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.
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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
Brooklyn Labor Day Parade 2011: 7 deaths among 49 gunshot victims at West Indian Carnival.
Shootings repeatedly rocked the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Labor Day, even while Mayor Michael Bloomberg marched nearby. The New York City’s terrifying epidemic of shootings over the Labor Day weekend grew steadily worse. The toll of the Labor Day Parade violence includes seven deaths among the 49 gunshot victims. The gunfire seemed… Continue reading Brooklyn Labor Day Parade 2011: 7 deaths among 49 gunshot victims at West Indian Carnival.
Beautytek instead of cosmetic surgery?
Which is the best way to burn belly fat? Trim your belly fat with high protein dairy diets. A Much More Gentle Approach To Weight Loss A non-invasive technique, Beautytek,claims to reshape, lift and tone over nine areas of the body. Practitioners said Beautytek can lift breasts by up to… Continue reading Beautytek instead of cosmetic surgery?
Biggest Crocodile In The World Captured In Philippines
The Dog With The Longest Ears On The Planet. Guinness World Records 2012. Woman with the longest tongue. The crocodile weighs one ton and is believed responsible for eating at least one fisherman, but this monster has finally been caught by 100 men in Philippines. Measuring 21 ft (about 6.5 m), the monster… Continue reading Biggest Crocodile In The World Captured In Philippines
Mr. Bean era has finished. Rowan Atkinson says goodbye to his character.
Mr. Bean – Rowan Atkinson – crashes his McLaren F1 supercar Mr. Bean is Rowan Atkinson’s most commercially successful creation. However, Mr. Bean’s era is finished and the character is unlikely to appear on the screens again in any new adventures. Actor Rowan Atkinson, 56, said he believes he is too old to play… Continue reading Mr. Bean era has finished. Rowan Atkinson says goodbye to his character.
Ordering Zelboraf
Zelboraf (vemurafenib) Tablets – Ordering Find out more about ordering Zelboraf Roche’s new drug Zelboraf (also known as PLX4032 and vemurafenib) was approved by the FDA on August 17th 2011 for treatment of melanoma patients whose tumors have BRAF mutations (new Zelboraf announcement order). Now that the drug has been approved, your doctor… Continue reading Ordering Zelboraf
The Dog With The Longest Ears On The Planet.
One Ton Crocodile Captured In Philippines. Largest Crocodile In The World. Guinness World Records 2012. Woman with the longest tongue. Harbor is the black-and-tan coonhound with the longest canine ears in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records has named Harbor the possessor of the longest canine ears on the… Continue reading The Dog With The Longest Ears On The Planet.
Seattle: Air Passenger Arrested After Trying To Open The Jet Door While Taxiing
An anxious air passenger was arrested after trying to open the exit door of an Alaska Airlines jet while it was taxiing to the gate. Crew and passengers had to subdue the 39-year-old man, who was very anxious to get off the plane arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. An Alaska Airlines crew member was bitten… Continue reading Seattle: Air Passenger Arrested After Trying To Open The Jet Door While Taxiing
Labor Day Parade 2011: 43 Shootings During The Brooklyn West Indian Carnival.
Brooklyn Labor Day Parade 2011: 7 deaths among 49 gunshot victims at West Indian Carnival. During the Labor Day weekend in New York the number of shot people has risen to 43, after violence started at the annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. In the 24 hours, from Saturday 6 a.m. to Sunday… Continue reading Labor Day Parade 2011: 43 Shootings During The Brooklyn West Indian Carnival.
Bastrop Texas: Major wildfire
Bastrop Texas: Two deaths in the dreadful wildfire Bastrop Texas: Urgent need of a federal disaster declaration Bastrop Texas: Lost Pines Forest massive damages Bastrop Texas: wildfire under control, recovery begins Over sixty fires have ignited since Sunday afternoon and one of them has reached Bastrop Texas on Monday causing major… Continue reading Bastrop Texas: Major wildfire
MDA Telethon 2011 Raised $61.5 Million Without Jerry Lewis.
What Happened At The MDA Telethon? Tribute To Jerry Lewis. MDA Labor Day Telethon 2011 Programme. Jerry Lewis won’t host MDA Labor Day Telethon. The MDA Labor Day Telethon 2011 raised $61.5 million in six hours on the holiday weekend without Jerry Lewis, its host for the last 45 years. The annual… Continue reading MDA Telethon 2011 Raised $61.5 Million Without Jerry Lewis.
The Smallest Motor Made From A Single Molecule.
Researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts, US have created the smallest motor ever devised. The tiny motor, made from a single molecule just a billionth of a metre across, is reported in Nature Nanotechnology. The small electric motor could have applications in both nanotechnology and in medicine, where tiny amounts of work can be put… Continue reading The Smallest Motor Made From A Single Molecule.
Burning Man 2011: Over 50,000 Revellers At The Temple of Transition.
Burning Man 2011: Rites of Passage WATCH LIVE Burning Man 2011 Rites of Passage: New Art on the Playa. Over 50,000 participants danced an emotional goodbye to this year’s Burning Man after setting their landmark 120ft tall Temple of Transition ablaze. They came, they saw, and they burned. The spectacular 45,000 square feet… Continue reading Burning Man 2011: Over 50,000 Revellers At The Temple of Transition.