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
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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?
British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt attacked by pirates in Kenya. UPDATES.
Kenya kidnapping UPDATES. Judith Tebbutt is searched by UK Special Forces. A British tourist was murdered and his wife was kidnapped by pirates during their stay at an exclusive Kenyan beach resort. The British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt, was attacked on Saturday late in the night by a gang carrying guns within hours… Continue reading British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt attacked by pirates in Kenya. UPDATES.
Kenya: more than 100 deaths during a pipeline explosion in Nairobi.
Over 100 people died after a fuel pipeline exploded in a slum area in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, according to police. “We are putting the number of dead at over 100, we are waiting for body bags to put the victims into,” said Thomas Atuti, area police commander. The explosion took place in Nairobi’s… Continue reading Kenya: more than 100 deaths during a pipeline explosion in Nairobi.
Hurricane Katia’s remnants hit Britain this morning.
Britain faces second day of worst storms since 1996. Britain was hit today by the worst storm since 1996, as the swirling remnants of Hurricane Katia have crossed the Atlantic and reached the land in the morning, sweeping across large swathes of the country. Weather forecasters warned that gusts of up to 80 mph… Continue reading Hurricane Katia’s remnants hit Britain this morning.
9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero. A decade of mourns and tears.
The 9/11 commemoration ceremony began exactly as it did on that fateful date 10 years ago. Where the Twin Towers of World Trade Centre stood until 9:59 a.m. and 10:28 a.m. respectively on 11 September 2001, two giant waterfall pools features now cascaded following their official opening. The sound of water falling 30 ft to… Continue reading 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero. A decade of mourns and tears.
Andy Whitfield, “Spartacus” star, dies of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Andy Whitfield, who played Spartacus in “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” Starz television series, died on September 11 in Sydney, Australia. “On a beautiful sunny Sydney … morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful young warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18-month battle with lymphoma cancer.” Declared… Continue reading Andy Whitfield, “Spartacus” star, dies of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Kenya: British man killed and wife kidnapped during attack at a beach resort.
British couple, David and Judith Tebbutt attacked by pirates in Kenya. UPDATES. A British man was murdered and his wife is presumed kidnapped during an attack at the beach resort where they were on holiday in Kenya. The British couple, who have not been named, were staying at the Kenyan resort Kiwayu Safari Village… Continue reading Kenya: British man killed and wife kidnapped during attack at a beach resort.
Tanzania: 190 deaths after ferry sank off in Zanzibar.
At least 190 people died yesterday and another 40 people are in a “serious condition” after an overloaded ferry sank off with almost 600 onboard between Zanzibar and Pemba island, Tanzania. Tanzanian government called for an immediate investigation to uncover the reasons for the disaster. “The ship’s manifest shows that the vessel travelling from Unguja… Continue reading Tanzania: 190 deaths after ferry sank off in Zanzibar.
William H. Millard, former ComputerLand CEO found after 20 years. More than $1oo million unpaid tax bill.
William H. Millard , former ComputerLand CEO was one of the world’s most-wanted tax exiles and allegedly totalled astonishing unpaid tax bills of more than $100 million for over 20 years. William H. Millard, the 79 year-old founder of retail chain ComputerLand, was last seen by tax authorities on the remote Pacific island of Saipan… Continue reading William H. Millard, former ComputerLand CEO found after 20 years. More than $1oo million unpaid tax bill.
George Enescu International Competition 2011
George Enescu Festival 2011 online George Enescu Festival 2011: Magic Exists and starts tomorrow George Enescu Festival 2011: prestigious european classical music event Started on September 3, the George Enescu International Competition closed on September 11 with an online concert Gala in Bucharest, Romania. China and South Korea won best prizes. … Continue reading George Enescu International Competition 2011
Venice Film Festival 2011 winners. Michael Fassbender won Best Actor trophy.
Madonna’s Wallis Simpson movie: world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Michael Fassbender won the Coppa Volpi for best actor at Venice Film Festival 2011 on Saturday. Michael Fassbender plays a man obsessed with impersonal gratification in the film “Shame” by Steve McQueen from UK. The film, in which Michael Fassbender plays Brandon, a… Continue reading Venice Film Festival 2011 winners. Michael Fassbender won Best Actor trophy.
US mourns a decade after September 11 terror attacks.
9/11 10th Anniversary. Weekend of remembrance. 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero: first pictures revealed at 10th anniversary. Thousands of people, family members of the victims killed in New York on September 11 2001, gathered this morning at Ground Zero as United States began a sombre day of tributes to those who lost their… Continue reading US mourns a decade after September 11 terror attacks.
Cyndi Lauper blows national anthem at US Open 9/11 commemoration.
Cyndi Lauper is now highly criticized on Twitter for changing the lyrics of the US national anthem at the US Open during the remembrance ceremony of the 9/11 10th anniversary. Cyndi Lauper performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the beginning of the women’s final tennis match between Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki. Cyndi Lauper was… Continue reading Cyndi Lauper blows national anthem at US Open 9/11 commemoration.