Indian author Aravind Adiga wins Man Booker Prize 2008

Beating predictions by bookies and others, debutant Indian novelist 33-year-old Aravind Adiga's book "The White Tiger" was on Wednesday declared the winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize for Fiction for 2008.Adiga beat favourite Sebastian Barry to take the 50,000 pound...

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Why infants still die from SIDS

" When Melissa and Rudy Haberzettl's son Jacob was born in November 2006, he was perfect in every way -- full-term, healthy weight, and a champion eater. Like many new moms, Melissa was determined to follow doctor's orders: She breastfed Jake exclusively, put him to sleep on...

Biden's comments on special needs kids called 'new low'

Notice how low the Republican response was to this. Talk about taking the low road. What hurts most is that some people will believe it."(CNN) -- Sen. John McCain's campaign rebuked Sen. Joe Biden on Tuesday, saying the Democratic vice presidential nominee had "sunk to a new...

A panda is born in Atlanta while another baby dies in Japan

The birth of a baby panda is a rare and wonderful occurance. The only panda born at a US zoo this year was put into an incubator on Monday so that zookeepers at the Atlanta zoo can monitor its progress. "Zoo...

Obama says Palin's family off-limits

It is with my fearless leader's insistance that I will from now on, refrain from posting stuff about Palin's daughter. If I publish anything regarding Palin it will be stuff directly related to her ability or lack thereof to lead this nation should she be elected to do...

Gwen Stefani has a second son: Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale

It's a boy! Rock icon Gwen Stefani and hubby Gavin Rossdale welcomed their second child in to the world, and in typical Hollywood style he has a name only a mother could love.  Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale joins...

Gwen Stefani gives birth to second kid

Gwen Stefani and hubby hub hubs Gavin Rossdale just gave birth to their second child.  I’d play a guessing game for the name, but I don’t think anybody will win in guessing…so you ready??? Zuma Nesta...

Obama voted No on Born Alive Legislation

Obama voted No on Born Alive Legislation" Still trying to spotlight all the major news articles published today on the new revelation that Barack Obama voted against identical Born Alive legislation as IL state...

Sweden relaxes stance on weird children's names

Sweden has relaxed its rules on naming children weird things like Heineken, Mouthpad and Dubble Bubble. The country once frowned on such lapses of judgment, but, according to one official, it's no longer considered 'negative' in this day and age to name children after...

Unfortunate Bodies: 7 Unbelievable Genetic Accidents

"On 2006, this bizarre-looking baby was born in Charikot, the headquarters of Dolakha district, attracting a huge number of onlookers to witness the astonishing sight. The neck-less baby with its head almost...

Golden retriever adopts tiger cubs at Kansas zoo

My last animal post was about a pitbull attacking a boy. I would like to redeem myself and post on a positive animal story.This story reminds me of The Lion King when Simba wandered off and Timone and Pumba had to...

Do you Remember her, Lakshmi (who was born with four arms and four legs ) - ...

This was in the news last year and it's really good to know that she is doing so well. I just wanted this to share with everyone. I am also putting the original news below, so you can see the amazing journey...

Most British babies now born out of wedlock, but for some migrants, it's a ti...

"Half the children of British-born mothers are being born outside marriage, it emerged yesterday. In fact, official figures indicate that only a minority of children of long-standing British parents will grow up...

Rare white Bengal tiger cubs unveiled at Saskatoon zoo

Two adorable white Bengal tiger cubs are the latest main attraction at the Saskatoon zoo.All I have to say is.... 'I want one'."Staff named the baby tigers Jasmine and Jafar after they were born on May 31. Their...

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