The airlines are part of the overall surveillance network. We have a history of working with CDC to identify passengers read more

The airlines are part of the overall surveillance network. We have a history of working with CDC to identify passengers who might be ill.

[Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, read more

[Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, after a slow start, it grew to become a $US2.3 billion ($3 billion today) blockbuster for its owner, Pfizer, in 2003.] About 80 per cent of the prescriptions were for unapproved uses - conditions like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, hot flashes, migraines and tension headaches, ... In fact, Neurontin has become a sort of all-purpose restorative for chronic discomfort of almost any type - yet there is almost no good published evidence that it works.

We've had quite a few vehicles slide off the highway.

We've had quite a few vehicles slide off the highway.

You become afraid lest too much perspiration will wet your hands too much, make them slide on the black keys, read more

You become afraid lest too much perspiration will wet your hands too much, make them slide on the black keys, which are too narrow; you are playing at about a hundred miles a minute. But somehow they don't. As long as they don't you know you're all right. You're going good, well-oiled like an engine. Not too much sweat, not too little.

It's normal to move the pelvis. It's not meant to be lascivious. It's meant to be a form of everyday read more

It's normal to move the pelvis. It's not meant to be lascivious. It's meant to be a form of everyday expression.

The most enjoyable thing for me is having the feeling of being in pure nature where you're there and usually read more

The most enjoyable thing for me is having the feeling of being in pure nature where you're there and usually alone. It's like you're the first one to ever be there. Everything is perfectly pristine and very quiet -- snow dampens all the sound.

The market's saunter into 2006 continues, with just a few remaining events before the champagne and confetti.

The market's saunter into 2006 continues, with just a few remaining events before the champagne and confetti.

They've known for 16 months that we oppose the concept of additional contract workers at CBC.

They've known for 16 months that we oppose the concept of additional contract workers at CBC.

What this system endeavours to do, ... is provide factors which explain the discretion and make it transparent and accountable read more

What this system endeavours to do, ... is provide factors which explain the discretion and make it transparent and accountable (and) some parameters by which people can follow how they've reached their decision.