Duck Dynasty has a furry new edict: Everything’s Better with a Beard. Si, Willie, Phil, Jase, Jep and Alan Robertson have launched their new rhyming photographic book published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. The Duck Commander family is known for their long, flowing beards. In this photographic picture book with whimsical, rhyming… Continue reading Duck Dynasty stars launch photographic book Everything’s Better with a Beard
Year: 2014
Sadie Robertson: Faith is my number one priority
In a recent interview with FOX411, Duck Dynasty‘s Sadie Robertson revealed faith is her number one priority. “I think people use fame as an excuse to lose their faith,” Sadie Robertson, 16, has said. “Faith is obviously my number one priority and I think you need to put God at the top of everything you… Continue reading Sadie Robertson: Faith is my number one priority
Missing jet: MH370 flight changed course turning west before vanishing
According to military radars, the missing Malaysia Airlines plane turned west, away from its planned route, before vanishing, Malaysia’s air force says. Flight MH370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing went missing on Saturday, after taking off with 239 people on board. The international search for any wreckage has been widened. Earlier, it emerged two men… Continue reading Missing jet: MH370 flight changed course turning west before vanishing
Dianne Feinstein: CIA searched Senate computers
Head of the US Senate intelligence committee Dianne Feinstein has publicly accused the CIA of improperly accessing computers used by congressional staff. Senator Dianne Feinstein said on the Senate floor that such activities “may have undermined the constitutional framework” of government oversight. The Senate panel was investigating allegations of abuse during a CIA detention and… Continue reading Dianne Feinstein: CIA searched Senate computers
MH370 flight: Iranians travelling on stolen passports identified by Malaysian police and Interpol
Malaysian police named one of the two men who travelled on the missing Malaysia Airlines plane on a stolen passport as Pouria Nour Mohammad Mehrdad, 18, and said he was probably migrating to Germany. Interpol identified the other man as Delavar Seyed Mohammadreza, 29. Experts have said the presence of two people with stolen passports… Continue reading MH370 flight: Iranians travelling on stolen passports identified by Malaysian police and Interpol
How to re-light the passion in your relationship
What do you do when you feel like your relationship has become stuck in a rut? Depending on the circumstances, there are different options available to you. If you’re young and there are no kids involved, then ending a relationship may not be a big deal. You may have only been going out for a… Continue reading How to re-light the passion in your relationship
Bachelor Season 18 finale: Nikki Farrell gets Juan Pablo Galavis’s final rose
The Bachelor Season 18 finale episode began with each of the girls meeting Juan Pablo Galavis’ family in St. Lucia. Clare Crawley is up first and has an interesting conversation with his mom. When Clare asks her if there’s anything she should know, Juan Pablo’s mom eventually says: “He is sometimes very rude.” Clare then… Continue reading Bachelor Season 18 finale: Nikki Farrell gets Juan Pablo Galavis’s final rose
Elephants are able to recognize human voices
According to a new study, elephants are able to differentiate between ethnicities and genders, and can tell an adult from a child – all from the sound of a human voice. The research team played voice recordings to wild African elephants. The animals showed more fear when they heard the voices of adult Masai men.… Continue reading Elephants are able to recognize human voices
Heinz former CEO William Johnson receives $110 million for final 8 months of 2013
Heinz former CEO, chairman and president William Johnson received $110.5 million for the final eight months of 2013, the food company disclosed in a filing to US regulators. Heinz current boss Bernardo Hees, who joined the company in June, received $9.2 million. Bernardo Hees has cut more than 3,400 positions and closed factories in an… Continue reading Heinz former CEO William Johnson receives $110 million for final 8 months of 2013
Whitney Houston death: SWAT team supervisor Brien Weir files lawsuit over death scene
Former police SWAT team supervisor Brian Weir filed suit Monday against the city of Beverly Hills and its police department, alleging he was removed from his position for reporting that a fellow officer disturbed the scene of Whitney Houston’s death in 2012. Officer Brian Weir’s lawsuit alleges that then-Det. Sgt. Terry Nutall lifted the sheet… Continue reading Whitney Houston death: SWAT team supervisor Brien Weir files lawsuit over death scene
Oscar Pistorius trial day 7: Reeva Steenkamp last meal claim challenged
On the seventh day of Oscar Pistorius trial in Pretoria, his defense team has questioned a pathologist’s finding that Reeva Steenkamp had eaten less than two hours before he killed her. This contradicts Oscar Pistorius’ account that he and his girlfriend had been in bed for several hours before the shooting. On Monday, Oscar Pistorius… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius trial day 7: Reeva Steenkamp last meal claim challenged
MtGox Bitcoin exchange wins temporary bankruptcy protection in US
MtGox Bitcoin exchange has won a temporary bankruptcy protection in the US. A judge in Dallas, Texas, agreed to protect MtGox’s assets and temporarily halt two US lawsuits while bankruptcy proceedings occur in Japan. MtGox filed for bankruptcy in Japan in February after losing about $473 million worth of customers’ Bitcoins to what it says… Continue reading MtGox Bitcoin exchange wins temporary bankruptcy protection in US
Ukraine: John Kerry declines Vladimir Putin’s meeting offer
Secretary of State John Kerry has declined an offer of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin until Moscow engages with US proposals to tackle the crisis in Ukraine. John Kerry told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that Moscow’s military intervention in Crimea had made any negotiations extremely difficult. US officials say there will be little… Continue reading Ukraine: John Kerry declines Vladimir Putin’s meeting offer
New Zealand to hold referendum on changing national flag
People in New Zealand will vote in a referendum on whether to change the national flag, PM John Key has announced. John Key, who on Monday called an election for September 20, said the vote would be held within three years. The current flag shows the Southern Cross constellation and includes the Union Jack –… Continue reading New Zealand to hold referendum on changing national flag
Missing MH370 flight: Stolen passport used by Iranian with no terror links
One of the persons travelling on a stolen passport on missing Malaysia Airlines jet was a young Iranian who is not believed to have terrorist links, Malaysian police say. Police say the 19-year-old – named as Pouria Nour Mohammad Mehrdad – was probably migrating to Germany. Investigations are continuing into a second man using stolen… Continue reading Missing MH370 flight: Stolen passport used by Iranian with no terror links
Cyprus central bank governor Panicos Demetriades resigns
Panicos Demetriades – the governor of Cyprus central bank – has resigned after reportedly experienced difficulties with the government and had been criticized for his handling of the country’s 10 billion-euro bailout. There was no official statement on Monday about why Panicos Demetriades had stepped down. Panicos Demetriades’ departure comes after Cyprus’ bailout was thrown… Continue reading Cyprus central bank governor Panicos Demetriades resigns
Edward Snowden speaks via video conference at SXSW Interactive 2014
Edward Snowden spoke before a packed auditorium of technology innovators via video link in Austin at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive conference on Monday. Global mass surveillance conducted by the US and other governments is “setting fire to the future of the internet”, he said. He added: “You guys are all the firefighters, and… Continue reading Edward Snowden speaks via video conference at SXSW Interactive 2014
Ukraine border to be monitored by NATO planes
NATO has decided to deploy reconnaissance planes in Poland and Romania to monitor the Ukrainian crisis. It gave the go-ahead for the flights on Monday, a Nato spokesman said. “All AWACS [Airborne Warning and Control System] reconnaissance flights will take place solely over alliance territory,” the official said. The NATO move comes as Russia cements… Continue reading Ukraine border to be monitored by NATO planes
5 Tech Products That Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
From more precise monitoring to enhanced results, fitness gadgets can make your exercise regimen more effective and more fun. Heart health is one of the main reasons that people exercise and there are quite a few gadgets available to help improve your cardiovascular health; here are a few of them: 1. Pedometers Walking is a… Continue reading 5 Tech Products That Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
Chiquita and Fyffes merger to create world’s largest banana company
US-based fruit company Chiquita is to merge with its Irish rival Fyffes, creating the world’s largest banana company worth about $1 billion. The new company, named ChiquitaFyffes, is expected to sell about 160 million boxes of bananas annually, more than any rival. “This is a milestone transaction for Chiquita and Fyffes that brings together the… Continue reading Chiquita and Fyffes merger to create world’s largest banana company
Uli Hoeness admits defrauding Germany’s tax authorities of 18 million euros
Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness has admitted in court to defrauding Germany’s tax authorities of 18 million euros ($25 million). Prosecutors had earlier accused Uli Hoeness, 62, of evading a far smaller sum of 3.5 million euros in taxes and are seeking a jail term. The former Germany forward kept the funds in a secret… Continue reading Uli Hoeness admits defrauding Germany’s tax authorities of 18 million euros
Common Day for Weight Gain. Study indings
According to a study published in the European Journal of Obesity, most people weigh the most on Monday mornings and the least by Friday. The new study found that you are more likely to gain weight during the weekend and lose it throughout the week. Eighty men and women recorded their weight every morning before… Continue reading Common Day for Weight Gain. Study indings
MtGox boss web accounts attacked by hackers amid growing frustration over Bitcoin loss
The web accounts of Mark Karpeles – boss of the troubled MtGox Bitcoin exchange – have been attacked by hackers. The attack on Mark Karpeles accounts seems to have been motivated by growing frustration over the actions of MtGox. Last month MtGox stopped trading and filed for bankruptcy after finding out that $465 million in… Continue reading MtGox boss web accounts attacked by hackers amid growing frustration over Bitcoin loss
Oscar Pistorius sick in court as pathologist reads Reeva Steenkamp autopsy report
Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius vomited in court while a pathologist testified at his murder trial on Monday. A bucket was placed in the dock before Professor Gert Saayman, who carried out an autopsy on the Paralympic champion’s slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, took the stand. Earlier the judge banned all live broadcast of the autopsy evidence. Pathologist… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius sick in court as pathologist reads Reeva Steenkamp autopsy report
Missing jet: China urges Malaysia to step up search
Malaysian authorities have been urged by China to “step up its efforts” in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet that disappeared on Saturday. Most of the passengers on board of flight MH370 were Chinese nationals. Nearly three days after the aircraft went missing, an international effort has still not found the plane’s wreckage.… Continue reading Missing jet: China urges Malaysia to step up search