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Poll shows increased support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

Poll shows increased support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

America, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

A recent poll by Marquette University Law School suggests that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has taken a timely lead over his Democratic opponent. According to the poll, President Obama and... Read more

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Agencies Raise Alarm On Humanitarian Situation In South Sudan

Africa, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Agencies Raise Alarm On Humanitarian Situation In South Sudan

The United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs for South Sudan Lise Grande, the UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) raised the concerns yesterday in Juba. Grande said that despite agencies preparing to assist at least 12,000 returnees who started arriving in Juba from Khartoum, humanitarian agencies are also providing assistance to 375,000 South Sudanese returnees who have been arriving in Sudan since 2010. She also said the agencies are providing support to 20,000 people who have been displaced due to border violence between Sudan and South Sudan that broke out in March this year. “Humanitarian organisations have also been supporting 170,000 people affected by inter-communal fighting in Jonglei State and 110,000 people displaced from the contested area of Abyei last year”, said Grande. {ads1}She added that despite the fact that there has... Read more

Poll shows increased support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

America, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Poll shows increased support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

A recent poll by Marquette University Law School suggests that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has taken a timely lead over his Democratic opponent. According to the poll, President Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have reached a tie at 46% to 46% fondness among the expected voters in Wisconsin. However, the poll conducted in April showed that Obama led Romney by 49%-45%. The basic explanation behind the shift could be that Republicans are more activate for the June 5 recall election than any other party. Charles Franklin, director of the poll, says Walker’s supporters seem to hold an advantage in possible turnout. Another poll conducted by Public Policy Polling for the liberal website Daily Kos supports the findings of Marquette University Law School’s poll. It shows Walker has a 49% to 45% lead... Read more

Choo becomes PAP candidate for Hougang seat

Asia, Friday, May 11th 2012

Choo becomes PAP candidate for Hougang seat

People’s Action Party (PAP) announces Desmond Choo to be their candidate for the seat of Hougang on Friday. Speaking at the occasion of his announcement Choo expressed that he does not intend to use ousting of the minister of Worker’s Party Yaw Shin Leong but will contest for the seat on his own believes. The 34 year old candidate for Hougang who is currently serving as the deputy director of the Industrial Relations Unit of NTUC, Choo said, “It was an unfortunate incident. For all of us, the important thing is focus on the future, [and] focus on the more important needs, which really is to select the best person to take care of the ward. I am my own man. It [Yaw] is a closed chapter for me, and I... Read more

Violence takes over court as killer sentenced for imprisonment

Australia, Friday, May 11th 2012

Violence takes over court as killer sentenced for imprisonment

Violence broke out inside and outside a Sydney court as the judge announced the punishment of the 20 year old man who stabbed a teenager to death. The punishment announced was for a minimum of four years of imprisonment on Friday. The mother of the victim teenager, Christine Burrows, burst into tears at the time the judge announced the punishment for the murderer of her son, Jay William Cook. She could not control herself from screaming once the verdict was announced. At the same time, someone from the public threw an object at Cook as he stood in the conviction box hearing his formal punishment. Cook had to duck down to avoid the object thrown at him. Justice Peter Garling immediately suspended the session of the court and asked everyone to... Read more

Alleged human smugglers to reappear in court on June 5

Canada, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Alleged human smugglers to reappear in court on June 5

Kunarobinson Christhurajah, 32, facing human smuggling charges appeared in a Vancouver court Wednesday. The Sir Lankan is to return to court on June 5 for a bail hearing. “This remains a very active investigation and we won’t rule out the potential for further charges,” said Supt. Derek Simmonds, head of the RCMP Federal Border Integrity Program in B.C. “The ultimate goal for the RCMP is to ensure the safety and security and well-being of Canadians; this investigation is important to help achieve this goal.” Kunarobinson Christhurajah and Lesly Jana Emmanuel were arrested Monday for being involved in the massive MV Sun Sea human smuggling operation. Apparently, Christhurajah owned the Thai cargo ship that arrived off the West Coast in August 2010 carrying 492 Sri Lankan. “It made it a challenging investigation for the... Read more

Toronto police search for missing elderly man Lunxin Wang

England, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

{ads1}The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man. Lunxin Wang, 76, was last seen on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., in the Kensington Market area. He is described as 5'7", 150 lbs., with short, white, hair and some facial hair. He was last seen wearing a dark-green shirt with horizontal stripes, black pants with a purple stripe down the legs, possibly wearing a black vest. Police are concerned for his safety.   {acepolls 2} Read more

Germany's Fiscal Situation The Blind Leading the Blind

Europe, Thursday, May 10th 2012

Germany's Fiscal Situation The Blind Leading the Blind

With Europe still circling the white porcelain bowl, I thought it was time to revisit the fiscal situation in Germany, the lynchpin that seems to be the only thing that is holding Europe together.   It is still very early in the fiscal year so trends in Germany's finances are relatively meaningless at this point in time.  However, there is still some interesting information to be gleaned from the latest Federal Ministry of Finance Monthly Report for March 2012 and the March 2012 Federal budget key figures.     Let's open by looking at a chartshowing the fiscal deficit for January to March of 2011 compared to the same period in 2012 and the projected deficit for the entire fiscal year:     The deficit for the three month period was €24.04 billion, down marginally from €25.499 billion... Read more

Parliament screams over Ambedkar cartoons in textbooks

India, Friday, May 11th 2012

Parliament screams over Ambedkar cartoons in textbooks

Both the houses of parliament were seen to be in a chaotic situation on Friday over the cartoon of B R Ambedkhar regarding the statement of Home Minister P Chidambaram over the Aircel-Maxis deal being included in one of the textbooks of the government. Session of both the houses had to be adjourned to ensure pace in the respective houses. The issue was raised at the very beginning of the session of Lok Sabha by Thirumaa Valavan Thol belonging to the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) who held placards in their hands and kept waving them throughout the session trying to gain attention of other members of the house claiming that the cartoon published in the government textbook of grade 11 is intended to be offensive in nature towards Mr. Ambedkar. As... Read more

Conflicting reports on IRGC warning to Hezbollah over 'pre-emptive' strike

Middle East, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Conflicting reports on IRGC warning to Hezbollah over 'pre-emptive' strike

Nes agencies repudiate story by IRGC site The head of Iran's Quds force, Qassem Suleimani has warned the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah against waging any pre-emptive war on Israel, according to a website affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards Corps. On Wednesday, Javan Online published a story about recent talks between Suleimani and the leader of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah. The commander of the Quds force reportedly stressed that “radical” figures within the resistance group, who were calling for a pre-emptive strike on Israel, must be dealt with “firmly.” {ads1}“Your military preparedness, readiness to destroy Tel-Aviv and the ability to continuously bombard Eilat … must not make you arrogant,” Suleimani added. “The expectation was that after … comments made by the Supreme Leader [Ali Khamenei], there would be an end to talks about a pre-emptive strike.” Javan Online made no... Read more

Coalition in danger as PMLQ threatens government

Pakistan, Friday, May 11th 2012

Coalition in danger as PMLQ threatens government

The coalition partners of the ruling party, Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam, threatened the government on Friday over breaking their partnership and joining hands with the opposition regarding the issue of power failure in Pakistan. The party claims that it is clear that the government is not doing anything about the power crisis and the nation is left in the dark as leaders play around for their own personal benefits other than focusing on the needs of the people. One of the members of PML-Q Kamil Agha Khan expressed his concerns in the senate on Thursday and said, “It’s a clear warning for the government. It is not possible to continue with the discussion on the president’s address to parliament while ignoring frequent power outages. The government must listen to what people... Read more

Muzammil Bacchus wins inaugural Late Zaid Ali Award

South America, Monday, April 23rd 2012

Muzammil Bacchus wins inaugural Late Zaid Ali Award

Muzammil Bacchus of Guyana won the inaugural “Late Zaid Ali Award” for the Most Improved Qaseeda Singer as Guyana hosted the 10th  International Qaseeda Competition at the picturesque Anna Catherina Islamic Complex recently. The competition was hosted by the Muslim Youth League of Guyana, Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman and The Anna Catherina Islamic Complex in association with The Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GT&T).   The Late Zaid Ali was a Trinidadian who loved Qaseeda Singing and was part of the Trinidad & Tobago’s delegation to many of the Qaseeda Competitions in the past. The family of the Late Zaid Ali had decided to make this yearly Award in his memory to the junior contestant from the host country who has shown the most potential in the singing of Qaseedas. The... Read more

Hindu temple in Tennessee marks 10th anniversary

South Asians Abroad, Tuesday, May 15th 2012

Hindu temple in Kingsport (Tennessee, USA) had three-day elaborate celebrations to mark its tenth anniversary. Celebrations at Regional Indian-American Community Center (RIACC) (which includes a Hall of Worship and Community Center), which ended on May 13, reportedly included fireworks, garba-raas, havan, archana, traditional dance, etc. Meanwhile, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded efforts of RIACC leaders and other volunteers towards meeting the spiritual and social needs of the community. {ads1}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 would focus in this direction. Zed stressed that instead of running after materialism; we should focus on... Read more

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The Roger Clemens Trial Defense attempts to blunt impact of former bat boy

Baseball, Friday, May 11th 2012

The Roger Clemens Trial Defense attempts to blunt impact of former bat boy

Roger Clemens’ attorneys have attempted to discredit a government witness this week–a steroid dealer whose statements have varied wildly in the past. Kirk Radomski, a former batboy for the New York Mets, became a steroid supplier to a wide array of professional athletes and is considered a crucial witness for federal prosecutors. His testimony will back up Clemens’ strength and condition coach Brian McNamee’s allegations that he injected Clemens with steroids and HGH. McNamee has claimed that he secured his drugs from Radomski and, for his part, Radomski has confirmed such statements. On cross-examination defense attorneys focused on a mailing slip that Radomski allegedly discovered under a TV set in July of 2008, nearly three years after federal agents raided and searched his home. The mailing label was addressed to “B. McNamee”... Read more

Invitational Tryouts Roster and Schedule Announced for Cadet Men's National Team …

Basketball, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Invitational Tryouts Roster and Schedule Announced for Cadet Men's National Team

Canada Basketball announced today the 30 athletes who were invited to the invitational tryouts for the cadet men's national team. The 2012 cadet men's national team is for Canadian athletes born January 1, 1995 or later. The team will compete in the FIBA U17 World Championship for Men in Lithuania from June 29 - July 8. The tryouts will take place at Ryerson University from May 18 - 21. Head coach, David DeAveiro commented on the upcoming tryouts, “We are extremely excited about our list of invitees coming to tryouts this weekend. It promises to be a very competitive camp with a high level of talent.  It is an exciting time for basketball at the cadet level in Canada.”  In the FIBA U17 World Championship for Men, Canada was placed in Group... Read more

Getting my head around Pakistan's three cricket squads

Cricket, Monday, May 14th 2012

No PCB press conference is ever held without some heads turning and shouting WTF! It all started well with Misbah stepping down from the T20 captaincy, and Zaka Ashraf announcing Mohammad Hafeez as the new captain of Pakistan's T20 team. Well played by the PCB and Misbah in ensuring that it happened the right way with Misbah "stepping down" and not being pushed out. I won't deny that I was rooting for Afridi to take over the captaincy once again but I guess the selectors wanted to look ahead at the future. With Hafeez taking over the T20 captaincy, he is also being set up for taking over the leadership in all 3 formats of the game once Misbah moves on. Which will definitely happen in the next year or two at most. It... Read more

Eugene Melnyk Announces Sale of the OHL's Mississauga St. Michael's Majors

Hockey, Monday, May 14th 2012

Eugene Melnyk Announces Sale of the OHL's Mississauga St. Michael's Majors

Local Ownership Establishes a New Era for the Team  After 11 years of ownership of the Ontario Hockey League's Mississauga St. Michael's Majors, Eugene Melnyk today announced the sale of the team to local Mississauga based businessman Elliott Kerr.  In 2001, the Majors were in a dire financial position when Melnyk stepped in to rescue the franchise. As owner, Melnyk brought long-term financial stability to the organization helping it become one of the most consistently competitive teams in the OHL. During Melnyk's 11-year ownership tenure, the Majors only missed qualifying for the playoffs once.  {ads1}During that time, the team finished first in its Division 3 times, first in the Eastern Conference 3 times, won an Eastern Conference Championship and were finalists for both the J. Ross Robertson Cup (OHL Championship) and the Memorial Cup.  "The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors have been such an integral part... Read more

Toronto Argonauts Add Four Imports to Roster

Football, Friday, May 11th 2012

Toronto Argonauts Add Four Imports to Roster

The Toronto Argonauts are stockpiling talent for training camp, deepening the competition for roster spots.  Today, the Club announced that it has added four import players - DB Ahmad Carroll, DE Curtis Johnson, receiver Jessie Hubbard and DB Jamaan Webb - to its arsenal.  In Ahmad Carroll, the Argonauts have found an experienced defensive back with great tackling ability and a nose for the ball. The former 2004 first round NFL draft pick (25th overall) of the Green Bay Packers made his mark in the NFL as a consistent starter in his first two seasons with the Packers, during which he started a total of 27 games, amassing 99 tackles (53 solo tackles). Carroll also made appearances with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Jets where he started 16 games,... Read more

A Fly In My Eye Why Electric Motorcycles Are Stupid

Other Sports, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

A Fly In My Eye Why Electric Motorcycles Are Stupid

I intended to title this article “How I Saved the World”, but then, it might sound, after reading the title, like a text made by a Jesus impersonator. And it isn’t! It’s done by yours truly and it’s about motorcycles, mostly. A lot of hoo-ha has been made recently about electric motorcycles, their role in today’s motorcycling world, and their impact on the future of transportation. There are a lot of people advocating these contraptions, and then, there are those that are against. Who’s right? Well, no one, of course. {ads1}Talking about the good sides of electric vehicles makes no sense, because they’re so obvious that even primary school children can point out and describe them. What the real issue here is, how can we take those good things and put them... Read more

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Kicks Off with Four USASA Regional Qualifying Teams Prevailing…

Soccer, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Kicks Off with Four USASA Regional Qualifying Teams Prevailing

Second Round of Tournament Kicks off Tuesday, May 22  The 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup had its share of first-round surprises and tightly contested matches as the 2012 tournament kicked off Tuesday with 16 games across the country. The U.S. Adult Soccer Association regional qualifying teams made their voice heard with four winning squads out of nine entries.  The USASA's Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks FC garnered its first-ever U.S. Open Cup victory with a 3-1 win against the Carolina Dynamo of the Premier Development League at the Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium in Boyds, Md. The Aegean Hawks advance to the second round on Tuesday, May 22, to face the USL PRO's Richmond Kickers - an organization well known for its 1995 U.S. Open Cup Final victory against the El... Read more

Davis Cup Play-off to be Held in Canada

Tennis, Monday, May 14th 2012

Davis Cup Play-off to be Held in Canada

South Africa Declines Its Right to Host  Canadian tennis fans will have the chance to support their Davis Cup team on home soil this September as their Davis Cup play-off opponent, South Africa, who had been awarded “choice of ground” in a draw, elected to play in Canada.  “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to play in front of a home crowd for this important match-up,” said Davis Cup Captain Martin Laurendeau. “Fan support is a major advantage in Davis Cup ties and we know that with the recent rise of popularity of tennis in our country, we’ll have great support.”  Canada is now exploring options for a host location throughout the country for the Davis Cup World Group play-off to be held on Sept. 14-16. The winner of the tie will qualify for the WorldGroup in 2013 while the losing team will... 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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Thomas Mulcair's First Gaffe

Columns, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

When I argued Mulcair's "dutch disease" gambit had intriguing electoral underpinnings, I classified it as shrewd only if played properly.   Reading Mulcair's latest unnecessary commentary, it appears we have seen his first major gaffe since taking the helm, one that could have lasting impacts, as well as a glimpse into his own shortcomings: New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair dismissed on Tuesday criticism of him from the premiers of B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, saying they’re simply acting as Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s “messengers” in the NDP’s fight with Harper over the impact of the oil sands industry on the Canadian economy. Mulcair said Harper, an economist, knows the NDP is correct in asserting that booming bitumen exports hurt Canadian manufacturers and cause huge job losses. “He’s not going to try to contest that.... 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

Public Mobile Soccer Sponsorship

Press Releases, Monday, May 7th 2012

Public Mobile Soccer Sponsorship

With the warm weather in full swing, Public Mobile is looking forward to watching kids lace up their cleats. For the third year in a row, Public Mobile is sponsoring kids house league soccer teams across Ontario and Quebec. This year, Public Mobile is sponsoring more teams than ever before – a total of 184 kids teams as well as two summer soccer camps. These are all community house league teams for children ages 4 -16. “Our goal is to give back to the communities in which we offer service. We want to be part of the communities in which our customers live, play and work,” says Pascal Picard, General Manager of Public Mobile in Quebec. “We believe in the benefits of physical activity for all ages, especially children,” added Picard. Public Mobile... Read more

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Toronto Artist Shawn Skeir presents Life Lines a solo exhibition of new paintings

Art & Culture, Tuesday, May 15th 2012

Toronto Artist Shawn Skeir presents Life Lines a solo exhibition of new paintings

Toronto-based abstract artist Shawn Skeir will be presenting his latest project Life Lines; curated by Pamela Edmonds, a solo exhibition of new paintings on Wednesday, May 16th from 6 PM – 10 PM. The show will be held at the B.A.N.D Gallery at 823A Bloor Street West and will be on view until June 10, 2012. Describing himself as a “sculptor in two-dimensions”, his artistic practice is embedded in a vibrant urban style that echoes fluid movements of light and colour while capturing the immediate and crucial energies of contemporary life. While continuously working to make colours pop, Shawn Skeir strives to create images that symbolize a unification of essential organic forms, contemporary urban landscapes and post- digital concepts. While doing so, he finds himself being influenced by ongoing change of pace... Read more

Deus Ex Machina Motorcycle Sale

Automotive, Friday, May 11th 2012

Deus Ex Machina Motorcycle Sale

Deus Ex Machina started off a few years ago in Sydney, Australia. So far, they’ve reached and branched to Bali and California and they seem unstoppable. With their philosophy of giving their customers the whole sensation, the satisfaction of every kind in relation to simple pleasures, they’ve won me over quite some time ago. Because, as I am being told, Australia is some number of kilometers away from Europe, it is impossible for me to get a motorcycle done by them. That is why I opted for purchasing a wallet instead of a bike. They say it’s genuine leather, but it smells a bit plasticish. No matter, I still love them. However, some of you lucky ones may live close to Deus and may want to get yourself one of... Read more

Book Review Bollywood Striptease

Books, Monday, May 14th 2012

Book Review Bollywood Striptease

Aah, now this book could have been so much better and insightful. By adopting the technique of giving a first person account of Bollywood and its ways and an enticing title to boast of, first time author Neeta Shah had the stage set for her to go all out and unveil the true picture of the industry. However what one gets to read in this near 200 page book are incidents that don't quite leave you surprised, let along shock you. Though there is a strong middle portion that does grip your attention and makes you turn over the pages at a feverish pace, the culmination is not just convenient but almost a fairy tale, which is just an antithesis of what the whole story was all about. As the... Read more

Ottawa Senators Forward Chris Neil ask Sens fans to support Walk, Roll and Run…

Community, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Ottawa Senators Forward Chris Neil ask Sens fans to support Walk, Roll and Run for Roger's House

The Sens Foundation announced on Wednesday its plans for the ninth annual Scotiabank Walk, Roll & Run for Roger's House which will be held onSunday, June 17, at Scotiabank Place. Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil and his wife Caitlin, the honorary chairs of Roger's House, will participate in the event and are encouraging Sens fans to take part in the day's activities or pledge support for them.  "As the parents of three healthy children, the thought of losing one of them is just so inconceivable," said Caitlin Neil. "The words paediatric and palliative should never be used in the same sentence, but unfortunately it is a reality. {ads1}"Our community is very fortunate to have a facility like Roger's House to support these courageous children and their families."  The Neils helped introduce 10 Roger's House patients who will take part in the fundraising event... Read more

Travel Insurance Don’t Leave Home Without It

Daily Life, Wednesday, May 9th 2012

Travel Insurance Don’t Leave Home Without It

Inter-provincial or out-of-country travel can put a big dent in your wallet. Before Christmas I was visiting in New Brunswick and needed an ambulance for a midnight trip to the hospital. My heart almost did a flip when a $650 bill for ambulance services came a month later. If I had been traveling in a province that didn’t have reciprocal medicare coverage, the bill could have been more than $10,000.  We assume our local medical coverage is good wherever we go in Canada but it may not be true. Canadians traveling outside their province of residence can get a nasty surprise if they need medical services. A simple shopping trip to an adjoining jurisdiction can result in a large bill for services not covered by medicare. On my Christmas Eve trip, the doctors and hospital fees were... Read more

Spa Skin Treatment- Relax Your Body

Fashion, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Spa Skin Treatment- Relax Your Body

Most often, we go through hectic activities in our routine day work that makes us feel tiring. Especially, the skin of the body is the sensitive part which most gets affected by workload. There are number of treatments that you can give your body for relaxation such as an spa skin treatment. The spa treatment relieves your body from stresses and relaxes the upper layer of the skin, which soothes your nerves as well as makes your feel at ease. Hence, the spa treatment will relieve your body from various aches. Reasons Why You Should get Spa Skin Treatment There are numbers of reason why you should get spa skin treatments for your body. The foremost reason is to avoid sick as if you do not get a proper spa treatment for your body, it will most... Read more

Everything you Need to know about the Types of Vinegar

Food, Monday, May 14th 2012

Everything you Need to know about the Types of Vinegar

Vinegar is just one in name but it has many benefits including health, beauty and consider as must for cuisines. As its usage becomes necessary the vinegar industries are making it with many formations of different types. Such Vinegar types are honey, Coconut, Palm, Sherry Vinegar, Fruit Vinegar and many more. Here we are discussing some vinegar types which are mostly used in our Pakistani Cuisines. White Vinegar: White vinegar type is very common type of vinegar, mostly uses for pickles and ketchups and cooking. It includes mild acid which brings sour taste and enhances the taste of foods. Simple White vinegar is mostly used in making of cheese, Mayonnaise. But if you are diet cautious then use coleslaw rather than Mayonnaise. Mostly white vinegar is made of acetic acid but in some white vinegar distilled alcohol are included as... Read more

How to know if you are in Depression

Health, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

How to know if you are in Depression

Depression is a mental state of low mood and sadness that occurs due to prolonged despair. The despair may be because of the low self esteem or a sudden shock. There could be other reasons of despair that are not evident enough; however, they result in a depressive state of mind making the patient in a need of health care guide. A large percentage of the people suffer from depression in their lifetime as a result of a number of reasons. Since it does not have any specific physical symptoms like a physical disease, it is sometimes hard to figure out if someone is suffering from depression and the reasons behind it. However; with the advancement of research and development in the health care field, one can now figure out his depression depending upon certain... Read more

Outdoor Designer Furniture Trend in Pakistan

Homes, Tuesday, May 15th 2012

Outdoor Designer Furniture Trend in Pakistan

Outdoor designing is actually the main and front look of the home. The trend of outdoor designer furniture is getting a huge importance in latest home décor trends. Aside a part of decorating outdoor furniture trend also has plus points or you say benefits. Especially in winters when you wana feel the warm sunshine. Or when you wana enjoy the tea time with your friends in open air with cool breeze and many others too and these all can be enjoyed more when we have best and latest outdoor furniture. We are lucky that in Pakistan we have fantastic outdoor designer furniture brands. The professionals are really giving fantastic range of style to plan a purposeful outdoor décor. The good thing is these Pakistani furniture designers are not less in quality or in design from the international furniture designers. Baahir the leading outdoor décor company is provided their services... Read more

Newcomers list advice as key ingredient in establishing their financial life in Canada

Naukri & Paisa, Thursday, May 10th 2012

Building a credit history important to newcomers Most newcomers to Canada (79 per cent) feel it’s important to start building credit history quickly and three-in-four (75 per cent) believe that expert advice is important when it comes to lending or borrowing money, according to an RBC poll. “Building a new life in a new country is no small feat. Newcomers are faced with a myriad of tasks and decisions to ensure their future success,” said Paul Sy, director, Multicultural Markets, RBC. “Among these are important financial decisions and professional advice can be critical to overcoming obstacles and challenges in this area. That’s why speaking to a financial advisor, someone who understands the challenges and can provide solutions, is integral to helping newcomers build their lives in Canada.” The RBC poll also found that... Read more

Men in black visit hotel after local UFO sighting

Mysterious, Tuesday, April 24th 2012

If you are looking to get freaked out with an MIB sighting, take a look at this link http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=994_1335079793 MIB were reported by clerk to have no eyebrows and no eyelashes, with pale skin, large blue eyes, and seem to look like twins. Paul Collins, author of Mack Dunstan’s Inferno / Mystery of Everyman’s Way Contact him on http://www.facebook.com/#!/authorpaulcollins Read more

Solar poles to flip next month 1 year early

Science, Tuesday, April 24th 2012

Update 115am CDT 4/23/2012: Per the Japanese.. last time this sort of thing occurred was about 300 years ago: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/science/T120420005829.htm Quote the article: "Magnetic field polarity at the solar poles will reverse and become quadrupolar in May, meaning positive fields will emerge in the North and South poles and negative fields will emerge on the equator, according to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and other institutes. When a similar phenomenon occurred about 300 years ago, the Earth's average temperature fell slightly. " Per the Japanese Hinode team (pronounced hee-no-day) -- in about one months time -- (may 2012) the suns north pole will reach a magnetic point of "zero"and then form into MULTIPLE positive poles --- creating TWO solar north poles, and TWO corresponding south poles .. also.. this is happening a... Read more

Supermarket Scanner that Recognizes Your Objects

Technology, Thursday, May 10th 2012

Supermarket Scanner that Recognizes Your Objects

Few decades ago the people at the counter of grocery stores had to manually enter every product that has been sold and it was lengthy procedure. Now it all works with just a beep of a scanner. The scanner scans the object and feeds in the computer automatically with just a beep. Toshiba Tec came up with a better idea and introduced another scanner machine which not only recognizes the barcode but it also tells you about the merchandise and whether it is fresh or not. There is probably a camera attached to it as well. A simple algorithm allows you to know the details of the product as well. This gadget is known as object recognition scanner which is a laser scanner and it is extremely handy as well. It is specially designed for fruits and vegetable because they don’t have barcodes on them. This will... Read more

My Dream No Hungry Children

Teens, Sunday, May 6th 2012

My Dream No Hungry Children

“Dreams are like stars...you may never touch them, but if you follow them they will lead you to your destiny.” -  Unknown author. I go by this quote in order to achieve helping every child’s dream in the world: the right to a home, to food, to education – in short I want to help get rid of their poverty.  In this article you will learn how you too can help, how to take this  initiative  on as well as how to reach my dream + your dream = the  dream of a less fortunate child. {ads1}Launching my/your /our dream that every child in this world should receive enough means to support himself/herself is a phenomenal social issue to support.   To fulfill my desire to do this, I started looking around. Fortunately,... Read more

An Insider’s Guide to Aigues Mortes, France

Travel, Tuesday, May 15th 2012

An Insider’s Guide to Aigues Mortes, France

Few first-time tourists to France have heard of Aigues-Mortes, located in the extreme South of France in the Petite Camargue region. However, this medieval, walled village holds many wonders. Aigues-Mortes was established in the 13th century as the first Mediterranean port in France on the orders of the King of France, Louis the IX. The well preserved original city walls still stand today and compare very well to those of the better known walled city of Carcassone. Built upon the coastal marshlands of the Petite Camargue, Aigues-Mortes is an excellent base from which to discover this fascinating region. In addition to seeing the Carmargue bulls, horses, and flamingoes, check-out the near-by canal system (including the Canal du Midi) which has become very popular with  boaters. (You may even want to consider renting a canal boat.) Read on for recommendations, and then... Read more

Punjabi International Film Festival (PIFF) Toronto 2012 kicks off

What's On, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Punjabi International Film Festival (PIFF) Toronto 2012 kicks off

Red carpet rolls out for the stars in town The inaugural Rogers Punjabi International Film Festival (PIFF) bought to you by RBC is set to commence just days. Adding to the excitement and kick starting celebrations with a musical touch, renowned Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi is in town to enthrall fans with an exclusive live performance at the PIFF Opening night Gala. “It gives me great pride to be the first Punjabi singer ever to perform and represent the government of India at the worlds biggest film festival,” says Jassi. Jassi is in Ontario for the first ever Rogers Punjabi International Film Festival taking place from May 18-21 2012 in Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto. {ads1}“The excitement is here!” says festival President Sunny Gill. “We’re very happy to have great Punjabi singers and actors... Read more

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Asin or Priyanka for Shankar’s movie Hansika leaves for US to get in…

Masala, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Asin or Priyanka for Shankar’s movie  Hansika leaves for US to get in shape

Chennai: This news has become old that both Shankar and Vikram would be coming together for a new flick altogether tentatively titled Therdal. The script is ready with Shankar and he is searching for the financer to produce this flick. The rumors mill says that Aascar Ravichandran might be the one who can take the venture into his hands.   Post the zeroing in the producer, the next big thing would be choosing a heroine for the film. Shankar would love to have the presence of Bollywood in his movie and would like to rope in the dusky beauty Priyanka Chopra who is riding high in Hindi cinema these days. The industry insiders claim that Shankar is also eying on another steamy beauty who is enjoying success equally in regional and Hindi movie, Asin. Well, now Shankar... Read more

Fashion Star Got It Right Kara Laricks Is A Winner!

Hollywood Gossip, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Fashion Star Got It Right Kara Laricks Is A Winner!

{ads1}Last night’s Fashion Star winner, Kara Laricks, was a standout from day one and the only contestant oozing originality. Great designers usually have a unique and individual personal style, and former schoolteacher Kara was a standout compared to her competition. The series started off a bit dull because designers had to please middle of the road department stores and their rather unimaginative customers. Kara always managed to squeeze fashion forward surprises into her work and her modest attitude was refreshing. Best of all, She LOOKS like a fashion winner! On another note, this show also made us appreciate Jessica Simpson’s spontaniety. Click HERE to read more from Janet Charlton Read more

Ishaqzaade (2012) Movie Review Details

Reviews, Thursday, May 10th 2012

Ishaqzaade (2012) Movie Review  Details

Movie Title: Ishaqzaade Star Cast:  Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor Director:  Habib Faisal Producer:  Aditya Chopra Music Director: Amit Trivedi Lyrics:  Kausar Munir Story: Habib Faisal Cinematography:  Hemant Chaturvedi Editor:  Aarti Bajaj Studio:  Yash Raj Films Distributors: Yash Raj Films Genre: Romance/Drama Release date: 18th May, 2012 The film ‘Ishaqzaade’ is mainly a romantic drama. The film stars Parineeti Chopra, the cousin of Priyanka Chopra who has gained popularity for her work in “Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl’ and Arjun Kapoor, the son of filmmaker Boney Kapoor. The rest of the cast of this film is equally interesting. The music has been given by well known music director Amit Trivedi while the lyrics have been given by   Kausar Munir. The choreography has been done by the duo who had won the National Award for their outstanding work in the Hrittik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan starrer ‘Jodha Akbar’, i.e. Rekha and Chinni Prakash. Though the film is... Read more

Movie Preview Mere Dad Ki Maruti

Previews, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Mere Dad Ki Maruti (MDKM), it's an outrageous comedy set against the backdrop of a loud Punjabi wedding in Chandigarh. MDKM tells the story of a boy who sneaks his dad's fancy new car out to impress the college hottie and how all hell breaks loose when he loses it! Read more

Italian Canadian Crooner Michéal Castaldo releases Olive You

Mainstream, Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Italian Canadian Crooner Michéal Castaldo releases Olive You

Italian born, Canadian crooner and award winning songwriter/producer, michéal CASTALDO, offers the best of both worlds with his fifth album, Olive You. Released in January, this album featuring plush ballads and crossover pop, is the perfect complement to any romantic evening.  With influences like Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Il Divo, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, CASTALDO sings Italian classics and original compositions. CASTALDO’s new digi-single PRAY'R, the first single from Olive You, went #1 on Amazon. The album name, Olive You, pays homage to his family’s story as olive oil producers, beginning when his great-grandfather bought land with savings earned as a miner when building the New York City subway system. “Olive You is about being romantic and in love. Italians are big romantics and big eaters too,” laughs CASTALDO. “Olive... Read more

Music Review Shanghai

Music :: Filmi, Monday, May 7th 2012

EXPECTATIONS Even though Emraan Hashmi is the lead protagonist in Shanghai and Vishal-Shekhar are at the helm of affairs, one doesn't expect a conventional soundtrack here. Reason being that the film is pitched as a dramatic outing instead of being out and out 'masala' or hardcore romantic. This does make one a little apprehensive of the commercial appeal that the album may carry. Still, one plays on the album and hopes to be pleasantly surprised. MUSIC The song which kick-starts the proceedings is 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai ', the theme track of the album. Expected to arrive at numerous junctures in the film's narrative due to the thematic appeal that it carries and also finding way into the promos, 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai ' is an addictive number that strikes from the word... Read more

Bhangra Brothers collaborate with German actress Indira Weis

Local South Asians, Monday, May 14th 2012

The sought after German-duo, ‘Bhangra Brothers’ are back with a feature project. They have the honor to be featured by the German super star Indira Weis who is CEO of the record label Imperium Records (http://www.youtube.com/imperiumrecord/) and discovered the Bhangra Brothers on the German market and signed them.  The project is an unusual mix of a European, Punjabi sound, fused with some Indian electro pop and produced by RDB. Last year the two brothers Wiki and Gurinder debuted their career with ‘Sun Baliye’, which was produced by RDB, and hit the number 1 spots in music charts across UK, Canada and Australia. They are now back with Indira Weis to unleash a brand new exciting sound with Indian Electro Pop an interesting collaboration that  brings together a crazy European sound fusing... Read more

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The World's Impending Corporate Debt Wall

Economy, Monday, May 14th 2012

The World's Impending Corporate Debt Wall

Some months back, I posted an article that outlined the dangers of the world's overall sovereign, corporate and household debt levels in an posting entitled "The Debt Break Over Point - When is too much, too much?".  In this article, I noted that debt is a two-edged sword; while it is needed for economic expansion, debt growth of all types can quite quickly mount to levels that are unsustainable.  When these levels are reached, further increases in the amount of... Read more

Toma Gold finds more gold

Markets, Tuesday, May 1st 2012

TomaGold Corporation Inc. (TSXV: LOT) ("TomaGold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce more strong results from the compilation of old drill holes at its Monster Lake project near Chibougamau, Quebec. {ads1}The Company has discovered that the recently-announced intersection of 5.7 metres grading 237.6 g/t Au from Hole M-12-60 is in fact the second such intersection in the Zone 325 - Annie Zone gold corridor. In 2011, Stellar Pacific Ventures Inc. drilled Hole M-25-11 into Zone 325 and intersected 101.2 g/t... Read more

Emergency Power Solar Panel Kit

Local Bazaar, Saturday, February 11th 2012

Emergency Power Solar Panel Kit

Special thanks and shout out -- to Dennis Grubb and the staff at Solaro Energy ! Here is a direct link to the main Solaro Energy website --- clearly you can see they make many different products related to energy saving / off the grid solutions: http://solaroenergy.com/products/solar-lighting/  Watch the video explanation of one of their lighting systems from Dennis directly here-- this is their youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXRfgwxfYzY It is important to have a power source -- for multiple reasons -- power outages, emergencies, natural /... Read more

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