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    New Targeted Therapy Finds And Eliminates Deadly Leukemia Stem Cells  Jul 4, 2009
    By blocking the protein, researchers were able to slow the spread of leukemia cells in culture. The. (Science Daily)

    RossTuckerInside The NFL NFL rookies have no excuses for misbehavior, plus more mailbag.  Jul 4, 2009
    That excitement, however, quickly gives way to the reality that a lot of times scrambling quarterbacks rack up higher sack numbers because they aren't always where you expect them to be when you are blocking for them and their confidence in their mobility leads them to try to extend plays when sometimes they should just cut their losses. Ultimately, the most offensive-line friendly quarterbacks are the ones that get their team into the right play or protection at the line of scrimmage, set up in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Triggering Muscle Development: A Therapeutic Cure For Muscle Wastage?  Jul 4, 2009
    4, 2006) Blocking a central signal molecule, researchers from the Mouse Biology Unit of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Monterotondo, Italy, have found a way to protect muscle from. . (Science Daily)

    Preds resign two key players  Jul 3, 2009
    Shot blocking specialist, Greg Zanon was signed by the Minnesota Wild to a three-year 5. 2 million contract. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    China says Web censor plan to proceed: report  Jul 3, 2009
    China has a history of blocking websites carrying politically sensitive topics such as the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown on democracy protesters, the banned Falungong spiritual movement or criticism of the government. The order that manufacturers either pre-install the software or include it on a disc accompanying new computers has also put an unwelcome international spotlight on China's censorship policies, analysts said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Military deserves our thanks  Jul 3, 2009
    Then there will be the long, long train of trash blocking Tennant Way. What a stupid idea, moving the trash service to this location. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    The contested rebirth of Joseph Estrada  Jul 3, 2009
    He has also said that if Arroyo's allies move to amend the constitution, allowing her to run for a new term as a prime minister rather than her current position as president, he will run for congress to mount a legislative movement aimed at blocking that bid. Arroyo administration officials are expected to contest Estrada's congressional bid on the legal grounds he is barred from public office under the terms of the presidential pardon that released him from prison in 2007. (Asia Times Online)

    Iran 'lifts block on SMS texting'  Jul 3, 2009
    However, parliamentary deputy Mostafa Kavakabian told the Farda News website that the blocking of SMS services had caused great damage to Iran's economy. He asked the Iranian parliament to investigate. (BBC News -- Technology)

    Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer  Jul 3, 2009
    While this pathway was previously unknown, Ingraham said a June 2009 paper led by researchers at the University of New Mexico and published in the journal "Nature Chemical Biology" showed that blocking the GPR30 receptor in this pathway decreases uterine proliferation in a mouse. The two together, she said, validate what researchers now think may be a key area in addressing both uterine cancer and endometriosis. (EurekAlert!)

    Tent of Iniquity (792)  Jul 3, 2009
    (I dont mean to imply the mayor has a thing for local TV talent, but its gotten to the point where Fritz Colemans blocking all calls from the 213. . (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)

    Subsidised airlines a threat  Jul 3, 2009
    Another problem with government policies was that they were blocking airline growth into the regional African market. "It's a closed shop. There is no help from government to get into Africa. If 1time was let into this market, Orsmond said: "we will drop fares by 50 percent". Novick said he saw "sparks" that these budget airlines were beginning to make it into this market. Certain governments had realised state airlines were a drain, becoming costly, unsafe and unreliable and were turning to the... (iAfrica.com)

    Newly appreciated membrane estrogen receptor important therapeutic target for breast cancer  Jul 2, 2009
    Consequently, patients with ER-positive tumors receive hormonal agents (known as ER antagonists) that act by blocking the proliferative effects of estrogen promoted by the ER. As a result, the capacity of breast cancers to grow is reduced. The development of new drugs targeting GPR30 may be an important step in controlling breast cancer because this newly appreciated estrogen receptor is not promoting estrogen-dependent growth but may be critical in promoting breast tumor cell survival. (EurekAlert!)

    PG South/West: Colts WR is a student of the game  Jul 2, 2009
    But his contributions to the team go well beyond catches, receiving yards, touchdowns or even blocking, Colts owner and head coach Ed Brosky said. "He's a refined receiver," Brosky said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Another rig overturns in Leander, no serious injuries  Jul 2, 2009
    On early Thursday morning, also around 5 a.m., a truck failed to negotiate the curve on the road connecting US 183 and 183 and overturned in a stand of cedar trees, killing the driver and blocking traffic for several hours. Reader Comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Acid Inhibitors May Trigger Dependence  Jul 2, 2009
    The medications work by blocking acid pumps in stomach cells, but researchers said that ceasing the drugs may trigger a rebound effect that creates more acid. They suggested this is why one third of patients continue to fill their prescriptions even after they have theoretically completed treatment. (KERO 23, CA)

    Tumor-suppressor Recruits Help To Overcome A Barrier And Fix Cancer-causing Defects  Jul 2, 2009
    2, 2008) A protein that helps lung cancer cells thrive appears to do so by blocking healthy cells' ability to fix themselves when radiation or chemicals such as nicotine damage their DNA, according to a new. (Mar. (Science Daily)

    California, Here We Come!  Jul 2, 2009
    In Sacramento, a Republican blocking force is resisting any new tax revenue. And with the state under a constitutional mandate to balance its budget, yet facing a $24 billion deficit this July, a chainsaw is about to be taken to state government. (Human Events Online)

    Is Twitter the news outlet for the 21st century?  Jul 2, 2009
    (The Iranian government has nevertheless often succeeded in blocking Twitter, Facebook and other social networks. . (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Whitepaper: Securing Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure  Jul 2, 2009
    Attempts to infiltrate or disrupt online service offerings grow more sophisticated as more commerce and business occurs in this venue While pranksters still seek attention through a variety of techniques including domain squatting and man-in-the-middle attacks, more sophisticated malicious attempts aimed at obtaining identities or blocking access to sensitive business data have emerged, along with a more organized underground market for stolen information. Microsoft works closely with law... (IntranetJournal)

    Bryan Armen GrahamINSIDE TENNIS  Jul 1, 2009
    Rather than blocking out the mania, Murray let it in -- at least to a point. The 22-year-old played off the crowd support during some instances -- with fist-pumps and primal yawps -- but never let his emotions get the best of him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    China delays mandatory installation of "Green Dam"  Jul 1, 2009
    Accusations of the software's privacy invasion and blocking information flow, which had been raised by a few overseas media and institutions, is "groundless" and "irresponsible," he said. Developers of the "Green Dam," greatly concerned over software security, had also modified the software as technical problems had been revealed during earlier promotion. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Infrastructure 'is blocking growth'  Jul 1, 2009
    Business Report - Infrastructure 'is blocking growth ... Infrastructure 'is blocking growth. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Franken: 'So thrilled' at Minn. Senate race win  Jul 1, 2009
    Al Franken's victory in the marathon Minnesota Senate race gives Democrats control of 60 seats, the number needed to overcome any Republican filibuster aimed at blocking elements of President Barack Obama's ambitious agenda. But numbers aren't the same as votes in the Senate. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    China creates an Internet albatross  Jul 1, 2009
    This was true for the sustained Internet crackdown that lasted up to February 2006 as well as for the current operations which culminated in the blocking of Google's Chinese-language subsidiary, its e-mail service, and other add-ons. The government has broadcast show-trial type allegations on Chinese state-owned television (CCTV) against Google, revealing the charade behind obvious political gags being imposed on society in the run-up to the 60th anniversary of the founding of communist China,... (Asia Times Online)

    Your CIO is Having an Identity Crisis  Jun 30, 2009
    Contribute to strategy. Take charge of business processes. (CIO Information Network)

    Supreme Court Won't Touch Bible Club Case  Jun 30, 2009
    Court Declines To Stop School District From Blocking Group Of Students From Forming Bible Club ... (CBS/AP) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stop a school district from blocking a group of Christian students from forming a Bible club on campus. (CBS News -- Politics)

    Honduras Locked In Power Struggle  Jun 30, 2009
    But soldiers made no attempt to clear away about 200 pro-Zelaya protesters who were burning tires and other debris, as well as blocking streets with downed trees and billboards. "We want out elected and democratic president, not this other one that the world doesn't recognize," said Marco Gallo, a 50-year-old retired teacher, who said he was on his way to join the protests in front of the palace. (CBS News -- World)

    Court reverses ruling on race  Jun 30, 2009
    Declined to interfere with school officials in Washington state who are blocking a group of Christian students at Kentridge High School from forming a Bible club on campus. Refused to hear arguments from Missouri officials who want to restrict protests near funerals. (News & Observer)

    A little hint at life in the other Georgia  Jun 30, 2009
    Many blamed Health Minister for failing to return from vacation when the heat wave became serious, and for blocking emergency measures in public hospitals such as the recalling of physicians. Head of the union of emergency physicians blamed the administration for ignoring warnings from health and emergency professionals and trying to minimize the crisis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    UW-Madison makes an unlikely ally: the military  Jun 29, 2009
    The university had kept the position open until now, prompting accusations that liberals on the faculty were deliberately blocking the hiring of a military historian. The university denied that, saying it did not want to fill the position until the endowment was worth more and it had money to pay the professor's salary. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    StarCraft II Multiplayer Mayhem  Jun 29, 2009
    First, players were actually able to use probes, drones or SCVs to harass their opponents, blocking rival base expansion to mineral fields by constantly moving in front of each deposit. While not a long term tactic that would be completely effective, it could be used as a way to slow down an enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive. (IGN PC Games)

    Tides Future?  Jun 28, 2009
    Throughout the four days, (Crimson Tide) coach (Joe) Pendry taught the basic stance techniques for run blocking and pass protecting, the form for pass protecting and how to run block with the right form. Each day we worked two-a-days like Alabama does, with the start of practice doing agility drills and running drills. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    STAT3 Protein Found To Play A Key Role In Cancer  Jun 28, 2009
    ScienceDaily (June 27, 2009) A protein called STAT3 has been found to play a fundamental role in converting normal cells to cancerous cells, according to a new study led by David E. Levy, Ph. D., professor of pathology and microbiology at NYU Langone Medical Center. (Science Daily)

    BNSF reaches rail rate compromise with Montana producers (2)  Jun 28, 2009
    Jordan Fogal wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:28 PM:" TEXAS HAS NO SHAME A story of pay and play By Jordan Fogal Once upon a time, in the land of pay and play, a wicked story began. It did not commence with a secret or clandestine meeting. There was no cloak and dagger stuff, like in a game of CLUE. There were no whispers of a deep throat. Nevertheless, this horrible story is repeated all over Texas. Misdeeds are committed without shame. They are cruel, open, arrogant, and ongoing. Peoples' lives are... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    Conyers ACORN Probe Blocked by 'Powers That Be'  Jun 27, 2009
    The comment spurred similar questions by House Republicans, who asked whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in blocking the probe. "Chairman Conyers has a responsibility to explain who is blocking this investigation, and why. Is it Speaker Pelosi? Others in the Democratic leadership? Who in Congress is covering up ACORN's corruption?" said Michael Steel, spokesman for House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican. (Newsmax)

    Whose Internet is it, anyway?  Jun 27, 2009
    Ron Wyden (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation that would ban Internet service providers from setting up special "fast lane" higher-priced services or from blocking, degrading, altering, modifying, or changing the Internet traffic they handle. Opposing them are big providers such as AT&T and Verizon. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Shire, J&J win key drug data case at top EU court  Jun 27, 2009
    It also marks a welcome piece of good news for makers of brand-name drugs at a time when they are being probed by the European Commission for supposedly blocking access to cheap generics. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) backed the view taken by Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that a product approved in a country before it joined the EU -- and not upgraded since then -- could not be used as a reference for a generic drug application. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Click to read:Coroner: Cause Of Jackson Death Deferred  Jun 27, 2009
    The person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity, said Jackson suffered a heart attack, which is a blocking of the arteries that can cause cardiac arrest. Jackson's brother Jermaine said Thursday that it was believed the pop singer went into cardiac arrest, often but not always due to a heart attack. (CBS News)

    Caritas ends joint venture  Jun 27, 2009
    The archdiocese said that O Malley sought the withdrawal after weeks of consultation with the National Catholic Bioethics Center, a church-related think tank, following harsh criticism by antiabortion groups for not blocking the Caritas venture. O Malley is a long-time and staunch opponent of abortion, but also has an interest in serving the poor and protecting the viability of Catholic hospitals. (Boston Globe)

    Go Daddy says NBC blocked ad  Jun 27, 2009
    Go Daddy Group Inc. initially accused Lexus, the broadcast sponsor, of blocking the sporty ad because it features a vintage Ford Mustang. But now the domain-name registrar and Web-hosting company says it may have been NBC, the network broadcasting the Open, that pulled the plug. (AZCentral -- Business)

    QC getting fire station  Jun 27, 2009
    Quail Creek residents will no longer have to worry about trains blocking emergency crews from getting to their community ... But along with the threat of trains blocking access to the residents, the distance from the current closest station on Abrego Drive and Continental Road is too great to realistically achieve the district s goal. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Guatemalan's 'tweet' may make him a jailbird  Jun 27, 2009
    More recently, Iran has shown its determination to clamp down on huge protests over its disputed presidential election, banning firsthand reporting by international journalists and blocking access inside the country to Web sites such as Twitter and Facebook as well as many sites linked to the political opposition. Text messaging has been blacked out and cell phone service in Tehran is frequently down. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Did Drugs Kill Michael Jackson?  Jun 27, 2009
    If Jackson's cardiac arrest had been triggered by a heart attack caused by a ruptured plaque blocking blood flow to his heart then pathologists should be able to see the occluded vessel and the fresh evidence of the clogged-up heart. After all the speculation and rumors and bizarre events that have peppered Jackson's medical history, it may be the case that ultimately he died from the same condition that claims 440,000 other middle-aged Americans each year: heart disease. (Time.com)

    PC firms race to meet China’s filter deadline  Jun 26, 2009
    But spokesman Qin Gang, speaking at a regular briefing, sidestepped questions about whether the government was blocking access. Washington has called on Beijing to revoke the order to supply the software, calling it a serious barrier to trade and saying the software could pose a security risk. (Boston Globe)

    Officials exploring options for safer intersections  Jun 26, 2009
    anewday wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM:" I live close to the accident area, and the last few accidents has been: two people fell asleep at the wheel, one was traveling too fast and the last two crossed over in front of traffic. All human error. Innocent people get hurt, lose their lifes because of human error or poor judgement. What many people driving fail to realize that split momment of lack of judgement may change lives forever. Not just theirs. While they were cleaning the wreck we watched... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Shelby surprised by all-star honor  Jun 26, 2009
    Everybody loves to tackle more than they do blocking. I still like offense too, Shelby said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Read the story  Jun 26, 2009
    N. Korea Warns Of Nuclear "Fire Shower" - CBS News. We've updated CBSNews. (CBS News -- Evening News)

    It Happened in Keokuk  Jun 26, 2009
    District Judge William Cahill has granted a Keokuk man an injunction blocking the citys planned demolition of an abandoned building at 417 Johnson St.. Cardinal Stritch dropped the fifth game in the Lee County Tournament Saturday, 5-3. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Kendall County Sheriff's Department (1)  Jun 26, 2009
    800 block of FM 289, 10:26 p.m., Several cars were reported parked in the roadway and blocking traffic. June 15. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Angry parents write new entry in basketball diary  Jun 25, 2009
    Seeley and Village Attorney Alex Betke discussed Wednesday the current state and Village laws that prohibit pedestrians from blocking vehicular or pedestrian traffic and decided that no new law or ordinance was needed. Darling said Wednesday he and officers have to enforce the rules. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Despite new ethics bill, lobbyists carry on  Jun 25, 2009
    In turn, the Legislature tweaked Patrick by blocking his use of a campaign finance loophole that has allowed him to skirt the $500 annual contribution limits for individuals. The compromise bill adopted a Senate provision that would prohibit his use of a special committee for which he can raise $5,500 donations from individuals, splitting it between his committee and the Democratic State Committee, which then picks up much of campaign costs. (Boston Globe)

    US calls on China to revoke Web filter order  Jun 25, 2009
    Chinese officials insist the filtering software is aimed at blocking access to violent or pornographic material online. Chinese Web users have appealed to the government to repeal the order, pointing out that "Green Dam" mistakenly blocks access to online cartoons, pictures of animals and other innocuous subjects. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Google access in China temporarily disrupted  Jun 25, 2009
    While the government claims the main targets are pornography, online gambling, and other sites deemed harmful to society, critics say that often acts as cover for detecting and blocking sensitive political content. Authorities launched a crackdown this year that led to the closing of more than 1,900 porn-related Web sites. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    OECD says recession 'near bottom'  Jun 25, 2009
    The OECD adds that there are major challenges in eventually rolling back the range of government interventions to stabilise the financial system - in particular, it calls for coordination across countries to avoid fear of competitive disadvantage blocking progress. And it says that tough measures will be needed to eventually reduce government budget deficits that have been stretched by the crisis. (BBC News -- Business)

    * Committee approves landmark mergers, upgrades  Jun 24, 2009
    Taipei County Commissioner Chou Hsi-wei (P) refused to comment on media speculation that his application for the countys upgrade was to ensure he retained his seat for an additional year, thereby blocking former premier Su Tseng-chang (s) from running on behalf of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the year-end local elections. Chou said that Taipei County's application for an upgrade was the wish of its 3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    Chemical Nose May Sniff Out Cancer Earlier  Jun 24, 2009
    (June 5, 2008) Researchers have shown that by blocking a signaling protein, they can prevent prostate cancer cells from metastasizing. In a series of experiments in both the laboratory and animal models, they found. (Science Daily)

    Blocking A Muscle Growth-limiting Hormone Protects Against Obesity And Atherosclerosis  Jun 24, 2009
    ScienceDaily (June 23, 2009) Knockout of myostatin, a growth factor that limits muscle growth, can decrease body fat and promote resistance against developing atherosclerosis, or "hardening" of the arteries, according to a new study conducted in mice. The results were presented June 11 at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.. (Science Daily)

    Lexus Denies Blocking Go Daddy's U.S. Open Commercial & Blames NBC  Jun 24, 2009
    Lexus Denies Blocking Go Daddy's U.S. Open Commercial & Blames NBC - Yahoo ... com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000"} Search for share prices Get Quotes Wed, Jun 24, 2009, 4:21AM ET - U.S. Markets open in 5 hours and 9 minutes. Tell us what you think about the new Article Page. Lexus Denies Blocking Go Daddy's U.S. Open Commercial & Blames NBC Under Mounting Pressure of Media Inquiries Lexus Claims NBC Made Decision in Secret Press Release Source: The Go Daddy Group,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Stepfamily: Sean Wants To Stay In Brazil  Jun 24, 2009
    We've updated CBSNews. NEW YORK, June 23, 2009. (CBS News)

    Public record (5)  Jun 24, 2009
    Blocking disabled space - 1. Unlawful use of disabled permit - 1. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    House requires disclaimer in political robo calls  Jun 23, 2009
    "The federal Do Not Call list has been very effective at blocking telemarketers. I think it's reasonable to allow people who don't want to receive political robo calls to opt out as well, or we should just ban them altogether," said state Rep. Matt Lori, of Constantine. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Iran says courts will teach protesters a lesson  Jun 23, 2009
    Witnesses said security officials prevented her funeral from going ahead, blocking roads leading to a central Tehran mosque where the ceremony was to have taken place. "Police were spraying paint on the cars of those who insisted on driving toward the mosque," said one witness. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Village dashing hoop dreams  Jun 23, 2009
    He said officers could more stringently enforce a state ban on blocking traffic. Seeley said he could look into drafting a new traffic law or an ordinance that would specifically target blocking traffic. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Man Caught On Tape Bolting From Courtroom  Jun 23, 2009
    A woman was spotted in the video blocking an elevator, which allowed another man to help tackle Willis. Myers said the attempted escape took all of a minute. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Woman calls 911, then allegedly keys police car  Jun 23, 2009
    SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Police in Syracuse said a woman who was annoyed that a police car was blocking her own car first called 911 and then vandalized the squad car. Police said the woman called 911 Saturday to report the "emergency" _ that a patrol car was blocking her car. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    The Promise of Low Dose Naltrexone ...  Jun 23, 2009
    By blocking the opioid receptors it also blocks the pleasure achieved from narcotic drugs. Unfortunately it also blocks the endogenous opioid peptides binding from these receptors, resulting in troublesome side effects. (Suite101.com)

    Tides Future? (3754)  Jun 23, 2009
    Throughout the four days, (Crimson Tide) coach (Joe) Pendry taught the basic stance techniques for run blocking and pass protecting, the form for pass protecting and how to run block with the right form. Each day we worked two-a-days like Alabama does, with the start of practice doing agility drills and running drills. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    Football fixture  Jun 23, 2009
    While the camp still covers individual skills, such as blocking, tackling, running the ball and passing, the camp gives Alaska teams the opportunity to work as a unit within their systems. I think the fact it is a team camp is what has made it the success it is, said Brantley, who brought 47 players to the 2009 camp. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Newsweek: Why China's Web crackdown may backfire  Jun 23, 2009
    Beijing might have had a better chance to get China's PC-using masses to acquiesce to a well-designed program that was selective about blocking pornographic content ... Blocking it would run afoul of the "cute-cat theory of digital activism," which holds that it's always best to post illicit content on extremely popular Web sites. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Insurance interests total 1/4 of Baucus' fundraising (43)  Jun 22, 2009
    HealthyMontana wrote on Jun 16, 2009 2:57 PM:" The two main arguments for Single Payer healthcare reform:THE MORAL ARGUMENTHealth insurance companies make their profit by denying health care to sick people. That is immoral and unethical.THE ECONOMIC ARGUMENTOur current system of for-profit corporate health insurance has created an unbearable economic burden on the nation. There are over 1500 separate health insurance companies operating under different sets of rules creating a huge 30 %... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Web Porn Won't Hurt China as Much as Orwell Will  Jun 22, 2009
    India, Indonesia and Thailand arent above blocking Web sites or certain content. Internet rules in South Korea, one of the most wired nations, have raised concerns about transparency and democracy. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    On Your Mind  Jun 22, 2009
    As a citizen you are policing, your car was blocking the right hand lane of Highway 90 and you created a very dangerous situation. Thank you for your coverage of the situation with the auto dealerships in the area. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Whose Internet is it, anyway?  Jun 21, 2009
    Ron Wyden (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation that would ban Internet service providers from setting up special "fast lane" higher-priced services or from blocking, degrading, altering, modifying, or changing the Internet traffic they handle. Opposing them are big providers such as AT&T and Verizon. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Is same-sex marriage a civil rights issue? (16)  Jun 21, 2009
    Although Frank now blames Republicans for the failure of Fannie and Freddie, he spent years blocking GOP lawmakers from imposing tougher regulations on the mortgage giants. In 1991, the year Moses was hired by Fannie, the Boston Globe reported that Frank pushed the agency to loosen regulations on mortgages for two- and three-family homes, even though they were defaulting at twice and five times average. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    German bank opposes massive loan to Porsche  Jun 21, 2009
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    Afghanistan's road to somewhere  Jun 20, 2009
    Blocking the way, however, is an expanding Taliban insurgency, which feeds off the idea that the world does not care enough to complete the work. As attacks on road workers have increased and US-led NATO offensives have failed to pacify the region, the stakes have grown ever higher. (Asia Times Online)

    Shire, J&J win key drug data case at top EU court  Jun 20, 2009
    It also marks a welcome piece of good news for makers of brand-name drugs at a time when they are being probed by the European Commission for supposedly blocking access to cheap generics. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) backed the view taken by Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that a product approved in a country before it joined the EU -- and not upgraded since then -- could not be used as a reference for a generic drug application. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    What To Do With Hezbollah Now  Jun 20, 2009
    Hezbollah only returned to the barracks when the decisions were reversed and March 14 agreed to provide the organization with the ability to block all future government initiatives, a perquisite known as a "blocking third" of the cabinet ... He also suggested that regardless of the election results, Hezbollah should again be awarded the blocking third ... Either Hezbollah would retain its blocking third or Lebanon would "return to before May 7 [when Hezbollah invaded Beirut] heading toward a... (CBS News -- Opinion)

    Google To Step Up Anti-Porn Efforts In China  Jun 20, 2009
    Live Cameras, Conditions. Search Engine Turned Up Links To Obscene, Vulgar Sites. (Click2Houston, TX)

    U.S. billionaire Allen Stanford indicted for fraud  Jun 20, 2009
    Pendergest-Holt was already indicted earlier this year on charges of blocking a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud investigation. Criminal charges were filed against James Davis, chief financial officer for Stanford Financial Group. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Comment: French workers strengthen culture of protest  Jun 20, 2009
    a joint venture between Infineon and IBM, have been blocking production since June 15. Trade unions have announced "an unlimited strike" and called for "an acceptable restructuring program". (EETimes)

    EU waters down financial supervision  Jun 20, 2009
    There too, Britain scored some success in blocking a call from Germany and France for the board to be granted permanent, high-profile leadership by the president of the European Central Bank (ECB). Instead the compromise calls for the head of the board to be elected by the ECB's General Council, which is made up of central bank governors of all 27 EU members, even those like Britain who are not in the euro-currency zone. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Democrats Continue to Protect ACORN  Jun 20, 2009
    Late Monday night, Speaker Pelosi used a procedural tactic to pass a gag rule, blocking the amendments I introduced. Pelosi shut off the ability of Republicans to offer amendments. (Human Events Online)

    Iran Tries To Arrest Its Way Out  Jun 19, 2009
    Meanwhile, the government increased its efforts to prevent Iranian news from getting to the outside world by blocking Web sites, from covering the demonstration, and threatening bloggers. The rest of the papers lead with, and the banners, President Obama's plan to reform financial regulations, which he officially unveiled yesterday. (Slate)

    Protesters Stage Somber Rally In Iran  Jun 19, 2009
    Mousavi has condemned the blocking of Web sites, saying the government did not tolerate the voice of the opposition. In a statement, Google Inc.'s video-sharing site, YouTube, reiterated that its guidelines do allow clips depicting violence in Iran because of their journalistic merit. (CBS News)

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