New federal rules delay DNA testing in Whalen murder case Aug 27, 2009
New FBI rules effective July 1 require audits of private labs who may request profiles from a national data bank of DNA profiles. Whalen defense lawyer, Jeff Abbott, requested time to determine if the lab initially chosen for the testing has met the audit requirements. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
* Researchers find Han obesity link Aug 22, 2009
In collaboration with Lee Wei-jie (), vice president of --Min-Sheng General -Hospital in Taoyuan County, Pan and his group selected 304 severely obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 39 from the hospital and 304 control subjects with a BMI of less than 24 selected from Academia Sinicas Han Chinese Gene Data Bank to participate in a two-stage association study. Subsequently, 220 additional severely obese patients (BMI 35) and 338 controls (BMI 24) were recruited to... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pitt scientists find intrinsic changes in protein shape influence drug binding Aug 20, 2009
Using the sets of conformations of protein-ligand complexes stored in the Protein Data Bank, an information repository for the scientific community at Rutgers University, the researchers figured out what structures the enzymes had both alone and when bound to a variety of small molecules. "It seems there are simple but robust rules that control ligand binding," Dr. Bahar explained. (EurekAlert!)
Geothermal power search holds promise, threat Aug 16, 2009
6 million years, according to the survey's data bank. USGS assurances. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Secret Indian currency template compromised: CBI Aug 14, 2009
The CBI is also creating a national data bank of fake currencies, sources said, which they believe will help trace the origin of the fake notes and the areas in which it has been circulated. The government is also indigenizing the production of a special paper to print Rs 500 notes, the most frequently counterfeited currency in the country. (India Times)
TBF adds new billfish release certificate Aug 12, 2009
The release and or tagged reports are entered into TBF's new data bank and also for a yearly "competition" of captains, anglers and mates who generate the most annual information. TBF Science and Policy Specialist Elliott Stark said, "A combined total of nearly 16,000 TBF 'tagging data reports' and 'release notification cards' were generated last year. Of those 8,549 billfish were released without being tagged and another 7,180 billfish were tagged and then released. TBF members from more than... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Confusing New PBM Drug Pricing Terms Leave Payors Unsure of Next Steps Aug 12, 2009
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently mandated settlement in a class action suit involving drug wholesaler McKesson Corporation and data publishers First Data Bank and Medispan is impacting pharmacy benefit programs in both the short and long terms, according to , President & CEO for a leading next-generation health information business ... Two years ago, a class action lawsuit was brought against McKesson Corporation, a national drug wholesaler, alleging collusion between McKesson and... (PR Newswire)
Letter: Do you want the Obama revolution or the American Revolution? (9) Jul 31, 2009
Commanded socialized lower quality rationed government takeover of health care, including national data bank of your personal health records and control of 17 percent of the economy. Will push total government control of over 49 percent of the economy, higher than most of the European Socialist states. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Alaska unemployment fund sitting pretty - unlike other states Jul 29, 2009
Kelly Walker, 20, searches for employment online at a computer data bank at the Juneau Job Center Monday afternoon. Walker has been searching for a clerical position with health benefits for over a month. (Juneau Empire)
Liberal Dems best take this health-care deal Jul 29, 2009
Studies conducted by the National Practitioners Data Bank (http://www. citizen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Medicis and Revance Announce Agreement for Development of Next-Gen Neurotoxin Jul 29, 2009
1 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics, 2008. 2 Medical Insight, Facial Injectables Report, May 2009. (Primezone Releases)
Ghana's underdevelopment due to technological gap Jul 25, 2009
SMIDO designed the project in collaboration with UniBank Ghana Limited, United Bank of Africa (UBA) and Data Bank Ghana Limited to provide access to credit for artisans of the Suame Magazine. Professor Frimpong-Boateng said policy makers should liaise with stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive Information Communication Technology (ICT) policy at all levels of the nation's education to help expose technocrats and professionals as well as the youth to acquiring knowledge in ICT. This, he said,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kenya: Want a Sim Card? Show Your Identity Jul 23, 2009
But the era when subscribers would just walk into a shop and by SIM cards without registration could be over after the President directed the Ministry of Information and Communication to put in place the elaborate data bank that will ensure that every phone number can be traced to its user. Until now, criminals have been taking advantage of the fact that the owners of the mobile phone handsets and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards are not registered before enjoying the service. (allAfrica.com)
Alcohol takes greater toll on older drinkers Jul 23, 2009
Since the agency receives 4,700 new clients each year, researchers plan to start in the fall putting together a data bank ... Weiss said a data bank is critical and will be the "basis for which all the rest of the studies will stem.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
State acts to slow job loss Jun 23, 2009
Musolino said Cristo's resume was available through the Labor Department's data bank, as were those of thousands of other Capital Region residents. Details are available at the Labor Department's Web site, http://www. (Albany Times Union)
Bad Doctors Still PracticingHospitals failing to report problem doctors; offer temporary leave of absence Jun 22, 2009
Public Citizen, a Nonprofit Consumer Advocacy Group, Reports the National Data Bank That Tracks Bad Doctors Is Not Working ... Problem doctors are to be reported to the data bank by state medical boards and hospitals ... It was estimated that there would be between 5,000 and 10,000 doctors reported to the data bank ever year. (ABC News)
Credit bureaux on, banks move against loan defaulters Jun 22, 2009
Already, the FIRS is on the verge of completing its Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) data bank for all corporate bank account customers. The TIN is a prerequisite for banks in the upload of tax payments on the Inter-switch platform and clearance of such payments into other banks and the CBN.. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Genome Of Nitrogen-fixing, Soil-living Bacterium Sequenced Jun 20, 2009
24, 2005) Researchers have discovered three previously unknown species of a bacterium by scanning a publicly available data bank, reveals a study published today in the journal Genome Biology. The finding. (Science Daily)
Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial Jun 19, 2009
Abbott Vascular, which markets the Xience V stent, is sponsoring a data bank that already has information on 5,000 recipients, Patel said. Stent research and development continues, Stone stated. (MEDLINEplus)
Cap Medical Malpractice, Not Malpractice Awards Jun 18, 2009
The National Practitioner Data Bank, operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, has gotten reports only from about half the nations hospitals, it. Hospitals are required by law to report whenever they lift a physicians privileges for at least 31 days for medical incompetence or misconduct. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Malpractice payouts dip, rate probe asked Jun 6, 2009
Data from the National Practitioner Data Bank show 1,882 medical malpractice payments statewide for $743 million in 2008, down from 2,417 payments for almost $823 million two years earlier. The report Friday urged an independent review of insurers' premium-setting practices. (Albany Times Union)
Rwanda: 'Ghost' NGO Under Fire Over False Aids Figures Jun 4, 2009
He said he had cross-checked thoroughly and Ndegera was not in the district data bank. "Unless it is operating illegally," the source added. (allAfrica.com)
Yuma doctor elected to national health board Jun 1, 2009
Part of the board's responsibilities include keeping current a nationwide data bank of doctors. Krishna said that way they can keep track of any disciplinary actions against doctors. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Hospitals Slow to Report Doctor Mistakes May 28, 2009
But Jean Marie Rocha, vice president of clinical affairs for the Hospital Association of Rhode Island, said that the "biggest incentive for hospitals and physicians is to know they're providing the best care for hospitals and patients." Instead of fining hospitals, Rocha said, reporting to the data bank should "be done on a voluntary rate.". Rhode Island hospitals reported more to the data bank than any other state, according to the report, with about 19 percent of its hospitals in that state... (ABC News)
* Taiwan to ink agreement with Belize May 27, 2009
Shih said the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) last year assisted Belize in establishing portal sites for its central government and ministry of foreign affairs and helped Belizes ministry of economic affairs to build two data bank systems. The Belize National ICT Center, which is being built with assistance from Taiwan, will be inaugurated at the end of this year, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Statesman Newspaper is Broke May 23, 2009
THE NATION'S OLDEST NEWS paper, the Statesman, established in the forties, originally owned by Nana Akuffo-Addo, former NPP Minister for Foreign Affairs and Flagbearer of the party, later sold to his cousin Ken Offori-Atta and Mr. Keli Gadzepko, both of Data Bank, is in serious crisis. Simply put, Statesman is broke. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Schools exercise flu safeguards May 23, 2009
In a prepared statement Friday, Gov. David A. Paterson said the state is continuing to build a medical-related data bank from volunteer participation by school districts. The State Department of Health and the State Education Department have finalized a voluntary statewide system for monitoring illness and absenteeism in schools, said Paterson, that will enhance monitoring that has been underway since the start of the outbreak. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Prison Break Season Four Review May 20, 2009
Self is a welcome addition to the show - his blunt, businesslike attitude is an important tool in keeping the story moving, with Schofield and co. never given a moment's rest in their quest to recover the mysterious data bank named 'Scylla. His intervention into the characters' lives also places many of them in unfamiliar roles - seeing the likes of the ever-fascinating Brad Bellick (Wade Williams) struggle to adapt to the newfound pressure placed upon them is an early season highlight. (Suite101.com)
The Open Letter the Leadership of NPP did not read. May 11, 2009
(It has been sold to Data Bank). That after Nana Akufo-Addo failed in his bid to win the NPP's endorsement as the Presidential Candidate in 1998, he became a unifying force despite the fact that some elements in the NPP embarked on a campaign of victimisation, vindictiveness, denigration, abuse and harassment against him and his supporters. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
County tax maps enter digital age May 9, 2009
The project captured more than 9,000 images in a visual data bank that now allows the public to access property surveys with almost instantaneous ease. That ease comes not only as a result of the new electronic format, but also because of the equally large task that was completed in verifying and re-indexing the old handwritten index of all those 9,178 maps into an electronic version. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
NPP's Defeat- The Akufo-Addo factor. May 8, 2009
This was because they feared Data Bank which has Ken Ofori Atta, a Cousin of Nana-Addo as its Director would have been directing banking in the country ... They were partners and even established Data Bank together but parted ways later on ... The point I am making here is that Data Bank was too engrossed in the campaign and the affairs of NPP when Akufo-Addo became candidate, a situation that cost the party because the Banking community ganged up against NPP as a result of this. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hawaii stocks, Wall St. up on housing data May 5, 2009
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> Past coverage: Immke picks up GMC, Pontiac May 2, 2009
6 percent fewer new Buicks in 2008 than 2007, according to research from Data Bank USA s Autoview Online, while its used-car sales were down 16 percent. Columbus Business First reported March 20 that Immke was in talks to gain the Pontiac and GMC lines and unite them with Buick after Dave Gill picked up a Chevrolet franchise. (Columbus Business First, OH)
FDA Approves DYSPORT(TM) for Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses Apr 30, 2009
1 Investigator and subject count specific to glabellar lines clinical studies only 2 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics, 2008 3 Competitor company reports 4 Saunders-Pullman R et al. (2005) A new screening tool for cervical dystonia. Neurology 64: 2046-2049 5 Dystonia Medical Research Foundation: 6 The LIPOSONIX(R) system is currently not approved for sale or use in the U.S.. (Primezone Releases)
Search continues for robber Apr 16, 2009
"That's probably going to be our biggest lead," Nielsen said, "but we have had people saying that they saw that car and that car. We've had several leads that we followed up on, but they weren't substantiated." Nielsen said the crime lab will do some forensic work and research the fingerprints on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's data bank. "We're hoping that this guy has been arrested or has his fingerprints on file," Nielsen said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Public record (13) Apr 16, 2009
They get the card numbers by hacking into a data bank. 12:23 p.m. A woman reported that her daughter altered and deposited a check. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Buffalo Resources Announces Record Results for 2008 Apr 15, 2009
"market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1239802207", "close" : "1239825607", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". Search for share prices. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Court raises bar for Crown in seizing DNA from juveniles Apr 8, 2009
The DNA of Canadian youths convicted of crimes as minor as petty theft has been improperly retained by the federal DNA data bank and potentially sent to countries where the children's biological identities could be abused. In a scathing judgment, Judge Marion Cohen of the Ontario Court said that the existing DNA seizure law violates the youths' constitutional right to privacy, and that numerous samples that ought to have been destroyed remain in data bank files ... Still, it was Judge Cohen's... (Globe and Mail)
Bloody shoes - but whose blood? Apr 5, 2009
Despite having to hand the shoes back, police have retained photographs of the blood-spattered runners and have placed the blood samples in the DNA data bank. Police have appealed for anyone with information about the blood to contact Kings Cross detectives. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Writing Exercises - Imagination and... Mar 26, 2009
Writing exercises of all kinds are a great way of building up a data bank of material that a writer can dip into and use in their writing. The copyright of the article Writing Exercises - Imagination and Invention in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Pound falls and gilts pare losses on data Mar 26, 2009
Reuters Published: March 26, 2009. Sterling fell to a session low against the dollar, while gilt futures pared losses on Thursday after weaker-than-expected retail sales data. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Military Can't Be Sued For Malpractice Mar 25, 2009
Military docs may be court martialed, sent to NJP, fined, imprisoned, have malpractice events recorded in the National Provider Data Bank that will follow them the rest of their professional careers, and forced to leave the military. In the military, professional credentialing is real and peer review is the norm for anyone who practices. (CBS News)
High dividend yield bank stocks a good defensive strategy Mar 18, 2009
MUMBAI: In a market downtrend, buying stocks of companies with a high dividend yield is considered a good defensive strategy. Dividend yield, which is dividend per share as percentage of market price, is a value determinant that helps one to buy stocks that are only temporarily out of favor, or perhaps under-priced. (India Times)
Boone school board moves forward in superintendent search Mar 10, 2009
According to Tryon and Haggard, G. Tryon and Associates currently has a data bank consisting of 250 individuals who are searching for superintendent positions in the state of Iowa. Comparative superintendent salary data for the 2008-'09 school year, lists the Boone district's enrollment numbers at approximately 2,197 students with a superintendent's base salary of $130,780. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Should there be a requirement to get a prescription for pseudoephedrine? Mar 6, 2009
Develope a system for scanning a persons identification into a data bank which updates in real time. While the meth heads can get away with hitting multiple stores and by having their friends get it for them eventually the database would catch up with how they are doing things. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Men Try Facials Mar 3, 2009
1 million cosmetic procedures in 2007, according the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery cosmetic surgery national data bank -- that's 9 percent of the total. The ASAPS reported the number of cosmetic procedures for men increased 17 percent from 2006, and the top five surgical procedures were liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast reduction to treat enlarged male breasts, and hair transplantation. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
ECIDC expands outreach into two more counties Feb 28, 2009
The organization has developed a regional data bank and resource center present on its Web site, purchased an internet-based GIS mapping application made available for members use, and continue to offer great networking opportunities through the Annual Banquet and BESI Awards Ceremony and the boat outing. In 2009, ECIDC plans to continue to provide educational opportunities to its local leaders, provide support and assistance to local economic development organizations and communities in efforts... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
First Step Towards A World Reclassification Of Viruses Feb 25, 2009
There are currently over 50,000 protein structures published in the Protein Data Bank and around 7,000 are being added each year, 95% of these are as a result of experiments that take place at synchrotron science facilities. Prof Stuart has himself spent many hours working at synchrotrons around the world. (Science Daily)
Sri Lanka's war-displaced yearn to return home Feb 25, 2009
Charles added that a process was underway to have a data bank on every individual. Refusing to set a timeframe for the permanent resettlement of IDPs in their original places, Charles said the government was taking steps to de-mine the former conflict zone, restore infrastructure facilities and bring back civil administration "so that we can resettle these people in the same areas where they were living very soon". (Sify.com, India)
Bartronics to set up 2,000 MCD kiosks Feb 16, 2009
The kiosks will act as a data bank of local consumers, service providers and businesses, and a slew of facilities will be provided to citizens like utility bill payments, and air, train and cinema ticketing, the company said in a statement. Information services like directory, yellow pages and download services will be made available, besides government services including certification and licence, and tax payments. (India Times)
Spansion Japan says files for bankruptcy protection Feb 10, 2009
Spansion Japan employs 1,350 workers, or about 14 percent of Spansion Inc's group workforce, according to research firm Teikoku Data Bank. It had sales of 179. (EETimes)
Should bigwigs give up big pay? (1503) Feb 10, 2009
loadeye wrote on Feb 9, 2009 8:31 PM:" Blossom, maybe those administraitors, pardon my pun, could go to Berkley and go to work for Huyett. I've said to can Huyett for years and was called a fruitcake by nellie, reality, patton1 (rear admiral), observer and the rest of the cheergirls. Huyett is the one that brought the worthless software and programs to LUSD and those like Odie Douglas and Ken Davis continue in those same old footsteps and keep milking the cow. Don't these same slackers use the... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
