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Shingles may up stroke risk in young adults : Study

Shingles may up stroke risk in young adults

New research shows that having shingles may increase the risk of having a stroke years later. Researchers at the University College London, UK, found that people ages 18 to 40 who had singles were more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), years later than those who did not have shingles. People over 40 who …

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Sony Reveals Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary toys

Sony Reveals ‘Ghostbusters’ 30th Anniversary toys

Sony Pictures is getting ready for the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters next year by lining up a raft of licensees for apparel, toys, collectibles and publishing. The all-new program will target the classic film’s core fan base with products and events. Licensees signed on to support the anniversary include Mattel, IDW Publishing, World Tech Toys, Quantum Mechanics, Factory Entertainment, Diamond …

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Has Fannie Mae paid back all the bailout money

has fannie mae paid back bailout money

Reports that failed government-run corporations Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are close to “paying back” taxpayers for the largest bailout in American history are completely false, said Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX).

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Early Elective Childbirth May Raise Health Risks for Babies, Mother

Early Elective Childbirth

Enduring the last few weeks of pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging for some women. The aches and pains, the swelling of the limbs and the anxiety of when labor may start are part of the natural gestation process, but they also can seem unbearable. It may seem easier to relieve symptoms associated with late pregnancy by electing to …

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Kenneth starr : Baylor University Celebrates Fall Commencement

Kenneth starr : Baylor University Celebrates Fall Commencement

Students who have fulfilled all degree requirements in their area of study will celebrate fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Baylor University’s Ferrell Center, 1900 S. University Parks Drive. A ceremony at 9:30 a.m. will be held for graduating students from the College of Arts & Sciences and all related graduate degree programs. At 2:30 p.m., another ceremony will …

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Best Buy : Great deals on the hottest holiday tech gifts

Best Buy Great deals on the hottest holiday tech gifts

About 32 million Americans say they have not even started their Christmas shopping.  For them and the millions of others who still have items left on their shopping list, Best Buy’s in-store selection of the hottest products, low price guarantee and extended shopping hours is just what Santa ordered.

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Raw Milk Possibly Dangerous for Kids and pregnant women

Raw Milk Possibly Dangerous for Kids and pregnant women

It seems like common sense to want to avoid foodborne illnesses but the naturalistic fallacy regarding food has extended to milk – with claims that raw milk somehow wards off disease and is better for you. While no one should drink it if they aren’t absolutely sure how it was produced, like cigarettes, raw milk should especially be avoided by …

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Super bowl advertizers sellout announced by Fox

Super bowl advertizers sellout announced by Fox

New York – The commercial inventory for FOX Sports’ broadcast of Super Bowl XLVIII is officially sold out, one month earlier than last year’s game and remaining inventory for the network’s first-ever live stream is in high demand, it was announced today by Neil Mulcahy, Executive Vice President, FOX Sports Sales. Super Bowl XLVIII, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 2 at …

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Indonesian : Pertamina Energy Tower

Indonesian : Pertamina Energy Tower

The dramatic centerpiece of a new consolidated headquarters created for the Indonesian state-owned energy company, the Pertamina Energy Tower will rise more than 500 meters above Jakarta as a stunning new landmark on the capital’s skyline. Complemented by a performing arts and exhibition pavilion, a mosque, and a central energy plant, the 99-story “beacon of energy” will represent a new …

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Top 10 High-Paying Blue Collar Jobs

Top 10 High-Paying Blue Collar Jobs

A lot of lucrative jobs in the U.S. require a four-year degree, but with some mechanical expertise and the right certifications, there are plenty of blue-collar positions available that pay well. Forbes took a look at the Bureau of Labor and collected the top ten blue collar jobs for 2013, and we’ve put the list below just for you. Even …

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