October, 2010 | My Gripe An Thing

Depression breakthrough

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SCIENTISTS have found a gene that appears to play a key role in the onset of depression. The finding could unlock new avenues for drug engineers. A gene, MKP-1, was identified by Yale University investigators […] […]

Stephen Hawking couldn’t read until 8

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BRITAIN’S most eminent scientist Stephen Hawking said that he did not learn to read until he was eight years old and was academically idle until he was diagnosed with a form of motor neuron disease. […] […]

Afghanistan: Troops chasing Taliban from Kandahar

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KABUL, Afghanistan—A military offensive in southern Afghanistan is chasing the Taliban out of their stronghold in Kandahar province, the Afghan president’s half brother said. “Most of them I believe left before the military operation started,” […] […]

Baby found alive in Calgary dumpster, mother faces charges

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CALGARY—Police say the mother of a newborn boy found alive in the garbage dumpster at a housing complex says she didn’t know she was pregnant until after she gave birth. The baby was allegedly found […] […]

Trust your instincts when forming friendships (Ellie)

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Question: I’m 15, in high school, and a lot of people in my year drink and go to parties. But my own group of friends doesn’t drink. I really want to have fun but I […] […]

Clinton wades into Khadr negotiations

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is taking part in the diplomatic pressure to seal a deal in the Omar Khadr case, according to a CNN report. Quoting two unnamed sources, the news network said […] […]

Mallick: Good guys nabbed Russell Williams

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WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT Men should weep. They bruise women’s bodies, they humiliate us in the House of Commons, they expend great effort in keeping us pregnant, booting us away from the bigger salaries, they are […] […]

UN statistics show women’s equality still a dream

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UNITED NATIONS – Women’s equality is still a dream in a world where there are currently 57 million more men, according to a UN report released Wednesday. “The World’s Women 2010” says women are living […] […]

Smarter sex: Does it matter if girls do better than boys?

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Boys will perform just as you expect them to, it seems. If you tell them they aren’t as intelligent as girls and are less likely to do well in tests, that is exactly what will […] […]

US, India in row over ancient toothpaste

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A LEGAL row over a herbal toothpaste between the US and India is set to leave a bitter aftertaste between the two countries. The dispute erupted after an American household goods giant patented a toothcleaning […] […]