17
POPSOne virtual step for man, one real leap for mankind Combining the CityEngine with CyberWalk will allow people to go beyond strolling through the streets of ancient Pompeii and Rome. Architects, for example, could transport customers into the future, and allow them to walk through buildings even before they have been built.
6
POPSPenile/Dick Cancer: Up for Inspection? Three months on, relentless chemotherapy and doses of interferon had turned Edwards, whose frame reaches well over six foot, into a grey-haired shadow. But worse was to come. "One day there was an explosion in my groin," he recalls. "This horrible Vesuvius -- like a giant boil." Edwards was whisked straight to A&E. The eruption turned out to be cancerous and marked a potentially terminal decline in Edward's health. It was then that doctors confronted him with the worst decision a man could face. "They asked for permission to amputate my penis," Edwards says. Demoralised, exhausted and full of drugs, Edwards gave his answer. "No, I told them. I just could not face another operation." Edwards started arguing with the consultant, whom he later nicknamed Slasher. "I told him unless you can say for certain this will save me, I'd rather die with my penis on, thank you very much." ...Alternet
5
POPSWhat to do instead of taking alcohol-based meds for a cold Great, comprehensive, seriously road-tested advice from a Los Angeles voice teacher. Some things I've heard of (Zycam, ginger tea), some I haven't (acupuncture!). Lots of good, easy-to-do stuff that doesn't involve knocking yourself out with a NyQuil cocktail.
3
POPSCasulty of Vesuvius Volcano 79CE As you can see it was not a good day in Pompeii in 79CE. What is scary is that Vesuvius is still very much alive and the residents of Naples could end up like this any time.
2
POPSDeath In Pompei Casualty Of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. He was in the town of Pompeii on the wrong day.