The top 5 strongest earthquakes since 1900

• March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake strikes off the northeast coast of Japan, sending a tsunami across the Pacific and killing a still-undetermined number of people. • December 2004: An Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, kills 230,000 in a dozen countries. • March 1964: A 9.2 magnitude earthquake in [...]

SEISMICALLY ACTIVE – JAPAN’S LONG HISTORY OF EARTHQUAKES

SEISMICALLY ACTIVE – JAPAN’S LONG HISTORY OF EARTHQUAKES – Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas. Earth will be at its closest point – some 221,567 miles away – to the moon in 19 years on March 19 The country accounts for about 20 per cent of the world’s [...]

The sexy yogini

The sexy yogini – She does not sit cross-legged, enveloped by fumes of incense. She does not quote from ancient Hindu scriptures or instruct students to chant Om and execute headstands for attainment of moksha. Tara Stiles, dubbed the ‘coolest yoga instructor ever’ by Vanity Fair magazine, usually walks around or stands at the back [...]

Joe Jackson invests in Vietnam ‘Happyland’ park

Joe Jackson invests in Vietnam ‘Happyland’ park – Joe Jackson, father of late king of pop Michael Jackson, was in Vietnam to attend Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony for a five-star hotel and amusement park called “Happyland.” Online newspaper VietnamNet said Jackson, 82, was at the groundbreaking as one of the investors in the $2 billion, five-star [...]

Halle Berry rejoins "New Year’s Eve"

Halle Berry rejoins “New Year’s Eve“ – Halle Berry has rejoined the cast of the ensemble romantic comedy “New Year’s Eve” after pulling out of the project last month to fight a custody battle for her young daughter. At that time, Katherine Heigl stepped in and replaced Berry. But Berry was freed up this week [...]

Becks’ lawsuit against mag dismissed

Becks’ lawsuit against mag dismissed – Soccer ace David Beckham’s libel lawsuit against a US showbiz magazine has been dismissed. Last year In Touch published a story claiming the footballer had cheated on his wife Victoria several times with a prostitute — a charge which he has denied. Judge Manuel Real ruled that Beckham didn’t [...]

Brad Pitt styles partner Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt styles partner Angelina Jolie – Hollywood actor Brad Pitt takes interest in his partner Angelina Jolie’s wardrobe and even decides her outfits for red carpet. He stunned the Jolie’s styling team when he selected a blue Max Azria gown for her to wear at the Screen Actors Guild awards in 2009. “We were [...]