A smoking ban in outdoor public places in China have now been extended to characters on-screen. Chinese authorities are imposing stricter rules on smoking as depicted in television shows and movies to clamp down on the habit. Producers, studios and film makers are getting the notice from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television […]
Michael Jackson continues to have a strong impact overseas nearly two years after his death. The self-proclaimed “King of Pop” is said to be the inspiration of “Happyland”, a billion-dollar hotel and entertainment project in Vietnam. Joe Jackson, the late singer’s father, went to Vietnam and confirmed on state media about his investment in a […]
Fiber rich foods such as whole grains decrease the overall risk of cancer and contributes to longevity, a new U.S. study said. The researchers of the study, published Monday in the latest issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, looked at how this type of food affects not only the likelihood of dying from cancer but […]
Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky will open an exhibit about the famous Tuskegee Airmen this month. The exhibit will feature the state’s connections with the pioneering group of African-American pilots who fought for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. The exhibit will feature memorabilia, historical documents, pictures and other items related […]
Justin Bieber, the teenage pop sensation, extended his popularity to the silver screen on Valentine’s Day weekend with his documentary film raking in $30.3 million. But “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” was just beaten by the thinnest of margins by “Just Go With It” starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. The romantic comedy flick earned […]
A stimulus package for Egypt is being contemplated by the country’s finance officials who have been allowed by the military junta to take care of economic functions for now. The lack of jobs is one of the reasons why long-time President Hosni Mubarak was forced out of office last week and Egyptians have been calling […]
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world today with lovers, friends and family members exchanging cards, flowers and gifts in a celebratory mood. But unlike other countries, Malaysia is not as keen on celebrating Valentine’s Day because the event is considered “not suitable” for Muslims, which comprise more than half of its […]
Ohio State had a chance to become the first team in NCAA Division I basketball history since Indiana in 1976 to remain unbeaten. But Wisconsin, the 13th-ranked team in the nation, had other plans as it rallied from 15 points down to beat Ohio State 71-67 on Saturday. “We knew we had a run in […]
Mesothelioma was likely to develop among power plant workers who are constantly exposed to large amounts of asbestos, a new study revealed. Researchers monitored 8,632 power plant workers in Germany who were exposed to asbestos coming from insulation materials used in turbines. Up to 94 percent were exposed for an average duration of 20 to […]
Elizabeth Taylor, the 78-year old iconic Hollywood actress, has been hospitalized again this week for “an ongoing condition” according to a statement from her publicist Sally Morrison. Taylor had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure nearly seven years ago. The condition involves insufficient blood being pumped by a weak heart. “Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized earlier […]
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