All things SHORT
Web-posted 2/25/2004
Even during a leap year, February can't catch a break in the length department.

NASA rover drills into rock in search for evidence of water
Web-posted 2/25/2004
LOS ANGELES -- NASA's Opportunity rover extended its arm and played robot geologist, drilling into a martian rock that has intrigued scientists back on Earth.

Jewelry maker selling out nail pendant tied to 'Passion' film
Web-posted 2/25/2004
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" not only has people debating the last hours of Jesus' life, but also running out to buy such souvenirs as crucifixes, lapel pins and cards tied to the film's promotion.

FDA requiring bar codes on hospital-dispensed drugs to reduce medication errors
Web-posted 2/25/2004
WASHINGTON -- The government is requiring that supermarket-style bar codes soon be placed on the labels of thousands of drugs to help ensure that hospitalized patients get the right dose of the right drug at the right time.

Scientists say monkeys have protein that prevents HIV infection
Web-posted 2/25/2004
Scientists say they've discovered how some monkeys resist infection with the AIDS virus, a finding that might lead to a treatment that blocks HIV in people.

Health and fitness calendar
Web-posted 2/25/2004
The health and fitness calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.

Living briefs
Web-posted 2/25/2004
Georgia's so peachy it deserves its own sweet look. San Francisco-based Benefit cosmetics has created a new face powder that offers users just a touch of peaches and cream. The sweet-smelling powder retails for $26 and is available at Rich's.