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Incredible Rolling Bridge in London

Aeisha — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:42:01 +0000

It is twelve meters long and opens every Friday at noon. Rather than a conventional opening bridge mechanism, consisting of a single rigid element that lifts to let boats pass, the Rolling Bridge gets out of the way by curling up until its two ends...

Ancient Ecosystems Organized Much Like Our Own

Aeisha — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:46:50 +0000

Similarities between half-billion-year-old and recent food webs point to deep principles underpinning the structure of ecological relationships, as shown by researchers from the Santa Fe Institute, Microsoft Research Cambridge and...

UK Braced for Fuel Strike

Aeisha — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:05:28 +0000

Last minute talks were underway today in a bid to halt a strike by workers at a Scottish oil refinery which provides 10 per cent of the UK’s fuel. Talks aimed at averting the strike by workers at the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland will be held today after the union called the strike in protest at plans by Ineos to end the company’s final salary pension scheme for new workers and to make other changes.

Attended Oxford University at 13 and now a prostitute

Aeisha — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:24:26 +0000

Until a week ago, her instinct was always the same: any time she was away from home, Halimahton Yusof would scan the streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of her daughter’s face.

“I always looked for her. For the past few years I didn’t even know whether she was alive,” she says, her eyes moist with tears.

“Every time there was a story on the news about an accident, or a death, I feared the worst. I just wanted to know she was alive.”

6 Body Language Clues That Tell Him Youre Interested

Aeisha — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:43:27 +0000

Birds do it, bees do it, old people, young people, everyone does it. What is “it,” you ask? Flirt! And we bet you didn’t know that some of the best flirting can be done without saying a word. Body language is one surefire way to convey your interest ‑- or lack thereof ‑- in a man. But how can you be sure you’re sending the right signals? Eve Marx, author of Read My Hips: The Sexy Art of Flirtation, shows how to be completely in control of your flirtatious moves. So whether you’re a wallflower dying to let loose or a flirting pro looking to brush up on your skills, follow these six body language clues, and he’ll be putty in your hands.

Hidden Reasons: Why You Can't Lose Weight

Aeisha — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:33:33 +0000

Confusing “heart-healthy fat” or “fat free” with low calorie. Switching to olive oil from butter is a heart healthy choice, but won’t save you any calories. To lose weight, it’s important to cut the amount (instead of a tablespoon at 120 calories, try a teaspoon at 40 calories, since it’s so flavorful). Fiber rich, whole grains are a great choice, and fat-free, but the calories add up we don’t stop with ½ - 1 cup serving. The only solution to this is label reading for calories per serving; when you see that reduced-fat peanut butter has just about the same calories as regular peanut butter, you won’t be fooled by clever ads.

British commandos stripped naked in a bar

Aeisha — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:04:33 +0000

Eight British Commandos have been flown home in disgrace for stripping naked and engaging in appalling behaviour in a Norwegian bar during an Arctic training exercise.

The men disgusted onlookers in the town of Harstad with a drunken game of “naked bar”.

After whipping off their clothes, they urinated on each other - splashing other customers and furniture - before slurring insults and abuse.