Zoe Cruz Fired For Mortgage Related Losses, Could the ouster of Morgan Stanley‘s co-president Zoe Cruz signal that the bank is gearing up for more mortgage pain?Morgan Stanley, its reputation battered over a recent $3.7 billion subprime trading loss, announced Thursday that Ms. Cruz who oversaw all the firm’s trading and risk operations, would retire, effective immediately. The New York Times noted that the move represents a sharp reversal for Morgan’s chief executive, John J. Mack, who had supported and cultivated her career.
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Amiri Baraka Someone Blew Up America
Amiri Baraka Someone Blew Up America, Amiri Baraka, the former Leroi Jones, has a long history of hostility to Jews and Jewish concerns. One of the most influential leaders of the Black nationalist movement in the United States, Baraka has an extensive record of anti-Semitic and anti-white statements going back a number of years.
Amiri Baraka 1 Year As Poet Laureate
Amiri Baraka 1 Year As Poet Laureate, Amiri Baraka 1 Year As Poet Laureate, New Jersey has an image problem. The politicians keep trying to improve New Jersey’s image with slogans. Governor Kean replaced the slogan “New Jersey’s Got It!” with “New Jersey and You, Perfect Together.” Then, one-term Governor Jim Florio gave us “New Jersey Works,” which was followed by “New Jersey: What a Difference a State Makes.” Currently the state is pushing the back-from-retirement “New Jersey and You: Perfect Together.”
Somebody Blew Up America Poem
Somebody Blew Up America Poem, They say its some terrorist, somebarbaric A Rab, inAfghanistan
Amiri Bakara Resigned Controversial Poem
Amiri Bakara Resigned Controversial Poem, His father, Coyt Leverette Jones, worked as a postal supervisor and lift operator. His mother, Anna Lois (née Russ), was a social worker. In 1967, he adopted the African name Imamu Amear Baraka, which he later changed to Amiri Baraka.
Espn Fired Chink In Armor Editor
Espn Fired Chink In Armor Editor, Anthony Federico is the young man’s name. He’d worked for ESPN since 2006, when he started out as an intern.
Federico Worked At Espn Since 2006
Federico Worked At Espn Since 2006, Federico Worked At ESPN Since 2006----Anthony Federico, the ESPN editor worked at ESPN since 2006 but now he is fired for writing the racist headline 'Chink in the Armor'. Anthony has apologized for his headline Chink in the Armor which he said about Jeremy.
Anthony Federico Fired For Writing Racist Headline
Anthony Federico Fired For Writing Racist Headline, Anthony Federico Fired For Writing Racist Headline-----Anthony Federico, the ESPN editor was fired for writing the racist headline 'Chink in the Aromor'. Anthony has apologized for his headline Chink in the Armor which he said about Jeremy.
Carol Bartz Yahoo CEO Nearly 3 Years
Carol Bartz Yahoo CEO Nearly 3 Years, Carol Bartz Yahoo CEO Nearly 3 Years, Yahoo states leadership reorganization in firing of bartz---Carol Bartz was fired Tuesday as Yahoo Inc.'s CEO nearly three years into a tenure in which the company fell short of the turnaround she was charged with leading.
Yahoo StatesLleadership Reorganization In Firing Of Bartz
Yahoo StatesLleadership Reorganization In Firing Of Bartz, Yahoo States Leadership Reorganization In Firing Of Bartz, Carol bartz yahoo CEO nearly 3 years--leadership, Yahoo's press release on Bartz firing Yahoo: According to AllThingsD, Carol Bartz has announced her departure from Yahoo. At the start of today she was the company’s CEO.
Roy Bostock Steps Down From Yahoo Board
Roy Bostock Steps Down From Yahoo Board, Yahoo's undergoing more changes at its top, with a reshuffling of its board of directors. In a letter to shareholders today, Yahoo's chairman of the board, Roy Bostock, said that along with fellow board members Vyomesh Joshi, Arthur Kern, and Gary Wilsonhe, he would not seek re-election this year.
Email Carol Bartz Sent To Employees
Email Carol Bartz Sent To Employees, Create & Send Successful Email Marketing Campaigns. Try for Free!Carol Bartz confirmed that she is no longer the CEO of Yahoo in a memo that appears to have been sent from her iPad to all employees of the company.Mashable has obtained a copy of the note, which reads:
Nike Tiger Woods Michael Vick
Nike Tiger Woods Michael is no longer in the doghouse with Nike.The Eagles quarterback was re-signed to a contract with the sports apparel giant nearly four years after it ended his contract over his involvement in a dog-fighting ring.
Armstrong Remains On Livestrong 15-Member Board
Armstrong Remains On Livestrong 15-Member Board, In a move likely to send shockwaves through his hometown, Lance Armstrong said in a statement Wednesday that he will resign his longtime post as head of his Livestrong foundation to keep the nonprofit focused on fighting cancer, and distance it from the controversy surrounding his cycling career.
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Released Report Doping Allegations
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Released Report Doping Allegations , Reuters reports that the USA anti-doping agency charged Lance Armstrong with more allegations. The seven-time Tour de France winner claims all the accusations are false.
Armstrong Seven-Time Tour De France Winner
Armstrong Seven-Time Tour De France Winner, Lance Armstrong introduced himself as a seven-time Tour de France champion at a cancer conference on Wednesday.
Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation
Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation, The Lance Armstrong Foundation serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the world's leading cause of death.
Apotheker CEO Of HP 11 Months
Apotheker CEO Of HP 11 Months, Hewlett-Packard's board on Thursday ousted CEO Leo Apotheker after just 11 months on the job, replacing him with Meg Whitman.
HP August 18 Announcement
HP August 18 Announcement, An interesting set of announcements from HP cause some furrowed brows as we seek to understand where the company is goingLike every other HP stockholder, I lost money as a result of the recent set of decisions made by the HP board and announced on August 18, 2011. Commentators and analysts queued up to express surprise at HP’s plans to conduct a strategic review of the options for the PC Business Unit (PSG), drop the production of WebOS hardware devices (creating an opportunity for many to buy $99 TouchPads), and to spend a wad of cash on Autonomy.
Paula Abdul Fired From X Factor
Paula Abdul Fired From X Factor, As speculated yesterday, both Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger are out of the X Factor USA, along with Steve Jones, the host. Confirmation of the changes comes straight from the horse's mouth, Simon Cowell himself.
Paula Abdul On X Factor For 1 Season
Paula Abdul On X Factor For 1 Season, Simon Cowell (and his too-tight shirts and new eyeliner) and Paul Abdul (and her crying and weird clapping) doing a music competition/reality show. A bunch of talented singers and a bunch of crazies and losers. Similar audition stories and a pompous host that is more annoying than anything else.
Paula Abdul Irrelevant To The Mix On X Factor
Paula Abdul Irrelevant To The Mix On X Factor, Famous Firings (VIDEO): Paula Abdul on x factor for 1 season, irrelevant to the mix. Paula Abdul confirmed Tuesday she has been fired from the American version of the British talent competition series "The X Factor."
Paula Abdul Statement About Firing From X Factor
Paula Abdul Statement About Firing From X Factor, W hile the firing of “The X Factor” host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger was long expected, Hollywood was stunned by the news that Paula Abdul also was axed in a major shakeup of the music competition show — being called a “bloodbath” by show insiders.
Steve Jones And Nicole Scherzinger Fired From X Factor
Steve Jones And Nicole Scherzinger Fired From X Factor, The X Factor news came fast and furious on Monday night -- first, that host Steve Jones would not be returning, then that judge Nicole Scherzinger was exiting (both confirmed by Fox) and finally, according to sources, that Paula Abdul also would be shown the door.
Kate Gosselin fired from job
Kate Gosselin fired from job, Almost a year after her reality show "Kate Plus 8" ended its run on TLC, Kate Gosselin is exiting another job -- as a blogger for CouponCabin.com.
VIDEO: Goat's baffling move
VIDEO: Goat's baffling move,Although he ties Sean Connery with the most amount of big-screen appearances as 007, Roger Moore is well aware he is the silliest of all the Bonds -- a take on the famed secret agent that has drawn criticism from certain fans over the years.
Teen's selfless act
Teen's selfless act, When Michael Ferns was racing toward the end zone, the Clairsville (Ohio) St. Clairsville High star had nothing in front of him but green grass and glory. He was seemingly seconds away from scoring his 12th touchdown of the season and wrapping up a victory for St. Clairsville against area rival Richmond (Ohio) Edison High.
Penn State tragedy
Penn State tragedy, The darkest year in the history of Penn State University has served to bring the campus together like never before. And now it’s united for another tragic reason: a life-threatening injury to one of its students.
Unfortunate logo placement
Unfortunate logo placement, Sponsorship for Olympic athletes usually helps both the Olympian and the company sponsoring them. The Olympian gets money to train and live, and the sponsor gains valuable exposure.
Bomb plot foiled
Bomb plot foiled, US officials have arrested a man for plotting to detonate what he thought was a massive bomb in front of the Federal Reserve building in New York.
Leandro Barbosa Celtics
Leandro Barbosa Celtics, he Boston Celtics added another versatile piece to their backcourt personnel Wednesday by signing veteran combo guard Leandro Barbosa, according to a league source.
King Norodom Sihanouk
King Norodom Sihanouk, No monarch in modern times has embodied the life and fate of his country so completely as Norodom Sihanouk, who has died aged 89. He was king, then prince, then king again of Cambodia, amending his royal role according to the needs of the hour and his own volatile will.
A-Rod flirting woman
A-Rod flirting woman, A-Rod was flirting with a woman and she has now been identified. Since the New York Yankees third baseman isn't performing well this post-season, his private life has become headline news. On Oct. 17, Yahoo! Sports reported that Rodriguez's new love interest (if you want to call her that) has a name.
Pagan rock carving
Pagan rock carving, An 8,000-year-old rock engraving depicting the Sun as a divinity has been destroyed in the south of Morocco, local residents said, blaming Salafists seeking to impose their fundamentalist view of Islam.
Timberlake Biel wedding
Timberlake Biel wedding, About Jessica Biel's wedding to Justin Timberlake: If they're marrying in Italy, does that mean they have to come back to the United States to make it legal?
—Aubree, via Twitter Celebrities have ways of keeping stuff that would otherwise be public—marriage licenses, appearances with county clerks—pretty secret.
—Aubree, via Twitter Celebrities have ways of keeping stuff that would otherwise be public—marriage licenses, appearances with county clerks—pretty secret.
Ghost display at zoo
Ghost display at zoo, The St. Louis Zoo has decided to take down its ghost display after several people complained that the hanging ghouls looked more like lynched slaves.According to KYUE, the ghost display at the zoo consisted of about 10 characters, all with black faces, hanging from trees around the zoo.
Kristen Stewart Flirting Justin Theroux
Kristen Stewart Flirting Justin Theroux , Kristen Stewart has been "caught" flirting with Jennifer Aniston's fiance Justin Theroux, according to a new report.
Vanessa Hudgens Selena Gomez Feud
Vanessa Hudgens Selena Gomez Feud, Are Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens feuding over Vanessa’s partying ways? No way says Vanessa and Selena’s rep.
Ghost Display At Zoo Racist
Ghost Display At Zoo Racist, A ghost display at the St. Louis Zoo has been taken down after community members complained the display was racist. The display, which featured faceless, black-headed ghosts hanging from trees, was part of the St. Louis Zoo's annual Halloween decorations. Chris Burchett lodged a formal complaint with the zoo when he saw the display on Facebook.
Josh Beckett Ocelot
Josh Beckett Ocelot, What Josh Beckett does on his off days are his own private business … until he publicizes it with a lawsuit.
Ozzie Smith Auction
Ozzie Smith Auction, Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith is planning to auction his 13 Gold Gloves and a pair of World Series rings he received from the St. Louis Cardinals in retirement.
Pink Loses 55 Pounds
Pink Loses 55 Pounds, Pink loses 55 pounds [PHOTOS]. Singer Pink, who gained 55 pounds while pregnant, has lost all of her baby weight since giving birth to daughter Willow Sage last June.
One Direction Insults Van Halen
One Direction Insults Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen took to Twitter on Tuesday night to recount a harrowing experience: being mocked by the boys of One Direction.
Mike Kramer Football Coach
Mike Kramer Football Coach, Former Montana State football coach Mike Kramer said Wednesday he settled a lawsuit with the university partly because it was interfering with his desire to return to coaching.
96 Year Old Dad
96 Year Old Dad, 96-Year-Old Dad – A 96-year-old farmer in India says that he has set the record for the world’s oldest new dad – for the second time.
Highway Chicken Spill
Highway Chicken Spill, A western Pennsylvania highway has reopened after a tractor-trailer crash caused 37,000 pounds of processed chicken to spill onto the road.
Sarah Silverman Dad Slams Rabbi
Sarah Silverman Dad Slams Rabbi, In Sarah Silverman's case, her father Albert is also a fiery, outspoken guy who isn't going to let anyone write a snarky, condescending letter to his daughter.
Demi Moore Ashton Kutcher
Demi Moore Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore has consulted a divorce lawyer after the failure of a last-ditch bid to save her marriage to Ashton Kutcher.
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Oprah on her unexpected joy (VIDEO)
Oprah on her unexpected joy VIDEO, The first class of young women to graduate from Oprah Winfrey’s South African boarding school is now beginning college.
Anger over Paul Ryan photo op
Anger over Paul Ryan photo op, Republican Rep. Paul Ryan stopped by a soup kitchen in Youngstown, Ohio, over the weekend for what seemed to be your typical campaign photo opportunity. During his 15-minute visit on Saturday morning, the vice presidential candidate donned a white apron and offered to wash some dishes that—as several bloggers and a pool reporter later pointed out—did not appear to be dirty.
Jennifer Aniston tears up in interview
Jennifer Aniston tears up in interview, Jennifer Aniston has finally found Mr. Right — and she's so happy she's shedding tears of happiness. During an appearance on her pal Chelsea Handler's talk show, "Chelsea Lately," on Monday night, the former "Friends" star became emotional when the topic turned to her recent engagement to Justin Theroux."I just got verklempt," the 43-year-old actress told Handler as she fanned her face to dry her eyes.
Flamin' Hot Cheetos row (VIDEO)
Flamin' Hot Cheetos row VIDEO, Flamin' Hot Cheetos are a wildly popular snack that literally leaves its indulgers red-handed.And now several schools in California, New Mexico and Illinois have banned the high-fat, high-salt and possibly addictive treat.
'Popcorn lung' couple bankrupt
'Popcorn lung' couple bankrupt, Eric and Cassandra Peoples won a $20 million judgment. Now, they're broke. The Joplin, Mo., couple made national headlines when, in 2004, a jury awarded Eric $18 million and Cassandra $2 million, for what were determined at the time to be health injuries that Eric suffered from workplace exposure to the chemical diacetyl, an ingredient used to give popcorn its buttery flavor and aroma.
Ozzie Smith auction
Ozzie Smith auction, Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith is planning to auction his 13 Gold Gloves and a pair of World Series rings he received from the St. Louis Cardinals in retirement.SCP Auctions said Tuesday that bidding for the online sale will start Nov. 14 and end Dec. 1. SCP said Smith decided on the auction, which also includes 11 All-Star game rings, as part of estate and family planning.
''My family and I have decided together which of my pieces to keep and which to share,
''My family and I have decided together which of my pieces to keep and which to share,
Pink loses 55 pounds
Pink loses 55 pounds, Singer Pink, who gained 55 pounds while pregnant, has lost all of her baby weight since giving birth to daughter Willow Sage last June, and a mostly vegetarian diet may be part of the reason.
Ancient armored fish
Ancient armored fish, The ancient ocean was a frightening place. But the emergence of the armored placoderm fish would have made it even more terrifying. These fish were no great whites—some weren’t much bigger than a goldfish.
Jessica Sanchez Glee
Jessica Sanchez Glee, We’ve all heard the term “no-brainer.” And that’s exactly what applies to Jessica Sanchez’ new gig on Glee. The American Idol runner-up’s got a great stage presence, an incredible voice and perfectly fits the age bracket for McKinley High.
Idaho St. coach investigated
Idaho St. coach investigated, Idaho State head coach Mike Kramer is being investigated by campus and local police after shoving a player, wide receiver Derek Graves, during a practice on Oct. 3.
A video obtained by ESPN's "Outside the Lines" shows Kramer sprinting across the field, speaking briefly with Graves and then shoving him to the ground.
A video obtained by ESPN's "Outside the Lines" shows Kramer sprinting across the field, speaking briefly with Graves and then shoving him to the ground.
Pirates kidnap Russians
Pirates kidnap Russians, Pirates off the coast of Nigeria have kidnapped six Russians and an Estonian during an attack on their ship, Bourbon, the French shipping company operating the vessel said on Wednesday.
Buy a ring, get a gun
Buy a ring, get a gun, Iowa - An Eastern Iowa jeweler is offering guns to customers who buy an engagement ring before the end of the month. On Thursday Jewelery By Harold, in North Liberty, will kick off the first "buy her a diamond and receive a free hunting riffle."
Cheerleader banner dispute
Cheerleader banner dispute, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Wednesday he will defend high school cheerleaders who want to use Bible verses on banners at football games.
Flavor Flav Arrested Assault With Deadly Weapon Vegas
Flavor Flav Arrested Assault With Deadly Weapon Vegas, Flavor Flav was arrested early Wednesday morning in Las Vegas after allegedly assaulting someone in his house with a deadly weapon, TMZ has learned.
Fact Check Debate 2012
Fact Check Debate 2012, President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney spun one-sided stories in their first presidential debate, not necessarily bogus, but not the whole truth.
They made some flat-out flubs, too. The rise in health insurance premiums has not been the slowest in 50 years, as Obama stated. Far from it. And there are not 23 million unemployed, as Romney asserted.
They made some flat-out flubs, too. The rise in health insurance premiums has not been the slowest in 50 years, as Obama stated. Far from it. And there are not 23 million unemployed, as Romney asserted.
Binders Full Of Women
Binders Full Of Women, So, yeah, there was a debate tonight? Or something? Yes, only the Biggest Moment Yet in this agonizingly long campaign-- I watched with my girlfriend while talking on gchat to my best friend who is currently living in Israel.
San Rafael Smoking Ban
San Rafael Smoking Ban, Ardian Totolaku, an unemployed restaurant worker, believes in his God-given right to smoke cigarettes. He likes to smoke while he is hanging out on the streets of downtown San Rafael and in the comfort of his three-bedroom condo on a tree-lined street not far from Highway 101.
Target Price Match
Target Price Match, arget stores have announced that they will now match online store prices for the Holiday season.Wal-Mart shoppers are well aware that they can get a price match guarantee. The chain has advertised the policy for years, often using it to gain an edge over their competitors. But what some consumers may not know is that Target has a very similar policy.
Birth On The Subway
Birth On The Subway, There was a birth on the Subway in Philadelphia on Tuesday when a woman went into labor while riding a subway car.
Baby Jessica Rescue Anniversary
Baby Jessica Rescue Anniversary, Today marks the 25th anniversary of Baby Jessica’s rescue from a well in Midland, Texas. At 26, Jessica McClure is now a stay-at-home mother with two children.
Denver Bar Fire
Denver Bar Fire, Denver police are investigating what they believe is the killing of five people whose bodies were found inside a bar that may have been torched to hide the killings, authorities said Wednesday morning.
Giuliana Rancic Baby No. 2
Giuliana Rancic Baby No. 2, Bill and Giuliana Rancic may not have welcomed their first baby yet, but the happy parents-to-be are already talking about baby no. 2!
Arlo Guthrie Wife Dies
Arlo Guthrie Wife Dies, Singer Arlo Guthrie has announced the death of his wife Jackie at age 68.
An obituary released by Guthrie’s record label says Jackie Guthrie had inoperable cancer and died Sunday at the couple’s winter home in Sebastian. They had recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
An obituary released by Guthrie’s record label says Jackie Guthrie had inoperable cancer and died Sunday at the couple’s winter home in Sebastian. They had recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
Flamin' Hot Cheetos Ban
Flamin' Hot Cheetos Ban, Hot Cheetos are a big winner for the Frito-Lay company. The extremely spicy, crunchy and somewhat addictive snack is hugely popular with schoolkids. But school officials are threatening to ban the junk food because they worry that kids are gorging
Dog That Lost Snout
Dog That Lost Snout, A dog that lost its snout while saving two girls in the Philippines has been brought to the University of California, Davis, where veterinarians will try to fix its injuries.
Popcorn Lung Couple
Popcorn Lung Couple, Eric and Cassandra Peoples won a $20 million judgment. Now, they're broke.
Jennie Garth Amanda Bynes
Jennie Garth Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth pretended to be Amanda Bynes‘ sister on TV, so right off the bat that qualifies her to help what’s starting to look more and more like a schizophrenic attempting to self-medicate by turning moving vehicles into bongs on wheels.
TV's Most Annoying Neighbors
TV's Most Annoying Neighbors, Almost every show has them: annoying neighbors. The yin to the "normal" neighbor's yang, they usually stop by unannounced or provide an extra turn of the knife when it's least needed. The annoying neighbor comes in all different shapes and sizes, from town gossip to jester to just plain intolerable. The new ABC sitcom "The Neighbors" is taking the annoying neighbor to a whole new level by creating an entire neighborhood out of aliens. What could possibly go wrong?
These are a few TV neighbors who never should have been allowed to move into the 'hood, unless making a sitcom more painful to watch was part of the homeowner association's agreement. Can you guess their names?San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants,he San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division. Originally known as the New York Giants (NL), the team moved to San Francisco in 1958.
New York Yankees
New York Yankees, We've seen the New York Yankees look bad in the postseason before. They lost in the LDS three years in a row between 2005 and 2007, and they fell short of the Fall Classic in both 2010 and 2011 when they came up against superior teams.
South Park Lawsuit
South Park Lawsuit, In the 200th episode of "South Park," the gang faces "every celebrity the town of South Park has ever p off joining forces to get revenge."
Whole Peanuts Salmonella
Whole Peanuts Salmonella, The peanut butter recall that swept the nation starting last month has expanded to include whole peanuts - raw, roasted and the likes - after they were linked to possible salmonella contamination.
Hurricane Paul Forms
Hurricane Paul Forms, Hurricane Paul has weakened to a Category 2 storm in the eastern Pacific but is still swirling near Mexico's western coast.The National Hurricane Center in Miami said late Monday that Paul's maximum sustained winds had decreased to 110 mph (175 kph) and that the storm was centered about 310 miles (500 kilometers) southwest of the Baja California peninsula's southern tip.
Glenn Beck Jeans
Glenn Beck Jeans, You know what's wrong with America? Its jeans. Glenn Beck denounced Levi's last year after the company featured global protests and revolutions in their ads, and now he's put denim where his mouth is and launched his very own jean line at 1791 Supply & Co. They are definitely more American, original, and timeless than any other jean.
Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer, Harry Shearer is an actor, author, director, satirist, musician, radio host, playwright, multi-media artist and record label owner. Building on his four years-plus worth of writing (and broadcasting) about the causes of the 2005 New Orleans flood, Shearer made a feature-length documentary, "The Big Uneasy", now streaming on Netflix and available through Amazon and iTunes.
Sally Struthers
Sally Struthers, 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" (operating under the influence) charge in near Oguinquit, Maine, the Associated Press confirms.
The All in the Family actress, 65, was arrested for drunk driving, specifically on an "OUI" (operating under the influence) charge in near Oguinquit, Maine, the Associated Press confirms.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Body paint gone very wrong
Body paint gone very wrong , We’re all a bit sick of this…I know…the news showed these costumes after every station break…but, I gotta say, it’s an interesting train wreck.
I am not buying the spin that the skaters at this Olympics for ice dancing were being irresponsible in their depiction of aboriginal people – because, let’s face it, it was not politically insensitive, it was two pampered people who thought they were being cute – and their handlers and coaches thought the cuteness would cover up the racism.
I am not buying the spin that the skaters at this Olympics for ice dancing were being irresponsible in their depiction of aboriginal people – because, let’s face it, it was not politically insensitive, it was two pampered people who thought they were being cute – and their handlers and coaches thought the cuteness would cover up the racism.
Dad's dedication to son
Dad's dedication to son, Ian McCleod’s touching time-lapse video shows Cory aging rapidly from birth to age 21. 21-Years: Ian McLeod, Dad, Makes Time Lapse Video from Son’s Portraits Taken Every Day, The video sequence opens gradually-frame after frame captures a tiny baby from the first day he entered the world at Harrogate General Hospital in Yorkshire, England. Then it races forward and literally becomes a life flashing before our eyes through pictures that Ian McCleod took of his son, Cory, essentially every day of his 21 years.
Close call with croc (VIDEO)
Close call with croc (VIDEO), A Costa Rican tour guide nearly lost a limb teasing a crocodile in a close call caught on video.
Half-naked 'caveman' hides in canyon
Half-naked 'caveman' hides in canyon , The thorny question weighs heavily on some parents' minds: If their daughters get the human papilloma virus vaccine for protection against cervical cancer, will it cause them to be more sexually active?
The short answer: No.
The short answer: No.
Woman behind Felix Baumgartner
Woman behind Felix Baumgartner , When Nicole Oetl's boyfriend says he's going to work, he means he's floating 24 miles above the earth, and then jumping down. It's not a relationship for the faint of heart.
Karina Smirnoff falls
Karina Smirnoff falls, Karina Smirnoff took a nasty looking fall on Monday night's "Dancing With the Star" show that had the show's competitor in tears according to the CP reports on Tuesday, October 16.
Flamin' Hot Cheetos
Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Even by the nutritional standards of what comes out of your average vending machine, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are, apparently, egregious: each bag contains 26 grams of fat and a quarter of the recommended daily amount of sodium. Now some health experts are calling the Day-Glo orange snack “addictive,” and school districts in California, New Mexico and Illinois are working to ban it from vending machines, reports ABC News.
Seahawks' home-field advantage
Seahawks' home-field advantage, How important is home field advantage? Here in Seattle, there is simply no question. For all NFL fans alike, seeing your team play at home is quite the experience. Being able to travel a short distance to see players who are idolized has been a part of American tradition for years.
Monday, 15 October 2012
Jerry Kill Released From Hospital
Jerry Kill Released From Hospital, Minnesota coach Jerry Kill has been released from the hospital one day after he had a seizure in the locker room after a loss to Northwestern.
Abby Wambach Burritos For Life
Abby Wambach Burritos For Life, Soccer star Abby Wambach has been known to grab clutch goals during her illustrious career with the United States women’s national team. Yet Wambach’s greatest achievement to date might have come off the field: scoring free Chipotle for life.
Taylor Momsen Spoken Word Video
Taylor Momsen Spoken Word Video, I just miss Taylor Momsen as Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl. No longer even spoken about in the show, Momsen left quite a while back to pursue a career in music in her band called The Pretty Reckless. Since then, she’s become very dark, always with loads of black makeup around her eyes to accent the permanent miserable look on her face.
Saturday Night Live Usain Bolt
Saturday Night Live Usain Bolt, “Saturday Night Live” parodied the vice presidential debate with a little help from the world’s fastest man. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt dropped by the NBC sketch show’s mock debate after Taran Killam, playing Mitt Romney’s running mate, Paul Ryan, claimed he won the 100-meter race at the London Olympics.
Tom Cruise Leaving Scientology
Tom Cruise Leaving Scientology, A new report suggests that the Church of Scientology may be losing its most famous ambassador, Tom Cruise, who is reportedly suffering a crisis of faith.
Bobbi Kristina Nick Gordon Heart Attack Victim
Bobbi Kristina Nick Gordon Heart Attack Victim, The couple sprung into action to help a man who was suffering from a heart attack, according to Radar Online. The site reports that they were at the suburban site in Roswell, Georgia, when they were flagged down by a driver whose companion was having a heart attack.
Tuna Factory Death
Tuna Factory Death, Authorities are investigating after an employee at a seafood plant was found dead in an oven, company officials said Saturday. The accident happened about 7 a.m. Thursday at the Bumble Bee Foods factory in the 13100 block of Arctic Circle in Santa Fe Springs.
Halloween App Tracking Kids
Halloween App Tracking Kids, At a recent vet appointment, the doctor asked if I wanted to have my cats microchipped. I knew what microchipping was, but when she explained how fast, easy and cheap it was (two minutes, one shot, $20) I immediately signed up. “They should have this for kids,” I joked.
David Rose Deaf Quadriplegic Dies
David Rose Deaf Quadriplegic Dies, David Rose loved Twitter, Facebook, and boob jokes. This is the norm for most 24-year-old guys. Except Rose was also a quadriplegic whose inspirational words and wit amassed thousands of likes and followers.
Obama VS Romney
Obama VS Romney, Sunday 5 new polls, Obama vs Romney in virtual dead heat nationally, In the race for the White House 6 new polls Sunday showed President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are in a dead heat nationally.
Felix Baumgartner
Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian daredevil, hopes to make a new record-breaking attempt to jump from the edge of space on Sunday, after his initial launch bid was aborted due to gusting winds.
Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame Football, Fifth-ranked Notre Dame has used two quarterbacks in almost every game this season. It could be a different duo against Brigham Young on Saturday.
Amanda Seyfried Mystery Man
Amanda Seyfried Mystery Man, Sexy Amanda Seyfried was rumoured last month to be dating British heartthrob Dominic Cooper, but now she's supposed to be seeing Lovelace co-star, James Franco.
Jeff Dunham Girlfriend
Jeff Dunham Girlfriend, The 50-year-old ventriloquist exchanged vows with Audrey Murdick, 32, in front of around 100 guests at the Sunstone Vineyards and Winery in Santa Ynez.
Sunday, 14 October 2012
Kim Kardashian Leopard Halloween Costume
Kim Kardashian's Leopard Halloween Costume On Instagram Leads To Fans Wondering If The Star Has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. While most Americans have been searching for pumpkins and looking for Halloween costumes of their own, reality TV phenomenon Kim Kardashian's leopard Halloween costume looks like it’s designed more to attract attention than for going trick-or-treating.
Hulk Hogan Tape FBI
Hulk Hogan's sex tape scandal gets even weirder... the FBI are getting involved! Local police in Florida can't help the veteran wrestler press charges because how widely distributed the naughty video has become.
Brad Pitt "Drug Days"
Brad Pitt recalls his druggie days at screening, Brad Pitt wears many hats: dad, fiance, actor, producer, philanthropist ... former drug user? During a Friday night screening of "The House I Live In," a documentary about the war on drugs, which he produced, Pitt got candid about his use of and access to drugs back in the day.
Cleveland Bus Driver Uppercut
CLEVELAND, OHIO — A bus driver, with 22-years on the job, delivered a vicious uppercut to a 25-year-old woman before shoving her off the bus, according to a report in The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Smallville Sam Jones Prison Release
'Smallville' Star Sam Jones Prison Release, After Involvement With Mexican Drug Cartel, Sam Jones III, the actor who played best friend to Clark Kent in "Smallville," has been released from prison following drug conspiracy charges.
Jennifer Lopez Wardrobe Malfunction
Oscars: Jennifer Lopez's stylist on her alleged wardrobe malfunction: 'There's no chance that there were any...slips.' There was much internet speculation as to what exactly it was we were seeing maybe peeking out from Jennifer Lopez’s dress.
Alfonso Ribeiro Married
Alfonso Ribeiro tied the knot with fiancee Angela Unkrich on Saturday, October 13. The actor confirmed his wedding on his official Twitter page on Sunday, October 14.
Russell Crowe Separate
Are Russell Crowe and wife Danielle Spencer going their separate ways? According to The Sydney Morning Herald (in the actor’s home country of Australia), the couple, who have been married for nine years, are calling it quits.
Courtney Robertson Arie Luyendyk
LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Are Courtney and Arie dating and still together? Yes, Courtney Robertson and Arie Luyendyk Jr are dating after the two have ended the fame-filled runs on the Bachelor and the Bachelorette. Courtney Robertson, who split from Ben Flajnik, and Arie Luyendyk Jr, who reportedly was Emily Maynard first pick on the Bachelorette before choosing Jef Holm, are now dating. But how will fans react to the latest couple news?
Arthritis treatment
Arthritis treatment, An effective arthritis treatment regimen can help manage the disease. There are many treatment options which you should know about. Over time, you may try several different treatments and medications. Finding the best treatment for you can be a long process. Learn about your options.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy: US takes new tack with 'solar energy zones', Renewable energy road map establishes 17 solar energy zones in six western states. New tack is supposed to spur renewable energy development on federal lands, but some developers remain skeptical.
Allen Smith check
Allen Smith check, Allen Smith, Georgia College Student, Returns $690,000,000 VA Check, Allen Smith received quite a shock when his monthly check from Veteran Affairs showed up. It wasn't for the usual amount of $650 but a whopping half a billion dollars, instead.
Hezbollah drone
Hezbollah drone, Hezbollah claims it sent drone over Israel, but expert calls it 'rinky-dink', The leader of the Shia militant movement Hezbollah in Lebanon said his group is responsible for launching a drone into Israel last week, and Iranians made the drone.
Mustafa Kamel arm
Mustafa Kamel arm, Every night, while an Egyptian Islamic preacher awaits trial on terrorism charges, jailers confiscate items he carries with him during the day that they consider to be weapons— his prosthetic arms, including one with a metal hook.
Halloween app
Halloween app, It’s October and Halloween is fast approaching and if you have a smartphone or tablet, you can have a lot of fun with a slew of Halloween apps. Here are PC Mike Wendland's top three favorites this year:
Taryn Manning arrested
Taryn Manning arrested, Actress and singer Taryn Manning was arrested Thursday morning and charged with assault after a fight with her makeup artist in her New York City hotel room.
Amanda Todd
Amanda Todd: Bullied Teen Leaves Behind Chilling YouTube Video, A teenager posted a heartbreaking video on YouTube chronicling years of bullying in school and online, cutting and humiliation up until she died this week.
Amanda Todd: Bullied Canadian Teen Commits Suicide After Prolonged Battle Online And In School
Amanda Todd: Bullied Canadian Teen Commits Suicide After Prolonged Battle Online And In School, Amanda Todd, a Vancouver-area teenager who posted a story to YouTube last month about being cyber-bullied, was found dead Wednesday night in Coquitlam, Canada. Authorities believe she committed suicide.
Famous Bald Men (Photos+Videos)
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Bieber tweet hoax
Bieber Tweet Hoax? Justin's Publicist Confirms Laptop Theft Was Real, Justin Bieber was accused of a "Tweet Hoax" this week when he tweeted his nearly 29 million Twitter followers that he was the victim of a laptop theft during a show Tuesday night at the Tacoma Dome.
Stamp prices
Current Stamp Price is 45 Cents, Stamp prices are rising next year to keep postal services running. The current price of a forever stamp is 45 cents, but coming up next year the price will raise to 46 cents, hopefully making the post office more money and keeping mail services available.
Casey Anthony sued
Casey Anthony Sued For $3 Billion; Naomi Riches Claims Tot Mom Wants to Kill Her, The Pennsylvania woman sued Casey Anthony for $3 billion, according to reports, claiming the accused child murderer is "an Illuminati actress" who made threats to kill her and who caused her "severe psychological damage."
Zetas drug lord
Autopsy says Mexican drug lord Heriberto Lazcano killed by 2 gunshots to head, hit by 4 more, An autopsy carried out on the body of drug cartel leader Heriberto Lazcano before his body was stolen shows he died of six gunshot wounds, including two to the head, according to a forensic report released Thursday.
Gary Collins dies
Gary Collins, actor and TV host, dies at 74- Gary Collins, an actor who was the longtime host of the syndicated TV show “Hour Magazine” and a former master of ceremonies for the Miss America Pageant, died early Saturday in Biloxi, Miss. He was 74.
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Marvin Mandel Sentenced To Jail
Marvin Mandel Sentenced To Jail, Oct. 7 will mark 30 years since Gov. Marvin Mandel was sentenced to jail after being convicted on 15 federal counts of mail fraud and one count of racketeering. Mandel, a native of Baltimore and a Democrat, was Maryland’s governor at the time.
But the October 1977 sentencing wasn’t the end of the saga. Mandel did serve time in prison, but was pardoned by President Ronald Reagan. His conviction was eventually overturned.
But the October 1977 sentencing wasn’t the end of the saga. Mandel did serve time in prison, but was pardoned by President Ronald Reagan. His conviction was eventually overturned.
Marvin Mandel Wife Jeanne Dies At 64
Marvin Mandel Wife Jeanne Dies At 64, Jeanne Blackistone Mandel, whose love affair with former Gov. Marvin Mandel sparked one of the most dramatic chapters in Maryland political history, died Saturday from heart failure at her Annapolis home. She was 64.
Barbara Mandel Refused To Leave Governor's Mansion
Barbara Mandel Refused To Leave Governor's Mansion, Marvin Mandel sentenced to jail, Marvin Mandel wife Jeanne dies at 64: Jeanne Blackistone Mandel, whose love affair with former Gov. Marvin Mandel sparked one of the most dramatic chapters in Maryland political history, died Saturday from heart failure at her Annapolis home. She was 64.
British Royal Maid of Honour
British Royal Maid of Honour, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced the lineup for part of their wedding procession on Twitter Monday morning in a series of Tweets from the Clarence House account:
Henry VIII Ruled 1509-1547
Henry VIII Ruled 1509-1547, One of England's strongest and least popular monarchs was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. - He was born at Greenwich on June 28, 1491. The first ruler to be educated under the influence of the Renaissance, he was a gifted scholar, linguist, composer, and musician.
Ethan Hawke "Black Years"
Ethan Hawke "Black Years", Ethan Hawke opened up to British newspaper The Guardian Wednesday about his 2004 divorce from Uma Thurman -- and the vulnerable period that followed.
Ethan Hawke And Ryan Shawhughes Baby Two
Ethan Hawke And Ryan Shawhughes Baby Two, Ethan Hawke and his wife, Ryan Hawke (nee Shawhughes), welcomed their second child together two weeks ago, a girl named Indiana!
Rudy Giuliani Second Cousin Regina Peruggi
Rudy Giuliani Second Cousin Regina Peruggi, Rudy Giuliani's father was a plumber and bartender who had been arrested for petty crimes before marriage straightened him out. His mother was a bookkeeper who had a keen interest in the news, reading up to half a dozen newspapers daily. As a boy, young Giuliani considered becoming a priest, but instead studied law.
Newt Gingrich Presidential Campaign
Newt Gingrich Presidential Campaign, Newt Gingrich will officially suspend his presidential campaign on Tuesday, ABC News confirmed today. The former House speaker will make the announcement from Washington D.C., where he will be in town for the White House Correspondents Association dinner this weekend.
Newt And Callista Gingrich
Newt And Callista Gingrich, Eight days before Christmas, on the last non-holiday weekend before the Iowa caucuses, the Republican candidates for President darted across the state, dropping in at factories and shopping malls and pizza parlors, like birds surveying a beach and swooping down for food. But not Newt Gingrich. He was sitting in front of a portrait of George Washington and his horse in the gift shop at Mount Vernon, drinking a Diet Coke next to his wife and a man in an elephant costume.
Newt Gingrich Affair With Marianne Ginther 1980
Newt Gingrich Affair With Marianne Ginther 1980, A former aide to GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich claims she had an affair with him, in an effort to “let voters know” about the candidate.
Newt Gingrich Clinton Impeachment
Newt Gingrich Clinton Impeachment, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was having an extramarital affair even as he led the charge against President Clinton over the Monica Lewinsky affair, he acknowledged in an interview with a conservative Christian group.
Debbie Reynolds Forgave Elizabeth Taylor
Debbie Reynolds Forgave Elizabeth Taylor, When Debbie Reynolds reflects on her friend and former foe Elizabeth Taylor, her words are often brushed with bittersweet strokes. Speaking a day after the film icon's death, Reynolds calls Taylor "the most glamorous star of our generation" and notes that "women liked her and men adored her, including my husband."
Elizabeth Taylor Left Eddie Fisher For Richard Burton
Elizabeth Taylor Left Eddie Fisher For Richard Burton, Eddie Fisher was the golden boychik of mainstream pop, the dimpled troubadour from Philadelphia. Pretty and poised, he had the packaging and the product: a clear, confident tenor that could turn powerful or intimate at will.
Bacall Married 12 Years Until Bogart's Death
Bacall Married 12 Years Until Bogart's Death, Lauren Bacall, born Betty Perske in New York in 1924. Originally a model, she made the transition to acting after appearing on the cover of Harper's Bazarre at the age of 19.
Ingrid Bergman Scandal
Ingrid Bergman Scandal, The Birth of Tabloid Journalism: The Ingrid Bergman - Roberto Rossellini Scandal. Tabloid accounts of celebrity drug and sex foibles flood the media today, feeding a national obsession with sleaze. This phenomenon arguably got rolling in the early 1950's with a sex scandal that horrified the staid moral climate of the times, the blatant extramarital affair and subsequent illegitimate pregnancy of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini.
Robertino, Isabella And Ingrid Rossellini
Robertino, Isabella And Ingrid Rossellini, In "My Dad Is 100 Years Old," a short film that Isabella Rossellini wrote about her father, Roberto Rossellini, for his centennial, she describes how upset she was as a child when critics attacked his work. "I always felt like protecting my dad," she says to the camera.
Ingrid Bergman And Roberto Rossellini
Ingrid Bergman And Roberto Rossellini, abloid accounts of celebrity drug and sex foibles flood the media today, feeding a national obsession with sleaze. This phenomenon arguably got rolling in the early 1950's with a sex scandal that horrified the staid moral climate of the times, the blatant extramarital affair and subsequent illegitimate pregnancy of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini.
Ingrid Bergman Petter Lindström
Ingrid Bergman Petter Lindström, Dr. Petter Lindstrom, a Swedish-born neurosurgeon respected in his field for his pioneering work in so-called bloodless brain surgery, died on May 24 at his home in Sonoma, Calif. He was 93.
Ingrid Bergman Three Oscarsf
Ingrid Bergman Three Oscars, Ingrid Bergman, the three-time Academy Award-winning actress who exemplified wholesome beauty and nobility to countless moviegoers, died of cancer Sunday at her home in London on her 67th birthday.
Tiki Barber Snubbed By NFL
Tiki Barber Snubbed By NFL, A Sports Illustrated report Monday quoted Tiki Barber’s agent, Mark Lepselter, saying he is “flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year. I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left in the tank."
Traci Johnson And Tiki Barber
Traci Johnson And Tiki Barber, Former Giants star Tiki Barber has scored a new wife. Barber announced Thursday that he got hitched to Traci Lynn Johnson, the ex-NBC intern he dumped his wife for in 2010, when she was pregnant with twins.
Tiki Barber Traci Johnson Married
Tiki Barber Traci Johnson Married, The former star running back and Today show correspondent Tweeted that he walked down the aisle with Traci Lynn Johnson, the woman with whom he allegedly cheated on his pregnant wife in 2010.
Mark Sanford Disappearance And Affair
Mark Sanford Disappearance And Affair, Mysteries Remain After Governor Admits an Affair, Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina said Wednesday that he had been having an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina for the last year, ending the mystery surrounding his disappearance over Father’s Day weekend and considerably dampening his prospects for a national political career.
Celebrity Affairs Of Famous [PHOTOS]
