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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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Early full-term babies may face later school woes
Even for infants born full-term, a little more time in the womb may matter.The extra time results in more brain development, and a study suggests perhaps better scores on academic tests, too.Full-term is generally between 37 weeks and 41 weeks; newborns born before 37 weeks are called premature and are known to face increased chances for health and developmental problems.The children in the study
July 2, 2012
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Mayan inscription predicts end of the world to be Dec. 21, 2012
News reports said archaeologists found a Mayan inscription in Guatemala predicting the end of the world to be Dec. 21, 2012.It is the second discovery of a Mayan tablet predicting the apocalypse on that date.Mayan prophecies about the end of time have sparked internet speculation about how it could happen -- from a giant asteroid strike to a black hole swallowing the planet.The 1,300-year-old inscription is said to be the most significant find of its kind in decades. However, excavation chief Ma
July 2, 2012
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Philippines crocodile, gets World Record as largest in captivity
(AP-Yonhap News)Guinness World Records has declared that a huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks in the southern Philippines is the largest in captivity in the world. The giant reptile has brought pride, fear, tourism revenues and attention to the remote town where it was captured.The saltwater crocodile named Lolong, which was captured last September in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province
July 2, 2012
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SKT launches multicarrier service
SK Telecom, Korea’s biggest mobile carrier, said Sunday that it has officially launched its new multicarrier service as of midnight, July 1.This marks the first time for a telecom company anywhere to offer such a service, which uses two frequencies of 800 MHz and 1.8 GHz for Long Term Evolution smartphones.It allows 4G consumers to experience less mobile traffic in locations such as Gangnam in southern Seoul where people using mobile devices are densely populated.The telecom giant launched a tes
July 1, 2012
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Samsung Electronics expected to hit record earnings in second quarter
But technology giant will still fall short of market expectations, analysts saySamsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone maker, is likely to have reached record-high earnings in the second quarter of this year.But the company is expected to deliver results below market expectations, with many analysts lowering their initial forecast due to the eurozone crisis and continued slowdown in the semiconductor sector.The general consensus among analysts indicated that the tech manufacturing gi
July 1, 2012
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New discovery indicate Mayan ‘doomsday date’ meant something else
Archeologists have found a new reference about so-called "doomsday date" of December 21, 2012, that suggests Mayans may have never predicted the apocalyptic end of world, according to news reports.Scientists from Tulane University and Universidad del Valle de Guatemala announced Thursday findings of Mayan hieroglyphs carved on a stone steps in the Mayan ruins of La Corona. It was the second known reference that mentions the famous date.Contrary to the beliefs of many new-age believers and doomsd
July 1, 2012
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Severe sleep deprivation hurt immunity
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands -- Severe sleep deprivation affects the body's immune system the same way physical stress does, researchers in the Netherlands and Britain found. Lead author Katrin Ackermann, a post-doctoral researcher at the Eramus MC University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and colleagues at the University of Surrey said if the study findings were confirmed using more da
July 1, 2012
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Case study: Man gets headaches from porn
(MCT)A 24-year-old unmarried man in India complained of intense "exploding" headaches while watching pornography, researchers said. The case study, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, said the unnamed male software professional said the headaches were so painful after two years he sought the help of a doctor. Researchers from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in New Delhi said th
July 1, 2012
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Study: Wrong diet doomed 1912 polar try
Members of an ill-fated British expedition to the South Pole in 1912 were effectively killed by the equivalent of a modern slimming diet, research has shown.Capt. Robert Falcon Scott's disastrous attempt to be the first to the South Pole resulted in his death and the death of four comrades.British researchers say the men expended more energy than Olympic athletes as they hauled their supplies acro
July 1, 2012
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Web site sells anti-infidelity ring
Image from thecheeky.comA Vancouver-based Web site is marketing an anti-infidelity wedding ring that leaves the imprint of the words "I'm married" on the wearer's finger.TheCheeky.com is selling the titanium bands, which have the letters carved into the inside of the wedding band to leave an imprint on the wearer's finger, for $550, the New York Daily News reported Friday."With Arnold, Tiger and t
July 1, 2012
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Scientific hangover cure suggested
A U.S. news report said Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Medlock have created a video tutorial about how to avoid a hangover scientifically.Some of the tips include: Before drinking, eat fatty foods and carbohydrates; Drink water before, during and after your night out; Take aspirin before bed (but not Tylenol) and Have a breakfast that includes eggs, bananas and fruit juice.There have been many reports claiming that hangover can be cured. In April, a Las Vegas anesthesiologist introduced his Hangove
June 29, 2012
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Newly acquired LG unit to develop next-generation fuel cell technology
LG Group announced Thursday that it will jump into the fuel cell technology business, which it considers to be the next-generation energy source.The conglomerate said that it invested a total of $45 million to acquire a 51 percent stake in an affiliate of Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems, a firm that has been key for fuel cell development.With its majority stake in the Ohio-based firm, it will be newly named LG Fuel Cell Systems and it will target commercializing its own fuel cell technology for po
June 28, 2012
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LG Display seeks shared growth with five suppliers
LG Display, Korea’s display manufacturing giant, said Thursday that it has expanded partnerships with its five suppliers to further share profit and technical know-how in line with the country’s move to promote shared growth.The five subcontractors LG Display has sought to boost benefit-sharing with are Exax, a chemical and electronics materials maker; Heesung Metal, a metal and materials company; Glonix, a display glass materials maker; Dong Yang Industrial, a plastic materials maker; and Oh Su
June 28, 2012
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SKT wins award for innovative femtocell
SK Telecom, Korea’s largest mobile carrier, won recognition at a ceremony held in London Wednesday for having and commercializing femtocell technology and services.At the Small Cell Industry Awards hosted by the Small Cell Forum, SK Telecom received an innovative award for its femtocell, which allows mobile phone users to remain connected in small and limited spaces via broadband networks.SK Telecom’s partners Contela, a Korean wireless solution firm, and Mindspeed Technologies, a U.S.-based sem
June 28, 2012
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Video imaging test fees to go down
Starting July 15, fees for examinations using video imaging equipment at hospitals and clinics will go down, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Tuesday. A panel of governmental officials, doctors, hospital management, medical system experts as well as patients has agreed to a 15.5 percent cut in the fee for CT use, 24 percent for MRI and 10.7 percent for PET.The discount will save about 111 billion won ($96 million) from the national health insurance coffers, Park Min-soo, a ministry offici
June 28, 2012
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Samsung to add global touch to patient meals
Samsung Medical Center on Wednesday released its menu for foreign patients in four different languages and introduced its 40 different diet menus for patients from all over the world. The menu offerings are published in English, Mongolian, Arabic and Russian. The cuisine includes contemporary Western, Russian, Mongolian, Arabic, Thai, Greek and others. “We will be able to provide foods outside the menu upon patients’ request,” said Cho Yeong-yeon, head nutritionist at the hospital. (baejisook@he
June 28, 2012
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LG’s ‘Gemiglo’ wins KFDA approval
The Korea Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it has approved the manufacture and distribution of LG Life Sciences’ diabetes treatment, Gemiglo.Gemiglo, the main substance of which is gemigliptin, is the 19th new drug developed by a domestic pharmaceutical company and fifth new diabetes treatment in the world. According to the developer, Gemiglo is effective on type-2 diabetes patients, who have a high blood sugar level though their insulin secretion is working. By its use patients
June 28, 2012
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Know your BMI: Docs urged to screen for obesity
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Chances are you know your blood pressure. What about your BMI?Body mass index signals if you’re overweight, obese or just right considering your height. Some doctors have begun calling it a vital sign, as crucial to monitor as blood pressure.But apparently not enough doctors check: A government panel renewed a call Monday for every adult to be screened for obesity during checkups, suggesting more physicians should be routinely calculating their patients’ BMIs.And when someone c
June 28, 2012
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Heatstroke and heat exhaustion
The summer heat often leads to changes in lifestyle patterns. During the daytime, people may sink into a state of torpor and at night, people may experience difficulties going to sleep.People who work in an environment with strong air-conditioning may also suffer various symptoms because of the drastic difference between the outdoor and indoor temperatures. In the summer, it is also easy for food to spoil and the conditions are ideal for microbial growth. Therefore, people are more likely to suf
June 28, 2012
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Shoes with minimal soles bring maximum results for runners
MINNEAPOLIS ― Shelly Noland’s running shoes fit her like a glove.Literally.Noland is on her 14th marathon, her ninth wearing Vibram FiveFingers, minimalist shoes that cover the foot like a five-toed sock, offering protection against the occasional pebble or shard of glass, but no extra cushioning.This is by design. There is a growing group that believes running barefoot ― or something close to it ― is best, advocating a running style that’s easier on the body.Noland is a true believer. And, like
June 28, 2012