Guitar legend Joe Perry collapsed onstage during a Hollywood Vampires gig at Coney Island, New York last night (10 July). Perry, 65, was playing at Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk with his band the Hollywood Vampires, along with rocker Alice Cooper, when he staggered off stage and collapsed, media reports said. A Facebook account quoted Cooper as saying from …
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Bird Flu Detected At Ontario Duck Farm: CFIA
An outbreak of avian flu confirmed in Canada is a low pathogenic subtype, according to test results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The boundary of the Avian Influenza Control Zone covers a 3km radius from the single premises confirmed to be infected with avian influenza, located near St. Catharines, Ontario.
Read More »Malware-filled Pokemon Go app out in the wild, Report
Android users, be very careful downloading Pokemon GO. There are reports that there are fake versions of Pokemon GO, especially in territories where the game has not launched yet, that harbor malware instead of the actual game. Insiders detected a Pokemon Go APK that has the DroidJack remote access kit on VirusTotal, a repository for malware and compromised apps. Because …
Read More »‘Inside’ Embodies the Horrors of Collectivism (Game Review)
Inside might not share its predecessor’s monochrome art style, but it’s clear within just a few minutes that this is from the same studio that brought you the excellent 2010 indie hit Limbo. Inside proves there is life left in the humble platformer. Essentially a 2D sidescroller, you play as a young boy hiding in a forest, lost and on …
Read More »Toronto writer Sarah Barmak on orgasms and female sexuality
Back in 2013, Sarah Barmak noticed female sexuality was getting a lot of buzz. It was a discussion point in books, mainstream media, conversations among her friends. The recurring theme, she says, was it’s “complicated.” “To me, this seemed curious,” says the Toronto-based writer and journalist. “Half the people in the world — their sexuality is ‘complicated?’”
Read More »Nutritionists Reveal the Most Overrated “Health Food”, Report
Loaded with oats, nuts, dried fruits and other grains, granola enjoys a reputation as a “healthy” food. Ads featuring rosy-cheeked hikers and yoga enthusiasts help enhance its good-for-you status. But granola and some other seemingly healthy foods don’t always measure up to their image. The New York Times recently surveyed both regular Americans and members of the American Society for …
Read More »Alanis Morissette Gives Birth to Second Child, See First Photo!
Alanis Morissette has welcomed her second child with husband Mario Treadway – a daughter named Onyx Solace! “She’s here!” the 42-year-old captioned the snap, before revealing the name that she and husband Mario ‘Souleye’ Treadway had chosen for their little girl. “Onyx solace morissette-treadway June 23 2016 #beyondblessed.” Fans were surprised to discover that the star had given birth last …
Read More »Micah Xavier Johnson: Suspect in Dallas Attack Served Tour in Afghanistan
Micah Xavier Johnson has been identified as the gunman who killed five police officers and wounded seven others Thursday night at the conclusion of a Black Lives Matter protest in Dallas, several news outlets reported. Investigators named the suspect as 25-year-old Micah Xavier Johnson, a U.S. Army veteran. Dallas police killed Johnson using a robotic explosive device after cornering him …
Read More »Vulnerabilities on Symantec May be helpful to Hackers: DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to the public, stating that the popular security tools by Symantec have many critical flaws that could let hackers into computers. “Symantec and Norton branded antivirus products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Some of these products are in widespread use throughout government and industry. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker …
Read More »Teen driver caught at “100 km/h” above speed limit attempts cornfield escape
A young Markham driver is facing numerous charges after an off road adventure Wednesday night. OPP say an officer clocked an SUV going 191km/h in a 90 zone on Morris Road on Wednesday evening. When the officer went to pull the driver over, the BMW slowed and pulled onto a private laneway before heading right into a cornfield.
Read More »Drinking Caffeine Contributes to Permanent Hearing Loss, Says New Study
If you’ve ever attended a concert in the middle of the week, you know the cautionary tale we’re about to tell. It’s the morning after an epic, memory-making show and you’re blurry eyes, tired limbs, and caffeine cravings are forcing you to remind yourself that it was all worth it. As it turns out, though, that cup of coffee you …
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