Kweku Adoboli, the rogue trader arrested in London for $2 bn UBS losses. London police have arrested a man in connection with allegations of unauthorized trading which has cost Swiss banking group UBS an estimated $2 billion. The 31 year-old man was detained in the early hours of Thursday and remains in London Police… Continue reading UBS rogue trader arrested in London for $2 bn losses.
Year: 2011
Chanel Taper has the longest tongue. Guinness World Records 2012.
The Dog With The Longest Ears On The Planet. One Ton Crocodile Captured In Philippines. Largest Crocodile In The World. A woman with a four-inch tongue and another one with 10-foot fingernails are among entries in the 2012 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records. Aevin Dugas, 36, from New Orleans, US,… Continue reading Chanel Taper has the longest tongue. Guinness World Records 2012.
Sarah Palin’s other face: drugs and illicit affairs. A new Joe McGinniss book claims.
Sarah Palin took cocaine while snowmobiling with friends and had illicit affairs with the NBA star Glen Rice and one of her husband’s business partners, a new Joe McGinniss’ book sensationally claims. Sarah Palin, 47, who probably hopes for joining the 2012 presidential race is said to have taken the class A drug with her… Continue reading Sarah Palin’s other face: drugs and illicit affairs. A new Joe McGinniss book claims.
Silvio Berlusconi’s vulgar comments about Angela Merkel.
Silvio Berlusconi is at the centre of a new controversy after claims emerged he had insulted Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel. Silvio Berlusconi, the 74 year-old Italian prime minister is now accused of making insulting comments about Angela Merkel during a telephone conversation with a newspaper editor. The vulgar remarks referred to sex and Angela Merkel’s… Continue reading Silvio Berlusconi’s vulgar comments about Angela Merkel.
Obesity duration and diabetes risk: new study findings
The risk of diabetes type 2 is higher for persons who are living long time with overweight or obesity, said researchers from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. The medical scientists made a survey of 8157 adolescents and young adults (aged 14 to 21 years in… Continue reading Obesity duration and diabetes risk: new study findings
Listeria infection kills 5 following cantaloupe consumption.
The outbreak of listeriosis, an illness caused by the food-borne pathogen Listeria, has killed 5 people and sickened many others across at least six states in US following the consumption of cantaloupe. Three of the five deaths that have been attributed to Listeria contamination were in New Mexico, and people in Colorado, Texas and Nebraska were… Continue reading Listeria infection kills 5 following cantaloupe consumption.
Bestival 2011 closes UK summer festival season
Voted the best major UK festival in the UK festival awards last year, Bestival 2011 has colored Robin Hill Country Park on Isle Of Wight last weekend. The four day music festival, organized by Rob da Bank, features all kind of… Continue reading Bestival 2011 closes UK summer festival season
Insulin could slow Alzheimer’s progression.
Early-onset dementia: symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. A new study has found that inhaling a concentrated cloud of insulin through the nose two times per day appears to slow — and in some cases reverse — symptoms of memory loss in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The study was run… Continue reading Insulin could slow Alzheimer’s progression.
Bystanders lifted a burning car off a motorcyclist trapped underneath.
A crowd of bystanders lifted a burning car off a motorcyclist trapped underneath in a dramatic rescue near Utah State University on Monday. The good Samaritans action was captured on video. Chris Garff , who captured the event on video, said he was doing what any good videographer would do when he grabbed his camera… Continue reading Bystanders lifted a burning car off a motorcyclist trapped underneath.
Missoni collection crashed Target.com website
The long-anticipated Missoni for Target collection was launched yesterday and almost immediately the Target.com website crashed. “You may not be able to access our site momentarily due to unusually high traffic. Please stay here and we’ll try to get you in as soon as we can! Please know that there is no need to refresh… Continue reading Missoni collection crashed Target.com website
Reese Witherspoon: first pictures after accident.
Reese Witherspoon hit by car whilst jogging. Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car last week and taken to hospital with minor injuries. For the first time after the accident, Reese Witherspoon showed the extent of her injuries – a black eye and bandage on her forehead – as she arrived for a friend’s… Continue reading Reese Witherspoon: first pictures after accident.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s interviews. About Martin Luther King, Charles de Gaulle, Indira Ghandi and more.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s voice on the tapes released yesterday is breathy and girlish, often using childishly simple vocabulary, but the sentiments expressed are withering. Recorded in 1964 and released yesterday by her daughter Caroline, Jacqueline Kennedy’s intimate recollections were confided to historian and former White House aide Arthur M. Schlesinger. ABC News airs the eight-hour tapes… Continue reading Jacqueline Kennedy’s interviews. About Martin Luther King, Charles de Gaulle, Indira Ghandi and more.
American Red Cross Safety Tips for Returning Residents Affected by Wildfire
The American Red Cross has time-tested tips to help people affected by the wildfires across Bastrop, Travis, and Williamson counties speed their recovery after this disaster. Regional CEO Marty McKellips says, “returning to your home after the devastation of a wildfire is a stressful time fraught with real dangers. There are important steps each… Continue reading American Red Cross Safety Tips for Returning Residents Affected by Wildfire
Lady Gaga carried by the bodyguard as she couldn’t walk in her block heels.
Lady Gaga always proves she is a fanatic fashionista and will choose style over comfort any day, but the unpractical block heels that pop star insists on wearing have finally proved too much. After a day of modelling for famous photographer Annie Leibowitz in New York, Lady Gaga had to be carried by her bodyguard… Continue reading Lady Gaga carried by the bodyguard as she couldn’t walk in her block heels.
Bastrop Texas: wildfire under control, recovery begins
Bastrop Texas: Lost Pines Forest massive damages Bastrop Texas: Urgent need of a federal disaster declaration Bastrop Texas: Two deaths in the dreadful wildfire Bastrop Texas: Major wildfire Residents evacuated because of Bastrop Texas wildfire hopefully will be allowed to return to their properties by Thursday, public safety officials said. Depending on… Continue reading Bastrop Texas: wildfire under control, recovery begins
“Jacqueline Kennedy: In Her Own Words” on ABC News tonight.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s interviews. About Martin Luther King, Charles de Gaulle, Indira Ghandi and more. Jackie Kennedy’s interviews to be released on September 13. JFK assassination: mystery unveiled? Jackie Kennedy Onassis secret recordings released this fall. ABC News’ Diane Sawyer will host a prime-time, two-hour special based on the tapes Tuesday, September 13,… Continue reading “Jacqueline Kennedy: In Her Own Words” on ABC News tonight.
Miss Universe 2011: Miss Angola wins the crown
The 60th annual Miss Universe Pageant crowned its winner Miss Angola on September 12 in São Paulo, Brazil. Miss Ukraine (Olesia Stefanko) was First Runner Up, followed by Miss Brazil (Priscila Machado), Miss Philippines (Shamcey Supsup) and Miss China (Luo Zilin). Miss Angola, Leila Luiliana da Costa Viera Lopes, 25, is a business… Continue reading Miss Universe 2011: Miss Angola wins the crown
Novak Djokovic won the US Open title.
Serena Williams fined for verbal abuse at US Open. Serena Williams’ verbal attack on an umpire during US Open final. Novak Djokovic won the US Open title after a more than four hours match against Rafael Nadal. After it appeared the Serbian player Novak Djokovic, 24, was down and out, when he had… Continue reading Novak Djokovic won the US Open title.
Serena Williams fined for verbal abuse at US Open.
Novak Djokovic won the US Open title. Serena Williams’ verbal attack on an umpire during US Open final. Serena Williams has been fined $2,000 for verbal outburst against chair umpire Eva Asderaki during Sunday’s U.S. Open women’s final. In a statement of U.S. Open organizers, Brian Earley said the fine was for the… Continue reading Serena Williams fined for verbal abuse at US Open.
Britain faces second day of worst storms since 1996.
Hurricane Katia’s remnants hit Britain this morning. Britain is facing the second day of storms as the remnants of Hurricane Katia continue to batter vast swathes of the country today. Severe weather warnings have been issued for Scotland and northern England, with winds expected to reach 60 mph (100 km/h) later in the day.… Continue reading Britain faces second day of worst storms since 1996.
Kenya kidnapping UPDATES. Judith Tebbutt is searched by UK Special Forces.
British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt attacked by pirates in Kenya. British Special Forces will join the hunt for Judith Tebbutt, who is abducted in Kenya, amid fears she has been taken by a group linked to Al Qaeda. An air, sea and land search yesterday failed to turn up any trace of Judith… Continue reading Kenya kidnapping UPDATES. Judith Tebbutt is searched by UK Special Forces.
Autumn crocus extract drug could wipe out cancer in a single treatment with minimal side effects.
A new drug derived from autumn crocus extracts could wipe out tumors in a single treatment with minimal side effects, according to University of Bradford researchers in UK. The British researchers from University of Bradford have turned a chemical found in crocuses into a “smart bomb” that targets cancerous tumors. The most important fact is… Continue reading Autumn crocus extract drug could wipe out cancer in a single treatment with minimal side effects.
DSK under police investigation in France.
DSK is back to France. DSK freed to return to France. DSK spent more than three hours in a police interview as a “witness” just over a week after charges of sexually assaulting a hotel chambermaid in New York were dropped. Journalist Tristane Banon, 32, filed a complaint this summer alleging that Dominique… Continue reading DSK under police investigation in France.
Serena Williams’ verbal attack on an umpire during US Open final.
Novak Djokovic won the US Open title. Serena Williams fined for verbal abuse at US Open. Serena Williams got very angry and launched a verbal attack on an umpire during the U.S. Open final on Sunday, calling her “loser” and “unattractive inside”. Serena Williams had received a code violation for yelling “come on”… Continue reading Serena Williams’ verbal attack on an umpire during US Open final.
Happy Feet penguin died eaten by predators two weeks after he was released to wild?
Happy Feet, the world’s most famous penguin, who was rescued in a costly mission that restored him to his ocean home, may have ended up as a predator’s lunch. Happy Feet, the wandering emperor penguin had been nursed back to health after being found on Peka Peka Beach in New Zealand – 3,000 miles north… Continue reading Happy Feet penguin died eaten by predators two weeks after he was released to wild?