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Monday, February 4, 2008

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Fighting Identity Theft

Last year, a report cited that in 2006, 8.4 million Americans were victims of identity theft. Businesses and organizations have come a long way in fighting the problem, but as quick as they are in finding ways to fight it, the criminals surface with new methods. Yolanda Vazquez talks with Anne Wallace of the DC based Identity Theft Assistance Center.

Anne Wallace

President, Identity Theft Assistance Center



Dangers of Sleeping Pills and Sleep Aids

Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders of some type. With the death of actor Heath Ledger, the medical community is starting to up the warnings on the danger of sleeping pills and sleep aids.

Dr. Alan Oshinsky

Director of the Center for Snoring and Sleep Disorders, Mercy Medical Center




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