Bald really is beautiful – Miss Alaska shaved head for charity
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Just three months ago, Debbe Ebben had no hair. On Saturday night, she was crowned Miss Alaska. Ebben shaved her head in March to raise more than $4,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which donates money for childhood cancer research. She said she did it to letContinue Reading
Firefighters Donate Mega Millions Winnings To Fellow Fireman
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, five firefighters donated an unspecified amount of their share of last week’s Mega Millions $640 million jackpot to 24-year-old Vince Cordova, a fellow fireman who is currently battling an aggressive brain tumor. The Albuquerque Station Eight firemen who have decided to donate a part of theirContinue Reading
10 Health Benefits of Sex
The health benefits of sex extend well beyond the bedroom. Turns out sex is good for you in ways you may never have imagined. When you’re in the mood, it’s a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune systemContinue Reading
Denise Richards helps raise money for kidney cancer charity
Hollywood actress helps Kidney Cancer Association Denise Richards, the Hollywood star of many movies including The World is Not Enough and the recent Madea’s Witness Protection, hosted a charitable event for the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA). The private event included family members, friends, and winners of a cancer survivors videoContinue Reading
National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) Winners Announced
Over 1,300 students from 100 schools participated in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in San Antonio, TX. The Department of Homeland Security was one of the sponsors of this large event where the hacking teams from the colleges competed against each other to determine the 2012 winner. This eventContinue Reading
‘Superfoods’ Everyone Needs
Experts say dozens of easy-to-find ‘superfoods’ can help ward off heart disease, cancer, cholesterol, and more. Imagine a superfood — not a drug — powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. Did weContinue Reading
The dog that is proving a lifesaver to a little girl with diabetes
Three year old Olivia Hamilton from Gloucester has diabetes. Her blood sugar levels needs constantly monitoring. Too low and she needs to be given fast acting sugar. Too high and she needs insulin. Without treatment, she could fall into a diabetic coma, have a fit or long term damage couldContinue Reading
Happy Independence Day
Good News of the day – Happy Independence Day U.S readers! You probably have the day off of work or school and are getting ready to enjoy the beautiful day. Have fun watching the fireworks, BBQ, movies, holiday T.V special, or whatever you do :). Be safe and let usContinue Reading
Strawberries are a super food
Many folks in central Virginia look forward to picking their own strawberries. Others are happy to pick them up in the produce section of their favorite grocery store. Either way you pick them, that luscious red fruit is full of nutrients and is considered a super food. Super foods areContinue Reading
The 15 Coolest American Cities of the Future
Although it’s hard to predict what the future will hold, we’ve come up with a list of 15 cities that we think will be hot in 20 years. To compile this list we looked at job growth, population growth and demographics, affordability, livability, and the health and well being ofContinue Reading