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Scientists shed light on neural basis of reading

Scientists shed light on neural basis of readingWashington, Apr 28 : In a new study, researchers have shown that early brain activity could provide a better understanding of the neural basis of reading.

Led by Piers Cornelissen, Morten Kringelbach, Ian Holliday and Peter Hansen from the Universities of York, Oxford, Aston, and Birmingham UK, the study showed very early interactions between the vision and language domains during reading.

I don''t have a girlfriend, says John Mayer

I don''t have a girlfriend, says John MayerWashington, April 28 : John Mayer has dismissed reports suggesting that he is dating an aspiring actress following his spilt from Jennifer Aniston.

Mayer and the former `Friends' star's relationship came to an end in March (09) and the rocker was rumoured to be dating aspiring star Scheana Marie.

Marie fuelled rumours when she described Mayer as "a great guy", adding, "He''s funny and sweet."

However, Mayer insists he's still single.

‘Spooky action’ to distinguish between two similar quantum devices

‘Spooky action’ to distinguish between two similar quantum devicesWashington, April 28 : Physicists are using the phenomenon dubbed as `spooky action' to distinguish between two similar quantum devices.

`Quantum ghosts' are far distant particles that can somehow `talk' to each other, a theory put forward by famous scientist Albert Einstein, who called it `spooky action at a distance'.

Having confirmed its existence, scientists today are learning how to use this `spooky action' as a helpful tool.

Dame Helen Mirren slapped with no-singing-around-home ban!

uploads/Dame-Helen-Mirren004.jpgWashington, Apr 28 : Hollywood actress Dame Helen Mirren has revealed that her husband has banned her from singing around home, because her tuneless humming leaves him irritated.

The Queen star revealed that although she loves to belt out tracks, her director husband Taylor Hackford insists she should keep quiet.

"I''ve got no musical abilities whatsoever. I sing if I''m listening to music. I sing along with it - I can hit the note if I''ve just heard it," Contactmusic quoted Mirren, as saying.

Jamie Foxx’s hallucinogenic drug hell during college

Jamie Foxx’s hallucinogenic drug hell during collegeWashington, April 28 : Jamie Foxx is on a look out for a friend who saved his life from a deadly hallucinogenic drug during college days.

The Miami Vice actor revealed Mark Pobart looked after him when he suffered from horrifying visions and voices provoked by a dose of phencyclidine, commonly known as PCP, Angel Dust or moondust.

"When I was in college, someone slipped me PCP. I thought I was losing my mind. I was hearing voices," Contactmusic quoted him as telling the New York Daily News.

TomKat’s home relaxing mantra – movie marathon!

TomKat’s home relaxing mantra – movie marathon!Washington, Apr 28 : Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have a unique way of relaxing at home - they watch three films in a row.

"We like to watch three movies in a row," People magazine quoted Holmes as saying at the Swarovski and Independent Filmmaker Project''s 30th annual gala Sunday night at Cooper Square Hotel.

Cruise and Holmes watch flicks on a giant movie screen in their sprawling 35-million-dollar Beverly Hills home.

"It''s pretty big," said Holmes.

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