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Saturday, January 31, 2009

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2008 Latin America - Mobile Communications Statistics (tables only ...PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,AustriaThere are, however, vast differences in cell phone development throughout the region. Latin American companies



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CIA Algeria station chief faces sex assault probeAFPThe affidavit said Valium and Xanax, drugs FBI toxicologists described as "commonly used to facilitate sexual assault," were found in the officer's home in ...See all stories on this topic

CIA Station Chief In Algeria Accused In Two Sex AssaultsWashington Post - United StatesIn the affidavit, the investigator said there was "probable cause" to believe Warren had committed aggravated sexual assault. Warren has not been charged in ...See all stories on this topic

Suspect Tracked by GPS Convicted of Sex OffenseWashington Post Wed, 28 Jan 2009 9:00 PM PSTA convicted rapist who was caught trying to grab a woman and pin her down after police attached a Global Positioning System device to his vehicle was convicted of a sex offense yesterday and given a mandatory life sentence.

Study: NFL TV ads full of violence, sex, alcoholESPN Thu, 29 Jan 2009 0:23 AM PSTHalf of the commercial breaks during NFL telecasts show at least one advertisement featuring sex, drugs or alcohol, according to a study.

Interior secretary to clean up after oil-sex scandalReuters via Yahoo! News Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:18 PM PSTThe Obama administration will take action to clean up the Interior Department which was tarnished by sex, drug and gift-taking scandals between some employees and workers at energy companies they regulated, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Wednesday.

Adams sex scandal in national headlinesThe Oregonian Thu, 29 Jan 2009 7:03 AM PSTPortland Mayor Sam Adams may be eager to get back to doing the city's business, but the sex scandal that's rocked his new administration continues to draw national media attention. This morning, New York Times writer Timothy Egan writes that...


NEWS UPDATE: Sauk City wants no part in joint library committeeSauk Prairie Eagle - Sauk City,WI,USABy Todd Krysiak, Sauk Prairie Eagle The Sauk City Village Board gave its library board a nod of support by following its recommendation to oppose a proposal ...See all stories on this topic
On St. Paul's chopping block: Rec centers, libraries, policeMinneapolis Star Tribune - Minneapolis,MN,USALibraries and recreation centers are likely to close, bond sales have been put on hold and there will be fewer police officers and firefighters on St. Paul ...See all stories on this topic



Library to take food in lieu of fines for overdue itemsNew Bern Sun Journal - New Bern,NC,USAPublic library patrons in Craven, Pamlico, and Carteret counties who return overdue materials and donate a nonperishable food item will have their overdue ...See all stories on
Brevard Tops Florida Counties in Discount Drug Card Usage : VIERA, Fla. -- Brevard County residents have saved more than $500,000 on prescription drugs in the past five months through the National Association of Counties/Caremark prescription discount card.
The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved providing the free program to the residents of Brevard County in May, and the program was begun in August by the Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department and the Brevard Commission on Aging. Since then, the Brevard Card has been used by 25,000 residents to purchase over 46,000 prescriptions.
Brevard County , with a population of 550,000 residents, is the heaviest consumer of the NACo Program in the state, surpassing Broward County with a population of 1,800,000 and Palm Beach County with a population of 1,320,000. The discount card usage shows the need for this type of program in Brevard County .
The discount drug card can be used by Brevard County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. There are no enrollment fees, restrictions or limits on the frequency of use, and an entire family can use one card for their purchases. The discount card program offers an additional safety benefit feature that alerts pharmacists when one drug may conflict with another medication that was purchased using the discount card.
The NACo card helps consumers save money on their prescription medications any time their prescription is not covered by insurance, including a Medicare Part D plan. Brevard residents who are uninsured or under-insured are able to save an average of 22 percent off retail prices, depending on the drug and the quantity of purchase. Card holders can also save on pet medications through retail pharmacies.
The discount drug card program is subsidized by the National Association of Counties.
For more information, contact Tammy Harris at (321) 633-2076 or tammy.harris@brevardcounty.us or visit http://www.naco.org/.
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Brevard Animal Services Offers Spay/Neuter Rebate Program
MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Brevard County Animal Services and Enforcement reminds companion animal owners to take advantage of the Spay/Neuter Rebate Program. This program assists Brevard County residents by contributing $25 towards the cost of having pets altered, in an effort to reduce the homeless animal population of the county.
Residents must complete an application and meet the criteria to be eligible for monetary assistance for sterilization of their pet dogs and/or cats through this rebate program.
The rebate applies to “owned” companion animals only. No more than four animals per year/per household can qualify for the rebate program. Pets must have current Brevard County animal license tags and current rabies vaccinations to be eligible for the program.
Rebate applications are available at the following locations:
· South Animal Care and Adoption Center , 5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd in Melbourne .
· North Animal Care and Adoption Center , 2605 Flake Rd. in Titusville .
· Animal Services and Enforcement Main Office, 1515 Sarno Rd. in Melbourne .
· Animal Enforcement Officers
· Participating veterinary clinics
· http://www.brevardanimalservices.com/
For more information and complete details on this program, call 321-255-4346 or 321-617-7503.
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Edison captures team surfing title in leagueHuntington Beach Independent Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:29 PM PSTThe Sunset League All-Star surfing championships were held Dec. 10 at the Huntington Beach Pier. The end-of-the-season event featured athletes from Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Marina and was held in glassy, waist-high to shoulder-high right and left peelers at the pier.

SURFING LAGUNA:Flemings have a passion for surfingLaguna Beach Coastline Pilot Wed, 28 Jan 2009 3:50 PM PSTIf you’re looking for Laguna Beach boys’ basketball Coach Bret Fleming between classes and games, don’t forget to head down to the beach and check the local surf. This self-described “gym rat” turned surfer is one of many Laguna residents who have added surfing to their list of favorite sports a little later in life.

SURFING LAGUNA:It’s great to be a surferLaguna Beach Coastline Pilot Wed, 28 Jan 2009 3:52 PM PSTBut why is surfing so great, you ask? Well, for starters you can do it on the cheap. With a good used board and wetsuit you’ve got a tick
et to ride. Makes me think of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” when Charlie found the golden ticket! (He bought that Wonka bar with a quarter!) The only bail-out needed is when you go over the falls of a closeout.

SURFING LAGUNA:People who surf: Porter HoganLaguna Beach Coastline Pilot Wed, 28 Jan 2009 3:49 PM PSTThe Soul Surfing van was stuffed to capacity Friday evening as we bolted down the coast for a weekend surf competition. Inside were some of Laguna’s finest young surfers and among the dozen or so “groms” was 17-year-old Porter Hogan.
t.com Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:27 PM PSTTitle: 'Time Stamp' in Brain Cells Encodes Memories Category: Health News Created: 1/29/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/29/2009

Voodoo Correlations: Have the Results of Some Brain Scanning Experiments Been Overstated?Scientific American Thu, 29 Jan 2009 8:41 AM PSTEd Vul is a graduate student in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Intitute of Technology. He’s also the lead author of a recent paper, “Voodoo Correlations in Social Neuroscience,” which explored the high correlations between measures of personality or emotionality in the individual--such as the experience of fear, or the willingness to trust another ...

Brain Study Indicates Why Some Memories PersistNPR Thu, 29 Jan 2009 2:57 AM PSTA new study may explain why people with Alzheimer's often remember events from the distant past, but not what they did yesterday. The area first damaged by the disease is the hippocampus, a structure deep inside the brain thought to be necessary to form new memories, but it may play little or no role as memories
es have started rolling out the region’s first ...See all stories on this topic

Stalking victims assisted by DA’s Stalking UnitThe Fallbrook Village News Thu, 29 Jan 2009 2:32 PM PSTSan Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has recognized January as National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects more than three million victims a year. This year’s theme, “Stalking: Know it. Name it. Stop it,” challenges San Diego County residents to combat this dangerous crime by learning more about it. “Stalking is a crime in all 50 states and one that ...

Hate crime victims left to fend for themselves, LI pol saysNewsday Thu, 29 Jan 2009 2:01 PM PSTWithout a serious investigation into Suffolk's hate crimes, Legis. DuWayne Gregory said Thursday, the county will face a wave of residents taking extra measures to protect themselves.

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Obama launches task force on middle classLos Angeles Times - CA,USAOne of the executive orders prevents federal contract dollars from going to companies that try to prevent the formation of unions. ...See all stories on this topic
Biden to lead middle-class task forceUSA Today - USAFurther details on the three executive orders signed by the president. • Require federal contractors to offer jobs to current workers when contracts change. ...See all stories on this topic
Quinn lays out goals, signs first executive orderGalesburg Register-Mail - Galesburg,IL,USAQuinn signed his first executive order Friday. It brings the Illinois Reform Commission he created as lieutenant governor under the governor’s control. ...See all stories on this topic
Obama Executive Orders 'Level the Playing Field' for Labor UnionsShortNews.com - Regensburg,GermanyPresident Obama has signed several executive orders that he said should "level the playing field" for unions by undoing Bush-era policies that favored ...See all stories on this topic
Obama to issue pro-labor executive ordersCNNMoney.com - USAWASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama plans Friday to reverse an executive order allowing unionized companies to post signs alerting employees that they are ...See all stories on this topic
Change to Win Statement on President Obama's Executive Orders for ...PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USAToday's executive orders are further proof that when workers vote for pro-worker candidate, workers win. "Today, the Obama administration reaffirmed its ...See all stories on this topic

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World Welcomes President Obama's Executive Order to Close ...Voice of America - USABy Judith Latham President Barack Obama – on his second day in office – signed executive orders to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ...See all stories on this topic
Interweaving Timeline of Secret DOJ OLC Memos, Disclosed Executive ...TPMCafé - New York,NY,USANuremberg rejected the argument of superior orders when a reasonable person should know that those orders were not lawful. The question is what orders and ...See all stories on this topic
The Early Word: That Proverbial Train WreckNew York Times - United States“Among the George W. Bush-era executive orders that Obama was to reverse was one that allowed unionized companies to post signs informing workers that they ...See all stories on this topic

Rep. Kelsey accused of trying extortionMemphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis,TN,USA"When that didn't happen, he filed a sexual harassment complaint about an incident in which he wasn't involved nor was a witness to."See all stories on this topic
Witness reported assault, police saySharon Herald - Sharon,PA,USAJeff Ross Ervin Jr., 21, of 84 Clarksville St., was charged by Greenville-West Salem Township police with harassment, public drunkenness and two counts each ...See all stories on this topic
Kopell MadisonMonroe Free Press - Monroe,LA,USAHe had been harassed twice whenever he went out in the public. However, this third incident was the worse harassment and racial tension bestowed upon him. ...See all stories on this topic
Witness tampering out of control!The Reporter Belize - Belize City,BelizeBut the harassment has taken a heavy toll on her health, she said, so much so that she is thinking seriously about refusing to testify in court. ...See all stories on this topic

Zapping the Brain Improves Fine Motor SkillsLiveScience.com via Yahoo! News Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:48 AM PSTA mild electrical jolt to a particular area of the brain can rev up a person's motor skills, a new study suggests. The finding, detailed in the Jan. 20 online edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could hold promise for enhancing rehabilitation for people with traumatic brain injury, stroke and other conditions that can impact motor skills. Motor skills are the ...



Mesh-like network of arteries adjusts to restore blood flow to stroke-injured brainEurekAlert! Fri, 30 Jan 2009 2:33 PM PSTA grid of small arteries at the surface of the brain redirects flow and widens at critical points to restore blood supply to tissue starved of nutrients and oxygen following a stroke, a study published this week has found.

Study of Iraq veterans' traumatic brain injuries to be conducted by UB researchersEurekAlert! Fri, 30 Jan 2009 1:41 PM PST( University at Buffalo ) To meet the needs of veterans with traumatic brain injury, the VA's Health Services Research and Development Unit is funding a $1.4 million, four-year study of Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans, headed by University at Buffalo researchers at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.

New Brain Cells Get Time-StampedScientific American Fri, 30 Jan 2009 6:41 AM PST[The following is an exact transcript of this podcast.] You probably remember exactly what you were doing when you first heard the news on 9/11. That’s because the brain has ways to file information so that things that happen at the same time are forever linked in our minds. Now a study published in the journal Neuron says that newborn cells in a structure called the hippocampus help us .
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Sports Injuries May Cause Lasting Brain DamageNPR Fri, 30 Jan 2009 3:42 PM PSTHead injuries and concussions in sports players can lead to severe brain degeneration long after the physical impacts have stopped. In the NFL, seven former players died of various causes before they were 50. Researchers are still trying to figure out how many players might be affected by brain problems and to what degree of severity.

Imaging Study Illustrates How Memories Change In The Brain Over TimeScience Daily Sat, 31 Jan 2009 0:34 AM PSTA new brain imaging study illustrates what happens to memories as time goes by. The study shows that distinct brain structures are involved in recalling recent and older events.





Hate Section of the Brain ResearchBellaOnline Sat, 31 Jan 2009 6:02 AM PSTA study of the brain has found the part that holds a circuit called the "hate circuit". Learn more here.
WASHINGTON (AP) FDA advisers recommend banning painkiller Darvon.
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Bill aims to help distressed officersSeattle Post Intelligencer - USABy SCOTT GUTIERREZ After a decade as a law enforcement officer, Preston Walcker was at the top of his career in the Snohomish County sheriff's homicide unit ...See all stories on this topic
Anti-profiling bill grabs attention of law enforcement agenciesCedartown Standard - Rockmart,GA,USAby Melody Dareing Law enforcement officials in Polk County say they are interested in learning more about a Georgia General Assembly house bill aimed at ...See all stories on this topic

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Obama Presidency: Terrorism, organized crime and international affairsExaminer.com - USAby Jim Kouri, Law Enforcement Examiner America's new president -- Barack Obama -- will face more and more international problems and crises, according to ...See all stories on this topic
Child advocates question Texas' Amber Alert policyThe Associated PressLocal law enforcement agencies can still issue regional and local Amber Alerts using their own criteria, but only the DPS alerts are displayed on electronic ...See all stories


Obama redefines war on terrorChristian Science Monitor - Boston,MA,USAThe trend now, says the former FBI analyst, will be toward an “all-elements-of-national-power approach to combating terrorism” including law enforcement, ...See all stories on this topic
Tasered man asks for reviewsNews & Observer - Raleigh,NC,USABY THE NUMBERS More than two-thirds of US law enforcement agencies use Tasers, or stun guns. Dr. William Bozeman, an emergency medicine researcher at Wake ...See all stories on this topic
Chief: Drugs driving crime waveTidewater News - Franklin,VA,USAHowever, Hardison took time this week to visit with The Tidewater News about some of the biggest issues affecting law enforcement in Franklin. ...See all stories on this topic

What Causes Motor Complications Of Parkinson's Treatment? MIT Study Identifies Genes Linked To Key Side Effect; Work ...Medical News Today Fri, 30 Jan 2009 5:05 AM PSTPeople with Parkinson's disease commonly suffer a slowing or freezing of movement caused by the death of neurons that make dopamine, a key chemical that allows brain cells to send and receive messages essential to voluntary movements. Patients regain the ability to move, seemingly miraculously, by taking L-DOPA or related drugs that mimic the missing dopamine.

University of Cincinnati researchers seek improved targeting in Parkinson's surgeryEurekAlert! Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:59 PM PST( University of Cincinnati ) A $51,000 grant will enable University of Cincinnati researchers to determine whether sophisticated new imaging technologies can help them achieve pinpoint placement of deep-brain stimulation electrodes in patients with Parkinson's disease.

MIT IDs genes linked to Parkinson's side effectsEurekAlert! Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:48 AM PST( Massachusetts Institute of Technology ) MIT researchers and colleagues have identified two molecules whose expression in the brain is altered in the brains of animals with side effects related to Parkinson's disease. The results may lead to new approaches to the treatment of these side effects in Parkinson's patients

New Survey Highlights People with Parkinson's and Caregivers' NeedsLexington Clipper-Herald Thu, 29 Jan 2009 6:13 PM PST(ARA) - In the United States, nearly one million people are affected by Parkinson's disease, with one person diagnosed every nine minutes. That means that in the time it takes you to boil pasta, make a pot of coffee, or write a quick e-mail, one more person has been diagnosed.

What Causes Motor Complications of Parkinson's Treatment?Newswise Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:49 PM PSTAn MIT study identifies two related genes linked to L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in a rat model of Parkinson's disease. The expression of these two related CalDAG-GEF genes is altered in opposite ways in the striatum brain region of animals with dyskinesias. The results may lead to new approaches to the treatment of dyskinesias in Parkinson's patients.

Scientists ID genes linked to Parkinson's side effectsPhysOrg Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:58 AM PSTPeople with Parkinson's disease commonly suffer a slowing or freezing of movement caused by the death of neurons that make dopamine, a key chemical that allows brain cells to send and receive messages essential to voluntary movements. Patients regain the ability to move, seemingly miraculously, by taking L-DOPA or related drugs that mimic the missing dopamine. After a few years on L-DOPA, .
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Grant Lawrence--Bodhi Thunder: Global ConsciousnessBy Grant Lawrence Under the direction of Dr Roger Nelsonat Princeton University, the team maintains a network of electronic instruments connected through the Internet. These random event generators produce data that may be affected by human consciousness ...Grant Lawrence—

Elastic electrode-based system may help research into heart, brainSmartBrief - Washington,DC,USAAnother team is applying the system in studying how mechanical stress during traumatic brain injury results in molecular changes in the brain. ...See all stories on this topic
Language Performance And Differences In Brain Activity Possibly ...Science Daily (press release) - USA29, 2009) — In a new fMRI study conducted in the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Clinical Research Laboratory (Montpellier I University, France) researchers ...See all stories on this


High court extends employee protectionWisconsin Law Journal - Milwaukee,Wisconsin,USABoston (Dolan) — A worker who suffered retaliation after participating in an internal sex harassment inquiry may pursue a Title VII claim, the US Supreme ...See all stories on this topic
Sexual Assault Victim Saved, Thanks to Two StrangersWPEC - Wes
Genes Linked To Parkinson's Side Effects IdenPeanut scare a new crisis of deregulationAtlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USAFood and Drug Administration inspectors say plant managers found evidence of salmonella in its peanut butter products but still sold them, in violation of ...See all stories on thistified
Science Daily Sat, 31 Jan 2009 0:36 AM PSTWhat causes motor complications of Parkinson’s treatment? Researchers have now identified two molecules whose expression in the brain is altered in the brains of animals with side effects related to Parkinson's disease. The results may lead to new approaches to the treatment of these side effects in Parkinson's patients.

Grant To Improve Targeting In Parkinson's SurgeryMedical News Today Sat, 31 Jan 2009 3:05 AM PSTA $51,000 grant will enable University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers to determine whether sophisticated new imaging technologies can help them achieve pinpoint placement of deep-brain stimulation electrodes in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Motor Effects of Parkinson’s ExploredPsych Central Fri, 30 Jan 2009 7:42 AM PSTPeople with Parkinson’s disease commonly suffer a slowing or freezing of movement caused by the death of neurons that make dopamine, a key chemical that allows brain cells to send and receive messages essential to voluntary movements. Patients regain the ability to move, seemingly miraculously, by taking L-DOPA or related drugs that mimic the missing dopamine. After [...]

Palm Beach,FL,USAA South Florida woman is recovering after being sexually assaulted in broad daylight. Her alleged attacker is now behind bars, thanks to two strangers who ...See all stories on this topic
Rochester man accused of sexual assaultPost-Bulletin - Rochester,MN,USAHe was convicted of third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and sentenced in juvenile court. The victim in that case said he sexually assaulted her ...See all stories on this topic

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On his own wavelength; World-famous surfing icon, a Bend resident, now an authorThe Bulletin Sat, 31 Jan 2009 4:15 AM PSTJust about any interview surf icon Gerry Lopez gives these days addresses, at varying lengths, why he lives in high and dry Bend.After all, Lopez helped pioneer surfing at Pipeline, a renowned, challenging reef break on the North Shore of Oahu.The Hawaii native was among the leaders of the late 1960s “shortboard revolution,” named for the shorter, more functional boards that made surfing at ...

Edison captures team surfing title in leagueHuntington Beach Independent Sat, 31 Jan 2009 0:59 AM PSTThe Sunset League All-Star surfing championships were held Dec. 10 at the Huntington Beach Pier. The end-of-the-season event featured athletes from Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Marina and was held in glassy, waist-high to shoulder-high right and left peelers at the pier.

Couch surfing: Man shares houses, adventure with worldwide travelersThe Pantagraph Sat, 31 Jan 2009 8:03 AM PSTSANTA ANA, Calif. -- Last January, Andrew Rivlin took a leap of faith. The Irvine, Calif., resident had already checked out a Web site, couchsurfing.com, and learned about a total stranger, Mohit Anand, a then 26-year-old from Delhi. On the site, Anand told Rivlin, and the world — even any possible bad guys — that his home in India was open to visitors, free of charge.

Verizon profit rises as U.S. customers spend more on dataNational Post Sat, 31 Jan 2009 5:26 AM PSTVerizon Communications Inc., the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, reported a 15% gain in fourth-quarter profit after owners of the BlackBerry Storm and other Web-surfing phones spent more on data-service plans
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Strained Viera veterans clinic to growFlorida Today - Melbourne,FL,USA... expansion will increase by nearly one-third the size of the 107000-square-foot facility, which opened in 1999 on 25 acres next to Space Coast Stadium. ...See all stories on this topic



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James Pohl: Military Judge Refuses Obama Executive OrderRight Pundits - Lafayette,CA,USABy beth Military Judge Colonel James Pohl has refused to comply with Barack Obama’s first executive order as President of the United States. ...See all stories on this topic
Guantanamo judge defies ObamaLos Angeles Times - CA,USA"But given the clear message in the executive orders of last week, it's difficult to understand why that request wouldn't be granted," Tobias added. ...See all stories on this topic
Official: Obama to repeal 4 Bush executive ordersThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama intends to overturn four Bush-era executive orders that unions opposed, a labor official said Thursday. ...See all stories on this topic
Official: Obama to repeal 4 Bush executive ordersguardian.co.uk - UKLabor leaders have been lobbying the Obama administration to repeal scores of executive orders they view as hostile to their cause. ...See all stories on this topic
Official: Obama to repeal 4 Bush executive ordersThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to overturn four Bush-era executive orders that organized labor opposed. A labor official tells The ...See all stories on this topic
AutoNation Resists GM,Chrysler Vehicle-Order PressureCNNMoney.com - USA(GM) and Chrysler LLC to prop up vehicle sales by trying to get dealers to order more cars and trucks. Facing deep sales declines, GM and Chrysler are ...See all stories on this topic
Furlough of state workers must start now, court saysLos Angeles Times - CA,USAArnold Schwarzenegger's executive order requiring state employees take two days off without pay each month, denying claims by unions and the state ...See all stories on this topic
Centrotherm May Reduce Its Workforce on Order DelaysBloomberg - USA... orders amid a lack of financing. “We need to be flexible in case the growth doesn’t come,” Chief Executive Officer Robert Hartung said in an interview. ...See all stories on this topic
Markets Fall on Home Sales, Goods Orders, Jobless ClaimsWashington Post - United StatesOrders for big-ticket durable goods fell 2.6 percent in December, the fifth monthly decline in a row, according to Commerce Department data. ...See all stories on this topic
Obama orders closure of Guantanamo Bay prisonKurdish Globe - Erbil,Kurdistan,IraqPresident Barack Obama signs a series of executive orders, including one closing of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Thursday, Jan. ...See all stories on this topic
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Brain Study Indicates Why Some Memories PersistNPR Thu, 29 Jan 2009 2:57 AM PSTA new study may explain why people with Alzheimer's often remember events from the distant past, but not what they did yesterday. The area first damaged by the disease is the hippocampus, a structure deep inside the brain thought to be necessary to form new memories, but it may play little or no role as memories get older.

Appleton announces 'Brain to Five' seriesCBS 5 Green Bay Thu, 29 Jan 2009 1:52 PM PSTThe Appleton Education Foundation announced today the second installment of the Community Education Series Brain to Five.

Study: Diabetes Gums Up The BrainKOLR - KSFX Ozarks Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:49 AM PSTDiabetes starves the brain of badly needed blood sugars, greatly speeding its decline and spiking the risk of Alzheimer's. "USA Today" reports that scientists are in widespread agreement that whatever diabetes does to the brain, it isn't good.

Newborn Brain Cells 'Time-stamp' MemoriesScience Daily Thu, 29 Jan 2009 6:20 AM PST"Remember when...?" is how many a wistful trip down memory lane begins. But just how the brain keeps tabs on what happened and when is still a matter of speculation. A computational model now suggests that newborn brain cells -- generated by the thousands each day -- add a time-related code, which is unique to memories formed around the same time.
Kari Henley: Positive Psychology: Hard Core 'Happiness' Nerds -- and Goldie HawnHuffingtonPost Thu, 29 Jan 2009 7:43 AM PSTInstead of psychologists spending all their time focusing on anger, depression and fear, they've decided to research the other end of the emotional spectrum, via Positive Psychology.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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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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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Back On The Eye-Ball


The Eye-Balled News

In Carson City: Anthrax scare results in 2 positive tests, TV reporter saysTahoe Daily Tribune Sat, 13 Dec 2008 2:14 AM PSTCARSON CITY - A KRNV Reno reporter in Carson City said firefighters told her and others quarantined that a suspicious powder that arrived in an envelope tested positive twice for anthrax.

Anthrax probe widens as second case discoveredThe Virginia Gazette Tue, 16 Dec 2008 8:25 PM PSTFederal officials widened their probe yesterday into the death of a Florida man from anthrax, acknowledging that they are considering bioterrorism after anthrax spores were found on the victim's computer keyboard and in a colleague.
rel="nofollow">The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) Offers Tips For Coping With Holiday Stress, Emotions
Medical News Today Wed, 17 Dec 2008 4:15 AM PSTIf you are living with a brain tumor, caring for someone with a brain tumor or other serious illness, or have recently lost a family member or close friend, the holidays can be stressful, overwhelming, and difficult.


Colorado Doctor Finds Foot In Newborn's BrainWJXT Jacksonville Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:38 PM PSTCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A Colorado Springs family is part of one of the strangest cases in medical history. Dr. Paul Grabb, a pediatric brain surgeon, said he discovered a small foot growing inside the brain of 3-day-old Sam Esquibel, reported KMGH-TV in Denver.

Cry me a river: The psychology of cryingEurekAlert! Wed, 17 Dec 2008 7:42 AM PSTWe've all experienced a 'good cry.' But why is crying beneficial? And is there such a thing as a 'bad cry'? A new report in Current Directions in Psychological Science describes some recent findings about the psychology of crying. Analysis of the detailed accounts of more than 3,000 recent crying experiences found that the benefits of crying depend entirely on the what, where and when of a ...

Parkinson's affects mind, tooSouth Bend Tribune Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:36 PM PSTKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Parkinson'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.

Quantum Model of Paranormal Phenomena Contentshigher frequency ELF waves above the delta band background. ..... George DelaWarr wyo built a remote imaging camera in the 1950s (radionics is ...

Pharmacists offer seven ways to cut drug costsChapel Hill News - Chapel Hill,NC,USACHAPEL HILL Just like saving money on groceries or finding the best deal on gas, smart consumers can cut their prescription drug costs with just a little ...See all stories on this topic

Powder in Carson City causes anthrax scareReno Gazette-Journal Sat, 13 Dec 2008 2:20 PM PSTA powdery substance was found in an envelope in the state mailroom Friday with a state official later saying the substance in Carson City was not believed to be dangerous.

U.S. General Tells Hidden Story of 9-11 MastermindFox News Tue, 16 Dec 2008 5:11 PM PSTThe soldiers who guard Khalid Sheikh Mohammed say he is a calculating man, a monster in a monk's habit and a leader of the prisoners locked away in Guantanamo Bay, where he's on trial for the murder of thousands.

District Bans Helper Dog For Boy With AutismWCCO - Minneapolis,MN,USAWally has autism and has difficulty talking to people. Last year, his doctors and aides suggested a service dog might help with anxiety and interaction. ...See all stories on this topic


New YorkerA truck driver uncovers secrets about the first nuclear bombs.New Yorker - United States“It’s like any other kind of archeology.” Though the government does not make a practice of providing Coster-Mullen with timely responses to his technical ...See all stories on this topic

Seneca Nation angered by NY cigarette tax lawForbes - NY,USA... could prevent enforcement of the new law. "We still clearly think that negotiation is the only way to resolve these issues," lawyer Joseph Heath said.See all stories on this topic

URMC lands radiation grantRochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester,NY,USAThe national agency, given new authority by the 2007 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act, has already stockpiled vaccines for anthrax and smallpox. ...See all stories on this topic

LA County sheriff's DNA backlog detailedLos Angeles Times - CA,USAThe department reveals that it has 4727 untested sexual assault evidence kits, which are being audited to determine the status of each case. ...See all stories on this topic

Amid Death-Penalty Doubts, 9/11 Suspects Withdraw Offer to ConfessWashington Post Wed, 17 Dec 2008 7:04 AM PSTGUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Dec. 8 -- Five of the men accused of planning the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks said Monday that they wanted to plead guilty to murder and war crimes but withdrew the offer when a military judge raised questions about whether it would prevent them from fulfilling their desire to...

The Daily Glyph12-year-old designs 3D Solar Cell · Energy Ball wind turbine · Microbial Fuel Cells · eBay Green Marketplace · 12 Greenest cars of 2008 · Toyota Sustainability Report · Denver Green Buildings · Apple Energy Usage Calculator ...The Daily Glyph - http://www.gomaya.com/glyph/

Sex and Cheating: When Does It Count?LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News Wed, 17 Dec 2008 2:06 AM PSTBlame Bill Clinton: Ever since the former president confounded Congress - and the nation - with his semantically driven definition of sex, the nature of the act has become increasingly vague. In 2005, the federal government released a study that found more than 50 percent of American teenagers had engaged in oral sex; furthermore, they considered oral sex a less-significant substitution for ...

Peer-Led Sex Education of Little Benefit to TeensFox News Wed, 17 Dec 2008 6:09 AM PSTAmong 13 to 14 year-old girls who received either peer-led or teacher-led sex education, abortion rates by the age of 20 were the same — 5 percent — regardless of the education method, a study shows.
Guantanamo Bay Judge Overseeing 9/11 Case RetiresWashington Post Wed, 17 Dec 2008 6:56 AM PSTThe chief military judge at Guantanamo Bay announced his immediate retirement yesterday, effectively scuttling the slim chances that the trial of conspirators in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks could get underway before the Bush administration ends.

Slater Finishes Dominant Season With Pipeline TitleNew York Times Fri, 12 Dec 2008 9:19 PM PSTKelly Slater added to his record-breaking season in competitive surfing with a win Friday at the Billabong Pipeline Masters, the final event of the 2008 season.

Better Than Sex: WWireWillamette Week Wed, 17 Dec 2008 9:00 AM PSTYour friends at Intel have some depressing news for you: Your partner could prefer surfing the web to spanking your monkey. Apparently 48 percent of women and 30 percent of men prefer the internet to sex. But hey, it hardly matters — we’ve absorbed so much radiation watching porn on our laptops that we can’t breed [...]


2,000-year-old brain is dug up in BritainBaltimore Sun Sat, 13 Dec 2008 0:42 AM PSTLONDON British archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull carrying a startling surprise - an unusually well-preserved brain. Scientists said yesterday that the mass of gray matter was more than 2,000 years old - the oldest ever discovered in Britain. One expert unconnected with the find called it "a real freak of preservation." The skull was severed from its owner sometime before the Roman ...

Update on Suspicious White Powder Letters Found Around the U.S., OverseasWed, 17 Dec 2008 08:14:17 -0600
Since Monday, December 8, letters containing a note and suspicious white powder have been received by the offices of more than 40 governors across the country. Additional letters have been received at several U.S. Embassies overseas. All of the letters have been postmarked from Texas.

FP&L ordered to refund $6.2M
Recession hitting local hospitals
Florida Legislature to address $2.3B shortfall

Study: Florida a judicial “hellhole”

Hawaii military housing allowance falls slightly

Web Site Attack Preventative Measures

SSA has announced that it will be the first government agency to utilize the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN). Beginning in early 2009, Social Security will receive medical records for some disability applicants electronically through the NHIN gateway, which is expected to speed up the processing of disability claims.

A $25,000 award competition open to all cities and towns across the nation. Its purpose is to recognize and promote replication of exemplary practices that communities use to facilitate the comprehensive involvement of citizens with disabilities in community life. Read the guidelines and instructions for applying. Application deadline is December 31, 2008.

9:43 AM EST WednesdayOffice Depot to close 112 stores

"Operation Joint Hammer" Targets Global Ring of Child PornographersFri, 12 Dec 2008 16:29:24 -0600
"Operation Joint Hammer"--the U.S. component of an ongoing global enforcement operation targeting transnational rings of child pornographers--has led to the arrest of more than 60 people in the U.S. involved in the trade of child pornography. Thus far, 11 child victims have been identified through the operation.

Fitch: Negative outlook for health care

Every month 730,000 veterans or survivors look for their compensation, pension checks or educational assistance payments in their mailboxes. Nearly all receive them, but theft and mail delays cause problems for some veterans, which can be prevented by direct deposits. You can sign up for direct deposit by calling VA toll-free at (800) 333-1795 or by enrolling online at http://www.godirect.org/.


We Are Under Martial Law! As Declared By The Speaker Last Night! Rep Burgess
http://cspanjunkie.org/September 28, 2008 C-SPAN

December 11, 2008
Music CD format will still have life by 2013?
MP3 - iTunes
CDs are losing ground but will still account for a significant percentage of music sales five years from now, according to a new report by Forrester Research.

December 8, 2008
Documentarian wants to implant camera in prosthetic eye
MP3 - iTunes
A few years ago doctors removed Rob Spence's right eye. He damaged it more than 20 years ago while shooting his grandfather's gun on a trip to Ireland.
Now the 36 year-old Canadian documentary film maker is working with a team of scientists to implant a camera in his prosthetic eye. Spence plans to use the eye-cam to shoot scenes for a new film, which will examine the perils of surveillance by camera.
Here is a longer version of my interview with Spence: http://www.publicradio.org/columns/futuretense/2008/12/documentarian-w.html

Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) which explains to teens and young people their employment rights. This link opens a PDF document. Also available in Spanish.
This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5082.

DARK ENERGY FOUND STIFLING GROWTH IN UNIVERSEMon, 15 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
For the first time, astronomers have clearly seen the effects of "dark energy" on the most massive collapsed objects.

NASA to Announce New Findings on Dark EnergyTue, 09 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
Astronomers will hold a media teleconference Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. EST to announce important new results on dark energy that were made using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
A Pinwheel in X-raysMon, 01 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
Chandra snaps one of the longest exposures ever obtained of a spiral galaxy -- in X-rays.

NASA Solicits Ideas for Displaying Retired Space Shuttles and Main EnginesTue, 16 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600
NASA has issued a Request for Information, or RFI, seeking ideas from educational institutions, science museums and other appropriate organizations about the community's ability to acquire and publicly display the space shuttle orbiters and space shuttle main engines after the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program.

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Friday, November 21, 2008

The Psychology of Sexual Harrassment and The Gulf War Syndrome

Congradulations Gulf War Vets. They have found a problem which they are now calling "Gulf War Syndrome." Ten years down the pike it's official. There's something going on.
The Brits insist it is caused by the anthrax vaccine, and the genetic traces in the body are identicle with the vaccine. In the USA they can't agree. This year the official reason was tracer bullets as the likly cause of the syndrome. Now, the dominant theory is that the pills they gave combat people are the likly cause. They agree more research is needed.

It's In Your Eye-Ball Today.

FBI Releases 2007 Hate Crime Statistics
Engineers at odds about artificial reefFlorida Today Wed, 19 Nov 2008 9:53 AM PST Coastal engineering firm says building an artificial surfing reef just south of Cocoa Beach Pier would likely cost too much to justify
FBI Special Agent Samuel Hicks Killed in the Line of DutyWed, 19 Nov 2008 10:42:16 -0600
Special Agent Samuel Hicks, assigned to the Pittsburgh FBI Office, was fatally shot today while executing a federal search warrant associated with a drug distribution ring. One suspect is in custody and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is being conducted.7:33 AM HAST Thursday

The U.S. Department of Labor has joined with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to launch a Web-based directory to help wounded warriors identify resources available to assist them in transitioning back to civilian life. The National Resource Directory encompasses more than 10,000 services and resources. This new website also allows visitors to find help and resources in their own state by clicking on a state map.
"This directory is valuable for our returning wounded warriors and their positive reintegration back into mainstream American life," said Neil Romano, assistant secretary for the Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy.

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

Disney breaks ground at Hawaii resort

NASA Plans Test of 'Electronic Nose' on International Space StationTue, 18 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600
NASA astronauts on space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission will install an instrument on the International Space Station that can "smell" dangerous chemicals in the air.

Secret Gitmo camp opened to defense lawyers
NewBallesteros out of intensive care following brain surgery on tumourCanadian Press via Yahoo! News Tue, 18 Nov 2008 4:17 PM PSTMADRID, Spain - Five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros was released from intensive care but remained in hospital on Tuesday to recuperate from brain surgery on a malignant tumour.
Associated Press - November 19, 2008 11:33 AM ET SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - For the first time at Guantanamo, defense lawyers have seen a top-secret prison where the alleged 9/11 plotters and...


http://abcmail.net.au/t/328902/685626/6185/0/ADHD is not autismArizona Daily Star - Tucson,AZ,USAI’ve been hearing lately that Sensory Integration Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are now being included in Autism Spectrum Disorders. ...See all stories on this topic


It's time to help veterans with Gulf War illnessChicago Tribune - United States... we were forced under penalty of UCMJ prosecution to take, from nerve gas agents to malaria and anthrax, were a toxic coctail, a recipe from hell. ...See all stories on this topic
The Hidden Cost of the Gulf WarHuffington Post - New York,NY,USAOther long-suspect agents, like anthrax vaccines, and exposure of 100000 US troops to Iraqi poison gas dumps blown up by the US Army, may also have played a ...See all stories on this topic

Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness - Washington PostBy Gary(Gary) These include exposure to nerve agents, exposure to smoke from oil well fires, and vaccines given to the troops. The panel ruled out depleted uranium and anthrax vaccine as causes. The panel also found government research and funding ...Psychology of Pain - http://psychologyofpain.blogspot.com/

Gulf war illnessBy Faheem(Faheem) By pointing to the two neurotoxins as the main cause of Gulf war illness, they played down the significance of other factors widely blamed for the symptoms, including depleted uranium, anthrax vaccines, fuels, solvents, and sand. ...Newspaper Articles - http://www.paperarticles.com/

Toxin-like Proteins Modulating Brain Function and BehaviourPharmalicencing Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:13 AM PSTA new A new treatment for chronic pain, Arrhythmia and degeneration and behaviour disease (such as Schizophrenia, mania-depression, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases).

Report Details Gulf War Illness Findings, Recommendations Altered ...Drug Topics Magazine - Woodcliff Lake,NJ,USAStudies have indicated alterations in brain structure and function, autonomic nervous system function, and neuroendocrine and immune function among these ...See all stories on this topic
Artificial brain project gets $4.9 millionSan Francisco Chronicle - CA, USAArtificial brain research has existed for decades, and in an influential 1993 essay, Vernor Vinge, a Hugo-winning science fiction writer and scientist, ...See all stories on this topic
IBM Tries to Bring Brain Power to ComputersPC World - USAIBM Research on Thursday is expected to uncover work it is doing to bring the brain's processing power to computers, in an effort to make it easier for PCs ...See all stories on this topic
New Evidence That Brain-Plasticity Based Training has Broad Impact ...MarketWatch - USAIn the latest research, 20 study participants trained on the Brain Fitness Program, ten of them on the same version as older adults. ...See all stories on this topic
New Insight Into the Controls on a Go-To EnzymeMarketWatch - USAThis research was supported in part by the National Institutes of Health, the Canadian Institute of Health Research and ALSAC. St. Jude Children's Research ...See all stories on this topic
Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer'sU.S. News & World Report - Washington,DC,USA"That was the premise of this research: that by giving this medication we'd be able to influence the beta-amyloid in the brain. And we didn't receive this ...See all stories on this topic
Foundation Offers Free Brain ScansThe Epoch Times - New York,NY,USA“We’re working with a research team to do a study of the next couple years,” Schnur said. “Hopefully we can find out whether and why brain tumors are more ...See all stories on this topic


HealthJockey.com
New scientific tool to enhance an athletes brain: ResearchHealthJockey.com - Mumbai,Maharashtra,IndiaA new research has unveiled a new technique to train the athlete’s brain in order to enhance their overall athletic performance. ...See all stories on this topic
Help veterans fight traumatic brain injuriesThe Tennessean - Nashville,TN,USAThe treatment of traumatic brain injuries is undergoing significant research and advancement. Research findings on the treatment of mild cases of such ...See all stories on this topic

Panel: Gulf War Syndrome Research LackingChannel 8 San Diego Wed, 19 Nov 2008 3:14 PM PSTA research panel has concluded that federal research has not adequately tackled finding treaDeStates disagree greatly on Amber Alert criteriaThe Associated Press


Law enforcement officials insist the alerts can be crucial to recovering endangered children, even when multiple states are involved ..

Wither the Gay Agenda?San Francisco Bay Times - San Francisco,CA,USA“Federal legislation is crucial to ensuring local law enforcement is given the tools they need to combat hate violence in our communities. ...See all stories on this topic

Black tar heroin on the riseKVOA.com - Tucson,AZ,USACoulson says, "The problem that we're having is that we're getting anecdotal evidence from both treatment providers and law enforcement that says that ...See all stories on this topic

Deep Brain Mapping To Isolate Evidence Of Gulf War SyndromeScience Daily Thu, 20 Nov 2008 7:15 AM PSTAs a congressionally mandated report reveals one of every four veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf conflict suffers from Gulf War syndrome, statistical scientists are analyzing brain scan images from a nationwide sample of veterans displaying symptoms. tments for veterans afflicted by a collection of symptoms commonly called Gulf War illness. This even as potentially hundreds of thousands of veterans continue to suffer nearly two decades since the end of the conflict. es who are sexually harassed experience less job satisfaction and lower job performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2008
BREVARDIANS SAVE $253,000 ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
IN 4 MONTHS
VIERA, Fla. – Brevard County managers are thrilled with the savings of more than $253,000 on prescription drugs by Brevard County residents in the past four months through the NACo/Caremark Prescription Discount Drug Card.
The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved providing the free program to the residents of Brevard County in May, and the program began in August. Since then, the card has been used by 8,600 residents to purchase over 24,000 prescriptions, with a total savings of $253,128.
Brevard is one of the heaviest users of the program in Florida , with October’s savings of $113,456 exceeding that of all other counties except Palm Beach , Pasco , and St. Lucie.
The discount drug card can be used by Brevard County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. There are no enrollment fees, restrictions or limits on frequency of use and an entire family can use one card for their purchases. The card program offers an additional safety benefit feature that alerts pharmacists when one drug may conflict with another medication that was purchased using the discount card.
The NACo card helps consumers save money on their prescription medications any time their prescription is not covered by insurance, including a Medicare Part D plan. Brevard residents who are uninsured or under-insured are able to save an average of 22 percent off retail prices, depending on the drug and quantity of purchase. Card holders can also save on pet medications through retail pharmacies.
The program is subsidized by the National Association of Counties.
For more information, contact Tammy Harris at (321) 633-2076 or tammy.harris@brevardcounty.us or visit www.NACo.org.

PhysOrg Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:47 AM PSTA new study in the journal Psycho Psychology of Women Quarterly examined the effects of workplace sexual harassment and found that employees who were harassed report lower levels of job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and job performance. Employees also experienced higher levels of psychological distress and physical problems than those who were not harassed.

PD and Federal Law Enforcement Duel Over SurveillanceWNYC New York Public Radio Thu, 20 Nov 2008 8:42 AM PSTSince the 9/11 attacks the NYPD and federal law enforcement have made progress collaborating on counter-terrorism efforts. But with the changing of the guard in Washington, old tensions between poli....

HOLIDAY HOEDOWN TO BE HELD
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. -- Brevard County Parks and Recreation will sponsor the 31st Anniversary of Holiday Hoedown, an event for persons with disabilities, their families and friends, on Sunday, December 14, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Island Park Community Center , 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road , Merritt Island .
Holiday Hoedown features live music, dancing, contests, food and festivities. This is the largest community special event for persons with disabilities in Brevard County .
For additional information on programming for persons with disabilities, please call the closest Parks and Recreation office: North Brevard – 264-5105; Central Brevard – 455-1380; South Brevard – 255-4436.
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