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The FDA Approval Process It has often been pointed out that the need for companies to pay huge sums (in excess of $3 million per drug) to the FDA to cover the costs of their testing and approval, is a clear scenario of the fox guard...

My Way or the Highway How a train commuter becomes a silent observer of an interaction between other passengers discussing life-changing issues.

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  How to Save Money Buying New Furniture

  2/2/2011

  Obtaining quality furniture affordably can be a real challenge. And because furniture is usually kept for five to fifteen years, value and timing are usually equally important.
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  The Wedding Toast

  12/18/2010

  When I was asked to give an extemporaneous toast at the wedding reception of two friends I knew best from my work environment, I was almost at a loss. When I was done, I wasn't sure they would ever forgive me.
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  My Way or the Highway

  12/14/2010

  How a train commuter becomes a silent observer of an interaction between other passengers discussing life-changing issues.
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  Remembering Sail Fest 2007; New London's Annual Fourth of July Festival

  11/28/2010

  A weekend adventure for two photographers setting up their first photography exhibit at Sail Fest
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  The FDA Approval Process

  2/3/2010

  It has often been pointed out that the need for companies to pay huge sums (in excess of $3 million per drug) to the FDA to cover the costs of their testing and approval, is a clear scenario of the fox guarding the hen house.
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  A Tale of Two Turtles

  10/21/2009

  In an underwater Snapper race, the outcome could have serious consequences if the combatants met up again - a true story in a swampy wildlife sanctuary none of the witnesses will ever forget.
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  7 Effective Ways to Get Back Your Deep Healthy Sleep

  10/17/2009

  Six of every ten Americans have sleep problems, especially those who are stressed out and those over 50 with hormone depletion. But the inability to sleep deeply can affect anyone for many reasons.
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  If You Wanted to Take the Best Vitamin, Which Would You Choose?

  10/12/2009

  The best vitamin choice would be one with antioxidant properties and would give you the greatest edge in your general health, detoxify your system, keep you from getting ill by stopping bacteria and viruses in their tracks, and maybe help you live longer.
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  Drug Prescription Label Instructions and Their Abbreviation Codes

  9/17/2009

  More than fifty years after the Catholic Church stopped holding most services in Latin so that parishioners could understand them, American medical schools and the doctors they crank out can't let go of the use of Latin for writing prescriptions.
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  What's the Big Deal About Filtered Water?

  7/17/2009

  Filtered tap water is the best option for safe drinking water unless there are serious questions about the water source. The safety and practicality of bottled water is increasingly being questioned, regarding sources, expense, packaging, and delivery.
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  What Part Do Processed Foods and Carbohydrates Play in an Average Person's Weight Gain?

  6/30/2009

  Weight gain is directly proportional to carbohydrate intake, not calorie intake. It supports an entire industry of weight loss jobs, and the last 30 years of carb-rich over-processed foods has made us a nation of diabetic chubbies. It's time to wake up.
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  To Make Changes in Your Life and for Your Health - Do Just One Thing

  6/26/2009

  Life and health get more complicated every day - and we are losing control over what we can expect to get and remain healthy. Go slow when making major changes and be deliberate about them, forming one solid new habit at a time.
• Consumer Safety Vs. Multimillion-Dollar COX-2 Pain Pill Manufacturers

  6/6/2009

  The COX-2 painkillers Celebrex (Pfizer) and Vioxx (Merck), were touted as Super Aspirins and made millions for their manufacturers. Adverse side effects include renal failure, cardiac events, thrombosis, stroke and myocardial infarction.
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  News Flash: Prayer Works! Global Warming is Already Over

  5/1/2009

  BBC's World Service Poll on global warming said few countries felt it was an issue. Most concerned were the U.S. and Brazil. But it's OK, because now it's all over anyway.