The sounds of high-performance car engines filled the air Sunday as thousands of fans, friends and car enthusiasts headed to the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita to pay tribute to Paul Walker at the site where the “Fast & Furious” actor died in a car crash. Read More »
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LA Lakers Owner Jerry Buss’s California Mansion lists at $5.95 million
The California home of Jerry Buss, the deceased dynamic owner of the famous NBA team ‘LA Lakers’ has reportedly come up on the open listing market for $5.95 million, according to some news reports. Buss’s large Italian-style villa is a true king-size retreat, spanning about 0.31 acres of land. The home is a three-story, 10,846 square feet building comprising of ... Read More »
Sovaldi : New drug to treat hepatitis C approved by FDA
On Friday the FDA approved a new drug that, when taken in conjunction with other older remedies, cures 95 percent of Hepatitis C patients in a fraction of the time the old treatment regimen did. Hepatitis C, the liver degenerating disease, affects over three million U.S. citizens, and, surpassing HIV, last year killed over 15,000 people. Sovaldi is the name ... Read More »
Healthy eating is more expensive : how you can get around the costs, Study Finds
Healthy eating is constantly urged by health officials, but they’re not the ones typically footing the bill. A new study finds eating a healthy diet filled with fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts costs significantly more than a typical U.S. diet filled with processed foods, meat and refined grains. Americans would pay approximately $1.50 extra a day — about $550 a ... Read More »
High chair injuries up 22% over past decade : Study
Every hour a child is treated in an emergency room for injuries related to a high chair. The majority of them are hurt in falls and many suffer such head injuries as concussions. Worse, the number of high chair-related injuries is on the rise suggesting that children are not being properly restrained in their seats. That’s the conclusion of a ... Read More »
Most Expensive Homes in America for sale
Once you’ve made your millions, it’s time to start investing in real estate. Move to California if you’re looking for some of the most desirable and expensive properties on the market. According to Coldwell Banker’s annual Home Listing Report, the five most expensive housing markets in the U.S. are all in California, and 13 California markets made it into the ... Read More »
Holiday Season : Best time of year to buy a house ?
As a real estate agent, potential homebuyers ask me this question frequently. Buying a home is the biggest investment most people make in their lives. It’s scary to some people to think about having to make this kind of decision. First of all, ask yourself if you are ready. Here are a few questions to find out if you are ... Read More »
Average home price in 1953 : then and now
The pound in your pocket was a powerful thing in 1953: it bought you 16 pints of beer, or 15 portions of fish and chips, or 39 large loaves of bread or enough stamps to send 96 letters. Today you would get half a pint, half a portion, two loaves and three first class stamps. · Blackpool won the FA ... Read More »
Alessandra Ambrosio from Brazil : Supermodel Takes it All off in Miami
Grabbing a couple of sun-filled days in beautiful Miami, Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her impeccable bikini body on Friday (December 6). The Victoria’s Secret superstar was all smiles enjoying the sand and surf, wearing a long green shirt to cover up before stripping down to her sexy little black bikini. Read More »
Naomi Campbell from London : Supermodel
Naomi Campbell has criticised the fashion industry, saying that racism still exists in the modelling world. The supermodel said that it is “appalling” that the industry is still reluctant to book “models of colour”. She told Sky News at London Fashion Week: “It’s disappointing that they still think before booking models of colour. “It’s appalling. It shouldn’t be that way ... Read More »
Miranda Kerr from Australia : Star goes topless as she talks about Orlando split
Newly-single Miranda Kerr strikes a mediocre pose for Harper’s Bazaar Australia’s December 2013 issue. Shot by Terry Richardson, the high-contrast cover is striking as concerns the colour palette only. Miranda gives Richardson’s camera a half-hearted smize while literally just… standing there. Her hair and stomach look great as per. Read More »