Archive for August, 2007

August 30, 2007

Study Finds Aluminum Concentrated In Breast Tissue Near Underarms

A new study has found aluminum concentrated in breast tissue near underarm areas where antiperspirants are normally applied: News-Medical—A new study has identified a regionally-specific distribution of aluminium in breast tissue which may have implications for the cause of breast cancer. Scientists have found that the aluminium content of breast tissue and breast tissue fat [...]

Federal Grand Jury Wants DNA Samples From Youssef Megahed

The Tampa Tribune reports that a federal grand jury has requested DNA and hair samples from Youssef Megahed: Tampa Tribune—A federal grand jury in Tampa is asking for DNA and hair samples from a University of South Florida student jailed four weeks ago in South Carolina on explosives charges, his attorney said. Andrew Savage said [...]

Canada Softly Rebukes Seoul On Taliban Negotiations

Canada has softly rebuked Seoul over its negotiations with Taliban terrorists: CNEWS—”We do not negotiate with terrorists, for any reason,” said a statement issued by Bernier’s office. “Such negotiations, even if unsuccessful, only lead to further acts of terrorism.” …

Nugent Warned To Keep Quiet At South Dakota State Fair

Ted Nugent has been warned to keep his mouth shut about political issues when he performs at South Dakota’s state fair. ( Read The Full Story )

August 29, 2007

Olympic Bombing Hero Richard Jewell Dead At 44

Richard Jewell, hero of the 1996 Summer Olympics, is dead. Richard’s wife found him dead in their home. Richard, you were a hero; it’s sad you suffered so much for it dude. You deserved better. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. Source: AJC

High Fructose Corn Syrup Diabetes Link?

Researchers say soft drinks sweetened with High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) may contribute to diabetes: Read The Story

Washington Post: Cho Paper Bears “Eerie” Parallels To VT Shooting Massacre

In an investigative report, the Washington Post says a paper written by Seung Hui Cho a year earlier has “Eerie” parallels to the Virginia Tech (VT) shooting massacre: Washington Post—The paper, which was written for a class in fiction writing and has not surfaced publicly, has “eerie” parallels to Cho’s shooting inside Norris Hall on [...]

NASA Says Astronaunts Not Drunk

A NASA investigation into allegations of drunk astronaunts has not found any corraborative evidence. NASA Safety and Mission Assurance Chief Bryan O’Connor said the relevant question for the investigation was “Did we have a instance where a crewmember presented on launch morning in an impaired state, was observed as such by the flight surgeon or [...]

China Accused of Hacking Into German Government Computers

China has been accused of hacking into German government computers: Times Online—China has hacked into the computers of Angela Merkel’s Chancellery and three other German ministries in an extraordinary economic espionage operation that threatens to blight the German leader’s already delicate trip to Beijing this week. …

More Korean Hostages Released: Korea Loses Face In Afghanistan

The Taliban is releasing more Korean hostages as a result of talks with South Korean negotiators. Dr. Shackleford at the Jawa Report is thankful for their release, but issues this stinging admonishment: “People generally only fight if they believe they can win. By negotiating with the Taliban, sympathizers are led to the inevitable conclusion that [...]