Several large explosions reported in Xinjiang, China

Sunday, August 10, 2008 Authorities say that “violent terrorists” attempted to blow up sites in the Xinjiang province of the country. Police say at least 11 people were killed, all except one were reported to be the attackers responsible for the blasts. Police say three more were arrested and another three are “still at large.” Monsters and Critics.com quote Deutsche […]

Blues musician B.B. King dies aged 89

Friday, May 15, 2015 B.B. King, legendary blues guitarist well known for tracks such as “Rock Me Baby”, “My Lucille”, and “The Thrill Is Gone”, died in his Las Vegas home yesterday at the age of 89. Attorney Brent Bryson said King died in his sleep. A 15-time Grammy winner, with over 50 albums released, King played live for nearly […]

Avoid Allergies By Eating Healthy Products Without Nuts

Here’s An Opinion On: Restaurant Takeaway Menus Sydney Lunch Time byphineasgray When you have an allergy to nuts, you may find it difficult to find out whether or not a product contains nuts. For some people, even the slightest trace of nuts is enough to spark a lethal allergic reaction. Many products do not contain nuts, but on the back […]

McDonald’s pull sliced tomatoes from menu in US

Monday, June 9, 2008 McDonald’s Corp. has temporarily pulled tomatoes from its sandwiches in the United States. They stated a precautionary move in the wake of a salmonella outbreak. At least 145 people in around 16 states have been infected with the bacteria known as Salmonella Saintpaul. The sandwiches affected are the premium chicken sandwiches and the Big N’ Tasty […]

Woman with world’s longest fingernails loses them in car crash

Sunday, February 15, 2009 A woman who held the Guinness World Record for having the world’s longest fingernails has lost them in a four-car accident in her hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States. 66-year-old Lee Redmond was seriously injured after she was ejected from the sports utility vehicle (SUV) she had been a passenger in. It […]

Demonstrators protest Condoleezza Rice’s trip to Australia

Thursday, March 16, 2006 Anti-war demonstrators in Sydney, Australia on Thursday dubbed U.S. Secretary of State Dr Condoleezza Rice a “war criminal” and “murderer.” Two protesters were evicted and five people were arrested during protests against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Dr Rice, on a three-day trip to Australia, said she understood why people found it hard to be positive […]

Second controlled explosion to be carried out in Bristol, United Kingdom

Saturday, April 19, 2008 A second controlled explosion is expected to be carried out in Bristol, United Kingdom later today. Police have said that this is because of the finding of a second suspicious object. Avon and Somerset Police released a statement on this development: As a result of further investigations at that location, a suspicious substance was discovered. The […]

Accidental email brings product placement agency under fire

Sunday, September 21, 2008 An email accidentally sent to Jeff Crouse of the Anti-Advertising Agency recently brought the controversial techniques of the advertising firm Kluger Agency under fire. “I’m writing because we feel you may be a good company to participate in a brand integration campaign within the actual lyrics of one of the worlds most famous recording artists upcoming […]