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The Commodification Epidemic. (Make Marketing History)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:50:00 GMT

There is a lot of talk about commodification around these days, but let's not forget what a commodity actually is. A commodity is defined as a product that can only be differentiated by price. You don't have to have a remarkable innovation to avoid commodification. A me-too product does not necessarily have to be a commodity. It may be very similar to the competition, but you can still differentiate...

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New West Nile virus strain may worsen epidemic (OTB News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:39:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new strain of West Nile virus is spreading better and earlier across the United States, and may thrive in hot American summers, researchers said on Thursday.

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Epidemic prevention drive in Amachal (Hindu)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:06:44 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram: The district health administration has intensified epidemic preventive measures in Kattakada panchayat from where dengue fever was reported. District Medical Officer Kumari G. Prema said here on Friday that a ...

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Various Artists - Drank Epidemic - I Dont Need No Host 2 (DatPiff)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:02:09 GMT

Listen to and download Drank Epidemic - I Dont Need No Host 2

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New West Nile strain may worsen epidemic (MSNBC.com)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:31:30 GMT

A new strain of West Nile virus is spreading better and earlier across the United States, and may thrive in hot American summers, researchers said on Thursday.

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New West Nile virus strain may worsen epidemic (Reuters)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:41:54 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new strain of West Nile virus is spreading better and earlier across the United States, and may thrive in hot American summers, researchers said on Thursday.

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Cambridge University Research Reveals How Chronic Disease Epidemic Could Lead To Economic Slowdown In The Developing World (Medical News Today)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The developing world is being infested by Western-style social health problems such as obesity and "couch-potato" living, which could ultimately widen the global gap between rich and poor, new research suggests.

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Diabetes Epidemic Accelerates, CDC Estimates Show (Dentistry for Diabetics)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:13:55 GMT

... of diabetes in the U.S. can’t help but be alarmed by this latest news. Far from arresting the epidemic, we seem to be awestruck observers who are watching in disbelief, shocked and amazed as this national health disaster continues to gather steam. Nearly a quarter of all Americans over 60 have diabetes. Ethnic groups and minorities also have disproportionately high rates, led by Native Americans...

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New West Nile virus strain may worsen epidemic (Reuters UK)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:31:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new strain of West Nile virus is spreading better and earlier across the United States, and may thrive in hot American summers, researchers said on Thursday.

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ArmA Epidemic (Tactical Gamer)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:07:42 GMT

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Africa: Prisons Gravely Hit By HIV Epidemic (All Africa)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:52:25 GMT

The HIV epidemic has struck prisons, jails and other places of detention around the world with particular severity. As a result, prisons have grossly disproportionate rates of HIV infection and confirmed AIDS cases.

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"PEACE of Heart" Campaign Launches Novel Approach to Fight Heart Disease Epidemic among Minorities (Business Wire)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:57:00 GMT

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A unique coalition of minority groups, physicians, community health advocates and companies in the health care sector today launched PEACE of Heart, a campaign

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Chronic Kidney Disease: The Underrecognized Epidemic (Medical News Today)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Chronic kidney disease, CKD, is not well known in the public. However, its high prevalence and associated mortality should make the condition a public health priority, according to an article released on June 26, 2008 in The Lancet. CKD, sometimes also called chronic renal disease, involves a progressive decline in function of the kidneys.

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News blackout for Kisumu cholera epidemic (Afrigator)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:17:53 GMT

A cholera outbreak in Kisumu is being hushed by Kenyan media, afraid of getting in the wrong books of the countrys political leaders. There is scant news in Kenyas electronic and print media over the health crisis that has seen increased congestion in local public hospitals. However, with Kisumus leaders eager to attract investment for reconstruction, going public over the cholera outbreak will be...

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China Has Reclosed Beichuan Because of Epidemic Fears (World)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:55:30 GMT

China’s Beichuan town has been sealed off to prevent any possible epidemics from happening. The town lost half of its 12,000 residents during the May 12 earthquake that killed 69,186 and left 18,457 people missing.

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'He was a true angel': EastEnders star's tribute to murdered brother as she begs for end to knife epidemic (Daily Mail on Sunday)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:29:16 GMT

A former EastEnders' star today paid an emotional tribute to her younger brother after he was stabbed to death and called for the spate of teenage stabbings to end.

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'He was a true angel': EastEnders star's tribute to murdered brother as she begs for end to knife epidemic (Daily Mail)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:24:15 GMT

A former EastEnders' star today paid an emotional tribute to her younger brother after he was stabbed to death and called for the spate of teenage stabbings to end.

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Health Ministry Shuns Media Campaigns Against Cholera Epidemic (All Africa)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:58:30 GMT

While the health ministry is aware that the cholera strain ravaging eastern Uganda is capable of causing a large scale epidemic, mitigation measures appear wanting.

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Environmental Causes of Autism and the Existence of an Autism Epidemic (Facing Autism in New Brunswick)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:57:00 GMT

If you can believe some professors of cultural anthropology and classical literature there are no environmental causes of autism and there is no autism epidemic. ALL of the dramatic increases in the numbers of autistic children and adults are due ENTIRELY to the definition changes in the DSM and to diagnostic substitution. Bringing their powers of personal opinion, societal observation and literary...

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Aids epidemic a 'global disaster' (End Times Prophecy News)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:47:00 GMT

... on what it says is one of the most long term and complex problems facing the world: the HIV/Aids epidemic. By any standard, the epidemic is a global disaster: 25 million deaths, 33 million people living with HIV/Aids, 7,000 new infections every day. The IFRC finds the world's response wanting. There may be billions of dollars to spend on the fight against Aids, but the report warns...

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