Scientists are developing a “stay sober” pill which may help those who get drunk too easily, by limiting the effects of alcohol on their brains. In the researchers’ experiment, mice given the drug did not even get tipsy, despite being fed enough alcohol to make them stumble and fall over. The research paves the way… Continue reading “Stay sober” pill is under development. University of Adelaide experiment.
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Demi Moore hints of marriage trouble on Twitter. First picture of Sara Leal.
Demi Moore posted some thoughts about how to deal with “anger” on her Twitter account just on the night before spending the wedding anniversary alone last weekend. Now, Demi Moore, 48, is facing claims she has “separated” from her husband of six years, Ashton Kutcher amid fresh rumors of infidelity. Ashton Kutcher, 33, who is… Continue reading Demi Moore hints of marriage trouble on Twitter. First picture of Sara Leal.
Andy Rooney retires from “60 Minutes” after 33 years
A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney ends its weekly appearances on CBS’ 60 Minutes. On Sunday, October 2, the veteran radio and television writer, Andy Rooney, is expected to make his last regular attendance, he discusses the decision on his 1,097th signature essay. The 60 minutes‘ curmudgeon told TVNewser in June 2010 he wanted to… Continue reading Andy Rooney retires from “60 Minutes” after 33 years
Dr. Conrad Murray trial: Michael Jackson’s personal assistant enters the scene.
Michael Jackson’s personal assistant has described today, during the second day of Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial, the chaotic moments as the megastar was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Michael Amir Williams told the court how Dr. Conrad Murray panicked and asked to be taken back from hospital to Michael Jackson‘s house “to… Continue reading Dr. Conrad Murray trial: Michael Jackson’s personal assistant enters the scene.
Listeria found on Publix Spinach Dip in Florida
Spinach dip, sold by Publix Super Markets in Florida, might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is recalled by the retailer. A recall for prepackaged spinach dip has been issued because of concerns about a potential risk of listeria food poisoning. A routine bacterial test, conducted by Publix Super Markets, showed the… Continue reading Listeria found on Publix Spinach Dip in Florida
Facebook tracks its users actions even when they logged out.
Facebook has admitted that it has been watching the web pages its users visit even when they have logged out. In its latest privacy blunder, Facebook was forced to confirm that it has been constantly tracking its 750 million members, even when they are using other sites. Facebook also says the huge privacy breach was… Continue reading Facebook tracks its users actions even when they logged out.
Kindle Fire, the Amazon Android tablet has been released today and costs $199.
Amazon has released today the Kindle Fire color tablet that costs just $199, which will put it in direct competition with Apple’s iPad 2. Kindle Fire, the new Android touchscreen will be just one of a clutch of new tablet models, including one as cheap as $80. Kindle Fire, the new Android device has a… Continue reading Kindle Fire, the Amazon Android tablet has been released today and costs $199.
Satellite landed near Christmas Island, in a safe haven of Pacific Ocean.
The dead satellite fell into a part of the southern Pacific Ocean about as far from large land masses as you can get, NASA officials said on Tuesday. NASA calculations put the 6-tonne satellite‘s death plunge early Saturday thousands of miles from northwestern North America, where there were reports of sightings. Instead, the satellite plunged… Continue reading Satellite landed near Christmas Island, in a safe haven of Pacific Ocean.
Dancing With The Stars eliminations: Elisabetta Canalis and Ron Artest.
Fans voted Elisabetta Canalis, the Italian actress and TV presenter off of Dancing With The Stars show on Tuesday despite her third-place finish on the performance episode one day earlier. Elisabetta Canalis and her professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy earned 21 points out of 30 for their quickstep routine, a six point improvement over their debut… Continue reading Dancing With The Stars eliminations: Elisabetta Canalis and Ron Artest.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher marriage is over? Ashton is cheating again?
A young woman is accusing Ashton Kutcher of cheating on Demi Moore, the same weekend as the couple celebrated their six year wedding anniversary, according to Radaronline. The website claims the liaison happened last Friday in San Diego, California after a booze-fuelled night out. The 23-year-old woman, identified as Sara Leal, has reportedly hired a… Continue reading Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher marriage is over? Ashton is cheating again?
Ronald Kroll and The Craigslist Killer. Suspect charged with assault and robbery.
Ronald Kroll watched “The Craigslist Killer” movie but never thought something like that could happen to him. Last week it almost did. Ronald Kroll, 37, from New Smyrna Beach said he found himself fighting for survival moments after he met a man who claimed interest in buying a boat Ronald had advertised on Craigslist, the… Continue reading Ronald Kroll and The Craigslist Killer. Suspect charged with assault and robbery.
Wedding party that fell into Sugarloaf Lake.
A bride stepped out onto the dock over a Michigan lake to pose for a photograph with her husband, bridesmaids and groomsmen, but the platform gave way, plunging the group into the water. The bride’s feet and the trail of her wedding dress were submerged for many seconds before she was able to clamber out… Continue reading Wedding party that fell into Sugarloaf Lake.
Cantaloupe Listeria outbreak: death toll rises to 16.
16 people have died from possible Listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, the deadliest food outbreak in more than 10 years, according to health officials. 72 Listeria illnesses, including 13 deaths, are linked to the tainted fruit, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday. State and local authorities say they are… Continue reading Cantaloupe Listeria outbreak: death toll rises to 16.
Nancy Grace’s “wardrobe malfunction” on Dancing With The Stars.
Last night it appeared that Nancy Grace suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at Dancing With The Stars show, when her dress slipped down mid way through her energetic quickstep with Tristan, revealing a little too much of her chest area. But being the good prosecutor that she is, today Nancy Grace has played down the… Continue reading Nancy Grace’s “wardrobe malfunction” on Dancing With The Stars.
Michael Jackson’s dead body picture opened Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial.
The Michael Jackson’s death trial opened with an extraordinary moment this afternoon as the prosecutor started his opening remarks by displaying a photo of the singer’s dead body. As Dr. Conrad Murray appeared before the jury charged with involuntary manslaughter over Michael Jackson’s death in 2009, deputy district attorney David Walgren displayed the picture that… Continue reading Michael Jackson’s dead body picture opened Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial.
Terminal cancer therapy with life-prolonging drugs: “I would hardly call this type of treatment futile.”
Campaigners disagreed with the report concerning terminal cancer patient treatment strategy, especially the exclusion of the drugs that were expected to prolong life for terminal cancer patient. A report on managing cancer costs, made by 37 cancer experts from developed countries, was published in the Lancet Oncology on September 26 . The study highlights… Continue reading Terminal cancer therapy with life-prolonging drugs: “I would hardly call this type of treatment futile.”
Demi Moore, slim appearance at Lifetime Five premiere.
Demi Moore was never been large, but last night she looked a shadow of her former self as she attended the Lifetime movie Five premiere in New York. Demi Moore donned a black geometric print dress which highlighted her incredibly slender frame as she posed on the blue carpet for the event. The fitted black dress… Continue reading Demi Moore, slim appearance at Lifetime Five premiere.
Amanda Knox is actually a “loving young woman”, a defense lawyer claimed.
Amanda Knox, the convicted killer of Meredith Kercher, is actually a “loving young woman” rather like the cartoon character Jessica Rabbit, a defense lawyer claimed today. Just a day after another lawyer told her appeal hearing in Italy that Amanda Knox was a “a lying, sex-loving she-devil”, lawyer Giulia Bongiorno said Amanda Knox, the American… Continue reading Amanda Knox is actually a “loving young woman”, a defense lawyer claimed.
Terminal cancer therapy is futile and costly, experts say
A report on managing cancer costs, made by 37 cancer experts (economists, patient advocates and physicians) from developed countries (U.S., UK, Germany, Australia), was published in the Lancet Oncology on September 26 . The study highlights the need of a judicious medication for terminal cancer patient. Professor Richard Sullivan, of the King’s Health Partners… Continue reading Terminal cancer therapy is futile and costly, experts say
Amanda Knox is a “demonic she-devil”, said a lawyer in the appeal trial.
Amanda Knox, the convicted murderer of British student Meredith Kercher, was yesterday described in court as a “diabolical, Satanic, demonic she-devil”. The assault on 24-year-old Amanda Knox’s character came from a lawyer representing the man that she initially accused of Meredith Kercher’s murder. Amanda Knox, who was jailed for 26 years in December 2009, is… Continue reading Amanda Knox is a “demonic she-devil”, said a lawyer in the appeal trial.
Sly Stone, the funk legend is homeless and living in a van.
Sly Stone, the veteran funk singer is currently homeless, and living in a van in Los Angeles’ rough-and-tumble Crenshaw district, according to a report co-written by Stone documentarian William Alkema for the New York Post. Sly Stone, 68, parks the van in a residential street in the notoriously rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Crenshaw, where… Continue reading Sly Stone, the funk legend is homeless and living in a van.
Washington Monument: video showing panicked scenes during quake.
A video, which has been released yesterday by the National Park Service, shows the panicked scenes at the top floor of the Washington Monument when the quake hit on August 23. Three security camera videos footages were taken 500 feet (150 meters) up and show how the US East Coast earthquake terrorized the tourists and shook… Continue reading Washington Monument: video showing panicked scenes during quake.
Amos Richards: a hiker inspired by “127 Hours” spent 4 days in the desert with a broken leg.
Amos Richards, a hiker inspired by the film “127 Hours” nearly ended up in his own disaster movie after breaking his leg whilst walking in the same canyon where the drama took place. Amos Richards, 64, from Concord, North Carolina, went out on his own to Little Blue John Canyon near Salt Lake City in… Continue reading Amos Richards: a hiker inspired by “127 Hours” spent 4 days in the desert with a broken leg.
Amazon Kindle color tablet, the new iPad rival will be unveiled tomorrow.
Amazon Kindle color tablet, the new iPad rival, will be unveiled tomorrow during a press conference. Amazon is holding a press conference on Wednesday where it’s widely expected that the giant online retailer will unveil a new color Kindle that puts it on collision course with Apple – a device that could be half the… Continue reading Amazon Kindle color tablet, the new iPad rival will be unveiled tomorrow.
Typhoon Nesat hits Philippines and kills at least seven people.
The powerful Typhoon Nesat has struck the Philippines this morning, triggering floods and cutting power in the capital Manila and throughout the main island, Luzon. Typhoon Nesat also forced the closing of the Philippine Stock Exchange and the US embassy, and the ground floor of Manila’s main hospital was flooded. At least seven people have… Continue reading Typhoon Nesat hits Philippines and kills at least seven people.