Daily Archives: September 11, 2008

News from around the World

Posted on September 11, 2008 by frank Comments Off

News stories that caught my attention today: ‘Underpants’ minister loses job An Australian politician has had to resign after dancing in his underpants at a staff party. -snip- State Premier Nathan Rees said there had been too many reports of … Continue reading →

Entertainment

Ignorance is not Bliss

Posted on September 11, 2008 by frank Comments Off

Here’s more evidence that anti-science conspiracy nut cases aren’t harmless. Girl suicide ‘over Big Bang fear’ A girl in India has committed suicide after watching TV reports that a physics experiment could bring about the end of the world, her … Continue reading →

Science

Red Wine Chemical Cuts Flu Risk

Posted on September 11, 2008 by frank Comments Off

Wine. Is there nothing it can’t do? Red Wine Chemical Cuts Flu Risk A new scientific study offers good news for both athletes and wine fans. Researchers at the University of South Carolina say a chemical found abundantly in red … Continue reading →

Food & Wine, Science