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[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... ALA Adopt a Library Program: Helping Libraries in the Gulf Region Reco
Libraries of all types can help libraries in the Gulf region affected by Hurricane Katrina through this "Adopt a Library Program"from the American Library Association. "Support may come in many ways (books, computers, fundraising, volunteers, etc.)." Mechanism Behind Fear Discovered
Researchers have uncovered a molecular mechanism that governs the formation of fears stemming from traumatic events. The work could lead to the first drug to treat the millions of adults who suffer each year from persistent, debilitating fears -- including hundreds of soldiers returning from conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. [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... Researchers Make Progress Against Lung Disease Attacking Women In Chil
Researchers are advancing against a rare, deadly lung disease (related to hormones) that no one had even heard of a decade ago. The disease targets only women, striking them down during their childbearing years. It can be triggered by pregnancy, progresses rapidly, and often results in death within 10 years. Surprising New Species Of Light-harvesting Bacterium Discovered In Yel
In the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, researchers have discovered a novel chlorophyll-producing bacterium that transforms light into chemical energy. The researchers also discovered that the new genus and species belongs to a new phylum, Acidobacteria -- only the third time in the past 100 years that a new bacterial phylum has been added to the list of those with chlorophyll-producing members, of which there are now only six. Harmful Bacterium Commonly Found In Poultry May Survive Refrigeration
A common cause of foodborne disease from poultry products can survive refrigeration and freezing say researchers from Pennsylvania. Their findings appear in the December 2004 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. To Understand Earth's Magnetic Field, Wisconsin Scientists Study Ball
In an underground bunker that brushes up against a barnyard on one side and a cornfield on the other, scientists from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, are trying to solve an enduring cosmic mystery: how does the Earth generate its magnetic field--the vast, invisible web that shapes the aurora, makes compass needles point north, and shields us from solar storms? Microwaves Can Probe Fat Content In Supermarket Food
Microwaves used for zapping instant meals can also be used to determine the fat and salt content of supermarket food, according to new research. The aim of the project is to develop a new fast and non-invasive method of predicting the fat content in meat products. This type of constant real-time monitoring during the production process could help reduce waste, maximise yield, reduce laboratory testing and save energy. Reality's for Losers: Give Me Wii
Modern marvels like game consoles and T-shirts that make air guitarists' phantom riffs audible further blur the line between the real and virtual worlds. Commentary by Momus.
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