Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Death Valley Named the World's Hottest Place on Earth [SEE VIDEO]
The lowest, driest spot in the United States, Death Valley has been named the hottest place in the world by the World Meteorological Organization. The long-time record holder for world's hottest place was El Azizia, Libya. An international team of weather experts named Death Valley the hottest, recently, after investigation.
Kate Middleton Topless Photo Scandal: Chi Magazine and The Irish Daily Star Publish Photos
On Friday, September 14 French tabloid, Closer published topless photos of Kate Middleton taken by paparazzi while she was vacationing in a private chateau with Prince William in the South of France. After the incident the royal family has sued French Magazine, Closer for publishing the topless photos. Closer however, is now not the only magazine running the photos, even after the Royals sued the magazine. On Saturday, Italian magazine Chi announced that they would publish the photos on Monday in their magazine.
An Atlanta Airport Uses Goats and Sheep to Clear Weeds in New Testing Program
A testing program in Atlanta is using grazing sheep and goats to eat invasive plants growing by the airport.
Prince Harry Afghanistan 2012: Two Members in Prince Harry's Camp Have Been Killed
Two U.S. members of the NATO forces in Southern Afghanistan, which are part of the same camp where Prince Harry is based, have been killed.
Hurricane Isaac 2012: Exposes Ship Wreckage from 1923
Hurricane Isaac has resulted in the reveal of old ship wreckage. A schooner from 1923 was discovered in Gulf Shores, Alambama.
London Airport: Floating Island Airport Proposed, London Britannia, in the Thames Estuary
London may be the home to a new floating airport, proposals revealed. The upcoming airport, London Britannia Airport would involve four floating runways that are tethered to a sea bed.
Super Typhoon Sanba Headed to Okinawa and Korea [SEE TRACKING MAP]
A strong typhoon is making its way north towards the island of Okinawa in Japan and is projected to hit Korea.
Kate Middleton Topless Photos: The Royals Sue French Magazine, Closer
Kate Middleton and Prince William have sued French Magazine, Closer on Friday September 14 for publishing topless photos of the future Queen of England.
Rosh Hashanah 2012 dates, Customs and Traditions
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah signifies the Jewish near year. It falls every year during the month of Tishrei and ten days before Yom Kuppur.
Guatemala Volcano Eruption 2012: Thousands Evacuated, Attracts Tourists [SEE VIDEO]
Volcan del Fuego which erupted in the nearby city of Antigua, Guatemala has become a major tourist draw for the colonial town.
Britney Spears 'X-Factor': The Star Bans Alcohol From Set and Hotel Rooms [SEE VIDEO]
30-year-old pop princess, Britney Spears has made headlines as "The X Factor's" new judge and her honest, albeit sometimes harsh, reactions to contestants. Spears has also called upon an alcohol ban from the shows set and has made her team scour the place to make sure there was no alcohol on set whatsoever before she arrived. Now, the star is demanding that alcohol be removed from minibars in hotels and that no gifts of alcohol should be offered.
Deena from 'The Jersey Shore' Gets a Two Year Ban from Restaurant After Drunken Conduct [SEE VIDEO]
MTV announced that this would be the hit reality TV show that brought 'guidettes' and 'guidos' to fame, Jersey Shore, is on its last season. One cast member, Deena Cortese, 25, is making the most of her shore days and has subsequently be banned from a restaurant for two years.
Mysterious Tourist Deaths in Vietnam and Thailand Probe for Poison Investigation [SEE VIDEO]
Two young women were backpacking in Vietnam together while on break from their jobs in South Korea where they teach English. Karin Bowerman, 27, and Cathy Huynh, 26, during what was supposed to be a fun-filled adventure in Vietnam were admitted to Khanh Hoa General Hospital in the beach town of Nha Trang. Both young women were having trouble breathing and were vomiting.
New Monkey Species 2012: The Lesula Discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo [SEE PHOTO]
A new monkey species has been found in the rain forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A new monkey species has been found in the rain forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Prince William and Kate Middleton: Visits Malaysia, Middleton Gives her First Overseas Speech [SEE VIDEO]
During Prince William and Kate Middleton's whirlwind tour of Southeast Asia, Middleton gave her first speech outside Britain and the Hospis Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. Middleton had already given a speech at East Anglia Children Hospices earlier this year, but she is rarely heard speaking.
Beer for Dogs, Bowser Beer, Makes Its Way to Hotels Around the Nation [SEE VIDEO]
Bowser Beer, a malty drink for dogs, is making its way to pet-friendly hotels so pups can enjoy vacation almost as much as their owners.
Apple iOS 6 Release Date Revealed: Best New Features for Business Travelers
The new software for iPhones and iPads, i0S6 has a lot of new perks and improvements. For frequent flyers and business travelers the convenience factor of some of their new apps that make travel easier will be a welcome addition.
Gangnam Style: The Wealthy District in Seoul, Korea a Travel Hot Spot due to International Sensation, Psy [SEE VIDEO]
The wacky Korean music video that has gained more than 150 million views on YouTube and become a worldwide sensation, "Gangnam Style," has propelled the South Korean rapper, Psy, to international fame. The video has left many fans wondering, where is Gangnam? The area is in fact, a wealthy area of Seoul, Korea and tourism officials in Seoul are capitalizing in on the unexpected popularity of the song.
Apple iPhone 5 Review Roundup: Apple iOS 6 Revealed, New Features [SEE VIDEO]
Apple unveiled their anticipated iPhone 5 to the world at a media event in San Francisco, California on Wednesday September 13. Hoards of iPhone obsessed fanatics have been waiting in anticipation for months with rumors swirling around the web about the new phone what features to expect. Many of the features that fans and Apple insiders predicted had come true with some new suprises as well.
The Standard Hotel's New Controversial Ad Campaign Features a Woman Peeing on The Floor [SEE PHOTOS]
The Standard Hotel--which has properties in New York, Miami and Los Angeles--is known for being hip, artsy and a trendsetter in the cities that it resides in. Now the hip hotel has introduced a controversial ad campaign. The campaign which is a collaboration with artist Erwin Wurm features a series of photos including a photo of a woman peeing on a rug, a woman drooling into a bowl of soup and a man with his head down a woman's shirt in a restaurant.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Event: Pre order Begins September 14, Exciting New Advancements Revealed [SEE VIDEO]
The Apple event that started at 10:00 a.m PST in San Francisco, California have a range of announcements from Apple CEO Scott Cook and Phill Schiller, the senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Apple Inc.
Apple iPhone 5 Event Live: Apple's iOS 6 release date revealed, New Maps App For Travelers, Live Stream [SEE VIDEO]
The new iPhone is set to be announced on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET and with it the phones will see an upgrad to iOS6 software that will host more than 200 new exciting features. Old versions of the iPhone will also be able to download iOS6. One of the phones most relevant changes is the Maps app.
Woolly Mammoth Clone? Fragments of the Animal Give Hope to Cloning and a Real Jurassic Park [SEE VIDEO]
Frozen woolly mammoth fragments in Siberia have been discovered. The fragments contain living cells that could make cloning prehistoric animals a possibility.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Live Streaming Video Coverage, Live Blogs of the 1 P.M. September 12 Apple Event [SEE VIDEOS]
The reveal of the new iPhone aka the iPhone 5 is set to happen September 12 at Apple's event in San Francisco, California. To find out what's real and what's not, you only have to wait till the announcement. Can't wait till after? There's many ways you can tune in and find out what's happening to the minute. Check out these live streams and live blogs.
iPhone 5 Release Date: What to Expect at Apple's September 12 Event, Video of the new iPhone [SEE VIDEO]
Today is the day everyone has been waiting for. Well at least, iPhone obsessed enthusiasts. After months of rumors, speculation and anticipation Apple will announce its next iPhone, the iPhone 5. Apple has been extremely hush hush about the new phone, making this day a big one for Apple fans.
O.J. Simpson and Khloe Kardashian: Is O.J. Khloe's Father? A Tabloid Claims Yes
Claims that Khloe Kardashian is actually the daughter of O.J. Simpson are circulating because of a recent article from the tabloid, The Enquirer.
iPad Mini Release Date: New Photos Leaked on the Internet, Day Before iPhone 5 Announcement [SEE PHOTOS]
Leaked photos of Apple 's new iPad Mini have been leaked on the web. A day before Apple's iPhone 5 event, photos of the iPad mini were leaked on the internet.
Man Caught Smuggling Monkeys Down His Pants In Delhi, India [SEE VIDEO]
Three men were arrested after a monkey was found in one of the man's pants at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, India.
$17 Million Buffet Opening at Las Vegas' Caesar's Palace, Includes More than 500 Dishes [SEE VIDEO]
Caesars Palace is now opening a $17 million buffet. The extravagant Bacchanal Buffet features nine kitchens and more than 500 dishes, many of which are prepared in front of the guests.
9/11 Pictures: Amazing Photos of September 11 2001, 'Tribute in Light' Erected in Honor of Victims [SEE PHOTOS]
New York's "Tribute in Light" will shine from dusk until dawn on September 11 to honor those that lost their lives on September 11, 2011's terror attacks.
