Renowned British chef Blumenthal apologizes to diners ill after eating at his restaurantSeptember 25th, 2009 Renowned British chef apologizes to sick dinersLONDON — Chef Heston Blumenthal has apologized to diners who fell ill after eating at his celebrated Fat Duck restaurant — and has invited them back for a free meal. Blumenthal says he is sorry that the diners had a bad experience at his restaurant— known for outlandish food like egg and bacon ice cream— in a letter made public Friday.
Eating while driving behind 80pct car accidents in USJuly 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Eating and/or drinking while driving has been blamed for 80 percent of car accidents in the US, according to a new study. The study conducted by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown that about 80pct of the car accidents, and 65pct of near misses, were caused by drivers more focused on their burgers than the road.
Californian smashes hot dog eating world record by having 68 in 10 minsJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - A man from California wolfed down 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes to smash the previous world record of 66 and to win America's Coney Island annual hot dog eating contest. Joey Chestnut defeated Takeru Kobayashi- six-time titleholder from Japan- in the food competition to retain the title at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating for three consecutive years now, Sky News reports.
Chinese ventriloquist can imitate 50 different bird sounds!June 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Chinese ventriloquist has developed the skill to imitate the sounds of 50 different birds. Xu Mingfu, 53, who first learned ventriloquism five years ago in Beijing, likes to imitate birds and he is even trying to follow their eating habits, reports China Daily.
Man cures stomachaches by secretly eating gunpowderMay 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Chinese man is said to have been curing his stomachaches by secretly eating gunpowder from bullets for the past 30 years. The 60-year-old man, surnamed Zhang, is from the Hechuan district in Chongqing municipality, reports the China Daily.
Now, meet a robot teacher that took its first class in Tokyo schoolMay 12th, 2009 LONDON - The age-old picture of a teacher has undergone a technological makeover, after a robot schoolteacher developed by Japanese scientists conducted a class in a Tokyo school. The female humanoid robot, called Saya, taught a science and technology lesson to a class of 10-year-old pupils at Kudan Elementary School in Tokyo.
McLaren chief says Hamilton can still win F-One titleApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - Lewis Hamilton could still retain his world title this season, according to McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh. The world champion posted his best result of the year so far in Bahrain on Sunday, a fourth-place finish, to give the team confidence as they head into the European leg of the season, which starts in Barcelona next week.
Girls Aloud plan their own range of eating productsApril 18th, 2009 LONDON - Brit band Girls Aloud members Cheryl Cole, Sarah Harding, Nadine Coyle, Kimberly Walsh, and Nicola Roberts are reportedly planning to launch their own range of eating products. he hit band are contemplating calling their range Love Machine grill.
Monica Seles opens up on eating disorderApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - Former tennis star Monica Seles has opened up about her eating disorder that she struggled with for nine years. The 35-years-old Seles said she started eating excessively soon after she was knifed in the shoulder during a match in 1993.
Eating 1penny sweet costs shop worker her jobApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - Eating a penny sweet being offered free to customers cost a shop worker her job. Judy Murray, 47, has revealed that she was sacked after CCTV at the discount store TJ Hughes in Crawley, West Sussex, twice captured her munching a treat from a bowl on the counter.
Hugh Jackman reveals workout regime for 'X-Men Origins'April 8th, 2009 LONDON - Austalian actor Hugh Jackman has disclosed the strenuous workout regime he had to undergo for his role in the upcoming 'X-Men' movie 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'. The Daily Mail online reports, the actor also said he had to put on 15 pounds of muscle for the clawed superhero.
Hamilton wants to win two more F1 world titlesMarch 22nd, 2009 LONDON - British Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is not just aiming one more world title, but two. The next target on the remarkable 24-year-old's agenda is to match the career haul of his idol Ayrton Senna and win the world drivers' championship three times.
Bundchen almost ruined career by bingeingMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has revealed that she almost ruined her career by bingeing on fast food and cigarettes. The 28-year-old, who is among the highest paid models in the world, says she was depressed over her career a few years ago and tried to ruin her figure by eating unhealthy snacks and smoking, reports contactmusic.co.
Eating disorders can have dire effects on body, mindMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - Eating disorders have dire consequences, physically, psychologically and socially, and there are disorders that are even more widespread in their effects. Much research has been undertaken in order to find out the factors involved in their development, but the role played by the various emotional variables at the onset of these disorders has hardly been investigated.
James scared for kids' healthJanuary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Comedian Kevin James is scared for his daughters' health and wants to raise them healthy. According to contactmusic.com, James confessed he is struggling to lose the weight he gained after becoming a comic.
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