-prone skin nerve receptors called C-fibers; soreness is diminished for 3 to 5 weeks while they regain sensation. Nearly 40 percent of arthritis patients reduced their pain by half after using a topical capsaicin cream for a month, and 60 percent of neuropathy patients achieved the same after 2 months, according to a University of Oxford study. (MSNBC -- Health)
Solving digital TV reception problems Sep 14, 2008
Foil-backed or aluminized insulation, tile or metallic shingles can block signals. Your home is within about 50 miles of the Cedar Hill transmitters. (FOX 11, AZ)
Many stayed behind on Texas coast... Sep 14, 2008
His house was barely damaged, with a few shingles blown off the roof and tree limbs scattered in the yard. Emergency officials had warned that anyone who ignored the evacuation order risked "certain death," but Benge and thousands of others opted to stay put. (The Drudge Report)
Houston family huddles, rides out Ike like others Sep 14, 2008
Leaks sprouted in the living room ceiling, likely where shingles had been blown off the roof, and water seeped in through the fireplace. In the front yard, a tree had lost a good chunk of its upper limbs and debris could be seen in the street. (Yahoo News)
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Sep 13, 2008
Definition, Treatments, and Legal Issues. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer largely linked to asbestos exposure. (Suite101.com)
Devastating Hurricane Ike roars ashore in Galveston, Texas Sep 13, 2008
JMK wrote on Sep 13, 2008 7:40 AM:" T - I'd like to see where there are pictures of houses being knocked down before it even started to rain - are they somewhere online? If 100-110mph knock your house down, that's pretty sad. We had 90mph straight line winds in Northern IL this summer and there was little damage other than a few shingles here and there and some round bales that blew across the road. Once again, there's going to be a lot of damage from this storm, and most of it is going to be... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wind causes structure damage Sep 12, 2008
Numerous trees were found to have been blown over with limbs and roofing shingles scattered throughout the area. "Officers were able to verify no injuries reported from this incident and damage was limited to an isolated area," Risner said. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Health InfoCenter Sep 12, 2008
Shingles Vaccine Clinic Schedule. For more on the study on women's heart attacks. (WCAX.com, VT)
Church columnists: Sept 10, 2008 Sep 11, 2008
She had been out with the shingles. Happy belated birthday wishes to a niece, Diane Bramlett, Freddi McDade, and Kelvin Brinkley on Sept. 5. (Catoosa County News, GA)
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The D.R.C. crews, nine in total, will pick up vegetation from around the parish, while our public works crews will come along behind them and pick up construction and debris waste, such as plywood and roofing shingles and white goods, such as appliances damaged by the storm, Hagerich said. With both of our efforts we hope we ll be able to get a lot more done. (New Iberia, LA)
When a tornado visited the South Shore Sep 10, 2008
Everywhere chimneys were blown down, windows smashed, trees uprooted, roofs and shingles torn off, and Harry Poole s orchard on Pleasant Street was destroyed and his pigeons escaped. There was no FEMA or MEMA or a governor to declare an emergency in those days so the people of South Weymouth handled their recovery as they had done for generations. (Weymouth News, MA)
Neighbors concerned about demolition of house behind church Sep 10, 2008
The result of this investigation revealed that the exterior of the house was sheathed with vinyl siding over asbestos shingles; the first floor flooring consisted of asbestos tiles under the rug; and the sheet rock in the second floor ceiling was an asbestos composition. This revelation only affirmed the need to demolish the structure, the Rev. Sepe wrote. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Neighbors, city disagree on new housing plan Sep 9, 2008
In its place, a four-story building with Craftsman-style touches -- including brown shingles; distinguished top, middle and bottom layers; and bay windows would be erected, architect Pyatok said. The Craftsman style would match neighboring buildings, he said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Killer Ike blasts Bahamas, aims at Cuba Sep 8, 2008
They always find the sheltered areas, Nixon said as Ike blew shingles off rooftops. Rain drove in horizontal sheets and wind tore through roofs across the Turks and Caicos, which has little natural protection from an expected storm surge of up to 18 feet (5. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Try candle wax on tight new windows Sep 7, 2008
Q. My roof has two layers of asphalt shingles, the top layer being about 20 years old. Some of the gravel on the top layer of white shingles are coming off, and there are black areas where the gravel has gone completely off ... Even if there is some life left in the shingles, replacing the roof at any time is not unreasonable. (Boston Globe)
McCain, Palin find new zest in first campaign trip together Sep 6, 2008
"He needed her," said Connie Moeller, a 57-year-old owner of a company that makes roof shingles. "We were kind of sure we were voting for McCain, but we were really voting against Obama. Now we're voting for Palin.". (Boston Globe)
As Hanna nears U.S., fierce Hurricane Ike next in line Sep 6, 2008
While Hanna ripped shingles from roofs and flooded streets as it blew through the Bahamas this week with winds of 65 mph, Stephen Russell, commander of the National Emergency Management Agency, said, "We're mindful that what's coming is twice as strong" as Hanna. "We know the devastation hurricanes such as Ike can bring," Russell said by phone from Nassau in the Bahamas. (Newsday)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Sep 6, 2008
Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine is recommended for individuals 60 years and older, because they are at the highest risk of this disease. Shingles can cause a very painful rash and lead to shingles pain syndrome, which is hard to treat and can last for years. (Pekin Times, IL)
Iberia Parish reopens, but evacuees must be self-sufficient Sep 5, 2008
Miz kit cat wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:00 PM:" I evacuated and was worse off the place where I went a private residence in Galvez, La. first of all, shingles blown off roof, window broke glass splattered living room, and then a tree feel on the owner of the house's truck and caused damaged, if my car had not been there that tree may not have fallen on the truck, then in the neighborhood there were chimneys flying off, shingles and roofs flying off, and it was something, better to stay home just... (New Iberia, LA)
Tornado does little damage Sep 5, 2008
"There were some trees down and a few shingles torn off," Mann said. "But no injuries.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Chickenpox Vaccine Reduces Cases By 90 Percent Sep 4, 2008
The virus remains dormant in the body of seemingly healthy individuals and it can later re-emerging as shingles. Because it can hide in healthy persons for so long before appearing as an infectious disease, it will be nearly impossible to eradicate completely, , associate scientist at the. (InjuryBoard.com)
Grown-ups Not Getting Adult Vaccines Sep 4, 2008
Morita said that in the past three years, the government has recommended three new adult vaccines: for shingles if patients are older than 60, for whooping cough or pertussis, and for HPV for younger women, which may prevent cervical cancer. According to the , less than 10 percent of the adult population is up-to-date on vaccines. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Mouthwash Fixes Things From Fungus To Floor Sep 4, 2008
The station also found instances where people who suffer from shingles said it works for the pain of that viral skin condition. The People's Pharmacy has an account of a woman who dabbed the mouthwash on the affected area and got relief from the pain. (KERO 23, CA)
Hanna expected to hit U.S. as hurricane Sep 3, 2008
There were reports of heavy winds stripping shingles from roofs and knocking down trees, but no injuries, said Chrystal Glinton, a spokeswoman for the Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency. Comments. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
