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It's still too early to tell the effects of cell use

Nowadays, it seems even the most routine activities can put you at risk for cancer - flying, wearing deodorant, eating too much health food.

Even a normal amount of alcohol consumption is believed to increase the chances of developing cancer, according to the latest research by the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in Oakland.

Where does one draw the line between a significant cancer threat and simply being too paranoid? Scientists are working on that answer and a popular topic is the way people use cell phones.

Humans are exposed to radiation every day from items such as microwaves, power lines, televisions, radio station antennas and cell phones. However, cell phones emit a form of "non-ionizing" electromagnetic radiation, which means they do not have the ability to damage DNA, such as the dangerous "ionizing" radiation that comes from tanning booths.

HDC To Issue International Halal Certification Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Halal Industry Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (HDC) will issue international certification from next year for halal products in addition to national attestation, World Halal Forum chairman Khairy Jamaluddin said Thursday. To facilitate the export of Malaysian-made halal products or have their halal certification accepted abroad, the certification process is based on science and technology, he told the International Conference on Research Advances in Halal Science here. The conference was opened by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis. Among those present were HDC chairman Tan Sri Dr Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim and chief executive officer Datuk Jamil Bidin. HDC has been entrusted to lead the development of the country's halal standards by directing and coordinating the development of the industry and facilitating the growth and participation of local companies in it.

Jax Dancers To Share Holiday Joy

PORTLAND, November 28, 2007 - SunsUp Tanning Portland LumberJax Dance Team members Emily, Christina, Kim, Amy, Lindsay, Tracy and Billie will be at the Portland VA Medical Center on Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to help bring holiday joy to all those who have served so courageously in the armed forces.

Posing for photos, mingling with veterans and signing autographs are just a few of the ways the Jax dancers will spend quality time with the veterans. Dance Team Coordinator Melissa was part of the visit last year and was extremely moved.

"We are honored to be invited back to the VA Hospital," said Melissa. "This has always been the dancer's favorite charity appearance. It really warms your heart to meet the brave vets who fought for our country at some point in their lives."

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