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Two sex-enhancement products seized at Désirs et Plaisirs in St-Jérôme

Two sex-enhancement products seized at Désirs et Plaisirs in St-Jérôme

Health Canada has seized two unauthorized products being promoted as natural health products for sexual enhancement from Désirs et Plaisirs in St-Jérôme, Quebec. The products, B-Hard on Demand and Wonderblue, contained undeclared sildenafil, thiodimethylsildenafil and thiomethisosildenafil and could have health risks, according to a statement by the federal agency.

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Next Generation Mazda MX-5 could use carbon fiber to cut weight

Next Generation Mazda MX-5 could use carbon fiber to cut weight

The Mazda MX-5 should continue to get even lighter in future generations, with downsized three-cylinder engines likely to power them. Expected to take the segment by storm after 2021, the open-top model will retain its compact size but go through a diet. One might question the need for a weight loss program, yet Autocar reports Mazda is going down that …

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Pokemon Go Canada: Teens Detained After Illegal Border Crossing Into US, Report

Pokemon Go Canada: Teens Detained After Illegal Border Crossing Into US, Report

Two Canadian teenagers were apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol agents Thursday night after they inadvertently — and illegally — crossed the U.S.-Canada border while playing the location-based game on their phones, officials said. “Both juveniles were so captivated by their Pokemon Go games that they lost track of where they were,” said Border Patrol spokesman Michael Rappold.

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Tiger Mauls Woman To Death At Beijing Wildlife Park (Video)

Tiger Mauls Woman To Death At Beijing Wildlife Park

A Siberian tiger mauled a woman to death, while another injured her companion at a wild life park at the Beijing Badaling Wildlife World on 23 July. The two women were part of a group being driven through Badaling Safari World, in Beijing, where the tigers roam freely and get close to vehicles.

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It’s Tick Season: Protecting Yourself Against Lyme Disease

It's Tick Season: Protecting Yourself Against Lyme Disease

Summer is the time for gardening, hiking, relaxing at the lake and traveling to wooded and coastal vacation sites. It’s also the time for ticks, putting people and pets at risk of exposure to infections such as Lyme disease, a condition which often is misunderstood. Lyme disease is an infection caused by being bitten by an infected tick. The first …

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2017 Subaru BRZ gets a very slight power upgrade “Video”

2017 Subaru BRZ gets a very slight power upgrade (Video)

One of the biggest differences between the 2016 Subaru BRZ and the refreshed 2017 version is something you won’t see, but will definitely feel if you plan to push this feisty little sports coupe. Like its Toyota-badged twin, the BRZ sees some engine updates – changes to the shared 2.0-liter, flat-four’s internals are aimed at reducing friction. A new aluminum …

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Several killed in shooting at Munich shopping mall, Suspect Still At Large (Video)

Several killed in shooting at Munich shopping mall, Suspect Still At Large (Video)

Six people have been killed in a shopping centre shooting in Munich, German public broadcaster BR reported. Images and video shared on social media show people running from the scene in the district of Moosach. A major police operation is underway with officers urging residents close to the shopping centre to stay indoors and avoid public spaces in Munich. According …

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Brain stimulation may reduce snacking, says new research

Brain stimulation may reduce snacking, says new research

Non-invasive stimulation of a specific brain area can reduce food cravings, particularly for high-calorie appetite foods, revealed a study. The scientists analyzed previous studies evaluating the effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on food cravings and food consumption. Stimulation studies have targeted a brain area called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), which appears to play a role in the “conscious regulation …

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US election: Donald Trump Accepts Republican Nomination

US election: Donald Trump Accepts Republican Nomination

Donald Trump has pledged to halt immigration from countries “compromised by terrorism” as he accepted the Republican presidential nomination. Mr Trump’s 75-minute speech was designed to set the tone for the general election campaign against Hillary Clinton, an answer to Republicans who say the best way he can unify the divided party is to detail why she should not be …

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Justin Bieber warned by Toronto Animal Services over wild cat photos

Justin Bieber warned by Toronto Animal Services over wild cat photos

Justin Bieber has been officially warned by Toronto authorities against cuddling lion cubs on camera during future visits to the city. The pride of Stratford, Ontario came under fire in April when the 22-year-old posted photos of himself petting a leashed tiger at his father Jeremy’s engagement party. A month later the ferocious feline fancier was seen cradling a lion …

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