In 1992, the 400th richest person in America made $24 million.
In 2007, the 400th richest person in America made $138 million (or $87 million, inflation-adjusted).
Now, that almost certainly wasn't the same guy. There's a lot of churn at the top of the money pyramid. In all of the 1990s, only 25% of the Fortunate 400 made more than one appearance. But the overall message is the same. The rich keep get much richer?
Monday, December 31, 2012
How the Richest 400 People in America Got So Rich
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Can you guess who this pigtailed toddler is?
It seems that old, long-forgotten photos from childhood always resurface during the holidays -- not only for us regular folk, but for celebrities too! And one amazing A-lister shared one of her childhood pics on Instagram this week.
This star is nearly unrecognizable with her hair tied in bushy pigtails, with two white bows rivaling the size of her head. But the serious facial expression and perfectly poised finger on her chin gives us a glimpse into her future profession.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Don't use these three ATM PIN codes
Yahoo! editors have selected this article as a favorite of 2012. It first appeared on Yahoo! Finance in September and was one of the most popular stories of the month. Readers joked about people who use the most common PIN codes, and shared how they came up with their own. "My pin number is my post office box number from my time in the Air Force 30 years ago on a base that no longer exists," wrote user Nick. "Feel free to hack that."
If you lost your ATM card on the street, how easy would it be for someone to correctly guess your PIN and proceed to clean out your savings account? Quite easy, according to data scientist Nick Berry, founder of Data Genetics, a Seattle technology consultancy.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Color-blocking trend spices up a tiny apartment
Even the tiniest places have plenty of room for style, as one of my favorite Web series, "Tiny, Eclectic, Amazing Spaces," continues to show week after week. (If you've never heard of it, the episode starring Living in a Nutshell's Janet Lee, "How to design a small rental apartment," is a great place to start.)
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
What baby boomers need to live to 100
Your chances of reaching age 100 could be better than you think — especially if you get some additional sleep and improve your diet.
U.S. seniors who make it to their 100th birthdays tend to credit social connections, exercise and spiritual activity as keys to successful aging.Research from UnitedHealthcare looks at centenarians and baby boomers, asking the former about the “secrets of aging success” and evaluating whether the latter are taking the necessary steps to celebrate a 100th birthday.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Victoria Beckham on Life Before David: Nobody Wanted to Date Me!
David and Victoria Beckham (Getty Images)Maybe it was her pout?
Victoria Beckham married one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, but at the height of her fame as part of the Spice Girls, her love life was lacking. Reminiscing about the early days in the group for a new British documentary, the singer-turned-designer said that, despite public perception, she wasn’t exactly fighting away male attention during her days as Posh Spice.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Jobs Available At A Fashion Retailer
Jobs Available At A Fashion Retailer
Did you know you could work in retail?
By Karin Eldor
Monster Contributing WriterWorking in the fashion industry likely conjures up images of men and women dressed to the nines, decked out in enviable threads and attending fashion shows. Basically, straight out of a scene from “The Devil Wears Prada.”
You may be passionate about fashion and always dreamed of a career in retail, but are not sure you have the skills to cut it as a fashion buyer or merchandiser.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Watch the end of the world live online via space camera
In case you're worried about the coming Mayan "New B'ak'tun" on Friday (or would it be "turn of the b'ak'tun"?), and that it may signal the arrival of some world-ending catastrophe from space, the team that runs the Slooh Space Camera has you covered.Artist's conception of the rogue planet Nibiru, or Planet X.
Slooh (pronounced slew-oh) is a site that allows members to control various telescopes at participating observatories around the world, to capture images of planets, stars and other astronomical phenomena. Although membership requires a subscription fee, the Slooh staff regularly host public events which are broadcast live and for free over the web (go to http://www.slooh.com and click on Media for a list).
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Music student gets a surprise 11 months in the making
A hardworking music student was surprised with her very own tuba during a recent school concert.
Tara Fayazi was performing a solo with the Tuba Euphonium Ensemble at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, on Monday when the conductor stopped her. He told her that something sounded wrong with the tuba she was playing. He started fiddling with the instrument, then called out for someone backstage to bring him a screwdriver.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Knowshon Moreno jumps over Ed Reed like a hurdle during 20-yard run
Safe to say that the first quarter of their game against the Denver Broncos didn't go do well for the Baltimore Ravens. Denver put up five first downs to Baltimore's zero, amassed 94 yards to the Ravens' 21, and had a serious edge in yards per play (4.3 to 1.9). The Ravens' offense, now headed up by former quarterbacks coach and new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell after Cam Cameron was fired last week, had a trio of three-and-outs, and a fourth drive that ended in a fumble. Not good. The final score of 34-17 in a decisive Broncos win was even worse for the Ravens.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Quinoa is 2013's Superfood of the Year
.Dr. Frank Lipman is an integrative and functional medicine physician and the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness in NYC. In his new monthly column for R29, he'll talk about the latest health and wellness news; his favorite stay-healthy tips and tricks; plus answer your questions on how to be your healthiest, best self, every day.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
World’s most expensive Christmas dinner priced at $200,450 draws critics
The world's most expensive Xmas dinner includes items such as caviar, Yubari King melon, white truffles and saffron. …Calling all obscenely rich people, wondering what to do with those piles of cash you've got laying around the mansion? Don't you hate it when after splurging on Christmas Porches for your entire extended family, you still have extra cash to burn?
British chef Ben Spalding to the rescue. An opulent Christmas dinner that comes with a forehead-slapping $200,450 price tag for four diners -- that's $50,112 per person.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12/12/12 incites both fear and celebration around the globe
12/12/12 represents the Apocalypse for some and a new beginning for others.
Astrologists and conspiracy mongers have added another ominous date to the list of foreseen doom — December 12.
December 12, 2012, or 12/12/12, is the last date for the next 88 years when every number will be the same. At 12:12 a.m. and p.m. there will be five repeats of the number, six if you care to watch the clock tick until it reaches 12 seconds.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Beautiful Fiasco: Adam Lambert As You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Most male pop stars would rather shave their heads than go prematurely gray, but of course, Adam Lambert is not like most male pop stars. Just-released, high-fashion photos from the British tastemaker glossy Fiasco feature the American Idol looking more like a classic matinee idol, with his pomade-slicked, silver-dyed coif, and these stunning shots may soon directly contribute to a severe drop-off in worldwide sales for Grecian Formula For Men. Glambert looks good in gray!
Monday, December 10, 2012
How your body shape affects your health
While we all come in different sizes and every body is unique, experts have identified four basic body shapes that all women fall into.
Body shapes are largely determined by bone structure, genetics and age and, while lifestyle factors make a huge difference to the dimensions of your body, it can be difficult to change your basic shape.
[Related: Why a carb curfew could mean your adding to your curves]
There is good news, however, as by identifying your body shape, you can work with it to improve your overall health and appearance. Here are the four main female body shapes and what they mean for your health.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Christian Watford’s 3-pointer to beat Kentucky as a Christmas lights display
There's no better example of the wonders of modern technology than the progression of Christmas lights.
We used to be satisfied putting up lights on our homes that were merely simple and silent. Then we learned how to synch them to holiday music or pop songs so they flash along with the beat. And now, one Fort Wayne family has taken the inevitable next step and hooked up their lights to last season's most memorable Indiana basketball highlight.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Six food and medication combinations to avoid
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Not surprisingly the combination of certain foods and your medication(s) can often affect how the drug is broken down, absorbed or metabolized in your liver. But many of us may not know the wrong combinations could mimic the drug's action and exaggerate its effect. So whether you've just started a new medication, are experiencing side effects or suddenly find that what you're taking isn't working effectively, I suggest following these steps to ensure your prescriptions are consumed away from the most common offending interactions:
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Beyblade Destroyer Dome Play Set Review
Beyblade Destroyer Dome Play Set
The Beyblade Destroyer Dome Play Set is another accessory in the line of Beyblade battle top toys. The plastic dome resembles the metal cages you normally see for dirt bikes in circus acts. The special wheel-like covers you use on the tops are supposed to mimic that action and send them into 360 degree rotations around the battle dome. The toy looks pretty cool and action packed in commercials, but does it really stand up to a child’s expectations? Read on to find out.
World's 10 most powerful people
What do the president of the United States, the Pope and the founder of Facebook all have in common? They’re all featured on Forbes’ 2012 ranking of the World’s Most Powerful People—an annual look at the heads of state, financiers, philanthropists and entrepreneurs who truly run the world.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Duchess of Cambridge is hospitalized with severe form of morning sickness
(Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images) LONDON - While morning sickness in pregnant women is common, the problem the Duchess of Cambridge has been hospitalized with is not.
In a statement Monday, palace officials said she was hospitalized with hyperemesis gravidarum, a potentially dangerous type of morning sickness where vomiting is so severe no food or liquid can be kept down. Palace officials said the duchess was expected to remain hospitalized for several days and would require a period of rest afterwards.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Secrets of successful house flippers
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Despite improvements in the housing market, there are still plenty of foreclosed or bank-owned properties ripe for house flippers--professionals who purchase distressed properties to renovate and resell. According to RealtyTrac.com, an online marketplace of foreclosed properties, investors flipped close to 100,000 homes in the first half of the year, making almost $30,000 per flip, on average.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
How to Descale an Electric Kettle
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Nobody likes to see that nasty substance that is at the bottom of your electric kettle. It is actually called lime scale and it is quite difficult to remove from your kettle. For most people, they may just think it's easier to just throw it away and buy a new one. But by knowing how to properly clean your kettle, you won't ever have to worry about throwing out another kettle for that purpose again. There are quite a few ways to do it and everyone should choose the one they feel is best for them.
Chart Watch Extra: “Thriller” Turns 30
It's hard to believe, but Friday marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller, an album that appealed to all audiences—all ages, races and nationalities—like few other recordings in music history.
Jackson and producer Quincy Jones recorded and mixed the album between April and November 1982. Jones was 49 at the time. Jackson turned 24 during the sessions. The production budget was a reported $750K, which means Epic Records got a pretty good rate of return on its investment.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Health Routines of Top Doctors
Breathe away the stress
"This exercise calms your nervous system. Do it at least twice a day, more often if something upsetting happens or if you are having trouble falling asleep. Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your upper front teeth. Exhale through your mouth making a whoosh sound. Inhale through your nose to a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7, and exhale with a whoosh through your mouth to a count of 8. Repeat this cycle four times."
Friday, November 30, 2012
NASA: There’s enough ice on Mercury to encase Washington, D.C.
New evidence suggests Mercury's north polar region contains large deposits of ice. (NASA/Johns Hopkins Univers …NASA's Messenger spacecraft has discovered evidence that the planet Mercury has enough ice on its surface to encase Washington, D.C., in a block two and a half miles deep.
"For more than 20 years the jury has been deliberating on whether the planet closest to the Sun hosts abundant water ice in its permanently shadowed polar regions," writes Sean Solomon of the Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the principal investigator of the Messenger mission. The spacecraft "has now supplied a unanimous affirmative verdict."
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Two Winners Will Split a $587 Million Powerball Jackpot
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Two Winners Will Split a $587 Million Powerball Jackpot
Lottery officials say that two tickets had the winning combination in last night's record-busting Powerball drawing—one in Arizona and one in Missouri—halving the second-biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. When all was said and done, the final tally for Wednesday's prize was $587.5 million, as a last-minute buying frenzy goosed the total from its starting number of $425 million.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Brad Pitt Carries $1,100 Cash in His Wallet
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Ever wonder how much cash a Hollywood A-lister like Brad Pitt carries in his wallet? Apparently, $1,100 big ones.
The exact amount has been revealed not because Pitt was bragging — that's not his style — but because he used it in his latest act of kindness on Thanksgiving Day. According to People, Pitt donated all the money in his wallet, which happened to be $1,100, to a fundraiser for the U.K.'s Southampton General Hospital neonatal unit. The BBC reported that Pitt made the donation when a woman named Tricia Wilson-Hughes was soliciting donations from the crew of Pitt's film "Wold War Z," which was filming in Dorset near a gift shop where Hughes works. Hughes approached Pitt's bodyguard for a contribution, and was stunned when he returned with Pitt's sizeable offering a few minutes later.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Serbian village puts out vampire warning, encourages residents to stock up on garlic
A depection of Sava Savanovic, one of the area's most fearsome vampires.If western Serbia smells a little garlicky these days, locals will tell you it's for good cause.
Oddity Central reports that villagers in Zarozje are stocking up on cloves of the pungent bulbs due to fears that Sava Savanovic, one of the area's most fearsome vampires, has resumed his blood-sucking activities after centuries-long slumber.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Justin Bieber performs at the 100th Grey Cup after being booed
Justin Bieber performs during the half-time show at the 100th CFL Grey Cup game between the Toronto Argonauts and …
At the 100th Grey Cup celebration in Toronto on Nov. 25 at the Rogers Centre, Canadian boy wonder Justin Bieber took the halftime show stage after being booed before he even performed.
During the first half of the football game, images of Bieber and his show mate Carly Rae Jepsen were projected onto the stadium's big screen, and at least twice, they were met with a negative audience reaction.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
America's most stressful airports
Long check-in lines and distances between gates were the top factors that make airports stressful, according to a new study.MORE AT CNBC
A study released last week by KRC Research on behalf of Concur, a provider of travel and expense management solutions, ranked the 16 most stressful U.S. airports based on interviews with 1,500 business travelers. The survey also revealed that availability of electrical outlets and Wi-Fi are important factors among road warriors.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Walmart's Brilliant New Strategy For Preventing Black Friday Chaos
Walmart had its fair share of disasters on Black Friday last year.
A screaming mob fought over a $2 waffle iron, a woman allegedly pepper sprayed a crowd so she could get an Xbox and people were sent to the hospital after being slammed to the ground in a tussle over smartphones.
This year, Walmart employed a brilliant tactic for controlling the crowds.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Gaffe of the Week: Prince William work publicity photos show sensitive military information
Prince William (Reuters)When pictures showing Prince William as a regular person were posted on the royal couple's new website, they appeared to just show him at work.
But in the background was sensitive information including usernames and passwords on computer screens that could have lead to a major security breach.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Casey Legler, a woman working as a male model
Casey Legler's is a 35 year-old woman working as a male model. (TIME)"As far as I know, there are no other women exclusively modeling as male models," Casey Legler, 35, tells TIME, adding, "That's such a weird thing to say! 'Cause I'm a woman, you know!"
The 6-foot-2 androgynous stunner recently signed with Ford Models male division, something unheard of for a female. And interestingly enough, Legler is a former Olympic swimmer who qualified in Atlanta, Georgia at age 18.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Kate Moss and Her $1.6 Million Tattoo
Kate Moss tells Vanity Fair that the bird tattoo on her lower back may be worth millions. (Photo: Pacific Coast …There's no doubt that Kate Moss is worth millions of dollars. But what's news is that at least $1.6 million of it may be inked onto her lower back.
Monday, November 19, 2012
US Military Enlists Amateurs to Track Space Junk
The U.S. military is launching a far-out neighborhood watch. But instead of warding off burglars, these amateur watchdogs are tracking orbital debris and possible satellite collisions in Earth orbit.
The sky-monitoring project, called SpaceView, is a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program that enrolls the talents of amateur astronomers to help protect American space assets from orbital trash.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Exposes Fire Island Shipwreck
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A wrecked schooner long buried on Fire Island — a barrier island off of Long Island, N.Y. — now lies fully exposed following Hurricane Sandy's attack on the beach.
The weathered hull of the shipwreck lies about 4 miles (6 kilometers) east of Davis Park, between Skunk Hollow and Whalehouse Point, in the Fire Island National Seashore, as first reported by Newsday.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Matthew McConaughey Speaks Out About His Dramatic Weight Loss
By this point, you've probably seen the scary skinny photos of Matthew McConaughey, who has shed 38 pounds for his role as an AIDS patient in the movie "The Dallas Buyers Club," which he started filming this week. Now, for the first time, the actor is speaking out about his dramatic weight loss, and reveals how he's feeling having reached his goal weight of a shocking 143 pounds.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Man who helped Sandy victims wins $100,000 scratch-off lottery
John Turner, a 38-year-old Newark native who returned to New Jersey to help victims of superstorm Sandy, bought a lottery ticket while back home—and won $100,000.
Turner, who lives in the Chicago area and runs National Catastrophe Solutions, a Chicago-based water cleanup service, drove 17 hours from the Windy City to the storm-ravaged Garden State last week. On Nov. 4, Turner bought several scratch-off lottery tickets at a Neptune, N.J., convenience store. One of them—a "Championship Poker" ticket—was a $100,000 winner.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Carrie Underwood tears up seeing two fans get engaged at her show
Carrie Underwood got to be a part of a special moment in a couple's life.
(Skip to the 2:20 minute mark for the big moment)
During her "Blown Away Tour" concert stop at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. on Nov . 9, the singer witnessed a marriage proposal in progress and began to cry as soon as she saw it happening.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
'The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges' highlights craziest races on Earth
Think you're pretty tough for completing that half marathon? Think again. The new book "The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges" highlights 50 insane ultra-endurance races that will put your half marathon to shame. In fact, they'll put the feats of your crazy, type-A triathlete coworker to shame, and make you think twice about complaining about anything for a very (very) long time.The Great Wall Marathon is run along China's Great Wall and includes 5,164 steps, some of which are waist-high, extreme heat, and precipitous drops protected only by a handrail. "It is very hot--the heat can kill you out there," participant Henrik Brandt told the authors. Photo courtesy VeloPress, adventure-marathon.com.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Designer Aki Goto launches $480 jacket made from recycled brown paper bags
The market for Aki Goto's Paper Bag Jacket may be larger than you think. (unitedbamboo.com)Going green is fashionable these days, but being environmentally conscious and fashionable at the same time will cost you a pretty penny.
As the Daily Mail notes, New York City designer Aki Goto has crafted a hand-sewn jacket comprised of the remnants of several dozen big city lunches.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
This week in silly studies: Skipping makes people happier
We have some advice for dealing with that person in your office who is a real grouch - tell them to pull their shoulders back a bit more and lift their head up.
A new study from San Francisco State University shows slouching not only makes your neck creak and shoulders ache, but it also makes you sad.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Sticky-note bandit sticking it to St. John's-area businesses
A con artist who likes to use sticky notes has been making the rounds of retail businesses in the St. John's area — and in at least one case — making off with a store credit note for $600.
According to store owners, the man goes into a shop, discreetly places a sticky note on a piece of merchandise, and tries to persuade the store clerks that the item has been paid for.
"It's a first for me," admitted Peg Norman, owner of The Travel Bug.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Want to Lose Weight? Wait a Few Weeks
Want to lose weight? Training your brain to develop healthy habits might be the key.If I told a client she wasn't supposed to lose any weight for the first two months of a weight-loss program, she'd probably go find another nutritionist. But that may be the secret to not only dropping a dress size but also keeping those pounds off for life.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Single Mom, Sorry: Is it Ever OK to Leave an Excuse Instead of a Tip?
Is it ever OK to say you're a single parent in order to avoid leaving a tip? (Photo: Reddit via PhoenixSongFaw …Waiters and waitresses are up in arms over a restaurant receipt posted on Reddit, for which a customer used her status as a single parent to avoid leaving a tip.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Anthony Kiedis Turns 50-Still The World’s Healthiest Rock Star
Anthony Kiedis on stage, July 2012 (Getty Images)Remember when rock stars used to be bad examples? Especially in matters of health? Hard to remember that far back, now, perhaps, but there was a time when, if we were to think of a 50-ish rocker, we'd gently hum that Pink Floyd song about being "shorter of breath and one day closer to death."
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Mystery of Angkor Wat Temple's Huge Stones Solved
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The massive sandstone bricks used to construct the 12th-century temple of Angkor Wat were brought to the site via a network of hundreds of canals, according to new research.
The findings shed light on how the site's 5 million to 10 million bricks, some weighing up to 3,300 pounds (1,500 kilograms), made it to the temple from quarries at the base of a nearby mountain.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Jessica Simpson shows off dramatic baby-weight loss in sexy Halloween costume
Jessica, Eric, and baby Maxwell get in the spirit of Halloween. (JessicaSimpson.com)
We have no idea what Jessica Simpson is supposed to be, but one thing is for sure: she looks fantastic! The new mom showed off her major weight loss (she reportedly has dropped 60 of the 70 pounds she gained while pregnant with her daughter) in a super-tight costume, which we can only describe as a sexy barbarian, as she posed with her fiancé Eric Johnson (in a "Braveheart"-inspired getup) and little "chicken," Maxwell. It was one year ago today that the singer-turned-fashion mogul announced she was expecting when she posted a photo of her "mummy" costume, a major hint at her impending motherhood.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Ghoul Next Door: 10 Outrageous Yards Decorated for Halloween
Is it just me, or are the Halloween decorations extra crazy this year? I don't know if more people are going all out for Halloween or if I'm just noticing it more, but it seems like some folks like to get their ghoul on even more than they enjoy decking the halls with boughs of holly. Here then are 10 of the coolest, cleverest, spooktacular Halloween yards around. If you haven't gone all out yet, maybe these will inspire a last-minute change of heart! - By Monica Bielanko
A friend of mine posted this photo on Facebook. I think this one is actually my favorite of the bunch.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
New York City floods as Sandy slams into eastern U.S.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Steve Jobs's Secret Yacht Looks Like a Giant iPhone
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Just over a year after Steve Jobs's death, shipbuilders in Aalsmeer, Holland have finally finished the yacht that the Apple visionary spent years designing -- stealthily, of course. Boy, does it look like an Apple product. Her name is Venus.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Reese Witherspoon Beams Alongside Cameron Diaz on First Night Out Post-Baby
Reese is ready to party!
Reese Witherspoon has been out and about in the daylight hours -- running errands, cheering on son Deacon's soccer game -- since welcoming son Tennessee James Sept. 27.
But the evening of Friday Oct. 26 marked the Devil's Knot star's first official night out since becoming a mom for the third time. Clad in a blue shift dress and ankle booties, the 37-year-old was among the bevy of A-listers on hand for the opening of Rag and Bone's new flagship store in Los Angeles.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Polish pup Meysi vies for title of smallest living dog in the world
She hasn't quite netted the record yet, but a Yorkshire Terrier in Poland is well on her way to being called the smallest living dog in the world.
At a miniscule 3.25 ounces (about 92 grams), Meysi is so small, her owner Anna Pohl of Jarocin, Poland has to keep her in a cage when she's not around so the tiny dog doesn't get caught underfoot.
As a comparison, Meysi weighs about 20 grams less than the iPhone 5.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Katy Perry Halloween Costume
There is little wonder for the reason that Katy Perry is so popular throughout the world with girls of all ages. Thanks to her music and her lyrics, she has a way of reaching out and touching lives.
She also has a personality and stage presence that doesn’t back down from who she is. She’s not afraid to make music that touches on any issue and she inspires girl with her outgoing behavior.
Honda Fit She’s, the world’s only car aimed exclusively at women
Around the world, building and designing cars remains a male-dominated business, and many companies live by an old axiom that women will buy a man's car but men won't buy a woman's car. While a few companies have attempted to bend that rule, only Honda has chosen to embrace it with the Honda Fit She's -- the only model built by an automaker today aimed exclusively at women. Hope you like pink, ladies.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Why Iceland is one of the world's healthiest countries
Iceland is one of the healthiest countries in the world, with an extremely long life expectancy and low rates of infant mortality and pollution. So what are Icelanders doing right? Here are five lifestyle cues we can take from them:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
How one man negotiated his way out of $150,000 in debt
In 2005, indie film screenwriter Kenny Golde's finances were in nothing short of mint condition.
"I had less than $10,000 in credit card debt, more than $100,000 in unused lines of credit, a FICO score over 800, and about $100,000 in savings even after the downpayment on my home," he says. "I even adopted a dog."
Then the bottom fell out. Within a year, a perfect storm of financial and professional mishaps would carry him down a seemingly never-ending rabbit's hole of debt.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Britney's dad feared singer would die during 2007 meltdown
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The father of pop star Britney Spears was terrified by his daughter's deepening drug addiction as her life spiraled out of control five years ago, his attorney told jurors on Friday.
"Jamie (Spears) was living in constant fear that he was going to look at the TV one day and see Britney was dead," said Leon Gladstone, Jamie Spears' attorney.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
The story behind, and within, the world’s thinnest house
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The exterior of the narrow building in Warsaw, Poland, on Oct. 19, 2012. Click any image to go to a slideshow. …
Israeli writer Etgar Keret. Click any image to go to a slideshow.News outlets have been calling this the world's skinniest house, and we'd be hard-pressed to argue (unless you count the square-meter house).
Squeezed into a 5-foot Warsaw alley that actually narrows further to 3 feet, the home itself is just about 50 inches wide in front and scarcely more than 2 feet wide toward the back.
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