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Death refers to the termination of all biological processes that sustain life within an organism. All living things that survive various natural hazards will eventual perish from senescence, or the biological process of aging. Changes associated with aging include a declining ability of the organism to respond to stress and adapt to their environment, increased homeostatic imbalance, weakened bodily functions, as well as an elevated risk of age-associated illnesses.

Old age is not typically recognized as a cause of death, especially in humans, since there is always some health related immediate cause, such as cancer or cardiovascular disease. However, the incidence of age-related illnesses increases dramatically as an individual ages. Signs of death in humans and animals include cardiac arrest; cessation of breathing; paleness (palor mortis), which settles in within 15 to 120 minutes after death; postmortem lividity (livor mortis), or the settling of the blood in the lower part of the body; a steady decrease in body temperature (algor mortis); stiffness of the limbs (rigor mortis); and eventually decomposition.

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  • Joe Paterno Dead


    The Conservative Journal — Authority Authority: 85
    We truly lost a legend. Joe Paterno—a legend, lion and disgraced leader at Penn State – has died from complications of lung cancer. Joseph Vincent “Joe” Paterno was 85. His family, which includes five kids, 17 grandchildren and his wife Sue, released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death: “His ...
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  • R.I.P. Joe Paterno: 1926 – 2012


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  • Former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Dies


    Kreuzer's Korner — Authority Authority: 101
    As announced by his family this morning, former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, died early Sunday morning at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College after losing his fight with lung cancer. Paterno was 85. I think I’ll have to agree with ESPN analyst Matt Millen (for the first time). I truly ...
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  • Penn State coaching legend Joe Paterno dead at age 85


    PORTAIL ECONOMIQUE DE TURQUIE — Authority Authority: 145
    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paternos doctors say the former Penn State coachs condition has become "serious" after he experienced complications from lung cancer in recent days. The winningest major college football STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paternos doctors say the former Penn State coachs condition has become ...
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  • Tricycle Travel


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    Short distance travel in the Philippines can be cheaply obtained by using the local tricycles which are basically a cheaply constructed sidecar on the side of a motorbike. At the same time you have... Tropicalpenpals a blog for the Philippines
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  • Corpse Bride


    Full Moon — Authority Authority: 79
    Hmmm. don’t know what to think about this one: http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/21/10206889-til-death-do-us-part-marriage-to-dead-girlfriend-draws-mixed-reaction
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  • Snowmen, computers and our beloved uncle


    write meg! — Authority Authority: 106
    My uncle loved to golf. One of my earliest memories of spending time at his house, a mere two-minute drive away, featured a plastic golf set. He’d purchased one so my sister and I would have something to play with when we came to visit. Though I don’t have an athletic bone in my body, Uncle Phil patiently showed ...
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  • Todays signs that the Apocalypse may be upon us


    What Would Jack Do? — Authority Authority: 477
    The contest: School offers prizes if kids hold it in . This sounds like a bladder infection looking for a place to happen. Bill Maher: ”Not Romney’ Is An Even Bigger A hole Than Romney’**. This would be funny if it wasn’t so spot-on. Jerry Springer To Fox News: ‘You Guys, Every Single Day, Bash ...
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  • Understand Precisely how I Designed My Garage Little Tikes Workbench


    Doing Feminism — Authority Authority: 132
    Understand Precisely how I Designed My Garage Little Tikes Workbench Each women’s wish is to have a nice residence as well as every man’s wish is to have a nice garage. Among the initially items men need as well as have to have in their garage is a bench. A garage workbench may allow him do projects ...
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  • Hypocrisy to the fore as protesters persecuted


    Paternal Prose — Authority Authority: 147
    LETTERS Illustration: John Shakespeare Your paper reports that environmental activists peacefully protesting at coal and gas mining sites are being put under increased surveillance by authorities (”AFP spies targeting green activists”, January 7-8). Isn’t this the sort of thing one should expect only in an ...
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  • Jan 21, 1793: King Louis XVI executed


    EndrTimes — Authority Authority: 122
    One day after being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers and sentenced to death by the French National Convention, King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine in the Place de la Revolution in Paris. Louis ascended to the French throne in 1774 and from the start was unsuited to deal with the severe financial ...
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  • Death toll in Nigeria’s Kano at least 178: doctor (Reuters)


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    Reuters – The death toll from gun and bomb attacks in the northern Nigerian city of Kano has risen to at least 178, a doctor in its main hospital said on Sunday, making this by far the deadliest attack claimed by the radical Islamist sect Boko Haram. Yahoo! News: World News
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  • Is the Obama Administration threatening freedom of conscience and religion in the US?


    Vivificat! — Authority Authority: 109
    Yes, and c atholics in the Administration serve as useful tools for persecution Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus’ Name. Last week, something unprecedented happened: a Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church warned about the erosion of religious and conscience liberties in the United ...
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  • Sherlock: Millions of TV viewers are asking how Holmes faked his own death…


    top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority Authority: 160
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk Sherlock: Millions of TV viewers are asking how Holmes faked his own death… Last Sunday the second series of the BBC drama Sherlock concluded with its protagonist appearing to leap to his death from the roof of a hospital while his best friend Dr Watson looked on. But he ...
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  • Sunday


    The Prayer Link — Authority Authority: 119
    “So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.” ~James 1:21 TEV~ Mr. Kenneth Felker said “ Miss” Grace is still hospitalized at Greensburg, but B. J. was able to leave rehab and come ...
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  • Eureka Valley Dunes, Dusk


    G Dan Mitchell Photography — Authority Authority: 509
    Pink dusk light on the Eureka Valley Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. Eureka Valley Dunes, Dusk. Death Valley National Park, California. January 5, 2012. © Copyright 2012 G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved. Pink dusk light on the Eureka Valley Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. On the ...
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  • Did PSU former coach Joe Paterno die ?


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    The internet has been on fire since the first report that the former coach for Penn State University was removed from his respirator this afternoon. Rumors that Joe PaternoJoe Paterno had died this afternoon after battling lung cancer is not official proven as of yet. Paterno came under fire back in December for ...
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  • Choose goodness and life, not evil and death


    And Sometimes Tea — Authority Authority: 410
    Today is January 22, 2012, the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. If you are the sort of person who thinks that its a grand and glorious thing for a woman to have the right to choose to pay a hired killer to rip her baby apart in her womb and suction out the pieces, I imagine youre going to celebrate today. (Heres a ...
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  • Rajasthan Police lied, tweets Rushdie; Gehlot fumes (Second Lead)


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 537
    Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) An angry Salman Rushdie Sunday accused the Rajasthan Police of concocting a supposed death threat to keep him away from the Jaipur Literature Festival. However, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot denied the charges.“I’ve investigated, and believe I was indeed lied to. I am outraged and very ...
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  • Onward State managing editor resigns over bogus tweets that Joe Paterno had died


    Headline Reviews — Authority Authority: 97
    PHILADELPHIA Onward State , a student run news publication covering Penn State posted online a letter from Devon Edwards its managing editor announcing his immediate resignation after Onward State’s Twitter account (@OnwardState) sent messages stating the 46-year ex-Nittany Lions coach Joseph Vincent “Joe” ...
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