Daily Archives: Aug 20, 2014
George W. Bush takes Ice Bucket Challenge and nominates Bill Clinton
Former President George W. Bush accepted his daughter Jenna Bush Hager's ice bucket challenge on August 20. In a hilarious twist, former First Lady Laura...
Stephen McIlvenna killed in Manx Grand Prix 2014 qualifying
Former Manx Grand Prix winner Stephen McIlvenna has been killed during qualifying for this year's event in the Isle of Man, organizers have confirmed. Stephen...
Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter loses final bid for J Howard Marshall’s fortune
The estate of Anna Nicole has lost the final bid to obtain her late husband J Howard Marshall's fortune, seven years after the death...
Russia Closes Four McDonald’s Restaurants in Moscow
Image source: Wikimedia Commons Four McDonald's outlets in Moscow have been temporarily closed by Russia’s main consumer watchdog as part...
Eric Holder arrives in Ferguson to defuse tensions over Michael Brown’s death
Attorney General Eric Holder has promised a "full, fair and independent" investigation as he arrived in Ferguson, Missouri, in a bid to defuse tensions...
Why pricing is vital for the long term stability of your business
When businesses seek to boost profits and maintain growth, they often concentrate on increasing volume or lowering costs but neglect the role that pricing...
Vin Diesel nominates Vladimir Putin for Ice Bucket Challenge
Vin Diesel has nominated Russian President Vladimir Putin to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The star also put forward Angelina Jolie and Michelle Obama. Although...
Missy Robertson suffered miscarriage before having daughter Mia
In an interview with Closer Weekly, Duck Dynasty's Missy Robertson reveals she suffered a miscarriage before having daughter Mia. Missy Robertson told the publication that...
Willie Robertson takes on Ice Bucket Challenge
After many celebrities have joined the Ice Bucket Challenge movement in the past weeks, all in hopes of raising money for ALS Association, Duck...
What is ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is an activity involving pouring a bucket of ice water on someone's head or donating to the ALS Association...
Gaza: Hamas leader Mohammed Deif’s wife and child killed by Israeli airstrike
Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif’s wife and son have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip. At least 19 Palestinians have died...
James Foley killed by ISIS militants
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) has released a video apparently showing the killing of American journalist James Foley, who went...
Ebola outbreak: Liberia imposes night-time curfew and orders quarantine
Liberia has imposed a night-time curfew in a bid to halt the deadly Ebola outbreak. In addition, it has quarantined an area of the capital...
Steve Ballmer leaves Microsoft after 34 years
Microsoft’s ex-CEO Steve Ballmer has announced he is stepping down from the board with immediate effect. In a public letter, Steve Ballmer said he had...
Ferguson riot: Second black man killed by police in St Louis
A second black man has been killed by police in St Louis, Missouri, days after Michael Brown’s death, threatening to further escalate tension. On August...
Rick Perry mug shot: Texas governor shows no hint of worry on his face
Texas Governor Rick Perry has been booked at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center in Austin, for two felony indictments of abuse of power on...