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		<description><![CDATA[Published: UF Health Science Center Web site Aired: Health in a Heartbeat Radio Series By Melissa M. Thompson Warmer weather is just around the corner. But before you fire up the barbecue, roast marshmallows around a crackling campfire or burn &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/stepping-up-safety/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=231&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Breezin&#8217; Hot List: Viva Las Vegas Wedding Reception</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Published: July 2, 2009, Breezin&#8217; Entertainment Blog Goal: Publicize Tampa event entertainment agency&#8217;s services while providing creative information about wedding trends By Melissa M. Thompson Maybe you&#8217;ve always wanted to elope on a whim in Vegas but never followed through. &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/breezin-hot-list-viva-las-vegas-wedding-reception/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=223&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Coming to America</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to article: http://news.health.ufl.edu/Post/ThePost9_2008.pdf (see page 23) Published: September 2008, The Post, University of Florida By Melissa M. Thompson UF assistant professor earns her stars and stripes after 15 years Driving on the wrong side of the road &#8212; or &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/coming-to-america/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=131&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Science&#8217;s next generation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to article: http://news.health.ufl.edu/Post/ThePost9_2008.pdf Published: September 2008, The Post, University of Florida Health Science Center By Melissa M. Thompson UF program gives undergrads research experience When most 12-year-olds were doing their homework or playing pickup games of basketball with their &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/sciences-next-generation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=126&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Obesity risk linked to history of chronic ear infections</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to release: http://news.ufl.edu/2008/08/14/ear-infection/ Published: Aug. 14, 2008, University of Florida and Health Science Center Web sites Press generated: Calgary Herald (Canada), Vancouver Sun (Canada), Medical News Today, Middleton Journal (Ohio), Daily Advance (North Carolina), Austin American Statesman (Texas), Gainesville &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/obesity-risk-linked-to-history-of-chronic-ear-infections/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=88&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Researchers find cancer-inhibiting compounds under the sea</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to release: http://news.ufl.edu/2008/08/07/marine/ Published: Aug. 07, 2008, University of Florida Web site and Health Science Center Web site Press generated: St. Petersburg Times, Tampabay.com, WUFT Gainesville, Gainesville Sun, Science Daily (Natl), Therapeutics Daily, Environmental News Network, Yahoo! India By &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/researchers-find-cancer-inhibiting-compounds-under-the-sea/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=79&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Into the sunset</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to article: http://news.health.ufl.edu/Post/ThePost_JULY08.pdf (SEE PAGE 23) Published: July 2008, The POST, University of Florida Health Science Center By Melissa M. Thompson Longtime administrator Jerry Kidney retires It&#8217;s the middle of May and Jerry Kidney is so close to retirement &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/into-the-sunset/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=34&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Unmasking Gonzo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to article: http://www.jou.ufl.edu/pubs/communigator/index.php?id=67 Published: May 2008, communigator, UF College of Journalism and Communications Alumni Magazine By Melissa M. Thompson McKeen&#8217;s Thompson Tome Due out in July It seemed fitting to pay tribute to the Kentucky-born journalist who lived life &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/unmasking-gonzo/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=23&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Rookies</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to article: http://www.news.health.ufl.edu/Post/ThePost_May08.pdf (SEE PAGES 12-15) Published: May 2008, The POST, University of Florida Health Science Center By Melissa M. Thompson Impending grads may have mastered the books, but many will learn it takes years to cope with the &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/06/08/the-rookies/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=15&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Learning To Throw&#8230;Again</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link to article:http://news.health.ufl.edu/Post/ThePost_March08.pdf (PAGES 6-7) Published: March 2008, The POST, University of Florida Health Science Center By Melissa M. Thompson David Lowenthal, M.D., Ph.D., stared intently at his nemesis — a dried red bean resting on the table in front &#8230; <a href="http://melissathompson.wordpress.com/2008/06/08/learning-to-throwagain/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melissathompson.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2765457&amp;post=13&amp;subd=melissathompson&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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