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In 1960, a physicist shined a flash bulb into a ruby crystal tube and the first laser was born. Ira Flatow and guests discuss the history of the laser, the intrigue surrounding its invention and why you can’t pick up the phone or get in a car without having a laser to thank.

The storm could dump as much as 20 inches of rain as it crosses eastern Nicaragua, with the risk of flash floods and mudslides, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center.

Reuters – The Nasdaq Stock Market and BATS Exchange said in separate statements on Thursday they will “voluntarily” stop offering so-called flash orders, a controversial service that gives certain firms an advance look at market-bound trading orders.

Washington Post Human Genome Science's Novel Lupus Drug Cuts Symptoms in Trial Bloomberg July 20 (Bloomberg) — Human Genome Sciences Inc. and glaxosmithkline Plc said their experimental lupus drug reduced patients' symptoms in a yearlong study, raising hope of the first new therapy in more than 50 years … Human Genome lupus drug succeeds in clinical trial Reuters Lupus drug Benlysta shows promise, company says USA Today hgs's Lupus Drug Shows Promise in Latest Trials Washington Post Forbes

Washington Post Human Genome lupus drug succeeds in clinical trial Reuters BOSTON, July 20 (Reuters) – Human Genome Sciences Inc (HGSI.O) said on Monday its experimental drug to treat lupus was successful in a late-stage clinical trial, a likely shock to many on Wall Street who had written the drug off as dead. … Lupus drug Benlysta shows promise, company says USA Today Lupus Drug Revives Human Genome Sciences' Prospects Forbes Benlysta Effective in Some Lupus Sufferers BusinessWeek Washington Post

Fox 31 KDVR.com Another hepatitis case linked to Colorado hospital KOB.com (AP) DENVER – Another hepatitis C case has been linked to a Denver hospital where an infected surgery technician was accused of swapping her dirty syringes for ones filled with a powerful painkiller meant for patients. Colorado health officials said … More than 500 tested and cleared for hepatitis C in Springs Colorado Springs Gazette 11 cases of hepatitis C following scrub tech investigation 9NEWS.com Hospital, officials look to fix lapses Denver Post The Associated Press

Visit Bulgaria A look at the House Democrats' health bill The Associated Press Here are details on the House Democrats' health care overhaul bill. Two House committees — Ways and Means and Education and Labor — finished their portions of the $1.5 trillion, 10-year bill on Friday. A third committee, Energy and Commerce, … Report: 1480 North Carolinians losing health coverage every week Asheville Citizen-Times Study: 230000 in NC to lose health coverage Bizjournals.com Report: 3560 Floridians will lose health insurance every week MiamiHerald.com Wall Street Journal

Boston Globe Moderate US House Democrats Cite Cost In Opposing Health Bill Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–Several moderate Democrats said they would not vote for House health-care legislation in its current form because of its high costs, as the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday … US Chamber opposes 'millionaire' tax Bizjournals.com House Democrats muzzle GOP on sensitive issues The Associated Press Business Crunches the Health-Care Numbers BusinessWeek Reuters

ABC News Australia's “worst case scenario” 6000 H1N1 deaths Reuters SYDNEY (Reuters) – As many as 6000 people could die from H1N1 in Australia this season in a “worst case scenario” if no preventive measures or vaccines are found, Australian Health Minister Nicola Roxon said on Thursday. The H1N1 influenza has killed … Swine flu: Every child between three and 16 to be vaccinated … Daily Mail CDC: School kids may have to get up to 4 flu shots in the fall Palm Beach Post Tennessee Has First Death From Swine Flu The Chattanoogan guardian.co.uk

HispanicBusiness.com A Primer for an Aspiring Wal-Mart Supplier BusinessWeek Wal-Mart generally starts out small suppliers in a local market. If a supplier makes the grade, it might be considered for national distribution By Emily Schmitt Taunya Painter worked as a senior corporate counsel for Wal-Mart. … NRF asks members to oppose Wal-Mart on health care Reuters Wal-Mart Not Liable for Poor Working Conditions Courthouse News Service Wowing students with indigo laptops, blue flash drives Reuters Blogs C-Ville Weekly