By Tim Sandle
Too much sugar in a diet appears to a trigger for heart problems, according to new research. Certain types of glucose appear to have an adverse effect on heart muscle.
By Ken Hanly
The G8 leaders meeting in Northern Ireland have endorsed calls by the US and Russia for peace talks in Geneva designed to halt the Syrian conflict "as soon as possible".
By E. Hector Corsi
Montreal interim mayor Michael Applebaum has resigned after being arrested on corruption, conspiracy and fraud charges. Applebaum had promised to put the city back on the right path until the next municipal election in November 2013.
By Mindy Peterman David Lynch's Transcendental Music label is an outgrowth of the David Lynch Foundation. Here, musicians are happy to lend their talents to aid Lynch's charitable causes and gain some notoriety at the same time.
Sheridan Smith has emerged as favourite to play the new Doctor in the BBC’s long-running science-fiction television drama series, it has been claimed.
They hit the Time Square with heavy licks and riffs and amazes ordinary bystanders with their musical skills. Although people in this neighborhood are used to hearing heavy metal music, it's unusual to hear this type of music from sixth graders.
This week’s releases include an adventure fuelled by alcohol; a host of boundary-pushing women; an enchanted love story; an outrageous comedy; a distinctive personality caught on film; a beautiful mess; and a dog with a potty-mouth.
By Paul Iddon Some prominent Israeli businessmen have warned their Prime Minister that the stalled peace processes may serve to endanger the Israeli economy.
American Airlines released a statement announcing that it has plans to add more seats to many of its planes' coach sections.
The powers-that-be in the UK are continuing their crusade against Google, but this is the thin edge of a very broad wedge, as others are beginning to realise.
Harper is busy promoting CETA, the Canada-European Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement while on his travels in Europe. Critics claim that the agreement is less about free trade and more about extending the power of huge global corporations.
By Taylor Carmine Saving on car insurance should be something on the mind of every driver. Everybody knows that accidents and traffic violations can increase premiums, but even if you're the safest, most law-abiding driver you could be facing high costs.
Thousands of tattooed Harley Davidson bike riders in leather boots and vests were part of a large congregation that Pope Francis blessed at an open air mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
For many Americans, budgets remain tight… yet luxury car sales are rising. Here's a look at why that could be, along with some predictions for what the future holds.
A parking spot in San Francisco recently sold for $82,000. Parking is typically at a premium in San Francisco, but even this price has shocked some residents, according to media reports.
By Jordan Howell Middle class pocketbooks were hit hard by the Great Recession, and with the cost of attending a four-year university increasing faster than the rate of inflation, many have found that the price of attaining a college degree is simply out of reach.
Belcoo in Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland is the host city for officials from the wealthy G8 nations. To hide the fact that the town has been hit badly by the current austerity, shops have been painted over to look like they are thriving businesses.
Law enforcement officials nationwide are warning beauty supply store owners about a string of robberies in which the suspects aren't after cash from the register — but thousands of dollars worth of human hair extensions.
As this California wife is sent to the hospital to give birth to her fifth child, her husband accidentally sells her $23,000 wedding ring.
By JohnThomas Didymus A team of scientists recently reported finding an ancient pocket of water flowing nearly two miles beneath the surface of the Earth. A member of the team Barbara Sherwood Lollar has admitted tasting the water and describes it as "terribly salty."
Scientists say they have unraveled the mystery behind the cause of albinism in the famous gorilla Snowflake, the only known albino gorilla until he died 10 years ago. According to a team of scientists, Snowflake's white coloring was due to inbreeding.
Google announced that it is going to be spending $5 million on an effort to wipe out photos of child sexual abuse from the Internet, as well as another $2 million to research on more ways to find images and report and eradicate them.
Watch a Wendy's customer go ballistic over cheese in his hamburger in a video first uploaded to YouTube on Saturday by another customer who filmed the incident.
By Saunon Malek Millions of Iranians took to the streets on Monday, June 18th, to celebrate their country's victory against South Korea, in a crucial qualifying game for a position in the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
It's not the goalie deal Vancouver Canuck fans are expecting but down the road it may prove significant. Canucks GM Mike Gillis signed arguably the best available Swedish goalie on Monday, Joacim Eriksson.
If Calgary Flames fans were looking to find out where their NHL team is headed when they opened the Calgary Herald on Monday, it`s hard to say if they did. Club president, Ken King said lots of words but he may not have told fans a whole lot.
Brandon Allen wasted no time getting back at the team that let him go.
In his very first at-bat in the first inning on Monday against Reno, the Tucson Padres' first baseman drove in two runs on a single to right field to give his club an early lead.
By Marcus Hondro It may not be fair comparing people to their parents but it happens to those who enter the same field as Dad or Mom. Brett Hull's NHL doings were noted next to those of his Dad, Bobby's, and Kate Hudson's talent has been compared to Mom Goldie Hawn's.
It's been called the 'worst aquarium in the nation ... Seal Guantanamo,' and the 'saddest aquarium on earth.' Under fire since the 90s, conservation groups are stepping up their efforts to have Morro Bay Aquarium closed down.
It only took one man, standing silently for eight hours in Istanbul's Taksim Square, to redefine Turkey's ongoing protests.
The meeting between Ecuador's Foreign Minister, Ricardo Patiño and his UK counterpart, William Hague offered no "breakthrough". Julian Assange is now prepared for a half-decade stint in the Ecuadorian Embassy.
By JohnThomas Didymus A Canadian mother Anne Belanger was deeply saddened when she saw her son's Grade 2 class photo. The photo showed her son Miles Ambridge on his wheelchair, separated from his classmates
Cancer researchers from Toronto and Los Angeles combined research efforts and the result is a drug they call a "sharpshooter" for its ability to pinpoint enzymes and stop cancer, without harming healthy tissue. The drug is ready for human testing.
A 15-year-old girl said that a Transportation Security Administration agent humiliated her after telling her he told her that she was only 15 and she should cover herself. The girl was wearing a flannel shirt and stretch pants.
A British Labor politician Simon Parkes, who represents Stakesby on Whitby Town Council, revealed in a TV documentary "Confessions Of An Alien Abductee," aired recently on Channel 4, that he fathered a child called Zarka with an alien he calls Cat Queen.
By Owen Weldon Google announced that it is going to be spending $5 million on an effort to wipe out photos of child sexual abuse from the Internet, as well as another $2 million to research on more ways to find images and report and eradicate them.
Facebook, Tesla and Samsung are arguably three of the biggest companies in their respective technological fields. All three companies have picked the same day to reveal new products and services.
House cats have been household pets for thousands of years. Now, a Swiss company has created a robotic version of the feline, comparable to MIT's robot cheetah that broke Usain Bolt's speed record.
A school district in Florida was in the process of developing a program that would track children riding its buses using biometric scanning. The program was halted after it was learned a company scanned the eyes of students without parental permission.
By Michael Thomas It only took one man, standing silently for eight hours in Istanbul's Taksim Square, to redefine Turkey's ongoing protests.
The meeting between Ecuador's Foreign Minister, Ricardo Patiño and his UK counterpart, William Hague offered no "breakthrough". Julian Assange is now prepared for a half-decade stint in the Ecuadorian Embassy.
A group of fishermen working a couple of miles off of a Florida coastline recently snagged a large amount of cocaine. Officials estimate the catch is worth about $2.5 million.
Protests against price hikes and massive expenditure on sporting events snowballed yesterday as hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Brazil.
By Marcus Hondro It may not be fair comparing people to their parents but it happens to those who enter the same field as Dad or Mom. Brett Hull's NHL doings were noted next to those of his Dad, Bobby's, and Kate Hudson's talent has been compared to Mom Goldie Hawn's.
The Obama administration announced yesterday (June 17) that it had chosen Washington attorney Clifflord Sloan as the new envoy whose job will be to find some way to close the Guantanamo Bay Prison.
Ice-T is narrating a documentary called "Assaulted:Civil Rights Under Fire." The documentary focuses on the significance of the 2nd Amendment and the definition of an "assault rifle." It is set for a July 20 release.
U.S. President Barack Obama has said during a visit to Northern Ireland as part of the G8 Summit hosted there that "the fate of peace" is up to the young people there.
By Tim Sandle Scientists have pinpointed the mechanism which results in fruit ripening. This relates to a plant gene which is activated by the production of the gaseous hormone ethylene.
A study of grapevine berries grown in different Italian vineyards has identified the genes that help the plants best against environmental change. This could lead to improved wine production.
The company Alderman Farms Sales Corp. is recalling its one-pint containers of cherry tomatoes because they are probably contaminated with Salmonella.
Scientists have detected presence of a substance called patulin, which is a type of toxin produced by fungi, in several commercial apple juices.
By Paul Bradbury With EU membership just days away, Croatia tourism receives another boost, this time an endorsement from leading travel guru Lonely Planet.
Despite the recent Stronger Than The Storm advertising campaign in support of the Jersey shore's resilience in the face of Hurricane Sandy, the Spring Lake area is still weathering the damage.
The U.S. CDC has analyzed travel-associated illness trends and clusters for the period 2000–2010. The report has highlighted the most common diseases and the regions of the world where infections occur most often.
Sunday's Google Doodle celebrates the millennium anniversary of the birth of the ancient Kingdom of Granada in southern Spain. The logo shows a drawing of the town, with the imposing Alhambra in the background.
By JohnThomas Didymus A team of scientists recently reported finding an ancient pocket of water flowing nearly two miles beneath the surface of the Earth. A member of the team Barbara Sherwood Lollar has admitted tasting the water and describes it as "terribly salty."
Scientists say they have unraveled the mystery behind the cause of albinism in the famous gorilla Snowflake, the only known albino gorilla until he died 10 years ago. According to a team of scientists, Snowflake's white coloring was due to inbreeding.
In a move that might one day save the world, if not bring out the best minds in amateur science, NASA put out a call to citizens and space geeks everywhere today: if you have ideas on how to locate or destroy killer-asteroids, we want to hear from you.
According to a new study, pathogenic strains of E. coli that produce a toxin harmful to people appear to survive longer in lake water than benign counterparts.
By Maria Elisa Anacay Contemporary author Dan Brown's latest novel received both praises and criticism from the Filipino nation. Was the criticism merited or was it the response of a scorned nation?
Thursday night at Corus Quay, along Toronto’s waterfront, the winners of the 2013 Griffin Poetry Prize were announced during the annual awards ceremony.
Along with cool beats and lush sounds, Canadian scratch DJ Kid Koala will be bringing something new to his Luminato Festival performances this coming weekend, incorporating scent into the live music experience.
Say what you want about Andrew Lloyd Webber's “Cats”, but it's a show that knows how to captivate and move an audience. The current Toronto reboot, which opened last night, is lots of fun all the way through.
By JohnThomas Didymus Watch a Wendy's customer go ballistic over cheese in his hamburger in a video first uploaded to YouTube on Saturday by another customer who filmed the incident.
In the backdrop of the ongoing social media marketing war between Facebook and Twitter, Facebook's Instagram announced its intention to carry short-form videos in answer to Twitter's red-hot Vine video application.
Facebook released the hashtag feature to make live TV interaction easier, Twitter announced Twitter Amplify, and Nielsen reports that social TV use is growing.
Social media is everywhere, and a new study shows a link between it and narcissistic personality in both adults and college students. A social media marketing professional and study details help shed some light on the issue.
By Owen Weldon A 15-year-old girl said that a Transportation Security Administration agent humiliated her after telling her he told her that she was only 15 and she should cover herself. The girl was wearing a flannel shirt and stretch pants.
A British Labor politician Simon Parkes, who represents Stakesby on Whitby Town Council, revealed in a TV documentary "Confessions Of An Alien Abductee," aired recently on Channel 4, that he fathered a child called Zarka with an alien he calls Cat Queen.
A Canadian mother Anne Belanger was deeply saddened when she saw her son's Grade 2 class photo. The photo showed her son Miles Ambridge on his wheelchair, separated from his classmates
It's Father's Day, and I have been reminiscing about my late father, Robert Smith Jr., the smartest man I have ever known. It is because of him that I became an educated woman and know, undoubtedly, lifelong learning can take place outside a classroom.
By Marcus Hondro Cancer researchers from Toronto and Los Angeles combined research efforts and the result is a drug they call a "sharpshooter" for its ability to pinpoint enzymes and stop cancer, without harming healthy tissue. The drug is ready for human testing.
Human IQ is on a decline since the Victorian era, and humans today are probably getting dumber over the years, a new study suggests
The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially recognized obesity as a disease, a move that many doctors hope will result in better compensation for treating overweight patients.
In the wake of a series of scandals rocking Germany involving data manipulation of organ waiting lists, a delegation of doctors and government officials from Germany's DSO transplant organization are seeking help from Spain.
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