Scientists from government, industry, and academia presenting at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society released a new report highlighting advances in creating the next generation of medicines for treating cancer, diabetes, and other major diseases. The report, which was featured during the special symposium, "Drugging the Undruggable", summarized progress in drug development for diseases that were once considered "untouchable." These treatments specifically targeted conditions where previous efforts to develop a drug therapyhad failed. However, ...

Three years ago, Bob Gibbs, a local man who has defied the odds statistically, set out on a mission to raise awareness and funding for the same disease that attempted to take his life. Gibbs, married and the father of four, refused to let brain cancer beat him. Instead, he and his wife, Barb, started Miles for Hope, a non-profit organization whose main mission is to raise national awareness and funding for cutting edge cancer vaccines and tumor tissue banking. These are the same treatments that Gibbs credits with saving his life. Bob was diagnosed in 2004 with brain ...

Family dentist in New Paltz, Dr. Marlin Schwartz, is committed to improving patient education. To increase new treatment awareness and simplify how patients obtain their dental resources, this New Paltz, Clintondale, Rosendale and Highland dentist has included patient friendly, educational materials on his practice website. Also serving patients in Highland, Rosendale and Clintondale, Dr. Schwartz and his qualified staff believe that educated patients are better equipped to make important decisions regarding their oral health. Now patients can rely on this Highland ...

The DePuy Hip Recall Patient Video provides information to patients and their doctors about the cause of the failure of the DePuy ASR hip replacement. Since 2006, hundreds of DePuy hip replacement patients in the United States have had to undergo additional hip revision surgery due to the DePuy ASR hip failure according to the reports made to the FDA. Lawyers familiar with defective medical device law report that a Depuy hip class action and DePuy hip lawsuits have been filed. Patients who have had a hip replacement since 2003 and are experiencing pain are urged ...

The player Mr C, of Chinese origin, won the jackpot on WowPot, was initially delighted to win the sum but later became concerned that the amount won was inauspicious and a portentous signifier of death. Terry Maverick, the spokes person for Jackpot City had this to say: "The player contacted our customer services department, quite concerned about the winning amount. He was obviously keen not to lose out on the money, but at the same time wary of bringing bad luck on himself or his family. It is a first for us, where a player refuses to accept the cheque for their ...

With banks seemingly becoming less and less likely to help their customers with their short term finance needs, Brits are turning to pawnbrokers and payday loans in a bid to make ends meet. Commenting on how the number of pawnbrokers has more than doubled in the last seven years, with 1,300 now across the UK compared to just 500 in 2003*, finance expert and CEO of payday loan company speed-e-loans Gary Miller-Cheevers says: "Isn't it shocking that the great British public have had to resort to clearing out the attic just to make ends meet? "News reports highlight ...

Method123, creators of project management tools and templates, are making their Project Management Book available as a free download to all interested project management personnel. This book - normally a $19.95 value - is available as a free download from the Method123 website. "The project management pros here at Method123 have put together this excellent project management book as a reference for experienced project managers as well as a step by step guide for new project managers," says Jason Westland, CEO and co-founder of Method123 Ltd. "This book gives the project ...

A grieving North Carolina father may seem like an unlikely advocate for South Carolina's "Great Hang Up" campaign, but Amos Johnson is trying to move on from a personal tragedy by encouraging others to act responsibly behind the wheel. His emotional story centers on the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Ashley Johnson. Ashley was on her way to work on July 23, 2010, when she apparently looked down to check a text message, drifted into and across the centerline, and struck a pickup head-on. Mr. Johnson's story is particularly poignant because he went to great lengths ...

A popular biblical quote proclaims that one should "judge not lest ye be judged," but when a DUI case involves a prominent individual -- especially one affiliated with a religious organization -- judgment runs rampant. A Catholic school principal was recently accused of drunk driving after being pulled over for driving erratically along I-75. Rob Fortener, the principal of Holy Angels School in Dayton, Ohio, will keep his job for the time being pending an investigation by Dayton police and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati regarding his suspected DUI. In an e-mail sent out ...

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued an opinion that has major implications for law enforcement's implementation of the state's implied consent law. Like many jurisdictions, the Garden State's DWI statutes include a provision that all drivers suspected of intoxication must submit to testing for the presence of alcohol in their system. Those who refuse are subject to license revocation for at least seven months to a year and a fine of up to $1,000 for a first offense. The Supreme Court has now decided that all motorists are entitled to an explanation of the law in ...

Lexington County law enforcement recently received a tip concerning a large marijuana grow operation located in a remote swamp area off of Highway 178 near Pelion. As the site was not accessible by any vehicle, the Narcotics Enforcement Team, a multi-agency team from Lexington County, used aircraft surveillance to view the area prior to the raid. No one was at the scene and no arrests have been made. Officials believe the area was abandoned shortly after the surveillance began. Nearly 2,000 plants were seized and police estimate the total value of the operation at $1 ...

With car-sharing pools growing in popularity for economic and environmental reasons, California is poised to take the concept to a new level. In June, the California General Assembly unanimously passed a bill that would enable owners to share their cars within car-sharing pools and be reimbursed for gas, maintenance and depreciation without losing their personal car insurance coverage. If and when the legislation passes in the State Senate, the effect is likely to stimulate many more car-sharing programs across the country, including Florida. The economic and environmental ...

Dividing property will always be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce. New Jersey law calls for the equitable distribution of property, but separating spouses can rarely agree on the proper definition of equitable at the beginning of divorce proceedings. The division of property becomes even more challenging when the marital estate includes assets that have accumulated during marriage but have not yet fully matured. For example, consider the division of stock options. When stock options are granted during a marriage but will not vest until after the divorce, ...

Money matters often are among the most controversial aspects of a divorce. While other aspects of the divorce may be open to compromise based on the particular interests of the respective spouses, money is ultimately a zero-sum endeavor; every dollar assigned to one spouse is a dollar the other does not have. Accordingly, issues such as the equitable distribution of property and alimony are at the heart of many disputes. Although these are clearly related issues, they must be considered independently. When a family-owned business has provided a significant source of ...

Drivers in Pennsylvania are required to carry automobile insurance. Unquestionably, this is important to protect the interests of drivers and passengers on the roads. Insurance coverage ensures that that when an individual is responsible for a car accident, those harmed by the accident are not forced to deal with the financial consequences alone. However, a recent proposal by Gov. Ed Rendell has many questioning how far the state should go to enforce this law. In an effort to combat budget shortfalls, Gov. Rendell has suggested using cameras to catch those who are ...

As patients, we trust medical professionals to act as, well, professionals. With lives quite literally on the line, we assume that doctors will take their obligations seriously and adhere to the highest standards of professional responsibility. Unfortunately, as a new report by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PPSA) indicates, this trust is sometimes misplaced. In far too many cases, doctors put patient health and safety at risk through unprofessional behavior. According to the report, the PPSA found 177 incidents of "disruptive behavior" in the state over ...

Truckers have to comply with the rules of the road of every state in which they operate. In addition, the federal government, under the auspices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has its own rules for truckers at 49 C.F.R. Part 392. FMCSA Regulations on Operation of Large Commercial Vehicles According to FMCSA rules, drivers may not operate their vehicles when their attention is impaired by fatigue, illness or any other cause that makes operation of a vehicle unsafe. More detailed regulations regarding the number of hours that may be logged ...

The Harley Medical Group has reported thousands of enquiries for liposuction over the last month as a wave of what is termed 'beach envy' - jealousy of other women's bodies - hit holidaymakers. The rise has been driven largely by 30-plus women, with clinic staff reporting patient feedback that suggests Victoria Beckham has the most coveted star stomach. Abdominoplasty surgery enquiries are also up 32% over the last two months with some patients even taking their summer holidays as 'surgery breaks', using the time off to recover before returning to work rejuvenated. Liz ...

On the back of the recent affiliate wins, Fiona Robertson (nee MacPherson) has been hired by bigmouthmedia to head up the Affiliates and Performance service. As well as running the team that works on the affiliate campaigns, Robertson will be responsible for the overall growth strategy of bigmouthmedia's affiliate and performance offering. Bigmouthmedia's current affiliate clients include Best Western, Habitat, Macdonald Hotels and Kwik Fit Insurance, amongst many others. Fiona, who sits on the IAB's Affiliate Marketing Council, has over 6 years experience in affiliate ...

Chamonixinfo.com, a leading resort information portal, has linked up with local delicatessen Papillon, in an exclusive deal to offer visitors to Chamonixinfo.com a free coffee when they make a purchase at the Papillon shop in Chamonix town centre. Open since the beginning of 2010, Papillon has gained a fleet of fans looking for a good mug of coffee, a tasty lunch, a sweet or savory snack and even full meals all to take away. Food is freshly cooked on the premises, using quality ingredients and with a varying daily menu. The offer is open to travellers visiting Chamonix ...

MyDubaiInfo, leading travel and information website, has announced the launch of its new booking engine, which will allow visitors to the website to book hotels, flights, and rent a car, all with instant confirmation. Among the numerous new features offered by MyDubaiInfo to travellers to Dubai, there is an innovative reservation system, which gives visitors the opportunity to book from more than 350 Dubai hotels and resorts, whether it is for hotel only, hotel and flight, and/ or car rental. The new booking engine provides information on the availability and prices ...

BMGI (http://www.bmgi.com) a market leader in building problem solving solutions will be hosting a one-day "How to Run a Successful Kaizen Event" in Chicago, IL on September 29, 2010. During this event learn how to apply the different Lean tools, choose team members, motivate and manage team activity during the event and how to maximize the financial results; thus ensuring greater ROI for your organization. Additionally you will learn the SCORE methodology, a highly-successful approach to planning, executing and evaluating Kaizen events developed by BMGI. Practitioners ...

Florida divorce attorney Leonard Ross has been practicing law in Florida for over 20 years. His clients are proud of his accomplishments and Florida is proud of his pro bono work in community involvement. Mr. Ross' Bar and personal activity include: - Member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar - Volusia County Bar Association - Flagler County Bar Association - Member of the U.S. District for the Middle District of Florida - Chairman of the Florida Bar Fee Arbitration Committee for Central Florida - Adjunct Professor of Law at Daytona State College Leonard ...

In the online poker industry, most players are drawn in to a new poker room by the site's promotional advertisements. But one question has been revolving around the poker community most prominently regarding referral codes. Premier poker portal TOPS (Top Online Poker Sites) finally demystifies the UB referral code "MORECASHUB". Players can start using the code now at UB. TOPS is a prominent source of information in the online poker industry, supplying its visitors with a wealth of data and statistics. The purpose is to give players a more educated and informed view ...

CMC Markets, one of the leading providers of spread betting and CFD trading in the UK, has announced the launch of its spread betting app for the iPhone. The spread betting app allows iPhone users access to live prices and the ability to trade on price movements of thousands of global financial instruments including shares, indices, currencies and commodities. Executive Chairman and founder of CMC Markets, Peter Cruddas, said: "We are not the first company in the industry to launch an iPhone app but without [a] doubt, I believe ours has the highest level of functionality ...