Chávez Says He Chews Coca Daily A Regular Cokehead

Chavez admits he is addicted to the coca. Maybe that is why Hollywood loves him so much? Sean Penn must have great conversations about how evil the US is while enjoying the natural mind altering candy Chavez seems...

Asian singer Karen Kong debuts first Chinese album on Friendster

""Karen is a perfect example of how artists can utilize Friendster Fan Profiles to reach and connect with their global fans and increase their fan base in a new, exciting and interactive way," said Jeff Roberto, marketing director at Friendster. "On their official Fan...

Suicide by Steak

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAh yes, Junk Science, the "National Enquirer" of the Science and Health World.  As this story states, pretty much anything  you do will kill you.  For now...

Bad Teeth Cause Heart Disease

"Healthy teeth might help protect the heart by preventing cardiac infections, according to German researchers.Proper oral hygiene can help prevent heart infections known as endocarditis, which start when bacteria...

English pub boss gives banned smokers something to chew on

"LONDON (AFP) - A pub landlord said Thursday his plot to get round England's smoking ban by selling nicotine gum and lozenges had caught fire with customers. (Advertisement) Chris Llewelyn, 49, the landlord at the...

Students told to share gum during lesson on STDs

It was a novel class exercise: Ask a room full of Montgomery County high school students to take turns chewing the same piece of gum. To demonstrate how sexually transmitted diseases are spread, a visiting speaker invited students to share gum in health classes at four...

top tips about civils

"1. Don't sit for this exam. Far too many people apply for this exam without knowing many of the details. Far too many people sit for this exam without knowing if they are capable of overcoming the huge pressure which the exam brings. As a result far too many people apply...

Armstrong Gets a Taste of Running Endurance: Thrills the NYC Crowd

"I think I bit off more than I could chew, I thought the marathon would be easier," he said. "(My shins) started to hurt in the second half, especially the right one. I could barely walk up here, because the...

Snake bites off more than it can chew

The stuffed 5.5m python was caught by firemen in the Malaysian village of Kampung Jabor, about 200km east of Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore Science Centre redesigns exhibits on Pluto after reclassification

"With Pluto being re-classified as a 'dwarf planet', the Singapore Science Centre is now busy at work to update their exhibits. Staff at the centre also held a simple ceremony to mark Pluto's new status. Redefining Pluto's status is not an event that will have much impact on...

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