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Television Before Bed; Even Sesame Street Can Be Disruptive

Posted by on August 4, 2011 at 4:08 am

Sesame Street and other children’s programming is disruptive for young viewers if watched two hours before bed.

Royal Connection

Posted by on July 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm

Kate Middleton has family ties to Jane Austen.

Royal Wedding Highlights (Is That A Hat???)

Posted by on May 7, 2011 at 3:51 am

If you weren’t able to catch the Royal Wedding last Friday, don’t worry. Mattress Choice has compiled a list of the key moments of the fairy tale wedding. Here they are in no particular order: The dress: Designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, the dress has deep routes in England’s design and material heritage. With [...]

The Prince’s Bed: King Size

Posted by on April 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm

What bed will Prince William and Kate Middleton spend their first night on?

Royal Nuptials

Posted by on April 28, 2011 at 5:52 pm

The Royal Wedding will be shown live at 1am on Friday, April 29th.

Security In London

Posted by on April 8, 2011 at 7:30 am

London authorities are expecting some sort of protest at the Royal Wedding.

Light Years Ahead

Posted by on March 19, 2011 at 6:47 am

William Willett, the mind behind daylight-saving time, originally suggested four twenty minute changes.

Garbage Art

Posted by on March 11, 2011 at 8:41 am

Free time this week? Take in the inspiring documentary “Wasteland,” playing at Cinecenta till Saturday.

How Far Will You Walk?

Posted by on March 11, 2011 at 8:15 am

Help reduce global poverty by signing up for the ‘Walk in Her Shoes’ challenge. Walk the 8,000 steps that many women around the world walk on a daily basis to provide for their family.

Royals Boost Security

Posted by on February 18, 2011 at 3:26 am

The Royal’s personal security team will now carry tasers as well as firearms.

What If…?

Posted by on February 5, 2011 at 9:02 am

A new book is set to be published that contemplates the question: What if Princess Diana never died in that terrible car crash in Paris.

Royals Plan Trip Across Canada

Posted by on February 5, 2011 at 8:50 am

Prince William plans to tour Canada after his wedding.

Coachella Music and Arts Festival Returns

Posted by on January 29, 2011 at 2:15 am

The Coachella Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Fields in California this April.

Elton John Left Off the Royal Wedding List

Posted by on January 29, 2011 at 1:47 am

Elton John will not be playing William and Kate’s wedding this spring.

Gervais Signs Beermat For the Queen

Posted by on September 20, 2010 at 12:21 am

Ricky Gervais autographed a beermat for the Queen last week on Prince William’s request.

Royals Post Their Pictures

Posted by on July 29, 2010 at 1:11 am

The British Monarchy will be adding a Flickr account this week. This will be their third dip into the realm of social media.

Vancouver Island’s Tall Tree Music Festival

Posted by on July 21, 2010 at 6:57 am

The Tall Tree Music Festival starts this Saturday in Port Renfrew. Some of the artists attending are Aidan Knight, Current Swell and Vince Vaccaro.

Castle of Your Dreams

Posted by on July 21, 2010 at 6:39 am

The Swedish Princess Victoria and her new husband are moving into the Haga Castle in Stockholm. The Haga Castle was given back to the Royal Family by the Swedish Government.