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Archive for November, 2007

How Does Ambien Affect Coma Patients?

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

Today’s 60 minutes article on the miraculous affects of Ambien on a few select coma patients is one of the greatest finds over the past several years in the field neurology. Is it possible that this drug, manufactured to induce sleep, could actually have properties that help reverse brain damage? (more…)

Thanksgiving: The Story of Tisquantum (Squanto)

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Perhaps one of the most underappreciated figures in American history is Squanto, the Native American who was the bridge between the Indians and the new settlers. It is very possible that without him, America would never have developed the way it did, and very probable that there would be no Thanksgiving. (more…)

Will oil break $200/barrel?

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Sweet Crude Oil has been on a virtual straight line rise for most of 2007, starting at around $55/barrel in January and hitting new highs almost daily over the month of October and now November. Today’s movement indicates that $100/barrel is likely built into the cards already, with the only question being - how high will prices actually go?
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