When Jesus Returns We Will Have Peace

As a muslim I am taught that the world will almost certainly not know peace untill the saviour jesus of nazereth is reborn. That doesn't mean we shouldn't work for peace...

Aussie spinner tested +ve for Cocaine

"New Aussie spin bowler Jason Krejza, in line for a Test debut in the first Test against India at Bangalore, has revealed that he was the victim of a drink-spiking incident that resulted in a positive drug test two years back. Krejza, then a New South Wales player, said his...

Energy Drinks Should Carry Caffeine Warnings

Doctors recommend that energy drinks should carry health warnings against the dangers of caffeine overdose after research found that the performance enhancing beverages can contain more caffeine than 7 cups of strong...

Plastic-Devouring Bacteria Could Keep Soda Bottles Out of Landfills

Most bacteria are our friends and here is another example of it.  I can't remember the reference, but I remember reading about a student who worked on this problem as a science fair project.  His high...

Munich Mayor gets case of beermouth

Sometimes it is better for people to think you'r an idiot rather than open your mouth and prove it.  "Last week Beckstein backed off an assertion that some people can drive safely after downing two litres of...

Would You Quit Drinking Bottled Water?

" photo credit: Hambo One of my pet peeves is my wife buying bottled water, even though we live in one of the more pristine areas of the world. Vancouver is planning on launching a marketing campaign aimed at getting more people to turn on the tap when they’re...

Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say

"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...

BBC DJs criticised for promoting booze

BBC DJs and in particular DJ Chris Moyles who hosts Radio 1's flagship morning show, have been criticised in a report by Bristol University for promoting booze culture. When DJ generated comments alone on alcohol...

Sunday's Just One Coffee, Si'l Vous Plait

Sunday's over and as always, I like to end it in a light note with an almost pointless focus and this week I shall touch on some scalding cafe-noir. Apart from chocolates and red-hot spicy food, coffee...

Red Bull - can it lead to heart trouble?

A study claims Red Bull can increase the risk of heart damage.  University students in Australia participated in a study, which showed they had the same cardiovascular profile as someone with heart...

Scotch Purists Beware

 “There are two things a Highlander likes naked, and one of them is malt whiskey.”  I've been a single malt man for quite some time now, and I don't see myself rushing out to try the Frankenstein drink...

i-Bar - bad pickup lines in text - patrons connect via touch screens

"OMG U R SoooooSoOoOoO HOT"Vegas, Texting & Booze = recipe for a morning full of regretGood thing what happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas...that is unless there are fertalized eggs or std's involved....but i...

Air stewardess up on drink charge

An air stewardess in the UK has been brought up on charges for being intoxicated during her shift. She was apparently well over the legal drink drive limit." An air stewardess has appeared in...

One in every three euro spent by Irish consumers on alcohol ends up in the Go...

I was amazed when I discovered that we in Ireland (there are only about 4 million people here in the ROI) paid €2.2bn in tax on alcoholic drinks last year. This looks like a great deal from the Government's point...

$1.6 billion in food ads target children

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission wants the entertainment industry to take steps to have TV and movie characters tie in with more nutritional food choices.  Kids are the target of more than $1.6 billion spent on...

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