Uniquely Odd "Foot Fetish" Shoe Sculpting by Gwen Murphy

Gwen Murphy is a renowned sculpture who has a very unique sculpting ability, that of bring life to old shoes. From her childhood days Gwen has always liked looking at shoes and found that they were staring back at her. Now with her sculpting, she gives each shoe its own character and personality.

Shaggy Helps Food For The Poor to Shine Light on Haiti’s Housing Needs

The 2012 Grammy nominee and award-winning reggae artist, Shaggy, has partnered with the South Florida based-nonprofit Food For The Poor to help build homes in Haiti. Shaggy is scheduled to perform at Food For The Poor’s annual Building Hope Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

Baby Animals Showing Love, Affection and Appreciation to Their Mothers

Nothing quite like showing a mother you care. We humans aren't the only living creature capable of showing that emotion, animals do too. Check out these cute images of baby animals showing their love, affection and appreciation to their mothers.

Since 2007 Bill Gates Has Given Away 48% of His Net Worth to Save 6 Million Lives

Since 2007 Bill Gates has emerged as the most generous Philanthropist on the face of this planet. Ever since Gates has decided to retire his job as CEO of Microsoft and focus on Philanthropy, he has given away a whopping 48% of his total net worth across his many causes to save 6 Million lives.

Homeless Teen Makes The Semi-Finals of Prestigious Science Competition

A seventeen year old girl who lives in a homeless shelter is now beating the odds by making the semi-finals in the prestigious Intel Science Competition. She is an aspiring Marine Biologist who consistently makes top marks despite her uninspiring situation. Both her parents are unemployed and lost their homes during the tough economic times.

UK Government Pushes For Two Alcohol-free Days Each Week

Drinkers should have at least two alcohol-free days each week, a committee of British MPs has recommended. “Alcohol guidelines are a crucial tool for government in its effort to combat excessive and problematic drinking:” committee chair Andrew Miller said.   

Instead of Donating, Store Chose to Deface and Destroy its Pricey Stock of Wedding Gowns

High-end designer wedding gown company Priscilla of Boston was forced to close all 19 of its outlets in the United States of America, and instead of auctioning or donating its remaining stock of beautiful wedding dresses, the company decided to destroy them.   

Jamaica to Sever Ties to Former Colonial Power Britain?

Is Jamaica really planning to break ties with former colonial power Britain, now that the opposition is in power? Well, according to this Sky News report, it sounds like an almost sure bet.   

Ecuador Paid £75m to Halt Plans to Extract Oil from its Rainforest

The group has so far raised £75m (US$116m), enough to halt the exploitation of the beautifully endemic Yasuní National Park landscape. Home to the vastest species of mammal, bird, amphibian and plant to be found anywhere in the world.   

Egypt Halt Forced Virginity Test on Female Detainees

An Egypt court has ordered an instant halt to all forced virginity tests on female detainees in military prisons. The welcomed ruling came after Samira Ibrahim filed a case claiming she was forced to undergo a virginity test in March when she was arrested at a protest.  

Brazil Surges Pass UK to Become The Sixth Largest Economy

Optimism is high in Brazil as the country continues to enjoy booming economic activities. Business owners in the country are excited about the increase in sales they are now enjoying. Brazil who was once considered an economic underachiever surges above the United Kingdom's economy to sit in the sixth position of the world's largest economy. 

Top 10 Most Influential Jamaicans of 2011

We have compiled a list of Jamaica's most influential people for 2011. 

These are acclaimed individuals who have made an indelible mark in 2011 both on the local and international landscape.

The list include individuals in diverse field of practice. 

Janet Jackson to Launch a Fur Clothing Line... PETA Certainly Won't Take This Lightly

Janet Jackson will be joining forces with fur company Blackglama to release her own fashion line. The line will be creating a "Luxury mink collection," featuring 15 items ranging from mink coats to mink gloves and will be sold only at high end retailers. 

Violence Plagued Indian Town Turns its Guns Into Agricultural Tools

Bahir gained notoriety as being one of the most lawless  and poorest region in the country. "We are turning the tools of destruction for creation and development. The farming tools made from life-threatening arms will now produce food grains which will feed the hungry," said Abhay Anand, Director-General of Police in Bihar.