Tuesday 9 September 2008

Skin Cancer May Signal Cancers to Come


Researchers who followed skin cancer survivors for 16 geezerhood have over that they are doubly as potential as citizenry without skin cancer to develop some other form of cancer later on.




However, the findings of higher cancer rates were most salient among the youngest cutis cancer patients in the study, wHO were 'tween the ages of 25 and 44, so they are unlikely to have much carriage, if whatever, on the nation's to the highest degree famous peel cancer subsister, who turns 72 Friday.



Although the findings are considered preliminary, piece of the reason for this, the researchers speculate, is that the findings indicate that people's DNA have different repair abilities, which make some less able to repair wrong from environmental irritants and more likely to develop cancer.



But in McCain's grammatical case, the origins of his skin crab are likely from exposure to sun in his environment.



"I believe if mortal -- like John McCain, for model -- has very bonnie skin, light eyes and a chronicle of living in a place like Arizona, that is a darn good explanation for his cutis cancers, and he is healthy differently � so the chances of his non-melanoma skin cancers being a marker for early DNA resort problems is slim in my notion," said Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, a regular contributor to ABC News, who reviewed McCain's health records on behalf of ABC when they were released in May.



But for others, the new research could provide intriguing hints to the origin of their skin cancers -- and perhaps one solar day an early warning of future risk.










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Saturday 30 August 2008

Clement questions MDs who favour safe injection sites

Federal Health Minister Tony Clement says ethical concerns raised by supervised shot sites for drug addicts are "deeply disturbing," and he questions doctors wHO support the practice.


"Is it ethical for health-care professionals to support the giving medication of drugs that ar of unknown substance, or purity or potency � drugs that cannot differently be legally prescribed?" Clement said Monday in a speech at the Canadian Medical Association's annual meeting in Montreal.


In any other medical place setting, supervised overdoses would be considered "highly unprofessional," he said.


"In this way, supervised injection sites undercut the ethics of medical praxis, and set a debilitating example for all physicians and nurses, both gift and future in Canada, who mightiness begin to question whether it's OK to have someone o.d. in their care."


Vancouver's Insite safe-injection center has not noticeably decreased drug o.d. deaths, because narcotics habit in "game alleys and seedy motels" is still high, he said.


Clement likewise questioned the validity of calling supervised injection sites palliative care for addiction, a construct put forward by the B.C. medical association in the late 1990s.


"Imagine for a here and now a doctor that has a patient with a serious merely treatable case of cancer. Would it be honorable for that doctor to automatically pass that woman morphine and otherwise make her prosperous until she died of her disease, rather than offering the patient an attempt at treatment, and a probability at recovery?


"Why do we limit ourselves to alleviator care?" he continued. "There is a better alternative for injection drug users, and that is discourse. Even if they fail treatment the first time, we privy help them to let up and try again."


CMA president Brian Day has said near 80 per cent of association members support hurt reduction through supervised injection sites.


The sites � which allow addicts to interpose their own narcotics under the supervising of medical staff � have successfully curbed illegal drug use.


"The minister was off base in vocation into query the ethical motive of physicians involved in harm reducing," Day told reporters.


"It's exculpate that this was being used as a political issue."


Robert Ouellet, a radiotherapist in Montreal, said safe injection sites are an important point of entryway for addicts into the health precaution system. He said the goal is harm diminution � by lowering the risk of disease transmission through lousy needles � as well as by providing education about dose addiction.


"We doctors think that we indigence to take care of patients and this is quite different. He's doing politics, we're doing health care," he said.


Insite has operated in Vancouver since 2003, under an exemption from federal drug laws.


The federal government is likable a B.C. Supreme Court decision that struck down sections of Canada's dose laws as unconstitutional, because they forbid Insite from operating.



With files from the Canadian Press



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Wednesday 20 August 2008

Batman won't catch "Titanic"

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Will "Titanic" ever lose its built in bed as the biggest flick of all time? "The Dark Knight" is racing up the ranks, simply the Batman sequel will stall at No. 2 with about $510 gazillion to $520 million, Warner Bros. Pictures predicts.





That's far from the $601 1000000 haul of "Titanic," which set sweep in December 1997. (Adjusted for ostentation, both movies are dwarfed by the $1.4 billion draw for 1939's "Gone with the Wind").





The buoyancy of "Titanic" is traceable to teenaged girls from Toledo to Tokyo to Timbuktu. They lined up over and over once more to spill tears for Leonardo DiCaprio's heroic part, and helped writer/director James Cameron's maritime epic wee-wee $1.8 billion cosmopolitan.





Fast-forward 10-plus years, and "The Dark Knight" has soared to an incredible $441.6 zillion domestically and $263.5 million internationally through just its first gear four weekends. In quelling a throng of swiftness records, the superhero saga has stoked speculation that the "Titanic" record testament finally run into an iceberg.





Yet the theatrical ethel Waters have changed dramatically during the past tense decade thanks to the rise of the megaplex -- allowing double- and triple-screen showings of films in single venues -- and the onset of supersaturation cathartic in 4,000 or more theaters.





"Dark Knight" and other major releases now ring up mind-bending sums over their first duet weekends, with "Dark Knight" grossing a record $313.8 million domestically through its first-class honours degree 10 days. That makes it something of an apples-and-oranges comparison in trying to project whether the appetite for a contemporary release will match the historic performance of an older film deep into a theatrical run.





In whatever event, such an depth psychology soon could be rendered moot. For there's 1 simple rationality the box office party likely testament end sooner rather than later for "Dark Knight," and it's spelled D-V-D.





Warners has yet to slot the Batman sequel's home video release, simply well-placed sources said a December discharge is highly likely to tap into the moneymaking holiday gift-giving season. So even if "Dark Knight" topliner Christian Bale, his late co-star Heath Ledger, director Christopher Nolan or the photographic film itself attract awards computer hardware in the winter, any related theatrical promos would be of limited value at the box role.�






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Sunday 10 August 2008

Ulrich Schnauss and Extremist

Ulrich Schnauss and Extremist   
Artist: Ulrich Schnauss and Extremist

   Genre(s): 
Ambient
   



Discography:


Ascent From The Circle   
 Ascent From The Circle

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 2




 





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Wednesday 2 July 2008

It's a 'Repeat' for Universal

Company nabs comedy pitch from Dave H. Johnson





Universal has picked up "Repeat After Me," a comedy pitch from Dave H. Johnson, for Scott Stuber to produce.


"Repeat" revolves around a couple who realize that they are reliving their disastrous wedding day again and again and start to question getting married in the first place.


The project was picked up preemptively, and the deal was in the mid-six against seven figures.


Richard Solomon and Alexa Faigen brought the project into Stuber Prods.


Johnson, a writer on "Jake 2.0," previously sold "Man Wedding" to New Regency; Principato-Young Entertainment is producing. He also has "Big Man on Campus" at Fox and "Sweet Child of Mine" at Paramount.


Johnson, who is a teacher at UCLA's Film School, is repped by ICM and Principato-Young.


Scott Bernstein oversees for Universal.



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Tuesday 17 June 2008

J-Five

J-Five   
Artist: J-Five

   Genre(s): 
Other
   



Discography:


Modern Times (feat. Charlie Chaplin)   
 Modern Times (feat. Charlie Chaplin)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 3




 






Thursday 12 June 2008

Everlast returns with new album

Everlast has announced the release of a new album, 'Love, War and The Ghost Of Whitey Ford'.

The American singer's first release since 2004's 'White Trash Beautiful' will be released on September 24.

Everlast is best know for his 1998 breakthrough record, 'Whitey Ford Sings The Blues', which sold more than three million copies.

Everlast said of the new album in a statement: "The sound is totally different than anything I've ever done before."

Lily Tomlin: Bushwhacker

Lily TomlinCops have been called to the home of Lily Tomlin over a dispute with her next door neighbor. What's that line about good fences?

LAPD sources tell TMZ the dispute is over trees -- as in Lily won't stop cutting them down. But sources on scene say there is a question as to whose property they are on in the first place.

We're told cops are there right now.

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Lost star sick of Hawaii

Matthew Fox wants to leave Hawaii. 

The Lost star, who moved his family to the Pacific island because the hit US TV show is filmed there, is planning to move to Oregon to be closer to his brothers once the series finishes.

He said: "I've been living in Hawaii for almost four years now, so it's not really paradise any more, man. Throwing snowballs on a mountain top is now paradise.

"We're moving to Oregon. I want to be closer to my brothers and their children. We really want our kids to have tight first-cousin relationships.

I want to enjoy fishing, hiking, skiing, mountains and fresh air."

In the show, Fox - who has two children, 10-year-old daughter Kyle and son Byron, seven, with his Italian wife Margherita Ronchi - plays Dr. Jack Shephard, an airplane crash survivor trying to find a way off the mysterious island he and his fellow survivors are trapped on.

Fox admits living in Hawaii does have its advantages as he is able to maintain his private lifestyle.

He added: "Hawaii has also been beneficial in that I really don't like the whole paparazzi thing in my daily life. There are not a lot of paparazzi who want to do the 2500-mile trek into the south Pacific for a shot of me walking on the beach."





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Jennifer Hudson in "Spotlight" with new single

By Mariel Concepcion


NEW YORK (Billboard) - Jennifer Hudson may have taken
longer than fans wished before officially announcing the
September 30 release of her self-titled debut album. But early
signs indicate it might've been worth the wait.


The 26-year-old Chicago native won the Academy Award last
year for her supporting turn in the musical "Dreamgirls," three
years after being voted off "American Idol."


The lead single from her Arista album, "Spotlight," is
currently No. 51 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,
two weeks after debuting at No. 99. It was written by rapper
Ne-Yo, and produced by Stargate, the moniker used by Norwegian
producers Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen.


Ne-Yo notes there were challenges in choosing the first
single, but says he's "really, really proud" that his song was
picked for the job.


"They were really trying to figure out where to take her,"
he says. "The main issue with Jennifer Hudson is her voice is
so huge, so how do you take that and radio-ize it, make it
radio-friendly? She can't do ("And I Am Telling You I'm Not
Going" from "Dreamgirls") every song because you'll eventually
be tired of it. So ("Spotlight") is kind of a classy midtempo,
and I hope and pray it does well because Jennifer is an amazing
talent."


According to Arista senior VP of marketing and artist
development Scott Seviour, the track is intended to not only
tide fans over until the fall album release but capitalize on
Hudson's role in the "Sex and the City" film, which opened in
the top spot at the North American box office last weekend with
sales of $57 million. The soundtrack, with the Hudson track
"All Dressed in Love," debuted this week at No. 2 on the
Billboard 200.


Aside from having been on a radio promotional tour since
the beginning of May, Hudson will star in and campaign for the
movie "The Secret Lives of Bees," set to hit theaters in
October. "She has some stuff to do for the movie in June, so
that keeps her in the public eye," Seviour says.


In addition, "Spotlight" will be made available digitally
June 10, and multiple remixes of the track will be serviced to
the Internet and radio. July and August will be reserved for
additional radio and TV appearances. 

Farrell feared ruining In Bruges

Colin Farrell has revealed he initially turned down the lead role in his forthcoming movie because he feared his presence might take away from the film.
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Farrell said that he felt the producers of 'In Bruges' were making a huge mistake when they asked him to star in the movie.
The star went on to say that he was thrilled to be approached for the film, which also stars Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes, but he became concerned that his reputation would overshadow the quality of the script.
Farrell said he begged the movie's writer and director, Irish Oscar winner Martin McDonagh, to cast an unknown actor in the role. McDonagh however was determined to have Farrell on board.
Farrell told the Hollywood Reporter: "I was chuffed to be part of it. It was just the best thing I ever read. But your public persona, people bring that in. And I met [McDonagh] in New York at the Hilton Hotel one afternoon and I tried to convince him he should cast an unknown in the part ... It was so good, I thought it would be good not to cast me."
'In Bruges', which tells the story of assassins who are forced to hide out in Belgium, will open this weekend's Dublin International Film Festival. It goes on general release from 7 March.

Madonna - Madonna Stunned By Sexual Cleansing Ritual

Pop superstar MADONNA was left shocked and appalled by a bizarre sex ritual which young widows in Malawi have to go through after their husbands die - because it fuels the spread of Aids in the country.

In her new documentary I Am Because We Are, Madonna chronicles the plight of the people in the African nation, where she adopted her son David in 2006, and she admits some local customs left her feeling sick.

In one segment of the harrowing new film, the star reveals a young widow is forced to have sex three times with a stranger from outside her village as part of a cleansing ritual.

She says, "When this woman's husband dies of Aids, she is required by the village head tribal chief to go through this sexual cleansing.

"Until she does, basically the village is, like, at a standstill. And, if she refuses to do it, she will be ostracised by everyone."




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Clooney tells Cruise to mock himself

Hollywood star George Clooney has advised Tom Cruise to "make fun of himself" in order to increase his popularity.  
Clooney made the comments in an interview with Time, saying that he isn't afraid to mock himself.
The actor said: "Before they could kill me on 'Batman & Robin', I said: 'It's a bad film, and I'm the worst thing in it.' You try to defend an indefensible position, you'll look like a schmuck."
"The guys I dig don't do that. Look at Winston Churchill. He said: 'These are our shortcomings. Now let's get past it'."
Referring to Cruise, Clooney said: "I talked to him the other day, and he's a good egg. There's nothing self-serving about what he's saying. He has to turn it into a way to make fun of himself."

Cher to headline Caesars Palace

Cher has confirmed a long-running rumour that she will be one of the headline acts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
She starts her 90-minute, three-year, 200-show engagement on 6 May this year.
Talking about the new show, Cher said: "I started in Vegas at Caesars, so I've come full circle. I'm back, and I plan to give my fans the best experience yet. I think everybody knows I only do things in a big way."
Her act will include hit songs from her career and be complemented by choreography, costumes and special effects.
The Oscar and Emmy winner has released more than 25 albums and sold over 100m records worldwide.
She will alternate performances at the renowned 4,300-seat venue with the other headline acts, Elton John and Bette Midler.

Masseuse called Olsen on finding Ledger's body

The masseuse who found Heath Ledger's body on Tuesday twice rang the actress Mary-Kate Olsen, a friend of the Australian actor, before calling the emergency number 911, it has been reported.
The New York Times online, quoting police officials, said the masseuse Diana Wolozin told Olsen that Ledger was unconscious.Olsen said she would call some private security people she knew in New York, and hung up.
The Times said Wolozin again shook Ledger, called Olsen a second time, and said she believed the situation was grave and would call 911.
Wolozin called 911 at 3.26pm local time and reported that Ledger was not breathing.
The 911 call was made less than 15 minutes after Wolozin first saw Ledger in bed and only a few moments after the first call to Olsen.
The 911 operator urged Wolozin to try to revive Ledger, but she was unsuccessful.
Emergency medical workers arrived at 3.33pm, at the same time a private security guard called by Olsen arrived.