Archive for August, 2009

Cancer War: A War Lost!

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

President Nixon declared war on cancer on 3 December 1971 and promised the American people and the world then that victory over cancer would be achieved within five years. It was not to be. Today cancer shot up to be the number one killer in the US. ?The war on war was a qualified failure? […]

Stand Up Comedian or Bubble Blower?

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

I got an email from a friend of mine here not so long ago. He is late 20s - a few years younger than me - and in this email, he told me how he had taught himself to swim.

He explained in great detail the embarrassment of holding on to the edge of the pool […]

Skin Cancer - Facts You Need to Know

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

According to the Mayo Clinic, all three types of skin cancer are on the rise. These include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and the most serious form - melanoma. The good news is that almost all forms are preventable by avoiding sun exposure or other forms for ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is also true […]

Tanning Beds - Are Conventional Sunbeds Linked to Cancer?

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Ever since studies surfaced in March of 2006 about sunbeds and cancer, people have become more in tune with their health. This information showed that if you used a sunbed before the age of 35, you risk developing melanoma is much greater. If you aren’t sure what melanoma is, it’s the deadliest from of skin […]

NFL Playoff Action Good for Vegas Books

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Pittsburgh's upset of Indianapolis coupled with Denver's disposal of two-time defending Super Bowl champion New England proved to be a knockout blow to the public over the weekend, sending many parlays and teasers tumbling along with futures tickets.

Last week, Stardust Race and Sports Director Bob Scucci forecast a New England-Carolina Super Bowl to the Professional […]

How To Choose The Best Keyboard For You

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

In this material we shall discuss how to choose the best keyboard for you. I get lots of emails from visitors to my web site asking what keyboard they should choose. They often want to know whether they should choose one particular keyboard over another. Well choosing the best keyboard for you does not have […]

Planet of Gray Dawn (SSARG III: Chapter Four: “Jawbone-Man”)

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Chapter Four

Whale Jawbone

Siren?s muscles were just starting to stop acing from her transfer through the cosmos, and her exchangeable, and redeemable chemical make up (to a red flesh opus, or composition) from space to the planets surface, her body had just finished adapting to her new environment, when a creature leaped out in front of […]

A Brief Biography of Paul McCartney's Early Years

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Being known as the ?cute Beatle,? James Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool England on June 18th, 1942 as son to father James and mother Mary McCartney.

Paul?s mother, whom he was very close to, was a midwife, a skill that she learned while working as a nurse in the Maternity Ward at the same hospital […]

How to Prevent Skin Cancer and a Malign Melanoma

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Skin is the final layer and largest organ of our human system. Skin is made up of multiple layers of mesoderm tissues which protect our muscles, ligaments, bones and other internal organs lying underneath. Human skin is a thin layer which acts as a protecting agent from infections and pathogens, excessive water loss, and insulation. […]

FAQ About Tattoos

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Q: Will it hurt when I get a tattoo?

A: Simply put, yes. There is some degree of pain involved and the amount really depends on your level of tolerance. If you are scared or have a fear of needles, it?s fair to say that some of the pain will come from your fear […]