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Rumor: Dell Will Unvail New Smart Phone Next Month

(Ottawa) When one thinks of Dell, the general thought is of a computer, but soon it may also have to include a smart phone.
Yes, we have learned that the company is working on a new smart phone, to rival other providers, mainly Apple Inc.
The company is preparing to launch 2 models, 1 of the touch [...]

Fox Will Finance Third Narnia Movie

(Ottawa) For the millions of fans hooked on the Narnia franchise, have no fear as Fox studios have stepped in and purchased the rights to the third film.
“Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” will be the name of the film, to be released sometime in the year of 2010.
“The Chronicles of Narnia,” the famous series by [...]

US Senate Passes Expansion to Childrens Insurance Program

(Ottawa) A huge victory for uninsured children living in America as their Senate have just approved amendments to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
The House still needs to vote on the measure, but they are expected to pass it with flying colours.
The CHIP was established to provide health care coverage for children from low income families, [...]

Researchers Find Link between Premature Births and Autism

(Ottawa) Premature babies are already at risk of serious health problems, now it appears they are at risk of developing autism also.
This news comes following a study by United States researchers who tracked babies born in the US, 3 months prematurely.
Using a standard autism screening tool, researchers writing in the Journal of Pediatrics, noted that [...]

Good News For Pozen Inc’s Arthritis Drug

(Ottawa) Pozen Inc, a drug maker have been told by the Food and Drug Administration that their arthritis drug PN 400 meets late clinical trial expectations.
This is great news for the company who can now submit an application to the FDA for the possible approval of their drug, which they have co-developed with AstraZeneca.
Stock traders [...]

Bruce Springsteen Will Rock Super Bowl Halftime Show

(Ottawa) What would the Super Bowl halftime show be without a performance from The Boss?
Yes that’s right, it has been confirmed from the horses’ mouth that Bruce Springsteen will play a 12 minute set during halftime of the biggest NFL game of the year.
Bruce and the boys will play approximately 3 to 4 songs, and [...]

Rihanna to Perform at Grammy Awards in Hollywood

(Ottawa) For fans of the beautiful and talented Rihanna, you can see her perform live at this years’ Grammy awards ceremony in Hollywood.
She has been named as one of the performers, along with many other big names including Coldplay, U2, and Robert Plant.
The Grammies, to air on February 8th honor the best in the movie [...]

Swayze’ Rep Denies Patrick Stopped Cancer Treatments

(Ottawa) A representative for actor Patrick Swayze has denied rumors that his client has stopped receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Swayze, who recently was seen in a 20/20 interview with Barb Walters said he was angry and scared, but said he would fight for all his worth against the disease.
He was first diagnosed with the disease [...]

Jessica Simpson Happy With Recent Weight Gain

(Ottawa) Ever since Jessica Simpson appeared live at a recent Chili cookoff, everybody in the blogasphere has been talking about her weight.
You see, Jess has packed it on over the last few months, and now if asked too, would be unable to slip into a size 2, of anything.
Maybe she is packing on the weight [...]

Common Chemicals Reduce Chances of Pregnancy

(Ottawa) Everyday common chemicals may actually delay a woman’s pregnancy say researchers of a new study.
Common chemicals found in packaging, foods and household cleaners are known as perfluorinated chemicals, and equal danger for pregnant women.
In a Danish study, women shown to have high levels of these chemicals in their blood had a heck of a [...]