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The active agent Ziconotide, the synthetic toxin of the cone snail (Conus magus), was acclaimed a safe alternative to morphine when it was introduced six years ago. Now it is increasingly suspected of causing patients to commit suicide. German researchers working under the auspices of Prof. Christoph Maier at the Ruhr University presume that Ziconotide not only suppresses the transmission of pain stimuli, but also deteriorates the frame of mind and could simultaneously reduce anxiety and impulse control. These mechanisms could promote suicidal tendencies in vulnerable patients.

I read this tonight on the "DC Indymedia" anarchists and radical leftists website. It appears that the peace rioters were a little bit put out by the big crowd of GOE, Rolling Thunder and Freepers at Walter Reed tonight (Friday 5/25) Read on: ======================================== http://dc.indymedia.org/newswire/display/139196/index.php GOE Right wingers harass Walter Reed war protest, better watch their motorcycles! Author Posted by: * Anonymous Date Created: * 25 May 2007 * More details... Date Edited: * 25 May 2007 09:06:56 PM License public domainThis work is in the public domain The right wing goon squads are out in force this weekend, and...

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has said Zimbabwe will turn to nuclear power by processing recently discovered uranium deposits to resolve its chronic electricity shortage, state radio reported Sunday. Mugabe, who has close ties with two countries with controversial nuclear programs - Iran and North Korea, spoke of his intention Saturday, the radio station reported. It was not clear how Mugabe intended to use any uranium deposits since the country does not have a nuclear power plant. The president announced plans in the 1990s to acquire a reactor from Argentina, but nothing else was ever heard about the proposal. "Zimbabwe will...