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Jun
18
2012

Rodney King Dies

Rodney King Dies

Share A couple of months ago, Rodney King hit the headlines when he was the centre of attention when he videotapped beating by police sparked one of the nation’s worst race riots. Rodney has since left Los Angeles behind, moving an hour east to a home where neighbors would often hear him splashing in the pool late at night. The scars from the more than 50 baton blows — those both inside and out– remained, [...]

Apr
25
2012

Beef Curb after “Mad Cow Disease” Case

Beef Curb after "Mad Cow Disease" Case

Share A few South Korean retailers have already been suspended of the Sale of US Beef. The relevant authorities confirmed a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy – more commonly know to all as “mad cow disease,” in a dairy cow in central California. LotteMart said the sale of beef is temporary suspended to ease customer anxiety. However, the South Korean government said it will step up checks on U.S. beef imports but not halt it [...]

Apr
14
2012

North Korea Nuclear Threat

North Korea Nuclear Threat

Share For many years, North Korea stood by their belief to invest heavily on their rocket and nuclear programs at the expense of feeding their people. Yesterday’s attempted satellite launch, spear headed by leader Kim Jong Un, was a big flop. The young man who has been in charged only 4 months intended to make the glorious launch in memory of his grandfather – North Korea’s founder, Kim Il Sung, and the emergence of the [...]

Apr
7
2012

Amanda Bynes Arrested

Amanda Bynes Arrested

Share Amanda Bynes was arrested for DUI in West Hollywood early this morning. Driving her black BMW, Bynes was believed to have attempted to skip pass a police car. She was eventually stopped and pulled over. Cops determined she was not fit to be behind the wheel. Her bail has been set at $5,000. Bynes has been frequenting the Hollywood party scene recently, hitting up several clubs over the last few weeks.

Jan
21
2012

Obama sings Al Green

Obama sings Al Green

Share President Obama sang an Al Green song at a fundraiser Thursday night, in case you haven’t heard. Well, “sang a song” might be exaggerating – he crooned a few words, really. He was standing on stage at the Apollo Theater in New York thanking folks for coming when he swiveled into the Green classic “Let’s Stay Together.”

Dec
26
2011

Harvey Norman Singapore launches GST Free online store

Harvey Norman Singapore launches GST Free online store

Share Harvey Norman Singapore & Australia has started selling computer games on a website based overseas to let Australian consumers avoid GST. The company’s founder and chairman, Gerry Harvey, who has been critical of the rise of international online shopping, told Fairfax he launched the website based in Ireland reluctantly. “We are not doing this with a great deal of joy. We have been able to do this for a long time, we have held [...]

Dec
24
2011

New Air Jordans causes frenzy in US

New Air Jordans causes frenzy in US

Share New Air Jordans. If you are a big time basketball fan, this would instantly draw your attention. Upon the release of Nike’s new Air Jordan basketball shoes — a retro model of one of the most popular Air Jordans, thousands came in to queue for the shoe. The queue got out of control and police in USA were activated to keep orderly in check. Similar situations occurred in Washington, Georgia and Seattle. Shoppers overwhelm [...]

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