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Vaccine to kill nicotine buzz now in late tests by small drug firm

A small company is hoping it can make millions of dollars by creating a vaccine for people who want to kick the smoking habit. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals of Rockville, Md., in the late stages of testing its experimental vaccine,...

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Reusable Launch Vehicles - When

Bethesda MD (SPX) Nov 23, 2009 - Launch vehicle prices are sky high and they have been for a long time. This has presented a very high hurdle to space access for many potential space applications. There are literally tens of...

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Leaders Create Social Work and Social Welfare Academy

Source: University of Maryland Baltimore Newswise — After years of discussion among professional social work organizations—most notably the Saint Louis Group and the Council on Social Work Education—the American Academy of...

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Human Genome Sciences and Aegera Therapeutics Announce Initiation of Clinical Trial of Lead IAP...

ROCKVILLE, Md. & MONTREAL----Human Genome Sciences, Inc. and Aegera Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that HGS has initiated dosing in a Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of its lead IAP inhibitor,...

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Ley Juárez passed: 23 November 1855 - This Day in History

Passed this day in 1855 in Mexico , the Ley Juárez abolished special courts for the clergy and military in an attempt by justice minister Benito Juárez to eliminate the remnants of colonialism in Mexico and promote equality....

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Winfrey choice helping Discovery Channel

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The Discovery Channel is reaping major benefits from U.S. TV star Oprah Winfrey's decision to focus on a new cable channel, experts said. Douglas Gomery, a media economist at the University of...

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George Washington re-enactor returns to Annapolis

The Capital ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Yes, fellow citizens, that tall man you saw Tuesday night promenading around State Circle in Annapolis while wearing a blue and buff lieutenant general's uniform and a sword was none other than...

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Rising unemployment taxes could hinder hiring

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP ECONOMICS WRITER WASHINGTON -- It's forcing higher state taxes on companies to pay for unemployment insurance claims. Chuck Ferrar, who owns a liquor store in Annapolis, Md., expects to pay $9,000...

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Rising unemployment tax squeezes businesses further

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers already are squeezed by tight credit, rising health care costs, wary consumers and a higher minimum wage. Now, the surging jobless rate is imposing another cost. It's forcing higher state taxes on...

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TOP: Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use - The Boston Globe

boston.com (US) Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use - The Boston Globe Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use Pot is fun. (Sun Nov 22 14:09:34 2009 PST) [$drug_related(100%),...

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