Vancouver rescues child soldiers on April 25th

In North America when a child goes missing or is abducted, the police is notified and everything is done to try and bring that child home to their family. In other parts of the world, in districts of northern...

Doctors can now "prescribe" lush lashes

Allergan, the maker of Botox, has now got another product approved by the FDA, one that treats hypotrichosis. On Friday, they announced that the FDA had approved the use of Latisse, an eyelash thickening drug. "...

Marriage advice sought during financial crisis

In times of health and wealth, love in a marriage is easier to maintain. As a result of the tough financial times, divorce lawyers and financial advisers are receiving more inquiries, many couples hoping to seek...

Jets fire coach Eric Mangini

It's all the buzz today: " Jets owner Woody Johnson and general manager Mike Tannenbaum just announced that coach Eric Mangini will not be returning next year. Johnson said: "We met with the coach this...

Snowzilla takes Anchorage Alaska Again

What is white, cold and 25 feet tall with carrot nose? Well, it's a snowman of massive proportions sitting on Billy Powers front lawn in Anchorage, Alaska. This monumental creation started appearing 3 years...

Penny Auctions Akin to Gambling

The history of the penny auction comes from the era of the Great Depression. However it has changed much with the use of the internet, and as a result the penny auction has flourished and piqued the interest of...

The Modern Yule Log Tradition

  Growing up in North America, there is no lack of convenience when it comes to entertainment. With the festive holiday season a time for celebrating, the yule log tradition is made easy with the video on the...

Jorn Utzon, architect of the Sydney Opera house dies at 90

Famous architect of the Sydney Opera House, Jorn Utzon has passed away at the age of 90. "Utzon was famous for the design of the impressionist Opera House, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site last...

Gunfire at Wash. Shopping Mall Kills 1, Wounds 1

Anyone have more information on this incident? "Police on Sunday were searching for a gunman who opened fire in a packed Seattle-area shopping mall, killing one man and critically injuring another, before apparently slipping away in a crowd of panicked shoppers. Officer Mike...

"Extinct" Penguin found 500 years later

The endangered species list is always climbing, and with the onset of global warming it is encouraging to have found new species previously thought to be extinct. "Penguins" always remind me of the land-locked birds from the south pole, but these feathered friends are hail...

Unhappy people watch more TV

What makes human beings happy? In an effort to give more insight to the question, studies have been done to measure the levels of activities of happy and unhappy people. So far, they've found that unhappy folks...

Nov 4th Voting Day Freebies: Coffee, Ice Cream, Doughnuts Free if you Vote

Who doesn't like free stuff for voting?  Like major spectator sports, Election Day Freebies are popular marketing tactics for companies. At the baseball World Series it was Taco Bell and it's "Steal A Base,...

Seaweed farm may fuel the future

Issues that confront biofuel are plentiful and Scotland is trying to find new ways to get over these hurdles. "Prof Mike Cowling, science and research manager at The Crown Estate, said: "Given Scotland's rugged...

Voting on New Panda's Name

"Captive pandas are known for their low sex drive, so it's always a momentous occasion when a new baby is actually born." As always panda births is a rare chance to observe the maternal behaviour of pandas."Zoo...

Hot cuppa helps melt hearts

"Physical warmth can make us see others as warmer people, but also cause us to be warmer -- more generous and trusting -- as well" What is the context for this statement? Well - holding a cup of hot coffee seems...

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