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  • Researcher Substance In Marijuana Could Keep HIV From Entering Brain

    THC, the main active substance in marijuana, can block inflammation and slow down HIV';s ability to reproduce itself when it attaches to a specific protein, according to Dr. Servio Ramirez, assistant professor of pathology at the Temple University School of Medicine. "The idea is to prevent a lot of these cells from moving into the brain during the course of infection and if you are ...

  • Cant blame Phils for passing on Pirates Grilli

    Pirates relief pitcher Jason Grilli reacts after getting Houston Astros' Jose Altuve to ground out to end the game in the ninth inning of the baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 1-0. (Keith ...

  • Development planned at Ashburn burial site

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  • Efficiency looking a bit chaotic

    List of latest NFL transactions "I think a major portion of sports front offices are going to look not unlike what Wall Street looked like 10 or 15 years ago," Beane told the Press. "Sort of the best and brightest. Because it is a business." So this is the question: Is that supposed to be a good thing? Because the "best and brightest" who flocked to Wall Street 10 ...

  • Paralegals body found in bathtub at prominent Philly lawyers apartment

    Police are investigating after the body of a 26-year-old paralegal was found in a bathtub in the upscale home of a well-know Philadelphia attorney. MyFoxPhilly.com reports a maintenance man found the body of Julia Law around 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the home of Charles Peruto Jr. Law worked at Peruto's firm at the time of her death. Police say the death is not considered suspicious at ...


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Insignificance [Blu-Ray]

Insignificance [Blu-Ray]

Set in the late hours of a single night in 1953, when the threat of atomic destruction was paramount, the communist-hunting House Un-American Activities Committee was at a full boil, and Marilyn Monroe was entering the pantheon of sex symbols by standing over a subway grate, Nicola ... ...

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  • Nats bullpen fails again in 5-3 loss to Phillies

    Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) sits in the dugout after the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Washington. Storen gave up two runs. The Phillies won 5-3. (AP Photo/Alex ...

  • Pacers vs. Heat Game 2 NBA Playoffs 2013 LeBron James late turnovers lead to 97-93 Indiana win

    George Hill hit two free throws with 48 seconds remaining, the Pacers took a 95-93 lead. LeBron turned the ball over with a poor cross-court pass, although Indiana was unable to capitalize after being called for a shot clock violation. On the following possession, LeBron turned the ball over again with a bad pass attempt through the lane. Hill went to the line with 8.3 seconds after being ...

  • Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Game 5 recap Chicago staves off elimination

    Detroit Red Wings 4-1. Chicago avoided elimination and the series will head back to Detroit at three games to two. Chicago came right out of the gates with guns blazing, pressing the attack and immediately putting the Wings back on their heels. They broke ...

  • Tonight in the NHL Bruins try to finish series vs. Rangers

    BOSTON -- Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask saw the replay of his Game 4 gaffe over and over on television. "I saw it in my head, too," he said Friday, a day after he fell in the crease and allowed a goal that helped the New York Rangers stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals. "You can either cry about it or laugh about it. I choose to have a sense of humor." That ...

  • Spurs Take 3-0 Lead Beat Grizzlies 104-93 in OT

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