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Cancer Survival Rates

Estimated New Cancer Cases, 2008, and White Survival Rates: 1987-1989 to 1996-2004 (in thousands). The 5-year relative survival rate is derived by adjusting the observed survival rate for expected mortality, represents the likelihood that a person will not die from...

Annual Hospital Visits

Did you ever wonder what type of products are most likely to send you to the hospital? The U.S. Census Bureau has compiled a list of Hospital Visits Associated With Selected Consumer Products for 2006. Looks like you best stay off the floor, steps and bed. Product...

The Wire, the Complete Series

The Wire: The Complete Series for $134. This is the best show in the history of television. I’ll go further. The best use of the video medium ever. Five seasons is about sixty hours, so, about $2 an...

Should I Upgrade From DVD to Blu-ray?

From a friend: What does the nerdburglar think about blu-ray? Is it even worth getting a player, or is hi-def downloadable content right around the corner? Here’s what the Nerdburglar has said in the past about the technical difficulties facing large-scale...

UAW Petitions NCAA for Rule Changes for Michigan-Ohio State Game

In light of the epic beat down which the University of Michigan Wolverines football team faces in their game against Ohio State this weekend, the Big Three and the UAW have voiced their support for the Wolverines by jointly proposing the following rule changes to the...

BSG: The Ship is a Cylon

Moore’s a magician. Always trying, as he says, to “hide the cards.” He spent episode after episode telling you to try and find the Final Five. Then just the Fifth. Now there’s supposed to be a new Cylon called Daniel? By keeping you focused on...