Truth, or Hollywood’s retelling of it, really is stranger than fiction could ever hope to be. In “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Leo DiCaprio plays Jordan Belfort, a dental school dropout who was indicted in 1998 and spent 22 months in prison for stock market fraud. His life, as depicted in Martin Scorsese’s flashy, loud, hilarious and eye-popping dramedy, is ... Read More »
Katie Price was on a drip in hospital after she was admitted on Sunday morning. The businesswoman took to Twitter to reveal that she was receiving medical attention. The 35-year-old first mentioned that she was felling unwell on Wednesday. Read More »
If you cannot let go off your loved ones, then hold them. Literally! A Swiss firm helps you hold the dead… preciously, indeed! The firm specializes in transforming the remains of the dead into diamonds. A 55-year-old man in Italy who lost his son very young now holds him in his hand – in the form of a diamond, reported ... Read More »
Pippa Middleton is set to tie the knot with her banking boyfriend, Nico Jackson, sources say. Pippa, who made a name for herself when she stepped out as bridesmaid at the royal wedding of her sister, Kate Middleton to Prince William in 2011, is due to get married next year. Nico reportedly popped the question to party planner Pippa during ... Read More »
Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, winners of Fox’s “The X-Factor” returned home to Orlando on Sunday as they were greeted by family, friends and fans in the airport. Read More »
His health care plan facing a dicey transition, President Barack Obama said Friday that insurance sign-ups are surging now that the government’s website is working better for consumers. But it was too soon to say the rollout has turned the corner. More than 1 million people have enrolled since Oct. 1, Obama said at his end-of-the-year press conference. That’s more ... Read More »
While climbing the 349 stairs winding between the Crypt and the top of the Capitol Dome, the water leaks that Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers aims to halt are evident. Pausing about 90 feet above the marble floor of the Rotunda, one can take stock of the light water stains discoloring the walls below the frescoed band, or “frieze,” ... Read More »
Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and reporter Jenniffer Weigel discuss whether Michael Jordan’s mansion is worth its hefty price. The NBA legend is asking for $16 million despite a failed auction that listed the minimum reserve price at $13 million. Read More »
While the exact age of Maine’s scenic John Bray House may be in question (it dates anywhere from 1662 to the 1740s, depending on who you ask) two facts about the home are well-established. It’s a wonderful old home, and its current owner is yacht rock legend Daryl Hall, who bought and restored the rambling historic spread in 2007. Read More »
A Salvation Army kettle was stolen outside Hanes Mall on Tuesday afternoon, according to a spokeswoman with The Salvation Army. The incident happened around 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Belk store entrance at Hanes Mall. The bell ringer was trying to help an elderly woman get her walker through the door. When the bell ringer turned his back, someone stole ... Read More »
You are planning a get-a-way vacation for your family of five and not quite sure where to stay. You have read feedback reviews from previous travelers, priced out your accommodation options, and just cannot find the perfect place for your family to spend vacation. You have considered Vancouver or maybe, Richmond. You want a kitchen for your week’s stay, which ... Read More »
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