JUNK food marketing is “monopolising” the internet as television advertising comes under scrutiny, a study says.
The analysis by Cancer Council NSW of 315 children’s websites found that ads for soft drink, ice-cream, fast food and confectionery outnumbered those for healthy foods by two to one.
Researchers looked at every food reference on 119 websites of companies […]

Spring is finally here and that means area residents are eager to get outdoors and spruce up their surroundings.
A perfect place to get great ideas for both exterior and interior projects is the sixth annual Dunnville Lions Home & Garden Show being held at Memorial Arena on Friday and Saturday.
The popular event will include displays […]

Upside Living.com unveils a new look and platform to empower luxury shoppers with making smart buying decisions for their luxury homes, gardens, and gift giving needs that will enhance their luxury lifestyles. During the 10-day grand opening event, Upside is awarding the first 100 shoppers with a $100 off savings on orders of $500 or […]

The stuff that put the gloss on your Mary Janes is now adding a little glitz to the home.
Patent leather has sauntered off the fashion runway and into our living spaces, lending its gleam to accent pieces, accessories and even upholstery. It’s still a niche product in the home, but some designers think it’s coming […]

Forget fairy wings, Bratz bed tents and Thomas the Tank Engine toy trunks, Kids.Modern is about fun, thought-provoking design adults will love and kids remember for life.
Appreciating that children not only deserve modern design, they understand it and can remember it as a positive childhood experience, Showhome has spent the last year sourcing the UK, […]

At one time, the architectural style of a home dictated the way it was furnished. Contemporary homes were filled with modern furniture, and Colonial-style homes contained pieces that reflected the era.
Today, those hard-and-fast rules no longer apply. With a wider choice of finishes and fabric patterns from which to choose, the trend toward mixing and […]

Scientists have made the lethal virus Ebola harmless in the lab, potentially aiding research into a vaccine or cure.
Taking a single gene from the virus stops it replicating, US scientists wrote in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal.
Ebola, currently handled in highly secure labs, kills up to 80% of those it infects.
However, […]

Shopping for a cuddly creature to put under the tree? Brace yourself for a brave new world of strange breeds that are genetically modified for convenience and cuteness, says Stephen Armstrong
Abandon your search for an iPhone, that elusive Wii console, or those Christian Louboutin leopard-print peep-toe platform pumps. This year’s Christmas must-have is small and […]

The holidays can be a time for packing on the pounds. And while people are expected to fill out during the holidays, it is a little-known fact that household pets will also experience expanding waistlines around Christmas time.
Dr. Bob Watson of the Brookhaven Animal Hospital said people tend to project human qualities on their animals, […]

Vladimir Kagan, the grandfather of modern furniture design, will visit Las Vegas on Thursday, January 31, 2008 for two exciting events in conjunction with the 2008 Winter Las Vegas Market.
First, Kagan will kick off the new “Design Icon” lecture series at Las Vegas Design Center, where design legends share their stories and experiences in order […]