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GM Stands For... General Mess. But PT Cruiser Cruises On

in carzz.org, on July 1, 2009

...Oh, what a mess! General Motors could face liquidation on July 10 unless a federal bankruptcy judge approves the sale of the automaker's best assets to a new company. Now the German Opel deal is...

ASUS 与 Disney 联手打造儿童用 NetBook

in Wangtam, on June 18, 2009

当前经济衰退中,许多玩具公司避免推出高价产品, Disney 却逆势而行,打算在假期销售旺季来临前推出售价 350 美元的儿童 netBook 。 这款 netBook "Disney Netpal"将于7月底起在美国和加拿大的 Toys "R" US 店铺和 Amazon 销售。 美泰和孩之宝(Hasbro)等玩具公司以及 Toys "R" US 等零售商则认为,因失业率上升、楼市低迷及信贷紧缩影响到父母的消费能力,因此价格便宜的玩具会更受欢迎。 Disney 表示,这是该公司首次在北美推出笔记本电脑,五年前该公司曾试图...

Print Books Are Target of Pirates on the Web

in Wangtam, on May 13, 2009

...ap • Snipi • FreshBrain • Microsoft SharedView • Google Chrome 2.0.180.0 • Windows 7 gives Firefox 3, IE8 speed boosts, while Firefox 3.5 slows down • Microsoft says hackers seek to attack...

Taiwan Approves Three-Strikes Law

in P2P File Sharing, on April 30, 2009

© Erik Charlton The Taiwanese government this week approved an amendment to its copyright laws, targeted specifically at P2P users. "The amendment makes it a crime to use P2P technology to facilitate the distribution of copyrighted works online, which sounds like pretty bad news for Ta...

FDA Approves Savella for treatment of Fibromyalgia

in The Biotech Weblog, on January 16, 2009

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2902632 The FDA has approved a new drug for the management of fibromyalgia. Savella™ (milnacipran HCl), developed by FOREST LABORATORIES , Inc. and Cypress Bioscience, Inc. , is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine dual reuptake inhibitor. Two US...

Latisse: First Eyelash Thickener, FDA-Approved

in Well Woman Blog, on December 29, 2008

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7681399 A product of Allergan - Latisse - the first eyelash grower/thickener drug — is now approved by the FDA . Latisse, which will be available by prescription starting in the first quarter of 2009, contains the active ingredient of the glau...

121 RSS Feeds That All Designers Should Subscribe To

in Wangtam, on November 5, 2008

...hers • InternshipIn • FCC approves Verizon Wireless' purchase of Alltel • Google, Yahoo and the DOJ at the Concession Stand • 谢霆锋不恨陈冠希 愿再做朋友 • 雅虎与谷歌交易将破产 或被微软每股$20收购 • Windows 7 Pre-Be...

FDA Approves Nasacort AQ for Children 2-5 Years Old

in Allergies, on October 10, 2008

Based on the results of trials, the FDA has approved the use of Nasacort AQ for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis among children aged 2-5 years old. Previously, the cut-off age was 6 years old (as of writing the Nasacort website still ...

Mixed messages on the economy

in The CIO Weblog, on October 3, 2008

...e U.S. While it's nice that Brad (and presumably the company as a matter of corporate policy) approves, on the same day word has leaked out that the company has instituted a hiring freeze, at le...

IEEE Approves 802.11r Standard for Wi-Fi Roaming

in The Wireless Weblog, on August 31, 2008

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Karina Tischlinger The IEEE has approved the specs for 802.11r, a new Standard for Wi-Fi roaming. "Why should you care about this? It's designed for those moments when a Wi-Fi-connected device moves between hotspots, something the original 802.1...

Google Android SDK 0.9 released, FCC approves and T-Mobile confirms the HTC Dream

in The Smart PDA, on August 19, 2008

The launch of the first ever Google Android phone came one step closer with the release of the new Google Android SDK version 0.9, approval of htc dream by FCC and confirmation of the launch of HTC Dream by T-Mobile. Google has recently released the version 0.9 of its Android SDK and also...

Clueless about XBRL

in Sox First, on July 2, 2008

...Ideally those questions will be resolved as the Securities and Exchange Commission develops and approves a final rule. Practically, that's not likely to happen." Still, he doesn't se...

Is it Safe to Use a Cellphone During Pregnancy?

in Next Nine Months, on May 23, 2008

© Jason DeRusha Just recently, reports were making the rounds quoting a study that allegedly suggests that cellphone use during pregnancy may result to behavioral problems in children : A giant study, which surveyed more than 13,000 children, found that using the handsets just two or three t...

Year Round Schools

in The Parenting Weblog, on April 4, 2008

...Of course, this is easier for us. We have just the one child and I work from home. My daughter has ADHD and the pattern of year round works for her - she retains more and it is easier to deal with tra...

FDA Approves Fibrin Sealant for Burns

in The Biotech Weblog, on March 24, 2008

The US FDA has approved Baxter Pharmaceuticals' new medical adhesivecalled Artiss, the first and only slow-setting fibrin sealant indicated for use in adhering skin grafts in adult and pediatric burn patients. ARTISS allows for the delayed setting and controlled manipulation of skin graf...

Overworked, overweight

in Sox First, on January 25, 2008

Governments and businesses are now looking at various incentives and penalties for employees to lose weight. but all of these are problematic and simplistic. There is no quick fix to this complex problem. The latest is the British Government's plan to offer fat people cash incentives to lo...

Harrah's Sale Clears Another Hurdle

in Internet Poker, on December 30, 2007

Gambling companies are no different then any other business when it comes to profit margins and stockholders. Recently Harrah's Entertainment was taken over by two investment groups: Apollo Management and TPG Capital. Harrah's as many in the poker business would know, took over Binion&#...

Porn Bill Could Bring a $150,000 Fine for an Open Wi-Fi Network

in The Wireless Weblog, on December 8, 2007

The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed the Securing Adolescents from Exploitation-Online Act of 2007 , or the SAFE Act of 2007, by a vote of 409 to 2. The bill puts the onus on internet service providers - as well as anyone offering an open Wi-Fi connection - to report tranm...

Shareholder rights wronged

in Sox First, on November 30, 2007

This week's extraordinary decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission to let companies deny shareholders access to annual proxy ballots is another victory for the bosses and companies like General Motors and Bank of America in their effort to block investors from gaining more say ove...

Senate Committee Approves Community Broadband Act of 2007

in The Wireless Weblog, on November 1, 2007

The Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee this week approved the Community Broadband Act of 2007 , which forbids states to tell local governments they can't provide community broadband access. "The bill would reverse laws on the books in Pennsylvania and 13 other...

Pennsylvania Cutting Student Aid

in The Universities Weblog, on October 24, 2007

The Chronicle of Higher Education is among the news sources reporting that the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has voted to cut spending on financial aid programs in the 2008-2009 fiscal year by a more than half. The PHEAA will cut state funded financial aid by 58 percent ...

ITU Approves WiMax as Global 3G Standard

in The Wireless Weblog, on October 19, 2007

The International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ), the UN's telecom assembly, today announced the inclusion of WiMax in its IMT-2000 set of 3G standards. "WiMAX technology currently has the potential to reach 2.7 billion people," says WiMax Forum president Ron Resnick. ...

Pycnogenol® Boosts Nitric Oxide (NO) Production, Boosts Muscle Performance

in The Biotech Weblog, on October 18, 2007

... indicates that aside from its therapeutic potential against diabetes , diabetic leg ulcers and ADHD , Pycnogenol® , an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, a...

Blog RoundUp

in The Parenting Weblog, on October 16, 2007

...not." - slackermama at her finest "Beck still has her 13 year old hormonal girl with ADHD attitude problem. We have had such a good few weeks and then bam... back into the psycho ...

FDA Approves News Antihistmaine Xyzal

in Allergies, on September 4, 2007

There's a new non-sedating antihistamine coming into the US Market. The US FDA has approved levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets ( Xyzal , UCB and sanofi-aventis), a new rapid delivery once-daily prescription antihistamine for long-lasting symptomatic relief of seasonal and perennial ...

Wish you were smarter?

in Daily Power Walk, on August 28, 2007

...nd there are clues that physical activity can stave off the beginnings of Alzheimer's disease, ADHD and other cognitive disorders. No matter your age, it seems, a strong, active body is crucial fo...

Immunotherapy Against Hay Fever Prevents Asthma in Children

in Allergies, on August 13, 2007

Although hay fever or pollen allergies can trigger asthma, not all patients who suffer from hay fever develop a chronic asthma. Likewise, not all asthma cases are due to allergies. However, a follow-up study to The Preventive Allergy Treatment (PAT) study showed that specific immunothera...

Senate Banking Committee Approves Bill Aimed at Yuan

in China Venture News, on August 1, 2007

U.S. Senate hearings that could raise the tax rate on some private equity and venture capital fund profits were overshadowed today when the Senate Banking Committee approved a measure that would put additional pressure on China to revalue the Yuan Renminbi. ABC Money in the U.K. was a...

FDA Approves Akorn's Generic Ketotifen Fumarate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.025%

in Allergies, on July 29, 2007

The USFDA has recently approved the OTC use of Akorn 's Ketotifen Fumarate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.025% - the generic version of Novartis ' Zaditor™Ophthalmic Solution 0.025% . Zaditor™ Ophthalmic Solution 0.025% (recently granted OTC status by the FDA and Akorn will market this ...

Pediatric ADHD Drug Ritalin May Cause Long-Term Changes in Brain Development

in Straightfromthedoc, on July 24, 2007

...mphetamine and cocaine - remains one of the most prescribed drugs for the behavioral disorder ADHD or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder . A new study in an animal model by a research te...

NEVADA APPROVES NEW KIND OF SLOT MACHINES

in Play Las Vegas, on July 24, 2007

Source:www.progressivegaming.com Slot machine news continues to dominate The Las Vegas gambling scene this month. A new type of slot machine based on computer servers has been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission and the new "Game Stations", as they're being called, wil...

Purdue-Designed Novel Alzheimer's Drug Goes To Human Clinical Trials

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 30, 2007

...l phases are the first steps in a lengthy process necessary before the Food and Drug Administration approves a drug to be available on the market. According to Ghosh, the drug could be administered ...

FDA Approves RFID-Enabled SmartSponge

in The Wireless Weblog, on June 13, 2007

United Press International reports today that ClearCount Medical has received FDA approval "to sell a radio-frequency-based, sponge-counting system to prevent sponges being left in patients." "The company said the SmartSponge System is the first such system to use radio f...

FDA Approves Xyzal Antihistamine

in Allergies, on June 5, 2007

FDA has approved a new once-daily prescription antihistamine to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and chronic idiopathic urticaria , a type of itchy rash similar to nettle rash, but with no apparent cause. Xyzal tablets are non-sedating and are expected to b...

Stress and Pregnancy

in Well Woman Blog, on June 5, 2007

...egnant women were at double the risk of hyperactivity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of four. John Hemming's Web Log states: "What is now clear is that h...

Meet a Legend in Classic Mercedes Restorations

in Classical Drives, on May 25, 2007

...oesn't even list the business in the phone book. Indeed, Rudi won't work on a car unless he approves of the owner: prospective clients must first travel to the Island for a few days so that he...

More on Google's ideas on Security

in Tech Intelligence, on May 22, 2007

...cally trust anyone on it because they are there , rite ? As if some governmental agency checks and approves everyone who wants to go online....And even then, who trusts the government after having se...

FDA Approves Neupro Transdermal Patch Against Parkinson's Disease

in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2007

The US FDA has approved Neupro® (Rotigotine Transdermal System) for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of early-stage idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). Neupro is a once-daily non-ergolinic dopamine agonist skin patch developed by Schwarz Pharma . "This is an important s...

In Brazil, The Pope Defended Excommunication of Pro-abortion Politicians - He's Absolutely Right

in Latina Viva, on May 9, 2007

...should discuss the matter." The President is at risk of being excommunicate, if he eventually approves a law that legalizes abortion. Brazil is starting to think about the legalization of abort...

Clearwire Gets FCC Approval for WiMax PC Card

in The Wireless Weblog, on May 2, 2007

InfoWorld's Dan Nystedt reports today that the FCC has approved Clearwire 's first wimax PC card for laptops, built by Motorola. The company plans to make the card available to users later this year. As TG Daily's Wolfgang Gruener notes, "As it was the case with Wi-F...

FDA Licenses Sanofi-Aventis' Avian Flu Vaccine

in The Biotech Weblog, on April 19, 2007

...y the government. For related info, see the following reports: International Herald Tribune: U.S. approves limited vaccine for avian flu Market Watch: FDA approves Sanofi-Aventis H5N1 bird-flu vac...

ADHD Children Who Start on Strattera® More Likely to Change Therapies, Study Says

in Straightfromthedoc, on April 19, 2007

...e of Strattera® (atomoxetine HCl) in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is 4.2 times more likely to lead into changing the therapy compared to when stimul...

"The Free Download Concept Isn't A Frivolous Act"

in P2P File Sharing, on March 23, 2007

...oad its latest album free and asks you to share it with your friends. Technologist Tim O'Reilly approves. The band writes : "We embark on this experiment with both enthusiasm and curiosity...

"The Free Download Concept Isn't A Frivolous Act"

in Digital Music - The Future, on March 23, 2007

...oad its latest album free and asks you to share it with your friends. Technologist Tim O'Reilly approves. The band writes : "We embark on this experiment with both enthusiasm and curiosity...

FDA Approves Novartis' Hypertension Drug Tekturna

in The Biotech Weblog, on March 8, 2007

The US FDA has approved Novartis' new hypertension drug, Tekturna (aliskiren), a direct renin inhibitor. A once-daily oral tablet therapy, Tekturna acts by blocking renin, an enzyme responsible for triggering a process that can contribute to high blood pressure. "Renin angiotensin syst...

California Approves Statewide Franchises

in The Digital TV Weblog, on March 6, 2007

If AT&T fixes whatever problems it is having with its U-verse IPTV service in California, it just got a little easier for them to roll it out everywhere. That is because the California Public Utilities Commission approved a plan Thursday to create statewide video franchises for companies ...

FDA Approves First Medication for Dog Vomiting

in The Biotech Weblog, on March 3, 2007

One of the most common reasons owners take their dogs to the veterinarian is because of vomiting - an estimated 2.8 million dogs experience vomiting each year in the United States. Dog vomiting is not only distressing to both dog and owner but also could be a sign of a serious underlying probl...

FDA Approves the First Drug for Obese Dogs

in The Biotech Weblog, on February 20, 2007

The US FDA has approved Slentrol (dirlotapide) , a prescription drug for the management of obesity in dogs. Slentrol reduces appetite and fat absorption to produce weight loss. Slentrol is a new chemical entity, called a selective microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor, which block...

Pycnogenol® 190 Times More Potently than Prescription Diabetes Medications

in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2007

...reduce diabetic leg ulcers as well as reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyeractivity disorder (ADHD) . A study to be published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice also reveals that Pyc...

Exercise During Pregnancy

in Well Woman Blog, on February 4, 2007

...g that sometimes accompanies pregnancy . Forbes Health Tips agrees. Assuming your doctor approves, exercise can help keep you healthy and feeling good during pregnancy. While you should av...

Walmart brings movies to your home

in The Wired Home Weblog, on November 30, 2006

... they're going to do or going after. Also, I'll bet Wal-Mart offers only movies it morally approves, potentially limiting the choices of those who only have access to a Wal-Mart. Or it could ...

Samsung Happy When FCC Approves Not One, But Two Bluetooth Devices

in The Smart PDA, on October 23, 2006

The concept is pretty simple that I'm surprised that no one's (myself included) thought of it. The FCC recently said yes to a pair of Bluetooth earpieces from Samsung. The WEP10L and WEP10R are identical twins with a deep dark secret: when used to play music, one them plays the...

The Philippine Senate Approves the Biofuels Act

in IfEnergy, on October 13, 2006

The Upper House of Congress (also known as the Senate) of the Philippines has approved the Biofuels Act last Thursday, October 12, 2006. The Biofuels Act is a bill that proposes the mandatory use of biofuels for transport, specifically the use of Biodiesel currently from coconut and Bioeth...

ADHD is Associated with Certain Professions, New Survey Says

in Straightfromthedoc, on September 25, 2006

... In relation to September 20 being the National ADHD Awareness Day as declared by the U.S. Senate, a new national survey conducted for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) stating t...

Pine Tree Bark Extract Reduces Diabetic Leg Ulcers

in The Biotech Weblog, on September 6, 2006

... tree bark extracts which have also been shown to reduce Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms have also been shown to be effective in treating leg ulcers in patients who suffer f...

FDA Approves Elaprase, Enzyme Replacement Therapy For Hunter's Syndrome

in The Biotech Weblog, on July 26, 2006

The US FDA has approved of Shire PLC's Elaprase , the first ever treatment for Hunter syndrome , also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II) , a hereditary and potentially fatal disorder in children. Individuals afflicted with this disorder lack an enzyme called iduronate-2-s...

FDA Approves Contraceptive Implant, Implanon

in The Biotech Weblog, on July 23, 2006

An implantable contraceptive that has been sold in more than 30 countries has finally been approved in the US . Implanon (etonogestrel implant) 68mg is a 1.5-inch-long rod designed to be implanted underneathe the skin of the upper arm. From there, it will release a slow and steady dose of prog...

House approves full funding of National Nanotechnology Initiative

in Nanotechbuzz, on July 19, 2006

The US House of Representatives has approved full funding of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) as part of the FY 2007 budget. "NSF has been the lead agency for the national Nanotechnology Initiative, and will continue to contribute to this emerging technology," sai...

FDA Approves Atripla, Once Daily Single Tablet AIDS Drug

in The Biotech Weblog, on July 14, 2006

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved of the new once-a-day, three-in-one AIDS pill. The drug, called Atripla , was jointly developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Gilead, Inc, and combines the powers of the commonly prescribed AIDS drugs Sustiva , Viread and Emtriva in one pill...

An Online Resource for Diagnosing and Treating ADHD Medically

in Straightfromthedoc, on July 14, 2006

... Pete Quily , adult ADHD coach tipped me about the most comprehensive online resources for diagnosing and treating ADHD medically. This website , containing 22 separate extremely detailed do...

FDA Approves Lucentis For Age-Related Vision Loss

in The Biotech Weblog, on July 3, 2006

After a 6-month priority review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Genentech 's drug against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). LUCENTIS™ (ranibizumab) is an antibody fragment which works by binding and inhibiting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, VEG...

FDA Approves Exelon For Parkinson Disease Dementia

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 29, 2006

The US FDA has approved Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate) for the treatment of mild to moderate Parkinson's disease dementia . Exelon, the first drug indicated for this condition, has previously been approved as a therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease . "It's been recognized ...

Pine Tree Extract Pycnogenol® Reduces ADHD Symptoms

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2006

...available as Pycnogenol® ), may reduce the symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , a neurobehavioral condition that affects about 2 million children in the US. About 4.3% of th...

FDA Approves Gardasil Cervical Cancer Vaccine

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 12, 2006

Following a favorable review by the FDA Advisory Panel, the US FDA has finally approved Gardasil, the world's first and only cervical cancer vaccine . The recombinant vaccine has been demonstrated to prevent cervical cancers caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18, an...

EU Approves Humira® Drug Against Ankylosing Spondylitis

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 8, 2006

EU regulatory bodies granted approval to market Humira® (adalimumab) in Europe. Humira is an arthritis drug from Abbott , indicated for severe, active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) . Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis affecting primarily the spine that not only causes severe ...

EMEA Approves First Therapeutic Produced in Transgenic Goat

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 7, 2006

Following a re-examination, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended approval for GTC Biotherapeutics' ATryn , a recombinant anti-clotting agent produced in the milk of genetically engineered goats . The CHMP recommen...

FDA Approves New Hyaluronic Acid Formulation As Dermal Fillers For Facial Wrinkles

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 7, 2006

From the makers of Botox comes another line of dermal fillers for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds. The Juvederm gel family of products is composed of highly concentrated cross-linked hyaluronic acid , which, as shown in clinical trials results to a more natural and longer-lasting ...

FDA Approves Thalomid For Multipple Myeloma Therapy

in The Biotech Weblog, on May 30, 2006

Thalomid (generic: thalidomide) is a drug manufactured by Celgene, Inc , for the treatment of certain symptoms associated with Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL) . It is an inhibitor of tumor necrosis factor alpha , and is the best known agent for short-term treatment of ENL skin manifestation...

FDA Approves Extended-Cycle Oral Contraceptive Seasonique

in The Biotech Weblog, on May 30, 2006

... FDA Approves Extended-Cycle Oral Contraceptive Seasonique The US FDA has approved Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc's New Drug Application (NDA) for Seasonique , a novel extended-cycle oral contra...

Help for Parents of ADHD or Dyslexic Children

in The Parenting Weblog, on May 30, 2006

...Strangely, the first reaction of most parents when they discover their child has ADHD or dyslexia is relief. Their second reaction tends to be "Now what?" and this is where parents ge...