Articles by Ashley Sneddon
Sign This Petition And Help End Female Genital Mutilation!
UK Newspaper 'The Guardian' is spearheading a campaign, along with a 17-year-old girl, to wipe out female genital mutilation.Female genital mutilation is the practice of intentionally altering or causing injury to the female genitals for no medical reason.
Do Before You Die: Diving In The Red Sea
Before you consider the popular resort of Sharm El Sheikh, instead cast your mind about 85km, to the little town of Dahab. Backed by the glorious, barren mountains of the Sinai Desert, the best dive locations are located just off the beach.
Come See The Adorable Alternative To NEKNominations!
A group on Facebook have decided to take matters into their own hands and do NEKNomination with a twist!
Vladimir Putin Says He "Welcomes Homosexuals To The Winter Olympics, As Long As They Leave The Children Alone."
Gay Rights Activists target the upcoming Winter Olympics at Sochi, in Russia, in the lead-up to the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Glamorizing Anorexia? Biggest Loser Sparks Eating Disorder Controversy After Winner Rachel Frederickson Appears 'Anorexic'
The show has sparked debate about encouragement of eating disorders after Rachel appeared 'far too thin' for many people. Viewers took to social media after the finale to vent their concern, claiming the show was 'glamorizing anorexia' and her huge 150lb weight loss was 'dangerously unhealthy' in such a short time.
(FULL VIDEO) Nye and Ham Science Debate Causes Twitter Fury
Millions watched last night as Bill Nye the Science Guy took on Christian Ken Ham in a debate about the earth's origins. Ham believes the world was created in seven days, while Nye argued in favour of the Big Bang Theory (the er actual scientific theory, not the geeky TV show). What side did you fall on?
79 Year Old Woman Drives Over 7 People And Kills 3 While Driving From Church
A 79-year-old Florida woman drove over seven people and killed three while backing out of a church parking spot. Doreen Landstra was backing out of the space in an OAP mobile home community when she lost control of her SUV, drove over seven people, killed three and landed in a creek.
Anne Frank's Marbles And Toys Found With Old Friend: "These remind us that she was just a little girl."
Shortly before Anne Frank went into hiding from the Nazis, she gave some of her belongings to a non-Jewish friend who lived next door.
USA's 5 Favourite Cocktails And How To Make Them At Home
Trust me, being able to make a cocktail is a very impressive skill and will always be a hit with a date or at a party. Since this winter seems endless, let's look forward to summer! Here are the ultimate top 5 cocktails and the recipes for making them.
Rome: Guide To The City Of Love And Rome-ance
Rome, capital of Italy, is a gigantic city, so it would be futile trying to list every must-see attraction. With Valentine's Day coming up, however, and Rome being renowned for love since the days of Ancient Rome, I thought I'd take a look at the most romantic locations that Rome has to offer.
New York State: Guide To Rochester, The Flower City
Rochester is a mid-size city that sits by Lake Ontario. Known as 'The Flower City' for its beautiful gardens, the city of Rochester has much more to offer, especially in the spring and summer weather.
Furniture Store Loses $7 Million With Seahawks Win In A Very Unusual Bet
The CEO of a furniture store lost $7 million on a promotion which promised his customers their money back if the Seahawks won.
Where To Get Cheap Weed In Colorado: Dealers Still Doing Excellent Business Despite Law Change
Since Colorado changed its laws, you can now buy weed from a dispensary, but why is it so expensive?
Explore A Spooky Abandoned Japanese Island From Your Own Home
I've recently discovered this amazing website that lets you explore a spooky abandoned Japanese Island without leaving your house.
Follow Up: Missing Texas Travel Blogger May Have Run Away
Many of you have been asking about this case: Police are now exploring the possibility that popular travel blogger Leanne Bearden may have planned her escape.
A 69-Year-Old Man Has Been Held In Asylum For Almost 40 Years For Stealing A $20 Necklace
A 69-Year-Old man is still being held in the mental hospital he was committed to in 1971 for stealing a $20 necklace.
(Video) People In The South Say Snow Is Fake And A Government Conspiracy
Videos have started popping up on youtube of what is thought to be fake chemical snow, after it fails to melt under a lighter.
Lingerie Model Kaitlin Pearson Reinstated In Teacher's Position
Lingerie modelteacher's aide Kaitlin Pearson was reinstated back in her job after being suspended for posing in lingerie as a racy model for amateur shoots and sporting events and mispellings of the model's name has led to unwanted attention.
5 Perfect Valentine's Ideas In London 2014
Valentine's day is the perfect excuse to relax and unwind in some luxury in London with that special person in your life. London has so many beautiful Valentine's places to choose from, it was a great struggle to narrow it down to just 5!
How To Lessen The Hassle Of Airport Check-In
Airport check-in procedure can be a hassle if you're a frequent flyer and intimidating if you're not used to it. Extra security, long waits, long queues, combined with dull waiting areas. There are ways, however, to streamline the airport check-in process.
Indigenous Tribesmen Arrested For Murder
Police in Brazil have arrested five indigenous tribesmen in the Amazon for the murder of three contractors who have been missing since mid-December. The tribe deny any knowledge of the missing men.
(VIDEO) Shocking Scenes As Tourists Scream And Fight For Their Life On Sinking Thailand Boat
The air is full of shrieks of terror as a mobile phone video shows a tourist boat sinking with passengers scrambling for their lives. The tourist boat 'Aladin' is shown rapidly sinking as men and women cry out for help and start to drown.
Florida Mom Brings 15 Year Old Daughter To New York For Super Bowl Prostitution
A 38-year-old mom from Florida has been arrested for trying to pimp her 15-year-old daughter out to Super Bowl fans in New York.
Happy Valentines! New York Gasses Swans In Time For Day Of Romance
What do you think of when you think of a swan? Grace? Tranquility? Romance? New York doesn't agree.
Restaurant Brutally Enforces 'No-Kissing' Policy On Gay Man Who Kissed His Boyfriend's Cheek
A restaurant chain has apologised for chastising a customer for kissing his boyfriend on the cheek. A restaurant chain has apologised for chastising a customer for kissing his boyfriend on the cheek.
Review: Sleeping With Gargoyles: Hotel Pax, Amsterdam
The Hotel Pax is a 1* rated hotel located in the middle of old Amsterdam. Here's why I think it deserves a five-star review.
Och Aye, Ye Kin Dae It: How To Travel Scotland On A Budget
Many people dream of traveling to Scotland, but you may think traveling around Scotland on a budget would be impossible. Here are some ways you can travel around Scotland on a budget, so you still have plenty of money for a tartan Jimmy beret!
The Fault In Our Stars: Visit The Filming Locations!
The film adaptation of John Green's novel, The Fault In Our Stars, has been getting people excited over the past few weeks and this has reached fever pitch with the release of the brand new The Fault In Our Stars film trailer, and the filming locations have just been announced...
62 Year Old Lingerie Model Hired By American Apparel: Does Beauty Have An Expiration Date?
American Apparel have hired a 62-year-old lingerie model to represent the brand in their latest campaign. The controversial company claim they are pushing the boundaries of beauty by promoting diversity, but I remain unconvinced.
"Where We're Going, We Don't Need Roads!": Back To The Future Musical To Hit The West End
A Back To The Future musical is set to hit the West End in London and could move to Broadway if it's a success. The musical will arrive in time to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary.
