‘Idol’ finalist James Durbin and Chicago high schooler pair up for Tourette’s documentary
Eighteen-year-old Ariel Small has had an interesting childhood, going from ‘troublemaker’ to ‘filmmaker,’ all before graduating high school. The journey started for the Chicago high school senior when he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at just 6 years old. His parents noticed that he had odd facial movements that he was unable to control. The condition, which affects about three out of every 1,000 children, is characterized by repeated, quick movements or sounds that
Rihanna Poses Topless In New Sexy Esquire UK Shoot (PHOTOS)
Racy photos of Rihanna‘s latest Esquire UK spread have recently hit the web and — once again — the singer is posing sans shirt. The sexy shots, taken by RiRi’s BFF Melissa Forde, are set to appear in the mag’s June issue. According to Esquire, the pics were snapped at a studio in Dalston, East London back in February when the “We Found Love” crooner was a blonde. However, Rihanna’s freshly-released photos aren’t the only topless pics to hit the web this
Fire engulfs Louisiana Tech fraternity house; 3 firefighters treated but no students hurt
RUSTON, La. – A fire gutted a Louisiana Tech University fraternity house on Saturday, resulting in minor injuries to three firefighters but none to students. Lt. Tim Parker of the Ruston police said firefighters responded to a 4:35 p.m. CDT call about a fire at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house at the edge of the Tech campus in northern Louisiana. The fire engulfed the building and spread to a nearby structure. It caused a roof collapse and items to be ejected from the
Top movies for wine lovers
If you’re a lover of wine, chances are you’ll be drawn to, or at least intrigued by, movies that prominently feature wines. Fortunately, there are a large number of films which revolve around wine and wine tasting. It is perhaps understandable that wine has become such an influential topic for movie makers, because there is something magical about wine — both in terms of the process of making it and the history of the vineyards and winemakers themselves. One of the most noticeable
CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C
For the first time, health officials are proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in draft recommendations issued Friday. Baby boomers account for 2 million of the 3.2 million Americans infected with the blood-borne virus. The virus can take decades to cause liver damage, and many people don't know they're
Justin Bieber defends Kim Kardashian: ‘She works hard’
Justin Bieber is in Kim Kardashian‘s corner. During a candid interview withGQ magazine — that included a bit of profanity on Justin’s part and an admittance to drinking a beer from time to time — the 18-year-old heartthrob came to the defense of his" Keeping Up With the Kardashians" friend, 31, after overhearing his pal bashing Kim’s short lived wedding, saying she should “never wear white again.” Bieber bit back: “You guys are so mean, bro. … People say she doesn’t
200-year-old shipwreck found in Gulf of Mexico
NEW ORLEANS – An oil company exploration crew's chance discovery of a 200-year-old shipwreck in a little-charted stretch of the Gulf of Mexico is yielding a trove of new information to scientists who say it's one of the most well-preserved old wrecks ever found in the Gulf. "When we saw it we were all just astonished because it was beautifully preserved, and by that I mean for a 200-year-old shipwreck," said Jack Irion, maritime archaeologist with the Department of the Interior's
Electric car network gets first test in Israel
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel – Israeli entrepreneur Shai Agassi has begun rolling out the world's first nationwide electric car network. Now, will the drivers come? After more than $ 400 million in outlays and months behind schedule, dozens of electric cars have hit the road in Israel, the test site Agassi chose for his Better Place venture. Four stations where the cars can get a new dose of juice when their batteries run out are operating, and the plan is to ramp that number up within
Best and worst jobs for your health
A healthy job is about more than just avoiding hazards, like dangerous material and machines. Employees need respect, benefits, wellness incentives, and control over their work, says L. Casey Chosewood, MD, senior medical officer for the Total Worker Health program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. "What matters equally is the quality of life away from work, and how we can protect and grow that." Every job and employer is different, but there are ways to make any
