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Bacteria Contaminated Cigarettes

November 22, 2009 - 10:34pm
from Science Daily
As if premature wrinkles and lung cancer weren't enough. New studies show that cigarettes are full of disease-causing bacteria.
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Want to Live Long? Marry a Smart Woman!

November 19, 2009 - 10:55pm
from Times Online
Swedish scientists have discovered that long life and good health have nothing to do with a man’s education and everything to do with his wife’s.


No Insurance? It Could be the Death of You

November 19, 2009 - 10:54pm
from MSNBC

According to a disturbing new study, patients with traumatic injuries are twice as likely to die at the hospital as insured patients.


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Tasty Home Grown Meat. Huh?

November 19, 2009 - 10:54pm
from Live Science
Scientists have recently figured out how to grow tiny nuggets of lab meat and say it will one day be possible to produce steaks in vats, sans any livestock. Uh, yum?
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Drop the Cigarette!

November 19, 2009 - 6:33pm
from Science Daily
A recent study determined there is a significant risk of seizure for individuals who currently smoke cigarettes...
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Win $10K for Kids Programs!

Win $10K for Kids Programs!
November 19, 2009 - 10:17am
from Facebook Causes
During these tough economic times, budget cuts are an unfortunate reality. That means that kids programs everywhere, despite dedication and hard work, are getting scaled back or even eliminated. That's where the Power a Bright Future contest, brought to you by Clorox® Clean-Up®, comes in.

Nominate your favorite non-profit kids program (including yours if you have one) for a chance to win a $10,000 Power A Bright Future grant and feature in People magazine! Just answer three brief questions and your program could win $10,000.

How it works:
  1. Become a fan of Clorox® Clean-Up® on Facebook and answer three questions to nominate your program by November 29, 2009
  2. Our panel of influential children's advocates will select the top fifty (50) programs
  3. Starting December 7th-January 17th, 2010, your votes determine the winners. Vote once per day and encourage your friends to do the same.
  4. The five (5) entries with the most votes win $10,000 each and a feature in People Magazine!
Join our cause and help power bright futures for kids across the country!




Your Gadgets' Afterlife

November 19, 2009 - 10:17am
from Web Ecoist
When your toaster, television or bicycle has seen its day, where does it end up? Welcome to the afterlife of your favorite gadget.
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Meat Meets its Match (And You Thought it Couldn't Get Any Worse)

November 19, 2009 - 10:14am
from Reuters
Farmers can now use cloning to breed cows that produce bigger, better steaks or massive amounts of milk. Talk about unnatural.
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Can a Shoe Keep You Toned?

November 18, 2009 - 8:46am
from WBZTV.com
Sure, the right shoe can help you to improve your workouts. But these fitness shoes claim to be a replacement for the gym. Really? Hmm...


Follow the Eco-Friendly Road

November 18, 2009 - 8:37am
from Press Association

A new road in Wimbledon that was constructed from 95 percent recycled materials is now one of the country's most eco-friendly roads. 


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