THE DAILY SCOOP

2008-07-26T06:17:00.001-07:00

About 95% of baby bottles are made with a plastic containing BPA which is thought to alter brain development and raise the risk of certain types of cancer. Some states have legislation pending to ban BPA, other groups say the bottles pose no harm when used as intended. Question-haven't we been using there bottles for years?

2008-07-25T19:04:00.001-07:00

Barack Obama spoke to a record crowd of 200,000 in Berlin, Germany. Confident campaigning, or should he be focusing on getting America's vote first?

2008-07-25T18:55:00.000-07:00

New reports say the water detox diet does nothing for you, and at worst, can kill you. The point: Drink only when you are thirsty. Drink more...and you'll only be going to the bathroom a lot.

2008-07-23T10:48:00.000-07:00

On Monday of this week, the Zimbabwe government introduced the $100 billion dollar note, which buys about 2 loaves of bread. Counting bills/cheques that are now in the 12-15 zero's range is becoming increasingly difficult for merchants, consumers, and accountants. Please pray for Zimbabwe! Read more here.

2008-07-21T13:07:00.001-07:00

The first comprehensive assessment of the of the destruction caused by by the Burma/Mayanmar cyclone in May. The total; at least $4 billion. The cyclone is believed to have killed 130,000 people and was the worst disaster in the history of the area.

2008-07-20T13:42:00.001-07:00

Children between the ages of 3 and 13 are nearly 59 percent less likely to have asthma if they have the bacteria H. Pylori in their stomach.

2008-07-19T09:43:00.001-07:00

A woman in New South Wales was nearly killed by a rogue kangaroo, but was rescued by her dog. She escaped with a concussion and cuts to her face, hands, and back.

2008-07-18T20:22:00.001-07:00

The Large Hadron Collider - a physics experiment along the French-Swiss border is approaching temperatures of -271 degrees Celsius (-456 Farenheit), in an effort to re-enact conditions of the Big Bang. This would make it one of the coldest places in the entire universe-colder than deep space.

2008-07-18T05:52:00.000-07:00

For you Back to the Future fans out there, check out the Nike Hyperdunk Supreme McFly. I hear they're going on ebay for up to $2,000. Only 350 pairs were made.

2008-07-17T07:16:00.000-07:00

There have been more than 28 million Nintendo Wii game consoles sold throughout the world. I wouldn't expect sales to slow with these new roll-outs.

2008-07-16T21:24:00.000-07:00

Zimbabwe's annual rate of inflation - 2, 200, 000%. Don't laugh, the U.S. annual inflation rate is the highest in 17yrs.

2008-07-15T10:15:00.001-07:00

The European Union has ruled to close the Mediterranean bluefish tuna season 2 weeks early due to the threatened bluefish population and alleged illegal fishing by France, Italy, and Spain. The French are upset. A 200 lb. tuna can bring in as much as $30,000.

2008-07-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

There are more than 50,000 bulletproof cars in Brazil, and the number is increasing at a rate of 20% per year. Average cost to bulletproof your car - $31,000.

2008-07-13T19:12:00.000-07:00

All Things Considered, July 13, 2008 - John Cage's composition "ASLSP" is better known as "As Slow As Possible." A church in Germany is taking that literally: its specially built organ is playing the tune over 639 years. A new note was played a little over a week ago — the next chord change is set for November.

2008-07-12T20:17:00.000-07:00

The current Indy Mac bank collapse is the 3rd largest in U.S. history.

2008-07-11T06:04:00.000-07:00

A London based Indian chef is making a bid for the world's hottest dish. His dish the 'Bollywood Burner' is being submitted to the Guiness World Records to qualify as the world's hottest curry. The Scoville scale ranks it at 850,000 which is over 100 times hotter than a jalapeno. Patrons are required to sign a disclaimer before ordering the dish.

2008-07-10T06:58:00.000-07:00

Today marks the fourth day of the annual bull run festival in Pamplona, Spain. Thus far one person has been gored and six others taken to the hospital.

2008-07-09T18:25:00.000-07:00

Steve & Barry's, based out of Port Washington, NY, is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Located in malls throughout the country, they are best known for selling clothes priced below $10 and the infamous $14.99 Stephon Marbury basketball shoe.

2008-07-09T07:06:00.000-07:00

Olympic athletes, especially endurance runners are considering skipping the games due to the polluted air. According to the World Health Organization China is one of the most polluted countries in the world. Diseases caused by indoor and outdoor pollution kill 650,000 people a year in China and polluted drinking water kills another 95,600.

2008-07-08T07:19:00.000-07:00

FEMA trailers sitting vacant throughout the country cost the government $130 million per year.

2008-07-07T04:47:00.000-07:00

Gilbert Arenas, franchise player for the Washington Wizards basketball team, signed a 6yr. $111 million deal. He is expected to take heat from the NBA players union for not taking the max $127 million that was offered. Heaven forbid an NBA player look unselfish.

2008-07-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

A real life Danny Deckchair - a U.S. man, Kent Couch, soared 235 miles in an armchair held aloft by party balloons. Accompanying him were a blow pipe, a pole to pull in balloons, a parachute, some GPS equipment, and some eggs and chocolate? (No lie) This was his 3rd attempt.

2008-07-04T14:07:00.000-07:00

Joey Chestnut won his 2nd consecutive Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest beating Kobayashi in a 5 dog eat-off!

2008-07-03T05:49:00.001-07:00

An annual study by the USNSF revealed that Denmark is the happiest country in the world, followed by Puerto Rico and Colombia. Zimbabwe, scene of political violence and hyperinflation is the least happy. Interestingly, the wealthiest country, the U.S. Ranked 16.

2008-07-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

Isesa, Spain is the world's 2nd largest maker of the hats worn by Orthodox Jews exporting 15,000 per year!

2008-06-30T06:14:00.000-07:00

A Chinese businessman paid $2 million to have lunch with Warren Buffet. The money goes to fight poverty and homelessness.

2008-06-29T19:15:00.000-07:00

Conservative Anglican leaders are meeting in Jerusalem to form a coalition to combat the liberal Anglican agenda.

2008-06-28T18:08:00.000-07:00

Robert Mugabe is expected to be sworn in as Zimbabwe's president tomorrow. His 'vote for me or die' campaign seems to have worked.

2008-06-27T07:21:00.000-07:00

On a lighter note a quote from the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Kevin McHale's NBA draft moves, `his deals usually suck'

2008-06-26T10:20:00.001-07:00

Turkish goalkeeper Rustu Recber retired today. His reliability on crosses has been questioned lately.

2008-04-16T06:16:00.000-07:00

`Hate is not the opposite of love. Apathy is.' - Eric Fromm

2008-04-14T07:13:00.001-07:00

In sales its ALWAYS about the $ unless you can do something others can't.

2008-03-25T08:12:00.001-07:00

`Courage is only fear soaked in prayer'

2008-03-05T09:19:00.000-08:00

Thanks for giving it a good run Mike Huckabee! You forever immortalized the phrase - majoring in miracles!

2008-03-04T09:41:00.001-08:00

Born and raised a couple hours from Lambeau Field - yes, I am mourning the retirement of Brett Favre!

2008-03-03T06:41:00.001-08:00

Most companies took a day off last month to remember the life of martin luther king, which is fine, but no day this month for the death and resurrection of jesus?

2008-02-27T07:07:00.001-08:00

Attention: Roger Clemens please stop lying!

2008-02-25T05:01:00.001-08:00

Martin Luther - "You must stay with the person of Christ. When you have Him, you have all. . ."

2008-02-20T14:12:00.000-08:00

Question: If everything in your life is going right and it all "falls into place" but in the end you don't get God, does it really matter?

2008-02-18T07:38:00.000-08:00

Through the work of Jesus you can actually talk directly to God; novel idea, huh? Just thought I'd throw it out there in case its been awhile.

2008-02-08T07:02:00.001-08:00

Fun fact of the day: 50 % or more of all online shopping carts are abandoned.

2008-02-06T11:03:00.000-08:00

You saw it here first - Shaq traded to Suns for Shawn Marion

2008-02-06T08:02:00.001-08:00

Mike Huckabee for Vice President?

2008-02-04T07:49:00.001-08:00

Tomorrow = Super Tuesday. Dont forget to vote.

2008-02-04T07:49:00.000-08:00

Eli Manning became famous last night - Good for him. Plus, the Giants "W" made the Packers loss look better!

2008-01-24T14:18:00.000-08:00

I was shocked to hear about the death of heath ledger and appalled by the response of fred Phelphs.

2008-01-22T14:12:00.000-08:00

I had about a 4 hour meeting today, 70 - 80% of which was led by powerpoint. AAHHH!

2008-01-22T06:28:00.001-08:00

Straight from NPR -- There is a high demand for sheep shearers in South Wales right now.