Women less tolerant of each other than men are

A new report finds that women are less tolerant of each other than men are. Women it appears weight negative information higher than men do. The researchers think that this might be why more women say that they...

42-day detention dropped as unworkable in UK

The 42-day detention law, which would have extended the amount of time a person suspected of terrorism could be held without charge, has reportedly been dropped from Prime Minister Gordon Brown's agenda. The issue has been enormously controversial in the UK across party...

Cause of 'Treeman's' barklike growths revealed

"(CNN) -- For 20 years, the warts studding Dede Kosawa's hands and feet multiplied and sprouted like gnarled roots. ...

Srikkanth appointed as chief selector of indian cricket team

" Former India batsman Kris Srikkanth, who was dropped as captain after seeking better payments for his peers in his playing days, was named chief selector by the Indian cricket board on Saturday. Srikkanth,...

CPS lawyer works as nude model while on sick leave

" Clifford Allison, 56, from the Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime Division, has advertised his services online, saying his work preferences include "lingerie, glamour, implied nude, adult and topless." ...

Internet Bug Fix Spawns Backlash From Hackers

"Hackers are a skeptical bunch, but that doesn't bother Dan Kaminsky, who got a lot of flack from his colleagues in the security research community after claiming to have discovered a critical bug in the Internet's infrastructure.Kaminsky made headlines on Tuesday by talking...

Former MI5 chief calls 42-day Bill ‘unworkable’

It is extreemly rare for a former MI5 chief (The UK's equivalent of the CIA) to speak in public on camera about anything. Baroness Manningham-Buller's speech yesterday in the House of Lords was therefor quite...

Hip-Hop Will Make You A Smoker

When in doubt, blame the music."According to a recent study, Hip-Hop music may be responsible for an increase in smoking amongst teens it was recently revealed.Over 75% of the most popular Hip-Hop songs of 2005...

Hong Kong youths more miserable than most Asian peers, says survey

"Hong Kong youths more miserable than most Asian peers, says survey Hong Kong (ANTARA News) - Almost four out of 10 young people in Hong Kong are unhappy, making them some of the most miserable in Asia, a survey...

Keep your kid from lying

Facing twisted truths? Tweak old discipline tactics to fit new circumstances."Knowing why kids lie at each age and stage helps you encourage candor, and so does your unconditional support. Your best bet: create a nurturing environment so your child knows she can talk to you...

7 offenses to avoid in the workplace

"Kudos to the paltry 14% of us who keep New Year's resolutions. The vast majority -- a full 86% -- go right back to our counterproductive ways as it relates to personal health, careers, relationships, and otherwise. Forgo the ever popular New Year's resolution to lose weight...

Betrayal of stay-at- home mothers: 8m women lose state pensions after Governm...

When the Government promises you something that doesn't mean your really going to get it. In this case the poorest working women and their families are the losers, and gives no encouragement for them to take time...

Suicidal youth turn to community for relief

An interesting and compassionate look at the issue of suicide in aboriginal communities.  The researchers conclude, among other things, that community ties and spiritual beliefs are key.Much of what's written...

Big Daddy Kane Gets His

Big Daddy Kane gets the props he deserves."At the Hip-Hop Honors tour along with Skillz, The Roots and MC Lyte. Where The Roots and company perform old school Hip-Hop songs after the Big Daddy Kane set – it...

New anti-terror jail to replace Paddington Green

"A new maximum security police station to hold up to 30 terrorism suspects "for protracted periods" is being planned to replace the 1960s Paddington Green police station in London. Tony McNulty, the counter-terrorism minister, told MPs and peers yesterday it was now "well...

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