In a move that may have an impact on the future of biotechnology and medical research, Abbott Laboratories is going to acquire noted biotechnology products developer Facet Biotech Corp. The acquisition will cost Abbott a whopping $450 million. Abbott is known for producing the famous drug prescribed for arthritis, Humira. The price offered by Abbott is more than 60% over the closing stock value of Facet, as sources have revealed. More »
Abbott acquires Facet Biotech
March 10th, 2010Posted in Technology | 1 Comment »
Again, Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault
March 6th, 2010
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being accused of sexual assault by a Georgia woman – the second to make such claims about him.
The alleged incident occurred early this morning at Capital City, a club in Milledgeville, Georgia. The alleged victim was treated at a hospital and released. More »
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At Cleveland Clinic, Rodney Stuckey ’stable’ after collapsing in Pistons loss
March 6th, 2010
The Pistons game against the Cavaliers was delayed with 2:30 left in the third quarter Friday when Rodney Stuckey had what TV analysts called a “violent seizure” on the bench.
Stuckey was wheeled off on a stretcher and the game was delayed for approximately 10 minutes after Stuckey collapsed into the arms of strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander. More »
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