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Entries from June 2008

Mars Candy Sequences Chocolate Genome for $10M

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments

It seems the chocolate barons are scared of what climate change may do to cocoa, and are looking into genetics as a method of protecting their investment.
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The 10 Lamest Cars People Think Are Cool But Aren’t

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments

The cars on this list are not as cool as people think. There are only a few situations that it’s acceptable to drive them. 1.) It’s the only car available during a zombie infestation. 2.) It is the car driven by the very drunk person you’re trying to take home […]

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Canadians Share Americans’ Anxiety

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Economic slowdown shaping attitudes as unemployment, higher energy costs hit entire continent. Americans express even more fear about the double threat of job losses and high gas prices.
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24 Unforgettable Advertisements [PICS]

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Collection of unforgettable advertisements from around the world.
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Libertarian Bob Barr Runs to a G.O.P. Chorus of Don’ts

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments

New York Times: He has been called a spoiler. A would-be Ralph Nader. A thorn in the side of Senator John McCain. None of it bothers Bob Barr, who gleefully recounted what he says a group of Republicans told him at a recent meeting. “‘Well, gee, you might take votes from Senator McCain,’” Mr. […]

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65-foot-high Lego Cathedrals Store 19 Billion Pieces a Year

June 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Exclusive video of the Lego Cathedrals, eight massive Lego storage buildings with 65.6-foot high ceilings, a 65.6-square-mile shelf space, and dozens of giant robots going up and down retrieving boxes full of bricks. “I felt like I entered the Matrix. Below the thunderous noise of the flying machines, I heard myself shouting: ‘It’s a cathedral’”.read […]

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Unusual Green Architecture In Japan: Namba Parks

June 27th, 2008 · No Comments

The insane architecture you see above is the aftermath of a baseball stadium being abandoned in Osaka Japan; a new opportunity revealed itself and brought a bit of green regeneration to the urban jungle.read more | digg story

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Coffee Drinkers Have Slightly Lower Death Rates, Study Finds

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

A new study has good news for coffee drinkers: Regular coffee drinking (up to 6 cups per day) is not associated with increased deaths in either men or women. In fact, both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee consumption is associated with a somewhat smaller rate of death from heart disease.read more | digg story

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Tea Tree Oil: An Amazing and Versitile Substance

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Tea Tree oil is a great multipurpose treatment to use on a number of ailments. Whether you are looking to repel insects in your garden or if you are looking to clear up your acne, tea tree oil is a great alternative.read more | digg story

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$2.75 Cigarette Tax Hike Quadrupals Calls to Smoker Quitline

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

The number of calls to the state’s Smoker’s Quitline quadrupled to nearly 10,000 calls during the week of June 2, when the full $2.75-a-pack tax kicked in, New York Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines said. Fewer than 2,300 people called for help during the same week in 2007.read more | digg story

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