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Prank Leaves 75 Gnomes And Other Wide Eyed Critters Homeless

November 2nd, 2007 at 1:32 pm » Comments (0)

A number of gnomes have taken sanctuary at the Springfield police station. Somebody apparently collected 75 lawn ornaments from around town and then, on the night of Oct. 17, placed them meticulously on and around the lawn of one house.



Entertainment on Web Could Bloom with Strike

November 2nd, 2007 at 12:52 pm » Comments (0)

The last time the Writers Guild of America went on strike, restless viewers turned to cable, sending the category into a growth spurt that continues to this day.



Brain Imaging Seen Leading to More False Alarms

November 2nd, 2007 at 12:50 pm » Comments (0)

Improvements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have led to increased detection of minor brain abnormalities that may worry the patient, but often will never cause any problems, according to study findings reported in The New England Journal of Medicine.



Beer After Sport is Good for the Body

November 2nd, 2007 at 11:04 am » Comments (0)

A beer after playing a game of football, a long run, or a strenuous round of golf can be good for the body, scientists say.



Wacky or Wonderful?

November 2nd, 2007 at 11:01 am » Comments (0)

Some of the more unusual ideas lodged with the Patent Office in Britain.



Holograms Bump Models from New York Catwalk

November 2nd, 2007 at 10:54 am » Comments (0)

Finally, coming to New York, a fashion show devoid of skinny models and serious faces — in fact the models don’t even exist.



10 Minutes of Talking ‘Improves Memory’

November 2nd, 2007 at 10:36 am » Comments (0)

A friend or a neighbor may help you stay sharp just as much as a daily crossword — you only need to talk to him for ten minutes every day. 
Researchers have carried out a study and found that spending ten minutes talking to
another person helps improve the memory.



Tweens Primed for Virtual Learning

November 2nd, 2007 at 10:25 am » Comments (0)

Four in 10 tweens are interested in taking an online course before graduating from high school, according to a
North American Council for Online Learning-commissioned
survey conducted by
Harris Interactive.



Australian Motorist ‘Fined For Small Penis Road Rage’

November 2nd, 2007 at 9:08 am » Comments (0)

A Sydney motorist has been fined for exploding in rage after a woman twiddled her little finger at him a small penis gesture featured in a road safety advertisement.



Tarzan Yell Declared A Fundamental Right

November 2nd, 2007 at 9:02 am » Comments (0)

Want to yell like Tarzan? Go ahead, says the EU which says it cannot be trademarked.



Councilman Wants Birth Control for Pigeons

November 2nd, 2007 at 7:42 am » Comments (0)

A councilman has a unique solution to reducing the pigeon population at the Staten Island ferry terminals: Put them on birth control.