NYC's famed Four Seasons restaurant gets new chef _ an Italian culinary starOctober 1st, 2009 NYC's famed Four Seasons restaurant gets new chefNEW YORK — New York City's famed Four Seasons restaurant, which invented the "power lunch," has a new executive chef. The 50-year-old Manhattan establishment announced Thursday that it hired Fabio Trabocchi (trah-BOH'-kee), an Italian who is already a star of international kitchens.
Bikini clad teen claims Yeti spied on her swimming in stream!September 1st, 2009 LONDON - A terrified teen has laid claims to being spied upon by a Yeti as she was swimming in her bikini in a remote stream. Justyna Folger, 19, who was taking a dip in the stream, noticed the hulking ape-like beast in Poland's Tatra mountains, where there has been a spate of Bigfoot sightings in the past week.
Chinese woman steals bankcard from ex-hubby's pocket during tryst!August 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Chinese woman stole her ex-husband's bankcard by sneaking her hand into his pocket, while he though he was enjoying a kiss. It happened in Bishan county, Chongqing municipality, on Wednesday morning.
ManU teen striker robbed at homeJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United striker Federico Macheda was robbed at his home on Sunday, police have said. The 17-year-old premier league footballer was targeted by two thieves who stole money and jewellery.
Brit Army's Band of the Coldstream Guards marches to Jacko's 'Thriller'July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Brit army's world-famous Band of the Coldstream Guards left hordes of tourist stunned after they started playing Michael Jackson's mega hit 'Thriller', and even marched to its tune on Wednesday. As many as 40 drummers, trumpeters, clarinet, and trombone players played out the song, with the band marching in formations almost mimicking the famous choreographed zombie routine from the music video.
Bristol Palin's advice to girls: Think before having sexMay 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin's eldest daughter Bristol has put out a word of caution for girls, asking them to "think before they have sex."
The unwed teen, who became mum to baby Tripp last December, warned against giving into the impulse without realising the consequences. "Girls need to imagine and picture their life with a screaming newborn baby and then think before they have sex.
NY teen who committed suicide inside school bathroom with shotgun wrote of wanting to killMay 14th, 2009 NY teen who killed self in school wrote of killingCANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Authorities say a teenager who committed suicide with a sawed-off shotgun inside his western New York school last week left behind a journal in which he wrote about wanting to kill "just to kill."
Police in Canandaigua (kan-un-DAY'-gwuh) on Wednesday released excerpts from 17-year-old Thomas Kane's journal, including an entry made May 5.
Police ticket Amish teen for having beer in his horse-drawn buggyMay 12th, 2009 Amish teen ticketed for having beer in buggyLEON, N.Y. — Police cracking down on rowdy Amish youths ticketed a teenager for having beer in his horse-drawn buggy when they pulled him over on a western New York road.
Teen says he stabbed New York City newsman in self defenseMay 9th, 2009 Teen says he stabbed NYC newsman in self defenseNEW YORK — A 16-year-old charged in the stabbing death of a New York City newsman says he acted in self defense. John Katehis (KAY'-tis) is being held without bail.
NYC storeowner convicted of bashing boy in head with hammer, ending his star athletic careerMay 8th, 2009 NYC storeowner convicted in hammer attack on boyNEW YORK — A New York City storeowner has been convicted of beating a teenage boy in the head with a hammer, apparently ending his chances for an athletic career. A surveillance video shows Salad Ahmed running from a side room of his Brooklyn grocery store and striking the 14-year-old with the heavy metal tool.
Band member denies having sex with director of famed US marching bandMay 6th, 2009 NEW YORK - The young woman, whose alleged affair with the band leader of the famed Brooklyn Steppers caused him to be booted, has denied having sex with him. The head of the famed Brooklyn Steppers marching band -- a group whose high-profile gigs peaked this year with a spot in President Barack Obama's inauguration, has been bounced for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old band member.
Billy Bob Thornton calls radio show hosts 'humpback geeks'April 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - Billy Bob Thornton has defended his feisty interview with a Canadian radio show host last month, while calling all presenters "humpback geeks."
In an interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Thornton said that his behaviour was not out of the ordinary, at least for him. Last month, Thornton refused to answer certain questions during a sit-down with CBC Radio, and gave curt, bizarre answers to others.
Flight 3407 fundraiser planned after Mangione's NY gig; 2 band members among victims of crashApril 20th, 2009 Flight 3407 fundraiser set after Mangione's NY gigBUFFALO, N.Y. — Jazz musician Chuck Mangione's (man-jee-OH'-nees) performance in Buffalo, N.Y., next month will be followed by a fundraiser for the victims of Flight 3407, including two members of his band.
Miley Cyrus dethrones Britney Spears to become teen queenApril 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Pop princess Britney Spears has lost her teen queen crown to Miley Cyrus, according to a new poll. In an online poll conducted by PopEater.com almost 32pct of the respondents called the Hanna Montana star their favourite teen idol.
Now, bus tour for Oasis fansMarch 14th, 2009 LONDON - Fans of Oasis will now get a chance to know more about the rock band, thanks to a newly organised bus tour. Some of the sights the bus will visit include the school attended by brothers Liam and Noel.