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Enjoy Aruba’s Boolchands Campaign Garrett named coach of winners pg 5 57th carnaval Dallas Cowboys pg 15 Friday, January 7, 2011 Aruba’s Special Olympics get a great SETAR Teleshop Sta. Cruz open today until start to 2011 with a generous donation 7:30 p.m. by Sam’s For all those clients who are you via the e-Cuenta. E- too busy during the day Cuenta users does not have SETAR would like to inform to wait to receive their bill them that their Teleshop at via the post office, this way Sta. Cruz will remain open you can decide whenever today until 7:30 p.m. you want to pay your bill on- SETAR would also like to line. With the e-Cuenta one remind everyone of their e- can view their bill up to the Cuenta service, which facili- last 12 months. tates the client to view and To register for e-Cuenta print their bills and to pay the client needs a bill (not their bills online. older than 6 months), and an The advantage of this e-mail address. To register service is that as soon as visit www.e-cuenta.aw. For your bill is processed you re- more information please call ceive an e-mail notifying 114. A check for the Special Olympics commitee Manoj Sabnani and Mohan Manoj and Mohan. The shop sports disciplines, and each Lalwani, partners in the po- has sponsored the kick-off of time they have returned to pular Sam’s electronics store, a fundraising campaign dedi- their home island with gold, were pleased to end their ho - cated to sending Aruba’s de - silver and bronze medals. liday campaign with a dra- legation of 15 athletes to the “We are very proud to be wing awarding a 32” LCD International Special Olym - backing what we know will television and several digital pics, which are scheduled for be winners again this year,” picture frames to a number of the end of June in Athens, acknowledged Mohan. “We lucky winners. Greece. know they will bring honor to “The best part of this This will be the fourth Aruba and their fellow is- year’s Christmas campaign time Aruba will participate in landers in this international was getting to know Aruba’s the International Special arena.” special athletes,” report Olym pics, usually in 4-to 5 Continued on page 2 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (C) and his wife Sveltana (2R) attend the Orthodox Christmas service in Moscow's Christ The Savior Cathedral, late on January 6, 2011. Christmas falls on January 7 for Orthodox Chris- tians in the the Middle East, Russia and other Orthodox churches that use the old Julian calendar instead of the 16th-century Gregorian calendar adopted by Catholics, Protestants, Greek Orthodox and commonly used in secu- lar life around the world. AFP PHOTO 2 Friday, January 7, 2011 TUESDAY AND FRIDAY: LIVE MUSIC Suspected parcel bombs Aruba’s Special Olympics get a great start to 2011... wound 1 at US state office Continued from page 1 gold medal winning athletes, a government build- at their shop in Oranjestad at ing at the state capi- the close of business on Tues- tal Annapolis and at day, January 4. a Department of Every year, Sam’s by Transportation Manolo ends the year with a building in the east- donation to an island founda- ern part of the state. tion; this year, they hope to But a local offi- galvanize other island con- cial declined to con- cerns to also support Aruba’s firm that the special athletes in their drive packages had ex- to raise the necessary funds to ploded and the radio travel to Athens. station later said that “We look forward to see- they appeared to ing our athletes on the po - have fizzled. dium receiving their medals,” The lucky winners The Dept. of Transportation Building "I cannot confirm commented Sam’s staff, “we in Hanover, Maryland an explosion," Phil Mohan handed a generous Challenged and President of are behind them all the way M c G o w a n , check to Netty Williams, the Special Olympics Com- and are proud to sponsor their WASHINGTON (AFP) – spokesman for the Annapolis Head of Volunteers for the mittee, Arturo Werleman, efforts to “Go! Go! for the At least one person was in- mayor, told AFP. Foundation for the Mentally along with a delegation of Gold in Greece” in 2011!” jured yesterday when pack- "Our mayor received no- ages delivered to US state tice at about 1250 (1750 government buildings deto- GMT) that city fire crews re- nated, with one of them flar- sponded to the Jeffrey Build- ing and another giving off ing (next to the state capitol) smoke, officials and local for a package device that in- media said. jured a mail room employee." Maryland's WTOP radio He said a bomb squad was initially reported explosions at examining the device and that no other packages would be opened until they had been in- spected by bomb-sniffing dogs. McGowan confirmed there was another "device situa- tion" in Hanover, Maryland, but said he had no further de- tails. The Washington Post quoted a police spokesman as saying that employees at both offices had fingers singed in the incident and that one per- son from the Hanover build- ing was taken to a hospital as a precaution. WTOP said one of the packages flared when it was opened while the other gave off smoke and strong odors. State agencies have stopped all mail delivery until an investigation is complete. The Annapolis building that was attacked housed the local office of Homeland Se- curity, the Secretary of State and the office of Veterans Af- fairs. Friday, January 7, 2011 3 A new year is the ideal time to set goals! Many of us do not set goals, Everyday will give you the in the Aruba Dolphins swim- simply because we don’t opportunity to fulfill a certain ming team or the Football know the simple basics of goal giving you the feeling of Team. Determining your goal setting. accomplishment. physical capabilities should The basics of setting a Here are some pointers be one of your priorities. goal is an open secret known that should be taken into con- Physical limitations could Three Wins for Government by top-caliber athletes, suc- sideration in setting goals and however be conquered with cessful businessmen and achieving them. proper planning. in Fresnos Case businesswomen and all types Attitude plays a very big As the saying goes -'All of achievers in all the differ- role in setting and achieving work and no play makes Jack ent fields. These great your goals. You must ask a dull boy', or something to Finally an open door achievers could have never yourself if any part of you or that effect, is by all means achieved anything without your mind is holding you true down to the last the let- goals. The basics of setting back towards completing ter. Giving yourself a little for Aruba’s next 5- goals give you short-term and your simplest goals. Is there pleasure should be included long-term motivation and any part of your behavior into your plans. Plan for time star Hotel focus. They help you set hindering or putting your to relax and to do some fun focus on the acquisition of re- plans into disarray? If you do things. The third court case of the the triple court verdicts are a quired knowledge and help have problems in these areas To start achieving your Fresnos group against the is- clear message to the Spanish you to plan and organize your then the immediate thing to lifetime goals, set a five-year land of Aruba was convened group; and at the same time, resources and your time so do is to address this problem. plan, then break it down to 1 in yesterday’s court, and for raises questions as to the ne- that you can get the best out Solutions may include a visit year plans then break it down the third time the Judge dis- gotiation procedure followed of your life. to a doctor or psychologist to again to 6 months plans, then carded the plaintiffs demand. by his predecessors concern- Setting clearly defined control your emotions. 1 month plans then weekly This means that the Spanish ing the Bushiri Hotel and the short term and long term Careers are made by good plans, then daily. group again lost their case. APA grounds. goals will enable you to time management practice. Then, create a things-to-do The court cases began Oduber intimated to the measure your progress and Failing in a career is often at- today list for each day. I still when the minister of Tourism courts that every court case achieve personal satisfaction tributed to bad time manage- do this myself every day. informed the Fresnos group seriously hindered the ongo- once you have successfully ment. Careers require a lot Always review your plans that they had failed to comply ing negotiations with a group met your goals. Then you from an individual which and prepare for contingen- with the stipulated legal con- who have demonstrated their need a method to chart your often makes the career the cies.The basics of goal set- ditions in the proposition serious intent with deposited progress, this will also enable life of the individual. Plan tings should not be so from the previous govern- guarantees. The Tourism dig- you to actually see the stages how far you want to go into difficult once you get to be ment. nitary observed…”I hope that of completion leading to the your career. familiar with them. And, the In this court hearing, the after this court sentence we actual realization of your Education is paramount in secret to successfully achiev- group’s contention consisted can reach a definite agreement goals. This eliminates the achieving your goals. If your ing your goals is to begin feeling of a long and point- goals require you to have a now, at the start of a new of two parts: 1. to prohibit the with respect to the future of less grind towards achieving certain kind of degree or re- year, to formulate those government from negotiating the Bushiri Hotel property your goal. Your self-confi- quire a certain specialization goals. Refuse to procrastinate with any other group for the within the next 30 days.” We dence and level of compe- or demand a certain skill to and get to work right away. If acquisition of the defunct will endeavor to reach an tence will also improve as be developed, make plans in you have to, consult some Bushiri Hotel property, which agreement with the Baron In- you will be more aware of getting the appropriate educa- knowledgeable person(s) to demand was rejected by the vestment group, or begin a your capabilities as you com- tion. assist you with your goal set- court. And, secondly, to com- new round of open bidding to plete or achieve your goals. Your family should never ting. Finally, don’t ever ex- pel the government to con- commence a new process.” The basics of goal setting be left out of your plans. If clude God from your plans, jure up an agreement with Oduber concluded by say- will involve deciding what you are just starting out then He is the source of our them within 90 days based on ing that this third court ver- you really want to do with you have to decide if you strength and will provide the the supposed agreement they dict, should afford the your personal life and what want to be a parent or when wisdom needed to plan right. had from the previous Ad- government the necessary short term and long term you want to be a parent. You Tell me how you’re doing! ministration. This demand, freedom to conclude their goals you need to set to also have to know if you re- according to the Judge, was conversations and negotia- achieve it. So, for some peo- ally would be a good parent already duly attended to by tion with the Baron Invest- ple, now may be the time to and how well would you re- the current government and ment group and that very sit down and really decide late to extended family mem- that it was not prudent to re- soon Minister Benny what it is you really want to bers. Extended family is very quire the government to Sevinger, minister of Infra- do with your life. Then you important in your new rela- reach any agreement with- structure, can solidify an have to break down goals tionship; they contribute to them in 90 days. agreement with the group so into small and manageable your happiness or lack of According to the minister as to pave the way for another targets that you must com- happiness. Therefore, you of Tourism, Otmar Oduber, 5-star hotel for Aruba. plete on your way to achiev- must include them in your ing your lifetime goals. Once planning. you have your list waste no Personal financial situa- time in tackling your goals. tions also play a major role in Remember, now is the time achieving your goals. Have a to begin the process...not to- realistic goal on how much morrow or next week or next you really want to earn. You month...do it now! also must be able to create A good way to have a plans or stages by which you manageable list is to have a will be able to reach your daily and weekly set of goals. earning potential. By doing this you will be al- Physically gifted individ- ways in the position of going uals may be able to achieve towards you life plan goals. sports related goals like being 4 Friday, January 7, 2011 Getting in shape for a good cause Milano’s unveils a new menu Annual Donkey Walk-a-Thon is held on Saturday, January 15 Black Angus Filet Mignon Rack of Lamb with Tomato almond salsa Milano’s, which opened in the South Beach Center in Palm Beach last spring, recently un- veiled a new menu and look. The revamped Milano’s Italian Bistro & Lounge offers chic décor and an equally chic menu featu ring spe- cialties of the chef based on gourmet Ita lian dishes but fused with the flavors of the Caribbean. An attractive array of appetizers and en- trees presented included Prosciutto with Mango Relish, Shrimp Cognac, Black Angus Filet Mignon and a Rack of Lamb encrusted with Tomato and Almond Salsa. This appea - ling display was accompanied by a sampling of their special events menu which includes Proscuitto with Mango Relish gourmet snacks to tempt the most discerning. The holiday season is fast approaching, and the cozy surroundings of Milano’s offers a very interesting alternative for small groups looking for a venue suited to their size. The bistro has also reworked their menu pricing to present a tab at the end of the evening that af- firms patrons’ satisfaction. Gilbert, an award-winning chef, is in charge of the kitchen. His team just claimed the silver award at the October Chef/Student Culinary Competition conducted by Aruba’s EPI School. This was judged by celebrity chef Michael Deihl of the East Lake Country Club The Annual Donkey Walk-a- tionally starts at five o’clock and President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Shrimp Cognac Thon will be held for the in the afternoon at the Ayo American Culinary Federation. Gilbert brings sixth consecutive time this Rock formation. Participants his expert touch and passion to Milano’s new year; it will take place on Sat- can register starting at 4 pm; menu, and the management is very enthusias- urday, January 15, a week the fee is AWG. 10,-- per per- tic about the change. later than usual. The 6-kilo- son, including a small gift The restaurant is open for dinner from 5:30 meter popular walk is held from the Donkey Sanctuary. to 11:00 p.m. nightly; the lounge stays open for runners as well as for peo- The entire proceeds of the for late night socializing until 1:00 a.m. on ple who like to take a walk go towards the donkeys, weekdays and 3:00 a.m. on the weekends. It leisurely stroll through the so this is a superb way to sup- provides an ideal environment for those who Aruban countryside in the port the upkeep of the Aruban enjoy good conversation without have to company of a few donkeys donkeys. shout over loud music. and lots of enthusiastic inhab- Photos shows the 2010 For more information and reservations call itants, visitors, tourists and Annual Donkey Walk-a- 568-7070. friends of all ages. Thon and a group of donkeys The Walk-a-Thon tradi- at the Donkey Sanctuary . by Rosalie Klein Passion Cheesecake Friday, January 7, 2011 5 US judge frees Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A said there was "insufficient US judge Thursday quashed evidence" for the conspiracy drugs-related charges against convictions -- although he the boyfriend of late model did leave open the option of a Anna Nicole Smith, who died new trial on two felony of an overdose four years charges. ago. Steve Cooley, the LA dis- The Los Angeles judge trict attorney who brought the said there was insufficient ev- case, said: "We strongly dis- idence to justify the convic- agree with Judge Robert tions of Howard K. Stern, Perry's ruling today. and all but one conviction "His decision denigrates against psychiatrist Khristine the substantial investigative Eroshevich. efforts... it diminishes the But prosecutors immedi- huge social problem of pre- ately vowed to do everything scription drug abuse facili- they could to overturn the rul- tated by irresponsible ing, while the judge left open caretakers and unscrupulous the possibility of a new trial. medical professionals," he Forty-one year-old Stern, said. Smith's longtime lawyer and "We will immediately pur- boyfriend, was found guilty sue all appellate remedies to in October on two conspiracy overturn Judge Perry's deci- counts relating to using a sion," he added. false name to secure prescrip- October's verdicts came tion drugs for the late Play- after a months-long trial. An- boy model. other physician in the case, Eroshevich, 62, was con- 42-year-old Sandeep Kapoor, victed of four counts of was cleared of all charges. fraudulently obtaining med- None of the defendants were ication when prescribing charged with causing the ex- drugs under false names to model's death. the starlet, who died in a During the trial, prosecu- Florida hotel room in Febru- tors said the trio gave the im- ary 2007 at the age of 39. mensely famous Smith the But judge Robert J. Perry powerful opiates and seda- of the LA Superior Court on tives she craved despite the Thursday dropped all charges lack of a legitimate medical against Stern, and all but one need. against Eroshevich, who was A 2007 autopsy found that sentenced to a year probation Smith's death -- a worldwide and a 100-dollar fine for a media sensation at the time - misdemeanor. - was due to a lethal cocktail The judge had been ex- of anti-anxiety medication, pected to announce sentences methadone, antibiotics and for Stern and Eroshevich, but other prescription drugs. Boolchand’s Campaign Winners! On behalf of all at Boolc- the first prize, Sony 40" LED hand’s we would like to TV is Mr. Rudberth Wolff. thank everyone for their sup- Many Congratulations!!! port and patronage through- The second prize winner out 2010. We had a very of the Afls. 500 gift certificate successful campaign with is Edwin Geerman, the third many participants throughout prize winner of Nintendo Wii December! Console is Roslaine Silva, the For every Afls. 25 of pur- fourth prize winner of Sony chase we offered one raffle 8GB MP3 Player is Quianna ticket, so almost all clients Paulin! participated with many, many The winners of Nike raffle tickets! Watches are; Gina Jansen, L. Ruben Wever and Ximena M. Boolchand’s with a valid ID tunity to wish one and all a Today we would like to H. Shapiro, Lily Beke- Mar- Congratulations to all the to claim your winning prize! very happy, healthy and pros- announce the lucky winner of tinez, Kendrick Chirino, Winners!! Please pass by Allow us to take this oppor- perous 2011! Tur Kos Bon! 6 Friday, January 7, 2011 Sci-Tech Motorola unveils tablet computer, the Xoom Babies born slightly early often don't get proper care Babies born just a few weeks The new study showed ba- early are often cared for as if bies born at 36 weeks were The Motorola Xoom Android Honeycomb tablet, they were full-term babies - almost twice as likely to re- LAS VEGAS (AFP) – US multi-tasking capability." signed specifically for Veri- for instance, they are some- quire a visit to the emergency telecom maker Motorola Mo- "All of these things, I zon's 4G network, which was times allowed to leave the room within the first month bility has jumped into the think, deliver an experience launched in December and hospital shortly after birth. of their lives as infants born bustling tablet computer mar- which make Android 3.0 on currently covers about one- But such practices may harm even earlier, at 34 or 35 ket with a touchscreen device our tablet probably in my third of the US population. the infants' health and put weeks."The ones that are powered by "Honeycomb," opinion the most competitive It offers mobile Internet them at risk for visits to the born earlier, those babies are the latest version of Google's product in the marketplace," speeds up to 10 times faster emergency room, according monitored more closely," Android software. he said. than 3G and will, for exam- to a new study. Shahid said. Jha pointed out several ple, allow high-quality The study adds to the "I think pediatricians feel Sanjay Jha, the chief exec- features on the Xoom that the streaming of television growing body of evidence that [the 36-week-old infants] utive of Motorola Mobility, iPad does not have including shows. showing that hospitals need are almost full term, and they also presented three new An- front- and rear-facing cam- Chief executive Jha rolled to change the way they treat feel that they will probably droid-powered touchscreen eras and the ability to play out the new products here a late-preterm infants, said do fine," Shahid said. "I think smartphones to reporters on Adobe Flash video software, day after the Illinois-based study researcher Dr. Ramzan there's a false sense of secu- the eve of the annual Con- which is banned from the Motorola split into two com- Shahid, medical director of rity that they have with the sumer Electronics Show Apple device. panies, Motorola Mobility the newborn nursery at Loy- 36-week infants." (CES). He said the first Xooms to and Motorola Solutions. ola University Medical Cen- Late-preterm babies are Motorola Mobility's hotly hit the market will feature 3G Motorola Mobility will ter in Maywood, Ill. not fully mature and are at risk awaited tablet computer, the connectivity to the Internet focus on mobility, the Inter- Babies born between 34 for breathing problems and "Xoom," will be available in through US carrier Verizon net and computing markets weeks and 36 weeks of preg- jaundice, Shahid said. They the first quarter of the year, Wireless. A 4G Xoom will while Motorola Solutions nancy are considered late- can have trouble feeding, Jha said. come out later in the year and will target next-generation preterm; full-term maintaining a proper body With a 10.1-inch (25.6- 3G versions can be upgraded communications solutions to pregnancies lasts at least 37 temperature and keeping nor- centimeter) screen, the Xoom to 4G. government, public safety weeks. mal blood sugar levels. is about the same size as Jha also unveiled three and enterprise customers. Apple's iPad, which hit stores new smartphones, the Atrix Japan backs firms' green city projects abroad in April and has other leading 4G, available through US technology companies telecom giant AT&T in the around the world scrambling first quarter of the year, the TOKYO (AFP) – Japan is finan- to catch up. Cliq 2 and the Droid Bionic. cially backing its companies More than 100 firms are A laptop dock for the Atrix that are seeking to build "green expected to unveil tablet 4G allows a user to connect cities" -- communities with low pollution and renewable ener- computers at CES, which of- the phone to a computer gies -- in India and elsewhere, ficially opens on Thursday monitor and surf the Web a report said Thursday. and features more than 2,600 using a full Firefox desktop The public-private Innova- exhibitors of the latest gadg- browser. tion Network Corp. of Japan ets. The Cliq 2, available plans to invest up to 130 bil- Jha said the Xoom will be through Deutsche Telekom's lion yen ($1.5 billion) in such the first tablet computer to hit T-Mobile in the United States eco-community projects, stores featuring Android 3.0, from January 19, features a more of which are planned for or Honeycomb, an operating slide-out keyboard and was China and Southeast Asia, the system developed with described as a device offering Nikkei daily said. tablets in mind instead of "business-ready features and The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has set aside 40 billion yen in funds smartphones. robust entertainment op- within its investment and loan programme for fiscal 2011 to cover the fund supply for "It's been designed ground tions." smart-community development abroad, the daily said. up for the tablet, the user in- The Bionic Droid, which In so-called green or smart city projects, high-tech companies map out and build en- terface, the whole interac- will be available in the sec- tire communities with efficient and clean power supplies, housing, public transport and tion," Jha said. "It has ond quarter of the year, is de- water and sewerage systems. Friday, January 7, 2011 7 Antibiotic treatment eases irritable bowel syndrome WASHINGTON (AFP) – An ministration has already ap- funding for the study, hosted at antibiotic can help some suf- proved rifaximin, marketed as five US medical facilities, ferers of irritable bowel syn- Xifaxan by Salix Pharmaceuti- which involved more than 600 drome, marking the first cals, for treatment of travelers' IBS sufferers with mild to potential drug treatment for the diarrhea. moderate diarrhea and bloat- disease which affects more According to Mark Pi- ing. than 30 million people said a mentel, who headed clinical The subjects were "ran- study. trials at Cedars-Sinai, some domly assigned to take a 550 Health & Living The ailment causes bloating, subjects in the study experi- milligram dose of rifaximin or abdominal pain, watery stool enced pain relief for weeks placebo three times daily for Hundreds pregnant in or constipation, and the find- after they stopped taking the two weeks. Study participants ings in the New England Jour- antibiotic. were then followed for 10 UK despite contraceptive nal of Medicine appear to "For years, the treatment weeks more," it said. confirm studies in the past options for IBS patients have Forty percent of patients decade that suggest it is caused been extremely limited," he felt relief from symptoms after implant by bacteria in the gut. added. "IBS often does not re- taking the antibiotic for two "These results support the spond well to treatments cur- weeks. idea that intestinal microbiota rently available, such as In comparison, about 30 tected by X-ray or CT scan. or gut bacteria may be an un- dietary changes and fiber sup- percent of those taking a June Raine, a director at derlying cause of IBS, and al- plements alone." placebo reported similar re- the MHRA, told Channel 4 tering gut bacteria by treatment The journal noted that Pi- sults. television: "We worked with rifaximin appears to be an mentel "discovered the use of "Patients reported relief closely with the company to effective way of providing re- rifaximin for IBS," and he is "a from bloating, less abdominal enable the new version to be lief to those who suffer from consultant to Salix, Inc, and pain and improved stool con- developed. They are fully IBS symptoms," said co-au- serves on its scientific advisory sistency for up to 10 weeks," aware of all the concerns that thor Yehuda Ringel. board." the study said. we have." The US Food and Drug Ad- The drug maker provided A lawyer for some of the LONDON,England (AFP) – women claiming for personal 28 kids in China hospital for lead More than 1000 women in loss and damage said many Britain have become pregnant had not realised the pre-loaded poisoning despite using a contraceptive applicator had failed to release implant fitted in their arms. the implant into their blood- Thousands of women used the stream. the blood of three children in Excessive levels of lead in Implanon implant, which was Stephanie Prior said: "Nex- the town of Gaohe in Anhui the blood are considered haz- designed to stop them getting planon has a new preloaded province last month, prompt- ardous, particularly to chil- pregnant for three years by re- applicator which is designed to ing authorities to carry out dren, who can experience leasing hormones into their reduce the risk of insertion dif- tests on 280 children, Xinhua stunted growth and even men- blood from a tiny tube in their ficulties and it is radio-opaque news agency said. tal retardation. arm. so that it can be identified on More than 200 were found In October 2009, nearly The Medicines and Health- an X-ray or CT scan if neces- to have excessive lead in their 1,000 children tested positive care products Regulatory sary. blood, and those hospitalised - for lead poisoning in the cen- Agency (MHRA) also con- "I have clients who fell - aged nine months to 16 years tral province of Henan. Smelt- firmed it had received a total of pregnant as they were unaware -- were suffering from "moder- ing plants in the area were 1,607 adverse drug reaction re- that the Implanon device had ate to severe" lead poisoning, found to be responsible. ports linked to Implanon, relat- not been inserted into their arm the report said, citing a hospital Such incidents have ex- ing to 2,888 incidents of and they suffered psychologi- official. posed the dark side of the suspect reactions in users. cal difficulties as a conse- BEIJING, China (AFP) – Inspectors from the local country's economic boom. The National Health Serv- quence of falling pregnant and Twenty-eight children, some environmental protection bu- Rapid industrialisation over ice has paid out more than later miscarrying or having to as young as nine months old, reau found that Borui Battery the last 30 years has left China, 200,000 pounds (310,000 dol- make the difficult decision to have been hospitalised in east- Co. Ltd., which had been oper- the world's second-largest lars, 235,000 euros) in com- terminate the pregnancy." ern China for lead poisoning ating illegally, was the cause of economy, with some of the pensation to women who fell In a statement, MSD said it blamed on an unlicensed bat- the problem. They closed world's worst water and air pregnant or were injured by the was "confident in the efficacy tery factory, state media said . down the plant as well as an- pollution and has left wide- implant, according to media and safety of Implanon" but Doctors first detected ab- other factory in the area. spread environmental damage. reports. suggested that many of the normally high lead levels in Manufacturers MSD have women who became pregnant US scientists sound alarm over since replaced Implanon with had had the device badly fitted Nexplanon, which has a differ- by a medical practitioner. animal research ent applicator and can be de- WASHINGTON (AFP) – incur large startup costs at a Acceleration Network. Scientists who use monkeys, time when Congress is aiming But it leaves out about half mice and dogs for research on to pare back science budgets. of a $1.3-billion program that human diseases fear that the The NIH, which funnels funds the nation's eight primate US government is restructur- $31 billion per year into med- centers and a series of other re- ing the massive National Insti- ical research, is considering an search programs, known as the tutes of Health in a way that advisory panel recommenda- National Center for Research could slash their funding. tion to create a new center for Resources (NCRR). As the NIH forges ahead turning lab advances into prac- According to NIH guide- with a plan to speed up the way tical health solutions for the lines, the creation of a new scientific discoveries are trans- public, also known as transla- center means an existing one formed into treatments and tional medicine. will have to be cut. cures, animal researchers say The proposed National Mark Lively, a scientist at they are being overlooked in Center for Advancing Transla- Wake Forest University in the rush to create a new insti- tional Research (NCATS) North Carolina who is a mem- tute devoted to something they would include a new initiative ber of the NCRR advisory already do and some are con- from President Obama's health board, said most people agree cerned that the changes could care reform plan, the Cures with the NIH's goal of speed- ing discoveries to patients. 8 Friday, January 7, 2011 Friday, January 7, 2011 9 10 Friday, January 7, 2011 January 1-8 O’stad: “Botica di Serv. 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