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Don’t get too salty

The Star 25 Jun 2018

A high-salt diet may spell trouble for the brain – and for mental performance – even if it doesn’t push blood pressure into dangerous territory, new research has found ... But researchers found that those effects were not, as has long been widely believed, a natural consequence of high blood pressure ... The study, conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, was published in the journal Nature Neuroscience....

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Single first-time buyer in London needs 17 years to find 15% deposit – report

The Guardian 25 Jun 2018

Across England and Wales, the average single first-time purchaser would need just over 10 years to save up a deposit of that size, according to a report from the estate agent Hamptons International ... The time single first-time buyers need to save for a 15% deposit ... The researchers used Office for National Statistics earnings figures and focused on people in their 20s, reflecting the age of those saving for their first home ... ....

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Trouba contract could take time to resolve: Arbitration might be a temporary solution

Toronto Sun 25 Jun 2018

But the Winnipeg Jets defenceman and pending restricted free agent is leaving the negotiations in the hands of agent Kurt Overhardt and he’ll take things as they come ... Sunday marked the opening of the five-day interview period, which gives NHL teams the opportunity to chat with players and agents about the possible framework of a deal....

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New resource to help parents talk to children about relationships and sexuality

Belfast Telegraph 25 Jun 2018

The HSE initiative is a response to research that found that more and more parents are asking for support and advice on how to tackle the sensitive subjects ... “This resource has been developed in response to research with parents of young children, which finds that they want additional support to help them to have more open conversations with their children about relationships, sexuality and growing up from a young age....

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John Carlson, Capitals agree to eight-year extension

Sporting News 25 Jun 2018

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson isn't going anywhere ... MORE ... The Capitals were forced to wait while fans began to worry heading into Sunday, where potential free agents are able to speak with other teams. As on Sunday morning, Rick Curran, Carlson's agent, stated the defenseman was already receiving interest around the league, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie . ....

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New fears over Chinese espionage grip Washington

The Hill 25 Jun 2018

It includes the pursuit of research partnerships with academic institutions and government laboratories, in addition to cyber espionage campaigns that target defense contractors and IT and communications providers, they said ... New research from cybersecurity firm Symantec suggests that Chinese cyber activity against U.S ... The Symantec research, however, did not specifically link that activity to the Chinese government....

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Good beer for a good cause: North Coast Brewing Co.’s Steller IPA benefits marine mammals

Albuquerque Journal 25 Jun 2018

It created its Steller IPA to support marine mammal research in the Pacific coastal areas. For every case or keg of Steller IPA sold, North Coast makes a contribution to marine mammal research. Albuquerque can help the cause by attending three North Coast events featuring its Steller IPA ... Proceeds from the purchase of Steller IPA benefit marine mammal research ... Proceeds from the purchase of Steller IPA benefit marine life research ... ....

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New names added to university war memorial

AOL 25 Jun 2018

New names are to be added to the University of Glasgow's First World War memorial after a research project uncovered their stories ... Researchers identified the 19 additional names through digital resources and confirmed their connection to the university using student records held by the University of Glasgow Archives ... Katie McDonald, a researcher with the College of Arts, University of Glasgow, said....

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Mobile phone entrepreneur John Caudwell in Lyme disease funding pledge

AOL 25 Jun 2018

Mobile phone entrepreneur John Caudwell has pledged his own money in a bid to spark a Government-funded programme into Lyme disease research ... -- Prof James Logan (@ProfJamesLogan) June 21, 2018 ... He wrote ... However it is down to the Government to ultimately take the lead and deliver this desperately needed research - it is your duty and responsibility. "The Government has woefully under-resourced this research for far too long ... ....

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Retailers experiment with blue lights to deter drug use

Akron Beacon Journal 25 Jun 2018

They want to make sure the needle goes in the right spot,” said Read Hayes, a University of Florida researcher and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, a retail industry-supported group that is looking at the lights’ effectiveness ... researchers they’d shoot up in blue light if it meant avoiding withdrawal symptoms....

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EastEnders releases images from Shakil’s funeral

Irish Independent 25 Jun 2018

Shakil’s funeral in EastEnders (Jack Barnes/BBC) ... EastEnders executive consultant John Yorke said the need to include the true accounts became apparent when the show’s researchers spoke to the families about the storyline ... “We started out with detailed research, and the more stories we heard, the more we felt other people should hear them too ... ....

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Blackhawks offseason priorities begin with a top-four defenseman

Chicago Sun-Times 25 Jun 2018

Feeling out agents, feeling out each other ... So does he try to deal away a player like Murphy, who carries a $3.85-million cap hit, to clear a roster spot for a free agent such as Calvin de Haan or Ian Cole? Does he trade for a guy like Carolina’s Justin Faulk — an ideal top-pairing partner for Duncan Keith — and bury a few guys in Rockford to make room? Does he do both?....

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Small cities bet BIG on talent

China Daily 25 Jun 2018

"I researched the company and had extensive talks with its executives before deciding to work for Truck Alliance ... Chen started to work as an algorithm researcher in Guiyang in January, soon after receiving his PhD ... As a special offer, the local government even pledged specialist researchers and entrepreneurs free visits to its panda breeding research base....

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