VIENNA (AP) ― A round-faced young man with a thick head of hair depicted in a tiny 18th-century portrait that had the experts puzzled for centuries now has a name ― Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Researchers at Salzburg’s Mozarteum museum announced Friday that they have definitely identified the person in the picture as the musical genius.And it’s not any likeness either. They say that of 14 known portraits, it is one of only a few showing him gazing directly at the viewer and without his signature whi

Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan caused a stir for branding U.S. the “most corrupt” country on a Chinese TV program last month.His comments apparently infuriated some Americans, who slammed him as an “anti-American” who reflects China’s insecurity in itself. The Cantonese movie star told Phoenix TV in December last year that corruption in China was continuously on the decline. He defended the nation by calling other countries “also corrupt.”“You talk about corruption. The whole world…Does corru

A 23-year-old contestant from Brooklyn, New York, has won the title of Miss America.Mallory Hagan won the Las Vegas beauty pageant Saturday night after tap dancing to James Brown's "Get Up Off of That Thing" and answering a question about whether armed guards belong in grade schools by saying we should not fight violence with violence.Hagan defeated Miss South Carolina Ali Rogers, who took second, and Miss Oklahoma Alicia Clifton, who finished third.Hagan wins a $50,000 college scholarship and g

‘Morning Letter’ guru Go Do-won shares tips on living well

Godowon Healing Center offers something to enjoy for all ages. The center opened in 2010 with funds donated by Go Do-won’s readers. The property, located in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, gives visitors an opportunity to have a quiet time to learn more about themselves, away from their daily lives.The center’s program is very diverse. There is a program for soon-to-be mothers, newly married couples, young adults, and those who suffer from painful disorders. There is also a walking program,

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“Gangster Squad” may be loosely based on truth ― the takedown of notorious Los Angeles crime lord Mickey Cohen 60 years ago ― but it feels about as real as a mob-themed costume party. At least there’s a certain sport in counting how many neo-noir cliches director Ruben Fleischer (“Zombieland,” “30 Minutes or Less”) can get his all-star cast to engage in over the course of nearly two hours.Sean Penn, trapped underneath a layer of unconvincing makeup that makes him look more like a Batman or Dick

Lotte Hotels and Resorts announced that it will open a new hotel on the famous Philippine resort island of Cebu. According to the hotel, the new Lotte City Hotel Cebu will be located on top of J Centre Shopping Mall in Mandaue City and is scheduled to open in 2014. The hotel is being built on the existing structure of the shopping mall, occupying the 6th to 23rd floors. Its construction began this month.The new hotel will feature 350 rooms as well as a swimming pool with kid’s pool, a sky lounge

With the start of the New Year, you’re bound to be making resolutions and trying to change patterns. Didn’t travel much last year? Didn’t take a vacation at all? Make a positive change right now by planning a trip in the next few months! With must-see spots for the next three months in mind, the members and editors of VirtualTourist.com were polled, and here are their “5 Spots to Hit in the Next 3 Months.”1. See the northern lights in NorwayNASA has predicted that the winter season in the Northe

The hotel has prepared a range of children’s winter programs for guests with children. The hotel has arranged the “New Year Wish Kite Flying Program” until Feb. 11. The hotel is also offering families the ultimate Jeju Tangerine Farm Experience until Jan. 27. The two programs will include free entrance to the Botanical Garden and Camellia Hill. There is also a Seogwipo Science Museum night field trip every Saturday. All programs will be free of charge for hotel guests. In addition to the winter

The hotel’s lobby lounge Delmar presents handmade burgers and sandwiches made by the hotel chef. The restaurant menu consists of seven items including a chili beef burger with a thick beef patty, bulgogi and mozzarella cheese sandwich, sweet teriyaki chicken sandwich, a savory club sandwich and more. The main dish will be served with a side of crispy fried potato chips. The dish will be available all year round. Prices start from 25,000 won including tax and service.Delmar is also providing a fr