Cellular Source Of Most Common Type Of Abnormal Heart Beat Described Nov 13, 2009
13, 2009) While studying how the heart is formed, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine serendipitously found a novel cellular source of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of abnormal heart beat. Jonathan Epstein, MD, William Wikoff Smith Professor, and Chair, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, and Vickas Patel, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, have identified a population of cells in the atria of the heart and pulmonary veins of humans... (Science Daily)
Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe Nov 12, 2009
Red and white holidays such as Christmas and Valentine's Day are excellent occasions for this festive cake. Decorate the Strawberry Cream Cake with blueberries for a red, white and blue patriotic cake that would be perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day. (Suite101.com)
Kraft takes hostile bid for Cadbury to its shareholders Nov 10, 2009
That would mean Kraft would know if it has won over Cadbury shareholders shortly before Valentine's Day. Cadbury appeals to Kraft because confections are a higher margin, faster growth business than some of Kraft's packaged food lines such as cheese, as seen when Kraft reported disappointing quarterly revenue last week. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Kraft turns hostile in Cadbury bid Nov 10, 2009
That would mean Kraft would know if it has won over Cadbury shareholders right around Valentine's Day. Lazard is acting as lead financial adviser to Kraft with Centerview Partners, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank also advising. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
What EA Sees in Playfish Nov 10, 2009
On Valentine's Day, Playfish sold 4 million virtual flowers for prices ranging from 5 to $2. Buying the Farm. (BusinessWeek)
Oh, to spend your life in Disneyland delusion Nov 9, 2009
I won a pair of boxer shorts in a Valentine's Day competition once, so I've had a pretty good run. I rushed home to tell my six-year-old son Amos of the windfall. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
• Celebrating the holiday season Nov 8, 2009
For my family, the holiday season begins with Halloween, progresses through three birthdays and Thanksgiving in November, on to Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Dayb, another birthday and Easter, with St. Patrick's Day thrown in for good measure ... For my family, the holiday season begins with Halloween, progresses through three birthdays and Thanksgiving in November, on to Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Dayb, another birthday and Easter, with St. Patrick's Day thrown in for good measure... (Juneau Empire)
Valentine left her heart in Santa Barbara Nov 8, 2009
Just four days after last Valentine's Day, UCSB basketball redshirt got her heart broken ... " She was there for them on Wednesday night, making her Thunderdome debut in a 63-54 exhibition win over Westmont College, scoring 28 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Valentine's Day couldn't arrive a moment too soon for UCSB, which needs a replacement for All-Big West Conference center . The 6-foot-4 Valentine was an Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman pick for Wake Forest in 2007, torching rival... (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Widower testifies in wrongful-death trial Nov 7, 2009
Another thing Zambrano ruled jurors wouldn't see is a Valentine's Day gift from Ingrid to David: a black box with red hearts containing underwear. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Creative Marriage Proposal Ideas Nov 7, 2009
The most obvious choices are a New Year's Eve proposal, a Christmas gift or stocking ring discovery, or or any proposal that happens on Valentine's Day. Here are some other less obvious holiday proposal ideas. (Suite101.com)
Borgia Students Shine in the Spotlight Nov 7, 2009
In the past, group members have held the "Mr. Borgia Competition" and have sold Valentine's Day singing grams. The club moderator, Tim Buchheit, coordinates the troupe when it goes to conventions. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
UPS driver/comic delivers Nov 6, 2009
Ryan has ideas aplenty for "Pinheads" theme weeks: Contestants dressed as Hollywood stars for the Oscars, couples bowling for Valentine's Day and a pierogi-eating contest are in the works. "I've always been creative, but I stumbled into comedy," Ryan said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
BCT Board Holds Meeting Nov 5, 2009
Discussion was held on possibly having a Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery at The Bloom n Bistro around Valentine's Day. Holly and Tom will work on getting a play. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Necco Goes All-Natural Nov 4, 2009
The company won't say if the move to all-natural might eventually extend to other product lines, including Valentine's Day favorite Sweethearts and Clark bars. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Barry Manilow Happy Holiday! Nov 4, 2009
He is busier than ever, having just performed his first ever solo concert at the Hollywood Bowl on October 24th, 2009, where in association with the Manilow Music Project and the Grammy Foundation he raised a donation of $100,000 in musical instruments for the LAUSD. The legendary entertainer is also recording his next album, "The Greatest Love Songs of All Time," which will be released in January 2010 in time for Valentine's Day. In December Manilow together with the Manilow Fund for Health and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Galifianakis in Funny Story Nov 3, 2009
Costarring will be (The Hangover), (of the upcoming Valentine's Day), Academy Award nominee (Doubt), Zoe Kravitz (The Brave One), Aasif Mandvi (The Proposal), (of this winter's NBC series Parenthood), and (Away We Go). The comedy-drama has been adapted by Ms. Boden leck from Ned Vizzini's 2006 novel of the same name; 16-year-old Craig (to be played by Mr. Gilchrist), stressed out from the demands of being a teenager, checks himself into a mental health clinic. (IGN FilmForce)
Now there's Cash For Candy Nov 3, 2009
For those not so hip on Valentine's Day, here's a darker side to the popular holiday. ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Zoe Kravitz, Aasif Mandvi, Lauren Graham, Jim Gaffigan Cast in Focus Features' It's Kind of a Funny Story for Writer/Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Nov 3, 2009
Costarring will be Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), Emma Roberts (of the upcoming Valentine's Day), Academy Award nominee Viola Davis (Doubt), Zoe Kravitz (The Brave One), Aasif Mandvi (The Proposal), Lauren Graham (of this winter's NBC series Parenthood), and Jim Gaffigan (of Focus' Away We Go). The comedy-drama has been adapted by Ms. Boden & Mr. Fleck from Ned Vizzini's 2006 novel of the same name; 16-year-old Craig (to be played by Mr. Gilchrist), stressed out from the demands of being a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Singer Chen Lin dead in suspected suicide Nov 2, 2009
A year earlier, 28-year-old Xie Jin, a singer famous for a Beijing Opera-themed pop song, Shuo Chang Lian Pu, jumped from her apartment in Tianjin on Valentine's Day. (Source: China Daily). (Xinhuanet, China)
A rare conviction - for perjury Nov 2, 2009
But police were seriously annoyed when Mandy Sutton, described by someone who knows her as the Black Widow of the Hunter region, used the legal system to seek revenge on a lover who had stood her up on Valentine's Day ... One of her fellow inmates was Caroline Puru, Wilcox's cousin and the woman he had met on Valentine's Day the previous year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Life-Logging and the Generation Gap over Privacy Nov 1, 2009
And when we come back, a Valentine's Day snub from Hollywood. Copyright. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Usher's 'Papers' Is Just 'Entertainment,' Tameka Foster-Raymond Says Oct 31, 2009
" Foster-Raymond also described in February when she went into cardiac arrest when she was about to undergo liposuction in Brazil. She claims she was visiting an employee's son for his birthday and decided to have plastic surgery so she could have a flat stomach by Valentine's Day. "I was in a coma for two days," she said. "I woke up, like, 'Where am I. My husband was there. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Miley Cyrus On Taylor Swift And Taylor Lautner: 'Sounds Good To Me' Oct 31, 2009
" Taylor Swift recently when asked about her rumored romance with the "Twilight" star and her "Valentine's Day" co-star. "I don't know, he's an amazing guy and we're really close. and ah. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Gossip In The Workplace: A Weapon Or Gift? Oct 31, 2009
14, 2009) It matters whether you give your loved one a material gift or an experience for Valentine's Day, say. . (Science Daily)
Jessica F***ing Biel Oct 30, 2009
Biel has Nailed and Valentine's Day coming up next. News. (IGN FilmForce)
Softball Fall Ball Review Oct 30, 2009
The Gamecocks kick off the 2010 season at home over Valentine's Day weekend in a home tournament. More details will be released soon. (Uscsports.com)
Terps Announce 2010 Schedule Oct 30, 2009
The Terps, who return all 12 starters from last year's ACC championship squad that went 21-1, open the season at home on Valentine's Day with a match against Richmond. Maryland then treks to Happy Valley for a game against Penn State Feb. 21 before returning home for a rematch of last season's ACC championship final against Duke Feb. 27 in Durham, N.C.. (Umterps.com)
How's tricks? Oct 30, 2009
But he adds that retailers have become "fairly smart about celebrations", and not just Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. "They make any excuse they can find to sell products and put them in front of consumers, Halloween is just another example.". (BBC News -- Business)
Taylor Swift Laughs About Kissing Taylor Lautner On 'Ellen' Oct 30, 2009
Taylor Swift Laughs About Kissing Taylor Lautner On 'Ellen. Ellen DeGeneres pres 00004000 ses the country star about her rumored relationship with the 'Twilight' werewolf. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ojeda gets life sentence Oct 29, 2009
The charges stem from a two-day ordeal that Kaufman County District Attorney Rick Harrison characterized as a "Valentine's Day Weekend Terror.". See the Oct. 29 edition of The Terrell Tribune for the story. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Blackmon: Sincere thank-yous can be a great gift Oct 28, 2009
One of the most unusual things I've received was a set of heart-shaped measuring cups at a Valentine's Day dinner party. Little gifts are nice. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Looking for scares in all the wrong places Oct 27, 2009
It's true, I have written about my disregard for Valentine's Day. But for goodness sake, at least V-Day has the intention of making others feel loved. (University News, MO)
Secret behind passionate kiss! Oct 26, 2009
As Valentine's Day approaches, Wendy Hill, professor of psychology at Lafayette College, Pennsylvania has taken the opportunity to shed light on that most basic of all human expressions of love the smooch. In her study, Wendy has found that a meeting of lips can spark a complex chemical surge into the brain that makes a lover feel excited, happy or relaxed. (India Times, India)
Salma's festive food shock Oct 26, 2009
The 43-year-old star said: "Eating oysters for Christmas is a weird one I didn't know about. I had no idea that would be happening. I'm used to turkey. Its going to take some getting used to." Salma and the French billionaire tied the knot in a romantic civil ceremony in Paris, France, on Valentine's Day. The couple wed for the second time in a star-studded ceremony in Venice, Italy, in April. (iAfrica.com)
Women's Basketball Eyes Postseason in 2009-10 Oct 25, 2009
The Cougars travel to Tulsa on Feb. 12 before making the venture south to Dallas for face SMU in a Valentine's Day contest. UH and crosstown rival Rice will renew acquaintances on Feb. 4 as the two squads meet up at the Owls' Tudor Fieldhouse. (Uhcougars.com)
Price is right for H'ween Oct 25, 2009
"The St. Valentine's Day Massacre"(1967), one of the few flicks Corman directed for a major studio (Fox) ... Let's not forget "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" (1967), one of the few flicks Corman directed for a major studio (Fox). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Judge bars slaying evidence Oct 25, 2009
Gary W. Mallory II is accused of strangling Charlene Mabie, who was found dead on Valentine's Day in their bedroom. Mallory has pleaded not guilty. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Get your holiday shopping done quickly and easily Oct 24, 2009
And if you magically finish with your holiday shopping early, don't forget to search for coupons for Halloween, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and other holidays. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Trick 'r Treat's Fate? Oct 24, 2009
Release plans were rumoured for February 2008 (a Halloween movie for Valentine's Day. then quickly abandoned. (IGN FilmForce)
News: Probe 5-star Nathi - ID Oct 24, 2009
According to recent reports in the Sunday Independent and Sunday Times, some of the bills included Christmas and New Year at the Hilton Hotel in Durban, a stay the night before Valentine's Day, and a stay in Cape Town's five-star Table Bay Hotel. His spokesman Zweli Mnisi said the stays were due to roadshows, elections and flood damage at his home. (iAfrica.com)
Tar Heels Announce 2010 Gymnastics Schedule Oct 22, 2009
The Tar Heels host Maryland in a Valentine's Day special on February 14th in the first of three meets in Chapel Hill. Carolina defeated Maryland in a tri-meet last season and hopes to find success again this year against the Terps. (Tarheelblue.com)
Regional Roundup Oct 22, 2009
It was the organ kind of heart, not a case of someone mistaking Valentine's Day for Halloween. At 11:54 p.m., dispatchers sent an officer to investigate, according to Lodi police. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The best (of the worst) travel horror stories Oct 21, 2009
was desperate to get home to her husband and 2-year-old twin daughters on Valentine's Day last year. What was supposed to be a quick 2-day business trip to New York had devolved into a working mother's travel nightmare. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Season of the sweets Oct 21, 2009
That's the season that starts with Halloween candy, extends into Thanksgiving stuffing and pie, and continues to Christmas cookies, before running headlong into New Year's Eve drinks, Valentine's Day treats and Easter's chocolate eggs. It's enough to make you loosen your belt buckle just thinking about it. (Montana Standard, MT)
Will This Trip Be Exciting? Consumers Respond Best To Vacation Ads That Match Current Emotions Oct 20, 2009
27, 2008) With time to spare before Valentine's Day, you consider a number of grand ways to demonstrate your affection. But what if it's the night before and you still don't have a gift. (Science Daily)
› Another 5-star Nathi bill Oct 19, 2009
On the night before Valentine's Day, Mthethwa was booked into the same hotel, this time with four guards, at a cost of R38516. From 19 to 25 April, he stayed at the hotel with two guards. (iAfrica.com)
Hero of Ill. shooting turns villain for some Oct 16, 2009
The persona that won Donald Grady laurels from survivors of the Valentine's Day shooting that left five students and the gunman dead is now a liability, say a growing number of critics who accuse Grady of being combative and uncooperative ... He has failed so far to release an official report on the Valentine's Day shooting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Magic's Howard dedicated, motivated to win in 2010 Oct 16, 2009
" For the doubters, Howard's manager and cousin, Kevin Samples, has the photos on his Blackberry. In Valentine's Day which also features , Anne Hathaway, , , , , Patrick Dempsey, , , , , , and Howard says he's dressed up as Superman. He called the experience "just like doing a TV commercial, only longer. I didn't mind. (USA Today -- Sports)
Man pleads guilty to stalking OC judge Oct 15, 2009
The teen received the prison sentence after pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving for a Valentine's Day crash that killed a 22-year-old man and injured two others. Hawk murder trial stays in Kings Co.. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Bogus holidays to the 'nth' power Oct 15, 2009
No, I will not be requiring a spa certificate and a night of sangria and "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." The female half of any couple has a birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day and probably Christmas. Let him get back up to speed between tolls. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Vicksburg weight loss challenged Oct 14, 2009
"Getting people fit and having them lose a little weight I would call that real health care reform," said Fondren, who wants the challenge adopted throughout the state, with residents losing a collective one million pounds by Valentine's Day. The event starts with a beginner boot camp walk from the River Murals to the Convention Center. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Seduction tips from famous enchanting woman Oct 14, 2009
Unfortunately, I believe too many women feel that the best way to catch a guy is with the bait of their (to word it politely) "vajayjay." But if that is the main lure for love, then why aren't little "vajayjay icons" found on Valentine's Day cards. I'm kidding -- but I am serious. (CNN)
Local florist on a mission to find home for old, dusty vases Oct 13, 2009
The in-house quantities skyrocket after Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, spring cleaning and holiday clearing, she said. On a summer visit to an Eau Claire, Wis. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Keepers of the Wild Oct 13, 2009
Within 24 hours he bought the place, on Valentine's Day. "It's right off the highway and has this canyon that lends itself to what we do," Kraft says. (Suite101.com)
Halloween Recipe - Candy Corn Cupca... Oct 12, 2009
Cupid corn for Valentine's Day (red, pink, and white). Bunny corn for Easter (pastel-colored). (Suite101.com)
Why gift gold? Oct 11, 2009
As romance is in the air for the coming Valentine's Day, Gold jewellery is the most prefered gift for women across the globe including India for its "lasting value" a survey has said. According to participants in World Gold Council's (WGC) 2008 jewellery survey, that was conducted by independent research firm, GfK, in the key jewellery markets of India, China, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Turkey and the USA, the yellow metal is the most appropriate and desirable gift for the Day, as "it is everlasting". (India Times)
Reputed Capone hideout bought by bank Oct 9, 2009
His most infamous mob war, the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago that killed seven rivals, further enticed federal agents to catch him. In 1931, he was convicted of tax evasion and sent to Alcatraz prison in California. (CNN -- Law)
Newsweek: How evidence in Knox trial stacks up Oct 9, 2009
She also wore a "Let It Be" T shirt on Valentine's Day, and has been spotted passing around chocolates, winking at Sollecito, and laying her head down on the defense table. The Italian press has had a ball with Knox's (and those of her family). (MSNBC -- International)
Capone's Old Hideout Nets $2.6 Million Oct 9, 2009
He was considered the mastermind of the gangland killing on Chicago's North Side in 1929, known as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Seven rivals of Capone's gang were gunned down in a garage, but investigators never could collect enough evidence to put anyone on trial for the deaths. (Fox News)
LA Zoo welcomes giant otters and langurs monkeys Oct 8, 2009
This year we are adopting four animals for Valentine's Day for our four precious grandbabies. When they visit yearly, we visit the Chaffee Zoo and they see their names on the adoption board and meet the adopted animal. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Spitzer Finds Largest Ring Around Saturn Oct 7, 2009
This Valentine's Day, NASA's Spitzer and Cassini spacecraft provide you with both, in two intriguing new. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Key publishers unite to create a digital reader Oct 7, 2009
The magazine is slated to hit on Valentine's Day, 2010, with 325,000 copies sent to newsstands ... The magazine is slated to hit on Valentine's Day, 2010, with 325,000 copies sent to newsstands. (New York Post -- Business)
Survivor teaches wellness on Web Oct 6, 2009
When Kris Carr was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer on Valentine's Day 2003, she didn't set out to make a documentary that would change the lives of many. She didn't mean to become an author either, but that's what happened. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hallmark Channel Unveils 'Holiday Countdown' Program Oct 6, 2009
Additionally, Hallmark plans to bring attendant themed programming, whether original or acquired movies, specials and themed series, plus advertising packages, digital content and a presence in 3,200 Hallmark Gold Crown Stores to bear for countdowns saluting Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Fourth of July. A combination of things keyed the network's expanded commitment to special events. (Multichannel News)
Taylor Lautner Embarrassed By Shirtless Pics, Not His Love Of Chick Flicks Oct 6, 2009
"I was so glad I got to do ['Valentine's Day'] before I went back and filmed 'Eclipse,' " he told the site. "Working with [director] Garry Marshall that's a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It was a lot of fun, and I can't wait to see it when it comes out in February.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
