Articles by Amanda Woods
2013 Travel Goods Show: With Overall Travel Increasing, Show Was Largest In Recent History
The 2013 Travel Goods Show -- displaying manufacturers and distributors of travel-related products -- is the largest of this annual exhibition in recent history.
Facebook New Look: Changes to News Feed on the Way
Facebook has another redesign in the works.The wildly popular social networking site sent out invites for the media to come see a "new look for the News Feed" Thursday at its headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif.
Kids’ Choice Awards: Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway Face Off, Josh Duhamel Hosts [FULL LIST of Nominees]
The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominees have been announced, with recent Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway to face off in the Best Female Butt-Kicker role. (Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson are also nominated in this category). Anne Hathaway is being nominated for her role as Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises," and Lawrence for playing Katniss in "The Hunger Games," The International Design Times reported.
Soft Drink Ban: Mayor Michael Bloomberg Believes City’s Soft Drink Policy Should Be Expanded Statewide
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is so passionate about New York City's upcoming soft drink ban that he believes the policy should be expanded statewide, Inquisitr reported.
Hugo Chavez Near Death: Yet Most Venezuelans Believe Their President Will Recover and Return to Power
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's president, is ill and fighting for life - but a recent poll indicated nearly three in five Venezuelans believe he will recover and return to power.
Cruise Ship Turned Away: Norwegian Epic Not Allowed to Dock in Bahamas, $100,000 Loss for Atlantis Resort
Four thousand passengers aboard the Norwegian Epic Cruise reacted with anger when they found out that the ship was not allowed to dock in the Bahamas because of a mix-up with the Prince George harbor's berthing schedule, Tribune242 reported.
7 Siblings Missing: Children Missing in Fresno, Calif. Abducted By Biological Father
Seven siblings reported missing have been found unharmed, but abducted by their non-custodial biological father.
Honeymoon Travel: One Married Couple To Take Mars Expedition
One couple will have the chance to take a honeymoon expedition on a high-risk manned flight to Mars in 2018, organized by a wealthy space tourist. The trip will be a bare-bones 501-day round-trip flyby, passing just 100 miles above Mars before heading back to Earth, CBS News reported.
The Lion King: Zoanette Johnson Sings ‘Circle of Life’ on American Idol [VIDEO]
When Zoanette Johnson, wearing a curly mane of blond hair stepped onto the "American Idol" stage last night, she shocked judges by launching into a spine-tingling rendition of the Oscar-nominated song "The Circle of Life" from The Lion King.
Carmen Electra ‘Baywatch’: 15 Years Later, Electra Tries on Swimsuit From ’90s TV Show
Carmen Electra recently tried on her iconic Baywatch bathing suit - 15 years after she last donned the familiar red piece in front of the TV camera.
Vanuatu Quake: 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes ‘Ring of Fire’ Pacific Island Nation
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook Vanuatu, a small Pacific island nation, on Thursday - but as of now, no serious damage or injuries have been reported.
Fraternity Sex Change: Emerson College Fraternity Pays for Member’s Female-to-Male Operation
Donnie Collins doesn't have to struggle to pay for his own sex-change operation from female to male, thanks to his fraternity at Emerson College.
Vacation Rentals: Is Yours Legal?
Short-term vacation rentals have been booming across the U.S., from Manhattan to Maui. Along with them, though, comes complaints from residents who bemoan the negative impact of transient neighbors, noting that inconsistent local laws place them at a competitive disadvantage, USA Today reported.
Debi Austin Dies: California Anti-Smoking Advocate Passes Away at 62 [VIDEO]
Debi Austin, a well-known anti-smoking advocate in California, passed away on Friday after a 20-year-battle with cancer, her family told The Los Angeles Times. She was 62.
Spring Break 2013: Airfare is Up, With a Few Bargain Destinations
Students (and families) paying for spring break trips are going to have to dish out a little more cash. Airfare for spring break is up almost double digits from last year, ABC News reported.
Marines T-Shirt Ban: Middle School Teacher Asked Student to Remove U.S. Marines Shirt [VIDEO]
When an eighth grader was asked to take off his U.S. Marines T-shirt at school or face suspension, his father was shocked and requested that the school re-consider its dress code.
Lye Victim Transplant: Left Scarred and Disfigured After Ex-Husband’s Attack, Woman Gets New Face [VIDEO]
When Carmen Blandin Tarleton's ex-husband attacked her in 2007, she was so badly scarred and disfigured that not even her family and friends could recognize her.Now Tarleton faces the world with a completely new appearance, following a facial transplant this month.
Aniston Wedding: ‘Friends’ Star to Wed Screenwriter Justin Theroux
Jennifer Aniston and her screenwriter fiancé Justin Theroux finally have a wedding date, according to People magazine.
Dog Shoots Man: Pooch Kicks Loaded Gun on Truck’s Floor, Shooting Owner in Leg
Dogs may be man's best friend, but one dog sure didn't show it on Saturday when he shot his owner -- albeit accidentally.
Winter Storm Heads East: Flight Cancellations and Delays Abound
Air travelers have had rough past couple of weeks -- with about 3,200 flights cancelled since Sunday as a result of the second winter storm in five days to affect flights across the country, from the Rockies to the Great Lakes and the Northeast.
Kellie Pickler Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’: Country Singer Thrilled to Be Part of Cast
Former American Idol finalist and country singer Kellie Pickler is about to fulfill one of her long-time dreams -- becoming one of the celebrity contestants in Dancing With the Stars.
‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning: Mysterious Burst of Lightning Spotted Over China
A "gigantic jet" -- a huge mysterious burst of lightning that connects a thunderstorm with the upper atmosphere -- appeared over China in 2010, but scientists only recently described the sight.
‘Right to be Stupid’: Kerry Explains American Liberties to German Students [VIDEO]
During his first foreign trip since becoming Sec. of State, John Kerry told students in Berlin that in America, "you have a right to be stupid."
Elton John’s Son: Zachary Furnish-John Attends Oscars After Party
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names attended Sir Elton John’s 21st Annual Academy Awards viewing party – with the musician’s two-year-old son as guest of honor.
Greyhound Bus Leaves Passengers at Freezing Stop for Hour, Frustrated Passenger Starts Petition
One frustrated traveler started an online petition following a miserable overnight trip on a Greyhound bus from Minneapolis to Bloomington, Illinois.
Michelle Obama Image Altered: Iranian News Agency Alters First Lady’s Photo to Appeal to More Conservative Readers
Some Iranians saw an entirely different Oscars outfit on First Lady Michelle Obama than the one she was actually wearing Sunday night. A semi-official Iranian news agency called Fars altered the image to give Obama a more covered-up dress, in order to appeal to their more conservative readers.
Free Movies and TV on Delta’s Transcontinental Flights: Highlights of Delta’s Changes This Year
Free movies and TV in economy class -- plus free beer, wine and spirits in Economy Comfort -- are only part of the new services and amenities Delta Air Lines flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport will begin offering.
Sofia Vergara Illness: ‘Modern Family’ Star Misses Oscars Due to Flu
Sofia Vergara raised some concern among her fans when she cancelled her Oscars appearance, apparently due to an illness.
C. Everett Koop Dies: Former U.S. Surgeon General, With Sometimes-Controversial Positions, Passes Away at 96
Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop -- known for his outspoken, sometimes controversial positions on abortion, AIDS and drugs, and for his tremendous influence in a role that was previously seen as somewhat insignificant -- died at his home in Hanover, New Hampshire on Monday, Reuters reported. He was 96 years old.
Chinese Mining Boss Throws Temper Tantrum: Bangs on Doors and Smashes Computers After Missing Flight [VIDEO]
It's easy to understand Yan Linkun's frustration when he found out that he missed his flight to Shenzhen from China's Kunming Changshui Airport, Yunnan province. But he took his anger too far when he began smashing computers and banging on doors, a public display of outrage that no bystander attempted to restrain.
