Man Who Fought For Protection of Sharks Dragged Off By Great White
December 29, 2008
Australia (ChattahBox) – In a strange and tragic event, 51 year old Brian Guest, a long time activist for the protection of sharks, was killed by a Great White as he hunted for crabs with his 24 year old son, Daniel.
Graphic Campaign On Childhood Obesity To Be Released in UK
December 29, 2008
UK (ChattahBox) – A new campaign by the British government challenges that British parents are ‘killing their children with kindness’, in an attempt to fight the growing epidemic of childhood obesity.
New Study Shows Virginity Pledges Are Worthless?
December 29, 2008
US (ChattahBox) – According to a new study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, teens who give virginity pledges are just as likely to have sex as teens who don’t, but are also much less likely to use proper contraceptive methods to prevent STD’s and pregnancy.
Windows 7 beta leaks to Internet
December 29, 2008
(ChattahBox) — Excitment is growing as Microsoft Corp will release the first Windows 7 beta build in as little as 2-3 weeks. But some folks are anxious for an early peak as an early version has been leaked to the Internet, according to searches at several BitTorrent sites today.
Although Microsoft has promised to open the beta to all users in early 2009, it has been silent on an exact release date. Information published on its own Web site earlier this month, however, hinted that the beta will be available no later than Jan. 13.
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony to split on Valentine’s Day?
December 29, 2008
(ChattahBox) — Hot Momma Gossip reported here, less then a couple weeks ago that Jennifer Lopez’s third marriage to Marc Anthony might be on shaky ground. While we believe there has been some disharmony in the relationship it’s not the same situation as Madonna and Guy Ritchie where despite the denials we were almost certain a divorce was forthcoming. Read more
FDA approves first eyelash enhancing drug
December 29, 2008
ChattahBox) — This might not be as revolutionary as Viagra but it’s going to be big. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first drug meant to to enhance dull or thinning lashes. The new drug Latisse for eyelashes has been created by Allergan, the company behind the anti-wrinkle drug Botox.
The drug was created to treat those who have hypotrichosis, a condition in which a person does not have enough eyelashes. Latisse be available early next year by prescription and a 30-day supply is expected to cost $120, according to reports. The drug is the first prescription product for lengthening eyelashes, making sales forecasting a little difficult although Allergan said it estimates global peak sales could top 500 million U.S. dollars a year. Read more
Woman Finds $10,000 In Annie’s Crackers Box
December 28, 2008
US (ChattahBox) – When mother Debra Rogoff walked into a Whole Foods, intending to buy her kids a box of crackers, what she didn’t expect to find was a bunch of green.
Scientists To Attempt Creating The First Man Made Star
December 28, 2008
US (ChattahBox) – The secrets of nuclear fusion have long since been one of the holy grails of science. Now, it looks as though those mysteries may be revealed, as scientists have begun a project to create the first man made star.
US Leading In Wind Energy, Says New Report
December 28, 2008
US (ChattahBox) – Statistics released by the American Wind Energy Association show that we may have been taking greater leaps in green energy then we originally thought. America is now the leading country in wind energy, overtaking even the highly environmentally conscious Germany, after a record breaking year of wind energy market growth.
States looking to pawn off airports, roads, parks to get out of debt
December 28, 2008
(chattahBox) – During very tough economic times families often faces sacrificing and even selling ‘luxury’ items to get by. And with the current economic slowdown some states are thinking the same way and are considering selling or leasing off some of their premiere holdings such as golf resort, sports complex, airports, zoos and huge land holdings. Many of the 44 states coping with deficits are looking into ways to hock their way out of debt.
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