ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- TGC Ventures International (Pink Sheets:TGVI) will begin production of an all-natural product that offers relief for sufferers of psoriasis and other skin conditions. The company intends to develop and introduce the product in Hong Kong and other Asian markets.

TGC Ventures Int., motivated by the growing acceptance of homeopathic and natural remedies world wide, will head up the marketing campaign from their new head office located in Hong Kong.

Psoriasis Complex 7003 offers proven efficacy for skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and psoriasis. In studies, Complex 7003 has proven to be up to 50% more effective in comparison to pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in reducing inflammation. In a Vivo Test carried out on 2 panels of 50 volunteers, Complex 7003 again improved the clinical signs of skin sensitivity by more than 60% over a 28 day period versus a placebo.

Panel: No failure limits on birth control pills

The government shouldn't set failure limits on birth control pills because that could put less-effective but still beneficial contraceptives off limits to women, federal health advisers recommended Wednesday.

Also, newer versions of the pill aren't being tested on women who reflect the broader population. The women in clinical trials are younger, skinnier and healthier than are U.S.

Where did educator's deduction go?

I'm a teacher in the Penn-Harris-Madison school system. I've been taking the special teacher's deduction (up to $250) for several years. I started working on my tax return the other day, and I can't find any place to list the deduction. What happened? Aren't those expenses deductible any more?

M.J., Osceola

You can blame Congress for this one, M.J. We know, we know, when something isn't right, it's always Congress' fault: acne, crabgrass, disappointing bowl-game performances by the Notre Dame gridders, etc., etc., but this time it really IS their fault.

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