A man who was recently diagnosed with the asbestos related cancer, mesothelioma, has called for increased research into the disease, stating that whilst progress has been made with research into other types of cancer no enough is being done about this particular form of cancer, which is linked to exposure to asbestos dust and fibers. [...]

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In the Loop Its one of the very few movies I have read about that I wanted to see. I am not a movie and never really have been. However, this is a comedy about politics from a clever British writer. I hoped it was not going to be a bash the US fest as [...]

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Identity Theft Expert Robert Siciliano Why? Because they don’t care! September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and I’m teaming up with Uni-Ball pens to urge college students to protect their personal safety and security. Uni-Ball pens and the Identity Theft Resource Center surveyed 1,000 college students and 1,000 parents. This Campus Security Survey revealed [...]

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When Billy goes to see Chloe he admits to her that he is with Mac. She says as usual she is the last to know. He tells her he’d still like to see Delia as much as possible. . She asks if he means after the divorce. Then she says there, she has said it, [...]

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I caught one episode of this show when it was originally broadcast.  It was during spin class, so I wasn’t paying that much attention, but the show still certainly made an impression on me.  Enough so that I was very excited when I learned that this show was being renewed for another season.  Joss Whedon [...]

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The Health and Safety Administration in the UK has issued another warning to businesses in the UK with regards to looking out for asbestos in the workplace, which can cause a variety of health problems including a form of cancer known as mesothelioma, for which there is currently no cure available. The HSE has stated [...]

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I’m not a fan of Japanese manga.  I know, I know, saying that is disrespectful to my nerd background.  There are some anime movies I loved, but it’s nothing that lives in the center of my heart.  I’m not a Gundam, alien, space battle, manga type of nerd – I come from more of the [...]

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Sheila Dane has just published her first book Fairy Hunters, Ink. it is a delightful romp into the fairy world. Although billed officially as a children’s book I think it should appeal to children of all ages. I had the chance to sit down with Sheila. In 30 minutes we covered a lot of ground, [...]

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Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert Most people are smart enough not to fall for a Nigerian 419 scam. But plenty of very smart people fell for the Madoff investment scams. Madoff was a wolf in sheeps clothing and not as obvious as rogue scammers. The fact that he bilked untold billions in a time when [...]

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I recently spent a fortnight at sea on a ship called Oriana run by P&O. At times I wonder whether P&O was short for pissed off, as I spent much of the cruise bemused and annoyed. The trip was a gift to my wife and I, which at times, made it even more annoying that [...]

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It was an unhappy Arlen Specter who left the town-hall-style meeting in Lebanan, Pennsylvania this morning (Tuesday, 8/1/09). He did all he could to keep the meeting orderly: he had his staff rent a small auditorium at the Harrisburg Area Community College that seated 250 people, but over 1,000 showed up; he limited the questioners [...]

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