Archives for: May 2006

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25th May 2006 : Another Marijuana Myth Busted

Heavy marijuana use not linked to lung cancer Despite popular belief, a new study shows that people who smoke marijuana do not appear to be at increased risk of developing lung cancer. It seems even heavy, long-term marijuana users do not appear to inc… more »

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Categories: Medical

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21st May 2006 : Virgin Mary pretzel sells big

I really need to find something shaped like the Virgin Mary. My dog once shewed up a plastic clothes peg once, it looked a bit like the UNA Bomber. I've got him worlding on an old coke bottle as we speak, its starting to resemble Buddah. Golden Palace C… more »

Technorati tags: golden palace casino • virgin mary chhese sandwich • virgin mary pretzel

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Categories: Religious

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21st May 2006 : 10 Things You May Not Know About Censorware

The Net interprets censorship as damage, and routes around it. – John Gilmore (famous quote) What if censorship is in the router? – Seth Finkelstein 1. Censorware isn’t just for kids Censorware (often misleadingly called “filtering”) is software desig… more »

Technorati tags: .xxx • censorware • censorware loophole • cyberpatrol • great firewall of china

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Categories: Social

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21st May 2006 : 10 Things You May Not Know About Google

1. Google query syntax underwent some subtle changes over the years. Not too long ago, you couldn't enter more than 10 words into the Google search box. Or to be more precisely, you *could*, but subsequent words were ignored. I bet the Google founders w… more »

Technorati tags: google • google pagerank • google search api • sergey brin larry page

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14th May 2006 : Bad Science - Attack of the Killer Kettles: Electromagnetic Fields (UK)

Factors that risk being left out of the equation Electromagnetic fields stemming from gadgets such as kettles, computers and microwaves contribute towards a cloud of unseen emissions - even when they are switched off. It's a sinister idea, and "elect… more »

Technorati tags: ehs electromagnetis hypersensitivity syndrome • electromagnetic fields • health protection agency

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Categories: Scientific

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13th May 2006 : In good spirits: The psychic in action

The occult powers of Chelsea were tangible as artist Tracey Moffatt took over the backroom of Steven Kasher Gallery to perform arcane tea-leaf-reading rituals for select guests, a sure demonstration of her native Australian Aboriginal powers. And while… more »

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Categories: Extra Terrestrial

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