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Obama: 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan by summer- President Barack Obama is dispatching 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, accelerating a risky and expensive war buildup, even as he assures the nation that U.S. forces will begin coming home in July 2011. The first new Marines will join the fight by Christmas.
Seattle police kill suspect in officer slayings- The man suspected of gunning down four police officers in a suburban coffee shop was shot and killed by a lone patrolman investigating a stolen car early Tuesday. Four people were arrested for allegedly helping the suspect elude authorities during a massive two-day manhunt.
GM CEO Henderson resigns after 8 turbulent months- General Motors' CEO Frederick "Fritz" Henderson has resigned after eight turbulent months as head of the largest U.S. automaker. The company said Tuesday that Chairman Ed Whitacre Jr. will serve as interim CEO. The company plans an international search for a new president and chief executive.
Police: Woods at fault in crash, will get citation- Tiger Woods will be cited for careless driving in a car crash outside his Orlando-area mansion, but will not face criminal charges, the Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
Senate pushes toward first votes on health care- The Senate pushed toward the first votes on sweeping health overhaul legislation Tuesday amid rancorous debate over whether the bill would repair the nation's safety net or bankrupt the country.
UK climate scientist to temporarily step down- The chief of a prestigious British research center caught in a storm of controversy over claims that he and others suppressed data about climate change has stepped down pending an investigation, the University of East Anglia said Tuesday.
- A Panama City Beach man reportedly admitted to deputies that he lied about being robbed so he wouldn't have to tell his wife that he spent the money. The Bay County Sheriff's Office reported that a 30-year-old man was arrested and charged Friday with making a false report.
FSU coach Bobby Bowden to retire after bowl game- Bobby Bowden says he hasn't done as well as he wanted these past few seasons at Florida State, "but I've had wonderful years, no regrets ... nothing lasts forever, does it?"
MAP Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.
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A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of MAP Pharmaceuticals' website at http://www.mappharma.com. A replay will also be available within 24 hours for seven days following the presentation.
About MAP Pharmaceuticals
MAP Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to developing and commercializing new therapies for patients suffering from conditions that are not adequately treated by currently available medicines. The company is developing LEVADEX(TM) orally inhaled therapy for the potential treatment of migraine and has reported positive results from the efficacy portion of the first Phase 3 trial of LEVADEX. In addition, MAP Pharmaceuticals generates new pipeline opportunities by applying its proprietary drug particle and inhalation technologies to enhance the therapeutic benefits of proven drugs, while minimizing risk by capitalizing on their known safety, efficacy and commercialization history.
Additional information about MAP Pharmaceuticals can be found at http://www.mappharma.com.
Contact: Lisa Borland 650-386-3122
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