Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Dubai to Build World's Largest Shopping Mall
Dubai announced that is planning to build the world's largest shopping mall. CNN reported that in an Official statement on Twitter, "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai revealed plans for the new tourism city via an official statement and Twitter."
Cyber Monday Deals 2012: Virgin America Offers $49,000 Plane Charter
Virgin America's "Cyber Monday" deals offered the chance to charter an entire plane for $49,000. USA Today reported that the details explained that for $49,000 people who attended the January International Computer Electronics Show in Las Vegas could charter the Virgin Airbus A320 to San Francisco. The airline partnered with the popular Gilt City for the deal.
Two Shot at Funeral in Chicago Gang Related Incident [VIDEO]
During a funeral of a gang member, a man was killed and another remains in the hospital in critical condition after a shooting. 21-year-old Sherman Miller was killed during the funeral inside St. Columbanus Church in Chicago and Deonte Ousley, 26, is in critical condition and rushed to surgery, reported NBC News.
Halle Berry's Ex Gabriel Aubry Gets in Violent Fight with Fiance Olivier Martinez
Halle Berry's ex boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, claims that Berry's new fiancé, Olivier Martinez had threatened to kill him. The Huffington Post reported that Aubry claims that Martinez threatened to kill him if he didn't allow Berry and her daughter Naha to move to Paris, where he resides. Aubry dated Berry from 2005 to 2010 and they have a daughter together, Nahla.
New Zealand Air's New Hobbit Movie Plane Unveiled [PHOTO]
Air New Zealand has transformed one of its planes into a "Hobbit Plane." NBC News reported that one of their Boeing 777-300ER planes has become a literal flying billboard for the movie, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."
'Girl Meets World,' Sequel to 'Boy Meets World' Set to Star Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel
It's official. A sequel show to the hit 90s teen sitcom, "Boy Meets World" is happening. This time, it will be called "Girl Meets World" and still feature the stars of "Boy Meets World," Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel, reported Fox News.
Beauty Queen Killed in Mexican Shootout
Maria Susana Flores Gamez, 20, a Mexican beauty queen was killed in Mexico during a shootout. The incident happened in Sinaloa, and Gamez was the 2012 Woman of Sinaloa. She died during a shootout between the military and a group of suspected criminals, according to CNN.
5-Hour Energy Drink Under Investigation by FDA For The Death of 13 People
There have been 13 deaths associated with the consumption of 4-hour Energy, the popular drink. The Food and Drug Administration said in a statement that the 13 deaths have been reported to the FDA as "adverse events" after they drank the substance.
Woman Rams Gate and Drives Onto Runway With Child in Car at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport a woman who was driving her car with a child rammed through a gate at the airport and ended up on a runway. The incident occurred Thursday night and Sgt. Trent Crump of the Phoenix Police Department said to Fox News that the woman rammed through the gate and went onto the runway at around 10:00 p.m. where she was stopped by police officers.
McDonald's Japan Serves Up Maraconi and Shrimp Filled "Gracoro" Burgers [PHOTO]
Japan's fast food culture puts a unique twist on an original burger. McDonald's in Japan has recently unveiled their recent additions to their repetoire-a macaroni, shrimp and white sauce burger covered in bread crumbs.
WalMart Walkout: Thousands of Employees to Protest Black Friday
Walmart employees are planning to walk out on the biggest shopping day in the country, Black Friday. The Daily Mail reported that strikes started in Los Angeles and now have spread to 12 other cities where Walmart's are last month.
Middleton and Kardashian: Kim Wants Kate to Wear her "Kardashian Kollection" Frocks [VIDEO]
Kim Kardashian, who started a fashion line, "The Kardashian Kollection" with her sister's Khloe and Kourtney, was in London recently to promote the line at the Westfield center. The socialite, model, reality tv star hopes that Kate Middleton will don some of her frocks.
Expedia Vacation Deprivation Survey Shows Which Countries Take the Least and Most Vacation
Expedia has come out with its 2012 Vacation Deprivation Survey in which the popular online travel retailer surveyed which countries take the least amount of vacation. For Americans, they found that we "earn fewer vacation days than people in most countries, but still leave 2 days unused on average," it states on its website.
Jenner Divorce Rumors: Are Kris and Bruce Getting Divorced?
A rumor has been spreading about Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner's marital status. Word on the street is that the couple is heading for divorce, but E! says a source says it's completely untrue. Rumor starting tabloid, the National Enquirer said that Bruce has been meeting with divorce lawyers but a source said to E! "They're not getting divorced. It is all rubbish."
Livestrong Drops Lance Armstrong's Name From the Foundation After Doping Scandal
Livestrong, formally known as The Lance Armstrong Foundation, has dropped Lance Armstrong from their name and will formally be known as the Livestrong Foundation. The move is after Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after it was revealed he had been using performance enhancing drugs.
United Airlines Computer Problems Cause Delays
Due a United Airlines computer issue, thousands of flights were delayed at airports around the world. Though the issue is now solved, The Associated Press reported that this is the third major computer outage since June for United Airlines.
San Francisco Nudity Ban: Causes Protests, Nudists Sue to Stop Vote
In San Francisco it was a common occurrence to see people walking down the street casually in nothing but their birthday suit. Due to a proposed ban forbidding nudity in public, San Franciscan's may no longer be allowed to let it all hang out in public. In protest, dozens of nudity activists protested outside San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday Nov. 14.
BP Deepwater Horizon Settlement: Employees Charged With Felony Manslaughter in the Explosion
British Petroleum will be charged with felony manslaughter for the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion. The Washington Post reported that the Justice Department announced the news on Thursday. The BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion killed 11 people and contaminated the Gulf of Mexico with almost 5 million barrels of oil in 2010.
The Great American Smokeout 2012 Prompts Smokers to Quit
In the U.S. there are an estimated 443,000 deaths every year due to cigarette smoke, the CDC reports. In an attempt to raise awareness and eradicate smoking, American Cancer Society marks its 37th Great American Smokeout on Nov. 15.
Christian Bale Bails on Movie, "Child 44"
Actor Christian Bale has declined to start in the movie, "Child 44." The Wrap.com reported that the movie which is a Scott Free Production and will be directed by Daniel Espinosa is about a member of the Soviet military police who is investigating child murder cases, after which he becomes the target of the government. The Wrap confirmed that Bale met with filmmakers on Tuesday.
Jon Bon Jovi's Daugther, Stephanie Bongioivi, Arrested for Heroine Overdose
Jon Bon Jovi's 19-year-old daughter Stephanie Rose Bongioivi has been arrested. Bon Jovi's oldest daughter was arrested at Hamilton College because of an alleged heroin overdose on the morning of Nov. 14, reported US Weekly.
France Nutella Tax: The Price of Nutella Could Increase Due to Palm Oil Tax
Nutella, a delicious chocolatey hazelnut spread could be taxed in France due to a palm oil tax that could occur. Nutella is not just popular in France but all over the world as a breakfast to be spread on toast, or an anytime of day sweet treat.
Justin Bieber Pulled Over By Cops in Los Angeles [PHOTOS]
Teenage Popstar Justin Bieber was pulled over by police in his Ferrrari. Entertainment Tonight reported that Bieber was pulled over at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 13 in West Hollywood. This is Bieber's second citation in six months, reported ET.
Delta SkyMiles Boots Cellist Lynn Harrel From Frequent Flier Program
Cellist, Lynn Harrel is world renowned and travels worldwide for performances. Delta Airlines recently booted him from their frequent flier program for collecting miles when he paid for an extra seat for his cello.
Frank Gehry's Bio Museo to Open in Panama
Frank Gehry's highly anticipated BioMuseo is set to open in Panama in 2013. The museum is currently under construction along Panama's Amador Causeway.
Facebook Black? Watch Out For This New Scam to Hit The Social Networking Site
The internet is full of scammers and with the increasing popularity of Facebook and Twitter, scamming has become an unwanted part of social networking and internet use. The latest Facebook scam to hit the internet is "Facebook Black." The scam lures Facebook users to survey that says they can have the new "Facebook black."
Missing Girl Dragged By Hair and Abducted in Los Angeles Causes Widespread Search
A teenage girl has gone missing on Tuesday in Los Angeles with witnesses saying a man dragged her away by the hair. Police are no undergoing a huge search for the teenage girl in the hills east of downtown Los Angeles.
Woman Wears Idiot Sign: Woman Sentenced to Holding an "Idiot Sign" After Driving Over Sidewalk Near Schoolbus [VIDEO]
A woman in Cleveland, Ohio was caught on camera driving on the sidewalk to avoid a school bus that was full of children. Now, 32-year-old Shena Hardin has been ordered to stand on the sidewalk, where she avoided the school bus unloading children, and hold up a sign warning onlookers about idiots who drive over the sidewalk, reports The Huffington Post.
$2 Million in Stolen Art from Pretoria Art Museum Found in South African Cemetery
$2 Million worth of stolen art has been found in South Africa. The Associated Press reported that four paintings were found in a private cemetery after a tip was given to police. The paitings were stolen from the Pretoria Art Museum by thieves that posed as students with their teacher.
Thanksgiving Travel to Increase Says AAA
According to AAA, more Americans will be traveling this Thanksgiving. The Washington Post reported that in AAA's annual survey it is forecasted that 43.6 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles away from their homes over Thanksgiving which is a 0.7 percent increase since last year.
