Duck Dynasty’s Si Robertson became a collectable figurine which is available on A & E online store. The small vinyl figurine features Uncle Si Robertson in a camo hat, with his frames and incredible grey beard. He wouldn’t be complete without his instantly recognizable turquoise cup. The figurine is up for sale on A &… Continue reading Si Robertson collectable figurine available on A & E online store for $3.99
Year: 2014
Alibaba shares priced at $68 ahead of NYSE flotation
Alibaba shares have been priced at $68, the top end of the range, in a sign of strong investor appetite for the Chinese e-commerce giant. With trading starting on the New York Stock Exchange later on Friday, September 19, the share sale will raise $21.8 billion, making it one of the largest flotations ever. It… Continue reading Alibaba shares priced at $68 ahead of NYSE flotation
Linda Louise Culkin: Kevin Spacey stalker sentenced to four years in jail
Linda Louise Culkin, who engaged in a “persistent and malevolent” cyberstalking campaign against Kevin Spacey, has been sentenced to four years in prison. Linda Louise Culkin, 55, threatened to cause physical harm to Kevin Spacey. Last November, Linda Louise Culkin pleaded guilty to charges including posting threatening letters and sending false information regarding explosives. Kevin… Continue reading Linda Louise Culkin: Kevin Spacey stalker sentenced to four years in jail
Li Na retires from tennis at 32
Chinese tennis player Li Na has announced her retirement at the age of 32, citing injury problems. Li Na, who has taken both the French and Australian Open titles, made the widely expected announcement in a statement on social media. After four knee surgeries, “my body is begging me to stop the pounding”, Li Na… Continue reading Li Na retires from tennis at 32
Florida shooting: Don Charles Spirit kills daughter, six grandchildren and himself
Don Charles Spirit, a grandfather from Florida, shot dead his daughter and her six children before taking his own life at a home in the town of Bell, police have said. The children range in age from three months to 10 years old, said Gilchrist County Sheriff Robert Schultz. Robert Schultz said a colleague responded… Continue reading Florida shooting: Don Charles Spirit kills daughter, six grandchildren and himself
Scotland referendum results: 55% of voters reject independence
Scottish voters decisively rejected independence after voting to stay in the UK. With 31 out of the country’s 32 council areas having declared after Thursday’s vote, the “No” side has an unassailable lead of 1,914,187 votes to 1,539,920. Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond called for unity and the unionist parties to deliver on more powers.… Continue reading Scotland referendum results: 55% of voters reject independence
Ebola outbreak: Three-day lockdown begins in Sierra Leone
A three-day lockdown has come into effect in Sierra Leone in a bid to stop the spread of the Ebola virus. The aim of the move is to keep people confined to their homes while health workers isolate new cases and prevent Ebola from spreading further. Critics say the lockdown will destroy trust between doctors… Continue reading Ebola outbreak: Three-day lockdown begins in Sierra Leone
Ebola team found dead in Guinea
Guinean authorities searching for a team of health workers and journalists who went missing while trying to raise awareness of Ebola have found several bodies. A spokesman for Guinea’s government said the bodies included those of three journalists in the team. They went missing after being attacked on Tuesday, September 16, in a village near… Continue reading Ebola team found dead in Guinea
Scottish Independence Referendum 2014: Exit poll suggests 54% voted NO
As the polls have closed, counting is under way in the referendum to decide whether Scotland should stay in the UK or become an independent country. Counting will be carried out through the night, with individual results announced for each of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas. The final national result is expected after 06:30 BST… Continue reading Scottish Independence Referendum 2014: Exit poll suggests 54% voted NO
John Cantlie: Video of British hostage released by ISIS
The Islamic State (ISIS) group has released a new video showing British man John Cantlie believed to be held hostage by the jihadist militants. Dressed in orange, John Cantlie, who in 2012 escaped an earlier kidnapping in Syria, asks why he and others have been abandoned by the US and UK governments. ISIS has recently… Continue reading John Cantlie: Video of British hostage released by ISIS
Larry Ellison resigns as Oracle’s CEO
Oracle’s CEO Larry Ellison is stepping down, the technology giant announced on September 18. Mark Hurd and Safra Catz have been named as successors, with both being given the chief executive title. Larry Ellison, who is estimated to be the world’s fifth wealthiest man, will stay on as executive chairman and chief technology officer. He… Continue reading Larry Ellison resigns as Oracle’s CEO
Joan Rivers wrote Jewish food book intro before she died
Joan Rivers wrote the intro for a new book about Jewish food just few months before she died. She began with some old family stories and some old Jewish jokes. Joan Rivers, who died on September 4 at age 81, is the opening act for Eating Delancey: A Celebration of Jewish Food. The book, set… Continue reading Joan Rivers wrote Jewish food book intro before she died
Pizza Hut introduces Skinny Slice in Ohio and Florida
Pizza Hut is testing a lighter pizza, Skinny Slice, in a bid to freshen up its menu and regain its footing against competitors. The tests of the Skinny Slice pies began this week at several dozen restaurants in Toledo, Ohio, and West Palm Beach, Florida. The pies simply use less of the same dough used… Continue reading Pizza Hut introduces Skinny Slice in Ohio and Florida
iOS 8: Apple users frustrated by latest software update
Apple users have taken to social media to express their frustration over installing the company’s latest software update, iOS 8. Many iPhone and iPad users have resorted to deleting photos, videos and other files in order to free up space for the new version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 8, which requires up to… Continue reading iOS 8: Apple users frustrated by latest software update
Kate Middleton pregnancy: Duchess of Cambridge calls off Malta visit over acute morning sickness
Pregnant Kate Middleton will no longer visit Malta this weekend on the advice of doctors, Kensington Palace has said. The Duchess of Cambridge – who is pregnant with her second child and has been suffering from acute morning sickness – had been due to undertake her first official solo overseas visit. Prince William will instead… Continue reading Kate Middleton pregnancy: Duchess of Cambridge calls off Malta visit over acute morning sickness
George Hamilton IV dies after suffering a heart attack at the age of 77
Legendary country singer George Hamilton IV has died at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 77. George Hamilton IV passed away on September 17, just days after suffering a heart attack. A statement posted on the singer’s official website reads: “Grand Ole Opry Legend George Hamilton IV The International Ambassador of Country… Continue reading George Hamilton IV dies after suffering a heart attack at the age of 77
LeBron James’ hair is growing back
It appears that LeBron James’ hair has grown back on the top of his head. On September 16, LeBron James showed off a new look as he appeared at Nike’s Oregon headquarters to promote the release of his LeBron 12 line shoes. The shoes were supposed to be the main show, but all Twitter could… Continue reading LeBron James’ hair is growing back
Joan Rivers death: Melissa Rivers thanks fans for support
Melissa Rivers has released a new statement thanking fans for their support after her mother’s death. Joan Rivers died in a New York hospital on September 4, a week after suffering cardiac arrest during a medical procedure. She was 81. “As my son Cooper and I mourn the loss of my mother, we want to… Continue reading Joan Rivers death: Melissa Rivers thanks fans for support
Petro Poroshenko begins key visit to US
Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko begins a key visit to the US to seek further support to tackle what he describes as Russian aggression. Petro Poroshenko will hold talks with President Barack Obama before addressing a joint session of Congress. He is flying to the US from Canada, where he told lawmakers Ukraine had bid “the… Continue reading Petro Poroshenko begins key visit to US
Jonathan Dwyer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
Arizona Cardinals’ running back Jonathan Dwyer has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, police have said. Jonathan Dwyer, 25, facing charges of aggravated assault and preventing someone from calling 911, has been suspended from the team. The charges are from two altercations at his home in July involving a woman and an 18-month-old child.… Continue reading Jonathan Dwyer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
Rob Ford diagnosed with malignant liposarcoma
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been diagnosed with malignant liposarcoma, a “fairly aggressive” rare cancer, doctors treating him have said. Rob Ford, 45, has a malignant liposarcoma in his abdomen and will begin chemotherapy within 48 hours. “I’m optimistic about treatment,” said Dr. Zane Cohen, who is overseeing Rob Ford’s care team. Rob Ford withdrew… Continue reading Rob Ford diagnosed with malignant liposarcoma
Scottish Independence Referendum 2014: A short guide
The Scottish independence referendum will take place on Thursday, 18 September, 2014. Who can vote? Most people over the age of 16 who live in Scotland will be entitled to vote. As with other UK elections, to get a vote you will need to register in advance. Unlike other UK elections, 16 and 17 year… Continue reading Scottish Independence Referendum 2014: A short guide
Scottish Independence Referendum 2014: Voting begins
Voting in the Scottish independence referendum is under way. People are voting on whether Scotland should stay in the UK or become an independent nation. Voters will answer “Yes” or “No” to the referendum question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” With 4,285,323 people – 97% of the electorate – registered to vote, a historically… Continue reading Scottish Independence Referendum 2014: Voting begins
US House backs Barack Obama’s Syria plan
President Barack Obama’s plan to train and arm the moderate Syrian opposition fighting on Islamic State (ISIS) has been approved by the US House of Representatives. The vote passed by a large majority in the Republican-controlled House and is expected to be adopted in the Senate. The endorsement came after President Barack Obama repeated that… Continue reading US House backs Barack Obama’s Syria plan
George Clooney wedding details: Amal Alamuddin’s family to pay the bill
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin’s highly-anticipated wedding in Venice, Italy, will be paid by Amal’s family, Us Weekly reported. Amal Alamuddin’s parents also had a say in when the wedding would take place. Like George Clooney, Ramzi and Baria Alamuddin were anxious to have the nuptials this fall. An insider told Us Weekly shortly after… Continue reading George Clooney wedding details: Amal Alamuddin’s family to pay the bill