Corruption of the Department of Justice is a serious offense and must have serious consequences, irrespective of who is in charge. Obama must make it clear that all laws will be equally enforced in his Administration, and that anybody who, by word or deed of omission or commission, does otherwise will be immediately terminated.

The prioritization of each case and the allocation of limited staff, physical, and fiscal resources to a case should be based on objective criteria such as the number and seriousness of the violations, the scope of the practice, whether it occurred under the color of law or the lack of enforcement thereof, and whether it is ongoing, but not subjective criteria such as the politics of the individuals involved or the political consequences of pursuing a case. By these objective standards, the highest priority of the Civil Rights Division of Obama’s DOJ must be pursuing criminal charges against G.W. Bush and his appointees for criminal violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 via the corruption of his DOJ in the period 2001-2008. There can be no impeachment proceedings against G.W. Bush, because he no longer holds elective office. However, the statute of limitations on crimes committed by G.W. Bush and his appointees during his presidency is not up. By the Right’s new standard of civil and voter rights justice for Obama’s DOJ, the Right should be outraged by Obama’s hypocrisy if his DOJ does not pursue this case against the former President because of its political consequences. Conversely, the lowest priority and fewest resources should be assigned to an isolated incident by a small group of agitators who will be arrested on the spot if they try it again.

Here are the relevant website references for your consideration.

http://michellemalkin.com/2010/07/13/have-your-facts-megyn-kelly-vs-kirsten-powers-on-nbpp-thug-case/

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/185556/new-black-panther-party-voter-intimidation-case-dismissal-part-iii/peter-kirsanow

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/09/new-black-panther-leader-defends-group-voter-intimidation-case/

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/29/career-lawyers-overruled-on-voting-case/?feat=home_cube_position1

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2010/07/obama-has-violated-his-oath-of-office-in-racist-dept-of-justice-decision-to-drop-new-black-panther-p.html

If the decision was based on political considerations, such as not wanting to revisit the ACORN case in another guise, then the Obama Administration would be guilty of the same offense that the G.W. Bush Administration was guilty of – politicizing justice at the DOJ. Nevertheless, even if this allegation is true, there is no evidence that this policy of not pursuing allegations of voter intimidation against people of color in the Civil Rights Division of Obama’s DOJ exists or, if it exists, that it comes from the White House.

There is no question that hiring and firing in G.W. Bush’s DOJ was based on a conservative values litmus test and that cases against prominent Republican politicians were either not pursued or delayed until after an election. This was also true of decisions not to pursue numerous cases of Republican voter registration irregularities and voter intimidation prior to, during, and after the 2000 and 2004 Presidential elections. The Republican-dominated Congress failed to investigate any of these irregularities. Only when the Democrats took over did the systematic corruption of the DOJ come under official Congressional scrutiny. Nevertheless, as Megyn Kelly correctly observes in her reply to Kristen Powers, two wrongs do not make a right, tacitly conceding that DOJ injustices were committed by the previous administration.

If we score one for Megyn Kelley on the argument that two wrongs don’t make a right, we must score one for Kristen Powers on her arguments regarding the inconsistencies of the Right on the issue of the politicizing of the DOJ. She infers from the evidence at hand that the outrage from the Right over the alleged corruption of the Obama Administration’s DOJ appears to be manufactured, is disproportionate to the alleged offense, and is hypocritical relative to the standards of behavior applied to the previous Administration. If, as some on the Right are now demanding, Obama should be impeached for violating his oath of office over this issue, even though there is no evidence that Obama had any direct or indirect involvement in the dismissals or downgrading of charges or injunctions, shouldn’t these same standards of behavior apply to G.W. Bush?

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Identity Theft and What You Can Do About It – Part Two

What Should I Do To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of Identity Theft?

To reduce or minimize the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft or fraud, there are some basic steps you can take. For starters, just remember the word “SCAM“:

“S”  Be STINGY about giving out your personal information to others unless you have a reason to trust them, regardless of where you are:

Start by adopting a “need to know” approach to your personal data. Your credit card company may need to know your mother’s maiden name, so that it can verify your identity when you call to inquire about your account. A person who calls you and says he’s from your bank, however, doesn’t need to know that information if it’s already on file with your bank; the only purpose of such a call is to acquire that information for that person’s personal benefit.

If you’re travelling, have your mail held at your local post office, or ask someone you know well and trust ­ another family member, a friend, or a neighbour ­ to collect and hold your mail while you’re away.

If you have to telephone someone while you’re travelling, and need to pass on personal financial information to the person you’re calling, don’t do it at an open telephone booth where passers-by can listen in on what you’re saying; use a telephone booth where you can close the door, or wait until you’re at a less public location to call.

“C” CHECK your financial information regularly:

If you have bank or credit card accounts, you should be receiving monthly statements that list transactions for the most recent month or reporting period.

If you’re not receiving monthly statements for the accounts you know you have, call the financial institution or credit card company immediately and ask about it.

If you’re told that your statements are being mailed to another address that you haven’t authorized, tell the financial institution or credit card representative immediately that you did not authorize the change of address and that someone may be improperly using your accounts. In that situation, you should also ask for copies of all statements and debit or charge transactions that have occurred since the last statement you received. Obtaining those copies will help you to work with the financial institution or credit card Company in determining whether some or all of those debit or charge transactions were fraudulent.

If someone has gotten your financial data and made unauthorized debits or charges against your financial accounts, checking your monthly statements carefully may be the quickest way for you to find out. Too many of us give those statements, or the enclosed checks or credit transactions, only a quick glance, and don’t review them closely to make sure there are no unauthorized withdrawals or charges.

If someone has managed to get access to your mail or other personal data, and opened any credit cards in your name or taken any funds from your bank account, contact your financial institution or credit card company immediately to report those transactions and to request further action.

“A”  ASK periodically for a copy of your credit report.

Your credit report should list all bank and financial accounts under your name, and will provide other indications of whether someone has wrongfully opened or used any accounts in your name.

“M”  MAINTAIN careful records of your banking and financial accounts.

Even though financial institutions are required to maintain copies of your checks, debit transactions, and similar transactions for five years, you should retain your monthly statements and checks for at least one year, if not more. If you need to dispute a particular check or transaction ­ especially if they purport to bear your signatures ­ your original records will be more immediately accessible and useful to the institutions that you have contacted.

Even if you take all of these steps, however, it’s still possible that you can become a victim of identity theft. Records containing your personal data — credit-card receipts or car-rental agreements, for example — may be found by or shared with someone who decides to use your data for fraudulent purposes.

What Should I Do If I’ve Become A Victim Of Identity Theft?

If you think you’ve become a victim of identity theft or fraud, act immediately to minimize the damage to your personal funds and financial accounts, as well as your reputation.

Contact all creditors with whom your name or identifying data have been fraudulently used. For example, you may need to contact your long-distance telephone company if your long-distance calling card has been stolen or you find fraudulent charges on your bill.

Contact all financial institutions where you have accounts that an identity thief has taken over or that have been created in your name but without your knowledge. You may need to cancel those accounts, place stop-payment orders on any outstanding checks that may not have cleared, and change your Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card, account, and Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Where Can I Find Out More About Identity Theft And Fraud?

A number of government and private organizations have information about various aspects of identity theft and fraud: how it can occur, what you can do about it, and how to guard your privacy. To help you learn more about the problem and its solutions, we’ve attached a list of Web sites that you might find interesting and informative on identity theft and related topics.

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Some Ideas On Finding Money For College

Getting ready for college can be a very stressful time. First you have to pick a school that you would like to attend, picking a major, taking your ACT or SAT tests, and start applying to schools. Parents and students are wondering how they will pay for this expensive education.

Every year Congress sets aside money to be given to students in the form of financial aid. To receive this aid students need to fill out more forms to determine their eligibility. Student aid can be a loan, a grant, a gift, or a scholarship. Most people prefer to get grants since these do not have to be paid back.

In order for the government to decide how the money will be distributed more forms will need to be filled out. The first form you will need to fill out is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can fill this form out on paper, or online. This form calculates the need of each student by gathering information about their household, demographic, and financial information.

If you are a freshman you will also be required to fill out a CSS Profile Application as well. This is also available to other students to fill out because it is another way for the government to obtain the needed information to reward the grant money.

Once this information is gathered it is compiled and it comes up with your EFC number. Your EFC number is how much the government thinks you should be able to contribute towards you education based on your state of residence, household size, number in college and student and parent income and asset information.

Next you will need to know your COA or cost of attendance. Each school figures their own COA based on tuition, room and board, fees and estimated expenses for miscellaneous costs, such as books, supplies, personal, etc. The amount varies from school to school.

After you know your EFC and your COA you can now find out how much financial aid you can possibly receive from the government. First you take your COA and subtract your EFC to get the amount of financial aid you will need. Once this number is known the financial aid office will try and help with as much as they can. Not everyone will get all the money they need, so it is recommended that you apply for student loans, gifts, and scholarships to help you with your school costs. There is just not enough money for everyone to get all the money they need to further their education.

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A Homeschooling Background and College

There are a lot of homeschooling programs out there, but very few attempt to approach to education similar to the way traditional colleges do. In some cases, state and even private colleges and universities have the same problems with education as public schools do. However, there are also many very fine ones.

Homeschooled students almost without exception excel in college, both in the subject matter they’re taking and in their eagerness to learn. Oftentimes, they are ready to college by the time they’re in their mid to late teens. However, college application can be difficult for homeschooled students, because of the nontraditional setting.

The first obstacle is the absence of transcripts. However, many thousands or perhaps millions of homeschooled students have overcome this. Most universities, even those that are the most prestigious, accept students that have been homeschooled. Here, homeschooled students often excel.

One win over, the problem with the absence of transcripts is one that needs to be taken care of, as the child gets older. Many homeschooled programs have also implemented a structure that makes it easier to keep records and assign grades, such as is done in public schools. Because school records are taken seriously by most colleges, parents who homeschool should start keeping transcripts early and should also began looking for colleges early, in order to target those the homeschooled student might want to be admitted to.

To start, select a half a dozen colleges or universities that you are interested in and then ask the admissions department what they want in transcripts. More universities are becoming used to that question from homeschooled students and their parents. Roughly two million children per year are now homeschooled, and many still choose to go to a traditional four-year college.

Oftentimes, admissions officials look for other ways besides transcripts to judge whether a student is suitable for admission. The first level of admission is decided on purely on the basis of standardized test scores such as the ACT and SAT. Homeschooled students are free to take these just as their public and private school peers are. Oftentimes, homeschooled students do much better than their peers do on these tests. This gives them an advantage during the admissions process.

Beyond this first level, when objective data like test scores are gathered, many colleges then incorporate their own admissions tests. Among these, college applications may require students to write an essay as part of the process. This especially allows homeschooled students to shine by expressing their opinions and their own views of the world. This also gives admissions officers insight into students’ abilities and tastes.

These essays often showcase students’ personal interests, aptitude and other attributes that make them unique and noteworthy. This is something homeschoolers can excel in especially, because they have had such a nontraditional education.

Next, advanced placement courses often allow students who have been homeschooled to take classes in an independent study mode. This does not require traditional attendance at a class and can help provide necessary “transcript” data to admissions officers. Many can be taken as part of an accelerated learning program. In this case, the student studies material that is more advanced than that studied by his or her peers at their particular grade level.

These are ways in which school officials can see that homeschooled students are as prepared and perhaps more prepared than their traditionally schooled peers to attend their institution. There is still a prejudice that homeschooled students do not receive as rigorous an education as their public and private school peers do; these methods can help assuage that thinking and not only show that their skills are as adequate as their public school peers’ are, but that they are often more advanced. This will show officials that homeschooled students are more than ready to tackle the challenges that college will bring them.

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An Effective SAT Prep Can Make All the Difference

In today’s job market, any kind of advantage you can muster is important. No longer are there jobs available for anyone who seriously wants one, so having the credentials available to prove your worth is essential. And, the only way to have the best credentials is to earn them from the best college or university you can. This means you have to have great SAT scores.

While the SAT has been around for quite a while, it is still the baseline for admission used by most US colleges. This means in order to be considered by the best schools, you have to know how to take the SAT. While overall knowledge is a key factor to passing the test, there are aspects that will play on aptitude and even basic reasoning.

This is where finding a good prep course makes all the difference. Having good grades will not ensure a high score on the SAT. If an A student has not prepared thoroughly for the test, they might be surprised at how different it is from their normal testing scenarios. It is possible to find prep courses that can handle the logic and common knowledge aspect of the test. It is possible to get into quite a few schools without having any kind of SAT prep, but your chances of getting into a very good school increases exponentially with the use of a good SAT study guide.

Guides alone will not guarantee high marks and most of them will actually contain several practice tests. Sample tests will help prepare the student for how the actual test will look as well as the quality of questions that are going to be asked. Knowing how the questions appear on the real test is part of the challenge students will face, so having this vital information, means the student will have one less thing to worry about when it comes time to take the real test.

Another quality of an effective prep course will be that study times, topics, and methods are all covered equally. The will ensure that study time is built in so that it isn’t forced upon the student, but just part of the process. Many will base the amount of study on how well the student is currently doing in school, but others will assume the student is at a certain level and treat all students the same. After all, the goal is to help any student to achieve as close to a perfect SAT score as possible, so regardless of the student, the end goal is the same.

While success can be measured differently, for most it comes down to the career they will start once graduating from college. And in order to do that, getting the most from your SAT prep is a good start on that final bottom line goal.

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Real Estate Investment

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                  Real estate investment is about finding good deals

Real estate investments are often treated as one the best ways of investing money. However, what you are looking for is not just any real estate investment, but real estate investment that can give you good returns. By real estate investment we mean investing money into property i.e. buying property at a low price and selling it at a higher price so as to make a profit out of it. So the most important part of good real estate investment is to get hold of such properties which can give you good returns. Now, how can you get these potential profit-making deals? www.vistmart.com for more articles.

Your first avenue for finding good deals is the local newspaper (the property newspaper).  Just search for properties that are listed directly by the owners who want to avoid paying commission to the real estate brokers. Since the owner is saving on the commission that they would otherwise have to pay to the broker, they would probably be able to offer a lower price to you and be more open to negotiations. You could also place your own ‘wanted’ ad in the local newspapers.  On the same lines, you could use internet to search for the real estate investment avenues. In fact, you would be astonished by the number of real estate investment opportunities you are able to locate on the internet. Not only that, searching for real estate investment opportunities (i.e. property for sale) is much easier on internet than anywhere else.

Another good way to hunt for real estate investment opportunities is by using the services of real estate brokers. Some people use real estate agents as their first (and maybe the only) touch point for getting real estate investment opportunities. The real estate agents act as information hub for people looking to buy property. In fact, a lot of sellers find it much more convenient to sell their properties by listing it with real estate agents.

Multiple listings service is another good way to find real estate investment opportunities. Since the multiple listing book is provided only to the real estate agents and not to the general public (unless you are very lucky), all the cream (good real estate investment opportunities) would have already been taken before you get to see the book. The key here is to look for expired listings that didn’t get converted to a deal.

Another good way to get a property, that is a good real estate investment, is to look for foreclosures by banks/ VA/ FHA or to visit public auctions. You can generally get a good deal here. Divorce settlements are another good real estate investment opportunity.

So, real estate investment is really about finding good deals. And finding good deals does take some effort.

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What Are Your Options To Pay For Your College Debt?

Getting started with college can be a difficult task. You go through a hundred different applications and you try to find the perfect fit for you when it comes to college and you want to make sure that you go in the right direction so it opens doors for your future.

So after you have taken the ACTs or SATs and you make it into that perfect school then the bomb drops. You realize that you are going to have to financially support yourself. You think of a thousand different ways to do it.

First you start off trying to get a scholarship for good grades or extra curricular activities like sports, music, theatre, etc. For many that won’t be an option or it won’t be a full ride scholarship.

Also many of you work hard to look for financial backers such as family members, local community organizations, or for some service activity. These options are also hit or miss when it comes to finding the right person to financially support you.

Another step is a Pell Grant that is simply money given to you because you are in a financially low bracket. This can only work for a certain percent of people, and you have to be married and in your mid 20′s or coming from a broke background.

All of these things are options that are great, but for the majority it isn’t going to be possible.

There is over 0 billion dollars that were put into student loans last year and the rate continues to rise higher and higher. Nearly 2/3 of college students used a federal loan of some kind.

If you feel like you are a failure if you have to get a student loan, well don’t. It is something that many great people take and it is worth the time to take a look at.

Student loans can come from government or private sources like banks or lenders. There are plenty of people looking to offer money and make sure that you find the right one that will work best for you.

Look for a loan that you don’t have to worry about payments until you are graduated and try to find the lowest interest rate possible. Be patient in your search and make sure that you save money in college to take care of your student loan faster so it doesn’t take 30 years for you to pay it off.

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Cheating Boyfriend Test – Find Out If Your Boyfriend is Cheating on You With This Simple Test

This is the ultimate cheating boyfriend test that is going to tell you whether or not your boyfriend may be in the act of lying to you.

If you think that your boyfriend may be cheating on you, then you really need to think through all of the recent past and see if any of these things sound familiar to you:

He has taken a sudden interest in his appearance after not being very concerned with it before.

He has started working out more

He is buying new clothes or changing his style

He is suddenly being way nicer to you

He is suddenly being way jerkier to you

He seems to be hiding his cell phone or taking a lot of text pages, which he also hides

He is coming home late from work or taking later work meetings

He starts talking about a new female friend at work

He is evading questions or getting very angry when you question him about these changes

He is taking more business trips than normal

You smell a different perfume on his clothing… or on him

The frequency of sex has either gone way down or way up

He suddenly starts buying you a lot of random gifts (not on holidays)

Listen, nobody wants to be played for a fool, and you do not have to either! There are higher tech ways to find out if your boyfriend is cheating. After you take this cheating boyfriend test, you will have a good idea of whether you need to pursue your concerns and take extra measures to protect yourself.

My friend was really worried about her boyfriend cheating so she took the cheating boyfriend test. She checked his phone records and guess what? He was a cheater! But she desperately wanted to make things work, and she was able to get him back using a plan I had never heard of before. Boy, did it work! They got back together and have been together for 5 years now. You can see the tips she used right here: http://www.squidoo.com/howtowinsomeoneback

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Starting An Acting Career: Essential Guidelines

If you’re interested in starting an acting career, you’ve likely heard that it requires an abundance of hard work and know-how; but what is it, specifically, that you need to know? Industry professionals agree on several essentials for starting an acting career, some of which are listed here:

Learn from others. This is a broad directive that ranges from talking with working actors, to studying their techniques on television and cinema, to visiting their websites and other outlets. As with any profession, those starting an acting career can best learn from those who have done it themselves. Where can you meet working actors? More on that in a moment.

Learn basic business skills. Yes, acting is indeed an art; but it is certainly a science as well, and business skills are an important part of the formula. Starting an acting career requires marketing your craft through a variety of strategic methods; writing a résumé, promotional materials, and website text; and a specific knowledge of how to choose an agent or manager. Finally, there’s auditioning – which, according to many acting professionals, is perhaps the most important business skill of all.

Choose an acting school. Want to meet working actors? The best place is to do so is in an acting class in Los Angeles, home of the television and film entertainment industry. Choosing an acting class that is attended or taught by working actors is key, as you’ll be learning from individuals who are doing what you aim to do as a professional. Often, you can learn by simply observing; however, asking questions regarding their journey can be beneficial as well.

If you’re concerned about being intrusive or taking up too much of an actor’s time, one solution is choosing an acting school that offers sanctioned opportunities to learn from actors. For example: At Stuart Rogers Studios in North Hollywood, acting classes are offered alongside audition classes, interactive workshops, and business skills training. In New York, studios that offer similar opportunities are likely to be available.

Get some experience. Anywhere! Community theatre groups are tried-and-true stomping grounds for aspiring actors; those who aim to work in cinema are known to test the waters as extras and walk-ons. However, even in these initial stages, the guidance of an experienced professional can be positively invaluable. Again, this is where choosing an acting school that offers varied classes and interaction opportunities is an excellent idea.

Yes, there is a lot more to learn; but by following these guidelines, your efforts at starting an acting career can go further, yield more results – even be more enjoyable. And as any professional knows, career enjoyment is a key component of long-term success.

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A Colon Cancer Screening Test Works By Measuring

A Colon Cancer Screening Test Works By Measuring

Examples of these organs are the breast, uterus, vagina, skin, ovaries and brain. Estrogen binds to receptors on breast cells and stimulates them to divide and replicate. This mechanism, on the other hand is turned off by Tamoxifen as it attaches to the estrogen receptors in the cell surface. A Colon Cancer Screening Test Works By MeasuringWith breast cancer cells that contain estrogen receptors, Tamoxifen sends these cells into a programmed cell death cycle known as apoptosis.

Tamoxifen is orally administered just like other hormones. Aside from rendering breast cancer cells into apoptosis, it also acts like estrogen on other tissues and has a positive effect on bone metabolism. Tamoxifen, in comparison to estrogen, stimulates the uterine lining more and both substances are equally effective in retaining bone calcium.

Several studies have shown that Tamoxifen increases the cure rate of women with non-invasive breast cancer, but is still controversial in its clinical use. The controversy lies on a recent clinical trial, which aimed to determine if Tamoxifen was effective in primary breast cancer prophylaxis in high risk asymptomatic women. At the end of the trial, Tamoxifen was dealt with severe scrutiny and a large amount of negative press overstating its potential adverse effects for asymptomatic women. There is, indeed, no question that Tamoxifen is an extremely potent drug in the treatment of breast cancer patients. Based on the results of another clinical trial involving the use of Tamoxifen, treatment duration plays a significant role in drug treatment outcome. This clinical trial compared five years versus ten years of using Tamoxifen after the diagnosis of breast cancer. The trial showed that five years of taking Tamoxifen significantly diminished the systemic recurrence of breast cancer. On the other hand, an additional five years added only expense and potential risk of uterus cancer with no additional benefits in cure rate. Not all breast cancers, however, respond to Tamoxifen treatment. Response rate to Tamoxifen varies upon the abundance of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the primary cancer.

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Since breast cancers are very heterogeneous, they do not develop in the same cellular way. About 60 percent of breast cancers contain estrogen and progesterone receptors, while others contain less. Tamoxifen appears to be more effective in women who have more of these hormone receptors in their tumors than those who do not. On the other hand, within a given breast cancer, there may be cells that have more hormone receptors than others do. Hence, the effect of Tamoxifen on these conditions varies. It is also possible that over time, breast cancer cells that are hormone receptor positive may evolve and may not contain hormone receptors anymore. This may explain why women who receive a combination treatment of Tamoxifen and chemotherapy may have a better response to treatment than with either therapy given alone. In most cases, when chemotherapy and Tamoxifen are given in a cancer patient, they are given sequentially; initially, chemotherapy is given to destroy hormone receptor negative breast cancer cells and then followed by Tamoxifen, which can then act on hormone receptor positive cells that may be less susceptible to chemotherapeutic drugs.

In a few cases, perimenopausal women seem to have a difficulty with Tamoxifen use. Most premenopausal women in their 30s and 40s almost have no adverse effects with Tamoxifen and older women who are not in hormone replacement have little problem with Tamoxifen treatment.

The major side effect of Tamoxifen is uterine toxicity. Some women taking the drug have endometrial thickening, a stimulation of the glandular lining of the uterus, which can become cancerous if left unnoticed. The chance of developing uterine cancer as a result of Tamoxifen use is quite small, only about one percent. Nevertheless, the uterus must be monitored carefully with either an ultrasound or endometrial biopsy during the patient’s annual pelvic examination if she is taking this drug.

Tamoxifen was the first selective estrogen receptor modulator developed and has been used for over 20 years. Recently, several other drugs of this class have been released and more are presently undergoing development. The goal is to develop the “perfect” drug in this class that prevents breast cancer without stimulating the uterus, is beneficial to the skeletal system and is good for lipid metabolism with as minimal side effects as possible. The perfect selective estrogen receptor modulator should also be an excellent hormone replacement agent for women entering menopause.

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