BBC DJs criticised for promoting booze

BBC DJs and in particular DJ Chris Moyles who hosts Radio 1's flagship morning show, have been criticised in a report by Bristol University for promoting booze culture. When DJ generated comments alone on alcohol...

Drug Maker Helps Find Cycling Cheats

Finally some positive news from a drug maker working with the World Anti-Doping Agency. This took some cyclists by surprise - notably Ricardo Ricco - and it explains some of Ricco's confidence. It's clear now that certain riders are still deterred by the possibility of...

Makeup for the birds: jiffy marker turns winged duds into studs

A little makeup on male birds can have a drastic effect on their sex lives, according to a new study. Paint some black on the chests of male barn swallows and suddenly they're losing weight, having sex, and living the high life.Hmmm...there are number of corollaries to be...

Black Student Marked with ‘KKK’ at Deaf School

These stupid pranks are more frequent and it is meant to demean  and humiliate."A weekend incident with racial overtones at a high school for deaf students could result in criminal charges with “enhanced...

Wives, On Average, Wield More Decision-Making Power, Research Finds

"(WebMD) Men may rule the world but women rule the roost, according to a new study that shows women wield considerably more decision-making power than men within marriages. Researchers found that wives, on average, displayed more power than their husbands during...

'Cream of Wheat' Man Gets Grave Marker

According to an AP story, the Cream of Wheat guy finally got a grave marker bearing his name after 69 years without one.LESLIE, Mich. —  A man widely believed to be the model for the smiling chef on Cream of Wheat boxes finally has a grave marker bearing his...

Stick-Pin Travel Via Google Maps :: Oblate Spheroid

"Here is a tip for those people who are (or would like to be) organized and need a way to communicate and organize photo galleries. I suppose it can be used for anything, however, that involves travel to a specific...

Heatwave on the top of the world

Yesterday, I wrote about a new study showing the effects of climate change on the Tibetan Plateau. Today, in my inbox through Google Alerts, came an article about a study by Chinese glaciologists in 2001 and 2002 on...

What's on the back of Kim Jong-il's head?

"On the advice of Mr. S. Weasel’s comment on my recent North Korean videos post, I watched the video “Welcome to North Korea” and at about time marker 22:16 I noticed something like a gigantic lump on the back...

Foviance Launches Web 2.0 Compliant Analytics Tool - Posted by Michael Fomkin

"Next-generation online behavioural analysis software that measures user interaction with Web 2.0 through to traditional offline channels .                 Foviance, the expert in online experience management, has set a marker...

Blood test can show heart risk in patients

"A simple blood test can now accurately predict a heart patient’s risk of serious illness or death, researchers have found.”After adjusting for all other risk factors, it’s clear this marker is picking up something we are otherwise unable to detect with standard...

WSJ: Microsoft, Ford To Announce Partnership

"American auto maker Ford is hoping an agreement with Microsoft to outfit its entire fleet of vehicles with computer and Bluetooth technology will help to turn around the company's fortunes. The announcement is expected to be made in January. The system will be called "Sync,"...

Artwork Builds Google Maps Markers in Physical Space

I love this project so much! I am working with ideas of the amazing things that happen when digital and analogue space meet and greet, so I'm all over this."The project “Map” questions the red markers of the location based search engine Google Maps. The web...

More Votes Than Registered Voters

The mainstream media censored the vast majority of the evidence of fraud, so that most Americans to this day, have never heard a fraction of what was amiss.

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and salads. ...

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