In his new book "Assault on Reason" Al Gore critizises the media for spending too much time on what can be called entertainment news. Britney Spears shaved head and yeah, Paris Hilton:

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/06/25/king-paris-moore/

I know this might seem like a little thing, but take a minute to think about it. Why would a major news network like CNN spend an hour discussing Paris Hiltons latest brush-in with the law? And why would they do so at the expense of discussing the american healthcare system and its flaws?

Surely the news-media has some responsibility beyond just making profit?

Scientists have found out that the position of a certain star at the time of your birth, has a profound effect upon how your life will turn out to be. Several studies have shown that the risk of anorexia, schizophrenia, suicidal tendencies and other ailments are linked to this stars position before and during your birth.

But before astrologists around the world start wringing their hands in glee, they should be aware that it's only one star that studies has shown to affect us, and that star is the Sun...

More from the Danish paper BT and the Norwegian Science Portal