Archive for September 13th, 2009

Wait to brush teeth after drinking cola or juice (source: Earth Times)

Berlin – Wait a half hour to brush teeth after drinking an acid-heavy drink like a cola or orange juice, the Federal German Association of Apothecaries recommends. The acids can aggravate the tooth enamel, which can then be brushed loose by a toothbr… (source: Earth Times) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Body’s shock absorbers can be pushed too far (source: Earth Times)

Berlin – The bursa are the body’s shock absorbers, situated on and between the bones, muscles and tendons. But when they get overworked, they can get infected, meaning sharp joint pains with every movement. The bursa are a mechanical shock absorber,… (source: Earth Times) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Hefner delayed divorce because of teen sons

But now his twin boys are turning 18, so the 83-year-old Playboy magazine founder says, “Now is the time.”

Madonna, Janet honor Jackson at VMAs

Michael Jackson got reverential treatment at the VMAs Sunday as Madonna and his sister Janet provided emotional tributes — one through words, one through song.

Toxic Waters: Clean Water Laws Are Neglected, at a Cost in Suffering (source: New York Times)

In the past five years, companies and workplaces have violated pollution laws more than 500,000 times. But most polluters have escaped punishment. (source: New York Times) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

Tiger Woods grabs 8-stroke win in BMW Championship

Tiger Woods has won the BMW Championship for his sixth victory of the year, assuring himself the No. 1 ranking going into the final tournament of the FedEx Cup.

Giants rough up Redskins in opener

Eli Manning threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham, and defensive end Osi Umenyiora ran back a fumble 37 yards in his return from a knee injury, leading the Giants to a 23-17 win over the Redskins on Sunday.

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Tina Fey wins Emmy for Palin mimicry

Is Tina Fey an Emmy winner? You betcha. Fey received an Emmy Award on Saturday for her impersonation of Republican vice presidential contender Sarah Palin on “Saturday Night Live.”

Cabbies on road to ruin with rise in stress levels (source: Scotsman)

DRIVING around Edinburgh’s choked up streets on a daily basis is enough to drive anyone’s stress levels through the roof. (source: Scotsman) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com