Diamonds are out. Dead Cicadas jewelry is in!

I wonder if this will ever catch on. Maybe if Paris Hilton or Britney Spears starts wearing dead bugs around their necks then it will start becoming a trend, but I have a feeling they won't be doing that anytime...

CNN poll: Most say Founding Fathers wouldn't be impressed

"(CNN) -- How would the likes of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin feel about the way the United States has turned out 232 years after declaring its independence? ...

Sheehan makes Elland Road switch

"Sheehan makes Elland Road switch Sheehan is a Republic of Ireland at under-21 international Leeds United have announced they have signed...

9/11 Commission’s Lee Hamilton Endorses Obama

9/11 Commission Chair Backs Obama"Obama Wins Backing of 9/11 Commission Co-Chairman Lee Hamilton By Julianna GoldmanApril 2 (Bloomberg) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama won the support of one of...

Record label finds singing monks

Universal Music has been searching for a group of monks to record a Gregorian chant album, and their search has ended with Austria's Monastery of the Holy Cross. The monks submitted a video on YouTube, which I...

Diabetics: Eat your Chia Pet

The Ancient Aztec seed grains used in growing your Chia pet have been found to help diabetics and those with blood pressure and heart disease problems.  Who knew eating your Chia pet may save you thousands in...

Lily Allen's Younger Brother, Alfie Owen-Allen, To Star In Equus

"Alfie Owen-Allen, the younger brother of the singer Lily Allen, is to star in the psychological stage drama Equus after his performance in a marginal film role so impressed the play's scriptwriter, Peter Shaffer, that he ordered its producer to recruit him. Shaffer, who...

Sens. Warner and Levin Travel to Iraq, Praise Surge Results

"WASHINGTON — After a brief trip to Iraq, Sen. Carl Levin said Monday that the Iraqi Parliament should vote no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki because of its sectarian nature and...

Road Trip Planner and Online Travel Guide

"TripCart has all the makings of an innovative travel site that integrates vacation research and planning tools with user generated content, social networking and a great mapping mashup. In my brief review I was...

Industrial relations an election liability for all concerned

"Welcome to The Age. Skip directly to: Search Box, Section Navigation, Content. Text Version. Fairfax Digital NEWS | MYCAREER | DOMAIN | DRIVE | FINANCE | MOBILE | RSVP | STAYZ member centre | login | register www.theage.com.au The Age Business * MARKET DATA *...

Building a Name for Himself

"ocal biker hits the big time PDF Print E-mail Building a Name for Himself Local motorcycle builder gains national attention through IronWorks magazine By Sarah Bultema Carlos Gallegos wasn’t looking for fame—it found him. Then it slapped his custom built motorcycle on...

Has Britney Spears already snared a new man?

"Britney Spears' charm has music producer J.R. Rotem singing her praise, informs The Associated Press. J. R. Rotem has been dating the sexy star ever since her split with rapper hubby Kevin Federline and is besotted by her. "I really, really care about Britney. She's such a...

Careers advice soon to be offered to teenagers everywhere

"A Neath Port Talbot Council officer could soon be offering careers advice to teenagers across the UK. Huw Griffin has been chosen to appear on a website and on publicity material to help promote the role of civil engineers. Mr Griffin, of the council's environment...

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