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“…The Greatest Hits in Contraceptive History…”
“…Pretty much since the beginning of time – people have looked for ways to control their own fertility — – from jumping backward seven times after sex – to using elephant or crocodile dung as suppositories – - to drinking … Continue reading
“…Drug addiction may be hereditary…”
“…The human brain may be “wired up” for addictive behaviour according to a study that shows how some people are more likely than others to become addicted to crack cocaine. Scientists have found specific abnormalities in the brains of regular … Continue reading
“…Super Bowl Commercials: PETA’s Rejected Ads Are Too Sexy For the Game…”
“..Over the years PETA’s sexy Super Bowl ads have become a bit of a pastime in the run up to the big game. Especially since every year, NBC politely declines $3 million and prevents the Super Bowl commercial from airing. … Continue reading
“…The Daily Show Brilliantly Shows Hypocrisy of Lawmakers Drug Testing the Poor for Benefits…”
“…The Daily Show has done the best journalism to date on the growing trend of opportunistic lawmakers introducing legislation to drug test people who receive unemployment benefits…” go to source/story>>> Tony Newman: The Daily Show Brilliantly Shows Hypocrisy of Lawmakers … Continue reading
“…Some Auckland surgeons are being paid more than $6000 for a day’s work at a public hospital…”
“…The Waitemata District Health Board scheme has divided doctors over concerns that the surgeons involved can earn nearly four times as much as general physicians and psychiatrists – on their collective agreement’s top step. Forty-four per cent of the DHB’s … Continue reading
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“…Electronic telepathy breakthrough hailed…”
“…A first step has been taken towards hearing imagined speech using a form of electronic telepathy – it has been claimed. Scientists believe in future it may be possible to “decode” the thoughts of brain-damaged patients who cannot speak. In … Continue reading
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“…Toxic Sugar: Should We Regulate It Like Alcohol?…”
“…Should sugar be regulated like alcohol? That’s the premise of a new position paper, published today in the journal Nature by three leading obesity researchers from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. They argue that added sugar … Continue reading
“…Why is Obama So Chicken – Unwilling to Even Address the Question of Pot and the Failed Drug War?…”
“…Pot policy questions were front-and-center in the White House’s “Your Interview With the President” YouTube campaign – - but Obama refused to acknowledge them…” go to source/story>>> Why is Obama So Chicken, Unwilling to Even Address the Question of Pot … Continue reading
“…How Drug Companies Game Washington…”
“…When he first ran for president, Barack Obama campaigned against the influence of lobbyists in Washington, exclaiming in one ad in which he excoriated the top lobbyist of the drug industry – “I don’t want to learn how to play … Continue reading
“…Top five regrets of the dying…”
“…A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying, and among the top ones is ‘I wish I hadn’t worked so hard’. What would your biggest regret be if this was your last day of life?…” go to … Continue reading
“…The Scary Danger of Meat (Even For Those Who Don’t Eat It)…”
“…The government has rolled over once again for Big Meat – - and we may be in more danger from antibiotic-resistant superbugs…” go to source/story>>> The Scary Danger of Meat (Even For Those Who Don’t Eat It) | Food | … Continue reading
“…New animal virus concerns in Europe…”
“…The European Union’s food safety watchdog has been asked to assess the health risks posed by a new virus that has infected animals in Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. The Schmallenberg virus, named after the German town where … Continue reading
“…Abolishing meat is an ethical issue that requires everyone’s attention…”
“…As a barrister – I seek justice for people and defend their rights. As a vegetarian – I like to think that I take a stand against injustice for those who happen not to have been born human – - … Continue reading
“…Housing Trend: Stashing Granny In A Backyard Shed?…”
“…OK, so the only thing standing between your mother and the assisted living place with the awful medicinal smell is your guest room — – and as much as you love Mom – you really don’t want to have her … Continue reading
“…My boyfriend refuses to give me oral sex…”
“…Introduce this step-by-step programme – and you’ll help your boyfriend overcome any fear of giving you oral sex – - advises Pamela Stephenson Connolly…” go to source/story>>> My boyfriend refuses to give me oral sex | Life and style | … Continue reading
“…We’ve been far too polite to these snake-oil diet sellers…”
“…Yes, body confidence is politicians’ business. It’s time to address the commercial drive behind making people feel bad..” go to source/story>>> We’ve been far too polite to these snake-oil diet sellers | Jackie Ashley | Comment is free | The … Continue reading
“…Kiwis told of hip implant poison risk…”
“…About 500 Kiwis have been told their metal hip replacements may be poisoning them. The “metal-on-metal” implants were withdrawn from the worldwide market in September 2010 after they recorded a higher than expected failure rate. Tiny metal fragments were found … Continue reading
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“…Fitness begins at home: How to get fit without joining a gym…”
“…You don’t have to commit to expensive gym membership to get yourself in shape. Holly Williams finds out from the experts how to lose weight and get healthier – – without leaving the house..” go to source/story>>> Fitness begins at … Continue reading
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“…Taco Bell ‘First Meal’ And Other Fast Food Breakfast Offenders…”
“..McDonald’s Oatmeal. Oatmeal sure sounds healthy – but as New York Times’ food columnist Mark Bittman points out – - the McD version is anything but: Incredibly the McDonald’s product contains more sugar than a Snickers bar – - and … Continue reading
“…Pink Slime – Ammonium Hydroxide Fast Food Ground Beef Additive – Dropped By McDonald’s…”
“…McDonald’s said this week that it was no longer using the controversial ground beef additive known as “pink slime” in its hamburger recipe. Taco Bell and Burger King have also reportedly repudiated the “slime,”- – which consists of spare beef … Continue reading
“…New Zealanders are now paying some of the world’s highest prices for basic foods…(The scary thing is that McDonald’s, indeed, packaged fast food generally – is the cheap option in this country.)..”"
“…Each year, Britain’s Economist magazine publishes its famous “Big Mac Index”. The index began as a light-hearted way of comparing the purchasing power of different currencies – premised on the assumption that the bean-counters who work beneath the Golden Arches … Continue reading
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“…Behold – the Power of Poop…”
“…Excrement is an unexpected hero. While not a subject discussed in polite company – in both medical and environmental arenas poop is coming to the rescue. Take, for example, the positive buzz surrounding fecal transplants – - which are heralded … Continue reading
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“…Going Halfsies…” (ed:..+ the smaller-plates-theory/method..)
“…How many times have you ordered an entrée at a restaurant only to leave a pile of food on your plate – dump the remains into a doggie bag – - or stagger out the door with your pants unbuttoned? … Continue reading
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“…Do Harsh Pot Laws Create a Dangerous Drinking Culture? 5 Reasons to Get Stoned Instead of Drunk…”
“…Myths about marijuana convince people that alcohol is safer – - but science shows pot is the healthier choice…” (cont…) go to source/story>>> Do Harsh Pot Laws Create a Dangerous Drinking Culture? 5 Reasons to Get Stoned Instead of Drunk … Continue reading
“…Cash in on green grass of home…”
“…What about the Government taking a (cannabis) leaf out of the California story and granting permits to a set number of marijuana growers throughout the country – - who would sell it to licensed outlets for use by those with … Continue reading
“…The Fascinating Scientific Reason Why “Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness”…”
“…No matter how you turn it – research says once your basic needs are taken care of – - money and other rewards don’t make you happier…” go to source/story>>> The Fascinating Scientific Reason Why “Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness” | … Continue reading
“…Paula Deen: Populist Cook or Diabetic Scam Artist?…”
“…By now you’ve probably heard about the controversy surrounding Paula Deen – - the southern cook whose butter-soaked, sugar-fueled meals and home-grown style made her a hit on the Food Network. Since admitting to having contracted Type 2 diabetes three … Continue reading
“…Michael Douglas’ son has prison sentence doubled…”
“…Cameron Douglas, the wayward son of one of Hollywood’s most star-studded acting families, fought back tears as a judge rejected a plea for clemency – and nearly doubled his prison sentence for drug offences. New York federal Judge Richard Berman … Continue reading
“…High heel horror even with shoes off…”
“…It’s long been known that wearing killer heels may look good but is bad for your health – but new research shows switching back into flats at the weekend could be just as dangerous. Australian scientists recruited two groups of … Continue reading
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“…3 Ways Conservative Christianity’s Obsessions Promote Abortions…”
“..One of the great ironies of American society is that most abortions in the U.S. are caused by conservative Christians….” go to source/story>>> 3 Ways Conservative Christianity’s Obsessions Promote Abortions | | AlterNet.
“…After $35 Tablet Computer – Are Inexpensive Pacemakers Next?…”
“…A huge banner in Davos trumpets India’s launch of a $35 tablet computer and U.S. group Medtronic Inc is hoping to launch a similar low-cost revolution in medical devices like pacemakers. Chief Executive Omar Ishrak plans is using this week’s … Continue reading
“…Heather Roy: From Politics To Big Pharma…”
“…Former ACT MP Heather Roy plans to leverage her political skills as newly-appointed chair of pharmaceutical lobby group, Medicines NZ. In her new role, Roy says she will be working on issues she was directly involved with in parliament. It … Continue reading
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comment@whoar:..where i try to get a (new) green mp to answer a straight/direct-question…(to date..i have failed..)..+ the recipie for my budget-vegan-gourmet-burger…
(ed:..i have linked you to a thread at frogblog… ..the green party blog… ..where i attempt to get julie ann genter to answer a question… ..(she suddenly broke off the/any conversation…) ..i will of course continue to ask… ..and at … Continue reading
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“…Could magic mushrooms help the fight against depression?…”
“…Magic mushrooms could one day be prescribed for depression after Professor David Nutt, the controversial sacked government drugs advisor – - claimed research on healthy volunteers proved what a mistake it was to abandon therapeutic psychedelic drugs more than 50 … Continue reading
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“…Once they were blind – now they see. Patients cured by stem cell ‘miracle’..”
“…Controversial medical breakthrough restores vision – – now doctors hope to repeat the success…” go to source/story>>> Once they were blind, now they see. Patients cured by stem cell ‘miracle’ – Science – News – The Independent.
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“…The History of Peanut Butter…”
“..Peanut butter actually dates back to Aztec times. The Aztecs mashed roasted peanuts into a paste, somewhat different from what we know of as peanut butter today. But many people have been credited with the title of peanut-butter-inventor, among them … Continue reading
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“…Joan Rivers Talks Cosmetic Surgery…”
“..As for her much-discussed quest for eternal youth – Joan admits she “doesn’t know” exactly how many times she’s been under the knife. Still, the show reveals she’s received over 700 cosmetic procedures – including regular Botox and collagen injections. … Continue reading
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“…Cannabis taxation: a win-win all round – Richard Branson tells MPs…”
“…Virgin boss appears before Commons committee to argue for regulation of drug – - and diversion of resources to crime-fighting..” go to source/story>>> Cannabis taxation: a win-win all round, Richard Branson tells MPs | Politics | guardian.co.uk.
“…The war on the truth about drugs…”
“,..So sentencing for some offences will be reduced – – but we’re still left with an unscientific drug policy – - obsessed with ‘the message’..” go to source/story>>> The war on the truth about drugs | Leo Benedictus | Comment … Continue reading
“…CYF shuts down trust’s free lunches for pupils…”
“…A Maori trust that has been feeding hungry children for four years has been forced to stop by Government bureaucrats – because the lunches were not part of its contract. Social Development Minister Paula Bennett felt all the frustrations of … Continue reading
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