Archive for March, 2008

 

ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors

March 31st, 2008

ACE Inhibitors are usually given to people with high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, or people with a high likelihood of developing coronary artery disease. They may also be given after a heart attack to prevent more complications and to people living with congestive heart failure. They help control your blood pressure to make it […]

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City Sports: Rodeo Beach run, family biking

March 31st, 2008

For a challenging workout, check out the Pirates Cove Trail Run event at Rodeo Beach in Sausalito. Runners can choose from four distances: 8K, 20K, 30K and 50K. (There is a nine-hour time limit for the 50K.) Trail runs are open to runners and hikers of all skill levels, including first-timers. Participants will take a […]

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Despite predictions, Orioles fans celebrate baseball's return

March 31st, 2008

BALTIMORE (Map, News)- Huddling under a bright orange Baltimore Orioles umbrella near the Eutaw Street entrance to Camden Yards, Tina Bednarski stuffed heavy jackets and other foul weather gear into her daughter’s bulging backpack.“I kind of feel like I should be rooting for a touchdown rather than a home run,” laughed Bednarski, an […]

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Think You Can Eat Right Easily? Try the Food Quiz

March 31st, 2008

Raleigh, N.C. — Decisions, decisions. It’s not always easy to choose what you want to eat, and it’s even harder when you’re trying to eat as healthy as possible.Here’s a fat-and-calorie food quiz that might help show what a challenge it is to make the best choices.Here’s a question to think about: What’s healthier […]

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Charting the NBA

March 31st, 2008

Thomas isn’t talking about Indiana jobKnicks coach Isiah Thomas sidestepped whether he’s interested in talking with Indiana University about its head coaching position.Thomas has a 53-101 record in two seasons. Though he helped Indiana win the 1981 NCAA championship, Thomas has never coached in college. He indicated the Hoosiers haven’t consulted him.“No, I have a […]

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March 31st, 2008

The Iranian general who helped broker an end to nearly a week of fighting between Iraqi government forces and Shiite Muslim militiamen in southern Iraq is an unlikely peacemaker.Brig. Gen. Qassem Suleimani, who helped U.S.-backed Iraqi leaders negotiate a deal with radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr to stop the fighting in Iraq’s largely Shiite […]

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Courteney and David Aim to Raise $1 Million in Two Weeks for Charity

March 31st, 2008

The World Entertainment News Network reports that celeb parents Courteney Cox and David Arquette have given themselves two weeks to raise $1 million to help the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, a center dedicated to helping people afflicted with the incurable skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). EB is a genetic condition that causes internal organs […]

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Nationals buy contract of LHP Perez

March 31st, 2008

The Washington Nationals on Thursday purchased the contract of lefthander Odalis Perez while placing righthanders Shawn Hill and Ryan Wagner and outfielder Wily Mo Pena on the 15-day disabled list.Perez, who was signed to a minor league contract and invited to camp before the start of spring training, has pushed his way into a spot […]

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Saxophonist Martin Fierro dies at 66

March 31st, 2008

Saxophonist Martin Fierro, best known for his work with the late Jerry Garcia, died Thursday of lung cancer at Marin General Hospital. He was 66.Mr. Fierro, who was playing full time before he was high school age in his native El Paso, Texas, moved to the Bay Area in 1968. He had spent the previous […]

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Braves happy to break in Nationals Park

March 31st, 2008

ATLANTA — Bobby Cox has seen the President throw out the first pitch on Opening Day before. Nearly 40 years later, the Atlanta Braves manager is looking forward to being part of the spectacle again.President George W. Bush is scheduled make the ceremonial toss on Sunday night as the Braves help Washington debut its new […]

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