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Emergent BioSolutions wins improved vaccine approvalWashington Business Journal Fri, 19 Dec 2008 6:05 AM PSTEmergent BioSolutions Inc. has won approval of an improved version of its anthrax vaccine. (EBS)
U.S. Unprepared for Cyber Attack (...Again...Still)About.com Fri, 19 Dec 2008 1:28 PM PSTThis is one of those annual or bi-annual posts that seems to stay perpetually the same. Even before 9/11 the United States was conducting exercises to determine how well government...
Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros begins chemotherapy for brain tumourCanadian Press via Yahoo! News Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:15 PM PSTMADRID, Spain - Seve Ballesteros has returned to his home in northern Spain to begin chemotherapy treatment following recent surgery on a brain tumour.
Surfing: World champ riding wave of successThe New Zealand Herald Fri, 19 Dec 2008 7:32 AM PSTWorld surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has won back-to-back Billabong Pro Maui titles after defeating Hawaii's Melanie Bartels at Ho'okipa Beach Park.
The queen of surfing has departed, long live the queenNarromine News Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:58 PM PSTTHERE are two ways to view Layne Beachley's last hurrah. The first is that in losing to Stephanie Gilmore at the Billabong Pro Maui, the baton was officially passed from a legend to one in the making and so it was only right for her to retire on the spot. The second is that in conceding 16 years to Gilmore but still pushing her to the limit, the old girl provided one last illustration of her
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Big-Wave Surfers Concerned About Pending Mavericks RegulationsFOX 11 Reno Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:06 PM PSTHALF MOON BAY, Calif. -- The Friday night premiere of a new big-wave surfing movie is rekindling surfers' concerns about new regulations at Mavericks, the Bay Area's world-famous surf spot.
Big-Wave Surfers Concerned About Pending Mavericks RegulationsFOX 11 Reno Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:06 PM PSTHALF MOON BAY, Calif. -- The Friday night premiere of a new big-wave surfing movie is rekindling surfers' concerns about new regulations at Mavericks, the Bay Area's world-famous surf spot.
Never so HappyHerald Sun Fri, 19 Dec 2008 4:58 AM PSTWORLD surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has won back-to-back Billabong Pro Maui titles after defeating local Hawaiian Melanie Bartels at Ho'okipa Beach Park yesterday.
Pipeline bluesThe Australian Fri, 19 Dec 2008 5:00 AM PSTThe violence that haunts the professional surfing circuit is revealed in a new documentary
Charting the psychology of evil, decades after 'shock' experimentCNN Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:06 AM PSTIf someone told you to press a button to deliver a 450-volt electrical shock to an innocent person in the next room, would you do it?
Integrity of Farrington Hwy. bridge being assessedHonolulu Advertiser Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:51 PM PSTThe bridge on Farrington Highway near Kili Drive, directly before Makaha Surfing Beach, was closed tonight because of uncertainty over the structural integrity of the bridge, said Police Lt. Jeffrey Bruchal.
Gilmore a wonder from Down UnderHonolulu Advertiser Fri, 19 Dec 2008 3:05 AM PSTAustralia's Stephanie Gilmore continues her amazing run through the world of women's surfing.
Gilmore claims Triple CrownPerth Now Thu, 18 Dec 2008 9:11 PM PSTWORLD surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has confirmed her pre-eminence on the women's tour, successfully defending the Billabong Pro Maui title.
Under Napolitano, Expect Department of No-Land SecurityHuman Events - Washington,DC,USANever mind that such a requirement would have made it virtually impossible for legal employees to inform law enforcement authorities for fear of retribution ...See all stories on this topic
Exonerated Man Speaks Out About Wrongful Sexual Assault ConvictionLouisiana native Ricardo Rachell says people in Texas have been amazingly wicked to him.Local News for MyFox Houston - http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox
Sex attack liar is jailedBexhill Today Mon, 15 Dec 2008 5:43 AM PSTA Bexhill woman whose "wicked" sex attack lies led to an innocent man being arrested has been jailed for four months. (15/12/2008 11:58:52)
Brain-boosting drugs 'not to be feared'New Scientist Sun, 14 Dec 2008 0:53 AM PSTSociety should embrace the use of drugs that increase brain power, says a group of neuroscientists, psychiatrists and ethicists
Maintaining the brainFoster's Daily Democrat Sun, 14 Dec 2008 0:23 AM PSTLiz McConnell of the Alzheimer's Association recently presented a program titled "Maintain Your Brain" at the Wentworth Home in Dover. Information was provided through a lecture and slide presentation, along with interactive "brain" activities.
Scientists find 2,000-year-old brain in BritainLas Vegas Sun Sun, 14 Dec 2008 0:40 AM PSTSun, Dec 14, 2008 (12:18 a.m.) British archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull carrying a startling surprise _ an unusually well-preserved brain. Scientists said Friday that the mass of gray matter was more than 2,000 years old _ the oldest ever discovered in Britain.
Exploring psychology of money problemsThe Charlotte Observer Sat, 13 Dec 2008 9:06 PM PST(McClatchy Newspapers) No surprise: This year's economic free fall has intensified everyone's anxieties about money. And in a culture where self-esteem often gets wrapped up in what we buy or what we own – the biggest house, the coolest car, the latest tech toys – many people find it difficult to get a handle on their financial “issues.” That's where so-called “financial recovery counselors” ...
The Psychology of Seasons: Care for Your Mental HealthLexington Clipper-Herald Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:52 PM PST(ARA) - The weather is changing and the cool seasons are setting in. Leaves fall from the trees and days get progressively cooler and shorter.
More Than Just Being A Sentimental Fool: The Psychology Of NostalgiaScience Daily Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:11 PM PSTNostalgia has a long history, being viewed initially as a medical disease, then as a psychiatric disease. According to a new report in Current Directions in Psychological Science, only recently have psychologists begun focusing on the positive and potentially therapeutic aspects of nostalgia. Research suggests that nostalgia can promote psychological health, including counteracting the effects ...
Drew psych professor explores spirit, religionDaily Record Sun, 14 Dec 2008 1:17 AM PSTTraditionally, most conversations in the world of American psychology have placed people in one of two categories -- those with normal states of mind and those who are mentally ill.
Self-Defense, Self-ConfidenceBy cdrobinson1 In fact, 1 in every 6 women and 1 in every 33 men will be a victim of sexual assault in their lifetime, according to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). As a result, organizations, like PREVENT – a student organization ...CDRobinson1's Weblog - http://cdrobinson1.wordpress.com/
San Jose police grapple with suicides of two fellow officersSan Jose Mercury News - CA, USABut having three in such a short period of time has stunned local law enforcement agencies. "The wounds are definitely open and the mood is down," said ...See all stories on this topic
Texas group fights sex crime stigma members call unfairHouston Chronicle Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:50 PM PSTThough it admits its mission is a difficult sell, Texas Voices say the laws fail to distinguish dangerous predators from people who don't pose a threat but was punished for having sex with underage lovers.
Self-Defense, Self-ConfidenceBy cdrobinson1 In fact, 1 in every 6 women and 1 in every 33 men will be a victim of sexual assault in their lifetime, according to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). As a result, organizations, like PREVENT – a student organization ...CDRobinson1's Weblog - http://cdrobinson1.wordpress.com/
San Jose police grapple with suicides of two fellow officersSan Jose Mercury News - CA, USABut having three in such a short period of time has stunned local law enforcement agencies. "The wounds are definitely open and the mood is down," said ...See all stories on this topic
Texas group fights sex crime stigma members call unfairHouston Chronicle Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:50 PM PSTThough it admits its mission is a difficult sell, Texas Voices say the laws fail to distinguish dangerous predators from people who don't pose a threat but was punished for having sex with underage lovers.
Sex, lies and basic training - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Army TimesArmy Times Sun, 14 Dec 2008 6:50 AM PSTDrinking parties. Sex in the laundry room. Social dates and text messaging. Sex in a truck. In a bathroom. And in the barracks.
Sex offender partially wins appealBillings Gazette Sun, 14 Dec 2008 5:52 AM PSTHELENA - The Montana Supreme Court says a convicted sex offender's due-process rights were violated when the state Corrections Department classified him as a high-risk offender without giving him a chance to argue against the designation.
HMO apologizes for phone sex mix-upUPI Fri, 12 Dec 2008 5:48 PM PSTTALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 12 (UPI) -- An HMO serving employees of the Florida state government and their families is apologizing after a typo sent customers to a phone sex line.
HMO apologizes for phone sex mix-upUPI Fri, 12 Dec 2008 5:48 PM PSTTALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 12 (UPI) -- An HMO serving employees of the Florida state government and their families is apologizing after a typo sent customers to a phone sex line.
Women's ultimatum: Sex or fireworksUPI Fri, 12 Dec 2008 4:48 PM PSTNAPLES, Italy, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A group of more than 40 women in Naples, Italy, said they will withhold sex if their husbands or boyfriends set off fireworks during the holiday season.
Sex, lies and basic training - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Army TimesArmy Times Sat, 13 Dec 2008 4:50 AM PSTDrinking parties. Sex in the laundry room. Social dates and text messaging. Sex in a truck. In a bathroom. And in the barracks.
Married N.Y. same-sex couples get new rightDeseret Morning News Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:42 PM PSTState officials will now let married same-sex couples list both their names on their children's birth certificates in a policy shift deeply important to many gays and lesbians.
Police hunt sex offender's killersITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:10 PM PSTPolice are scouring CCTV footage in the hunt for the killers of a child sex offender.
Law Enforcement Grants on the way to Brown County & Oneida NaitonWGBA-TV - Green Bay,WI,USAThe grant program is designed to foster cooperation and mutual commitment by the counties and tribes to the unique law enforcement issues on tribal lands. ...See all stories on this topic
Profile of a Female PerpetratorBy Lara There is no excuse for any blindness that interferes with protecting people from sexual assault (particularly children) and prevents effective justice and treatment for all offenders. ...For the Record - http://rapeinfo.wordpress.com/
Police hunt sex offender's killersITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:10 PM PSTPolice are scouring CCTV footage in the hunt for the killers of a child sex offender.
Law Enforcement Grants on the way to Brown County & Oneida NaitonWGBA-TV - Green Bay,WI,USAThe grant program is designed to foster cooperation and mutual commitment by the counties and tribes to the unique law enforcement issues on tribal lands. ...See all stories on this topic
Profile of a Female PerpetratorBy Lara There is no excuse for any blindness that interferes with protecting people from sexual assault (particularly children) and prevents effective justice and treatment for all offenders. ...For the Record - http://rapeinfo.wordpress.com/
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Boost brain power without drugsBy compmed ... of ways to boost brain power next Wednesday December 17. 2008. Smart Pills: The Truth About Cognitive-Enhancing Drugs. - Christopher Wanjek, LiveScience December 9, 2008 http://www.livescience.com/health/081209-bad-smart-pills.html.Complementary Medicine's Weblog - http://compmed.wordpress.com/
Teachers and scientists rally behind smart pillsToday, on university campuses around the world, students are striking deals to buy and sell prescription drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin — not to get high, but to get higher grades, to provide an edge over their fellow students or to ...Splice Today - http://www.splicetoday.com/
CBS NewsJim Carrey Says "Yes" To LifeCBS News - New York,NY,USAHer son, Evan has autism and she says that Carrey's comedy has been healing. She credits Carrey with reaching Evan through his autism. ...See all stories on this topic
Autism a factor in swallowing magnetsTimes of the Internet - North Olmsted,Ohio,USAUS researchers said a child's medical or psychological status -- such as autism -- was a factor linked to swallowed magnets. ...See all stories on this topic
Experts back brain boosters for allGlobe and Mail - Canada"Recent research has identified beneficial neural changes engendered by exercise, nutrition and sleep. In short, cognitive-enhancing drugs seem morally ...See all stories on this topic
Key To Regulation Of Puberty DiscoveredScience Daily (press release) - USA... of Cukurova in Turkey have taken a major step to understanding how the brain controls the onset of puberty. The research, published in Nature Genetics, ...See all stories on this topic
Examining An Amnesiac's BrainNPR Fri, 12 Dec 2008 8:42 AM PSTThe much-observed brain of amnesiac "H.M." will be sectioned and preserved for scientists to study. Jacopo Annese, director of The Brain Observatory at University of California, San Diego and the neuroscientist in charge of the procedure, explains what researchers hope to learn.
Brain-Boosting Drugs FAQ: What You Must KnowMedicineNet.com Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:23 PM PSTTitle: Brain-Boosting Drugs FAQ: What You Must Know Category: Health News Created: 12/12/2008 Last Editorial Review: 12/12/2008
Scientists find 2,000-year-old brain in BritainSan Francisco Chronicle Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:56 PM PSTBritish archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull carrying a startling surprise _ an unusually well-preserved brain. Scientists said Friday that the mass of gray matter was more than 2,000 years old _ the oldest ever discovered in Britain. One expert...
Can brain scans read our minds?Scientific American Fri, 12 Dec 2008 1:41 PM PSTResearchers at ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto, Japan, say they've developed new analysis technology that can reconstruct the images inside a person's brain and display them on a computer screen, according to Pink Tentacle, an English-language blog that covers news from Japan. Pink Tentacle picked up the info from Japan's Chunichi Shimbun daily newspaper. [More]
Found: 2,000-Year-Old Brain, PreservedDiscovery Channel Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:38 PM PSTArchaeologists unearth an ancient skull encasing an unusually well-preserved brain.
Final day of Pipeline Masters underwayThe West Australian Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:09 PM PSTFriday will mark the final day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters, and competition on the men's surfing world tour for 2008. Clean six- to eight-foot conditions at Pipeline have prompted event organisers to start round four of the event at 8am local time (0500 AEDT).
Scott Caan Handles His Long BoardRichmond Times-Dispatch Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:42 AM PSTFiled under: Talk SportsScott Caan may never be as good an actor as his daddy but there’s one thing he’s probably better at—surfing.Dude is no amateur—he looks pretty damn good in (and out of) that wet suit! See Also The Wrath of Caan Junior…Permalink
Karen Salmansohn: The Psychology Of Love Versus EvilHuffingtonPost Fri, 12 Dec 2008 7:11 AM PSTA year or so ago I read this fascinating article in The New York Times, all about the psychology of evil -- and at the...
TBI Investigates Alleged Sexual Assault At Nursing HomeWSMV - Nashville,TN,USATBI spokeswoman Kristin Helm said that a doctor suspects the woman was sexually assaulted. She said the alleged incident occurred March 4, ...See all stories on this topic
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