Children are less likely to develop bad reactions to the DTaP vaccine, a routine immunization shot that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, or whooping cough, if they get it in their thigh instead of in their arm, a new study shows.The research looked at more than a million children who were given injections of the vaccine. In many cases it causes some degree of redness or swelling...
Jan
14
Emanuel aims for divestment from gun makers, sellers
Label: WorldThe Mayor is asking city pension and retirement fund managers to review their portfolios to make sure fund managers are not investing in companies that manufacture or sell assault weapons from their investment plans. ...
Come for a Tour of China’s Unlicensed ‘World of Warcraft’ Theme Park
Label: TechnologyWorld of Warcraft Theme ParkImage credit Francesca TimbersClick here to view this gallery.[More from Mashable: 20 Tweets That Prove Skittles’ Social-Media Team Inhaled the Rainbow]Changzhou, China is home to a bizzarre world of rides, food and fun: A World of Warcraft-style theme park that’s completely unlicensed by Blizzard, maker of the Warcraft series.The park opened in the summer of last year....
Justin Timberlake releases ‘Suit & Tie,’ first single in 5 years
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pop star Justin Timberlake unveiled on Sunday his first single in more than five years, “Suit & Tie,” featuring rapper Jay Z and producer Timbaland and said a new album would be released later in 2013.Timberlake, 31 and newly married to actress Jessica Biel, had teased his fans last week with a cryptic tweet saying “I think I am ready” and linking to a video showing him...
Recipes for Health: Skillet Beet and Farro Salad
Label: Health“Comforting” isn’t a word I usually associate with salads, but this week I put together five grain salads that fit that bill. Over the years I have developed a number of delicious whole grain salads that combine various grains with vegetables, herbs and often nuts, tossed in a tangy dressing. I have also married many a grain and vegetable in a pilaf. I decided to bring both concepts together in hearty...
Jan
13
Japanese airline's grounded 787 leaks fuel in tests
Label: World The FAA stepped in Friday to assure the public that Boeing's...
Women pry open door to video game industry’s boys’ club
Label: TechnologySAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – When video game developer Brenda Brathwaite Romero started her career in the 1980s, she could count the number of female developers in the industry on one hand.Today, many “Women in Games” roundtables she attends are filled to capacity with new faces. The 46-year-old, sometimes referred to as the longest-serving woman in the video game arena, jokes that these days one can...
Gawker editor A.J. Daulerio leaving, John Cook to replace him
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Gawker editor-in-chief A.J. Daulerio is leaving the site and reporter John Cook will replace him, Cook told TheWrap on Thursday.Daulerio, who started at Gawker Media’s sports site Deadspin, oversaw the network’s flagship publication through a period of record growth.“A.J.’s tenure at Gawker has been much like him: bold, infuriating, unpredictable… and often brilliant,”...
City Room: Cuomo Declares Public Health Emergency Over Flu Outbreak
Label: HealthWith the nation in the grip of a severe influenza outbreak that has seen deaths reach epidemic levels, New York State declared a public health emergency on Saturday, making access to vaccines more easily available.There have been nearly 20,000 cases of flu reported across the state so far this season, officials said. Last season, 4,400 positive laboratory tests were reported.“We are experiencing...
Illinois' 'fracking' future fractured
Label: Business Thousands of landowners downstate have sold their rights to drill for oil and natural gas for upfront fees ranging from $50...
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