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December 2, 2012

Really? Study reveals text message abbreviations, blogging, and social media is good for you

Many have branded text messages as the bane of modern-day writing, claiming that the widespread use of abbreviations and slang is chipping away at basic writing skills. Yet a study…

December 2, 2012

Animation becomes reality: Balloonist flies in house inspired by the film “Up” (PHOTOS)

A cluster-balloonist who became the first person to fly the English Channel has launched a house into the sky just like in the Disney movie 'Up'. Intrepid Jonathan Trappe, 38,…

December 2, 2012

“I found him having sex with my wife” – Mike Tyson opens up on Brad Pitt

Mike Tyson has opened up about how he caught superstar Brad Pitt in bed with his then-wife actress Robin Gibbens, saying that he was ‘mad as hell’ after…

December 2, 2012

CAN wages holy war against unholy men… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Why did he choose to do his interview on the last Friday of the month when churches usually do their all night vigil? Is he placing himself…

December 2, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Eva Longoria poses in white lingerie on the cover of GQ Mexico

No wonder Eva Longoria made the cover... The 37-year-old actress is seen here gracing the front of GQ Mexico's December issue, looking immaculate in white lingerie. Former Desperate Housewives star…

December 2, 2012

Road Rage: 43-year-old father killed in traffic confrontation with gang in front of his son

A motorist died of his injuries after he was punched and kicked by a gang of men in front of his teenage son. Johnny Assani, 43, died of his injuries…

December 2, 2012

Want to live longer? Then cheer up, say scientists

From Techyville Positive thinkers are more likely to be able to continue with daily tasks later into their lives than those who think negatively. Age ain’t nothing but a number…

December 2, 2012

Guys, this is how to get things going on in the bedroom

From DFTM Awakening her sexuality with care and skill will allow you to find the direct path to those intense, throbbing passions deep inside her. Many women don’t have enjoyable…

December 2, 2012

How to save your phone when it falls in the toilet (WATCH)

Of all the things that belong in the toilet, most would agree that cellphones definitely don’t make the list. Then how does it come to pass that 19% of people…

December 2, 2012

Arsenal FC chairman suffers heart attack

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has suffered a heart attack and is recuperating in hospital. The 76-year-old was taken ill on Friday and an Arsenal statement said he "is recovering after…

December 2, 2012

Esau and Jacob: Scan shows twins appearing to fight in the womb (WATCH)

For twins, sibling rivalry starts before they’re even born. Strikingly clear video appears to show identical twins kicking each other and fighting for space inside their mother’s womb. The images…

December 2, 2012

Who’s that bombshell beauty at 46 in pink? (LOOK)

Here comes the bombshell. Salma Hayek stunned the crowd with her elegant beauty at the Acapulco International Film Festival in her home country of Mexico on Friday. Flashbulbs sparkled as…

December 2, 2012

Meet the ‘saviour’ dog that saves woman from deadly snake – and almost dies from venomous bites

Man's best friend doubles as a one good bodyguard. Gudrun Mastriano of Kissimmee, Fla., was walking her daughter’s black lab Dante home when a venomous cottonmouth snake, mere inches away,…

December 2, 2012

7 steps to a healthier attitude

by Casey Gueren Ultimately, you’re more likely to stick to your health goals when you’re feeling positive (since stress makes most people want to snuggle up to a bag of…

December 2, 2012

Something Sweet on Sunday: New bridge means these kids no longer have to risk their lives to get to school (LOOK)

Before If your kids ever complain about taking the bus to school, show them photos of these brave children. A group of children from a small village in western Indonesia…

December 2, 2012

Will spicy food burn fat calories?

from Naturally Moi If you’re expecting hot peppers to keep you thin then you’ll be sad to hear that this rumor is false. Losing weight and staying sexy are two…

December 2, 2012

10 ways to get a flat stomach

by Adam Bornstein ...the biggest problem with our noshing behavior is that snacks have become meals, and meals have become feasts. Be the center of attention For all the effort…

December 2, 2012

Mary J. Blige and husband sued for $2.2 million over defaulting on bank loan

When the economy is bad, it is bad for everyone. Celebrities are not excluded. Now it’s Mary J. Blige and husband Kendu Isaacs turn in the hot seat. The…

December 2, 2012

R&B singer, Ryan Leslie ordered to pay $1 million to man who found his stolen laptop

. We all know that breaking a promise can be costly, but your broken promises probably don’t cost $1 million. Two years ago, R&B singer/songwriter Ryan Leslie’s laptop was stolen.…

December 2, 2012

#DivorceDrama: “Separate us, my wife can’t bear children” – Husband tells court; “No, he has low sperm count” – Wife reveals

by Akan Ido Isaac Ahmed, a middle-aged man living in Abuja is seeking divorce from his wife of 10 years allegedly due to her inability to bear children. Ahmed's wife,…