Daily Archives: Sep 23, 2012
Why children love burger and chips and how fast-food marketing is branding logos onto their brain
A new research claims the logos of companies like McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Burger King are “branded” on the youngsters' brains. MRI scans of children's...
Libya: Mohammed Magarief vows to disband illegal militias after US ambassador’s death
Libya’s interim leader Mohammed Magarief has vowed to disband all illegal militias in the aftermath of the US ambassador's death this month. All camps and...
Disputed islands: China cancels Japan ties event
A ceremony to mark 40 years of ties with Japan has been canceled by China as the two countries' row over an island chain...
How to beat the Desk Derriere
A recent study that scanned the buttocks of inactive people found muscle was shrinking and breaking down due to lack of exercise. The research at...
iPhone 5 cracked just eight hours after its release
Grant Paul, a San Francisco hacker, says he has cracked the new iPhone 5, less than eight hours after its release to the public. Grant...
Switzerland rejects full smoking ban at referendum
Swiss voters appear to have rejected a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places at a referendum. Hotels, restaurants and bars are currently allowed...
Lone Ranger diver dies on set near Los Angeles
LAPD is investigating the apparent drowning of a crew member on the set of forthcoming Johnny Depp film The Lone Ranger, near Los Angeles. The...
Siemens denies Iran sabotage link
Siemens has denied allegations that it planted explosive devices inside nuclear equipment destined for Iran. The German engineering company said it has "no business ties...
Tom Cruise dines with mystery woman at London’s The Ivy restaurant
Tom Cruise has been a regular fixture in London while filming a new blockbuster, and he was spotted again on Saturday night living it...
Mount Manaslu avalanche kills at least 9 climbers in Nepal
At least nine climbers are feared dead and six more are missing in Nepal after an avalanche swept away Europeans and others on Himalayan...
Jill Biden makes accidental X-rated joke about Joe Biden
Jill Biden has accidentally cracked a joke about her husband's manhood on Friday. Captured on video, this is the moment the Second Lady lost her...
Swiss vote on full smoking ban in enclosed public places
Swiss citizens are going to the polls to vote on a proposal to ban smoking completely in enclosed public places. Hotels, restaurants and bars are...
Innocence of Muslims: Pakistani Railways Minister offers $100,000 reward for the killing of filmmaker
The Pakistani PM's spokesman has condemned a minister's $100,000 reward for the killing of the maker of amateur anti-Islam video Innocence of Muslims. Shafqat Jalil...
Skinny the 41 lb cat needs home
Don't be fooled by the name: Skinny the cat is one hefty feline. Skinny weighs 41 pounds and he needs a home. A Dallas-area animal shelter...
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong smashes his guitar at iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas
With nearly a quarter of a century of music under their belts, Green Day certainly have plenty of material. So perhaps it is understandable why...