Bastrop Texas: Two deaths in the dreadful wildfire Bastrop Texas: Major wildfire Bastrop Texas: Lost Pines Forest massive damages Bastrop Texas: wildfire under control, recovery begins There is an urgent need of a federal disaster declaration to help respond to wildfires throughout the state, said David Dewhurst on Friday, after almost… Continue reading Bastrop Texas: Urgent need of a federal disaster declaration
Year: 2011
San Diego blackout: power restored for all 1.4 million SDG&E customers.
Southern California and Mexico massive blackout . More than 4 million without power. San Diego Gas & Electric announced Friday 4:30 a.m that have had power restored for all 1.4 million customers, after 13 hours from massive outage struck. San Diego Gas & Electric vice president, Dave Geier said 100 substations are back on… Continue reading San Diego blackout: power restored for all 1.4 million SDG&E customers.
Freddie Mercury: “Freddie for a Day” goes on
Celebrating Freddie Mercury’s 65th birthday anniversary lots of events are taking place over the world starting from September 5. On Monday night at the Savoy Hotel in London Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor honored Freddie Mercury‘s memory. Celebrities including Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Nicola Roberts, Fearne Cotton, Holly Branson attended… Continue reading Freddie Mercury: “Freddie for a Day” goes on
Muammar Gaddafi Arrest: Interpol issues its most-wanted alert
According to local sources, General Ali Kana – A senior general in Libyan ex-leader Col Muammar Gaddafi‘s forces – has fled to Niger. The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, which is seeking the men for alleged crimes against humanity, requested Interpol issued its top most-wanted alert for the arrest of the former Libyan… Continue reading Muammar Gaddafi Arrest: Interpol issues its most-wanted alert
Rugby World Cup 2011: Officially Opened
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is the seventh edition of the quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board (IRB) chose New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The IRB Council eliminated South Africa in the… Continue reading Rugby World Cup 2011: Officially Opened
American Jobs Act: Obama’s Plan to Rebuild America
President Barack Obama asked the Congress on Thursday night to leave aside the political benefit, think about how many Americans would benefit from the huge American Jobs Act he had proposed. “You should pass this jobs plan right away,” the president declared over and over in his 32-minute speech. “The purpose of the American Jobs… Continue reading American Jobs Act: Obama’s Plan to Rebuild America
Mark Duggan’s funeral, one month after London riots.
Northern London riots for Mark Duggan’s death. Latest updates. Mark Duggan’s forensic report. He died by a single gunshot wounding his chest. Mark Duggan, the suspected black man whose death sparked London and nationwide riots after he was shot by police was buried on Thursday. In the tributes made by his mourners in… Continue reading Mark Duggan’s funeral, one month after London riots.
9/11 Intercepted: Documentary – Air Traffic Audio Recordings
9/11: New tapes of aviation industry’s response as WTC fell. 9/11: Nine little known facts. 9/11 WTC rescuers at higher risk of cancer, The Lancet reveals. 9/11 Intercepted: Documentary 9/11 Intercepted is a documentary about the events of 9/11. There were war games, simulated radar tracks, aircraft exceeding their max operating… Continue reading 9/11 Intercepted: Documentary – Air Traffic Audio Recordings
Southern California and Mexico massive blackout . More than 4 million without power.
San Diego blackout: power restored for all 1.4 million SDG&E customers. More than 4 million people across a large swath of Southern California and Mexico have been left without power on Thursday after an utility worker doing maintenance near Yuma, Arizona, triggered a massive blackout that jammed roads, closed schools and businesses, grounded planes.… Continue reading Southern California and Mexico massive blackout . More than 4 million without power.
George Enescu Festival 2011 online
George Enescu Festival 2011: Magic Exists and starts tomorrow George Enescu Festival 2011: prestigious european classical music event George Enescu International Competition 2011 Watch online on the Romanian National Televison website (starts at 19:30 local time, 16:30 UTC, today, September 8, 2011)! George Enescu Festival 2011 LIVE London Symphony Orchestra (Conductor: Horia… Continue reading George Enescu Festival 2011 online
9/11: New tapes of aviation industry’s response as WTC fell.
9/11 Intercepted: Documentary – Air Traffic Audio Recordings 9/11: Nine little known facts. 9/11 WTC rescuers at higher risk of cancer, The Lancet reveals. New audio recordings from 9/11 morning that never-before have been heard are shedding new light on the confusion and desperate quest by aviation and military workers for information… Continue reading 9/11: New tapes of aviation industry’s response as WTC fell.
9/11: Nine little known facts.
9/11: New tapes of aviation industry’s response as WTC fell. 9/11 Intercepted: Documentary – Air Traffic Audio Recordings 9/11 WTC rescuers at higher risk of cancer, The Lancet reveals. In 2011, US commemorates 10 years since 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked three passenger planes and ploughed them into the Twin Towers and the… Continue reading 9/11: Nine little known facts.
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz fired over the phone.
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz has been fired from her position after the ailing internet company lost further ground to main rival Google. Carol Bartz, 63, who was fired over the phone, has had a rocky tenure lasting nearly three years punctuated by stagnating growth and a bitter row with one of the Yahoo‘s Chinese partners.… Continue reading Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz fired over the phone.
Crane toppled at Washington National Cathedral. Buildings and cars damaged.
A huge crane toppled Wednesday at the Washington National Cathedral amid heavy thunderstorms, damaging two buildings and several cars. No serious injuries were reported and officials are still investigating what caused the crane to tip over. D.C. fire department spokesman, Oscar Mendez, said the crane flipped backward about 11a.m. on Wednesday. The spokesman also said… Continue reading Crane toppled at Washington National Cathedral. Buildings and cars damaged.
Reese Witherspoon hit by car whilst jogging.
Reese Witherspoon: first pictures after accident. Reese Witherspoon, the Oscar winning actress was hit by a car on Wednesday afternoon. Reese Witherspoon, 35, was jogging near her home in Santa Monica, California when a car struck her. The car was traveling at around 20 mph when it hit Reese in the 20th street and… Continue reading Reese Witherspoon hit by car whilst jogging.
Man arrested at Celine Dion’s home after raiding the fridge and taking a bath.
An audacious thief has been arrested after allegedly breaking into Celine Dion’s house, raiding the family’s fridge and taking a bath. The 36 year-old burglar even found time to scoff some pasta at the Celine’s Dion luxury residence near Montreal. Fortunately, Celin Dion and her husband Rene Angelil were not put in danger as they were… Continue reading Man arrested at Celine Dion’s home after raiding the fridge and taking a bath.
Congo: two killed as 967 prisoners escaped in a massive jailbreak.
Two persons were killed during a massive jailbreak by 967 prisoners in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a provincial government minister. Dikanga Kazadi, the information minister of Katanga province, said 8 armed men attacked prison guards in Lubumbashi on Wednesday, allowing the prisoners to escape. According to the minister, police… Continue reading Congo: two killed as 967 prisoners escaped in a massive jailbreak.
Ibuprofen can double the risk of miscarriage. University of Montreal study.
Women who use painkillers such as ibuprofen during pregnancy are twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage, according to a University of Montreal study. Specialists warn that tens of thousands of expectant mothers are taking the pills unaware of the dangers. The major study, which was run by the researchers at University of Montreal, Canada,… Continue reading Ibuprofen can double the risk of miscarriage. University of Montreal study.
The 8.6 billion euro house. The most expensive residence in the world.
The most expensive house in the world is an 8.6 billion euro (over 12 billion dollars) residence, which has been built at the border of Switzerland and Italy. It said that 200 kg of precious metals were used during construction of the most expensive residence on the planet. The building was designed by luxury designer… Continue reading The 8.6 billion euro house. The most expensive residence in the world.
Buddy Holly on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Buddy Holly, the musician who died at 22 in a plane crash, receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wednesday, September 7, is his 75th birthday anniversary and it is declared Buddy Holly Day in Los Angeles. Maria Elena (Santiago) Holly, singer’s widow, receives the star, while Gary Busey (the artist… Continue reading Buddy Holly on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Russia: Lokomotiv Hockey Team Killed In Plane Crash. 43 Deaths, 2 Survivors.
43 people died in a Yakovlev Yak-42 plane crash near the city of Yaroslavl in Central Russia on Wednesday afternoon. The majority of victims were members of the local top ice hockey team Lokomotiv. Of the 45 people on board, only two survived, Russia Today reported at the scene of the tragedy. The aircraft went… Continue reading Russia: Lokomotiv Hockey Team Killed In Plane Crash. 43 Deaths, 2 Survivors.
Bastrop Texas: Two deaths in the dreadful wildfire
Bastrop Texas: Major wildfire Bastrop Texas: Urgent need of a federal disaster declaration Bastrop Texas: Lost Pines Forest massive damages Bastrop Texas: wildfire under control, recovery begins Two persons died on Tuesday in the massive wildfire that has covered Bastrop Texas since Monday. They were not public safety responders said… Continue reading Bastrop Texas: Two deaths in the dreadful wildfire
IHOP Shooting: 4 Deaths And 8 Wounded In Carson City, Nevada. National Guard Members Among Victims.
Police is investigating the shooting rampage at an IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nevada. The incident happened on Tuesday morning and left four people dead, including the shooter, and eight persons wounded. Investigators are now trying to determine whether the man targeted a group of National Guard personnel in the restaurant. Twelve people have been… Continue reading IHOP Shooting: 4 Deaths And 8 Wounded In Carson City, Nevada. National Guard Members Among Victims.
Madonna: “I absolutely loathe hydrangeas”. Venice Film Festival press conference.
Madonna’s Wallis Simpson movie: world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. During a press conference at Venice Film Festival one eager audience member presented Madonna with a hydrangea. After this touching gesture, Madonna, 53, was caught voicing her disgust at the gift because the press conference microphone was left on. While Madonna smiled and… Continue reading Madonna: “I absolutely loathe hydrangeas”. Venice Film Festival press conference.
Eddie Murphy Will Host The 84th Annual Academy Awards
Eddie Murphy signs on to host 84th Academy Awards ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday, September 6. In a press release on Tuesday, Eddie Murphy said: “I am enormously honored to join the great list of past Academy Award hosts from Hope and Carson to Crystal, Martin and Goldberg, among… Continue reading Eddie Murphy Will Host The 84th Annual Academy Awards