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Inflatable church to lure beachgoers

Avatar Posted by Ben 66 days ago (http://www.stuff.co.nz)
Category: general | Tags: bizarre religion world news
Italian priests are readying a 30m inflatable church for beachside confessions from Saturday. Their previous attempt failed due to strong winds! Inflatable church to lure beachgoers
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US student seeks $1m for virginity

Avatar Posted by Ben 29 days ago (http://www.usmagazine.com)
Category: general | Tags: bizarre world news
Despite being turned down by eBay (perhaps she refused to register for PayPal), 22 yo ‘Natalie Dylan’ is continuing with plans to sell off her deflowering, and is hoping for up to $1 million from the auction. US student seeks $1m for virginity
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DNA enters Israel’s arsenal in the war against... dog poop

Avatar Posted by Ben 20 days ago (http://www.stuff.co.nz)
Category: general | Tags: bizarre world news
An Israeli city is using DNA analysis of dog droppings to smell out offenders. DNA enters Israel’s arsenal in the war against... dog poop
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Texting while driving 3 times more dangerous than drink-driving

Avatar Posted by Ben 17 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Category: general | Tags: road safety world news
A series of UK studies has found that driver reaction times for young drivers while texting are reduced by 35%, compared to 12% at the legal alcohol limit and 21% for cannabis users. Texting while driving 3 times more dangerous than drink-driving
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UK Government plans ‘Big Brother’ database

Avatar Posted by Ben 3 days ago (http://www.timesonline.co.uk)
Category: politics | Tags: the real big brother world news
The UK Government is planning a highly controversial £12bn database recording every citizen’s communications use, mobile locations and browsing habits. UK Government plans ‘Big Brother’ database
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Valuable, IntereStIng sTudy

Avatar Posted by Ben 40 days ago (http://afp.google.com)
Category: tv | Tags: science world news
A study pUblished on thursday haS given what is Claimed to be the first evidence that oUr decisions can be infLuenced by subconsciously-perceived cues. Television UseRs bewarE. Valuable, IntereStIng sTudy
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North Pole can now be circumnavigated

Avatar Posted by Ben 40 days ago (http://www.independent.co.uk)
Category: environment | Tags: arctic climate change world news
For the first time in human history, the Arctic’s North-west and North-east Passages are both open, as sea previously covered by reflective ice absorbs more heat from the Sun. North Pole can now be circumnavigated
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Microsoft sponsors photos of Taliban dog cages

Avatar Posted by Ben 38 days ago (http://www.news.com.au)
Category: web | Tags: afghan war microsoft world news
The three newly released images of the cages used to secure Taliban prisoners are “Brought to you” on the Telegraph site by Microsoft (amongst other sponsors). Perhaps their new OS is to be named Vistaless. Microsoft sponsors photos of Taliban dog cages
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Cutting edge cancer detection: dogs sniffing urine

Avatar Posted by Ben 47 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Category: health | Tags: innovations science world news
A UK research team is using dogs to test for bladder cancer by sniffing urine samples. A US team is also using scent, in this case to develop a non-invasive diagnosis for skin cancers. Cutting edge cancer detection: dogs sniffing urine
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China to Reverse Sterilisations for Quake Families

Avatar Posted by Ben 124 days ago (http://africa.reuters.com)
Category: general | Tags: china world news
The announcement comes after a growing number of parents from across the quake-hit area have been demanding the government explain why so many schools collapsed during the quake. China to Reverse Sterilisations for Quake Families
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Granite counter: like smoking 12 packs of cigarettes a day

Avatar Posted by Ben 69 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: health | Tags: hidden dangers world news
Granite counters can contain high levels of radiation and emit dangerous radon gas. One counter was found to be releasing radon gas equivalent in cancer risk to smoking 12 packets of cigarettes a day. Granite counter: like smoking 12 packs of cigarettes a day
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Mr Gamble tracks down the Olympic ticket chancer

Avatar Posted by Ben 64 days ago (http://www.smh.com.au)
Category: web | Tags: olympics 08 world news
Sydney PI Ken Gamble has been tracking the ticket scamming activities attributed to the UK’s Terance Shepherd since 2003. (Duped punters are likely to get a credit card refund for tickets, but not airfares.) Mr Gamble tracks down the Olympic ticket chancer
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More than 1 in 100 American adults behind bars

Avatar Posted by Ben 221 days ago (http://www.iht.com)
Category: general | Tags: world news american craziness
New figures put the total number of adults currently incarcerated in the US at nearly 1.6 million, more than the total population of South Australia! More than 1 in 100 American adults behind bars
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Pregnant man gives birth to baby girl

Avatar Posted by Ben 97 days ago (http://www.guardian.co.uk)
Category: general | Tags: bizarre world news
“Having this baby doesn't make me less of a man.” – Thomas Beatie Pregnant man gives birth to baby girl
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Cholesterol screening recommended for 2-year-olds

Avatar Posted by Ben 95 days ago (http://ap.google.com)
Category: health | Tags: obesity world news
Responding to an obesity epidemic, a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends cholesterol screening for 2-10 -year-olds. Of course, another approach would be a healthy diet... Cholesterol screening recommended for 2-year-olds
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Moisturiser: cancer risk

Avatar Posted by Ben 56 days ago (http://afp.google.com)
Category: health | Tags: hidden dangers world news
A new study has found moisturisers containing “suspect ingredients” like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) can increase skin cancer risk in mice by up to 95%. Ironically, SLS dries the skin; it’s used to thicken. Moisturiser: cancer risk
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Enslaved Girl Forced to Swim with Piranhas

Avatar Posted by Ben 195 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Category: general | Tags: world news
Two teenage Bulgarian sisters have been rescued by Italian police from a circus in which one of them is said to have been forced to swim with piranhas. Enslaved Girl Forced to Swim with Piranhas
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Greek Geeks attack Large Hadron Collider

Avatar Posted by Ben 29 days ago (http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
Category: general | Tags: science world news
Greek hackers infiltrated the world’s largest science experiment on Wednesday, as the first particles were fired round the 27 km circuit. Greek Geeks attack Large Hadron Collider
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Seven of Nine’s Uber iPod?

Avatar Posted by Ben 171 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Category: tech | Tags: futuristic world news
A breakthrough in nanotechnology has led to a molecule-sized switch which could mean 500 terabyte chips the size of 10 cent pieces and iPods with 150,000 times the current storage capacity. Seven of Nine’s Uber iPod?
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