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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... [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Thwarting The Growth Of Internet Black Markets
Computer scientists have designed new computer tools to better understand and potentially thwart the growth of Internet black markets, where attackers use well-developed business practices to hawk viruses, stolen data and attack services. Wildlife As A Source For Livestock Infections
A bacterium possibly linked to Crohn's disease could be lurking in wild animals. According to new research, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, can be transmitted between wildlife and domestic ruminants, supporting the theory of wildlife reservoirs of infection. Does Zinc Fight Prostate Cancer?
Scientists have known for decades that zinc may play a role in maintaining the health of the prostate, the walnut-size gland in males, located just behind the bladder. Now, studies led by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist Liping Huang are providing new details about how zinc in the foods we eat might keep prostate cancer cells from proliferating and spreading. EPA Imposes Benzene Curb
Oregon and Washington residents exposed to toxic benzene levels can breathe easier as the EPA finally forces refineries and vehicle manufacturers to reduce the pollutant. In Autopia. Scientists Gain New Insights Into 'Frozen' Methane Beneath Ocean Floor
An international team of scientists supported by the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) has completed a unique research expedition aimed at recovering samples of gas hydrate, an ice-like substance hidden beneath the seafloor off Canada's western coast. Gas hydrate, a mixture of water and mostly methane, is believed to occur under the world's oceans in great abundance, but it quickly "melts"once removed from the high pressure and cold temperatures of its natural environment, making it very challenging to recover and analyze. Nerd Dream Come True, Again
Legos and Star Wars and video games, oh my! The holy trinity unites once again for Lego Star Wars II. By Jim Rossignol from Wired magazine. 'Biological Pump'Overestimated: Study Challenges How Life In The Ocean
Researchers are calling into doubt one of the most popular means of assessing the strength of the so-called 'biological pump,'which removes carbon dioxide from the air to the deep ocean. Scuppering Pirates Improves Internet Audio
A new digital watermarking system not only protects music and media files from online pirates, but also ensures that the quality for legitimate users is as good as it gets.
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