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10-07-2010
Exclusive Insight into Pattaya’s Pletnev “Child Sex” Scandal[10,334 views]

Due to the current speculation and media focus on the recent arrest of internationally renowned Russian musician, Mikhail Pletnev, on “child sex” charges, PDN would like to offer our readers a brief incite into the ‘facts’ surrounding the case and our subsequent investigations with Mr. Pletnev and the investigating officers.
10-07-2010
6th Dynasty Tomb Uncovered in Saqqara[2,340 views]

Egyptian archaeologists have unveiled a newly unearthed double tomb of a father and his son, believed to be around 4,300 years old at a site in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, near Cairo that they have been excavating since 1986. They believe this could lead them to the largest cemetery of ancient Egypt.
08-07-2010
Dangers of Continued Use of Cell Phones[5,160 views]

Regardless of the publicized health warning on the over use of mobile phones, if we look around us, we still see people of all ages with a mobile phone glued to their ears. Although it is an amazing invention and an extreme boon for better communication, over use of the cell phone is a hazardous health problem.
08-07-2010
Living With Stress[1,893 views]

Most of us are familiar with stressful situations whether cause by work, family or outside interventions. At the mere mention of stress we automatically think of unpleasant or threatening events. This is not always so as even the most positive and happy experiences can be stressful, such as upcoming weddings, new job, birth or a move.
07-07-2010
Online Protection Centre & Paedophiles Travelling Abroad[2,629 views]

Ones image of a paedophile usually involves a middle aged man walking the streets intent on finding and abducting a young victim, or glued to the internet in search of the unawares to groom or worse still going abroad where they think they can pick up children for a few measly bahts to satisfy their perverted lust.
06-07-2010
The Land of No Children[2,106 views]

Set in a landscaped countryside, Firhall Village was built on the outskirts of Nairn in the 1990’s, and comes with a lavishly fitted kitchen complete with integrated microwave and fridge freezer, ensuite shower room and family bathroom. It has the luxury of being within walking distance of two championship golf courses and easy reach of Inverness airport.
04-07-2010
Massage & Its Healing Benefits[3,314 views]

One imagines tranquility and peace when they hear the word massage, but there are many types that are widely used ranging from the foot to the head, relaxing to therapeutic. Massages can help in instantly relaxing you from fatigue and tiredness and easing muscle pains, with Thai massage being the most relaxing and energizing form of massage technique.
03-07-2010
American Liquid Gold: 1985 Crisis[2,335 views]

Rumor has it that in April 1985, executives were summoned to an emergency meeting at the corporate headquarters. In front of them were placed six small cans that had been smuggled from their main competitors manufacturing plant.
03-07-2010
Rich-Poor Life Expectancy Gap Widening[2,557 views]

A National Audit Office (NAO) report has said the life expectancy of the rich and the poor in England is getting wider despite any efforts to close it. The general life expectancy for women stands at 82 years and for men, it is 77.9, while in the poorer areas it has fallen to 80.4 and 75.8 years. The life expectancy gap has widened by 14% for women and 7% for men.
02-07-2010
S**t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern[2,291 views]

This book is an excellent and funny read. It is not just a load of hilariously funny quotes and bad language it is also a brilliant heartfelt story, full of values and morals.
01-07-2010
Bananas & Their Amazing Health Benefits[3,191 views]

Bananas are an amazing source of health benefits that are by far higher than any other fruit, including the apple. Bananas contain three natural sugars, sucrose, fructose and glucose and along with fibre which gives an instant boost of energy. Two bananas give enough energy for a vigorous 90 minute workout.
30-06-2010
Retirement; Stay at Home or Live Abroad[2,317 views]

People are still selling off their homes or taking out Equity Release (an advance on the value of their home) and investing on properties abroad to which they will eventually retire. Some will purchase a small property abroad to spend most of their time there as residential tourists, using the rest of their money to buy something smaller in their homeland.
29-06-2010
Can DNA Breakthrough Eliminate Devastating Inherited Conditions[1,493 views]

Scientists believe they may have finally had a breakthrough in the prevention of inherited disorders through DNA.
29-06-2010
Abortion of Foetus Up to 24 Weeks, Can They Feel Pain[3,624 views]

New issues of whether or not a foetus of 24 weeks or below can feel pain has been raised in conjunction with the lowering of the current time limit for abortion.
27-06-2010
The Barbaric and Unnecessary Killing of Whales[11,511 views]

There are approximately eighty different species of whale in our seas, with the largest being a blue whale measuring 33 metre long and weighing more than 190 tonne (2,000 people). They are warm blooded mammals and he blue whale is believed to be the largest creature to have ever live on earth.
26-06-2010
The Wonderful World of Whiskey[3,319 views]

The first thing one should know when discussing whiskey is that there are two correct spellings. The Irish and Americans spell whiskey with and ‘E’ as in whiskey where as the Scottish and the Canadians spell it without the ‘E’. This shows just how complicated the world of whiskey is with the differences in taste and production. It is believed the Irish were the first to produce whiskey, but the Scotts have laid claim to being the first producers of this fine beverage. The Irish gave whiskey the name ‘uisgebeatha’ meaning ‘water of life’ which later became ‘whiskbae’ then ‘whiskie’, finally becoming ‘whiskey’.
24-06-2010
Living With Warts and How They Are Caused.[11,045 views]

Warts are caused by a skin disorder which in return is caused by a virus of the human paillomavirus (HPV) family, a DNA virus. Warts can be recognized by the small round growths on various parts of the body.
23-06-2010
Cambodian Students Educated Over Khmer Rouge Regime[2,942 views]

Schools in Cambodia are to hang anti genocide banners in order to teach the history of the Khmer Rouge.
22-06-2010
Korean Tensions: S. Korea Could Learn from Latin America[2,724 views]

Social tensions between South and North Korea have escalated once again due to the sinking of the Cheonan. The two Koreas have remained technically at war with each other ever since the 1953 ceasefire ended the Korean War. If one considers the premise that their long-term struggle is a "cold civil war" with periodic "hot flashes," then it could be argued that the protracted "civil wars" in Latin American countries like Colombia, Bolivia, etc. have followed similar patterns. However, the latter situation is now changing, and perhaps both Koreas could learn something from new developments regarding the implementation of Invincible Defense Technology (IDT) in Latin America.
21-06-2010
New Rape-Axe Condom Given Fundamental Approval[29,099 views]

Rape-axe is a new female condom developed by a South African woman, Doctor Sonnet Ehlers after she witnessed the horrific aftermath of a rape victim. She is hoping the new female device with jagged barbs will combat rape in the most painful way.