Natasha Hanano
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World's Most Livable Cities 2013
Melbourne has won it again as the world's most livable city according to the 2013 Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Livability Survey.
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Eva Air Launches Hello Kitty Themed U.S. Route
Taiwanese airline, EVA Air will bring its Hello Kitty Plane to the states. On September 18 the airline will bring the Hello Kitty route from Taipei to Los Angeles and flights will operate three times per week.
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French Fry Burger: Burger King Debuts New Burger Topped With Fries
Burger King has started to sell a $1 "French Fry Burger." The burger will have French fries on top of the hamburger patty and will be available starting next week on Sept. 1. The burger also contains a standard patty and regular toppings and is 360 calories and 19 grams of fat.
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Hong Kong's Peak Tram Celebrates 125 Years
The Peak Tram in Hong Kong has celebrated its 125th anniversary.
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Princess Cruises Sends Sapphire Princess to China
Princess Cruises is sending its ship, Sapphire Princess to China. The ship will be there for four months starting in May. In the new plan, the ship will cruise from Shanghai on three to seven day round trip itineraries, reported USA Today Travel.
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Crocodile Attack: Australian Man Attacked by Crocodile at Mary River Wilderness Retreat in Australia
A 26-year-old man has been killed while swimming in an area notorious for crocodiles. The man was celebrating a friend's 30th birthday party at the Mary River Wilderness Retreat in Australia which is 70 miles from Darwin when the attack occurred.
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Taunton Plane Crash: Fatal Crash in Massachusetts
There have been two fatalities in a plane crash earlier this morning at Taunton Municipal Airport. Fox News reported that the plane crash occurred in Massachusetts early Sunday morning and the cause for the crash has not been determined yet.
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Cardboard Cathedral Built in Christchurch, New Zealand
A new cathedral made entirely out of cardboard has opened in Christchurch, New Zealand. The cathedral has opened after two years of planning and construction.
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Scoot Airlines Offers Child Free Zone
Scoot Airlines, a budget airline based in Singapore will start a no children zone on their air crafts. The Huffington Post reported that the airline will enact "ScootinSilence" where passengers can be upgraded to a 41 seat cabin of the plane where kids under the age of 12 are banned. Passengers can pay approximately $14 U.S. for the service.
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Giada de Laurentiis to Open New Las Vegas Restaurant
Giada de Laurentiis from Food Network, is planning to open her first restaurant in Las Vegas.
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MSC Cruises: Smurf Themed Family Activities on MSC Divina
MSC Cruises has launched new smurf themed family activities on its MSC Divina. USA Today reported that the activities coincide with the debut of The Smurfs 2 movie in Europe.
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Dollywood: Dolly Parton Plans to Build New Resort, New Rides
The theme park Dollywood has plans to expand. The Associated Press reported that Parton sees the future of Dollywood as a resort hotel lobby that has three story windows overlooking Mount LeConte.
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Nando's Chicken: Beyonce Spends $2,200 at Chicken Chain in England
Beyonce treated her friends and family to a feast worth $2,200 from Nandos in Chelmsford, England. US Weekly reported that the singer bought a feast for her entourage after her performance at V Festival in Hylands Park on August 17.
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Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli Sell Their Toluca Lake Home
"Twilight's" Peter Facinelli and former 90210 actress Jennie Garth, who used to be married, have sold their home in Toluca Lake, California. The Los Angeles Times reported that the house was sold for $3.99 million to Bill Prady, who is a co creator of the tv show, "The Big Bang Theory."
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Hydrating Beer: Electrolytes Added to Beer by Researchers to Ward off Hangovers
Australian researchers have created a hydrating beer by simply adding in electrolytes. Electrolytes are commonly found in sports drinks. The new beer will theoretically allows drinkers to enjoy the beer without being dehydrated. The team at Griffith University's Health Institute tested the idea of modifying beer, and noticed that the alterations didn't alter the taste, however the alcohol content had to be reduced.