Articles by Natasha Hanano
Oprah Winfrey: Raises $600,000 in Charity Yard Sale
Oprah Winfrey had a yard sale and made $600,000 for charity. The media maven's goods were sold from her homes in Hawaii, Indiana and California with the auction taking place inside three different tents in Santa Barbara
Sriracha Irwindale: Hot Sauce Company Getting Sued by Neighbors for Peppery Smell
The delicious and iconic Sriracha hot sauce is causing some issues for residences nearby its plant. CNN reported that the city of Irwindale, California has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Sriracha, Huy Fong Foods. They are asking the plant to stop production of the sauce because residents nearby have complained that the smell has caused them physical harm. The Thai chilli sauce has had an almost cult following throughout the years and is famous. It can be seen throughout grocery stores and restaurants. “But the pepper sauce that kindles such adoration in its fans is reportedly scorching the olfactory systems of the factory's neighbors. According to the complaint filed with Los Angeles Superior Court by the city of Irwindale, the stench of cooking peppers isn't just unpleasant - it's painful,” reported CNN. Neighbor Edward Anthony told KCAL, "Every morning it smells like chili powder. It's irritating." The sauce had sales of more than $60 million last year. It’s even been the subject of a documentary, a food festival, two cookbooks and even a flavor of Lays potato chips. “David Tran, chief executive and founder, has offered to do what he can to control the odor and the company has twice added filters to its exhaust vents. But he says the chiles are pungent for a reason — it makes for a better sauce.” Reported The LA Times. Tran said to the LA Times, "If it doesn't smell, we can't sell. If the city shuts us down, the price of Sriracha will jump a lot.”The chile is a mix of a jalapeno pepper and is fresh, not cooked or dried. They are taken by a conveyer belt in the back of the building and washed. Then they are grinded where exhaust fans suck the air in and expel it to the roof where it is expelled and why it’s causing frustration amongst neighbors.
Princess Cruises New Regal Princess to Debut Early
Princess Cruises' next ship, the Regal Princess, will be ready two weeks ahead of schedule. The line announced that the ship which can hold 3,500 passengers will debut on May 20 instead of June 2. The ship is the sister to the grand Royal Princess.
Toronto's New Ripley's Aquarium Opens to the Public
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada has opened a facility in Canada on Oct. 16. The space is 135,000 square feet and has over 16,000 marine animals from around the world.
Kim Kardashian: Reality Star Reveals She's On the Atkins Diet
Kim Kardashian has reportedly lost her baby weight by doing the Atkins diet. She said on Sunday via Twitter, "I've actually been doing the Atkins diet & luv it."
Valerie Harper: Voted Off Dancing With the Stars
Actress Valerie Harper has been eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars." The actress was famous for her role in shows such as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and its spinoff, "Rhoda."
Scarlett Johansson: Named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire Magazine
Scarlett Johansson has been named the sexiest woman alive for the second time by Esquire magazine.
Hartsfield Jackson Airport: Atlanta May Get a Second Airport
An idea for Atlanta getting a second website has come into play. Currently, the large city only has one airport for commercial passenger flights.
2020 Olympics: Tokyo, Japan Chosen to Host Summer Olympics
Tokyo has been selected to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee. The committee voted on Saturday in Buenos Aires and picked Tokyo over Madrid and Istanbul.
Backstreet Boys Head to Vegas for In A World Like This Tour
Backstreet Boys, the famous boy band that rose to fame in the late 90s has come out with a new album and now, will be heading to Vegas for their In A World Like This tour. The group will perform at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday.
Kate Middleton Says Her Childbirth was 'Perfect'
Kate Middleton who recently gave birth to her first child reportedly told close friends that it was a perfect birth. US Weekly reported that a source told Vanity Fair reporter Katie Nicholl, that
Volcano Discovered: World's Largest Volcano Discovered in the Pacific Ocean
A volcano the size of Arizona has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean. USA Today reported that the discovery is located about 1000 miles east of Japan and is the earth's largest volcano.
Pippa Middleton Birthday: Kate Middleton's Sister Turns 30
Pippa Middleton has turned 30 today. The sister to Princess Kate Middleton has had rumors swirling around her earlier this week that she is engaged to her boyfriend of six months Nico Jackson, a stock broker. Reports said that the couple planed to announce their engagement on Pippa's 30th but she stepped out today without a ring on.
JetBlue WifI: Airline to Offer Free WiFi on Flights
JetBlue is offering in flight WI-Fi in the very near future. Skift.com reported that the airline tested the service which will be provided by ViaSat's Ka-band satellite. The next step for the wifi is getting FAA approval which occurred yesterday.
The World Gourmet Festival 2013 at The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Showcases Chefs From Around The Globe
The World Gourmet Festival is taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok from September 2 to 8.
Chef Roger Van Damme from Het Gebaar Creates An All Dessert Dinner
A Belgian chef is reinventing dinner with an entire meal made out of desserts. Fulfilling every child's fantasy, Belgian chef, Roger van Damme from Het Gebaar, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Antwerp, Belgium has created a dinner made entirely of sweets.
Gwen Stefani: Pregnant with Baby Number Three?
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rosdale are reportedly expecting baby number three. US Weekly reported that a source confirmed that the 43-year-old singer was pregnant with their third child.
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas: Plans to Open Social Club Rose.Rabbit.Lie
The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas is planning a social club to open in late December. The venue is not a club or a bar or a restaurant but a social club called Rose.Rabbit.Lie.
Scarlett Johansson Engaged: The Actress Engaged to French Journalist, Romain Dauriac
Scarlett Johansson, 28, is reportedly engaged. ABC News reported that she is engaged to be wed to her boyfriend, Romain Dauriac, a French journalist.
50 Shades of Grey: Movie Leads Announced, Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam
The highly anticipated roles of the movie adaption, "50 Shades of Grey" has been cast. The roles of main characters Christian Grey and Anastasia has been cast by Charlie Hunnam as Grey and Dakota Johnson as Anastasia.
IPhone Release Date: News on September Release Date for iPhone 5s and 5C
In this week in iPhone rumors, reportedly Apple could be releasing the new iPhone 5S on September 20th. There has been news that the next phone will have a graphite color as well as an iPhone 5C which would have a cheaper and more colorful plastic case.
Kristen Stewart: Twilight Actress in New Fragrance Ad for Balenciaga [PHOTO]
Kristen Stewart is starring in a new ad for Balenciaga's fragrance Florabotanica. The "Twilight" actress is completely nude in the photo except for a vine of colorful flowers draped over her back in one photo.
Disneyland in Africa a Possibility for Zimbabwe
Tourism and hospitality minister, Walter Mzembi revealed to the UN World Tourism Organization that he has a proposition for Disney World to come to Victoria Falls. Disnelyand in Africa would occupy 300 acres of land and also include casinos and shopping malls.
Pittsburgh International Airport: Patrons Allowed to Hunt With a Bow and Arrow Near Airport
Pittsburgh Airport is now allowing individuals to bring a bow and arrow. Pittsburgh Airport is now allowing individuals to bring a bow and arrow. "Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a world-class facility that accommodates more than eight million travelers in nearly 148,000 aircraft operations per year.
Giant Snails: Florida Trying to Eradicate Giant Land Snails
Florida officials trying to get rid of the Giant African Land Snail. Reuters reported that the snail is one of the most destructive in the world. The state plans to use Labrador Retrievers to help get rid of the snails that have swept through the Miami area.
Walking Shark: Shark that Walks Discovered in Indonesia [VIDEO]
A new species of shark that "walks" has been found in eastern Indonesia. The Huffington Post reported that the shark walks along the seabed using its fins as tiny legs.
Conjoined Twins: Owen and Emmett Ezell Separated Successfully
Two conjoined infants have been separated through an operation successfully last Saturday at a hospital in Dallas. ABC News reported that Owen and Emmett Ezell were born as conjoined twins connected from their breastbone to their hip bone. Before their surgery they shared an intestinal tract and liver.
Six Flags Great America to Build World's Fastest Wooden Roller Coaster
Six Flags Great America is building a new wooden roller coaster and says it will be the fastest wooden roller coaster in the world. It will go at speeds of up to 72 mph.
Crystal Cruises Explores World War II History
On a Crystal Cruises Los Angeles to Japan sailing, cruisers are accompanied by experts who will visit sites from World War II.
Valerie Harper: Doctor's Say Brain Cancer is Close to Remission
Valerie Harper who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in January was told she only had three to six months to live at the time. Now, the actress has been told as of June that she was close to remission.
