http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:37:12 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:18 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Diabetes-and-the-Flu?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Graph and Table of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Doses Allocated, Ordered, and Shipped in U.S. CDC website Webcast on November 19, 2009.  Experts discuss how the federal government is preparing and responding to the flu outbreak. Questions fro... Government & Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Diabetes-and-the-Flu?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Save-Our-Community-Hospitals-holds-rally-in-Braddock-Pennsylvanai?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner PITTSBURGH, November 19-The newly formed organization Save Our Community Hospitals (SOCH) held a rally today in Braddock, Pennsylvania in support of keeping the Braddock Hospital open. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) announced i... Government & Politics People Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Save-Our-Community-Hospitals-holds-rally-in-Braddock-Pennsylvanai?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d19-United-Steelworkers-Press-Association-2010-Biennial-Conference-June-13--15-2010?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner The United Steelworkers Press Association (USPA) has set the date for the 23rd Biennial Conference. It will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa, from Sunday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The Awards Banquet would be held the ev... People Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:31:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d19-United-Steelworkers-Press-Association-2010-Biennial-Conference-June-13--15-2010?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Rendell-endorses-medical-marijuana--Pittsburghers-your-voice-is-needed-now-on-PA-HB-1393?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner "If the legislature sends him a well crafted medical marijuana bill Governor Rendell said he will sign it." That was the exact statement from Governor Rendell to Examiner.com. Last week, Examiner.com had asked Press Secretary Gary T... Government & Politics People Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Rendell-endorses-medical-marijuana--Pittsburghers-your-voice-is-needed-now-on-PA-HB-1393?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d4-FDA-approves-new-drug-treatment-for-longterm-pain-relief-after-shingles-attacks?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on November 17, 2009, that it has approved the Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch, a medicated skin patch that relieves the pain of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a serious complication that can occur aft... People Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:30:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d17-FDA-approves-new-drug-treatment-for-longterm-pain-relief-after-shingles-attacks?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Runners--walkers-invited-to-sneak-preview-of-Celebration-of-Lights?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner INDIANA TWP., Pa. — The Allegheny County Parks Department today invited runners and walkers to a sneak preview of the Celebration of Lights at Hartwood on Wed., Nov. 18. The 5th Annual “Run the Lights” is a 5K run and walk throug... Government & Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:48:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Runners--walkers-invited-to-sneak-preview-of-Celebration-of-Lights?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Braddock-UPMC-USW-may-seek-injunction?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner The United Steelworkers Union USW is hoping for a big turnout on Thursday November 19 at the Save Our Community Hospitals Rally in Braddock, PA.  The rally will take place at 2:00 PM at Fifth and Braddock Ave.  An eblast to members r... Infrastructure People Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:55:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Braddock-UPMC-USW-may-seek-injunction?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Pennsylvania-Superior-Court-recount--recanvass?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Allegheny County Public Notice: Pursuant to the order issued by the Honorable Pedro C. Cortes, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and 25 P.S. 3154(e), notice is hereby given by the Allegheny County Board of Elections that the recount a... Government & Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:40:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Pennsylvania-Superior-Court-recount--recanvass?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Union-Made-Gifts?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Jim Coleman of USW would like to remind you to buy union made gifts this holiday season.  Click here for some great ideas. Photo shown: A favorite among collectors, the FADA Bullet is also known as the "Streamliner". Made of cas... People Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:50:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Union-Made-Gifts?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Allegheny-County-holds-8th-Annual-Blanket--Winter-Clothing-Drive-to-benefit-the-Jubilee-Association?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Blankets and warm clothing will be collected in the lobby of the County Office Building at 542 Forbes Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Wed. Nov. 18, through Fri., Nov. 20 “While we have been blessed with mild wea... Government & Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:22:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Allegheny-County-holds-8th-Annual-Blanket--Winter-Clothing-Drive-to-benefit-the-Jubilee-Association?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d15-20092010-Influenza-season-week-44-ending-November-7-2009--CDC-report?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner During week 44 (November 1-7, 2009), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. * 3,834 (30.1%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating... Government & Politics Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:00:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d15-20092010-Influenza-season-week-44-ending-November-7-2009--CDC-report?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d14-H1N1-virus-and-safety-of-our-food-supply?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner McDonald’s in Dubai Gary Arndt Q: Can people get 2009 H1N1 flu virus by eating food products? Influenza viruses are not known to be spread by eating food items. Influenza viruses are spread through inhalation or through touching contaminat... Government & Politics Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:30:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d14-H1N1-virus-and-safety-of-our-food-supply?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Pittsburgh-Steelers-counterfeit-ticket-alert-issued-for-Sundays-game?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Bengals and Steelers at church Photo Courtesy Flickr Creative Commons The Steelers and Heinz Field management are warning fans to watch out for counterfeit tickets when attempting to make a purchase from scalpers. Fans looking to purchase tickets... People Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:11:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Pittsburgh-Steelers-counterfeit-ticket-alert-issued-for-Sundays-game?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Can-you-catch-swine-flu-from-a-blood-transfusion-or-an-infected-needle?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Swine Flu Shot. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Potential Impact of the H1N1 Pandemic on Blood Product Safety and Availability There is limited information available on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus viremia, especially during the asymptomatic period. No case ... Government & Politics Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:13:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Can-you-catch-swine-flu-from-a-blood-transfusion-or-an-infected-needle?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Pittsburghs-Frederic-Feldman-a-World-War-II-veteran-celebrates-his-100th-birthday?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Frederic Feldman, a World War II veteran (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Frederic Feldman, a World War II veteran who served in the European theater under General George S. Patton, talks about his upcoming birthday as he looks at a card at the Southweste... People Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:49:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Pittsburghs-Frederic-Feldman-a-World-War-II-veteran-celebrates-his-100th-birthday?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-American-Flag-and-its-Protocol?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner The Flag of the United States of America is a symbol of freedom and liberty to which Americans pledge their allegiance. It is made up of thirteen alternating red and white stripes and fifty white stars on a blue field, with each star representing ... Government & Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-American-Flag-and-its-Protocol?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d10-FDA-Safety-warning-External-Biphasic-Defibrillators?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Initial Communication- 14 events reported in which 200 J biphasic defibrillator was ineffective in providing fibrillation/cardioversion therapy Devices: External biphasic defibrillators that deliver energy levels ≤ 200 Joules (J), including... Government & Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:33:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d10-FDA-Safety-warning-External-Biphasic-Defibrillators?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d10-McKessport-Housing-Authority--Community-Life-partner-with-Blueroof-Technologies?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner 5th Avenue/Lysle Boulevard Bridge Photo Courtesy Flickr Creative Commons 8 units of fully UFAS compliant units (Uniformed Federally Assessible Standards) are in the process of being retrofitted for senior citizens of McKeesport Pennsylvania. "T... Infrastructure People Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:52:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d10-McKessport-Housing-Authority--Community-Life-partner-with-Blueroof-Technologies?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Make-Money-From-Home-with-Google-Not-so-Fast-Warns-BBB?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominentl... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:01:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Make-Money-From-Home-with-Google-Not-so-Fast-Warns-BBB?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Fred-Rogers-of-Mr-Rogers-Neighborhood?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner Growing up in Pittsburgh when TV was in its infancy, we had these enormous honking tubes that took up the entire living room floor. They boasted scratchy pictures in glorious black and white.  They had long rabbit ears.  Ours had an addi... People Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:02:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7002-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Fred-Rogers-of-Mr-Rogers-Neighborhood?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-History-Examiner