Alfalfa Sprouts Contaminated with Salmonella Typhimiriumis

More cases of Salmonella outbreaks, this time in Oregon and Washington states. The culprit this time around: Alfalfa Sprouts. It is believed that the infected sprouts were contaminated by farm animals grazing the...

Snacks In Small Packages May Lead To Overeating

As the new research reveals, consumption of small-package size treats like junk foods or any calorie-rich food actually do not help reduce consumption of these products, but increases it."And smaller packages make...

Meet Aussie the goldfish who swims upside down

"These days pet fish come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Indeed, the ordinary goldfish has come to seem just that. But Aussie, who shares a tank on pub bar, is rarely viewed with indifference. In fact, she is...

Corsets - the Many Benefits of Wearing a Corset

"For some women when the thought of slipping on a Corset comes to mind, one can only think of lying down on the bed trying to squeeze into an uncomfortable garment that is two sizes too small, or maybe having to have someone else lace or snap up the back of the piece so that...

Registration Countdown--Just Three Days Left!

"April 7, 2008, 5 p.m. CST, is the final deadline for individuals and families who suffered damage from the tornadoes and severe storms of early February to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).The deadline for homeowners,...

Women Asked To Strip Off For New City Show

" A GLASGOW artist is searching for 20 women to help her new show - by baring all on stage. Nic Green is looking for women of all shapes and sizes to take a stand against the so-called size zero' culture. As...

Better Bras for Women - Hong-Kong Researchers Say They Did It

Better Bras for Women - Hong-Kong Researchers Say They Did It In 1935 US fashion designers have established a system for bra sizes. This system is used up until now for making underwear for women. The system was based only upon two main measurements - under the breast and...

Japanese Women Bust Out, Getting Curvier

"All over Japan, retailers are scrambling to keep up with a new look known as "bon-kyu-bon." It means "big-small-big" and it signals a change in the way Japanese women look: they're getting curvier. Japanese stores that used to keep just two or three sizes of clothing on hand...

Intel and IBM give Moore's Law a boost

"Intel and IBM have separately made claims of breakthroughs in transistor design that should lead to improved design in sub-micron process technology by reducing the amount of electrical leakage, and extend Moore’s Law into the next decade According to Moore’s Law, the...

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Italy fashion industry to fight anorexia

"ROME - Italy was once famed for the sultry, full-bodied beauties it contributed to the international scene. A month after the death of an anorexic Brazilian model, the Italian government teamed up with the fashion industry Friday to promote a "healthy, sunny, generous,...

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But it only works with .jpg :(    No problemo, check out "Quick Thumbnail  :) File extensions allowed: gif, jpg, jpeg, png"The fastest way to resize your pictures and images. Choose an image file, select some resize options, and hit Resize it. Your...

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