Gadget Links: Snow Again? Edition

Birmingham Hip, or How to Sell Fresh Hips to Boomers on Medgadget: “In an effort to help their physically active baby-boomer patients, orthopedic surgeons are turning to a new but growing technique known as ‘hip resurfacing’…. This bone-sparing procedure promises to last much longer than traditional hip replacements while allowing a great range of physical activity for the patient.” This article cites a Forbes piecs that’s behing the paywall at the moment.

According to FloydLandis.com, Floyd Landis’ received Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, so this is undoubtedly the best practice for athletes of any age.

Punch Counting Software May Predict Boxing Fatality on Medgadget: “Drs. Miele and Bailes from the Virginia University School of Medicine looked at the ability of punch counting software, PunchStat, to objectively identify fatal bouts and determine which fights should be stopped. Their findings showed that amongst average boxers, the software had some predictive value that faded with more competitive fighters.”

According to HBO, Punchstat was created by CompuBox, Inc., a Long Island, NY-based company run by boxing expert Bob Canobbio

Y’all come – 2007 Tour de Georgia gets green light on TdGblog: “This year’s edition of the Tour de Georgia is a definite go, after organizers canvassed existing sponsors, teams, and some additional Georgia businesses to make up for the lack of a true title sponsor.

“The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that the race still faces a shortfall of around $200,000, and that organizers continue to seek “additional opportunities for fundraising.”

Bucks getting ‘sleeted to death’ on PhillyBurbs.com: “…As of 2:30 p.m., a quarter of an inch of sleet has pounded {Southern Bucks County, Pennsylvania, north of Philadelphia}. As much as three inches of sleet could mount by midnight.”

“You can just keep piling on several inches of sleet,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Bob Smerback.

“If it was all snow you could end up with 10 inches of snow or a heavy rain storm if it was a little warmer. It looks like we’re going to get sleeted to death here with this one.”