Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Bear Grylls Stars in Air New Zealand In-Flight Safety Video [VIDEO]
Bear Grylls is probably best known as the host of tv show "Man vs. Wild" in which he is put in wild locations around the globe and fends for himself by using his wilderness techniques. He does everything from hunt animals to eat bugs and scale mountains. Now the survival guru is starring in an Air New Zealand in-flight safety video.
Family Missing at Sea: 4 People Missing in Monterey, California After Sailboat Sinks
A series of distress calls were made by a family on a sinking ship in Northern California and now, officials are searching for the missing family at sea.
Mall Riot: 19 Teens Arrested at Chicago Mall After Mindless Behavior Autograph Signing
A massive riot has occurred in a Chicago mall after the boyband, Mindless Behavior had an event. Kdvr.com reported that 19 people were at the event that got out of hand at Ford City Mall. WBBM reported that the crowd started throwing signs and ruining cars in the parking lot. Two people have been treated for minor injuries.
V Festival Lineup 2013: Beyonce, Kings of Leon Headlining For Music Festival in England [VIDEO]
V Festival will be headlined by Beyonce. The popular British Festival based at Hylands Park in Chelmsford and Weston Park in Staffordshire, is set for August 17 and 18. Other acts include Kings of Leon, The Script, Rita Ora and Emeli Sand.
Iceland Porn Ban: Government Proposes Ban on Pornography
Internet porn might be shut down in Iceland according to reports. The Associated Press reported that the government of Iceland is planning to draft a ban on porn, for both online and print, in order to protect children from violent sexual imagery.
Food Stamps for Pets: New Program Aims to Provide Food to Pets
A new program could make food stamps for pets a reality. ABC News reported that a program called Pet Food Stamps is aiming to provide food stamps for low-income families and for those who are already receiving food stamps and otherwise couldn't afford to feed their pets.
Celebrity Chef Cruise Restaurants: From Geoffrey Zakarian to Nobu and Jacques Pepin
Geoffrey Zakarian, famed chef and restaurateur and winner of The Food Network's "The Next Iron Chef,"will open two restaurants on cruise ships. Zakarian, who is also a judge on the Food Network tv show, "Chopped" will open upscale eateries on Norweigan Cruise Lines Norweigan Getaway and Norgwegian Breakaway. This celebrity chef trend on cruises has increased in recent years with everyone from Nobu Matsuhisa and Jaques Pepin having on-board restaurants.
Oscar Winners 2013: Highlights, Full List of Winners, Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck and More [VIDEO]
The Oscars, hosted by Seth Macfarlane, was a star studded event with some exciting wins. The Oscars, hosted by Seth Macfarlane, was a star studded event with some exciting wins.
79-Year-Old Shot Dead: Bushwick, Brooklyn Resident James Jackson
A man in Brooklyn has been shot dead in his apartment early Sunday. 79-year-old James Jackson was found dead in his Bushwick, Brooklyn apartment.
Oscars 2013 Live Stream: Watch Here, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hatahway and More [VIDEO]
The glitz and celebrity glam of the Academy Awards starts tonight, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. But the red carpet preview where viewers can watch their favorite celebs walk the red carpet dressed in spectacular gowns will air on E!'s Live From the Red Carpet at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Hong Kong Urban Slum Photos Show Incredibly Cramped Spaces for Residents [PHOTOS]
In Hong Kong spaces are small and a series of beautifully taken photographs shows just how cramped spaces are for many people living in the urban slums of the Asian metropolis.
Scuba Divers Die: Two Divers Found Off The Coast of California
Two scuba divers in California have died while diving. The Associated Press reports that they scuba divers were diving off the coast of Monterey County. At 2:45 p.m Emergency crews were sent to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Anonymous Hacked: Hacking Group Hacked By Rial Hacktivists And Helps Uncover Cyber Attacks on America
Hacker group Anonymous has helped an American Security company that released an report on Tuesday linking a Chinese military group to cyber attacks against American companies and organizations.
National Margarita Day: Feb. 22 is the Day to Enjoy The Tequila Based Beverage, Recipes, History
Feb. 22 is National Margarita day! The delicious treat is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world and is a delicious boozy concoction of tequila, triple sec and lime.
Oscars 2013: Wolfgang Puck Prepares Gourmet Menu For the Governor's Ball
Famous chef, Wolfgang Puck is cooking up a feast fit for celebrity A listers at the annual Governors Ball after the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday.
Hong Kong Arts Festival 2013 Features Stunning Performances in March
The Hong Kong Arts Festival 2013 is coming to the Asian metropolis next month. CNN reported that it will feature 145 performances.
Hitler On Indian Ballot: Indian Elections See Contenders Such As Adolf Hitler and Frankenstein
In the Indian state of Meghalaya, their ballot for state elections has some interesting contenders on it including Hitler and Frankenstein.
Prince Harry Girlfriend: Cressida Bonas and Prince Harry Take a Ski Vacation in Verbier [PHOTOS]
Prince Harry has been photographed hanging out with his gal pal Cressida Bonas on a ski holiday. The royal and his girlfriend went on vacation to the Swiss resort of Verbier where they were spotted kissing and culdding. Cressida is a socialite and model and the couple was joined on vacation with Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
El Chapo Killed: Drug Lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Reported Dead in Guatemala
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the world's most powerful drug lord has been killed during a gun battle. Yahoo News reports that he died during a shoot out between drug gangs, authorities are saying.
Laura Bush Gay Marriage: Former First Lady Wants To Be Taken Out of Pro Gay Marriage Advertisement
Laura Bush, the former first lady, is in the media after a new ad supporting same sex marriage aired featuring her. She asked the company to remove a clip of her talking about support for equal marriage rights.
Hotmail Replaced By Outlook: New Microsoft Push Replaces The Email Provider
Microsoft is transporting all of its Hotmail users to Outlook.com. The Associated Press reported that Microsoft is about to spend at least $30 million to do so. Microsoft Hotmail and other email services that operate under different domain names including MSN.com will all be automatically converted to Outlook.com by this summer.
Monster Goldfish Found: Giant Fish in Lake Tahoe Discovered
A gigantic goldfish was discovered in Northern California's Lake Tahoe. LivesScience reported that the goldfish is nearly 1.5 feet long and 4.2 pounds.
Landlord Whipped Tenant: Man Charged With Beating Tenant with Belt Over Late Rent
A landlord in Ohio is accused of whipping his tenant with a belt because he was behind on his rent. The Associated Press reported that 53-year-old Ron Kronenberger was charged for assault when the incident occurred on Jan. 23 and was due in Warren County court on Thursday.
Seafood Mislabeled: New Report from Oceana Show Nearly One-Third of Seafood Mislabeled
Oceana which is an international ocean advocacy group recently released a report based on national seafood fraud. The results of the report show that one nearly one-third of fish were mislabeled.
Frozen Baby Revived: Baby In Toronto Alive After Being Declared Dead in Freezing Temperatures
A baby born in Toronto's life have been saved after being born in freezing weather and wrongly being declared dead.
Tina Fey Visits Disney World and Poses With Snow White [PHOTO]
Tina Fey was spotted taking a much deserved break at Disney World after her hit tv show "30 Rock" ended last month. The show had a seven year run and now Tina is using her free time to catch up with Mickey Mouse.
Woman, 104, Lies About Age: Marguerite Joseph Forced to Lie About Age on Facebook
A 104 year old Michigan woman named Marguerite Joseph was unable to post her real age on Facebook. Fox New reports that Marguerite's granddaughter said that the social media site won't allow her to put her age at 104.
Special K Recall: Kellog's Recalls Special K Red Berries Because of Glass Fragments
Kellog's announced that they are recalling Specil K Red Berries cereal because boxes might be contaminated with glass fragments.
Reeva Steenkamp family: Oscar Pitorius' Late Girlfriend's Funeral Takes Place
The late girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp, has been laid to rest at her funeral in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Tuesday.
Reeva Steenkamp family: Oscar Pitorius' Late Girlfriend's Funeral Takes Place
The late girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp, has been laid to rest at her funeral in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Tuesday.
