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The author of a blog has access to lots of interesting statistics concerning visitors to the site. I laughed out loud when someone actually searched the web for “hank george” and found my blog.
Hank George does not live here!
Hank, if you read this, please don’t take offense my friend.

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BBC NEWS | Health | Long hours link to dementia risk
My wife tells me I don’t have to worry about this.  Interesting study but of little underwriting significance at this time.

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Drug-Related Killings Skyrocket In Mexico : NPR
The number of people killed in this war is astonishing.

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Medical News: Type of Diet Doesn’t Matter, Cutting Calories Does – in Primary Care, Diet & Nutrition from MedPage Today
Like duh…

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If you are looking for work it is critical to do your homework about a prospective employer. There are companies out there in trouble. For example, check out this excerpt from a recent SEC 8K filing. To be clear, this filing is not from an insurance company and is used here solely [...]

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http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/pml/pml.htm
Cut and paste the link above into your browser if this link is not working.

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FDA MedWatch – 2009 Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products
Raptiva (efalizumab) Update.
There have been three confirmed, and one possible report of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection, linked to the use of this psoriasis drug.  Underwriters are advised to watch for any indications of cerebral dysfunction in applicants taking Raptiva.

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Medical News: ASA: Want Fries with That? Fast Food Linked to Stroke Rates – in Meeting Coverage, ASA from MedPage Today
Remember, life is short and science takes too long.

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Virginia Places Insurer Under Receivership – Regulatory,Legislative and Tax Issues – Life and Health Insurance News

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Iowa Eases Capital Rules For 10 Carriers – Regulatory,Legislative and Tax Issues – Life and Health Insurance News

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