Francis Bacon Triptych Sells for $86 Million

A Francis Bacon painting, "Triptych, 1976" set a world record for a contemporary art auction, when it sold for more than $86 milllion at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Wednesday. "A three-panel masterpiece by Francis Bacon broke a record for contemporary art auctions...

Bacon work tipped for record at New York auction

"New York (ANTARA News) - A painting by Dublin-born British artist Francis Bacon is tipped to fetch a record 70 million dollars when it goes under the hammer in New York in May, Sotheby's said Monday."Triptych, 1976," described by the auction house as "a masterwork of the...

Lose Weight with Bacon Cheeseburgers

If you’ve tried Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, Atkins or the South Beach Diet and found that you weren’t shedding the pounds, now there’s great news. According to a new University of Michigan study, researchers have found that when three bacon cheeseburgers were consumed...

Chefs seek healthy balance between kitchen and waistlines

"MESA, Ariz. -- It's 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday, and Stephen Stromberg is carefully arranging his gear _ goggles, black swim cap and running shoes. Wearing a tri suit, Stromberg sucks down a Power Gel for fuel for the 750-meter swim and 3K run that lie ahead, then trots over to...

Too much bacon 'bad for lungs'

"Eating large quantities of cured meats like bacon could damage lung function and increase the risk of lung disease. A Columbia University team found people who ate cured meats at least 14 times a month were more likely to have COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary...

1666 The Creation Of The World

The Great Fire of London occurred September 2, 1666, it was the 9/11 of its day. It's impact was not unlike that of 9/11. Who had done the dastardly deed? Why had it occcured? Speculation and conspiracy theories abounded. Just as have followed in the wake of 9/11.

French Toast for Dinner

"Breakfast, that warm and comforting meal, is going prime time, as top chefs are inventing new gourmet variations on bacon and eggs. Missed breakfast again today? No problem. Now you can savor the morning meal at night in the most elegant of settings — a gourmet...

Secret lives of breadwinner wives

"Every time you turn around it seems there's another rah-rah story about the rise of the "alpha earner" wife -- women who bring home most of the bacon while their husbands happily shuttle the kids to and from soccer practice. I am just such an alpha female, apparently -- as...

Denny's For Breakfast? How Original

The best and the most happening Denny's in all of Vancouver is the one located at the corner of Burrard and Smithe. You can't miss it -- it's right across from the Paramount Theatre.On most morning's Denny's is packed -- but the service is fast and you'll get a table and your...

Morrison's Greasy Spoon

"Located at 381 King Street, right behind the Farmer's Market and City Hall, is a Kingston breakfast staple: Morrison's. They are open 7 days a week, starting as early as 6am (8 on Sunday) and serve up no nonsense diner fare at rock bottom prices (chances are you can pay for...