Porsche reports best-ever sales in 2012 Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced it has achieved an all-time record for U.S. sales, with 35,043 cars sold in the U.S. in 2012. This compares to 29,023 cars sold in the U.S. in 2011, an increase of 21 percent. The previous record year for Porsche in the U.S. … Read more
Chinese plant compound has stunning anti-cancer properties Chinese plant compound wipes out cancer in 40 days, says new research of the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center. Published in the journal Science Translational Medicine and funded by the National Institutes of Health, the research reveald stunning anti-cancer properties of the compound. Tripterygium wilfordii, or lei … Read more
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names Safest Cars For 2013 To reward 2013 models with superior crash protection, the US’ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded its new Top Safety Pick+ accolade to 13 cars. Winners include the Acura TL; Dodge Avenger and its twin, the Chrysler 200 4-door; Ford Fusion; Honda Accord 2-door; Honda Accord … Read more
Need an island getaway? Hotels.com has compiled a list of five unconventional island getaways that offer distinct activities and cultural attractions for all types of travelers. Through each of these destinations, vacationers can relive summer days, experience new, offbeat adventures, or escape into undiscovered wonderland. St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados For those in search of some excitement … Read more
Healthy living and luxurious living intersect in these stunning places recommended by Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), the largest luxury hotel collection, with more than 430 of the properties in over 80 countries. These Leading Hotels boast incredible settings—and their spas make the most of them. When it comes to making the most of … Read more
Facebook released the biggest trends of the year. The social network’s list includes movies, most-read- books, popular television shows and places with the most check-ins. The most popular check-ins in the United States are Times Square New York, Disneyland California and AT&T Park in California. The most popular places in the world are Disneyland Paris in … Read more