Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Crystal Cruises 2013: July Artic Food and Wine Cruise Features Top Culinary Chefs
Crystal Cruises is debuting a July Arctic cruise featuring top culinary chefs. The cruise will feature a wine and food theme abroad the Crystal Serenity and will include a number of high profile chefs.
Fantasia Barrino Gay Marriage: Comment Made on Instagram Causes Uproar
Past American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino has been under fire for an anti-gay marriage comment she made on her Instagram account.
Kingfisher Airlines News: The Indian Airline Loses its Flying License
Kingfisher Airlines has lost their license on Monday so they are now unable to operate. The Indian Airline was told by the Indian government's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that they must pay their employees for their salaries that are past due in order to start operation again.
Panda Blood Found to Contain a Powerful Life Saving Antibiotic
Scientists have discovered that giant pandas produce an antobiotic in their blood which kills fungi and bacteria.
Top Destinations 2013: Smarter Travel's Destinations to Watch
2012 has come to a close with a fresh, new year here ready for travel possibilities. Smarter Travel has created a list of 10 destinations to watch in 2013. From Ireland's rollings green hills to San Francisco's winding streets, these locales are both diverse and stunning in their appeal.
Rihanna featured in Barbados Tourism Campaign [VIDEO]
Barbadian beauty, Rihanna is promoting tourism to her home country with sexy new ads featuring the star running around the beach in a bikini and riding a horse in short shorts on the Caribbean island. Breaking Travel news reports that the campaign will be run entirely through social media.
Coyotes Attack Man Walking His Dog in Washington
In Kent, Washington three coyotes attached a man who was walking his dog. The man, Faron Scarberry, was left bleeding and bruised.
Beheaded French King Louis XVI's Blood Identified on Old Gourd
The blood of beheaded French King Louis XVI has been found by scientists in an old gourd. Louis XVI was beheaded by a guillotine by French revolutionaries in 1793.
Kate Middleton Craves Sweets During Her Pregnancy
Kate Middleton is reportedly craving lotos of sweets during her pregnancy. The dutchess is reportedly eating lots of lavender shortbread during the early months of her pregnancy. ShowbizSpy reported that she has been suffering from morning sickness and eating boxes of sweets which are used as anti-nausea cures. She was admitted to the hospital for a few weeks in early December.
Rose Parade 2013: Thousands Gather for New Years Day Rose Parade
Every year the rose Parade kicks off in Pasadena on New Years Day. This year's, 124th annual Rose Parade had a themed Dr. Seuss float called, "Follow Your Dream," for the theme "Oh,The Places You'll Go!"
21 Policemen Shot in Pakistan After Being Kidnapped
21 bodies of Pakistani tribal police officers were found on Saturday night two days after they were abducted during a raid that was linked to the Taliban.
New Years Eve 2013 New York Last Minute New Years Parties
For last minute party planners who want to ring in the 2013 with style, New York City is the ideal city to celebrate. With a city that has myriad options for party goers, even procrastinators will be sure to have a fun-filled night in the big Apple.
Boy Finds Bomb: WW II Practice Bomb Found by Metal Detector in the UK
A little boy was using his National Geographic metal detector he got for Christmas when he stumbled upon an interesting find. The Telegraph reported that Cater was using his £30 metal detector when he found a metal capsule. He took it home and his father washed it off. He contacted a family member who used to be a RAF armourer and was told to call the police immediately. A bomb disposal squad came to their home in Kings Lynn Norfolk.
New Years Eve 2013: Hogmanay Celebrations in Edinburgh Bring in the New Year
Every year thousands descend upon Edinburgh's streets to celebrate New Years Eve, also known as Hogmanay.
New Years Eve 2013 Ball Drop Live Stream, TV Programs and Schedules in New York City's Times Square
The iconic ball drop in Times Square has reveling New Yorkers and visitors from around the world ushering in the New Year together. The ball drop can be seen on TV's around the globe. This year's party begins with Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve. Headliners including Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift and Neon Trees will set the stage.
Homeless Heir Dies Before Knowing of Huguette Clark's $300 Million Fortune He Could Have Inherited
A relative of millionare Huguette Clark died shortly before he would have been notified of the $19 million fortune that would have gone to him.
Comet Coming in 2013: Bright Comet ISON Expected to Pass By Earty
A comet coming towards Earth will pass by in 2013. Reuters reported that the comet could be so bright that it could outshine the moon.
New China Family Law Says Families Must Visit Elderly More
China has passed a new law which says that families should visit their elderly relatives regularly. China has passed a new law which says that families should visit their elderly relatives regularly.
Cheap Flights on Cape Air: New Hampshire's Lebanaon Airport Offering $12 Flights
Small airliner, Cape Air and a regional airport in New Hampshire, Lebanon Airport, are now offering an amazing deal to Boston and New York. For $12 they are selling tickets to the two major cities. ABC News reported that the cheap airfare is an attempt to qualify for federal grant money by having at least 10,000 passengers this year. Cape Air is the airports only airline.
Dental Drill Accident: Swedish Woman Swallows Dental Drill During Surgery
A Swedish woman accidentally swallowed a dental drill during surgery. The Independent newspaper reported that a 60-year-old- woman, whose name has been kept anonymous, was having dental implant surgery in Västerås, Sweden
Nabana no Sato 2012: Japan's Annual Winter Lights Display Stuns [VIDEO]
A stunning winter light show in Japan at the Nabana no Sato botanical garden, is an annual, anticipated event.
Parents Face Stalking Order: College Student Aubrey Ireland Files Stalking Order Against Parents [VIDEO]
A college student in Cincinnati has won a stalking order against her parents. 21-year old Aubrey Ireland who attends Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, filed the order after her parents installed monitoring software on her phone and computer, reported The Daily Mail.
World's Largest Building China: New Century Global Center in Chengdu Nears Completion
Chengdu's New Century Global Center, will be the world's largest freestanding building. CNN reports that the building will be 500 meters long, 400 meters wide and 100 meters high.
Yoko Blames Paul: Yoko Ono Says She's Not to Blame for Beatle's Split, Paul McCartney Agrees
In a recorded interview from 1987, that has been recently released, Yoko Ono, the woman often blamed for breaking up the Beatles, she said that she was definitely not to blame for the breakup of the iconic British band.
New Years Eve 2013: Interesting New Years Traditions Around the World
New Years is a time for rebirth, the end of one year and the starting fresh of a new one. In the U.S. New Years is celebrated with glasses of champagne, revelry, kisses at midnight after the iconic countdown and spending time with loved ones. Other countries have unique traditions for new years that speak volumes about their history and culture.
Dana White Drug Testing: UFC President Worried More Drug Testing Would Lead to Too Many Suspensions
Dana White, who is the Ultimate Fighting Championship president, said that if he was to implement a random drug testing policy year-round to contracted fighters, more than 80 percent would be suspended.
New Year's Eve 2013: Hotwire's Top Ten Most Popular Travel Destinations for New Years [PHOTOS]
With 2013 just around the corner, popular travel booking website, hotwire.com has released its top ten most popular places for New Year's Travel.
DUI on AA Co-Founder's Lawn: Man Drives On Wilson House's Lawn, Faces DUI Charges
In an ironic series of events a man in Vermont faces drunk driving charges after driving onto the lawn of a house once owned by the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Jodi Arias: Trial Date Set for Jan 2 in Brutal Murder Case of Ex Boyfriend Travis Alexander [VIDEO]
Jodi Arias, is a California woman who is accused of killing her ex boyfriend. After years of delay, the trial will finally begin on January 2, 2013.
Mayan apocalypse 2012: Tikal Damaged Due to Dec. 21 Doomsday Parties
Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and historic Mayan landmark, has been damaged because of apocalypse celebrations earlier this month. The AFP reported that Tikal is "the largest archaeological site and urban center of the Mayan civilization."
