Study: Even a few extra pounds risky (AP via Yahoo! News)
Being a little overweight can kill you, according to new research that leaves little room for denial that a few extra pounds is harmful. Baby boomers who were even just a tad pudgy were more likely to die prematurely than those who were at a healthy weight, U.S. researchers reported Tuesday.
Work on Carnahan Place, Guyot Avenue Seen as Misappropriation of $655,000 (Princeton Town Topics)
Princeton Township has just completed the reconstruction of Carnahan Place and the part of Guyot Avenue between Carnahan Place and Witherspoon Street at a cost to Township taxpayers of approximately $655,000. The new roadbed, Belgian block curbing, and new sidewalks are cosmetic; there were no traffic, vehicular, or pedestrian problems calling for this solution at this time.
S Korea finds cosmetic solution for North (Independent Online)
While most donors are sending food to help impoverished North Koreans, a South Korean cosmetics company says it has delivered other necessities: lipstick and eye shadow.
The Healing (Om) (Phoenix New Times)
Is the world ready for a Dirty South rap single that`s not about ostentatious automotive modifications or garish cosmetic dentistry? Waco`s Strange Fruit Project is banking on it. "Soul Clap" marries funky brass (arranged by Denton funk-rockers Mingo Fishtrap) and jazz guitars to a handclap beat. ...
Cynosure opens second Japan office (Boston Business Journal)
Cosmetic laser company Cynosure Inc. has opened a second sales and service office in Japan in an effort to boost its Asian sales and marketing capacity.
Alleged robber originally plotted kidnap of cosmetic surgeon`s daughter (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News)
_ The kidnapping of a Tokyo cosmetic surgeon`s daughter in June was first proposed by a suspect in a separate robbery incident in Chiba Prefecture, although he did not take part in the end, police sources said Wednesday.
Palestinian Authority: Fear for safety -- abducted journalists
Amnesty International calls for the immediate release of journalist Steve Centanni and cameraman Olaf Wiig, who were abducted by Palestinian gunmen on 14 August in the Gaza Strip.
Honduras: Amnesty International welcomes release of Miranda brothers
Amnesty International welcomes the unconditional release from prison of prisoners of conscience Leonardo and Marcelino Miranda on 15 August and 12 July respectively following a decision by the Supreme Court on 12 July 2006 acquitting them of a 2001 murder.
Israel/Lebanon: Evidence indicates deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure
Amnesty International today published findings that point to an Israeli policy of deliberate destruction of Lebanese civilian infrastructure, which included war crimes, during the recent conflict.
Another world for motocross (Belfast Telegraph)
Northern Ireland will stage another round of the World Motocross Championship next year. This news has come just five days before the Grand Prix of Northern Ireland which takes place at Dersertmartin on Sunday.
Motocross Memorial event primed for Canberra (Fullnoise.com.au)
The annual Bob Greenwood Memorial race will be held at Fairbairn Park Motocross track on the weekend of August 26 - 27. With in excess of 200 junior and senior riders pitted to compete, the two-day...
Elite of NZ motocross about to descend on Mercer (Fullnoise.com.au)
The first Round of the 2006 SsangYong New Zealand Senior Motocross Championship is being hosted by the Pukekohe Motorcycle Club at a sand based track at Mercer this coming weekend 26 and 27 August....
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