Pingping, the world’s shortest man, who was 2 feet, 5.37 inches (74.6 centimeters) tall, has died of a heart condition in a hospital in Italy. He was taken to a hospital March 3 after he felt chest pains while rehearsing the Italian program “The Record Show.” He was in the intensive care unit at the time of his death.

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Exercisereports.com 54th Guiness Book World Records: Pingping, World’s Smallet Man and Svetlana Pankratova, Woman with Longest Legs

Strasburg threw two scoreless innings and allowed two hits in the Washington Nationals’ 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

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About 21 percent of women were infected with genital herpes, compared to only 11.5 percent of men. Also, about 39 percent of blacks were infected with genital herpes compared to about 12 percent for whites, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

About 48 percent of black women are infected with genital herpes. The increased rate of infection in blacks is not due to increased risky behavior but likely due to biological factors that make women more susceptible. There is a higher rate of infection within black communities. The CDC estimates that more than 80 percent of people with genital herpes do not know they are infected.

The statistics make genital herpes the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD)There is no cure for genital herpes, or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), which can cause recurrent and painful genital sores and also increases the likelihood of acquiring and transmitting the AIDS virus. It is related to herpes simplex virus 1, or oral herpes, which causes cold sores.

Several drugs are available to treat herpes symptoms and outbreaks. Acyclovir, which is available generically or under the Zovirax brand name, and valacyclovir, known generically as Valtrex, are both made by GlaxoSmithKline PLC. Ganciclovir, sold as Zirgan, is made by privately-held Sirion Therapeutics, Inc.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL — CDC.GOV

Old Dominion and Siena won Monday to wrap up a spot in the NCAA basketball tournament. Wofford College earned its first NCAA berth, while St. Mary’s upset Gonzaga to secure a place in college hoops main event.

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The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 after an agreement reached Monday with Ping executives to waive its right that kept the PGA Tour from banning Ping Eye2 wedges made before April 1, 1990. The Ping Eye2 wedges have deeper, wide grooves no longer allowed under new USGA regulations.

SOURCE: Yahoo! Sports Ping waives settlement on square grooves

Intestinal bacteria contribute to changes in appetite and metabolism/Implications for Metabolic Syndrome

Bacteria that helps digest food can cause obesity if the bacteria becomes unregulated and certain bacteria overpopulate and cause a low-leval inflammation that leads to a pre-diabetic condition and elevated appetite.

Scientist discovered that mice genetically deficient in Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5), a component of the innate immune system that is expressed in the gut mucosa and that helps defend against infection, exhibit hyperphagia (excessive appetite) and develop hallmark features of metabolic syndrome, including hyperlipidemia, hypertension, insulin resistance, and increased adiposity.

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A 20-year-old female student at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville has filed a sexual assault report, alleging Ben Roethlisberger was the perpetrator of a sexual assault. The incident allegedly took place inside the Capital City nightclub (Google info/reviews) near downtown Milledgeville and the GCSU campus late Thursday night (March 4, 2010) or early Friday morning (March 5).

‘The woman approached one of our officers in the downtown area near Capital City saying she’d been sexually assaulted,’ by the suspect described in the police report.

– Milledgeville Police spokesman David McNeely interview with the AJC.

A female witness reported she saw both subjects with no inappropriate behavior seen at The Velvet Elvis and The Brick — two other bars in the city.

Roethlisberger is cooperating with the authorities, according to his agent.

Roethlisberger has already been accused of raping a hostess at a Nevada resort during a July 2008 golf tournament in Lake Tahoe.

The female victim never went to the police, but rather sued Roethlisberger. That lawsuit is currently on hold while a change of venue motion is considered.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in an allegation of sexual assault at a Georgia nightclub.

College town girl gives her report …

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After the Maryland Terrapins beat Duke, 79-72, a crowd of Terrapins fans gathered on Route 1, took down a traffic sign and rocked a bus. Police in riot gear moved in to clear people from the streets. Police officers on horses used shields to physically push people back.

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Pennsylvania high school basketball player Pete Frank hit a desperation half court shot at the end of the first overtime to keep his team in a playoff game. His Holy Redeemer squad would go on to win in three overtimes.

High school senior basketball player, Pete Frank, from Holy redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre scored with a half court desperation shot at a district playoff game Wednesday night. The three-pointer sent the game into double overtime. Holy Redeemer would eventually beat West Scranton 87 to 83 in three overtimes.

The half court shot had been practiced in past weeks in expectation of Wednesday’s possible scenario. Pete Frank would try to make about 10 half court shots before every practice.

Friday night 8:00 p.m. Holy Redeemer is scheduled to play Abington Heights for the District II Title at King College.

Friends and opponents will remember this shot for years.

Tight End Brandon Manumaleuna (6′2″ 295 LBS) is the size of an offensive lineman, and he is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Chicago Bears on Friday pending a physical. His signing does not spell the end of tight end Greg Olsen’s Bears career, but it does tight end Desmond Clark fans wondering.

Brandon Manumaleuna has played for the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers.

Wikipedia: Brandon Manumaleuna

The Carolina Panthers cut quarterback Jake Delhomme late Thursday, about one a year after they gave him a lucrative contract extension only to watch him have his worst season as a pro.

Delhomme’s cap was about $5 million.

The Cardinals have officially cut Pro Bowl FS Antrel Rolle.. Rolle was due a $4 million roster bonus and an $8.1 million dollar salary this season. He does not have to wait for the beginning of the free-agency period March 5.

The eighth overall pick of the 2005 draft out of Miami, Florida, Rolle has excelled since switching from cornerback to safety in 2008.

Antrel Rolle had four interceptions and 72 tackles in 2009.

SOURCE: USATODAY THE HUDDLE Cardinals officially release Pro Bowl FS Antrel Rolle