A power cut could have prevented a shark spotter from sounding a warning alarm just before Michael Cohen was savaged by a great white off the coast of Cape Town in South Africa. The shark spotter is thought to have seen Michael Cohen, the 43 year-old British swimmer enter the water and attempted to warn… Continue reading Michael Cohen shark attack couldn’t be prevented because of a power cut.
Year: 2011
Listeria fear: True Leaf Farms recalls chopped romaine lettuce.
True Leaf Farms from California announced that is recalling 90 cartons of chopped romaine lettuce as it may be contaminated with Listeria, though no related illnesses have been reported. Listeria is a frequent cause of U.S. food recalls but concerns over the bacterial contamination are heightened due to an outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown in… Continue reading Listeria fear: True Leaf Farms recalls chopped romaine lettuce.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2011, San Francisco
The 11th edition of the Golden Child of free music festivals, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2011, has the theme Hazel Dickens: in loving memory. Hazel Dickens, bluegrass singer, born on June 1, 1935, died at 75 on April 22, 2011 from pneumonia. Hazel Dickens and Doc Watson, 88, were two usual appearances at the festival,… Continue reading Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2011, San Francisco
Red tide phenomenon on North County and Sarasota beaches.
Red tide is a common name for a phenomenon also known as an algal bloom (large concentrations of aquatic microorganisms), an event in which estuarine, marine, or fresh water algae accumulate rapidly in the water column and results in discoloration of the surface water. It is usually found in coastal areas. When the algae are… Continue reading Red tide phenomenon on North County and Sarasota beaches.
Nicolas Cage and John Travolta “reincarnated” pictures on eBay.
A photograph collector from Ontario, Canada, claims he has found a picture of John Travolta from a previous incarnation in 1860. John Travolta is a member of the Church of Scientology, which believes in reincarnation and asks some members to sign one billion year contracts of service. The 150-year-old photo of a man who looks… Continue reading Nicolas Cage and John Travolta “reincarnated” pictures on eBay.
Saw palmetto supplement has no benefit for enlarged prostate. Washington University of St Louis study.
The popular herbal supplement saw palmetto bought by men to relieve discomfort caused by an enlarged prostate does not work, say researchers. Thousands of men take the remedy saw palmetto, which comes from the fruit of a type of palm tree, to improve urinary problems caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). But a new study’s… Continue reading Saw palmetto supplement has no benefit for enlarged prostate. Washington University of St Louis study.
Ashton Kutcher and Sara Leal pictures three months ago. Sara Leal demands $250 K for her silence.
Pictures showing Ashton Kutcher with his alleged lover Sara Leal three months before their nightclub “fling” have surfaced today. Ashton Kutcher and Sara Leal were seen leaving the Roosevelt Hotel together back in June after watching the Beacher’s Madhouse show with friends. In the unearthed photographs, Ashton Kutcher, 33, is seen driving off with Sara… Continue reading Ashton Kutcher and Sara Leal pictures three months ago. Sara Leal demands $250 K for her silence.
Pictures of Ashton Kutcher at Fluxx nightclub in San Diego have emerged to press.
Pictures of Ashton Kutcher showing him partying in a San Diego nightclub on the night of an alleged fling with a pretty blonde have emerged to press. The Two And A Half Men star was at Fluxx nightclub last Friday where he partied until the early hours of Saturday – the day of Ashton Kutcher… Continue reading Pictures of Ashton Kutcher at Fluxx nightclub in San Diego have emerged to press.
Tyquan Sewall, the teenager shot outside Nostrand McDonald’s, Flatlands.
A dramatic footage of a teenager named Tyquan Sewall being shot at point-blank range in a gun ambush outside Nostrand McDonald’s has been released today. The images, which show the victim thrown into the road after being hit four times, was caught on camera in Brooklyn, New York. The teenager was left fighting for his life.… Continue reading Tyquan Sewall, the teenager shot outside Nostrand McDonald’s, Flatlands.
Walter Payton Chicago Bears Sweeteness enigmatic life
Walter Payton, Chicago Bears running back, is described in Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton, which is set to be released on October 4. The book, written by Jeff Pearlman, contributor to Sports Illustrated, alleges the American football player constantly made drug abuse when he was playing and after his retirement, he had… Continue reading Walter Payton Chicago Bears Sweeteness enigmatic life
Five severed heads found in a sack near a primary school in Mexico.
Police have found five severed heads stuffed in a sack outside a primary school in the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco, in Mexico. The macabre discovery comes after drugs gangs threatened to attack elementary school teachers if they did not pay half their wages to the drugs cartels. The extortion demands forced around 130 schools… Continue reading Five severed heads found in a sack near a primary school in Mexico.
Whale found dead in the middle of a field in East Yorkshire, UK.
A rare breed of whale was found dead 800 yards (730 meters) from the shoreline in the Humber Estuary, UK. The 33feet (10 meters) mammal, thought to be a Sei whale, was discovered in salt marshes on the north bank of the River Humber. It is also thought that the whale became stranded in shallow… Continue reading Whale found dead in the middle of a field in East Yorkshire, UK.
“Stay sober” pill is under development. University of Adelaide experiment.
Scientists are developing a “stay sober” pill which may help those who get drunk too easily, by limiting the effects of alcohol on their brains. In the researchers’ experiment, mice given the drug did not even get tipsy, despite being fed enough alcohol to make them stumble and fall over. The research paves the way… Continue reading “Stay sober” pill is under development. University of Adelaide experiment.
Demi Moore hints of marriage trouble on Twitter. First picture of Sara Leal.
Demi Moore posted some thoughts about how to deal with “anger” on her Twitter account just on the night before spending the wedding anniversary alone last weekend. Now, Demi Moore, 48, is facing claims she has “separated” from her husband of six years, Ashton Kutcher amid fresh rumors of infidelity. Ashton Kutcher, 33, who is… Continue reading Demi Moore hints of marriage trouble on Twitter. First picture of Sara Leal.
Andy Rooney retires from “60 Minutes” after 33 years
A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney ends its weekly appearances on CBS’ 60 Minutes. On Sunday, October 2, the veteran radio and television writer, Andy Rooney, is expected to make his last regular attendance, he discusses the decision on his 1,097th signature essay. The 60 minutes‘ curmudgeon told TVNewser in June 2010 he wanted to… Continue reading Andy Rooney retires from “60 Minutes” after 33 years
Dr. Conrad Murray trial: Michael Jackson’s personal assistant enters the scene.
Michael Jackson’s personal assistant has described today, during the second day of Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial, the chaotic moments as the megastar was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Michael Amir Williams told the court how Dr. Conrad Murray panicked and asked to be taken back from hospital to Michael Jackson‘s house “to… Continue reading Dr. Conrad Murray trial: Michael Jackson’s personal assistant enters the scene.
Listeria found on Publix Spinach Dip in Florida
Spinach dip, sold by Publix Super Markets in Florida, might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is recalled by the retailer. A recall for prepackaged spinach dip has been issued because of concerns about a potential risk of listeria food poisoning. A routine bacterial test, conducted by Publix Super Markets, showed the… Continue reading Listeria found on Publix Spinach Dip in Florida
Facebook tracks its users actions even when they logged out.
Facebook has admitted that it has been watching the web pages its users visit even when they have logged out. In its latest privacy blunder, Facebook was forced to confirm that it has been constantly tracking its 750 million members, even when they are using other sites. Facebook also says the huge privacy breach was… Continue reading Facebook tracks its users actions even when they logged out.
Kindle Fire, the Amazon Android tablet has been released today and costs $199.
Amazon has released today the Kindle Fire color tablet that costs just $199, which will put it in direct competition with Apple’s iPad 2. Kindle Fire, the new Android touchscreen will be just one of a clutch of new tablet models, including one as cheap as $80. Kindle Fire, the new Android device has a… Continue reading Kindle Fire, the Amazon Android tablet has been released today and costs $199.
Satellite landed near Christmas Island, in a safe haven of Pacific Ocean.
The dead satellite fell into a part of the southern Pacific Ocean about as far from large land masses as you can get, NASA officials said on Tuesday. NASA calculations put the 6-tonne satellite‘s death plunge early Saturday thousands of miles from northwestern North America, where there were reports of sightings. Instead, the satellite plunged… Continue reading Satellite landed near Christmas Island, in a safe haven of Pacific Ocean.
Dancing With The Stars eliminations: Elisabetta Canalis and Ron Artest.
Fans voted Elisabetta Canalis, the Italian actress and TV presenter off of Dancing With The Stars show on Tuesday despite her third-place finish on the performance episode one day earlier. Elisabetta Canalis and her professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy earned 21 points out of 30 for their quickstep routine, a six point improvement over their debut… Continue reading Dancing With The Stars eliminations: Elisabetta Canalis and Ron Artest.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher marriage is over? Ashton is cheating again?
A young woman is accusing Ashton Kutcher of cheating on Demi Moore, the same weekend as the couple celebrated their six year wedding anniversary, according to Radaronline. The website claims the liaison happened last Friday in San Diego, California after a booze-fuelled night out. The 23-year-old woman, identified as Sara Leal, has reportedly hired a… Continue reading Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher marriage is over? Ashton is cheating again?
Ronald Kroll and The Craigslist Killer. Suspect charged with assault and robbery.
Ronald Kroll watched “The Craigslist Killer” movie but never thought something like that could happen to him. Last week it almost did. Ronald Kroll, 37, from New Smyrna Beach said he found himself fighting for survival moments after he met a man who claimed interest in buying a boat Ronald had advertised on Craigslist, the… Continue reading Ronald Kroll and The Craigslist Killer. Suspect charged with assault and robbery.
Wedding party that fell into Sugarloaf Lake.
A bride stepped out onto the dock over a Michigan lake to pose for a photograph with her husband, bridesmaids and groomsmen, but the platform gave way, plunging the group into the water. The bride’s feet and the trail of her wedding dress were submerged for many seconds before she was able to clamber out… Continue reading Wedding party that fell into Sugarloaf Lake.
Cantaloupe Listeria outbreak: death toll rises to 16.
16 people have died from possible Listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, the deadliest food outbreak in more than 10 years, according to health officials. 72 Listeria illnesses, including 13 deaths, are linked to the tainted fruit, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday. State and local authorities say they are… Continue reading Cantaloupe Listeria outbreak: death toll rises to 16.