Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!

"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...

Addicts Give Drugs A Bad Name - Duchovny

"David Duchovny says addicts have "given drugs a bad name". The "Californication" actor insists illegal substances such as cannabis can be used safely without the risk of getting hooked. David said: "I have different...

Men kind of suck at relationships, study says

Unfortunately this is a story that will likely confirm the stereotype that men are swine when it comes to love. According to a new study, men are more likely than women to develop negative feelings toward their...

Russell Brand apologises for police hoax

This is truly bizarre. British comedian Russell Brand, who might be known to Americans through his role in the recent movie "Forgetting Sarah marshall," made a prank call to a local police department during a live...

Blogging--It's Good for You

"Self-medication may be the reason the blogosphere has taken off. Scientists (and writers) have long known about the therapeutic benefits of writing about personal experiences, thoughts and feelings. But besides serving as a stress-coping mechanism, expressive writing...

Bottling up emotions may be good for you, research says

People who don't express feelings after a large-scale traumatic event may be "better off," according to a new study.Hmmm...I wonder what they mean by better off?"Being the strong, silent type who bottles up feelings...

Winter coming Down Under watch out for the Blues

Winter coming Down Under watch out for the Blues Most stories about Seasonal Affective Disorder (Winter Blues) arrive in the media around early November. Mostly because the majority the media in the world are based...

Don't Lie - Today is National Honesty Day!

To lie or not to lie...to be totally honest or to fib maybe just a little.  Today is a day all about being honest.  No lies, no small fibs, just pure honesty.  National Honesty Day is celebrated on...

China Outraged by US-Tibet Resolution

The US has hurt China's feelings."An indignant China said Friday the U.S. "seriously hurt the feelings of the Chinese people" when Congress passed a resolution calling on Beijing to stop cracking down on Tibetan dissent and talk to the Dalai Lama.Foreign Ministry spokeswoman...

Men are daft at picking up body language

This is why guys slap each other's butts?"New research to be published in the April issue of Psychological Science suggests university-aged men are more likely than their female peers to confuse friendly signals with...

Ryerson University Facebook Incident Over, For Now

A student who created a facebook study group narrowly dodged expulsion after Ryerson university decided to just give him a failing grade on the homework portion of his class.It is a move that has many critics outraged, saying student Chris Avenir was nothing more than a...

Patient turns harsh light on clinics reusing syringes

Investigations are still ongoing in the case of various clinics in Las Vegas to be caught reusing needles, but some patients have already found out that they have become infected with hepatitis C, and many of them,...

CCIC - RIP :: The EDJE

"It's official, the Champ Car Inner Circle of Champions fan website is down for the count. Here is the full statement sent to all 5,000 members who enjoyed the community of like minded, fun loving, open-wheel race...

The Relevance Of Emotional Intelligence To Our Lives

Scientists have alluded to two minds of man, one that thinks and one that feels. This feeling and reason dichotomy parallels the folk distinction between the “head” and the “heart”. It is for this reason that if the heart rules the head, it can becloud the mind and...

CBC: Rose Coloured Glasses

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCBC-Canada's most Politically Correct Taxpayer Funded Television Network strives to inform viewers only one side of any story and their opinions, especially viewers who...

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