Showing posts with label UK. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UK. Show all posts

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Apple iPhone Debuts in UK Stores

The much hyped Apple iPhone has finally hit the shelves in the UK where people have been very anxious to get their hands on one. Staff cheered as very excited customers made their way into Apple's flagship store in London. A small number of Apple fans eager to get their hands on the iPhone began staying overnight at the store in order to be first to get one. It was the same in the USA when it came out there.

Monday, October 29, 2007

Cervical Cancer Is A Killer

Because cervical cancer is a killer, schoolgirls in Britain will be vaccinated against the virus that causes it. They are going to go further than is recommended by experts with all aged 12-13 eligible and a catch-up campaign up to 18. It is thought that vaccinating from human papilloma virus (HPV) could save hundreds of lives in the UK each year. I know I have heard a lot of news about vaccinating your girls in the United States as well but I don't know that it is settled yet. I believe they need the parents permission to vaccinate even younger.