12 illegal immigrants living in the attic

Imagine moving into a new home and then discovering you weren’t the only ones living there.  I thought this was a joke when first reading it since it is Friday the 13th and all, but it’s a real story.  A young couple had just moved into a rented house, decided...

Grandma: "I'm Not a Terrorist" (Another TSA Run-In)

As if the Transportation Security Administration needed any more bad press... Nobody's arguing that it's okay to bring knives aboard airplanes, but a little common sense is important in dealing with these situations. After all, the TSA needs its credibility to function...

Porky Pies & Sausage Rolls

I've never tried a true pie before but I'm sure it's fantastic...what's your favourite British goody?"Once the Chinese void in the tummy was filled, it was time for the English goodies. I have a great fondness for British foods- cheddar, Branston pickles, Ploughman...

Cell splits water via sunlight to produce hydrogen

This reminds me of the old electrolysis demonstration, but on an energy efficient level."Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a unique photocatalytic cell that splits water to produce hydrogen and oxygen in water using sunlight and the power of a...

Beer cooler inspired waterproof MP3

"SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- Ask those who ride the waves, and they'll tell you surfing and music are like searing sun rays and cold beverages, wet suits and wakeboards, sand and sandwiches. They just go together. But until recently, they couldn't be used together, most...

Yes, More Coffee @ Queen’s

"Well, it seems Kingston can't get enough Coffee. Why should the university be any different?"

Starbucks in the Indigo Bookstore

"On the top floor of the Indigo Bookstore on Princess Street is the third Starbucks location in Kingston. This was previously the Indigo Cafe which served up cheap sandwiches (including pb&j), salads, and locally roasted coffee. Many, including myself, were sad to see it...

Mourning the Loss of the Towne Crier

"Remember the Towne Crier? Well, it was a fabulous cafe and magazine store on King Street, across from Bubba’s and right near the alley that leads into Chez Piggy. They served insanely great coffee, cheap baked goods and sandwiches, and had the citys best selection of...