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Blood pressure 'link to dementia'
07.07.2008 22:04
bbc.co.uk
Controlling blood pressure from middle-age onwards may cut the chances of developing dementia, say researchers.
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IVF twins risk 'over-estimated'
07.07.2008 22:04
bbc.co.uk
A US doctor sparks controversy by saying couples having IVF are being "misled" about the risks of twin pregnancies.
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Health & Beauty
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban welcome daughter
07.07.2008 22:03
reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman gave birth on Monday to her first biological child, a daughter named Sunday fathered by her husband and country music star Keith Urban.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Village People singer has surgery on vocal cords
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Victor Willis, the original lead singer of disco-era band Village People, underwent surgery at a San Diego hospital on Monday to remove nodules from his vocal cords, his spokeswoman said.
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Annette Bening named to movie academy board
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Three-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening has been elected to the governing board of the organization that gives out Hollywood's highest film honors, the Academy Awards, the group said on Monday.
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Osbournes head back to TV as variety show hosts
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his raucous family -- former stars of MTV -- are headed back to U.S. television as hosts of a prime-time variety hour in the works for the Fox network.
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Ex-"Idols" Young and Lewis take indie route
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Arguably the biggest asset that "American Idol" grants is exposure. Contestants go from unknown hopefuls to household names in a matter of weeks, and with that comes pressure to remain in the spotlight by rushing to release an album after the show airs.
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Ringo Starr has "peace and love" birthday
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ringo Starr held a "peace and love" fest on a rainy Chicago sidewalk to mark his 68th birthday on Monday. "What could be wrong? Peace and Love. What a great birthday gift," the former Beatle said. "It's a happening."
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Aussie singer Delta Goodrem heads for U.S.
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Billboard) - When Delta Goodrem was cast in Australia's long-running serial "Neighbours" in 2002, the teenager didn't care for the "bad girl" character written for her -- and had the audacity to renege on the potentially career-making role.
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Authors get rock-star treatment at Brazil festival
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
PARATY, Brazil (Reuters) - Paulo Cavalcante rode buses for 46 hours from the dusty Brazil northeast to this coastal town for the chance to rub literary shoulders with British dramatist Tom Stoppard and other famous writers.
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Recreation & Entertainment
"Time" is right for R&B singer-songwriter Gourdin
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Before signing his major-label contract, Noel Gourdin caught the attention of no less a music authority than Dr. Dre. After meeting through a mutual acquaintance, the super producer invited the R&B newcomer into his studio to record several tracks.
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Phish members jam together at Michigan festival
07.07.2008 22:02
reuters.com
ROTHBURY, Michigan (Billboard) - Phish fans, long hoping for a reunion of the defunct jam band, got their wish -- or at least a portion of it -- at the inaugural Rothbury Festival in Michigan on Sunday.
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Recreation & Entertainment
3D Models - Smirnoff Triple Black 4 Pack
07.07.2008 21:16
the3dstudio.com
Name: Smirnoff Triple Black 4 PackType: 3D ModelsAuthor: ArtGuruPrice: $15.00File types: maxDescription: Smirnoff Triple Black 4 PackSee complete details
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Computer Design & Modelling
3D Models - Canadian Club Whisky Bottle
07.07.2008 21:16
the3dstudio.com
Name: Canadian Club Whisky BottleType: 3D ModelsAuthor: ArtGuruPrice: $15.00File types: maxDescription: Canadian Club Whisky BottleSee complete details
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Computer Design & Modelling
RECRUITING: Tigers connection could have big payoff for Michigan
07.07.2008 21:15
freep.com
Southeast Michigan is one place Louisville, Miss., athlete Dennis Thames can play his college football where most will know how to pronounce his phonetically misleading surname. Rivals.com ranks the 5-foot-11 175-pound safety/running back prospect as the No. 218 football recruit in the country. He is also the nephew of Tigers outfielder Marcus Thames.
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