Archive for August 30th, 2009

Get Ready for Ragweed (HealthDay)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) — Ragweed, the bane of many
allergy sufferers, will soon be in bloom.

Chances of health compromise continue to fade (AP)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

AP – A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country’s “finances sicker without saving you money.”

Marino, Goydos share lead at shortened Barclays (AP)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

AP – Steve Marino ran off three straight birdies late in the third round Saturday for a 3-under 68 to catch Paul Goydos for a share of the lead at The Barclays and give himself another shot at his first PGA Tour victory.

Swine flu spreading at ‘unbelievable’ rate: WHO (AFP)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

AFP – Swine flu spreads four times faster than other viruses and 40 percent of the fatalities are young adults in good health, the world’s top health official warned in an interview appearing Saturday.