Binge drinking rife among Coast teens

"14.02.2007 By REBECCA MARSHALL and AAP DISTURBING new research has shed light on the problem of youth binge drinking, a habit that is damaging the health of young people on the Sunshine Coast. A survey of 500 men...

Binge drink problem rife

"A THIRD of Australians aged 18 to 24 are classified as binge drinkers, with nearly one-in-four drinking to the point of passing out on at least five occasions, a new study reveals. The research, commissioned by...

Lincoln Center Celebrates Black History Month

"Celebrate the contributions of African-American artists taking place both on and off the Lincoln Center campus throughout the month of February. Morgan Stanley supports Lincoln Center Celebrates Black History Month 2007 Exhibitions The Paintings of Mike Cloud: In Celebration...

Forget the fruit cake, buy a techie gift for your grandparents

"If you're planning to buy grandma a fruitcake or silk flowers for the holidays, think again. A new survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Nintendo of America revealed that 52 percent of grandparents and 68 percent of baby boomers who celebrate the...

Why is Kate looking so happy?

"Why is Kate looking so happy? Friday, December 15, 2006 She's widely tipped to marry Prince William and one day be Queen. But today Kate Middleton was happy to be an onlooker as her long-term love became an officer at Sandhurst. Dressed in a red winter coat, with black...

Economic Impact of Windows Vista

"Research Study Outlines U.S. Economic Impact of Windows Vista December 11, 2006, 12:01 AM REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A research study released today by International Data Corporation (IDC) and commissioned by Microsoft Corp. shows that the Windows...

He Will Cheat On You If His.........

"Even the tiniest suspicion that her man might be unfaithful can turn some women into an investigator worthy of a guest-star role on CSI. Now, a surprising new study suggests that women with huskier mates can breathe a bit easier on this front. Here's the scoop: When...

Pope-commissioned condom study passes first hurdle

"A study commissioned by Pope Benedict on the use of condoms to fight AIDS has passed its first hurdle and is now being reviewed by top theologians for possible use in a Papal document, a cardinal said on Tuesday. "This is something that worries the Pope a lot," said Cardinal...

U.S. Health-Care System Gets a "D"

"The U.S. health-care system is doing poorly by virtually every measure. That's the conclusion of a national report card on the U.S. health-care system, released Sept. 20. Although there are pockets of excellence,...

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