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Current restrictions on marijuana research are absurd

"The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely related to those found in Cannabis sativa, better known as marijuana [see "The Brain's Own Marijuana," by Roger A. Nicoll and Bradley E. Alger. These compounds are called endogenous cannabinoids or...

Stocks plunge anew as recession worries resurface

"Wall Street falls sharply as investors, worrying about recess, ponder Obama impact on economy NEW YORK (AP) -- A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors, looking past Barack Obama's presidential victory, returned to their fears of a deep...

UK inflation reaches 5.2% in September

Rampant inflation in the UK reached an astounding 5.2 percent in September, figures released today reveal. That's the highest level since the currency crisis of 1992."The Consumer Price Index, the inflation measure most closely watched by policy makers, rose more than...

HBOS Shares Slump Sparking Fears of Merger Fall- Through

THERE were fears for the solidity of the HBOS-Lloyds TSB Group merger package today as HBOS share slumped another 20% sparking off speculation that the banking group needs to be revalued.  Gordon Brown...

Google's New Smartphone Wows Consumers, But Enterprises Must Wait

"Google (NSDQ: GOOG), T-Mobile, and htc launched the latest salvo in the smartphone wars as they unveiled the first handset to support Google's Android operating system. The G1 smartphone, manufactured by HTC and...

Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws

"Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws by ACLU Blog of Rights (03 Sept, 2008) The court battles over medical marijuana and state versus federal laws continues For the first time, a court has recognized that a concerted effort...

TV chef Antonio Carluccio 'stabs himself in the chest with kitchen knife'

" Celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio, is now recovering after the incident Italian TV chef Antonio Carluccio was rushed to hospital after stabbing himself in the chest with a kitchen knife.Doctors feared the blade may have penetrated a lung and took him into intensive care on...

Sources: Bush advised to delay troop cuts in Iraq

"President Bush's top defense advisers have recommended he maintain 15 combat brigades in Iraq until the end of the year contrary to expectations that the improved security in Iraq would allow for quicker cuts, The Associated Press has learned. Military leaders told the AP...

Denmark 'happiest place on earth'

Time to get your emigration papers ready! Denmark is the place to be." Denmark 'happiest place on earth' ...

Breaking the Gaza Blockade

Update: The "Free Gaza and Liberty" human rights boats are leaving Gaza. They are carrying several Palestinians. It is unclear what action Israel will take. "   GAZA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Two ...

Barack Obama arrives in Iraq

Mr. Obama need to focus on Iraq situation, especially for US troops. " Presumptive U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama arrived in Iraq on Monday for talks with Iraqi officials and American military...

Jolie twins to arrive 'in weeks'

Angelina Jolie is expected to deliver the twins by August. Jolie had checked in a hospital in nice, France and going to remain there till the birth of twins. Jolie already has one daughter with actor Brad Pitt -...

25% of Berlin's Population has Foreign Roots

A new study out this week highlights how popular Berlin has come for foreigners.  The City's Fast Paced urban lifestyle has been compared to New York City of the 1980's and this study is simply more to reinforce (as an American living in Berlin) something most of us...

Pakistani "Rogue Scientist" & Ring Have Plans for Nuclear Weapons

Thd Khan network is reportedly trafficking plans for advanced nuclear weapons with the latest electronic capabilities, officials said. One missile that could readily carry one of their designs: an Iranian missile...

Pakistan Angry as Strike by U.S. Kills 11 Soldiers

Killing of Pakistani soldiers by America led Nato forces have angered  residents of  frontier town of Pakistan bordering Afghnistan.Dead soldiers include a major were belonging to the Mohmand Rifles. The incident has infuriated the Pakistani government and they...

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