Mormon temple in LA closed as white substance found

The Westwood Mormon Temple in Los Angeles was closed this afternoon when an envelope containing white powder was delivered. It is not yet known what the white powder is."At about 3:30 p.m., a hazardous-materials team was sent to the temple at Santa Monica Boulevard and...

UCF student arrested in dorm-room explosion

"A University of Central Florida student was arrested after allegedly trying to melt down some prescription medicine and causing an explosion in his dorm room."

Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use

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call me sugar or sweetie, it's all the same

"tired of all of the criticism that is brought down on them, the corn refiners association (cra) has gone on the offensive and have started an ad campaign to debunk the myths about high fructose corn syrup. seems that some of the bad press that the substance received,...

Calling B.S. on the Idea of 'Marijuana Addiction'

"It's laughable that the Feds are pushing the concept of pot addiction when science shows that withdrawal symptoms from caffeine are far worse.The U.S. government believes that America is going to pot -- literally.Earlier this month, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse...

Asif might be spared in doping case

"Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif says he is desperate to prove his worth on the field to get over the gloom. Asif last played cricket when he figured in the inaugural Indian Premier League but is out of action since then as he is battling to get his name cleared in a dope...

Dad gets 18 months for forcing girl to kill cat

"MUNCIE, Indiana (AP) -- A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting that he forced his 7-year-old daughter to kill the family cat by holding a knife in her hand and making her stab the pet. "I am extremely sorry for what I did," Danield J. Collins said during...

Robert Downey Jr. Postpones Memoir, Realizes He's Only 43

Not that Robert Downey Jr. hasn't had an exciting, action-packed, and substance-filled life thus far, but the man is only 43 and could likely stand to crank out a few more major Hollywood blockbusters (ie. Iron...

"Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired"

""Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired" (June 9, HBO) explores the implausible events that took place between these dates, along with details, before and after, that forever altered the life and career of acclaimed...

At least 1,000 people suffer burns from 'toxic' leather sofas in the UK

About 1,000 people in the United Kingdom have already been treated for horrific burns from leather sofas sprayed with a toxic substance to stop them going mouldy. They bought these sofas from two different high...

The truth about the European Constitution, now called the Lisbon Treaty

"the European Constitution "What need we fear who knows it, When none can call our power to account?" Lady Macbeth (Macbeth, Act V Scene 1) What is the Constitution? The Constitution is a document that would define the relationship between ...

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...

CDC test confirms substance in Las Vegas hotel is ricin

White powder that was found in a hotel room in Las Vegas last week has been confirmed to be the deadly toxin ricin. The man who was staying in that hotel room, Roger Von Bergendorff, is still in hospital and is...

O-No, Steve-O Arrested for Vandalism-o and Drugs-o

Love him or hate him, Steve-O has been arrested."LOS ANGELES - Steve-O of "Jackass" fame was arrested for investigation of vandalism and possession of a controlled substance at his Hollywood home. Police arrested...

Hey! Get Cooking, Offer Seth Godin great Meatball Recipes? (not 'a dog dinner')

What about starting the year with a Fun Challenge? After reading A queasy recipe, Alan Mitchell's less than enthusiastic Financial Times review of Seth Godin new opus Meatball Sundae (Portfolio/ Penguin), I thought we might be able to come up with some Traditional to Creative...

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