Woodstock Wire: NewsTidBits

Enterprise -- Cisco Blogs - According to the World Health Organization, close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year. Furthermore, for each suicide it is estimated that there are more than 20 suicide attempts. In the U.S., death by suicide has been growing at...

U.S. News -- Microsoft Corp's potential acquisition of TikTok's U.S. operations is the latest twist...

U.S. News -- President Donald Trump's demand that the U.S. government get a cut of Microsoft buying TikTok is the latest unprecedented scenario in an unprecedented situation.

U.S. News -- Microsoft has emerged as a savior to young users of TikTok, who praised the tech industry giant for trying to buy parts...

U.S. News -- Retirees may need to add more equities to their portfolio to get higher returns.

U.S. News -- Eliminating these expenses means substantial savings in retirement.

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U.S. News -- Italian sportscar maker Ferrari has lowered its full year earnings guidance after reporting second-quarter profits were nearly wiped out by temporary halts in production and delivery due to the coronavirus.

Life -- EurekAlert - Observational studies have found no cardiovascular benefits associated with cannabis use.Cannabis use may be linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, atrial fibrillation and heart failure; however, additional studies need to be conducted...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - It's not so much the volume of interactions Black Americans have with the police that troubles them or differentiates them from other racial groups, but rather the quality of those interactions.

Life -- Phys.org - A new study using satellite mapping technology reveals there are nearly 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than was previously thought. The results provide an important benchmark for monitoring the impact of environmental change...

Life -- Phys.org - The astronauts on SpaceX's first crew flight said Tuesday that their Dragon capsule "came alive" and sounded like a beast as it descended through the atmosphere to a smooth splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

Life -- EurekAlert - Results from a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine suggest that bacterial infections may elevate the risk of coronary heart disease in individuals with type 1 diabetes.

Life -- EurekAlert - Vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) reduces the risk of a condition that often leads to cervical cancer, according to an analysis of Danish health registry data.

Life -- EurekAlert - A recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other individuals, including those with other types of arthritis.

Life -- EurekAlert - A project to help church communities become more 'dementia friendly' has had a significant impact across the country.The Dementia Friendly Church programme began as a collaboration between Peter Kevern, Professor of Values in Health and Social...

Life -- Live Science - A new cell study hints at how the Epstein-Barr virus drives cancer.

Life -- Phys.org - At least four people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of...

Life -- Neuroscience News - CMS121, a synthesized variant of fisetin, a chemical found in fruits and vegetables, improved memory, and slows neurodegeneration in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

Life -- Reader's Digest - If your dog is experiencing pain from an injury or medical condition, it might seem logical to give them a dose of ibuprofen to ease the discomfort. After all, that is your first line of defense for aches and pains. Plus, you probably...

Life -- Reader's Digest - The army is older than our country

Congress officially established the Army in September 1789, but since the Continental 
Army was formed in 1775, the U.S. Army is technically older than the country it serves. Today, the Army has...

Life -- Psychology Today - My identity growing up was forged with my being sickly with asthma. Except I was misdiagnosed. How could I figure out who I was if I suddenly was healthy?

Life -- Lifehack - Most jobs require specialized skills. At the same time, there are a lot of resume skills that apply across the board.



If you're on the hunt for a new job, give your resume a refresh. Employers want to know: Can you communicate effectively?...

Life -- Phys.org - By 2050, 70% of the world's population is expected to live in towns and cities. Urban living brings many benefits, but city dwellers worldwide are seeing a rapid increase in noncommunicable health problems, such as asthma and inflammatory bowel...

Life -- Lifehack - Reading has been on the decline for years. All you have to do is think back to the last time you have stepped into a library to see my point.



One of the biggest reasons for the decline in book sales and going to libraries is the leaps and...

Life -- NASA Image of the day - For decades, astronomers have known about irregular outbursts from the double star system V745 Sco, which is located about 25,000 light years from Earth.

Life -- EurekAlert - Electrocardiogram results evaluated with an artificial intelligence-enhanced formula may be able to detect decreased heart function more accurately and quickly than standard blood tests in patients being evaluated in the emergency room for...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Americans' satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. dropped seven percentage points last month, to 13% -- the lowest Gallup has measured since November 2011.

Life -- Psychology Today - Even after her respiratory symptoms stopped, young triathlete Katie Swanson still didn't feel quite right: her speech changed as had her brain function.

Life -- Lifehacker - If you're trying to dial in your morning brew using a method other than a Keurig pod or a few scoops of grounds in an automatic coffee maker, it can be a challenge to figure out the exact right ratio of ground beans to water. And that's where...

Life -- Phys.org - NASA's Aqua satellite obtained visible and water vapor imagery as Tropical Storm Isaias continued moving along the east coast of Florida. On Aug. 3, Warnings and Watches stretched from Florida to Maine.

Life -- WebMD - Paramedics, who are often the first to see sick patients, are at far greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19 than others, the researchers said.

Life -- Phys.org - While K-12 schools across Massachusetts are looking at options for reopening this fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says public schools should also be looking at another important issue for their future: diversity.

Life -- Phys.org - With the reopening of flights during the summer holiday season in Europe, many countries have started to see an increase in COVID-19 infections. A new IIASA-led study sheds light on how COVID-19 spreads regionally and between countries, as...

Life -- Phys.org - In the human body, proteins sometimes occur in fibrillar aggregates called amyloids. Although certain amyloids are known to have a biological function, amyloid formation is often associated with pathologies, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's...

Life -- GearMoose - Working from home is a real treat, without the commute and five supervisors breathing down your neck...until the kids are screaming, the dog is barking, the gardeners are mowing, and suddenly you long for the relative peace of the corporate...

Life -- Live Science - A relieved SpaceX CEO Elon Musk welcomed home the first NASA astronauts to fly to space on his company&aposs Crew Dragon vehicle.

Life -- Lifehacker - There isn't much to like about high-deductible health insurance plans. If you have one, you may already be spending thousands of dollars out-of-pocket on healthcare each year. Before meeting the deductible, it can be tough to afford the basics....

Life -- Lifehack - Every motivational speaker preaches the importance of having a purpose in life. They all tell you that a life without purpose is not the right way to go.



None of them are wrong. In fact, what they say is 100% true. But it's not the easiest...

Life -- NASA Image of the day - Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft as it is lifted onto the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship shortly after landing.

Life -- Lifehack - Entrepreneurship isn't for the faint of heart and brings its own unique set of challenges and obstacles. Thankfully, there's a wealth of information out there from entrepreneurs of all different backgrounds that can be applied to make solid...

Life -- Phys.org - CNRS researchers at the Institut Curie have recently shown that cancer cells use a membrane protein that has been known for several decades to internalize iron. Published in Nature Chemistry, this work shows that the absorbed iron allows cancer...

Life -- Phys.org - Seemingly everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, and we find new uses for them every day. They can help us avoid traffic jams or connect us to family from afar. They can even translate languages on the fly.

Life -- The Penny Hoarder - You know it's a bad idea to pour your life's savings into a single investment.

It's personal finance 101: Invest regularly and diversify your portfolio. But a lot of times, there isn't much guidance beyond that.

So as an investor,...

Life -- EurekAlert - In a reversal of trends, American baby boomers scored lower on a test of cognitive functioning than did members of previous generations, according to a new nationwide study.

Life -- Kiplinger - The July 15 extended tax filing deadline just passed. While it might seem early, now is the right time for you to rethink the impact of taxes when planning for your retirement.

Life -- EurekAlert - Results from a recent study -- a collaboration between Lehigh University, Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute, and Pennsylvania State University -- demonstrates the potential for a new method of detecting circulating tumor cells. Unlike existing...

Life -- Phys.org - New results achieved by combining big data captured by the Subaru Telescope and the power of machine learning have discovered a galaxy with an extremely low 1.6% oxygen abundance, breaking the previous record of the lowest abundance. The measured...

Life -- Kiplinger - Just before James Heath* retired four years ago, he and his wife began the search for the home where they'd hoped to spend their senior years. He knew precisely what he wanted: a smaller property with a low-maintenance yard. He also knew what...

Life -- Kiplinger - Retirement planning is all about numbers. It centers around one question: Do my financial assets - pension, 401(k)s/IRAs, Social Security, property, sale of a business, etc. - provide enough income to fund my desired retirement lifestyle?

At...