Oxfam warned it could lose millions in funding over sex crimes scandal
From KQ2.com Senior leaders of British aid organization Oxfam are to meet UK government officials Monday amid warnings it could lose public funding over allegations its staff hired prostitutes in Haiti. Ahead of the meeting, Oxfam announced it would strengthen…
Alibaba invests another $1.3 billion into its offline retail strategy
By Jon Russell From TechCrunch Alibaba has furthered its physical retail footprint after it invested another billion dollars into projects to develop its so-called “new retail” strategy which combines online and offline. The Chinese firm, the dominant e-commerce player in…
Jason Hines shows off his unique creations
BY FALON FOLKES From Jamaica Observer Passion radiated from Jason Hines as he shared his story with the Jamaica Observer, and demonstrated how he made his craft items. Hines is the mastermind behind Glass work Design, a successful small business…
Scotland: Depute contest no shoo-in for SNP’s Westminster leader
By Tom Gordon From Herald Scotland IT’S only a week since Angus Robertson announced his exit as the SNP’s depute leader, the loss of his Moray seat last year and the need to earn a crust making it impractical to…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti Dinner By Sheela Prakash From The Kitchn When I want to impress people with a meatless dinner, I almost always include lots of mushrooms in the equation. Their umami-rich flavor and meaty texture have a…
The Dutch have fun with Katie Couric’s strange comments about speedskating
By Liz Roscher From Yahoo Sports When it comes to trolling at the Olympics, the Dutch are gold medal winners. First a pair of Dutch speedskating fans had a laugh at U.S. president Donald Trump’s expense. Now they’re taking aim…
Plaster Rock hosts 17th annual World Pond Hockey Championship
From CBC News The World Pond Hockey Championship is underway in Plaster Rock, N.B., this weekend, with teams competing from around the world. The event, in its 17th year, began on Thursday and continues until Sunday on Roulston Lake. Play takes place on…
Valentine’s Day Flowers
Don’t waste your money this Valentine’s Day—here’s how you should buy flowers By Samantha Gordon and Christopher Snow From Reviewed 6 tips you need to know before buying flowers. If your loved one’s affection in February depends entirely on the…
Valentine’s Day gifts
12 gifts women actually want for Valentine’s Day By Samantha Matt, Reviewed.com — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may…
‘Zombie bots’ are coming for lonely singles on Valentine’s Day
By Richard Morgan From New York Post America’s lonely hearts are more likely than ever to catch a virus this Valentine’s Day — on their computer. An especially aggressive robot network of 6 million “zombie bots” will be set loose…