Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Cat Food Recall: Diamond Pet Foods Announces U.S. Cat Food Recall
There has been a massive cat food recall for the brand Diamond Pet Foods. The pet food company issued a voluntary recall that affects 25 U.S. states.
Fantasy Faire Disneyland 2013: Newly Opened Village in Fantasy Land
Fantasy Faire is one of the newest additions to Fantasyland at Disneyland. The story book village square opened to the public on March 12.
Medieval Knight Found Buried Scottish Parking Lot
A medieval knight's skeleton has been found in a Scottish parking lot. The Huffington Post reported that the skeleton was discovered alongside several other bodies. The knights remains was uncovered during construction work.
Kayaker Daniel Alvarez Who Rode 4,000 Miles, Ends His Trip in Key West
A kayaker has done a 4,000 mile journey and arrived in Key West. Daniel Alvarez, a former corporate attorney, paddled from the northernmost spots in the U.S. to the country's southernmost. He arrived in Key West last Saturday completing a mammoth ride that started on June 11.
Hero Grandpa Fired: Man Who Saved Child from Shark in Australia Fired From Job
A man made international headlines after he used his bare hands to save a child from a shark. Gawker reported that the man used his hands to literally drag a shark away from a child who was in the water off of Australia's Sunshine Coast. Now Gawker revealed that he has been fired from his job at a children's charity.
6th Grader Brings $20k to School in Michigan and Hands Out Cash to Other Students
A middle school student in Michigan showed up to school on Monday with $20,000. NBC News reported that the unidentified 12-year-old girl had a backpack full of cash with her that she was handing out to friends in wads.
Maui Flight Diverted: US Airways Flight Diverted to Honolulu on its Way to Phoenix, Maintenance Issue
A US Airways flight was diverted due to a maintenance issue. Hawaii News Now reported that the flight was on its way from Maui to Phoenix, Arizona and had to divert and land in Honolulu, Hawaii on monday night.
28 Elephants Killed in Camaroon by Poachers in National Parks
28 endangered elephants have been killed in Cameroon. Reuters reported that the animals were killed by poachers in the Nki and Lobeke national parks in recent weeks.
Princess Cruises' Royal Princess Will Offer $3,000 Spa Treatment and New Amenities
Princess Cruises is offering an extravagant $3,000 spa package on its cruises. USA Today reported that The Royal Indulgence was announced on Tuesday at the Cruise Ship Miami conference. The spa package will debut in June and the price is $3,000 for four individuals.
Biggie Smalls Ghost to Appear in Animated TV Show
The late rapper Biggie Smalls will be making a cartoon appearance as a ghost in a new tv series. The Notorioius B.I.G's teenage children are set start in an animated musical which is called "House of Wallace." The show will follow Biggie's kids, C.J. Wallace, 16 and T'yanna Wallace, 19. Their father Biggie will appear as a ghost and th show is featured around the two children struggling to prevent his Brooklyn studio from becoming a mainstream entertainment factory.
Duggar Burger Bill: TLC Family from '19 Kids and Counting' Racks Up $617 Bill at Bill's Bar & Burger in NYC
TLC stars the Duggar family from the show "19 Kids and Counting," went out for a cheap meal in New York City that ended up being, not so cheap. 23 people in total, Jim Bob Duggar took his huge family out for burgers in New York City at Bill's Bar & Burger. His family includes his wife Michelle and 21 other family members.
Chicago O' hare Airport News: Survey Shows Workers and Passengers Want Fresher, Healthier Airport Food
A survey done by the organization Unite Here Local 1 showed that there is a demand for fresher food at Chicago's expansive O'Hare airport. Unite Here 1 Local represents cooks, servers, bartenders and baristas at O'Hare.
Elin Nordegren Dating Billionaire: Tiger Wood's Ex Dating Coal Tycoon Chris Cline
Tiger Wood's ex-wife Elin Nordegren is reportedly dating billionaire Chris Cline. US Weekly reported that the 33-year-old former Swedish model is dating the coal magnate who is worth a reported $1.2 billion.
Giant African Snail Found in Australia and Killed [PHOTO]
Huge snails the size of baseballs have been taken and destroyed in Australia. Reuters reported that snails have been devouring plants including papaya and cocoa and were a huge threat to Australian agriculture in the region.
Stay in a Prison Hotel: Old Mount Gambier Gaol in Australia is a Converted Prison
Sometimes staying in a dingy hostel can feel like a jail but the Old Mount Gambier Gaol takes the jail idea to a whole new level. The hotel in Mt Gambier, Australia was once a prison, opened in 1886. The prison closed in 1995 and has now been refurbished under new management into a unique backpacker and boutique style hotel that includes cell and non-cell rooms.
Longest Female Legs: Svetlana Pankratova Has the Guinness Record for Longest Legs [VIDEO]
Svetlana Pankratova has the world's longest legs in the world. She currently holds the Guinness record for her 4 feet, 4 inch long legs and is a basketball coach in Falls Church Virginia.
F-35 Forced to Land: Jet Unexpectedly Lands in Texas
One of two F-35 fighter jets that were on their way to an air base in Nevada had to land in Lubbock, Texas. Reuters reported that there was a caution light that went on in the cockpit, a Pentagon spokesman and the plane's manufacturer Lockhead Martin Corp, said.
Aspirin and Skin Cancer: New Study Shows Aspirin Can Prevent Melanoma
A new study suggests that aspirin can prevent skin cancer. TIME magazine reported that in an investigation in the journal Cancer researchers found out that women who take aspirin regularly are less likely to develop melanoma and that the longer they take it the lower the risk is.
Hajime Robot Restaurant in Bankok, Thailand Offers Robot Servers
Ever want to get served by robots? A restaurant in Bangkok can do just that for hungry patrons. The futuristic Japanese restaurant, Hajime Robot Restaurant, based in Thailand's booming metropolis includes robots that bring food to the table and take away dishes.
Visine Poisoning: Boyfriend Poisons Girlfriend with Visine
A man in California was arrested for poisoning his girlfriend with Visine. ABC News reported that Shayne Carpenter, 27, was arrested by the Nevada County Sheriffs Office on Thursday in Grass Valley, California. The mechanic was arrested for charges of poisoning and domestic violence.
Ellen Degeneres Show Renewed: The Popular Talk Show Renewed through 2016-17 Season
"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has been signed on through the 2016-17 season. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the popular show's renewal includes all NBC owned and operated stations as well as 179 additional stations.
Ex-Detroit Mayor Convicted: Kwame Kilpatrick Convicted of a Number of Charges
Former mayer of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick was convicted of a number of charges on Monday including, extortion and the filing of false tax returns and racketeering conspiracy. CNN reported that the case accused him of using his mayorial status to an illegal advantage.
Angry Birds Game Comes to Life at Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center is bringing the popular Angry Birds video game to life with their new exhibit. USA Today reported that the Angry Birds Space Encounter will be open to the public on March 22. The space center in Florida will bring the game to life that will be included in the Visitor Complex admission.
Dead Pigs in River: Over 2,000 Pigs Found in River Near Shanghai, China
More than 2,000 dead pigs were found in a river near Shanghai. More than 2,000 dead pigs were found in a river near Shanghai. The BBC reported that workers have been collecting the dead pigs from the Huangpu River as it is a major source of drinking water for the city.
Cat Cafe Where Patrons Cang Hang Out With Cats To Open in London
Japan is known for kitschy themed restaurants including everything from Ninja to a space themed eateries. They also have a popular cat café concept where patrons can come hang out for an hour in the café to pet cats and have a drink. Currently in Japan there are approximately 160 cat cafes. Now, the kitty café concept is making its way to London.
Huge Florida Mosquitoes: Expected to Come to Florida this Summer
Super-sized mosquitoes are expected to land in areas of Florida in hordes this summer say scientists. The Daily Mail reported that the huge mosquitoes can be the size of a quarter which are 20 times larger than the common Asian tiger mosquito. They have also been described as aggressive and the scientists at the University of Florida say that they bread heavily during last year's tropical storms.
Top Restaurant Sickens 63: Noma Restaurant in Copenhagen Left Diners Sick
One of the world's top restaurants has left more than 60 people sick. The Associated Press reported that Noma, a two-star Michelin restaurant in Copenhagen has left people with viral gastroenteritis. Danish food safety officials have told Noma to cleanup and get better food handling.
Cougar Cruises Cater to Older Women Looking for Young Men and Vice Versa
For older women who like younger men and younger men who like older women, a "cougar cruise" could be just what they are looking for.
Deadly New Virus Warning: CDC Warns of Coronavirus, Found in Arabian Peninsula and the U.K.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning of a new virus that has sickend more than a dozen people and killed eight. The Huffington Post reported that the virus has been identified in the Arabian peninsula and the U.K. thus far and is a coronavirus.
Lonely Planet to be Purchased by Cigarette Tycoon Brad Kelley
Popular Lonely Plant guidebooks, who is owned by the BBC, is being sold by a cigarette billionaire from Kentucky. CNN reported that Brad Kelley sold selling discount cigarette brands such as Bill Durham, USA Gold and Malibu making $1 billion in 2001 and then became one of the largest land owners and conservationists in the United States.
