In a matter of months, expiring drug patents will dramatically lower the cost of even the world's best selling drugs including Lipitor and Plavix. Between now and 2016, about 255 billion dollars in global annual sales will go off patent in favor of generic versions.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Las Vegas Strip
Smut peddlers, costumed performers, unlicensed vendors, and even much publicized deaths have tarnished the image of the Las Vegas strip as a safe and entertaining venue for tourists, and is threatening the state of Nevada from an economic standpoint.
Borders
The closing of Borders emphasizes the change in Americans' reading habits from printed books to electronic books, although printed books will still be around in some form or capacity.
Sex Selection
Is sex selection an abuse of human rights?
Across the world, the sex ratio heavily favors boys. In China, it's 121 boys to 100 girls. The technology of ultrasound and abortion has killed more than 160 million girls in Asia alone.
Across the world, the sex ratio heavily favors boys. In China, it's 121 boys to 100 girls. The technology of ultrasound and abortion has killed more than 160 million girls in Asia alone.
Car thefts
Las Vegas is the US city with the most car thefts. Malls and gyms are prime locations where thieves steal for getaway cars, joy rides, and stripping their parts. Older model Acuras and Hondas are typically targeted.
Good advice- lock cars, take valuables, and use alarm systems.
Good advice- lock cars, take valuables, and use alarm systems.
Religion
Are some Americans today identifying less with religion than in the past:
Are there fewer members of congregations, less confidence in religious leaders, and a reluctancy to be included in a specific religion or faith?
Are there fewer members of congregations, less confidence in religious leaders, and a reluctancy to be included in a specific religion or faith?
Chocolate
Is chocolate good for you?
Yes and No.
Chocolate can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, but too much can result in weight gain which can strain the heart and cause diabetes. It's best to eat chocolate in moderation and a regular manner.
Yes and No.
Chocolate can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, but too much can result in weight gain which can strain the heart and cause diabetes. It's best to eat chocolate in moderation and a regular manner.
Monday, August 29, 2011
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
ARE ANTIDEPRESSANTS SUCH AS PROZAC, PAXIL, ABILIFY, WELLBUTRIN, LEXAPRO AND ZOLOFT THE MOST OVERPRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS IN AMERICA, MUCH TO THE ADVANTAGE OF INSURANCE AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES?
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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