Water supplies in danger from changing environment

In recent years, it has appeared that global warming is causing extreme environment change such as long droughts followed by intense rain and flooding periods. Though visible damage is clearly seen in destroyed homes and businesses, there is another vital problem threatening...

Medicine at the top of the world

"Medicine at the top of the world Jan 4th 2007 From The Economist print edition An expedition to Everest may improve the chances of people in intensive care LYING in an intensive-care ward is a world away from...

Pfizer Moves to Shore Up Limp Viagra Sales

(Digital Dementia Business Wire)  In an effort to reverse slumping sales of Viagra, Pfizer Corp. has begun seeking new means of marketing its chief impotency medication.  "It does seem ironic...

Token Booth Closings Start in April

The first nine of the 164 token booths scheduled for closing will be shut down in April. The Daily News says the first retired booths will include ones in Union Square and Penn Station, and then the remaining booths will close weekly until October. Then, 600 of the clerks...

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