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[Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... USGS: Hood Canal
Details about U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) involvement "in the study of the causes of low dissolved oxygen concentrations in Hood Canal"in Washington state. This site describes USGS activities and programs, and provides publications and presentation material (which contain photos, diagrams, and data). Includes links to related sites. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Switching To Chemistry
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have demonstrated a new kind of electrical switch, formed of organic molecules, that could be used in the future in nanoscale electronic components. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Kazaa Assets Frozen in Australia
Officials from Sharman and Altnet agree to restrictions until the judge returns from vacation to hear arguments. Patrick Gray reports from Melbourne, Australia. Beaucoup Cell-Phone Security
Want a phone that can recognize you and refuse to work if you get too far away from it? A new Japanese mobile phone comes with a security card that doubles as a credit card, and has facial ID capability and password protection. Otter Adaptations: How Do Otters Remain Sleek And Warm
How do otters stay warm without a thick layer of body fat? Using scanning electron microscopy and polarizing light microsopy, Penn cell biologist John W. Weisel examined the structure of otter hairs for clues to their exceptional insulation abilities. He found that the cuticle surface structure of the underhairs and base of the less-abundant guard hairs are distinctively shaped to interlock, with wedge-shaped fins or petals fitting into wedge-shaped grooves between fins of adjacent hairs. Heartburn Treatment May Increase Bile Reflux
A new study may explain why individuals treated for acid reflux with proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) still experience reflux symptoms. Persons With Narcolepsy With Cataplexy Have Low Levels Of CSF Hypocret
Persons with narcolepsy with cataplexy have low levels of cerebrospinal fluid hypocretin-1, a protein thought to help regulate sleep and wakefulness. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes people to fall asleep uncontrollably during the day. It also includes features of dreaming that occur while awake. Other common symptoms include sleep paralysis, hallucinations and cataplexy.
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