Elizabeth Taylor may be dead but the grandeur of the Hollywood legend lives on with her jewelry, fashion and art collection and other memorabilia which is to be sold by renowned auctioneer Christie’s. Specifics about the items to be sold and estimates of the sale were not released by Christie’s but the collection is expected […]
The recent cholera outbreak in Haiti which has claimed the lives of thousands was most likely triggered when the deadly strain was brought by United Nations peacekeepers to the impoverished Caribbean nation. Health investigators have made a study that points to the conclusion that Nepalese troops that were part of the U.N force brought the […]
The NBA lockout 2011 is almost here but the world’s premier basketball league and its players are making a last attempt to work out their differences to save the upcoming season. At stake is $14 billion in revenue and related earnings of the team and players of the NBA. The deadline to forge a new […]
A research conducted by Brown University approximated the US war on Afghanistan, Iraq, plus the counterinsurgency in Pakistan to amount to $4 trillion. In addition to this, these wars leave 225,000 dead, both civilians and soldiers. The research group which is consisted of economists, anthropologists, lawyers, humanitarian personnel, and political scientists estimated that the sole expenditures in […]
Even though Greg Oden has been Portland’s headache these past few years, the franchise chose to stand behind him, even coming to the point of offering him an $8.8 million qualifying offer to keep him until the coming season. This move is prompted according to Trail Blazers by president Larry Miller because, “Despite the setbacks he’s […]
On top of the failures that the US congress has had over the debt limit negotiations, US President Barrack Obama scolded the congress, even citing that his daughters do their homeworks ahead of time. Obama said in a press conference, “Malia and Sasha generally finish their homework a day ahead of time.” The conference was […]
Tragedy struck in the Nevada desert Friday morning as an Amtrack train overturned on its way to Emeryville, California. Six passengers have been confirmed dead and dozens more cling to life in serious or critical condition. Twenty-eight passengers on board the train are still missing and unaccounted for, according to authorities. As investigators sort through […]
Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr., the mega-fight everyone in the boxing world dreams about but may never happen, have a good chance of pushing through after all if Mayweather takes care of his legal troubles and dispatches Victor Ortiz in September. The Mayweather vs Ortiz fight will be held in Las Vegas in what […]
Bank of America announced that they have agreed to a settlement with investors who have purchased securities tied to mortgages from Countrywide Financial which the bank acquired in 2008. Under the deal, Bank of America will pay $14 billion, $8.5 billion of which will go to a group of investors that include the Federal Reserve […]
Tanning beds will be illegal for use by teenagers in California if a proposed measure is passed by lawmakers. “The Golden State” is just one of 21 states which are currently contemplating about prohibiting the use of said devices which some studies show could cause cancer. California already has a ban in place against teens […]
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