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Asia, Thursday, June 20th 2013
Schools announce holidays after the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reached the hazardous level in Malaysia. The air pollution level is categorized as hazardous when the reading is 301 or... Read more
NGO Equal Education (EE) has issued a statement denying allegations of dictating…
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott’s decision to not support the federal government’s …
The deadly floods in Uttarakhand have prompted several state governments to diss…
Senior economists have called attention to the significant of introducing peasan…
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Africa, Thursday, June 20th 2013
NGO Equal Education (EE) has issued a statement denying allegations of dictating unrealistic timelines to the Basic Education Department. The Department had earlier accused EE for setting hasty deadlines for the norms and standards for school infrastructure.
Statement from Equal Education reads: “All the deadlines EE asks the (department) to uphold were agreed to by the minister in a November 2012 settlement agreement which was noted by the high court. The timeline required the minister to consult the public and promulgate final and binding norms and standards by 15 May 2013. EE granted a one month extension. Now the minister requests ‘at least’ another six months. EE cannot agree to this.”
{ads1}EE has also accused Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga for allegedly violating an agreement to publish the document by May 15.... Read more
Different speakers affirmed that the Day is commemorated yearly on June 16th by African Union member states an…
The one week training that ended over the weekend at the Women’s Union is intended to equip the educators with…
Kawaja Kau Madol Ciweer Tong, Rumbek Central County SPLM Assistant secretary for Political and Organization Af…
America, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
{ads1}Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on human remains found at 9700 North Green River about 4:15 p.m.on Monday (June 17).
The identity and cause of death of the victim are pending an autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeants T. Richardson and R. Torres reported:
A passerby riding a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle in the wooded area of Brock Park at the above address saw what appeared to be parts of a human protruding from a carpet that was secured with duct tape.
At this time, there are no known witnesses to determine how long the remains had been there. Read more
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of two others at 8300 Gulf Freeway…
Unfortunately for the National Security Agency, the light of day appears to have been shed on its activities, …
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 3400 Pease Street about 1…
Asia, Thursday, June 20th 2013
Schools announce holidays after the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading reached the hazardous level in Malaysia. The air pollution level is categorized as hazardous when the reading is 301 or more; very unhealthy at 201 to 300; unhealthy at 101 to 200; moderate at 51 to 100 and good at zero to 50.
Education Ministry director-general Tan Sri Abd Ghafar Mahmud made the announcement on Thursday. He said the National Haze Action Plan constitutionally allows the Education Ministry to close schools in areas affected by the haze.
“The school authorities have to constantly monitor the haze situation by checking the API reading available on the Department of Environment website. If the API reading is more than 250, the school authorities have to stop all co-curricular and outdoor activities. The school authorities also... Read more
Being hosted by the Muslim-majority country Indonesia this September, the Miss World beauty pag…
Philippines Army lost two soldiers in a fight with New People’s Army rebels at Sitio Tibog in Barangay San Isi…
Ex-Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee and ex-Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Jamil Johari have…
Australia, Thursday, June 20th 2013
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott’s decision to not support the federal government’s legislation on skilled migration visas has alarmed Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Mr Oakeshott told the parliament on Thursday that Australia does not need new law and the existing law should be acted upon.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott compared Ms Gillard with anti-immigrant One Nation founder and one-time MP Pauline Hanson in the Parliament. He said the legislation under discussion is extremely controversial and accused the prime minister for molding it into a tool to be used in political battlefields.
“We saw a member of this parliament set out to make perfectly decent Australians feel like strangers in their own country. It is an embarrassment,” Abbott said.
He also urged the government to set aside baseless legislations and solve problems of asylum... Read more
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard often plays the gender card to win political debates and score points …
Prime Minister Julia Gillard stays put as pressure increases on her to step down in favor of Kevin Rudd. Ms Gi…
A fire leveled an inner Brisbane apartment complex on Sunday but no loss of life is reported till the filing o…
Canada, Thursday, June 20th 2013
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15 year old female, Skylar Elizabeth Payment.
Payment was last seen on Friday, June 14th, 2013 in the North End area of Winnipeg.
Payment is described as Caucasian, 5’3" tall, 115 pounds with straight, medium length brown hair. She is likely wearing dark rimmed prescription glasses and was last seen wearing a grey/black mesh shirt, black jeans, purple toque and black/white checkered Nike runners. She may be carrying a black backpack.
Winnipeg Police consider Payment to be a child in need of protection and are concerned for her wellbeing. Read more
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing woman.
Natalia Sobol, 83,…
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing woman.
Elsa Maguino, 27, …
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15 year old male, Andr…
England, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
World leaders gathered at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland seemed to be getting closer in arriving at a common stance on Syria crisis besides the disagreements regarding the calls for the removal of President Bashar al-Assad due to Russian objections.
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin will back a communiqué that is to publish on Tuesday afternoon highlighting a peaceful settlement to the crisis. However, he has so far rejected the idea of putting any pressure on Mr. Assad to step aside in order to close the civil war that has claimed 93,000 lives and created 1.6 million refugees.
But the Russian president has agreed to pressurize the Assad regime to play its full part in a peace conference in Geneva designed to ease the Syrian president’s grip on power.
{ads1}The other G8 leaders will put... Read more
British Prime Minister David Cameron has said at the G8 Summit he would prioritize to ensure a peace conferenc…
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is due to unveil an economic development package to aid job creation in the …
Dale Cregan faces life imprisonment for killing two police officers and a father and son in Greater Manchester…
Europe, Wednesday, October 24th 2012
While it is hard to imagine, Europe's debt crisis is nearly entering its third year. So far, Europe has managed to contain most of the damage to its own territory; the United States, Canada and the Far East are still showing economic growth levels that are modest but still positive and the crisis in the bond market has not spread beyond the Eurozone. Unfortunately, everything is still not "well"; Greece is walking a debt tightrope, Portugal and Ireland are wards of the EU and the IMF and Spain and Italy hover near the doors of the casualty ward with bond yields that look like this, suggesting that all is not well:
A paper by Lee C. Buchheit and G. Mitu Gulati entitled "The Eurozone Debt Crisis - The Options Now" give... Read more
The French privacy regulator, CNIL, speaking on behalf of other European watchdogs, have warned Google ov…
Gazprom has Europe's natural gas market in a stranglehold and Europe is attempting to fight back, first with a…
Nearly every day, we read some grim news about Europe's economy. The latest ECB Monthly Bulletin …
India, Thursday, June 20th 2013
The deadly floods in Uttarakhand have prompted several state governments to disseminate rescue teams to help pilgrims and tourists pave way out of the affected areas. While people are generously contributing to collect aid for the flooded hills, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Rs 1,000 crore for disaster relief measures.
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and PM Singh also took an aerial survey of the affected areas to monitor relief activity. Latest reports from Uttarakhand confirm 102 deaths and thousands injured at tourist spots and pilgrim centers. Indian Army has appointed over 10,000 staff while Indian Air Force has sent 18 helicopters and a transport plane to gear up rescue operations.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav announced an aid of Rs 25 crore for the flooded areas of Uttarakhand and offered... Read more
India has expressed its concerns over certain budget allocations announced by the newly elected government of …
The recent elevation of Gujarat CM Narendra Modi as the election campaign chief has pushed the previously oppr…
BJP leaders have stormed to L K Advani’s house after he announced his resignation from all party positions. Ad…
Middle East, Monday, June 17th 2013
Despite skepticism in Israel
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said on Saturday that the announced results of Iran’s presidential elections signalled that the Iranian people had “decided to entrust” the new president-elect with a “strong mandate to govern” the country.
In a statement on Saturday, Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs said she wished “Mr. Rohani well in forming a new government and in taking up his new responsibilities.”
“I remain firmly committed to working with the new Iranian leadership towards a swift diplomatic solution of the nuclear issue,” she continued.
Moderate candidate Hassan Rohani, who enjoyed the backing of former presidents Rafsanjani and Khatami, won Iran’s presidential election, which was held on Friday 14th of June.
{ads1}The White House reacted to Rohani’s victory by saying that it... Read more
India's relentless search for hydrocarbons to fuel its booming economy has managed the rather neat diplomatic …
As Iranians go to the polls to elect a new president on Friday, latest polls show that the only reformist cand…
Iran’s Guardian Council has denied reports that it might consider disqualifying Hassan Rohani from the preside…
Pakistan, Thursday, June 20th 2013
Senior economists have called attention to the significant of introducing peasants and workers to the Parliament by appointing them on reserved seats. Gathered at a consultation on ‘Addressing the Inequality Gap: a Dialogue on Land Rights’, organized by PILER, rights activists highlighted the importance of land reforms.
Senior economist Akbar Zaidi said the government failed to provide or less mention any kind of relief for peasants and laborers. He agreed that energy crisis should be given priority but not on the cost of sidelining the agriculture sector. However, Zaidi also insisted that peasants will not benefit from mere land reforms.
“For that, agriculture reforms are also essential, in which irrigation water and credit for purchase of seeds and fertilizers should be made available… The first argument [in the previous land reforms] is... Read more
Arch rival of the governing party, PTI Chief Imran Khan, took oath as a member of the National Assembly after …
The Opposition has taken an aggressive stand on a proposed increased in the General Sales Tax (GST) on Tuesday…
Known for her debut Lollywood hit “Deewaney Tere Pyar Key”, the hot and stunning fashion model and actress&nbs…
South America, Wednesday, March 6th 2013
Venezuela seems to be a relatively consistent fixture in the mainstream media. While many of us know that Venezuela contributes a significant volume of its oil to keep North America's economy churning, very few have an understanding of just how important Venezuelan oil is to the world.
Venezuela has been producing oil since 1914 when its first commercial oil well was drilled on the eastern shores of Lake Maracaibo. The country was one of the five founding members of OPEC in September 1960 along with Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Here is a map showing Venezuela's oil infrastructure:
Oil revenues are an extremely important contributor to Venezuela's economy. In 2012, the total value of all exports from Venezuela was $92.6 billion with $88.13 billion or 94 percent coming from the export of... Read more
After World War II the US government dumped millions of kilograms of unexploded bombs into the Gulf of Mexico.…
Muzammil Bacchus of Guyana won the inaugural “Late Zaid Ali Award” for the Most Improved Qaseeda Singer as Guy…
In late January, the First National Conference of the Cuban Communist Party closed. The basic document fo…
South Asians Abroad, Monday, June 17th 2013
Leaders from diverse religions gathered on June 16 in Rehoboth Holy Temple (RHT) of Church of God in Christ in Reno (Nevada, USA) for an interfaith service to pray for Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela, who is struggling in a South Africa hospital.
Starting with Gayatri Mantra, considered the most sacred mantra in Hinduism, recited by distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed; prayers for Mandela’s recovery included Jewish prayer in Hebrew by Daniel R. Sanchez of University of Nevada-Reno Hillel, Islamic prayer in Arabic by Dr. Muhammed A. Quddus of Northern Nevada Muslim Community, Tibetan Buddhist prayer by Dharmakaya Center of Tibetan Buddhism Coordinator Trey Ligon and Christian prayers by RHT Bishop Luther J. DuPree Junior.
{ads1}Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism (USOH), said on the occasion that it was... Read more
Leaders of various religions are gathering on June 16 in Nevada (USA) for a multi-faith service to pray for No…
An estimated 15.5 million children are involved in domestic work, according to a new report of International L…
A Hindu chariot parade will reportedly be held on the streets of Greater Vancouver (Canada) on August nine.
A…
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Baseball, Sunday, July 29th 2012
Jhonny Peralta Supplies All the Offence with Two Home Runs and Four RBI’s
After dropping the first two games of the series the Detroit Tigers bounced back to avoid being swept and snapped the Toronto Blue Jays' three-game win streak.
On the strength of Doug Fister's efficient eight innings on the mound and Jhonny Peralta's two home runs and four RBI's, the Tigers (54-38) ended its three game losing skid with a 4-1 road victory in front of 35,975 fans at Rogers Centre.
Toronto (51-50) opened the scoring in the first inning when Rajai Davis scored from third base on a ground ball by Colby Rasmus. The Tigers stormed ahead in the second inning when Blue Jays starting pitcher Brett Cecil let two runners get on before Peralta hit a long fly ball... Read more
Hottest Team in Baseball Wins Season-high Sixth Straight Game
Both teams came into the game riding win streak…
Seven-run Second Inning Gives Henderson Alvarez Big Cushion for Fifth Win
The Toronto Blue Jays had another i…
In 2008 Roger Clemens testified before Congress that he never used Performance Enhancing Drugs: never too…
Basketball, Wednesday, June 12th 2013
USA Basketball announced Wednesday that Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan has been selected to participate in the Men’s National Team mini-camp this summer. The camp will be held July 22-25 in Las Vegas and includes a total of 27 players.
DeRozan completed his fourth season the NBA and set career highs for points (18.1), rebounds (3.9), assists (2.5) and minutes (36.7). He ranked seventh in the NBA converting 355 free throws on 427 attempts, both career highs. DeRozan became the first player in team history to start 82 games in multiple seasons.
DeRozan has participated with USA Basketball in the past a member of the 2012 Select Team and the 2008 USA Junior National Select Team that competed in the Nike Hoops Summit. Other Raptors who have competed for USA Basketball include... Read more
Becomes fifth GM in team history
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday that the club has signed Masai Ujiri as…
Colangelo remains with team as President
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment President and CEO Tim Leiweke an…
The National Basketball Association announced Friday that Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas was named N…
Cricket, Tuesday, June 4th 2013
Cricket in the late 90s and the better part of the first decade of this century was dominated by Australia - they were the number 1 test team, they won the World Cup thrice in 1999, 2003, and 2007, yet the Champions Trophy eluded them. They did not even make the final of the Champions Trophy in the first 4 editions held in 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2004.
Interestingly enough, Australia won the next two editions in 2006 and 2009 and are the only team to win the Champions Trophy twice. They enter this edition in an effort to make it three on the trot.
Besides MS Dhoni, none of the other captains from the Champions Trophy in 2009 are captaining their teams this year. Besides Sangakkara and Vettori, the other captains... Read more
Pakistan were supposed to play 6 ODI matches in the UK leading up to the Champions Trophy but the weather p…
So Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal have been left out of the touring party for the UK where Pakistan will firs…
He missed a few matches for SNGPL in October-November due to his brother's wedding without notifying th…
Hockey, Wednesday, May 22nd 2013
Final Media Availability To Take Place on Wednesday
The Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 4-3 tonight at Ricoh Coliseum. The victory gives the Griffins a 4-2 series win over Toronto and a berth in the Western Conference Final.
The Marlies jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the end of the opening frame on goals from Carter Ashton and Paul Ranger. The Griffins would answer back in the second period when Tomas Tatar notched a powerplay tally at 4:00. Toronto restored their two goal lead just 37 seconds later on Will Acton’s fourth goal of the post-season. Jan Mursak and Tomas Tatar would notch back-to-back goals just 28 seconds apart in the third period to tie the game at three. Griffins forward Luke Glendening would... Read more
The Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 5-4 tonight at Van Andel Arena. The Griff…
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that Ron Rolston has been named the head coach of …
The Toronto Marlies defeated the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, by a score of 3-2 i…
Football, Sunday, July 1st 2012
The recently announced college football playoff system will mean big money for major college teams with some experts guessing that it could amount to as much as half a billion dollars per year in television rights alone.
News of such an eye-popping figure has prompted Texas coach Mack Brown to wonder whether the money should make its way to players. “In my opinion, with the amount of money the playoff will generate, I hope we can revisit the student-athlete stipend.” The Tweet from Brown came soon after the announcement of the change. “It will be a very lucrative event and those young people are the ones that make it all possible,” he added.
The existing Bowl Championship Series television deal with ESPN pays the major college football schools about $155 million per... Read more
Last week a federal appeals court decided to decline reviving an antitrust suit brought by two former col…
Jerry Sandusky’s defense team finished with their case today without Sandusky taking the witness stan…
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that the team has signed forward Joel Armia to a t…
Other Sports, Thursday, March 7th 2013
Golf is one the primogenital royal games. Here when we overhear the term royal we think of the historical bequest. Just as every royal thing and culture the golf also has its own history. Furthermore, it is the most eminent inclined of the world. It is mainly endearing among rich society.
May be some of have doting to play it or may be some of you still make planning. Then the question is how to plan for your dream for Golf Vacation. It’s an international game, so definitely you can make or plan visit for foreign places for your dream of Golf. But first of all you need to write about your vacation plan for golf that what your wishes, your wiling, necessities and the most important thing utilities. As we know Pakistani... Read more
Special ceremony recognizes London 2012 Olympians, Paralympians at Royal Ontario Museum
Twenty five of C…
Tickets to the 2013 Honda Indy Toronto are now on sale, and they come with a generous dose of “turbochar…
It used to make or break a motorcycle manufacturer’s reputation. It used to be the biggest thing a…
Soccer, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Iran, Korea Republic and Australia for making it to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
The three joined Asian champions Japan, who have already qualified for the world’s premier football competition. Iran edged past Korea Republic 1-0 in their crucial final match to top Group A while Australia confirmed their berth by defeating Iraq 1-0. Uzbekistan sidelined Qatar 5-1 but missed out on goal difference and will now play Jordan, the 1-0 victors over Oman, to determine Asia’s fifth-placed team.
The two third-placed teams from each group - Uzbekistan and Jordan - will battle out in a home-and-away encounter on September 6 and 10 and the winner will take on CONMEBOL’s fifth-placed team in an inter-continental playoff, to be played in... Read more
Eddies can’t hang on to lead; draw with the RailHawks 1-1
Coach Colin Miller made some changes to the startin…
The Canadian Soccer Association announced on Saturday 15 June that it has ended the suspension of the Quebec S…
The Canadian Soccer Association Board of Directors on Monday 10 June 2013 moved to immediately suspend the Que…
Tennis, Saturday, February 9th 2013
Canada finishes first in pool A to earn a spot in the final
The Miele Canadian Fed Cup team won their three matches against Colombia on day three of the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Americas Zone Group I event in Medellin, Colombia.
The first singles match of this round robin tie went to Sharon Fichman (Toronto, ON) who defeated Catalina Castano 6-1, 7-5; followed by Eugenie Bouchard’s (Westmount, QC) win over world no 144 Mariana Duque-Marino 6-2, 6-2. The doubles match was canceled due to rainfall.
Saturday, Canada will play in the final against pool B champion Brazil at 10 a.m. E.T. The winner Saturday’s final will advance to the World Group II play-offs in April 2013. Read more
Fichman, Bouchard, Dabrowski & Dubois defeat Venezuela 3-0
The Miele Canadian Fed Cup team won their thre…
Bouchard and Fichman post convincing wins in singles
The Miele Canadian Fed Cup team won their three matches …
Raonic’s victory over Garcia-Lopez in fourth rubber gives Canada spot in World Group quarter-finals for first …
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, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
Chalk me up as amongst the majority of Canadians who will yawn at the Trudeau charity "controversy". About the only reinforcing fallout within this affair, Justin Trudeau isn't like other MP's, which is already well established within the Canadian psyche; as a matter of fact that is partially WHY people actually pay to listen to him. Couple the "star factor" with the fact Trudeau does plenty of free charity work, I declare a manufactured outrage story that will fade into nothingness, with no impact whatsoever.
However, those over zealous PMO staffers are at it again, and in so doing have put the focus back on the "priorities" of the Harper government:
The Prime Minister’s office has sent information to The Barrie Advance regarding a money-losing speech Liberal leader Justin Trudeau made in... Read more
I apologize for the very brief posting this morning.
A website called "Stop Watchin…
Now that we are all aware of the shenanigans at the NSA, the use of FISA and FISC to spy on us all, there is a…
With the next federal election a little more than two years away, it is time we started asking the Liberals…
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, Thursday, June 13th 2013
As Canadian Tire Motorsport Park continues with its extensive renovations and facility improvements, the next phase of the future will be an expansion to the Driver Development Centre.
To accommodate the upgrades to the Driver Development Centre at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, the half-mile Speedway will be closing as of July 27, 2013. The season end point fund will remain intact and as a result of the closure, the weekly purse will increase for the remainder of the Saturday Night Stock Car Racing season.
{ads1}“To accommodate the expansion of the Driver Development Track, the closure of the Speedway will be necessary,” said Myles Brandt, President and General Manager at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
“The Speedway has enjoyed an impressive 24-year run as Canada’s fastest half-mile paved oval. On behalf of all of us... Read more
Public Mobile today announced its acquisition by Thomvest Seed Capital Inc., the Toronto-based investment v…
Acura today announced that the all-new NSX supercar will be produced at a new Performance Manufacturing Cent…
The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) invites Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders from around the w…
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Art & Culture, Thursday, April 25th 2013
My name is Sean Williams and I am a creative based in Edmonton, Alberta with a focus in Ideas, Photography, Art Direction and Design. I work as an art director for an international ad agency and on my free time execute what I call seanings, personal projects that range from portrait photography to conceptual artwork. All of my creations are hopefully original ideas that I've concepted, photographed and retouched.
Paul Collins--Tell us about your background. Who you are? Where you are from?
Sean Williams -- I am originally from Toronto and have always had an artistic side to me. Growing up I'd love to draw comic book characters and was musically inclined having taken piano lessons from a young age. I attended OCAD University's Bachelor of Design program with a major in advertising,... Read more
Two artists talk about their work, their upcoming shows and what inspires their art.
The work of artist Lori …
If you've ever had your tarot cards read by someone who knows what they're doing (or had a friend regale you w…
For over 40 years, Photographer Scott Tansey has been capturing breathtaking panoramic views. He has travel…
Automotive, Friday, June 14th 2013
Aston Martin CC100 Story:
A Radical Speedster — A unique year produces a unique and visionary car. Created as a stunning celebration of Aston Martin’s century of sports car excellence we reveal ‘CC100’, a concept reflecting the sporting heritage and exceptional design capability woven throughout 100 years of Aston Martin history.
Past, Present & Future — CC100 looks back to a proud past and forward to an exciting future. A clear affinity with the legendary 1959 Le Mans and Nürburgring winning race car DBR1 can be seen in the design, with forward-looking features shaped from the same advanced materials and expert engineering used throughout our contemporary model range.
World Class Capability — Designed and constructed in less than six months, the CC100 represents a shining example of the Aston Martin flexibility. Coupling creative freedom with cutting-edge... Read more
Classic styling, muscle bike power, smooth like butter: that’s the 2013 Honda CB1100A in a nutshell.
First …
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today announced the introduction of a new “Your Time, Your Place” (YTYP) test driv…
There’s a new Corolla coming for 2014, and it just might be cool enough for teenagers to start borrowing the…
Books, Monday, February 25th 2013
There couldn't have been more topical book as this, especially when Headley has just been sentenced in the U.S. and terrorism continues to be prevalent globally, very recently in India as well. Written by S. Hussain Zaidi, who definitely understands the underbelly of crime and criminals like no one else (his recent book 'Dongri to Dubai' is a testimony of that), 'Headley and I' is told from the point of view of Rahul Bhatt who found himself trapped during months leading to the tragedy of 26/11 and post that.
However, the book isn't just about how the turn of events led to the terrorist attack. Instead, it unfolds as two stories running in parallel; one about Rahul Bhatt and his fluctuating relationship with his father Mahesh Bhatt, another about David... Read more
It was January 15th, 2009. Imagine you are at a newspaper stand in a busy transit station and you meet a wa…
Exploring the world in order to find yourself is an old and honored tradition, and plenty of good books have b…
In a brand new humor book, Are You Indian? A Humorous Guide to Growing Up Indian in America, HuHHSanjit Sin…
Community, Thursday, February 14th 2013
SikhsServing Canada, the parent organization of Mississauga’s Seva Food Bank, is pleased to announce the launch of Seva Fellowship program. It aims to bring together the diverse talents of extraordinary young people to connect, collaborate and demonstrate what is possible when working together in a diverse community. Up to five high-potential youth from the Region of Peel will be selected to create positive change by coordinating volunteer projects in their local community.
“Since opening our doors in 2010, we have seen a rising interest in the number of young volunteers from different faiths and experiences who want to create positive change in the community to address today’s most pressing issues,” remarked board member Harbaljit Singh Kahlon. “We realized that we want to formally mobilize and invest in this next generation of... Read more
Andrew Stunnell MP has praised the UK's oldest British Muslim Youth Association for its services to hum…
3,500 hygiene kits assembled at First Niagara Center and will be delivered to hurricane-affected areas by…
3,500 hygiene kits to be assembled at First Niagara Center and delivered to hurricane-affected areas by t…
Daily Life, Thursday, June 13th 2013
For his younger brother he wants to make a statement and spread awarness about cancer. Raj hopes the outings will provide lasting memories. His brother RJ, 34, is admitted to hospital on ICU because of heart failure and is in critical condition. The family is praying for a wonder.
Raj found his writing notes, music lyrics, poems after he was admitted to hospital. ''He was a very good writer; he prefered to pen down his feelings and loved music. He was good in everything he did''. Raj also found last letters for the people he love in case he won't be able to say what they mean to him.
''We think that we are immortal and so the future really doesn’t exist for us. That being said, we worry about it all... Read more
Even if fine lines and wrinkles may not be creeping up just yet, it’s never too early to start to slow do…
In the era of competition, everyone wants to look more beautiful than others. A number of cosmetics and b…
Around here at R29 HQ, it's not uncommon to find a few staffers hotly engaged in serious discussion about th…
Fashion, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
{ads1}So…this happened at Lancôme’s Luminato party last week – photoboothing with DARIA, y’all! Never even knew that this one was on my bucket list, but now am totally putting it on said list and crossing it off. Photoshoot with Daria Werbowy – CHECK!
As for Lancôme’s ”Roses By…” exhibit, its final stop is in Toronto and is currently being shown in the main lobby of First Canadian Place, from June 14th to 20th, 2013 for the very last time, so make sure to check it out. “To celebrate (the rose), Lancôme has given carte blanche to twenty international photographers, from Peter Lindbergh to Patrick Demarchelier, Sølve Sundsbø to Nick Knight, in France, the United States, China and England, to create their personal interpretation. Twenty uniquely talented artists, all of whom have fostered a close relationship with Lancôme over the years. The end result is twenty... Read more
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Food, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
Father’s day is just celebrated to reassure your love and gratitude for your father. The way to reach the heart of your father is through his stomach. What better gift than cooking special meal for your father on his special day? Treat your dad with his favorite food item. Are you looking for father’s day appetizer? Get creative in the kitchen this father’s day with the special food items that suit his taste. Here is a simple recipe that will help you to make your father feel like a king. Treat dad to the outside meal which he would love.
This father’s day wrap your love and your gift to your father in a bun. When it comes to delicious and comfort food, you cannot get much better than burgers encase in your father’s... Read more
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Health, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
{ads1}In case you haven't noticed, porn is here to stay. It’s pretty likely that some of you ladies are high-fiving that fact right along with the zillions of male connoisseurs out there. But, whether you’re a skin-flick watcher or not, there may come a time when you feel like you can’t measure up to the ultra-hot, moaning-like-a-banshee bombshell that your partner “visits” during late-night porn patrol. She’s 20 years old, six feet tall and weighs 115 pounds. Her heaving breasts pop the buttons right off her top and she’s known to have 20 orgasms in a row — doggie style. Ugh.
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Homes, Wednesday, June 12th 2013
Father’s day is almost here. Why not plan something new and different for your father? It is not always necessary to give expensive and typical gifts. If you want something different then there is nothing better than decorating your home. Decorating home according to your father’s choice can be the perfect gift for your father.
Doing this will surely make the day memorable for your father. You can give your father a wonderful surprise by making some changes in home. For giving special father’s day gifts some people start decoration a week before the father’s day. Decorating a home will definitely put a smile on your father’s day.
For decorating your home, first of all you have to keep in mind the choice of your father as it is a day for fathers. Paint... Read more
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Naukri & Paisa, Saturday, March 2nd 2013
Take a few minutes out of your busy day and click here. Don't worry, it's not anything nefarious! You'll be taken to a website called "Spent", an online "game" that will give you a realistic look at what it is like to be poor in America today.
The game is a collaboration between the McKinney advertising agency and the Urban Ministries of Durham, North Carolina, a group that runs a homeless shelter. Players are given a scenario in which they have lost their house, are single parents with no job and minimal savings. You are then given a choice of low-paying jobs, whether to pay for health insurance and then must find a home that is within a reasonable commute from work. Bills must be paid, however, there is often only... Read more
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Mysterious, Sunday, July 1st 2012
There was a strange object discovered in the summer of 2011 by a group of Swedish treasure hunters from an ocean explorer team from Sweden. Quite recently, this Ocean X Team conducted a second expedition to the circle-shaped object in the Baltic Sea and found something they have never experienced before. First they thought it was just stone or a rock cliff, but after further observations the object appeared more as a huge mushroom, rising 3-4 meters/10-13 feet from the seabed, with rounded sides and rugged edges. The object had an egg shaped hole leading into it from the top, as an opening. On top of the object they also found strange stone circle formations, almost looking like small fireplaces. The stones were covered in something resembling soot.
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Two suns visible over Sri Lanka
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Science, Wednesday, May 22nd 2013
The global warming deniers are at it again, and it is high time that the environmental movement in Canada and the United States launched an organized campaign to expose these scientific community charlatans.
The mainstream business media, which bows to corporate interests in both countries, is quick to publish interviews and opinion articles by the tiny percentage of scientists who deny that global warming exists. Some say that it has not been proven that human activity damages the environment. Some bizarrely claim that emissions of carbon dioxide are beneficial to the planet.
“No Need to Panic About Global Warming”, was the headline for an opinion article that appeared on May 19 in The Wall Street Journal, the business newspaper most trusted by the business community.
“Speaking for many scientists and engineers who have... Read more
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Technology, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
Majority of the people are addicted to games. Mobile gaming has become almost pervasive. Well, good news for them - MOGA brings a good gadget for mobile game lovers. These new controllers will be based upon the same design. MOGA introduces innovative gadgets with every passing day by keeping in mind the increasing curiosity in people for mobile games. When it comes to the real needs of the mobile gamers, nothing else comes close to MOGA. This new innovative device by MOGA is the best option for mobile games lovers.
The advantage of this new MOGA controller is that it will not only keep your Android secure but also protect your windows 8 smart phones. Additionally it will also charge up your phone while you play game. It also contains dual analogue sticks and full... Read more
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Teens, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
Episode - 36
So she knew that it had to be a very special lipstick. Perhaps her life hadn't gone back to plain old gray, after all. And, this seemed to be the proof. Her mother was happy to have such a pretty lipstick too and off they both went to get ready for the day. Gracie went back up to her room to change into her school clothes and upon entering her room found Musika jumping up and down on the bed. "Did you get the lipstick, did you, did you Gracie? Did you get the new lipstick?" He asked so excited that Gracie thought he might jump himself right into the next dimension. She pulled it out of her pajama pocket and took off the cap and swiveled it... Read more
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Episode - 35
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Travel, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
{ads1}While we had been to Rome before and had seen all the major sights, this time we were interested in a less frantic, more in-depth visit. We stayed in a great location near the Piazza della Republica on the Via Nazionale. The Piazza della Republica is impressive with gorgeous semi-circular colonnades surrounding the white marble Fontana delle Naiadi. It is not far from the Termini rail station, so upon arrival we were able to walk to our hotel from the station, and from our hotel to most of the important sights in Rome. Teatro dell’ Opera di Roma and Pontifical Gregorian University are within easy walking distance. Although we never walked to the rail station at night, we always felt totally safe in this area, no matter the time of day. Via Nazionale is a busy street with lots... Read more
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What's On, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
World Championships of Performing Arts Finals: See the Winners
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Each year, eager talent of all ages from countries around the world comes to Hollywood to enter the World Championships of Performing Arts, recognized as the only international talent competition of its kind. Aspiring stars try to impress the
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Masala, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
Malaika Arora Khan is only getting hotter with time. The diva yet again manages to stun us with her hot picture on the cover on MW. The hottie heats it all up in her drop-dead-gorgeous monochrome imprinted swimsuit with blue stoned gold earrings and gold cuff as the accessories. Whereas her red lip, smoky eyes and wet pulled down hair combination simply makes us drool.
The body-hugging swimsuit accentuates her hour glass figure! Apart from acting, this yummy mummy recently has even started her own shopping website called 'The Closet Label' which gives a taste of her style choices.
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Hollywood Gossip, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
{ads1}It’s no surprise that Sarah Michelle Gellar is said to be complaining about her costar Robin Williams on their new CBS series “The Crazy Ones.” Star magazineclaims she cannot tolerate his personal hygiene – especially up close under hot lights. Fact is, Robin has always has a BIG problem with profuse sweating. Years ago he used to shop at a very expensive store in San Francisco. Before they would allow him to try on their designer clothes, the clerk would hand him a long sleeve t -shirt to put on first. After he finished shopping they would launder the shirt and have it ready for his next visit. That’s how they solved the sweat problem.
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Reviews, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
{ads1}Movie Review: Shortcut Romeo Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Puja Gupta, Ameesha Patel, Rajesh Shringarpure Directed by: Susi Ganeshan Review by: Faisal Saif Ratings: * * * 1/2 What do you do when you suddenly get a 'Remote Control' by which you have the choice of getting Rich? What do you do when you see the chances of that Remote Control being risky? Shortcut Romeo is all about chances and taking a 'Shortcut' way of getting rich and achieving the luxury of a rich lifestyle. It is a remake of Tamil money spinner 'Thiruttu Payale' which was also directed by Susi Ganeshan. Shortcut Romeo was also screened at Marche Du Film for Cannes Film Festival (2013). The film is about Suraj (Neil Nitin Mukesh)... Read more
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Previews, Tuesday, June 18th 2013
{ads1}'Luv U Soniyo' is a story about Mark & Soniyo, who since their childhood have been brought together by fate, time after time, only to be drawn apart each time. But destiny has its own plan in store for these two who belong to two completely different worlds. Will the fate that brought them together time and again work in their favor now, and are they destined to be together after all?
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Mainstream, Monday, May 20th 2013
Taylor Swift cleaned up at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The biggest winner was the internet as music lovers grew digital sales 10% and CD’s declined
Taylor Swift swept the 2013 Billboard Awards in Los Vegas with 8 awards, including top artist and top album. Other winners include Justin Bieber, Gotye and Rihanna.
Swift has totally crossed over winning Top Country and Top Artist in the same year.
“You are the longest and best relationship I ever had,” said Swift whose songs chronicle the ups and downs of her personal relationships.
Her performance of “Reds” started backstage with circus accoutrements including Swift being carried on a bicycle onto the stage.
“Reds” by Taylor Swift from the 2013 Billboard Awards
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Music :: Filmi, Wednesday, June 19th 2013
Expectations
Huge, because of A.R. Rahman's branding and the fact that the film comes from a director who last made Tanu Weds Manu, which had good music that worked big-time and was in sync with the locations and characters.
Music
The proof of the pudding, it is said, is in the eating. Rahman has worked hard on the music, but the result does not show that application, partly also because some of the singers used are not up to the mark.
The most important aspect, however, is that common affliction of the majority of our tunesmiths today - being themselves and sticking to their groove (pun intended) and not going in sync with the locales, timeframe and background of the characters. A film composer must change his music, chameleon-like, in every film as per... Read more
Expectations
The expectations we have from the soundtrack are very modest because it is an actioner.
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Himesh Reshammiya is back after a lull of several months. The composer has always generat…
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There is little we expect from the soundtrack of this action drama, except hoping that, b…
Local South Asians, Monday, January 21st 2013
VIP records are proud to present the brand new album by internationally renowned vocalist Nirmal Sidhu called Bhangra Star . Nirmal Sidhu’s powerful and dynamic vocals are what make him stand out from the crowd and 2012 has proven to be a great year for him.
The artist who has given us a string of hits from Char Panj, with Miss Pooja, Punjabi Hurr, Sher Punjabi with Aman Hayer is now ready to unleash another anthem ‘Jatt Nu Sharabi’. He’s teamed up with young talent Kaos production for track one of the album Jatt Nu Sharabi. The sound is fresh with a Bhangra beat fusing eastern and western beats.
The album is an 8 track album features music producers from across the world including the Canadian talent Pamma Sarai who was last... Read more
Introducing, Gary Dhaliwal with his debut single “Bappu” produced by Sunny G. Gary Dhaliwal, born and raised i…
Coined as the Prince of Goa, Drega is a Hip-Hop artist who has no problem stirring up some controversy and …
A.R. Rahman, Raghav and playback singer Shilpa Rao combine to create ‘Ishq Shava’, the fir…
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Economy, Tuesday, June 11th 2013
Now that the Harper government is taking steps against the "rampant" absenteeism among the federal public service sector, I thought that it was time to take another look at absenteeism among Canada's 308 current sitting (or napping) MPs as recorded on the Parliamentary Business page of the Parliament of Canada website. Since Canadians take the time to pick up a stubby pencil every four years or thereabouts to vote for an MP whose primary purpose is to create and pass... Read more
While recent reports seem to show that America's housing…
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Markets, Wednesday, June 12th 2013
Standard & Poor’s, the credit rating agency, believes the likelihood of the U.S. credit rating being downgraded in the near term is less than 33% (one in three) and it has decided to keep its credit rating on the U.S. economy at AA+, slightly lower than the best investment grade. (Source: Standards & Poor’s, June 10, 2013.)
This may be good news to the politicians who continue to believe there is an economic recovery in the U.S. economy, but it’s not enough to... Read more
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Local Bazaar, Monday, May 13th 2013
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