l investments, renewable energy use has nearly doubled, and thousands of Americans have jobs because of it. When Bryan Ritterby was laid off from his job making furniture, he said he worried that at 55, no one would give him a second chance. But he found work at Energetx, a wind turbine manufacturer in Michigan. Before the recession, the factory only made luxury yachts. Today, it’s hiring worker…
A Photoshop alteration raised alarms over a pretty model in a burnt orange dress, who appeared to have had a run-in with a very heavy airbrush. The devilishly bad piece of retouching at Simply Be left the brunette with an apparently freakishly clawed left hand, complete with six fingers and right-angled gashes. Alongside the sharp digits, the unwitting model’s right hand was given a stumped…
Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova has become a viral phenomenon, but her appearance looking much more human in a recent video has cast doubt on her claims that she uses no PhotoShop in her shoots. The website TheDirty.com has posted new videos that show Valeria Lukyanova looking drastically different than she does in still images. The site’s founder, Nik Richie, has dubbed her the “Michael Ja…
Anne Taylor’s LOFT line has given its shoppers an obvious and embarrassing Photoshop fail. In product shots for Ann Taylor’s LOFT line, two models sport extremely bent out of shape and misplaced thumbs. Advertising the brand’s Linen Twill Shorts, the model appears to have a jarring thumb popping straight out of her wrist, with the rest of her hand in the front pocket. In a shot for LO…
…Victoria’s Secret Facebook page, the main image is shown next to smaller thumbnails of the model in several different black bikini bottoms, which has caused a backlash from online readers. Over 2,000 Facebook comments worldwide have accused Victoria’s Secret of Photoshopping the image beyond recognition of a normal women’s body. The new ad, for the lingerie brand's S…
A model in an advert for Bloomingdales appears to have lost her entire pelvis thanks to some creative use of Photoshop as she presents the latest sweater dress. The description for the Max & Cleo turtleneck sweater dress says it “boasts a waist-cinching belt for the most flattering fit”. Models tend to be on the skinny side, but it looks like this woman’s belt has managed to squash her…
ver forests hiding fighters from the Viet Cong, guerrillas backed by the Communist government of North Vietnam. The US has begun a project to help clean up Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam after 37 years since the war ended The US government is providing $41 million to the clean-up project, which is being carried out by two American companies in co-operation with the Vietnamese defence minis…
…rio Testino for Vogue Spain her right arm is perfectly normal but the American model’s left underarm appears to have developed a painful-looking double dip. And it’s not the first time the 20-year-old clothes horse has had a brush with overzealous Photoshop work. In September Japanese magazine Numéro airbrushed out her prominent ribs in a photoshoot. The original photo, shot by Greg Ka…
The latest Gucci Photoshop disaster has appeared in its Explore the digital flagship campaign and has managed to make one of the model’s legs appear half the size of the other. The hilarious snap, posted on PS Disasters, sees a striking model posing in a hot pink suit with matching pink shirt and a huge snakeskin handbag. PS Disasters wrote of the fail: “If you’re going to slather your mode…
Google has been ordered by a German federal court to clean up the auto-complete results its search engine suggests. The court said Google must ensure terms generated by auto-complete are not offensive or defamatory. The court case was started by an unnamed German businessman who found that Google.de linked him with “scientology” and “fraud”. Google must now remove defamato…
…ans her own bathroom, but all the public bathrooms, and strangers’ houses she visits as well. “ I clean once a day, but once a day is all day,” Alfreta says on the show, premiering Wednesday, December 5th. She added: “Bathrooms seem to be my thing, a dirty bathroom is disgusting to me. I don’t care where you go, they should always be clean. “I use my toothbrush to get all the little residu…
…shorts are designed for a very discerning customer. They are described as luxe and flattering, which is good to know if you are spending a couple of hundred pounds on your underwear. Made in Italy the 100% cashmere knickers are part of a full range that includes briefs (a snip at $325), seamed socks, leggings, a bralette, a chemise and a boyfriend jumper. The practical, cosy range is a far cry fro…
Actor Kevin Costner has won a multi-million dollar case brought against him by fellow Hollywood star Stephen Baldwin. Stephen Baldwin had accused Kevin Costner of cheating him and his business partner in a deal to sell oil clean-up devices to BP after 2010′s Gulf of Mexico oil spill. A federal jury in Louisiana deliberated for two hours before rejecting Stephen Baldwin’s claim for mor…
…um disease. She argues that the reason studies have shown it to have little effect is that too few people actually do it properly. “The majority of those who do use floss (which I believe to be around 5% of the population), don’t use it effectively, so it is of minimal benefit to them,” Christina Chatfield says. “To remove plaque, you need to hook the floss like a C around the tooth, so it hooks o…
…oot in February, but there is no hint of a pregnancy in the snap. Her abs looked more toned than ever despite photographers capturing her baby bump in snaps on the same day last month. Kim Kardashian, 31, took to Twitter today to promote the shoot and posted the snap with the caption: “Kourt, Khloe and I put on our favorite bikinis for our new #KardashianKollection swimwear shoot!” The picture, wh…
…mex is an organic, chemical-free product which can get rid of grease and dirt not only from kitchens and bathrooms, but also be used to keep bicycles and car engines shiny and clean. Costing $16 for a 300g pot, the cleaner was created by German company Wimex. Unlike most cleaning products, which contain powerful bleach and other harmful chemicals, Bio-mex is made with only natural ingredients, su…
…n used Photoshop in 2009 to shave so much off model Filippa Hamilton’s frame that her waist appeared narrower than the width of her head – despite the fact that she was already a U.S. size 4. The fashion label later apologized for the unnecessary edit. A spokesperson said at the time: “After further investigation, we have learned that we are responsible for the poor imaging and retouch…
…brush, the natural contours of Demi Moore’s face are gone: her strong, angular chin; the lines running from nose to mouth, the shape of her nose – all are entirely obliterated. Demi Moore, 49, is all but unrecognizable. In her place is a bleached, smooth, line-free version of Demi Moore that looks more like a computer generated fembot than the familiar Hollywood actress with five decad…
Angelina Jolie’s leg was the star of the Oscars, stealing the show with its attention-seeking antics. But Angelina Jolie’s lithe leg was kept covered up yesterday as the actress snapped right back to motherly duties. While the actress may be keen to move on from her overexposed limb, the rest of the world isn’t quite as ready to forget. As Angelina Jolie, 36, was busy shopping with he…
Oscar De La Hoya admits cheating on his wife and drug abuse. Oscar De La Hoya became the subject of the photo scandal in 2007, when stripper Milana Dravnel, who claimed he had cheated on his wife with her, posted the embarrassing images on the internet. In a stunning revelation, Oscar De La Hoya, known as the “Golden Boy”, has admitted that the infamous photos of him dressed in a dr…
et, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Ram and Scion. The 2014 models include: Aston Martin Vanquish, efficient clean diesel Chevrolet Cruze, elegant Chevrolet Impala, sporty Ford Fiesta ST 5-door, powerful GMC Sierra 1500, Jaguar F-Type S, stylish Kia Forte, Kia Green Lantern Soul, sporty Mazda6, Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept Style Coupe, Subaru Forester, Toyota Tundra prototype, and Toyot…
…estaurants’ horrifying hidden germs revealed by Anderson Cooper According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76 million cases of food poisoning were recorded last year, and 3,000 were fatal. Surprisingly, iceberg lettuce is a top germ trap. “Restaurants let it sit at room temperature because it’s busy,” Howard Cannon said. “They clean the outside of the lettuce, b…
…ny bacteria – and what sort – develops. He particularly looks for faecal bacteria such as E.coli and Staphylococcus aureus. His studies have found that on the average toilet seat there are 50 bacteria per square inch. “It’s one of the cleanest things you’ll run across in terms of micro-organisms,” he says. “It’s our gold standard – there are no…
attacks her parents for overworking her. Tommy Jordan laughs at this suggestion, pointing out what an easy life she gets in comparison to what he had to endure growing up. She moans about waking up at 5:00 a.m. and go to bed at 10 p.m. Then after about seven minutes addressing the camera to berate Hannah, the father stands up and blows holes through the laptop. Tommy Jordan rounds off by saying: “…
Sarah Symonds did not exactly spread festive happiness in December 2008 when she claimed she had had a seven-year affair with Gordon Ramsay. Former “professional mistress” Sarah Symonds – who now claims to be “clean” – has admitted the loneliness of being “the other woman” at Christmas has in the past made her suicidal. Sarah Symonds, 40, said the fiery Scottish chef Gordon Ramsay had been her lo…
Oscar Pistorius will not compete in 2013South African athlete Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Paralympic gold medallist Oscar…
Iraq: At least 54 people killed in series of car bomb attacks in Baghdad, Basra and SamarraAt least 54 people have been killed and many others injured in a series of car bomb attacks in Iraqi cities Baghdad, Basra and Samarra, officials say. Baghdad was worst hit,…
Alberto Fujimori: Peru jailed ex-president's health worseningA senior doctor treating Peru's ex-President Alberto Fujimori has said that the jailed former leader has severe and worsening health problems. Dr. Alejandro Aguinaga said…
China urges North Korea to release Yu Xuejun's fishing boat captured for $100,000 ransomChina has called on North Korea to secure the release of a fishing boat and its crew seized earlier this month. Owner Yu Xuejun said the vessel had been in Chinese waters…
Oklahoma tornado kills one person and injures dozensAt least one person is reported dead and at least 21 others injured in a series of tornadoes that have torn through Oklahoma and Kansas. The worst damage was caused by a…
Syrian troops seize strategic rebel stronghold in QusairFighting has raged in Syrian town of Qusair near Lebanon border after government troops launched a major operation to seize the strategic rebel stronghold. State media said…
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Alberto Fujimori: Peru jailed ex-president’s health worsening
China urges North Korea to release Yu Xuejun’s fishing boat captured for $100,000 ransom
Oklahoma tornado kills one person and injures dozens
Kim Kardashian cuts a striking figure in clingy long-sleeved black dress as she dines with Jonathan Cheban and her mother
Syrian troops seize strategic rebel stronghold in Qusair
Keanu Reeves weight gain: Actor almost unrecognizable while boating in Cannes
Angelina Jolie to play her mother Marcheline Bertrand in biopic
Anna Wintour bans Kris Jenner from Met Gala 2013
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John Lennon guitar sells for $408,000 at Julien’s Auctions
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Madeleine McCann case: British cleaners and Portuguese manual workers among new suspects
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Kim Kardashian finally puts her swollen feet in flats
Eva Longoria humiliating wardrobe malfunction at Cannes Film Festival
Imran Khan blames MQM’s Altaf Hussain for Zahra Shahid Hussain’s killing in Karachi
Richard DeCoatsworth: Former police officer once hailed as hero arrested in Port Richmond