Buck has new take on disease (Novato Advance) A researcher at Novato’s Buck Institute for Age Research on Monday received a $1.5 million, four-year federal “Eureka� grant to further study his novel theory that Alzheimer’s Disease affects people in much the same way that mad cow disease acts in cattle. [News Source]

Read More » (Novato Advance) It began as an effort by Melody Osheroff’s Girl Scout troop to add some color and cheer to the Osheroff’s front yard as they mourn the loss of 9-year-old Melody and await the return of her dad, Aaron, from the hospital. It blossomed into an all-out labor of love by the community at large. [News Source]

Buck Alzheimer’s work lands $1.6M NIH grant (San Francisco Business Times) The Buck Institute for Age Research in Novato won a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for the Alzheimer’s research of founding CEO Dr. Dale Bredesen. [News Source]

Canada requests review of SKorea’s beef ban (AP via Yahoo! Finance) The Canadian government requested Thursday a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel to review South Korea's ongoing ban on importing Canadian beef. [News Source]

Canada seeks WTO ruling on South Korea beef (AFP via Yahoo! News) Canada said on Thursday it would seek World Trade Organization intervention to end a dispute with South Korea over Seoul's ban on Canadian beef imports. [News Source]

Canada wants WTO action on South Korean beef ban (CHCH News) OTTAWA - The Canadian government is asking the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute-settlement panel to review the issue of South Korea's continued ban on Canadian beef imports. [News Source]

Canada wants WTO action on South Korean beef ban (Canada.com) The Canadian government is asking the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute-settlement panel to review the issue of South Korea's continued ban on Canadian beef imports. [News Source]

To divinity - and beyond (Dunn County News) From altar boy to renowned author, Fr. John Heagle's journey has taken him into the hearts - and mins - of many. [News Source]

Canada files WTO challenge to South Korea’s beef ban (National Post) Canada asked the World Trade Organization for a settlement panel to force South Korea to lift a ban on Canadian beef exports imposed during an outbreak of mad cow disease.“ [News Source]

Hernando Night Life (St. Petersburg Times) Bayport Inn: 4835 Cortez Blvd., Weeki Wachee. Ken Grube as Elvis, 6-10 p.m. today. Beantowne Entertainment (DJ and karaoke), 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Brian Chytka (country and more), 2-6 p.m. Sunday. No cover. (352) 596-1088. [News Source]