NYC Teen Dies From Asthma Attack After Running From Racist Crew With Gun
Dayshen McKenzie, of New York City’s Staten Island borough, collapsed after running away from a group of mostly white people who allegedly shouted racial slurs while waving a gun.
Witnesses say that Dayshen McKenzie, a black teen from Staten Island, N.Y., was running from a group of mostly white people, who were shouting racial slurs and waving a gun, when he collapsed and died May 27 from an apparent asthma attack.....
Read more here: theroot.com
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New Devices, Wearable System Aim to Predict, Prevent Asthma Attacks
Researchers have developed an integrated, wearable system that monitors a user’s environment, heart rate and other physical attributes with the goal of predicting and preventing asthma attacks. The researchers plan to begin testing the system on a larger subject population this summer.
The system, called the Health and Environmental Tracker (HET), is composed of a suite of new sensor devices and was developed by researchers from the National Science Foundation’s Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) at North Carolina State University.....
Read more here: news.ncsu.edu
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Occupational asthma
A 22 year old man thought he might have hay fever. Several months later his general practitioner diagnosed asthma. It later emerged that his symptoms were associated with his work in a bakery, and he was referred to an occupational lung disease specialist who diagnosed occupational asthma.....
Read more here: bmj.com
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It's time to refresh your mind for a while by checking this game guys...
Wood Runner
Wood Runner is a simple game of kart racing car. But with unique characters riders will entertain your eyes, so let's start the ride in your car and feel the excitement of this cute cartoon character race for the position of champion!
Each track is designed with different twists and obstacles that are a challenge for all the drivers.
Racetrack will be around the forest environment. Collect stars to add value and beat the other racers to speed towards the finish line with the fastest time!
So if you are looking for the challenge of racing, Wood Runner is certainly a gameplay you should try to play.
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Friday, June 3, 2016
Delta boy recovering after asthma-induced heart attack
Doctors say the fact 10-year-old Colton Hasebe can spend the afternoon jumping around with his sisters is nothing short of miraculous.
“I think it is truly is one of the rare miracles,” said Dr. Garth Meckler, head of BC Children Hospital’s pediatric emergency division.
“It’s one of those things that I look back on and will never forget and am so grateful to have been a part of.”
Five months ago, Colton had one of his periodic asthma attacks.....
Read more here: globalnews.ca
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Coalition saves asthmatics $6000 on medicines
Hundreds of Australians suffering potentially life-threatening allergic asthma attacks can breathe easier today thanks to a $5.4 million investment by the Turnbull Coalition that will save patients over $6000 on the cost of their medicines per year.
Today's announcement is in stark contrast to Labor, who blocked access to medicines helping to treat severe asthmatic conditions, and there's no guarantee from Bill Shorten they won't do it again.....
Read more here: mysunshinecoast.com.au
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A Wearable for Asthmatics?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that asthma costs the United States $56 billion per year. In 2010, it was found that 18.7 million adults and 7 million children suffer from the condition. There’s a variety of triggers that can prompt an attack, including dust mites, tobacco smoke, pets, and even physical exercise, among others.....
Read more here: rdmag.com
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Refresh yourself by playing this game... check it out:
Rural Racer
The funnest racing game around. The object of this game is to race your car through 8 laps as fast as you can and finish each track as the winner in order to advance to the next round. Just don't Hit the Wall whatever you do, or the other racing cars will pass you, and you'll have to drive as fast as you can to catch up.
Drive your race car around the track, and try your best to beat the computer or a friend!
Controls:
Arrow keys to navigate.
Shift to activate turbo.
P = Pause
ESC = Menu
Doctors say the fact 10-year-old Colton Hasebe can spend the afternoon jumping around with his sisters is nothing short of miraculous.
“I think it is truly is one of the rare miracles,” said Dr. Garth Meckler, head of BC Children Hospital’s pediatric emergency division.
“It’s one of those things that I look back on and will never forget and am so grateful to have been a part of.”
Five months ago, Colton had one of his periodic asthma attacks.....
Read more here: globalnews.ca
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Coalition saves asthmatics $6000 on medicines
Hundreds of Australians suffering potentially life-threatening allergic asthma attacks can breathe easier today thanks to a $5.4 million investment by the Turnbull Coalition that will save patients over $6000 on the cost of their medicines per year.
Today's announcement is in stark contrast to Labor, who blocked access to medicines helping to treat severe asthmatic conditions, and there's no guarantee from Bill Shorten they won't do it again.....
Read more here: mysunshinecoast.com.au
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A Wearable for Asthmatics?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that asthma costs the United States $56 billion per year. In 2010, it was found that 18.7 million adults and 7 million children suffer from the condition. There’s a variety of triggers that can prompt an attack, including dust mites, tobacco smoke, pets, and even physical exercise, among others.....
Read more here: rdmag.com
------------------------------------------------------
Refresh yourself by playing this game... check it out:
Rural Racer
The funnest racing game around. The object of this game is to race your car through 8 laps as fast as you can and finish each track as the winner in order to advance to the next round. Just don't Hit the Wall whatever you do, or the other racing cars will pass you, and you'll have to drive as fast as you can to catch up.
Drive your race car around the track, and try your best to beat the computer or a friend!
Controls:
Arrow keys to navigate.
Shift to activate turbo.
P = Pause
ESC = Menu
Thursday, June 2, 2016
This Wearable System Might Help Asthma Sufferers Avoid Attacks
The wrist environmental monitor could help asthma sufferers remove themselves from locations that might trigger or worsen an attack
If you're one of the 24 million Americans suffering from asthma, you probably want to know when an attack is coming. A group of scientists have developed a portable system that could help monitor that information.....
Read more here: popsci.com
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Many Parents Know Too Little About Their Child’s Asthma Meds
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Only half of parents of children with asthma fully understand the use of their child's asthma medications, according to research published online May 17 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Ann Chen Wu, M.D., M.P.H., of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute in Boston, and colleagues conducted a survey of the parents of 740 children with probable persistent asthma. Parents were asked which asthma controller medications their child was prescribed and how often they should be taken. Responses were compared to instructions from their child's health care provider.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Obstructive sleep apnea risk increases with asthma: Study
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk increases with asthma, according to research. Extensive research confirmed the link between asthma and obstructive sleep apnea, but it was long unclear whether asthma was a possible risk factor for sleep apnea or a result of the condition. Researchers explored the association between asthma and obstructive sleep apnea by randomly selecting adult participants of the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study. The subjects would attend in-laboratory overnight polysomnography and completed health-related questionnaires approximately every four years.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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Take a brake for a while guys... check it out this game:
Raceway 500
This is an exclusive online 3D racing game in which you drive the car to beat the challengers sharing the tracks with you. Complete each laps in least possible time but it will take some driving skills to negotiate the curves on the tracks.
Qualify in the races to reach the final! Choose your pit stop wisely, to replace tyres and fuel.
Game Instructions :Use the arrow keys to play this game!
The wrist environmental monitor could help asthma sufferers remove themselves from locations that might trigger or worsen an attack
If you're one of the 24 million Americans suffering from asthma, you probably want to know when an attack is coming. A group of scientists have developed a portable system that could help monitor that information.....
Read more here: popsci.com
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Many Parents Know Too Little About Their Child’s Asthma Meds
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Only half of parents of children with asthma fully understand the use of their child's asthma medications, according to research published online May 17 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Ann Chen Wu, M.D., M.P.H., of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute in Boston, and colleagues conducted a survey of the parents of 740 children with probable persistent asthma. Parents were asked which asthma controller medications their child was prescribed and how often they should be taken. Responses were compared to instructions from their child's health care provider.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Obstructive sleep apnea risk increases with asthma: Study
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk increases with asthma, according to research. Extensive research confirmed the link between asthma and obstructive sleep apnea, but it was long unclear whether asthma was a possible risk factor for sleep apnea or a result of the condition. Researchers explored the association between asthma and obstructive sleep apnea by randomly selecting adult participants of the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study. The subjects would attend in-laboratory overnight polysomnography and completed health-related questionnaires approximately every four years.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
------------------------------------------------------
Take a brake for a while guys... check it out this game:
Raceway 500
This is an exclusive online 3D racing game in which you drive the car to beat the challengers sharing the tracks with you. Complete each laps in least possible time but it will take some driving skills to negotiate the curves on the tracks.
Qualify in the races to reach the final! Choose your pit stop wisely, to replace tyres and fuel.
Game Instructions :Use the arrow keys to play this game!
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Trying to manage asthma during hot, humid days? Here are some tips
With much of the country already experiencing summer heat, those living with asthma and other chronic respiratory illnesses are being reminded to take proper precautions on hot, humid days.
New Brunswick Lung Association Director of Health Promotion Barbara Walls says it’s important to limit exposure to allergens and stay indoors when humidity levels are high.....
Read more here: globalnews.ca
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Asthma Treatments for Dogs
Pet asthma is a medical condition that’s easy to diagnose in dogs and there are several different asthma treatments for dogs that can control the symptoms of this disease.
Asthma in dogs is defined as the sudden narrowing of a dog’s airways that causes breathing difficulties. Asthma can be triggered when a pet inhales something it’s allergic to. When this happens, the lower parts of the lungs begin to tighten and the dog will begin to wheeze or cough. Its gums may turn blue, and heavy panting ensues.....
Read more here: dogshealth.com
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Clean Power Plan can make difference with asthma
May is a lovely time of year to enjoy time outdoors, but physicians and those with respiratory disease know that it is also the beginning of ozone season, when we have to be especially alert about possible health consequences from exposure to elevated levels of this dangerous pollutant. May is also Asthma Awareness Month, when it is imperative that we highlight the critical link between the air we breathe and our health in order to improve both. This is where policy comes into play, and where the Clean Power Plan can make a real difference for public health in Pennsylvania and nationally.....
Read more here: phillytrib.com
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Relax for a while by playing this game... check it out:
Zombie Karts
Have you seen zombies behind steering wheels. Compete with other zombies here and win as soon as possible. Do not go into logic just enjoy it.
Zombie Karts is a great 3D racing game made by Miniclip.com. Customize your zombie driver and join the race. You need to disqualify all racers and cross the finish line first to unlock the next track. Good luck!
With much of the country already experiencing summer heat, those living with asthma and other chronic respiratory illnesses are being reminded to take proper precautions on hot, humid days.
New Brunswick Lung Association Director of Health Promotion Barbara Walls says it’s important to limit exposure to allergens and stay indoors when humidity levels are high.....
Read more here: globalnews.ca
------------------------------------------------------
Asthma Treatments for Dogs
Pet asthma is a medical condition that’s easy to diagnose in dogs and there are several different asthma treatments for dogs that can control the symptoms of this disease.
Asthma in dogs is defined as the sudden narrowing of a dog’s airways that causes breathing difficulties. Asthma can be triggered when a pet inhales something it’s allergic to. When this happens, the lower parts of the lungs begin to tighten and the dog will begin to wheeze or cough. Its gums may turn blue, and heavy panting ensues.....
Read more here: dogshealth.com
------------------------------------------------------
Clean Power Plan can make difference with asthma
May is a lovely time of year to enjoy time outdoors, but physicians and those with respiratory disease know that it is also the beginning of ozone season, when we have to be especially alert about possible health consequences from exposure to elevated levels of this dangerous pollutant. May is also Asthma Awareness Month, when it is imperative that we highlight the critical link between the air we breathe and our health in order to improve both. This is where policy comes into play, and where the Clean Power Plan can make a real difference for public health in Pennsylvania and nationally.....
Read more here: phillytrib.com
------------------------------------------------------
Relax for a while by playing this game... check it out:
Zombie Karts
Have you seen zombies behind steering wheels. Compete with other zombies here and win as soon as possible. Do not go into logic just enjoy it.
Zombie Karts is a great 3D racing game made by Miniclip.com. Customize your zombie driver and join the race. You need to disqualify all racers and cross the finish line first to unlock the next track. Good luck!
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Mum says son who died after severe asthma attack will live on through others after his organs were donated
"It will be lovely to know our Tom’s helped a child see their mum"
The mum of a teenage boy who died after suffering a severe asthma attack says her son will live on through others after his organs were donated.
Thomas-Michael Martin, known as Tom, was on his way to hospital with mum Dawn Gerrard and a friend when he went into cardiac arrest as a result of the asthma attack.....
Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Asthma Symptoms Can Bloom in Springtime
FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma symptoms increase in spring, making it especially important for people with the lung disease to be aware of triggers and risk factors, an expert says.
"Asthma is a lifelong disease that causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing," said Dr. Linda Rogers, director of the clinical asthma program at Mount Sinai-National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute, in New York City.....
Read more here: consumer.healthday.com
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Asthma inhalers get 50 per cent price cut
Eleven medicines, including Ventolin inhalers used by asthma sufferers, have gone down in price recently, Consumer Affairs Minister Helena Dalli said today.
Price reductions varied between 8 per cent and 67 per cent. Ventolin inhalers have had their price slashed in half, from €6.34 to €3.15. Dermovate, a skincare ointment, has gone down in price from €6.19 to €2.05.....
Read more here: timesofmalta.com
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Try to relax for a while by playing this game...
Zoo Racer
The animals in the zoo are very bored today, luckily they find something to do -- they go racing. They will all get their turn. What a day to pass the time! Do what you can and show how fast you can race. Don't drive in the mud or grass, it will cost you your speed. When you drive over a banana skin the car will skid. Collect the power ups and speed boosts by driving over them. Win as many cups as you can to unlock new race tracks and drivers.
Choose to play with the mouse or the arrow keys.
Instructions: mouse control: mouse - move / cycle powerup /use powerup. keyboard control: arrow keys - move. z - cycle poweup. x - use powerup.
"It will be lovely to know our Tom’s helped a child see their mum"
The mum of a teenage boy who died after suffering a severe asthma attack says her son will live on through others after his organs were donated.
Thomas-Michael Martin, known as Tom, was on his way to hospital with mum Dawn Gerrard and a friend when he went into cardiac arrest as a result of the asthma attack.....
Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Asthma Symptoms Can Bloom in Springtime
FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma symptoms increase in spring, making it especially important for people with the lung disease to be aware of triggers and risk factors, an expert says.
"Asthma is a lifelong disease that causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing," said Dr. Linda Rogers, director of the clinical asthma program at Mount Sinai-National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute, in New York City.....
Read more here: consumer.healthday.com
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Asthma inhalers get 50 per cent price cut
Eleven medicines, including Ventolin inhalers used by asthma sufferers, have gone down in price recently, Consumer Affairs Minister Helena Dalli said today.
Price reductions varied between 8 per cent and 67 per cent. Ventolin inhalers have had their price slashed in half, from €6.34 to €3.15. Dermovate, a skincare ointment, has gone down in price from €6.19 to €2.05.....
Read more here: timesofmalta.com
------------------------------------------------------
Try to relax for a while by playing this game...
Zoo Racer
The animals in the zoo are very bored today, luckily they find something to do -- they go racing. They will all get their turn. What a day to pass the time! Do what you can and show how fast you can race. Don't drive in the mud or grass, it will cost you your speed. When you drive over a banana skin the car will skid. Collect the power ups and speed boosts by driving over them. Win as many cups as you can to unlock new race tracks and drivers.
Choose to play with the mouse or the arrow keys.
Instructions: mouse control: mouse - move / cycle powerup /use powerup. keyboard control: arrow keys - move. z - cycle poweup. x - use powerup.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Asthma patients face tough time when air is foul
For asthma patients, there were few takeaways from Delhi government’s initiatives like the odd-even formula or car-free days, say experts.
However, the schemes, if combined with other factors over a longer period of time, may successfully bring down pollution levels, they say.With the onset of summer and the capital seeing frequent dust storms, several patients with respiratory diseases are facing trouble.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
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Health department study suggests link exists between asthma, depression
SALT LAKE CITY -- Thousands of people across Utah have spent the past month raising awareness for two serious conditions: asthma and mental health.
Now, a new study from the Utah Department of Health links those conditions, with findings indicating that both adolescents and adults experience a direct correlation between asthma and mental illness.....
Read more here: fox13now.com
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Natural Treatments and Alternative Therapies for Asthma
Many people suffer from asthma, and most of these individuals believe than a traditional inhaler is the only type of treatment available to them. However, there are many natural treatments and alternative therapies that can be successful in helping one cope with asthma. Read on to learn about some alternative, effective therapies that can help get asthma under control and allow you to breathe a little easier.....
Read more here: tamarastjohn.com
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Feel bored? try to play this game for a while to relax guys....
Police Pursuit
Catch the bad guys with your police patrol car in hot pursuits to bring justice to them. Use the arrow keys to control your car and X key to drift. Collect yellow stars on your way to earn some bonus points. In each level you have to achieve all the goals within limited time to progress to the next level. You have to drive your car in the city and follow the red arrow on the top of the screen to chase bad guys. The bad guys have a blue bar on their car which indicates their stamina. You have to hit their cars with yours until they lose all their stamina and then you can book them up for their crimes. Avoid all the law-abiding citizens and race your car fast to catch the bad guys in the 3d-realistic police pursuits.
Patrol the town and pursue the criminals before the time's up.
For asthma patients, there were few takeaways from Delhi government’s initiatives like the odd-even formula or car-free days, say experts.
However, the schemes, if combined with other factors over a longer period of time, may successfully bring down pollution levels, they say.With the onset of summer and the capital seeing frequent dust storms, several patients with respiratory diseases are facing trouble.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
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Health department study suggests link exists between asthma, depression
SALT LAKE CITY -- Thousands of people across Utah have spent the past month raising awareness for two serious conditions: asthma and mental health.
Now, a new study from the Utah Department of Health links those conditions, with findings indicating that both adolescents and adults experience a direct correlation between asthma and mental illness.....
Read more here: fox13now.com
------------------------------------------------------
Natural Treatments and Alternative Therapies for Asthma
Many people suffer from asthma, and most of these individuals believe than a traditional inhaler is the only type of treatment available to them. However, there are many natural treatments and alternative therapies that can be successful in helping one cope with asthma. Read on to learn about some alternative, effective therapies that can help get asthma under control and allow you to breathe a little easier.....
Read more here: tamarastjohn.com
------------------------------------------------------
Feel bored? try to play this game for a while to relax guys....
Police Pursuit
Catch the bad guys with your police patrol car in hot pursuits to bring justice to them. Use the arrow keys to control your car and X key to drift. Collect yellow stars on your way to earn some bonus points. In each level you have to achieve all the goals within limited time to progress to the next level. You have to drive your car in the city and follow the red arrow on the top of the screen to chase bad guys. The bad guys have a blue bar on their car which indicates their stamina. You have to hit their cars with yours until they lose all their stamina and then you can book them up for their crimes. Avoid all the law-abiding citizens and race your car fast to catch the bad guys in the 3d-realistic police pursuits.
Patrol the town and pursue the criminals before the time's up.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
USF engineer invents air purifier to combat asthma, allergies
A University of South Florida professor's latest invention promises to help asthma and allergy sufferers breathe easier by ridding their homes of pollutants.
Yogi Goswami, 68, a mechanical engineer at USF, says he has developed the world's first molecular air purifier, which not only traps pollutants in the air, but also breaks them down into natural compounds like water and carbon dioxide.....
Read more here: cars.tampabay.com
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Brentford midfielder Alan Judge warned over doping breach... for taking too much of his asthma inhaler
ALAN JUDGE has been warned by the Football Association for breaching anti-doping regulations.
The Brentford midfielder, 27, has suffered from asthma since he was a child but was found to have excessive levels of salbutamol in his system following a match in August.
The Republic of Ireland international, who will miss Euro 2016, after breaking his leg, has been warned over his future conduct, issued with a reprimand and will be target tested for the next two years.....
Read more here: thesun.co.uk
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Mom accepts high school diploma after son dies from asthma attack days before graduation
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH (WOIO) - Graduation at East Tech High School in Cleveland Thursday night was full of celebration, but also reflected on tough times students recently faced.
One of their classmates died over the weekend, after having a severe asthma attack. But they still remembered the teen on this special day.
Graduation for the Class of 2016 was held at Word Church on South Miles Road in Warrensville Heights.....
Read more here: kxxv.com
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Take a break to refresh your mind by playing this game... check it out:
On The Run Vegas
You barely escaped the CIA on the plane heading towards Las Vegas, and now law enforcement has been tipped off about your arrival, so you are now a fugitive on the run in Vegas. The police GPS tracking systems are locked onto you, but you must deliver the documents into the right hands, so this drive is going to be almost impossible!
The police knew you were landing in Vegas but you have managed to get pasted them and got a car but now there onto you so you're going to have to pull off some insane driving moves as you try and outrun the cops and make all your deliveries
A University of South Florida professor's latest invention promises to help asthma and allergy sufferers breathe easier by ridding their homes of pollutants.
Yogi Goswami, 68, a mechanical engineer at USF, says he has developed the world's first molecular air purifier, which not only traps pollutants in the air, but also breaks them down into natural compounds like water and carbon dioxide.....
Read more here: cars.tampabay.com
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Brentford midfielder Alan Judge warned over doping breach... for taking too much of his asthma inhaler
ALAN JUDGE has been warned by the Football Association for breaching anti-doping regulations.
The Brentford midfielder, 27, has suffered from asthma since he was a child but was found to have excessive levels of salbutamol in his system following a match in August.
The Republic of Ireland international, who will miss Euro 2016, after breaking his leg, has been warned over his future conduct, issued with a reprimand and will be target tested for the next two years.....
Read more here: thesun.co.uk
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Mom accepts high school diploma after son dies from asthma attack days before graduation
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH (WOIO) - Graduation at East Tech High School in Cleveland Thursday night was full of celebration, but also reflected on tough times students recently faced.
One of their classmates died over the weekend, after having a severe asthma attack. But they still remembered the teen on this special day.
Graduation for the Class of 2016 was held at Word Church on South Miles Road in Warrensville Heights.....
Read more here: kxxv.com
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Take a break to refresh your mind by playing this game... check it out:
On The Run Vegas
You barely escaped the CIA on the plane heading towards Las Vegas, and now law enforcement has been tipped off about your arrival, so you are now a fugitive on the run in Vegas. The police GPS tracking systems are locked onto you, but you must deliver the documents into the right hands, so this drive is going to be almost impossible!
The police knew you were landing in Vegas but you have managed to get pasted them and got a car but now there onto you so you're going to have to pull off some insane driving moves as you try and outrun the cops and make all your deliveries
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