For the first time, scientists have revealed why dark roasted coffee makes for a more stomach-friendly brew than lighter roast varieties. That’s good news for all of us who would like to benefit from coffee as it decreases the risks for obesity, Alzheimer’s and colon cancer, but often refrain from drinking it because it irritates the stomach and spurs heartburn.  » Read more...

Almost everybody has been to – or at least heard of – public readings and performances called poetry slam. Hosted by unkown, upcoming writers, these events offer a great opportunity to present their literary works in front of a large and usually cheering audience.  » Read more...

You are on a business trip and want to go by cab? Not sure how much it will cost? Use Taxometer, a mobile taxicab fare calculator. It will calculate the costs for (at this time) over 200 cities in 20 countries worldwide, including major cities in the US, Australia and Europe and show you the way the driver should go. Once you have decided to spend the money, you can call the next available dispatch center. As a pro, the App comes with a “drunken mode” – just shake your iPhone and you get the cost to your home address and a big button to call a cab! Taxometer costs € 2.99 in Europe and $3.99 in the US.  » Read more...