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Do school programs keep kids from smoking? Certain school-based programs that aim to keep kids from smoking cigarettes seem to work, according to a fresh look at some past research. Web-based programmes for weight-loss Web-based programmes are the new effective measures in weight loss and weight management, according to a study. Afghan youths rename ‘Scud Hill’ in quest for peace Once it was known as ‘Scud Hill’ — a launching pad for Scud missiles during the Soviet occupation and subsequent civil war and a symbol of Afghanistan’s violent past. Travel experience officer, hotel test sleepers Being paid to travel and scooping a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan ($1,600) just for taking photos and writing blogs... this is not a dream, but Hao Na’s job. Going under the knife for a perfect Facebook profile pic NEW DELHI - College student Shayna John was not happy with her nose. And to give it the perfect shape, she recently underwent nose correction surgery - all this for her profile picture on Facebook. Checking your mobile phone is contagious! Researchers have now found why we often feel such a strong urge to glance at our handset: checking your mobile is contagious. Espadrilles: Go-to shoe on fair-weather days If you’re craving a little more summer in your springtime wardrobe and you’re hesitant to break out the white pants (it’s OK, but that’s another conversation), try espadrilles. ‘Zombies’ invade University of Michigan campus You can learn a lot from a zombie. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13

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