At 07:18 UT (Universal Time), on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008, Mercury the cosmic trickster turns retrograde in Libra, the sign of the Scales, sending communications, travel, appointments, mail and the www into a general snarlup! This awkward period begins a few days before the actual turning point (as Mercury slows) and lasts for three weeks or so, until October 15, just after the Full Moon in Aries, when the Winged Messenger reaches his direct station. At this time he halts and begins hi...
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George Denis Patrick Carlin[16] (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008)[17][18][19] was a Grammy-winning American stand-up comedian, actor, and author.
Carlin was especially noted for his political and black humor and his observations on language, psychology, and religion along with many taboo subjects. Carlin and his "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a narrow 5-4 decision by the justices affirmed the governme...
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Frederic Vagnini, MD
Weill Cornell Medical College
epletion of nutrients is among the most common -- and overlooked -- side effects of both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs;
Here's what happens: Medications can cause improper absorption of vitamins and minerals -- or they can accelerate the elimination of nutrients from the body;
The consequences may range from bothersome symptoms, such as fatigue or stomach upset, to serious heart...
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