Google grab bag: Chinese lawsuit, 9/11 ASCII artCNET Tue, 06 Jan 2009 3:16 PM PSTGoogle fended off a Chinese trademark infringement suit and captured the sudden arrival of searches for characters that show a plane and two towers.
Huge Undersea Wall Found Off The Taiwan Coast Resembles City Walls ...A rare find in waters off Taiwan’s coast. A researcher has found a large basalt rock wall while diving in the Taiwan Strait. The huge basalt rock formation resembles a city wall and rivals similar ones found on land. ...PureScience TV - http://purescience.wordpress.com/
Rules for new medical pot program draw complaintsDetroit Free Press - United States"We need to change the law enforcement paradigm to a public health paradigm," said Melody Karr of MMMA. A Michigan State Police spokesman indicated the ...See all stories on this topic
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment - Will Ampligen Finally Be ...While millions of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) have waited decades for better treatments, a drug called Ampligen (poly I: poly C12U) has languished in the "experimental" stage for 30 years. Then, in October 2007, ...About Fibromyalgia & Chronic...
Obama team fills top Justice Department postsChicago Tribune - United StatesShe has taught administrative law, constitutional law, civil procedure, and seminars on issues involving the separation of powers. From 1995 to 1999, ...See all stories on this topic
E-Victims publishes list of top 10 scams for 2009vnunet.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 9:03 AM PSTDinah Greek, Computeract!ve , Tuesday 6 January 2009 at 16:41:00 Web crime advice organisation warns 2009 will see cyber-criminals out in force Rising unemployment and the global recession will fuel a huge increase in online crime this year, E-Victims has warned. The not-for-profit community interest company (CIC), set up to benefit internet...
Environment News ServiceLaw Center Names 10 Most Endangered Places in the SouthEnvironment News Service - USAWorking with the Mobile Baykeeper and other partners, SELC says it intends to protect Weeks Bay by ensuring thorough enforcement of state and federal ...See all stories on this topic
Popping Smart Pills: the Case for Cognitive EnhancementTIME - USASmart drugs are used widely off-campus as well: Fighter pilots take stimulants to enhance alertness and cognition on critical missions; in the civilian ...See all stories on this topic
Smart pill finds diseaseMetro Canada - Ottawa - Ottawa,CanadaOne of the objectives of the pill is to cut down on the side effects often encountered when drugs are delivered to the entire body. ...See all stories on this topic
The New AmericaInvestor's Business Daily (subscription) - USAGenentech focuses on making drugs from living cells like proteins and antibodies. Its top-selling drug is cancer fighter Avastin, a $2.3 billion blockbuster ...See all stories on this topic
Fighting Words: The War Over LanguagePopPolitics - USAThe war on drugs that swelled in the ’70s and ’80s became a tsunami of agencies, non-profit organizations, police action and international diplomacy. ...See all stories on this topic
Fighting for a causeDaily Inter Lake - Kalispell,MT,USABrockman was a shy, clean-cut kid who never experimented with drugs in school. "I never even thought about doing that stuff," he said. ...See all stories on this topic
Daily MailCan a pill make your brainier? This intrepid writer decided to ...Daily Mail - UKLast week, John Harris, a professor of bioethics at the University of Manchester, said students should be allowed to take 'smart' drugs (or 'Viagra for the ...See all stories on this topic
CBS NewsReading My MindCBS News - New York,NY,USAThe computer was able to identify which object the subject was thinking about solely from their brain activation pattern. Professor Just asked us, ...See all stories on this topic
Study Shows Transcendental Meditation's Promise for Kids with ADHDLos Angeles Times - CA,USAThe study's authors included neuropsychologist William R. Stixrud and Fred Travis, director of the Maharishi University of Management's Center on Brain, ...See all stories on this topic
Failed obesity wonder drug Leptin revived by new researchTelegraph.co.uk - United KingdomBut hopes soon dimmed when it was found that overweight people became unresponsive to Leptin very quickly due to the development of resistance in the brain. ...See all stories on this topic
Studies: Living in a city can hurt your brainSeattle Post Intelligencer - USAAccording to research cited in this fascinating article published last week in The Boston Globe, a person in a busy cityscape is assaulted by stimuli that ...See all stories on this topic
MODELING CLASS AT RODES PARK STARTS JANUARY 14
WEST MELBOURNE, FL. — Modeling for adults and children ages six and older will be offered at Max K. Rodes Park Community Center , 3000 Minton Road in West Melbourne , on Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., beginning January 14.
Topics for this session will include how to smile and how to stand, telephone manners, coats and capes, fragrances and how to wear them, voice effects, mannequin and robot modeling, and more. Participants will find out how to look their best with simple applications of movement and appropriate dress. The class will conclude with a show for parents and friends. The fee is $40 for six weeks of instruction, cash only.
This activity is sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department. For registration or further information, call (321) 255-4400 or instructor Dixie Bottoms at (321) 773-8403
Slow recovery projected for BrevardFlorida Today - Melbourne,FL,USA"The Space Coast is fairly weak, or weaker than average, because of the contraction in the space program and the dependence on tourism and retirement," ...See all stories on this topic
Mind Games: An IntroductionMiami Herald Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:42 AM PSTSports psychology has made impressive advances in the last ten years in helping athletes play better and enjoy their game more. These athletes have discovered that the mind is just as important a piece of sport's equipment as anything else. If your body's movements match your mind's intention, your game improves. The key to winning, it turn's out, is in your head. It is your concentration, your ...
Stimulus Plan Just One Part of Obama’s Early To-Do ListCQPolitics.com - Washington,DC,USABeyond the economic crisis, Obama and his aides also are preparing to use executive orders and federal agency directives to overturn a number of ...See all stories on this topic
'It takes 2 to know 1': Shared experiences change self-recognitionPhysOrg Wed, 07 Jan 2009 6:56 AM PSTLooking at yourself in the mirror every morning, you never think to question whether the person you see is actually you. You feel familiar—at home with your own unique self image. After all, you have been sporting the same old face for years. An innovative study published December 24, 2008 in the online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal PLoS ONE, by Dr Manos Tsakiris, Department of Psychology, ...
Texas Surf Museum: Putting Corpus Christi on Surfing World MapKIII Corpus Christi Wed, 07 Jan 2009 7:00 AM PSTA Flash player error has occured, please make sure you have the latest Adobe Flash Player. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
Phoenix Offers Faster Boot Times for LaptopsPC World via Yahoo! News Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:30 PM PSTBIOS vendor Phoenix Technologies has launched its HyperSpace "instant on" software, which allows a laptop to boot up in less than 30 seconds for basic tasks like surfing the Web.
Brain implant better than meds for Parkinson's diseaseCNN Tue, 06 Jan 2009 5:58 PM PSTPeople with Parkinson's disease who have a pacemaker-like device implanted in the brain spend an extra four-plus hours a day free of tremors and involuntary movements than they do on medication, according to the largest study of the treatment, which is known as deep brain stimulation.
Brain pacemaker helps Parkinson's, but with risksAP via Yahoo! News Tue, 06 Jan 2009 3:17 PM 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. The study, which followed patients for six months, offers the most hopeful news to date for Parkinson's sufferers. The new technique reduced tremors, rigidity and flailing of the limbs and allowed people to ...
Cooling the brain could prevent damage after heart attacksDaily Telegraph Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:18 PM PSTCooling the brain during heart attacks and strokes significantly reduces brain damage by reducing the metabolism of brain cells scientists claim.
Cutting out the tongues of the holy peopleNCR Conversation Cafe - Kansas City,MO,USAWithin, lo, were gemstones of every kind. “Ah,” sighed old woman, her eyes glittering with greed. Her hands snaked over the stones, feeling them for their ...See all stories on this topic
Irregular Times: News Unfit to Print... » Reason to Demonstrate at ...That is why he has pledged to review Bush Administration executive orders. President-elect Obama will also end the abuse of signing statements, and put an end to the politicization that has taken place within the Department of Justice ...Irregular Times: News - http://irregulartimes.com/
Signs of the Times News for Wed, 07 Jan 2009By Signs of the Times The executive order on Lebanon also bans providing food, shelter, medicine, or any humanitarian aid to those whose assets have been seized - including the "dependent children" referred to above. Vaguely written and dangerously open to ...Signs of the Times - http://www.sott.net/
US counterterrorism calendar includes key dates for terroristsAFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:35 PM PSTThe US National Counterterrorism Center on Wednesday released its annual calendar, which is packed with profiles of terrorists, key dates in global terrorism, and tips on tackling threats "from anthrax to vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices."
Universal Detection Technology Files White Paper With Department of Homeland Security for Research Funding for Anthrax ...Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 07 Jan 2009 4:00 AM PSTUniversal Detection Technology (http://www.udetection.com/), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, reported today that it has responded to a Broad Agency Announcement from the Department of Homeland Security. The BAA will provide funding in three ...
Family pet gets stolen by thievesFOX 10 Phoenix Mon, 05 Jan 2009 9:49 PM PSTA valley couple becomes the victims of a crime, robbed of all their gifts and honeymoon cash. A car, jewelry and a big screen television were also stolen, but that's not all their missing. FOX 10's Sarah Acevedo explains.
Johnson’s accuser complains of witness harassmentKansas City Star - MO,USAA woman suing Chiefs running back Larry Johnson asked a judge Thursday to prevent Johnson’s private investigators from harassing witnesses in the case. ...See all stories on this topic
Witness, exhibit lists filed with district courtCorydon Democrat - Corydon,IN,USAThat same month, the EEOC released documents that showed that adequate evidence has been found to support sexual harassment claims against Deatrick. ...See all stories on this topic
Discovery of murderThe Havre Daily News - Havre,MT,USAThe harassment soon escalated and St. Dennis was fighting the man, with Strahan stepping in to help him when the man began to get the upper hand. ...See all stories on this topic
Auditorium Named After Alum Killed During 9/11KOLN Lincoln Tue, 06 Jan 2009 9:02 PM PSTLincoln Southeast honors a former student killed during 9/11, with a new auditorium named in her honor.
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Brain implant better than meds for Parkinson's diseaseCNN - USACharles is conducting a clinical trial of deep brain stimulation in patients with very early Parkinson's disease, which, like Weaver's research, ...See all stories on this topic
Study touts brain stimulation for Parkinson'sLos Angeles Times - CA,USAThe research is the first to show that deep brain stimulation works as well in older patients as it does in younger ones, said Dr. Leo Verhagen, ...See all stories on this topic
Military judge shields information in 9/11 trialDenver Post Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:46 PM PSTThe military judge overseeing proceedings against five of the men accused of planning the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks signed an order designed to protect classified information that is so broad it could prevent public scrutiny of the most important trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, according to human-rights groups.
PARC Launches Region's Largest Comprehensive Autism Library CollectionPutnam County News and Recorder (subscription) - Cold Spring,NY,USA... participants and family members, PARC is pleased to announce the creation of the region's largest, comprehensive library collection dedicated to Autism. ...See all stories on this topic
Sex Hormone May Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Obese WomenBloomberg Tue, 06 Jan 2009 5:09 AM PSTJan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- A sex hormone stimulated by excess body fat may trigger deadly ovarian cancer, a new study found. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that, among women who had never taken hormones after menopause, obesity was associated with an almost 80 percent higher risk of ovarian cancer, the deadliest type of gynecological malignancy.
58% of Cyclists Never Wear Helmet « Bike DivaRiding at such a high elevation will be quite a challenge for a couple of Florida flat-landers. But we are up for the challenge! My husband will be co-coaching the Tahoe cycle team for Team in Training. Please click HERE, or on the logo ...Bike Diva - http://bikediva.net/
3 News NZVitamin waters - a gimmick or a health kick?3 News NZ - Auckland,New ZealandOf course when I say carbs I mean sugar, so for non-sports types it is just sugar with a handful of vitamins and minerals added.”See all stories on this topic
FDA Is Not Impressed By Diet Coke PlusThe Consumerist - New York,NY,USABecause "plus" is supposed to be used for comparison, eg, "this Diet Coke Plus has more vitamins and minerals than this fifth of rye," and because Coca-Cola ...See all stories on this topic
'Let me sleep,' anthrax suspect wrote before suicideCNN Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:34 AM PSTDr. Bruce Ivins, the former government scientist blamed for a string of deadly 2001 anthrax attacks, behaved oddly and was "sarcastic and nasty" to his wife in the final weeks of his life, police documents said.
BREVARD OCEAN RESCUE SEEKS LIFEGUARD APPLICANTS
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Brevard County Ocean Rescue, a division of Brevard County Fire Rescue, is looking for intelligent, athletic, enthusiastic people to become seasonal ocean lifeguards.
Lifeguard tryouts will be held on Saturday, January 31 and Saturday, March 28 at 7 a.m. at Rockledge High School . All applicants must be prepared to swim 500 meters in 10 minutes and run two miles in 20 minutes, so they should bring swimming apparel, running shoes and towel when reporting to the tryout.
Following the tryout, applicants must complete a 40-hour first responder class and a 60-hour lifeguard academy. All ocean lifeguards must be United States Lifesaving Association certified with a minimum of first responder training. The scope of responsibility for lifeguards include accident and drowning prevention, public education, citizen assist, search and recovery of lost children, basic life support, and swimmer rescues.
Seasonal lifeguards work part-time with pay starting at $9.46 per hour. For more information, call 321-868-1145 or e-mail http://us.mc522.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Jeffrey.scabarozi@brevardcounty.us or http://us.mc522.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=eisen.witcher@brevardcounty.us.
Brevard County Ocean Rescue provides for safe swimming and beach protection year-round to all Brevard County residents, visitors and tourists in designated areas of unincorporated Brevard County . Currently there are 5 full-time protected areas and 26 seasonal protected areas at various beachfront parks.
For the latest ocean conditions and lifeguard tower locations and times of operation, call the Jetty-to-Jetty Brevard County Ocean Rescue Report at 321-637-5777.
Brain pacemaker helps Parkinson's, but with risksAP via Yahoo! Malaysia News Tue, 06 Jan 2009 1:50 PM 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.
Deep brain stimulation treatment for advanced Parkinson's disease patients provides benefitsEurekAlert! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 1:33 PM PSTPatients with advanced Parkinson's disease who received deep brain stimulation treatment had more improvement in movement skills and quality of life after six months than patients who received other medical therapy, but also had a higher risk of a serious adverse events, according to a study in the January 7 issue of JAMA.
Deep in brain, shocks help Parkinson's symptomsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Tue, 06 Jan 2009 1:34 PM PSTSusan Wolter had a scary decision to make. She could continue taking the 13 pills a day she needed to control her Parkinson's disease, along with dealing with the side effects. Or she could allow doctors to implant two long, thin electrodes deep into her brain.
The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths: Myth #3PC World via Yahoo! News Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:50 AM PSTWhen the Web was young and blink tags abounded, it wasn't hard to avoid the bad stuff online. You could generally tell by looking at a site if it was unsavory or even dangerous, and if you were careful with your surfing and your e-mail, you could generally have gone without antivirus
Florida's Children and Seniors Need Your Help
January 6, 2009
Dear Elizabeth,
The Florida Legislature convened in Tallahassee yesterday in a special session to address the state's $2 billion budget shortfall. Some state leaders have proposed tapping the Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund in order to balance the budget.
After Florida's landmark settlement with the tobacco companies, the state used a portion of the proceeds to create the Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund. For a decade, income from the Chiles Fund has provided critical funding for services to children and the elderly. Last year, lawmakers gave the Governor the ability to use $354 million of the funds principle, and now the Governor and some legislators have proposed taking $600 million from the fund.
Because of the stock market's plunge over the last six months, the fund has lost nearly half of its value, now at only $1.2 billion. To tap the fund's principle, the state would have to sell securities at dramatic losses, making it nearly impossible for the fund to ever recover.
St. Petersburg Times editorial board called this plan "short-sighted" and warned that raiding the Chiles Endowment "would harm the children and underprivileged who have been promised that the endowment would help pay for services they desperately need for years to come."
Rather than jeopardizing prevention and health care programs that serve at-risk populations, others have proposed more far-sighted solutions, such as eliminating special-interest sales tax loopholes, and increasing the state's cigarette tax to the national average, a move that would bring in $1 billion next year alone.
Take Action Today!
Please act quickly, using the links below. The legislature is likely to make decisions on the budget within the next week. Legislators and the governor must hear from concerned citizens as soon as possible.
Sign the Petition
Join other Floridians in demanding that the legislature protect the Chiles Fund and the citizens it serves, and ask that they instead find more far-sighted options to address the budget crisis. Sign the Petition
Ask Your Friends and Family to Sign Too
Encourage your friends and family to join you in building a better Florida. We can only make a difference if we raise our voices together. Ask your friends and family to sign the petition too.
Email Your Legislators
Use our simple tool to email your legislators and tell them your thoughts on this issue. Your elected officials need to know you're watching their actions in Tallahassee. Email your legislators.
Learn More
Read the article on CIVIC's website for more information.
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