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Gay Marriage wrangling: Labour not in favor of conservative amendment

Gay Marriage wrangling: Labour not in favor of conservative amendment

England, Monday, May 20th 2013

Labour party has declared of not favoring the conservative amendment to Government bill to legalise gay marriage, during the fears that a "wrecking amendment" extending civil partnerships to heterosexual couples... Read more

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Parliament Urges South Sudan Army To Clear Jonglei Of Rebels

Africa, Monday, May 20th 2013

Parliament Urges South Sudan Army To Clear Jonglei Of Rebels

Wal said that when Yau Yau was controlling an area such as Boma, it can be a threat which may lead to cutting of the East Africa roots with South Sudan. “Recapturing of the area is a very big event that we can really thank our soldiers in the state,” the speaker said. Chol said that it is too earlier for them as members of Jonglei state assembly to talk about the sending of the MPs to Boma area. “We do not fear our soldiers they are well trained and they know human rights and the stability of the area itself, the peace is relating to the presence of the South Sudan army,” Chol said. He said that they need to give chance to their soldiers to clear rebels from the areas and not... Read more

Houston police investigating regarding a murder-suicide incident at 7600 Highmeadow Drive

America, Monday, May 20th 2013

{ads1}Houston police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide incident at 7600 Highmeadow Drive about 6 p.m. on Sunday (May 19). The identities of the deceased female victim, 24, and male suspect, 31, are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Services.  Both suffered at least one gunshot wound. HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. Jewell and M. Dillingham reported: Officers were dispatched to the above address for a check on welfare.  They forced entry into the home and discovered a male and female deceased inside.  The female had not been seen for several days, so her close friend called police to check the residence.  The friend said the male and female had been in a relationship for several years, but were having recent problems. The investigation is continuing as investigators await autopsy results. Read more

POEA introduces online system for Philippines seeking overseas employment

Asia, Friday, May 17th 2013

POEA introduces online system for Philippines seeking overseas employment

In the wake of unexpected sanctions imposed by Taiwan, the Philippines labor department has launched an online program where Filipinos seeking overseas employment are encouraged to register. The platform was launched after Taiwan announced to invalidate work permits of Filipinos applicants effective May 15. “If you are looking for overseas employment, let the online registration of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) be your first step. The registration is free and easy. It is accessible anywhere and anytime,” said Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz. The authority has also announced a set of instructions for Filipino applicants. Those who have registered on POEA’s online system are advised to access their account every month. The account will be inactivated if an applicant does not access it for six consecutive months. {ads1}Baldoz urged Filipinos seeking overseas... Read more

All eyes on Tony Abbott’s budget reply speech

Australia, Saturday, May 18th 2013

All eyes on Tony Abbott’s budget reply speech

Opposition leader Tony Abbott will declare his stand on the budget on Thursday. Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Australians should know what the opposition leader has planned for government when he delivers his budget reply speech. "At the forthcoming election, the leader of the opposition will ask the Australian people to endorse his plans ... people are entitled to know what those plans are. These plans, I believe, are to cut to the bone," PM Gillard said. Senator Wong urged Mr Abbott to stop deceiving Australians with his rhetoric statements, gimmicks and all the slogans that are designed to distract attention from what his real plans are. {ads1}"If the coalition does accept the government's budget, we would welcome their recognition that this is an economically sensible budget. But let's remember, they would have... Read more

West Northfield elderly man Harris Arthur Turner dies in a fatal boating incident at…

Canada, Monday, May 20th 2013

{ads1}Lunenburg County RCMP are investigating a boating accident that claimed the life of an 80-year-old man. On May 18th, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Lunenburg County RCMP received a 911 call of a capsized boat with two men in the water. RCMP, Emergency Health Services and the Northfield Fire Department responded to the scene and found a 63-year-old man and an 80-year old man who had been taken to shore by other boaters. Both men who are from the local area were taken to the South Shore Regional Hospital by ambulance. The 80-year-old man passed away in hospital later in the evening. The victim has been identified as Harris Arthur Turner, 80, from West Northfield, Nova Scotia. Police do not suspect foul play and the cause of the incident remains under investigation. Read more

Gay Marriage wrangling: Labour not in favor of conservative amendment

England, Monday, May 20th 2013

Gay Marriage wrangling: Labour not in favor of conservative amendment

Labour party has declared of not favoring the conservative amendment to Government bill to legalise gay marriage, during the fears that a "wrecking amendment" extending civil partnerships to heterosexual couples could halt the legalisation process. The efforts came as Prime Minister David Cameron prepared to take on traditionalist Conservative MPs who are trying to interrupt his plans to legalise gay marriage in the latest trial of strength between Mr. Cameron and his backbenchers. Mr. Cameron’s official spokesperson has told that he is expected to vote against the so-called wrecking amendment which could the Same Sex marriage Bill. {ads1}The proposed legislation by the coalition government has returned to the House of Commons on Monday and also faces opposition of many Tory MPs. The gay marriage bill will be debated in Commons over a couple of... Read more

Bailing Out Europe Again and Again

Europe, Wednesday, October 24th 2012

Bailing Out Europe Again and Again

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

India and China hold table talks to discuss Line of Actual Control

India, Monday, May 20th 2013

India and China hold table talks to discuss Line of Actual Control

The governments of India and China are holding table talks to draft a solution to the prevailing tension at their borders. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited New Delhi on Monday to contemplate practical measures to enhance peace and harmony. Li met with his counterpart Manmohan Singh and both agreed to work as allies in order to emerge as one of the strongest economies in Asia. Singh promised Li that India will cooperate and as a sign of willing to maintain friendly relations, Singh will add Beijing to the list of his upcoming foreign visits. "The purpose of my current visit to India is three-fold -- to increase mutual trust, to intensify cooperation and to face the future. On the basis of deeper mutual trust, our two countries can further deepen our mutual... Read more

Activist arrested in Iran's West Azerbaijan Province

Middle East, Monday, May 20th 2013

Activist arrested in Iran's West Azerbaijan Province

A member of the Islamic Iran Participation Front (Mosharekat) has been detained, opposition sources say. According to the Jaras website, Esmail Ali Mirzaei was arrested at his home in Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province. His family still have no information about the details of the arrest. Recently, Ali Mirzaei was reportedly harassed by the security bodies over his calls for former presidents Mohammad Khatami and Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani to participate in the upcoming presidential election on 14 June. {ads1}On Monday, the Islamic Iran Participation Front (IIPF) as well as the Mujahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organisation (MIRO), two prominent pro-reform parties, released separate statements endorsing Hashemi Rafsanjani’s candidacy. Following the widely contested 2009 presidential election, many of the two groups’ members were arrested, paraded in televised show trials and sentenced to lengthy jail terms. Esmail... Read more

First Pakistani woman reaches the summit of Everest

Pakistan, Monday, May 20th 2013

First Pakistani woman reaches the summit of Everest

Young Pakistani woman sets a new record on May 19 by setting foot on the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. Samina Baig, 21, along with her brother Mirza Ali, 29, climbed the highest mountain in 48 days and reached the peak on the 60th anniversary of the first conquest by Edmund Hillary on May 19, 1953. “According to initial reports, the two mountaineers and 29 other foreigners reached the summit at 7.30am (local time),” said Pervaizuddin, a resident of Shimshal Valley. The siblings are natives of Shimshal village in Hunza valley. Two of their friends from India, twin sisters Tashi and Nugshi, were also a part of the historic expedition. Now the flags of two famous neighbors – India and Pakistan –flutter side by side in the free air. “She (Samina)... Read more

Venezuela The Next Saudi Arabia?

South America, Wednesday, March 6th 2013

Venezuela The Next Saudi Arabia?

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

Venkateswara Hindu temple opening in northeast Ohio

South Asians Abroad, Friday, May 17th 2013

{ads1}Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland in Richfield Village (Ohio, USA) is opening on a seven-acre lot with elaborate seven-day celebrations starting May 22. The “Grand Opening & Prana Pratishtapanam Celebrations”, based on Agamas, besides various Poojas, Homams, Aarathis, Sankalpams, Punyahavachanams, Prarthanas, etc., will also include Kalasadivasam, Jaladivasam, Dhanyadivasam, Ksheeradivasam, Pushpadivasam, Phaladivasam, Sayanadivasam, Rathna Stapanam, Mahakumbha/Upakumbha Aradhanam, Vinesha Kalyana Utsavam, Suprabhatam, Sahasranama Archana, Hanuman Chalisa, etc. Meanwhile, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded efforts of Temple leaders and area community to realize this Hindu temple complex. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that it was important to pass on Hindu spirituality, concepts and traditions to coming generations amidst so many distractions in the consumerist society and hoped that this temple complex... Read more

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Detroit Tigers Avoid Sweep With 4-1 Win Over Toronto Blue Jays

Baseball, Sunday, July 29th 2012

Detroit Tigers Avoid Sweep With 4-1 Win Over Toronto Blue Jays

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

Jonas Valanciunas Named NBA Eastern Conferences Rookie of the Month for March …

Basketball, Saturday, April 6th 2013

Jonas Valanciunas Named NBA Eastern Conferences Rookie of the Month for March

The National Basketball Association announced Friday that Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas was named NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for March 2013. Valanciunas is the eighth Raptors player to win the award, joining Jamario Moon (January 2008), Andrea Bargnani (January and February 2007), Jorge Garbajosa (December 2006), Charlie Villanueva (December 2005), Vince Carter (March and April 1999), Marcus Camby (March 1997) and Damon Stoudamire (November 1995 and January 1996). Valanciunas averaged 11.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.07 blocks and 27.1 minutes in 15 games (14 starts). He shot .620 (67-108) from the field. He ranked first among Eastern Conference rookies in rebounds, blocks and field goal percentage, and second in free-throw percentage (.822). Valanciunas paced the team in scoring twice and on the glass five times. The native of Utena, Lithuania... Read more

The selectors amuse you once again

Cricket, Tuesday, April 30th 2013

So Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal have been left out of the touring party for the UK where Pakistan will first play a couple of ODIs in Scotland and Ireland, and then take part in the final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. That is going to be one action packed UK summer for Pakistan's cricketers and all of you better get hold of your Sky Sports deals an make sure you are ready to follow Misbah & company as they take the field in Scotland, Ireland, and England. Two of my favorite cricketers are out of the team, with at least one of them not deserving the axe at all. But I'll move on and focus on the players that have been picked. Particularly the three newbies - Umar Amin, Asad Ali,... Read more

Toronto Marlies Fall 5-4 in Game Three

Hockey, Thursday, May 16th 2013

Toronto Marlies Fall 5-4 in Game Three

The Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Toronto Marlies by a score of 5-4 tonight at Van Andel Arena. The Griffins now hold a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Semi-Final. Grand Rapids jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the six-minute mark of the opening frame, on goals from Adam Almquist and Jeff Hoggan. In his first game of the post-season, captain Ryan Hamilton would cut the lead in half before the end of period. The middle frame would see both teams score once at even strength and once on the powerplay, allowing the Griffins to take a one goal lead into the third period. Jan Mursak would make it 5-3 for Grand Rapids early in the period before Carter Ashton responded for Toronto just over four minutes later. Despite... Read more

College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay

Football, Sunday, July 1st 2012

College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay

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

Plan Your Dream For Golf Vacation

Other Sports, Thursday, March 7th 2013

Plan Your Dream For Golf Vacation

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

Eddies’ Carlyle Mitchell Recalled by Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Soccer, Friday, May 17th 2013

Eddies’ Carlyle Mitchell Recalled by Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that the club has recalled centre back Carlyle Mitchell for Saturday’s Major League Soccer (MLS) match against Portland Timbers at BC Place. Mitchell has been on loan at North American Soccer League (NASL) club FC Edmonton since March. “With our team having had a very busy schedule of late and with Johnny Leveron suspended for this match, we felt it was a good time to call Carlyle back into the team,” said Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie. “He has been doing quite well with Edmonton, so we’re pleased to have him available this weekend.” Mitchell, 25, has played every minute for FC Edmonton so far during their NASL season, starting all six matches for a total of 540 minutes. His contributions have helped Edmonton to a... Read more

Canada Beats Colombia on Day Three of Fed Cup

Tennis, Saturday, February 9th 2013

Canada Beats Colombia on Day Three of Fed Cup

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

Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors podcast

500 Level Podcasts, Wednesday, March 14th 2012

Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors podcast

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

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Major Flaws in Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report

Columns, Friday, May 17th 2013

Major Flaws in Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report

The Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report (HRCR) is missing many crucial pieces of the puzzle with regards to the factors that led to the division of Pakistan (into Pakistan and Bangladesh) in 1971. A fresh inquiry is needed to fill this major gap. On December 16, 1971, Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) achieved its independence, following a most humiliating surrender by nearly 90,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Ten days after the emergence of Bangladesh, the Government of Pakistan (through notification Number: SRO [I] 71, dated December 26, 1971) appointed the Hamoodur Rehman Commission to investigate the events leading up to the surrender of the armed forces of Pakistan in East Pakistan and the ceasefire on the borders of West Pakistan. The Commission was comprised of three senior judges: Chief Justice of... Read more

Significant risk in Afghan missions as Canadian soldier dies in Kabul blast

Fallen Heroes, Monday, October 31st 2011

Significant risk in Afghan missions as Canadian soldier dies in Kabul blast

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

Acura selects a birthplace for the new NSX supercar

Press Releases, Wednesday, May 15th 2013

Acura selects a birthplace for the new NSX supercar

Acura today announced that the all-new NSX supercar will be produced at a new Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, a $70 million advanced production facility encompassing 184,000 square feet to be housed inside Honda’s former North American Logistics facility and located in the midst of Honda’s existing R&D and production engineering operations. The site for the new production facility, which will be Honda’s third auto plant in Ohio, is only a few miles from the Honda R&D Americas, Inc. Ohio Center that is engineering the supercar for production and adjacent to Honda of America Mfg.’s Marysville Auto Plant. The Performance Manufacturing Center is also close to Honda Engineering North America, Inc., center for the development of new production technologies. A part of Honda of America, the Performance Manufacturing Center will be a... Read more

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Sean Williams talking Art, Art, and ART!

Art & Culture, Thursday, April 25th 2013

Sean Williams talking Art, Art, and ART!

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

Golden GT-R for Bolt from Nissan

Automotive, Monday, May 6th 2013

Golden GT-R for Bolt from Nissan

What do you have to do get a major auto maker to customize a supercar around your tastes and driving style, then hand it over for free? Well, if you've got Usain Bolt like talents, then find an auto maker you like and partner up. A factory custom Nissan GT-R was presented to the man commonly known as 'the world's fastest man', earlier this week. Bathed in an exclusive gold paint to commomerate Bolt's many Olympic medals of similar colour, the car is only one of two in existance. Nissan presented the car to Bolt in appreciation for his contributions as a Nissan brand ambassador for GT-R. According to Nissan, it was love at first sight for Bolt, already a GT-R owner, when the one-of-a-kind "Bolt Gold" GT-R was unveiled as the top prize... Read more

Book Review Headley and I

Books, Monday, February 25th 2013

Book Review Headley and I

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

Seva Fellowship Launched to Help Develop New Generation of Diverse Community Leaders in Peel

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

How To Remove The Tan Lines From Face And Body

Daily Life, Thursday, May 16th 2013

How To Remove The Tan Lines From Face And Body

Throughout the summer season, majority of people love to spend time in summer. In summers sun rays directly affect the skin. By spending time under sun, results the tan lines on the face and other parts of body. Tan lines are unattractive and are caused by exposing only certain body parts under the sun. The skin will not looks even and the tan lines will attract unwanted attention towards them especially if there is a big difference in skin tone. The term tanning is fashion in western countries for young women to seek a less pale complexion. Tan lines can be one of the most persistent side effects of summer spend in the sun. Tan lines can occur on any part of the body which is not exposed to the skin and... Read more

Zara Woman LookBook May 2013

Fashion, Monday, May 20th 2013

Zara Woman LookBook May 2013

{ads1}Is it me, or have Zara lookbooks lost their effectiveness? After seeing these shots, I could only focus my attention on the printed/brightly-coloured pieces, losing all interest in the plain ones. Why is that? Obviously, the simpler pieces are less eye-catching, but I think if they were styled and/or shot differently, I could just as easily be attracted to them…even if they look less flashy. Perhaps it’s because most photos do not display the entire look, but bits and pieces? Also…where are the shoes?! Having said that, Zara is still one of my go-to websites to check for cool new arrivals, and that won’t stop anytime soon…I just wish their lookbooks were more exciting. Too much to ask?   Photo Credits: Zara Click HERE to read more from Style Blog. Read more

Easy Sandwich Recipes That'll Instantly Elevate You To 5-Star-Chef Status

Food, Monday, May 20th 2013

Easy Sandwich Recipes That'll Instantly Elevate You To 5-Star-Chef Status

You’ve refreshed your spring wardrobe and (hopefully) done a little spring cleaning, but what have you done to spruce up your spring-sandwich repertoire? If you’re over goopy egg salad — like we are — try mastering one of these new, easy-but-elegant recipes, including the ultimate diet-friendly Croque Madame. It’s primetime for some low-effort, high-reward cooking! Pack these sandwiches to go or eat ‘em at home. It’s entirely up to you. Skinnier Croque Madame{ads1}Serves 41 tbsp, plus 2 tsps extra-virgin olive oil1 tbsp all-purpose flour1 cup low-fat (1%) milk1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2/3 cup grated Gruyère cheeseKosher salt and freshly ground pepper4 slices thick-cut, whole-grain bread, toasted4 tbsps dijon mustard1/2 pound sliced Black Forest ham4 large eggs2 cups watercress leaves, washed and dried Heat one tablespoon olive oil in... Read more

Baby Talk: The 411 On Your Future Fertility

Health, Saturday, May 18th 2013

Baby Talk: The 411 On Your Future Fertility

{ads1}Those old directions for How To Make A Nuclear Family — grow up, find a man, get married, and have a baby — seem so dated, so simplistic, it’s almost laughable. Modern women are staying in school longer, going after more advanced degrees, and are delaying childbirth. Birth rates for women aged 35 to 39 increased nearly 50% between 1990 and 2008, according to Pew Research. And, the number of women aged 40 or older who have babies tripled over the same timespan.  Among women who want to have children, more are reaching their professional and educational goalsbefore becoming mothers. And, why not? It’s natural for successful women, who have made careers of pragmatically setting goals and achieving them, to think they can apply the same strategies to pumping out a kid or two. Besides, if... Read more

Use Of Air Wicks For Your Home Freshness

Homes, Monday, May 20th 2013

Use Of Air Wicks For Your Home Freshness

Do you want your home to smell nice all the time? Of course, everyone wants that their house to smell fresh and nice. You often observe that mood is affected by the fragrance that you smell whether pleasant or bad. Bring freshness of nature into your home by using air wicks. Air wick is an air freshener. This product is the most efficient in ridding unwanted odors, especially if guests are just about to arrive. Air wick with fresh bubbles is a unique propellant-free air freshener that delivers up to twelve hours of freshness to your home. Air wicks are available in market in different natural fragrance that refreshes you as well as your house. You can choose fragrance of your choice. Your home always smells just the way you want. Air wicks are very useful... Read more

Spent - A Personal Fiscal Cliff

Naukri & Paisa, Saturday, March 2nd 2013

Spent - A Personal Fiscal Cliff

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

Baltic Sea Mystery similar to Mystery of Everyman’s Way

Mysterious, Sunday, July 1st 2012

Baltic Sea Mystery similar to Mystery of Everyman’s Way

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. “During my 20-year... Read more

3D Printing: The Star Trek replicator is here?

Science, Monday, May 13th 2013

3D Printing: The Star Trek replicator is here?

replicate (transitive verb): to duplicate, to repeat replicator (noun): a fictional technology from Star Trek:The Next Generation. This machine was capable of reproducing objects, originally seen synthesizing meals on demand. 3D Printing or additive manufacturing is the process of making a three-dimensional solid object from a digital model. The "additive process" puts down successive layers of material in manner resembling printing. Unlike a printer which puts down one layer of ink on a piece of paper, this process puts down a layer of material (heated plastic or powdered material mixed with a solidifying resin) then returns to put the next layer on top of the previous layer gradually building up the three-dimensional object. Normally we would think of complex objects being made up of a series of components. We would produce each... Read more

Things to do on Sunday morning – update your Nokia Lumia Windows Phone

Technology, Monday, May 20th 2013

Things to do on Sunday morning – update your Nokia Lumia Windows Phone

Looking for trouble on a Sunday, I updated my trouble-prone Lumia 920 with the much-anticipated, latest Nokia firmware 1232.5962.1314.0000 The sun was streaming in the south-facing Windows two hours ago when I announced to my wife “Oh look, my Nokia phone has an automatic update. “You are a bear for punishment,” she said from her easy-boy chair taking in the morning sun after the frost last night. “Isn’t that phone jinxed?” “Babe, I like being on the bleeding edge.” I replied with a smile. “Just because the phone has been replaced 3 times since Christmas and bricked last weekend does not mean anything. Hope springs eternal that Nokia will finally get it right.” With a devil-may-care grin I pressed the OK on the automatic update and 10 minutes and one cold boot later, the Lumia 920... Read more

Gracie's Amazing Adventures in YogaLand: Where Everything is Pink AND Perfect

Teens, Tuesday, May 14th 2013

Gracie's Amazing Adventures in YogaLand: Where Everything is Pink AND Perfect

Episode - 32 "Now try to perform the Cobra yourself, my dear child, so I can make any corrections", Bhujangayina instructed. Gracie, being a fast learner and a good student, followed every point to the "T", performing the Cobra perfectly but to her amazement, once again the X-17 Deluxe Yoga Mat, was up and flying and through the Pink Time Tunnel, its running lights shining brightly. Gracie hung on to the edges even though she was promised that it was impossible to fall off. Swirling and whirling through time, Gracie had no idea of where she was headed. Just a few seconds later, she landed with a disorienting thud. Where was she? This didn't look like any place she had ever seen in any history book, news report or storybook for... Read more

Amsterdam’s Ever-Evolving Rijksmuseum

Travel, Monday, May 20th 2013

Amsterdam’s Ever-Evolving Rijksmuseum

Luckily, we had a free day in Amsterdam to visit the newly re-opened Rijksmuseum before our AMAWaterways Tulip Time Cruise. With complementary admission to the Rijksmuseum and a citi-card from the Amsterdam Tourist Office, we were on our way, taking the fabulous local bus system to the Museumplein and a short walk to the Museum. Founded in 1800, the Rijksmuseum is the premier history and arts museum in the Netherlands. With more than 8000 treasures on display in 80 galleries, each floor showcases a different century. The Rijksmuseum is home primarily to works of the great Dutch painters. Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer and Peter aul Rubens are all represented, as well as Vincent van Gogh and many contemporary artists. But, you will also be enchanted by the Asian pavilion, the library, and the Teekenschool (a multidisciplinary... Read more

Rocke Out For a Cure at Saint Rocke (Hermosa Beach, CA)

What's On, Monday, May 20th 2013

 Rocke Out For a Cure at Saint Rocke (Hermosa Beach, CA)

Rocke Out For a Cure Featuring Jumping Jack Flash Rolling Stones Tribute Saint Rocke (Hermosa Beach, CA) The best Rolling Stones tribute on the planet is ready to start you up at Saint Rocke. Jumping Jack Flash gives audiences what they want from a live Rolling Stones performance -- all the theatrics and power of the "World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Read more

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Veena Malik Declines Friendship With Ashmit Patel

Masala, Monday, May 20th 2013

Veena Malik Declines Friendship With Ashmit Patel

"Ashmit was never my friend,” says the controversial queen Veena Malik in a recent interview adding, “We met in 'Bigg Boss' (season 4 in 2010) and after that we have not met. I am just working. I have friendship only with my career”. How simple is that for the disloyal Veena Malik to decline friendship with Ashmit Patel with whom she got smitten in Bigg Boss season 4 and was spotted many times afterwards. Veena Malik and Ashmit Patel had a more-than-friendship chemistry in Bigg Boss 4 which got sparked at many media channels as well. After the reality show ended, the controversial couple was seen cuddling at many events, joined each other on their birthday bashes and also visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan together. Moreover, Veena Malik is also doing the lead role pairing with Ashmit Patel in her upcoming film "Supermodel". Contrary to... Read more

No-pants Day For Madonna At Billboard Awards

Hollywood Gossip, Monday, May 20th 2013

No-pants Day For Madonna At Billboard Awards

{ads1}It looks like Madonna was SO enchanted with the Punk Couture theme of the Met Ball a few weeks ago that she recycled her punk rock look for the Billboard Awardsin Las Vegas. Will.I.am got an eyeful when he presented her with the Top Touring Artist award.Photo via: Daily Mail Click HERE to read more from Janet Charlton Read more

Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

Reviews, Monday, May 20th 2013

Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

This is the movie where I go right and the Star Trek franchise goes left. This is the movie where I stopped caring. This is the movie where I say that I get new packaging but the same old thing. But it's not the same old thing. This is a new Star Trek, a reboot of a very popular science fiction series targeting a new generation of potential fans of a five year mission which has been going on now for over 40 years through movies, other series, animated shows, games, books, and God knows what else. God knows? There is a fan-made Internet series called "Phase II" based on the original series. Yes, fan-made and the quality isn't half-bad. I have no idea where the money comes from to support... Read more

Movie Preview Pocket Gangsters

Previews, Monday, May 20th 2013

{ads1}Pocket Gangsters signifies the dark world of 'pocketing' human lives, putting their lives at stake and demanding obscene amount of ransom from the relatives or friends of the hostage. POCKET GANSGTERS is a hostage drama cum comic thriller telling the story of a girl who is worth millions. The plot has numerous twists and turns, the storytelling is highly cathartic and music is romantic. Truly a gangster spirited FEATURE...the film engages you from the beginning till end with shock and awe. Article written by staff at Bollywood Hungama. Read more Read more

Taylor Swift sweeps Billboard Music Awards performs Reds – digital sales take off

Mainstream, Monday, May 20th 2013

Taylor Swift sweeps Billboard Music Awards performs Reds – digital sales take off

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 The Billboard Awards are based on sales and chart placement, the final test of who fans love when they put... Read more

Music Review Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke

Music :: Filmi, Monday, May 20th 2013

A comedy about a twosome's misadventures on a Mumbai-Pune trip, the modest budget film with newcomers Dev Goel and Adah Sharma also stars Sanjay Dutt and Juhi Chawla in cameos. The music is by Sangeet and Siddharth Haldipur, who made a sledgehammer impact with their solo composition Aa zaraa kareeb se in Murder 2 but failed to strike chords with films like Bird Idol, Blood Money and Aatma. So we have very modest expectations from the score, all the more because very few banners today insist on great music as the selling-point for a film with low face-value. MUSIC {ads1}To be fair, the score does partly meet up with modest expectations. 'Ding Dang Ding Dang' is a creditable effort where the tempo and tenor of a bhangra-pop song is mixed with a melodious... Read more

International Bhangra Legend Nirmal Sidhu Launches His Album Bhangra Star

Local South Asians, Monday, January 21st 2013

International Bhangra Legend Nirmal Sidhu Launches His Album Bhangra Star

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

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The Bakken and its Impact on the Local Economy

Economy, Saturday, May 11th 2013

The Bakken and its Impact on the Local Economy

Over the past twelve to eighteen months, we've seen increasing resistance by various groups throughout the United States and Canada to hydraulic fracturing.  One of North America's largest plays that requires hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) to produce economic volumes of oil is the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin located in the northwestern United States.  Since the Bakken is a relatively low permeability and porosity formation (in areas where is does not produce oil in a traditional manner), wells are... Read more

Choosing the Right Oil Company to Own in 2013

Markets, Thursday, February 21st 2013

Choosing the Right Oil Company to Own in 2013

I have been making the point about crude oil production and capex absolutely CONTROLLING the energy space right now and through 2013 and this week's entry is perfect to point that out again through the released quarterly reports of EOG Resources (EOG) and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD). The action in both of these stocks in the market recently have been an oil investors' study --- 2013 is all about crude production and capex for that production. Where are you getting your crude?... Read more

Thai Yoga Massage Special

Local Bazaar, Monday, May 13th 2013

Thai Yoga Massage Special

 {ads1}This is an incredible deal for a special reward.  Must be booked between Mother's Day and Father's Day.   Offer expires June 16, 2013.  Website: www.vikrhealth.com; Facebook: /Vikr.Health.Promotion; Twitter: @VikrHealth.  Call to book at 647-WOW-VIKR (647-969-8457). Read more

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