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Prince Harry hones his flying skills on a computer game

Prince Harry hones his flying skills on a computer game

October 29th, 2008 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI -
London, October 29 (ANI): Prince Harry, who is attempting to qualify for training as an Apache pilot in the British Army, has been zealously practicing his flying skills on a computer ...

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Sony recalls video game on Koran following hardline Muslim objections

October 18th, 2008 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Oct.18 (ANI): Japanese electronic giant Sony has recalled a new PS3 computer game on the Koran because Muslims have taken offence to it. According to The Sun, the ultra-cute platform ...

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Sony withdraws video game with Koran words following Muslim uproar

October 18th, 2008 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI -
London , Oct 18 (ANI): Following strong objections from the Muslims in the UK , Sony has reportedly decided to dump millions of copies of a new PS3 computer game LittleBigPlanet. ...

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Gemma Atkinson turns sexy secretary in new computer game

Gemma Atkinson turns sexy secretary in new computer game

October 13th, 2008 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Oct 13 (ANI): You must have seen her walking the ramp, or acting on-screen, but Gemma Atkinson will now be seen showcasing her sexy moves in a sensational new computer ...

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Being cold-shouldered can also leave you feeling chilly (re-issue)

September 21st, 2008 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 21 (ANI): Usually an unfriendly and antisocial individual is described as a "cold" or "frosty" person in daily language of metaphors, however, a new study has shown that social ...

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Being cold-shouldered can also leave you feeling chilly

September 20th, 2008 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept20 (ANI): Usually an unfriendly and antisocial individual is described as a cold or frosty person in daily language of metaphors, however, a new study has shown that social isolation ...

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Social exclusion can also physically leave you feeling cold

September 16th, 2008 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Usually an unfriendly and antisocial individual is described as a cold or frosty person in daily language of metaphors, however, a new study has shown that social ...

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Polar bears declare war on Sarah Palin!

Polar bears declare war on Sarah Palin!

September 14th, 2008 - 11:57 am ICT by ANI -
London, September 14 (ANI): Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palins environmental credentials have been attacked in an online computer game called PolarPalin. Players of the game have to help a polar bear ...

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British Muslims flay ‘Muslim massacre’ computer game

September 12th, 2008 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS -
London, Sep 12 (IANS) A British Muslim group has protested against a free internet game in which players control an American soldier sent to "wipe out the Muslim race".The controversial game can ...

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Sonic the Hedgehog voted UKs Best Loved Character

Sonic the Hedgehog voted UKs Best Loved Character

September 11th, 2008 - 3:49 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Sept 11 (ANI): Sonic the Hedgehog is Britains best-loved computer game character, according to a new online poll. The supersonic blue hedgehog outshone Super Mario in the poll conducted by Internetcashback.co.uk. To ...

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Amy Winehouses turbulent life features in new online game

September 10th, 2008 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI -
London, September 10 (ANI): Amy Winehouses turbulent life has inspired a new online computer game called Escape From Rehab. The game requires a player to follow the beleaguered singer as she ...

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Jake Gyllenhaals bulked up look for Prince Of Persia

August 14th, 2008 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Aug 14 (ANI): Jake Gyllenhaal is all set to get hearts racing with his new bulked up physique. The actor stunned onlookers on the Moroccan set of his upcoming film ...

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The inspiring armless man who drinks beer with his feet

August 10th, 2008 - 6:52 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Aug 10 (ANI): When theres a will theres a way this has been proved correct by Frank Letch whos armless yet lives a normal daily life by using his feet. Letch, ...

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Bringing up boys, not girls, burns a hole into parents pockets (Re-issue)

July 20th, 2008 - 7:17 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 20 (ANI): They say girls spending habits leave a hole in their parents pockets, but as it turns out, its the boys whore high maintenance, says a new survey. Boys ...

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Bringing up boys, not girls, burns a hole into parents pockets

July 18th, 2008 - 4:01 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 18 (ANI): They say girls spending habits leave a hole in their parents pockets, but as it turns out, its the boys whore high maintenance, says a new survey. Boys ...

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Aussies more likely to target Muslims when in a good mood

July 16th, 2008 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI -
Sydney, July 16 (ANI): A University of New South Wales study has opined that Aussies are more likely to shoot at Muslims, especially if they''re in a good mood. The researchers say ...

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Kids cherish fun-filled beach days more than latest toys

July 11th, 2008 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 11 (ANI): You can buy your kid the latest gadget to play with, but what he, or she, is most likely to remember is a fun-filled sunny day at ...

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In online gaming, it’s time for raids

June 30th, 2008 - 9:45 am ICT by IANS -
By Heiko Haupt Hamburg, June 30 (DPA) One identical image appears on 20 computer monitors scattered across Germany: a dragon, with a group of figures in the foreground preparing to face off against ...

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Soon, a computer game based on The Beatles

June 24th, 2008 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI -
London, June 24 (ANI): Apple Corps have given the go-ahead to computer game based on the legendary group The Beatles. The company owns the master recordings of the Beatles work. However, ...

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Jolie’s chase in Tomb Raider voted Favourite Biking Movie Moment

Jolie’s chase in Tomb Raider voted Favourite Biking Movie Moment

May 23rd, 2008 - 5:20 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 23 (ANI): Angelina Jolie's action-packed motorcycle chase in Tomb Raider has been voted the Favourite Biking Movie Moment Of All Time, with Indiana Jones failing to make it to ...

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Jake Gyllenhaal to play Prince of Persia

May 21st, 2008 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal has been roped in to play the lead role in Prince of Persia, a computer game inspired flick to be produced by Jerry ...

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Keep fit and feel fantastic with Nell McAndrews mobile-phone gym

May 21st, 2008 - 4:41 pm ICT by admin -
London, May 21 (ANI): English glamour model Nell McAndrew has launched a computer game, which can help busy women keep fit. McAndrews game, which is titled Body Fitness, will be out next ...

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Computer game may help find a cure for HIV (Re-issue)

May 11th, 2008 - 6:51 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 11 (ANI): Game designers have spent countless years of collective brainpower to rescuing princesses or protecting the planet against alien invasions but now researchers at the University of Washington ...

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Computer game may help find a cure for HIV

May 9th, 2008 - 5:46 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 9 (ANI): Game designers have spent countless years of collective brainpower to rescuing princesses or protecting the planet against alien invasions but now researchers at the University of Washington ...

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Positive thinking may lead to irresponsible financial behavior (re-issue)

April 27th, 2008 - 4:41 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Positive thinking might leave you with a hole in your pocket, for according to a new study, looking on the bright side can lead to irresponsible financial ...

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Positive thinking may lead to irresponsible financial behavior

April 22nd, 2008 - 1:14 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Positive thinking might leave you with a hole in your pocket, for according to a new study, looking on the bright side can lead to irresponsible financial ...

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Computerised toothbrush makes oral hygiene a game

April 5th, 2008 - 3:37 pm ICT by admin -
London, Apr.5 (ANI): Technology experts at the National Taiwan University have applied a "learning through play" approach to make it fun for children to brush their teeth. Hao-hua Chu and his ...

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Binge drinking as a teen could damage memory for years to come

April 4th, 2008 - 1:11 pm ICT by admin -
London, April 4 (ANI): Teens who binge drink are at a risk of turning absent-minded and forgetful for years to come, because of the harm alcohol is doing to their brains, ...

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Anger can be useful, sometimes

March 28th, 2008 - 12:09 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, March 28 (IANS) People prefer to feel emotions that are pleasant, like excitement, and avoid those that are unpleasant, like anger. But in some cases they prefer unpleasant emotions that are ...

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Anger has an upside too, finds study

March 27th, 2008 - 3:52 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): Angry outbursts might be considered bad for any sort of situation but such emotions are potentially useful in confrontational tasks, say researchers. In the study, psychologists Maya Tamir ...

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