Nancy Shevell and ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney married at Marylebone Town Hall in central London on Sunday. Nancy Shevell and Paul McCartney arrived together just before 3:30 p.m., the groom in a blue suit and the bride in a long-sleeved white gown with a white flower in her hair. Both wore outfits by Paul McCartney’s… Continue reading Nancy Shevell becomes Lady McCartney.
Year: 2011
Mikey Welsh, the former Weezer bassist dies at 40, as he predicted on Twitter.
Mikey Welsh, the former bassist of Weezer rock band, was found dead from a suspected drug overdose at the age of 40, in the exact moment and the exact place as he predicted on Twitter. Mikey Welsh was found dead in a hotel room in Chicago yesterday. The rocker was in Chicago to watch his… Continue reading Mikey Welsh, the former Weezer bassist dies at 40, as he predicted on Twitter.
Frugal living: tips to change your spending habits.
Whether you’re dealing with a lot of debts or just trying to save money, there are multiple circumstances that can force someone to change his or her spending habits. Frugal living is generally viewed in a negative light, when people need to make sacrifices. CanDoFinance presented 10 frugal living tips to achieve happiness on a… Continue reading Frugal living: tips to change your spending habits.
Riverside: woman pushing a baby stroller was struck and killed by a train.
A woman pushing a baby stroller was struck and killed by a train in Riverside, Southern California, on Saturday. The unidentified mother was killed after 2 year-old daughter got caught in train tracks last night – but managed to save her child at the last minute by pushing her out of the way as a… Continue reading Riverside: woman pushing a baby stroller was struck and killed by a train.
Michael Jackson’s three kids introduced Beyonce performance at “Michael Forever”.
Michael Jackson’s three kids have joined thousands of his fans for a memorial concert at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. Prince Michael, 14, Paris, 13, and 9 year-old Michael Joseph Jr., known as Blanket, watched acts including Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson, Leona Lewis and boy band JLS. The three kids took to the stage dressed in outfits reflecting Michael… Continue reading Michael Jackson’s three kids introduced Beyonce performance at “Michael Forever”.
China: 56 killed in three major road collisions on the last day of a week-long holiday.
At least 56 people have been killed in three major road collisions in China on the last day of a week-long holiday, including 35 mainly young people travelling on a bus. The official Xinhua News Agency said the speeding bus hit a car on an expressway in northern China and rolled over throwing passengers onto… Continue reading China: 56 killed in three major road collisions on the last day of a week-long holiday.
Demi Moore has consulted a divorce lawyer.
Demi Moore has decided to consult a divorce lawyer after she failed to save her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. Demi Moore’s marriage hit the rocks after allegations that her husband, Ashton Kutcher cheated on her. The Two and A half star, Ashton Kutcher, 33, is alleged to have had sex with 23-year-old Texan Sara Leal… Continue reading Demi Moore has consulted a divorce lawyer.
Zsa Zsa Gabor rushed to the hospital after she lost consciousness.
Zsa Zsa Gabor was rushed to the hospital late Saturday, according to her family. Zsa Zsa Gabor, 94, was taken from her home to UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, her daughter Francesca Hilton said. She did not provide details. Her husband, Frederic Prinz von Anhalt says she is doing better hours after she lost consciousness at… Continue reading Zsa Zsa Gabor rushed to the hospital after she lost consciousness.
Columbus Day celebrations across US.
Columbus Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October and commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. The day is commemorated as the Columbus Day in United States, as Día de las Culturas (Day of the Cultures) in Costa Rica, as Día de la Hispanidad (Spanish… Continue reading Columbus Day celebrations across US.
Unsound Festival 2011, Poland: Future Shock
Unsound Festival 2011, an original week-long avant-garde music event, starts on October 9 in Kraków, Poland. Unsound Festival started in 2003 as an underground event of advanced music, and its importance has grown over the years. The annual event is produced by Fundacja Tone, a not-for-profit organization. Unsound has created smaller events in Prague,… Continue reading Unsound Festival 2011, Poland: Future Shock
Tips for losing weight without diet
A number of recent studies have revealed how making several small lifestyle changes could help you lose weight without feeling deprived of the food you like. Use a smaller plate A Cornell University study found that when a fixed portion of food was eaten from a large plate, subjects felt they had been give… Continue reading Tips for losing weight without diet
Columbus Day Parade 2011.
The world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture – New York’s 67th Columbus Day Parade – is on Fifth Avenue. The spirit of exploration, the struggles and triumphs of immigrants who helped build the United States, and the vibrant heritage and cultural wealth of the Italian-American community will be celebrated in New York during Columbus Celebration… Continue reading Columbus Day Parade 2011.
Fitch agency cuts Italy and Spain ratings.
Italy and Spain debts have both been downgraded by the Fitch credit rating agency. Italy’s rating was cut from AA- to A+ by Fitch, following agency Moody’s downgrade earlier this week. Fitch cited the “intensification” of the eurozone debt crisis that “constitutes a significant financial and economic shock which has weakened Italy’s sovereign risk profile”.… Continue reading Fitch agency cuts Italy and Spain ratings.
Steve Jobs’ funeral: a small private gathering.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs funeral, who died Wednesday aged 56, took place as a small private gathering. Steve Jobs was known as being a quiet man who kept himself to himself – but became the iconic face of modern technology. However, the controversial Westboro Baptist Church from Kansas threatened it would picket the funeral because… Continue reading Steve Jobs’ funeral: a small private gathering.
Paul McCartney marries Nancy Shevell on Sunday.
Paul McCartney, the former Beatle marries for the third time on Sunday afternoon with Nancy Shevell. Paul McCartney, 69, will marry American industrial heiress Nancy Shevell, 51, at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in central London in front of less than 30 close family – including his five children – and friends. Paul McCartney and… Continue reading Paul McCartney marries Nancy Shevell on Sunday.
Cialis approved by FDA for benign prostatic hyperplasia
The FDA has approved Cialis (tadalafil) on October 6 to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and for the treatment of BPH and ED. “BPH can have a big impact on a patient’s quality of life. A large number of older men have symptoms of BPH. Cialis offers these men… Continue reading Cialis approved by FDA for benign prostatic hyperplasia
PSA test should not be a routine in preventing prostate cancer, says US Preventive Services Task Force.
An US federal advisory panel concluded that the PSA test should no longer be part of routine care in preventing prostate cancer. According to Los Angeles Times, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s draft report, released yesterday, explained the reasons the common PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test should not be a routine one. What was the panel… Continue reading PSA test should not be a routine in preventing prostate cancer, says US Preventive Services Task Force.
Be careful where you buy Halloween contact lenses!
American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning about the risks associated with decorative Halloween contact lenses. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is working with its partners the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), and the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists (CLAO). The Academy’s EyeSmart® public education program works to educate the public about… Continue reading Be careful where you buy Halloween contact lenses!
Herbert Chavez, the fan who used cosmetic surgery to look more like Superman.
Herbert Chavez, from the Philippines, has had extensive cosmetic surgery to make him look more like Superman. Herbert Chavez, 35, a Superman fan, has dramatically changed his appearance using plastic surgery to look more like his favorite super-hero. Herbert Chavez has undergone a variety of procedures ranging from chin augmentation to thigh implants. According… Continue reading Herbert Chavez, the fan who used cosmetic surgery to look more like Superman.
New York: Columbus Day Parade 2011 begins Monday at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, October 10, is Columbus Day 2011 and many banks, state and local offices as well as U.S. post offices will be closed. In New York, the Columbus Day Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, lasting until about 3:00 p.m. New York’s Columbus Day Parade starts on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and… Continue reading New York: Columbus Day Parade 2011 begins Monday at 11:30 a.m.
Tiskilwa, Illinois: all 800 residents evacuated after a freight train derailment.
A freight train derailment in north-central Illinois has forced authorities to evacuate the entire Tiskilwa town due to massive explosions in the area. According to the Bureau County sheriff’s office, the freight train derailed early Friday in the town of Tiskilwa. Captain Steve Haywood from Ottawa Fire Department says the train’s tanker cars were carrying… Continue reading Tiskilwa, Illinois: all 800 residents evacuated after a freight train derailment.
Nobel Peace Prize 2011 won by three women.
2011 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded jointly to three women – Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman, a pro-democracy activist from Yemen. The three women were recognized for their “non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building work”. Thorbjorn… Continue reading Nobel Peace Prize 2011 won by three women.
HTC Flyer Tablet wrongly priced at $99.99 on Best Buy.
HTC Flyer Tablet was wrongly priced at $99.99 on Best Buy website and the error has caused a number of orders placed. Instead of writing “from $499.999 to $299.99”, the Best Buy info says “from $499.999 to $99.99″. Best Buy has corrected the error and apologized for the confusion. “The HTC Flyer (SKU 2390524) was incorrectly… Continue reading HTC Flyer Tablet wrongly priced at $99.99 on Best Buy.
Westboro Baptist Church announced Steve Jobs’ funeral protest via iPhone.
Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, announced its plans to protest Steve Jobs’ funeral, sending the message out via Twitter for iPhone. Westboro Baptist Church leader Margie J. Phelps has announced that the group will picket the Apple co-founder’s funeral, condemning him for “teaching his neighbors to sin.” Margie J. Phelps, daughter of the small… Continue reading Westboro Baptist Church announced Steve Jobs’ funeral protest via iPhone.
Pancreatic cancer: new clinical trials have started
BioCancell has begun enrollment of phase IIb BC-819 pancreatic cancer clinical trial, while Halozyme has started randomized, controlled clinical trial with PEGPH20 in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Tikcro Technologies Ltd. announced on October 6 that BioCancell, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing targeted cancer therapies for solid cancer tumors, has commenced… Continue reading Pancreatic cancer: new clinical trials have started