Smoking exposure disrupts sleep patterns Dec 2, 2008
Frederic Telliez, principal investigator, and professor of neuroscience at the University of Picardie Jules Verne in Amiens, France said that sleep integrity is critical in the brain development of neonates ... 9 weeks) from the neonatal intensive care unit at Amiens University Medical Center in France. (Times of India)
High levels of prenatal smoking exposure affect sleep patterns in preterm neonates Dec 1, 2008
Frederic Telliez, principal investigator, and professor of neuroscience at the University of Picardie Jules Verne in Amiens, France said that sleep integrity is critical in the brain development of neonates ... 9 weeks) were recruited from the neonatal intensive care unit at Amiens University Medical Center in France. (EurekAlert!)
First Face Transplant Patient Still Struggles With... Nov 4, 2008
Oct. 2006: Isabelle Dinoire, the woman who received the world's first partial face transplant in Nov. 2005, addresses the media in Amiens France. Oct. 2006: Isabelle Dinoire, the woman who received the world's first partial face transplant in Nov. 2005, addresses the media in Amiens France ... " In May 2005, Dinoire was rushed to the hospital after her dog mauled her face. Six months later, she was given a new nose, mouth and chin at Amiens Hospital in France. Share: Top Video Health... (Fox News)
One day, an anonymous face; the next, a giant killer Aug 30, 2008
The daughter of two team handball players from Amiens, outside of Paris, Coin (pronounced kweh) has been playing in the United States since she followed her then-boyfriend, a tennis player named Cl. ment Reix, to Clemson University, where there were already two French players. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Coin Dumps Ivanovic Out of U.S. Open After Contemplating Quitting Tennis Aug 29, 2008
Born and raised in Amiens, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Paris, Coin had won $99,563 in her career before entering the U.S. Open, prompting her to consider her future. I wasn't playing that good and I was thinking, `am I really made to play tennis. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Coin Knocks Off World #1, Makes History At US Open Aug 29, 2008
The native of Amiens, France also helped the Tigers claim the 2004 ACC Championship and was named the conference Player-of-the-Year that season. (Clemsontigers.com)
Face Transplants Show Promising Results Aug 23, 2008
In an accompanying editorial about both reports, Dr. Jean-Michel Dubernard, of the E Herriot University Lyon I Hospital, France, and Dr. Bernand Devauchelle, of the Amiens-Nord University Hospital, Amiens, France, wrote that cooperation between the pioneering teams responsible for these operations is necessary "to answer the many technical, functional, immunological, and psychological questions raised by face transplantation." ... The world's first face transplant was performed in Amiens,... (MEDLINEplus)
Dinner in the sky, anyone? Aug 17, 2008
Some of the more memorable events arranged by Dinner in the Sky so far include an evening of fine dining prepared by Alain Passard from the very elite three Michelin starred Parisian restaurant L Arpege; this dinner was held in front of the lovely Cathedral of Amiens in northern France. The lovely Amiens Cathedral, a classic 13th century Gothic church that is a world heritage site in France, makes for a memorable backdrop to dinner. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tek mum on divorce Aug 16, 2008
This winter, six of his new short plays will have their French premiere in Amiens. (Can't make it. (Boston Globe)
Battle of Amiens, WWI Victory at Gr... Aug 11, 2008
Battle of Amiens, WWI Victory at Great Cost: Battle in France in August 1918 Was Turning Point in World War One ... Battle of Amiens, WWI Victory at Great Cost ... Battle of Amiens, WWI Victory at Great Cost. (Suite101.com)
Man arrested over student murders Jul 5, 2008
Mr Bonomo, from Velaux, near Marseille, and Mr Ferez, from Prouzel, near Amiens, were working on a research project into chains of protein within DNA. They were due to return home in the next few weeks. Det Ch Insp Mick Duthie said the flat in Sterling Gardens, New Cross - where Mr Bonomo was staying - had been burgled on 23 June and a laptop stolen. (BBC News -- UK)
French village grieves for murdered son Jul 5, 2008
We're a few miles from the busy city of Amiens here, and many of the old farmhouses have been smartened up by those who commute to offices and businesses ... " Pere Noel Kiken, the Parish priest looks after Prouzel and a number of other villages. He said it was too early to speak of memorials. For the present, Gabriel would simply remain in everyone's prayers. When he reached his teens, Gabriel moved to a lycee - a secondary school - in Amiens. It stands on a campus with two other schools. When... (BBC News)
Sodexo Announces Organic Growth of 8.4% For the First Nine Months of Fiscal 2008 Jul 2, 2008
Recent successes include the schools of Cholet, Agde and Amiens in France and Espoon Kaupunki Koulut (Espoo) in Finland ... Espoon Kaupunki Koulut, pk ruoka Ryhm A, Finland (6,680 meals/day, Foodservices); Ville dAmiens, France (7,520 meals/day, Foodservices); Collge Sainte-Marie Saint-Justin, France (800 meals/day, Foodservices); Collge et lyce Sainte-Marie de Neuilly-sur-Seine, France (750 meals/day, Foodservices); University of Norrkping, Sweden (Facilities Management services);... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Juninho goal takes Lyon to Cup final May 9, 2008
PSG had beaten second-division Amiens by the same score in the other semi-final on Tuesday. Lyon managed to win with a workmanlike, rather than an elegant, performance though they left it late when Juninho, who had replaced Kim Kallstrom after 70 minutes, scored from a long-range free-kick after a foul by Albert Baning. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Juninho fires Lyon into French Cup final May 9, 2008
PSG reached the final on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at Amiens. Lyon dominated but created few chances and had to wait until France striker Karim Benzema and Juninho came on as late substitutes to really move on top. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Roundup for Tuesday May 8, 2008
PSG beats Amiens, amid tear gas. Paris St Germain needed a late goal from substitute striker Yannick Boli to win 1-0 at second division Amiens and advance to the French Cup final Tuesday, Reuters reported from Amiens. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bad night for Argentine clubs May 8, 2008
FRANCE Paris Saint-Germain needed a late goal to win 1-0 at second division Amiens and advance to the French Cup final on Tuesday after a match that had to be interrupted because of tear gas blowing into the stadium. Security officials said the gas came from outside the ground, where it had been used by police on PSG supporters without tickets trying to get in. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Soccer | European Cups and Leagues : Paris Saint-Germain advances to the French Cup final; Schalke beats Bochum 3-0 to claim second place in Bundesliga May 8, 2008
Charles Platiau/Reuters Paris St Germain's goalkeeper Jerome Alonzo making one of may saves in a semifinal game against Amiens on Tuesday ... Paris Saint-Germain needed a late goal to win 1-0 at second division Amiens and advance to the French Cup final on Tuesday after a match that had to be interrupted because of tear gas blowing into the stadium. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Santana says farewell in disastrous style May 8, 2008
It will play Paris Saint-Germain, which beat Amiens on Tuesday, in the final at Saint-Denis on May 24. Lyon dominated but created few chances, and it was not until Karim Benzema and Juninho came on as late substitutes that it really took control. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
PSG defeat Amiens to reach French final May 7, 2008
PSG defeat second division side Amiens 1-0 to reach the final of French Cup ... PARIS, France -- Paris St Germain took a giant step towards reaping some reward from their awful league season by defeating second division Amiens 1-0 on Tuesday to book a place in the French Cup final ... Boli's goal came after he waltzed through the Amiens defence before beating goalkeeper Benoit Benvegnu. (CNN -- International)
Absinthe Uncorked: The 'Green Fairy' Was Boozy -- But Not Psychedelic May 5, 2008
(Credit: Courtesy of the Mus;e de Picardie, Amiens). Related Stories. (Science Daily)
Aussies flock to France for Anzac Day Apr 22, 2008
It is made up of 650 passengers and 55 support staff, and is associated with 26 school cadets from Newcastle who will take part in a battlefield re-enactment at the dawn service, and 54 members of the St George's Cathedral choir from Perth who will sing at services in Villers-Bretonneux and Amiens. Another choir of 100 from the St Peters College and Wilderness schools in Adelaide will perform at a military ball in Amiens on Sunday night. (The Australian)
Lest we forget other battles, let's not go over the top onGallipoli Apr 19, 2008
When the 35th eventually recovered from that disaster, in the spring of 1918, it was hurled into the defence of Amiens at that now famous French village of Villers-Bretonneux. There it sustained nearly 70 per cent casualties. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Benzema sends Lyon into French Cup semis Apr 17, 2008
A late Roy Contout goal gave Amiens a 1-0 win over Ligue 2 rivals Dijon in earlier quarter-final action. The striker scored from the edge of the box with two minutes remaining. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soccer | European Cups and Leagues : Roundup for Tuesday Apr 16, 2008
A late Roy Contout goal gave Amiens a 1-0 win over its Ligue 2 rival Dijon in earlier quarterfinal action. The striker scored from the edge of the box with two minutes remaining. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Under new management, Schalke wins Apr 16, 2008
A late goal Roy Contout goal gave Amiens a 1-0 victory over Dijon in a quarterfinal between two second-division clubs. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sarkozy's style makeover: less in-your-face, more statesmanlike Mar 23, 2008
Sarkozy may be taking a cue from pollsters who analyzed why his conservative UMP party lost cities including Toulouse, Strasbourg, Amiens, Caen, Rouen and Reims in local elections that ended March 16. A CSA-Dexia poll said 58 percent of respondents said he should "adopt a more presidential style." Some 67 percent of voters wanted the government to continue its reforms confirmation that the problem is more about style than substance. (International Herald Tribune)
Sarkozy promises reforms, more jobs Mar 18, 2008
Paris and Lyon stayed in Socialist hands, while Toulouse, Strasbourg, Blois, Reims, Caen, and Amiens were among many towns and cities that swung left. In Perigueux, Xavier Darcos, education minister, lost his reelection bid. (Boston Globe)
Polls: Sarkozy's party lags in local elections Mar 17, 2008
The ministry's official results showed conservatives and centrists lost mayorships in Strasbourg, Blois, Reims, Caen and Amiens. Projections by the polling agencies Ipsos and TNS-Sofres showed other towns set to switch to leftist hands. (USA Today -- News)
Profiles of Bellfield's victims Feb 26, 2008
Ms Delagrange, from Amiens in France, had passed her baccalaureate exams "with ease", and spent six weeks living in Manchester as part of a language course. She enjoyed and wanted to return to the UK - she had been living in Twickenham for just three months when she was killed. (BBC News -- UK)
Cash carrot for obese people to lose pounds Jan 26, 2008
Damian Hazlewood, Amiens, France. Whilst I agree that cash incentives are a really bad idea, I have to say that I'm quite shocked at the comments aimed at overweight people. (Times Online)
Falcon peeking into his future Jan 25, 2008
It had stops along the way in his family's homeland of Israel, as well as Belgrade and Amiens, France -- sites of the 2005 and 2006 world hockey championships, which turned Oren Eizenman into a national hero of sorts. Do you believe in miracles. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
France best, U.S. worst in preventable death ranking Jan 8, 2008
France, Japan and Australia rated best and the United States worst in new rankings focusing on preventable deaths due to treatable conditions in 19 leading industrialized nations, researchers said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Lyon hospital/Handout. (Scientific American)
Partial Face Transplant Patient Doing Well Dec 14, 2007
Dubernard and his team grafted a nose, lips and chin onto the woman's face on Nov. 27, 2005, in Amiens, France. The donor was a brain-dead, 46-year-old woman with the same blood type as the patient. (MEDLINEplus)
Face transplant patient's struggles Dec 13, 2007
Dinoire had the transplant in November 2005, in an operation performed in Amiens, France. She was horribly disfigured six months earlier, when her pet Labrador chewed her face while she was passed out from an overdose of sleeping pills. (MSNBC -- Health)
Timeline: French riots Nov 26, 2007
The northern city of Amiens is the first to impose a curfew. Police say the level of violence is dropping, although incidents remain widespread across France. (BBC News -- Europe)
Pauleta nets a double in PSGs League Cup victory Nov 2, 2007
For a place in the semi-finals, Lens will face Nancy, who beat Second Division Amiens 1-0 on Tuesday. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spot-on Marseille knock out Metz Nov 1, 2007
Nancy knocked out Second Division Amiens 1-0 courtesy of an early penalty from forward Moncef Zerka. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Transplant woman tells of life with new face Oct 5, 2007
She said of the discovery of a hair on her chin: "It was odd. I'd never had one. I thought, it's me that has given it life, but the hair is hers.When she dreams, she has her old face. She does not want to get rid of her identity card, with a photo of her original face, because she feels her old self will disappear. But she says she has rebuilt her life. Even before the operation, she had bought a new dog. It licks her on the ears, but instinctively never on the grafted part of her face.She... (Guardian Unlimited)
Rugby Union: Among losers, Georgia triumphs, 30-0, over Namibia Sep 27, 2007
It was played in nearby Amiens and broadcast live by a channel that does not have the rights to the rugby. The soccer game kicked off a little before the rugby. (International Herald Tribune)
France Races to Oust Illegal Immigrants Sep 23, 2007
The 12-year-old Russian boy, who was fleeing with his illegal alien father in the northern town of Amiens, has been hospitalized with serious head injuries since early August. The North African man in the southern town of Roussillon suffered double fractures to his leg. (Newsmax)
Intensive versus Conventional Treatment in AL Amyloidosis Sep 13, 2007
From Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Universit; et Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 6101, Limoges (A.J., F.Q., M.C.); Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes (P.M.); H pital Piti; Salp tri;re, Assistance Publique H pitaux de Paris and Universit; Paris VI, Paris (V.L., J.-C.P.); Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Lille (X.L.); Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Tours (L.B.); H pital Necker, Assistance Publique H pitaux de Paris, Universit; Paris V, and Centre National de la... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Silence on the Somme Sep 8, 2007
This onslaught started in mid-March and, as expected, having advanced through Belgium, the Germans brushed aside the British resistance and continued towards Amiens, the only city between them and Paris ... He and his staff worked night and day for five weeks preparing for what would be known as the Battle of Amiens, possibly the most decisive battle of the war. (The Australian)
At la00004000st, service for Anzacs on Western Front Sep 8, 2007
Mr Lelieur said: "Why not? We would be happy to have a ceremony here every year and visitors can always stay at nearby Amiens.". Readers interested in attending this dawn service as part of the Herald's 90th anniversary Western Front Tour, led by Jonathan King, can phone 1800 624 070. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Our sacrifice, at home and abroad Apr 25, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. The story was powerful enough: a tale of a mother's love and her son's courage in war. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hopelands' labyrinths dedicated Apr 22, 2007
The design is patterned after a 13th century labyrinth in Amiens, France. Labyrinths have been used for about 4,000 years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bigamist, deserter - and army poster boy Apr 14, 2007
He was wounded three times, including in 1916 at Pozieres and in 1918 near Villers-Bretonneux, on the first day of the Battle of Amiens, where his knee was shattered and his war ended ... Private Katte spent much of the rest of his war in hospital before rejoining his battalion before the Battle of Amiens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vimy Ridge: The making of a myth Apr 7, 2007
The Canadians had equal casualties and more strategic successes in other battles, such as Amiens and Passchendaele. If French or British rather than Canadian troops had driven the German enemy off Vimy Ridge, history probably would have forgotten about it. (Globe and Mail)
The Crucible Apr 1, 2007
They smashed German positions at Amiens, Canal du Nord and Cambrai. "The Canadians are an elite fighting force, maybe the only time in our history when our allies look at us and say: `The Canadians are the best, they are the shock troops,'" Cook says. (Toronto Star)
