Taking HIV drugs off and on is risky report says - Seattle Times

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Taking HIV drugs off and on is risky report says Seattle Times - 16 hours ago By Jia-Rui Chong. Taking HIV patients off medications during periods when the disease appears to be under control is a risky - and sometimes fatal â€-reatment strategy according to a large international study published today. Study: Taking a break from HIV drugs doubles risk of death International Herald Tribune Death rate higher when AIDS treatment is erratic San Francisco Chronicle New England Journal of Medicine (subscription) - Financial Express - Kaiser network.org - Channel News Asia all 164 news articles

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HIV 'afflicting global workforce' - BBC News

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HIV 'afflicting global workforce' BBC News - 1 hour ago More than a million jobs are being lost every year from the spread of HIV/Aids research has revealed the bulk of them in sub-Saharan Africa. The Big Question: What do we really know about Aids? Independent AIDS affects economic growth Hindu Reuters AlertNet - Times Online - Hindustan Times - The National all 42 news articles

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Death rate higher when AIDS treatment is erratic - San Francisco Chronicle

E Canada Now

Death rate higher when AIDS treatment is erratic San Francisco Chronicle - 13 hours ago AIDS patients who stop taking their antiviral drugs whenever blood tests show their HIV infection is under control run nearly twice the risk of dying as those who take their medication without interruption according to a large international study meant ... HIV drug ‘holidays’ double the risk of death MSNBC HIV drug therapy interruption doubles AIDS risk: study Channel News Asia Forbes - New England Journal of Medicine (subscription) - Dog Flu Diet and Diseases all 164 news articles

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Abortion Pill Thwarts Breast Cancer Gene - Washington Post

E Canada Now

Abortion Pill Thwarts Breast Cancer Gene Washington Post - 5 hours ago By LAURAN NEERGAARD. AP. WASHINGTON -- Scientists used the abortion drug RU-486 to keep tumors at bay in mice bred with a gene destined to give them breast cancer. Scientists use abortion pill to block breast cancer-causing gene ... Fox 12 Boise Abortion Pill May Help Prevent Breast Cancer Washington Post Reuters all 183 news articles

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Abortion pill thwarts breast cancer gene (AP)

AP - Scientists used the abortion drug RU-486 to keep tumors at bay in mice bred with a gene destined to give them breast cancer.

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Abortion Pill Blocks Breast Cancer In Mice - MedPage Today

E Canada Now

Abortion Pill Blocks Breast Cancer In Mice MedPage Today - 2 hours ago By Michael Smith Senior Staff Writer MedPage Today. IRVINE Calif. Nov. 30 -- The chemical compound at the heart of the so-called abortion pill also appears to block breast cancer at least in experimental mice. Abortion pill offers breast cancer hope Times Online Abortion Pill Thwarts Breast Cancer Gene Washington Post Fox 12 Boise - Washington Post all 183 news articles

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Abortion pill thwarts breast cancer gene (AP)

AP - Scientists used the abortion drug RU-486 to keep tumors at bay in mice bred with a gene destined to give them breast cancer.

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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention.

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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention.

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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - Circumcision microbicides and microfinance. These are some of the most promising options being examined as potential ways to prevent AIDS. As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention. Without a vaccine preventing HIV infections is key to controlling the pandemic.

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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - Circumcision microbicides and microfinance. These are some of the most promising options being examined as potential ways to prevent AIDS. As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention. Without a vaccine preventing HIV infections is key to controlling the pandemic.

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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - Circumcision microbicides and microfinance. These are some of the most promising options being examined as potential ways to prevent AIDS. As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention. Without a vaccine preventing HIV infections is key to controlling the pandemic.

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Death rate higher when AIDS treatment is erratic - San Francisco Chronicle

E Canada Now

Death rate higher when AIDS treatment is erratic San Francisco Chronicle - 13 hours ago AIDS patients who stop taking their antiviral drugs whenever blood tests show their HIV infection is under control run nearly twice the risk of dying as those who take their medication without interruption according to a large international study meant ... Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care Reuters AlertNet Risk of AIDS higher if therapy stops and starts CBC British Columbia Los Angeles Times - Financial Express - Science in the Headlines - All Headline News all 165 news articles

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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention.

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Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care - Reuters AlertNet

E Canada Now

Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care Reuters AlertNet - Nov 29 2006 By Gene Emery. BOSTON Nov 29 (Reuters) - Doctors seeking to reduce the dangerous side effects of long-term HIV therapy have discovered that taking a breather is not better. Stop-and-Start HIV Treatment Too Risky Forbes Taking HIV drugs off and on is risky report says Seattle Times FOX News - International Herald Tribune - Kaiser network.org all 165 news articles

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AIDS said cuts S.Africa teens' life span (AP)

AP - Fewer than half of South Africa's 15-year-olds will live to see their 60th birthday because of HIV/AIDS according to a new report.

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AIDS said cuts S.Africa teens' life span (AP)

AP - Fewer than half of South Africa's 15-year-olds will live to see their 60th birthday because of HIV/AIDS according to a new report.

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Real Link Between Drinking Red Wine and Increased Longevity - eMaxHealth.com

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Real Link Between Drinking Red Wine and Increased Longevity eMaxHealth.com - 8 hours ago New research from the William Harvey Research Institute and the University of Glasgow shows that red wines from areas of greater longevity in southwest France and Sardinia have higher levels of procyanidins - a type of flavonoid polyphenol with potent ... Red wine health locations found BBC News A tipple or two for long life Courier Mail Washington Post - China Daily - Dog Flu Diet and Diseases - Times Online all 64 news articles

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Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention.

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Risk of AIDS higher if therapy stops and starts - CBC British Columbia

E Canada Now

Risk of AIDS higher if therapy stops and starts CBC British Columbia - 7 hours ago People who take a break from HIV therapy to reduce the side-effects are more than twice as likely to die than those who take a steady course of the drugs researchers have found. Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care Reuters AlertNet Taking a break from HIV drugs doubles risk Financial Express San Francisco Chronicle - Channel News Asia - Los Angeles Times - Science in the Headlines all 165 news articles

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AIDS said cuts S.Africa teens' life span (AP)

AP - Fewer than half of South Africa's 15-year-olds will live to see their 60th birthday because of HIV/AIDS according to a new report.

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Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care - Reuters AlertNet

E Canada Now

Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care Reuters AlertNet - Nov 29 2006 By Gene Emery. BOSTON Nov 29 (Reuters) - Doctors seeking to reduce the dangerous side effects of long-term HIV therapy have discovered that taking a breather is not better. CD4 Count–Guided Interruption of Antiretroviral Treatment New England Journal of Medicine (subscription) Study: Taking a break from HIV drugs doubles risk of death International Herald Tribune Channel News Asia - FOX News - MedIndia all 165 news articles

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New Clue on Red Wine Uncorked - 6abc.com

E Canada Now

New Clue on Red Wine Uncorked 6abc.com - 1 hour ago November 30 2006 - Not all red wine is the same when it comes to offering heart protection. So says a new study from Britain. Scientists Queen Mary's School of Medicine in London say wines with more compounds ... Certain Red Wines Have More Health Benefits WBAL Channel.com Study: Potent French wine may reduce artery damage Dallas Morning News (subscription) New York Post - The Herald - MSNBC - Reuters all 64 news articles

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Real Link Between Drinking Red Wine and Increased Longevity - eMaxHealth.com

E Canada Now

Real Link Between Drinking Red Wine and Increased Longevity eMaxHealth.com - 8 hours ago New research from the William Harvey Research Institute and the University of Glasgow shows that red wines from areas of greater longevity in southwest France and Sardinia have higher levels of procyanidins - a type of flavonoid polyphenol with potent ... A Fine Wine and Your Lifeline Earthtimes.org European wines better for heart than New World claim scientists This is London Reuters.uk - Medical News Today - 6abc.com - WDIV all 64 news articles

posted by Smile Community @ 4:22 PM 0 comments

Experts plan strategies to prevent HIV (AP)

AP - As World AIDS Day is marked Friday some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention.

posted by Smile Community @ 4:17 PM 0 comments

AIDS said cuts S.Africa teens' life span (AP)

AP - Fewer than half of South Africa's 15-year-olds will live to see their 60th birthday because of HIV/AIDS according to a new report.

posted by Smile Community @ 4:16 PM 0 comments

Risk of AIDS higher if therapy stops and starts - CBC British Columbia

E Canada Now

Risk of AIDS higher if therapy stops and starts CBC British Columbia - 7 hours ago People who take a break from HIV therapy to reduce the side-effects are more than twice as likely to die than those who take a steady course of the drugs researchers have found. Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care Reuters AlertNet HIV drug ‘holidays’ double the risk of death MSNBC FOX News - San Francisco Chronicle - Channel News Asia - Forbes all 165 news articles

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Risk of AIDS higher if therapy stops and starts - CBC British Columbia

E Canada Now

Risk of AIDS higher if therapy stops and starts CBC British Columbia - 7 hours ago People who take a break from HIV therapy to reduce the side-effects are more than twice as likely to die than those who take a steady course of the drugs researchers have found. HIV drug ‘holidays’ double the risk of death MSNBC Study: Break From Medications Dangerous FOX News San Francisco Chronicle - Channel News Asia - Forbes - Los Angeles Times all 165 news articles

posted by Smile Community @ 4:08 PM 0 comments

AIDS said cuts S.Africa teens' life span (AP)

AP - Fewer than half of South Africa's 15-year-olds will live to see their 60th birthday because of HIV/AIDS according to a new report.

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Pregnant women are urged to avoid Paxil (AP)

AP - Pregnant women and those who plan to become pregnant should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil if possible because of the risk of birth defects a group of obstetricians said Thursday.

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Pregnant women are urged to avoid Paxil (AP)

AP - Pregnant women and those who plan to become pregnant should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil if possible because of the risk of birth defects a group of obstetricians said Thursday.

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Taking HIV drugs off and on is risky report says - Seattle Times

365Gay.com

Taking HIV drugs off and on is risky report says Seattle Times - 8 hours ago By Jia-Rui Chong. Taking HIV patients off medications during periods when the disease appears to be under control is a risky - and sometimes fatal â€-reatment strategy according to a large international study published today. Treatment timeouts dangerous in HIV care Reuters AlertNet Death rate higher when AIDS treatment is erratic San Francisco Chronicle International Herald Tribune - FOX News - Channel News Asia - Los Angeles Times all 147 news articles

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Clinton’s Foundation Brokers Deal on AIDS Drugs - New York Times

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Clinton’s Foundation Brokers Deal on AIDS Drugs New York Times - 1 hour ago By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS. MUMBAI Nov. 30 - The cost of treating children infected with HIV and AIDS is poised to plummet next year under a deal announced today between two Indian drugmakers and former President Bill Clinton’s foundation. Sonia Gandhi to launch AIDS initiative Zee News Clinton launches kids' HIV drugs BBC News NDTV.com - Houston Chronicle - Guardian Unlimited - Times of India all 239 news articles

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World AIDS Day 2006 - Financial Express

Xinhua

World AIDS Day 2006 Financial Express - 56 minutes ago Cipla's http://www.cipla.com chairman and managing director Yusuf K Hamied http://www.cipla.com/corporateprofile/dr_hamied.htm has led the global fight against HIV/AIDS from the front. Former US President Clinton announces affordable HIV/AIDS ... International Herald Tribune Clinton Launches Cheaper Drugs For HIV positive Children Playfuls.com Earthtimes.org - TODAYonline - Indian Express - Times of India all 174 news articles

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Pregnant women are urged to avoid Paxil (AP)

AP - Pregnant women and those who plan to become pregnant should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil if possible because of the risk of birth defects a group of obstetricians said Thursday.

posted by Smile Community @ 8:26 AM 0 comments

Pregnant women are urged to avoid Paxil (AP)

AP - Pregnant women and those who plan to become pregnant should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil if possible because of the risk of birth defects a group of obstetricians said Thursday.

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Violent Video Games Fire Up Kids' Brains - Medical News Today

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Violent Video Games Fire Up Kids' Brains Medical News Today - 14 hours ago Teenagers' brains are fired up by violent video games while at the same time areas of the brain associated with self control become subdued say researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Videogames Rot Your Brain IGN Video Game Violence Goes Straight to Kids' Heads Forbes Ars Technica - Inquirer - Scotsman - Reuters all 72 news articles

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Africa faces growing obesity problem (AP)

AP - Africa a continent usually synonymous with hunger is falling prey to obesity. It's a trend driven by new lifestyles and old beliefs that big is beautiful. Ask Nodo Njobo a plump hairdressing assistant. She is coy about her weight but like many African women proud of her "big bum." She says she'd like to be slimmer but worries how her friends would react.

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Graphic Violence can Result in Behavioral Changes - The Money Times

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Graphic Violence can Result in Behavioral Changes The Money Times - 1 hour ago by Prabhjot - November 30 2006 - 0 comments. Does your teen go around the house punching thin air? Gets worked up at the drop of a hat? Violent video game effects linger in brain: study Reuters Violent video games alter brain activity Scotsman Inquirer - Laptop Logic - Earthtimes.org - All Headline News all 72 news articles

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Africa faces growing obesity problem (AP)

AP - Africa a continent usually synonymous with hunger is falling prey to obesity. It's a trend driven by new lifestyles and old beliefs that big is beautiful. Ask Nodo Njobo a plump hairdressing assistant. She is coy about her weight but like many African women proud of her "big bum." She says she'd like to be slimmer but worries how her friends would react.

posted by Smile Community @ 1:01 AM 0 comments

Study: Private Medicare costs $5.2B more (AP)

AP - Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in private managed care plans cost the government 12.4 percent more than those in the traditional program last year for a total cost of more than $5.2 billion according to a study released Thursday.

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Stop-and-start HIV treatment increases risks study finds - Los Angeles Times

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Stop-and-start HIV treatment increases risks study finds Los Angeles Times - 35 minutes ago By Jia-Rui Chong Times Staff Writer. Taking HIV patients off their medications during periods when the disease appeared to be under control is a risky - and sometimes fatal â€-reatment strategy according ... HIV drug therapy interruption doubles AIDS risk: study Channel News Asia CD4 Count–Guided Interruption of Antiretroviral Treatment New England Journal of Medicine (subscription) HeraldNet - Austin American-Statesman (subscription) - New Hope Courier - Business Day all 130 news articles

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Study: Private Medicare costs $5.2B more (AP)

AP - Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in private managed care plans cost the government 12.4 percent more than those in the traditional program last year for a total cost of more than $5.2 billion according to a study released Thursday.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:55 AM 0 comments

Africa faces growing obesity problem (AP)

AP - Africa a continent usually synonymous with hunger is falling prey to obesity. It's a trend driven by new lifestyles and old beliefs that big is beautiful. Ask Nodo Njobo a plump hairdressing assistant. She is coy about her weight but like many African women proud of her "big bum." She says she'd like to be slimmer but worries how her friends would react.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:54 AM 0 comments

Study: Private Medicare costs $5.2B more (AP)

AP - Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in private managed care plans cost the government 12.4 percent more than those in the traditional program last year for a total cost of more than $5.2 billion according to a study released Thursday.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:50 AM 0 comments

Study: Private Medicare costs $5.2B more (AP)

AP - Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in private managed care plans cost the government 12.4 percent more than those in the traditional program last year for a total cost of more than $5.2 billion according to a study released Thursday.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:42 AM 0 comments

Violent Video Games May Rev Up Teen Brain - FOX News

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Violent Video Games May Rev Up Teen Brain FOX News - 14 hours ago By Miranda Hitti. When teens play violent video games they may get more emotionally revved up than if they play nonviolent video games. Games assault self-control Daily Telegraph Video Game Violence Goes Straight to Kids' Heads Forbes Ars Technica - GameSpot - KOLD-TV - WMDT all 72 news articles

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Violent Video Games May Rev Up Teen Brain - FOX News

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Violent Video Games May Rev Up Teen Brain FOX News - 14 hours ago By Miranda Hitti. When teens play violent video games they may get more emotionally revved up than if they play nonviolent video games. Games assault self-control Daily Telegraph Violent Video Games Fire Up Kids' Brains Medical News Today Ars Technica - Reuters - Inquirer - IGN all 72 news articles

posted by Smile Community @ 12:40 AM 0 comments

Study: Private Medicare costs $5.2B more (AP)

AP - Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in private managed care plans cost the government 12.4 percent more than those in the traditional program last year for a total cost of more than $5.2 billion according to a study released Thursday.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:39 AM 0 comments

Africa faces growing obesity problem (AP)

AP - Africa a continent usually synonymous with hunger is falling prey to obesity. It's a trend driven by new lifestyles and old beliefs that big is beautiful. Ask Nodo Njobo a plump hairdressing assistant. She is coy about her weight but like many African women proud of her "big bum." She says she'd like to be slimmer but worries how her friends would react.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:38 AM 0 comments

Violent video games alter brain activity - Scotsman

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Violent video games alter brain activity Scotsman - Nov 28 2006 TEENAGERS who play violent video games show decreased responses in regions of the brain that govern self-control according to new research. Graphic Violence can Result in Behavioral Changes The Money Times Brain waves revved by game violence GameSpot Ars Technica - WMDT - MMORPG blog - PSX Extreme all 72 news articles

posted by Smile Community @ 12:37 AM 0 comments

Study: Private Medicare costs $5.2B more (AP)

AP - Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in private managed care plans cost the government 12.4 percent more than those in the traditional program last year for a total cost of more than $5.2 billion according to a study released Thursday.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:37 AM 0 comments

Study: Private Medicare costs $5.2B more (AP)

AP - Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in private managed care plans cost the government 12.4 percent more than those in the traditional program last year for a total cost of more than $5.2 billion according to a study released Thursday.

posted by Smile Community @ 12:37 AM 0 comments

Violent Video Games Fire Up Kids' Brains - Medical News Today

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Violent Video Games Fire Up Kids' Brains Medical News Today - 13 hours ago Teenagers' brains are fired up by violent video games while at the same time areas of the brain associated with self control become subdued say researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Games assault self-control Daily Telegraph Video Game Violence Goes Straight to Kids' Heads Forbes FOX News - IGN - Scotsman - The Money Times all 72 news articles

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