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Monday, January 19, 2009

The Eye-Balled News


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New York TimesIn ‘Geek Chic’ and Obama, New Hope for Lifting Women in ScienceNew York Times - United StatesOr, given the increasing importance of brain research, how about a prominent female neuroscientist like Nancy Kanwisher of the Massachusetts Institute of ...See all stories on this topic
Stents Can Treat - Not Just Prevent - Strokes, Suggests Early ResearchPR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USAThis early research suggests stents also can be used to treat occurring strokes, by opening up blocked arteries in the brain. Treatments for ischemic stroke ...See all stories on this topic
Study: Women less able to suppress hungerThe Associated Press... the brain's response can help in developing ways to resist that stimulus. Eric Stice, an expert on eating disorders at the Oregon Research Institute, ...See all stories on this topic
Sex and Depression: In the Brain, if Not the MindNew York Times - United StatesThe research literature is virtually silent on sex-induced depression, but a Google search revealed several Web sites and chat rooms for something called ...See all stories on this topic
Study: Men's brain fight food urges betterCNN - USA... at suppressing this kind of desire," said Smeets, who studies hunger and satiety using brain imaging, but was not involved with the current research. ...See all stories on this topic
Brain stimulation studied for Parkinson'sUnited Press International - USA... previously been excluded from such research, The Birmingham (Ala.) News reported Monday. Implanting electrodes to stimulate the brain proved significant ...See all stories on this topic

Crime victims suffer when cases go unresolvedSaukValley.com Mon, 19 Jan 2009 1:27 AM PSTMORRISON - When criminal cases bog down, it's not just the defendant whose life hangs in the balance. Victims must wait it out, too, often with mental and financial injuries that linger long after the shock of victimization subsides.
Most victims killed by gun-toting criminalsTrinidad Express Sun, 18 Jan 2009 8:21 PM PSTThe year 2008 came to a close as the bloodiest ever in the history of crime in Trinidad and Tobago, with 552 murders recorded. Men, women and children all suffered devastating fates at the hands of criminals.

Altered Brain Activity in Schizophrenia May Direct Focus on SelfNewswise Mon, 19 Jan 2009 2:28 PM PSTSchizophrenia may blur the boundary between internal and external realities by overactivating and hyper-connecting a brain system that is involved in self-reflection, and thus causing an exaggerated focus on self, a new MIT and Harvard brain imaging study has found.
Lack Of Grey Matter In Brain Is Linked To Schizophrenia And Bipolar DisorderScience Daily Mon, 19 Jan 2009 7:37 AM PSTLack of grey matter in the brain is linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A new study shows that adolescents experiencing a first outbreak of psychosis have lower levels of gray matter in their brains than healthy teenagers. Strangely, this change was seen in patients suffering from various psychoses, including bipolar illness and schizophrenia.

Photojournalist captured the essence of surfingHonolulu Star-Bulletin Mon, 19 Jan 2009 1:02 PM PSTPhotojournalist Bob Young was a pioneer in surfing photography, capturing the drama of huge waves and the athletes who rode them for local and international newspapers and on posters that became collector's items.

'Cyber strike on banks can bleed US more than 9/11'The Times of India Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:33 AM PSTA top US intelligence official has said a cyber attack on the US banking system could be more damaging to the economy than the September 11 terror attacks

Tough times offer more reasons to check out the libraryMirror - Royal Oak,MI,USADuring economic downturns, usage at libraries increase. This is certainly true at the Baldwin Library. Library usage has been growing by 10 percent per year ...See all stories on this topic

Transcript: Obama Spokesman Rob Gibbs on 'FNS'FOXNews - USAWALLACE: There are also reports that the president-elect, as soon as he becomes president, will issue in the first 24 hours a series of executive orders. ...See all stories on this topic


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Climate Scientists Released from Federal Gag OrderEnvironment News Service - USA"President Obama could outlaw gag orders such as these as a matter or policy or by Executive Order," Ruch said. "We hope that these actions take place early ...See all stories on this topic

Defense attempting to block report about anthrax trialHa'aretz - Tel Aviv,Israel... the Israel Institute for Biological Research in Nes Tziona for its experiment on an anthrax vaccine, which allegedly afflicted the trial subjects. ...

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Many choose to sell their jewelry for a good price in bad economyModesto Bee - Modesto,CA,USAIf someone brings gold jewelry to his business, Yates identifies any gemstones in the piece and determines the gold content, which varies widely. ...See all stories on this topic

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Early intervention works for stutterThe Australian - Sydney,AustraliaOnce thought caused by parenting practices and anxiety about speaking, scientists now believe that stuttering is caused by problems in the brain, ...See all stories on

Rape victims have longer to report crimeGreensboro News & Record Sun, 18 Jan 2009 0:10 AM PSTGREENSBORO - A startling number of rape cases never see a prosecutor's desk, much less a courtroom. Police, health care workers and victims' advocates say a host of problems can derail investigations - sometimes even before they really start. Victims decline to cooperate with investigators. Evidence is scant. Going to trial can take too long. The result is that fewer than half of rape ...
Crime victims suffer when cases go unresolvedSaukValley.com Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:27 PM PSTMORRISON - When criminal cases bog down, it's not just the defendant whose life hangs in the balance. Victims must wait it out, too, often with mental and financial injuries that linger long after the shock of victimization subsides.
$50 tax on crime for victim supportStuff Sun, 18 Jan 2009 8:08 AM PSTEvery person convicted in court will have to pay a $50 crime tax toward compensating victims under a proposed law to be introduced by National.
Offenders to be fined $50 victim taxTVNZ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 1:36 PM PSTA compensation scheme for crime victims proposed by the government has been welcomed by victims' advocates. Every person convicted in court would have to pay a $50 crime tax toward compensating victims under a proposed law National plans to introduce.

Toxin-nanoparticle combo inhibits brain cancer invasion while imaging tumorsNews-Medical-Net Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:42 PM PSTWorking with a nanoparticle designed to target and image glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, investigators at the University of Washington in Seattle have found that these same nanoparticles inhibit tumor cell invasion, one of the key events that leads to the metastatic spread of cancer. The investigators have also determined how the nanoparticles exert this potentially beneficial effect.

Locals move onFlorida Today Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:37 PM PSTThe fifth annual O'Neill Sebastian Inlet Pro may have gotten off to a slow start due to flat waves and frigid temperatures, but competition at the East Coast's most prestigious surfing contest heated up faster than the temperature during Saturday's money round of 64.

Enforcement of restraining orders key to effectivenessVictorville Daily Press - Victorville,CA,USABurrus and Case Manager Anita Gomez have seen a lack of education in victims and law enforcement personnel when it comes to restraining orders. ...See all stories on this topic

Cleveland Public Library first in nation to offer e-book downloads ...The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USAThey'll still check out books from the library. But the books will be digital files, downloaded for free online and read on laptops and hand-held devices. ...See all stories on this topic

Outlook grim for Norton libraryAttleboro Sun Chronicle - Attleboro,MA,USANorton Town Manager James Purcell has voiced pessimism this week that the state board of library commissioners will grant the town a waiver that would allow ...See all stories on this topic

State spends millions on rents for paroled sex offenders, sometimes illegallyOakland Tribune Sun, 18 Jan 2009 6:29 AM PSTState corrections officials spent nearly $22 million last year on apartments and motel rooms for hundreds of paroled sex offenders, paying more than $2,000 a month for some parolees and housing others in locations apparently prohibited under Jessica's Law,

White House opposes court order in e-mail caseThe Associated PressThe two private groups suing the Executive Office of the President are the National Security Archive and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in ...See all stories on this topic

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Brief summaries of the latest news related to mental health and mental illness, as well as brief abstracts of the latest research in anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more.
Study Shows Virginity Pledges Prevent Precautions -- Not Premarital SexDecember 29, 2008 10:40 AMPosted by Therapist FinderA study appearing in the journal Pediatrics has found that "virginity pledges," vows to abstain from sex until marriage, have no effect on whether teenagers have sex. They do, however, cause a sharp drop in the use of precautions against...Continue reading "Study Shows Virginity Pledges Prevent Precautions -- Not Premarital Sex"Study Finds Relationship Between Panic Attacks and Heart DiseaseDecember 12, 2008 4:49 PMPosted by Therapist FinderHeart attacks are more than one-third more likely in people under 50 who suffer from panic attacks, shows new research published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers examined the health records of more than 400,000 individuals of many ages. In...Continue reading "Study Finds Relationship Between Panic Attacks and Heart Disease"One in Five Young Adults Has Personality DisorderDecember 2, 2008 5:08 PMPosted by Therapist FinderNearly one in five adults under age 25 suffers from a psychiatric disorder such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or social anxiety disorder. However, less than 25 percent of these individuals seeks help. These findings come as the result of more...Continue reading "One in Five Young Adults Has Personality Disorder"Brain Scans Show Sparks Don't Always FadeNovember 18, 2008 1:54 PMPosted by Therapist FinderThey call it a honeymoon period for a reason. Both scientists and relationship experts say the rush of early love only lasts somewhere between three months and three years. However, new research finds that for some couples, this phase can...Continue reading "Brain Scans Show Sparks Don't Always Fade"Most Children on Antidepressants Don't Receive TherapyOctober 13, 2008 11:10 PMPosted by Therapist FinderA large-scale study on children and teens on antidepressants shows that at least half do not receive therapy in conjunction with medication. The study used data from a database of 6.8 million youth with insurance claims for antidepressants. Data showed...Continue reading "Most Children on Antidepressants Don't Receive Therapy"


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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

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RAW DATA: Hillary Clinton’s Statement at Senate Confirmation HearingFOXNews - USANon-state actors fight poverty, improve health, and expand education in the poorest parts of the world, while other non-state actors traffic in drugs, ...See all stories on this topic

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Smart Chemistry Helps With Antibiotic ComplianceMedgadget.com - San Francisco,CA,USATuberculosis is a treatable disease that requires strict compliance with an antibiotic regiment, resulting in patients not letting the drug finish its job ...See all stories on this topic

9/11 $LEAZE JAILEDNew York Post Wed, 14 Jan 2009 3:45 AM PSTA stockbroker who schemed to steal a widow’s $1 million compensation for her cop husband’s 9/11 death was sentenced yesterday
to more than four years behind bars. Brooklyn federal Judge Leo Glasser jailed Kevin Dunn, 29, for 51 months for conning...

Pentagon official says 9/11 suspect was torturedAP via Yahoo! News Wed, 14 Jan 2009 3:29 AM PSTA Pentagon official acknowledged in an interview published Wednesday that the United States tortured Mohammed al-Qahtani, a Sa
udi man who allegedly had hoped to become the “20th hijacker” in the Sept. 11 attacks.

Broker Gets 51 months for Scamming 9/11 Widow1010 WINS New York Wed, 14 Jan 2009 4:09 AM PSTA Brooklyn judge has sentenced a former MetLife broker to 51 months in prison for scamming money from the widow of a Port Authority police officer killed in the World Trade Center terror attack.

9/11 museum to house an original model of Twin TowersNewsday Wed, 14 Jan 2009 0:31 AM PSTThese Twin Towers stand 7 feet tall and are made of plastic.

Fmr Broker Gets 51 Months in 9/11 Widow ScamWCBS 880 New York Wed, 14 Jan 2009 3:41 AM PSTA Brooklyn judge has sentenced a former MetLife broker to 51 months in prison for scamming money from the widow of a Port Authority police officer killed in the World Trade Center terror attack. READ MORE >>
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Let’s Spend on Broadband and the Power GridWall Street Journal - USAOur power grids are the largest remaining artifact of the Industrial Age, and they’re due for a smart upgrade. Using broadband data streams, digital sensors ...See all stories on this topic

Ask Dr. Gott: 3 diseases, similar symptomsThe Monterey County Herald Sun, 11 Jan 2009 1:52 AM PSTDear Dr. Gott: A relative of mine has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We have found that normal pressure hydrocephalus has many of the same symptoms.

Back Channels: Common ground? They’re standing on itPhiladelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USABy Kevin Ferris Even with a world of information at one’s fingertips, libraries retain their important niche as places of learning. ...See all stories on this topic

Library consolidation will preserve qualityVentura County Star - Camarillo,CA,USA9 article, “Library may fall victim to budget — HP Wright in Ventura targeted”: The mission of the Ventura County Library System is to meet the general ...See all stories

Ask Dr. Gott: 3 diseases, similar symptomsThe Monterey County Herald Sun, 11 Jan 2009 1:52 AM PSTDear Dr. Gott: A relative of mine has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We have found that normal pressure hydrocephalus has many of the same symptoms. on this topic

es slow push for police mergerPress & Sun-Bulletin - Binghamton,NY,USAYou’re not a law enforcement officer,” said Brennan, Broome County’s deputy executive. So, after three years spent tweaking a plan for a metro police force, ...See all stories on this topic

The Mystery of Borderline Personality DisorderTime Magazine Sat, 10 Jan 2009 8:01 PM PSTPeople with borderline personality disorder are some of psychology’s hardest cases. Many commit suicide. But recent treatment advances are unlocking what was once a mystery illness

Down and Out or UpNew York Times Sat, 10 Jan 2009 4:50 PM PSTThe psychology of ?Zorba the Greek?: losing everything, and seeing it as an invitation to a better life.

The Psychology of Seasons: Care for Your Mental HealthLexington Clipper-Herald Sun, 11 Jan 2009 1:06 AM 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.

Rich outsiders who wanted inNew York Daily News Sun, 11 Jan 2009 1:40 AM PSTA new book about Palm Beach gives a window into the psychology of otherwise smart people who got duped by Bernard Madoff.

Women’s Brains Recognize, Encode Smell Of Male Sexual SweatMedical News Today Sun, 11 Jan 2009 3:09 AM PSTA new Rice University study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that socioemotional meanings, including sexual ones, are conveyed in human sweat. Denise Chen, assistant professor of psychology at Rice, looked at how the brains of female volunteers processed and encoded the smell of sexual sweat from men.
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Surfing: Kereopa ‘absolutely rapt’ as he gets drop on QuinnThe New Zealand Herald Sun, 11 Jan 2009 7:19 AM PSTRaglan’s Daniel Kereopa got the upper hand over Maz Quinn of Gisborne yesterday in their fourth-round heat at the National Surfing Championships at Piha.

sitfu.com: Officials ordered to stop prayer at schoolsBy sitfu.com U.S. District Court Judge Casey Rodgers ruled Friday after school officials admitted allegations in a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU sued the district, Pace High School Principal Frank Lay and former ...sitfu.com - http://sitfu.blogspot.com/

For Sidelsky, time doesn’t exist while surfingBeaches Leader Sun, 11 Jan 2009 4:47 AM PSTComments ( No comments posted. ) Time doesn’t exist for local surfer Romy Sidelsky when she’s surfing for fun.

Surfing with whales off Taranaki coastOtago Daily Times Sat, 10 Jan 2009 9:51 PM PSTA Taranaki surfer got to enjoy the breaks with some space in the water when three orcas kept most of the other surfers on the beach. Life long surfer Craig Hunter (aka Billy) was surfing at Stent Road surf break near Cape Egmont in Taranaki, when he saw a big whale about 6.30pm yesterday.

Surfing with orcasStuff Sun, 11 Jan 2009 8:10 AM PSTCraig Hunter had paddled out past the breakers when he first spotted the giant dorsal fin.
rt: Remains of 9/11 hijackers found on Staten IslandStaten Island Advance Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:35 PM PSTInvestigators on Staten Island have recovered the remains of 9/11 hijackers—to honor a pledge that they would never be buried with the victims, according to a published report....
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H.R. 1955 Passed: How? Martial Law Bill section 22 - Assata Shakur ...Prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts to prevent ideologically based violence and homegrown terrorism from violating the constitutional and civil rights or civil liberties of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents ...
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Freedom Fighter Radio.net Project Blue BeamThe third step in the NASA Blue Beam Project is called the Telepathic Electronic Two-Way Communication. Lt. Col Alexander’s article continues: “If it is possible to feed artificial thought into the multigenic field via satellite, ...Freedom Fighter Radio.net - http://freedomfighterradio.net/
Plugged in, Yet So Disconnected: Field Notes From Wired AmericaNew York Times - United StatesMr. Conley might really have taken himself elsewhere had he pursued the question of how autism and our isolating, newly normal adult behavior are related. ...See all stories
DeExecutive orders, presidential secrecy, and the public’s right to knowNJ.com - NJ,USAPresident Bush’s Executive Order 13233--allowing sitting and former presidents to withhold their papers from the public—warrants immediate nullification. ...See all stories on this topic

Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease --- HealthandAgeHealthandAge Mon, 12 Jan 2009 2:53 AM PSTResearchers from the Hines VA Hospital in Illinois and their colleagues studied 255 patients with advanced Parkinson disease for six months in order to compare outcomes of DBS versus best medical therapy.

Brain pacemaker helps Parkinson’s disease, but with risksDaily Local News Mon, 12 Jan 2009 3:29 AM PSTParkinson’s sufferers who had electrodes implanted in their brains improved substantially more than those who took only medicine, according to the biggest test yet of deep brain stimulation.
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Gates Foundation Helps Libraries Get Up to SpeedSchool Library Journal - USABy SLJ Staff—School Library Journal, 1/11/2009 10:43:00 PM The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded $6.9 million to help speed up Library Internet ...See all stories on this topic
Fiction Reading Increases for AdultsNew York Times - United StatesUnder Mr. Gioia’s leadership the endowment spearheaded “The Big Read,” a program in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts ...See all stories on this topic
Reformers’ Roundtable: Nutter hits the booksPhiladelphia Metro - Philadelphia,PA,USAIs Mayor Michael Nutter right to challenge the ruling that he needs City Council approval to close the city’s libraries? MS: No, because the Charter ...See all stories on this topic
Libraries offer a heating havenKennebec Journal - Augusta,ME,USABY MECHELE COOPER WARM AND SAFE: Joshue Zech reads a book about space with his son, Aubrey Hutchinson, 3, Wednesday at the Lithgow Library in Augusta. ...See all stories on this topic
Libraries: An investment speaking volumesDuluth News Tribune - Duluth,MN,USAIt’s libraries. Libraries have many vital, intangible benefits revolving around social capital, quality of life and information accessibility to all. ...See all stories on this topic
FAU library to get caffeine joltPalm Beach Post - FL, United StatesBy KIMBERLY MILLER It’s a Barnes & Noble world out there, and for university libraries to survive, they’ve realized they need to offer more than just books ...See all stories on this topic
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Editorial: Make a fresh start in CubaDaily News Tribune - Waltham,MA,USAHe’s relaxed policies on cell phone ownership, allowed everyday Cubans to stay at hotels and resorts that formerly catered only to tourists, ...

The death of the diet: Eat butter, sip cocktails and nibble chocolateMail on Sunday - London,UKMore cancers are caused, she notes, through lack of vitamin D, ... of affordable supplements that will quash your cravings, including herbs and minerals. ...

HRT Shrinks the BrainHealthDay via Yahoo! News Mon, 12 Jan 2009 2:02 PM PSTMONDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Two studies looking at the same group of women found that while hormone therapy is linked with brain shrinkage, it does not seem to be associated with early signs of cerebrovascular disease.

Hormone therapy linked to brain shrinkageReuters via Yahoo! News Mon, 12 Jan 2009 1:33 PM PSTThe use of commonly prescribed forms of postmenopausal hormone therapy may slightly accelerate the loss of brain tissue in women aged 65 and older beyond what normally occurs with age, new research suggests.

Onearmed shark attack girl runner up in world surfing championshipDaily Telegraph Mon, 12 Jan 2009 3:50 AM PSTA girl who had her arm bitten off by a shark while surfing has only narrowly lost out on winning the Association of Surfing Professionals ASP World Junior Women’s Surfing Championships.

Dementia looks different in diabetic brain: studyReuters via Yahoo! News Mon, 12 Jan 2009 1:00 PM PSTPeople with diabetes who develop dementia have different types of brain changes than others with dementia, a finding that could change the way drug companies think about treatments for Alzheimer’s, U.S. researchers said
Victim in Polanski case urges dismissal (AP)
AP - The woman who was raped by fugitive director Roman Polanski three decades ago when she was 13 lashed out at the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office on Monday, saying she is being victimized again by prosecutors’ focus on lurid details of what happened to her.on Monday.


Analyzing the Edge 2009 Question and AnswersNext Big Future - San Ramon,CA,USAThe ancient myth of telepathy, induced by occult and spooky ... servers and electronic networks, copied by extremely high fidelity electronic processes. ...
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Where Can You Find Wireless Networks?By nanoblogger These days you can find wireless electronic networks in many more places, for example, officers, schooling and even your own house. They are fairly affordable and very easy to setup. An individual can accomplish various chores using ...Nano-blogger - http://nano-blogger.blogspot.com/

Obama To Issue Executive Order Reviewing Cases Of Gitmo PrisonersAHN - USAThe advisers, who declined to be identified, said among the first executive orders to be issued by Obama after his inauguration next week is one that will ...See all stories on this topic

Giving up executive powerPolitico - Washington,DC,USAPresident-elect Barack Obama is expected to move swiftly to reverse executive orders regarding torture of terror suspects, the military prison at Guantanamo ...See all stories on this topic

Treating colds: What works, what doesn’tPhilippine Star - Manila,Philippin
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New Vitamin Targets Health Needs of FirefightersPR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USAWhat makes Firefighter Vita different than other supplements? ... key,” Waslefsky said, referring to the targeted blends of vitamins, herbs and minerals. ...

Bone up on calciumDaily News Transcript - Norwood,MA,USAIn timing your calcium supplements, she notes that caffeine, ... “It also needs vitamin C to move minerals. There may be more that are not fully understood ...

9/11, two wars, Katrina: ‘We had fun’, says BushGuardian Unlimited Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:20 PM PSTIt was eight turbulent years: 9/11, two wars, Hurricane Katrina and the worst recession since the 1930s. But President George Bush ‘s verdict at his final press conference yesterday was: “We had fun.”

Time to burst Obama’s BlackBerry bubbleDetNews.com - Detroit,MI,USAWhen that phone call comes at 3 am, you should be sound asleep, ... 51 percent of those surveyed said it would be very hard to give up their cell phones. ...

AMERICAS NEWS AT 0500 GMTeTaiwan News - Taipei,Taiwan... ailing former Cuban leader Fidel Castro will ever appear in public again. ... group is advocating a total ban on cell phone use while driving in the US, ...

Merritt Island/Beaches Service Sector Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled MERRITT ISLAND, Fla.—A regular meeting of the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Merritt Island / Beaches Service Sector Advisory Board will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 5 p.m. at the Community Building on Kiwanis Island located at 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road; Merritt Island, Florida, 32953. The public is invited. For more information, call Teri Shell at 321-633-1874.


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Watchdogs of sexual harassment as eager to bite as they ever wereGlobe and Mail - CanadaAs a lawyer once put it to Judge Hryciuk, then in the witness box, “Wouldn’t you agree, when looking at these comments and jokes, it’s important not only ...See all stories on this topic

Two more arrested in Macedon hate crimeMSNBC - USAPolice say the 19-year-old harassed the victim on more than one occasion in an attempt to have him recant his statements to police. Witnesses say Stringer ...See all stories on this topic

Not everyone finds comment funnyTheNewsTribune.com - Tacoma,WA,USAKnutsen was never charged with harassment over the incident. He thinks people at City Hall who dislike him solicited the police report and are now ...See all stories on this topic




TecPolitics: Obama to Undo BusFormer Guantánamo guard reunited with British detaineesguardian.co.uk - UK”I’m constantly changing my cell phone number.” Arendt said he felt compelled to speak out about the treatment of prisoners at the camp. ...See all stories on this topic h Executive OrdersFilter Magazine - Los Angeles,CA,USAShortly after Inauguration Day next Tuesday, Barack Obama plans to reverse some of George W. Bush’s most controversial executive orders. ...See all stories on this topic hnology News: Customer Data: Oracle Stitches PeopleSoft CRM to ...National Safety Council Urges Total Ban on Cell Use While Driving ... It is illegal to display or reproduce this article without permission for any ...


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Just Women’s Issues: How to Remove Cellulite NaturallyThe Extremely Fun Looking Cuisinart DCC-1100 Coffeemaker - Jan 13, 2009; Take a look at the Cuisinart CPT-120PK Electronic Toaster - Jan 13, 2009; What Makes Chocolate Such A Fantastic Gift? - Jan 10, 2009; Find the Fun Surrounding ...Just Women’s Issues - http://just-womens-issues.blogspot.com/

Two more suspects arrested in MySpace caseMid-Hudson News - Newburgh,NY,USAMonticello Police also arrested Omar Ayala, 17, of Monticello, and charged him with misdemeanor tampering with a witness in the fourth degree and harassment ...See all stories on this topic

Altoona Man on Trial for AssaultWTAJ - Altoona,PA,USAThe jury heard from four witnesses for the prosecution. Those included the victim, two police officers, and a witness who saw the victim on the ground. ...See all stories on this topic

Police LogsClackamas Review - Portland,OR,USAScott M. Ahle, 47, was lodged at Clackamas County Jail for harassment. 12:45 am – A caller at Waverly Green Apartments, 1651 SE Lava Drive, reported hearing ...See all stories on this topic


Science: Cell Phones’ Growth Impacts Public Health ResearchWashington Post - United StatesAre there any studies linking cell phones to brain cancer, especially in young people? Stephen Blumberg: This is a concern that is being investigated by ...See all stories on this topic

Diabetes Associated With Different Types Of Brain Injury In ...Science Daily (press release) - USA... the build-up of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain and the effects of diabetes-related vascular disease on blood vessels in the brain. ...See all stories on this topic

Our seizure nightmareChicago Tribune - United StatesWhile some people with epilepsy can lead normal lives and are able to achieve seizure control thanks to effective drugs or brain surgery, most patients do ...See all stories on this topic

UBC prof named to Order of CanadaMetro Canda - Edmonton - Edmonton,CanadaDr. Max Cynader, director of the Brain Research Centre at the University of British Columbia Hospital, was appointed to the Order of Canada in December. ...See all stories on this topic

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Good night’s sleep may prevent a cold, study findsBoston Globe - United StatesDr. Charles Czeisler, a professor of sleep medicine, says sleep has major effects on the brain and the health of the body. (Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff) By ...See all stories on this topic

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Anti-Love Drug May Be Ticket to BlissNew York Times - United StatesAfter analyzing the brain chemistry of mammalian pair bonding — and, not incidentally, explaining humans’ peculiar erotic fascination with breasts — Dr. ...See all stories on this topic

A Problem of the Brain, Not the Hands: Group Urges Phone Ban for ...New York Times - United StatesBut a large body of research now shows that a hands-free phone poses no less danger than a hand-held one — that the problem is not your hands but your brain ...See all stories on this topic

Gene therapy eliminates brain tumors through selective recruitment ...EurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USA... Therapeutics Research Institute and co-senior author, “The discovery of a central role for HMGB1 and TLR2 in overcoming immune ignorance to brain tumor ...See all stories on this topic

Survey tallies 3.4 million stalking victimsChicago Tribune Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:55 AM PSTNEW YORK (AP) — By the tens of thousands, victims of stalking lose their jobs, flee their homes and fear for their safety, according to a new federal survey providing the most comprehensive data ever on a crime affecting an estimated 3.4 million Americans a year.

Stalking survey: 3.4 million victims in one yearDetroit News Tue, 13 Jan 2009 7:54 AM PSTNEW YORK—An estimated 3.4 million Americans identified themselves as victims of stalking during a one-year span, according to federal crime experts who on Tuesday released the largest-ever survey of the aggravating and often terrifying phenomenon.

We need a champion victims of crime can depend onThe Inverness Courier Tue, 13 Jan 2009 4:10 AM PSTWHEN a crime is committed it is natural that we demand retribution against the offender. Yet while we focus on the criminal, the punishment and the crime, there is the chance that the victim can be overlooked.

Seattle Police bust crime ringKING5 Seattle Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:29 AM PSTSeattle police recovered hundreds of stolen items, and they are asking crime victims to view and attempt to identify their stolen property.

Unprecedented US survey tracks scope of stalkingSan Francisco Chronicle Tue, 13 Jan 2009 6:40 AM PSTBy the tens of thousands, victims of stalking lose their jobs, flee their homes and fear for their safety, according to a new federal survey providing the most comprehensive data ever on a crime affecting an estimated 3.4 million Americans a year. About 11...


Evolution of New Brain Area Allowed Small Motor SkillsLiveScience.com via Yahoo! News Tue, 13 Jan 2009 6:58 AM PSTA relatively new area of the brain’s cerebral cortex evolved to enable humans and other primates the necessary small motor skills to pick up small objects and deftly use tools, scientists now say.

Hormone therapy linked to brain shrinkageUPI Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:02 AM PSTBALTIMORE, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Research shows post-menopause hormone therapy for women is linked to brain shrinkage, U.S. scientists said.

Hormone therapy hastens brain mass loss: studyAFP via Yahoo! News Mon, 12 Jan 2009 8:59 PM PSTHormone treatments commonly used by menopausal women appear to accelerate brain shrinkage, according to two new studies.

Study: Diabetes Slows Mental Function, Brain PowerFox News Tue, 13 Jan 2009 8:23 AM PSTType 2 diabetes may put the brakes on people’s ability to process certain types of information quickly and precisely, according to a new study investigating how the illness affects brain power.

Photos of Smokers Trigger Brain Reaction in Those Trying to QuitMedicineNet.com Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:20 PM PSTTitle: Photos of Smokers Trigger Brain Reaction in Those Trying to Quit Category: Health News Created: 1/13/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/13/2009

Treatment May Need To Be Modified For Elderly Brain Cancer PatientsScience Daily Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:23 AM PSTGlioblastoma, the most common and aggressive type of brain tumor, accounts for a majority of the brain tumors seen in patients 65 years or older.

Cognitive rehab helps people with acquired brain injuryEurekAlert! Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:03 AM PST( American Psychological Association ) Cognitive rehabilitation after a serious brain injury or stroke can help the mind in much the same way that physical therapy helps the body, according to a new meta-analysis. Because the data suggest that treatment may work best when tailored to age, injury, symptoms and time since injury, the findings may help establish evidence-based treatment guidelines. ...

Another hormone issue: Brain-tissue lossThe Philadelphia Inquirer Tue, 13 Jan 2009 5:30 AM PSTTaking hormones after menopause appears to accelerate loss of brain tissue in women over 64, which may explain why the therapy had previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia and mental decline in elderly women.

Bear Of Very Little Brain ReturnsAnanova Tue, 13 Jan 2009 2:36 PM PSTThe world’s Winnie-the-Pooh fans can be cheered by the news that the Bear of Very Little Brain and his tiddley poms are coming back in an official new book

HYPERFLITE SKYHOUNDZ CANINE DISC COMPETITION SCHEDULED
MELBOURNE , FL – The largest disc-dog competition is coming to Melbourne , FL. A local championship for the 2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championships will be held on Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m. at Wickham Park . Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the park, located at 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne .
There is no entry fee for competitors and admission is free for spectators. Novice and veteran competitors are encouraged to compete. All competitors will receive a free official Hyperfilte K-10 Competition Standard flying disc, and the top three teams will receive awards.
Contestants and their canine teammates will earn points for basic throws and catches, with bonus points for mid-air catches in the Distance/Accuracy event. The event welcomes mixed breeds as well as purebred dogs. Many of the canines expected to compete were rescued from local animal shelters or rescue groups. Athletic canines will be seen, literally, jumping for joy!
To view the 2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz competition schedule or to learn about Skyhoundz Competition rules and regulations, please visit http://www.skyhoundz.com/.
For more information, please call the South Area Parks and Recreation Office at (321) 255-4400.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

The Eye-Balled News


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R. B. Stuart: "Sister Soldier: A Chronicle of Life After Iraq ...Between the Anthrax vaccine, the depleted Uranium recently discovered in our bombs, and the water she bathed with, washed her clothes in, and ate food cooked with for a year, was supposed to be filtered by a Halliburton subsidiary, ...The Blog - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/

Female Air Force vets flock togetherFlorida Today - Melbourne,FL,USABut there had never been a local chapter of the organization until Derry, Barbara Wilder and Dee House got together to form the Space Coast chapter a few ...See all stories on this topic

How Not to be a Victim of Assault--Keeping Safe Over New YearsKLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USAShe says nights like New Years Eve gives a predator the perfect opportunity to take control by cajoling or even using date rape drugs. ...See all stories on this topic

Coca-Cola in Hot Water with FDA Over Nutrition LabelsWiredPRNews.com (press release) - Dallas,TX,USA... a warning to Coca-Cola in objection to the labeling of their Diet Coke Plus product, which is a soft drink marketed as one with vitamins and minerals. ...

Elderly Endangered by Drug MixingNewsinferno.com - New York,NY,USA... and statins to treat heart disease and the most common supplements included single vitamins, multi-vitamins, and minerals said USA Today. ...See all stories on this topic

Rockefeller vows fight on Gulf War syndromeCharleston Daily Mail Mon, 29 Dec 2008 7:11 AM PSTCHARLESTON, W.Va. - Federal officials have been saying for more than a decade that Gulf War syndrome does not exist. Yet mounting evidence from researchers and cries from lawmakers, including Sen. Jay Rockefeller, might indicate otherwise. Last month, a 45...


In search of the God neuronguardian.co.uk - UKWhat was once dangerous territory is now the hottest theme in brain research. The subtitle of Semir Zeki's excellent new book is Love, Creativity and the ...See all stories on this topic

Aluminum and neuro-degenerative illnesses WeeksMDShaw and his four-scientist team from UBC and Louisiana State University injected mice with the anthrax vaccine developed for the first Gulf War. Because Gulf War Syndrome looks a lot like ALS, Shaw explained, ...WeeksMD - http://weeksmd.com/

Four-day drinking binge can cause long-term brain damage, says studyguardian.co.uk - UKBut the study is the first to identify brain damage as a danger of consuming more alcohol than official safe limits. The research, to be published in the ...See all stories on this topic

The Riddle Letter Wake Up From Your SlumberAnother problem are the adjuvants added to the vaccines, like thimerosal, like aluminum, like squalene, which cause health problems. It was the squalene added to anthrax vaccines given to the first Gulf servicemen and ...Wake Up From Your Slumber - The... - http://www.wakeupfromyourslumber.com/


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Autistic Children and The MilitaryThe Cutting Edge - Washington,DC,USAAccording to Pentagon data, there are 13243 autistic children among the 1.2 million dependents of active duty personnel. This incidence, just over one in ...See all stories on this topic

Invisible disability: The sad reality for those with brain injuriesVentura County Star Sat, 27 Dec 2008 2:22 AM PSTShirley Sciarrotto is an artist, a wordsmith and a storyteller who talks of the days when she was an Air Force communications specialist who worked with Gen. Alexander Haig. But the 47-year-old woman needs a handwritten sign to tell her which drawer holds her underwear and another to remind her where the bathroom is. Each morning, she forgets the name of the caregiver shes seen every day for the ...
UCD researchers find molecule that targets brain tumorsThe Daily Democrat Sat, 27 Dec 2008 1:23 AM PSTSACRAMENTO - UC Davis Cancer Center researchers reported Friday the discovery of a molecule that targets glioblastoma, a highly deadly form of cancer.


Laws to Track Sex Offenders Encouraging HomelessnessWashington Post Sat, 27 Dec 2008 8:52 PM PSTLOS ANGELES -- Upon release from state custody, Ross Wollschlager began an intensive search for a home, one that abided by the restrictions imposed on convicted sex offenders in California -- and, in various versions, by about 30 other states. Obliged by law to return to Ventura County, the...

Beta-Glucan May Prevent Anthrax When Taken Orally Supplements GuideWith the high incidence of anthrax vaccine complications, an alternative preventative approach is sorely needed to deal with this frightening disease. Non specific immune stimulation methods, such as macrophage activation would be an ...Supplements Guide - http://supplements.host2hope.com/

Suspect chased down by canine unitSignal - Santa Clarita,CA,USADan Johnson of Newhall was worried for his girlfriend and friends who lived in the containment area. "I talked to them on the phone, they're crying," he ...See all stories on this topic

Families Ask Bush to Seize Land Parcel for 9/11 MemorialWashington Post Sun, 28 Dec 2008 9:56 PM PSTIt has been more than seven years since 20-year-old Deora Bodley and 39 other passengers and crew died in the fiery crash of United Airlines Flight 93, their hijacked plane disintegrating in a grove of hemlock trees outside Shanksville, Pa.

Brain Starvation As We Age Appears To Trigger Alzheimer's: Improving Blood Flow To Brain Is Preventive StrategyScience Daily Sat, 27 Dec 2008 7:28 PM PSTA slow, chronic starvation of the brain as we age appears to be a major trigger of a biochemical process that causes some forms of Alzheimer's disease. A new study has found when the brain doesn't get enough sugar glucose -- as when cardiovascular disease restricts blood flow to the brain -- a process is launched that produces the sticky clumps of protein that appear to be a cause of Alzheimer's.

Introduction of stevia-based products have some experts souring on ...Palm Beach Post - FL, United StatesA research group led by Psychiatry professor Guido KW Frank at the University of Colorado at Denver's Developmental Brain Research Program used functional ...See all stories on this topic

Brain-mapping to nab seer killersThe Telegraph Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:38 PM PSTBhubaneswar, Dec. 28: The Orissa crime branch is planning to map the brains of four men suspected to be involved in the murder of VHP leader Swami Laxmananda Saraswati and four of his associates.
Head injuries a commonality among new veteransPalm Beach Post - FL, United StatesThe military has since recognized the issue, increasing screening for brain injuries and funding for research. Last year Congress allocated $900 million for ...See all stories on this topic

Payouts to crime victims up 36 percentDurant Daily Democrat Sun, 28 Dec 2008 0:56 AM PSTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Payouts from the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Fund increased by about 36 percent this year and cleared the $5 million mark.

John Pryor, doctor killed in Iraq, wrote about crime; Words of John Pryor, trauma surgeon killed in IraqNewsday Sun, 28 Dec 2008 0:26 AM PSTA New Jersey trauma surgeon for a Queens-based Army medical unit who had written achingly of telling crime victims' relatives that their loved ones had died has been killed in Iraq, the Department of Defense said.

Innocent bystanders: An alarming turn in crimeCTV Toronto Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:04 PM PSTIf 2006 was the year of the gun in Toronto, 2008 should go down as the year of the unfortunate innocent bystander. We look back at some of the victims who were simply at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Two cases resulting in murder charges were among top crime stories in 2008The Leader-Herald Sat, 27 Dec 2008 9:05 PM PSTEDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third of a six-day series recounting major local news events of 2008. Today: crimes. Two murders, both involving heated arguments over the victims' personal relationships, grabbed headlines in Fulton and Montgomery counties in 2008.

Standing by the family in courtBaltimore Sun Sun, 28 Dec 2008 0:56 AM PSTShirley Harbin helps victims of crimes endure the stresses of the legal system S hirley Harbin has worked as director of the victim witness assistance unit for the Howard County state's attorney's office for the past decade. The job of helping crime victims prepare for court proceedings may prove stressful at times. To stay inspired, Harbin says she relies on her history with the office, her ...
City makes a valiant effort to tamp down domestic abuseMyCentralJersey.com Sat, 27 Dec 2008 9:01 PM PSTDomestic violence is so often the silent crime. Whether it's for the shame of the battered or the threat of reprisal from attackers, crime experts estimate that victims of domestic violence only report 20 percent of rapes, 25 percent of physical assaults and 50 percent of psychological abuse to police. Nudging those numbers into more positive territory has proved illusive, despite all manner of ...

December 22, 2008
Gates Foundation seeks to speed up Internet in American libraries
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded about $7 million in grants for faster Internet connections at public libraries in seven states. The grants are seed money to help libraries attract long-term financial support for high-speed access.

Offbeat Shirokiya prospers in its niche
It was a bull market at Shirokiya last week as shoppers, anticipating the Year of the Ox in 2009, snapped up bovine figurines from display shelves. The talismans are supposed to reverse the unhappy fortunes of 2008.

Nine new Hawaii laws take effect

Medicaid fraud crackdown saves millions


Family Finance: Gift Giving with Extra Meaning Save the Date: FRONTLINE to Air Parkinson's
Special February 3, 2009 Immune Cells Contribute to the Development of Parkinson's Disease Patient-derived Induced Stem Cells Retain Disease Traits Four Top Science Advisers Are Named by Obama
Surfer dies on NSW central coastABC via Yahoo!7 News Sat, 27 Dec 2008 9:15 PM PSTA man has died after hitting his head while surfing on the New South Wales central coast.
CNC/ESA crowns 2008 season series championsCarteret County News-Times Sun, 28 Dec 2008 0:48 AM PSTMOREHEAD CITY — The Central North Carolina District of the Eastern Surfing Association (CNC/ESA) gathered for the final time earlier this month at the Camp Morehead Clubhouse to officially crown 2008 season series champions.
Surfers’ illness risk higher than divers’Albany Democrat-Herald Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:49 PM PSTCORVALLIS — A new study has found that surfers may unintentionally ingest 10 times more water than swimmers or divers, putting them at higher risk of contracting gastrointestinal illnesses when surfing in contaminated waters.

Home for retired missionaries loses council grant... because it won't ask residents if they are lesbiansDaily Mail: World News Sat, 27 Dec 2008 4:27 PM PSTA care home where elderly Christian residents refused to answer ‘intrusive’ questions about their sexuality is at the centre of a bitter legal battle after its council grant was axed.

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Friday, December 26, 2008

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Rice study focuses on the brain and wordsUnited Press International - USAThe new research by Rice psychologist Tatiana Schnur clearly identifies the regions of the brain involved in choosing appropriate words during speech, ...See all stories on this topic

Sleep gives brain disease warningBBC News - UKThe Neurology study found more than a quarter were diagnosed with a degenerative brain condition over the next five years. UK experts said the research ...See all stories on this topic

Blind man "sees," cruising through obstacle course without a hitchScientific American - USA... 56, lost all function in his visual cortex, the brain's primary vision-processing center. But despite the loss, an international research team (from the ...See all stories on this topic

New embryonic stem cells ratted outScience News - USAThe researchers were then able to coax the newly isolated rat stem cells into forming muscle cells, gut cells and brain cells. After a particular treatment, ...See all stories on this topic

Visual Areas Of Brain Respond More To Valuable Objects, Brain ...Science Daily (press release) - USAAccording to new research from UC San Diego, areas of the brain responsible for vision respond more strongly to objects of value. Led by John Serences, ...See all stories on this topic

Subtle brain deficits seen in lupus patientsReuters - USA... and new research confirms that problems with attention, memory, and reasoning are present even in lupus patients without overt brain manifestations of ...See all stories on this topic

Subtle brain deficits seen in lupus patientsReuters via Yahoo! News Thu, 25 Dec 2008 1:37 PM PSTPsychiatric and neurologic disorders are common in patients with lupus, and new research confirms that problems with attention, memory, and reasoning are present even in lupus patients without overt brain manifestations of the disease.

Unconscious brain makes best decisionsUPI Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:02 AM PSTROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 25 (UPI) -- The unconscious brain makes the best decisions possible with the information given, University of Rochester researchers said.

Team to appear on 'Brain Game' next monthThe Indianapolis Star Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:48 AM PSTMembers of Carmel High School's academic team will appear on the "Brain Game" on WTHR (Channel 13) in a show to air next month.

Scientists identify area of brain key to choosing wordsAmerican Psychological Association Thu, 25 Dec 2008 1:56 PM PSTDecember 24, 2008 WASHINGTON, Dec 24, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- New research by scientists from Rice University clearly identify the parts of the brain involved in the process of choosing appropriate words during speech.

Poor blood flow to brain may trigger Alzheimers: studyExpress India Thu, 25 Dec 2008 1:32 PM PSTA gradual loss of blood flow to the brain over years or decades could be a major trigger for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study to be published on Friday.

Thoughts of money light up the brainExpress India Thu, 25 Dec 2008 1:29 PM PSTMoney changes everything, they say. And, now a new study has confirmed that just thoughts of money can light up the brain.

Thought of money lights up brainThe Times of India Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:42 PM PSTLike the dollar signs in the eyes of cartoon characters, thoughts of money light up visual areas of the brain, a study has found.

Walking in the countryside is good for the brain as well as the bodyDaily Telegraph Thu, 25 Dec 2008 8:31 AM PSTScientific research shows a walk in the country is also good for the brain.

Gradual starvation of brain could trigger Alzheimer'sThe Times of India Thu, 25 Dec 2008 1:01 PM PSTPARIS: A gradual loss of blood flow to the brain over years or decades could be a major trigger for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study. Up till now, the cause for this disease has remained a mystery, even if the mechanism causing the damage is well understood.

The City of Miami Gardens presents their Second Annual MLK performance poetry competition Thursday Jan. 15, 2009Time: 6:00 p. mPlace: North Dade Regional Library NW 183rd & NW 25 AvePrizes:1st place: $ 200 2nd place: $150 3rd place: $100 Theme: "How I can make my neighborhood even better"Participants must use a few principals of MLK (no violence)"Open to all poets ages 18 and over living in South Florida.Time Length of Poem: 3 1/2 to 4 minutes total Free RegistrationTo register call Shamele at 305-469-1157

Judge halts cigarette law enforcementThe Post-Standard - Syracuse.com - Syracuse,NY,USAMark F. Emery, director of media relations Oneida Nation, said the court action highlights the need to resolve the legal issues surround the Indian nations' ...See all stories on this topic


State issues 15 concealed weapon permits to retired officersMilwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee,WI,USA"These are people who spent their adult lives in law enforcement." State Patrol Superintendent David Collins said he had not seen any increased interest for ...See all stories on this topic

Feminist Law Professors » Blog Archive » “The National Crime ...The data shows that domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault increased more than any other violent crimes. With the exception of simple assault, which increased by 3 percent, the incidence of every other crime surveyed decreased. ...Feminist Law Professors - http://feministlawprofs.law.sc.edu/

Disturbed sleep tied to Parkinson's riskScience News Wed, 24 Dec 2008 3:27 PM PSTThrashing and flailing during sleep might be a warning sign of future disease or dementia


Rare sleep disorder may be a harbinger of dementiaReuters via Yahoo! News Wed, 24 Dec 2008 3:09 PM PSTMore than half of people with a rare sleep disorder develop a neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson's disease, within 12 years of being diagnosed, results of a Canadian study published Wednesday indicate.


Sleepers who hit out 'prone to dementia'Independent Thu, 25 Dec 2008 1:29 AM PSTPeople who punch or kick out in their sleep are more likely to develop dementia or Parkinson's disease, research revealed today.


That’s Racing: NASCAR revs up drug policyNashville City Paper - Nashville,TN,USAI think it’sa smart policy. It relies on an outmoded idea called “common sense.” First of all, every driver and crew member knows which drugs are illegal ...See all stories on this topic

Germany sues Italy over Nazi war crime lawsuitsChicago Sun-Times Wed, 24 Dec 2008 1:39 PM PSTAMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Germany has filed suit at the World Court asking Italy to stop its legal system from awarding damages to victims of Nazi war crimes.

Santa Cruz surfing club wants its logo backSan Jose Mercury News Wed, 24 Dec 2008 8:19 AM PSTAs surfers around the globe write checks to help save the city's Surfing Museum, the museum's co-founders are steamed that they no longer have one of their best fundraising tools: T-shirts bearing old surfing photos and the logo from the original Santa Cruz Surfing Club.


The queen of surfing has departed, long live the queenGrenfell Record Wed, 24 Dec 2008 6:39 AM 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 ...


Surf Museum Faces Fundraising BummerKCRA 3 Sacramento Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:35 AM PSTIt's a bummer for Santa Cruz Surfing Club members who want to sell club T-shirts to save the city's Surfing Museum.
Troubled surf museum in fundraising flapThe Fresno Bee Wed, 24 Dec 2008 5:39 AM PSTIt's a bummer for Santa Cruz Surfing Club members who want to sell club T-shirts to save the city's Surfing Museum. Read comments

FDA objects to Diet Coke Plus nutritional claimsLos Angeles Times - CA,USA... Administration issued a warning to the company objecting to the product's labeling, which describes the drink as "Diet Coke with Vitamins and Minerals. ...See all stories on this topic

Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure: 3 Minerals to Lower High ...PWO - FranceDid you know that you can naturally lower high blood pressure with the vitamins and minerals accredited online courses take? ...See all stories on this topic

Police consider psychology of prostitute's killerStuff Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:22 PM PSTPolice investigating the killing of a Christchurch prostitute are looking at the psychology of a person who could carried out such a violent and frenzied attack.

Gulf War Syndrome A Legitimate IllnessWBUR Boston Wed, 24 Dec 2008 4:13 AM PSTFor years there's been some debate about what's called "Gulf War Syndrome." Now, a new report confirms its diagnosis as a legitimate medical condition. We'll talk with the Boston-based scientist who directed the research.

Newly-Discovered Pharaonic Tombs Near Cairo Are 4300 Years OldSoftpedia - Bucharest,RomaniaIt's just that archaeologists haven't got round to digging them," added University of Bristol's Department of Archeology and Anthropology research fellow, ...See all stories on this topic

UCB Receives U.S. FDA Complete Response Letter For Neupro(R) In Restless Legs Syndrome And Advanced Parkinson's DiseaseMedical News Today Wed, 24 Dec 2008 5:16 AM PSTUCB announced that it has received a Complete Response Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its transdermal patch, Neupro® (rotigotine transdermal system) to treat the signs and symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease, and as a treatment for the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).


Immune cells implicated in Parkinson diseaseNew Kerala Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:02 AM PSTWashington, Dec 23 : Researchers have found a new therapeutic target for Parkinson disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs movement, balance, speech, and other functions.

Bush administration agrees to RI Medicaid overhaulThe Charlotte Observer Fri, 19 Dec 2008 7:48 PM PST(By RAY HENRY, Associated Press Writer) Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri and the Bush administration reached an agreement Friday that could dramatically restrict the state's nursing home services for the elderly and adjust health care and prescription drug coverage for the poor and disabled. The deal would set a $12 billion, five-year spending cap on the state's Medicaid program, which is funded ...


State gets federal OK for Medicaid waiverThe Providence Journal Fri, 19 Dec 2008 7:14 PM PSTPROVIDENCE –– Governor Carcieri last night announced a “historic agreement” with federal officials that could fundamentally transform Rhode Island’s health-care system for the elderly, poor and disabled.

Depression Medication for Parkinson’sPsych Central Fri, 19 Dec 2008 7:26 AM PSTA new study shows that antidepressant drugs which only affect serotonin, often used as first-choice treatments, may not be best for depression in people with Parkinson’s disease. The study is the first to compare an older antidepressant that targets two receptors in the brain with a newer generation serotonin-only-based drug and placebo. [...]

'Molecular Manual' For 100s Of Inherited Diseases Compiled By ResearchersMedical News Today Sat, 20 Dec 2008 3:16 AM PSTAn international research team has compiled the first catalogue of tissue-specific pathologies underlying hundreds of inherited diseases. These results provide information that may help treat conditions such as breast cancer, Parkinson's disease, heart disease and autism.

Bush on His RecordWall Street Journal - USAThe president suggests his program that has provided antiretroviral drugs to 2.2 million African HIV-AIDS victims is also partly aimed at national security. ...See all stories on this topic

Jobless rate rises past 8 percent in BrevardFlorida Today - Melbourne,FL,USABY WAYNE T. PRICE • FLORIDA TODAY • December 19, 2008 Brevard County’s unemployment rate rose to 8.1 percent in November, as companies on the Space Coast ...See all stories on this topic

Phase III Clinical Research Study Recruiting People With Parkinson's Disease Experiencing Mental And Behavioral ChangesMedical News Today Thu, 11 Dec 2008 6:18 AM PSTParkinson's disease affects 6.3 million people worldwide. While the disease is recognized for its profound effects on movement, up to 40 percent of Parkinson's disease patients also develop changes in thought, behavior and judgment.


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Hedonism as a lifestylePrague Post - Czech RepublicBut, if you’re smart, you recognize it. If not, you walk through life introverted and scared. If I go down to the supermarket, I put on my high heels and ...See all stories on this topic

Acupuncture Proven to have an Effect beyond Placebo, Harvard Study ...Natural News.com - Phoenix,AZ,USAThe study, published in the November 2008 issue of the peer-reviewed science journal Behavioural Brain Research, utilized functional magnetic resonance ...See all stories on this topic

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IBM seeks to simulate brainBy H.Ayaz(H.Ayaz) IBM Research and five universities have partnered to create low-power-consumption and compact-sized computing systems that they expect will simulate and emulate the brain’s abilities for sensation, perception, action, interaction, ...Technojection - http://technojection.blogspot.com/

DisabilityInfo.gov Education News & Events Update: Final Rule on Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities & Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities
These regulations, which take effect on December 31, 2008, clarify and strengthen previously published regulations in the areas of parental consent for continued special education and related services; non-attorney representation in due process hearings; State monitoring, technical assistance, and enforcement; and allocation of funds. The regulations also incorporate a statutory requirement relating to positive efforts to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities.
This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=62.

DisabilityInfo.gov Employment News & Events Update: Customized Employment Training Course
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 11:39 PM

Course provides an overview of customized employment, a process for individualizing the employment relationship between a job seeker and an employer in ways that meet the needs of both. Register by February 1, 2009 for the introductory registration fee.
This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=10.

Working Dogs FBI K-9 Unit Sniffs for Explosives The unit's dogs train continuously to detect thousands of explosive combinations and protect FBI facilities. Watch Video

Honolulu drops on literacy list

Poll: 25% of small businesses fear they won't survive



Challenge that keeps growing despite rise in troop numbersThe Herald Thu, 25 Dec 2008 4:19 PM PSTThe New Year promises to be the most militarily and politically challenging Britain, the US and Nato have faced since they intervened in Afghanistan to topple the Taliban regime and oust Al Qaeda in the dark days after 9/11.

Decorated Miniature Space Shuttles Landing In BrevardCentral Florida News 13 - Orlando,FL,USACAPE CANAVERAL -- While the space shuttle Endeavor is still trying to make its way back to Central Florida, nearly 40 other shuttles are making their way to ...See all stories on this topic

Researchers have discovered some common house plants have an amazing ability to remove chemicals from the air.http://abcmail.net.au/t/346427/685626/6479/0/

WHAT IS AUTISM? (Science Show: 06/12/2008) http://abcmail.net.au/t/346427/685626/6522/0/

Caffeine No Substitute for a Nap to Enhance MemoryImperial Valley News - Holtville,CA,USAThe researchers report on their findings in the November issue of Behavioural Brain Research. Ninety percent of Americans use caffeine daily, ...See all stories on this topic


Caffeine May Be Good For Your BrainNorth American Press Syndicate - New York,NY,USAPlus, research has also linked moderate levels of caffeine to a reduced rate of cognitive decline in women, as well as reduced risk of certain brain and ...See all stories on this topic

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How the brain thinks about crime and punishment - Breakthrough ...In a pioneering, interdisciplinary study combining law and neuroscience, researchers at Vanderbilt University peered inside people’s minds to watch how the brain thinks about crime and punishment.Vanderbilt University News - http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/rss

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