Too little of the money the federal government spends on breast cancer research goes toward finding environmental causes of the disease and ways to prevent it, according to a new report from a group of scientists, government officials and patient advocates established by Congress to examine the research. The report, “Breast Cancer and the Environment — Prioritizing Prevention,” published...
Report Faults Priorities in Breast Cancer Research
Label: LifestyleToo little of the money the federal government spends on breast cancer research goes toward finding environmental causes of the disease and ways to prevent it, according to a new report from a group of scientists, government officials and patient advocates established by Congress to examine the research. The report, “Breast Cancer and the Environment — Prioritizing Prevention,” published...
DealBook Column: Relationship Science Plans Database of Names and Connections
Label: TechnologyIt sounds like a Rolodex for the 1 percent: two million deal makers, power brokers and business executives — not only their names, but in many cases the names of their spouses and children and associates, their political donations, their charity work and more — all at a banker’s fingertips.Such is the promise of a new company called Relationship Science.Never heard of it? Until recently, neither had...
IHT Rendezvous: Lively Online Reactions in China to Nuclear Test
Label: WorldBEIJING — As the world grapples with the news that North Korea has conducted a nuclear test, what is the reaction here in China, often considered North Korea’s one true friend, the ally that was as “close as lips and teeth”?The reaction from China’s foreign ministry appeared muted, no different from statements it has made on the issue in the past. It said it “firmly opposed” the test and called for...
Feb
11
Euro in the Spotlight Ahead of Meetings
Label: BusinessLONDON — The euro rose on Monday, but its value was vulnerable to political and fiscal uncertainty in the euro zone and growing unease among some European leaders worried about currency’s recent gains. The Group of 7 nations were considering issuing a statement this week that reaffirmed their commitment to “market-determined” exchange rates in response to heating rhetoric about a currency...
Well: Getting the Right Addiction Treatment
Label: Health“Treatment is not a prerequisite to surviving addiction.” This bold statement opens the treatment chapter in a helpful new book, “Now What? An Insider’s Guide to Addiction and Recovery,” by William Cope Moyers, a man who nonetheless needed “four intense treatment experiences over five years” before he broke free of alcohol and drugs.As the son of Judith and Bill Moyers, successful parents who watched...
Well: Getting the Right Addiction Treatment
Label: Lifestyle“Treatment is not a prerequisite to surviving addiction.” This bold statement opens the treatment chapter in a helpful new book, “Now What? An Insider’s Guide to Addiction and Recovery,” by William Cope Moyers, a man who nonetheless needed “four intense treatment experiences over five years” before he broke free of alcohol and drugs.As the son of Judith and Bill Moyers, successful parents who watched...
Gadgetwise Blog: Q.& A.: Checking a PC's Graphics Card
Label: TechnologyHow can I tell how much memory I have for graphics and video on my Windows 7 PC?You can check out the video card your computer uses by going to the Start menu to Control Panel, selecting Appearance and Personalization and clicking on “Adjust screen resolution.” If you want a quicker way to get the same Control Panel, just right-click on the Windows desktop and select Screen Resolution.Once you land...
IHT Rendezvous: Is Europe's New Budget Really 20 Percent Green? Opinions Differ.
Label: WorldThe European Union’s proposed budget for 2014-20, fiercely negotiated in Brussels until Friday, is smaller than its predecessors — a first for a European budget and the surest sign that Continent-wide austerity has seeped into one of the most important documents of the union.Connie Hedegaard, the European Commissioner for Climate Action, insists that there is another guiding principle to the new Multiannual...
Feb
10
Boeing 787 Completes Test Flight
Label: BusinessA Boeing 787 test plane flew for more than two hours on Saturday to gather information about the problems with the batteries that led to a worldwide grounding of the new jets more than three weeks ago. The flight was the first since the Federal Aviation Administration gave Boeing permission on Thursday to conduct in-flight tests. Federal investigators and the company are trying to determine...
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