Genetic sexual attraction, as it's called, is a little known consequence of reunions with adoptees and their biological family members, where attraction is felt and sometimes acted upon. It has been known to happen between mothers and sons, fathers and daughters, uncles and nieces, and even same-sex relatives. link »
Dr. Maurice Greenberg looked at 40 cases and concluded the sexual attraction was a normal response to an extremely unusual situation of blood relatives meeting as strangers. link »
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Jay Leno the host of The Tonight Show,(of course with his personal touch of his own) put some free standup performances for hard-hitting American cities and areas. Jay Leno Comedy Stimulus Plan show had been at Detroit areas, Wilmington & more. His comedy show has rave reviews & people like that comedy is a form of escape to their problems. link »
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"Green stimulus creates jobs and will jump-start Canada's role in the new global economy," former prime ministers Kim Campbell, Joe Clark, Paul Martin and John Turner wrote in a Wednesday statement. link »
Four former prime ministers are calling on the federal government to include a "green stimulus" in Tuesday's budget in an attempt to stimulate Canada's flagging economy. link »
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has become his country's latest art star, with one of his paintings fetching the equivalent of $1.37 million Cdn. The politician's rendering of a frost-rimmed window in a traditional log cabin was sold at a charity auction Saturday in his hometown of St. Petersburg. link »
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Scientists have found that when the brain is slowly starved of glucose over time, some forms of Alzheimer's disease may result link »
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Canadians choose 49 songs from North of the 49th parallel that defines Canada to the new President. Beginning Monday, January 5, CBC Radio 2 invites Canadians to help select the top “49 songs from north of the 49th parallel” that would best define our country to the incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. His playlist could definitely benefit from some Canadian content, especially given the depth of our musical offerings – spanning a wide variety of genres and representing our culture from coast to coast. “One of the best way to know Canada is through the depth and breadth of our artistic expression,” says Denise Donlon, Executive Director, CBC Radio. “We're excited about the new President and we want him to be excited about us, so we're asking our audience to help compile the list of our most definitive Canadian songs!” A total of 49 songs will be determined. So, what Canadian music do you think are the most definitive 49 songs from North of the 49th parallel? link »
A 2007 French study found women aged 65 and older who drank at least three cups of coffee or tea a day were less likely to suffer memory loss. In the June 2007 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers suggested men who drink six or more cups of coffee a day are 59 per cent less likely to develop gout as compared with those who never drink coffee. In May 2006, a Canadian-led study found that caffeine may help premature babies get through their first days of life. A Harvard University study in 2001 found that moderate amounts of caffeine reduce the risk of Parkinson's Disease in men and women. In November 2005, Harvard researchers concluded that caffeine won't increase your risk of high blood pressure. But sugary soft drinks might. A study conducted for the American Diabetes Association found that drinking more coffee can dramatically decrease the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes . The researchers didn't know why - but said the findings warrant further study. link »
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