Researchers at Ohio State University found that people prefer less metal in braces, rating metal braces - such as those worn by the star of "Ugly Betty" - as more unattractive. But they also found that orthodontists say that stainless steel braces are the most effective and easiest for them to handle while they are trying to give patients a more attractive smile. People say they prefer less visible braces that allow them to see a smile that doesn't flash a mouthful of highly visible metal.

A mysterious street artist, known only as "The Decapitator," has struck again. This time, he or she has removed the head of "Sex In The City" star Sarah Jessica Parker. That is, on a billboard. For several months advertisements have been popping up around London in which the heads of models and actors have been removed and replaced with images of bloody stumps. Essentially, he or she covers the part of a photo of a person's head with a photo-shopped gory, headless image.

About one in every four Canadians are comfortable saying they do not believe in a god, according to the latest Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey. Out of 1,000 respondents polled this month, 23 per cent said they didn't believe in God, while six percent declined to give an opinion. In terms of demographics, the Harris-Decima poll revealed that more women than men believe in God; while Canadians aged 50 and above are far more likely to be believers than those under 25.

Familiar faces on wedding banquets involving a Canadian groom and an Indian bride were the giveaway that aroused the suspicion of Canadian immigration officials that marriage for convenience syndicates were behind the move to fast track the acquisition of resident visas by Indian nationals. After their curiosity was challenged, visa officers compared files of wedding photos submitted as proof of a legitimate wedding, which led to the conclusion syndicates were behind the rent-a-guest modus operandi.

If Ontario has its beef against the Lord's Prayer being recited daily at the Legislature, Quebec lawmakers on Friday dealt with its Christian tradition through a question if it should keep the crucifix on its National Assembly or remove the Christian symbol. The provincial legislature, however, adopted the motion filed by Quebec Premier Jean Charest to retain the crucifix. The Christian icon became a major issue in the French-speaking province celebrating its 4th centennial because of a controversial report prepared by the Bouchard-Taylor Commission.