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College study says students from Ireland indulge in drinking more than others
A study of students from different countries has confirmed that Irish people really drink more than other nationalities. In the University College Dublin survey, one in seven of the Irish students questioned admitted they downed at least two drinks a day. Students also drank more if they went to a same-sex school. The study surveyed 3,500 students at the college. Surprisingly family ...
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Study explains why appetizers matter more when youre dining out with friends
According to a new study, first impressions of experiences have a greater impact when consumers share the experience with others. "When consumers consume an experience alone, the end of the experience has a greater effect on their overall evaluations. On the other hand, when consumers consume an experience with others, the beginning has a greater influence on how they judge the entire ...
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Helen Mirren new face of Marksamp Spencer
Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren is said to be the new face of lifestyle and fashion brand, Marks amp; Spencer. The 67-year-old was spotted shooting for brand's new ad campaign at London's St Katharine's Docks, here, Sunday, alongside TV personality Katie Piper, who is also believed to be starring in the advertisement, reports femalefirst.co.uk. It would be the first fashion campaign ...
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Kourtneys motherhood tips to Kim
Socialite Kim Kardashian's sister Kourtney has reportedly asked the new mother to be more careful with her lifestyle now. Kim, 32, gave birth to her and rapper Kanye West's daughter June 15. Kourtney, mother of son Mason, 12, and 11-month-old daughter Penelope, believes that Kim's life is not going to be the same now. "Kourtney has told Kim that she has no idea what she's in for as a mom," ...
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Use of anonymous search engine rockets following PRISM scandal
DuckDuckGo has announced record usage numbers after the PRISM scandal has spurred public distrust of internet companies tracking individuals' ...
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The Wages of Fear (La Salaire de la peur) [DVD]
Henri-Georges Clouzots existential suspense classic The Wages of Fear (La Salaire de la peur) opens in Las Piedres, a village in a poor, unnamed country somewhere in the heart of South America. It is a lost, dilapidated place of nearly suffocating heat where naked chi ... ...
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NHS watchdog cover-up deeply disturbing says Downing Street
Attempts by the health watchdog to cover up its failings are "deeply disturbing and appalling", the prime minister's spokesman said on Wednesday. But he insisted the government had already taken "very clear, strong action" to reform the Care Quality Commission (CQC).The comments follow the admission by the head of the CQC that the organisation was "not fit for ...
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Our favourite things this week the best sports journalism from around the web
Welcome to the first of our weekly compilation articles, which will pick out our favourite writing, galleries and features from around the web. This page is an opportunity to celebrate the best online journalism from around the globe and we want to hear what you think of our choices.We would love you to contribute to this series by posting your own suggestions below the line. If you're a ...
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Sport picture of the day Honda stuck in a shower
Japan's footballer Keisuke Honda is caught possibly thinking of being somewhere dry during training ahead of their match against Italy at the Confederations Cup in ...
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Hacked Peppa Pig Facebook page tells children to go to hell
The perky, fun-loving and wholesome Peppa Pig appeared to be acting rather out of character when she told visitors to her Facebook page to "go to ...
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BT vs Sky Ofcom launches investigation into BSkyBs alleged refusal to share Sky Sports channels on fair terms with rival
The battle for armchair sports fans escalated today after regulator Ofcom launched an investigation into BSkyB's alleged refusal to share its Sky Sports channels with BT on "fair ...

