Facebook gambling app evokes public outcry
August 7th, 2012 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 7 (IANS) The first Facebook app to allow players to gamble with real money has provoked an outcry from Christian groups, the Telegraph reported Tuesday.Bingo Friendzy, developed ... Read more...
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Mubarak used last 18 days in power to transfer wealth to untraceable overseas accounts
February 13th, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Cairo, Feb 13 (ANI): Western intelligence sources have claimed that former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had transferred his vast wealth into untraceable accounts overseas within 18 days of political unrest in that ... Read more...
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Chinese cops offer money to netizens to hunt criminals
December 26th, 2010 - 10:55 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) In an effort to curb crime, Chinese police have started offering money to encourage internet users to inform about suspected criminals.Earlier this month, the public security bureau in ... Read more...
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“Million Dollar Money Drop” Premieres On Fox
December 21st, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "Million Dollar Money Drop" premiered on Monday night with a 2-hour episode. Last night's episode of the series was able to keep the viewers glued to ... Read more...
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Entropia Universe Real Estate Deal Fetches $335K
November 13th, 2010 - 7:32 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jon Jacobs has proved that almost anything is possible in the virtual world. The real estate magnet of Entropia Universe has recently made a deal that ... Read more...
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‘Avatars’ mirror individual’s true personality
July 27th, 2010 - 10:32 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 27 (ANI): Avatars can portray a very lifelike and accurate depiction of a person's true personality, within the virtual world, according to a new study.Dr. H. Onur Bodur of Concordia ... Read more...
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Online sports betting, poker could see emergence of new generation G
May 31st, 2010 - 6:38 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, May 31 (ANI): The bourgeoning online sports betting and poker industry will throw up a new generation of problem gamblers, warn experts.A sneak peak Sports betting, which is increasingly taking place ... Read more...
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Jordan, Alex Reid to release sex guide based on their love life
April 9th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 9 (ANI): Fans can soon spice up their sex lives drawing on Jordan and Alex Reid's experiences in bed - the couple are set to unveil a sex guide based ... Read more...
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Joe Biden’s F-Bomb On OFA T-Shirt
April 2nd, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Washington, Apr 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Finally, the White House can make good use of at least one of the many political gaffes that Vice President Joe Biden makes almost every ... Read more...
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David Beckham to launch clothing range?
January 5th, 2010 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 05 (ANI): Soccer star David Beckham is set to launch his own clothing range, it has emerged.The footballer may have been inspired by his wife Victoria's success in the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
David Beckham to launch clothing range
January 4th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Following in the footsteps of his wife Victoria, football star David Beckham will launch his own clothing range.
"David has been consulting the same people who have worked ... Read more...
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Clean smells promote ethical behaviour
October 24th, 2009 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Cleanliness is next to godliness, so goes an old adage, which has now been borne out by a new study.
People in clean smelling environments show striking improvement ... Read more...
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Emotions play crucial role in decision-making
October 16th, 2008 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 16 (ANI): A new study from Columbia University has revealed that emotions play a crucial role while negotiating offers.Scientists Andrew Stephen and Michel Tuan Pham looked at the interplay ... Read more...
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Turkey enjoying boom in Islamic tourism
July 8th, 2008 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 8 (ANI): Turkey beaches, famous for bikini-clad Europeans have become a popular holiday spot of devout Muslims, who wear head-to-toe swimsuits.Serafettin Ulukent, who opened his holiday village in a ... Read more...
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Incentive-rich cricket may win services of more youth than soccer, predict coaches
June 27th, 2008 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 27 (ANI): Elite coaches believe the incentives offered by Twenty20 could turn the tables in the age-old battle with football to secure elite talent.
The Federation of International Players' Associations ... Read more...
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Depression can make you extravagant
February 13th, 2008 - 6:17 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, February 13 (ANI): Depression can give rise to extravagant tendencies, suggests a new study.A team of researchers from Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford and Pittsburgh universities say that study participants who ... Read more...
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Paltrow signed cosmetic deal for financial stability
January 8th, 2008 - 4:24 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 8(ANI): Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that her financial instability has made her sign a deal with Estee Lauder, a cosmetics company.The 35-year-old actress has said that her ... Read more...
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Teen arrested for stealing virtual furniture!
November 15th, 2007 - 5:11 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 15 (ANI): A Dutch teenager has been detained for allegedly stealing virtual furniture from rooms in a 3D social networking website.The 17-year-old is accused of stealing virtual furniture worth 2,840 ... Read more...
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