The iconic Eiffel Tower represents love and the romance of France. At a magnificent 1,063 ft. high, the tower showcases one of man’s greatest achievements. Surprisingly, it was once revered as much as a street lamp. When construction on the now beloved tower began in early 1887, critics believed the structure would mar Paris’ skyline […]
Palm Sunday is the final Sunday in the Lenten season, signifying the beginning of Holy Week. Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter and is held in remembrance of Jesus’ time in Jerusalem before he died and, according to Christianity, was resurrected. The Palms Palms were a symbol of royalty and nobility in […]
The fatal crash of a German airliner in the French Alps, apparently a deliberate act by the plane’s co-pilot, seems to have been made possible by security measures brought in following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks intended to make air travel safer. On Thursday, French officials said it appeared as if co-pilot Andreas Lubitz had […]
Bloodborne ($60) is a PS4-exclusive action/role-playing game developed by From Software, the Japanese company that brought you Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls and Dark Souls II. However, while Bloodborne is an exceptional game for both longtime fans and newcomers, it’s also just a little less delightfully vexing than its predecessors. Laughter of the mad surrounds you […]
The Airbus A320 – flight 4U 9525 – went down between Digne and Barcelonnette. There are no survivors, officials say. The “black box” flight recorder has been found, France’s interior minister says. The cause of the crash is not known and the plane sent no distress signal during an eight-minute descent. So what do we […]
Dog lovers, give your little furry friend an extra hug and treat today. Monday is National Puppy Day. Celebrity Pet & Home Life Style expert and author Colleen Paige founded the holiday in 2006 to “help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills,” according to the […]
Kraft Foods is recalling 242,000 cases of its popular macaroni and cheese products over concerns they contain pieces of metal.Kraft has received eight consumer contacts about this product from the impacted line within this range of code dates and no injuries have been reported. We deeply regret this situation and apologize to any consumers we […]
Despite being linked with spontaneous luck, four-leaf clovers don’t happen by chance. There are genetic causes for the once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence, even if scientists haven’t figured out exactly what they are. Of the more than 300 clover species, the widespread white clover is the most likely to have a fourth leaf. It’s a bit complicated, but […]
Tuesday is St. Patrick’s Day, and Cleveland will be in the spotlight, celebrating all things Irish. Parades and parties honoring Irish culture and one of Ireland’s patron saints will be on tap along with a pint or two. It’s the day of the year when everything goes green — clothes, rivers and maybe even beer […]