Hurricane Bill Track: August 18, 2009

Hurricane Bill, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, is on track to Bermuda. Hurricane Bill is gaining strength out in the Atlantic and is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane. It is expected Bill will bypass the East Coast of the U.S. and make a landfall in...

Future planes, cars may be made of 'buckypaper'

Have you always wanted to ride in a paper airplane? In the future, computers, TVs, cars and planes may be made from "buckypaper";  a nanotube-based material that's stronger than steel and possibly...

Mendis needs to stand the test of time: Buchanan

"Former Australian and Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan says Ajantha Mendis should be judged on a long-term basis only and success in one series doesn’t really mean anything. “Mendis reminds me a bit of Johnny Gleeson, though he releases the ball much quicker, is...

Google Enhances Green Technology Development

Reproduced from personal website: " Mega search engine Google.com, today announced an investment of $10.25 million in advancing the development of green technologies. Google is supporting a technology called,...

Sleep on It: How Snoozing Makes You Smarter

The latest research suggests that while we are peacefully asleep our brain is busily processing the day’s information. It combs through recently formed memories, stabilizing, copying and filing them, so that...

Teachers to frisk students

Under a new plan by the UK government, teachers in Britain are going to be given the authority to search students. Teachers are currently only allowed to search students for knives or other dangerous weapons. "Teachers are to be given the authority to search pupils for drink,...

Oil Prices tumble below $143

After continuously increasing for many weeks now fuel prices for the first time prices have fallen down. Stronger dollar is also helping in reducing the crude price. dollar has appreciated against major...

Canada Quality of Life: Party Pooper Report

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThey state Canada's Quality of Life ranked third in the World in the 1970's. In 2008 Canada ranks 11th behind Ireland. The report surther states that Denmark (population...

Canada's Terrorist: Enemy of the Crown

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAn accused Islamic Terrorist caught "Dead to Rights" in his emails professing destruction of the free world and desire to be with Osama Bin Laden, along with other hard...

Etana's Debut Album "Stronger" Hit Stores

Etana’s highly anticipated VP debut The Strong One is here and critics have already begun their praises. Arguably the most prolific female vocalist in reggae today, Etana has struck a chord with the masses and...

Fake erectile dysfunction drugs flooding Vancouver

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly disturbing when once again, looking for a cheap alternative in getting a hard-on instead of going to a doctor first for other medical causes, could and will...

Obama competitive against McCain with key voters

" By ALAN FRAM, Associated Press Writer 18 minutes ago ...

May 15th is nylon stockings day!

May 15th marks the 68th anniversary of the first sale of women’s nylons. Du Pont Corporation were the first to introduce them back on May 15th, 1940 and sold over 5 million pair on that day. Celebrate today...

Jacqui Smith announces 300 new terror police

The UK Home Secretary has announced an expansion of the number of anti-terror police."Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, today announced an extra 300 police officers to fight terrorism and radicalisation within communities.  At the weekend Jacqui Smith warned that as many...

New Australian leader to refocus foreign policy on first major trip

The new Australian prime minister is begining an 18-day foreign policy trip, keen to draw a stark contrast with his predecessor, particularly with Australia's relationship with the US."New Prime Minister Kevin Rudd left Australia Thursday on his first big overseas trip, armed...

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