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Canada, Monday, May 21st 2012
A skydiver was rushed to hospital after a rough landing late on Sunday, reports Gatineau fire department. Apparently, the 35-year-old skydiver was conscious and breathing on his own during the... Read more
Richard Matthews, who allegedly swallowed a valuable diamond, has passed it over…
Forecaster MeteoGroup has conveyed to the Brits, longing to enjoy the sunny summ…
As the Charest government’s efforts to end Quebec protests become aggressive, th…
A pilot suffering from “life-threatening” injuries has been airlifted to hospita…
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Africa, Saturday, May 19th 2012
The Deputy State Governor Hussein Maar Nyuot has announced that the projects in Waat and Warkok seek to boost agricultural production in the state.
"We have availed two tractors to help the locals in land preparation and in a bid to tackle food insecurity. We will expand the service to other counties next year”, he said.
He added that similar a project is being undertaken in Bor Couny.
He attributed the relative calm to the ongoing disarmament in the state.
He announced that the state government will deploy security forces across the eleven counties to boost security.
The Deputy Governor at the same time outlined the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure in the state. Read more
A member of the State Legislative Assembly Alma Thomas said all women in the state were fully behind the galla…
An international movement, the Global Witness has issues the alert following the shutdown of oil production in…
A member of the opposition in the Central Equatoria State Legislative Assembly, Francis Dabe has criticised th…
America, Thursday, May 17th 2012
Donna Summer lost her battle with cancer and passed away at 63. Summer was recognized for her melodious voice and magical moves that made her a queen of disco. She was living with her husband in Englewood, Fla.
"While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy," according to the statement released by Universal Music, her record label. "Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time."
Summer had won five Grammy award. She was born in a big family with seven siblings but she managed to groom herself well. Her earliest songs include “I Feel Love,” “Bad Girls,” “She Works Hard for the Money” and “On the Radio” and her last album was... Read more
Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 9501 South Sam Houston Parkway about 9:50 a.m. on…
A suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 10777 Beechnut about 9:35 p.m. on May 4 has been arres…
A recent poll by Marquette University Law School suggests that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has taken a timely …
Asia, Friday, May 11th 2012
People’s Action Party (PAP) announces Desmond Choo to be their candidate for the seat of Hougang on Friday.
Speaking at the occasion of his announcement Choo expressed that he does not intend to use ousting of the minister of Worker’s Party Yaw Shin Leong but will contest for the seat on his own believes. The 34 year old candidate for Hougang who is currently serving as the deputy director of the Industrial Relations Unit of NTUC, Choo said, “It was an unfortunate incident. For all of us, the important thing is focus on the future, [and] focus on the more important needs, which really is to select the best person to take care of the ward. I am my own man. It [Yaw] is a closed chapter for me, and I... Read more
People of Philippine gathered outside the embassy of China in Philippines on Friday and demonstrated a protest…
Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the Sultan of Johor, revealed on Friday that he is on a strict diet to ensure his fit…
The Vice Mayor of Butuan City Lawrence Lemuel Fortun announced on Thursday that a formal probe will be laun…
Australia, Friday, May 11th 2012
Violence broke out inside and outside a Sydney court as the judge announced the punishment of the 20 year old man who stabbed a teenager to death. The punishment announced was for a minimum of four years of imprisonment on Friday.
The mother of the victim teenager, Christine Burrows, burst into tears at the time the judge announced the punishment for the murderer of her son, Jay William Cook. She could not control herself from screaming once the verdict was announced. At the same time, someone from the public threw an object at Cook as he stood in the conviction box hearing his formal punishment. Cook had to duck down to avoid the object thrown at him. Justice Peter Garling immediately suspended the session of the court and asked everyone to... Read more
The funeral service of the mother of three, Alison Baden-Clay, who disappeared from her house almost a fortnig…
A man in north west Sydney has been charged over driving a car into his sister over a domestic fight on Wed…
The rate of unemployment in Australia fell in the previous month unexpectedly with the biggest mining state…
Canada, Monday, May 21st 2012
A skydiver was rushed to hospital after a rough landing late on Sunday, reports Gatineau fire department. Apparently, the 35-year-old skydiver was conscious and breathing on his own during the emergency rush.
Reportedly, the Gatineau skydiver landed on the suburbs of the Ottawa-Gatineau Executive Airport just north Highway 50 on Airport Boulevard. According to Gatineau Police, the skydiver was an experienced one. He was trying to practice some techniques while he landed.
Proprietor Pierre Carpentie said: "He came in a little bit faster than he intended. It's a high speed approach. You come in faster than you usually would, conventionally with a parachute."
Unfortunately, his chute remained open and he hit the ground harder than intended. According to Lieut. Eric Simard, the skydiver is suffering through a number of fractures and lacerations, but... Read more
Richard Matthews, who allegedly swallowed a valuable diamond, has passed it over the weekend. Apparently, Matt…
As the Charest government’s efforts to end Quebec protests become aggressive, the demonstrations take a fierce…
Antigonish RCMP have arrested a 25-year old Antigonish County man for Attempted Murder.
Antigonish RCMP…
England, Monday, May 21st 2012
Forecaster MeteoGroup has conveyed to the Brits, longing to enjoy the sunny summer that they will finally be able to get rid of their winter clothes and bask in some warming rays after weeks of grey skies by predicting a surge in temperatures.
Brits are told by the forecasters to welcome summer this week with balmy temperatures of up to 25C expected to grace some parts of the country following the early-Spring washout.
A forecaster at MeteoGroup, Tom Tobler has said: "It's certainly turning quite warm this week and things will really start to heat up from Wednesday onwards. The temperature will begin to rise today, with a fair amount of cloud mixed with sunshine, but people will really start to notice a difference tomorrow."
Experts have told that the temperatures will likely to reach... Read more
A pilot suffering from “life-threatening” injuries has been airlifted to hospital after his plane crash landed…
The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded that British taxpayers could suffer a £2bn loss on Northern Rock…
Prime Minister, David Cameron has today asked for action from eurozone states and institutions to put more eff…
Europe, Thursday, May 10th 2012
With Europe still circling the white porcelain bowl, I thought it was time to revisit the fiscal situation in Germany, the lynchpin that seems to be the only thing that is holding Europe together.
It is still very early in the fiscal year so trends in Germany's finances are relatively meaningless at this point in time. However, there is still some interesting information to be gleaned from the latest Federal Ministry of Finance Monthly Report for March 2012 and the March 2012 Federal budget key figures.
Let's open by looking at a chartshowing the fiscal deficit for January to March of 2011 compared to the same period in 2012 and the projected deficit for the entire fiscal year:
The deficit for the three month period was €24.04 billion, down marginally from €25.499 billion... Read more
In recent days, weeks and months, those of us who live in the overly-indebted so-called "developed…
The economic situation in Europe appears to be deteriorating on a month-by-month basis, particularly am…
The Dutch electorate by seven weeks, eventually failed, went Catshuis negotiations. Whether this failure …
India, Thursday, May 17th 2012
Air India has incurred losses worth Rs. 188 crore on Thursday as the strike entered its 10th day with no talks of resolving the situation. The government has stated that the losses the carrier is bearing are falling on the shoulders of the workers whereas the workers claim otherwise.
One of the senior officials of Air India spoke to the media and said, “We are currently operating under the contingency plan, in which we are operating a bare minimum number of international operations by clubbing flights to destinations in Europe and the US. We have lost about Rs.188 crore due to ticket cancellations, unused labor and with a bulk of our Boeing-777 fleet grounded. Our losses per day stand at Rs.13 crore.”
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Both the houses of parliament were seen to be in a chaotic situation on Friday over the cartoon of B R Ambedkh…
Aviation crisis takes a serious turn as the strike by pilots reaches day four ending up in cancellation of 12 …
Supreme Court of India has officially asked the Center on Thursday to look into the accusations levied on t…
Middle East, Saturday, May 19th 2012
A student activist has been released after thirty months in prison.
Sources told the Green Voice of Freedom that Mahdieh Golroo was released on Saturday morning from Tehran’s Evin prison.
Golroo is a founding member of The Advocacy Council for the Right to Education (ACRE), was formed in 2008. Previously barred from attending university for her activism, Golroo and her husband Vahid Lalipoor were arrested on 2 December 2009.
After enduring months of solitary confinement, she was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for “propaganda” against the state as well as “collusion and assembly to endanger the national security.”
{ads1}Also, on 30 October 2010, Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court presided by Judge Moghiseh had previously sentenced Vahid Lalipoor to two years in prison on charges of “propagating against the system” and “assembly... Read more
Nes agencies repudiate story by IRGC site
The head of Iran's Quds force, Qassem Suleimani has warned the Leba…
Military strike 'grave' threat to stability
Ardeshir Amir-Arjomand, a leading figure in Iran’s oppositi…
In letter to judiciary head and parliament speaker
Close to 130 Iranian journalists have called on the judici…
Pakistan, Friday, May 11th 2012
The coalition partners of the ruling party, Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam, threatened the government on Friday over breaking their partnership and joining hands with the opposition regarding the issue of power failure in Pakistan.
The party claims that it is clear that the government is not doing anything about the power crisis and the nation is left in the dark as leaders play around for their own personal benefits other than focusing on the needs of the people. One of the members of PML-Q Kamil Agha Khan expressed his concerns in the senate on Thursday and said, “It’s a clear warning for the government. It is not possible to continue with the discussion on the president’s address to parliament while ignoring frequent power outages. The government must listen to what people... Read more
A petition has been filed by Advocate Mohammad Azhar Siddique demanding disqualification of Yousaf Raza Gillan…
Pakistan has successfully launched the nuclear capable ballistic missile by the name Hatf III on Thursday. …
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued notices against all ministers from both the Houses who happen to h…
South America, Monday, April 23rd 2012
Muzammil Bacchus of Guyana won the inaugural “Late Zaid Ali Award” for the Most Improved Qaseeda Singer as Guyana hosted the 10th International Qaseeda Competition at the picturesque Anna Catherina Islamic Complex recently. The competition was hosted by the Muslim Youth League of Guyana, Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman and The Anna Catherina Islamic Complex in association with The Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GT&T).
The Late Zaid Ali was a Trinidadian who loved Qaseeda Singing and was part of the Trinidad & Tobago’s delegation to many of the Qaseeda Competitions in the past. The family of the Late Zaid Ali had decided to make this yearly Award in his memory to the junior contestant from the host country who has shown the most potential in the singing of Qaseedas. The... Read more
In late January, the First National Conference of the Cuban Communist Party closed. The basic document fo…
Nearly two years after the worst accidental offshore oil spill in the history of the energy industry, some of …
Brazil is seen likely to cut interest rates a third straight time on Wednesday, ramping up a bet that the euro…
South Asians Abroad, Monday, May 21st 2012
Hindus have strongly objected to Hindu deities being reportedly referred to as "false idols" on the opening day of the General Assembly of Church of Scotland on May 19 in Edinburgh (United Kingdom).
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that about one billion Hindus worldwide worshipped their deities almost on a daily basis and labeling them as “false” was highly hurting their feelings.
Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, asked apology from Church of Scotland for this inappropriate language as these deities were highly revered in Hinduism. Hinduism was the oldest and third largest religion of the world with a rich philosophical thought and it should not be taken lightly. Symbols of any faith, larger or smaller, should not be mishandled, Zed stated.
Rajan... Read more
Hindus have welcomed Vatican’s changed stance on American Roman Catholic nuns, calling it a “st…
Hindus have applauded City of Bristol in United Kingdom (UK) for considering River Avon as possible site fo…
British Asian Artist, Avina Shah was invited to perform at the Asian Women of Achievements Awards that took…
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Baseball, Friday, May 18th 2012
Brazilian-born Yan Gomes Gets Two Hits to Make Successful Major League Debut
As has been the case for many seasons the Toronto Blue Jays realize that for the team to even have a sniff at the playoffs it will have to play well and pick up important wins against other teams in a tough American League East division.
After snapping a seven game losing streak to division opponents in Wednesday’s 8-1 against the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays (21-18) completed the sweep of a mini two-game with a 4-1 win at Rogers Centre.
Once again the long ball played a big part in the win as both Jose Bautista and J.P. Arencibia smacked two-run homeruns giving starting pitcher Drew Hutchison (3-1) more than enough offence to secure his third win in six... Read more
Brian McNamee, one of the Government’s most powerful and potentially damaging witnesses, finally appe…
Roger Clemens’ attorneys have attempted to discredit a government witness this week–a …
As the second trial of Roger Clemens moves forward, Clemens’ lawyers have submitted a trial…
Basketball, Monday, May 21st 2012
The Canadian Senior Women’s “B” Team played their second game of their exhibition schedule and lost to Montenegro, 63-52. With the loss, Canada’s record is now 0-2.
“I am very pleased with the overall effort by the team today,” said head coach Fabian McKenzie. “We challenged the team on a few key areas and they did exactly what we asked them to. It was a much better team performance tonight. "
Wumi Agunbiade (Pickering, ON) led the Canadian team in scoring with 14 points in the contest.
“Defense kept us in the game tonight,” said Canadian guard, Korissa Williams (Amherstburg, ON). “We are beginning to play as a cohesive unit and I am looking forward to playing our next three games in Belgium.”
The Canadian Senior Women’s “B” Team will have a few days... Read more
Team Canada defeated Team China, 45-37, at the Envision Athletic Centre on the campus of the University of the…
In the opening game of the 2012 Jack Donohue International Classic, the Canadian Senior Women’s National Team …
Canada Basketball announced today the 30 athletes who were invited to the invitational tryouts for the cadet m…
Cricket, Thursday, May 17th 2012
I'm not sure how many of you remember the Lombard Challenge from 1996, but those of you who do will remember it as the U-15 cricket world cup that was held in England during the summer of 96. Called the Lombard Challenge U-15 Cup, the competition was contested by 10 teams including all the 9 test playing nations at the time and Canada.
I was in Pakistan for my summer holidays at the time when the tournament was being played and I remember watching all the games Live on Star Sports. It was quite interesting to watch the potential future Pakistan stars competing at a global stage. What made it even more exciting was that the Pakistan team was quite dominant and from what I recall, it won most, if not all,... Read more
No PCB press conference is ever held without some heads turning and shouting WTF!
It all started well with …
Match Overshadowed by No-show of Pakistan Cricket Stars Despite being robbed of large portion of its star…
A few days ago, it was reported that Shoaib Malik was hopeful of making a comeback to the Pakistan team for th…
Hockey, Saturday, May 19th 2012
The Toronto Marlies fell 5-1 to the Oklahoma City Barons in game two of the Western Conference Final. The series is now deadlocked at one game apiece.
Friday night's loss marked the first time that the Marlies have lost a road game in the 2012 Calder Cup Playoffs. Barons leading scorer, Mark Arcobello opened the scoring on the powerplay just over four minutes into the opening frame. Teemu Hartikainen's late first period tally turned out to be the game winning goal with nine seconds left in the opening frame.
Both teams now travel back to Toronto to play games three, four, and five at Ricoh Coliseum. Game three will be played on Monday afternoon at 3:00pm (eastern) at Ricoh Coliseum.
Toronto Goal Scorers: Will Acton {ads1}Oklahoma City Goal Scorers: Mark Arcobello, Teemu Hartikainen (GWG),... Read more
The Toronto Marlies defeated the Oklahoma City Barons 5-0 in game one of the Western Conference Final Thursday…
Local Ownership Establishes a New Era for the Team
After 11 years of ownership of the Ontario Hock…
The Ottawa Senators announced today that the club has re-signed forward Pat Cannone to a two-year, t…
Football, Saturday, May 19th 2012
Three Arkansas Razorback football players who have been charged with stealing from fellow students are out of jail after being arrested. Marquel Wade, Andrew Peterson and Maudrecus Humphrey all posted bond on Sunday. One has to wonder about the culture on this team where members, allegedly, have stolen from fellow classmates.
Presumably these are Division I scholarship athletes who enjoy the finical support of the school directly and the state taxpayers indirectly. If these charges are true (and the initial reports are compelling), the coaching staff needs to look at who they are recruiting and how they ended up with a group that preys upon fellow students, almost all of whom have worked and paid for their spot on campus. The temerity to take cash and property from other students as... Read more
The Toronto Argonauts are stockpiling talent for training camp, deepening the competition for roster spots.&nb…
The Toronto Argonauts are reuniting LB Brandon Isaac with Defensive Coordinator Chris Jones as the club inked …
The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is thrilled to announce that Head Coach Scott Milanovich has fin…
Other Sports, Monday, May 21st 2012
J.R. Fitzpatrick won the exciting NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season opening race, the Vortex Brake Pads 200 in front of a huge crowd at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. It was his third career victory at the famous 3.957 km road course.
The Cambridge, ON native was followed closely to the line by St. Thomas resident D.J. Kennington who was looking for his second victory on this track. Defending Series champion and pole sitter Scott Steckly took the third spot.
The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin held its second race of the weekend. Pro driver Kyle Marcelli, driving unclassified, won again after claiming Saturday’s race. Jean-Frederic Laberge won the Platinum Cup, making him two for two on the weekend. Bruce Gregory was first in Gold Cup and Robert Seitz was best in Silver Cup for the second straight day.
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Thursday’s Superstock and the Supertwin races on the North West 200 are behind us. The Superstock …
I intended to title this article “How I Saved the World”, but then, it might sound, after re…
BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s Marco Melandri scored a historic first Superbike World Championship victory…
Soccer, Monday, May 21st 2012
Final 23-Man Roster for Five-Game Series Will Be Released May 25
U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has added 11 additional players to the initial squad of 16 that is training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. The newest players begin reporting today, and will continue throughout the week as their club schedules are completed.
The team will train in Orlando until May 25, when Klinsmann will select a final 23-man roster for the upcoming five matches. The group then departs for Jacksonville and the match on May 26 against Scotland (8 p.m. ET). Prior to match-day, the team will host a public training session May 25 at EverBank Field .
"We are excited now to get towards full numbers with the MLS guys and also... Read more
The Montreal Impact lost to the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday evening, in front of 20,373 spectators, in …
In the first Cascadia Cup match of the season, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (5W-3L-3D) were held to a 2-2 home draw …
Scorpions Take First of Two in a Row
For the second surprise start in a row FC Edmonton’s John Smi…
Tennis, Monday, May 21st 2012
Eugenie Bouchard (Westmount,QC) won her second title in as many weeks on Saturday as she was crowned champion of Futures Rising Star, a $10,000 ITF event held in Bastad, Sweden.
Bouchard, seeded third in the tournament, took on Milana Spremo of Serbia in the final. The 18-year-old Canadian dominated her opponent en route to 6-3, 6-0 victory. Bouchard did not drop a set and lost just 17 games in the tournament to capture her fourth ITF Pro Circuit title. Currently ranked no. 352 in the world, Bouchard is enjoying a 10 match winning streak ahving also won another $10,000 Challenger in Bastad last week.
Ranked no. 7 on the ITF world junior rankings, Bouchard is preparing for junior Roland-Garros which is set to begin on June 3. Read more
South Africa Declines Its Right to Host
Canadian tennis fans will have the chance to support their…
After winning two matches over the weekend to qualify for the main draw, Aleksandra Wozniak (Blainville, …
21-year-old Canadian comes up short in a third set tiebreak in Madrid
Milos Raonic (Thornhill, ON) took 16-ti…
500 Level Podcasts, Wednesday, March 14th 2012
500 Level Podcast
Welcome to the 500 Level. Opinions, news and views on Toronto sports from the Upper Deck. Leafs, Raptors, Jays, Argos, TFC - nothing is off limits. It's good to be a fan! Your hosts Aman Dhanoa and Ben Trattner.
March 14, 2012
Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast.
This week Aman and Ben "Welcome Back" Patrice to the podcast. He has shared his thoughts and views on sports as a guest in the past and helps us start off our opening topic - the Leafs. The Buds have nearly completed an epic collapse, going from a playoff spot towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference, and we discuss all that is ailing the team.
Then the topic switches to the Blue Jays and it's pitching situation. From there... Read more
500 Level Podcast
Welcome to the 500 Level. Opinions, news and views on Toronto sports from the Upp…
500 Level Podcast
Welcome to the 500 Level. Opinions, news and views on Toronto sports from th…
500 Level Podcast
Welcome to the 500 Level. Opinions, news and views on Toronto sports from the Uppe…
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Columns, Friday, May 18th 2012
Plenty of time for recovery, a tactical retreat- followed by more nuanced and diplomatic language- but make no mistake Mulcair is BLOWING it on the "dutch disease" file. My friend BCL delivers the latest poll, which shows the NDP riding high, eclipsing the Conservatives, even leading amongst the key 60 plus demographic, impressive stuff. However, I take the longer view on this current debate, within that an opinion that this issue is quickly morphing into questions of confederation and national unity, both pure political death in the final analysis.
{ads1}The NDP are handling this issue badly, as some have said, instead of clarifying, Mulcair is "doubling down", his rhetoric simply betrays any sense of PM in waiting. To raise these questions so early in his tenure as Leader of the Opposition, Mulcair... Read more
Really quite a disturbing story, only lacking impact because we've become accustomed to this "style…
When I argued Mulcair's "dutch disease" gambit had intriguing electoral underpinning…
Finally, a rare look behind the manufactured veneer, one that brings a brief moment of clarity:
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Fallen Heroes, Monday, October 31st 2011
PM Stephen Harper admits the high risk involved in NATO training mission after a Canadian soldier passed away on Saturday. Master Corporal Byron Greff along with 16 others part of the NATO training mission were reported dead in a suicide bomb attack in Kabul.
Greff is the first Canadian soldier who died in Afghanistan after the end of military operations in July. PM Harper offered his condolences to Greff’s loved ones.
He said: “I’ve always been clear there are still risks involved in this mission. Any mission in Afghanistan involves significant risk. … Any presence in Afghanistan, as I know from my own travel there, is fraught with risk, so there will remain risk to our defence personnel.”
On the other hand, skeptics believe PM Harper calculatedly understated the risk involved in the... Read more
Media outlets are reporting that a soldier has been found dead early Saturday (June 25/2011) at a forward op…
Bombardier Karl Manning, 31, was found dead in Afghanistan on Friday, in what is being called a "non-hostile…
Sunday saw the death toll among Canadian soldiers serving in Afghanistan rise to 155. A roadside bomb killed…
Press Releases, Monday, May 7th 2012
With the warm weather in full swing, Public Mobile is looking forward to watching kids lace up their cleats. For the third year in a row, Public Mobile is sponsoring kids house league soccer teams across Ontario and Quebec.
This year, Public Mobile is sponsoring more teams than ever before – a total of 184 kids teams as well as two summer soccer camps. These are all community house league teams for children ages 4 -16.
“Our goal is to give back to the communities in which we offer service. We want to be part of the communities in which our customers live, play and work,” says Pascal Picard, General Manager of Public Mobile in Quebec. “We believe in the benefits of physical activity for all ages, especially children,” added Picard.
Public Mobile... Read more
Markham Council approved late today the financial framework, and a proposal from a Private Sector Group, to…
Following his inaugural visit to India, Mayor Frank Scarpitti continued to Dubai where he spent two days with …
Public Mobile Tackles High Roaming Rates in Super Bowl Ads
During Sunday’s Super Bowl, new wire…
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Art & Culture, Thursday, May 17th 2012
“I hope everyone is very well?” he chimed in via email.
Woodeson admits to having a great month. He has been working on some new works and enjoying some very positive feedback from a great feature on Creative Reviews blog, here’s what they said:
http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2012/may/ben-woodeson
In addition to which he has updated his web site with quite a lot of recent reviews:
http://woodeson.co.uk/pages/review.html
He has also working in two London shows that open next week, one on Monday and one on Wednesday. He is hoping to see more people come out to his show.
“Pink Does Not Exist” at Flat C a new project space in London’s Stoke Newington and runs from 19 May to 2 June. Curated by writer and curator Crystal Bennes the exhibition includes Ross Sutherland, Freddy Tuppen, Trevor Kiernander, Catherine Hyland, Henrietta... Read more
Toronto-based abstract artist Shawn Skeir will be presenting his latest project Life Lines; curated by Pame…
The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres is proud to present the fifth annual Mallory Gilbert Lead…
Andrea Jespersen is showing a new work in Teaser a group exhibition at BxNU Institute of Contemporary Art @ BA…
Automotive, Friday, May 11th 2012
Deus Ex Machina started off a few years ago in Sydney, Australia. So far, they’ve reached and branched to Bali and California and they seem unstoppable. With their philosophy of giving their customers the whole sensation, the satisfaction of every kind in relation to simple pleasures, they’ve won me over quite some time ago. Because, as I am being told, Australia is some number of kilometers away from Europe, it is impossible for me to get a motorcycle done by them. That is why I opted for purchasing a wallet instead of a bike. They say it’s genuine leather, but it smells a bit plasticish. No matter, I still love them. However, some of you lucky ones may live close to Deus and may want to get yourself one of... Read more
Brammo, Inc., the designer and manufacturer of world leading electric motorcycles, today revealed …
Bicycles are one of the oldest forms of wheeled personal transport, when an engine got added to a bicycle so…
If you haven’t heard yet, there’s very serious talk of Bugatti building an all new vehicle. After all, the mig…
Books, Monday, May 21st 2012
Author Tony Piazza is a San Francisco Bay Area native who spent most of his free time reading novels that immersed him in every kind of adventure and mystery, from Jules Vern to Mark Twain and the romantic cowboy Louis L' Amour to the great works of Shakespeare. And yet, with all these diverse genres to choose from, Piazza found himself spending hours reading the most famous of all mysteries, those written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Ian Fleming.
Piazza, like most kids of his generation, also spent a lot of his early years in the seat at the local Saturday matinee movie house where he cheered on those childhood literary heroes so realistically brought to life on the silver screen. This interest in film would later became... Read more
A First-Hand Account of the World’s Most Fascinating Mob Boss
This is not your grandma’s Al…
To Indians, Mahatma Gandhi is the Father of the Nation. But to some abroad, he has become a subject of stra…
Aah, now this book could have been so much better and insightful. By adopting the technique of giving a first…
Community, Wednesday, May 16th 2012
The Sens Foundation announced on Wednesday its plans for the ninth annual Scotiabank Walk, Roll & Run for Roger's House which will be held onSunday, June 17, at Scotiabank Place.
Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil and his wife Caitlin, the honorary chairs of Roger's House, will participate in the event and are encouraging Sens fans to take part in the day's activities or pledge support for them.
"As the parents of three healthy children, the thought of losing one of them is just so inconceivable," said Caitlin Neil. "The words paediatric and palliative should never be used in the same sentence, but unfortunately it is a reality.
{ads1}"Our community is very fortunate to have a facility like Roger's House to support these courageous children and their families."
The Neils helped introduce 10 Roger's House patients who will take part in the fundraising event... Read more
The Toronto Argonauts Football Club and GoodLife Fitness want kids to get off their couches and on to a playgr…
11th year of award-winning program brings students together to share ideas on bullying prevention
The Toronto…
More than 30 barbecue experts from across the country will compete in a cook-off for the title of Ultimate Pit…
Daily Life, Thursday, May 17th 2012
Ingrown nose and ear hair is something which each and every human being has. They might look or sound very disgusting and odd but God has created them with a reason too. Through good men’s grooming tips and tricks, you can trim and cut them in order to make them look less disgusting and unnoticeable. Men’s grooming is all about looking good and feeling good and this problem can surely be sorted out with men’s grooming tips for getting rid of ingrown nose and ear hair.
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Inter-provincial or out-of-country travel can put a big dent in your wallet.
Before Christmas I was…
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Fashion, Saturday, May 19th 2012
{ads1}Last Sunday, le bf and I took our amazing moms out to brunch at La Societe to celebrate Mother’s Day with yummy French Toast and Eggs Benny…because nothing says “I love you” like eggs and Nutella.
To mark the special occasion, I wore a pretty dress, paired with my fave kitty flats. And if my outfit looks strangely familiar to you…it might be due to the fact that I “borrowed” it from the lovely Alexa Chung. Only her dress was Valentino, and mine is from Jacob. That’s right…my outfit is decidedly more affordable AND (partially) Canadian. I mean, come on…I win, right? Right? Tell me I win and I’ll send you a cookie…it may or may not be fully baked and/or burned, but it’s the thought that counts, people!
I Wore: Dress – Jacob; Shoes – Charlotte Olympia; Bag – Chanel; Sunglasses – Elizabeth and James (via Shopbop); Rings... Read more
You've seen them crowding the racks at stores and draping the bodies of some of the most well-dressed ladies a…
The trend of skinny jeans is still crazily loved even after three years of its huge popularity among…
How much do you love Diane Kruger’s outfit here? On a scale of 1 to 10, I think it’s a hard 11! Th…
Food, Thursday, May 17th 2012
Adding almonds to your dinner means adding up vitality, numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals, proteins, vitamins, minerals, protection against many diseases such as cancer and a divine taste. Whenever health tips are searched, a daily intake of nuts is always stressed upon by dietitians. Reason is their being rich in vitamins, minerals and many other nutrients that we miss if we skip nuts, such as almonds.
Almonds are a good source of dietary fibre and many other nutrients such as phyto-chemicals, mono unsaturated fatty acids that help reducing LDL which is ‘bad cholesterol’ while increase HDL that is ‘good cholesterol’. This peculiarity of almonds is enough to confirm a healthy blood lipid profile, which results in prevention of coronary artery diseases and strokes. The diet tips promoting balanced diet therefore finger towards almonds.
There can be several ways to add almonds... Read more
Vinegar is just one in name but it has many benefits including health, beauty and consider as must for cu…
Meetha Aam Ka Achar
Ingredients:
1/2 kg raw mango (aam), grated
2 teaspoons Mustard seeds (Rai/Sarson)
1 …
Makai Ki Roti
Ingredients:
6 tblsp butter
1 1/2 cup corn meal (makai ka atta)
salt to taste
1/4 cup…
Health, Saturday, May 19th 2012
Summers are here and so are a lot of worries but, no need to worry anymore as you can beat the heat and dehydration this summer season very easily by following the simple tips mentioned here. Dehydration is the most common problem in summers here in Pakistan and it can be taken care of very easily.
Dehydration in summers is the most common problem especially here in our country as we are exposed to the scorching sun almost all the time. A lot of people get dehydration in summers and do not even bother about it but it should be kept in mind that dehydration in summers is a very serious issue. Even though it might not be as serious in the early stages but it can lead to many diseases... Read more
Hair fall is one of the most common hair problems and it is faced by almost every second person…
You may call it unfair, unjust or whatever, but the moment anyone in this world is born, that person is als…
Potty training can be one of the most challenging tasks for parents especially the mothers. The task of p…
Homes, Tuesday, May 15th 2012
Outdoor designing is actually the main and front look of the home. The trend of outdoor designer furniture is getting a huge importance in latest home décor trends. Aside a part of decorating outdoor furniture trend also has plus points or you say benefits. Especially in winters when you wana feel the warm sunshine. Or when you wana enjoy the tea time with your friends in open air with cool breeze and many others too and these all can be enjoyed more when we have best and latest outdoor furniture.
We are lucky that in Pakistan we have fantastic outdoor designer furniture brands. The professionals are really giving fantastic range of style to plan a purposeful outdoor décor. The good thing is these Pakistani furniture designers are not less in quality or in design from the international furniture designers.
Baahir the leading outdoor décor company is provided their services... Read more
To make a lovely backyard has not only a cool effect on the beauty of the house but also give the so…
As your baby starts crawling, it’s time for you to have ababy proof home. If you look around your home, y…
Home interior and home décor is definitely incomplete if the walls of the home are left undecor…
Naukri & Paisa, Thursday, May 10th 2012
Building a credit history important to newcomers
Most newcomers to Canada (79 per cent) feel it’s important to start building credit history quickly and three-in-four (75 per cent) believe that expert advice is important when it comes to lending or borrowing money, according to an RBC poll.
“Building a new life in a new country is no small feat. Newcomers are faced with a myriad of tasks and decisions to ensure their future success,” said Paul Sy, director, Multicultural Markets, RBC. “Among these are important financial decisions and professional advice can be critical to overcoming obstacles and challenges in this area. That’s why speaking to a financial advisor, someone who understands the challenges and can provide solutions, is integral to helping newcomers build their lives in Canada.”
The RBC poll also found that... Read more
In light of the recent global financial crisis everyone seems to have loss hope and it isn’t without jus…
I would like to thank all those who have read my articles on the tax benefits of investing in TFSAs and RRSPs.…
We are just about 3 weeks away from the RRSP deadline of Feb 29, 2012 for the 2011 tax year, and we wish to ou…
Mysterious, Tuesday, April 24th 2012
If you are looking to get freaked out with an MIB sighting, take a look at this link
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=994_1335079793
MIB were reported by clerk to have no eyebrows and no eyelashes, with pale skin, large blue eyes, and seem to look like twins.
Paul Collins, author of Mack Dunstan’s Inferno / Mystery of Everyman’s Way
Contact him on
http://www.facebook.com/#!/authorpaulcollins
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Two suns visible over Sri Lanka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxLZxuUwUKU
Two suns observed in CMB, Sri…
A very special thanks to all those who stood behind me even when there was NO additional supporting evidence..…
FOX 11's Angela Kelly was in Clintonville reporting on strange sounds and vibrations being heard and felt thro…
Science, Tuesday, April 24th 2012
Update 115am CDT 4/23/2012: Per the Japanese.. last time this sort of thing occurred was about 300 years ago: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/science/T120420005829.htm
Quote the article:
"Magnetic field polarity at the solar poles will reverse and become quadrupolar in May, meaning positive fields will emerge in the North and South poles and negative fields will emerge on the equator, according to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and other institutes. When a similar phenomenon occurred about 300 years ago, the Earth's average temperature fell slightly. "
Per the Japanese Hinode team (pronounced hee-no-day) -- in about one months time -- (may 2012) the suns north pole will reach a magnetic point of "zero"and then form into MULTIPLE positive poles --- creating TWO solar north poles, and TWO corresponding south poles .. also.. this is happening a... Read more
Newberry Crater south of Bend soon could become a bit more active, now that the BLM has approved a closely wat…
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re pricele…
NASA's Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope is finding hundreds of new objects at the very edge of the electromagnetic sp…
Technology, Friday, May 18th 2012
Withings is a French based company which may not be the best in the electronic market but at the same time it can certainly be a part of every modern household. These days both the parents are working but at the same time their heart is stuck at home where their baby is. They are often worried how their baby is doing at home and what is going on. Smart baby monitor lets you see your baby anytime you want regardless of what part of the world you are in. Now you don’t need to worry or cry while leaving your baby at home for business trips.
The Withings Smart Baby Monitor is a modern baby monitor which is going to take over the traditional baby monitor. It will have a pre-loaded application which will work affectively. This gadget will also... Read more
Few decades ago the people at the counter of grocery stores had to manually enter every product that…
Microsoft President Steven Sinofsky drops news of Windows 8 Preview at Japan’s Windows 8 Dev Days along with n…
The number of SKUs will be simplified at launch this fall – two on Intel computers and one for ARM mobil…
Teens, Sunday, May 6th 2012
“Dreams are like stars...you may never touch them, but if you follow them they will lead you to your destiny.” - Unknown author.
I go by this quote in order to achieve helping every child’s dream in the world: the right to a home, to food, to education – in short I want to help get rid of their poverty. In this article you will learn how you too can help, how to take this initiative on as well as how to reach my dream + your dream = the dream of a less fortunate child.
{ads1}Launching my/your /our dream that every child in this world should receive enough means to support himself/herself is a phenomenal social issue to support. To fulfill my desire to do this, I started looking around. Fortunately,... Read more
A long time ago during 23 October 600 – 27 January 661 AD, the great Ali ibn Abi Talib once said, &ld…
Apple Inc. has quoted - Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs i…
A few years ago when I came to Canada, I couldn’t find much about youth by youth from a youth perspec…
Travel, Monday, May 21st 2012
The Red Square is one of the first stops for tourists visiting Moscow. The Square was the Soviet parade ground and still is a show of armed forces on Victory day. Red Square is used for concerts, large events and other festivals. As interesting as all of that is, the main reason that people visit the Red Square is to take photos of The Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral.
The Kremlin is on the UNESCO world heritage list. It’s a historical fortress and the largest in the world. The State Kremlin Palace is located within the walls. Check opening hours first as we tried to get tickets but missed out due to timing. The Kremlin is shut on Thursdays and tickets can be purchased from the ticket offices at the Kutafiya... Read more
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne sits just off the North-East coast of England in Northumberland. St …
To help you decide where to stay in Glasgow, we’ve compiled a list of Glasgow hotels, giving preference to hot…
Few first-time tourists to France have heard of Aigues-Mortes, located in the extreme South of France in the P…
What's On, Monday, May 21st 2012
{ads1}Dates: May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2012Location: Nyood BarOn Sun. May 27 (2012), Nyood Bar (1096A Queen St. West, Toronto ON) presents the second edition of the Nyood Bar Pop-Up. This edition features the social media-savvy entrepreneurs behind Queen St. West's newest addition to the fashion neighbourhood: The Store On Queen (TSOQ, 719 Queen St. Read more
Dates: May 29, 2012 to May 29, 2012Location: The Gladstone Hotel, Main BallroomALI KAZIMI IN CONVERSATION WITH…
Dates: June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012Location: DOWNTOWN TORONTOOn May 7, 2012, the cafe formerly known as Java J…
Dates: June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012Location: Atelier LoungeLove Inspired is a new matchmaking/relationship coa…
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Masala, Monday, May 21st 2012
Mumbai: The news of police’s raid at the rave party in Mumbai, where the celebrities and the cricketers were arrested along with many others, has been making the bigger rounds of the web and the media. The news went viral and the people are getting glued to the web to learn the updates. Among the arrested celebs and the other people, famed TV couple Apoorva Agnihotri and his wife Shilpa were also caught and taken along with the police on Sunday night when the cops raided at the suburban hotel in Mumbai city.
Police raided at the rave party when they learnt that the drugs were being used over there. The TV couple denied the reports of their getting involved into drugs. They said that they did not use any drugs at... Read more
What Anurag Kashyap has managed to do with Gangs Of Wasseypur is unique. Apart from directing his first ever m…
It seems to be the season of social awakening with Aamir Khan's 'Satyamev Jayate' being debated vo…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Devdas starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit manage…
Hollywood Gossip, Monday, May 21st 2012
{ads1}He may have gained a few pounds back, but Jonah Hill, 28, is still in good company. He’s been seeing Dustin Hoffman’s daughter Alexandra, 24, for the past few months and trying to keep it quiet, while admitting “She’s the greatest person I know!” Jonah is very friendly with the Hoffman family – he joined them on a family vacation to Hawaii. Jonah and Dustin’s kids all went to Crossroads school in LA. Since he lost 40 pounds last year, Jonah seems to have gained some back – he says his weakness is “beer.” Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News
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Yikes! Singer/songwriter Pete Doherty was a hot commodity in the 2000’s – he had style a…
Disco DID die this week First, Donna Summer, and now Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. Th…
As sick as we are of cop movies, there’s one we’re kind of looking forward to.Sandra Bullock and&n…
Reviews, Monday, May 21st 2012
MOVIE DETAILS
Cast: Leonardo Dicaprio, Naomi Watts, Judi Dench, Armie Hammer and Josh Lucas
Director: Clint Eastwood
Producer: Clint Eastwood, Brian Grazer and Robert Lorenz
THE FILM
Leonardo Dicaprio stars as J. Edgar in this biopic based on the life and times of J. Edgar Hoover who served as the head of the FBI for nearly 50 years. Directed by actor-director Clint Eastwood, J. Edgar is shot mostly in flashbacks as an old Dicaprio narrates his memoirs to a journalist. Tracing back in time when the FBI was newly formed, the film talks about how Edgar fixated on Communists, anarchists and any other revolutionary taking action against the U.S. government. The film also depicts how he single handedly built the agency's reputation, taking harsh decisions like who gets hired and fired. In... Read more
Crash, bang, boom. Ah, but crash, bang, boom in IMAX 3D. It is enough to bring a smile of wonderment and …
As times goes by, it's mystique goes on America's favorite film celebrates it's 70th birthday t…
Movie Title: Department
Cast :
Sanjay Dutt as Mahadev Bhosle
Rana Daggubati as…
Previews, Wednesday, May 16th 2012
Mere Dad Ki Maruti (MDKM), it's an outrageous comedy set against the backdrop of a loud Punjabi wedding in Chandigarh. MDKM tells the story of a boy who sneaks his dad's fancy new car out to impress the college hottie and how all hell breaks loose when he loses it! Read more
A little boy thinks of nothing but cricket.
His father, Rusy, thinks of nothing but his little boy.
To f…
Ata Pata Lapata is an exciting musical satire based on the loopholes and exploited systems of life. Be it the …
The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by …
Mainstream, Monday, May 21st 2012
What do you do when you are blessed with a distinctive voice like that of a Bobby Darrin, the power and charisma in your voice of an Al Jolson, the pitch and rhythm of Tony Bennett and the swinging style and sound of Sinatra?
Well…you SING!!!! You sing your heart out in high-energy performances, and because you are more that just a singer, you also compose your own hit tunes and record a triple CD album, "Singin" and Swingin' with Tony B. With all these legendary singers as his foundation, Tony Babino climbs even higher in the multitalented department. Tony uses the past as a stepping-stone to future ideas and songs using the past to give his newer tunes the roots they need to make them standards. In a new world... Read more
Faithful followers of this 1950s Rock & Roll icon still flock to his performmances if rock & roll is d…
This young trio spread their wings and began to fly on a talent show titled Ti Lascio Una Conzone, (You lea…
Italian born, Canadian crooner and award winning songwriter/producer, michéal CASTALDO, offers the b…
Music :: Filmi, Monday, May 21st 2012
EXPECTATIONS
There isn't much known about the film Yeh Khula Aasmaan expect for the fact that it is about a boy who is facing challenges in his life during his growing up years. Since the film has an offbeat theme, one expects the same from the music as well. The film marks the comeback of composer duo of Anand-Milind but one does wonder what's the kind of soundtrack they would have in the offing here. Ravi Chopra is the lyricist.
MUSIC
The way 'Har Ghadi' begins, one is instantly reminded of 'Jab Koyi Baat Bigad Jaaye' [Jurm] which itself was an inspiration from a Western song. Nevertheless, despite the similarities here, 'Har Ghadi' by Kunal Ganjawalla does stay with you after it has been heard first. A sad song about the protagonist who... Read more
EXPECTATIONS
When it is tough to decipher even the meaning of a film's title, there are all the less ex…
EXPECTATIONS
Even though Emraan Hashmi is the lead protagonist in Shanghai and Vishal-Shekhar are at the helm …
EXPECTATIONS
'Huge' is the way to describe in one word the expectations that one has from the music…
Local South Asians, Monday, May 14th 2012
The sought after German-duo, ‘Bhangra Brothers’ are back with a feature project. They have the honor to be featured by the German super star Indira Weis who is CEO of the record label Imperium Records (http://www.youtube.com/imperiumrecord/) and discovered the Bhangra Brothers on the German market and signed them. The project is an unusual mix of a European, Punjabi sound, fused with some Indian electro pop and produced by RDB.
Last year the two brothers Wiki and Gurinder debuted their career with ‘Sun Baliye’, which was produced by RDB, and hit the number 1 spots in music charts across UK, Canada and Australia. They are now back with Indira Weis to unleash a brand new exciting sound with Indian Electro Pop an interesting collaboration that brings together a crazy European sound fusing... Read more
Sunil Sehgal has been keeping a low profile on the Bhangra scene, but that doesn’t mean he has not been busy…
British Asian Artist, Avina Shah announces on her birthday to skydive 13,000ft for charity.
Avina Shah toge…
Recently dubbed by Billboard Music as the #1 fastest growing artist on social mediaduring the week of Marc…
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Economy, Monday, May 21st 2012
Quebec's austerity measures which include the raising of tuition fees for its post-secondary students have been headline news in Canada for the past month. In light of that, I thought that it was time to do a brief posting on Quebec's financial situation.
Let’s start by looking at Quebec’s debt. Quebec is Canada's second-most indebted province after Ontario and has the misfortune of having a bond credit rating that is in the lower middle of the pack, well below Alberta, Saskatchewan and... Read more
Canada's Bank of Montreal recently released the resul…
Recently, Bloomberg published a news item on Canada…
Some months back, I posted an article that outlined the d…
Markets, Saturday, May 19th 2012
{ads1}The recent mainstream media coverage of the "Facebook Event of the Century" has me thinking that one of two things has happened. First, either it is a very, very slow news cycle or, second, we have entered yet another stock mania. My suspicion is that this is yet another mania, created by the "pump and dump" set and very heavy coverage by the media.
By way of comparison, let's take a look back at one of the original manias, Holland's tulip... Read more
TomaGold Corporation Inc. (TSXV: LOT) ("TomaGold…
Recent news coverage from Europe, particularly Greece, has …
Thanks to a link provided by a reader, the subject of this …
Local Bazaar, Saturday, February 11th 2012
Special thanks and shout out -- to Dennis Grubb and the staff at Solaro Energy !
Here is a direct link to the main Solaro Energy website --- clearly you can see they make many different products related to energy saving / off the grid solutions:
http://solaroenergy.com/products/solar-lighting/
Watch the video explanation of one of their lighting systems from Dennis directly here-- this is their youtube page:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXRfgwxfYzY
It is important to have a power source -- for multiple reasons -- power outages, emergencies, natural /... Read more
The Trigenics Institute of Functional Neurology was for…
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