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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Rolling Stone Mobile - Politics: Obama and the Road Ahead: The Rolling Stone Interview
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ESPN: Concussion test may not be panacea - There's just one problem. Many scientists who are unaffiliated with ImPACT don't think the thing works. -- "Through amazing marketing, the ImPACT guys have made their name synonymous with testing," says William Barr, an associate professor of neurology and psychiatry at New York University and former team neuropsychologist for the New York Jets. "But there's a growing awareness that ImPACT doesn't have the science behind it to do what it claims it does." -- The bottom line is this: Neuropsychological testing in general, and ImPACT in particular, can be part of an overall exam. Any athlete suspected of having a concussion needs to see a healthcare professional trained extensively to deal with brain injury and not just trained to administer a test. Those professionals should examine athletes' symptoms, balance and medical history along with his or her cognitive function and should have the final say in return-to-play decision! s in the interests of athletes' long-term health
Bob Nightengale: Bochy impresses again as Giants manager - USATODAY - Bruce Bochy is the Mr. October of managers. - The man writes out the perfect lineup card each night, makes every right move, always calls upon the right reliever, and at the end, is the one getting fitted with a World Series ring. - Bochy, who may just be the greatest manager in San Francisco Giants' history, could be lining himself up for a spot in Cooperstown if this keeps up.
East Coast braces for '30 year storm' that is getting STRONGER: State of emergency declared as Hurricane Sandy targets New York | Mail Online
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