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Ann Richards has Died By : Micheal Hubbard What made Ann Richards such an infamous politician? They see him for the charismatic, smart and sharp person that he is. What bores many people is the fact that many Christians stay away from the so-called game of politics because they believe that politics is not good for a Christian to be part of it. Many of her supporters were vindictive, slanderous and libelous in their activities. What made Ann Richards such an infamous politician? Beef Controversy Could Delay New Organic Livestock Rulemaking By : The Cornucopia Institute "Our concern is that by incorporating new beef standards, which have never been fully discussed by the organic community, we are guaranteeing that powerful agribusiness lobbyists will do everything they can to scuttle the new proposed rules, in their entirety, delaying the long-anticipated rules on dairy." You know To Resell Rights, Private Label Rights and Royalty Rights! By : raman verma Resale rights products are considered to be the easiest ways to make money online. You don't have to make any effort to create sales pages or choose professional graphics because the hard work is already done for you. The only work you have to do is, buying the product and its resale right, loading it on your website and selling it. You can make money with the help of resale rights products in two ways: Last Minute Rulemaking by Bush USDA Threatens Organic Farmers By : The Cornucopia Institute “It’s inexcusable,” noted Ronnie Cummins, Director of the Organic Consumers Association, “that the USDA’s rule would allow conventional cattle to be brought onto organic farms, and milked, on a continuous basis,” said Ronnie Cummins, Director of the Organic Consumers Association. In response to the USDA’s sweeping livestock/pasture proposal, a consortium of organizations representing organic family farmers has crafted an “alternative” rule proposal. Led by FOOD Farmers, with support from The Cornucopia Institute, organic certifiers, and other policy experts, the revisions they have drafted Organic Stakeholders Demand Democracy from the USDA By : The Cornucopia Institute Instead of rewriting the old rule, the USDA completely rewrote the complicated organic livestock standards without input from the organic community or the National Organic Standards Board. The new rule would also probably put out of business the majority of all family-scale livestock farmers in the United States. They've given the organic community only 60 days to digest and respond - please contact the USDA asking them to extend the public comment period by 30 days! How to Beat Your Speeding Ticket in Virginia By : Roberto Bell Learn how to beat a Virginia reckless driving ticket with the help of a traffic attorney. Government grants for personal use and for debt By : Roberto Bell One of the most overlooked options to pay off debt is to get a government grants. This is because people are ignorant. Because the government sets aside billions each year to give away, you should consider applying for a funding from the government. Almond Growers and Handlers File Federal Lawsuit By : The Cornucopia Institute Almond Growers and Handlers File Federal Lawsuit Seeking to End "Adulteration" of Raw Nuts A group of fifteen American almond growers and wholesale nut handlers filed a lawsuit in the Washington, D.C. federal court on Tuesday, September 9 seeking to repeal a controversial USDA-mandated treatment program for California-grown raw almonds. Great Things to Do While Visiting Dubai By : Roberto Bell Helpful and useful guide for people looking for things to do while traveling to Dubai. Getting a Drivers License in Dubai By : Roberto Bell Helpful and useful guide to assist in obtaining a drivers lisence in Dubai. General Information about the UAE Geography By : Roberto Bell Helpful guide about UAE, its history, and Geography. Shopping in Dubai By : Roberto Bell Helpful and useful guide for the Shopping Experience in Dubai Basic Tips to Understand State Adoption Requirements By : Roberto Bell A perspective on understanding the legal requirements for adoption in your state. Each state's requirements differ based on the laws of that state. Legal Regulations to Curtail Underage DWI By : Roberto Bell Legal regulations that the state of Texas has enacted to slow down the epidemic of underage alcohol related accidents. The Grinding Square Wheels of Bureacracy By : John Henry BA Bsc Bureaucracy in the opinion of many is the absolute scourge of modern day living. The word certainly does not conjure up efficient and essential administration. On the contrary this term is associated with meaningless procedures that achieve little if anything, with the apparent sole aim of pure frustration, often contrary to any concept of meaningful logic or ‘common sense’. This article sponsored by Datalite UK Ltd examines and discusses the ‘Grinding Square Wheels of Bureaucracy’. A Tour of the Navy SEAL Museum By : James Kara Murat Located at the northern part of the Hutchinson Island in Florida, the U.S. Navy SEAL Museum is nestled at the original place where the Frogmen underwent their training back in the early 1940s. What Do Navy SEALs Do When They Retire? By : James Kara Murat The U.S. Navy SEALs, or the United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land Forces, are the U.S. Navy’s elite Special Operations Forces. They conduct clandestine operations from the sea, air, and land. How to Identify a Fake Navy SEAL By : James Kara Murat The U.S. Navy SEALs are America’s premier naval special operations force. SEAL is the acronym for Sea, Air, and Land and highlights the arenas that SEALs can operate in. Most Common Wrong Perceptions about U.S. Navy SEALs By : James Kara Murat Navy SEALs are a top antiterrorist unit that goes to any place at any time in any weather conditions to fight for and protect the American way of life. We hear a lot of stories, frequently hair-raising ones about the U.S. Navy SEALs. Participa en el Campeonato Europeo de Poker en Línea II By : mia pacheco Titan Poker lanza el Campeonato Europeo de Poker en Línea II que se realizara el 23 de Mayo. Participa por los $3.6 millones de dólares. Michigan Militia Increases Tactical Training for 2008 Elections By : Roberto Bell The Michigan Militia launches the 10-Week Project Contest in preparation for the 2008 elections. The group begins arrangements over concerns for public safety in the ten week period between the conclusion of the national elections and the proclamation of the president. Empty Holsters Leave Students Feeling Defenseless By : Roberto Bell From April 21 to 25, 2008, members of the organization Student’s for Concealed Carry on Campus (SCCC) will be holding the second Empty Holster Protest in several campuses nationwide. Students who are members of the SCCC will be wearing empty holsters or shirts that advocate the right to wear concealed weapons. Non-Profit Organization Collects Ink Cartridges for Soldiers By : Roberto Bell The goal of the contest is to collect as many empty printer ink cartridges. The collected cartridges will then be sold and the money will go towards the cost of shipping care packages. These packages are for injured soldiers who are being treated in medical facilities overseas. Our Economy Was Last Good Before Bush By : Jeffrey A Solochek My wife and I were talking last night and we were trying to remember back to the last times that a gallon of gas price was good, which means less than a pack of Marlboro. All of the reasons why the economy is so bad is because of the price for a barrel of oil Think about it. Oil prices reaching an all time high of over $100 per barrel has created a chain reaction. Pricing for milk, eggs, meat, poultry, and everything else has gone up because of the amount of gas it now takes to move these products. Gas used to remain at a somewhat stead pricing of around a dollar per gallon but the way we are heading gas will soon be the largest expense of our income. Spanish King To Be Last In Line? By : Majorca Europe's King Juan Carlos of Spain was hailed as saviour of the country's young democracy when he ordered the army back to barracks during a coup attempt. But now there are some calls among the Spanish people that he should be the last King of Spain - but will he be? Understanding DWI By : Roberto Bell A general explanation of what defines DWI and Blood Alcohol Level. DWI in Texas - Driving While Intoxicated By : Roberto Bell A definition on driving while intoxicated, or DWI, in Texas Bear Stearns and the New Federal Reserve By : Dane Smith This article discusses the recent Federal Reserve-backed takeover of investment bank Bear Stearns by its competitor JPMorgan Chase, emphasizing the changing role of US monetary policy in the market. Bear Stearns and the Free Market By : Dane Smith This article is about the recent government bailout of Bear Stearns, one of the top five investment banks in the US, by the Federal Reserve, as well as its broader implications for the economy. Hillary and Obama: Where Are The Issues? By : Dane Smith This article discusses the ongoing primary fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Tips on Getting Ready for a Poker Tournament By : Mia Palermos Before playing in a big money tournament there are several things I like to do to prepare for the game. Here I have listed them for you to read. Health Tips for Playing Poker Tournaments By : Mia Palermos Here are some of the ways I have found useful when I am getting ready for a big poker tournament that may help you as well. Comprehensive Spending Review: Maximising Government Efficiency By : Paul McIndoe How the Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 will drive efficiency and improved service delivery across all areas of Government. Model Tanks and Tank History By : Victor Epand This article is about model tanks and where the idea for tanks came from. Lets Go Beat Up Some Smokers By : David Cowley Smoking and the cost to health care Divorce Records For Us By : Arriane Groff Today a collection of public records is accessible online and the good thing is that both the quantity and quality of these records increases day by day. AstraZeneca to Cut 7,600 More Employees By : Joshua Daly The drug maker AstraZeneca plans to more than double the amount of jobs originally intended for deletion, a total of 11% of its total workforce. The firings are the result of an 11 % drop in quarterly profit which can be attributed to the 15.2 billion dollars spent in the acquisition of MedImmune. Congress Poised to Hand Over Tobacco Oversight to FDA By : Mark Ramirez The US Congress is on the verge of passing a bill that will give the US Food and Tobacco Agency the authority to regulate tobacco. Expert analysis on whether is still back and forth on whether the bill will affect the actual use of tobacco. Avandia Causes Glaxo Sales to Dive By : Cathlene Martinez According to reports, GlaxoSmithKlines sales have dropped 2.4% and forecasters are predicting a more a fall in revenue of more than £100 million due to the increased safety concerns surrounding Avandia. Oxycotin Ruled Addictive, Drug Makers Fined for Misleading Public By : Mark Ramirez Last Friday, U.S. District Judge James Jones ordered Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, to pay $634.5 million in fines for misleading the public about the addictiveness of the painkiller. Placebo Affect- Myth Confirmed By : Cathlene Martinez Ever wonder why people who take a placebo sometimes feel better even though they are not receiving any real medication? A group of researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor finished a new study that tested the nucleus accubens (NAC), a region deep in the brain that is known to play a role in reward expectation. Novartis Facing Big Problems By : Greg Edwards As the saying goes, anything that can go wrong, will. Just ask Novartis. Novartis has encountered virtually every problem that has plagued the industry, such as drug failures in clinical testing and delays in the approval of products. New Survey Finds Meds Students Lack Trust in Big Pharma By : Joshua Daly A recent study done by Epocrates has found that like many others, med students have very little faith in the good will of big pharma. The survey took the pulse of 1000 soon to be doctors on several prevalent issues in the healthcare industry today. Old Diabetes Drug More Effective? By : Cathlene Martinez A new report says that an older drug for treating the most common type of diabetes in many ways is better than new drugs on the market today. FDA in Need of Money; Giving 8.9 Million in Bonuses By : Greg Edwards The FDA is giving its workers more than 8 million dollars in bonuses at a time where the agency is hard pressed than to spend more on food and drug safety. Injuries that trigger mental anguish By : Drago Marx Only an authorized and legal way can manage to achieve the compensation for the accidents. Florida injury lawyers are doing just that for the people. More FDA Conflict of Interest By : Joshua Daly Six doctors who have received financial compensation from the pharmaceutical industry through stockholdings or speaking fees will be on the FDA panel which decides whether the GlaxoSmithKline drug Avandia is linked to increased heart risks. Avandia Related Heart Attacks Surge By : Mark Ramirez According to reports by the Associated Press, Avandia side effects reports have tripled in the month after the report that the blockbuster drug used to treat diabetes drastically raised users risk of heart attack. First National Study to Test the Addictiveness of Painkillers By : Cathlene Martinez US researchers just announced that they will be conducting the first ever study to find a treatment for the addiction to such popular painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin. New Drug to Fight Craving for Drinking and Smoking By : Joshua Daly The drug Chantix has already to help smokers kick the habit, but researchers have found that the drug may also help alcoholics do the same. Uninsured Americans Raise Medicare Expenditures By : Mark Ramirez A new study shows that Americans who were not insured before the age of 65 and gained access to Medicare cost the system exponentially more money than those who were previously insured with prior health insurance. FDA Gives Conflict of Interest Pass By : Cathlene Martinez Anyone ever wonder how harmful medications and products get passed by the FDA? Because the people who are responsible for deciding whether a product is safe enough for consumption by the American public have conflicts of interests with the companies seeking product approval. Judge OK’s New 1.8 Billion Medicare Budget in Texas By : Joshua Daly Help is on the way for the more than 2.8 million impoverished children across Texas. Underprivileged children should now have better access to timely prescriptions, checkups, and other services deemed under a court settlement Monday by U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice. Chinese Man Beheaded for Taking Bribe From Big Pharma By : Greg Edwards On Tuesday China executed former head of their Food and Drug Administration for taking bribes to OK substandard drugs. Zheng Xiaoyu had become a symbol for all that was going with product safety. America Shows Rise in Medical Tourism By : Joshua Daly Some people in America are following the advice of the old adage; if you don’t like it here, leave. More people than ever are choosing to go abroad for their medical services instead of paying the high healthcare cost here in America. FDA OK’s New Alzheimer’s Patch By : Mark Ramirez On July 9th, the Swiss Drug Maker Novartis received approval from the American Food and Drug Administration to begin selling its Exelon skin patch used to treat Alzheimer’s. UK Government in Trouble for Prescribing Generics By : Cathlene Martinez Usually it is big pharma giving financial incentives to doctors to sway what type of medication they prescribe, but now big pharma has found itself in our shoes and doesn’t seem to like it to much. 1st US Approved Drug to Fight Fibromyalgia By : Greg Edwards The Unites States Food and Drug Administration just approved Lyrica (pregabalin) to treat Fibromyalgia. Lyrica is the first drug of its kind to be approved by the FDA to treat the disease that affects over 6 million Americans. Generic Lamisil Approved By : Joshua Daly Good news for all who suffer from athletes feet and foot fungus, generic Lamisil has been approved by the FDA to treat your condition. This means you will be able to fight off that foot fungus without having to sell the leg its attached to in order to pay for it. Study Suggests Vioxx Risks were Covered Up By : Mark Ramirez Results from a new study show that increased heart risks that were produced by Merck's Vioxx began immediately, and not after 18 months as the company has stated. The study could potentially strike a whole in Merck’s defense, who is still involved in ongoing litigation. All Diets are Created Equal By : Mark Ramirez The results of a new study examining the effectiveness of diets is out, and point out that most all diets help dieters lose weight the same. The study led by Dr. Michael Dansinger of the Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston found that the effect of dietary counseling for weight loss on average, resulted in weight loss of around 6 percent of patients initial body weight after one year, compared with people not involved in formal weight loss programs. First Ever Approved Computerized Medication Box By : Joshua Daly The first ever programmable computer device that allows professional caregivers to monitor how frequent a patient takes their medication was approved Thursday by the FDA. Husband Claims Wife Killed by Contraception By : Greg Edwards Frank Mariconda started his day like any other, he got dressed for work, ate breakfast, and playfully kissed his wife goodbye, not knowing it would be the last time he would ever speak to her. Lilly Not Out of the Woods Yet Over Zyprexa By : Greg Edwards New speculation has risen over Zyprexa since a letter from the FDA to the drugmakers was leaked. Apparently in March, the FDA sent a letter to Eli-Lilly telling Lilly that they would delay the approval of their new drug Symbyax, which is used to treat depression. Symbyax was not approved because it is a combination of Zyprexa and Prozac, and more info was needed about the risk of diabetes in the prescribing label. Merck to Cut Spending by 9% by the End of the Year By : Mark Ramirez Merck will downsize its spending on promotions and sales force by 9% the end of the year. Sources at Merck have stated that spending will include job losses although final figures had not been agreed upon. 3 Big Pharma Companies Guilty of ‘Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices’ By : Greg Edwards A Massachusetts court has ruled that 3 of Americas largest pharmaceutical companies have engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices. Is Doctors Prescribing Habits Used to Improve Safety or Sales? By : Joshua Daly Pharmaceutical companies have inside data of virtually every doctor in the United States. This data records every prescription signed by every doctor, letting big pharma know which doctors are prescribing the latest and most expensive drugs on the market. To put it in door to door salesman lingo, it’s a list of every sucker in the neighborhood. Senior Have Hard Time Telling If Drug Is Covered Under Medicare By : Cathlene Martinez A new study has revealed that the new Medicare Part D plan is making it exceedingly hard for beneficiaries to know exactly what medications are covered under the plan. This is due to the more than 1,800 different private health plans now participating in part D, and each having its own drug coverage charts. FDA’s New Survey Says Trust in FDA Renewing By : Mark Ramirez A new poll says that public trust in the FDA is beginning to rebound after a steady decline the last 2 years, but there is still much more work to do. FDA’s biggest concern should be the health of consumers, not of Big Pharma By : Cary Byrd Conflict of interest is a major theme on our blog. When a person is on trial, friends and family are not allowed on the jury because they would have biased judgment. When someone has interest in the outcome, it is virtually impossible to expect a fair decision. Questionable Medicare Policies Under Fire By : Cathlene Martinez Due to highly questionable sales tactics and reports of outright fraud, seven major health insurers have agreed to suspend marketing for a certain form of Medicare policy. New Weight Loss Drug Keeps Users Looking For the Toilet By : Mark Ramirez Alli, the first FDA approved OTC diet aid has hit shelves, and is guaranteed to be a big hit. The new medication promises to enhance weight loss 50% more than dieting alone by preventing the body from digesting the fat on ingested food. The only problem is the leakage. New Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis By : Mark Ramirez A new era for rheumatoid arthritis is beginning to unfold, leading the charge is several new drugs which are giving arthritis sufferers new options that many have never enjoyed. Healthcare Varies Drastically From State to State By : Joshua Daly Despite all the states in America being part of the same country, healthcare quality from state to state is all over the map. A new study has found that not all states are equal in the quality of healthcare given, and the gap between some is larger than you might think. Who will take down Big Pharma first — Michael Moore … or us? By : Cary Byrd We’ve blogged here quite a bit about Michael Moore’s “Sicko” , which we hope will finally take public outrage over the top to force reform of Big Pharma.But I think Moore is really only half the story.The other shoe that’s dropping on Big Pharma is us — the blogosphere and social networks that are revealing truths about this industry that the traditional media has failed to report. The FDA’s eight-year plan for testing Avandia By : Cary Byrd Drug companies are going to try to get away with everything they can to make a profit, that’s a given. The FDA should be the regulatory force that keeps Big Pharma in check instead of being its accomplice. FDA Scientist Reprimanded For Warning Public By : Joshua Daly Reports are out that a deputy director of the Division of Drug Risk Evaluation, part of the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (formerly the Office of Drug Safety) was reprimanded for recommending that the popular diabetes drug Avandia receive a “black Box” warning after taking her staffs advice. From Blockbuster to Bust: Why the FDA Allows Miscues By : Greg Edwards Cases such as Vioxx and Avandia have become all too common. But why does this occur? How are potentially harmful drugs allowed to make it to market and be sold to millions of people for years before being found unsafe and removed from the market. eDrugSearch.com makes headlines in San Antonio Express-News By : Cary Byrd The San Antonio Express-News published a nice piece on the front page of its business section today on eDrugSearch.com and another area company, Weno Healthcare. Avandia Increases Risk of Heart Attack By : Mark Ramirez The widely prescribed diabetes drug Avandia was found in a recent study to increase the risk of heart attack in patients by 43%. The findings of the recent study will be published in June 14 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. New Cure for Hepatitis C By : Cathlene Martinez New research has spawned talk of a cure for hepatitis C, the blood born viral infection responsible for being the leading cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver transplants in the United States. Michael J. Fox calls out drug industry for lack of innovation, general lameness By : Cary Byrd At the BIO 2007 conference in Boston on Monday, Michael J. Fox challenged the drug industry to focus on developing breakthrough treatments for patients. Fox, who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease, has experienced the impact of Big Pharma’s dearth of innovation firsthand. FDA Approves Parkinson’s Patch By : Cathlene Martinez People who suffer from the early stages of Parkinson’s disease will have a new option to treat their illness, a patch. The first patch to treat the illness was approved last week by the FDA. FDA May Begin to Keep a More Vigilant Watch By : Greg Edwards The FDA has been under heavy scrutiny as of late due to many high profile events in the news. The FDA has taken heat on everything from Vioxx to contaminated pet food. Last Wednesday the Senate approved decision to monitor side effects more closely in order to decrease the number of high profile drug failures. UAE's Imbalanced Demography Poses Concerns By : Pankaj Mohan Dubai and UAE's rising expatriate population is generating much concern these days. The administration requires looking at it very seriously before things got too complicated to be resolved. Elderly getting scammed by Medicare imposters By : Cary Byrd Vicki Gottlich, an attorney with the Center for Medicare Advocacy, described some of the disturbing consequences of Medicare’s mind-numbing Part D prescription drug plan in a story by Ruth Mantell of Marketwatch: US Senate Supports Importing Drugs From Canada By : Greg Edwards On Thursday, May 3, the United States Senate voted 63-28 in favor of an amendment that would change the current federal law to allow the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada and other countries. Insurance Companies Taking Advantage of Seniors By : Joshua Daly Federal State and health advocacy groups are claiming insurance agents have engaged in unscrupulous hard sell tactics to persuade seniors to enroll in private health care plans, and forgo the Medicare plan offered by the government. Big Pharma’s Bogus Patent Extensions Could Be Challenged By : Cathlene Martinez Everyone knows that big pharma has always been allowed by the FDA to skip around the patent laws, keeping their brand name medication on the market longer and delaying price relief to the general public by keeping generic alternatives off the market. FDA Pushes to Broaden Warnings On Anti-Depressants By : Mark Ramirez The FDA is urging that a new warning be placed on the labels of all anti-depressants warning of an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. The current warning label warns of a increase of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children 18 and younger, but the FDA says that the warning should be expanded to also include young adults from 18-24 years old. Washington pharmacists must dispense morning-after pill By : Cary Byrd According to Sci-Tech Today, pharmacists in Washington state will no longer have the right to refuse to dispense Barr Pharmaceuticals’ Plan B drug — the morning-after pill — based on their personal beliefs: Shrek Causing Stir in Anti-Obesity Commercials By : Greg Edwards The children’s advocacy group Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood believes that the overweight ogre has too many ties to junk food to justify the cartoon character as a health advocate. Green Tea May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis By : Joshua Daly Green tea is already proven to fight cancer and make for a healthier heart, now some believe that it might also sooth rheumatoid arthritis. 60 Minutes: Big Pharma wrote the Medicare prescription drug bill By : Cary Byrd On April 1, CBS will air a “60 Minutes” expose on the impact of the drug lobby on Congress. CBS spoke with Congressmen Walter Jones, Dan Burton and others about the legislative session that voted the Medicare prescription drug bill into law. An excerpt: Depression Related to Diabetes By : Cathlene Martinez A recent study by the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University has found that the risk of acquiring diabetes is much greater in people that suffer from depression. Generic Ambien Approved by the FDA By : Greg Edwards On Monday, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the generic form of Ambien called zolpidem tartrate. Ambien is a sedative drug used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. Cured Meats Cause Lung Disease? By : Joshua Daly Well we all knew cured meats weren’t exactly good for us, but lung disease? According to a recent study done by Columbia University, hot dogs and cured deli meats could contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Can Soda be Healthy? By : Mark Ramirez Over the last several years, the soda industry has taken a large hit. Studies have shown sodas to be a black hole of nutrition, and the cause of many health woes. Parents have begun to force public schools to do away with soda machines. Fast food chains have been forced to provide healthier alternatives the sugary sin drink. So what are soda companies to do in the face of mounted opposition? Get healthy. Small Business Grants - Business Grants - Government Grants for Small Business By : M Lesko Small Business Grants with free money from the Government. Small Business Grants or Business Grants to help grow your business, and Matthew Lesko will show you how. eDrugSearch.com presents an alternative to Big Pharma's "big bucket of money" pricing model By : Cary Byrd Well, disgraced AstraZeneca sales exec Mike Zubillaga has finally removed his foot from his mouth and broken his silence. Via Pharmalot, here’s what Mike had to say:
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