Blog Posts in March, 2012
Posted on Mar 30, 2012 By Blog Manager
The leading cause of death from sports-related injuries is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Twenty-one percent of all TBIs among American children/adolescents are related to sports and recreational ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2012 By Blog Manager
Judge Burton Mattson rejected Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s appeal of a $16.8 million fine for failing to check gas pipes for leaks in seven Contra Costa County communities (Pittsburg, Antioch, ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2012 By Blog Manager
Whether you realize it or not, there are specific steps you can take to improve your memory. Here are a few tips for keeping your brain healthy and enhancing your ability to remember: 1. Sleep and ...
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Posted on Mar 15, 2012 By Blog Manager
PG&E will pay the City of San Bruno $70 million as compensation for the 2010 gas pipeline explosion. As part of the deal, San Bruno will have to cap at $50 million in a separate trust fund that ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By Blog Manager
At one time or another, almost everyone has inhaled helium to entertain others or just oneself with a squeaky, high voice. Helium is an inert gas, meaning that it does not react chemically with the ...
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Posted on Mar 8, 2012 By Blog Manager
The Food and Drug Administration released a statement cautioning consumers that skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps and lotions contaminated with Mercury have been found in at least 7 states ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2012 By Blog Manager
In late February, passengers who were traveling on a Carnival Splendor cruise were robbed by hooded gunman. The 22 passengers left the ship in port city of Puerto Vallarta to go on a nature hike in ...
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