wise words...

"My resignation is based not upon how we are pursuing this war, but why and to what end."

Matthew Hoh, first US official to resign in protest at the war in Afghanistan.

what in the world...

The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc is the ultimate runners' challenge: 103 miles and nine peaks in 46 hours. i.e. sleep deprivation and altitude sickness. More than 1,000 competitors don't make it.

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is it good for me ?

The link between alcohol and cancer and how it can make tumor cells spread.

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never heard of it...

In 1968 Howard Bingham spent 6 months photographing The Black Panthers.

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out of pocket...

$100,000 to be given to 70 young scientists, armed with ideas to fight infectious disease.

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how does it work ?

We associate physical cleanliness with purity of conscience. People put in a Windex-sprayed room were more inclined to volunteer and give money than those in an unscented room.

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ask me if i care ?

Looks like Meg Ryan has made the worst film choice of her career. “Serious Moonlight” looks like a seriously bad movie. Think of a lighter version of Stephen King’s “Misery”.

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