TAMWORTH Basketball Association unveiled a “new” major sponsor for its State League Thunderbolt men and women yesterday, a day after new administrator Karen Irwin started work at the Thunderdome.
West Tamworth League Club, a long-time TBA supporter and sponsor, is now sponsoring the Thunderbolts in their senior State League competitions, TBA president Craig Long.
“West has thrown […]

This year’s summer Olympics in Beijing should boost tourism in China as it will attract worldwide attention while showing vibrant images of China’s diverse culture - at least theoretically. But the world is already focusing its attention on China and its record on human rights in Tibet.
Some people who have booked a trip to China […]

An egg a day doesn’t boost the risk of heart attack or stroke in healthy men, but diabetics may want to think twice
It’s a misconception that almost 75 per cent of Canadians believe to be true: The amount of cholesterol you eat boosts blood cholesterol. It’s also a belief that keeps many people, especially […]

Major roads surrounding the Huddersfield Town football ground will be busy tomorrow night (15/04) as up to 18,000 fans are expected to turn out for the derby game against Leeds United.
The match starts at around 7:45pm and drivers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys. Motorists not attending the game are also […]

A beautiful young Madonna balances the baby Jesus on her lap. Layer upon layer of transparent color and varnish coat the painting, lending it a gentle shine.
This painting, however, wasn’t created 800 years ago and it isn’t in a European museum. Daniel Flodin painted it a few months ago, and it’s currently part of a […]

The annual Pet and Doll Parade is set to march through Roosevelt Park on Saturday. A red, white and blue theme will mark the parade’s 77th anniversary, a celebration fit to commemorate Longmont as an All-America City.
From 10 a.m. to noon, participants dressed in patriotic costumes will walk around the park with their treasured pets […]

Three members of the so-called Bali nine drug traffickers have been denied the opportunity of appearing at the last day of their final appeal hearing to challenge their death sentences.
A criminologist from the University of Indonesia, Professor Andi Hamzah, told Denpasar’s District Court that on appeal Indonesia’s Supreme Court was wrong to sentence Si Yi […]

A 10 minute walk to Seminyak Beach; our villas are nestled amongst the trees and birds, blissfully quiet and peaceful - ideal for your Bali vacation.
Enjoy fully personalized services beginning with our complimentary airport pick-up, within 15 minutes you will be relaxing in your private pool, sipping cocktails overlooking your enchanting tropical private garden. Our […]

After uncovering the secret lives of people who walk, eat and become aggressive while asleep, scientists are now turning to another bedtime phenomenon: “sleepsex.”
Reports of sexual behavior while asleep have become so common that experts on Friday released a classification system that allows doctors to better document these cases.
People who engage in sleepsex “don’t remember […]

If you have ever wondered how the historic homes of Monroe look on the inside or what’s planted in their gardens, check out the Monroe Historic Home and Garden Tour on Saturday.The event includes four historic homes near downtown Monroe, the CSX train depot, a quilt show at the Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center, an art […]