Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Fatal Lion Attack: Intern Diana Hanson Killed at Project Survival's Cat Haven in Fresno [VIDEO]
A 24-year-old intern at a Fresno County wild cat park has been killed in a fatal attack by a lion. The Los Angeles Times reported that Dianna Hanson died on Wednesday after it appears that a lion escaped a smaller enclosure.
2 Dead in Police Standoff: Watts, California Shooting Leaves 2 Dead [VIDEO]
A man killed a man with a gun then opened fire on police before barricading himself in his home. The Associated Press reported that he holed himself up in his home in Watts, California with three children before he shot himself.
TSA Inspectors Sneak Fake Bomb Through Security At Newark Airport
A fake bomb was snuck into Newark Airport by an undercover TSA inspector. The Daily Mail reported that the inspector was able to get through two security checkpoints and board a commercial flight with an "improvised explosive device" in his pants.
International Womens Day 2013: A Celebration of All Women
A celebration of women, International Women's Day, has been observed since the early 1900s and occurs on March 8. Thousands of events are held on March 8 to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.
Jennie Garth Weight: The Actress Talks About How She Maintains the 30 Pound Weight Loss
Actress Jennie Garth recently lost 30 pounds and said that maintaining the weight loss is definitely difficult.
SXSW 2013 Music Lineup, Schedule and Information [VIDEO]
SXSW (South by South West) returns for its 10-day pop-culture festival that covers everything from film to music to Interactive. The festival based out of indie-town Austin, Texas is a breeding ground for innovative companies and creative individuals to converge. The festival starts on March 8 and goes till March 17.
100 Pounds of Nutella a Day: Columbia University Students Consume Thousands of Dollars of Nutella Per Week
What's not to love about the creamy, chocolaty, perfectly hazelnut infused spread, Nutella? However, Columbia University students seem to love it a little too much. According to a newly published report, Columbia University students are consuming up to a whopping 100 pounds of the spread a day with a price tag of as much as $5,000 a week on the delicious spread.
Spring Break 2013: Top 5 Trashiest Destinations In the Country According to Coedmagazine.com
For college students, there's nothing like the drunken revelry and bad decision making of Spring Break. From the debauchery of binge drinking in Sin City, to the wet-t-shirt contests of Lake Havasu, Arizona there is plenty of fun to regret once the hangover fades. Coedmagazine.com has ranked the nation's trashiest spring break venues based on past factors such as "Girls Gone Wild" shoots, the number of tattoo parlors, Hooters restaurants, liquor stores and strip clubs as well as open container and drinking laws.
The Armory Show 2013 Dates, Information and History
New York's Armory Show is an international art event that brings together leading galleries and exhibitors as well as art oficionados and fans. The show is one of the leading contemporary and modern art fairs in the world and takes place every March on Piers 92 and 94 in Manhattan. It has been an annual event for the last 15 years and it's 2013 event is highly anticipated.
Best Job in the World Competition 2013: Australia Offers Six Amazing Jobs Paying $100,000 in Relaunch of Campaign [VIDEO]
Tourism Australia is offering what they call "The Best Job in the World." The job includes a $100,000 package and includes living expenses and wages. In 2009 they offered the competition for the job of Island Caretaker in Queensland and they got more than 80,000 applications in a few days, reported The Sun. Now, the jobs include six fantastic Australian positions including: Lifestyle Photographer, Chief Funster, Outback Adventurer, Park Ranger, Taste Master and Wildlife Caretaker.
World Book Day: The UK Celebrates Reading and Books on March 7
The UK celebrates World Book Day on March 7th to promote reading to kids. On the day millions of book vouchers are given out as well free books for kids to celebrate reading.
100,000 Killer Bees Attack: Two Park Workers in Florida Attacked By Bees
Two park employees have been attacked by 100,000 bees at Picnic Island Park in Port Tampa, Florida. WFLA reported that Rodney Pugh and David Zeledon were removing debris near the park entrance when their overturned an old truck tire and thousands of bees, as many as 100,000 swarmed around them.
Kate Winslet Divorce: The Actress Talks of Past Divorces and New Marriage in Harpers Bazaar UK
Kate Winslet revealed a lot about her past relationships in the April issue of Harpers Bazaar UK including her past two divorces and new marriage. I've really learned a great deal about myself, in the last four years in particular," she said in the issue. "I think I can see more clearly now - about how the pattern of past experiences has shaped who I am, and the characters I have played - and I'm grateful for that."
Snookie Loses 42 Pounds: Former Jersey Shore Star Loses Baby Weight and Then Some [PHOTO]
"Jersey Shore's" Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has lost a whopping 32 pounds. US Weekly scooped that the former party girl, 25, has lost her baby weight and then some since August.
Mount Etna Eruption: View Amazing Footage of the Italian Volcano Erupting [VIDEO]
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Tuesday leaving lava and ash plummeting in the night sky. ABC News reported that roads that were near the volcano were covered with volcanic stones.
25 Hospitals Turn Man Down: Japanese Man Dies After Hospitals Turn Him Away
A 75-year-old Japanese man died after he was refused at 25 hospitals. MSN reported that he tried to admit himself into their emergency room 36 times over two hours but hospitals said there weren't enough beds or doctors to help him.
World's Largest Flower Garden Opens In Dubai at Dubailand [PHOTOS]
Dubai is seemingly the epicenter of new, grand developments, and in a not so understated effort they have now opened the world's largest natural flower garden, the Dubai Miracle Garden.
Bodies Found on Iditarod Route After Plane Crash
Three bodies have been found in the wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Monday that was on its way to an Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The Associated Press reported that the bodies were of two adults and a 10-year-old girl named Ted Smith, 59, who was the pilot, Carolyn Sorvoja, 48, and Rosemarie Sorvoja, 10.
Frank Langella: Actor Gave Barbara Walters Chicken Pox, She Announces on "The View"
Barbara Walters who co-hosts "The View" revealed on Tuesday that the person who gave her chicken pox was actor, Frank Langella.
Bret Michaels Meltdown: The Star's Emotional Meltdown After "Celebrity Apprentice" Elimination [VIDEO]
Bret Michaels has reportedly had a meltdown after being booted off of "Celebrity Apprentice: All Stars." Bret was the first celebrity to be fired from the show by Donald Trump on the popular show.
Gangnam Style Remixes Released: Psy, Featuring Diplo, Tyga, 2 Chains, Afrojack, Listen Here [VIDEO]
"Gangnam Style" has made the viral rounds and propelled South Korean Pop star a literal worldwide sensation.
1,000 Flights Canceled: Storm Cancels Flights at Chicago Airport
There have been nearly 1,000 flights canceled in Chicago due to a winter storm that is forecasted to bring forth 10 inches of snow to northern Illinois.
Sistine Chapel Closes: Cardinals Prepare to Vote on New Pope
The Sistine Chapel is now closed to visitors as they prepare it for the conclave. The AP reported that the conclave is when cardinals from around the globe meet to elect a new pope.
Dog Park Inn Idaho Allows Visitors to Sleep Inside a Giant Dog [VIDEO]
Many people can say they've been "in the doghouse" before but not many, can say they've slept in one ... unless of course they've been to the Dog Park Inn. The hotel is situated in Cottonwood, Idaho and designed as a 30 feet tall Beagle named "Sweet Willy" by his owners, Dennis J. Sullivan and his wife, Frances Conklin.
Second Sinkhole Appears: New Sinkhole in Florida Appears Near the Deadly One That Killed A Man
A second sinkhole has appeared in Tampa, Florida on Monday just a mile from the notorious sinkhole that opened up underneath a home last week and swallowed a man who was in his bedroom on his bed.
Boy Keeps Dad Alive: 10-Year-Old Found Taking Care of Father in Home After Fall
The father of a 10-year-old Nebraska boy died after he fell in their home and was being cared for by his son. The father and son lived in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dinner in the Sky: New Permanent Outpost in Las Vegas Lets Patrons Dine Suspended in Air
For those that are scared of heights, this restaurant experience might not be such a great idea. For others that want to experience the beauty of sky views while being suspended in air and enjoying a gourmet meal, Dinner in the Sky could be an amazing, adventurous dining experience.
Bullied Boy Dies: Bailey O'Neill Passes Away in Induced Coma After Bullying Attack
A boy who was reportedly bullied has passed away on Sunday in Philadelphia. Yahoo News reported that the boy, Bailey O'Neill, was taken off life support according to his family. He had turned 12 on Saturday and was in an induced coma since January after he was beaten by two classmates on a playground during recess.
Berlin Wall: Murals and Art on Wall in Danger of Being Demolished Due to Luxury Construction
In June 1987 the Berlin Wall came down and was the end of the separation between East and West Berlin. Eventually, most of the wall came down but a large section remains as a reminder of what it once was. Now, it's a tourist destination with 1.3 kilometers worth of colorful murals and graffiti that echoes on the political and historic time of the Cold War era. Artists from around the world have contributed to the wall.
Dog Saves Girl: Little Girl Missing in Poland Saved by Dog in Freezing Temperatures [VIDEO]
A dog has saved the life of a three-year-old girl in Poland according to news reports. The BBC reported that the child, Julia, went missing from her house in Poland during freezing temperatures. Julia went missing on Friday and was found lying in marshes a few kilometres from her house the next morning with a dog next to her.
