Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Halloween Poisoned Candies: Myths and Facts

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

For years now, there has been paranoia among parents taking their children out for a trick or treat. Almost every year, there are countless news stories around the world about poisonous candies, cyanide laced chocolates, razor blades in fruit and adulterated foods. Over the years, these stories have been passed on ...

Pancreatic Cancer 101

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Pancreatic cancer has an extremely poor prognosis, even when it is diagnosed early. The cancer typically has spread by the time diagnosis is made. In the majority of patients, the cancer is never detected early. The signs and symptoms of the pancreatic cancer do not appear until the cancer has ...

Dubai World’s Bankruptcy gets help

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Dubai World has now secured complete credit support for its $24.9 billion streamlining plan said a spokesperson for this luxurious indebted City. For the past year, Dubai World has been trying to gather financial support after the global economic crises led to a complete meltdown of the city to pay ...

Stinky Tylenol recall

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Johnson and Johnson are once again in the news with a major recall of their popular over the counter pain medication-Tylenol. This latest recall is for Tylenol 8 hour caplets. Consumers recently started to complain of a mouldy or musky odor when the vial was opened. The odor is felt ...

It is okay to beat your wife, but gently, says UAE high Court

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Well, it must be tough for women who are unfortunate to be born in the Middle East. The highest court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a man is permitted to beat his spouse and children as long as he does not leave any marks or bruises. Said Chief ...