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Greek and Turkish Cypriots have reopened a major crossing in the divided Cypriot capital of Nicosia.Greek and Turkish Cypriots have reopened a major crossing in the divided Cypriot... more
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Maybe men had it right all along: It doesn't take long to satisfy a woman in bed. A survey of sex therapists concluded the optimal amount of time for sexual intercourse was 3 to 13 minutes. The findings, to be published in the May issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, strike at the notion that endurance is the key to a great sex life. If that sounds like good news to you, don't cheer too loudly. The time does not count foreplay, and the therapists did rate sexual intercourse that lasts from 1 to 2 minutes as "too short."
Maybe men had it right all along: It doesn't take long to satisfy a woman in bed.... more
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A new study from Keele University found no evidence that rising cannabis use in the 70's, 80's and 90's led to more cases of schizophrenia.
The study will most likely stop efforts of Prime Minister Gordan Brown to make pot a class "B" drug which would increase punishment for possession and distribution of the drug.
No matter what the class smoking weed is a bad idea!
A new study from Keele University found no evidence that rising cannabis use in the... more
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The home secretary is to review the case of Iranian homosexual teenager Mehdi Kazemi, who has said he will be executed if forced to return to Iran.The home secretary is to review the case of Iranian homosexual teenager Mehdi Kazemi,... more
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The violent winds howl, announcing the arrival of the twister.
Grapefruit-sized hailstones rain down and the huge funnel of the tornado swings menacingly on the horizon.
These are the most violent storms on earth, wreaking havoc wherever they whirl.
For most, the sight of an approaching "twister" is a vision of hell on earth.
But for a few, experiencing a tornado in full flow is their idea of heaven.
Scroll down for more... The violent winds howl, announcing the arrival of the twister.
Grapefruit-sized... more
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Many countries are considering BANNING the photoshopping of models on magazine covers saying it does HUGE harm to the average person's body image. True? I think so. Many countries are considering BANNING the photoshopping of models on magazine covers... more
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There were reports coming out of Zimbabwe of negotiations going on over how Mugabe could stand down as President. They said representatives of Mr Mugabe, military chiefs and the opposition held meetings chaired by South Africa since Saturday's elections but
the opposition have now denied that a deal has been reached.
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change says it won Saturday's general elections, but results have been slow to emerge, they are now expected to wait until Wednesday to declare their results.
Under the proposed deal, MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai would be declared the winner of the presidential race after Mr Mugabe had stepped down.There were reports coming out of Zimbabwe of negotiations going on over how Mugabe... more
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Scientists at Newcastle University have successfully created human-cow hybrid embryos that grew for three days. This achievement, they believe, forms a crucial first step towards being able to supply stem cells for research into untreatable conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The embryos are 99.9% human and 0/1% cow. Their goal is to grow such embryos for six days and then extract stem cells for research. They used cow eggs because of the scarcity of human eggs for research, and they insist that the embryos would never be implanted in a woman.
This achievement comes just days after fierce condemnation from religious groups that forced Gordon Brown to give MPs a vote on the human fertilization and embryology bill. Scientists at Newcastle University have successfully created human-cow hybrid embryos... more
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Hackers in Germany have published thousands of copies of the fingerprints of German minister Wolfgang Schauble, a loud advocate of fingerprint biometrics. Hackers from the Chaos Computer Club lifted a fingerprint from the Interior Minister, printed it on plastic, and distributed it by the thousands with their magazine for anyone who wants to impersonate the Minister at a biometric checkpoint. Short of amputation, a biometric identifier can't be revoked or changed. Schauble is a big proponent of the use of fingerprints in passports but is not the CCC's only target. The group has called for help in obtaining the prints of other German officials, including Chancellor Angela Merkel. The CCC's publication of the fingerprint coincides this week with the presentation of a security researcher who demonstrated a biometric keylogger that can capture digital fingerprints and other digital biometric data as it's transmitted from a scanning device to the server where the information is processed. The hacker can then analyze and re-use the data to subvert biometric systems and gain entry to secured buildings. Hackers in Germany have published thousands of copies of the fingerprints of German... more
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The Zimbabwe Election Commission has announced that Mugabe's party has lost its majority in the parliament, although they've not yet announced who will be President.
I get the impression that behind the scenes they aren't just counting votes, but trying to reduce the violence that could erupt either way. I wouldn't like to be in charge of that negotiation... The Zimbabwe Election Commission has announced that Mugabe's party has lost its... more
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The economy is in bad enough shape right now without this unnecessary attack on standard business practices.
In this article from the Independent Katherine Rake, The Fawcett Society director, said: "Within a business context, women's bodies being exposed is demeaning and degrading.
I say if a guy needs a little adult entertainment to close a deal what is the harm? It's hard enough these days as it is. Why didn't the feminist group start this campaign during better economic times?The economy is in bad enough shape right now without this unnecessary attack on... more
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