Windsor police are looking for two suspects after a cab driver was stabbed three times in the leg during a robbery Saturday night.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Be sun smart this summer (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
With the storms and flooding this year, a whole day -- even a few days -- of sunlight can seem like a real treat. But physicians want you to remember to protect yourself against the wonderful, but harmful, sun.
Spa review: Hydrohealing Spa at Notting Hill (Daily Telegraph)
'Wellness through water' is the watchword at this swanky Notting Hill spa, writes Johanna Leggatt
Car thief runs over salesman (Herald Sun)
A LUXURY car salesman has been run over by car thieves who stole a $60,000 vehicle from the sales lot.
Racing: Were steroids behind Big Brown's off-colour Derby effort? (The New Zealand Herald)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - Bulging muscles, acne in places that would make a teenager blush and an increase in athletic performance. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.
âAcne cream harmful during pregnancyâ (The Hindu)
New Delhi: Women careful of their looks should learn to live with acne, at least during pregnancy, as experts say the use of anti-acne creams can lead to miscarriage. âAcne is a common problem faced by millions of women ...
No (fashion) country for old men -- Raf Simons, Givenchy, Lanvin, Hermes, Ann Demeulemeester and Galliano (International Herald Tribune)
A scattering of old men - like an elegiac reference to an aging baby boom generation - have been appearing throughout the long weekend of Paris menswear shows. But for all the nobility of these elder statesmen (usually of the arty kind), the focus of the 2009 season has been on virility and red-blooded masculinity that inevitably fades with age.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
El Camino College puts security cameras on watch (Daily Breeze)
College begins installing system it had planned before attacks. » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news
ARTJEN COMPLEXUS HOLDINGS CORP.: WSU profs market fat-flushing pills (Detroit Free Press)
A diet supplement developed by two Wayne State University professors will be sold in 2,300 GNC stores across the country beginning Tuesday.
Vietnam veterans urged to seek testing (Opelousas Daily World)
Link Savoie, a well-known local veteran's advocate, has recently been diagnosed with CLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells.
Executives, magazines list top beauty products (The Oklahoman)
NEW YORK â" Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick, color-processed hair. But some products have better batting averages than others. The editorial staffs of many magazines, their readers and an industry group called Cosmetic Executive Women try to navigate through the ...
âTangladâ goes mainstream, yields essential oils (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
BACOLOD CITY -- IN HER time, your lola must have boiled this for use as antiseptic to wash off acne or even athleteâs foot. Today, in the generation of take-home dinners, we are familiar with its tangy taste that flavors litson manok.
Defeat Acne with Three-step Approach (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - When you were a teenager, pimples were a fact of life you simply dealt with, but who would have thought they'd still be tormenting you in your 20s, 30s and beyond?
Saturday, June 28, 2008
No justice for former suspect in slaying, either (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
The man who was charged with killing Jessie Drungo two years ago is free. And he is speaking out about the investigation and putting his life back together.
The best in beauty â according to the experts (The Alexandria Town Talk)
NEW YORK (AP) â" Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick, color-processed hair.
LATEST NEWS BRIEFS: 1 killed in Jackson County wreck : News (The News Herald)
SNEADS â" One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident shortly after 7:30 p.m.
Sinclair signs marketing agreement with Wockhardt (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Sinclair Pharma has concluded its first marketing distribution agreement in India. The agreement was signed with Wockhardt, an Indian pharmaceutical and biotech company.
No justice for former suspect in stabbing, either (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
The man who was charged with killing Jessie Drungo two years ago is free. And he is speaking out about the investigation and putting his life back together.
How Smart Guys Defeat Pimples in the Summertime (Elk Grove Citizen)
(ARA) - Summer time is here and it's your chance to get out and do all those fun, warm weather activities. Everything from surfing, to golf, to softball tournaments in the park, to hanging out on the beach with friends.
WIER: Wrinkles shouldn't be frowned upon (The Daily Sentinel)
When I made an appointment to see the dermatologist I expected the waiting room to be crowded with acne-covered teenagers desperate to stave off the ravages of puberty. Instead, I entered a waiting room full of middle-aged patients desperate to stave off the ravages of time.
Wyoming Meth Project launches statewide campaign (The Torrington Telegram)
A program that has been effective in four other states in fighting first-time if methamphetamine use is now active in Wyoming. On June 16, the Wyoming Meth Project advisory board kicked off a campaign that is patterned after a program started in Montana two years ago.
Blood Relations (New York Review of Books)
An article by Claire Messud from The New York Review of Books, July 17, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Business digest: Airport gains new route, releases May numbers (The News-Press)
Southwest Airlines will inaugurate one daily round-trip, nonstop flight between Fort Myers and St. Louis, beginning Nov. 2.
TIFF announces 27 selections for 2008 (Toronto Star)
The Toronto International Film Festival announces 27 international selections to screen this September after premiering at film festivals the world over.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-27 08:15 Sinclair Pharma signs first marketing distribution deal in India with Wockhardt (Interactive Investor)
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Sinclair Pharma Plc. said it has signed its first marketing distribution agreement in India with Wockhardt for a range of its products.
Growing up (The Star)
Hey, Hv U Hrd?: My Boobs Are Falling Out! Author: T. Angels Publisher: T. Angels, 104 pages
Lawmaker apologizes for posting borrowed speech (Marietta Daily Journal)
WASHINGTON - A Republican congressman has apologized for posting a speech on his Web site without acknowledging that it was largely written by a fellow Republican from Georgia.
The best in beauty -- according to the experts (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick hair.
Police seek help in locating Spartan Plaza shooting suspects (Stoney Creek News)
Four people were shot outside Spartan Plaza in Stoney Creek and police are asking for help to locate the suspects. The shooting occurred in the parking lot outside of the plaza's Tim Hortons on Highway 8 and Dewitt Road at 10:30 p.m. on June 25.
Claims Pvt Ltd to enter into dermatology clinical research services soon (PharmaBiz)
The Mumbai-based Claims Pvt Ltd, a clinical research organization providing safety and efficacy testing services for cosmeceuticals, dermaceutical and OTC products, will soon offer clinical trial services in dermatology for pharmaceutical companies in collaboration with the Nasik-based Sujata Birla Hospital.
Matthew Norman: An act of dispossession that shames Britain (Independent)
With Gordon Brown so inexplicably loath to celebrate his triumphant first year in No 10, what a relief to find the Foreign Secretary eschewing such dismal reticence in yesterday's paper. He is a bright and engaging chap, David Miliband, as he underlined in a first anniversary interview with Steve Richards. If a failing did emerge, perhaps it is an alarming lack of personal ambition (a fault ...
eFoodSafety's OraPhyte Patent Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Fox News)
eFoodSafety's OraPhyte Patent Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Cannes-winning films to hit Toronto festival (CBC)
New films that won acclaim in Cannes this spring will screen for North American audiences this fall at the Toronto International Film Festival.
JCPD: Armed Robbery At âThe Cash Manâ (Bristol Herald Courier)
The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money.Â
Bayer, Barr Sign Agreements For Generic Version Of Oral Contraceptives Yasmin, YAZ (Medical News Today)
Bayer Schering on Tuesday announced that it has entered into two agreements with Barr Pharmaceuticals to supply Barr with generic versions of its oral contraceptives Yasmin and YAZ to market in the U.S., the AP/International Herald Tribune reports (AP/International Herald Tribune, 6/24). Yasmin is a low-dose birth control pill approved by the FDA in May 2001 (Thomson Financial/Forbes, 6/24).
The joke's on us (Explorer News)
On fourth down, crouched in shotgun formation, most every pint-sized sandlot quarterback shapeshifts into Peyton Manning or Brett Favre for a minute. Itâs a rite of passage.
eFoodSafety's OraPhyte(TM) Patent Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Centre Daily Times)
eFoodSafety.com, Inc. (OTCBB: EFSF, www.efoodsafety.com), a researcher, developer, and marketer of whole foods and nutraceutical products, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Knock-Out Technologies, Ltd., has received approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the issuance of a patent for the Company's OraPhyte(TM) disinfectant, filed September 22, 2006.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
George Carlin evolved from comic into icon (The Globe Gazette)
LOS ANGELES (AP) â" When he shucked the coat and tie for black T-shirts and jeans, grew his hair long and began to riff about those ``Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV,'' George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian.
Mum witnesses handcuff cops (Hamilton Spectator)
Frustrated police say they are getting little help from "numerous people" who witnessed the worst multiple shooting in Hamilton history. They want witnesses to break their silence so that they can find a man who shot four young men in a Tim Hortons parking lot in Stoney Creek late Tuesday.
Another dead black kid -- still no justice (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
A young kid gets stabbed to death. Police find a weapon -- and a suspect. Then, the whole case falls apart. Will there ever be justice?
28 Days to Acne-free Skin (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.
Tender eye make-up colours look better on young skin (EARTHtimes.org)
Hamburg - Observe the girls standing around any school yard and you get the feeling you are a spectator at a beauty contest. Done-up girls walk around looking like they will soon be celebrating their 18th birthday, when in fact they are only in the s...
3 techniques can keep skin young (Orange County Register)
Master of skin-care research tells what works, what doesn't.
Breakfast with cheetahs (CNN Money)
The vintage bush plane banks sharply to starboard, allowing me a bird's-eye view of a giraffe trotting along the red-orange Namibian desert floor.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Nutrients to Alleviate Your Skin Problems (ThirdAge)
There has been a lot of speculation about how various nutrients affect the skin, but little hard evidence. Now Dutch researchers have found that at least two nutrients -- vitamin A and monounsaturated fats -- have an effect on several measures of skin health.
Fla. congressman defends giving borrowed speech (USA Today)
A Republican congressman has apologized for posting a speech on his website without acknowledging that it was largely written by a fellow Republican from Georgia.
Florida congressman defends giving borrowed speech (AP via Yahoo! News)
A Republican congressman has apologized for posting a speech on his Web site without acknowledging that it was largely written by a fellow Republican from Georgia.
George Carlin: Those Seven Words (CBS News)
With "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV," George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian. Carlin, who died Sunday of heart failure at 71, took comedy itself in a whole new direction.
Taking on "fake neutrality" at Personal Democracy Forum (Ars Technica)
A vanguard of the new media says there's a lot to be learned from old media. The "fake neutrality" of the old media, however, is apparently not one of those things, according to Arianna Huffington. Read More...
Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (The Oakland Press)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Five things you need to know about acne (Bradenton Herald)
As summer looms, here's some advice from Dr. Jason Green, a dermatologist, on treating and preventing acne.
Beauty experts' favorites, from budget to splurge (Seattle Times)
Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend...
Sneaky kids buying adult video games online (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Britain's children have found a sure fire way of illegally buying violent video games using online stores and auction sites, according to the Trading Standards Institute.
Appreciation: Carlin, from straight comic to icon (AP via Yahoo! News)
When he shucked the coat and tie for black T-shirts and jeans, grew his hair long and began to riff about those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV," George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian.
Appreciation: Carlin, from straight comic to icon (Washington Post)
LOS ANGELES -- When he shucked the coat and tie for black T-shirts and jeans, grew his hair long and began to riff about those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV," George Carlin became more than just the countercultural comedian.
Treasure Coast metro report (The Palm Beach Post)
PORT SALERNO - A young woman said a man she thinks was drunk exposed himself to her and her daughter inside her home during the weekend. The woman called authorities Saturday afternoon. She said she was in the kitchen of her home on Ebbtide Avenue when she saw the man standing in the living room with his genitals exposed. The woman's daughter, who is younger than 2, was in the room, according to ...
@ PDF: Truth, Neutrality And Ice Cream (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)
Following the delay of keynote speaker Elizabeth Edwards, the Personal Democracy Forum had to rework its morning schedule. After a panel which had Huffington Post's Arianna Huffington on the left cast herself as the absolutist and TownHall's Chuck DeFeo, from the right, as the relativist.
@ PDF: Truth, Neutrality And Ice Cream (CBS News)
Following the delay of keynote speaker Elizabeth Edwards, the Personal Democracy Forum had to rework its morning schedule. After a panel which had Huffington Post's Arianna Huffington on the left cast herself as the absolutist and TownHall's Chuck DeFeo, from the right, as the relativist. Arianna argued that the rise of online media allows the end to the hypocrisy of "neutral reporting."
Warner Chilcott gets FDA OK for 150 mg acne drug (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Warner Chilcott Ltd. said Monday the Food and Drug Administration approved a 150 mg strength of Doryx delayed-release tablets as a treatment for severe acne.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-23 14:00 Warner Chilcott gets FDA approval for 150 mg Doryx tablets (Interactive Investor)
NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - Warner Chilcott Ltd. Monday said it received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its 150 milligram strength Doryx delayed-release tablets.
Acne Not Just a Problem for Teenagers (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - When you were a teenager, pimples were a fact of life you simply dealt with, but who would have thought they'd still be tormenting you in your 20s, 30s and beyond?
Monday, June 23, 2008
Drugs in sport: Cheats go to great lengths (Daily Telegraph)
The tell-tale signs of a drug-taking athlete may be more obvious than a extraordinary muscles and a bout of acne, writes Tom Knight.
Nothing Sells Like Celebrity (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Where stars end and products and pitches begin has grown less and less discernible in the era of the human billboard.
British MotoGP as it happened (BBC News)
Casey Stoner strolls to victory in the British MotoGP, but home favourite James Toseland limps home in 17th after a crash.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Nothing sells like celebrity (International Herald Tribune)
Where stars end and products and pitches begin has grown less and less discernible in the era of the human billboard.
Steroids in horses: Gauging the effect There is no conclusive test, but there is a lot of evidence. (Philly.com)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.
By AP Associated Press (The Frederick News-Post)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.
Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. ... - By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press
Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (Rutland Herald)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. ... - By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press
Congressional hearing sheds light (The Shawnee News-Star)
 Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications arenât so clear.
Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect (News On 6 Tulsa)
The robbery happened on Tuesday, June 10th at the Bank of America at 7878 East Admiral Place.
Steroids in horses: Gauging the effect There is no conclusive test, but there is a lot of evidence. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.
The Story of Forgetting, By Stefan Merrill Block (Independent)
The Story of Forgetting is a debut novel by an American writer with more than literary ambition at stake. Stefan Merrill Block has invested his family's health in this book. His subject, Alzheimer's, has waged what he calls a "slow, unsparing warpath" across generations of his family, returning its sufferers to the children they once were. But, conversely, Block's genetic curse has given him ...
Nothing Sells Like Celebrity (New York Times)
Where stars end and products and pitches begin has grown less and less discernible in the era of the human billboard.
Effects of Steroids on Horses Unclear (BloodHorse)
Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.
Horse steroids' link to results debatable (Lexington Herald-Leader)
LOUISVILLE . Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications aren't so clear. Though Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg compared horse training to ...
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Effect of steroids in horses tough to gauge, experts say (El Paso Times)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows.
Scientific vs. anecdotal evidence (Lexington Herald-Leader)
LOUISVILLE . Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications aren't so clear. Though Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg compared horse training to ...
Club gives tweens a place to talk about life (Athens Banner-Herald)
[ Nobody shushes nobody at Girl Power! The Girl Power! club, which meets on Thursdays at Thomas N. Lay Park, caters to girls ages 8 to 13. It's a place to talk about weighty topics like health, relationships and peer pressure - and, just as importantly, a place to chill and have fun.
Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (MSNBC)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test.
Tessitore: The upset bug has bitten (ESPN)
Upsets, and many of them! Joe Tessitore writes that the upset bug has hit "Friday Night Fights" -- and that's not a bad thing.
How not to look washed out... (Deccan Herald)
We all love those dark clouds but the ones that really become gloomy this season are your skin and hair. Get sunshine back into your grooming with these tips.
Experts pick the best beauty products for busy women (Dallas Morning News)
NEW YORK â" Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick, color-processed hair.
Effect of steroids in horses difficult to gauge (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Bulging muscles, seemingly inflatable heads, acne in places that would make a teenager blush, a spike in athletic performance sure to raise eyebrows. The signs of steroid use in humans can sometimes be easy to detect even without a blood test. In 1,200-pound animals, the indications aren't so clear. Though Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg compared horse training to "chemical warfare" ...
Old antibiotic may help stroke victims (TechJournal South)
ATLANTA - An old intravenous antibiotic may have new life as a stroke treatment, researchers say.
On the road to wellness (The Daily Tribune)
Do you see yourself as an image of wellness? Have you ever just stopped what you are doing for a while and asked yourself the question, âAm I healthy?â
Re-charging the mound (Explorer News)
Craig Grau/The Explorer , Twice a week, therapist Darrell Allen works Joshua Berger's surgically-repaired left shoulder during hour-long sessions. The prep pitcher traded his sophomore year to come back even stronger.
Police appeal to public for man's identity (Mississauga News)
Peel Regional Police are appealing to the public for help identifying a man caught ransacking a home in Mississauga's north end last month. On Friday, May 30, the man was interrupted in the midst of a break-in while he was looting an Ormindale Way home.
Beauty Q & A with John Gustafson (Handbag.com)
I have always had and still have very, very dry hands. I'm only 35 but people tell me that my hands look like they belong to a 60 year old. Ouch! That really hurt. To make things worse, I work in the catering industry, which requires a lot of hand washing.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Lovable pooches vie for 'Ugliest' title (New York Daily News)
These dogs are so ugly no self-respecting flea would want to be seen with them. Gap-toothed. Goggle-eyed. Gruesome.
Travel Odds and Ends (Gay Wired)
Air India grounds overweight, sari-wearing flight attendants; Brokeback Mountain prepares to hit a high note in Manhattan; an Illinois hotel gives guests more than they bargained for; God does a drive-by in Georgia; and âwater pourersâ in Adelaide, Australia offer customers an unexpected high.
Merck Applies To Extend Use Of Erbitux For 1st-Line Head And Neck Cancer In Europe (Medical News Today)
Merck KGaA announced that it has submitted an application to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) to broaden the use of the targeted therapy Erbitux® (cetuximab) to include 1st-line treatment of patients with recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).
Sante Mernaud Pharma to set up 100 SMART retail outlets for cosmetic products (PharmaBiz)
Sante Mernaud Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., the derma cosmeceutical major, is now gearing up to offer its products in the over-the-counter (OTC) segment.
EPA public hearing another step in the process (Port Arthur News)
A public hearing was scheduled by the Environmental Protection Agency from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, in the Port Arthur City Council Chamber. The hearing is one of the steps in determining if Port Arthurâs Veolia on Texas 73 will be allowed to incinerate PCBs imported form Mexico.
Obagi Medical Products Names Preston Romm Chief Financial Officer (wallstreet:online AG)
Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health
Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin Category: Health News Created: 6/19/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/19/2008
Breathless in Beautyworld (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
NEW York, home to the Pondâs Institute and a vibrant melting pot of the classic and the cutting edge, was the perfect backdrop for Pondâs Journey of discovery, or should I say rediscovery.
Banish those blemishes! (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
NEW YORKâ" One of the things I miss most about being a full-time beauty editor (and living in Manila) is having smooth, zit-free skin that could rival any Belo-treated starletâs. In Manhattan, a trip to a reputable dermatologist can cost the equivalent of one monthâs rent.
The Faith Column (The New Statesman)
Tom Quinn finishes his series on Mormonism with a treatise on the most visible aspect of the faith: the shirt-and-tie clad missionaries who always seem interrupt dinner, naps and important phone calls.
As Summer Heats Up, New Survey Reveals Need For Effective Sweat Treatments (Medical News Today)
As the thermometer rises, so does the humidity. For many, the humidity can be annoying, but for the nearly 8 million Americans who suffer from a treatable condition called hyperhidrosis(1), or excessive sweating, the humidity can be unbearable. Hyperhidrosis affects underarms, palms, feet and head, among other areas, and though not caused by heat, is aggravated by heat or anxiety.
Family cholesterol (WHOI Peoria)
By Jen Christensen Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. High Cholesterol Cholesterol is a type of fat in the blood. It is used by the body to make hormones, bile acid and other needed substances. The body produces some cholesterol.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Cetuximab with chemo may extend survival (Cancerfacts.com)
SEATTLE â" June 16, 2008 â" Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer treated with a newer targeted drug (cetuximab) used in a combination chemotherapy regimen survived slightly longer than patients treated with the combination chemotherapy alone, a new study shows.
Questions/Answers (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
Questions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. "Our motto is: What's in your medicine cabinet?" said Eddie Kolos, president and developer of H2Ocean.
Letters to the Editor (The Martha's Vineyard Times)
Thank you for the wonderful article last week on our recreation department and the activities that we provide for the residents of Windemere ("A bid at Windemere's auction buys residents fun").
EPA to clear air on PCBs at public hearing (Port Arthur News)
Port Arthur residents will get a chance to air their views on whether or not an environmental company should be allowed to incinerate Polychlorinated Biphenyls, PCBs at a public hearing Thursday.
Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin (KOLD News 13 Tuscon)
(HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy affects much of your body, even your skin. Here's a list of changes to the skin that can occur while you're pregnant, provided by the...
28 Days to Acne-free Skin (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.
Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
(HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy affects much of your body, even your skin.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
New Subset Analysis Of AndroGel(R) Data Highlights Efficacy - Regardless Of BMI (Medical News Today)
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that a new analysis of pivotal study data conducted by the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center showed that initial treatment response of hypogonadal men with AndroGel(R) (testosterone gel) 1% CIII had similar effects on subjects, regardless of weight and body mass index (BMI).
Truth? They dare (Pioneer Press)
It was a Saturday afternoon, almost closing time at the library, and the checkout line was growing. Waiting parents shifted stacks of books from one arm to the other while kids squirmed and struggled against the silence.
Suspect in killing free after 1 1/2 years (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
King County prosecutors have dropped a murder charge in the death of a 23-year-old man, saying they can't prove who killed him.
Public hearing counting down for Veolia, CIDA and others (Port Arthur News)
A public hearing, scheduled by the Environmental Protection Agency from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 19 in the Port Arthur City Council Chamber, is the one of the steps in determining if Veoliaâs Environmental Services can incinerate PCBs from Mexico.
Juice Fitness Challenge: The winner (Juice)
At the beginning of the Juice Fitness Challenge Mandey Hatler did not have a lot of weight to lose. At 5 feet 9 inches and 171 pounds her body mass...
Fat treatment market expands to ultrasound, lasers (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Medical device companies are developing targeted, nonsurgical ways to remove fat from a patient's body, a trend Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. may be banking on in its purchase of LipoSonix.
Police seeking man who broke into home (The Fayetteville Observer)
Police are trying to find a man who broke into a home last week while a woman and her son were inside. It happened at 11:20 p.m. on June 10 in the 600 block of Dowfield Drive, off Rosehill Road, police said.
New Subset Analysis of AndroGel Data Highlights Efficacy (Newswise)
New pivotal study data conducted by Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center showed that initial treatment response of hypogonadal men with AndroGel (R) (testosterone gel) 1% CIII had similar effects on subjects, regardless of weight and body mass index (BMI).
Skincare tips! (rediff.com)
Skincare expert Dr Parul Kolhe tells us how to keep our skin healthy and glowing all through the monsoon.
Therative Announces CE Certification; ThermaClear's Success Attracts International Attention (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN FRANCISCO----Therative announced today that the company received CE certification with plans to internationally distribute their heat-enabled acne device, ThermaClear, starting this summer.
High-tech cosmetic gadgets soon within your reach (BusinessWorld Online)
NEW YORK -- Tiffani Bruce, a Walgreen Co. employee, had her doubts about the acne-busting gadget called Zeno when her store began selling it two years ago.
Therative Announces CE Certification; ThermaClear's Success Attracts International Attention (Centre Daily Times)
Therative announced today that the company received CE certification with plans to internationally distribute their heat-enabled acne device, ThermaClear, starting this summer. With a combined presence in the US and Europe, ThermaClear's breakthrough acne technology is poised to further target its consumer base on an international level.
Steroid Abuse a Serious Health Risk That Demands Urgent Action (Newswise)
The Endocrine Society has issued a position statement calling for enhanced detection of steroid abuse among professional and amateur athletes, and greater education to deter teenagers and others from putting their health in jeopardy through steroid doping. The new statement also supports the appropriate clinical use of anabolic steroids.
Got Acne (British Vogue)
HAVING announced in April that he was hooking the house of Lanvin up with denim label Acne, Alber Elbaz's enthusiasm for the project has only grown as his designs have gone from sketch to finished article.
Oculus Innovative Sciences Announces Development of Microcyn(R)-Based Hydrogel Formulation (Centre Daily Times)
Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCLS), a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a family of products based upon the Microcyn(R) Technology platform, which is intended to help prevent and treat infections in chronic and acute wounds, announced today that the company's research and development team has completed work on the development of a Microcyn hydrogel ...
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Letters to the editor (Hampton Union)
To the Editor:"We do ourselves most good by doing something for others" â" Horace Mann, American Educator, Writer and Politician
Micro results: Experts: At-home microdermabrasion kits don't do much (Greenwich Time)
Microdermabrasion - the scrubbing, buffing and pulverizing of the top layer of skin - has become the marketing word du jour at the beauty counter.
LipoSonix, maker of fat-busting ultrasound, sold for $150 million or more (Seattle Times)
LipoSonix of Bothell, developer of non-invasive tools for reducing body fat, is being sold to Arizona-based Medicis for at least $150 million.
Picture Perfect! 16 Jun 2008, 0000 hrs IST, NONA WALIA ,TNN (The Times of India)
The Cover Girls on magazines never looked more perfect. But itâs not original beauty. Theyâve been retouched for your consumption. Recently, Kate Winslet stirred a controversy on how her picture used in a magazine, made her look too lean. It was unreal!
Medicis buying LipoSonix for $150 million (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. said Monday it will by privately held LipoSonix for $150 million in cash in a move to expand its aesthetics portfolio.
Ken Levine: "I'm Going to Disneyland!" (HuffingtonPost)
I have always loved Disneyland. I'm not ashamed to say it. Even as a five year-old curmudgeon I marveled at the imagination, scope, and vision of this wondrous (albeit highly profitable) world.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Highlights Data Showing the Benefits of Solubilized 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel in the ... (Centre Daily Times)
Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced today the publication of a study of its solubilized 5% BPO gel in the June 2008 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. When compared to twice-daily treatment with a leading BPO/clindamycin antibiotic combination product, the twice-daily monotherapy with the solubilized 5% ...
Monday, June 16, 2008
Quick fashion fixes (The News & Observer)
Two problems, four quick fixes: From fancy to basic, which product is best to stash in your desk drawer?
Cardiovascular, Breast Safety Study Of Libigel In Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (Medical News Today)
Michael C. Snabes, MD, PhD, vice president of clinical development of BioSante Pharmaceuticals, will be presenting an overview of a key study in the LibiGel® (testosterone gel) development program at The Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the Moscone Center on Sunday, June 15, 2008.
Look Your Best on Your Wedding Day (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - You have confirmed the date and time with the photographer, the flowers have arrived at the banquet hall and the cake will be delivered first thing in the morning. All that's left for you to do before your wedding day is get a good night's sleep -- or so you thought.
Insurance Rule Puts FSU In A Class Of 1 (The Tampa Tribune)
The freshman class at Florida State University is expected to get smaller this fall, but one statistic is expected to grow: those seeking health care coverage from the university.
Teens & Tweens:When it's time for 'the talk' (KING5 Seattle)
We've come a long way since the 1950s and those scratchy black and white sex education films, but puberty is no different today than it was then. It's still an uncomfortable topic for both parents and kids.
SyroLight Ltd (Pharmalicencing)
The Syro Group is a pioneering developer of phototherapy devices that harness the healing power of Low-Level Narrow Band (âLLNBâ) red light.
Cardiovascular, Breast Safety Study Of Libigel In Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (Newswise)
Michael C. Snabes, MD, PhD from BioSante will be presenting a poster at the Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the Moscone Center on Sunday, June 15, 2008. The poster, titled "A Cardiovascular And Breast Safety Study Of Libigel(R) In Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD): Study Design And Description Of Endpoints," is co-authored by investigators and ...
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Summer Sun Not Fun for Everyone (Westerly Sun)
Overexposure to sun is no less dangerous than it was 20 years ago. While many are quick to assume a sunburn is simply due to fair skin, that's not always the case.
St. Charles Parks: Skateboard classes set (Kane County Chronicle)
Skateboard Lessons For beginners and intermediate skaters. Participants must bring a skateboard, helmet and water bottle to class. Knee, elbow and wrist guards are strongly encouraged. Beginners will learn: how to start, stop, and drop in, do ollies, basic ramp riding, balance and tricks. Intermediate riders are taught skills and tricks based on their abilities. Participants should have a board ...
Trinny and the trouble with Johnny Too Bad (Daily Mail)
When Trinny Woodall arrived at an exclusive showbusiness party last week, she was wearing her customary pout and steadfast steely glare. Pushing through swathes of paparazzi she carried a well practised air of hauteur, refusing to acknowledge anyone who enquired as to her wellbeing.
Do You Really Need that Facial? (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines - It was not so long ago when facials were done only in the sterile confines of a dermatologist's clinic or, for those who know, in the musty halls of the red light district.
Allergan to acquire QLT's Aczone gel 5% (PharmaBiz)
Allergan, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Allergan Sales, LLC, has entered into an agreement with QLT USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of QLT Inc., to acquire QLT's Aczone (dapsone) gel 5 per cent product, a topical treatment for acne vulgaris.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Don't Scratch And Other Summer Tips (Medical News Today)
Warm weather is here and so are the bugs. If you forget to apply insect repellant and get an itchy welt, Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, has a simple solution to end your suffering: Dab a bit of roll-on antiperspirant directly on the bug bite.
Defeat Acne with Three-step Approach (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - When you were a teenager, pimples were a fact of life you simply dealt with, but who would have thought they'd still be tormenting you in your 20s, 30s and beyond?
Take the Burn Out of Acne Treatment (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Neutrogena(R) Dermatologics Introduces skin iD(TM), the First Personalized Acne Solution (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Neutrogena® Dermatologics, a unit of the #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand Neutrogena®, introduces skin iD, the first personalized acne solution clinically proven to treat and prevent acne.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Store will 'Refresh Mind and Body' (Delaware Coast Press)
BETHANY BEACH -- After spending thousands of dollars on top-of-the-line products to treat her cystic acne, Cameron Jahnigan tried a different remedy.
Vanity Fare (The Star)
ACNE remains one of the three top skin care concerns for Asian women. In grown-ups, zits are caused by excess sebum, which is in turn triggered by stress, environment and eating habits that disrupt body rhythms.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
You Can Win the Fight Against Acne (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Having clear skin simply makes you feel more confident and attractive. But unfortunately, struggling with blemishes and breakouts is something most of us can relate to. While you can't control your hormones or your genetics, there are ways to control your acne.
Allergan buys QLT's acne drug (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
QLT has announced that QLT USA, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Allergan Sales, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allergan to fully divest QLTs worldwide rights to Aczone, a prescription topical medicine approved in the US and Canada for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Breakthrough Isolaz(TM) Acne Therapy Featured in U.S. News & World Report: (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Aesthera Corporation's Isolaz painless acne therapy has been featured in the June 9, 2008, issue of U.S. News & World Report, a leading national weekly news magazine. The publication describes Isolaz acne therapy as "an advance against acne" and reports that the Isolaz is the first treatment device FDA cleared to treat comedonal and pustular acne, in addition to mild to moderate, inflammatory ...
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
5 things about acne (Orlando Sentinel)
Here's advice from Dr. Jason Green, a dermatologist, on treating and preventing acne.
Cipher receives patent notice of allowance for Cip-Isotretinoin (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Cipher Pharmaceuticals has announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent notice of allowance for Cip-Isotretinoin, the companys novel formulation of the acne medication isotretinoin.
Allergan Buys Acne Drug From QLT for $150 Million (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- Allergan Inc., the maker of the wrinkle remover Botox, will pursue a younger crowd, spending $150 million to acquire a new acne drug from Canada's QLT Inc.
QLT sells Aczone to Allergan; shareholders could get some proceeds (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
VANCOUVER - It's two deals down, and two to go for drugmaker QLT Inc., (TSX:QLT) which on Monday announced the sale of its acne gel Aczone to California-based Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) as part of a massive restructuring effort.
QLT sells Aczone to Allergan; shareholders could get some proceeds (Canadian Business)
Brenda Bouw, The Canadian Press June 9, 2008 - 3:20 p.m. VANCOUVER - It's two deals down, and two to go for drugmaker QLT Inc., (TSX:QLT) which on Monday announced the sale of its acne gel Aczone to California-based Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) as part of a massive restructuring effort.
QLT sells acne treatment product to Allergan (The Globe and Mail)
Deal for $150-million is expected to close in the third quarter
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-09 14:09 Allergan buys QLT acne gel Aczone for $150 million (Interactive Investor)
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Allergan Inc. said Monday that it would acquire QLT Inc.'s acne gel Aczone for $150 million.
QLT sells sell acne medicine Aczone to Allergan for US$150 million (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
VANCOUVER - QLT Inc. (TSX:QLT) has sold its worldwide rights to Aczone, a prescription medicine for acne, to Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) for US$150 million.
Allergan buys QLT acne gel Aczone for $150 million (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Allergan Inc. said Monday that it would acquire QLT Inc.'s acne gel Aczone for $150 million. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter. Allergan expects peak sales of $75 million from Aczone.
Allergan Buys Dermatology Product (socalTech.com)
Irvine-based Allergan said Monday that it has entered into an agreement with QLT USA, to purchase the firm's Aczone (dapsone) Gel 5% product, a topical treatment for acne vulgaris. Allergan said it will pay approximately $150M for all assets related to the product, which it said could reach revenues in excess of $75M per year. Aczone is used for treating acne; the product is expected to launch ...
Monday, June 9, 2008
Medical movers (The Springfield News-Leader)
April Loehr and Alicia Turner, aestheticians with Seasons Medical Spa, attended the 2008 International Congress of Esthetics in Dallas. During the convention, spa professionals from around the world learned about new treatments for acne-prone skin, updated hair-removal techniques and how to combine chemical peels with microdermabrasion when treating brown spots, wrinkles and acne.
San Francisco Bath Salt Company Has Re-Invented The Forgotten Art of Bathing (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Bathing in bath salts are quickly becoming the newest trend in skincare and relaxation. With the many natural healing and therapeutic benefits of taking a bath, more and more people are ditching the shower and opting to take a relaxing soak. One of the leaders in this new trend is the San Francisco Bath Salt Company, a Bay-Area based company who over the last 6 years has re-invented the ...
Fashion at work: Head-to-toe tips for cubicle chic (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dressing for work can be a lot of, well, work. If clothing and grooming speak volumes about who you are, the office is one place where you want those messages to be carefully calibrated.
Even busy mums can enjoy 'sex' (News Interactive)
I DON'T get out much these days, so I leapt at the chance to put on my sparkliest frock and hazardously high heels to catch the new Sex and the City movie.
Guy's High Tech Secret to Great Skin (Elk Grove Citizen)
ARA) - No matter what the circumstance, the old saying is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it's a job interview or a first date, you always want to look your best. But according to researchers, acne affects 25 percent of adult men.
Kids? comments can create a stir (The Olympian)
It was a Saturday afternoon, almost closing time at the library, and the checkout line was growing. Waiting parents shifted stacks of books from one arm to the other while kids squirmed and struggled against the silence.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Raiders keep printing up more cash (Contra Costa Times)
With the signing of Darren McFadden, the Raiders have now inked offseason free-agent contracts totaling more than a quarter of a billion.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Rudy Fernandez: Lifeâs a wonderful thing (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippinesâ"Life is not a battle. I love it; I want more of it. Thatâs all I ask, just a little more.â
Treatment helps young kidney transplant patients avoid nasty side effects (San Jose Mercury News)
Stanford researchers have discovered a way to spare children the toxic treatment that usually follows kidney transplants, allowing youngsters to look, feel and mature normally.
A drive-in, coming to a theater near you (Sturgis Journal)
Seventy-five years ago this week, the first drive-in movie theater opened.
About New York: The Gift of Prose to Soothe the Traveler (New York Times)
A program that provided poetic respite from ads for bunion cures and personal-injury lawyers on subways and buses, came to a quiet end last month.
Teens Use Technology to Fight Blemishes (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - School is out for the summer and teen-agers are making the most of it. Whether they're working summer jobs or working on their tans, there's always something going on.
Business Line Headlines Friday, November 09, 2001 (The Hindu)
Voice the right farm concerns at Doha THAT this is no more a bipolar world is now a reality to live with. Indeed, it seems to be emerging as a `rich man's world'.
Nature's Cure Acne Products Land Coveted Expert Endorsement of Michael Maddox (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Nature's Cure has finalized an endorsement agreement with Michael Maddox, a world-renowned modeling coach, fashion show producer and image consultant. Maddox, who is always looking for products to help his clients, approached Nature's Cure due to his personal belief in their acne line.
MedSpas of America Updates Supply Agreement for the Use of Penzim as Ingredient in Natural Renu (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
MedSpas of America, Inc., www.medspasofamerica.com, announced today that it has updated its worldwide agreement with Zymetech, Inc. from Reykjavick, Iceland, www.zymetech.com, for the use of Penzim as the essential ingredient in the anti-aging line of products for Natural Renu.
Cheaters will continue to be up against the ropes (Granma Internacional)
⢠NOBODY knows for sure who invented it, much less whether or not the person who created it survived to see the results among the international sports community. But for elementary school students and astronauts alike, the word "doping" is a synonym for bad conduct.
Clinical Trials Update: June 6, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Oil Breaks Out (Forbes)
Morgan Stanley prediction of $150 by the 4th of July seems to be behind the rise.
Overweight air hostesses grounded in India (BBC News)
An Indian court rules that the state airline has the right to prevent air hostesses from flying for being overweight.
Cipher receives Patent Notice of Allowance for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Patent Notice of Allowance for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN, the Company's novel formulation of the acne medication isotretinoin.
The SMS (serial) killer idea (rediff.com)
The "Serial SMS" is an idea waiting for imaginative minds to harness as a productivity tool, information and education tool, marketing strategy, incremental sales strategy or just an environment-friendly way to communicate.
Natural Mineral Makeup Promises Better Skin, World Peace (The Lakeland Ledger)
The notion of a cosmetic being able to achieve something as lofty as global harmony is noble. But can something as simple as adding minerals to makeup really make your life - and the world - that much better' Or is this just a fad that has caught the eyes of mainstream cosmetic companies and eco-conscious consumers at the same time'
Friday, June 6, 2008
Local author reflects on Robert Francis Kennedy (The Steamboat Pilot & Today)
On this, the 40th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedyâs death, my own favorite memories of this special man have to do with the genuine kindness and compassion he always showed the âlittle,â everyday people around him.
Plea for help after teenager loses leg (Portsmouth Herald)
PORTLAND, Maine â" Patricia Del Santo said her daughter, 13-year-old Destiny Phaneuf, has been "up and down" emotionally since the May 28 morning when she was hit by a freight train in her home town of Lebanon, Maine, and lost her leg.
The SMS (serial) killer idea (Business Standard India)
Don't you love the way your mobile phone lets you be in touch with life? Why else would people begin to switch on their mobile phones the moment their plane lands - even before the crew gives permission for the use of handsets?
Nuu Medspa Join Chicagoâs Top Eateries and Restaurants to Help Fund Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ... (PR.com)
NuU Medspa prepares for summer 2008 with Summer Lovinâ, Chicagoâs Single Best Summer Event that will take place on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6:30p.m. â" 10:30p.m at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL. Over 800 guests will donate their time to ring in the summer of Chicago with posh cocktails, fabulous food, silent auction, fun-filled activities and many other fellow Chicagoans. NuU ...
'The Clarity of Things' (New York Review of Books)
The National Endowment for the Humanities, together with the American Library Association, has launched in 2008 a program that will supply classrooms and public libraries with reproductions of significant American art, one example on each side of twenty high-quality posters, forty examples in all, under the overall title Picturing America . It was my idea, invited to give the 2008 Jefferson ...
Time is Dad's best gift to build relationships (The Arizona Republic)
One of the greatest things a man can give his family is his time.
New laser treatment in the Helderberg (Helderberg)
LASERMED is an initiative of dermatologists who endeavour to promote skin health and rejuvenation through the ethical and scientific use of state-of-the art technology.
eFoodSafety Reports OraPhyte(TM) in Final Phases of Testing Prior to Licensing Agreement (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.----eFoodSafety.com, Inc. , a researcher, developer, and marketer of whole food and nutraceutical products, provides an update on OraPhyteâ¢, its product being tested by major universities for efficacy in controlling nematodes, widespread agricultural parasites.
Upscale clothing boutique debuts on the Square (The Capital Times)
New boutique owner Kristin Wild hopes to bring something special to Madison's Capitol Square with her new clothing boutique, Atticus. "There has been a successful rejuvenation of housing, business and culture on the Square for a few years now," Wild said. "I think that retail is sort of the last piece of the puzzle that needs to be added, and I'm very excited to be a part of that." That's why, ...
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Quick fixes for those everyday fashion mishaps (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
Four problems, eight quick fixes: From fancy to basic, which product is best to stash in your desk drawer?
He heals with meals Chef-turned-doctor cooks up dishes that cure (Philadelphia Daily News)
HAVE TROUBLE sleeping? Plagued by stiff, painful joints? Feel a cold coming on? Instead of reaching into the medicine cabinet for those over-the-counter medicines, rubs and other conventional remedies, head to your refrigerator for some culinary healing.
THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: United star Rio joins Roo for pizza in Ibiza, Mad Max goes caravaning and Jose to continue ... (Daily Mail)
For his part, Beckham is simply honoured to accept the accolade, choking back the tears as he reveals: 'Now I will certainly be preparing for the game by choosing Gillette - delivering a smoother, more satisfying shave.'
Listen to your hormones (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Dr. Rebecca Booth, a Louisville gynecologist who has been practicing medicine for more than 23 years, has not only given a name to something she has observed about women, but she has written a book about it. In "The Venus Week" she explains the term that is also the title of her book.
Putting the pill under the microscope (The Suburban)
Though the birth control pill may be the most commonly used method of contraception among women, health professionals say other methods should always be explored.
Dwain Chambers forced into waiting game over drugs (Times Online)
The problem with performance enhancing drugs is that there is such a small body of science to prove that they are bad for you. All there is, the scientists say, is anecdotal evidence.
This is not a metaphor. (Seattle Weekly)
Just before you hit Shoreline, youâll find an oasis of Oaxacan food. Re: " Jail Baiter " by Nina Shapiro (May 28) These two guys don't sound like sociopaths at all. They sound like stupid male teenagers, masking their grief with rebellion and mind-numbing media after a tragic event.
Collagen, Helium, and Butt Boozin' (San Diego Reader)
Before I have collagen injections in my lips, I have to know where they get the collagen. Is it human? Does it come from some animal? Cow lips. Youâll have big flappy cow lips. In many cases, the collagen injected into people for either cosmetic or therapeutic reasons comes from cows.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
El Camino College releases sketch of sexual assault suspect (Daily Breeze)
Police seek help in the sexual attack case as the campus re-examines security.
Spa Scene | The Center for Beautiful Skin (Miami Herald)
The Miami Herald takes a look at a different day spa every week. Send nominations to: spa@MiamiHerald.com. The Center for Beautiful Skin
THE LOOP AT MIDWEEK CHAT: ASK BIG BROWN (Pioneer Press)
The Loop knows the Triple Crown contender is the brashest young star in the world of horse racing. What we didn't know is that he's also a wise source of advice and counsel. Just days away from the biggest race of his life, he took time out to take questions from Loop Nation.
ECC police release sketch of sexual assault suspect (Daily Breeze)
Investigators on Tuesday released a sketch of a short, dimpled young man who recently sexually assaulted a 19-year-old El Camino College student on campus. Police hope his distinctive features will help identify him.
Ted Kennedy's Expanded Cancer Arsenal (US News & World Report)
Unlike a decade ago, chemotherapy is now a powerful weapon against brain tumors.
The Agony of Adult Acne (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Acne is the most common skin disorder that affects over 80% of adults, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Sponsored Listing (Growth Company Investor)
Drug developer and pharmaceutical services provider Summit Corporation trebled both losses and revenues last year, but the AIM-traded business has high hopes for a major deal from its drug pipeline in 2008.
Danny Bonaduce on Tatum: Blame her family (MSNBC)
When a former child star like Tatum OâNeal falls into addiction, itâs often the parents who are to blame, said Danny Bonaduce, himself an ex-child celebrity. âIf you were raised poorly, you will make bad decisions,â he said.
Beauty -- More than skin deep? (The Herald-Mail)
Teens are always worrying about what they look like, saying "I'm fat!" "My nose is crooked!" "My thighs are huge!" - focusing on things they can complain about. Teens compare themselves to famous celebrities, although those celebrities might not look any better. To get their so-called perfect bodies, some celebrities have to go through plastic surgery with needles, scalpels, lasers, etc.
Jane Lauder Named Senior Vice President, General Manager of Origins, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (Centre Daily Times)
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that Jane Lauder has been named Senior Vice President, General Manager of Origins. The appointment is effective July 1, 2008. Ms. Lauder will report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, President, who overseas BeautyBank and Ojon, and who now will add Origins to her portfolio.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Erbitux - Enhanced Efficacy Demonstrated In Patients With KRAS Wild-Type Tumors In First Line Metastatic Colorectal ... (Medical News Today)
New analyses of two randomized, controlled clinical trials investigating Erbitux® (cetuximab) in the treatment of 1st-line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) highlight the increased efficacy of Erbitux in patients with "normal," non-mutated or so-called tumors with wild-type KRAS.
Men on a Shopping Spree (The New York Sun)
Even with stepped up competition from Web-based retailers and department stores, New York's multibrand menswear boutiques are more than holding their own â" with some opening up new locations, and others moving to larger spaces. Here are some of the standout spring offerings at such stores throughout the city. ATELIER At Atelier in SoHo, design is all about details: Black-and-white silk plackets ...
Skin remedy helps pair win award (TVNZ)
A common skin disorder, allergen detection and environmental monitoring helped two Auckland University students win the 2008 Chaisma I-Volve business challenge.
PhotoMedex Introduces NEOVA(R) Matrix AR (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa.----PhotoMedex, Inc. announced that Procyte, a PhotoMedex company, today is introducing NEOVA® Matrix AR. Created with patented retinol technology, NEOVA® Matrix AR is a topical formula that safely and effectively reduces the appearance of photodamage, fine lines, wrinkles and acne without the irritation typically experienced with other retinol-based, prescription-strength ...
PhotoMedex Introduces NEOVA(R) Matrix AR (Centre Daily Times)
PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHMD) announced that Procyte, a PhotoMedex company, today is introducing NEOVA(R) Matrix AR. Created with patented retinol technology, NEOVA(R) Matrix AR is a topical formula that safely and effectively reduces the appearance of photodamage, fine lines, wrinkles and acne without the irritation typically experienced with other retinol-based, prescription-strength products.
Home microdermabrasion cheaper, but subtle (Honolulu Advertiser)
There's a whole lot of sanding, planing and buffing going on in bathrooms coast to coast. The work isn't to improve the home, but the skin, through the magic of over-the-counter microdermabrasion kits.
ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Appears Recession Proof (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)
ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RBRM), a provider of treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and Molluscum Contagiosum today announced a record breaking sales day on April 22nd, when they sold over $26,500 in products.
Erbitux Fights Advanced Lung Cancer (WebMD)
Adding the drug Erbitux to standard chemotherapy extends the lives of advanced lung cancer patients by about five weeks, according to results of a large international trial. to standard chemotherapy extends the lives of advanced lung cancer patients by about five weeks, compared with chemo alone, according to results of a large international trial.
Vitamin essentials (Hindustan Times)
After several bouts of cold and fever, 32-year-old Shalini Ravindranath learnt that her immunity level was very low Doc- tors asked her to up her intake of Vitamin C help her cope with her repeated illnesses.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Products, Home Remedies Aid in Work Crisis (The Lakeland Ledger)
Sometimes, you have a crisis right there in your cubicle, and we're not talking about not meeting deadlines. We're talking broken nails and frozen zippers.From fancy to basic, which product is best to stash in your desk drawer'BREAKOUTS
Merck Serono Receives CHMP Positive Opinion For Marketing Authorization For Erbitux Including 1st-Line Colorectal ... (Medical News Today)
Merck KGaA announced that it received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA), for its application to broaden the use of the targeted cancer therapy Erbitux® (cetuximab) to an enlarged lab
Custom therapy foreseen (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Chicago - Researchers have pinpointed a gene that predicts which colon cancer patients will respond to a novel cancer...
Erbitux OK for colorectal cancer patients with genetic marker (USA Today)
A new study shows which colorectal cancer patients may benefit from a drug and which would be better off without it.
Tried & Tested: CoffeeBerry to the rescue (The New Straits Times)
RevalEskin contains CoffeeBerry, scientifically proven to be the most potent natural antioxidant in skin care. You can have your java every day... on your face. And the results are wonderful, writes PRASANNA RAMAN.
Does your man look after his health? (iVillage)
Is the doctor's surgery alien territory for your man? Research has revealed while many men still cringe at the thought of dropping their pants in front of the doctor, regular checks and being informed are vital to staying healthy.
Effective Parenting (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
Parenting is a paradox. On the one hand there are so much joy and pleasure in seeing our children grow from a helpless little baby to a toddler and then a teenager and finally to a responsible adult. On the other hand, our children can also be a source of pain and heartaches.
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse - Are Ya Juicin' It? (Medical News Today)
http://hotmedicalnews.com - Irritable, angry, aggressive, but feeling strong and invincible, Mr. A, 32, a bodybuilder and prison guard, stopped at a convenience store to call his boss. Car trouble on the way to work.. He would be late. Mr.
ASK LAURA MERCIER (The New Straits Times)
Q: My face is fair; however I suffer from with mild rosacea and my body tone is a bit yellowish. My face will become yellowish or dull when I am tired. How do I choose a foundation to balance the different tones? â" Wong Yew Kiong, Kuala Lumpur.
Alma Lasers gets FDA nod for new device (Globes Online)
The firm's Harmony XL can be adapted for several applications.
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Skin kits offer at-home alternative (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
Thereâs a whole lot of sanding, planing and buffing going on in bathrooms coast to coast.
He Was a Teenage Spy, Surrounded by Treacherous Adults (The Trinidad Guardian)
LONDON, July 17 â" The problem with most movie action heroes, said Alex Pettyfer, who plays a teenage secret agent in the forthcoming film âStormbreaker,â is that they are way too old.
A surgically repaired shoulder to cry on (Yakima Herald-Republic)
I knew I was in trouble when I woke up in the middle of the night, stared down a darkened hallway at a thin trail of light coming through a window, and asked myself: Where am I?
Treating Aesthetic And Dermatological Conditions - Lutronic Announces World's First 'Smart' Fractional CO2 Laser System (Medical News Today)
Lutronic, Inc., one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of medical laser systems, announced today that its MOSAIC eCO2 system, the next generation in fractional resurfacing lasers combining fractional technology with the deep ablative features of a CO2 laser, is in its late stages of FDA review and clearance.
MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH A JAIL NURSE (Arizona Daily Sun)
The day for a nurse at the county jail begins after breakfast at about 7 a.m.
ERBITUX(R) (Cetuximab) Data Demonstrate Improved Overall Survival in First-Line Treatment of Advanced Non-Small Cell ... (Finanzen.net)
ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced results that show the addition of ERBITUX® (cetuximab) to platinum-based chemotherapy significantly increased overall ...
Erbitux adds 5 weeks to lung cancer survival (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Lung cancer patients treated in a large clinical trial with ImClone Systems Inc's Erbitux and chemotherapy lived about five weeks longer than patients treated with chemotherapy alone, according to study results released on Saturday.
Erbitux adds 5 weeks to lung cancer survival - study (Reuters via Yahoo! India News)
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Lung cancer patients treated in a large clinical trial with ImClone Systems Inc's Erbitux and chemotherapy lived about five weeks longer than patients treated with chemotherapy alone, according to results from the study released on Sunday.
Andropause: A turning point for men (Sunday Observer)
âSuddenly, Iâm not half the man I used to be...â If the words to that Beatles song make a lot more sense to you now than they did when you heard it as a teenager, there may be more to your newfound understanding than the wisdom of years.
Erbitux Significantly Prolongs Survival in 1st-Line Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (FinanzNachrichten)
Chicago and Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - New Data Provides the Basis for the Future Role of Erbitux (cetuximab) as a Standard in Combination ...
Erbitux Significantly Prolongs Survival in 1st-Line Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Presseportal)
Chicago and Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - New Data Provides the Basis for the Future Role of Erbitux (cetuximab) as a Standard in Combination With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in the 1st-Line Treatment of Patients With Non-Small Cell ...
Erbitux Significantly Prolongs Survival in 1st-Line ... (Stock World)
The addition of Erbitux(R) to a platinum-based chemotherapy significantly increased overall survival in the 1st-line treatment of NSCLC.(1) This data was presented today at the plenary session of the 44th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) congress.