♦ Britons socialise across age gap

Most Britons socialise outside their own age group, according to a survey. Some 86% have friends of different ages and 69% said they have things in common with people of other generations, the Full of Life campaign study suggests. The study was based on interviews with 1,003 people aged 15 and over conducted by BMRB between 10 and 16 July.	1 vote

♦ Labour will win election - Brown

Gordon Brown has left London for the Olympics declaring Labour will "go on and win" the next general election. The prime minister, flying to Beijing, dismissed Tory claims his party now had no chance of victory amid poor opinion polls and a slowing economy. Mr Brown said ministers were working on measures to help families struggling with rising bills and mortgages.	1 vote

♦ Honey Monster Records Charity Single with Samanda

The Honey Monster has shown that his taste for honey is not just limited to his breakfast cereal, as he has teamed up with the sweet voices of Big Brother 8 twins Sam and Amanda Marchant to record a charity single called ‘Honey Love’. ‘Honey Love’ will be available to download exclusively on iTunes from w/c 18th August and all t...	1 vote

♦ Eto'o may stay with Barcelona

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o could be staying at Barcelona after his positive attitude impresses the Spanish club in pre-season training. Eto'o had been told by Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola he was not in his plans. But the club president Joan Laporta said: "I don't think the issue with Samuel is irreversible or definitive. "We need to look at things carefully...	1 vote

♦ Doctor Focuses on Baby's Quality of Life

By SUKHADA TATKE The Mehtas' gynaecologist and co-petitioner in the Bombay High Court, Nikhil Datar, on Tuesday emphasised the need to safeguard the baby's quality of life. The survival of the baby was never under debate, he said, but the quality of life was.	1 vote

♦ Celator Secures $22.5 Million in Equity Financing

Celator Pharmaceuticals, which develops novel products based on proven combinations of chemotherapeutic drugs, has raised in excess of $22.5 million in a series C private equity financing.	1 vote

♦ Youla moves to Turkey on loan

Guinea striker Souleymane Youla has moved from French side Lille to Turkish club Eskisehirspor on a season's loan. Eskisehirspor are newly-promoted to Turkey's top division. Youla, who played for Guinea at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, had attracted interest from some French Ligue 2 clubs. The 27-year-old signed a four-year contract with Lille in 2006...	1 vote

♦ Britain's Missing Top Model Interview- Lilli Risner

Britain's Missing Top Model fans will remember tv presenter Lilli who left the show in spectacular style in the second roundwell Female First have finally tracked her down for a chat. Lilli's elimination was the first in a string of controversial meetings with the panel of judges when she took their comments about her body to heart.	1 vote

♦ Warwicks ease to win over Leics

Warwickshire put in an impressive performance to beat Leicestershire in their Pro40 Division Two match. Neil Carter hit 78 from 55 balls, including 10 fours and five sixes, and Darren Maddy scored 56 off 42 to help Warwickshire compile 276-7. The hosts struggled to keep up with the run rate and the pressure to do so saw them lose regular wickets.	1 vote

♦ Carter's mother arrested

Nick and Aaron Carter’s mother has been arrested in Florida, after skipping a divorce hearing. A warrant was issued for Jane Carter's arrest after she missed the court appointment...	1 vote

♦ Report: Spending $10 a person could save health, money

WASHINGTON — Investing just $10 per person — roughly the price of a six-pack of beer and some chips — could greatly fuel community programs that get couch potatoes moving, prevent smoking and improve nutrition, researchers say. How much health does $10 a person buy? Invest that every year...	1 vote

♦ Context is everything: New research uncovers key to consumer preferences

When consumers shop for televisions or cereal, what makes them prefer one option to another? Which brand will they purchase again and tell their friends about? New research in the Journal of Consumer Research reveals that a product's attractiveness can shift depending on the other choices that are available at the time.	1 vote

♦ EU warns consumers against buying ring tones online

BRUSSELS (AP) — Eight out of 10 websites selling mobile phone ring tones and graphics are tricking people with hidden fees or false advertising, the EU's consumer affairs commissioner said Thursday. The commissioner, Meglena Kuneva...	1 vote

♦ Horizon to offer flights between L.A. and Mammoth resort

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — Horizon Air says it will offer daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Mammoth Lakes during the winter skiing season. Service is scheduled to begin Dec. 18 and continue through April 12, 2009.	1 vote

♦ Canadian Dollar Technical Outlook

This means that wave E is still underway but is probable close to an end. E waves (as weve written here often) are usually sharp and the decline has accelerated. In fact, do not be surprised to see a test of the lower triangle line near.99 before the USDCAD turns up. Well look to identify the bottom late this week or next week. 2008 DailyFX. All Rights Reserved.	1 vote

♦ TV could be hazardous to babies' growth

A television chattering away in the background distracts children as young as 12 months even if the TV is playing adult programs and could represent "a significant environmental hazard" to their development, according to a study released Monday.	1 vote

♦ Madonna will 'keep marriage going'

Madonna's brother has claimed that the Queen of Pop will fight to save her marriage to Guy Ritchie. Christopher Ciccone commented on the pair's relationship as he made an appearance on US TV show Good Morning America to promote his new tell-all book, titled Life With My Sister Madonna.	1 vote

♦ Plat'Home launches coffee-cup-sized Linux network box

Plat'Home, a Linux company from Japan that specializes in combining eco-friendly, small, tough hardware with their own version of Linux, is announcing another in their series of MicroServers. Kanshi BlockS Pro, made to monitor servers and various network applications, is now available in North America. This is a great example of applying technology where it's needed.	1 vote

♦ Wonder-Ful Way to Help Charity

Staff from a health care agency dressed up as characters from Alice in Wonderland to raise money for a cancer charity. A tea party was held yesterday at Prestige Nursing in Ashbourne Road, Derby...	1 vote

♦ Jon Heder to star in 'Loudermilk'

The movie follows the story of an oddball character that becomes contaminated with a substance which gives hims unusual superpowers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Craig Zobel will write and helm the project, while Heder's twin brother Dan and elder brother Doug will co-produce through their Greasy Entertainment company.	1 vote