Venezuela This article is more than 12 years oldIsmael and the Holy Thugs answer prayers of Venezuela's poorThis article is more than 12 years oldGun-toting 'saint' of María Lionza cult finds devotees on both sides of the law in Caracas's murderous streetsIn a country that wakes up every Monday morning to a dismal tally of weekend murders, it is no surprise that people have turned to the saints for help. Read More...
Gardening blogGardensIvy: the forgotten festive plantOften dismissed as an unwelcome invader, this evergreen climber is useful in the garden and as part of festive decorations, writes Andy ByfieldNote from gardening editor Jane Perrone: this post was scheduled to go up before Christmas but technology problems - mine, not the author's - resulted in a delay. Apologies to all.
The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood, Read More...
Jersey Shore Family Vacation star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has been known to have a few too many cocktails on several occasions.
Her antics have even landed her a drunk-alter ego named Dren, a nickname that comes up anytime she acts a bit too crazy while intoxicated.
After over a decade of filming, it should be no surprise to fans when the cast indulges in some adult beverages and lets loose, however, things have changed slightly over the last few years as more of them have become parents. Read More...