What Is A Life Worth?

"What is a Life Worth? October 9th, 2008 | Posted by Mike Kearney Share This http://youtube.com/watch?v=6Q0uQAL_YDA Video of Care To Live member Ted Girgus taken at our nationwide protest in...

Science Proves Exotic Cars Turn Women On

This research proved... nothing to me. It is stating something that most people already know, but then now we have it proven on a scientific level. Who wouldn't want to drive a Lamborghini or a Ferrari. In spite...

Not so Dumbo: Scientist proves elephants can do maths

"Elephants are known for their sharp memories, now a study has found that they are excellent at maths as well.A researcher in Japan found an Asian elephant called Ashya was able to add small numbers together with...

What property slump? Russia's richest woman buys London mansion for £50m onl...

" With most homeowners worried about the plunging price of their property, there's always the exception that proves the rule. After being sold last year for £32million, the biggest private house in London bar...

China and the importance of a robust civic society during a crisis

 The importance of a robust civil society can be invaluable during a time of national crisis as shown by the current events in China. In the past China was under-resourced and overwhelmed by natural calamity, and the government was quick to bury the evidence of...

Build the cubicles higher: colleagues slow you down

New brain research suggests having people around us at work makes us less productive.  Apparently, some of our more emotionally intelligent neurons are distracted because they empathize with what others are...

Language of a fly proves surprising: Los Alamos National Laboratory

"A group of researchers has developed a novel way to view the world through the eyes of a common fly and partially decode the insect’s reactions to changes in the world around it. The research fundamentally...

Israel reportedly 'agrees to 30 days of quiet' with Hamas

Interesting if true."srael is demanding that a formal calm with Hamas be preceded by a 30-day "feeling the pulse" period, the London-based daily Al-Quds al-Arabi reported Tuesday.

Embarrassment Of Riches vs. Riches Of Embarrassment :: MAXINE

"The presidential primary season is now well underway. All of the candidates, Republican and Democrat alike are reeling from the reality that rhetoric, experience, and resources are not what will carry the...

Bangladesh vs South Africa Twenty20 World Championship 2007: Live Cricket Upd...

"Bangladesh team has already named their name as a giant killer against all team. And this young team again proves their name after defeating West Indies in the new format of world cup. Bangladesh team increases their defeating list with the new name of West Indies in their...

Brooklyn street proves yes, we all can get along

"NEW YORK — What is it about Coney Island Avenue? That's what Brooklyn College sociologist Jerry Krase wonders as he rides the B68 bus along this 5-mile commercial strip, which is populated at various stops by pockets of West Indians, Latinos, Pakistanis, Indians, Orthodox...

Georgia: Russian Jet Fired Missile

"TBILISI, Georgia - Georgia said Wednesday that radar data proves Russian jets violated its airspace and fired a missile, and it urged the U.N. Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the "act of...

Benchmark Provision Proves War-Oil Connection, Kucinich Says

Anti-war Congressman Dennis Kucinich took to the House floor Wednesday to try to block legislation that would establish benchmarks for progress in the Iraq war, alleging that the measure hides the Bush...

Proof that Digg rankings can be bought - Wired.com

Like many others, I've been frustraqted with my pathetic attempts to Digg a story or two - like last night, when I attempted to give a boost to a story on NowPublic about the prominent owner of an airlines who was...

"Hug a hoodie" teen who made gun gesture arrested for pot

The teenager who made a gun gesture at UK Tory leader David Cameron has been arrested for possession of marijuana, reports the BBC.  (we still do not have a photo of the gesture, btw)."The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to possessing...

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