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Toxic Heparin: Another Fine Product from China By Steve Turner © 2008 Steven Turner. All rights reserved Eighty-one deaths in the United States have been linked to allergic reactions to a Chinese-concocted contaminant in the widely used blood thinner heparin. The contaminant is an animal cartilage-derived oversulfated chondriotin sulfate. This ersatz non-FDA-approved chemical poorly mimics heparin but costs one one-hundredth of the price of legitimate heparin. Last month, FDA Commissioner Andrew Von Eschenbach told the US Senate that the replacement of heparin was not inadvertent, but an intentional act that was by “virtue of economic fraud.” This fraud joins several recent Chinese-initiated toxic chemical substitutions executed to save money for the Chinese suppliers while ultimately costing their American counterparts billions of dollars in litigation expenses and product recalls. |
Donating used computers to underprivlidged childrenAnonymous writes "Future Resources is a nonprofit that cleans up used computers and donates them to children.We have donated over 100 computers so far and hope to increase that number. http://futureresources.hopto.org/ At our website you will find more information and where to donate used computers. What started as a small project is growing and with your help will impact a lot of lives. Contact numbers are 636-947-0638 or 636-493-0614 E-mail to futureresource@charter.net" |
Op-Ed Submission: Technology Spreads Fastest Through CompetitionAnonymous writes "Author: Robert J. ShapiroPhone: (202) 879-5820. E-mail: RSHAPIRO@SONECON.COM Technology Spreads Fastest Through Competition At a time when new technologies are constantly changing the way we work and live, the U.S. Senate is debating whether the market or government regulation is the best way to make sure that these technologies become available to all Americans. " |
With Spam Canned, Is Spyware Next?By Kevin Machon, Director of Business Development, TechGuard Security and James Joyce, Chief Technology Officer, TechGuard Security In December 2003 President Bush signed the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Bill, the first Federal legislation to deal with the growing volume of unsolicited email. Lauded by some and decried by others, the Bill took effect on January 1, 2004 to place rules and constraints on what constitutes Spam, what must be contained in the subject of Spam email, and how recipients can "opt-out" of an email list. |
Enabling Your Net-Centric BusinessBy Kevin Machon, Director of Business Development, TechGuard Security The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has a new mission. Not the one in Iraq. Not the tsunami relief effort. And certainly not sending spies to Iran or North Korea. The fundamental concept behind this new mission is much closer to what you might expect to originate in a corporate boardroom. The DoD has been ordered to radically change the way it does business - and use Network Centric communications to do so. |
Cameron Youth Chamber Orchestra, Inc.Our mission is to strive to train, develop, and cultivate the musical gifts and talents of African American youths by promoting and creating opportunities not normally available to them in the field of classical music performance. Cameron continues to strive to increase awareness and appreciation for Classical Music in the African American community. About Cameron Youth Chamber Orchestra Since its beginning in 1993 by the founder, the late Kem Williams, we have established the string orchestra composed primarily of African American youth. We have developed and maintained a consistent level of musical excellence. Each year as seniors graduate and move on to higher education, Cameron begins the auditioning process, which occurs between August and September. Presently, there are 25 members of the orchestra ranging from age 13 to 18, middle and high school level from various schools in the metropolitan area. . Since September of 2002, the orchestra has been under the direction of Mr. Brian Kellum. Mr. Kellum, an original member of Cameron, has taken the orchestra to new heights. Mr. Kellum studied privately under the late Kem Williams and brings with him excellent skills in the field of classical music through the study of violin, viola, cello and bass performance. For additional information call 286-4466 or visit www.cameron.8m.net |
Almost HomeThe Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area Businesses play a significant role in the success of our members and their children, our greatest achievements. In 2003, because of your support, 45 young families, including over 70 children, have achieved success and found hope, help, and healing at Almost Home. In spite of all that has been accomplished, there is much more to be done. The unmet needs of our young families are vast. As we strive to continue providing quality services, we must forge ahead with a renewed sense of commitment and responsibility towards this vulnerable population. As I have stated in the past, the cost of providing much needed services is extremely high. Our program requires staffing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, we provide counseling services, educational programs, and supportive services to our members and their children throughout the year. Our goal is to ensure that every young woman and her child(ren) are not only safe while they are at Almost Home, but that they also learn skills that will enable them to become responsible citizens after they leave our program. We are confident that our program at Almost Home has a tremendously positive impact on the members and their children. I would like to share a letter that one young woman wrote to us: Hello, I don't mean to bug you but my situation has not changed and I am still at the same number I gave you this morning. I am going tomorrow to apply for emergency food stamps and other assistance until I can get into your shelter. My baby and I are both coming down with a cold, and things seem to be getting harder in life. I am trying my best to stay focused on the positive things, but things just keep coming up. My grandfather who beat me and my baby up wants me to move back in with him and my grandma, but I am seriously scared so I told them no. How much abuse can a person take in their life, I just want to do better for my baby and myself so she wont have to deal with, not having a mother who cares. I want her to know what real love feels like from a parent. I know you all are full right now but my clock is ticking and I am scared. Would you please consider me for your first open bed? Thank You, S.L. It costs Almost Home $45,000 each month to support 15 teenage mothers and their children. We ask that you take a moment to consider sponsoring one of our families. To sponsor a family for 1 month $250.00 To sponsor a family for 6 months $1,500.00. To sponsor a family for 12 months is-$3,000.00. To sponsor a family for 18 months $4,500.00 In closing, I would like to thank every one of you for your support and kindness. Sheroo Mukhtiar, MSW Executive Director Almost Home, Inc. 3200 St. Vincent AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63104 Ph: 314.771.4663 Fax: 314.865.4692 www.almosthomestl.org Kem Williams, Founder "The Dream Lives On" |
Local CharitysAlmost Home On November 1, 2002, 17-year-old Clarissa arrived at Almost Home with her 9-month old twins, Ben and Clare. Clarissa had run away from her mother's home where her stepfather was sexually abusing her. Since leaving her mother's home, she stayed with relatives in overcrowded apartments and eventually, a parking garage in downtown St. Louis. She was afraid to go to an emergency shelter because she thought her children would be taken away from her. She couldn't go back to her mother's home because she knew what her outraged stepfather would do to her. Clarissa was alone, terrified and exhausted. She decided to call the Housing Resource Center Hotline to "get some advice." Clarissa was referred to Almost Home. |
Disability ManagementBy David M. Little When you think of assistive technologies for people with Learning Disabilities (LD), not a lot of technologies jump out at you. Perhaps, because there are not many technologies specifically designed for people with LD. However, many technologies meant for people with other disabilities can benefit people with LD. When I was director of an assistive technology center, a friend of mine who is learning disabled, looked at many of the technologies on display and let me know which ones would benefit her and others with similar disabilities. |
Certified Capital Companies (CAPCO) By Staff
Given the tremendous importance of small business to the Missouri economy - 95 percent of all companies and 35 percent of all jobs - it is remarkable that so few of the state-sponsored programs designed to stimulate economic growth are directed at assisting smaller firms. In Missouri, for example, only four of the 21 tax incentive programs designed to encourage investment and job growth are directed primarily at small business. This lack of support is even more inexplicable given the dynamic potential of small emerging businesses and the special problems that are unique to these firms - in particular, a lack of specialized managerial expertise and access to external sources of funding. |
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