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This site from France provides information for consumers about perfume. It features a brief history of fragrances, a description of over one hundred of the most commonly used raw materials in perfumery, an overview of production techniques, information about olfactory groups, and a directory of current brands and fragrances (with descriptions of top, middle, and bottom notes). Also includes articles about perfume designers, games, and links to related sites. Searchable. Available in several languages. [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... Very Shy Children May Process Some Facial Expressions Differently
Children who appear to have higher levels of shyness, or a particular gene, appear to have a different pattern of processing the signals of interpersonal hostility, according to a study in the January issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Painkillers May Threaten Power Of Vaccines
With flu-shot season in full swing and widespread anticipation of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, a new University of Rochester study suggests that using common painkillers around the time of vaccination might not be a good idea. Shaping Youth, Sustaining Life: The Civilian Conservation Corps in the
This 2004 audio presentation recounts the story "of men who either worked in CCC [Civilian Conservation Corps] camps in the Pacific Northwest, or who worked in camps across the nation and now call the Pacific Northwest their home."During the Great Depression, the CCC "provided over 3 million young men the opportunity to combat poverty, hunger and economic adversity"by offering conservation work in forests and parks. From Whitworth College, Spokane, Washington State. Rare cattle and human hybrids
Is it just me or is there a certain irony to be found in the timing of a rare cattle and other animal breeds conservation initiative being announced in the UK and stem cell researchers at Newcastle University requesting authorisation to hybridize nuclear-free eggs from cows with a human skin cell nucleus?Ironic or not, both [...] Ancient Organisms Discovered In Canadian Gold Mine
Scientists discovered archaea fossils in Ontario that date back some 2.7 billion years and show the organism coexisted with life's two other known domains, bacteria and eukaryotes. The finding broadens the known geographic reach of archaea during this time period, adding proof that the ancient organisms existed both in sedimentary environments and in subsurface hydrothermal settings. Sleep-related Breathing Disorder Linked To Increased Heart Rate Variab
A sleep-related breathing disorder, common in heart failure, increases one's heart rate variability. Further, central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea produce different patterns of heart rate variability, which are likely to reflect the different pathophysiological mechanisms involved. Study Shows People Unaware Of Harmful Effects Of Painkillers
According to a study supported by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), over-the-counter and prescription painkillers are often used inappropriately and there is an alarming number of people who are ignorant to the potential side effects. The study is published in the November issue of the Journal of Rheumatology. Jan. 17, 1985: Please Hold
Would London be London without its wonderful red phone boxes? On this day, Britons came very close to finding out. Compiled by Tony Long.
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