Hearts & Mines is an emerging Canadian band with an eclectic sound which combines unique genres into authentic blends of alternative rock.
Since early 2009, the band has performed countless concerts, released their EP Pictures on Silence, appeared on several television shows, and made the cut to compete in the Ottawa radio station Live 88.5’s: Big Money Shot Contest.
The band was inspired by Ret. Corporal Matthew Luloff’s experience as a soldier in the Canadian Forces – deployed to Afghanistan. Canada’s role in the conflict has been a …

A viral Prophet Mohammad cartoon contest has enraged Pakistani officials who have temporarily blocked social media giants Facebook and Youtube throughout the Asian country.

Molly Norris was blamed for starting the controversy after she drew a parodized version of the religious figure to complement a recent South Park episode which was condemned and censored for its depiction of the muslim Prophet.

Norris was also accused of creating the Facebook fan page ‘Let’s All Draw Mohammad Day May 20’. The page quickly gained 98,700 fans before being pulled.

Social media resources to communicate through cross-embedding and linking have evolved the Internet and society forever. We have experienced the applications and social networks of Web 2.0 such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Now the next step is Web 3.0, but what will change?

By now you may have heard the press going on about how the European country of Greece is broke.

Greece has approached their European Union counterparts for a bailout and the global community has agreed to drop an estimated $146 billion US.

I assume Greece is bankrupt based on several things:

I will admit that I tend to highlight some stories which herald left-wing politics as superior and poke fun at gaffes perpetrated by the right.
However,  the National Post and Fox News are reporting an unusual decision which has been completely wiped off the media map: The UN has appointed Iran to the Women’s Rights Commission!
Documents from the Economic and Social Council meeting show the decision for Iran to become a member of this commission:
Next, the Council elected 11 new members to fill an equal number of vacancies on the …

Iranian cleric Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi has revealed the mystery behind devastating earthquakes -  promiscuous women!
“Many women who do not dress modestly … lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which (consequently) increases earthquakes,”  Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi was quoted as saying by Iranian media.
This statement was then re-quoted in an Associated Press article and now here at BiasViewer.
According to meteorologists, Iran is a high-risk area for earthquakes and (obviously) how women dress or act will not change this – or will it?
Some women …

An article appearing in the Montreal Gazette suggests Canada and other G20 members are ‘coming to terms with addressing global imbalances’. They quote Bank of Canada Govenor Mark Carney with being the mastermind behind this epic revelation.
I think the article should be renamed: The powers that be accept the powers that shall be – because this shift in global imbalance has already been happening for years and the Western world ‘coming to terms’ with this change is not newsworthy.
The story speaks about the US not needing to discuss their fiscal …

The media claims Generation Y suffers from apathy and lacks socio-political participation.

Yet, it is my fellow millenials who are paving the way and defining the viral economy. Those in charge of traditional media are missing the boat.

I do understand that there are many more distractions facing my peers but should this undermine our ability to thrive? And who is to blame if the Western world goes 3rd world in a decade?

As economies continue to spiral out of control, a reaction is arriving which may benefit the integrity of journalism in Canada.
Canadian media empire Canwest is reaching its demise and bids are coming in from media giants like Quebecor and Transcontinental to take over. However, CRTC laws preventing media companies from acquiring certain publications or channels from competitors may bring an ‘independent voice’ to Canadian media and a return to regionally operated news.
Now, I am not necessarily saying that Canwest and their divisions have done a poor job. However, with any …

The UN, Red Cross and world governments are providing relief for Haiti in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake which ripped the Caribbean nation apart.
The royal palace was destroyed; schools and houses shredded, and medical attention is still difficult to find as hospitals lie in ruins.
But, the earthquake and relief story will be shared and scrutinized by the blogosphere and news agencies around the world.
In this article, we will view an extremely disappointing human wrong. The sheer prejudice, racism and lack of concern on the internet. Especially in this instance, …

The documentary Collapse explores Michael Ruppert’s vision that the world is on the path to turmoil.
Ruppert claims the world has reached the peak oil output possible and that we are on a rapid decline of resources to sustain humanity.
What’s worse, he claims, is that governments and corporations have known about this for decades but have continued to keep the public in the dark.
Oil is the lifeblood of the industrial revolution. Everything we use from plastics to electricity requires oil energy. Since we have reached the peak of oil production, the …

The word niche is frequently thrown around to denote how concentrated communities have networked via the internet during the 00s.
Yet, the damaging effects of submersing oneself into these communities is finally drawing attention and we are witnessing the risk that technology can have on sustaining a balanced life.
How has this affected society?

Is the male species at risk of extinction? According to the CBC documentary The Disappearing Male, this evolution has been underway for the last 60 years.
Common chemicals found in everyday products like shampoo, plastics, meat, dairy products, carpet, etc. “are called “hormone mimicking” or “endocrine disrupting” chemicals and they may be starting to damage the most basic building blocks of human development.”
According to the documentary, the last 30 years has seen a drop in male births by 3 million. The average sperm count of young men has dropped by 50% …

Italian pensioner Johanna Ganthaler was scheduled to board doomed Air France flight 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris when she arrived late to check-in.
Ganthaler, who took a later flight to Paris with her husband Kirk, felt blessed after learning she had averted disaster. After several days of vacationing in Europe, she was killed during an automobile collision in Austria. Kirk is in still critical condition.
Fate, Luck or Circumstantial?
Ganthaler’s story has led many to question their own beliefs on coincidences.
Many would suggest that it was her destiny to die - one way or another. Differing …

Canadian Governor General Michaëlle Jean is garnering international headlines with her latest controversial act, eating a raw seal heart.
Attending a traditional Inuit event, Jean tasted the cultural delicacy publicizing the affair as an attempt to increase solidarity between Canada and the Aboriginal community.
“It’s delicious,” said Jean. “I tried the heart of the seal and it’s fresh.”

This publicity stunt happened only 20 days after Prime Minister Stephen Harper vowed to “vigourously” defend Canada’s seal industry. His reaction was sparked by the recent overwhelming support to ban seal hunting within the European …

Here is my contribution to open source innovation, 5 iPhone applications of the future. The way I see it, if I can fathom it, then surely it can be feasibly invented. So go out there techies, prove me right.
Here are 5 iPhone Apps that we may see within our lifetimes:

Bluetooth Dog Leash: Just strap on the leash and this app will ensure your dog never goes beyond the selected distance. The wireless device resembles a traditional leash, just tug on your iPhone and watch Fluffy brace himself.
Stage Fright: This app …

For any woman concerned with their biological clock expiring, meet Elizabeth Adeney, age 66. This sexagenarian nutter is convinced that the world cannot function without a little bundle of her optimism. Adeney will be England’s oldest child bearer.
Let us weigh the PROs and CONs of Adeney’s decision:
PROs

The child will instantly win media sympathy for being born to that “selfish senile senior citizen”.

I don’t believe In Vitro Fertilization was created to set Guinness records, nevertheless, she would still not be the oldest woman to ever give birth, so her intentions may …