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First Ever International Alchemy Conference

January 30th, 2007 at 9:28 pm » Comments (0)

The first ever International Alchemy Conference will take place in (where else?) Las Vegas on October 5 - 7, 2007.



Unusual Condom Ads

January 30th, 2007 at 6:56 pm » Comments (0)

Here are two very unusual Chinese ads promoting condom use as a way of preventing Aids. (w/pics)



China’s ‘Salary Show’ Hits the Net

January 30th, 2007 at 6:44 pm » Comments (0)

Asking a person how much he earns is considered as rude as asking a woman her age. But not on the Internet! China’s professionals are detailing their salaries under acquired names on the Net as Spring Festival approaches. Most urban Chinese have got their salaries and year-end bonuses by now, with many of them joining […]



40% of Jailed Scots Committed Crimes while Drunk

January 30th, 2007 at 6:14 pm » Comments (0)

Problem drinking fuels many crimes: 40% of those in Scotland’s jails committed their crime while under the influence of alcohol. Equally significant, however, is the statistic that 46% of them say they are keen to get help with their drinking problem while in prison.



Having Kids at Home Increases Daily Fat Intake

January 30th, 2007 at 6:05 pm » Comments (0)

Your kids may be making you eat more fat - the equivalent of nearly an entire frozen pepperoni pizza each week - than adults who do not live with children, according to a new study published recently online.



Brits to Decrease Citizen Rights With XRay Cams Under the Guise of Security

January 30th, 2007 at 12:42 pm » Comments (0)

There’s no two ways about it: the British love their security, whether or not it impinges on a citizens rights is irrelevant.



E-Mail List Prices Falling

January 30th, 2007 at 6:14 am » Comments (0)

Good news for marketers: The costs of e-mail marketing are dropping.



Reinventing the Refrigerator

January 30th, 2007 at 6:09 am » Comments (0)

Here are a couple unusual attempts to reinvent the kitchen and its most basic appliance, the refrigerator.



Jon Stewart Interviews Bill Gates

January 30th, 2007 at 5:45 am » Comments (0)

Here’s a funny clip of Jon Stewart interviewing Bill Gates on on The Daily Show.



Welcome to the 36-Hour Day

January 30th, 2007 at 5:22 am » Comments (0)

Get up. Radio is playing. Turn on the television. Log online. Check e-mail. Answer the phone. Text a friend. Join an IM conversation. Overload? Nope. It’s the start of a ‘normal’ day in the year 2007.



Backpackers Undercut Prices of Legal Brothels

January 30th, 2007 at 5:15 am » Comments (0)

Foreign backpackers working as illegal prostitutes are undercutting legitimate operators and damaging the industry, legal brothels in Australia have complained.



McDonald’s Beats Starbucks in Coffee Taste Test

January 30th, 2007 at 5:00 am » Comments (0)

When Consumer Reports magazine compared coffee from mega-chain Starbucks with java from three fast-food restaurants, the surprising winner was – McDonald’s.



Eco-Friendly Homes Hit with Tax Hike

January 30th, 2007 at 4:52 am » Comments (0)

Homeowners in the UK who spend money on eco-friendly wind turbines may face higher taxes, thus cancelling out the benefit of trying to save money.