The search for DGM 2598 Nov 23, 2008
" said Wendy Kramer. She is cofounder of the Donor Sibling Registry, an online entity that has helped at least 5,900 donor-conceived people connect with half siblings or with the donors themselves by matching a donor's sperm bank ID number or other information.The issue will soon be fought out in a Canadian court. On Oct. 24, Olivia Pratten, the 26-year-old daughter of an anonymous sperm donor, filed that country's first class-action lawsuit on behalf of donor-conceived offspring. The suit asks... (Boston Globe)
Boston-based teen counselor is national award recipient Nov 23, 2008
The national honor, which was awarded last night in a ceremony at the Newseum in Washington, recognizes unsung leaders who toil for the rights, autonomy, and dignity of others ... My Life My Choice has become a national model studied and replicated in other cities, including Minneapolis and San Diego. (Boston Globe)
Foreclosures double in New Bedford Nov 23, 2008
But the empty, neglected houses that dot the streets, evidence of the national epidemic of foreclosures, are increasingly a worry for public officials. The number of foreclosures in this city has more than doubled from about 175 three years ago to about 380 so far this year, many of them in two neighborhoods directly north and south of downtown. (Boston Globe)
Salmon farming in Maine mounting a strong comeback Nov 23, 2008
"Basically it's hard to trust this industry, and whether they should even be doing what they're doing is kind of a bigger question," said Josh Kratka, an attorney with the National Environmental Law Center. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Related: An essay that is part of a donor profile Nov 23, 2008
Donor profile - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Memorial may be headed for scrap yard Nov 23, 2008
The project was supposed to last about six months, said Thomas Starr, an associate professor of graphic design at Northeastern University who created the memorial with a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. MBTA officials agreed that the bus would travel throughout the city and other towns inside Route 128, not just in Boston's more dangerous neighborhoods. (Boston Globe)
Tough decisions Nov 23, 2008
Working for the National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) he regularly has to make decisions which he knows will affect lives profoundly ... He said that while large sections of the public remained unaware of the need for NICE, it did receive international plaudits from countries, keen to implement the system and that was recognition of the job that they do. (BBC News -- UK)
Is the Economy Stressing You Out? Nov 23, 2008
79% of 250 owners surveyed by the National Small Business Association said they're bracing for a protracted recession. And based on a survey of 700 owners, the National Federation of Independent Business's small-business optimism index for September was flat, marking the longest stretch of recession-level readings since the monthly index was launched in 1973 ... "Small-business owners are feeling less confident in nearly every way, particularly with banks' ability to keep their money safe," says... (Fox News)
New Evidence Linking Meat To Cancer Nov 23, 2008
D., a National Cancer Institute researcher and the study's lead author, said in a statement to the media. Cross and her research team used frequency questionnaires to document the food intake of a half million men and women enrolled in the NIH -AARP ( National Institutes of Health and American Association of Retired People) Diet and Health study over about eight years ... Truth Publishing International, LTD. is not responsible for content written by contributing authors. (Natural News.com)
Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer Nov 23, 2008
The National Cancer Institute ended clinical trials of the drug in 2005 because it failed to prolong the lives of lung cancer patients. The latest finding has meaning for these patients, however, Kim said. (U.S. News & World Report)
Blood Component That Turns Anthrax Bacteria Virulent Identified Nov 23, 2008
This study was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, the National Institutes of Health, and the Stein Beneficial Trust. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Could Marijuana Substance Help Aging Brain? Nov 23, 2008
The National Institutes of Health supported this work. Coauthors on the presentation are Holly Brothers and Lauren Burgess, both of Ohio State s Department of Psychology. (Science Daily)
Race Guides Neighborhood Evaluation, Study Says Nov 23, 2008
The study was funded by the National Science Foundation, the University of Michigan, the Ford Foundation, and UIC.. Established in 1948, the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research is among the world's oldest academic survey research organizations and a world leader in the development and application of social science methodology. (Science Daily)
Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation Is Not Associated With A Reduced Breast Cancer Risk Nov 23, 2008
22, 2008) Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements does not reduce breast cancer incidence in postmenopausal women, according to data from a randomized, doubled-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. See also. (Science Daily)
Isolated Breast Cancer Cells In Sentinel Lymph Node Associated With Non-Sentinel Lymph Node Metastases Nov 23, 2008
This research was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute November 11, 2008. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
First Lady Laura Bush's Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research extends to Panama Nov 23, 2008
M. D. Anderson is one of only 39 Comprehensive Cancer Centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. For five of the past eight years, M. D. Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in "America's Best Hospitals," a survey published annually in U.S. News and World Report. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Salarymen Told to Save Japan by Raising More Children, Working Fewer Hours Nov 23, 2008
07 required for a stable population, according to the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. People are the country's resource,'' said Rie Sako, deputy manager of the Tokyo-based National Quality of Life Group that promotes the family weeks at the Keidanren business lobby. (Bloomberg)
Five ways to keep Alzheimer's away Nov 23, 2008
"I tell her to go out and do things and see people every day and be active." Studies have shown that physical , the kind that keeps the heart healthy, also keeps the brain healthy, according to the National Institutes of Health's Cognitive and Emotional Health Project. People are like rats, London says. (CNN -- Health)
Hospital infection fines could skew budgets Nov 23, 2008
Sarah Walker, a statistician from Oxfords National Institute for Health Research and colleagues point out the problem is that the system does not distinguish between the underlying risk of each new patient getting C difficile and the actual count of cases observed in a particular Trust, which is only an approximate measure of the underlying risk. Even if this underlying risk is reduced by the right amount, because cases of C difficile are quite rare, chances are the actual number of cases... (OnMedica)
Security Stops Ribadu Nov 23, 2008
SECURITY operatives yesterday dragged the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, from the graduation ceremonies at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. Ribadu, who had successfully completed his course at the NIPSS, was at the Unity Hall of the institute where he and other colleagues were seated, waiting to be conferred with the Members of the National Institute (mni) when the operatives pounced on him ...... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Road to recovery is long for teacher who had outpatient surgery Nov 22, 2008
The pancreas is a small organ about 6 inches long in the upper abdomen and connected to the small intestine, according to the National Pancreas Foundation. The pancreas is essential to the digestive process. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Many feared dead in air crash at Thai resort Nov 22, 2008
Of the 78 non-Thai nationals on board, 28 are believed to have survived ... Thai officials believe that 15 of the survivors were Thai and 28 were foreign, but were still verifying the nationalities of the crash victims and survivors ... 100k The National Skills Academy for Social Care London. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Burlington Cable Access Listings, Nov. 20 Nov 22, 2008
5:30 p.m., Prevent Home Fires; A National Fire Safety Month Program ... 2:30 p.m.: Prevent Home Fires; A National Fire Safety Month Program. (Burlington Union, MA)
Rescue The $700 Billion Bailout Nov 22, 2008
National Review Online: The Media Is Too Quick To Compare The President-Elect To Lincoln Or FDR. . (CBS News)
Left Cuts Obama Slack For Now Nov 22, 2008
"Kind of makes you think that Democrats believe Republicans are better at managing both national security," scoffed Chris Bowers at OpenLeft. com, a progressive blog. (CBS News)
What To Do When Your Children Divorce Nov 22, 2008
" When grandparents are denied visitation, experts advise mediation as a first step. If that fails, grandparents who decide to go to court for visitation rights should know that states do not give them a legal right to see the child, but rather, the right to petition the court for visitation, says Brigitte Castellano, executive director of the National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights. But court action should be a last resort, she says. "It creates a lot of hard feelings. " Offer... (CBS News)
Weekend Watch List: Another Saturday, another colossal Big 12 game Nov 22, 2008
With a win, Texas Tech can clinch the Big 12 South and be two games away from a national championship berth ... We're getting to that point where the question must be asked: Does Utah deserve a national championship shot if Alabama and/or Florida lose ... That would give coach Brian Kelly three championships since 2003 Division II national title, MAC and Big East. (CBS News)
Team Obama Takes Shape Nov 22, 2008
An Obama transition aide told The Associated Press that the two camps have worked out financial disclosure issues involving Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, and the complicated international funding of his foundation that operates in 27 countries ... Brennan is a former director of the National Counterterrorism Center. (CBS News)
Leaving the Folds Nov 22, 2008
"It's been a hot topic at all the national conferences over the last couple of years," says Holland. Some body contouring patients may require several procedures -- one for the thighs, one for the arms and so on. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Thumbs up, thumbs down Nov 22, 2008
Flores, who started the Doctors Academy at Sunnyside High School, is one of 10 national recipients of the 2008 Maybelline New York Beauty of Education Awards. Flores said she will use the grant money so students can visit colleges and health profession schools and have tutoring and mentoring opportunities with college students. (Fresno Bee)
D.C. gala reopens museum of history Nov 22, 2008
WASHINGTON - George and Martha Washington, Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz," and other costumed characters greeted thousands of visitors yesterday as the National Museum of American History reopened after a two-year, $85 million renovation ... The Children's Chorus of Washington sang the national anthem, the crowd waved small American flags, and many wore red, white, and blue top hats as the museum opened a three-day festival. (Boston Globe)
Sadr followers gather to protest planned pact Nov 22, 2008
But the country's most revered Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, has said the agreement must win "national consensus," raising the pressure on Maliki to get broad support in the vote expected on Monday. The prime minister emerged from months of behind-the-scenes political maneuvering to defend the agreement in two televised appearances this week. (Boston Globe)
Anger, shock, and a call for new leaders Nov 22, 2008
Ego Ezedi, the executive director of the Roxbury YMCA who ran unsuccessfully for the City Council in 2003, said: "I am not a black politician. I have never represented myself as that. I'm a public servant who happens to be black."This is not a black-white issue; it's an ethics issue," he said of the arrests of Wilkerson and Turner.Ezedi added that he draws more inspiration from the way Barack Obama's campaign energized younger voters. "It's important for all of us to transcend boundaries of race... (Boston Globe)
Former drug czar allegedly took bribe Nov 22, 2008
But Thomas Schweich, a former US deputy assistant secretary of state for international law enforcement, said the revelations suggest Mexico is aggressively dealing with its corruption problem. "It shows a lot of political will on the part of Calder?n," he said. (Boston Globe)
European digital library site crashes Nov 22, 2008
Europeana, a website of 2 million documents, images, video, and audio clips, opened on Thursday with international publicity and acclaim from researchers ... INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE. (Boston Globe)
Jackson: 'It's OK to be an American now' Nov 22, 2008
Spontaneous street bursts of the pledge and the national anthem came from notoriously liberal Madison, Wis ... Eleven days after the election, University of Washington political scientist Christopher Parker stood for the national anthem and the unfurling of the American flag before the Washington-UCLA football game in Seattle ... "I've often had a hard time saying the words. But as I watched the flag being unfurled, time kind of slowed down. I thought of the race speech (by Obama), the... (Boston Globe)
Clinton is choice for State Dept. Nov 22, 2008
A key stumbling block over Clinton's appointment - full disclosure of former President Bill Clinton's finances and his international dealings - has been resolved, according to the aide, and the president-elect and Senator Clinton are "in good, substantive conversations" as the remainder of the national security team is selected ... "There'll be a smooth transition, but there'll be a change" on national economic policy ... An Obama campaign adviser close to the transition team told the Globe... (Boston Globe)
Undecided Senate races seen as key for Obama Nov 22, 2008
Obama could attend the Chicago bid committee's final presentation to the International Olympic Committee in October 2009. Chicago is up against Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo for the games. (Boston Globe)
Just the right moves Nov 22, 2008
They did the twist, shimmied, and performed Argentina's national dance, the tango. "Twist to the left, twist to the right," Goodman, urged them. (Boston Globe)
Axed SA minister billed for trip Nov 22, 2008
But in a statement on the African National Congress (ANC) website, Mr Mbeki said she was flouting the authority of the party. "None of the members of the ANC deployed in government will be treated by our movement as heroes and heroines on the basis of 'lone ranger' behaviour, so-called because of their defiance of agreed positions and procedures of our movement and government," he said. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
The taxpayer watchblog Nov 22, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Mark Kukiela is an employee of The Citizen and a Cayuga County resident that would like to see government spending brought in line with what is affordable. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Young Pro Nov 22, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Parenting Place Nov 22, 2008
Our little boss wrote on Nov 14, 2008 3:47 PM:" Thanks for the suggestions, CM. We've tried "time out" with our 23-month-old a couple of times with mixed success. I'm not sure she's old enough to really get that yet, which is a good topic for debate -- when to start doing "time outs" ... anyway, I just came across this story on the wires today and thought it would interest some parents of pre-schoolers (sorry for the length of this post as a result):ABCs plus playing nice equals better pre-K... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Orange Slices Nov 22, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Ryan, The Citizen's sports editor, will offer observations on the world of Syracuse University athletics in this space, and he loves to hear from SU fans on what they think about the state of athletics on the hill. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Web site to offer comparisons for health care Nov 22, 2008
The site will also include health information from the Mayo Clinic and other national health organizations, health insurance resources and even a checklist for consumers to consult when shopping for various types of health care. Consumers may not even know what questions to ask, let alone what choices to make, Olsen said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Staying fit to a C’ Nov 22, 2008
Go to for a national directory of doctors trained and qualified to restore normal spinal curves. Dr. Nick Smith is a chiropractor at Active Life Chiropractic Center in Helena and is Montana s only certified Biomechanics of Posture practitioner. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Napolitano signals she won't step down soon as gov Nov 22, 2008
Napolitano wouldn't tell reporters at an event welcoming Arizona Army National Guard troops home from Iraq whether she's been offered or accepted the Homeland Security post. Quoting Obama advisers and other anonymous sources, The Associated Press and other news organizations have reported that Napolitano is Obama's leading choice for Homeland Security secretary. (FOX 11, AZ)
Napolitano: Send Guard back to the border Nov 22, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, President-elect Barack Obama's reported primary choice for Homeland Security secretary, says she still thinks National Guard troops should be sent back to the U.S.-Mexico border. Napolitano says "as governor of Arizona" that's something she has advocated with other border state governors and still believes. (FOX 11, AZ)
AZ jobless rate rises to 6.1 percent Nov 22, 2008
9 percent in September but below the national average of 6. 5 percent last month. (FOX 11, AZ)
Bush to give award to Fort Campbell soldier Nov 22, 2008
Associated Press - November 21, 2008 6:35 PM ET. (AP) - During a visit next week, President George W. Bush will present an award to a wounded soldier who has worked to improve the lives of Fort Campbell families whose relatives were also injured. (WREG.com, TN)
Nissan says buyout program met goals Nov 22, 2008
Associated Press - November 22, 2008 3:15 AM ET. (AP) - Nissan North America, Inc. says an employee buyout program has met its goal at two Tennessee factories. (WREG.com, TN)
Study ties saturated fat to small intestine cancer Nov 22, 2008
"Identifying modifiable risk factors for cancer of the small intestine is important not only because the incidence of this cancer is on the rise, but it may enable us to further understand other gastrointestinal malignancies," study chief Dr. Amanda J. Cross, from the National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, said in a statement. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Changing Louisiana's Constitution Nov 22, 2008
These non-pension benefit trust funds are meant to answer accounting issues created by a new national accounting standard that went into effect in the absence of an exception, public funds may be invested only in low-risk and relatively low-yield investments specifically U.S. Treasuries, U.S. government agencies, repurchase agreements for the preceding, bank certificates of deposit and investment-grade commercial paper. PROPOSED CHANGE: The amendment would permit state and local trusts for... (New Iberia, LA)
Team Obama Takes Shape Nov 22, 2008
An Obama transition aide told The Associated Press that the two camps have worked out financial disclosure issues involving Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, and the complicated international funding of his foundation that operates in 27 countries ... Brennan is a former director of the National Counterterrorism Center. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Health benefit costs for employers rise about as much as last year, but employee costs increase significantly Nov 22, 2008
Mercer's National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans emerged as a recession forces companies across all sectors to lay employees off, potentially swelling the ranks of the uninsured and straining the health care system. It also comes as employers and health care advocates expect the Obama administration and Congress to try to broaden health coverage next year. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Hospital pays for banned drugs out of own pocket Nov 22, 2008
In most places, if there is no guidance from the National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence on the use of a drug, the patient has to apply to their primary care trust for 'exceptional case' funding ... Your guide to winter fun, fantastic resorts and great skiing from The Austrian National Tourist Board. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The face of the company Nov 22, 2008
As a CEO the McIntyre Co. has six employees and is a partner with Penrhyn International comprising 21 partner firms McIntyre is committed to her own fitness program, which focuses on a regular regimen of cardiovascular exercise ... It s not just about money, he said, but Scotts health care costs do trend below national averages ... The company has drawn national attention for its anti-smoking policy, which bans workers from smoking, not only on company grounds, but anywhere, even at home. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Police say BB shot was fired from fraternity house Nov 22, 2008
Phone messages left late Friday afternoon with the national office of Phi Sigma Kappa, which is in Indianapolis, were not immediately returned. Neither were messages left at the Pi Pentaton chapter house in DeKalb. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Middle name mentions Nov 22, 2008
tastey pony wrote on Nov 20, 2008 10:03 AM:" Oh my God. So now Amy thinks Tina Fey cost McCain/Palin the election? You really have to hit the bottom of the barrel when you blame a national election on an SNL skit -- the same kind of parody they've been doing for more than 30 years. What a loon.At least she's kept her racial slurs out of this thread thus far. " ... katied wrote on Nov 20, 2008 10:31 AM:" Couric: Have you ever been involved in any negotiations, for example, with the Russians?... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
A barbecued chicken lunch on a lazy afternoon can really turn yourstomach Nov 22, 2008
Quite seriously, NSW has a Foodborne Illness investigation unit; a national body, OzFoodNet, tracks gastro cases across the country. I imagined that oysters or kebabs would be the dodgiest foods but OzFoodNet says otherwise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Best defence in war on junk food ads is our island home Nov 22, 2008
Back when Rudd was dubbed the Chief Bureaucrat due to his fondness for reviews and talkfests, the Government set up the National Preventative Health Task Force. Comprised of distinguished health experts, its job is to prepare a strategy to prevent chronic disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Nov 22, 2008
On Monday, Schwarzenegger met briefly at the White House with Bush and attended a session with the president and a larger group of governors and state leaders in town for the annual winter meeting of the National Governors Association. California's governor also delivered a National Press Club speech at which he pleaded with leaders of the two parties to put partisanship aside and work toward solutions. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Senegal: Albinos Face Perilous Social Rejection Nov 22, 2008
"At school I needed to be near the board because my eyes were so bad but the teachers didn't want to understand," explained Mamadou Bamba Diop, president of the Senegalese National Albino Association ... The Senegalese National Albino Association tries to alleviate some of this isolation. (allAfrica.com)
Pets deserve pats for household health Nov 22, 2008
People with pets make fewer visits to the doctor, especially for nonserious medical conditions, found the National Institute of Health. Heart patients who owned pets had a much better chance of long-term survival than patients who didn't own pets, found the Life Care Foundation. (Anchorage Daily News)
Coal mines not hurt by ruling Nov 22, 2008
This is an issue of national scope that has implications far beyond this individual permitting process, the panel said ... Among those filing legal papers with the EPAs appeals panel, arguing the permit should be upheld, were the American Petroleum Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Chemistry Council and the National Association of Manufacturers. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
