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Daves supermarket encourages blood donation

Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 11:01 Last update: about 10 years ago

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Daves is supporting efforts to encourage blood donation and is providing post-donation snacks to blood and platelet donors.  "Our mission at...

Why are so many of our pets overweight?

Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 10:53 Last update: about 10 years ago The Conversation

When I looked at my appointment book for the day, I thought something must be wrong. Someone who worked in the fitness industry was bringing his cat in to the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals. Did he...

You could win the EuroMillions €108M Jackpot from Malta

Friday, 2 February 2018, 16:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

The EuroMillions jackpot rolled over yet again Tuesday leaving an incredible €108M to be won in tonight's draw! We are on the edge of our seats waiting to see who will win this massive...

Price tag on gene therapy for rare form of blindness: $850K

Friday, 2 February 2018, 14:37 Last update: about 10 years ago

A first-of-its kind genetic treatment for blindness will cost $850,000, less than the $1 million price tag that had been expected, but it's still among the most expensive genetic therapies in the...

Authentically handmade? How to know amid mass production

Friday, 2 February 2018, 14:26 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Guatemalan women skilled in traditional Mayan beadwork technique have made chic pillows and pouches for West Elm. Hand-dyers in India, using petals collected from discarded Hindu temple floral...

Sex cases put spotlight on sex addiction, but is it real?

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 14:29 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Is sex addiction a true addiction, a crime, or a made-up condition used by misbehaving VIPs to deflect blame or repair tarnished images? A tide of high-profile sexual misconduct accusations...

Paris couture: Cardin honoured; Sergeenko faces backlash

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 14:19 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — The 95-year-old French fashion icon Pierre Cardin made an exceptionally rare appearance at Paris Couture Week, model Naomi Campbell led fashion industry insiders in criticizing...

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