Argos Therapeutics announced that its Arcelis immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), AGS-003, demonstrated favorable progression-free survival (PFS) and safety in combination with sunitinib, based upon updated results from an ongoing Phase 2 trial. [More]
Oct 3, 2010
Catherine Zeta-Jones: Michael Douglas's Cancer Treatment Nearly Done
Catherine Zeta-Jones says husband Michael Douglas is "doing very well" in his fight against cancer.
Greek premier Papandreou to receive Germany's Quadriga Prize
Berlin - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, who lifted the lid on his country's perilous public finances, is to be honoured with Germany's Quadriga Prize for "Power of Veracity" on Sunday.The prize, awarded by the non-profit Werkstatt Deutschland (Workshop Germany) organisation is given for "role models who are committed to enlightenment, commitment and welfare."
Top bet for Nobel Peace Prize is in Chinese prison
US may tell US citizens to be vigilant in Europe: Officials
Cheers, jeers for Kalmadi at CWG opening ceremony
NEW DELHI: It was both cheers and jeers for Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games, when he made his speech while it was cheers all the way for Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Biggest ever Commonwealth Games begins in Delhi
NEW DELHI: India today put behind a nightmarish build-up of scandals, filth and dirt and missed deadlines to come up with a dazzling and vibrant opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games -- the country's biggest sporting spectacle -- watched live by a global audience of around three billion.
U.S. warns of "potential" terror attacks in Europe
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- U.S. State Department on Sunday issued a travel alert to Americans over potential terrorist attacks in Europe.
Mubarak, U.S. Mideast peace envoy discuss peace efforts
CAIRO, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and U.S. Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell discussed on Sunday efforts to save the Middle East peace process after the Palestinians decided to suspend the direct talks with Israel, Egypt's official MENA news agency reported.
Iran calls on foreign powers to leave Middle East region
TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on foreign powers to leave Middle East region before being expelled by the regional states, the official IRNA news agency reported on Sunday.
Chinese premier pledges to support euro, boost cooperation with EU, Oct 03, 2010
ATHENS, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday pledged to support a stable euro and strengthen cooperation with the European Union (EU).
Iranian president renews call for probe into "9.11" terrorist attacks
TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday renewed a call for a probe into the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, the local satellite Press TV reported.
Dilma Rousseff votes in Brazil's general elections
Israel, Palestinians start to blame each other as talks look shaky
JERUSALEM, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The latest round of the U.S.- sponsored direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians were stumbling as the two sides differed on the issue of whether or not Israel should extend its 10-month freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank after it ended last week.
Premier Wen urges EU recogniztion of China's market economy status
ATHENS, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday urged the European Union to recognize China's full market economy status.
Chinese Premier makes five-point proposal on China
BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhuanet) -- As Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao continues his three-day official visit to Greece, the two nations have clinched 13 deals and agreed to further deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.
81-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing his 94-year-old roommate at an OC nursing home
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say an 81-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder for allegedly beating to death his 94-year-old roommate at an Orange County nursing home.
Brazil in Grip of Historic Vote
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, right, smiles as Workers Party presidential candidate Dilma Rousseff gestures to supporters during a campaign rally in Sao Bernardo do Campo, outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Brazil will hold general elections on Oct. 3
Britain Raises Terror Warning; US Cautions Travelers
Britain on Sunday warned of the "high" threat of terrorism for its nationals in France and Germany, hours after the United States issued an alert cautioning Americans of the potential for terror attacks in Europe.
Germany Marks 20th Anniversary of Reunification | Europe | English
German chancellor Angela Merkel arrives for celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of Germany's reunification in Bremen, northern Germany, Sunday Oct. 3, 2010
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Drug Trial News
LSUHSC-S receives $3.9M NIDA grant for development of Embera's EMB-001 for cocaine dependence
Embera NeuroTherapeutics, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for addiction and obesity, announced today that the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC-S) has received a $3.9 million dollar grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The grant will support the next stages of development for Embera's drug candidate EMB-001 to treat cocaine dependence, as well as advance EMB-001 into clinical testing. [More]
AcelRx completes ARX-02 End-of-Phase 2 meeting with FDA for cancer breakthrough pain management system
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has completed an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ARX-02, a proprietary Sufentanil NanoTab™ Breakthrough Pain Management System for the treatment of cancer breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients. FDA reviewed a package based on the previously announced positive Phase 2 clinical study results to date for ARX-02 and provided AcelRx with guidance on the Phase 3 program design and NDA requirements. [More]
Benicar better than Cozaar in reducing blood pressure: Study
New study results show that patients treated with Benicar® (olmesartan medoxomil) 40 mg once daily had significantly greater reductions in blood pressure and higher rates of goal attainment than patients receiving Cozaar® (losartan potassium) 100 mg once daily at week 8, according to findings of a new head-to-head study presented today at the late breaker session at the 23rd Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) in Vancouver, Canada. [More]
Intra-Cellular Therapies demonstrates ability of ITI-002 to improve motor and non-motor behaviors in PD
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. today announced results from studies demonstrating the anti-Parkinson and other beneficial effects of ITI-002 (IC200214), the Company's novel and selective phosphodiesterase type I (PDE1) inhibitor. [More]
FDA grants Emergent Fast Track Designation for AVP-21D9 anthrax monoclonal antibody development program
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced today that its anthrax monoclonal antibody development program investigating AVP-21D9 for the treatment of inhalational anthrax has been granted Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Emergent recently commenced a Phase I clinical trial for AVP-21D9, which is a fully human monoclonal antibody product candidate being developed as a parenteral post-exposure therapeutic to treat symptoms of inhalational anthrax disease. [More]
Global phase IV study confirms efficacy of erlotinib in treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Featured in the October edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO), data from The Tarceva Lung Cancer Survival Treatment (TRUST) confirms the safety and efficacy profile of erlotinib, a highly potent oral active, reversible inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine-kinase (TK) activity in a large heterogeneous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) population. [More]
Herpevac Trial for Women finds experimental vaccine ineffective in prevention of genital herpes disease
An experimental vaccine intended to prevent genital herpes disease in women, although generally safe and well-tolerated, proved ineffective when tested in the recently concluded clinical study known as the Herpevac Trial for Women. [More]
Achillion initiates ACH-1625 Phase II dosing for HCV infection
Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs to combat the most challenging infectious diseases, today announced that the Company has initiated patient dosing in a Phase II clinical trial of ACH-1625 for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. ACH-1625 is a potent small molecule inhibitor of HCV protease, an enzyme necessary for viral replication. The drug candidate was discovered and is being advanced by Achillion. [More]
NIH awards Polymedix $986,000 to develop defensin mimetic antimicrobial compounds for oral candidiasis
PolyMedix, Inc., an emerging biotechnology company focused on developing new therapeutic drugs to treat acute cardiovascular disorders and infectious diseases, has received a Phase 2 grant in the amount of $986,000 from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to support the development of defensin mimetic antimicrobial compounds for the treatment of oral candidiasis. This grant will fund this research project through August 31, 2012. This award represents the 14th grant or research contract received to date by PolyMedix. [More]
Space Photos This Week: Moon Mash-up, Saturn Aurora, More
Starlight bounces off a normally dark, interstellar core cloud (center) inside a larger cloud called L183 in a short-infrared-wavelength Spitzer Space Telescopeimage released on September 24.
Space Photos This Week: Moon Mash-up, Saturn Aurora, More
FOXNews.com - Police: Traffic stop leads to Phoenix drop house
SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon church president Thomas S. Monson on Saturday announced plans to build five new temples in the United States and abroad.
The plans call for the temples to be built in Hartford, Connecticut; Indianapolis; Tijuana, Mexico; Urdaneta, Philippines; and Lisbon, Portugal.
The Canadian Press: At Utah conference, Mormon church president announces plans to build 5 new temples worldwide
SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon church president Thomas S. Monson on Saturday announced plans to build five new temples in the United States and abroad.
The plans call for the temples to be built in Hartford, Connecticut; Indianapolis; Tijuana, Mexico; Urdaneta, Philippines; and Lisbon, Portugal.
Oct 2, 2010
Norfolk Island Government Broadcasting Services
Welcome to the Norfolk Island Government Radio Web Page. Radio Norfolk broadcasts on 89.9 FM and 1566 AM from 7 am through until 5 pm Monday to Friday and 7 am till 2 pm and on Sunday 7am till 1 pm.
Norfolk Island becomes first nation to hoist flag at Village
Making its presence felt, the 33-member delegation, which is a part of Commonwealth of Australia, clapped and swayed to the tunes of bhangra and fusion music played by the students of a city school in their honour.
Students celebrate Gandhi Day
A nation under one umbrella, one of the major themes shown by students of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School during the Mahatma Fiji Day celebrations held at the school in Nabua yesterday. Picture: JONE LUVENITOGA
Obama delays CNMI wage hike for 2011
President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure that delays the scheduled 50-cent minimum wage increase in the CNMI in 2011, a proposal that two of the largest business organizations in the Commonwealth have been asking for.
Legislature almost back to square one on budget bill, CNMI
On the second day of the CNMI government's partial shutdown, the 17th Legislature is almost back to square one on the $132 million budget bill for Fiscal Year 2011.
The House of Representatives passed Saturday night a new budget bill that the Senate amended once again about an hour later because of the same contentious issue of work hour cuts and unpaid holidays, among other things.
Lawmakers who requested anonymity said there was already a “compromise” reached among senators and House members to pass an eight-hour cut as of Friday afternoon.
The House of Representatives passed Saturday night a new budget bill that the Senate amended once again about an hour later because of the same contentious issue of work hour cuts and unpaid holidays, among other things.
Lawmakers who requested anonymity said there was already a “compromise” reached among senators and House members to pass an eight-hour cut as of Friday afternoon.
Shutdown closes Oleai Sports Complex, Saipan
Two student-athletes read the closure notice at the south entrance of the Oleai Sports Complex, which was locked beginning yesterday due to government shutdown. Inset, the parking lot of the facility is empty because of the closure notice. (Roselyn B. Monroyo)
CAMPUS SECULARISM
A U.S. organization supporting nonreligious student groups reports a
growing number of such groups on campuses at the start of the fall 2010
term.
According to the Secular Student Alliance, a record 219 groups offered
atheist and agnostic students an alternative to religious ministries on
campus. There were 159 such groups in 2009 and 100 in 2008.
The trend toward increased secularism on campus reflects a broader
trend in U.S. society, according to the Alliance. The 2008 American
Religious Identification Survey showed that the secular demographic was
the only group to have grown in every state since 1990.
SOURCE: Secular Students Alliance
http://www.secularstudents.org/recordnumbergroups2010
growing number of such groups on campuses at the start of the fall 2010
term.
According to the Secular Student Alliance, a record 219 groups offered
atheist and agnostic students an alternative to religious ministries on
campus. There were 159 such groups in 2009 and 100 in 2008.
The trend toward increased secularism on campus reflects a broader
trend in U.S. society, according to the Alliance. The 2008 American
Religious Identification Survey showed that the secular demographic was
the only group to have grown in every state since 1990.
SOURCE: Secular Students Alliance
http://www.secularstudents.org/recordnumbergroups2010
REVISED MODEL FOR ICE-CAP MELTING
The Greenland and West Antarctic ice caps are melting, but at only half
the rate previously predicted, according to a team of U.S. and Dutch
researchers.
Past estimates of the rate of ice-cap melting in Greenland and western
Antarctica may not have properly accounted for movements in the Earth's
crust that alter mass distribution and influence the gravitational
field.
Using data from satellites and GPS measurements of land and sea-floor
pressure, the researchers concluded that the ice caps are melting at
approximately half the speed originally predicted and, as a
consequence, that the average rise in sea levels will also be less.
However, they cautioned that "there are too few data available to
verify this independently."
the rate previously predicted, according to a team of U.S. and Dutch
researchers.
Past estimates of the rate of ice-cap melting in Greenland and western
Antarctica may not have properly accounted for movements in the Earth's
crust that alter mass distribution and influence the gravitational
field.
Using data from satellites and GPS measurements of land and sea-floor
pressure, the researchers concluded that the ice caps are melting at
approximately half the speed originally predicted and, as a
consequence, that the average rise in sea levels will also be less.
However, they cautioned that "there are too few data available to
verify this independently."
Pakistani breaks world record of tree plantation in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- A soldier of the Pakistani Army set up a Guinness world record on Wednesday by planting maximum plants in a time period of 24 hours by an individual, local media reported.
Venezuela holds parliamentary election
Venezuela has held an election to form a new legislature. A total of 165 seats in the National Assembly were up for grabs in Sunday's poll.
About 17 million voters were registered to cast ballots at some 12,500 polling stations across the country.
India marks Mahatma Gandhi birth anniversary
NEW DELHI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- India Saturday marked the 141st birth anniversary of its Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, with political leaders from across the spectrum paying homage to the man who led the country to independence.
At least 14 killed in Nigeria's twin car bombing
Security personnel check the car bomb blast site in Abuja, capital of Nigeria, Oct. 1, 2010. At least 14 people were killed as Nigeria's main militant group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), claimed responsibility for the twin car bomb blasts which occurred near the National Day parade in Abuja on Friday. (Xinhua/Joshua)
World largest airline "United Airlines" born
Passengers check in at the Continental Airlines counter in O'Hare International airport in Chicago, the United States on Oct. 1, 2010. UAL Corp and Continental Airlines Inc. closed their merger on Friday to form the world's largest carrier, called United Airlines. (Xinhua/Jiang Xintong)
Nigeria celebrates 50th independence anniversary despite deadly bomb attack
ABUJA, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria celebrated on Friday the 50th anniversary of independence as the pageant was overshadowed by a deadly twin bomb blasts near the National Day parade.
Pakistani PM warns against NATO intrusions
ISLAMABAD, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani told the parliament on Friday that Pakistan will consider other options if NATO continued intrusion into its sovereignty in future.
Obama apologizes for infecting Guatemalans with sexual diseases
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday extended his apology for purposely infecting Guatemalans with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in a research study in the 1940s.
Obama says White House chief of staff quits
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) applauds outgoing White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel (L), while Obama's new interim chief of staff Pete Rouse looks on, in the East Room of the White House in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Oct. 1, 2010. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun)
Calm returns to Ecuador on Friday after police unrest
Oct 1, 2010
Ecuador troops rescue president from rebel cops
Ecuadorean troops firing automatic weapons and concussion grenades rescued President Correa from a hospital where he was trapped most of the day by rebellious police.
Senate confirms Munter as next US Ambassador to Pakistan
The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Cameron Munter as next US Ambassador to Pakistan.
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