Rainy Counties Tied to Higher Autism Rates Study
A study of children born 1987 to 1999 in California Oregon and Washington finds higher autism rates in counties with more annual rainfall. Researchers say indoor time and vitamin D deficiency from wet weather are possible factors, though the link is not proven.
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Sean Nicholson
Cornell University
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Noel Weiss
University of Washington
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UK councils seek to ban Latin in official wording
London AP reports Britain faces a debate as Bourne mouth and Salisbury councils push plain language policies banning Latin terms like bona fide ad hoc and et cetera. Critics warn axing Latin erodes English roots while backers note Latin words permeate daily usage and may be hard to replace.
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Peter Jones
University of Newcastle
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Dalai Lama Says Tibet Autonomy Talks Fail
The Dalai Lama said six years of talks with Beijing failed to yield results and warned Tibet is dying under China's rule. He urged exiled Tibetan leaders in India to view a forthcoming conference as a turning point in seeking greater self rule amid ongoing unrest.
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Damascus American School Closes Under Syrian Order
The Damascus Community School in Syria, tied to the U S Embassy, closed after a Syrian government demand following a U S cross border raid near the Iraqi border. Students and staff departed Monday as officials cited authorities without details.
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Brain slows at 40 as insulation of motor nerves frays
A University of California study shows tapping speed and motor area myelin peak at 39 and then decline with age. Researchers suggest insulation loss in motor-control brain regions begins in middle age, contributing to slower movement and reaction times.
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Washington
George Bartzakis
University of California, Los Angeles
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Michael Jordan
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Two More Teens Abandoned Under Nebraska Safe Haven Law
Two 16 year olds were left at separate Nebraska hospitals Sunday, increasing the total abandoned children under the safe haven law to 26 since July. One girl at Midlands Hospital Papillion was unaware of the drop off and is in state custody. the boy at Children’s Hospital Omaha was abandoned by his father after midnight.
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Cohen undercovers at Proposition 8 rally as Bruno
Sacha Baron Cohen wore a blond wig and preppy clothes to mingle with supporters of Proposition 8 across from Los Angeles City Hall. He was recognized by photographers and escorted away by film crew who sheltered him from the crowd.
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HBO
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Networks Pick Up Full Seasons For Samantha Who and Kath Kim
ABC extends Christina Applegate comedy Samantha Who with seven more episodes amid steady about 10.5 million weekly viewers. NBC renews Kath & Kim for a full season despite average around 6 million, as midseason comedies including Scrubs and new series Target the schedule.
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Reeves Wins Lawsuit Victory Over Paparazzo
Keanu Reeves was cleared after jurors found he was not responsible for the photographer Alison Silva’s alleged injuries. Silva had sought 711,974 dollars for medical bills lost wages and punitive damages and spoke with reporters after the Los Angeles County Superior Court verdict.
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Matrix
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Los Angeles County Superior Court
Today's notable birthdays span TV and music stars
Doris Roberts, Loretta Swit, Markie Post, Kathy Griffin, Chris Difford, Harry Elston, Kim Forester, Walter Cronkite, Ralph Macchio and others turn another year older, celebrating careers in acting, journalism, and music across film, television, and stages.
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Friends
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Loretta Swit
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Ralph Macchio
Deaths: Marilyn Ferguson of Banning California
Marilyn Ferguson 70 of Banning California died October 19 from a heart attack. Her best selling book The Aquarian Conspiracy helped shape the New Age movement by linking its diverse strands.
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