spacer
spacer search

aurbo.com
An Urban Opportunity. Age-Activity-Safety

Search
spacer
Newsflash
Feel free to browse. Aurbo provides various consulting services in urban design and quality assurance.
header
Who's Online
We have 2 guests online
Login to Aurbo
Username

Password

Remember me
Password Reminder
No account yet? Create one
Main Menu
Home
Urban Features
News from Aurbo
News NY Times
News Yahoo
Photos
Activity 2
Blog Aurbo
World Time
Location
Links
FAQ
Mambo License
Contact Us
Donations
Support Aurbo in making a small donation:
Yahoo! News: Top Stories Top Stories
Romney rolls to easy win in Nevada GOP caucuses (AP)

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters after speaking at a caucus night watch party, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to a decisive victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.




Gingrich says he's staying in GOP race (AP)

Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks during a news conference on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)AP - Defeated in the Nevada caucuses, Newt Gingrich brushed aside all talk of quitting the Republican presidential race and said he hopes a series of victories will enable him to catch up with front-runner Mitt Romney by the Texas primary in early April.




Afghan police: US soldier shoots Afghan guard (AP)

Afghans walk over snow after a snow storm on a hill side in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. National Weather Center meteorologist Abdul Qadir Qadir says the heavy snows were beneficial for Afghanistan, which has been suffering from 12 years of drought. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)AP - An American soldier shot and killed an Afghan guard at a base in the country's north, apparently because the American thought the guard was about to attack him, Afghan police said Sunday.




Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria (AP)

Portuguese representative Jose Filipe Moraes Cabral, left, and South African representative Baso Sangqu, right, glance at Russian representative Vitaly Churkin, center, as they vote in support of a draft resolution backing an Arab League call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, which was later vetoed by Russia and China, during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at United Nations headquarters on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. The unusual weekend session comes as Syrian forces pummel the city of Homs with mortars and artillery in what activists are calling one of the bloodiest episodes of the uprising. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)AP - Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by President Bashar Assad's forces. Activists said more than 200 were killed in the bloodiest episode of the nearly 11-month uprising.




Navy: 8 Calif.-based sailors discharged for hazing (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2005 file photo, the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia while conducting humanitarian assistance, Eight sailors have been discharged from the Navy after video surfaced of a hazing incident aboard, the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), a San Diego-based amphibious assault ship that included the choking of a fellow sailor, a Navy spokesman said Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-e, File)AP - Eight sailors have been discharged from the Navy after a hazing incident aboard a San Diego-based amphibious assault ship that was captured on video and included the choking of a fellow sailor, a Navy spokesman said Saturday.




3 Ore. mushroom pickers rescued after 6 days lost (AP)

This undated photo provided by Karanda Williams shows Daniel and Belinda Conne. The couple and their adult son were found injured but alive Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 after they got lost while picking mushrooms and survived six days deep in the Oregon coastal forest, taking shelter part of the time in a hollowed-out tree. Belinda and Daniel Conne, both 47, and their 25-year-old son, Michael, were spotted by a helicopter pilot and later flown to a hospital. Curry County Sheriff John Bishop said Daniel Conne suffered a back injury, Belinda Conne had hypothermia, and their son Michael had a sprained foot. All three also were dehydrated and hungry. (AP Photo/Karanda Williams)AP - A family of three huddled on the edge of an old-growth Oregon forest for six days, lost and cold, unable to signal search helicopters flying low and slow overhead.




11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO (AP)

People crowd the streets through Super Bowl Village on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.




'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP)

Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow reacts after correcting Alec Baldwin on his Tebowing form during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)AP - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.




Stun gun used on woman who blocked NC drive-thru (AP)

AP - North Carolina deputies say they used a stun gun on a woman who blocked a McDonalds drive-thru for 20 minutes after employees refused to serve her because she broke in line.

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2005, file phot, New York Jets running back Curtis Martin carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game in San Diego. Martin was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on  Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)AP - Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.




Yahoo! News: Health News Health News
Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forget (AP)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 file photo, some of an estimated 45,000 people participate in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure in Little Rock, Ark. After watching The Susan G. Komen for the Cure announce plans to cut funding to Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, then abandon those plans days later amid a public furor, many longtime Komen supporters were feeling conflicted at week's end. (AP Photo/Brian Chilson)AP - When Dorothy Twinney first saw a Race for the Cure walk for breast cancer — "a sea of pink" traveling through her hometown of Plymouth, Mich. — she was so moved she sat in her car and wept.




Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants (AP)

The Susan Komen For The Cure international headquarters are shown in the Dallas suburb of Addison, Texas, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.  After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. (AP Photo/LM  Otero)AP - For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand.




Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing (AP)

Paschal High School seniors Jaz Tinsley, Emily Linstrom and Leigh Larson volunteer at Planned Parenthood of North Texas' 2012 annual luncheon at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas Friday, Feb.  3, 2012.  The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing Komen's iconic image.  (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, David Kent)AP - To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.




Cancer survivors line up as opponents in Super Bowl (Reuters)

Reuters - There can only be one winner in Sunday's Super Bowl but for two opposing players, a bigger battle has already been won, victory over cancer.

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.

Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.

Prosecutors: Ind. woman left decomposing in chair (AP)

AP - A southeastern Indiana woman has been charged after prosecutors say she left her morbidly obese sister alive and decomposing in a chair for three weeks.

Study: Follow-up Exams Key in Diagnosing Child Sexual Abuse Problems (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork - In cases of child sexual abuse, a second follow-up exam often finds injuries, trauma or sexually transmitted infections missed on the first evaluation, especially in teens, says a study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. With 80,000 reports of child sexual abuse in the U.S. annually, doctors say children should be examined at least once more in cases of reported sexual assault. Here are details about child sex abuse and how further medical evaluation might help.

Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While a clot-busting medication can often help stop a stroke in its tracks if it's given promptly, a new study finds that a high number of stroke victims continue to fail to get to the emergency room quickly enough to get the drug.

Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your toddler in an effective, loving way.

NYT > Health
Wonder Dog: A Golden Retriever Reaches a Raging Boy

A golden retriever was the only thing that could reach a raging, disconnected boy.



Lives: Dazed and Confused

How skipping school in late-’70s New York became a lesson in the costs of dropping out.



Digital Domain: On HealthTap, Advice for You and Points for Doctors

On HealthTap, an interactive Web site, users can ask for medical advice, and doctors can gain whimsical “awards” for their answers.



The Texas Tribune: Texans Lead Battle for Women’s Health

In the skirmish between Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood that intensified over the past week, all roads led to Texas.



Preoccupations: Disabilities Can Be Workplace Assets

In the job market, people with disabilities bring vast experience in coping and adapting — qualities that help them become valuable employees.



Komen Reverses Stance on Planned Parenthood Grants

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized for its decision to cut grants to Planned Parenthood for cancer screening and said it would restore the funding.



Well: Today's Teens Better Behaved Than Their Parents

In fact, today's teenagers are misbehaving a lot less than their parents did.



Well: What Doctors Can Learn From Musicians

Could a coach bring back the intellectual vibrancy from medical-school days for one doctor, the way a music teacher inspires constant growth?



Army Studies Workout Supplements After 2 Deaths

The military has removed dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine from stores on its bases, though the products are widely available elsewhere in the country.



Komen Foundation Urged to Restore Planned Parenthood Funds

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation was faced with dissension in its own ranks and roiling anger online over its decision to end its long partnership with Planned Parenthood.



 

What is Urban Design?
Urban Features Section - What is Urban Design?
Contributed by Aurbo staff   
Jan 06, 2005 at 05:05 PM
Architects will always be interested in building great objects, while city building is the job of a planner, said keynote speaker Alexander Garvin, Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning and Management at Yale University, where he has lectured for 36 years.
Read more...
Walking for Health
Urban Features Section - Activity Area
Written by David Wong   
Jan 28, 2005 at 11:47 PM

Aurbo Design Point: Urban areas need to support walking: sidewalks should be interesting, safe and accessible.

According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports walking one mile burns about 100 calories depending on intensity, pace and speed. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, when done briskly on a regular basis, walking can

Decrease your risk of a heart attack;
Decrease your chance of developing diabetes;
Help control your weight;
Improve your muscle tone; and
Promote your overall sense of wellness.

Eating Your Way to Lower Hypertension
Urban Features Section - Activity Area
Written by David Wong   
Jan 20, 2005 at 01:53 AM
Research has found that diet affects the development of high blood pressure, or hypertension (the medical term). Recently, two studies showed that blood pressure can be lowered by following a particular eating plan—called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan—and reducing the amount of sodium consumed. From the US Dept of Health.
Last Updated ( Jan 20, 2005 at 01:57 AM )
Read more...
Our Urban Spaces
Urban Features Section - What is Urban Design?
Written by David Wong   
Jan 16, 2005 at 12:03 AM

(Beijing is) seriously thinking about what they are replacing ... I found everyone to be really open minded about urban design and city planning in a way that other cities [around the world] have not."

Last Updated ( Jan 16, 2005 at 12:20 AM )
Read more...
Britain's Unblinking Eye
Urban Features Section - Safety Area
Contributed by Aurbo staff   
Jan 06, 2005 at 04:47 PM
Test
Last Updated ( Jan 06, 2005 at 04:52 PM )
Read more...
Risk of Heart Attack Can Be Predicted
Urban Features Section - Activity Area
Contributed by Aurbo staff   
Jan 06, 2005 at 04:43 PM
Virtually the entire risk of heart attack can be predicted and the impact of factors causing attacks is the same whether you live in a rich country or a poor one, a global study released Sunday showed.
Last Updated ( Jan 06, 2005 at 04:44 PM )
Read more...
<< Start < Previous 1 2 Next > End >>

Results 1 - 11 of 12
Visitors Counter
191794
Latest News
  Advertisement

Mambo is Free Software released under the GNU/GPL License.
spacer