This one is for my brother Johnny:

"When people have ailments that are not serious enough to see the doctor about, many of them head to the pharmacy. But which over-the-counter medication should you choose? Dr. Marie Savard said there are two categories that consumers should be aware of to help them decide: acetaminophens and nonsteroidal or anti-inflamatories."

I saw this posted at WWW.NEWSINFERNO.COM.

"We have been following the many reports linking adverse health reactions to acetaminophen use. Now, the LATimes reports that, not only regular acetaminophen use, but also regular use of aspirin and other analgesics (pain relievers) could be linked to a significant decrease in hearing. The reaction is being seen, specifically, in men who are younger [...]"

Panaji, Mar 9 (PTI) The drugs detected in a raid conducted in Goa last year turned out to be a medicinal substance, prompting the state Anti Narcotic Cell (ANC) to initiate an inquiry into the matter.

My sister told me about this - "SOUTH HAVEN A 19-year-old man from North Carolina found pretending to sleep in a van was arrested on charges of underage drinking and theft. A guest at a home in the 700 block of Fox River told police a noise outside woke him around 2:35 a.m. Saturday; he investigated and in the driveway found one of the van doors partially open and Christopher Mullis pretending to be asleep inside, according to ..."

This is the latest news as of March 9th.

"For the Second Year in a Row, Compass Marketing Has Received the Prestigious Johnson "

I'll post more if I find anything else out.

WASHINGTON - Brazilian officials said today they intend to impose $591 million in retaliatory trade sanctions against U.S. imports in the latest chapter in its 8-year battle over trade-distorting subsidies in the U.S. cotton program.The Cordova-based National Cotton Council immediately condemned the action, noting that the Step 2 program was eliminated in 2006 and world cotton prices are 50 ...

Sally Robinson and Keith Bly offer some guidelines for taking temperatures and treating fever in children.

Marin Independent Journal Students displayed more than 140 projects at the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito this week at the annual Marin County Secondary Science Fair for students in the seventh through 12th grades.

VIENNA, Virginia -- Most pet owners know anti-freeze and chocolate are on top of the no-no list for pets. Both can be killers if an animal consumes them, but these two items just scratch the surface.

It is generally recommended that a temporary stoma be closed within 9-12 wk after its construction. However, because some patients poorly tolerate the temporary stoma owing to extracellular dehydration, difficult pouch fitting, parenteral nutrition requirement in cases when the stoma is very proximal, and psychological or social impact, it might be advisable to opt for early closure.