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Single Men Choose IPhone Over Girlfriend, Says Survey

Some single men would choose an iPhone over a girlfriend, finds online survey. According to The Telegraph, about 3 % of the 550 respondents in the SaleLand.co.uk survey said that they would lose their girlfriend in favor of the phone and 5% said they'd ditch them for a smart-phone made by a company other than Apple, the Washington Times reported. A spokesperson for the smart-phone company said that this was due to the excitement building up around ...

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Study Says 2012 Olympic Athletes Had Bad Teeth

A new study finds that many athletes who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games had poor levels of oral health. Researchers at University College London examined the teeth and gums of 302 athletes who visited a dental clinic at the London 2012 Olympic Village. The athletes took part in 25 different sports. About a third of them competed in track and field, 14 percent in boxing; 11 percent in hockey and eight percent in swimming. Most of ...

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Resveratrol Worsens MS-like Symptoms

Resveratrol, found in red wine worsens MS-like neuropathology and inflammation and has no neuroprotective effects, finds new study. "Resveratrol may have detrimental effects in some disease conditions and should be discouraged for supplemental use by MS patients pending further research," says lead investigator Ikuo Tsunoda, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Center for Molecular (and) Tumor Virology of the Louisiana ...

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Lung Biopsy Improves Cancer Diagnosis

A microfluidic chip developed by scientists captures elusive circulating tumor cells from blood and thereby improves cancer diagnosis and treatment. The device, believed to be the first to pair these functions, uses the advanced electronics material graphene oxide. In clinics, such a device could one day help doctors diagnose cancers, give more accurate prognoses and test treatment options on cultured cells without subjecting patients to traditional biopsies. ...

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How J.J. Abrams can make 'Star Wars' great again

This is the gritty droid you're looking for.

(Credit: Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET)

As was the case with many "Star Wars" fans, the prequels left me feeling cold. They just didn't have that sense of excitement, life, and pluckiness of the original films. I felt alienated by the CGI and the mere sight of Jar Jar Binks. I've had some difficulty putting my disappointment into words, but now Portland, Ore., ad agency Sincerely Truman has summed it all up for me in a two-minute video aimed at J.J. Abrams.

Abrams has accepted the major responsibility of carrying "Star Wars" forward. He has a massive legacy to live up to, but he also has to overcome the missteps of the prequel films. I don't envy him the task, but if anyone is up to it, he is. I sure hope he's paying attention to Sincerely Truman's sweet and simple, "4 Rules to Make Star Wars Great Again" video.

The rules are as follows: 1. The setting is the frontier. 2. The future is old. 3. The Force is mysterious. 4. "Star Wars" isn't cute.

Essentially, this is a plea to bring "Star Wars" back to its gritty space-Western origins. It's asking Abrams to let the Force be magical and to dump the cutesy stuff like the Great Jar Jar Binks Disaster of 1999.

The video is just the first volley in an effort to get Abrams' attention. There is also a Web site (Dear JJ Abrams) and petition dedicated to the cause. The agency promises to deliver the petition and a copy of the video to Disneyland if it reaches 1 million digital signatures.

I know this drive is also a bit of a publicity stunt for Sincerely Truman, but I don't care because a lot of thought went into the video and the fan-passion for "Star Wars" is obvious. I signed the petition. Here's hoping Abrams is listening.

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Massacres That Matter - Part 1 - 'Responsibility To Protect' In Egypt, Libya And Syria

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National demonstration: No attack on Syria - Saturday 31 August, 12 noon, Temple Place, London, UK

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Facebook courts ad dollars with social data on TV shows

Facebook is making a move on television networks.

The social network on Monday will start providing new data to the four largest US television networks -- CBS, Fox, ABC, and NBC -- in an attempt to attract more advertising dollars to its service, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Facebook officials. The social network will also provide its data to a precious few other television partners.

CNET is published by CBS Interactive, a unit of CBS.

The data Facebook will share will revolve around "actions" that users take on the site, including likes, comments, and shares related to a particular television episode, according to the Journal. Data will be gathered from all posts, including private ones, but Facebook said data will be collected anonymously and shown in aggregate to protect users' privacy, according to the report.

Janet Jackson Wants to Adopt Children from Third-World Countries?

Janet Jackson and her handsome, ultra-wealthy husband, Wissam al Mana, are said to be looking to start a family.

The couple are reportedly interested in adopting at least two children from Jordan and possibly the civil war-ravaged Syria. The story claims Janet has already reached out to Queen Rania of Jordan to help facilitate an adoption.

A family member was quoted saying, “It’s going to happen, and real soon,” which is great for those kids, but hey, I’d call Janet “MOTHA.” Why not adopt me, too?

Meanwhile, Janet’s baby brother Randy said, “She’s the sweetest person on earth.”

A separate source said, “Janet has always been concerned about the welfare of the world’s children and it’s important to her that she affords a baby the opportunities that have been afforded her.”

And while she’s said to be looking at adoption, Janet’s also thinking of pregnancy. As the source put it, “She’s kept herself in great shape.”

Yeah, but Janet’s also 47. Like, money can buy a lot of things, but this may be a bit of stretch.

Then again, science has been doing wonders for people with the right coin. Good luck with that, sis.

I love me some Janet Jackson so woohoo to her contemplating being a mother.

That said, girl, you better adopt a Black American baby out here. Start a trend. Those kids are in need. Okay, that concludes my PSA.

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Katy Perry Talks About That Time Barbara Walters Threw Shade and More in Billboard Cover Story

She may not get as much attention because she’s not walking around in a costume made out of deli meat or live tweeting her overdoses like her contemporaries, but Katy Perry is out here riding around and getting it — at least on the Hot 100 anyway.

In preparation for her forthcoming album ‘Prism’ Katy talked with Billboard about some of what we can expect to her on her new project. Plus, she talked about her boyfriend, her ex-husband, and the shade she received courtesy of Barbara Walters.

On the shade she received from Barbara Walters:

“I shouldn’t have done the interview: I was playing Madison Square Garden that same night, and I knew that the end of my marriage was coming. I was just exhausted and stressed. I’d prepped everyone that I was running late, but Barbara showed up at the original time anyway. When I got there, I apologized immediately, but then she said to me, ‘You know, I’ve only ever waited for one other person this long, and you know who that person was? Judy Garland. You know how she turned out, right?’ I was like, ‘Oh, snap! Yes, bitch!’ I think it’s the coolest thing that Barbara Walters shaded me. I just couldn’t tell her as we were sitting down for a mega-interview, ‘Hey, my marriage is falling apart. Give me a break.’”

On her boyfriend and musical collaborator, John Mayer:

“He literally is a genius, as is evident from his songwriting. I always tell him, ‘Darling, you know I’m going to have to give your mind to science after you’ve passed, because we’re going to have to understand how all these sparks work.’ We’ll be in bed, and he’ll be doing the crossword puzzle. Every night, he tries to finish it in under 10 minutes. When he puts his mind to something, he really gets it done very well. I always ask for his help.”

On the new track “By The Grace of God,” which addresses her divorce from Russell Brand:

“That song is evident of how tough it really was at a certain point. I asked myself, ‘Do I want to endure? Should I continue living?’ All the songs are real-life moments. I can only write autobiographically. I put all the evidence in the music. I tell my fans if they want to know the real truth about stuff, just listen to the songs.”

On her future:

“I love Madonna to death, but she’s never going to give me that damn baton [Perry jokes]. I’ll probably turn into more of a Joni Mitchell. As I inch towards my 30s, I think my fourth record will be more of an acoustic guitar album. That’s where I started when I was first discovered by Glen Ballard and got my first record deal. We’ll see-I can’t get ahead of myself. I’m still doing the work: I’m a good balance of left and right brain, and to be an artist with a long career, you’ve got to have both. One thing John said to me was, ‘It’s harder maintaining success than finding it.’ I’ve got a few records under my belt, and I still feel like a brand-new artist. People still want that truth to cut through.”

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Watch “Breaking Bad” Season 5 Episode 16 (Series Finale)

SPOILER ALERT: Do NOT read anything on this page if you haven’t seen the “Breaking Bad” series finale, because SPOILERS. You’ve been warned!

The “Breaking Bad” series finale (Season 5 Episode 16: “Felina”) has finally aired, ending the story of Walter White and his partner in crime Jesse Pinkman.

The full synopsis for the series finale episode is below, and CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON UP TOP TO WATCH:

Moments after leaving the bar, Walter White (now going by the alias “Mr. Lambert”) is trying to leave New Hampshire in a stolen car and discovering the owner has left the keys inside. Upon returning to Albuquerque, he tracks down Gretchen and Elliot Schwartz at their new house. Since the federal government would try to confiscate his money, he orders them to give his remaining $9.2 million to Walt Jr, who will inherit it upon turning eighteen.

Under the threat of apparent snipers waiting outside, the Schwartzes agree to help Walt; he references seeing their appearance on Charlie Rose and says this is their chance to “make things right.” After Walt leaves, it is revealed that he hired Badger and Pete to aim red laser pointers and pose as hitmen. He learns Jack’s gang has been cooking and distributing meth and that Jesse is believed to be missing. Meanwhile, Jesse is still being held captive and forced to cook for the gang.

Walt intercepts Todd and Lydia’s meeting at a coffee shop. He makes them a proposal and assures them that he is not going to try anything. Later, Skyler receives a phone call from Marie, who informs her Walt is back in town and planning something. As she ends the call, Walt is shown to be in the kitchen with her.

He confesses that his actions were horrible and ruined countless lives. Walt leaves Skyler with the lottery ticket that has the coordinates of the grave of Hank Schrader and Steve Gomez and tells her to use it to negotiate a plea deal with the DEA. He then tells her that his life as a drug manufacturer was for himself, rather than the family, stating that he did it because he enjoyed it and was good at it. He asks to see his children one last time. Skyler lets Walt see Holly, then Walt watches from afar as Walt Jr. arrives home.

Walt meets with Jack and his men at their hideout. Jack refuses Walt’s offer, but before he kills Walt, he calls for Jesse to be brought to him. After Jesse is brought in front of Walt, Walt tackles Jesse to the ground and uses his car keys to remotely fire the machine gun from his car. While Jack and Todd are only injured, the rest of Jack’s men are killed. Walt is also wounded in his side. Jesse strangles Todd with his handcuffs. Walt shoots Jack in the head, despite his insistence that Walt will never find the stolen money. As Walt is leaving, he answers Todd’s phone, and speaks to Lydia. He informs her that she is about to die from ricin poisoning, as he replaced her stevia with it.

Walt takes Jack’s gun and throws it over to Jesse. He aims the gun at Walt, preparing to kill him. Walt says “do it” and nods his head in approval. Jesse tells Walt to say he wants to die, to which Walt responds “I want it”. Jesse, unable to go through with shooting Walt, throws the gun back and says “If you want it, then do it yourself.” However, Jesse gives Walt a look of gratitude as the two nod farewell to one another. Jesse then leaves and drives off in Jack’s El Camino, excited to finally be free of his old life.

After confirming that all of Jack’s men are dead, Walt goes to Jack’s lab and begins admiring the equipment, holding a gas mask and rubbing a kettle. Then, he succumbs to his bullet wound, collapsing on the ground just as police arrive. Officers storm the lab, and one begins inspecting the now deceased Walt.

WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT THE “BREAKING BAD” FINALE?

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Humans Create Climate Change

Scientists are now very sure that global warming is a reality and we have only humans to blame for this occurrence. A recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) seeks to underline the importance of sustainable action by policy makers and the public on climate change. World Meteorological Organization Secretary General Michael Jarraud said, "It should serve as another wake-up call that our activities today will have a profound ...