Social media and sex
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Want to improve your chances of being sexually assaulted? Move to Alaska.
A new study has revealed that for every case of rape that is reported to the authorities in Alaska, nine more go unreported. The study, conducted by the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Justice Center and cooperating researchers, found that 37 percent of surveyed Alaska women had been victims of sexual violence, and 4.3 percent within ... Read More
Ongo, the new paid news service
Ongo is a paid service that provides news you can get for free. Despite what you may think, it is the insanity of the idea that is its strength. The basic subscription plan includes articles from the Associated Press, the Washington Post, USA Today and select stories from the New York Times and Pearson PLC’s ... Read More
Oprah has a half sister
The biggest news of 2011 so far (and for the whole year probably) is that Oprah has a half sister. Winfrey’s mother gave the birth of Oprah’s sister a secret, and gave her up for adoption. “Imagine my shock just a few months ago, at the end of October, when I found out I have ... Read More
Sleepy and fat
New research has revealed that not getting enough sleep can lead to obesity. The conclusion was reached by studying the sleep habits of more than 300 children, between the ages of 4 and 10, for a week. They found that obese kids slept fewer hours. The researchers acknowledge that the study was not designed to ... Read More
