Monthly Archives: June 2010

Airport body scanners pose increased cancer risk, warns scientist

By Calvin Palmer A scientist has warned that body scanners at airports pose a potentially greater risk of cancer than previously thought because of the amount of radiation they emit. Dr David Brenner, head of the centre for radiological research … Continue reading

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Final outcome of World Cup 2010

By Calvin Palmer With the last two teams to reach the quarter-final stage of the World Cup decided today, my thoughts have turned to the possible outcome of the 2010 World Cup. As things stand, the final could end up … Continue reading

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Police arrest one suspect in deadly shooting of Tampa officers

By Calvin Palmer One of two suspects in the fatal shooting of two Tampa Police officers this morning has been taken into custody. Police were tipped off that Cortnee Nicole Brantley, 22, the woman wanted for questioning in the deaths … Continue reading

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Report finds human fetus cannot feel pain before 24 weeks

By Calvin Palmer A report by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the United Kingdom states the human fetus cannot feel pain before 24 weeks. This finding means an no scientific reason can be used to argue for … Continue reading

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New Jersey seaside resort considers beach for topless sunbathing

By Calvin Palmer A New Jersey seaside resort is considering setting aside part of its beach for topless sunbathing. The city council of Asbury Park is looking into the request by resident and Yoga Basin owner Reggie Flimlin to create … Continue reading

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‘Europe’s most perverted dominatrix’ held by police after British client dies

By Calvin Palmer A woman who describes herself as Europe’s most perverted dominatrix is being held by Belgian police after a 58-year-old British client collapsed and died in a shower after a sado-masochistic sex session. Mistress Lucrezia, 46 and her … Continue reading

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Orange minidress girls walk free after FIFA drops charges

By Calvin Palmer Charges against two Dutch women who organized a publicity stunt at the World Cup match between Holland and Denmark on behalf of a brewery have been dropped. Barbara Castelein and Mirte Nieuwpoort were accused by FIFA of orchestrating … Continue reading

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Court told prisoner killed cellmate then ate his lung

By Calvin Palmer A French prisoner appeared in court today and admitted killing his cellmate and then eating part of the man’s lung. Nicolas Cocaign, 39, appeared in court in the northern city of Rouen for allegedly killing Thierry Baudry … Continue reading

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Rooney and England falter again on World Cup stage

By Calvin Palmer Anyone seeking a cure for insomnia would be well advised to watch England’s games in Group C of the World Cup Finals. It is one of the great mysteries of English football as to why highly-talented and … Continue reading

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Mexico’s 2-0 win brings delight and justice

By Calvin Palmer Mexico’s 2-0 triumph over France in the World Cup this afternoon, the first time Mexico has ever beaten a World Cup winning nation in the World Cup Finals, had me whooping with delight. Strange behavior you may … Continue reading

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