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Illuminea: A newsletter for academic librarians and information professionals

Oxford University Press has launched Illuminea, a new quarterly newsletter for academic librarians and information professionals. This publication will keep readers up-to-date with the latest developments at OUP and across the publishing world.

18 Jan 2010

Plan launches international appeal to support its emergency operations in Haiti’s affected areas

Aid workers from children's charity Plan International are in a race to help survivors of the devastating Haiti earthquake cope with the aftermath.

18 Jan 2010

People of low social status more likely to be smokers, physically inactive and to be obese

Social status is intimately linked with health-related risk factors. In the current issue of Deutsches -rzteblatt International, Thomas Lampert, of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Berlin, inquires to what extent smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity are associated with social status (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010; 107(1-2): 1-7).

18 Jan 2010

Nine-member Creighton University surgical team departs to treat victims of Haiti earthquake

A nine-member Creighton University surgical team departed at noon on Saturday, Jan. 16, on a private passenger jet bound for the Dominican Republic, where they plan to help treat victims of the Haiti earthquake.

18 Jan 2010

Possibility of a shorter life span encourages youth to commit crimes

As Atlanta officials aim to tackle the city's safety problems this year, some of their toughest criminals to stop maybe young offenders whose desires to commit crimes are being fueled by an anticipation of dying early.

18 Jan 2010

Nutrisystem recognized as best among popular weight loss programs

With millions of Americans making it their New Year’s resolution to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle, and with the cost of some diet programs rising as high as $10,000 per year, Nutrisystem has been credited by two of the nation’s most respected media outlets for helping consumers shed pounds without lightening their wallets.

18 Jan 2010

Vilsack promotes agriculture improvement in Afghanistan, announces $20M in aid

ecretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has launched "a major drive to improve agriculture" in Afghanistan, McClatchy/Miami Herald reports. During an airborne tour of the country's Helmand province on Tuesday, Vilsack delivered the "message: If you grow wheat, vegetables and pomegranates instead of poppies, the United States will help you reap the financial benefits."

18 Jan 2010

Divinewellness.com offers personalized yoga classes and consultation via video conferencing

Divinewellness.com offers personalized yoga classes and consultation with yoga teachers in India via video conferencing. The services are on one-to-one basis, easy to use and highly interactive.

18 Jan 2010

Health and Wellness Partners completes production of Surge product line

Health and Wellness Partners, Inc. (HWP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zealous, Inc. (OTCBB: ZLUS), announced that it has completed production of Surge and Surge for Women and has started to fulfill orders to distributors, wholesalers, retailers and consumers alike.

18 Jan 2010

Nine banks in Canada accept cash donations in support of Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti

The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that nine banks in Canada are accepting cash donations in support of Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, followed by two powerful aftershocks, struck off the western coast of Haiti.

18 Jan 2010

Nu Skin Enterprises starts international tour to roll out its ageLOC anti-aging product portfolio

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced the start of an international tour to roll out its ageLOC anti-aging product portfolio, including a new ageLOC edition of its top-selling Galvanic Spa System II.

18 Jan 2010

QualiSystems releases TestShell Resource Manager

QualiSystems today announced the release of TestShell Resource Manager, an advanced application for lab resource reservation, scheduling and management.

18 Jan 2010

freshHAIR: A new hair care line to prevent acne

Renee Cobos, MD, a board certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine, announced the launch of RC freshHAIR™, the first dermatologist-created hair care line that is specifically formulated to treat and prevent acne, acne rosacea, seborrhea (dandruff) and oily skin. RC freshHAIR is the newest addition to the RC Dermatology™ line of skin care products.

18 Jan 2010

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18 Jan 2010

Obama announces $100M in aid for Haitian earthquake recovery

At the White House on Thursday, President Barack Obama "promised $100 million along with more American troops for the relief effort in Haiti, vowing that the United States would stand with the impoverished nation as it grappled with the devastation of its capital city," the New York Times reports.

18 Jan 2010

Minnesota honored for covering tobacco cessation medications and counseling for its citizens

Minnesota is one of only six states that covers all recommended tobacco cessation medications and counseling for its citizens coved by Medicare, according to an annual "report card" issued today by the American Lung Association. Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Pennsylvania are the other states honored with a 'thumbs up,' although no state earned an "A" grade for cessation coverage this year.

13 Jan 2010

ALAC to release annual State of Tobacco Control report card for the state of California

American Lung Association in California (ALAC) joined civic leaders, medical professionals and local residents of the city of Richmond to release its annual State of Tobacco Control report card for cities and counties throughout the state of California.

13 Jan 2010

American Fertility Association to educate gay and lesbian community on gestational surrogacy

The American Fertility Association's Manicures & Martinis Family Building Program returns to Los Angeles this month, with a focus on gestational surrogacy, an option often used by men in same sex relationships.

13 Jan 2010

Radon gas responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the U.S.

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month. According to recent reports from the World Health Organization, radon gas is responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the U.S. and 100,000 deaths worldwide each year.

13 Jan 2010

Red Cross responds to a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Haiti

The Red Cross is responding to a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. The earthquake has caused buildings to collapse and wide-spread damage throughout Port au Prince.

13 Jan 2010

Miscellaneous News

Illuminea: A newsletter for academic librarians and information professionals

Plan launches international appeal to support its emergency operations in Haiti’s affected areas

People of low social status more likely to be smokers, physically inactive and to be obese

Nine-member Creighton University surgical team departs to treat victims of Haiti earthquake

Possibility of a shorter life span encourages youth to commit crimes

Nutrisystem recognized as best among popular weight loss programs

Vilsack promotes agriculture improvement in Afghanistan, announces $20M in aid

Divinewellness.com offers personalized yoga classes and consultation via video conferencing

Health and Wellness Partners completes production of Surge product line

Nine banks in Canada accept cash donations in support of Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti

Nu Skin Enterprises starts international tour to roll out its ageLOC anti-aging product portfolio

QualiSystems releases TestShell Resource Manager

freshHAIR: A new hair care line to prevent acne

A guide for health professionals and food industry

Obama announces $100M in aid for Haitian earthquake recovery

Minnesota honored for covering tobacco cessation medications and counseling for its citizens

ALAC to release annual State of Tobacco Control report card for the state of California

American Fertility Association to educate gay and lesbian community on gestational surrogacy

Radon gas responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the U.S.

Red Cross responds to a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Haiti

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