Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Natalie Wood's Death Certificate Ammended, Uncertanties Remain About her Drowning
Actress and golden-girl of her time, Natalie Wood death has been a long time mystery. She died drowning more than thirty years ago in Southern California and the uncertanties surrounding her untimely death have lingered for the past three decades. Earlier this month Woods, death certificate was amended to cover the uncertanties of her death.
Virgin America and Delta Airlines Partners with Gogo and Ebay for Free Shopping Access In the Air
Flights are almost eponymous for their SkyMall magazine selling everything from over sized gnome statues to outdoor gazebos. Now patrons are able to shop for even more random things, with the intiation of eBay being accessible on certain airlines.
P&O Cruise Ships Sued Over Bad Jokes and Sexual Harrassment
From sexual harrasment to bad jokes, recently there have been a slew of angry passengers who claim to be offended by the happenings on P&O Cruises. An Australian passenger recently sued P&O Cruises for sexual harassment over comments a crew member made.
Most Honest Cities in the U.S.: Oakland and Salt Lake City at the Top
According to the makers of Honest Tea, Salt Lake City and Oakland are amongst the most honest cities in America. The tea makers set up unstaffed stand in cities around the U.S. The stands had bottles of Honest tea, underpriced at $1 and jars that people could put money in when they took a tea.
Kelly Ripa's Co Host of 'Live!' to be Announced: Anderson Cooper is Ripa's Top Pick [VIDEO]
Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin were long time co-hosts on "Live! With Regis and Kelly". When Regis retired from the show in November 2011 a teary eyed Ripa said goodbye to his legacy.Since then, she has had 59 co-hosts including, Anderson Cooper, Neil Patrick Harris, Nick Lachey, Jerry Seinfeld, Seth Meyers, Jerry O'Connell, Cat Deeley and Kim Kardashian. With only a few weeks to go before Ripa announces a final choice, she has hinted that her dream co-host would be Anderson Cooper.Though it's unlikely that Anderson will be Ripa's next co-host due to his already demanding schedule, she still isn't shy about her adoration for the journalist.
Labor Day 2012: Travelocity's Top Ten Most Popular Destinations From Las Vegas to San Francisco
Lounging pool side at a flashy Las Vegas hotel, martini in hand, is the perfect labor day vacation for some. While others enjoy the glitz, glam and culture of New York City wins the hearts of other travelers. From the mountains in Denver to Seattle's chill city vibe, the top ten most popular Labor day destinations according to travel deal website, Travelocity, are varied.
Amelia Earhart's Plane Found, New Evidence Suggests [VIDEO]
A $2.2 million effort in July came up with nearly nothing in regards to the search for Amelia Earhart's plane and other clues to the mystery that her disappearance has entailed. Now, however, researchers have found promising evidence in the form of a video, that could point towards plane wreckage.
Leg room on Jet Blue, Southwest and Other Carriers Getting Tighter
Coach class leg room already leaves something to be missed, but now, some airlines have decided to squeeze us in even further cramping up leg room space to add in more seats. Packing more passengers means more revenue for airlines, but it also means an even more uncomfortable travel experience for passengers.
Philippine Plane Crash: Jesse Robredo, Philippine Interior Secretary Missing
Rescuers Sunday searched for Philippine Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo and two pilots who was on a small plane that crashed into the sea while attempting an emergency landing. Robredo and the two pilots were on board the small plane that crashed, and one aide of Robredo made an escape from the plane and has been helping aide in the search.
Eid Mubarak: Muslims Celebrate The End of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Around the Globe
Muslims worldwide are celebrating the end to Ramadan this weekend, known as the Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the holy month for Muslims.
Wills and Trusts Give the Gift of Travel
Some people are deciding that the gift of travel is something they want to leave their families behind. People leaving Travel experiences in their will are becoming more and more common.
Hotels with Wifi Access an Important Factor in Booking, A Survey By Accor Group Shows
Free internet access during your hotel stay, is one of the most important factors in a travelers booking decision, according to the Accor Asia Pacific Business Traveler Survey 2012.
Rock the Vote Partners with Virgin America to Help Travelers Register to Vote
Virgin America is getting political with their new initiative-an in flight voter registration that will available to passengers. The program launches in conjunction to their new flight from San Francisco to Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.
'Michael J Fox Obituary' Trending on the Web Despite his Return to TV
People are searching the web for the phrase "Michael J Fox's obituary," oddly enough in conjunction with his return to TV for the first time in more than a decade.
An Air France Flight Runs Out of Fuel, Asks Passengers for Money
An Air France Flight had an unexpected stopobver in Damascus, Syria on a flight from Paris to Beirut. Flight 562had apparently run out of fuel and didn't have the funds to pay for it, so naturally they started asking passiengers to check their wallets to see if they had enough cash to pay for more fuel.
Rihanna Cries to Oprah Winfrey While Talking About Ex, Chris Brown
Chris Brown still has a place in Rihanna's heart apparently. During an interview with Oprah Winfrey that will air Sunday on her network OWN, the songstress cried while opening up about her ex boyfriend who beat her the night before the Grammy's in 2009.
Denny's to Open a Las Vegas Wedding Chapel Inside its New Restaurant
Las Vegas is home to some wacky weddings, everything from Elvis themed weddings to a mobile wedding van is offered in sin city. Now, at America's diner, Denny's, moons over my hammie lovers can say their I dos.
Powerball Winning Numbers: Ticket Sold in Michigan Makes Someone $337 Million Richer
Someone in Lapeer, Michigan can now afford a world-wind vacation to Tahiti on private jet staying in the most luxurious resort, a new mansion in St Tropez equipped with a private chef and chaueffer, and that penthouse apartment on Central Park they've always wanted. A gas station in the small town sold the $337 million jackpot-winning Powerball ticket making some person one of the luckiest people in the world, literally.
West Nile Virus Symptoms and Protection: Dallas Declares a State of Emergency
Dallas, Texas has declared a state of emergency over West Nile virus and the virus has been at a U.S. high since 2004. This is the worst outbreak in years with 10 deaths and 200 illnesses in Dallas alone. In 2012, there have been almost 700 confirmed cases of West Nile virus with 25 percent of that in Dallas county.
Airbnb Accommodation in Stockholm, Sweden Used as a Temporary Brothel
When two women returned from a four-week vacation to their apartment in Stockholm, they got a very unwelcome surprise. The roommates had rented out their apartment on Airbnb, and allegedly, their abode had been used as a temporary brothel.
Powerball Winning Numbers Could Make you $320 Million Richer
Someone could be $320 million richer Wednesday for Powerball's drawing which is the fourth-largest amount in the lottery's history.
SeaWorld, Other Theme Parks and Hotels Offer Discounts to Military and Teachers
For active military personnel and teachers, theme parks and hotels are offering special perks. Everything from discounts on spa services, rooms and free park passes are available.
Elvis Week 2012: Fans Flock to Graceland to Commemorate Elvis Presley's 35th Death Anniversary [VIDEO]
On the 35th death anniversary of The King of Rock n' Roll's death, more than 70,000 Elvis Presley fans are traveling to Graceland to honor the legend.
Toilet of the Future Runs on Solar Power and Supported by Bill Gates
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced last year that they will be giving away more than $42 million to help fund and develop new, innovative toilets. These toilets can be used for the developing world who currently do not have access to any sort of sanitary toilet situation.There were 28 designs shown at the fair and the winner of $100,000 was California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Their design was a solar powered unit generated by hydrogen gas and electricity.
The Biggest Burmese Python Found in Florida, Pregnant with 87 Eggs [VIDEO]
The biggest snake ever found in Florida. The 17.7 foot long python was captured in Everglades National Park and was carrying 87 eggs.
Boo, the 'World's Cutest Dog' Comes out With His New Travel Book, "Boo: Little Dog in the Big City" [VIDEO]
Dubbed the "world's cutest dog," the bear-cub like Boo has been a hit since the launch of his facebook page that garnered him nearly 5 million likes and catapulted the furry friend to stardom. The recent addition to Boo's travel book which is a journey through San Francisco, adds to the pups popularity.
Nuclear Butterflies with Mutations Connected to Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Plant Meltdown
Mutations on butterflies in Japan have surfaced indicating a change to the local ecosystem due to the Fukushima nuclear accident a year ago. Researches at the University of Ryukyus in Okinaway collected 144 pale grass blue butterflies two months after the Fukushima-Dai ichi nucleur accident in March 2011.
Muslim for a Month Program Gives Non-Muslim Tourists the Chance to Immerse Themselves in Islam
A new cultural exchange program allows for non-muslims from around the world to become "Muslim for a Month." The program tours non-Muslims into Turkish mosques and homes for those interested in learning about Islam and Muslim life.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China Threatened Due to Tourism
The Great Wall is one of China's, not to mention, the world's most famous historic sites and a well known UNESCO World Heritage Site. China, which is home to more world heritage sites than any other country at 43, are under threat because of increased tourism, according to CNN.
Google Will Purchase Frommers Travel Guides from John Wiley & Sons
Google made an announcement that it has plans to buy Frommer's travel guides from publisher, John Wiley & Sons.