<uganda>

wise words...

"What is put at risk here is the entire apparatus of Aids treatment, prevention and care." -- Stephen Lewis on the proposed death penalty for HIV-positive homosexuals in Uganda.

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<new zealand>

what in the world...

Icebergs floating towards New Zealand have become a tourist attraction with local helicopter companies preparing to charge $NZ600 to take people out to see them.

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<hangover>

is it good for me ?

Understanding your hangover: What is happening to your body and what can you do?

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<banksy>

never heard of it...

A guy had a piece of Banksy artwork destroyed and lived to tell the rat's tail.

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<art>

out of pocket...

£17,000 for a batch of 16 watercolours, oil and pastel landscapes by a 7-year-old boy.

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<fridge magnets>

how does it work ?

Make a list of 10 words or numbers. Read the list once, and then try to recall them. Psychological experiments show, on average, the longest sequence a normal person can recall is 7 items.

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<helmet>

ask me if i care ?

Karl Largerfeld has teamed up with Les Ateliers Ruby to design his most ludicrous luxury accessory yet: this mink motorcycle helmet. Yours for just under $7,000.

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