New LSD that 'lasts three days longer' emerges in South AustraliaOctober 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - A hallucinogenic drug that lasts three days longer than LSD is increasingly coming to the attention of police and health officials in South Australia. The drug, referred to as DOI, has strong hallucinogenic properties including visual and audio distortion, SA Police Detective Inspector John de Candia said.
The "Giggle" pill that can killSeptember 29th, 2009 Melbourne, Sept 29 (ANI): They may be called "Giggle", but the herbal party pills are no laughing matter, especially after a man was hospitalised in Queensland following intake of the latest over-the-counter highs that packs punch of 20 coffees. After the 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital on Saturday with dizziness and a heart rate of 166 beats a minute, the Federal Government is investigating the caffeine-laced pills being legally sold in Sydney shops.
Tennessee teen cries tears of blood - literally!September 3rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - In a strange medical case, a 15-year-old boy has puzzled doctors in America because he cries tears of real blood. Calvino Inman of Rockwood, Tennessee, says his friends have called him "possessed."
The tears are uncontrollable and can last anywhere from 15 minutes up to an hour.
Coming soon: 'Cloak of Illusion' that disguises objectsJuly 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Scientists in Hong Kong are developing a cloak of illusion, or a material that disguises one object as another. "The metamaterial can turn the appearance of one object into that of another," says Professor Che Ting Chan, a scientist at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and coauthor of a paper that recently appeared in the journal Physical Review Letters.
Italian priest blames holy wine for drink-driving!June 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - An Italian priest caught driving over the alcohol limit pleaded to police that it was only because of the holy wine he had drunk as part of the mass. However, the cops did not accept the excuse and revoked his driving license, reports the Daily Telegraph.
5 persons have narrow escape as plane crashes into 4WD vehicle near JohannesburgJune 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Five persons had a narrow escape when a plane had a head-on crash with a four-wheel-drive Ford vehicle. Just after taking off from a South African runway, the light aircraft plunged down towards a secluded road near Krugersdorp Airport, west of Johannesburg, on Sunday afternoon.
Justin Sisely gets death threats over virgin documentaryMay 15th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Filmmaker Justin Sisely is getting death threats over the posters he has put up in Sydney offering virgins 20,000 dollars to appear in his documentary. The image the Melbourne-based filmmaker has selected to describe his controversial project features the Virgin Mary with male genitalia on her forehead.
Triple Olympic gold medallist Rice well placed in swimsuit warsMay 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice is the best known swimmer in the world without a personal swimwear sponsor, and would be in a winning position during the world championships in July. The International Swimming Federation's newly formed commission assembles in Lausanne next week to decide which hi-tech swimsuits will be legal for the world titles in Rome, after an influx of new brands and new technology destabilised the sport in the past year.
Nude Canadian couple caught having sex in back of garbage truck!April 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A young naked Canadian couple was caught having sex in the back of a garbage truck. Police officers caught them following reports of people walking suspiciously behind a business in an area of British Columbia last week.
Jackman accidentally stabs stuntwoman with metal claws during filmingApril 20th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie actor Hugh Jackman has revealed that he accidentally stabbed a stuntwoman with his metal claws during the filming of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'. As per Digital Spy, the incident has forced film bosses to rethink how to film the scene after Jackman, 40, hurt Rebecca Romijn's stunt double.
Is Brangelina saga coming to an end?April 1st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Angelina Jolie has blasted Brad Pitt over his booze break while their six kids wreaked havoc in the house, it has emerged. The actress, who is presently filming for new flick 'Salt', was said to have lost her temper after finding her partner guzzling beer and watching DVDs in their bedroom as the children created a mess downstairs.
Michael Clarke pulls out of IPL - againFebruary 4th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has pulled out of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), citing a busy international schedule. Clarke said his decision to skip the lucrative Twenty20 tournament was made because Australia has such a busy international schedule coming up.
Mauresmo determined to come back to top-10January 23rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Former world No.1 Amelie Mauresmo is determined to halt her slide out of the top 10, highlighted by her third-round loss in Australian Open. The 2006 Australian Open and Wimbledon champion last year slid out of the top-20 for the first time in 10 years and she will leave Melbourne in a few days to plot a revival.
Australian Open has history of surprisesJanuary 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian Open has the reputation of throwing surprise champions who then fade into oblivion. In the past, men come out of nowhere to reach the final at Melbourne Park.
Federer at odds with bookie pick of MurrayJanuary 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Roger Federer will begin his Australian Open tennis tune-up Wednesday at the AAMI Classic, ignoring bookmaker chatter that his Grand Slam title hopes are under siege from newcomer Andy Murray. The Swiss takes on old foe Carlos Moya in the eight-man event which runs through Saturday, providing the field with top practise for the Open which begins Monday.
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