New America's Cup-class yacht racing circuit to start in November and feature 10 teamsSeptember 8th, 2009 Louis Vuitton launches new racing circuitPARIS — A new world circuit of America's Cup-class yacht racing will start in November, making stops in New Zealand and Italy and featuring 10 teams. Eight entries, including Emirates Team New Zealand and American syndicate BMW Oracle, have already been confirmed.
Mo. traffic stop turns up more than $53,000, 8 cell phones, multiple IDs _ but few answersAugust 25th, 2009 Traffic stop yields cash, phones, IDs and mysteryST. LOUIS — Sheriff's deputies in suburban St.
Pam Maples resigning after nearly 3 years as St. Louis Post-Dispatch managing editorAugust 8th, 2009 Maples resigns as Post-Dispatch managing editorST. LOUIS — St.
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in St. Louis due to bird strike; no one hurtJuly 30th, 2009 Bird strike forces emergency landing in St. LouisST. LOUIS — An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in St.
Singapore monk shuns Middle Path for fast laneApril 19th, 2009 SINGAPORE - Singapore's top Buddhist monk has lived a lavish lifestyle with name branded goods and nine gold credit cards, according to a report in the Sunday Times. 'We are living in a modern world,' the newspaper quoted monk Ming Yi as telling auditors and police during an investigation into a charity hospital that he had headed.
Anna Faris pacifies mom with giftsMarch 31st, 2009 LONDON - Actress Anna Faris pacifies her mother by buying her gifts as she doesn't like her daughter's risque roles. Her parents are strict and they don't like her risque roles.
Dalai Lama is undisputed leader, Tibetans tell ChinaMarch 10th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The Tibetan cabinet-in-exile Tuesday challenged the leadership in China to test the popularity of the Dalai Lama in Tibet, saying he was the undisputed leader of all Tibetans. 'The Kashag would like to reiterate to the leadership of China that the Dalai Lama is the supreme leader and the sole spokesperson of the six million Tibetans,' the cabinet-in-exile said in a statement on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day.
Chinese firm to build cars in MexicoFebruary 25th, 2009 SHANGHAI - China's Changan Auto will set up a factory in Mexico to produce 50,000 vehicles annually in partnership with Mexican firm Autopark, EFE reported. A framework agreement has been signed in this regard and both firms are negotiating the details of the creation of a joint company, Zhong Ling, head of the Chinese firm's public relations department, said.
Bundchen replaces Petra Nemcova as new face of RampageJanuary 28th, 2009 LONDON - Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has replaced Petra Nemcova as the new face of the clothing line - Rampage. Though Bundchen has already modelled for top-notch fashions brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton, she likes this brand because it is meant for everyone, reports people.co.uk
'They have something for everyone.
Legal action against firm for overpricing Oscar ticketsJanuary 26th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is taking legal action against McMurry Inc., publisher of '6' magazine, for selling overpriced tickets for the Feb 22 Oscar awards ceremony. Tmz.com reports that the case was filed in Federal District Court and it claims McMurry Inc.
Kanye West, Louis Vuitton join handsJanuary 23rd, 2009 LONDON - American rapper and Grammy award winner Kanye West has now turned into a designer as the hip-hop star has collaborated with fashion giant Louis Vuitton (LV) to come out with his collection. Out of the five styles he has created for the iconic brand, one of his shoe was showcased at the Paris Fashion Week here Thursday, reports people.com.
Madonna's another raunchy act to promote albumJanuary 18th, 2009 LONDON - After her scantily clad appearance in a Louis Vuitton ad, Madonna is yet again seen in a provocative pose to promote her eleventh album 'Hard Candy'. For her album ad, Madonna, 50, is shown in thigh-high bondage boots and white fishnet tights, a g-string and a top that resembles a surgical bandage, reports telegraph.co.uk.
Scarlett Johansson apes Marilyn Monroe for D&G adJanuary 18th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has been roped in as the face of the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana's (D&G) new make-up range. Dailymail.co.uk reports that the 24-year-old actress apes late beauty icon Marilyn Monroe in a lipstick advertisement for the fashion house's move into cosmetics, wearing a corset and knickers while lying on silken sheets, in a short blonde curls look and ruby red lips.
Madonna strips for Louis Vuitton adJanuary 6th, 2009 LONDON - American pop singer Madonna has stripped down to her knickers for an advertisement of the international brand Louis Vuitton. The 50-year-old is seen reclining on a leather seat wearing fishnet tights, Louis Vuitton pants and jacket, with one leg lifted in the air, reports mirror.co.uk.
Melamine-tainted milk: China begins trial of dairy firm officialsDecember 30th, 2008 SHIJIAZHUANG - A court in northern Chiba Wednesday began trial of four senior executives of Sanlu Group, the major dairy producer at the centre of the country's tainted milk scandal that claimed lives of at least six infants. The court in Shijiazhuang, capital city of Hebei province, tried Tian Wenhua, the former general manager of Sanlu, and three other senior executives on charges of 'producing and selling fake or substandard commodities'.
Loading ...