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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 ...

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.

Surfing still shapes life of landlocked Gerry LopezLos Angeles Times Sun, 21 Dec 2008 5:20 PM PSTThe pioneer, now 60, lives in Bend, Ore., but makes it to coast 'pretty much any time it looks good.' He returns to Hawaii each December to dole out awards at Pipeline Masters, renamed in his honor. One of surfing's most famous tube-riding icons makes his home not in a balmy, palm-lined paradise but in central Oregon.
Piha to host national surfing champsStuff Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:19 PM PSTPiha beach west of Auckland will host the national surfing championships next month.

Cormican wins surfing event at SebastianFlorida Today Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:37 PM PSTAaron Cormican, one of the top progressive surfers on the East Coast, led a trio of New Smyrna Beach finalists in Saturday's fifth annual Smith Optics High Roller surfing contest behind the Sebastian Beach Inn.

Surfing: Piha to host national champsOtago Daily Times Sun, 21 Dec 2008 9:36 PM PSTPiha beach west of Auckland will host the national surfing championships next month. The event from January 10-17 is also the second of six on the 2008/09 national series and the the second on the 2009 Pro Longboard Tour.

Maverick's back on / Sponsors deliver, save big-wave surf contestSan Francisco Chronicle Mon, 22 Dec 2008 1:24 PM PSTThe Maverick's surfing contest has been revived. After a troubling autumn in which sponsorship became an issue, contest organizers have set a waiting period of Jan. 1 through March 31 for the event pitting the world's best big-wave riders against the giant...

Group works to save Santa Cruz Surfing MuseumThe Monterey County Herald Mon, 22 Dec 2008 2:02 AM PSTSANTA CRUZ — As Shakespeare Santa Cruz appears close to raising the $300,000 it needs by next week to stay alive, fans of some of the city's other popular attractions — including two museums, a pool and community center — are hoping they can mimic that feat.

Surfing still shapes the life of landlocked Gerry LopezLos Angeles Times Sun, 21 Dec 2008 5:13 PM PSTThe pioneer, now 60, lives in Bend, Ore., but he makes it to coast 'pretty much any time it looks good.' He returns to Hawaii each December to dole out awards at Pipeline Masters, renamed in his honor.

New Sponsors Back 2009 Maverick's Surf ContestCBS 5 Bay Area Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:34 AM PSTNew sponsors have emerged for the Maverick's surfing competition, which takes place off Pilar Point in Half Moon Bay.
Cop's sex case widens; he may be fired Dec 23 3:16 PM EST
A Melbourne police officer, already investigated for alleged relations with a prostitute, is facing dismissal after new allegations arose that he may have harassed a witness in the sex investigation.

Too Sick To Work? No Health Care? Take A NumberCBS4 Miami Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:50 AM PSTMaster toolmaker John McClain built machine parts with details so small they couldn't be seen with the naked eye. Then a lump on his neck turned out to be cancer. Shalonda Frederick managed a bakery, and decorated cakes for special occasions. One day her face and hands, and her arms and legs, started clenching up. Then she fell off a ladder at work. It turned out to be multiple sclerosis.

The Psychology Of Fear And The Science Of PokerPIZZAHEROS Mon, 22 Dec 2008 6:01 PM PSTSome people claim they can practically smell the anxiety coming off someone who has gotten suckered into a good bluff. For some players, fear and anxiety are ideal tools in bluffing, as it plays upon some of the oldest instincts in the human psyche.

How Do I Stop a Cyberstalking ExWashington Post - United StatesBut Moretti points out that services like Craigslist "work hand-in-hand with law enforcement" and can help walk you through putting together a case. ...See all stories on this topic

Attitudes of scientists toward law enforcement - survey results ...By talk ... between FBI field agents and scientists, and the results, published on 22 December 2008 in Science Progress, indicate a reluctance to discuss research with law enforcement and other issues that are specific to the science community. ...The Composed Gentleman - http://salaswildthoughts.blogspot.com/

stuff white people do: use illegal drugs with relative impunityBy Macon D Founded on March 16, 2002, LEAP is made up of current and former members of law enforcement who believe the existing drug policies have failed in their intended goals of addressing the problems of crime, drug abuse, addiction, ...stuff white people do - http://stuffwhitepeopledo.blogspot.com/ Florida Officer Faces Firing in Sex CaseOfficer.com Tue, 23 Dec 2008 6:57 AM PSTA Melbourne officer is facing dismissal after new allegations arose that he may have harassed a witness in a sex investigation.

SPACE COAST AREA TRANSIT


Public Information Release

Jim Liesenfelt
Transit Director
Office: 321-635-7815
info@ridescat.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2008


Space Coast Area Transit Kicks Off New Year with Expanded Service

Effective January 5, 2009, Space Coast Area Transit will be expanding service on their popular Route 1 and providing service to the Mims/Titusville area, with the addition of Route 5.
Route 1, a favorite route for commuters, has been expanded to provide continuous hourly service beginning at 5:50 a.m. Route 1 will now be serviced by four buses, with the route looping from Titusville to the Government Center at Viera to Melbourne International Airport with multiple stops throughout the route.
New Route 5 will provide service to the Mims area and will connect with county-wide Route 1 and Titusville-based Route 2. As part of a financial agreement with Brevard Community College that allows all current BCC students to ride the bus for free, the new Route 5 will include service to BCC’s Titusville campus.
According to Transit Director Jim Liesenfelt, 44% of its riders rely on Space Coast Area Transit to get to their job. “Many of our residents find that the cost of driving alone to get to work takes a huge bite out of their paycheck.”
Space Coast Area Transit has a trip planner on its RideSCAT.com website to assist passengers with their transportation needs. Passengers can access a map and text directions from their front door, to the closest bus stop, to their final destination and back again. For further information, or for maps and schedules, contact Space Coast Area Transit at 321-633-1878 or log on to RideSCAT.com.

Police offer $10K reward in lesbian gang rapeSan Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA"Assailants target LGBT people of all gender identities with sexual assault," he said. "Such targeting is one of the most cruel, dehumanizing, ...See all stories on this topic

Asking the QuestionBangor Daily News Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:06 AM PSTDomestic violence is a very private crime, typically perpetrated within the walls of a home. Its victims rarely call the police, and they even lie about their injuries to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, clergy and health care providers.

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The novelist, journalist and psychologist Michael Zangari http://zangarijournalism.com/