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Feed SubscriptionHow do Mount Athos Monks stay so healthy?
Shockingly low rate of cancer and heart disease amongst isolated followers of Christ
Read More »iFive: Nintendo Profits Tank, Lenovo’s Honeycomb Tablet, White iPhone 4 With A5, SpaceX Mars Plans, China’s Investment List
1. Nintendo has released financial data suggesting it's slipping mightily--versus last year, its net sales of $12.4 billion until March 31st are down 29%, and profits have slumped 66%
Read More »When royals go on vacation, they stick to luxury
Titled aristocracy can pick anywhere in the world for their playground, but season after season, you will find them in the same sandboxes.
Read More »Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Bach to Rock
As applications for the 2011 Inc.
Read More »How The Chinese Became Global Branding Geniuses
In the same way China approached its preparations for the Beijing Olympics, businesses have fully detailed each sensory impression a product will have on consumers.
Read More »Study: Suicide rate high in some "happy" states
Researchers find some states that ranked high for residents' sense of well-being also ranked high in suicide
Read More »What Happens If There Are Smoking Bans In Every State?
It's only taken half a century or so, but the American public has finally realized and come to accept that inhaling additive-laden smoke--first or second-hand (or third-hand , even)--isn't the healthiest thing in the world. So over the past 10 years, 25 states and Washington, D.C. have implemented smoking bans in private sector worksites, restaurants, and bars
Read More »The Time is Money Test
You’ve probably heard bosses, parents and peers say it time and time again, “Time is money, let’s get moving.” For some, it’s difficult to equate the intangible concept of time to the concrete touch and feel of the almighty dollar bill. But this simple phrase, when taken at its word, just may be the answer to your financial woes.
Read More »The After Easter iPhone 4
I thought my mama only meant shoes when she taught me the "white after Easter, black after Labor Day" rule.
Read More »PGT: Snedeker’s win denies Donald world No. 1
PGT: Thanks to a playoff win at The Heritage, golfer not only gets first Tour victory since his rookie season, but Luke Donald missed a chance to assume top ranking.
Read More »Inventive Casual Woven Furniture
Despite the fact that the venerable casual furniture company Janus et Cie has produced its own designs since its inception more than 32 years ago, it often has
Read More »Would You Like Some Vodka on Those Pancakes?
That could be the question someone might jokingly ask upon first learning of this unusual, individualistic, and hauntingly flavorful vodka from Vermont, which lends credence to the fact that it is made with the sugars from 100 percent natural maple syrup. That in itself makes Vermont Gold maple vodka ($40/$20) ...
Read More »Snedeker denies Donald top spot
Brandt Snedeker rallied from six shots behind and beat Luke Donald in a playoff to deny the Englishman the No. 1 ranking Sunday.
Read More »Westwood headed for No. 1
PGT: Luke Donald's missed chip at the Heritage gives Lee Westwood the overall No. 1 ranking in the world again.
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