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Middle Schoolers Expelled for "Field Trip Sex"

dirtyfratboy — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:52:23 EDT

Ever heard of popular drink "sex on the beach"? How about "sex on a school trip"? In Newberry South Carolina, eight middle school students, ages 13 and 14, have been expelled for having sex during a field trip.

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Schools a big risk in earthquakes, and not just in China

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:17:28 EDT

The enormous loss of life in collapsed schools around China's quake-stricken Sichuan Province could have been significantly reduced using known methods for designing or retrofitting structures in earthquake zones, several experts on global hazards said onÃ;â;;Ã;Â Tuesday.

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Innovative brain surgery offers a cure

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:17:24 EDT

Three-year-old Grace Webster perches on the operating table, tiny and cold, covered only by a diaper and her sandy-blond Raggedy Ann hair. Her blue eyes gaze warily at the machines sprouting tube tentacles that encircle her - machines that will guide surgeons four inches, or 10 centimeters, into herÃ;â;;Ã;&Ac

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Meningitis B tests raise hope of vaccine

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:15:58 EDT

A vaccine against one of the most feared childhood diseases, meningitis B, looked a little closer yesterday after scientists revealed that a second stage of trials, in babies, had been successful.

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Russia plans to team with Europe on moonship

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:15:55 EDT

Russia's space agency says it is teaming up with its European counterpart to build a spaceship that will fly astronauts to the moon, but the European Space Agency struck a more cautious note.

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Supplies (and snails) sent to space station

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:15:52 EDT

An unmanned Russian cargo ship launched into orbit Wednesday crammed with fresh supplies for astronauts aboard the international space station.

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Evolution rolls on for Mars rover

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:15:49 EDT

The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the surface of the Red Planet.

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Scientists spot baby supernova nearby

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:15:45 EDT

About 140 years ago, our time, a stellar explosion lit up our galaxy with a blinding flash of light, sending out powerful shock waves to boot. Now, astronomers have spotted the youthful remains from the explosion.

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Prosecutors rework indictment of Bonds

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:12:29 EDT

Barry Bonds was re-indicted Tuesday by the U.S. authorities in an effort to fix the original indictment in his perjuryÃ;â;;Ã;Â case.

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Matteo Priamo wins 6th Giro d'Italia stage after late breakaway

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:09:32 EDT

Matteo Priamo won the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after breaking from the pack late in the race, and Giovanni Visconti took the overallÃ;â;;Ã;Â lead.

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Derbies add edge to Super 14's final round

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:03:24 EDT

Some of the most bitter domestic rivalries in southern hemisphere rugby will be revived in the final round of the Super 14 tournament, adding an extra element to a desperate 11th-hour scramble for theÃ;â;;Ã;Â semifinals.

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Sao Paulo beats Fluminense 1-0, Boca and Atlas draw 2-2 in quarters

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:03:11 EDT

Inter Milan striker Adriano scored a goal and dismantled the Fluminense defense to lead Sao Paulo to a 1-0 victory over Fluminense on Wednesday in their opening quarterfinal match of the CopaÃ;â;;Ã;Â Libertadores.

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Anderson and Broad put England in control of first test against New Zealand at Lord's

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:02:00 EDT

Brendon McCullum launched a brutal counterattack at Lord's on Thursday to rescue New Zealand from a precarious position on the first day of the first cricket test againstÃ;Æ...

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Relying on the horse, but not protecting it

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:01:57 EDT

One of the most viscerally intimidating moments I have ever had was in Hyde Park in London a few years ago. With the Grateful Dead in my headset, I was stretching for a workout on the lush grass, a few feet away from a tranquil pathway, when I felt the earthÃ;â;;Ã;Â shake.

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Another team in Florida: Is a bargain, but Marlins are a handful

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:01:16 EDT

An unearned run against Aaron Laffey caused by his own throwing error ended the scoreless streak by Cleveland Indians' starters at 44 innings but didn't interrupt their string of dominantÃ;â;;Ã;Â outings.

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Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland advance to semifinals

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:59:44 EDT

Derek Roy scored three goals and added an assist to give defending champion Canada an 8-2 win over Norway and a berth in the semifinals of the ice hockey WorldÃ;â;;Ã;Â Championships.

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Sharapova, Jankovic and Serena Williams reach Italian Open quarterfinals

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:59:41 EDT

Maria Sharapova rallied from a four-game deficit in the second set to beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) Thursday and reach the Italian OpenÃ;â;;Ã;Â quarterfinals.

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Dallas Stars avoid sweep, send West finals back to Detroit

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:59:38 EDT

Dallas finally went into the locker room with a lead in the Western ConferenceÃ;â;;Ã;Â finals. The Stars needed nearly 11 full periods, a debatable call that wiped out a Detroit goal and a favorable ruling on their score to accomplishÃ;â;;Ã;Â tha

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Federer and Djokovic advance to Hamburg quarterfinals - International Herald Tribune

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:58:27 EDT

Defending champion Roger Federer breezed past Robin Soderling 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the HamburgÃ;â;;Ã;Â Masters.

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Celtics keep up winning ways at home

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:58:23 EDT

Someone will have to beat the Celtics in Boston to keep them from winning their 17th National Basketball AssociationÃ;â;;Ã;Â title.

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When a one-of-a-kind player like Henin says adieu

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:58:16 EDT

So let's assume that Justine Henin really means it. That there will be no Belgian waffle. That, for a change, there will be no comeback, ill-advised or otherwise, by a young star athlete who says adieu when she should have said au revoir.

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Amid Zenit's joy, trouble in Manchester after UEFA Cup - International Herald Tribune

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:57:59 EDT

As Wednesday night turned into Thursday morning, the reality dawned. A fine, largely home-grown Zenit St. Petersburg side had thoroughly outplayed the stubbornly negative Glasgow Rangers to win the UEFA Cup, 2-0, inÃ;â;;Ã;Â Manchester.

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Robot that gives birth helps medics learn - tech - 13 May 2008 - New Scientist Tech

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:46 EDT

A childbirth simulator developed in France can help junior obstetricians gain the equivalent of several years' experience at forceps-assisted births in just a few days.

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Liquor-store sales linked to violent assaults - health - 13 May 2008 - New Scientist

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:42 EDT

If there's a queue at the liquor store, keep an eye out for trouble. A new analysis of health records and sales receipts from alcoholic drinks shows that hospitalisations for assault go up in direct relation to increased alcohol sales near the victims' homes.

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Virtual telescope brings the cosmos to your desktop - space - 13 May 2008 - New Scientist Space

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:37 EDT

Any Star Trek fan knows that space travel is not always easy, but Microsoft wants to make travelling the "final frontier" as simple as turning on your computer.

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Doubt cast on source of universe's mightiest particles - space - 13 May 2008 - New Scientist Space

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:33 EDT

The most energetic particles in the universe have regained some of their former mystery. Last year, it seemed that the origin of these particles had finally been tracked down to a set of giant black holes in nearby galaxies, but a new study casts doubt on that conclusion.

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Readers' Q&A: The science of sex - sex - 13 May 2008 - New Scientist

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:30 EDT

A couple of weeks ago we ran a review of Mary Roach's latest book, Bonk: The curious coupling of science and sex, in which Roach explains how scientists have tackled human sexuality using strange and often hilarious experiments. We invited readers to send in their sex questions for Mary Roach, and you can read a selection of the Q&As below.

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Asthma Linked To Higher Suicidal Thoughts With Attempts

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:49:40 EDT

Asthma is associated with higher suicidal thoughts with attempted suicide, but does not seem to be linked with suicidal thoughts without attempts, according to a new report.

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'Super Yeasts' Produce 300 Times More Protein Than Previously Possible

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:49:06 EDT

Researchers in California report development of a new kind of genetically modified yeast cell that produces complex proteins up to 300 times more than possible in the past. These "super yeasts" could help boost production and lower prices for a new generation of protein-based drugs that show promise for fighting diabetes, obesity, and oth

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Timing Improves Cleft Palate Surgery

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:49:01 EDT

Research by Dr. Damir Matic, a scientist with Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ontario is changing the way cleft palate surgeries are performed throughout North America and around the world.

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Electrode Re-implantation Helps Some Parkinson's Disease Patients

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:48:51 EDT

A study of seven patients with Parkinson's disease suggests that those who have poor results following implantation of electrodes to stimulate the brain may benefit from additional surgery to correct the electrode placement, according to a new report.

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Fish Diet To Avoid Fights With Slightly Larger Rivals

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:48:47 EDT

People diet to look more attractive.Ã;â;;Ã;Â Fish diet to avoid being beaten up, thrown out of their social group - and getting eaten as a result.

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Women Who Breastfeed For More Than A Year Halve Their Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:41:52 EDT

Women who breast feed for longer have a smaller chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis, suggests a study published online ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

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Treatment For Severe Blood Loss: Less Is More

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:39:23 EDT

Intravenous administration of isotonic fluids is the standard emergency treatment in the U.S. for patients with severe blood loss, but UC San Diego bioengineering researchers have reported improved resuscitation with a radically different approach.

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When Following The Leader Can Lead Into The Jaws Of Death

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:39:17 EDT

For animals that live in social groups, and that includes humans, blindly following a leader could place them in danger. To avoid this, animals have developed simple but effective behaviour to follow where at least a few of them dare to tread -- rather than follow a single group member.

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When Following The Leader Can Lead Into The Jaws Of Death

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:38:27 EDT

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Physical Activity More Likely To Prevent Breast Cancer In Certain Groups

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:35:50 EDT

Physically active women are 25 per cent less likely to get breast cancer, but certain groups are more likely to see these benefits than others, finds a review of research published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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'Shaquille O'Neal' Of Bacteria Big Enough To See With Naked Eye

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:35:16 EDT

Cornell researchers are studying bacterium big enough to see -- the Shaquille O'Neal of bacteria. Well, perhaps not quite Shaquille O'Neal. But it is Shaq-teria.

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Most Female Child Molesters Were Victims Of Sexual Abuse, Study Suggests

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:32:11 EDT

A University of Georgia study that is the first to systematically examine a large sample of female child molesters finds that many of them were themselves victims of sexual abuse as children.

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Beijing Game For Clean Air Challenge

dirtyfratboy — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:32:08 EDT

With the Olympic Games in sight, the Chinese Government is committed to improving the air quality in Beijing, and has had measures in place since 1998 which have already made a difference.

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