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MINI at the NAIAS Detroit 2014

Thursday, 9 January 2014, 11:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The new edition of an original is the central focus of the MINI presentation at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2014 in Detroit. The British premium brand presents the new MINI -...

Texting, dialing while driving raises crash risk

Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 16:19 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A sophisticated, real-world study confirms that dialing, texting or reaching for a cellphone while driving raises the risk of a crash or near-miss, especially for younger drivers. But the research...

NY set to allow limited use of medical marijuana

Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 16:18 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

New York would become the 21st state to allow medicaluse of marijuana under an initiative Gov. Andrew Cuomo will unveil this week.   Cuomo plans to use administrative powers rather than...

Historic smoking report marks 50th anniversary

Monday, 6 January 2014, 16:09 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Fifty years ago, ashtrays seemed to be on every table and desk. Athletes and even Fred Flintstone endorsed cigarettes in TV commercials. Smoke hung in the air in restaurants, offices and airplane...

First two sets of flashcards issued in Maltese

Sunday, 5 January 2014, 22:24 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Flashcards or Leħħiet in Maltese, offer a very effective method of teaching a language. They are versatile, interactive, hands-on and all activities can easily be turned into games, thus making...

Early Lagerfeld designs up for auction in Florida

Thursday, 2 January 2014, 21:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Half a century after Karl Lagerfeld first drew her in a blue tunic and a plaid, buckled coat, the woman in a fashion sketch for the House of Tiziani still seems ready to saunter off the page...

Higher blood pressure threshold OK in older adults

Wednesday, 1 January 2014, 15:04 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Many older adults with high blood pressure can be treated less aggressively, which could mean taking fewer pills to get it under control, according to new treatment guidelines from a U.S. expert...

Fight against malaria slows, fewer nets given out

Tuesday, 31 December 2013, 15:02 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Global efforts to curb malaria are stalling after a drop in funds to buy bed nets, according to the latest report Wednesday from the World Health Organization.   For the second year in a...

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