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Valeant's Medicis Sues Anacor Over Research Collaboration
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.'s Medicis unit, which makes drugs to treat skin conditions, sued Anacor Pharmaceuticals Inc. alleging violation of a collaborative research agreement.
Medicis wants a judge to force Anacor to comply with its contract and to issue "a permanent injunction against an improper arbitration," according to papers filed in Delaware Chancery Court in Wilmington yesterday.
The complaint was filed under seal, with additional public information in other documents. Terms of the agreement weren't specified. Palo Alto, California-based Anacor said in an Oct. 5 statement that it had a research-and-development agreement with Medicis to help discover small-molecule compounds to treat acne.
An Anacor spokeswoman, DeDe Sheel, didn't immediately return a voice-mail message seeking comment on the dispute.
Valeant is based in Montreal, and Medicis is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The case is Medicis v. Anacor, CA8095, Delaware Chancery Court (Wilmington).


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COLLEEN LaRose was a troubled woman even before, authorities say, she went on the Internet as JihadJane and offered herself up as an avenging angel to Islamic militants.
A possible suicide attempt prompted by the death of her beloved father, drinking bouts and reported legal troubles in her former home in Texas all preceded the arrest of LaRose, 46, of Pennsburg, Montgomery County, last fall for allegedly trawling the Internet in search of terrorists she could aid and pledging to die for their cause.
A federal indictment was unsealed Tuesday charging LaRose, who also called herself Fatima LaRose, with providing material support to terrorists and plotting with others to kill a Swedish artist who had depicted the prophet Muhammad as a dog.


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Qiagen and the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology (MPIIB) inked a collaboration to develop a molecular diagnostic for assessing the risk of a patient with latent tuberculosis (TB) developing active disease during their lifetime. The molecular reflex assay will be based on research carried out at the MPIIB, and is expected to comprise a PCR-based assay for multiple biomarkers. It will be designed to run on Qiagen's QIAsymphony platform, and serve as a reflex test that is carried out after diagnosis of latent TB using the firm's QuantiFERON-TB Gold assay.
Both partners will work to collect, analyze, and evaluate data to identify genetic markers indicative of the later development of active TB. Qiagen will carry out assay design and manufacturing, with MPIIB providing access to marker sets, and developing new biosignatures. Resulting kits, which aren't expected to be available before 2013, will be marketed by Qiagen.
"The collaboration with MPIIIB underpins Qiagen's strategy to further expand its portfolio with new innovative assay technologies for profiling diseases," states James Roghel, Ph.D., vp and head of scientific affairs at Qiagen. "We believe that the combination of 'premolecular' and DNA/RNA-based moelcular testing technologies is the next-generation solution for screening and identifying infected individuals before they develop active TB disease."
Qiagen acquired the QuantiFERON technology through its buyout of Australian firm Cellestis, in a $374 million deal completed in August 2011.
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11 Facts About World Religions
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- While Wicca might seem like an ancient religion -- and has roots in European fertility cults -- it actually wasn't introduced until the 1950's.
- In Buddhism, Nirvana isn't a place reached through death but is instead a state achieved through enlightenment, which can sometimes take multiple reincarnations.
- In Catholicism there are patron saints for nearly everything including beekeepers (Saint Ambrose), headaches (Saint Bibiana), and coffee (Saint Drogo).
- For Hanukkah, menorahs burn through 44 candles -- adding one candle each of the 8 nights, plus the "shamash," a candle used to light the others each night.
- The three "main" gods (aka the "trimurti" or "three forms") worshiped by Hindus are Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. There are also many more gods and goddesses ("devas" and "devis") that are also acknowledged.
- Converting to Islam requires three main things: a formal statement of faith (shahadah) in front of one to three witnesses; proclaiming there is only one God, that Muhammad is God's prophet; and converting freely, not by force.
- Mormons aren't allowed to drink tea, coffee, or alcohol (but soda's okay!).
- Some faiths require believers to refuse medical treatment. For example, Jehovah's Witnesses aren't allowed to receive blood transfusions, and Christian Scientists often refuse all traditional medical treatment.
- Some religious denominations refuse modern technology; members of the Amish religion do without electricity or telephones.
- While the US has a separation of church and state, some countries are controlled by one religion, though a true modern theocracy is rare (Vatican City is an example).
- Christianity is currently the world's largest religion. Islam the second and Hinduism the third.
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Quintana, Pablo R. "The Comprehensive Dictionary of Patron Saints." Bloomington: iUniverse, 2014. Print.
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Lehman-Wilzig, Tami. "Hanukkah Around the World." Minneapolis: Kar-Ben, 2009. Print.
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Penney, Sue. "World beliefs and cultures - Hinduism." Chicago: Heinemann-Raintree Library, 2008.
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Laderman, Gary and Luis D. Leon. "Religion and American Cultures: An Encyclopedia of Traditions, Diversity, and Popular Expressions." Volume 1. ABC-CLIO, 2003.
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13.What was the most profitable activity of the early carolina economy before the 1730s?
14.What was the worst of the horrors cofronting slaves during the middle passage was?
16. How did a typical wealthy South Carolina planter spend his time?
19. Where were delivered to about half of the slaves imported to the new world between 1701 and 1810?
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Crochet a simple snowflake. Then use a simple trick to transform it into something extraordinary.
Make several of these Christmas trees and fill them with candy. They make wonderful gifts for children, students, nieces, nephews, etc.
Use colorful hard candies to make this stained glass Christmas ornament. Even if you don't want to hang them on the tree, they make a fun Christmas treat.
You won't believe how easy it is to make this sparkling ornament.
Here is a great Christmas craft to do with a preschooler. You can cut out the pieces from felt or foam board. Your little one can glue them together and make this cute ornament for your Christmas tree.
These tiny mittens make adorable ornaments, present toppers, or even key chains and brooches!
Turn an old t-shirt into a pretty fashion accessory! It just takes a simple braiding technique and a few stitches to make this headband.
These precious ballet slippers are only about an inch long. You can crochet them quickly. Use them for beautiful Christmas ornaments or even as present toppers, key chains, or jewelry.
This angel is made from colored popsicle sticks, and is a perfect craft to do with your children.
Use twigs to make this rustic Christmas tree. Add a few sequins and a topper and you will have a gorgeous ornament.
This clever stand-up version of a hand-print turkey adds some flair with tail feathers.
This gingerbread man made from stiffened burlap is an adorable addition to your Christmas tree.
Use salt dough or clay to make this little snowman and give him a scarf in a bright color. He is a perfect ornament for your tree.
These rustic heart and bird ornaments are amazingly simple and inexpensive. All you need is salt dough and spray paint.
These pasta ornaments are a fabulous family Christmas craft.
These ornaments, made with a cookie cutter and melted peppermints, are unusual, pretty, and delightfully fragrant.
These spider web cookies are a scary Halloween treat! Frost on little spiders to make them extra scary.
Use a common gingerbread man cookie cutter to make this Halloween treat
Make a swarm of spooky bats with our pattern and some starched string. You will be able to use them year after year!
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originally posted by kennydOriginally Posted by KennyD
our Casson is perfect in everyway
heheheheh lol
originally posted by kennydOriginally Posted by KennyD
our Casson is perfect in everyway
heheheheh lol
Bob is very insane stay away from him
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hehehe had to add the disclaimer.Originally Posted by andyc
firstname.lastname@example.com: you know when your dog ate my goldfish bart and you told me i never had a goldfish, then why did i have the bowl bart! why did i have the bowl!!!!
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Omg you suck cricket player. I'm changing my avatar, as soon as I find something else.Originally Posted by cricket player
'Copperfield,' said Mr. Micawber, 'farewell! Every happiness and prosperity! If, in the progress of revolving years, I could persuade myself that my blighted destiny had been a warning to you, I should feel that I had not occupied another man's place in existence altogether in vain.
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Your avatar is perfect why do you want to change it?
you need a new hair product in my honest opinionOriginally Posted by Mr Casson
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pity the same cant be said about you.Originally Posted by cricket player
Originally Posted by SupaFreak2005Originally Posted by steds
Glad to see you're not using the 'uncool' abbreviations Nibbs, at least you stick to your word.Originally Posted by nibbs
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I'm not too dissimilar a batsman to Bradman.
Both of us have batting averages below 100.
I tried (and failed) to rival Casson's avatar.....
Is that supposed to mean that my current one is actually... good?Originally Posted by Waughney
In its originality, yes I guess so.
OK, I guess this one is staying then.
That alright with you Nibbs?
lol no i still reckon the other one was better.Originally Posted by Mr Casson
Classic mayn.. but thats a lot of effort.. arent u tempted to use abbreviations..product in my honest opinion
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WASHINGTON — The Atlanta Braves have run far ahead of their NL East foes this season. Now they're stumbling to the finish.
The Washington Nationals broke open a one-run game with three a three-run eighth off reliever Jordan Walden and defeated the Braves, 4-0, Tuesday night for a sweep of the day-night doubleheader.
In the makeup of a series opener postponed by a shooting rampage a day earlier at the nearby Navy Yard, the Nationals scored three times off Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel in the ninth for a 6-5 win in the first game.
"We need to start playing a little better baseball and start swinging the bats," said manager Fredi Gonzalez, whose hitters collected just five singles in the nightcap. "I like where we are, our position, but there's still baseball games to be played, and we've just got to get back on a roll again."
Atlanta has lost nine of 13 and the magic number remained at four for clinching the NL East for the first time since the Braves' streak of 11 consecutive division titles from 1995-05. A sweep of the day-night doubleheader would have sealed the division. Now Atlanta's lead over Washington is eight games, the smallest it's been since July 25th.
Washington's Tanner Roark (7-0) allowed just two hits in seven innings, struck out six and retired the final 13 batters he faced. Roark has yet to allow a run in 13 innings against the Braves.
Veteran right-hander Freddy Garcia (1-2), making his second start for Atlanta, allowed a run on seven hits.
"He threw the ball real well," catcher Gerald Laird said. "I remember facing him a lot with Detroit, when he was with the White Sox, and he's one of those guys who keeps you off balance and doesn't make mistakes in the middle of the plate."
After allowing Steve Lombardozzi's RBI single in the second, he worked out of trouble in the third and fourth, and retired the last eight men he faced.
Washington, which began the game four games behind Cincinnati for the NL's second wild-card berth, added three runs, including a Ryan Zimmerman homer, off Walden in the eighth.
"You want to keep it a one-run ballgame and you bring the guy in you want in that situation and it just didn't happen tonight for us," Gonzalez said.
The Braves wasted a two-run, ninth-inning lead in an opening 6-5 loss.
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons' error on Denard Span's grounder ended Kimbrel's first blown save since May 7.
Atlanta trailed 3-0 in the first but took a 4-3 lead in the eighth on Evan Gattis' two-run homer off Tyler Clippard on an 0-2 pitch, which stopped an 0-for-18 skid. The Braves added a run in the ninth when Elliot Johnson singled, advanced on a throwing error by left fielder Bryce Harper, stole third and came around as Ian Desmond allowed Freddie Freeman's four-hop grounder to shortstop to bounce off the heel of his glove for his 18th error this season.
In the bottom half, Adam LaRoche walked on a full count, Wilson Ramos reached on an infield single and Anthony Rendon walked on a 3-2 pitch. After Tracy's grounder, Atlanta elected to pitch to Span with first base open, and he hit a three-hopper over the mound that rolled past Simmons into center field. Span was given an RBI, with the second run scoring on the error.
"With Craig, it can be bases loaded no outs and we still feel like we're going to get out of it and he's going to strike out the side," starter Mike Minor said.
Simmons began the day with second-highest fielding percentage among NL shortstops.
"I just didn't do my job. I didn't catch the ball," he said
Kimbrel (3-3), who leads the major leagues with 47 saves, had converted 37 in a row but blew a save chance for just the fourth time this season.
Ian Krol (2-1) faced two batters in the ninth, giving Washington its first win in seven home games against Atlanta this year.
Before the games, both teams stood in front of their dugouts, heads bowed, and a color guard was stationed behind home plate during a minute of silence to pay tribute to the people killed Monday and those affected by the shootings.
Span picked up a single in each game, extending his hitting streak to 28 games, passing Colorado's Michael Cuddyer for the longest in the major leagues this season.


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Kyle Dubas talks about the draft, Keefe, and the Leafs' coach search
Ryan Fancey
May 09 2015 01:45PM
Leafs' assistant general manager Kyle Dubas joined Naylor and Simmons on TSN Radio yesterday to talk about how the team is approaching the upcoming draft, the current coaching search, and how his history with Sheldon Keefe has created some rumblings about the two locking up again within the NHL.
Maple Leafs Job Fair: Pat Verbeek's Resume
Shawn Reis
May 09 2015 12:22PM
Who says that nobody wants these job openings in Toronto? We've been very fortunate to have some of the NHL's brightest young coaches and executives e-mail us their resumes, shedding some much-needed light on who might be best suited for these very important jobs. Today, we give you the resume of long-time NHLer and current Assistant General Manager of the Tampa Bay, Pat Verbeek.
May 09 2015 07:00AM
Mikko Rantanen banks one in from behind the net to give Finland an early 1-0 lead. #WJC2015 https://t.co/E1X8Ev91VE pic.twitter.com/NCTHNmq2lH— Shnarped Hockey (@shnarped) December 26, 2014
Mikko Rantanen is a quality two-way winger who played in a top pro league (SM-Liiga) at age 18. His output in the Finnish elite league (56GP, 9-19-28) suggests real offensive ability.
How good is Mikko Rantanen?
Maple Leafs Job Fair- Mike Babcock's resume
Jon Steitzer
May 08 2015 04:00PM
Once we started this series it seemed inevitable that we would come across Mike Babcock's résumé. He's the biggest name out there, and will likely test the waters with every willing organization to see if he's a fit. In his media availability, he outlined some of what he's looking for in his next gig (or possibly continued gig with Detroit).
DET has granted Mike Babcock permission to talk to other NHL teams. Window open til late May. Doesn't mean Babcock leaving DET, window open.— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) May 8, 2015
Although he stated it's
not about money, it's always a bit about money.
Although he's not looking to GM, find me a coach with his record who doesn't want some say on the roster.
And he wants a happy wife, so you can immediately rule out Babcock coaching in Edmonton.
The Steve Dangle Podcast - May 8, 2015 - Rin
Steve Dangle
May 08 2015 12:47PM
On today's episode, the guys make fun of names, CHI-MIN, and answer Reddit Q's.


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July 26, 2001 | 8:00 pm
Tisha B'Av, the fast day commemorating the destructions of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem 2,500 and 2,000 years ago, respectively, doesn't rank up there with most celebrated Jewish holidays.
But Rabbi Eli Stern of the Westwood Kehilla believes more attention to the holiday...


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That Jef Evans is free to grieve the loss of his wife and create a new life for himself in peace.
Pray along with our community, or submit your own.The prayers on this page are also being prayed by The Episcopal Community
- Jim F.
robert and crystal get back to work
- crystal
Please pray for my family that peace may reign in our household,and also for my son who is failing his classes that he may be successful
- PamK.
Dear lord and your son, you, the Holy Spirit. Please bless me and forgive me my sins. I beg that you bless and look over those that I love, my family, those that I know and those that I don't. My friends and those that they love. My soul is yours.
- Jon Thacker
For my 26 year old cousin to be cured of cancer.
- Zac P
We pray for all who weep, watch, mourn, and wait this day and night.
- Mike M.
For the people struggling with addiction and the children at their sides
- Charity S
It seems so many of your children are enduring so much, Father. I pray that I may always remember my faith in You. Amen.
- Michael S.