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Get them out of the house!

Spending time outdoors - and exposed to natural sunlight - is essential for healthy eyesight, according to new researchExposure to sunshine as a small child is crucial to the development of a healthy eye, according to results of long-term myopia study ... [Published Westender.com.au - 7 hours ago]
First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Does a Computer Make Nearsightedness Worse?

_ A Genetic ProblemNearsightedness, or myopia, is known to run in families, and is usually detected in childhood. People who are nearsighted have a so-called refractive error. This means either the cornea is too curved, or the eyeball too long, causing ... [Published EHow.com - 12 hours ago]
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Money must ‘serve not rule,’ Pope tells ambassadors

SCO NewsThe Holy Father said during their meeting last Thursday that ‘wanting power and possession has become limitless’ and ‘the selfish sprawling of corruption and tax evasion have gone global.’Pope Francis told the new ambassadors of four countries ... [Published Scottish Catholic Observer - 12 hours ago]
First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Ten emerging challenges and way forward

The lack of farsightedness and creativity in policymaking has exposed the Bangladesh economy in recent times to several risks, which have substantially altered the favourable conditions prevailing in the economy and in society. The conceding to politically ... [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 19 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Her vision: Better, clearer sight

Dr. Marguerite McDonald has a clear vision for helping people see better.Throughout her career, McDonald, an ophthalmologist at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (New York), has performed several pioneering eye surgeries.In 1987, she performed the ... [Published WDSU New Orleans - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

The Smartphone Physical: You Can Now Get A Good Amateur Check-Up From Your Phone

A new wave of apps and devices make it possible to check most of your vitals with just what you carry around in your pocket all day.53The consumerization of basic medical technology--from devices that take your pulse and glucose levels to gadgets that ... [Published Fast Company - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 7 reports

Pope Francis: there is a need for financial reform on ethical lines

Pope welcomes ambassadors“There is a need for financial reform along ethical lines that would produce in its turn an economic reform to benefit everyone.”… “Money has to serve, not to rule” Those were the Pope’s words to new Non Resident Ambassadors who ... [Published Independent Catholic News - May 16 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Significance Of Using A Vision Screener For Your Child

There are only few children who ever complain of having problems with their vision. This is because they are not aware that something is already wrong with how they see things since it is the only way they ever saw the world. For parents to know if their ... [Published Article Motron - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Francis calls for 'ethical' reform of financial system

“There is a need for financial reform along ethical lines that would produce in its turn an economic reform to benefit everyone,” Pope Francis told a group of ambassadors today. “Money has to serve, not to rule.”Francis said, “the majority of the men ... [Published National Catholic Reporter - May 16 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Now and later

THE unwavering Republican line on fiscal policy is that it is unconscionable to saddle our children and grandchildren with a mountain of debt. John Boehner, the speaker of the House, repeated that mantra in January when making demands over the debt ... [Published Democracy in America - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Oli says UCPN-Maoist has no principles

DAMAK: Standing Committee member of the CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli has said the country cannot move ahead with the empty principles of the UCPN-Maoist. Speaking at a meet the press programme organised today by the Press Chautari Jhapa in Damak, leader Oli ... [Published Himalayan Times - May 15 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Hurriyat Says will Support new Indo-Pak Initiative

SRINAGAR: Hurriyat (M) on Monday said it will extend all possible support to India and Pakistan if the two countries demonstrate political determination to resolve Kashmir issue in accordance to the wishes and aspirations of the people of the state.“We ... [Published Kashmir Observer - May 14 2013]

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"Promoting outdoor activity to parents and families, and including more outdoor pursuits in school curricula could be an important public health measure to avoid the development of myopia" says French
"Do you think you really need them?" he repeatedly inquires, since my sight was very good. "If you feel you have problems with the computer light, and you work for so many hours, I can give you a prescription. But you must NOT wear them all the time. It will only be when you feel you cannot hold the strain on your eyes" Wabulembo tells me. The glasses would not have any lens in them, he stresses
"Along with being noted for performing the first laser vision correction procedure... (McDonald) takes an active role in advancing women's careers through mentoring" Jan Beiting, president of Ophthalmic Women Leaders, said in a statement. "She is a trailblazer in every way."
The Spirometer analyzes lung function by measuring the volume of air you blow towards the phone. It does this with the phone microphone, which "records the exhalation and sends the audio data to a server, which calculates the exhaled flow rate by estimating models of the user’s vocal tract and the reverberation of sound around the user’s head" , according to a paper from researchers at the University of Washington

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Get them out of the house! [Published Westender.com.au - 7 hours ago]
Do You Really Need Eyeglasses? [column] [Published Individual.com - 10 hours ago]
Achebe, A Man Ahead Of His Generation, By Prof ... [Published Vanguard - 11 hours ago]
Does a Computer Make Nearsightedness Worse? [Published EHow.com - 12 hours ago]
Money must ‘serve not rule,’ Pope tells ambassa... [Published Scottish Catholic Observer - 12 hours ago]
Ten emerging challenges and way forward [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 19 2013]
Her vision: Better, clearer sight [Published WDSU New Orleans - May 17 2013]
Braverman Eye Center Offers All-Laser Lasik Spe... [Published SBWire - May 17 2013]
The Smartphone Physical: You Can Now Get A Good... [Published Fast Company - May 17 2013]
Laser eye surgery in Ontario [Published TheCheers - May 17 2013]
Significance Of Using A Vision Screener For You... [Published Article Motron - May 17 2013]
Pope Francis: there is a need for financial ref... [Published Independent Catholic News - May 16 2013]
Amid Recession and Crisis, Greece’s Shipping In... [Published Time - May 16 2013]
"We've Returned to the Golden Calf" – Francis o... [Published Whispers in the Loggia - May 16 2013]
Pope blasts money-loving culture, demands reform [Published ansa.it - May 16 2013]
Pope Francis: Not to share one’s goods with the... [Published Vatican Radio - May 16 2013]
Francis calls for 'ethical' reform of financial... [Published National Catholic Reporter - May 16 2013]
Pope: Financial reform along ethical lines [Published News.va - May 16 2013]
'Money has to serve, not rule!' Pope tells new ... [Published EWTN News - May 16 2013]
Pope's address to new Non Resident Ambassadors [Published News.va - May 16 2013]
Now and later [Published Democracy in America - May 15 2013]
Oli says UCPN-Maoist has no principles [Published Himalayan Times - May 15 2013]
Essilor International (EI) - Financial and Stra... [Published MarketResearch.com - May 15 2013]
Why Vision Examinations Important? [Published Pressbox.co.uk - May 15 2013]
Hurriyat Says will Support new Indo-Pak Initiative [Published Kashmir Observer - May 14 2013]
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba a City of Obstructions [Published AllAfrica.com - May 14 2013]
Hurriyat Extends Support to India, Pak on Kashm... [Published Outlook India - May 13 2013]
Call to form anti-militancy committees across t... [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 13 2013]
Addis Abeba A City of Obstructions [Published Addis Fortune - May 13 2013]
'Important to Liberia's Economy': EU Envoy To S... [Published FrontPageAfrica - May 13 2013]
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"We've Returned to the Golden Calf" – Francis o... [Published Whispers in the Loggia - May 16 2013]
Earlier today, the Pope received a group of four new ambassadors to the Holy See for the presentation of their credentials.Per custom for the pontiffs, Francis gave an address on issues of geopolitical concern. Yet while his predecessors would tailor ...
Now and later [Published Democracy in America - May 15 2013]
THE unwavering Republican line on fiscal policy is that it is unconscionable to saddle our children and grandchildren with a mountain of debt. John Boehner, the speaker of the House, repeated that mantra in January when making demands over the debt ...
SecDef Should Tackle Personnel Costs [Published Cato @ Liberty - Apr 12 2013]
Christopher A. Preble Yesterday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel went before the House Armed Services Committee to answer questions about President Obama’s proposed FY 2014 military budget. The request for $526.6 billion for the base DoD budget is ...
Open Thread: McConnell Can’t Tell Parody from R... [Published Balloon Juice - Feb 22 2013]
… Possibly because the entire Republican party has become a parody. From Spencer Ackerman at Wired : Meet The Duffel Blog , if you haven’t already. A must-read for national-security nerds — and anyone who enjoys humor, really — it provides pitch-perfect ...
4 Healthcare Stock Stories for The Day Before F... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Feb 07 2013]
Eli Lilly and Company ( NYSE:LLY ): Closing price $53.74 Lilly will cease the development  of its experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug tabalumab, almost two months after data from a late-stage trial indicated that the drug was unlikely to prove ...
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Pasadena Eye Doctor Becomes Fellow [Published PR.com Press Releases - May 07 2013]
Research and Markets: Eyewear Market - Global I... [Published Business Wire - Apr 15 2013]
Research and Markets: Eyewear Market - Global I... [Published Business Wire Retail News - Apr 15 2013]
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