Possibly inspired* by Punthe's forum thread of two days ago, Gordon Brown today announced plans to reform the organ donation process including adopting the presumption that all organs can be harvested unless expressly stated.

*You never know who reads Plime... picked by Pocksucket 9 months ago

An ambitious study of active and inactive galaxies has given new insights into the complex interaction between super-massive black holes at the heart of Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) and star formation in the surrounding galaxy. The study finds that gas ejected during the quasar stage of AGN snuffs out star formation, leaving the host galaxies to evolve passively. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it has received reports of mood disorders and erratic behavior among patients taking Chantix. The drug won regulatory approval last year to aid adults trying to quit smoking and sales totaled $101 million. picked by dollyllama 11 months ago

A New Zealand man has been jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting his 15-day-old son. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

An international team of astronomers using NASA's Swift satellite and the Japanese/U.S. Suzaku X-ray observatory has discovered a new class of active galactic nuclei (AGN). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A person who tortured, sexually abused and set alight a cat is being hunted by police and the RSPCA. Kate Arnol was forced to put down her beloved cat, Bullet, because of the shocking injuries he suffered after being snatched from near his Berwick home at the weekend. Ms Arnol said the cat was crying in excruciating pain, had a dislocated tail and did not recognise her when she decided to end his ... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Sunlight helps reduce women's risk of breast cancer because the body manufactures the active form of vitamin D from exposure to sunlight picked by Proverb 11 months ago

Not that we were ever selling them in the first place.

Earlier Story . picked by teaya21 2 years ago

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Ottawa branch of the Anglican Church of Canada has thrown a challenge to the worldwide Anglican movement by asking the Ottawa bishop to authorize the blessing of homosexual marriages. picked by wags273 12 months ago

According to some ethicists, The current medical definition of death is wrong … and this mistake is costing lives. The controversy centres around organ donation, in which doctors remove organs from brain dead patients: picked by doggylives 6 months ago

An unprecedented study of sex and seniors finds that many older people are surprisingly frisky. Sex with a partner in the previous year was reported by 73% of people ages 57-64; 53% of those 64-75, & 26% of people 75-85. Some reported doing it two to three times a month or more. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

A high school senior who was charged in a drug sting set up by a rival school’s principal is suing district officials over his lengthy suspension. picked by lostsoul135 6 months ago

In this dramatic photo-documentary journey, experience the stories of patients whose hopes rise and fall with each passing day as they wait for organ transplants. Learn how families look beyond their grief in order to give life to others. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

The musical Sea Organ (morske orgulje) is located on the shores of Zadar, Croatia, and is the world’s first musical pipe organs that is played by the sea. picked by misswinkle 10 months ago

Drug rings catering to the upscale client.
Delivered in 30 minutes, or it's free? picked by hypnotode 2 years ago

Funeral company in the Netherlands offer discounts on funeral costs if the deceased is a registered organ donor. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Scopolamine is a colorless, tasteless, odorless drug. The most horrifying side effect of the drug is not is ability to make zombies of its victims, but the complete amnesia it causes. picked by maxriter 11 months ago

Monster Article about Active Directory Services and information about DNS. picked by niceplime 1 year ago

"Minh Phu Le poisoned his daughter Skyla on Friday and attempted suicide with the same drug because he wanted to punish his mistress -- the girl's mother -- for trying to leave him, investigators said."

I cannot adequately express my horror. picked by digitalgimpling 2 years ago

Free, detailed instructions explaining how to successfully pass a drug test using common kitchen and household items. picked by qmriley 2 years ago