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Monday, February 28, 2011

Gnomeo & Juliet is weekend's top box-office hit

It was a big weekend for little statues in Hollywood. Just hours before the annual obeisance to the mini-idol called Oscar, a couple of romantic garden gnomes leaped atop the box-office heap. Gnomeo & Juliet, Disney's animated 3-D retelling of Romeo and Juliet, with garden gnomes taking the parts of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, raked in $14.2 million to lead the weekend's box-office derby, according to studio estimates.

Hot News Oscar 2011 : Colin Firth is happy to be remembered as Mr Darcy

Colin Firth was named best actor on a triumphant night for The King's Speech at the 2011 Oscars - but said he always hopes to be remembered as Mr Darcy. The British actor may have received the ultimate Hollywood honour for his performance as King George VI, but he still has fond memories of his role as the aloof heart-throb in the 1995 television adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Lara Logan, Star US reporter sexually assaulted in Egypt

Top CBS News foreign correspondent Lara Logan suffered a brutal sexual assault at the hands of a mob in Egypt while covering the downfall of president Hosni Mubarak, the network said on Tuesday. Logan was in Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Friday, the day Mubarak stepped down, and was separated from her crew in the crowd, the US television network said in a statement.

Silvio Berlusconi Was Aware Karima el-Mahroug Was Underage

Silvio Berlusconi was aware Karima el-Mahroug, the girl he allegedly paid for sex, was underage, according to a statement she reportedly made to prosecutors. On the day after Italy's prime minister was committed for trial, the centre-left daily La Repubblica has published an extract from el-Mahroug's alleged evidence, in which the Moroccan runaway said that when she first met Berlusconi she told him she was a 24-year-old Egyptian. But on a subsequent visit, in March 2010, "I told him the truth: I was a minor and I had no papers."

Bernard Madoff Says Banks Knew of Ponzi Scheme

Convicted fraudster Bernard Madoff has blamed others for being "complicit" in his scheme, which fleeced investors of billions of dollars. Madoff is serving 150 years in jail in the US for a $65bn (£40bn) fraud which deprived thousands of investors of their savings. Now he has told the New York Times a variety of banks and hedge funds "had to know" about his Ponzi scheme. Such schemes pay out using new investor money rather than from any profits.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Malaysia Arrests 100 Muslim Couples for Celebrating Valentine's Day

Malaysian religious authorities arrested more than 100 Muslim couples on Monday who defied a ban on any activities marking Valentine's Day. Islamic authorities in Malaysia in 2005 issued a fatwa to warn Muslims against celebrating Valentine's Day, saying that the occasion could lead to vice activities, especially pre-marital sex.

Kim Kardashian Talks About Her New Single, 'Turn It Up'

Kim Kardashian is about three weeks away from dropping her first single, "Turn It Up," a dance track that viewers can see a sneak peek of on a coming episode of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York." So add "singer" to the reality TV star's ever-increasing list of occupations. The Ministry has tallied designer, perfumer, spokesperson and actress (sort of). Oh, and we haven't forgotten soft-core porn star. That is how she became a household name, after all.

Justin Bieber is 'upset' and 'disappointed' by Grammy slaps

After losing the Grammy Award for best new artist to jazz singer Esperanza Spalding and the award for pop vocal album to Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber was surprisingly candid backstage. "I worked really hard these past few years and you know, I'm not going to lie — I was disappointed," Bieber told MTV News. "But, you know, I'm gonna come back [next year] and we'll take a few home."

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Dubai Desert Classic Leaderboard Gets Interesting

The Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard has a three-way tie at the top. The Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard has Anders Hansen, Thomas Aiken and Rory McIlroy setting the pace for what could be an exciting finish to the tournament on Sunday. Saturday saw Round 3 of the tournament take place, and that included one spectacular round from Alvaro Velasco.

Elizabeth Taylor Death Fears Return After Hospitalization

Elizabeth Taylor death rumors have sprung up before. This time, Elizabeth Taylor death reports are over a new case of congestive heart failure. The movie legend has dealt with various health problems over the years, and has dealt with a congestive heart for some time. Once, she even had to go on "Larry King Live" to deny she was gravely ill. But she is stuck in her hospital bed now.

Algerian Police Try to Block Egypt-Inspired Protest

Thousands of riot police tried to block off Algeria's capital Saturday to stop activists from holding an anti-government demonstration inspired by the uprising in Egypt. But demonstrators defied the ban, gathering in the center of Algiers and chanting "Bouteflika out" in reference to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Keith Olbermann Confirms New Job with Current Media

Keith Olbermann has confirmed his new gig in tweet: Greetings from Keith Olbermann, Chief News Officer of Current Media! And awayyyyyy we go!" The job will start in late spring. In a conference call with reporters, Olbermann said that "nothing is more vital to a free America than a free media," and called Current "the model truth seeking entity" in television. He called his new show "the most exciting event in my career."

Emotional fall-out of Thailand-Cambodia clashes

As the early morning sun rose above the rooftops of the local government buildings, orderly queues were forming in the car park down below. Villagers, evacuated from their homes when Thailand and Cambodia renewed their long-simmering border dispute with a new and deadly vengeance, lining up for a free hot meal. Most had spent the last two nights sleeping on mats on the ground. More than 16,000 people on the Thai side of the border have been moved to temporary shelters.

Computer Pioneer Ken Olsen Dies at Age 84

Kenneth Olsen, a computer industry pioneer and co-founder of Digital Equipment Corp., has died. He was 84. His death Sunday was announced by Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., where he was a trustee and benefactor. The college did not release a cause of death. DEC, which Olsen launched in 1957, is considered an icon in technology circles today. The company attracted top engineers and helped usher in a technology revolution that changed the way people interact with computers.

Sprint Plans To Redouble Push For More 4G, Android Devices

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) plans to launch more devices capable of running on its superfast wireless network this year, seeking to hold on to its lead in 4G as its competitors begin trumpeting their rival speedy services. Sprint will exceed the 20 fourth-generation wireless products--including smartphones and laptop cards--sold last year, according to Fared Adib, vice president of product development and operations. In addition, he said, the company will launch more Android devices, with roughly 70% of its portfolio for the year running on Google Inc.'s (GOOG) mobile operating system.

3 Hot Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For 2011

We have gathered together a list of the hottest Valentine’s Day gift ideas for 2011. These gifts range from the must have flower bouquets to some of the more personalized gifts to show that some “extra” thought went into this year’s Valentine’s Day gift.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Motorola Xoom iPad to Cost $799 at Best Buy

Best Buy will sell the Motorola Xoom iPad challenger tablet Feb. 24 for $799. This is consistent with pricing leaked earlier from Verizon Wireless. Best Buy is selling the Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 tablet computer for $799 on Feb. 24, according to an ad shot scored by Engadget.

Julian Assange Case Puts Extradition Procedures in Spotlight

Sweden's attempt to extradite Julian Assange has placed a spotlight on the procedure for extradition between European countries – the European Arrest Warrant. The little-known legal instrument has been controversial since it was introduced in 2003 under the Labour government and then home secretary, David Blunkett. It was described as a mechanism for fast-tracking extraditions across Europe for terrorism and serious crime, initially agreed as part of moves to tighten security for cross-border offences just days after the 11 September terrorist attacks.

Google Attracts 75,000 Job Applications in a Week!

As Google launches a huge recruitment spree, the Internet giant received as many as 75,000 job applications in a week, it has emerged. Previously, the company, based in Mountain View, California, held a record for the highest number of job applications when they hired a raft of new workers in May 2007.

Hot News.. Christina Aguilera Turns Fashion Designer

Popstar Christina Aguilera is all set to venture into the world of fashion with own line of clothing. The 30-year-old singer has teamed up with Brazilian department store C&A to create her own line and says that she cannot wait to get to work, reported Femalefirst. "I am here and very focused on the campaign," said the singer.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Gulf Shares Gain as Egypt Government Meets With Opposition; Emaar Advances

Persian Gulf shares gained, sending Dubai’s index to a week high, as Egypt’s government met with opposition leaders to quell protests, stoking speculation the turmoil in the country may ease. Qatar’s stocks advanced. Emaar Properties PJSC, the United Arab Emirates’ developer with investments in Egypt’s real-estate industry, advanced 1.5 percent. Air Arabia PJSC rose for the third time in four days. The DFM General Index rallied 1.6 percent to 1,605.89, the highest since Jan. 27, at the 2 p.m. close in Dubai. Qatar’s QE Index gained 1.5 percent, led by banks, after the central bank ordered conventional lenders to stop offering Islamic banking services.

Lindsay Lohan Facing Three Years in State Prison If Convicted in Jewelry Theft

Lindsay Lohan hit headlines (again) last week when she was accused of stealing a $2500 necklace from a Venice boutique, which she claimed she simply borrowed and her stylist forgot to return, but the matter is turning into something much bigger than a mere miscommunication. Lohan will be charged with felony grand theft as early as next week, according to TMZ, and faces a maximum three years in a state prison if convicted.

HTC Thunderbolt Release Date Set for February 14th

We’ve certainly enjoyed playing around with the HTC Inspire 4G these past few days, but we’ve been itching to know when Verizon was planning on launching the HTC Thunderbolt. Rumors and other documents have pegged the handset’s release sometime within the next few weeks, but now a Best Buy in Grand Rapids has declared February 14th as the official launch date.

Obama Goal to Trim Jobless Rate Is Endangered by State, Local Budget Cuts

President Barack Obama’s goal of driving the unemployment rate below 9 percent this year is threatened by state and local budget cuts that are likely to intensify as Federal stimulus money runs out. Austerity measures may add as much as 0.25 percentage point to the unemployment rate this year, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics Inc.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Zac Efron Moving On & Making Out With Teresa Palmer?

It may not have taken Zac Efron all that long to move on from his longtime relationship with Vanessa Hudgens: New reports say he was spotted getting very cozy with Teresa Palmer! It looks like I Am Number 4 star Teresa may be number one in Zac’s book now!

Laura Mendoza Govan Serves Gilbert Arenas... at Halftime!

Gilbert Arenas and the Orlando Magic got served by LeBron James (51 points!) and the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Midway through that disappointing game, meanwhile, the controversial point guard got served in a different manner: a process server presented Arenas with child support lawsuit documents as he exited the court at halftime.

Stalker Hacks Women’s Facebook Accounts

When you forget your password for your email account, a few standard security questions will give you a chance to prove your identity. If this information is publicly displaye anywhere on Facebook, you’re vulnerable to hacking. Here’s a cautionary tale about exactly that.

Digital Technology Plays Two-Sided Role in Political Uprisings

In times of political unrest, governments frequently try to block international communications, but as technology evolves protesters continue to find more and more ways to get around government censorship. Just last week, activists in Egypt managed to use dial-up modems and satellite phones to get reports, images and video out of massive civil unrest in the country, despite the government’s unprecedented move to block virtually all Internet and cell phone service.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Leak Limits Obama’s Egypt Options

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak recounting to ABC News how he answered President Obama’s suggestion that he should step aside before the already-scheduled September elections. The White House is rejecting reports in the New York Times and elsewhere that President Obama is backing an interim government in Egypt led by Vice President Omar Suleiman and blessed by that nation’s military.

Fernando Torres explains quitting Liverpool for Chelsea

Chelsea new boy Fernando Torres said he left Liverpool because they were a club in transition and a long way from delivering the success he craves. Torres, 26, signed for a British record £50m on Monday, said: "Things had changed a lot in the last year. "I think they have great ambition and they are doing the right things to get back, but it will take time. I didn't have that time."

Wear Red Day 2011: Follow Betty White’s Example and Go Red for Women

Today is National Wear Red Day 2011. Join in wearing red to support the cause of fighting heart disease in women. One of the ways that you can support National Wear Red Day is to talk to five women in your life about heart disease.

Yasin Typhoon Hit, Australia’s Economy Could Loss

Yasin typhoon, which hit the eastern and northern Australia, Thursday has made several cities in the state of Queensland in ruins. Banana and sugarcane plantations and coal mining were also destroyed.It is estimated that the loss suffered by the state to reach up to hundreds of millions of Australian dollars.

Anti-government Protestors March Towards Hosni Mubarak's Palace

Anti-government protestors in Egypt have started marching from Cairo's Tahrir Square to the presidential palace. As soon as Friday prayers finished, several thousand protestors started their march towards the palace demanding that President Hosni Mubarak step down. The Speaker of Egypt's state-backed Al Azhar Mosque also resigned and joined the protesters in Tahrir Square who have been chanting "change, strength, nationalism, and justice". Most of the protestors carried the Egyptian flag and were also singing the National Anthem.

Islamic Socialism in Egypt

The blogosphere is full of debates about socialism in the Islamic unrest in Egypt.Some bloggers work of the Pakistan People's Party, Islam as a true socialist government that would be a viable solution to the problems in Egypt. Some bloggers refer to contemporary Muhammad, Abu al-Dharr Ghifari as a source of Islamic socialism, although I'm not saying that Mohammed supported the redistribution of wealth at all.

Why is The Ocean Salty?

Why is The Ocean Salty? Snooki Not really know, But She Is Not Explained why she the great body of water on this weeks edition of MTV's like Jersey Shore. That's right - the most popular reality show on TV can be educational. Nou, maybe it can be educational.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Groundhog Day: "ObamaCare" Repeal Fails in Senate

We didn't expect it to be close, and it wasn't. Sen. Mitch McConnell's, R-KY amendment that would have repealed the Affordable Care Act failed, getting 47 votes with 51 votes against it. (The vote was to waive budget requirements, which requires 60 ayes.) No Democrats voted for repeal.

Dead Space 2 is Masterpiece of Survival-horror

When you take a look at some of the best survival-horror video games in the past decade, 1988's "Dead Space" shares company with great games like "Doom 3" and "Resident Evil 4." New for this year, "Dead Space 2" dives deeper into its complex story with a gripping and mature horror game that is not for the timid. This is a game you'll want to play with the lights on.

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Clashed Over Kim Kardashian

By the standards of Kim Kardashian's usually high-profile romances, this one only flickered and faded. In late November, the reality starlet and Canadian model Gabriel Aubry caught a Lakers game and stepped out to watch the movie Burlesque. They then quietly went their separate ways, and by early December, Kardashian was dating pro basketball player Kris Humphries.

Nicki Minaj—The Mistress

Onika Tanya Maraj also known as “Nicki Minaj” is the female rapper that is in the spot light for one of the hot music artist this year. Nicki spent her childhood years in a disruptive household, along with her enduring mother and a father addicted to drugs. Regardless of her stressful surroundings, Minaj chose to study singing and acting where she went on to graduate from LaGuardia High School in Manhattan. She spent the majority of her time focusing on her music career while holding down a job as an administrative assistant.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Luis Suarez Cleared for Liverpool Debut

Liverpool named new striker Luis Suarez in their squad for Wednesday's Premier League match against Stoke City after the Uruguayan received international clearance to play. Fans will welcome news that one half of the strikeforce brought to fill the gaping hole left by Fernando Torres, who has joined Chelsea in a British record transfer, is ready to make his debut.

Porn star Kacey Jordan says Charlie Sheen is 'worse than Scarface'

Kacey Jordan, one of the bushel of porn stars hand picked for Charlie Sheen's latest coke and sex binge, appeared on the Howard Stern Show Tuesday morning and referred to the actor's behavior during his latest bender as "worse than Scarface".

Kane County Chronicle | National Weather Service: 'Do not travel'

A blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service urges travel to cease, at least until afternoon, calling the storm "a crippling and potentially killer blizzard." The warning says that "law-enforcement officials report that nearly every roadway is impassable and in many cases closed. ... officials are pleading for people to stay home and off roadways."

Hot Lotto Prize Still Unclaimed

South Dakota lottery officials say a $10,000 prize is still waiting for a lotto winner who bought a Hot Lotto Ticket last August. Time is running out for the winner to claim the money.

The ticket was sold at HyVee on South Louise Avenue in Sioux Falls. It matched all five regular balls but not the Hot Ball. The winning numbers were 3, 14, 15, 27, and 38; the Hot Ball was 16.

Oil And Other Markets Get Increasingly Nervous Over Egyptian Crisis

Anyone watching oil prices this week could be forgiven if they thought Egypt is a major oil producer. As the crowds of protesters in Cairo grew from thousands, to tens of thousands, to hundreds of thousands, the price of oil shot upward. The price of benchmark Brent crude oil this week surged to $100, up 5 percent since the beginning of last week, when violence spread from Tunisia to Egypt. It's the first time oil has gone that high in two years.

Al Jazeera : Mubarak supporters clash with opponents in Cairo

Fighting has erupted in Cairo between groups opposed to Hosni Mubarak and those who support the Egyptian President, the day after Mubarak announced he will not seek re-election. According to the Al Jazeera news agency, more than 100 people have been injured in clashes at Tahrir Square, the center of anti-Mubarak demonstrations the past few days. Witnesses said thousands of Egyptians allied to Mubarak entered the square and thereafter the fighting began.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Fernando Torres makes record move from Liverpool to Chelsea

Chelsea have broken the British transfer record by paying a reported £50m to seal the capture of striker Fernando Torres from Liverpool. The 26-year-old Spain international signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues. "This is the target for every footballer - to try to play for one of the top clubs in the world," he said. "They [Chelsea] are one of the biggest teams in Europe and are always fighting for everything." The signing was pushed through shortly before the transfer deadline and came on a dramatic day, with Chelsea and Liverpool involved in the four biggest transfers of the day.

Milk and Honey Shoes Customized Shoes Online

Visit the Milk and Honey Shoes website if you want your shoes customized to your own taste. How will it work? Go to their “design now” page and click through the various different toe shapes (round, pointy, peep, etc.), heel backs (sling backs, closed backs), heel height (height preference, platforms preference) ankle straps (Mary Jane, around the ankle, etc) to create the silhouette of the exact shoe you want.

Intel Sandy Bridge chipset flaw identified as a rogue transistor affecting SATA ports

Intel raised quite a few eyebrows yesterday by disclosing that its Cougar Point chipsets suffer from an incurable design issue that would potentially degrade Serial ATA transfers over time. AnandTech has gone to the trouble of getting in touch with Intel to seek more information and the problem, as it turns out, is a single transistor that's prone to a higher current leakage than tolerable.

The 2011 SAG Award Winners

The Screen Actor Guild Awards were held last night, and though I only watched the last half half hour (and Mark Wahlberg’s insufferable narcissism), the awkwardness of Giuliana Rancic’s interviewing style seeped through Twitter (I had heretofore never heard of this woman, but now understand that she’s Bill Rancic’s wife, which is a particularly sad kind of celebrity, being the spouse of a reality contestant on a fourth-rate reality show). Also, it is my understanding that the “Glee” cast briefly parted the red carpet and allowed a real woman to walk through. It looked something like this:

Is Whitney Houston Pregnant?

Is Whitney Houston pregnant? Can she be? The singer sparked pregnancy rumors this weekend after pictures of her sporting a "baby bump" at a recent concert surfaced. The photos show Houston slightly heavier than what we've come accustomed too. The irony of course being that when she was extremely skinny, Houston was rumored to be on crack cocaine, and now, presumably at a more healthy weight, the rumors are she's pregnant. Despite the photo evidence, the chances of Houston being pregnant are slim. She is 47, making natural conception very unlikely.

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