The "most expensive tree ever" with an $11 million dollar vale was erected in the Muslim desert within Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Hotel. The 13 meter artificial tree is adorned with silver and gold bows, jewels, ornaments, and white lights. Khalifa Khouri, jewelry vendor and owner of Style...
In the US, a burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds. Hear that glass breaking? In the time it takes you to read the introduction to this article, another one will happen. Go ahead – read it with your stop watch running. While most of these crimes are committed by small-time crooks that eventually get...
The basics of home insurance are simple, you pay a monthly fee and in return you are reimbursed for damage that occurs to your home and the contents inside your home, however some providers offer additional benefits that the average homeowner may not be aware of. When browsing for home insurance...
Resin is an ingredient used in making artwork and polymers. It is also used in the manufacturing of many consumer products. For example, varnish and lacquer—common finishes for furniture—contain resin. It is sometimes incorporated into ink, jewelry and even perfume. Not many people know that amber...
Behind the reign of Ferdinand Marcos is a powerful wife who was criticized for her extravagant spending and collections of jewelries, shoes and artworks. Her name is Imelda Marcos, a beauty queen who used her charms to bait the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Her real name is Imelda Remedios...
Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...
The Seattle Hemp Fest will take place August 15-16 in Myrtle Edwards, Olympic Sculpture and Elliott Bay Parks along the northern section of Seattle's waterfront. It is one of the largest annual gatherings in the world to support the legalization of marijuana. The two-day “protestival” boasts six...
Lindsay Lohan is wanted for questioning in connection with a jewel heist. Scotland Yard is investigating the disappearance of around $500,000 worth of jewels, including earrings and a necklace, that went missing after an Elle magazine shoot starring Lohan. Lohan's representative claims the star...
Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford received a fifteen year sentenced in federal prison 60 counts of bribery. The former mayor was elected into office in 2007 and arrested for bribery last October. Upon arrest, Langford lost his official position as mayor. A judge in Tuscaloosa sentenced...
There are many thieves nowadays, especially during special holidays like Christmas. These stealthy thieves are called cat burglars. Cats are quiet and sneaky while hunting for their prey, attacking without any signal. For this reason are they called cat burglars, because they steal possessions from...
