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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Swiss go-ahead for stem-cell research By Haig Simonian in Zurich Published: November 29 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 29 2004 02:00 Swiss voters looked set last night to approve new legislation allowing stem-cell research, to the relief of the country's pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. Exit polls yesterday suggested voters had backed government proposals allowing stem-cell research on surplus human embryos, in a referendum some business and political leaders have described as crucial to maintain the country's position among the leaders in the drugs industry. The Swiss move follows ground-breaking steps to enable stem-cell research in the UK, and, most recently, California. Some scientists believe work on stem cells could open opportunities in treating hitherto incurable diseases by using the ability of embryonic stem cells to adapt and grow in damaged organs. The Swiss government proposals, which received parliamentary approval last year, would open the door to stem-cell research, subject to tight conditions. Stem-cell production would be limited to embryos not more than seven days old, while therapeutic cloning and trade in embryos would be banned, along with research on the embryos themselves. The Swiss debate has mirrored heated exchanges in other countries. Although the law was approved in 2003, religious and pro-life groups, along with opponents of gene technology, collected enough signatures to prompt a referendum, under the country's strict direct democracy. The measure was supported by the four political parties in the governing coalition, along with big business. In spite of its small population, Switzerland is a leading centre of research into drugs and disease. Novartis and Roche, two of the world's leading pharmaceuticals groups, are based in the country, as are a large number of smaller biotechnology companies. Pharmaceuticals and biotech stocks, along with healthcare in general, account for about a third of the capitalisation of the Zurich stock exchange. Scientists say embryonic stem cells hold great promise for treating illnesses, such as juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries, because the cells can adapt themselves into almost any type of tissue or cell. Earlier this year, Californians narrowly voted in favour of a $3bn (€2.25bn, £1.6bn), 10-year programme to support embryonic stem- cell research, in a attempt to put their state at the forefront of scientific endeavour in what may one day become a major therapeutic area. The measure was backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Republican state governor, in spite of opposition in the Republican party and from US President George W. Bush. In the UK, the world's first national repository of such cells opened this year, establishing the first "bank" for storing and distributing the tiny fragments of life. One can only hope when the Swiss come up with some interesting breakthroughs, they charge US citizens a double arm and a leg... -- A passing thought: "Obviously, I pray every day there's less casualty." —George W. Bush, Fort Hood, Texas, April 11, 2004 Stem Cell research is not illegal in the USA. Just that the Federal Government is not going to pay for it. California's stupid voters just passed a law saying the State of California will spend $6 billion in the next few years on stem cell research. The $6 billion will be spent whether we have deficits or not. Guaranteed spending. And after all that, we taxpayers of California will not get to own any part of any patent generated from the research. You want to do stem cell research, you put up the money and benefit from the patents. |
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"Calif Bill" wrote in message link.net...
"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Swiss go-ahead for stem-cell research By Haig Simonian in Zurich Published: November 29 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 29 2004 02:00 Swiss voters looked set last night to approve new legislation allowing stem-cell research, to the relief of the country's pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. Exit polls yesterday suggested voters had backed government proposals allowing stem-cell research on surplus human embryos, in a referendum some business and political leaders have described as crucial to maintain the country's position among the leaders in the drugs industry. The Swiss move follows ground-breaking steps to enable stem-cell research in the UK, and, most recently, California. Some scientists believe work on stem cells could open opportunities in treating hitherto incurable diseases by using the ability of embryonic stem cells to adapt and grow in damaged organs. The Swiss government proposals, which received parliamentary approval last year, would open the door to stem-cell research, subject to tight conditions. Stem-cell production would be limited to embryos not more than seven days old, while therapeutic cloning and trade in embryos would be banned, along with research on the embryos themselves. The Swiss debate has mirrored heated exchanges in other countries. Although the law was approved in 2003, religious and pro-life groups, along with opponents of gene technology, collected enough signatures to prompt a referendum, under the country's strict direct democracy. The measure was supported by the four political parties in the governing coalition, along with big business. In spite of its small population, Switzerland is a leading centre of research into drugs and disease. Novartis and Roche, two of the world's leading pharmaceuticals groups, are based in the country, as are a large number of smaller biotechnology companies. Pharmaceuticals and biotech stocks, along with healthcare in general, account for about a third of the capitalisation of the Zurich stock exchange. Scientists say embryonic stem cells hold great promise for treating illnesses, such as juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries, because the cells can adapt themselves into almost any type of tissue or cell. Earlier this year, Californians narrowly voted in favour of a $3bn (?2.25bn, £1.6bn), 10-year programme to support embryonic stem- cell research, in a attempt to put their state at the forefront of scientific endeavour in what may one day become a major therapeutic area. The measure was backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Republican state governor, in spite of opposition in the Republican party and from US President George W. Bush. In the UK, the world's a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=11&k=first%20national" onmouseover="window.status='first national'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;"first national/a repository of such cells opened this year, establishing the first "bank" for storing and distributing the tiny fragments of life. One can only hope when the Swiss come up with some interesting breakthroughs, they charge US citizens a double arm and a leg... -- A passing thought: "Obviously, I pray every day there's less casualty." ?George W. Bush, Fort Hood, Texas, April 11, 2004 Stem Cell research is not illegal in the USA. Just that the Federal Government is not going to pay for it. California's stupid voters just passed a law saying the State of California will spend $6 billion in the next few years on stem cell research. The $6 billion will be spent whether we have deficits or not. Guaranteed spending. And after all that, we taxpayers of California will not get to own any part of any patent generated from the research. You want to do stem cell research, you put up the money and benefit from the patents. I take it that you would then agree that our space program is another waste of money? The research, and technology that directly comes from our space program is of no benefit to the government, only to private industry. |
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"basskisser" wrote in message om... "Calif Bill" wrote in message link.net... "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Swiss go-ahead for stem-cell research By Haig Simonian in Zurich Published: November 29 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 29 2004 02:00 Swiss voters looked set last night to approve new legislation allowing stem-cell research, to the relief of the country's pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. Exit polls yesterday suggested voters had backed government proposals allowing stem-cell research on surplus human embryos, in a referendum some business and political leaders have described as crucial to maintain the country's position among the leaders in the drugs industry. The Swiss move follows ground-breaking steps to enable stem-cell research in the UK, and, most recently, California. Some scientists believe work on stem cells could open opportunities in treating hitherto incurable diseases by using the ability of embryonic stem cells to adapt and grow in damaged organs. The Swiss government proposals, which received parliamentary approval last year, would open the door to stem-cell research, subject to tight conditions. Stem-cell production would be limited to embryos not more than seven days old, while therapeutic cloning and trade in embryos would be banned, along with research on the embryos themselves. The Swiss debate has mirrored heated exchanges in other countries. Although the law was approved in 2003, religious and pro-life groups, along with opponents of gene technology, collected enough signatures to prompt a referendum, under the country's strict direct democracy. The measure was supported by the four political parties in the governing coalition, along with big business. In spite of its small population, Switzerland is a leading centre of research into drugs and disease. Novartis and Roche, two of the world's leading pharmaceuticals groups, are based in the country, as are a large number of smaller biotechnology companies. Pharmaceuticals and biotech stocks, along with healthcare in general, account for about a third of the capitalisation of the Zurich stock exchange. Scientists say embryonic stem cells hold great promise for treating illnesses, such as juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries, because the cells can adapt themselves into almost any type of tissue or cell. Earlier this year, Californians narrowly voted in favour of a $3bn (?2.25bn, £1.6bn), 10-year programme to support embryonic stem- cell research, in a attempt to put their state at the forefront of scientific endeavour in what may one day become a major therapeutic area. The measure was backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Republican state governor, in spite of opposition in the Republican party and from US President George W. Bush. In the UK, the world's a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=11&k=first%20national" onmouseover="window.status='first national'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;"first national/a repository of such cells opened this year, establishing the first "bank" for storing and distributing the tiny fragments of life. One can only hope when the Swiss come up with some interesting breakthroughs, they charge US citizens a double arm and a leg... -- A passing thought: "Obviously, I pray every day there's less casualty." ?George W. Bush, Fort Hood, Texas, April 11, 2004 Stem Cell research is not illegal in the USA. Just that the Federal Government is not going to pay for it. California's stupid voters just passed a law saying the State of California will spend $6 billion in the next few years on stem cell research. The $6 billion will be spent whether we have deficits or not. Guaranteed spending. And after all that, we taxpayers of California will not get to own any part of any patent generated from the research. You want to do stem cell research, you put up the money and benefit from the patents. I take it that you would then agree that our space program is another waste of money? The research, and technology that directly comes from our space program is of no benefit to the government, only to private industry. What break through's have come about from stem cell research Bassy? Remember that the government continues to fund it, with Bush being the first POTUS to approve such funding. |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... "basskisser" wrote in message om... "Calif Bill" wrote in message link.net... "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Swiss go-ahead for stem-cell research By Haig Simonian in Zurich Published: November 29 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 29 2004 02:00 Swiss voters looked set last night to approve new legislation allowing stem-cell research, to the relief of the country's pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. Exit polls yesterday suggested voters had backed government proposals allowing stem-cell research on surplus human embryos, in a referendum some business and political leaders have described as crucial to maintain the country's position among the leaders in the drugs industry. The Swiss move follows ground-breaking steps to enable stem-cell research in the UK, and, most recently, California. Some scientists believe work on stem cells could open opportunities in treating hitherto incurable diseases by using the ability of embryonic stem cells to adapt and grow in damaged organs. The Swiss government proposals, which received parliamentary approval last year, would open the door to stem-cell research, subject to tight conditions. Stem-cell production would be limited to embryos not more than seven days old, while therapeutic cloning and trade in embryos would be banned, along with research on the embryos themselves. The Swiss debate has mirrored heated exchanges in other countries. Although the law was approved in 2003, religious and pro-life groups, along with opponents of gene technology, collected enough signatures to prompt a referendum, under the country's strict direct democracy. The measure was supported by the four political parties in the governing coalition, along with big business. In spite of its small population, Switzerland is a leading centre of research into drugs and disease. Novartis and Roche, two of the world's leading pharmaceuticals groups, are based in the country, as are a large number of smaller biotechnology companies. Pharmaceuticals and biotech stocks, along with healthcare in general, account for about a third of the capitalisation of the Zurich stock exchange. Scientists say embryonic stem cells hold great promise for treating illnesses, such as juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries, because the cells can adapt themselves into almost any type of tissue or cell. Earlier this year, Californians narrowly voted in favour of a $3bn (?2.25bn, £1.6bn), 10-year programme to support embryonic stem- cell research, in a attempt to put their state at the forefront of scientific endeavour in what may one day become a major therapeutic area. The measure was backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Republican state governor, in spite of opposition in the Republican party and from US President George W. Bush. In the UK, the world's a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=11&k=first%20national" onmouseover="window.status='first national'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;"first national/a repository of such cells opened this year, establishing the first "bank" for storing and distributing the tiny fragments of life. One can only hope when the Swiss come up with some interesting breakthroughs, they charge US citizens a double arm and a leg... -- A passing thought: "Obviously, I pray every day there's less casualty." ?George W. Bush, Fort Hood, Texas, April 11, 2004 Stem Cell research is not illegal in the USA. Just that the Federal Government is not going to pay for it. California's stupid voters just passed a law saying the State of California will spend $6 billion in the next few years on stem cell research. The $6 billion will be spent whether we have deficits or not. Guaranteed spending. And after all that, we taxpayers of California will not get to own any part of any patent generated from the research. You want to do stem cell research, you put up the money and benefit from the patents. I take it that you would then agree that our space program is another waste of money? The research, and technology that directly comes from our space program is of no benefit to the government, only to private industry. What break through's have come about from stem cell research Bassy? Remember that the government continues to fund it, with Bush being the first POTUS to approve such funding. Asslicker once again proves why he holds the title of King of the NG idiots.........no benefit to the guvmint???????? tell that to the military. Asslicker=mar00n |
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basskisser wrote:
"P.Fritz" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "basskisser" wrote in message e.com... "Calif Bill" wrote in message arthlink.net... "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Swiss go-ahead for stem-cell research By Haig Simonian in Zurich Published: November 29 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 29 2004 02:00 Swiss voters looked set last night to approve new legislation allowing stem-cell research, to the relief of the country's pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. Exit polls yesterday suggested voters had backed government proposals allowing stem-cell research on surplus human embryos, in a referendum some business and political leaders have described as crucial to maintain the country's position among the leaders in the drugs industry. The Swiss move follows ground-breaking steps to enable stem-cell research in the UK, and, most recently, California. Some scientists believe work on stem cells could open opportunities in treating hitherto incurable diseases by using the ability of embryonic stem cells to adapt and grow in damaged organs. The Swiss government proposals, which received parliamentary approval last year, would open the door to stem-cell research, subject to tight conditions. Stem-cell production would be limited to embryos not more than seven days old, while therapeutic cloning and trade in embryos would be banned, along with research on the embryos themselves. The Swiss debate has mirrored heated exchanges in other countries. Although the law was approved in 2003, religious and pro-life groups, along with opponents of gene technology, collected enough signatures to prompt a referendum, under the country's strict direct democracy. The measure was supported by the four political parties in the governing coalition, along with big business. In spite of its small population, Switzerland is a leading centre of research into drugs and disease. Novartis and Roche, two of the world's leading pharmaceuticals groups, are based in the country, as are a large number of smaller biotechnology companies. Pharmaceuticals and biotech stocks, along with healthcare in general, account for about a third of the capitalisation of the Zurich stock exchange. Scientists say embryonic stem cells hold great promise for treating illnesses, such as juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries, because the cells can adapt themselves into almost any type of tissue or cell. Earlier this year, Californians narrowly voted in favour of a $3bn (?2.25bn, £1.6bn), 10-year programme to support embryonic stem- cell research, in a attempt to put their state at the forefront of scientific endeavour in what may one day become a major therapeutic area. The measure was backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Republican state governor, in spite of opposition in the Republican party and from US President George W. Bush. In the UK, the world's a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=11&k=first%20national" onmouseover="window.status='a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=11&k=first%20national" onmouseover="window.status='first national'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;"first national/a'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;"first national/a repository of such cells opened this year, establishing the first "bank" for storing and distributing the tiny fragments of life. One can only hope when the Swiss come up with some interesting breakthroughs, they charge US citizens a double arm and a leg... -- A passing thought: "Obviously, I pray every day there's less casualty." ?George W. Bush, Fort Hood, Texas, April 11, 2004 Stem Cell research is not illegal in the USA. Just that the Federal Government is not going to pay for it. California's stupid voters just passed a law saying the State of California will spend $6 billion in the next few years on stem cell research. The $6 billion will be spent whether we have deficits or not. Guaranteed spending. And after all that, we taxpayers of California will not get to own any part of any patent generated from the research. You want to do stem cell research, you put up the money and benefit from the patents. I take it that you would then agree that our space program is another waste of money? The research, and technology that directly comes from our space program is of no benefit to the government, only to private industry. What break through's have come about from stem cell research Bassy? Remember that the government continues to fund it, with Bush being the first POTUS to approve such funding. Asslicker once again proves why he holds the title of King of the NG idiots.........no benefit to the guvmint???????? tell that to the military. Asslicker=mar00n Fritz once again proves he's a bitter man, probably because his wife ran off on him. Now, Fritz, please, try to read my reply again, and follow it. In closing, it takes a quite a shallow mind to reply to posts with nothing but childish name calling. Do you even have the mental capacity to debate something without using such low class, simple minded tactics? Why keep referring to the guy's marriage? Fritz has enough misery being Fritz. |
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"P.Fritz" wrote in message ...
"JimH" wrote in message ... "basskisser" wrote in message om... "Calif Bill" wrote in message link.net... "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Swiss go-ahead for stem-cell research By Haig Simonian in Zurich Published: November 29 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 29 2004 02:00 Swiss voters looked set last night to approve new legislation allowing stem-cell research, to the relief of the country's pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. Exit polls yesterday suggested voters had backed government proposals allowing stem-cell research on surplus human embryos, in a referendum some business and political leaders have described as crucial to maintain the country's position among the leaders in the drugs industry. The Swiss move follows ground-breaking steps to enable stem-cell research in the UK, and, most recently, California. Some scientists believe work on stem cells could open opportunities in treating hitherto incurable diseases by using the ability of embryonic stem cells to adapt and grow in damaged organs. The Swiss government proposals, which received parliamentary approval last year, would open the door to stem-cell research, subject to tight conditions. Stem-cell production would be limited to embryos not more than seven days old, while therapeutic cloning and trade in embryos would be banned, along with research on the embryos themselves. The Swiss debate has mirrored heated exchanges in other countries. Although the law was approved in 2003, religious and pro-life groups, along with opponents of gene technology, collected enough signatures to prompt a referendum, under the country's strict direct democracy. The measure was supported by the four political parties in the governing coalition, along with big business. In spite of its small population, Switzerland is a leading centre of research into drugs and disease. Novartis and Roche, two of the world's leading pharmaceuticals groups, are based in the country, as are a large number of smaller biotechnology companies. Pharmaceuticals and biotech stocks, along with healthcare in general, account for about a third of the capitalisation of the Zurich stock exchange. Scientists say embryonic stem cells hold great promise for treating illnesses, such as juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries, because the cells can adapt themselves into almost any type of tissue or cell. Earlier this year, Californians narrowly voted in favour of a $3bn (?2.25bn, £1.6bn), 10-year programme to support embryonic stem- cell research, in a attempt to put their state at the forefront of scientific endeavour in what may one day become a major therapeutic area. The measure was backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Republican state governor, in spite of opposition in the Republican party and from US President George W. Bush. In the UK, the world's a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=11&k=first%20national" onmouseover="window.status='a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=11&k=first%20national" onmouseover="window.status='first national'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;"first national/a'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;"first national/a repository of such cells opened this year, establishing the first "bank" for storing and distributing the tiny fragments of life. One can only hope when the Swiss come up with some interesting breakthroughs, they charge US citizens a double arm and a leg... -- A passing thought: "Obviously, I pray every day there's less casualty." ?George W. Bush, Fort Hood, Texas, April 11, 2004 Stem Cell research is not illegal in the USA. Just that the Federal Government is not going to pay for it. California's stupid voters just passed a law saying the State of California will spend $6 billion in the next few years on stem cell research. The $6 billion will be spent whether we have deficits or not. Guaranteed spending. And after all that, we taxpayers of California will not get to own any part of any patent generated from the research. You want to do stem cell research, you put up the money and benefit from the patents. I take it that you would then agree that our space program is another waste of money? The research, and technology that directly comes from our space program is of no benefit to the government, only to private industry. What break through's have come about from stem cell research Bassy? Remember that the government continues to fund it, with Bush being the first POTUS to approve such funding. Asslicker once again proves why he holds the title of King of the NG idiots.........no benefit to the guvmint???????? tell that to the military. Asslicker=mar00n Fritz once again proves he's a bitter man, probably because his wife ran off on him. Now, Fritz, please, try to read my reply again, and follow it. In closing, it takes a quite a shallow mind to reply to posts with nothing but childish name calling. Do you even have the mental capacity to debate something without using such low class, simple minded tactics? |
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On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 17:33:58 -0500, "P.Fritz"
wrote: "JohnH" wrote in message .. . On 30 Nov 2004 13:11:04 -0800, (basskisser) wrote: I take it that you would then agree that our space program is another waste of money? The research, and technology that directly comes from our space program is of no benefit to the government, only to private industry. What break through's have come about from stem cell research Bassy? Remember that the government continues to fund it, with Bush being the first POTUS to approve such funding. Asslicker once again proves why he holds the title of King of the NG idiots.........no benefit to the guvmint???????? tell that to the military. Asslicker=mar00n Fritz once again proves he's a bitter man, probably because his wife ran off on him. Now, Fritz, please, try to read my reply again, and follow it. In closing, it takes a quite a shallow mind to reply to posts with nothing but childish name calling. Do you even have the mental capacity to debate something without using such low class, simple minded tactics? b'asskisser, Harry is probably tired of playing with himself. Glad to see you're back to play with him also. Poor asslicker.....he still doesn't get it. He's still maintaining that deathgrip on the "King of the NG idiots" title. Damn.......and I thought he was off 'cow downing" LMAO Harry needs him. Harry's ****ing off everyone who used to hold a discussion with him. Now he gets support only from b'asskisser. Even his ingratiating posts to other folks get no response. Poor Harry. I can understand why he must spend so much time here. It's either be here or be playing with himself. One can only dance for so long! John H On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
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Calif Bill wrote:
"P.Fritz" wrote in message http://www.libertyhaven.com/politics...avisbacon.html Typical right-wing crap, repeated so often it's the BIG LIE of certain corporate interests. The Act was passed in order to prevent non-unionized black and immigrant laborers from competing with unionized white workers. The discriminatory effects continue, as even today minorities tend to be vastly under-represented in highly unionized skilled trades, and over-represented in the pool of unskilled workers. Absolute bullship. Virtually every major black organization fully supports Davis-Bacon, because the folks they represent benefit tremendously from it. I was out in your area a year and a half ago, and spent one of my days there out on a bridge going up over the Sacremento River. There were dozens of minority workers on that job, and lots of women, too, working as ironworkers. When I visited the IBEW training facility in SF, I met nearly a dozen women completing a four year apprenticeship through the union. Your problem, Bill, is that you can't bid on the more lucrative jobs, because you are underfunded, and your workforce consists of pickup crews, and you don't provide the right kind of insurance. |
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