Monthly Archives: October 2011

There are many who argue that renewable energy sources particularly wind will be helpful to reduce carbon dioxide emission.This appears to be a romantic illusion. A recent analysis accessible at: http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/ib_11.htm is very revealing. The report relies on data published … Continue reading →

Candy eating is a universal weakness. US/FDA published a cautionary note on eating black licorice. You may read it here: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm277152.htm I do not know whether it is consumed in all countries.

Recent issue of the British Medical Journal published a letter to the editor from a physician suggesting that Tabloids may publish the names of persons who died of smoking-related deaths. This is a good idea. In fact anything which persuades … Continue reading →

Dr. Yancy, who will deliver the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Lecture at the opening ceremonies of the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver this Sunday, will tell delegates that people who follow the following seven simple steps to a … Continue reading →

The japan Times reported discovery of dozens of bottles and test tubes emitting high radiation levels in a house in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. It contained a white powdery substance believed to be radium-226- containing luminous paint. They were removed for … Continue reading →

In spite of the bad news from Fukushima Finland decides to set up a new nuclear power plant see the Reuters report http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/us-finland-nuclear-idUSTRE7941VD20111005