Jul 30
Space Tourist Jet Unveiled
posted by: admin in Holidays on 07 30th, 2008 | | No Comments »

British tycoon Sir Richard Branson has unveiled an aircraft that will be used to transport customers into space. The US is currently home to the high-altitude jet that will act as a mothership to a spacecraft. Around 250 people have already paid $200,000 each to be one of the first to travel into space thanks to Branson’s new service.

The maiden voyage is due to take place in approximately 18 months time. Branson has  a long term dream of people taking holidays into space.

Jul 21
Genes the key to Memory
posted by: admin in Uncategorized on 07 21st, 2008 | | No Comments »

Despite it not being popular or politically correct to say so, men and woman are not equal. Continually research shows that there are very real differences in the sexes and how we process information, make decisions and now how we commit information to memory.

Men have a better capacity for facts and figures yet struggle to recall birthday and anniversary dates. Researchers from Kings College in London believe that it’s all got to do with men and woman using different genes when creating memories. The findings could have significant implications for research into Alzheimer’s.

Jul 18
Music rights to be freed up by the EU
posted by: admin in Uncategorized on 07 18th, 2008 | | No Comments »

Stores offering music downloads such as apple’s i-tunes could soon be able to operate one shop dedicated to the whole of Europe. Current different regulations apply and this is not possible and must be negotiated differently for different societies.

New ruling will also allow different societies to license music in more than one country.

The idea of the new proposals for the societies to compete against each other and end clauses in their cross-border contracts.

Jul 17
Differing cancer survival rates
posted by: admin in Health on 07 17th, 2008 | | No Comments »

Across the globe, there are huge gaps in cancer survival rates. The countries with the higher rates include Australia, Japan, France, US and Canada. Mainly, this is down to funds put towards to research by each governing body.

Researchers have said higher spending has led to quick access to tests and faster treatment. This generally resulting in a steady increase of cancer survival rates in recent years.

Highlighting the large gap in rates, Algeria, the only African country to be involved in the survey, came bottom in all types of cancer.

Jul 15
Popular holiday destinations
posted by: admin in Holidays on 07 15th, 2008 | | No Comments »

 

Popular holiday destinations generally change year-on-year due to changing reputations and the introduction of online reviews. Having said this, the same destinations dominate the market. These destinations also alter depending on the personality, the time of year and what type of holiday the traveler is requiring.

Capital cities such as Paris, Madrid and London are always well-liked as all offer unique sightseeing tours and have something on offer for everyone.