Articles by Lena Vazifdar
McDonald's First Vegetarian Restaurants to Open Amidst Controversy in India [SEE VIDEO]
Purveyor of Happy Meals and Big Macs around the world, McDonald's announced Tuesday that they would open their first ever Vegetarian restaurants in India next year.
iPhone 5 Release Date 2012: September 12 Announcement Confirmed, Sales to Hit 10 Million Within First Week?
After months of speculation, the iPhone 5 will finally be announced next week on September 12 at an Apple Press Conference in California. According to ZDNet, an Apply analyst believes that this phone could surpass if not, double, initial sales targets.
DNC Convention 2012 Schedule: Will Natalie Portman, Scarlet Johansson and Kerry Washington Speak?
Three famous actresses have been scheduled to speak at the Democratic National Convention according to CNN. Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kerry Washington are all open Obama supporters and secretly scheduled to speak Thursday evening.
DNC Convention 2012 Schedule: Betty White Petitioned to Introduce Barack Obama [SEE VIDEO]
A petition at Change.org is asking for former Golden Girls actress, Betty White, to introduce President Barack Obama at the DNC.
Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia Replica Being Built in India [SEE VIDEO]
Cambodia's stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat is getting a replica made in India. On the banks of the Ganges river in the state of Bihar, a larger version of the massive temple is being built.
iPhone 5 and the iPad: Orangutans Use Apps at Zoos Around the Country [SEE VIDEOS]
With a program called Apps for Apes, zoos across the nation are allowing orangutans to experiment with iPads. At least twelve zoos across the U.S. and Canada are currently part of the program.
Beyonce's Birthday: The Songstress Celebrates 31 Years [SEE PHOTOS]
Queen Bey turns 31 Tuesday. The songstress, Beyonce, celebrates her birthday September 4. This year has been an amazing one for the singer, with the birth of her child Blue Ivy Carter and being crowned People Mag's Most Beautiful Person.
A Chef Robot, the 'NoodleBot,' Replacing Human Chefs in China? [SEE VIDEO]
The latest food trend in China seems like a snapshot from the future, with chefs being replaced by robots. The "NoodleBot," noodle slicing robot is currently all the rage in China. It can slice up to 150 pieces of noodles per minute, which makes them 3 times more efficient than a human.
Marisa Miller Tweets Underwater Pregnancy Pics [SEE PHOTOS]
Former Victoria's secret beauty, Marisa Miller showed off her baby bump via Twitter in an underwater photo. The model was celebrating her 34th birthday and is expecting a child with her husband, Griffin Guess who is a music producer.
China Unveils it's First 4-D Roller Coaster for Thrill Seekers [SEE VIDEO]
Changzhou, China located west of Shanghai, visitors can now ride the first 4-D roller coaster in the country.
Southern California Earthquake: Multiple Earthquakes Hit the Area
There have been dozens of small to moderate earthquakes hitting Southern California on Sunday. The earthquakes have knocked caused amaged to homes in a small town east of San Diego. The largest quake was recorded at a 5.5 magnitutde and the epicenter was about three miles from Brawley at 1:57 p.m
Paralympic Games 2012: Possible Transport Issues for Commuters
London's transport authorities have stated to Londoners that they should not underestimate the Paralympic Games effects on transport.
America's Best Public Restrooms Revealed: Enter Your Vote Now
This year's 11th annual Cinta's America's Best Restroom Contest nominees ranged from the Hollywood Bowl's five-stall unisex bathroom to Gitape Restaurant in San Francisco's beautiful chandelier-touched restroom.
Lufthansa Airlines Strike at Frankfurt Airport in Germany Cases Hundreds of Delays
A strike in Germany by cabin crew at Lufthansa airlines has disrupted hundreds of flights, Friday. A strike in Germany by cabin crew at Lufthansa airlines has disrupted hundreds of flights, Friday.
Martin Kristen: Did Heidi Klum Cheat on Seal with her Bodyguard? [SEE VIDEO]
Seal opened up Friday to TMZ saying that his ex-wife Heidi Klum was cheating on him with her bodyguard during their marriage. He said to TMZ that she was "fornicating with the help," and it was a factor in their breakup.
Hantavirus: Symptoms, 10,000 People Reportedly Exposed
There may be up to 10,000 people who visited Yosemite National Park that could have been exposed to the rodent-borne hantavirus. The virus who has killed two people.
Princess Diana's Death Anniversary: 15 Years and Her Legacy Lives On
Even fifteen years after Princess Diana's death she remains a royal icon that had grace and style like no other. Friday marks the anniversary of Princess Diana's death that shocked the world in sadness and put paparazzi under a microscope.
TMZ Tours in Los Angeles Comes to New York With Exciting New Celeb Spots [SEE VIDEOS]
Known for its celebrity gossip and paparazzi and obsession with all things Lindsey Lohan, TMZ will be starting star tours in New York City. The company has already been doing tours in Los Angeles for more than a year and founder, Harvey Levin has reported to The New York Times that he will be bringing the tours to NYC.
Philippines Earthquake 2012: Triggers Tsunami With a Magnitude of 7.6, See Raw Footage [VIDEO]
An earthquake in the Philippines has generated a tsunami and left at least one person dead on Friday. The earthquake which was at 7.6 magnitude struck Friday evening in the Philippines with the epicenter being near the town of Guiuan in the Philippine province of Eastern Samar.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Will Apple Face Shortages and Production Delay?
Unfortunately for iPhone fanatics across the country, there may be less iPhones available when the device launches. Apple uses three suppliers to provide displays for their phones and one of them, Sharp, has yet to start production of the iPhone display.
Blue Moon August 2012: View it August 31, How to Watch Online [SEE VIDEO]
"Once in a blue moon" refers to something that is rare, and today is your chance to witness it. A blue moon will appear today for your viewing please. Many people are confused with the terminology because it doesn't actual mean the moon is blue. It just means that there is a second full moon in one calendar month which doesn't occur very often.
Virgin Airlines, Mission: Galactic Offers the Most Frequent Flier Winner a Trip to Space [SEE VIDEO]
British tycoon Richard Branson who owns Virgin Airlines also owns a space tourism company, Virgin Galactic. The company has been planning flights to space since 2004 and more than 520 individuals have put down deposits for the flights to space that will cost an estimated $200,000. Amongst the individuals include actor, Ashton Kutcher who is keen to visit space.
Pierre Cardin to Build Venice Skyscraper Despite Criticism from Residents [SEE VIDEO]
Pierre Cardin, famous French fashion designer has plans to build a billion-euro tower near Venice on an industrial site. Many of the city's residents are up in arms wanting to protect the city's rich architectural heritage and historic skyline.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's Itinerary for Their Asia Pacific Diamond Jubilee Tour Revealed [SEE VIDEO]
Prince William and Kate Middleton will go on a royal tour of Asia beginning September 11. On behalf of Queen Elizabeth as part of her Diamond Jubilee Tour, the roya coupl will visit a number of Asian cities including Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
JetBlue Offers All You Can Fly for Pets with its JetPaws Program
JetBlue is starting a new promotion this fall which will include unlimited flights for dogs and cats that are accompanied by their owners for $299. The promotion, a JetPaws "All Your Pet Can Jet" pass allows travelers to bring along their pup or kitty on an unlimited number of Jetblue flights that are booked between September 7 and December 31.
Courtney Stodden: Teen Bride of Doug Hutchinson Turns 18, Gets Porn Offers [SEE VIDEO]
Back in 2009 a 16-year-old Courtney Stodden married 51-year-old actor, Dough Hutchison. Hutchinson is most well known for roles in movies like "The Green Mile" where he played a prison guard and a small roll on the tv show "Lost." Stodden, an aspiring singer/model/actress whose parents gave consent to the marriage making it legal, says that she was a virgin when they got married and that Doug is her first serious boyfriend. With the countdown of her 18th birthday, Stodden is getting a barrage of offers from porn companies.
Amazing Photo of Hurricane Isaac 2012 Approaching New Orleans is a Fake [SEE PHOTO]
The crazy photograph of Hurricane Isaac approaching the Gulf Coast that emerged on the web and went viral, has in fact, turned out to be a fake. The photo was posted on Twitter and retweeted thousands of times and also even used by media outlets during their news coverage.
Gay Couple Sues United Airlines After Finding Sex Toy Taped to Their Bag
A couple is suing United Continental for "extreme and outrageous" conduct due to an incident that involved a sex toy taped to their luggage. The gay couple, Christopher Bridgeman and Martin Borger of Norfolk, Virginia are suing for damages caused by "intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and negligence." The law suit was filed on Friday.
Paralympic Games 2012 Opening Ceremony: How to Watch in the U.S., Starring Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen [VIDEO]
After the London 2012 Olympics, the city has relished in the blissful aftermath of its success. Now it's time for the Paralympic Games to start, kicking off August 29 with the opening ceremony.
Blue Moon 2012 Time and Significance: Last Blue Moon Until 2015 on August 31
The last chance to view a blue moon till 2015 is Friday August 31. A blue moon, isn't referred to as blue, because of it's color but because of it's rarity. The saying goes, "once in a blue moon" for a reason.
