Archive for: July, 2010

Ellen DeGeneres Exits American Idol

American comedian-talk show Ellen DeGeneres quit from “American Idol” as one of the members of its judging panel, saying the stint did not fit her well and that she did not want to hurt contestants’ feelings.

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7 Jackson Doctors Off the Hook

The seven physicians who treated the late pop star Michael Jackson before he died were off the hook as no cases were filed against them, officials revealed last July 28.

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FDA Explores Death Risk of Blood Pressure Medication

U.S. Food and Drug Administration is studying the risks posed by blood pressure medicine Benicar. The institution wants to see if the Daiichi Sankyo medicine contributes to heart-related deaths. Despite the outcome of the study, the agency is still confident that the drug can outweigh its risks with its benefits.

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Unorthodox Internet Searches on Job hunters

When on a job interview, the would-be employer may run through the usual job questions and then a common interest can be part of the conversation. It can be advantageous for the applicant at first but then realize that it was too much of a coincidence.

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Men More Affected in Relationships

Rocky relationships have greater toll on men, a Journal of Health and Social Behaviour study reveals. While women are more affected in breakups, men are more emotional when relationships have ups and downs.

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Employment Changes Bring More Temp Jobs But Less Permanent

In 20-30 years, full-time workers are going to be the minority of the American workforce. To decrease the unemployment rate of the country, job openings are many but are for contractual or temporary position.

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Lead Poisoning Outbreak in Nigeria

More than 160 people were found dead in Lagos, Nigeria due to a lead poison outbreak. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention this case is unprecedented due to the fatality and severe spread.

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Insurance Company Sues Pfizer

Texas health insurance company is sueing Pfizer over alleged paying of kickbacks to doctors. Health care Service Corporation filed a lawsuit against drug company giant Pfizer last June 4.

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Zero Trafficking Convictions in Scotland

No one has been sentenced guilty for drug trafficking in Scotland up to date, according to a report from Amnesty International.

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Top Consumer Wastes

We have items we bought, hoarded, kept and never used. Some gadgets and gizmos are in the back of the closet, unused, still in the box and wrapped in plastic. We cannot recall the situation that brought us to buy something. We don’t know we’ve already wasted precious bucks on things we don’t need at all.

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