Kim Kardashian named highest paid reality TV star
Kim Kardashian is clawing her way to the top of Hollywood's rich list - the socialite has been named the highest paid reality TV star of 2010.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians beauty pulled in a massive US$6 million in the last 12 months, thanks to her reality series, lucrative endorsement deals and various promotional appearances.The 30-year-old star is said to make as much as US$75,000 for a single appearance.Lauren Conrad came second in the ranking - she boosted her bank balance by US$5 million in 2010, despite leaving the cast of The Hills last year.Conrad has made her fortune with a best-selling fashion range and a trilogy of young adult books.Conrad's former co-star Audrina Patridge was also name checked after earning US$3.5 million thanks to a deal with hamburger chain Carl's Jr., tying for fourth place with TV personality Kate Gosselin.The Real Housewives of New York's Bethenny Frankel came third on the list compiled by the Daily Beast.
Oprah's audience itinerary revealed
Oprah Winfrey's audience entourage has landed on Australian soil and the tightly guarded secret of where exactly they will be touring is out of the bag.The group of 302 fans will spend the next five days visiting all states and territories, sightseeing the country's most impressive icons including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree, Kangaroo Island, Uluru, and the Blue Mountains.The wine regions of Margaret River, and the Barossa, Hunter and Yarra valleys also are on the itinerary.Coined the "Ultimate Australian Adventure", their trip will offer a taste of the Australian way of life, with everything from surfing lessons to nature walks, snorkelling and beachside barbecues.The itinerary was revealed shortly after the guests touched down at Sydney's international airport on Tuesday morning on flights from Los Angeles.The first of two Qantas 747s arrived at 8.49am and the second about an hour later, delivering a stream of excited and enthusiastic Americans, Canadians and one Jamaican.Some said they had never before travelled overseas.Although their arrival lacked the piercing screams associated with Winfrey's announcement of their trip Down Under, some audience members were willing to speak to media despite being told not to stop for reporters.Many said they knew little about Australia, including one woman who said her friends in the US told her to bring back a kangaroo.Two women carried a fluorescent green handmade sign reading "Australia - here we come", bearing the Aboriginal and Australian flags, and pictures of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.AdvertisementAnother woman carried a joey stuffed toy in her bumbag."I'm so excited to he here," could be heard over and over again from the fans who repeated they knew nothing of their planned adventures.
Orlando Bogins, from Detroit, said he was so grateful for the opportunity to travel to Australia."That I was selected to do something such as this, I would have never thought little bitty ol' me would ever have this opportunity," he said."It came at such a very hard time in my life - my mum had nine hours (of) surgery, I was laid off from my job and my house had been broken into."So we had all of that happen and then I got notification that I was selected to go on the Oprah show."An Oprah crew member, who declined to be named, said there was a lot of screaming on the plane."They are probably the most excited people there are," he said.From the airport the group was ferried by bus to their inner-Sydney hotel where they were given red-carpet treatment and met by members of the Aboriginal community performing a traditional dance.Howard and Stephanie Serber, of New Jersey, said the experience was overwhelming and surreal."Just having people be so gracious, just like this, is wonderful," Serber said."I was screaming and I was shaking and I couldn't believe we were actually doing this."Before it sinks in it kind of goes over your head. I can't wait to meet Oprah."Following their excursions, which will be filmed for a special, the audience members will reunite for a further two tapings of the Oprah Winfrey Show at the Sydney Opera House next week. The programmes are scheduled to air in the US and Australia in January.Serber believes the show will do wonders for Australia's image overseas."With Oprah's audience, she is seen all around the world and she's going to focus on Australia," he said."She's such a dynamic individual, not only to the United States but worldwide. She's made such an impression, and it's just evident in the way we are being treated here."The audience, whose ages range from 18-75, is comprised of 242 women and 60 men, with 42 couples.During their stay, they'll also be given a taste of ancient culture and customs of the first Australians, with a visit to historic sites from the nation's colonial past, such as Port Arthur.And big-city attractions, such as Melbourne's renowned laneways and arcades, and some of Sydney and Canberra's most iconic landmarks won't be bypassed.Winfrey is wrapping up her 25th and final season with the trip. She arrives in Australia today.
UK promotes 'fairytale' breaks
- Source: ONE News
Britain's national tourism agency is set to launch a major marketing campaign to persuade more wealthy tourists to spend their cash on luxury holidays in the country's castles, stately homes and theatres.VisitBritain will promote "fairytale" holidays, based on three tiers of luxury, gold, platinum and black, to attract the estimated 10 million high net worth individuals with more than $1 million."While every country has 5-star hotels, luxurious spas, designer shops and championship golf courses Britain stands out because it has the original world renowned luxury experiences and brands," Patricia Yates, director of strategy and communications at VisitBritain, said in a statement."For example, a stay at Claridge's, shopping in Selfridges, or eighteen holes at St Andrew's, have a cachet that can't be found elsewhere."VisitBritain said it had identified a fashion among the rich for dreamlike or fairytale holidays, and it will draw on the country's rich history, "showing a magical side of Britain which has a powerful sense of playfulness and fantasy".Such a holiday could include a stay in a stately home, with a floor-to-ceiling butterfly house.Also on offer are "seamless" holidays for those who don't want friction, and could include living as a laird in a Scottish castle, blending your own bottle of malt whisky, playing golf on prestigious courses and being measured for a kilt.AdvertisementFor those who want to get under the skin of traditional British culture during a luxury break, there is the chance to go backstage at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London.Vintage champagne and helicopter rides are also available, as are courses on shucking oysters and smoking a kipper.Romantic holidays could include a picnic hamper filled with afternoon tea and a ride on a steam railway."Luxury travellers often want their holidays to establish their social status or kudos by giving them the chance to tell the story of how they did something new and unique or use an experience in their daily lives," VisitBritain said.
7yo hospitalised after ingesting hand sanitiser
7-year-old Asha Glynan drank enough to end up on life support
SUN, 05 DEC 2010 6:22P.M.
By Ingrid HipkissThe parents of a 7-year-old girl hospitalised after ingesting hand sanitiser want to warn others of the dangers of the product.Experts say sanitiser is a valuable tool to stop the spread of disease but should be treated with the same caution as other toxic household products.In an effort to stem the swine flu epidemic, hand-sanitisers have became common-place in offices, handbags and at schools.That's where 7-year-old Asha Glynan drank enough to end up on life support.“She was swept into resuss, there was a team of a dozen or so waiting for her, tubes down her throat, all the bells and whistles; it was terrifying to watch... really it was the worst moment,” says Asha’s father Douglas.She has made a full recovery now but was unconscious for 12 hours.Doctors initially suspected a serious head injury but a blood test revealed the truth – alcohol poisoning.“The doctor explained it to us, if you were looking at alcohol limits for driving, 20 times the limit way over,” says Chip Gresham of Middlemore Hospital.The product Asha drank contains 60 percent alcohol and has a reasonably pleasant flavour.Asha says she licked three squirts off her hands, but Middlemore's poison specialist, Chip Gresham, says half a cup would been needed for a severe reaction – but he says sanitiser needs to be treated cautiously.“It's the same as if you have bleach or household cleaning products; you should lock them away until they're old enough to understand you can't drink that,” he says.The principal at Botany Downs School didn't want to appear on camera, but told 3 News all hand sanitisers have been removed from the school.Asha's case has been a one-off, but he doesn't want to take the chance.Mr Gresham says that is an over-reaction; Asha's parents just want others to be aware.“I doubt my daughter is the only child in New Zealand, or the world for that matter, who going to digest this stuff, and we could never forgive ourselves if a child is lost and we didn't speak up; it’s a terrifying experience,” Mr Glynan says.From now on the Glynan family will be sticking to soap and water
Kim Kardashian named highest paid reality TV star
Kim Kardashian is clawing her way to the top of Hollywood's rich list - the socialite has been named the highest paid reality TV star of 2010.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians beauty pulled in a massive US$6 million in the last 12 months, thanks to her reality series, lucrative endorsement deals and various promotional appearances.
The 30-year-old star is said to make as much as US$75,000 for a single appearance.
Lauren Conrad came second in the ranking - she boosted her bank balance by US$5 million in 2010, despite leaving the cast of The Hills last year.
Conrad has made her fortune with a best-selling fashion range and a trilogy of young adult books.
Conrad's former co-star Audrina Patridge was also name checked after earning US$3.5 million thanks to a deal with hamburger chain Carl's Jr., tying for fourth place with TV personality Kate Gosselin.
The Real Housewives of New York's Bethenny Frankel came third on the list compiled by the Daily Beast.
Oprah Winfrey's audience entourage has landed on Australian soil and the tightly guarded secret of where exactly they will be touring is out of the bag.
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Orlando Bogins, from Detroit, said he was so grateful for the opportunity to travel to Australia.
UK promotes 'fairytale' breaks
- Source: ONE News
Britain's national tourism agency is set to launch a major marketing campaign to persuade more wealthy tourists to spend their cash on luxury holidays in the country's castles, stately homes and theatres.
VisitBritain will promote "fairytale" holidays, based on three tiers of luxury, gold, platinum and black, to attract the estimated 10 million high net worth individuals with more than $1 million.
"While every country has 5-star hotels, luxurious spas, designer shops and championship golf courses Britain stands out because it has the original world renowned luxury experiences and brands," Patricia Yates, director of strategy and communications at VisitBritain, said in a statement.
"For example, a stay at Claridge's, shopping in Selfridges, or eighteen holes at St Andrew's, have a cachet that can't be found elsewhere."
VisitBritain said it had identified a fashion among the rich for dreamlike or fairytale holidays, and it will draw on the country's rich history, "showing a magical side of Britain which has a powerful sense of playfulness and fantasy".
Such a holiday could include a stay in a stately home, with a floor-to-ceiling butterfly house.
Also on offer are "seamless" holidays for those who don't want friction, and could include living as a laird in a Scottish castle, blending your own bottle of malt whisky, playing golf on prestigious courses and being measured for a kilt.
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For those who want to get under the skin of traditional British culture during a luxury break, there is the chance to go backstage at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London.
Vintage champagne and helicopter rides are also available, as are courses on shucking oysters and smoking a kipper.
Romantic holidays could include a picnic hamper filled with afternoon tea and a ride on a steam railway.
"Luxury travellers often want their holidays to establish their social status or kudos by giving them the chance to tell the story of how they did something new and unique or use an experience in their daily lives," VisitBritain said.
7yo hospitalised after ingesting hand sanitiser
7-year-old Asha Glynan drank enough to end up on life support
SUN, 05 DEC 2010 6:22P.M.
By Ingrid Hipkiss
The parents of a 7-year-old girl hospitalised after ingesting hand sanitiser want to warn others of the dangers of the product.
Experts say sanitiser is a valuable tool to stop the spread of disease but should be treated with the same caution as other toxic household products.
In an effort to stem the swine flu epidemic, hand-sanitisers have became common-place in offices, handbags and at schools.
That's where 7-year-old Asha Glynan drank enough to end up on life support.
“She was swept into resuss, there was a team of a dozen or so waiting for her, tubes down her throat, all the bells and whistles; it was terrifying to watch... really it was the worst moment,” says Asha’s father Douglas.
She has made a full recovery now but was unconscious for 12 hours.
Doctors initially suspected a serious head injury but a blood test revealed the truth – alcohol poisoning.
“The doctor explained it to us, if you were looking at alcohol limits for driving, 20 times the limit way over,” says Chip Gresham of Middlemore Hospital.
The product Asha drank contains 60 percent alcohol and has a reasonably pleasant flavour.
Asha says she licked three squirts off her hands, but Middlemore's poison specialist, Chip Gresham, says half a cup would been needed for a severe reaction – but he says sanitiser needs to be treated cautiously.
“It's the same as if you have bleach or household cleaning products; you should lock them away until they're old enough to understand you can't drink that,” he says.
The principal at Botany Downs School didn't want to appear on camera, but told 3 News all hand sanitisers have been removed from the school.
Asha's case has been a one-off, but he doesn't want to take the chance.
Mr Gresham says that is an over-reaction; Asha's parents just want others to be aware.
“I doubt my daughter is the only child in New Zealand, or the world for that matter, who going to digest this stuff, and we could never forgive ourselves if a child is lost and we didn't speak up; it’s a terrifying experience,” Mr Glynan says.
From now on the Glynan family will be sticking to soap and water
