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Crips Gang Member Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy in Nebraska
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 25 February 2018 25 February 2018
Omaha, Nebraska - A violent member of the Omaha, Nebraska area Crips Gang was found guilty of participating in a racketeering conspiracy involving acts of violence, including attempted murder and assaults, witness tampering and drug distribution.
What You Need to Know About Obstruction of the President’s Nominees
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 25 February 2018 25 February 2018
Washington, DC - President Trump has sent a steady stream of qualified nominees to the U.S. Senate for confirmation to positions throughout the Federal Government and the judiciary. However, the U.S. Senate is lagging behind, confirming individuals at a historically low rate and harming the effective functioning of our Government.
Peptide library for Chinese hamster ovary cells could accelerate medical advances
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- Written by Alison Gillespie - NIST Alison Gillespie - NIST
- Published: 22 February 2018 22 February 2018
Washington, DC - Although few people realize it, modern medicine relies heavily on the ovarian cells of Chinese hamsters, not as a direct cure, but rather as a way to engineer custom protein-based therapeutics. These therapeutics can treat a wide range of ailments, including leukemia, hemophilia, hormone imbalance, psoriasis and cancer. A team working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has just released a new reference collection that could provide greater insight into these important cells, and enable better production of therapeutic proteins for medical purposes.
Is daily drinking problem drinking?
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- Written by Dr. Terry Schneekloth Dr. Terry Schneekloth
- Published: 23 February 2018 23 February 2018
Rochester, Minnesota - Occasional beer or wine with dinner, or a drink in the evening, is not a health problem for most people. When drinking becomes a daily activity, though, it may represent progression of your consumption and place you at increased health risks. From your description of your drinking habits, it may be time to take a closer look at how much you drink.
Art Therapy Helps to Unlock Emotions Buried Within
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- Written by Second Lady Karen Pence Second Lady Karen Pence
- Published: 22 February 2018 22 February 2018
Orlando, Florida - On Wednesday, I visited with two very special ladies who were willing to share what art therapy has meant to their healing process. I visited Florida Hospital Cancer Institute in Orlando.