Cocaine: How addiction develops Aug 22, 2008
Using genetic engineering, researchers headed by Professor Dr. Gnther Schtz at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have now been able to selectively switch off those protein components in dopamine-producing neurons that are integrated into the receptor complexes under the influence of cocaine ... "It is fascinating to observe how individual proteins can determine addictive behavioral patterns," says Gnther Schtz, and his colleague Rainer Spanagel adds:... (EurekAlert!)
Also this week: Vacant buildings full of concerns Aug 22, 2008
Accused of selective enforcement. Meanwhile, a 10-month-old lawsuit that might be recast as a class-action complaint accuses the city of selectively enforcing its rules to force the sale of empty buildings to favored property owners. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Fractures more than unlucky breaks Aug 21, 2008
Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs), such as raloxifene, mimic the action of oestrogen to reduce bone loss and have been shown to reduce the risk of spinal fractures by up to 50 per cent. Bisphosphonates such as risedronate (Actonel) and alendronate (Fosamax) improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures by 30 to 50 per cent.. A new but expensive option is strontium ranelate, which increases bone formation and is showing great promise in reducing spine and hip... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
GC 2008: Diablo III Progress Report Aug 21, 2008
"One of the things I try to remind ... people who talk about the art style and what Diablo II looked like, [is] they're being very selective in their memory. They're remembering small parts of Act I and small parts of Act III and conveniently forgetting all the green fields of Act I and all of Act II, which is actually one of the most popular Acts. The general kind of almost garish look of the monsters really made them stand out, and those things made the game play really well. They were... (IGN PC Games)
More on Serotonin Syndrome Associated with Triptan Monotherapy Aug 21, 2008
On the basis of an analysis of 27 cases from the Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert, "Potentially Life-Threatening Serotonin Syndrome with Combined Use of SSRIs [selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors] or SNRIs [selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors] and Triptan Medications."2 After receiving a Freedom of Information Act request, the FDA provided me with data on 29 cases that they evaluated as the basis for the alert.... (New England Journal of Medicine)
LSUHSC research reports new method to protect brain cells from diseases like Alzheimer's Aug 21, 2008
"Selective COX-2 inhibitors were thought to be a promising medicine in treating neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, cancers and inflammation-related diseases like arthritis; however, the occurrence of a series of cardiovascular complications in patients receiving COX-2 inhibitors has led to their recent withdrawal from the market and limits on their usages. Our research has shown that the use of endogenous cannabinoid 2-AG may avoid such side effects. Therefore, elevation of endogenous 2-AG... (EurekAlert!)
Army Moves Ahead With Mobile Laser Cannon... Aug 20, 2008
iZealot seems to want to be selective in the history he studies and learns from. Appeasement was also a lesson that the greatest generation has hoped we'd learn from. (The Drudge Report)
Deals lift CBG revenues Aug 20, 2008
Chairman Laurie Turnbull said: "Our robust business model and continual year-on-year growth is delivering results and service for investors and clients. "The strong foundations and core business that we have carefully built enable us to maintain our selective approach to acquisitions, buying businesses that add to and augment our group for sound business reasons. " Shares gained 1.9 per cent, or 3p, to 161p after the update, valuing the group at 22.7m. | Have your say Got an opinion you want... (Manchester Evening News)
Stanford scientists suggest stem-cell monkey-wrench Aug 19, 2008
But these drugs, which recipients of donated organs must take for the rest of their lives, carry serious side effects because they are not selective, and suppress the entire immune system. This suppression leaves patients vulnerable to infections the body would normally fight off. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Politics in play on GPS rugby field Aug 19, 2008
As the selective school becomes more academic and multicultural, students are choosing debating and soccer over rugby union. The Combined Associated Schools' competition includes private schools such as Waverley College, St Aloysius and Cranbrook. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A horse is a cost, of course, of course-Breeders saddled with high prices are just giving up Aug 19, 2008
"I've been very selective about where he's going," she said. "I decided to give him away because I wanted him to go to a good home where he'd get the best possible care.". (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Abortion has risks, whatever the research says Aug 19, 2008
The APA report has itself been criticised by pro-life academics for bias, for selective standards in evaluating different research findings, for ignoring studies that might point to a different conclusion, for basing much of its conclusions on one problematic study in 1995 (Gilchrist et al). One US researcher from the other side of the argument, Dr Priscilla K. Coleman, has declared that there is consensus among most social and medical science scholars that a minimum of 10 to 30 per cent of... (Times Online)
UNC trial: oral contraceptives may ease suffering of women with severe PMS Aug 19, 2008
While some women try antidepressants like SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) to ease the symptoms, a full 40 percent don't respond well to this treatment. "We need other treatment options," Girdler said. (EurekAlert!)
Major Tech Titans Caught In Indian Gender Dispute Aug 18, 2008
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LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 17, 2008 Aug 18, 2008
Paul wrote on Aug 17, 2008 8:38 AM:more selective memory from j montgomery ... right wingers seem to have selective memory, and lack any sense of fair play. (North County Times)
Spain braced for wave of attacks as Eta calls off ceasefire Aug 17, 2008
Police remained unsure whether the group would return to selective assassinations or would concentrate on attention-grabbing bomb attacks on buildings or tourism targets. Eta, which has killed more than 800 people in four decades, seeks the creation of a state made up of four northern Spanish provinces and part of south-western France. (Yahoo News -- Spain)
Is this the end for Glavine? Aug 17, 2008
Infact I ve said for a while now (you obviously have selective blog commenting syndrom) that the number 1 need is a true, power pitcher who can anchor this Braves rotation for a while. Like a Jake Peavy (trade) or a Ben Sheets (FA). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sohus sister asks Rockefeller to explain Aug 16, 2008
"It's very aggravating to me that we are only getting bits and pieces. I don't believe he is having selective memory recall.". Rockefeller is being held without bail at the Nashua Street Jail after being arrested July 27, accused of violating a probate court custody order and kidnapping his 7-year-old daughter. (Boston Globe)
N.Y. shak00004000eup: Cabrera to minors, Sexson gone Aug 16, 2008
Girardi said he thinks Cabrera could be more selective at the plate, and they talked about his base running. The effort was there but for whatever reason it wasnt translating. (MSNBC -- Sports)
YANKS DEMOTE CABRERA, WAIVE SEXSON Aug 16, 2008
" Girardi said he thinks Cabrera could be more selective at the plate, and they talked about his base running. "The effort was there but for whatever reason it wasn't translating. Sometimes it can be difficult for young players to get out of a rut at this level," Girardi said. "I can't tell you the exact date that he's going to be back. (USA Today -- Sports)
Preventing Protein Clumping Characteristic Of Parkinson's Disease With Baker's Yeast Aug 16, 2008
However, researchers believe that a protein called alpha-synuclein misfolds and clumps in many forms of the disease, and that this process is intimately tied to the selective death of dopamine-producing neurons that results in Parkinson's disease ... This result is significant because the rat model used recreates the selective loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the region of the brain affected in Parkinson's disease, say the investigators. (Science Daily)
Letters to the editor (Aug. 15) (41) Aug 16, 2008
Is he totally forgetful, or does he have selective amnesia. I believe history has accurately recorded that on two separate occasions, he and his administration have been responsible for the invasion of two sovereign nations in the 21st century: Afghanistan on Oct 7, 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom; and Iraq, March 20, 2003, Operation Shock and Awe. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Letters from readers Aug 16, 2008
The time has come to stop the continuation of liberal and selective prosecution of criminals. A hard stand must be taken, asking for maximum sentences, rather than repaying a special favor to the defense attorney. (Florida Times-Union)
AstraZeneca Announces Innovative New Partnership With Singapore Institutions to Develop Anti-Cancer Compounds Aug 15, 2008
2) D. Twinberrow (2004), Pharma Focus Asia, Issue 5, Liver Cancer Treatment in Asia, p. 11 3) Compounds: AZD6244 (ARRY-142886) This development compound is a selective inhibitor of MEK 1/2, which blocks pathways implicated in cancer cell growth ... AZD1152 This is a selective cytokinesis inhibitor with specificity for Aurora B kinase. (PR Newswire)
Farmers react to Prince's GM fears Aug 15, 2008
He said: I believe that genetic modification is much more than just an extension of selective breeding techniques. Mixing genetic material from species that cannot breed naturally, takes us into areas that should be left to God. (WalesOnline)
* MAC promises to loosen rules on Chinese students Aug 15, 2008
Kao pointed out, however, that the government will do so in a selective manner, emphasizing that recognizing Chinese educational credentials is different from allowing Chinese-education graduates to take national examinations to obtain certain professional licenses, such as practicing Chinese medicine. DOUBLE DEGREES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cocaine-induced Synaptic Plasticity Linked To Persistent Addictive Behaviors Aug 15, 2008
In one study, Dr. Larry S. Zweifel, and colleagues, from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Washington in Seattle, examined the link between glutamate signaling in DA neurons and long-term changes associated with drug exposure by selectively inactivating NMDAR signaling in DA neurons and testing two widely used models of addiction in mice ... In a separate study, Dr. Engblom and colleagues from German and Swiss research teams examined the... (Science Daily)
Dear (Food) Diary - Fit Nation - TIME Aug 15, 2008
While most people think they know what they eat, they really have only a general idea and tend to have selective memory, especially when it comes to the foods that aren't so good for us. With a detailed food diary, you can see where those extra calories are coming from. (Time.com)
Klamath County 4-H/FFA Rotary Livestock Auction results Aug 14, 2008
50, HARVEYS SELECTIVE LOGGING INC. ... 50 , HARVEYS SELECTIVE LOGGING INC.. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Why Some Infected With HIV Remain Symptom Free Without Antiretroviral Drugs Aug 14, 2008
According to Blankson, the stronger immune system in elite suppression not only lowers the viral count in the body, but also exerts selective, evolutionary pressure on the original strain of HIV to mutate away from the strong version that initially infected the couple, and towards weaker, less-fit forms. "Elite suppression offers clues to vaccine researchers on many fronts: how CD8 killer T-cells can attack HIV and how a stronger immune response can force HIV into a permanent defensive state,"... (Science Daily)
Banks shy of risky sectors - SIM Aug 14, 2008
Vic van Vuuren, the chief operating officer of Business Unity SA, said there was a feeling that the banks, in their interactions with organised business, were becoming selective in their lending strategies. "This is not good because it may affect the sustainability of some companies, particularly smaller enterprises. It would also prevent other small entrants from entering the world of business," Van Vuuren said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Putting sufferers behind bars is no way to solve TB problem Aug 14, 2008
Online Edition Powered By IOL. Recently the Cape high court granted an application by the health MEC of the Western Cape in effect to imprison four people with extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) at the Brooklyn Chest Hospital in Ysterplaat, Cape Town. (Business Report, South Africa)
GreenJackets: Noonan delivers timely homer Aug 13, 2008
"It was just a talk about pitch selection and being able to be a little more selective, especially before you get two strikes on you," Skeels said. "I don't know that it had anything to do with what Nick did tonight, but you're always happy to have a talk with one of your guys and then it pays off right away that night. It makes you look like you know what you're talking about.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
UCSF invests in ties to Asia Aug 13, 2008
UCSF has relationships with -- one of the most selective universities in China -- and other hospitals and medical schools in China. From those ties, an individual UCSF faculty member may work with a doctor in a Chinese medical school and clinicians from UCSF and China may work side-by-side on a case. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
NPP 'Azar' Promises And Corruption (part 1) Aug 13, 2008
"How much was paid to the La Traditional Council, owners of the land and the Ga state in general? Tell the good people of Ghana. The bizarre actions and expenditures include the use of GH1.4 million on the national award medals and insignia and refusal of President John Agyekum Kufuor to use an executive jet bought by his predecessor when he assumed office yet has decided to order two luxurious jets. What about his masterminding of the removal of NDC poster in the Akyem district through a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lakers bolster softball mound corps Aug 13, 2008
She is also a very good batter, very selective, Myers added. Her competitiveness and knowledge of the game should help her battle for a position when she's not pitching. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Budget 2009 comes at challenging times Aug 13, 2008
Sustain moderate growth, supported by selective government spending ... (i) public spending should be carried out carefully and selectively and the allocation to each ministry needs to be tied to spending efficiency and (ii) further restraint in operating expenditure (OE) is critical, especially for supplies and services as well as administration expenses, which account for 19. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Di... Aug 12, 2008
incorporate selective and delayed vaccination to reduce the risks of adverse reactions and vaccine injury. Giving fewer shots over a longer period of time gives children's immune systems a better chance to cope with toxic chemicals and live viruses. (Suite101.com)
Alternative Vaccination Schedules Aug 12, 2008
Selective and Delayed Immunization Options ... Selective and Delayed Vaccination Options. (Suite101.com)
Edwards Took Mistress on 2006 Presidential Announcement Tour Aug 12, 2008
Pretty selective, wouldn't you say. Posted by: Dave Reeves | August 12, 2008 2:45 AM. (Washington Post)
Obama Lied About Abortion Record Aug 12, 2008
They fool the voters by selective rhetoric,usually not as far left as the party. As soon as they are elected,they follow the leftist party line. (Townhall.com)
Mailbag: How will Braves honor Caray? Aug 12, 2008
Once regarded as a player who could provide some power and get on base consistently, Johnson has instead proven to be a selective hitter, who strikes out far too often without the equal compensation of power. Have a question about the Braves. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
U.S. student, 5, faces 'learning gap' in U.K. Aug 11, 2008
But even her friends who went to the city's most selective private schools aren't reading, telling time or computing fractions. I felt like a terrible mom. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Animals become victims of tough times Aug 10, 2008
And vets expect breeders to be more selective in their programs. Some folks are putting down older horses instead of paying to care for them in their twilight years. (Missoulian, MT)
Oregon Recreation Report (35) Aug 10, 2008
The selective coho season in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain is open now. Ocean salmon fishing has been slow lately but bottom fishing is good. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding After Stroke May Increase Risk Of Death Aug 9, 2008
26, 2004) New users of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, a type of antidepressant) have an increased risk of being admitted to the hospital for abnormal bleeding, according to an article in the ... (July 8, 2008) A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors appear to be associated with bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, according to a report in the July issue of. (Science Daily)
U.S.: Ivins Was the Anthrax Killer Aug 7, 2008
" The events in Washington unfolded as a memorial service was held for Ivins at Fort Detrick, the secret government installation in Frederick, Md., where he worked. Reporters were barred. More than 200 pages of documents were made public by the FBI, virtually all of them describing the government's attempts to link Ivins to the crimes. That's not enough, said Grassley, the Iowa senator. He said there should be hearings rather than "the selective release of a few documents. " "This has been one... (Fox News)
Treating High Cholesterol Aug 7, 2008
There are five classes of cholesterol medications: statins, resins, fibrates, niacin and selective cholesterol absorption inhibitors, according to the American Heart Association. Statins, which include drugs such as Lipitor, Zocor and Caduet, have the best record in clinical trials and work on a mechanism that blocks cholesterol-manufacturing enzymes and pulls cholesterol out of the blood, decreasing LDL levels and making it less likely that plaque will build up in arteries. (Fox News)
Council rejects West Utica curfew Aug 7, 2008
Among the issues Gewanter raised were the enforcement of the curfew in a single section of the city; the lack of exceptions for various situations such as minors who are working or medical emergencies; and the possibility of selective enforcement, especially as it relates to race. In remarks later in the meeting Zecca responded very strongly to those comments. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
US officials: Ivins only anthrax killer Aug 7, 2008
He said there should be hearings rather than "the selective release of a few documents.". "This has been one of the largest domestic terrorism investigations in the FBI's 100-year history, and the investigative team made mistakes, missteps and false accusations," he said. (AL.com)
Pfizer Selects Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Mission Bay Life Science Cluster as the Home for Its Biotherapeutics and Bioinnovation Center Aug 6, 2008
About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Landlord of Choice to the Life Science Industry(R), is the largest owner and pre-eminent first-in-class international real estate investment trust focused principally on science-driven cluster formation through the ownership, operation, management, redevelopment, selective development and acquisition of properties containing technical environments, including office/laboratory space. Alexandria is the leading... (PR Newswire)
Zimbabwe:Will Robert Mugabe Face Trial? Aug 6, 2008
how come you have such a selective mind ... how come you have such a selective mind ... how come you have a selective mind. (allAfrica.com)
Home record dragging Cardinals down Aug 6, 2008
Ludwick swung at a first-pitch fastball that he said was right across the plate, rather than be selective after Madson s four-pitch walk to Albert Pujols with none of the deliveries close. There s so many times you fail in this game that if you focus on the negatives it s only going to bring you down, Ludwick said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Toxic Drugs, Toxic System: Sociologist Predicts Drug Disasters Aug 6, 2008
22, 2005) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a series of important changes pertaining to the marketing of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory class of drugs, including COX-2 selective and. . (Science Daily)
Marriage Gets No Respect On TV, Report Says Aug 6, 2008
"The Parents Television Council won't be satisfied with television content until they convince the government to enforce their personal, selective judgments," , executive director of TV Watch, said in a statement. The study analyzed four weeks of scripted shows on the major networks at the start of the 2007-08 season, noting content including depictions of sex; implied sex; discussions on the subject, and visual references to strippers, pornography and other aspects of sexuality. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Statement by Jim Dyke, Executive Director of TV Watch: Studying The PTC Aug 6, 2008
CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Parents Television Council won't be satisfied with television content until they convince the government to enforce their personal, selective judgments. Parents agree with the challenges of selecting appropriate content in a multimedia era, but overwhelmingly reject their we know best and the government will make sure of that approach. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Targeted drug therapy found effective in patients with common form of immune-mediated kidney disease Aug 6, 2008
A new drug called rituximab selectively depletes B lymphocytes, the cells that produce the damaging autoantibodies of membranous nephropathy ... According to Dr. Ruggenenti, "This represents the first demonstration that kidney injury in membranous nephropathy can regress after selective depletion of B cells. Thus, the present data provide a strong rationale for using rituximab to treat patients with membranous nephropathy." ... The authors concluded that their study suggests that the functional... (EurekAlert!)
Entomologists play matchmakers for cerambycid beetles Aug 6, 2008
Next, they placed these attractant lures or "love potions" in traps as a sensitive and selective way of detecting the beetles and estimating their population size. "Our method allows us to more efficiently find the beetles so that they can be controlled, especially when their populations are low or when the beetles are difficult to survey," said Millar, a professor of entomology. (EurekAlert!)
The lowdown on eating disorders Aug 5, 2008
Selective eating disorder does not seem like a disorder but it really is. This involves sufferer to be fussy or choosy and prevent themselves from consuming certain foods. (Manila Standard Today)
Area colleges see increase in applicants Aug 5, 2008
The area's three largest colleges all report increased enrollment projections for this coming fall, allowing the schools to become more selective in admissions and enroll more students to meet state-level benchmarks. Using early indicators of what fall enrollment will look like, has received an 18 percent increase in financial aid registration, while Wright State has noted a nearly 11 percent rise in applications. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 4, 2008 Aug 5, 2008
Nick wrote on Aug 4, 2008 2:08 PM:A little history lesson for you "Ms M', since you seem to suffer from selective memory:1993 - The World Trade Center was first attacked and attempted to be destroyed. Over 1000 people were injured and six died. During this Democrat Presidency Bill Clinton did absolutely nothing in retaliation. 1993, Oct 3rd & 4th - The Battle of Mogadishu. After suffering severe casualties, 18 soldiers were killed and 73 wounded, the cowardly Democrat President Bill Clinton... (North County Times)
More disaster relief fund donated to Red Cross Aug 5, 2008
Wednesday, the Selective Group Foundation kicked in 10,000 for the Hawkeye Chapter in partnership with PDCM Insurance of Waterloo. Selective Insurance Group has 20 independent agents across Iowa ... vice president of local Selective operations. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bush has been good for minorities Aug 5, 2008
" Barefoot wrote on Aug 2, 2008 12:05 PM:" He also informed us that he had served this country but when pressed, he mentioned that what he meant by served was he filled in the selective service card, begging for a deferement, and, in his most extreme fit of patriotism, put the card in the mail ... As a high school graduate, everyone had to register for the Selective Service (I think that is what they called it back then. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Independent truckers feel sting of high diesel prices Aug 5, 2008
And he has become more selective about where he ll go. For example, I turned down a load to Canada, he said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Serving size Aug 5, 2008
"Eating out is no longer a special occasion, it's a lifestyle now, so we have to be more selective about what we eat," says Keith Ayoob, who works with overweight kids at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. "This is a wakeup call that parents need to take advantage of restaurants' healthier options, especially if kids are going to be eating out three or more times a week. "Most kids don't clean their plates so they are probably not eating all these calories," he says. BLOG... (USA Today -- News)
