Common Herbal Medicine May Prevent Acetaminophen-Related Liver Damage, Says Researcher Nov 19, 2009
They identified 224 candidate genes that might explain the resistant strain's ability to ward off liver damage, and then plumbed computer databases to identify those involved in metabolizing acetaminophen's dangerous byproducts. One, an enzyme called Bhmt2, fit the bill: It helped generate more glutathione, and its sequence varied between the resistant and non-resistant strains of mice. (Science Daily)
6 Bonanno crime family members admit guilt Oct 15, 2009
Lee Klein, 39, a telemarketer with a background in computers, said his wife warned him not to get caught up in the mob, but he admitted helping fabricate fake checks and using computer databases to identify possible extortion victims as well as people who might be cooperating with law enforcement. "I met the wrong person at the wrong time. I should have listened to my wife," Klein said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Agencies halt their immigrant scrutiny Oct 2, 2009
Carl said he signed up two years ago for the sole purpose of accessing federal computer databases to aid in criminal investigations. He assigned two officers to the program, and said the databases helped, but only two or three people were arrested as a result. (Boston Globe)
Work begins on national e-health record network Oct 2, 2009
Dr. James E. Sanders is a big believer of switching patient records from old paper files to sophisticated computer databases. The electronic medical records system at the Department of Veterans Affairs Kansas City Medical Center gives Sanders and his staff almost immediate access to medical histories, allowing them to seamlessly treat veterans from other states. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Acton police halt search of Nashoba for man, Concord continues Oct 1, 2009
At that point the Concord Police Department immediately launched into a multi-phase investigation and entered Nethercut and his motor vehicle, a red 2001 Ford Taurus, into state and national computer databases. Nothing we ve learned so far has sent us in a specific direction, Concord Police Chief Len Wetherbee said Tuesday. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Arizona steps up surveillance for swine flu Sep 21, 2009
There also are computer databases for reporting information on cases. Meanwhile, the state health lab is pumping up its capacity to test samples. (AZCentral -- News)
Mysterious cases a forensic goldmine Sep 3, 2009
Other improvements include easily searchable computer databases of information such as fingerprints and DNA, and cheaper and quicker processing of tests. In 1934, a murder occurred that was a precursor to the Shark Arm case. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vampires Suck Jul 29, 2009
You'll see vampires who manage nightclubs, build computer databases, work as private investigators, go to prep school, lobby Congress, chat with humans, live near humans, have sex with humans, and pine over humans, but the one thing you won't see them do is suck the blood of humans. No, bloodsucking is so yesterday. (Slate)
LexisNexis Warns 13,000 of Possible Data Breach Jul 16, 2009
He's accused of illegally using information from computer databases to acquire identification data on potential victims of extortion and/or assault and on people suspected of being involved with law enforcement. Klein used to work for a former customer of LexisNexis subsidiary Seisint Inc., which provides information used by law enforcement and other entities to verify identities, Ludlum said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Budget cuts lead to FDLE office closures Jun 22, 2009
The agency -- which specializes in coordinating major investigations and managing crime labs and computer databases -- also plans to close its West Palm Beach field office and relocate its 17 employees as soon as next year. Officials say the agents assigned to Broward and Palm Beach counties will still handle some cases in the area but among the additional cuts at the agency were 33 positions assigned to monitor the region's casinos. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Former State Department Official and Wife Arrested for Serving As Illegal Agents of Cuba for Nearly 30 Years Jun 6, 2009
Kendall Myers later began working full-time at the INR and, from July 2001 until his retirement in October 2007, he was a senior analyst for Europe for INR, where he specialized in intelligence analysis on European matters and had daily access to classified information through computer databases and otherwise. He received a Top Secret security clearance in 1985 and, in 1999, his clearance was upgraded to Top Secret / SCI.. (PR Newswire)
Cuban spies caught in US Jun 6, 2009
By the time he retired, Myers was working as a senior Europe analyst for the department's intelligence bureau and had daily access to classified information stored on computer databases, the Justice Department said. A scan of his computer showed that from August 2006 until his retirement in October 2007 Myers had viewed more than 200 sensitive or classified intelligence reports on Cuba, which has been under a US embargo since 1962. (iAfrica.com)
Public asked to help monitor life on earth Jun 3, 2009
He said scientific organizations were already working to link up thousands of computer databases of animals and plants into a one-stop "virtual observatory" that could be similar to global systems for monitoring the weather or earthquakes. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Recent cases show how deep the problem is May 30, 2009
Hackers infiltrated restricted computer databases from October 2008 to April 9, putting at risk health and other personal information on 160,000 students, alumni and others. In addition to Social Security numbers, data included birth dates, health insurance information and some medical records dating back to 1999. (MSNBC -- Technology)
UGA tightens up computer policies May 29, 2009
The idea is to balance the goal of sharing knowledge with the general public against the need to maintain the integrity of computer databases that the university system operates for public colleges and libraries across the state, Gatewood said. University System Chancellor Erroll Davis said the new computer security policies are part of a larger security tune-up that also includes issues such as student health and emergency operations. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hackers Breach UC Berkeley Computer Database May 14, 2009
-- University of California, Berkeley officials say hackers have infiltrated restricted computer databases. The university is notifying 160,000 current and former students, alumni and others whose personal information may have been stolen. (Newsmax)
UC hacking leaves thousands at risk of ID theft May 11, 2009
Overseas hackers gained access to confidential information belonging to tens of thousands of students and alumni at UC Berkeley and Mills College after breaking into computer databases at the Berkeley campus' health services center, officials said Friday. Video. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
UC Hacking Puts 160K At Risk May 11, 2009
Overseas hackers gained access to confidential information belonging to tens of thousands of students and alumni at UC Berkeley and Mills College after breaking into computer databases at the Berkeley campus' health services center, officials said Friday ... UC hacking leaves thousands at risk of ID theft Articles Overseas hackers gained access to confidential information belonging to tens of thousands of students and alumni at UC Berkeley and Mills College after breaking into computer databases... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Hackers Get Into U.C. Berkeley Health-Records Database May 9, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO University of California, Berkeley, officials said Friday that hackers infiltrated restricted computer databases, putting at risk the personal information of 160,000 current and former students, alumni and others. The university said data include Social Security numbers, health insurance information and some medical records dating back to 1999. (Fox News)
New police station opens in Allentown May 2, 2009
Also, civilians wouldn't have access to all computer databases, said Cmdr. Linda Barone, of the support services and computer operations unit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LAPD: Man may be among worst serial killers May 1, 2009
Officials, using new computer databases and software, are now "looking to see what the patterns were," said Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Charlie Beck. "A lot of work has yet to be done," Beck said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Appraisers are less magician, more forensic detective May 1, 2009
This often leads Beasley to computer databases or the library at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Appraisals are important documents that are used for insurance-replacement purposes or for taxes if items are charitable donations or part of an estate. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Trade Tensions Rise Over Trucking, Tariffs Apr 17, 2009
"They have no computer databases. They have no drug testing facilites. They have no wage and hour laws.". Copyright 2009 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Oracle beats forecasts, to pay dividend Mar 19, 2009
Analysts had expected a decline of about 12% as the weak economy and currency fluctuations cut into sales at the maker of business-management programs and computer databases. "They beat on just about every metric," said JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens, who has a "market perform" rating on the stock. (USA Today -- Money)
Oracle Results Beat Forecasts, Plans Dividend Mar 19, 2009
The maker of business management programs and computer databases, which counts many of the world's largest corporations among its customers, also reported a record third-quarter operating margin of 36 percent. "They beat on just about every metric," said JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens, who has a "market perform" rating on the stock. (ABC News -- Wire)
How firms should obey data law Mar 7, 2009
The law applies not only to computer databases but also to some manual filing systems such as card indexes. The Commissioner keeps a record of all registration entries which are available online. (BBC News -- Technology)
Stimulus' Aim to Digitize Med Records Is Privacy Fear Feb 14, 2009
The push to put these records in huge computer databases and online repositories not only threatens patients' privacy, but could also result in large-scale selling of medical data for commercial purposes, experts add. "The more software moves to Web-enabled platforms, the greater the availability becomes to distant attackers, said Trey Ford, director of solutions architecture at White Hat Security. Organizations will sprint to demonstrate compliance with HIPAA or whatever other security... (Newsmax)
Digital archivists, now in demand Feb 9, 2009
Literature, film, scientific journals, newspapers, court records, corporate documents and other material, accumulated over centuries, needed to be adapted for computer databases. Once there, it had to be arranged along with newer, born-digital material in a way that would let people find what they needed and keep finding it well into the future. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
What I did on my layoff Feb 8, 2009
He applied and by September he was in Togo, where he built and managed computer databases for HIV/AIDS research statistics. Jean-Franois Gagnons volunteer work in Togo led him to a new career in international development. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Military seeks better use of finger, eye scans Feb 7, 2009
And in some cases those agencies, he said, also have different computer databases that don't communicate well. The more coordinated collection and use of biometrics, however, raises privacy concerns in the United States as well as in Iraq, where there are fears the information could be used for ethnic cleansing, to discern whether someone is a Sunni or a Shiite. (MSNBC -- Technology)
