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Consumers Ignore Health Warnings On Food, As ‘Buy As They Like’ Attitude Prevails
Nov 26th
Most consumers ignore nutritional labels on food packagings and simply buy what they like, a new study claims.
American Doctor Initiates Laser Treatment That Changes Patient’s Eye Color
Nov 8th
American doctor, Gregg Homer is doing clinical trials to initiate a laser treatment that changes patients’ eye color.
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World’s First Alcohol Free ‘Halal’ Whisky Available Starting December
Nov 4th
Arkay, the world’s first alcohol-free whisky, will be sold worldwide from December 1.
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Corrupt Regimes Know Where To Hoard Those Ill-Gotten Wealth
Sep 3rd
History offers a long list of corrupt regimes, dictators, despots and kings stockpiling cash in times of trouble, as well as instances of outright thievery.
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Corruption & Scams Are Regular Topics In Afghan TV Show
Aug 20th
Raising corruption and scams with humor are regular topics in Afghan TV show which tries to make its episodes topical.
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Ants Are A Rare Epicurean Delicacy In Brazil
Aug 15th
Giant queen ants called icas valued the insects not only for their protein, but also as an aphrodisiac and source of natural antibiotics.
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Malaysia Experiences Shortage Of Maids As Indonesia Sets New Regulation
Aug 13th
The number of foreign maids in Malaysia has dropped to about 220,000 from about 270,000 in 2008, according to the Malaysian Association of Foreign Maid Agencies.
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A Filipino Menu Restaurant Run By An Indian In Brooklyn
Aug 4th
Last year, some 120,000 passengers passed through the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal spending roughly US$ 30 million dollars in New York, according to city officials.
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In Death, China Bars Extravagance, Promotes Low Cost Burials
Jul 30th
Low cost burials have been China’s national policy since at least 1997, when State Decree 225 ordered cemetery land conserved and ‘thrifty funeral arrangements’ promoted.
‘Pla som’ – A Dish That Some Thais Are Passionate About Despite Risking Their Health
Jul 4th
One popular dish in northeast Thailand is called ‘pla som,’ or sour fish, which is made by mixing raw fish, garlic, salt, steamed rice and a pinch of seasoning powder.
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