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Two-Week Suspension for Jones

Rebels forward Luke Jones has been suspended for two Super Rugby matches for a dangerous lifting tackle on Bulls left winger Bjorn Basson.

A Single Stem Cell Mutation Triggers Fibroid Tumors

Fibroid uterine tumors affect an estimated 15 million women in the United States, causing irregular bleeding, anemia, pain and infertility. Despite the high prevalence of the tumors, which occur in 60 percent of women by age 45, the molecular cause has been unknown.

How a Cashless Society Promotes Tyranny

In yesterday's Daily Reckoning we left off with the idea that a cashless society promotes tyranny. That might seem like an odd subject to begin with today, given the show-stopping 50 basis point cut in the cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) yesterday.

Going Naked to Keep Dead Sea Alive

Not far from the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, a thousand Israelis gathered in the nude. But they weren't planning a biblical orgy, and no one got turned into a pillar of salt. It was all about drawing attention to the Dead Sea, which is rapidly drying up.

Study Suggests New Approach to Explain Cancer Growth: Low Oxygen Levels

University of Georgia Professor Ying Xu and his colleagues analyzed information from microarray chips, which are small glass slides containing large amounts of gene material, and have found that low oxygen levels in cells may be a primary cause of uncontrollable tumor growth in some cancers.

“Mom, There’s a Fox in My Bed!”

The British tabloids were delighted with this story of a 9-year-old boy who called downstairs to his mother that there was a fox snoozing on his bed.

The Education Scam

In the news lately is the plight of the students. Everybody tells them they should go to college. But college is expensive. And since nobody has any money in America, they have to borrow. They end up with a worthless college degree and, on average, about $25,000 in debt.

Why Underweight Babies Become Obese

It seems improbable that a baby born underweight would be prone to obesity, but it is well documented that these children tend to put on weight in youth if they're allowed free access to calories. Now, researchers believe they understand why this happens.

How Can I Help my Dog Lose Weight?

Exercise, portion control and some cool toys can help you win the battle of the bulge. (And be sure to check out the video of some super-smart dogs at the end.)

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