But researchers are exploring new ways to do surgery using slender instruments through the body's natural openings, avoiding cutting through the skin and muscle. Standard surgery would involve cutting open his face, leaving an ugly scar and hindering his facial growth as he matured. They have even removed brain tumors the size of baseballs through the nose, nibbling at them and withdrawing pieces the size of popcorn kernels. For abdominal surgeries, going through the mouth, vagina or...

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In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV's more than 200 digital media properties around the world. Voting is also available by dialing toll free to 1-877-MTV-VOTE where fans can support their favorite nominees in each category. One category will remain open and viewers will be asked to cast their votes via mtv.com and text messaging on their wireless phones. It is all about the fans this year as MTV rolls out its first-ever...

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Sugar output in India may climb about 5 percent to a record 28. He estimates global production will exceed demand for the year ending in September by 8.8 million tons. Futures have fallen 49 percent in the past year. Brazil will raise production by 8 percent to a record 491. Kingsman said the global surplus is weighing on prices. Sugar Falls as Weather Aids Brazil's Crop, Indian Output Rises By Shruti Dat Singh. May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Sugar futures in New York fell for the third session in a...

When his face smashed into the top of a bull's head in January 2006, pushing his jawbone into his cheekbone, "the only thing that kept my teeth in was my mouthpiece," he said Sunday after dismounting -- via an unintentional handstand -- and hearing the roar of the Clovis Rodeo crowd. FresnoBee.com: Sports: Riders a giving bunch. When his face smashed into the top of a bull's head in January 2006, pushing his jawbone into his cheekbone, "the only thing that kept my teeth in was my...

In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV's more than 200 digital media properties around the world. It is all about the fans this year as MTV rolls out its first-ever user generated category, "BEST MOVIE SPOOF" where viewers have the opportunity to submit their own original movie shorts parodying films from the past year. Voting is also available by dialing toll free to 1-877-MTV-VOTE where fans can support their favorite...

The goal was to help take their minds off what happened on campus two weeks ago and give everyone a place to relax and socialize. The final count on how many hokies took advantage of the offer. A variety of movies were shown on 14 screens on both days. The New Regal Cinema in Christiansburg offereed free movie tickets, popcorn, and drinks to Virginia Tech Students and Faculty over the weekend. The teater plans to have dollar nights in the future. On those nights, the proceeds will go to...