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Australian scientists believe they have rediscovered an effective use for lemon juice - as a contraceptive and also a killer of the AIDS virus. Reproductive physiologist Roger Short, from the University of Melbourne's obstetrics department, said a few drops of lemon juice can be a cheap, easy-to-use solution to protect women from both HIV and pregnancy. The juice should be squeezed onto a piece of sponge or cotton wool and placed into the vagina before sex, he told Jonica Newby from ABC Television's Catalyst program. The program will be aired on the ABC tonight at 8.00pm AEST. "We can show...

Bill Richardson is the Democratic candidate for governor in New Mexico. He also served in Clinton’s cabinet. This apparently can be hazardous to a candidate’s political health. Janet Reno in Florida, Robert Reich in Massachusetts, and Andrew Cuomo in New York have all learned what the Clinton cabinet connection can do to one’s aspirations for public office. Mr. Richardson was in Congress for many years and enjoys terrific name recognition. He has plenty of campaign cash. He’s leading in the polls. All of this isn’t enough. It seems he’ll do whatever is necessary to avoid sharing the fate of his...