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Prostate cancer risk increased in obese men
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) — Use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, especially long-term use, appears to raise the risk of prostate cancer among obese men, according to findings of a new study.
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BARROW, Alaska (AP) — Rapidly melting ice on Alaska's Arctic is opening up a new navigable ocean in the extreme north, allowing oil tankers, fishing vessels and even cruise ships to venture into a realm once trolled mostly by indigenous hunters.
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TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index ended little changed yesterday as energy shares rose along with oil prices and managed to offset a weak banking sector that was hit by lackluster quarterly results.
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Government Senator Walton Brown was yesterday named the new chairman of Bermuda College.
The announcement was made at a press conference at which it was also revealed that the introduction of free education at the college this year appears to have he...
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Sam Strangeways
Government plans to crack down on youth violence, including exploring setting up a US-style S.W.A.T. team and looking at laws to make parents more responsible for the actions of their children, drew a strong response from Royal Gazette readers.
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LONDON (Bloomberg) - Seadrill Ltd. was raised to "neutral" from "sell" at UBS AG following a price decline, UBS AG said in a report.
Seadrill has stated its intention of making increased payouts to shareholders in the second half of 2008, "an action ...
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Come September, with the lazy, hazy days of summer on the wane, thoughts turn to new activities – or a resumption of the old – to pass the time creatively or educationally.
With this in mind the Masterworks Foundation will be covering both bases with...
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When acquiring a freehold property – a freestanding house on its own plot of land – it is important to follow the necessary steps and be wary of the associated pitfalls.
Though the Bermuda Bar Association has approved a standard form sales agreement ...
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Education has been the main focus over the years for Bermuda-based companies when it comes to donations.
Recently released figures by The Centre of Philanthropy's Donor Forum clearly indicate that Bermuda-based companies continue to focus considerabl...
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One of Bermuda's most rare sea creatures has been commemorated in a new coin launched by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA).
The 2008 Silver Proof Hawksbill Turtle coin, in keeping with the BMA's showcasing of Bermudian flora and fauna, depicts the...
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