History of underwear - Underwear, you've come a long way, baby. From loincloths to Spanx and all the bad ideas in between, we're taking a look back at the evolution of undies...
Monday, 17 September 2012
Sunday, 16 September 2012
17 Bodies Dumped Western Mexico
17 Bodies Dumped Western Mexico - Seventeen bodies were found dumped along a road in western Mexico, local police said on Sunday, in what appeared to be a drug gang killing...
Chicago Teachers Strike 2012
Chicago Teachers Strike 2012 - There will be no contract deal Monday night between Chicago public school officials and the city's teacher's union, city school board President David Vitale said. Mayor Rahm Emanuel's spokeswoman, Sarah Hamilton, said talks were continuing late Monday, though Vitale said by then that he'd left the negotiating session for the night...
Dina Lohan on Dr. Phil
Dina Lohan on Dr. Phil: Erratic Behavior Leads to Accusations of Being Drunk, Dina Lohan has been accussed of being intoxicated while conducting an interview with Dr. Phil recently. However, the mother of Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has since stated that it was simply poor editing that led to her drunken appearance...
Kim Kardashian And Stacy Keibler
Kim Kardashian and Stacy Keibler to Become Pals After Beyonce Diss? Kim Kardashian and Stacy Keibler have become new friends in Hollywood according to a source, which spotted the pair together.
Kim Kardashian first ran into Stacy Keibler while attending a Madonna concert at Yankee Stadium with her close friend Jonathan Cheban. Since meeting however, it appears that the pair have may hit it off and be headed to a friendship of their own...
Fantasy football
Fantasy football - DraftStreet.com $300 Free NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football Draft, Fantasy Football season has started and DraftStreet is offering ALL NEW SIGN UPS a free chance at a share of $300 Cash....
Penn State
Penn State - First game for Penn State football's new era? Check. First road trip? Out of the way.
Now that first win of the season is in the books, too. Things may finally be getting back to normal for the Nittany Lions - at least for what counts as ''normal'' these days in Happy Valley...
Online security
Online security - OnlineSecurity’s Network Security Service leverages our broad and deep expertise in technology and security to assist organizations, of all sizes, to cost effectively install, implement, and effectively use recommended security technology solutions...
Malaysia Day
Malaysia Day - POP quiz: Is Malaysia 46 or 52? Historical facts show that the Federated Malay states gained independence on 31 Aug 1957. Thus, Malaya was freed from colonial rule 52 years ago. But the birth of Malaysia itself, when Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore joined the independent Malay states, took place on 16 Sept 1963. That makes the country 46 years old. Singapore left in 1965...
Stem cell
Stem cell - Stem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide (through mitosis) and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells. In mammals, there are two broad types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, which are isolated from the inner cell mass of blastocysts, and adult stem cells, which are found in various tissues. In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing adult tissues....
U.S. budget cuts
U.S. budget cuts - Across-the-board spending reductions on January 2 would cut the Pentagon's funding by $54.7 billion in fiscal year 2013, reducing the readiness of non-deployed units, delaying investment in new equipment and weakening research programs, according to a new White House report...
Bradley Birkenfeld whistleblower
Bradley Birkenfeld whistleblower - U.S. tax authorities have awarded $104 million to a whistleblower in a major tax fraud case against Swiss bank UBS AG that widened a government crackdown on Americans avoiding taxes in Switzerland, his lawyers said on Tuesday...
Famous Stepfamilies [PHOTOS]
Famous Stepfamilies – September 16 is Stepfamily Day, a national celebration putting the focus on blended families. Check out which famous families have thwarted the stereotype and proved they have more than enough love to go around. stepfamily stereotype evil...
Friday, 14 September 2012
Toyota Unveils 'Smartphone' Car
Toyota Unveils 'Smartphone' Car - Toyota pushed their futuristic smartphone car to the edge. It's hot, exciting, and very fast. It was a big surprise...
kelly rutherford custody battle
Kelly Rutherford breaks down over custody battle with French ex-husband: 'He could disappear tomorrow and I'd have no way to look' A judge gave full custody of the two children to ex Daniel Giersch, a French citizen, and the actress is now consulting famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz.A teary eyed Kelly Rutherford of Gossip Girl fame breaks down during an interview on ABC's “The View,” where she discussed her divorce and custody of her two childrenEver-poised Kelly Rutherford couldn't help getting emotional while talking about her...
UT North Dakota bomb threats
Bomb threats lead to evacuations at University of Texas, North Dakota State University, Tens of thousands of people streamed off university campuses in Texas and North Dakota on Friday after telephoned bomb threats prompted officials to warn students and faculty to get away as quickly as possible. Both campuses eventually were deemed safe and reopened by early afternoon, as authorities worked to determine whether the threats were related...
multiple sclerosis pill
Multiple Sclerosis Pill Approved by U.S. FDA,The U.S. FDA this week approved a once-a-day pill for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The pill, being branded as “Aubagio” by Sanofi S.A., is specifically for the treatment of adults with relapsing forms of MS...
lady gaga live tattoo
Lady Gaga Live Tattoo During 'Fame' Fragrance Launch Party , Love her or hate her, you've got to admit Lady Gaga sure knows how to put on a show.
On Sept. 13 launched her "Fame" fragrance while appearing in a transparent giant-sized perfume bottle ending New York's Fashion Week with a grand finale.Her friends, including Marc Jacobs and Paris Hilton, stuck their fingers through a hole in the installation and touched her as she "slept," The New York Daily News reported.She laid in the bottle while wearing a sparkly top, black...
kirk douglas donation
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas doubled-down on his original donation for Skid Row homeless women by pledging a total of $10 million Wednesday.
Earlier this year the 95-year-old award-winning star of films like "Spartacus", "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral", and "Tough Guys" earmarked a total of $5 million for continued support to the Anne Douglas Center for Women at the Los Angeles Mission.
Last night the actor doubled his contribution as the center, named after his wife, was celebrating its 20th anniversary.
“We are beyond grateful...
What's unusual about this tire shop?
'All Girls' Tire Shop Thriving in Texas, At first look, Treds Tire and Wheel in San Antonio seems familiar. Stacks of tires surround busy workers doing repairs, rotations and fixing flats. But a closer look reveals some unusual details.
The tire jack is pink, the tools have polka dots, and all of the employees are women.
"I'm a strong believer that women can do things that men can do," Andrea Rodriguez, the manager, told ABCNews.com. "I have four brothers so I was raised with that mentality. I can do things that my brothers...
Scariest airports in U.S.
10 Scariest U.S. Airports, Ever grabbed that airplane armrest a little tighter during landing? Ever felt as if you were taking of in a space shuttle instead of an Airbus? Well, you may have been taking off or landing at one of the scariest airports in the country...
Least tax-friendly states for retirees
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees, Some states offer attractive tax benefits to woo retirees.
Then there are these ten states that are stingy with tax breaks for retirees. Some don't offer any breaks on Social Security benefits -- a significant source of most retirees' income. Many of these states also have no special tax treatment for other types of retirement income. Others impose higher-than-average taxes across the board. And many have either an estate tax or inheritance tax...
iPhone 5 connector's cost
Design Thrills Apple’s Partners, but Will Cost Users, The iPhone 5 has plenty of new features to keep Apple fans happy. But there is one feature Apple unveiled on Wednesday that is likely to annoy many: a new connector on the phone’s base.The Lightning port, as Apple calls it, is smaller and shaped differently from the old one, instantly rendering obsolete the millions of spare charging cords, docks and iPhone-ready clock radios that its customers have accumulated over the years.
While irritating to some, the Lightning connector...
Kate Hudson's 'insane' birth
Kate Hudson Recounts Crazy Birth of Baby Bing,Kate Hudson talks about the birth of her son Bingham on today's The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the new Glee teacher describes how her labor turned comical upon the arrival of her famous mom, Goldie Hawn...
iPhone 5
iPhone 5 preview, Apple’s next iPhone is official, and despite being the sixth iPhone model (technically), we know it’s officially the iPhone 5...
Sally Struthers arrest
Sally Struthers Arrest: 'All In The Family' Actress Denies Drunk Driving Charges, Sally Struthers has spoken out to defend herself after being arrested on drunk driving charges Wednesday...
Naked German monk
Naked German Monk Likely a Victim of Hallucinogenic Berries, Hallucinogenic berries, not religious experience, likely caused the strange behavior of a scraped-up monk who was discovered stumbling naked through a German forest last Thursday (Sept. 6), according to NBC...
Mysterious tourist deaths
Mysterious tourist deaths in Asia prompt poison probe, This is all we know for sure:
Kari Bowerman, 27, and Cathy Huynh, 26, were backpacking in Vietnam while on break from their jobs teaching English in South Korea...
Heart attack risk
Heart Attack Risk Assessment, Do you know how these controllable risk factors affect your risk of heart disease, stroke and metabolic syndrome...
Kate Middleton photo scandal
Kate Middleton Topless Photo Scandal: French Tabloid Defends Publishing "Beautiful" Shots, And here Kate Middleton and Prince William probably thought the biggest scandal they'd encounter during their Diamond Jubilee tour of the South Pacific was bumpwatch...
Kate Middleton photo scandal
Kate Middleton Topless Photo Scandal: French Tabloid Defends Publishing "Beautiful" Shots, And here Kate Middleton and Prince William probably thought the biggest scandal they'd encounter during their Diamond Jubilee tour of the South Pacific was bumpwatch...
Wal-Mart apologizes
Walmart apologizes for rejecting school chorus on 9/11, On the 11th anniversary of 9/11, students from Coconut Palm Elementary in Miramar showed up at a local Walmart, clad in patriotic red, white and blue, to sing "God Bless America" as part of a prearranged tribute...
Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan
Japan's Crown Prince seeks peace with Empero, In an apparent effort to bridge a divide that has developed within the family, the Crown Prince has offered to ease the burden on his father, who has been receiving treatment for ailments linked to stress since last year...
third most beautiful person in the world 2005 harpers
Angelina Jolie Replaces Aishwarya Rai as Most Beautiful Woman, Harpers & Queen released a list of today’s 50 most beautiful women. And Angelina Jolie is voted the most beautiful woman on earth now. Earlier in March, Angelina Jolie had been named the world’s sexiest woman in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005 poll was voted for by more than 15 million in 27 countries.Harpers & Queen released a list of today’s 50 most beautiful women. And Angelina Jolie is voted the most beautiful woman on earth now. Earlier in...
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Her Majesty Queen Rania, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan is an international voice of cross cultural dialogue, an outspoken philanthropic advocate, and a promoter of advancing health and educational opportunities in Jordan and across the globe...
jordan river foundation
Jordan River Foundation, For over a decade, the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) has strived to bring relief, security, and opportunity to those Jordanians who need it most. In the beginning, JRF partnered with disadvantaged families to provide them with skills and knowledge to raise their income, and with it their self-esteem and self-confidence...
King Abdullah II
King Abdullah II`,If special operations units are the tip of the spear, then KASOTC is the sharpening-tool that hones it. The King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center is located in Amman, Jordan and is a one-of-a-kind facility. It’s unique nature derives from an extraordinary combination of cutting-edge training, elite instructor and support staff and it’s integrated advanced technology. This translates into the best reality-based training on the globe for special operations forces, counter-terrorism units, law...
sophie rhys-jones trained as secretary
Sophie Rhys-Jones,Title: Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Full Name: Sophie Helen
Father: Christopher Rhys-Jones
Mother: Mary Rhys-Jones
Relation to Elizabeth II: Daughter-in-law
Born: January 20, 1965 at Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford
Current Age: 46 year...
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
The Earl of Wessex, Born in 1964, Prince Edward was created The Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn on his marriage in 1999...
mette-marit son photo-sharing scandal
Norway's royal couple defend son's photo-sharing use in wake of security concerns, Prince Harry isn't the only royal caught up in a photo "scandal....
Mette-Marit rebellious past
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, née Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby (born Aug. 19, 1973, Kristiansand, Nor.), Norwegian of middle-class background who, despite intense public scrutiny of what was seen by many as her checkered past, wed Crown Prince Haakon of Norway...
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and John Hope Bryant to Visit Harlem High School, Promote Global Dignity Day, NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wadleigh Secondary School in Harlem, New York, will be the center of a visit from the HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, on September 14th. Continuing promotion of Global Dignity Day, they will introduce key components of the five dignity principles...
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Kate Middleton, take note of Princess Maxima, In this April 30, 2008 file photo Netherlands' Crown Princess Maxima, right, greets well wishers during festivities marking Queen's Day in Franeker, northern Netherlands. As Kate Middleton settles into her new life as Princess Catherine, she need only look to Princess Maxima, wife of the heir to the Dutch throne, Crown Prince Willem...
seville spring fair
Seville Spring Fair, Those from Seville, Andalucia or, in fact, anyone who really wants to enter into the spirit of the "feria" dress up in their finery, ideally the traditional "traje de corto" (short jacket, tight trousers and boots) for men and the "farales" (flamenco style dress) for the women. The Seville fair is becoming increasingly international and attracting more visitors than ever before. And for local residents, this is the time of year that all worries (and work!) are cast to one side...
Willem-Alexander, prince of Orange, The Netherlands
Sitting Down with Dutch Royals Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima, Being a prince or princess isn't all tiaras and Tatler. In fact, it's a stage you can't exit. "You’re in this function and with this responsibility 365 days a year," the Dutch throne’s heir apparent, Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, told VF Daily’s Royal Watch...
king mohammed and princess lalla salma 2 children
Great Royal Weddings: King Mohammed VI of Morocco Marries Lalla Salma Bennani, When Morroco's King Mohammed VI married 24-year-old computer engineer Lalla (Lady) Salma Bennani in 2002, he broke royal tradition simply by publicly acknowledging his bride...
royal palace rabat
Royal Palace in Rabat, The majestic Royal Palace is located right in the heart of Rabat and is open to the public...
King Mohammed VI of Morocco
Morocco's Mohammed VI: Profile, M6, as Mohammed VI is known, is Morocco’s third king since the country won independence from France in 1956. Mohammed is slightly less authoritarian than other Arab leaders, allowing token political participation. But Morocco is no democracy. Mohammed considers himself Morocco’s absolute authority and “leader of the faithful,” fostering a legend that he’s a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad...
princess mabel drug lord controversy
A Modern Princess: Mabel Van Oranje, When you hear princess, what do you think of? Do you think of long-haired maidens locked in tall towers, glass slippers, jewels, or tiaras and intricately embroidered gowns? Or do you think of a modern, sleek, Kate Middleton-esque person, with impeccable fashion sense and perfect hair? The definition of Princess is slowly changing, and one Princess helping it along is Her Royal Highness (HRH) Princess Mabel Van Oranje.Before she was Princess Mabel, she was Mabel Wisse Smit, a committed,...
university of amsterdam
University of Amsterdam, Over 30,000 students attend the University of Amsterdam. From its original focus on Trade and Philosophy the original Athenaeum Illustre has expanded into a comprehensive university featuring almost all academic disciplines...
prince friso skiing accident
Prince Friso, Dutch Queen's Son, Life Remains In Danger After Skiing Accident, The second son of Dutch Queen Beatrix spent a stable night in the hospital after he was seriously injured in an avalanche, but his life remains in danger, the Netherlands government said Saturday...
Prince Johan Friso of the Netherlands
Dutch prince who suffered massive brain damage in avalanche 'may never regain consciousness', A Dutch prince struck by an avalanche while skiing off-trail in Austria last week suffered massive brain damage and may never regain consciousness, doctors said today...
prince frederik and princess mary 4 children
Crown Princess Mary's family day out, Royal portrait shoots are usually a very stuffy affair, complete with stiff poses, starched collars and perfectly-coiffed hair...
princess mary mastered danish language
THE CROWN PRINCE COUPLE, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary are Denmark's young and very popular successor couple. Mary Donaldson appeared from a remote country and with her grace and nature won the heart of not only the Crown Prince, but also half the kingdom.The Role of the Successor Coupl...
Prince Frederik of Denmark
Double joy as Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and wife Mary show off their newborn twins, Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary introduced their six-day-old babies to the world on Friday...
prince felipe and letizia 2 children
Spain's prince Felipe weds TV journalist,Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Bourbon and his wife Princess of Asturias Letizia Ortiz toast next to Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Sofia during the wedding reception at the Royal Palace in Madrid.[AFP...
Cathedral Santa María la Real de la Almudena
Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena, The principle church of the Diocese of Madrid, the Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena, is a relatively modern building, started in 1883 and not completed until 1993. Remarkable as it may seem, the delay until such recent times in the building of a cathedral in the capital can largely be attributed to the fact that Madrid was part of the Archdiocese of Toledo, which was reluctant to relinquish it...
Prince Felipe of Spain
Crown Prince Felipe of Spain, "Some people think I'm too serious, but I believe I've got a sense of humour," he told HELLO!. "I like to think of myself as being no different from anybody else, with my failures, qualities, frustrations, joys, worries, everything... A king should not lose his perception of what it is like to be somebody normal....
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Fashiona Secret of Denmark's Princess Marie Cavallier, New Luxury Watches Report: Civilians fashionable woman married Marie Cavallier Prince of Denmark Prince Joachim, started full of fairy tale style of "Cinderella" life. Embassy in Denmark, we saw the beautiful Princess, and talk to her royal life bit by bit, as well as the fun on the dress...
marymount manhattan college
Marymount Manhattan College, Marymount Manhattan College is a private institution that was founded in 1936. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,953, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar...
Prince Joachim of Denmark
Princess Marie & Prince Joachim Of Denmark Introduce Baby Girl To World, It's a girl for Princess Marie and Prince Joachim! The Danish royal couple welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday and presented her to the world on Friday...
princess victoria and prince daniel have one child
Princess Victoria & Prince Daniel Of Sweden Expecting Their First ChildPrincess Victoria & Prince Daniel Of Sweden Expecting Their First Child, As if European royalty hadn't had enough family milestones this year, Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel have announced that they are expecting their first child...
Princess Victoria of Sweden
Sweden celebrates as princess marries her personal trainer in biggest royal wedding for decadesCrown Princess Victoria of Sweden, heir to the country's throne, married her former personal trainer, the gym owner Daniel Westling today at Stockholm Cathedral...
diane von furstenberg
New York Fashion Week Spring 2013: Diane von Furstenberg Shoots a Short Film with New Google Glass Video,Apple might be the more stylish brand now, but Google aims to change that...
Prince Nikolaos Of Greece
The Royal Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik. European royalty flocked to attend the lavish nuptials of Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik - see all the beautiful wedding photos here, Oh how we love a Royal wedding...
Prince William And Kate Middleton
PRINCE WILLIAM SAYS HE WANTS 2 KIDS DURING A BUSY SINGAPORE DAY WITH KATE, Kate Middleton and Prince William continued their tour of Singapore today. She donned a white Alexander McQueen suit for their first stop, visiting the city's new Gardens by the Bay park....
St. Andrews University
University of St Andrews, University of St AndrewsSt Andrews is Scotland's first University and the third oldest in the UK. For almost six centuries, we have proudly upheld the tradition of academic excellence, attracting scholars of international repute and students from all over the world...
Prince William, Duke Of Cambridge
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is second in line to the throne and works as an RAF Search and Rescue helicopter pilot. He is married to Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.William Arthur Philip Louis Wales was born on June 21 1982, at St Mary’s Hospital in London, to parents whose marriage was already unravellin...
Special Olympics Ambassador
Special Olympics Ambassadors, Special Olympics believes if we can open one heart and change one mind, we can make a difference...
prince albert ii and charlene wittstock
Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert II, Charlene Lynette Wittstock and Prince Albert II of Monaco were married Friday in a civil ceremony led by Philippe Narmino, president of the Council of State of Monaco.The ceremony, held in the throne room of the palace in Monte Carlo, was the first for a ruling prince since 1956, when the bridegroom’s father, Prince Rainier III, married Grace Kelly...
2000 Sydney Olympics
2000 Sydney Olympics, In September, 2000, the residents of the Harbour City and the people of Australia set the benchmark of how future Olympics would be measured by staging what IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch ultimately described as “the best Olympic Games ever....
mare nostrum swim meet
Mare Nostrum International Swimming in Monaco, In 2000, the Mare Nostrum International Swimming competition in Monaco was the setting for the first meeting of Prince Albert II and the woman who would one day become his princess. While we can't guarantee romance for every spectator, there will certainly be as much electricity in the air as some of the best swimmers in the world take to the pool at the Stade Louis II...
Prince Albert II of Monaco
Monaco Royal Wedding: Prince Albert & Charlene Wittstock Marry In Religious Ceremony, Monaco's Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene promised each other love and fidelity in an extravagant religious wedding Saturday attended by international celebrities and royalty, bringing new allure to the tiny principality known for its luxurious casinos and as stomping ground for the rich and famous...
30th Anniversary Of Princess Grace’s Death
30th anniversary of death of Princess Grace of Monaco, 1. Grace Kelly, the Hollywood actress-turned-princess, died 30 years ago, on 14 September 1982. In this gallery we look back on her life and career...
Royals who married commoners
When Commoners Marry Into Royal Families, It used to be that royals married only other royals. The ruling houses of Europe were one big intermarried clan, dubbed "the royal mob" by Queen Victoria. But after World War I, there weren't very many thrones left. Suddenly, princes seeking brides had to look beyond their own caste. But that didn't mean just anybody could be admitted to the club...
arrests in libya
Libya arrests 4 over deadly Benghazi attack: official, Libyan authorities have made four arrests in the investigation into the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi in which the U.S. ambassador and three embassy staff were killed, the deputy interior minister said on Thursday...
federal reserve stimulus
Fed stimulus sends stocks soaring to 4-year high video, US stocks rallied after news that the Federal Reserve will spend $40 billion a month to buy mortgage securities. Nearly four stocks rose for every one falling, and the Dow closed at its highest level since December 2007.The U.S. stock market staged a huge rally Thursday after investors got the aggressive economic help they wanted from the Federal Reserve.The Dow Jones industrial average spiked more than 200 points and cleared 13,500 for the first time since the beginning...
stem cell news
Deaf gerbils hear again with human stem cells, Scientists have restored hearing to deaf gerbils using human embryonic stem cells in an advance that could eventually help people with an intractable form of deafness caused by nerve damage...
innocence of muslims
Innocence of Muslims' Shot on Hollywood-Built Set,The Innocence of Muslims, a movie that has enraged radical Islamists who have rioted and committed murders in the Middle East this week, was partially shot on a set that Paramount's TV unit helped to build for its TV show JAG, and a man with five decades of movie and television experience is helping the FBI figure out who is behind the controversial film.Portions of the infamous, micro-budget movie were filmed in Saugus, about 30 miles north of Hollywood, on a portion of Blue...
martha stewart and emeril sued
Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse Sued Over Allegedly Bogus Knives, Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse are on the chopping block in a multimillion dollar lawsuit alleging the pair sold a line of bogus knives, TMZ reports...
red sox for sale
Red Sox leadership says team is not for sale, The Red Sox management made one message clear Thursday: The team is not for sale...
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Genetic autism test
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian scientists have developed a genetic test to predict autism spectrum disorder in children, which could provide a long-sought way for early detection and intervention, according to a study published on Wednesday...
Jersey Shore ban
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — A cast member of the "Jersey Shore" reality series has been banned for two years from a restaurant where she got drunk.
New Jersey's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Thursday announced a settlement that bars Deena Cortese from Spicy Cantina & Mexican Grille in Seaside Heights.
The restaurant must pay a $15,000 fine for serving a visibly intoxicated Cortese.
She was arrested June 10 for dancing in a roadway and interfering with traffic.
The state says Cortese and a film crew spent...
Sally Struthers Arrest
Sally Struthers' Drunk Driving Arrest: I "Deny These Charges", Wednesday was not the day for Sally Struthers -- but she's fighting back.
The All in the Family actress, 65, was arrested for drunk driving, specifically on an "OUI" charge in near Oguinquit, Maine, the Associated Press confirms.
When reached for comment, Struthers' rep told Us Weekly in a statement:
"Sally is working and she is fine and she loves The Ogunquit Playhouse and her yearly time in Ogunquit. We deny these charges."
Reportedly cooperative at the time...
Lady Gaga Buzzes Off Hair
SINGER Lady GaGa has shaved off (or buzzed!) most of her hair!
The singer completely buzzed the back earlier this weekend, becoming the latest in a long line of celebs including Miley Cyrus, Lena Dunham and Kellie Pickler to chop off a significant portion of her hair.
GaGa made the change for her friend Terry Richardson. The pair have been close for many years. He lost his mother, Annie Lomax, earlier this week; so, they decided to do something to honor her.
”I did it for u Terry. I’m sorry about ure mommy. She has princess...
Patrick Mouratoglou And Serena Williams
Patrick Mouratoglou And Serena Williams Showing Strong Chemistry Off The Court, Patrick Mouratoglou and Serena Williams have been rumored to be dating for quite sometime, but now they are showing off their chemistry more than ever before in public...
silicon valley prep
Silicon Valley private schools prep for funding fallout, Private schools in Silicon Valley may take extra measures in January so that the turbulent economy doesn’t take too much of a toll on operations for the 2009-10 academic year...
Can mobile apps help students learn?
Can Mobile Phones Help Teachers Manage Classroom Behavior?, We can talk all we want about what students should learn in the classroom. But the reality is that most teachers have to balance “academics” with a multitude of other lessons: how to be good students, how to be good citizens, and simply how to behave. Behavior management is actually a significant part of what teachers have to do every day, and while there’s a wealth of information to help them with tips and tricks, there isn’t a lot of technology in place to help them...
lai see packets
Get your Lai See Packets ready for CNY, Lai See is the custom of giving a gift of money in a special red envelope during the Chinese New Year’s celebration. In the Chinese culture red is a lucky color. Both red and gold (which represents wealth) are popular colors for Chinese New Year celebrations...
tykoon brand new ventures
The Fresh Prince of Streetwear, Wearing red Hermès sneakers, a gray smoking jacket-cardigan hybrid of his own design, and five pounds of pure gold draped around his neck, Jonathan Koon walks around his Midtown Manhattan showroom inspecting his new line of high-end denim. Nearly a dozen pairs of hand-washed, uniquely distressed and abraded jeans from his spring 2011 collection are laid out on a coffee table. Koon picks up one pair and turns a pocket inside out to reveal his signature sartorial touch—an ancient Chinese poem,...
Lady Gaga shaves
Lady Gaga shaves part of her head in honor of photographer Terry Richardson’s late mother
The singer has long ties to the famed fashion shutterbug of the stars.Fashion chameleon Lady Gaga shaved part of her head as a tribute to close friend and photographer Terry Richardson’s mother.
“I did it for u Terry,” the pop star wrote on Twitter, showing off a bald triangle on the back of her head. “I’m sorry about ure mommy.Richardson — famous shutterbug of the stars — announced his mother’s death Wednesday on his blog...
DNC apologizes for backdrop flub
DNC apologizes for using image of Russian warships at convention, The organizers of the Democratic National Convention apologized on Wednesday for accidentally using an image of Soviet-era Russian warships in its backdrop during a tribute to veterans at last week's convention in Charlotte, N.C...
Best-paying jobs of the future
The Best Paying Jobs Of The Future, 24/7 Wall St: If you decided on a new career path today, wouldn’t you like to know which jobs will be in high demand and pay the most once you were out of school? To serve as a guide, 24/7 Wall St. has identified the best-paying jobs of the future. These jobs will grow the most in the next decade and have median incomes well above the nationa...
'90s kids movie cast today
’90s Kids Movies We’d Actually Watch the Sequels To Today, This week, we heard a rumor that Disney is developing a sequel to everyone’s favorite ’90s Halloween cult classic Hocus Pocus, tentatively titled Hocus Pocus 2: Rise of the Elderwitch. This, obviously, is an idea we are 100% behind, and the vague promise of the project got us to thinking about which kids movies from the ’90s we’d actually like to watch the sequels to now, as our grown up selves...
Slain ambassador a 'hero
Slain Ambassador Chris Stevens Slipped Into Libya on a Cargo Ship During Revolution,During the early days of the Libyans' fight to overthrow Moammar Gadhafi, Christopher Stevens wrangled a ride on a Greek cargo ship and sailed into the rebels' stronghold city of Benghazi. He arrived at a time when the crackle of gunfire could be heard each night...
$350 to not watch your kid
NYC Mom Charges $350 For Your Kids To Play Unsupervised In Central Park, Hey, Lenore Skenazy has come up with the greatest moneymaking scheme this side of the Underpants Gnomes. The columnist who let her 9-year-old son take the subway BY HIMSELF and then suggested leaving kids in the park by themselves has a new program for parents: Pay $350 to drop off your kids at a Central Park playground and she won't watch them...
britney spears booze ban
Britney Spears' X Factor booze ban, Britney Spears has banned alcohol backstage at 'X Factor'.
The 'Hold It Against Me' hitmaker - who joined the panel of Simon Cowell's music talent hunt alongside Demi Lovato this year - has made sure she will not be tempted by booze, with her team banning the possibility of her accessing it...
new york soda ban
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LSU's Caldwell gives birth to a (Justin Fargas) baby girl, The LSU women's basketball family has a new member. On Tuesday head coach Nikki Caldwell gave birth to a little girl...
Ray Lewis III Commits To Miami Hurricanes
Ray Lewis III commits to Miami, Ray Lewis III committed to the Miami Hurricanes Tuesday, almost 19 years after his father suited up for the program.
The 5-foot-9, 190-pound junior from Lake Mary Prep (Lake Mary, Fla.) confirmed the commitment with his coach, Buck Gurley...
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ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' booth is all Gruden, Tirico, The most popular show on American television returns Wednesday night for another five-month, multinetwork run that presumably will again smash all challengers in the ratings race...
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Duke began practice Monday with freshman Hud Mellencamp -- the son of rocker John Mellencamp -- on its roster...
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NHL Awards: Why the "Mark Messier" Leadership Award Needs to Be Renamed, I've read many great articles here on Bleacher Report discussing who should win the various year-end awards. As I looked through the NHL's award list myself, I came across one that made me shake my head in dismay...
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Notre Dame Football: Austin Collinsworth - Carlisle could return; Nichols, Spond out, Tate Nichols and Danny Spond will be bystanders again Saturday when Notre Dame hosts Purdue. Amir Carlisle, meanwhile, could make his Irish debut after being cleared to practice...
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Well, some may feel it a tacky choice to put neon lights underneath such an expensive car. But everyone...
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But Lady Gaga was just another customer back in 2008, when she received a tattoo from reality star Kat Von D...
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China Vice President Xi Jinping's absence sets rumors flying, It's not unusual for public figures to drop out of view for a while, but the Internet and growing global interest in China give Xi's 10-day disappearance more weight...
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William, Kate rumors
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'Witch's Broom' Nebula Shines in Spectacular Photo, A telescope in Chile has snapped a stunning new image of a speedy nebula that is named after a writing tool, but has a closer resemblance to a witch's broom, scientists say...
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Honey Boo Boo
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Ex-boyfriend living in attic VIDEO
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Bill and Giuliana Rancic share first photo of baby son, Two weeks after becoming a family of three, proud parents Giuliana and Bill Rancic are sharing a shot of their son, Edward Duke Rancic (they call him Duke), born via gestational carrier in Denver on Aug. 29...
Bob Lambert Dies
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Crab Death March
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Tyler Perry Profiling
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$9.99-A-Gallon Gas
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Magma pooling beneath infamous site.
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Fisherman survives inside plastic crate.
Fisherman survives inside plastic crate, A 19-year-old fisherman was rescued off the coast of Alaska Saturday after spending more than 24 hours adrift in a 4-by-4 foot plastic fish crate...
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Anne Heche Coley Laffoon 50-50 Custody
Anne Heche Coley Laffoon 50-50 Custody - Anne Heche's Divorce Finalized, A judge finalized it today, making Anne single again. They’ve been separated for almost two years, having first signed the papers in January of 2007.
It wasn’t that much of a usual messy Hollywood divorce; they’ll get 50/50 custody of their six-year old son Homer.
But the baby on the way is all Anne’s! And her new boyfriend’ of course. Anne is expecting with her Men In Trees co-star James Tupper.
Since Anne was the one making the money in the relationship,...
Melissa Etheridge 4th Street Feeling Reviews
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Melissa Etheridge Tammy Lynn Michaels Joint Custody
Melissa Etheridge, Tammy Lynn Michaels Resolve Custody Battle, After some heated bickering from both sides, Melissa Etheridge and her former spouse, Tammy Lynn Michaels, have reached an agreement in their custody battle.
TMZ.com reports that the ex-couple will share joint custody of their five-year-old twins. Michaels will also earn an unspecified increase in partner and child support; she’d been getting $23,000 per month prior to this settlement.
In separate court filings last month, Michaels claimed Etheridge taught their...
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Jesse James Takes Sunny & Chandler to Ex-Wife's Home, Little Sunny James did the limbo under the garage door yesterday at Jesse Jame's home in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Sunny was followed by her big sister Chandler James. Jesse loaded his daughters into the massive Ford truck where they then made their way to the home of his ex-wife Karla James, the mother of Chandler and Jesse James Jr. It looks like Jesse has been focusing on his children latel...
Jesse James Wins Sole Custody Of Sunny
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Kate Gosselin might return to reality TV with a new dating show, Kate Gosselin is heading back to TV, but this time the kids aren't invited. The mom of eight is returning to the reality game with a dating show to help her find a new man...
Kate Gosselin Wins Primary Custody
Kate Gosselin wins primary custody of kids, Reality stars Jon and Kate Gosselin met at a arbitration hearing in Pennsylvania last week for a final deliberation regarding who will receive primary custody of the children...
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Dwyane Wade gets surprise ‘Good Afternoon America’ visit from noted role model David Hasselhoff, If you've turned on your television at any point over the past few days, there's a decent chance you've seen Dwyane Wade smiling and laughing right alongside a who's who of TV chat-show hosts....
David Hasselhoff Awarded Full Custody Of Daughters
David Hasselhoff gets custody of daughters, LOS ANGELES — A beaming David Hasselhoff said Friday he had won a long-running legal battle with ex-wife Pamela Bach over custody of their two teenage daughters...
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Paul McCartney, Bea and Nancy Shevell set up stand outside Hamptons home, Paul McCartney may be worth millions. But the for Beatles star was helping his eight-year-old daughter Beatrice start her own little empire this weekend - as they set up a lemonade stand together...
Paul Mccartney Heather Mills Joint Parental Custody
Paul McCartney in Custody Fight over Heather Mills' Breasts, LONDON - The divorce battle between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills has apparently taken a turn for the strange. According to a document filed in London's High Court Thursday, and leaked to a London tabloid Thursday night, Mr. McCartney is seeking "joint custodial oversight" of Ms. Mills' breasts and "a generous, unsupervised visitation schedule....
Bobbi Kristina Brown Engaged
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Whitney Houston Sole Custody
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown in custody battle, Bobby Brown claims in a lawsuit that Whitney Houston has kept him from seeing their teenage daughter. "I have not seen or spoken to my daughter since early June and I have no prospect of speaking to her anytime soon due to Whitney's actions," Brown declared in Orange County Superior Court filings released last week...
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Charlie Sheen Denied Weekend Custody Of Daughters
Does Charlie Sheen Have The Most Amicable Exes In Hollywood? Charlie Sheen may have been blessed with the most amicable exes in Tinsel Town. The former Two and a Half Men actor is anything but conventional, so the unusual extended family outing between baby mommas and children likely fits in nicely with the star’s lifestyle....
Mel Gibson Dating Nadia Lanfranconi
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MEL GIBSON, OKSANA GRIGORIEVA, Settlement Hits a Roadblock, Oksana Grigorieva just made a beeline for family court after her settlement with Mel Gibson hit a snag ... TMZ has learned...
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Kim Basinger, Alec Baldwin locked in Ireland custody battle, After the now-infamous voice mail message that Alec Baldwin left for his 11-year-old daughter, Ireland, the public feud between Baldwin and his ex-wife, Kim Basinger, has surged into the media. After a family court judge heard a recording of the voice mail rant, in which Alec Baldwin called his daughter a "thoughtless little pig, the 30 Rock star was barred from having any contact with Ireland....
Katie Holmes Dead Accounts Broadway
Katie Holmes Heads Back To Broadway In ‘Dead Accounts’, Katie Holmes is returning to Broadway for one her first projects post divorce with a starring role in Theresa Rebeck’s new play, Dead Accounts. It’s set to open at the Music Box Theatre this fall.
Tony Award-winning Jack O’Brien will direct and Jeffrey Finn will produce. Holmes will play the role of Lorna in the five character comedy which tackles the issues of corporate greed, small town values, and whether or not your family will always welcome you back…with no questions...
Tom Cruise Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise Settle Divorce, Less than two weeks after filing for divorce from Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and her soon-to-be ex-husband have reached a settlement...
Katie Holmes Primary Custody
Katie Holmes Primary Custody - Tom Cruise Divorce: Suri to Live Primarily with Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes agreed that daughter Suri should live primarily with her mother in New York with generous visitation by her father, PEOPLE has learned...
Usher Primary Custody
Usher, Tameka Foster Custody Battle: Usher Awarded Primary Custody Of Sons, Usher's custody battle with ex-wife Tameka Foster is officially over. According to TMZ, a judge awarded Usher primary custody of the ex-couple's two sons, Usher Raymond V, 4, and Naviyd, 3...
Chris Brown Neck Tattoo
Chris Brown’s Neck Tattoo Is Not of Rihanna, Chris Brown’s new neck ink may bear some resemblance to photos of his ex-girlfriend after his 2009 attack on her, but a rep for Brown confirmed to ABCNews.com that the tattoo is not of Rihanna...
iPhone 5 News and Information
iPhone 5 Features – What Surprises Does the iPhone 5 Have in Store For Us? The release of iPhone 4s a couple of months back surely made a buzz worldwide. However, majority of Apple fanatics are now becoming more eager with the release of iPhone 5....
Ovarian Cancer Test
Ovarian Cancer Test Not Worth Risk, Advisory Panel Says, Healthy women shouldn’t take screening tests to spot ovarian cancer, a U.S. panel said, updating and reaffirming its 2004 recommendation against the procedure...
Candy Corn Oreos
Candy Corn Oreos To Arrive Monday, September 10, The internet is abuzz today with a photo of Candy Corn Oreos making the rounds. The Oreo camp has confirmed to HuffPost Food that they are indeed real and they will be available exclusively at Target starting next...
Jessica Simpson Baby
Jessica Simpson debuts post-baby body on Katie Couric talk show: 'All the weight did not come out with the baby', 'My doctors were telling me that it was just a lot of water,’ says new mom Simpson. But she’s already lost an impressive 40 pounds since giving birth...
National Video Games Day
September 12: Chocolate Milkshake Day, National Video Games Day, Programmer’s Day, Chocolate Milkshake Day, Chocolate milkshakes bring back memories of childhood, before we were all watching our waistlines and avoiding empty calories. But today we get a reprieve from such adult worries because it's "Chocolate Milkshake Day!...
Andy Murray Survived Mass School Shooting
U.S. Open Tennis Ace Andy Murray Survived Columbine-Type Mass School Shooting, On Monday night, he battled his way to win the U.S. Open championship and an Olympic gold medal in London. But 25-year-old British tennis ace Andy Murray would have achieved none of those things if he hadn’t survived a horrific mass school shooting 16 years ago...
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Missing boy's Case Ignored
Despite pleas, missing baby’s case ignored, COLUMBIA, S.C. — Despite detectives’ pleas to national media, the disappearance of an 18-month-old black boy with the wide smile has yet to grab the widespread attention given to other missing children’s cases. Some advocates say the reason why may be as simple as the toddler’s gender — and his race...
U.S. Hushed Up WWII Atrocity
U.S. Hushed up WWII Katyn Massacre, The American POWs sent secret coded messages to Washington with news of a Soviet atrocity: In 1943 they saw rows of corpses in an advanced state of decay in the Katyn forest, on the western edge of Russia, proof that the killers could not have been the Nazis who had only recently occupied the area...
9/11 Images
9/11 Images We Will Never Forget - A series of photos shows hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 as it strikes the south tower of the World Trade Center at 9:03 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, and then explodes. A giant hole in the north tower shows where it was hit by...
Fastest Shrinking U.S. Cities
10 Fastest Growing & Shrinking U.S. Cities, Society is becoming more and more transient with people moving at a much faster pace and generally settling in the same areas of the country. There are many factors that contribute to the population growth in any specific area including job opportunities, economic conditions in general, cleanliness, low crime rates, and many more intangibles. Here is a list of the 10 fastest growing U.S. cities...
