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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The Bachelor: Ben Flajnik Chooses Courtney
"I will love you forever. I am so happy right now, you have no idea. 'Oh my Dad!' would be in order. I love you," Ben told Courtney.
"I will love you forever. I'm so happy," Courtney said in tears.
"I was hoping you'd say yes," Ben noted.
"Did you have any doubt?!" Courtney joked.
"You never know," Ben said. "I've loved you for a long time."
"This is the best day of my life!" Courtney exclaimed. "I'll love you forever. You're stuck with me!"
Ben then asked Courtney if she'd accept his final rose and she did with joy. The couple kissed, hugged and claimed they were the happiest two people in the world who had experienced the makings of a true fairytale although they hit "a few bumps" along the road.
The Bachelor's sixteenth-season finale began with Ben individually introducing Courtney and Lindzi to his family, who had traveled to Zermatt, Switzerland -- the finale's filming location -- to see Ben. Lindzi was the first bachelorette to meet the family members -- which consisted of Ben's mother Barbara and his sister Julia.
Ben said he was "head over heels in love" with both Courtney and Lindzi. He needed more time with Lindzi to see if she could open up and be more vulnerable, while he was still concerned about his former bachelorettes' warnings that Courtney was two different people and had treated them very badly. So Ben knew he had a difficult decision to make but was certain he had found love, which was the whole reason his The Bachelor journey ever began.
Ben was hoping to get some answers from his family and receive an outside perspective on his relationships. He was looking forward to their support and felt relief as his "backup had arrived." Ben's sister told him a woman who failed to get along with the other bachelorettes should be a big "red flag" in his eyes and he should think carefully about that. Ben noted his sister normally didn't approve of his past girlfriends.
Lindzi ended up getting a little klutzy and nervous around Ben's family, but she calmed down over time. She sat down with Barbara to talk, and Lindzi told her Ben was compassionate, loved life and they had wonderful conversations.
Lindzi said she fell in love with Ben, loved the person he was and would be "so honored" if she was the one he picked. She said she wasn't willing to let him go.
"I feel really good. Ben's family is awesome and I really enjoyed meeting them and getting to know them and I see a future. I'm really excited about where this is going, and after today, I feel like I'm one step closer to getting a proposal from Ben," Lindzi said.
"I'd say Lindzi is a total package and a nice young woman, and I think she really does love Ben, and I think she could very easily be ready to be engaged next week. She's great," Barbara said.
Once Lindzi left and Ben's family had time to reflect, Barbara noted how Courtney was a model. She reminded Ben that "beauty is only skin deep."
Meanwhile, Julia was shocked at the idea of a model becoming her sister-in-law and said, "Oh God Ben, come on." Julia thought it wasn't cool that Courtney didn't want to get to know any of the other girls and said she wasn't going to hesitate expressing her opinions to Ben because time was running out and she didn't want him to make a mistake.
Ben said he didn't think the Courtney everyone else got to know was the same girl he fell for. Julia thought Lindzi was wonderful and she liked her so much, that it made her feel apprehensive to warm up to Courtney because of the negative things she had just learned.
Afterward, Courtney met Ben's family and she was scared but excited, because she really wanted everything to go well -- just as Ben did. Ben said it was going to be important for Courtney to be herself to relieve some of his remaining concerns.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Marvel's The Avengers 2012 Movie |Marvel's The Avengers Free Download|Marvel's The Avengers Movie Torrent|Marvel's The Avengers Music|Marvel's The Avengers Trailer 2012
Release Date: May 4, 2012 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D)
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures
Director: Joss Whedon
Screenwriter: Joss Whedon
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson
Genre: Action, Adventure
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Nick Zoricic Dead: Ski Racer Dies During Skicross Crash In World Cup Event (VIDEO)
Saturday with the death of skicross racer Nik Zoricic, who suffered head injuries after crashing into the nets on the side of the course near the final jump of a race in Switzerland.
Ski authorities called it a "freak accident," much the same way they labeled the fatal accident of Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, who crashed during halfpipe training two months to the day before Zoricic's accident.
Both Burke and Zoricic were 29.
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge called Zoricic's death "a very sad day for the whole Olympic Movement."
"He was a young, gifted athlete who tragically died doing the sport he loved," Rogge said in a statement.
Skicross debuted at the Olympics in 2010, joining its sister sport of snowboardcross in the latest attempt by the IOC to bring a more exciting, youthful feel to the games. It's a dangerous discipline – known as "NASCAR on skis" – during which four racers jostle down a course filled with banks, rolls and ridges.
Despite the inherent danger, Max Gartner, president of Alpine Canada, said he was satisfied with the safety precautions in place for the race in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Ski authorities called it a "freak accident," much the same way they labeled the fatal accident of Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, who crashed during halfpipe training two months to the day before Zoricic's accident.
Both Burke and Zoricic were 29.
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge called Zoricic's death "a very sad day for the whole Olympic Movement."
"He was a young, gifted athlete who tragically died doing the sport he loved," Rogge said in a statement.
Skicross debuted at the Olympics in 2010, joining its sister sport of snowboardcross in the latest attempt by the IOC to bring a more exciting, youthful feel to the games. It's a dangerous discipline – known as "NASCAR on skis" – during which four racers jostle down a course filled with banks, rolls and ridges.
Despite the inherent danger, Max Gartner, president of Alpine Canada, said he was satisfied with the safety precautions in place for the race in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
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Monday, March 5, 2012
San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake 2012- Full Video
San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, according to information from the United States Geological Survey.
According to the Associated Press, no damage has been reported, although Twitter users in the region reported being woken up by the tremor.
The earthquake's epicenter was one mile from El Cerrito, just east of Richmond and about ten miles north of Oakland, the USGS reports. Initially, the quake -- which struck at 5:33 a.m. PST -- was reported to have occurred at a depth of 5.5 miles, though that number was later revised to 5.7 miles.
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Kim Kardashian Wears Leggings As Pants In California
Kim Kardashian showing off her figure in tight clothes? Never!
For her most recent figure-flaunting outfit , Kim ditched a traditional waistband in favor of stretchy leggings while out shopping for a tennis racket with her mom Kris Jenner in Calabasas, Calif., this weekend. She paired them with heeled black boots, a white tank and a denim vest. Rounding out the casual ensemble? A not-so-casual purse: a luxe pink Chanel bag.
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Kirstie Alley Reveals Who She Would 'Die To Make Out With'
Kirstie Alley has been a hot ticket since she cha-cha-cha'd her way into viewers' hearts on "Dancing With The Stars" last year. Alley, 61, shot a pilot for a new sitcom for ABC called "The Manzanis", a fish-out-of-water story of an Italian American family from Brooklyn who moves to a country-club town in the suburbs only to clash with their new neighbors. She strutted the catwalk covered in Swarovski crystals at Mercedes-Benz fashion week in New York for designer Zang Toi last September. Most recently, she signed on to play the "Poise Fairy" in a sponsorship for Poise, which makes pads for light bladder leakage, a condition experienced by one in three women.
Alley, who reportedly lost 100 pounds and had shrunk to a size 6 by the end of "DWTS" has kept the weight off by dancing at least two hours a day. She launched a grassroots campaign on January 1 called "100 Days of Dance" to promote healthy lifestyles (you can check out her moves here.) The Wichita, Kansas native is a mom of two, William, 19, and Lillie, 17, from her marriage to Parker Stevenson. Huff/Post50 caught up with Alley to chat about her greatest accomplishment, biggest regret and advice for the next generation.
Alley, who reportedly lost 100 pounds and had shrunk to a size 6 by the end of "DWTS" has kept the weight off by dancing at least two hours a day. She launched a grassroots campaign on January 1 called "100 Days of Dance" to promote healthy lifestyles (you can check out her moves here.) The Wichita, Kansas native is a mom of two, William, 19, and Lillie, 17, from her marriage to Parker Stevenson. Huff/Post50 caught up with Alley to chat about her greatest accomplishment, biggest regret and advice for the next generation.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
China Woman's Guanghua Bridge Jump Attempt Thwarted By Officer Qiao Jinhai (VIDEO)
Beijing officer Qiao Jinhai foiled a potential tragedy last month when he saved a young woman and her baby from the edge of the city's Guanghua bridge. CCTV released footage of the harrowing scene captured by surveillance cameras.
Officer Jinhai rushed to the scene after commuters spotted the woman holding a young child climbing over the rails of the bridge, The Daily Mail reports. The officer managed to grab the desperate woman right as she appeared poised to jump into the water. She frantically clamped on to the edge of the bridge, while passersby rushed in and snatched the child from her arms.
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Conan Spoofs Lindsay Lohan's 'Today Show' Interview (VIDEO)
Lindsay Lohan hosting "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, people are talking about whether or not this means a "comeback" for the troubled actress. Except Conan O'Brien, that is. He just can't get over how weird her "Today Show" interview with Matt Lauer was.
You might have seen the interview preview (the full thing airs today, Thursday morning) but Conan got a hold of a different (and confusing) clip which he shared it on his Wednesday night show.
You might have seen the interview preview (the full thing airs today, Thursday morning) but Conan got a hold of a different (and confusing) clip which he shared it on his Wednesday night show.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Google doodles leaping frogs; Gioachino Rossini's birthday
Google has doodled a rare two-in-one doodle that commemorates not only the leap day but also the 220th birth anniversary of the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini.
Since the leap years and leap days are usually associated with frogs, the leaping ambhibians, the Google doodle on February 29 has a number of frogs, all four of them.
The doodle is inspired by Gioachino Antonio Rossini's famous 1816 comic opera The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia), one of the most performed operas. Of the four frogs in the scene, one is at the piano and the soprano is the only one leaping. The barber frog is Figaro and the frog getting a shave is Count Almaviva (Characters created by French playright Pierre Beaumarchais and The Barber of Seville is one of the three Figaro plays penned by him).
Rossini's other famous operas include William Tell (1829), Semiramide (1823) and Cinderella (1817). Gioachino Rossini was born on February 29, 1792 (died November 13, 1868). The possibility of someone's birthday falling on February 29 is 1 in 1461 (as four years including a leap year have 1461 days in total) that in turn calculates to a mere 0.068 per cent chance.
The Gioachino Rossini leap year Google doodle is the third leap year doodle in Google's history. The previous two were put up on 2004 and 2008. There was no leap day doodle in the year 2000.
By our calculations this is the 1314th Google doodle since the first ever on for the Burning Man Festival back on August 30, 1998.
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Friday, February 24, 2012
London Fashion Week Sophia Cahill, Pregnant Model, Walks Runway Nude - Full Photos
Sophia Cahill was among several nude models at Robyn Coles' show at London Fashion Week, but one thing made her stand out: her pregnant belly.
Glamour model and former Miss Wales Sophia Cahill appeared at Welsh milliner Robyn Coles' debut show wearing nothing but a series of striking hats.
She took to the catwalk at the White Rabbit Studio in Shoreditch, east London, with four other nude models, including actor and comedian Jeff Leach.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Dad Performs His Own Daughter's Boob Job- Full Video
California-based surgeon Michael Niccole tells ABC's "20/20" that operating on his daughter, Brittani, is really no big deal: "I've done surgery on my other sons, my wife, my cousins, my father, and I feel very comfortable."
He also did Brittani's nose job when she was 21 and regularly injects his other daughter, 23-year-old Charm, with Botox in her armpits -- "so I stop sweating," she says.
The Niccoles' story, as well as Joan Rivers' and a woman who got her boobs done at 83, are part of "The Cutting Edge," a new episode of "20/20" set to air Friday, 10 p.m. EST.
As Barbara Walters informed George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America" today, the episode will focus on several "trends," including plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancement spanning the generations and what kind of procedures men like to get.
He also did Brittani's nose job when she was 21 and regularly injects his other daughter, 23-year-old Charm, with Botox in her armpits -- "so I stop sweating," she says.
The Niccoles' story, as well as Joan Rivers' and a woman who got her boobs done at 83, are part of "The Cutting Edge," a new episode of "20/20" set to air Friday, 10 p.m. EST.
As Barbara Walters informed George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America" today, the episode will focus on several "trends," including plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancement spanning the generations and what kind of procedures men like to get.
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UFC 144 Fight Results Live 25 Feb. 2012
Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson
Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader
Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon
Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch
Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka
Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski
Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee
Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell
Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso
Tiequan Zhang vs. Issei Tamura
Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader
Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon
Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch
Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka
Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski
Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee
Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell
Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso
Tiequan Zhang vs. Issei Tamura
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Blake Griffin Dunk- Full Video
Wednesday night, Griffin flew through the air to deliver his latest highlight reel flush of the season. Rather than simply Perking a single opponent, Griffin upped the degree of difficulty by lifting off just a stride inside in the free throw line and dunking over a pair of Denver Nuggets players (with a third clearing out of the way so as not to be pictured in any ensuing posters).
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Argentina Train Accident- Full Video
Wednesday, killing several people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters, authorities said.
"There are fatalities," said Alberto Crescenti, the city's emergency medical director. He declined to say how many, but when asked about reports that as many as 40 had died, he replied, "It's possible."
Forty deaths would be the highest death toll from a train accident since Feb. 1, 1970, when a train smashed into another at full speed in suburban Buenos Aires, killing 200 people.
Crescenti said at least 550 people were injured, and said that 30 people remain trapped inside the first car, where rescuers carved open the roof and set up a pulley system to extract them.
The commuter train came in too fast and hit the barrier at the end of the platform at about 12 mph (20 kph), smashing the front of the engine and crunching the leading cars behind it; one car penetrated nearly 20 feet (six meters) into the next, Argentina's transportation secretary, J.P. Schiavi told reporters at the station.
Most damaged was the first car, where passengers make space for bicycles. Survivors told the TeleNoticias channel that many people were injured in a jumble of metal and glass.
There have been five serious train accidents since Dec. 2010; the most deadly of these happened last Sept. 13, when a bus driver crossed the tracks in front of an oncoming train, killing 11.
"This machine left the shop yesterday and the brakes worked well. From what we know, it braked without problems at previous stations. At this point I don't want to speculate about the causes," Ruben Sobrero, union chief on the Sarmiento line, told Radio La Red.
"There are fatalities," said Alberto Crescenti, the city's emergency medical director. He declined to say how many, but when asked about reports that as many as 40 had died, he replied, "It's possible."
Forty deaths would be the highest death toll from a train accident since Feb. 1, 1970, when a train smashed into another at full speed in suburban Buenos Aires, killing 200 people.
Crescenti said at least 550 people were injured, and said that 30 people remain trapped inside the first car, where rescuers carved open the roof and set up a pulley system to extract them.
The commuter train came in too fast and hit the barrier at the end of the platform at about 12 mph (20 kph), smashing the front of the engine and crunching the leading cars behind it; one car penetrated nearly 20 feet (six meters) into the next, Argentina's transportation secretary, J.P. Schiavi told reporters at the station.
Most damaged was the first car, where passengers make space for bicycles. Survivors told the TeleNoticias channel that many people were injured in a jumble of metal and glass.
There have been five serious train accidents since Dec. 2010; the most deadly of these happened last Sept. 13, when a bus driver crossed the tracks in front of an oncoming train, killing 11.
"This machine left the shop yesterday and the brakes worked well. From what we know, it braked without problems at previous stations. At this point I don't want to speculate about the causes," Ruben Sobrero, union chief on the Sarmiento line, told Radio La Red.
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President Obama sings Sweet Home Chicago- Full Video
Tuesday night for a concert featuring blues all-stars of the past, present and future - and the president himself.
The surprise performance by Obama came at the end of the playlist when the blues ensemble was singing "Sweet Home Chicago," the blues anthem of Obama's home town.
Buddy Guy prodded the president, saying he'd heard that the president sang part of an Al Green tune recently, and adding, "You gotta keep it up."
Then Jagger handed over the mic, and Obama seemed compelled to comply.
"Come on, baby don't you want to go," the president sang out twice, handing off the mic to B.B. King momentarily, and then taking it back to tack on "Sweet Home Chicago" at the end.
The surprise performance by Obama came at the end of the playlist when the blues ensemble was singing "Sweet Home Chicago," the blues anthem of Obama's home town.
Buddy Guy prodded the president, saying he'd heard that the president sang part of an Al Green tune recently, and adding, "You gotta keep it up."
Then Jagger handed over the mic, and Obama seemed compelled to comply.
"Come on, baby don't you want to go," the president sang out twice, handing off the mic to B.B. King momentarily, and then taking it back to tack on "Sweet Home Chicago" at the end.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Banned Ryanair Ads
The latest victim? Some tease-y ads for budget airline Ryanair, which feature hot flight attendants wearing only their skivvies and boasting the slogan, "RED HOT FARES & CREW!"
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Drunk Man At Disney's California Adventure Park- Full Video
Saturday opens with a man being restrained by two bellhops from the "Tower of Terror" ride in Disney's California Adventure theme park, notes LAist.
An elderly security guard then pepper sprays him in the face, and the man throws a punch in response. Park guests step in to throw the belligerent man to the ground and help restrain him until more security arrives.
While it's not yet known what led to the fight, hecklers' comments during the film give clues that the man may have been a vulgar nuisance for some time before the pepper spray was used.
One guest shouts, "You didn't wind up being so tough anymore, huh?"
Another laughs, "I think this guy's been drinking vodka!"
It takes about 3 minutes before more security staffers arrive as backup.
An elderly security guard then pepper sprays him in the face, and the man throws a punch in response. Park guests step in to throw the belligerent man to the ground and help restrain him until more security arrives.
While it's not yet known what led to the fight, hecklers' comments during the film give clues that the man may have been a vulgar nuisance for some time before the pepper spray was used.
One guest shouts, "You didn't wind up being so tough anymore, huh?"
Another laughs, "I think this guy's been drinking vodka!"
It takes about 3 minutes before more security staffers arrive as backup.
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WWE Elimination Chamber 2012 Results- Fight Videos
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Elizabeth Smart, Former Kidnapping Victim
Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped at age 14 from her Utah home and held for what she described as "nine months of hell," exchanged vows on Saturday with her boyfriend of the past year at a private wedding in Hawaii, her uncle told Reuters.
Smart, 24, and Matthew Gilmour, whom she met while she was serving on a religious mission in Europe for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tied the knot at a Mormon temple overlooking the Pacific on the island of Oahu, her uncle, Tom Smart, said.
A spokesman for Elizabeth Smart, Chris Thomas, added in a statement that the couple were accompanied by a small group of immediate family, and he described them as "beaming" as they left the temple on their way to a reception and luau.
They were to depart on an "extended honeymoon" after the day's festivities, Thomas said. Gilmour is 22, according to People magazine.
She was freed after being spotted by passers-by in a Salt Lake City suburb in 2003. Mitchell was convicted in 2010 of kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity. He was sentenced in May to life in prison.
Smart testified during Mitchell's trial, describing her time as his captive as "nine months of hell."
Mitchell's wife, Wanda Barzee, was sentenced to a 15-year prison term in 2010 after pleading guilty to conspiracy and cooperating with prosecutors in the case against Mitchell.
Smart, 24, and Matthew Gilmour, whom she met while she was serving on a religious mission in Europe for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tied the knot at a Mormon temple overlooking the Pacific on the island of Oahu, her uncle, Tom Smart, said.
A spokesman for Elizabeth Smart, Chris Thomas, added in a statement that the couple were accompanied by a small group of immediate family, and he described them as "beaming" as they left the temple on their way to a reception and luau.
They were to depart on an "extended honeymoon" after the day's festivities, Thomas said. Gilmour is 22, according to People magazine.
She was freed after being spotted by passers-by in a Salt Lake City suburb in 2003. Mitchell was convicted in 2010 of kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity. He was sentenced in May to life in prison.
Smart testified during Mitchell's trial, describing her time as his captive as "nine months of hell."
Mitchell's wife, Wanda Barzee, was sentenced to a 15-year prison term in 2010 after pleading guilty to conspiracy and cooperating with prosecutors in the case against Mitchell.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Whitney Houston Funeral Live Blog
Whitney Houston, one of the world's biggest music artists, passed away last Saturday at the age of 48. A funeral remembering the legend is set for today at the New Hope Baptist Church in Houston's hometown of Newark, New Jersey. Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina, ex-husband Bobby Brown and around 1,500 other members of her family and friends are expected to attend the private funeral service today. The late singer and actress' "The Bodyguard" co-star Kevin Costner and longtime producer Clive Davis are also set to speak at the funeral, as well as Aretha Franklin, CeCe Winans and Stevie Wonder. Wonder is reportedly set to perform during the service, which the family has called a "home going" ceremony.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Maya Rudolph 'SNL' Promos With Andy Samberg
Saturday Night Live" released some online promos for "Bridesmaids" and "Up All Night" star Maya Rudolph's upcoming guest stint this weekend, and like most of the guest promos for "SNL," the inspired silliness makes us eager to watch the show.
This episode will be the first time Rudolph has returned to host the show after being a cast member from 2000-2007. She's made several guest appearances, but has never formally hosted since leaving. On one of her guest appearances, she became the only person on "SNL" to ever impersonate Michelle Obama, which seems likely to repeat this weekend.
This episode will be the first time Rudolph has returned to host the show after being a cast member from 2000-2007. She's made several guest appearances, but has never formally hosted since leaving. On one of her guest appearances, she became the only person on "SNL" to ever impersonate Michelle Obama, which seems likely to repeat this weekend.
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Vaginal Health: Infections And The Low-Down On Your 'Lady Flower'
Dr. Alyssa Dweck, gynecologist and co-author of "V is for Vagina," a guide on everything one needs to know about vajayjays, says the word vagina itself is still labelled "gross." And if that last sentence made you cringe a bit, you're not alone.
"The 'VJ' is still a somewhat taboo subject. I challenge you to hear the word 'vagina' on television, ever," she says.
What Dweck finds even more disappointing are findings from the Association of Reproductive Professionals that states only 49 per cent of women have performed a self-examination on their vaginas, and 24 per cent have not looked at their vaginas in a year or longer.
It's still important for women to know what's going on in their bodies -- this way, any changes in or around the vagina won't seem so foreign. Having a trusted medical professional's number in your phone is also a good idea.
"It's best for a young woman to get acquainted with and establish a relationship with a gyno, so if there is an issue, it won't feel threatening or frightening," Dweck explains.
A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and contains rich quantities of bacteria that help fend off infections and maintain a normal pH level, according to Everyday Health. Small amounts of discharge are a normal way the vagina cleanses itself, just as saliva is produced to help clean our mouths.
Dweck says education on our lady parts is key, and the conversation should start at home.
"Young girls are naturally curious and I find that if I initiate conversation in my office about condoms, oral sex, risk taking behaviours including multiple partners, substance abuse, online relationships and the like, it is well received and advice heeded," she says.
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California Federal Building Shooting Video
Thursday was killed when a third agent drew his weapon and fired, the FBI said.
Several shots were fired about 5:30 p.m. in the Immigration Customs Enforcement office, leaving one man wounded, said Steven Martinez, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles office.
"Another agent, working nearby, intervened and fired his weapon to prevent additional rounds being fired at the victim," he said.
The gunman died at the scene and the wounded man was taken to a hospital, where he was in stable condition.
Authorities released no details about what led to the initial shooting or the names of the dead gunman, the victim or the agent who fired the final rounds.
The Los Angeles Times, citing multiple law enforcement sources, said the initial shots were fired by an agent at his supervisor during an unspecified dispute.
There were conflicting early reports about the number of people shot, with local authorities saying two were dead and one wounded, while ICE said one was dead and one wounded.
The shooting happened on the seventh floor of the Glenn M. Anderson Federal Building in downtown Long Beach that houses ICE, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Probation and Parole Office.
The wounded agent is hospitalized in stable condition, said ICE Special Agent in Charge Claude Arnold.
Several shots were fired about 5:30 p.m. in the Immigration Customs Enforcement office, leaving one man wounded, said Steven Martinez, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles office.
"Another agent, working nearby, intervened and fired his weapon to prevent additional rounds being fired at the victim," he said.
The gunman died at the scene and the wounded man was taken to a hospital, where he was in stable condition.
Authorities released no details about what led to the initial shooting or the names of the dead gunman, the victim or the agent who fired the final rounds.
The Los Angeles Times, citing multiple law enforcement sources, said the initial shots were fired by an agent at his supervisor during an unspecified dispute.
There were conflicting early reports about the number of people shot, with local authorities saying two were dead and one wounded, while ICE said one was dead and one wounded.
The shooting happened on the seventh floor of the Glenn M. Anderson Federal Building in downtown Long Beach that houses ICE, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Probation and Parole Office.
The wounded agent is hospitalized in stable condition, said ICE Special Agent in Charge Claude Arnold.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Airline Wants You To Have Sex In Air Video
The airline, started by a group of pilot friends who dared each other that they couldn't get one couple to pay for a mid-air romp, is now a successful airline that takes people into the sky and lets them get it on.
"I have had a high heel in my ear once, been shot in the back of the head with a champagne cork, and thank God we wear headsets," "Captain" Dave MacDonald told Cincinnati's WCPO. He added: "What goes on behind the curtain is no concern of our ours. It is a matter of professionalism, our customers expect that. If I ever wrote a book it would be great."
Airline reps tell the station that they offer as many as eight flights a day, for one hour at a time.
So, who books these flights? Co-owner Sharon McGee told the station: "Probably 90 percent of these [flights] that are booked, are booked by women. Sometimes they are trying to put a spark in their relationship, some are trying to save their marriage."
The flight, which costs $425 per hour, includes champagne, chocolate and a "very discreet pilot," the Daily News reports. Couples can even choose their flight path to see specific landmarks.
"I have had a high heel in my ear once, been shot in the back of the head with a champagne cork, and thank God we wear headsets," "Captain" Dave MacDonald told Cincinnati's WCPO. He added: "What goes on behind the curtain is no concern of our ours. It is a matter of professionalism, our customers expect that. If I ever wrote a book it would be great."
Airline reps tell the station that they offer as many as eight flights a day, for one hour at a time.
So, who books these flights? Co-owner Sharon McGee told the station: "Probably 90 percent of these [flights] that are booked, are booked by women. Sometimes they are trying to put a spark in their relationship, some are trying to save their marriage."
The flight, which costs $425 per hour, includes champagne, chocolate and a "very discreet pilot," the Daily News reports. Couples can even choose their flight path to see specific landmarks.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Rat Delicacy In Thailand Video & Photos
In Thailand, roasted rodent meat has become something of a delicacy, according to a BBC report. More expensive than chicken or pork, a kilogram of rat meat goes for about $6.
In a video report, the BBC's Tom Santorelli reports on the Thai delicacy that many may find repugnant.
Professional rat-catchers start work before the sun rises, setting traps near the rat holes. It may sound gruesome, but their line of work is quick and nimble compared to the methods employed by some city-dwellers.
In Mumbai, the city's army of rat-hunters don't even mess around with traps; they go straight for the kill by smashing rats against the ground or bashing their heads in with sticks.
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Shakira Attacked By Sea Lion Video
I was attacked by a sea lion! Lo que me ha sucedido hoy! Un leon marino ha intentado atacarme. Shak." So starts out a Facebook status update from pop star Shakira on Sunday, drawing some concern that she had been injured while vacationing in Cape Town, South Africa.
Well, everybody relax: The 34-year-old "Whenever, Wherever" singer is just fine. According to her post, Shakira got scratched up when she leaned in to pet the lounging sea lions "doing a baby talk while taking pictures" with her BlackBerry. Not everyone thought this was cute, however: Suddenly, one of them jumped up out of the water, "looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me."
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Valentine Day 2012 Celebration Videos And Photos, Valentine Day Gift, Valentine Day SMS, Valentine Day Greeting |Valentine's Day Hindi SMS | Valentine Day Videos
I may be away
but I’m sure..
Even when we ‘re
Far apart…
Distance can never change…
The love I have for you
In my heart…
Thinking of you, Happy Valentine Day
You are so beautiful, you’re so fine
I wish so dearly that you would be mine
Today and always you are in my heart
So please make me happy be my valentine
Forever and always we will never be apart.
On this Valentine’s Day share world as:
Sun is for you n light is for me.
Sea is for you n waves are for me.
Sky is for you n stars are for me.
Everything is for you n you are for me.
When everything around u goes wrong…
When sadness fills your heart…
When tears flow in your eyes…
Always remember 3 things in life-
1. I’m with you…
2. Still with you…
3. Will always with you…
Hold my hands when I reached for you,
Hug me when I hold out my arms,
Kiss me when I go for your lips,
Love me when I capture your heart.
Homemade gift certificates - Grab a pen, some colored paper and get busy creating gift certificates redeemable for a bubble bath, dinner, etc.
Romantic gesture - A Dacula Patch reader wrote, "One year I came home to about 100 folded pieces of paper all over the bed, each with a different reason why he loves me. Best present ever!" This is a great last minute Valentine's Day gift idea for him or her.
Sing him or her a love song - Getting serenaded is pretty romantic. Here's a list of 10 romantic songs you could use to woo him or her this Valentine's Day.
Flowers - Predictable? Yes. Easily obtainable? Yes. A last minute gift idea win? Yes. You can grab a bouquet and then impress him or her with your knowledge of flower lore. To pick up a beautiful bouquet for your sweetheart, visit Flowers & More or the floral departments at the Dacula Kroger, the Hog Mountain Kroger, the Mulberry Publix, the Dacula Publix or the Hamilton Mill Publix.
Dedicate a book in his or her honor – With just a phone call, you can give your sweetheart an incredibly thoughtful and romantic gift. For $25, you can dedicate a book in his or her honor at the Gwinnett County Public Library. All gift recipients will receive a dedication card. Want to really impress your sweetheart? Dedicate two books for $50, three books for $75, a whole shelf of books for $500 or go all out and dedicate a whole section of books for $2,500. This is a great way to show your love while helping the Dacula Library and Hamilton Mill Library. For more information, call 770-978-5154 or email supportGCPL@gwinnettpl.org.
Sponsor a dog in your loved one’s name – You can do this online in minutes. Your sweetheart may already have a pet, but here’s a way to get him or her another furry friend without actually bringing one home. For $50 you can sponsor a dog in your sweetheart’s name through Operation Second Chance’s Jail House Dogs. Sponsors receive a certificate when their dog is adopted and have their name listed under their sponsored dog’s photo. This is a great way to make your loved one happy while helping our furry friends.
Chocolates, candies or other sweets – Once again, this is a quick and easy gift for last minute shoppers. Visit World Delights and Coffee for a selection of melt-in-your-mouth desserts or your favorite grocery store.
Date night - The restaurants will be crowded, but you should still be able to take your sweetheart to a movie. If this is all you have for Valentine's Day, better let him or her pick the movie -- and splurge for popcorn and Coke. Seriously.
Cook something special - If you can't get a reservation for his or her favorite restaurant, cook dinner or maybe just whip up a special treat like Magical Chocolate Cookie Bars.
Post a romantic note for all the world to see - Want to get his or her attention? Publicly declare your love and affection by posting a free Valentine’s Day message for your sweetheart on Dacula Patch.
Pyare se dost ho tum,
Har pal mere saath ho tum,
Dosti ki ek aas ho tum,
Mere maan ka ek vishwas ho tum,
Shayad isliye kuch khaas ho tum. …
Dost hazar nahi sirf ek chahiye,
Sukh-dukh mein de saath woh yaar chahiye,
Hum kisi ko bhulate nahi,
Lekin jo yaad rakhe hume woh yaar chahiye…
Kehte hai dil ki baat har kisi ko kahi nahi jati.
Apno ko bhi batayi nahi jati.
Par DOST to ayina hote hai
Aur ayine se koi baat chuppai nahi jati…
Kehte hai dil ki baat har kisi ko kahi nahi jati.
Apno ko bhi batayi nahi jati.
Par DOST to ayina hote hai
Aur ayine se koi baat chuppai nahi jati…
Request hai tumse refuse mat karna,
Friendship ke ye dosti ko fuse mat karna,
Hum dost hai tumahre con-fuse mat karna,
Meri jagah kisi aur ko use mat karna…
Dosti Dil Hai Dimag Nahin,
Dosti Soch Hain Aawaj Nahi,
Koi Ankhon Se Nahi Dekh Sakta Dosti Ke Jajbo Ko,
Kyunki Dosti Ehsaas Hai Andaz Nahin…
Kal Ho Na Ho,Aaj To Hai,
Aaj Ho Na Ho,Yeh Pal To Hai,
Yeh Pal Ho Na Ho, Hum To Hai,
Hum Ho Na Ho Humari Dosti To Hai..
`
Dosti Karna Aur Nibhana Tumse Sikha,
Is Duniyan Kitne Bore Log Hain Mene Dekha,
Aye Merra Dost Sath Dene Ke Liye Shukriya,
Jab Is Duniya Sub Ne Mera Sath Chordiya..
`
Kabhi Kehte The Dost Humare,
Jaan Bhi Mango To Hazir Hain,
Aaj Apni Biwi Ko Jaan Kete Hain,
Aur Mange To Inkaar Karte Hain…
`
Meri Dost Hi Nahi Meri Jaan Ho Tum
Meri Her Dhadakan Mera Emaan Ho Tum
Jiski Talash Thi Mujhe Janmo-Janam Se
Vahi Khubsurat Armaan Ho Tum…
`
Dosti Ki Tadap Ko Dikhaya Nahin Jaata,
Dil Mein Lagi Aag Ko Bujhaya Nahin Jaata.
Kitni Bhi Doori Ho Dosti Mein,
Aap Jaise Dost Ko Bhulaya Nahin Jaata…
`
Kya Jaane Kab Maut Ka Paigam Aa Jaye,
Na Jaane Kab Zindagi Ki Shaam Aa Jaye
Aey Dost Mujhe Us Din Ka Intezaar Hai,
Jab Yeh Zindagi Tere Kisi Kaam Aa Jaye..
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Kate Upton Poses In Red Bikini Photos
The cover shot, which has been leaked today but will officially debut this evening on "The Late Show with David Letterman," shows Upton in a barely-there string bikini, doing our favorite "armpit pose."
It's a huge score for the Michigan native, previously the face of Guess Lingerie and a covergirl for Cosmopolitan Bride. Upton only made her Sports Illustrated debut in 2011, but was named Rookie of the Year. The 19-year-old was rumored to be the favorite for 2012, as Page Six previously reported, favored for her "blond, all-American looks" (a clear shift from last year's cover girl, Russian beauty Irina Shayk).
She also is rumored to be dating New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, a nice coincidence given that this Swimsuit Issue will also feature athletes (in bodypaint, natch).
Lest you wait till tonight's Letterman episode to see Upton in all her swimsuit-clad glory, TMZ has rustled up a leaked photo. Check it out below and stay tuned for a clearer image... and the rest of the 2012 Swimsuit models!
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Olympic swimmer Matt Grevers proposes to Annie Chandler
U.S. Olympic swimmer Matt Grevers earning spot on the medal stand. Thankfully, everything went according to plan for Grevers on Saturday. After winning the gold in the 100-meter backstroke at the Missouri Grand Prix on Saturday night, the 26-year-old pulled off a surprise marriage proposal to his girlfriend, and USA national swimming teammate, Annie Chandler... on the medal stand.
Taylor, 24, placed the medal on Grevers and walked out of the way as the ceremony continued. She walked back over to him after the silver and bronze winners left the stand following some photos. The unsuspecting Taylor then stood up on the stand with Grevers when he dropped to one knee, stunning her as well as the crowd with a public proposal.
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UFC on Fuel TV 1 Results
Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman
Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries
TJ Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha
Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler
Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas
Tim Means vs. Bernardo Magalhaes
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Whitney Houston Dead at 48
Whitney Houston is dead at 48 years old.
The superstar singer and actress's publicist, Kristin Foster, broke the news of Houston's passing to the AP. She was found and pronounced dead at the Beverly Hills Hilton on Saturday afternoon; thus far, no cause of death has been revealed. In recent years, she struggled with drug abuse.
Her self-titled debut album, released in 1985, sold 25 million copies worldwide. In total, she released seven albums and three film soundtracks; a winner of six Grammys, Houston sold over 200 million albums and singles worldwide. She earned 30 Billboard Awards, 22 American Music Awards and two Emmy Awards.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Kyle Dyer, KUSA Anchor In Denver, Bit On The Face By Dog Rescued Video
3-year-old Argentine Mastiff, fresh off his rescue from the icy waters of Smith Reservoir, has bit veteran KUSA anchor Kyle Dyer on the face during a segment being filmed at at 9News studios this morning.
The dog, its owner and the firefighter involved in the Smith Reservoir rescue Tuesday afternoon were in 9News studios with Dyer for a follow up report on the dramatic rescue, according to The Denver Post. In the video below, Dyer is seen kneeling on the floor petting the dog's neck and getting close to its face, when suddenly Max, perhaps still traumatized from the rescue, bares his teeth, lunges and bites Dyer's face.
Dyer underwent reconstructive surgery for injuries to her lip on Wednesday, her recovery is expected to take several weeks, Fox31 reports. Meanwhile, Max is being quarantined at Denver Animal Shelter for 10 days to be observed for any signs of rabies.
On the 9News Facebook page, viewers reacted to the bite with sympathy for Dyer's injury. Some expressed that it might have been too early to put the dog on television or that perhaps Dyer may have been too close to the dog's face and that his "reaction was out of trauma."
The 3-year-old dog was off-leash "doing his business," according to 9News when he saw a coyote running out of a bush. Max took after after the coyote and both Max and the coyote wound up on the ice of the Smith Reservoir.
Unfortunately for Max the ice didn't hold up and only seconds later both he and the coyote fell into the icy water around 5 p.m. as the sun was beginning to set. Max's owner Michael Robinson told 7News that the coyote went under the icy water and was not spotted again, however Max kept paddling and was able to stay afloat.
Max paddled for about 20 minutes before the West Metro Fire Department came to the rescue. As seen in the video above, firefighter Tyler Sugaski, in a special cold-water rescue suit and tethered by a rope, waded over to the water's edge until he finally broke through the ice and fell into the frigid water himself.
The dog, its owner and the firefighter involved in the Smith Reservoir rescue Tuesday afternoon were in 9News studios with Dyer for a follow up report on the dramatic rescue, according to The Denver Post. In the video below, Dyer is seen kneeling on the floor petting the dog's neck and getting close to its face, when suddenly Max, perhaps still traumatized from the rescue, bares his teeth, lunges and bites Dyer's face.
Dyer underwent reconstructive surgery for injuries to her lip on Wednesday, her recovery is expected to take several weeks, Fox31 reports. Meanwhile, Max is being quarantined at Denver Animal Shelter for 10 days to be observed for any signs of rabies.
On the 9News Facebook page, viewers reacted to the bite with sympathy for Dyer's injury. Some expressed that it might have been too early to put the dog on television or that perhaps Dyer may have been too close to the dog's face and that his "reaction was out of trauma."
The 3-year-old dog was off-leash "doing his business," according to 9News when he saw a coyote running out of a bush. Max took after after the coyote and both Max and the coyote wound up on the ice of the Smith Reservoir.
Unfortunately for Max the ice didn't hold up and only seconds later both he and the coyote fell into the icy water around 5 p.m. as the sun was beginning to set. Max's owner Michael Robinson told 7News that the coyote went under the icy water and was not spotted again, however Max kept paddling and was able to stay afloat.
Max paddled for about 20 minutes before the West Metro Fire Department came to the rescue. As seen in the video above, firefighter Tyler Sugaski, in a special cold-water rescue suit and tethered by a rope, waded over to the water's edge until he finally broke through the ice and fell into the frigid water himself.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Will Ferrell Announces Hornet's, Bull's Lineup In New Orleans
New Orleans shooting a movie on Wednesday and made a special appearance at the Hornets game against the Chicago Bulls, as the announcer for the starting lineups. It went as you would expect.
He made up notes about each player, stating that the Bulls’ Carlos Boozer “still lives with his mother” and that guard Derrick Rose’s favourite movie is “The Notebook”. Ferrell didn’t let the Hornets off easy though, adding that guard Jarrett Jack’s dream after basketball “is to become a rodeo clown.”
He made up notes about each player, stating that the Bulls’ Carlos Boozer “still lives with his mother” and that guard Derrick Rose’s favourite movie is “The Notebook”. Ferrell didn’t let the Hornets off easy though, adding that guard Jarrett Jack’s dream after basketball “is to become a rodeo clown.”
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Whale Shark Found Dead In Arabian Sea, Pakistan|Huge whale shark sold for $2200 in Pakistan
40-foot whale shark was brought into harbor in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, Feb. 7. after reportedly being found unconscious in the Arabian Sea about 10 days ago, the Express Tribune reports.
The whale shark carcass was later sold for 1.7 million rupees (nearly $19,000), ABC News reports.
After a 2005 assessment, the International Union for Conversation of Nature and Natural Resources declared the global whale shark population was vulnerable, MSNBC observes.
For many years, whale sharks have been highly sought after by harpoon fisheries in Southeast Asia, where people primarily used the fish for meat and oil. However, it is now illegal to hunt whale sharks in several countries, including India and the Philippines.
Habitat damage has proven to be another threat to the whale shark population, according to the Whale Shark Project, a conservation awareness group. Pollution and overfishing near reefs often leads to a reduced available food supply for the creatures.
In an effort to help protect the animals, some businesses have turned to ecotourism to educate people about the sharks and their environment.
However, some tourists said expeditions often felt more "commercial" than educational, according to a VERA Files report.
Whale sharks are the world's largest fish, often growing to 40 feet or greater in length, National Geographic explains. Typically found swimming in warm, tropical waters, whale sharks are generally docile creatures.
Nevertheless, longtime fisherman Allan Amanse warns that getting too close to whale sharks might not be a good idea.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Prop 8, California's Same-Sex Marriage Ban, Declared
A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, putting the bitterly contested, voter-approved law on track for a likely appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that a lower court judge correctly interpreted the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court precedents when he declared in 2010 that Proposition 8 – a response to an earlier state court decision that legalized gay marriage – was a violation of the civil rights of gays and lesbians.
However, the appeals court said gay marriages cannot resume in the state until the deadline passes for Proposition 8 sponsors to appeal to a larger panel of the 9th Circuit. If such an appeal is filed, gay marriages will remain on hold until it's resolved.
"Although the Constitution permits communities to enact most laws they believe to be desirable, it requires that there be at least a legitimate reason for the passage of a law that treats different classes of people differently. There was no such reason that Proposition 8 could have been enacted," the ruling states.
Backers of Proposition 8 said they would ask the Supreme Court to overturn the 9th Circuit ruling.
"No court should presume to redefine marriage. No court should undercut the democratic process by taking the power to preserve marriage out of the hands of the people," said Brian Raum, senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, a Christian legal aid group based in Arizona that helped defend Proposition 8.
"We are not surprised that this Hollywood-orchestrated attack on marriage – tried in San Francisco – turned out this way. But we are confident that the expressed will of the American people in favor of marriage will be upheld at the Supreme Court," he said.
American Foundation for Equal Rights President Chad Griffin, who formed the group along with director Rob Reiner to wage the court fight against Proposition 8, called the panel's ruling "a historic victory."
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that a lower court judge correctly interpreted the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court precedents when he declared in 2010 that Proposition 8 – a response to an earlier state court decision that legalized gay marriage – was a violation of the civil rights of gays and lesbians.
However, the appeals court said gay marriages cannot resume in the state until the deadline passes for Proposition 8 sponsors to appeal to a larger panel of the 9th Circuit. If such an appeal is filed, gay marriages will remain on hold until it's resolved.
"Although the Constitution permits communities to enact most laws they believe to be desirable, it requires that there be at least a legitimate reason for the passage of a law that treats different classes of people differently. There was no such reason that Proposition 8 could have been enacted," the ruling states.
Backers of Proposition 8 said they would ask the Supreme Court to overturn the 9th Circuit ruling.
"No court should presume to redefine marriage. No court should undercut the democratic process by taking the power to preserve marriage out of the hands of the people," said Brian Raum, senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, a Christian legal aid group based in Arizona that helped defend Proposition 8.
"We are not surprised that this Hollywood-orchestrated attack on marriage – tried in San Francisco – turned out this way. But we are confident that the expressed will of the American people in favor of marriage will be upheld at the Supreme Court," he said.
American Foundation for Equal Rights President Chad Griffin, who formed the group along with director Rob Reiner to wage the court fight against Proposition 8, called the panel's ruling "a historic victory."
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Gisele to Tom Brady 'You Played the Best Game Of Your Life'- Full Video
Gisele Bundchen tried to comfort Tom Brady in the moments after the Super Bowl ... by LYING TO HIS FACE.
TMZ obtained video shot inside the stadium as Tom was on his way to address the media ... in which Gisele chases down Tom ... embraces him ... and whispers, "You played the best game of your life ... you were amazing."
Tom says a few words back ... and seems to appreciate the intent ... but then sends her away to talk to the press ... promising he'll only take a few minutes.
TMZ caught the supermodel consoling husband Tom Brady after his Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants Sunday.
In the video, a despondent Brady stalks out of the locker room to face the media, but not before Bundchen runs out after him and gives him a big reaffirming hug in front of the press.
"You played the best game of your life. You were amazing," she's heard whispering to him.
But though Brady smiled tightly and said a few words back, he continued on his way to the media room.
Bundchen was also caught on camera cursing his New England Patriots teammates, angrily telling everyone within earshot that her "husband cannot f--king throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time."
An angry Bundchen also quipped that she couldn't "believe they dropped the ball so many times" before taking an angry swig from her water bottle.
Patriots spokesman Stacey James only shook his head in response to a request for comment about the supermodel's badmouthing, but some Patriots fans were less sparing in their reactions.
TMZ obtained video shot inside the stadium as Tom was on his way to address the media ... in which Gisele chases down Tom ... embraces him ... and whispers, "You played the best game of your life ... you were amazing."
Tom says a few words back ... and seems to appreciate the intent ... but then sends her away to talk to the press ... promising he'll only take a few minutes.
TMZ caught the supermodel consoling husband Tom Brady after his Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants Sunday.
In the video, a despondent Brady stalks out of the locker room to face the media, but not before Bundchen runs out after him and gives him a big reaffirming hug in front of the press.
"You played the best game of your life. You were amazing," she's heard whispering to him.
But though Brady smiled tightly and said a few words back, he continued on his way to the media room.
Bundchen was also caught on camera cursing his New England Patriots teammates, angrily telling everyone within earshot that her "husband cannot f--king throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time."
An angry Bundchen also quipped that she couldn't "believe they dropped the ball so many times" before taking an angry swig from her water bottle.
Patriots spokesman Stacey James only shook his head in response to a request for comment about the supermodel's badmouthing, but some Patriots fans were less sparing in their reactions.
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Die Antwoord On David Letterman Video
Monday night -- the late-night television crowd. For those who'd never been exposed to the South African rappers before, their appearance on David Letterman may have been slightly terrifying, a sentiment shared by some South Africans who take issue with being represented by the trio. For the rest of us, this was a tamer version of the shock rappers: Yo-Landi looked as bug-eyed as always in a pair of black contacts and long white t-shirt (Alexander Wang?), DJ Hi-Tek wore a deformed face mask, and Ninja danced frantically in a orange jumpsuit to their clubby single, "I Fink U Freeky," off their just-released album Ten$ion.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Tim Tebow Teaches Alec Baldwin How To 'Tebow' - Full Video
That capped a nearly 10-minute monologue Saturday night on the eve of the Super Bowl as The Associated Press awards for the 2011 season were announced.
Baldwin started by walking into the glittery crowd, handing a football to Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and asking the AP NFL Most Valuable Player to sign it.
The "30 Rock" star then tossed around the jokes, taking equal shots at the NFL, Madonna and the Kardashians, mostly to big laughs from the likes of Joe Namath, Rex Ryan and Cam Newton. All the while, Baldwin clutched his prized souvenir.
The evening's first presenter, Katy Perry, kept in the spirit.
"Hi Tim, my parents said hi," Perry told Tebow. Both of the 27-year-old singer's parents are pastors – Tebow was raised by missionary parents.
Early in his monologue, Baldwin pretended he saw Madonna – who's performing at halftime of the game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants in the audience. He pointed out it was instead Packers linebacker Clay Matthews.
Baldwin started by walking into the glittery crowd, handing a football to Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and asking the AP NFL Most Valuable Player to sign it.
The "30 Rock" star then tossed around the jokes, taking equal shots at the NFL, Madonna and the Kardashians, mostly to big laughs from the likes of Joe Namath, Rex Ryan and Cam Newton. All the while, Baldwin clutched his prized souvenir.
The evening's first presenter, Katy Perry, kept in the spirit.
"Hi Tim, my parents said hi," Perry told Tebow. Both of the 27-year-old singer's parents are pastors – Tebow was raised by missionary parents.
Early in his monologue, Baldwin pretended he saw Madonna – who's performing at halftime of the game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants in the audience. He pointed out it was instead Packers linebacker Clay Matthews.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
UFC 143 Results Fight Videos
Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz
Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum
Josh Koscheck def. Mike Pierce
via Decision (Split)
Renan Barao def. Scott Jorgensen
via Decision (Unanimous)
Ed Herman def. Clifford Starks
via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 2 (00:01:43)
Dustin Poirier def. Max Holloway
via Submission (Triangle Armbar) Round 1 (00:03:23)
Matthew Riddle def. Henry Martinez
via Decision (Split)
Edwin Figueroa def. Alex Caceres
via Decision (Split)
Matt Brown def. Chris Cope
via KO (Punches) Round 2 (00:01:19)
Rafael Natal def. Michael Kuiper
via Decision (Unanimous)
Stephen Thompson def. Daniel Stittgen
via KO (Kick to the Head) Round 1 (00:04:13)
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Madonna's 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' Snippet Music Video
"American Idol" were treated to a sneak peek of Madonna's new music video for 'Give Me All Your Luvin,' the song she'll debut at her Super Bowl halftime performance.
The Martin Solveig-produced track also features rappers Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., who both make pretty minimal appearances in the clip below. We'll reserve our final judgment for when the entire video is released, but for some reason this clip recalls an Old Navy or Kohl's commercial. Perhaps it's that Madge keeps slipping in and out of jackets.
Also confusing is the scenery, which appears to be a suburban street filled with football players and taxi cabs sawed in half. The lyrics do demand that we "step into [Madonna's] world," so we'll just go with it.
The Martin Solveig-produced track also features rappers Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., who both make pretty minimal appearances in the clip below. We'll reserve our final judgment for when the entire video is released, but for some reason this clip recalls an Old Navy or Kohl's commercial. Perhaps it's that Madge keeps slipping in and out of jackets.
Also confusing is the scenery, which appears to be a suburban street filled with football players and taxi cabs sawed in half. The lyrics do demand that we "step into [Madonna's] world," so we'll just go with it.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Lauren Gray American Idol Audition 2012
Lauren Gray’s breathtaking audition video. Lauren took on Adele’s “One And Only”, and the risk of singing such a powerful song ended up being a great choice on her part. Though she was in the very last audition round on this season of American Idol, she was dubbed “one of the best female voices” the judges had heard in their quest to find the next big star.
Lauren Gray, a 22-year-old who plays in a band with her father when they’re not working in their “one-stop wedding shop” is now on to Hollywood!
Lauren Gray, a 22-year-old who plays in a band with her father when they’re not working in their “one-stop wedding shop” is now on to Hollywood!
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Aurora Australis Time Lapse Captured
Alex Cherney has captured the unadulterated color and beauty of Aurora Australis, also know as the Southern Lights.
On his Vimeo page, Cherney explains that the red color captured in this time lapse "is caused by the charged particles from the sun exciting oxygen atoms high in the Earth's atmosphere."
The incredible scene was captured from Australia's Mornington Peninsula, just outside of Melbourne.
The auroras that occur near the Antarctic circle are called Aurora Australis, as opposed to the Arctic Circle auroras, which are called aurora borealis or the Northern Lights.
A software developer by day, Cherney lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is a member of Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society, according to his Facebook page.
On his Vimeo page, Cherney explains that the red color captured in this time lapse "is caused by the charged particles from the sun exciting oxygen atoms high in the Earth's atmosphere."
The incredible scene was captured from Australia's Mornington Peninsula, just outside of Melbourne.
The auroras that occur near the Antarctic circle are called Aurora Australis, as opposed to the Arctic Circle auroras, which are called aurora borealis or the Northern Lights.
A software developer by day, Cherney lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is a member of Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society, according to his Facebook page.
Red Aurora Australis from Alex Cherney on Vimeo.
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Susan G. Komen Top Officials Resign
Susan G. Komen for the Cure's New York chapter, said she plans to resign from her position unless Komen reverses its decision to pull grant money from Planned Parenthood.
"I’m a physician and my interest is women’s health, and I am disturbed by Komen’s decision because I am a very strong advocate for serving under-served women," Plesser told The Huffington Post. "Eliminating this funding will mean there’s no place for these women to go. Where are these women to go to have a mammography? Do they not deserve to have mammography?"
With her decision, Plesser joins Komen's top public health official, Mollie Williams, and the executive director of Komen's Los Angeles County chapter, Deb Anthony, both of whom also resigned in protest.
Susan G. Komen, the nation's largest breast cancer charity, announced on Tuesday that it had adopted a new rule against partnering with organizations that are under investigation, and that it would therefore sever ties with Planned Parenthood, which is currently under investigation in Congress. The groups that prompted that investigation are anti-abortion advocacy organizations that have long criticized Planned Parenthood, primarily a women's health and family planning organization, over the fact that some of its clinics offer abortions.
"I’m a physician and my interest is women’s health, and I am disturbed by Komen’s decision because I am a very strong advocate for serving under-served women," Plesser told The Huffington Post. "Eliminating this funding will mean there’s no place for these women to go. Where are these women to go to have a mammography? Do they not deserve to have mammography?"
With her decision, Plesser joins Komen's top public health official, Mollie Williams, and the executive director of Komen's Los Angeles County chapter, Deb Anthony, both of whom also resigned in protest.
Susan G. Komen, the nation's largest breast cancer charity, announced on Tuesday that it had adopted a new rule against partnering with organizations that are under investigation, and that it would therefore sever ties with Planned Parenthood, which is currently under investigation in Congress. The groups that prompted that investigation are anti-abortion advocacy organizations that have long criticized Planned Parenthood, primarily a women's health and family planning organization, over the fact that some of its clinics offer abortions.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Nick Carter's Sister Dead At 25
Leslie Carter, sister to Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and singer Aaron Carter, died Tuesday in upstate New York.
"Our family is grieving right now and it's a private matter," a spokesperson for the family told Access Hollywood. "We are deeply saddened for the loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and granddaughter, Leslie Carter. We request the utmost privacy during this difficult time."
Following in the footsteps of her famous siblings, Leslie was an aspiring singer and her single "Like Wow!" was even included on the soundtrack of the movie "Shrek" in 2011. Nick's younger sister also appeared on the family's 2006 reality show, "House of Carters."
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Michelle Obama 'Tonight Show' Appearance - Full Video
Tuesday night's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," Michelle Obama explained to the world that her marriage includes a musical element.
Referring to President Obama's now-famous rendition of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," Leno asked the First Lady, "Did you ever think at this point in your lives together he [President Obama] would become a singing sensation? Did you ever think that would happen?" She responded, "No. No. Not at all. Not at all."
Obama explained to Leno that the President's performance at Harlem's Apollo Theater was "completely spontaneous" and that she "didn't even hear about it until it got on YouTube." She told the late-night host that her husband "does have a beautiful voice, and he sings to me all the time."
When pressed about what types of music the Commander-In-Chief enjoys belting out, Obama said, "He sings a lot of Al Green, Marvin Gaye, a little Stevie [Wonder]. He likes the classics."
Referring to President Obama's now-famous rendition of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," Leno asked the First Lady, "Did you ever think at this point in your lives together he [President Obama] would become a singing sensation? Did you ever think that would happen?" She responded, "No. No. Not at all. Not at all."
Obama explained to Leno that the President's performance at Harlem's Apollo Theater was "completely spontaneous" and that she "didn't even hear about it until it got on YouTube." She told the late-night host that her husband "does have a beautiful voice, and he sings to me all the time."
When pressed about what types of music the Commander-In-Chief enjoys belting out, Obama said, "He sings a lot of Al Green, Marvin Gaye, a little Stevie [Wonder]. He likes the classics."
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Blake Griffin Dunk - Full Video
Monday night, reigning NBA Slam Dunk champion Blake Griffin rose up and Mozgov'd Kendrick Perkins.
Griffin's powerful slam over the surly starting center for the Thunder was so instantly reminiscent of Griffin's most famous in-game dunk over then-Knicks center Timofey Mozgov that Clippers announcer Michael Smith asked his broadcast partner Ralph Lawler, "Is it possible to top what he did last year?"
Lawler gushed in response, "[It's] almost a Mozgov!"
"It's better than a Mozgov! I didn't think it was possible to top him," shouted Smith.
Griffin quite literally did "top" Perkins, just as he did Mozgov. After setting a screen for Chris Paul and then taking a pass as he rolled to the rack, Griffin rose up. Seemingly too far from the rim to ever get there, he rose up and drew enough contact for the foul and then, somehow, managed to keep pushing toward the hoops and throw the ball through the rim for two points.
Griffin's powerful slam over the surly starting center for the Thunder was so instantly reminiscent of Griffin's most famous in-game dunk over then-Knicks center Timofey Mozgov that Clippers announcer Michael Smith asked his broadcast partner Ralph Lawler, "Is it possible to top what he did last year?"
Lawler gushed in response, "[It's] almost a Mozgov!"
"It's better than a Mozgov! I didn't think it was possible to top him," shouted Smith.
Griffin quite literally did "top" Perkins, just as he did Mozgov. After setting a screen for Chris Paul and then taking a pass as he rolled to the rack, Griffin rose up. Seemingly too far from the rim to ever get there, he rose up and drew enough contact for the foul and then, somehow, managed to keep pushing toward the hoops and throw the ball through the rim for two points.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Beauty Studies Show Ratios Explain Video
How do you define beauty? What are the factors that govern whether or not you find someone physically attractive? This question has plagued philosophers and artists for millennia. And now, modern scientists think they're close to finding that magical formula for physical beauty. Aside from the obvious cues,--youthfulness, smooth skin, bright eyes--it pretty much all comes down to math.
When it comes to sexual attraction, we've known for some time that men prefer a waist-to-hip ratio of around 70%. And although opinions about a woman's ideal weight have shifted throughout history, that 70% ratio has been a consistent measure of her beauty.
Another thing we've noticed is that across cultures (and even across species), animals are most attracted to mates that have highly symmetrical faces. Some think that asymmetry may be indicative of underlying genetic problems, so we tend to seek out symmetry to improve our evolutionary chances of survival.
A southern California plastic surgeon named Dr. Stephen Marquardt continued in the tradition of famed mathematician Pythagoras when he claimed to find the golden ratio phi, popping up all over the ideal human face. He found that pretty people's mouths were 1.618 times wider than their noses, and that the widest point on their noses was 1.618 times wider than the narrow tip. He even claimed that the width of a supermodel's front two teeth is precisely 1.618 times the height of each tooth.
Since then, other researchers have found golden ratios of their own, but not of the Pythagorean variety. Studies at UCSD and the University of Toronto found that female faces were judged most attractive when the distance between the eyes and the mouth was roughly 36% of the overall length of the face, and when the distance between the two eyes was around 46% of the face's width. See, these researchers claim that we cognitively average all of the faces we encounter on a day-to-day basis. So those people that represent the most average face possible--the 36 and 46 percenters--are the ones we gravitate toward.
Now get this: repeated studies have found that people are most attracted to people who look like themselves. What's worse, they often choose mates based on how much they look like--you ready for it?--their parents! Let's hope that's an unconscious phenomenon.
And you won't believe what researchers at Albright College have been up to. They claim to have found the biological basis for gaydar. Yeah, you heard me: gaydar. In their study, straight men's faces were found to be more symmetrical than those of self-identified gay men. Ultimately, they claim that symmetry is a greater predictor of heterosexuality than masculinity.
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SAG Awards 2012 Winners List & Videos
2012 SAG Award winners (bold, starred) below:
FILM
Best Actor
George Clooney, The Descendants
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar
Demian Bichir, A Better Life
JEAN DUJARDIN, The Artist *
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Best Actress
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
VIOLA DAVIS, The Help *
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need To Talk About Kevin
Best Supporting Actor
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Nick Nolte, Warrior
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Armie Hammer, J. Edgar
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, Beginners *
Best Supporting Actress
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
OCTAVIA SPENCER, The Help *
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Outstanding Performance by a Cast
Bridesmaids
The Artist
The Descendants
THE HELP *
Midnight in Paris
TV
Best Actress in a TV Series – Drama
Glenn Close, Damages
Kathy Bates, Harry's Law
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
JESSICA LANGE, American Horror Story *
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Best Actor in a TV Series – Drama
STEVE BUSCEMI, Boardwalk Empire *
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Patrick J. Adams, Suits
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Best Actress in a TV Series – Comedy
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
BETTY WHITE, Hot In Cleveland *
Best Actor in a TV Series – Comedy
ALEC BALDWIN, 30 Rock *
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Steve Carell, The Office
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ensemble in a Drama Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE *
Breaking Bad
Dexter
The Good Wife
Game of Thrones
Ensemble in a Comedy Series
30 Rock
Glee
The Big Bang Theory
MODERN FAMILY *
The Office
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ukrainian Three Shirtless Women Detained - Full Video
Saturday while trying to break into an invitation-only gathering of international CEOs and political leaders to call attention to the needs of the world's poor. Separately, demonstrators from the Occupy movement marched to the edge of the gathering.
After a complicated journey to reach the heavily guarded Swiss resort town of Davos, the Ukrainians arrived at the entrance to the complex where the World Economic Forum takes place every year.
With temperatures around freezing in the snow-filled town, they took off their tops and tried to climb a fence before being detained. "Crisis! Made in Davos," read one message painted across a protester's torso, while others held banners that said "Poor, because of you" and "Gangsters party in Davos."
Davos police spokesman Thomas Hobi said the three women were taken to the police station and told that they weren't allowed to demonstrate. He said they would be released later Saturday.
The activists are from the group Femen, which has become popular in Ukraine for staging small, half-naked protests to highlight a range of issues including oppression of political opposition. They have also conducted protests in some other countries.
"We came here to Switzerland to Davos to explain the position of all poor people of the world, to explain that we are poor because of these rich people who now sit in the building," said Inna Schewcenko.
Protesters from the Occupy movement that started with opposition to practices on Wall Street held a separate demonstration in Davos on Saturday. A small group of protesters are camped in igloos in Davos to call for more help for the needy.
About 40 Occupy protesters gathered in front of the town hall. Some held placards with slogans such as "If voting would change anything, it would be illegal" and "Don't let them decide for you, Occupy WEF."
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