Friday 30 September 2011

Famous October Birthdays : Celebrity Birthdays

Famous October Birthdays : Celebrity October Birthdays- Famous Peoples Birthdays born in the month of October listing of famous people including famous Buddhists, Muslims and singers born in October. U.S. president Jimmy Carter October 1, 1924, a billionaire bill gates October 28, 1955, and a daytime talk show host Kelly ripa October 2, 1970, will all turn a year older in October.

Nick Cannon birthday

Nick Cannon date of birthday : October 8, 1980
Former host of MTV's hit "Wild 'N Out" the show Nick Cannon made a name for himself in television, movies and with several hit songs Nick Cannon. He and his R&B diva wife Mariah Carey  welcomed twins in April. 

Nick Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American actor, comedian, rapper, entrepreneur, record producer, radio, and television personality. On television, Cannon began as a teenage sketch comedian on All That before going on to host The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'N Out, and America's Got Talent. He acted in the films Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce. As a rapper, he released his debut self-titled album in 2003 with the hit single "Gigolo", a collaboration with singer R. Kelly. In 2006, Cannon recorded singles "Dime Piece" and "My Wife" for a planned album Stages, which was never released. Cannon married American R&B/pop superstar Mariah Carey on April 30, 2008. Beginning in 2011, he will be a member of the regular cast of the NBC sitcom Up All Night.

Jimmy Carter birth date

Jimmy Carter date of birth : October 1, 1924
The 39th U.S. president, Jimmy Carter served a single term and was hurt politically by the Iran hostage crisis. Since he left office, he was awarded the Nobel Peace prize, jimmy carter Nobel peace prize 2002, and founded the Carter Center with his wife, Rosalynn.
Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office. Before he became President, Carter served two terms as a Georgia State Senator and one as Governor of Georgia (1971–1975), and was a peanut farmer and naval officer.
As President, Carter created two new cabinet-level departments: the Department of Energy and the Department of Education. He established a national energy policy that included conservation, price control, and new technology. In foreign affairs, Carter pursued the Camp David Accords, the Panama Canal Treaties, the second round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II), and returned the Panama Canal Zone to Panama.
Throughout his career, Carter strongly emphasized human rights. He took office during a period of international stagflation, which persisted throughout his term. The end of his presidential tenure was marked by the 1979–1981 Iran hostage crisis, the 1979 energy crisis, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (at the end of 1979), and the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
By 1980, Carter's popularity had eroded. He survived a primary challenge against Ted Kennedy for the Democratic Party nomination in the 1980 election, but lost the election to Republican candidate Ronald Reagan. On January 20, 1981, minutes after Carter's term in office ended, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Iran were released, ending the 444-day Iran hostage crisis.
After leaving office, Carter and his wife Rosalynn founded the Carter Center in 1982, a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization that works to advance human rights. He has traveled extensively to conduct peace negotiations, observe elections, and advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations. Carter is a key figure in the Habitat for Humanity project, and also remains particularly vocal on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

John Cleese birthday

John Cleese date of birthday : October 27, 1939
British actor John Cleese got his start with the offbeat comedy troupe Monty Python and starred in all four movies based on their show. On TV he also played the hotel manager Basil Fawlty in "Fawlty Towers" and the quirky Lyle Finster in the hit comedy "Will & Grace."
John Cleese (born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report. In the late 1960s he became a member of Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and the four Monty Python films: And Now for Something Completely Different, Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life.
 In the mid 1970s, Cleese and his first wife, Connie Booth, co-wrote and starred in the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Later, he co-starred with Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis, and former Python colleague Michael Palin in A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures. He also starred in Clockwise, and has appeared in many other films, including two James Bond films, two Harry Potter films, and three Shrek films.
With Yes Minister writer Antony Jay he co-founded Video Arts, the production company responsible for making entertaining training films.

Hillary Rodham Clinton birth date

Hillary Rodham Clinton date of birth : October 26, 1947
Former first lady Hilary Rodham Clinton was a U.S. senator before becoming the current secretary of state (Condo leezza rice) and made an unsuccessful run for the presidency. She published her autobiography in 2003, Hillary Rodham Clinton Living History.
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26, 1947) is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She was a United States Senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. As the wife of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she was the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001. In the 2008 election, Clinton was a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.
A native of Illinois, Hillary Rodham first attracted national attention in 1969 for her remarks as the first student commencement speaker at Wellesley College. She embarked on a career in law after graduating from Yale Law School in 1973. Following a stint as a Congressional legal counsel, she moved to Arkansas in 1974 and married Bill Clinton in 1975. Rodham cofounded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families in 1977 and became the first female chair of the Legal Services Corporation in 1978. Named the first female partner at Rose Law Firm in 1979, she was twice listed as one of the 100 most influential lawyers in America. First Lady of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and 1983 to 1992 with husband Bill as Governor, she successfully led a task force to reform Arkansas's education system. She sat on the board of directors of Wal-Mart and several other corporations.

In 1994 as First Lady of the United States, her major initiative, the Clinton health care plan, failed to gain approval from the U.S. Congress. However, in 1997 and 1999, Clinton played a role in advocating the creation of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act. Her years as First Lady drew a polarized response from the American public. The only First Lady to have been subpoenaed, she testified before a federal grand jury in 1996 due to the Whitewater controversy, but was never charged with wrongdoing in this or several other investigations during her husband's administration. The state of her marriage was the subject of considerable speculation following the Lewinsky scandal in 1998.
After moving to the state of New York, Clinton was elected as a U.S. Senator in 2000. That election marked the first time an American First Lady had run for public office; Clinton was also the first female senator to represent the state. In the Senate, she initially supported the Bush administration on some foreign policy issues, including a vote for the Iraq War Resolution. She subsequently opposed the administration on its conduct of the war in Iraq and on most domestic issues. Senator Clinton was reelected by a wide margin in 2006. In the 2008 presidential nomination race, Hillary Clinton won more primaries and delegates than any other female candidate in American history, but narrowly lost to Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
As Secretary of State, Clinton became the first former First Lady to serve in a president's cabinet. She has put into place institutional changes seeking to maximize departmental effectiveness and promote the empowerment of women worldwide, and has set records for most-traveled secretary for time in office. She has been at the forefront of the U.S. response to the 2011 Middle East protests, including advocating for the military intervention in Libya.

Simon Cowell birthday

Simon Cowell date of birthday : October 7, 1959
The so-called king of mean, Simon Cowell spent nine seasons on "American Idol" hurling insults at contestants and helping a few lucky winners realize their dreams. You can catch him on his new show X factor, to see if his sharp tongue still cuts as deep.
Simon Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol. He is also the owner of the television production and music publishing house Syco.
As a judge, Cowell is known for his blunt and often controversial criticisms, insults and wisecracks about contestants and their abilities. He is also known for combining activities in the television and music industries, having promoted singles and records for various artists, including television personalities. He was most recently featured on the seventh series of The X Factor and the fifth series of Britain's Got Talent. In September 2011, he will feature as a judge on the first season of the American version of The X Factor.
In 2010, the British magazine New Statesman listed Cowell at number 41 in a list of "The World's 50 Most Influential Figures 2010".

Joan Cusack birthday

Joan Cusack date of birth: October 11, 1962
Joan Cusack built her successful career with memorable supporting roles, including several with her younger brother. Her unique voice was lent to Jessie the cowgirl in "Toy Story 2" and "Toy Story 3."
Joan Mary Cusack (born October 11, 1962) is an American film, stage and television actress. She has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the movies Working Girl and In & Out and is a three-time winner of the American Comedy Award as "Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture." Cusack was a cast member of the sketch comedy TV show Saturday Night Live in 1985–86. She was born the second of five children, and is the sister of fellow actor, John Cusack.

Brett Favre birthday

Brett Favre date of birth : October 10, 1969
Retirement flip-flopper Brett Favre spent 19 years as an NFL quarterback, most notably with the Green Bay Packers, before finally deciding to leave the league after the 2010 season Minnesota vikings. He has appeared in several commercials, a few poking fun at his on-again, off-again retirement plans.
Brett Lorenzo Favre (born October 10, 1969) is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons (1991), Green Bay Packers (1992–2007), New York Jets (2008) and Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010). Favre is the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 70,000 yards, over 500 touchdowns, over 300 interceptions, and over 10,000 pass attempts. He officially retired on January 17, 2011.
Favre started at the quarterback position for the University of Southern Mississippi for four years before being selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by Atlanta (33rd overall). He was traded to Green Bay on February 10, 1992, for the 19th pick in the 1992 NFL Draft.
Favre became the Packers' starting quarterback in the fourth game of the 1992 season, and started every game through the 2007 season. He was traded to the New York Jets and started at quarterback for the 2008 season before signing with the Vikings on August 18, 2009 as their starting quarterback. He made an NFL record 297 consecutive starts (321 including playoffs).
He is the only player to win the AP Most Valuable Player three consecutive times (1995–97). He has led teams to eight division championships (1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009), five NFC Championship Games (1995, 1996, 1997, 2007, 2009), and two Super Bowl appearances (Super Bowl XXXI, Super Bowl XXXII), winning one (Super Bowl XXXI).
He holds many NFL records, including most career touchdown passes, most career passing yards, most career pass completions, most career pass attempts, most career interceptions thrown, most consecutive starts by a player, most consecutive starts by a quarterback, most career victories as a starting quarterback, most sacked, and most fumbles. He is often referred to by his nickname "The Gunslinger".

Bill Gates birthday

Bill Gates date of birthday : October 28, 1955
Billionaire Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft ,the other co-founder Paul allen, in 1976.  An avid philanthropist, he created the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with his wife and signed the Giving Pledge with fellow billionaires Warren Buffett and Mark Zuckerberg.
Bill Gates (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, author, and former CEO and current chairman of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen. He is consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people and was the wealthiest overall from 1995 to 2009, excluding 2008, when he was ranked third. During his career at Microsoft, Gates held the positions of CEO and chief software architect, and remains the largest individual shareholder, with more than 8 percent of the common stock. He has also authored or co-authored several books.
Gates is one of the best-known entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution. Although he is admired by many, a number of industry insiders criticize his business tactics, which they consider anti-competitive, an opinion which has in some cases been upheld by the courts. In the later stages of his career, Gates has pursued a number of philanthropic endeavors, donating large amounts of money to various charitable organizations and scientific research programs through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, established in 2000.
Gates stepped down as chief executive officer of Microsoft in January 2000. He remained as chairman and created the position of chief software architect. In June 2006, Gates announced that he would be transitioning from full-time work at Microsoft to part-time work, and full-time work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He gradually transferred his duties to Ray Ozzie, chief software architect, and Craig Mundie, chief research and strategy officer. Gates' last full-time day at Microsoft was June 27, 2008. He remains at Microsoft as non-executive chairman.

Nancy Grace birthday

Nancy Grace date of birthday : October 23, 1959
Tough as nails former prosecutor Nancy Grace reports on high-profile court cases on her legal and current events TV show, "Nancy Grace". Her coverage of the Casey Anthony trial earned high ratings.
Nancy Grace (born October 23, 1959) is an American legal commentator, television host, television journalist, and former prosecutor. She frequently discusses issues from what she describes as a victims' rights standpoint, with an outspoken style that has won her both praise and condemnation. She is the host of Nancy Grace, a nightly celebrity news and current affairs show on HLN, and she was the host of Court TV's Closing Arguments. She also co-wrote the book Objection! — How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System. She was also the host of Swift Justice with Nancy Grace, a syndicated courtroom reality show on which her replacement, former Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass, was announced May 24, 2011, effective at the end of its first season.

Grant Hill birthday

Grant Hill date of birth: October 5, 1972
NBA All-Star Grant Hill plays for the Phoenix Suns and was part of the 1996 Olympic team that won gold in Atlanta. An avid African-American art collector, he sponsored an exhibition tour something all our own, of his collection.
Grant Hill (born October 5, 1972) is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Phoenix Suns. As a collegian with Duke University and early in his professional career with the Detroit Pistons, Hill was widely considered to be one of the best all-around players in the game, often leading his team in points, rebounds and assists. His time in the league has been hampered by career-threatening injuries, notably during the prime of his career.

Evander Holyfield birthday

Evander Holyfield date of birth: October 19, 1962

Hugh Jackman birthday

Hugh Jackman date of birthday : October 12, 1968

Alan Jackson birthday

Alan Jackson date of birth: October 17, 1958

Kim Kardashian birthday

Kim Kardashian date of birthday : October 21, 1980

Kevin Kline birthday

Kevin Kline date of birth: October 24, 1947

John Krasinski birthday

John Krasinski date of birthday : October 20, 1979

Christopher Lloyd birthday

Christopher Lloyd date of birthday : October 22, 1938

Penny Marshall birthday

Penny Marshall date of birthday : October 15, 1942

John Mayer birthday

John Mayer date of birthday : October 16, 1977

Sharon Osbourne birthday

Sharon Osbourne date of birthday : October 9, 1952

Clive Owen birthday

Clive Owen date of birthday : October 3, 1964

Bristol Palin birthday

Bristol Palin date of birthday : October 18, 1990

Jane Pauleybirthday

Jane Pauley date of birth: October 31, 1950

Katy Perry birthday

Katy Perry date of birth: October 25, 1984

Anne Rice birthday

Anne Rice date of birth:October 4, 1941

Kelly Ripa birthday

Kelly Ripa date of birth:October 2, 1970

Winona Ryder birth date

Winona Ryder date of birth:October 29, 1971

Elisabeth Shue birthday

Elisabeth Shue date of birth:October 6, 1963

Grace Slick birthday

Grace Slick date of birth:October 30, 1939

Margaret Thatcher birth date

Margaret Thatcher date of birth:October 13, 1925

Usher birthday

Usher date of birth:October 14, 1978
Full name Usher Terry Raymond IV

Thursday 29 September 2011

September 2011 Celebrity Quotes : Celebrity News September

September 2011 Celebrity Quotes : Celebrity News September- Magazine Celebrity News Stories September 2011 Gwyneth Paltrow's Most Obnoxious Quotes. Memorable September quotes, Many Americans focused on a somber anniversary, 9/11 10th anniversary, this month,Celebrity quotes in the form of tropical storms, tropical storm lee, and wildfires, central texas fires, also commanded our attention. Let's take a look at the quotable lines of September.


Pilot Heather Penney

"I genuinely believed that was going to be the last time I took off."
The then-rookie F-16 pilot flew one of the two planes on Sept. 11, 2001, that was ready to shoot down, heather penney jets scrambled, United Airlines Flight 93. Happened to the flight: United airlines flight 93, heather penney father could have been pilot, flight 93 memorial,
American Jobs Act

"The question is whether, in the face of an ongoing national crisis, we can stop the political circus and actually do something to help the economy." President Obama asked Congress to pass his jobs bill in a televised speech, Obama jobs bill $477 billion
Biden and Boehner talk golf
Who says Democrats and Republicans can't be friendly with each other? As long as they're talking about golf, that is. Check out the conversation between Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker John Boehner in the moments before President Obama's speech before Congress Thursday night. After an awkward lull following some hyper-masculine wrestling, Boehner starts telling the veep about the recent ups and downs in his game.
It's hard to tell if Biden is interested, or just being polite. "That's incredible," he says at one point.
Now, if only they could achieve the same level of comity on other issues the economy, for instance. President obama jobs bill
9/11 anniversary terror threat

"The best thing we can do to fight terror is to not let it intimidate us."
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reacted to increased terror threats as the 10th anniversary, september 11 10th anniversary, of the September 11 attacks neared. 9/11 anniversary ground zero paul simon
Central Texas wildfires 2011

"We're going to get back in, we're going to move forward, it's going to be a better time. We're going to get through this."
Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald reassured the community of Bastrop, Texas after more than 1,500 homes were destroyed by wildfires. Bastrop fire animal rescue efforts, Bastrop fire relief efforts
Peyton Manning neck injury

"We will leave him on the active roster as long as the doctors tell us there's a chance for him to come back."
Indianapolis Colts vice chairman Bill Polian responded to rumors that Peyton Manning would be out for the season with a neck Peyton manning injury. Peyton manning stem cell, Republican presidential polls, Next gop debate Oct. 18 in Las Vegas
Republican presidential debates

"Those are wonderful things, but Governor Perry doesn't believe that he created those things. If he tried to say that, well, it would be like Al Gore saying he invented the Internet."
Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Gov. Rick Perry sparred at their first debate together
Schweddy Balls ice cream

"We've always been a company that has had a sense of humor."
Ben & Jerry's spokesman Sean Greenwood on his company's latest flavor – inspired by an innuendo-filled "Saturday Night Live" skit. Ben & Jerry's best-selling flavors
Tropical Storm Lee

"We feel terrible that we did not do more to avoid this tragedy, are truly saddened by what has occurred, and accept full responsibility."
Petco CEO Jim Myers responded after at least 100 animals died in a Petco store in Johnson City, N.Y.,after it was deluged with floodwaters from Tropical Storm Lee. Tropical storm lee, Hurricane names 2011
September 11 10th anniversary

"So many names, there is barely room on the walls of the heart."
Former New York Gov. George Pataki read a verse by a former poet laureate, poet laureate billy collins, at the Ground Zero memorial service. Ground zero memorial service 2011
Moammar Gadhafi

"I am happy because the frizzhead has run away."
Libyan students and teachers including one outspoken 10-year-old, Mofida Abdul-Hakim, began their first school year, Libyan students start school year, in 42 years without the longtime dictator in charge. Moammar gadhafi location,
Coach David Bennett

"Be a dog. We don't need no meows. We don't need no cats. We need more dogs."
Coastal Carolina university football coach David Bennett became an Internet sensation with his entertaining post-game press conference, coastal carolina coach bennett press conference. College football scoreboard, College football rankings 2011
Jim Leyland

"I will wear these underwear until we lose. I can tell you that right now. And they will not be washed. And I don't give a who knows it."
The manager of the Detroit Tigers delivered his unusual strategy to extend his team's winning streak before their game against the Oakland Athletics on the 15th. Tigers lost to Oakland 6-1 september 15, Leyland wear same baseball socks smoke a cigar, +famous baseball superstitions
Poverty levels rise

"This is truly a lost decade. We think of America as a place where every generation is doing better, but we're looking at a period when the median family is in worse shape than it was in the late 1990s."
Harvard economics professor, Harvard professor Lawrence Katz, spoke about the record numbers, 46.2 million people poverty, of Americans living below the poverty line. Federal poverty line 2011, Half the world less than 2.50 a day, American jobs act
Netflix renames DVD business

"For me the Netflix red envelope has always been a source of joy. The new envelope is still that lovely red, but now it will have a Qwikster logo. I know that logo will grow on me over time, but still, it is hard. I imagine it will be similar for many of you."
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings sent an email to subscribers apologizing, Reed Hastings price hikes and explaining the company's decision to Netflix splits businesses its streaming and DVD businesses. Netflix losing Starz
2011 Emmy Awards

"A lot of people are curious why I'm a lesbian. Ladies and gentlemen, the cast of "Entourage."
Emmy host Jane Lynch zinged the all-male cast of the HBO series at this year's ceremony. 2011 emmy winners.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' ends

"All these years later, it is a relief to see the end of a bad law that has been with us for far too long."
Sen. Dianne Feinstein – who voted against the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law in 1993 – spoke about the controversial ban on gays in the military that ended Sept. 20.
UARS satellite crash

"In over 50 years of these things coming back around the world, no one has ever been hurt."
Nicholas Johnson, chief scientist for orbital debris, spoke about the 12,500-pound NASA satellite, upper atmosphere research satellite, that tumbled to Earth. 1 in 3200 satellite, Where uars satellite landed pacific
Kweku Adoboli

"I need a miracle."
The so-called "rogue trader" reportedly left the Internet message shortly before being, Kweku Adoboli arrested, arrested on charges of defrauding his company of $2 billion. Rogue trader definition.
Reno air show crash

"As soon as I saw his nose pointed at the ground, I knew he wasn't going to recover."
An eyewitness described what he saw as a World War II-era plane, galloping ghost p51, crashed, killing 10 spectators at an air race in Reno, Nevada.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn

"I am not proud of it. I regret it infinitely. I have regretted it every day for the past four months, and I think I'm not done regretting it."
Former IMF, International monetary fund, chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn spoke publicly for the first time, Dominique Strauss-Kahn first interview, about his May 14 arrest on rape charges in New York City and subsequent release. Dominique Strauss-Kahn civil suit, Christine lagarde

Monday 26 September 2011

Roker Twitter Apology Accepted

Roker Twitter apology accepted- The Al Roker Speidi brouhaha is the second celebrity feud to make headlines recently. It was, of course, preceded by the Letterman Palin joke controversy. David Letterman told two jokes about the Palin family that triggered an intense uproar. One was the Sarah Palin Top 10 "slut" joke and the other was the Bristol Palin/A-Rod "knocked up" joke.
Letterman has since apologized and Sarah Palin has accepted his apology.

John Major "Complete Wimp Like Me"

John major "complete wimp like me"- Sir John Major (born 29 March 1943) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997. His childhood was spent in Brixton after his father's business failed, and he left school at 16. He worked for Standard Chartered Bank and became a councillor in Lambeth in 1968. He was elected to Parliament in 1979 and was a Cabinet Minister under Margaret Thatcher before being elected as her successor. After his defeat in 1997, he retired from the House of Commons at the 2001 general election.


Read more: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/John_Major

Saturday 17 September 2011

Serb mother magnet


Serb mother magnet- Two small boys from a central Serbian town are able to attract metal objects, acting much like human magnets, according to their mother. It's a claim that is raising doubts among some experts. Sanja Petrovic, the mother of 4-year-old David, said it first came to her attention "about a month ago." "I asked him to fetch me a spoon so I cold feed his little brother, and he yelled back: 'Mom, it sticks!'" Petrovic recalled. "I found him with several spoons and forks hanging from his body."

Terrified, the 26-year-old woman who lives in the town of Gornji Milanovac phoned her sister, who discovered that her son, Luka, 6, has the same attraction. "Other kids in the family can't do this, just the two of them," Petrovic said. The phenomenon is rare and so far medically unexplained. Several similar cases, however, have recently been reported in the media in Serbia, and also in Croatia and Bosnia. "As far as I know, there is no medical or scientific explanation," radiologist Mihajlo Dodic, who runs a practice in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, said.
Other experts questioned whether the boys actually have any special abilities."I doubt very much that someone is magnetic," said Patrick Regan, a physics professor at the University of Surrey in Britain. "Humans are made of the wrong material to be magnetic. Humans are mostly water and water does not have any magnetic properties."
"It would be pretty unsafe to have metal objects sticking to you against the force of gravity," he added. "You couldn't switch something like that off unless it's fake." Luka's father, Slavisa Lukic, said doctors have examined the boys, and announced them to be perfectly healthy, adding that they should be monitored as they grow up. "Nobody can tell us why this is happening," he said. David's mother said her son loses his magnetic powers when he is asleep, but regains them when he wakes up and starts moving.
When he plays with his friends "anything will stick to him," she said. Afterward, he will feel a little chilly and tired, she said. Both David and Luka are happy to put on a show for visitors. On cue, the boys proudly smile and raise their hands in the air to show that cutlery and plates stick to their bodies without assistance. The rest of the family also seem to have grown accustomed to the peculiarity and the attention. "It was in shock at first, but now we just try to keep the knives away from them," Petrovic says.

Chocolate as good as exercise


Chocolate  as good as exercise- If you'd rather eat chocolate than go for a run, all is not lost as scientists discover chocolate boosts fitness in the same way as jogging. There's no need to feel guilty about that extra square of chocolate as scientists claim that the sweet treat improves athletic performance just as much as exercise. A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that dark chocolate contains the plant compound epicatechin, which appears to stimulate muscle growth in a similar way to vigorous exercise.



Better still, when small amounts were eaten in combination with exercise, performance was boosted by 50 per cent. They found that the compound caused mice to produce more mitochondria, in turn increasing the number of capillaries that carry oxygen around the body and therefore increasing energy levels. 'Aerobic exercise, such as running or cycling, is known to increase the number of mitochondria in muscle cells,' says Dr Moh Malek from Wayne State University, Detroit.

'Our study has found that epicatechin seems to bring about the same response - particularly in the heart and skeletal muscles.' The scientists hope the same effect may apply to humans and that the ingredients in every girl's favourite comfort food could be used as a basis for treatments for muscle wastage. 'It appears epicatechin treatment, combined with exercise, could be a viable means to offset muscle ageing,' says Dr Malek. 'At the moment it would be a leap of faith to say the same effects would be seen in humans, but it is something we hope to identify in future studies.'

Thursday 15 September 2011

Adele, Jessie J Lead Q Awards Nods

Adele, Jessie J lead Q Awards nods: Jessie J, Adele and The Arctic Monkeys have all been nominated for 3 Q Awards. The 2011 ceremony will take place on October 24th at the Grovesnor House Hotel in London.

There are also nods for Ed Sheeran and Katy B for best breakthrough artist, and Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32, Cee Lo Green and Example in the best male act category. Chase and Status also get a well deserved nomination for best live act.

The nominations and catergories are-

Breakthrough artist:

Jessie J

Ed Sheeran

Katy B

James Blake

Miles Kane

Best new act:

The Vaccines

WU LYF

Foster The People

Everything Everything

Nero

Best female artist:

Adele

Laura Marling

Beyonce

Jessie J

PJ Harvey

Best male artist:

Cee Lo Green

Tinie Tempah

Wretch 32

Ed Sheeran

Example

Best track:

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar

Arctic Monkeys - Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair

Adele - Someone Like You

Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks

Best album:

Bon Iver - Bon Iver

Arctic Monkeys - Suck It and See

Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!

The Horrors - Skying

PJ Harvey - Let England Shake

Best live act:

Coldplay

Biffy Clyro

Elbow

Beyonce

Chase And Status

Best video:


Jessie J - Do It Like A Dude

Lady Gaga - Judas

Foo Fighters - Walk

Ed Sheeran - You Need Me, I Don't Need You

Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)

Hurts - Wonderful Life

Best act in the world today:

Muse

Coldplay

Arctic Monkeys

Kasabian

Arcade Fire

U2

Henry Winkler appointed honorary OBE for dyslexia work


Henry Winkler appointed honorary OBE for dyslexia work: Henry Winkler, the Fonz in Happy Days, appointed OBE, Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz in the classic US sitcom Happy Days, has been appointed an honorary OBE for his educational work on dyslexia in the UK. Winkler received the honour at the British embassy in Washington DC.

The actor-turned-children's author, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, said he was "overwhelmed" to have his work recognised. In the past two years, he has toured schools in the UK, talking about the learning disability.


Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/14923930

Muppets spoofs Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Muppets spoofs Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Keeping up with spoofing other movie trailers, and proving that they still have a pop culture sensibility, Muppet Studios has taken on The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. This time around the Muppets have cut a new trailer to try and match the feel, but with their sense of humor tossed in.
Perhaps some of you have no idea what we're talking about. If that is the case, here is TGWTDT trailer..



While I love the song that they created for it, I am getting tired of seeing the same scenes over and over. I'm ready for a new trailer for the movie, or just for the movie to come out already.

Tuesday 13 September 2011

Rene Russo Age 57

Rene Russo age 57

Rene Russo age 57, she born February 17, 1954, Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Rene Russo dropped out of high school to pursue her modeling career. By the time she turned 30, though, Russo switched gears and flung herself into acting. She has starred in major movies like “Major League,” “Lethal Weapon” and most recently appeared in 2011′s “Thor.”

Sunday 11 September 2011

Babe Ruth Cause of Death

Babe Ruth  cause of deathHis cause of death is Throat Cancer. The melancholic "The Babe Bows Out" captured the essence of the ailing slugger Babe Ruth's final appearance at Yankee stadium the House That Ruth Built on June 13, 1948. His uniform’s number, 3, was retired the same year. Yankee stadium 1923- Yankee Stadium is a stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. It serves as the home ballpark for the New York Yankees, replacing the previous Yankee Stadium, built in 1923.  
Yankee Stadium Monument Park- Monument Park is an open-air museum located at the new Yankee Stadium containing a collection of monuments, plaques, and retired numbers honoring distinguished members of the New York Yankees. Nat Fein is the Pulitzer-winning photographer.
George Herman Ruth, Jr., best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935. He was born on 6-Feb-1895 at Baltimore. He died on 16-Aug-1948 in New York City.

Thursday 8 September 2011

Walter Koenig Suggests Babylon 5 Return

Walter Koenig suggests Babylon 5 return- Walter Koenig has suggested that Babylon 5 could return in some form. The actor told fans at a recent Las Vegas Star Trek convention that series creator J Michael Straczynski is in talks to revive the show. "He told me that he is in negotiations to re-acquire the rights to Babylon 5 and it looks pretty good," said Koenig, who played Bester on the sci-fi drama. Koenig added that it is currently unclear what form the new Babylon 5 will take. "It could be a new series or it could be a feature film, but [Straczynski] was quite animated about it," he said. "He seemed very excited. "Warner Brothers is dealing with him in good faith. So you might see another Babylon 5 in the not too distant future." Babylon 5 originally aired on now-defunct network PTEN from 1994 to 1997 and on TNT for a final fifth season in 1998. The series also spawned six television films and short-lived spinoff series Crusade.

Sports Teams Died Crashes


Sports teams died crashes- List of sports teams involved in ... and world championships in 2006, was among those who died Wednesday in the crash.
May 4, 1949 — Italian soccer club Turin. The four-time league champions lost 22 members, including 18 players, in Turin, Italy.
Feb. 6, 1958 — English soccer champion Manchester United, eight members, in Munich.
Aug. 14, 1958 — Egyptian fencing team, six members, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Oct. 10, 1960 — Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo football team, 16 members, in Toledo, Ohio.
Feb. 16, 1961 — U.S. figure skating team, 18 members and 10 coaches and officials, in Belgium.
April 3, 1961 — Green Cross, eight members of the first-division Chilean soccer team, in the Las Lastimas Mountains.
April 28, 1968 — Lamar Tech track team, five members and the coach, in Beaumont, Texas.
Sept. 26, 1969 — Bolivian soccer team "The Strongest," coach Eustaquio Ortuno, 16 players and two staff members, near Viloco, Bolivia.
Oct. 2, 1970 — Wichita State football team, 14 players, in Colorado.
Nov. 14, 1970 — Marshall University football team, 36 players, in Huntington, W.Va.
Oct. 13, 1972 — Uruguayan rugby club, among the 29 casualties, in the Andes, Chile.
Dec. 13, 1977 — University of Evansville men's basketball coach Bobby Watson and 14 players, in Evansville, Ind.
March 14, 1980 — U.S. amateur boxing team, 14 members, in Warsaw, Poland.
Nov. 25, 1985 — Iowa State women's cross country team, coach Ron Renko, assistant coach Pat Moynihan, and team members Julie Rose, Susan Baxter and Sheryl Maahs, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dec. 8, 1987 — Peruvian first-division soccer team Alianza Lima, coach Marcos Calderon and 16 players, in Lima, Peru.
April 28, 1993 — Zambia's national soccer team, 18 players and five team officials, in Libreville, Gabon.
Jan. 27, 2001 — Oklahoma State basketball players Dan Lawson and Nate Fleming, and six team staffers and broadcasters, in Byers, Colo.
Sept. 7, 2011 — Russian hockey team Lokomotiv, 27 players, two coaches and seven club officials, in Yaroslavl, Russia.

Source: Yahoo

Sunday 4 September 2011

First Greatest Televised Presidential Addresses

First Greatest televised presidential addresses-A day where television reporting is widespread, it's hard to think back to a time when it was a new method of reaching the public, First TV made in 1926. In honor of the 60th anniversary of President Harry S Truman first coast-to-coast live broadcast, we take a look at his and other notable, televised speeches.

President Truman

Date: Sept. 4, 1951
Topic: Treaty officially ending World War II
The details: Speaking at a San Francisco conference, President Harry S. Truman accepted a treaty, Multilateral Treaty of Peace with Japan , that led to peace with Japan officially. The speech was broadcasted using microwave technology for television to 87 stations in 47 cities across the nation.
President Truman born Lamar, Missouri
President truman Multilateral Treaty of Peace 1951 HuntleyFilmArchives

President Eisenhower

Date: Jan. 17, 1961
Topic: Eisenhower's farewell address
With a speech in which he warned the public about the "military-industrial complex", President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his parting address, after two terms in office. The former World War II hero spoke from the White House's Oval Office.
In 1948, President Eisenhower became president of what Ivy League university
President Eisenhower's farewell address


President Kennedy

Date: Oct. 22, 1962
Topic: Cuban Missile Crisis
President John F. Kennedy spoke to the nation about nuclear missile sites discovered in Cuba and how the U.S. was planning to stop the Soviet Union from bringing more military supplies into the island country. After a short, tense  naval blockade of Cuba, the U.S. and Soviet Union reached an agreement, Soviet Union remove missiles from Cuba & U.S. remove missiles from Turkey and not invade Cuba , to end the dispute.

President Johnson

Date: March 15, 1965
Topic: American civil rights movement
A week after the death of minister and civil rights activist James J. Reeb in Selma, Alabama, President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke to Congress and the American public. Five months after the address, LBJ signed this act, Voting Rights Act of 1965 , demolishing discriminatory voting practices such as literary tests and poll taxes. Lyndon B. Johnson sworn in on air force one
President Johnson's We Shall Overcome speech


President Nixon

Date: Aug. 8, 1974
Topic: His resignation from office, Nixon resignation
President Richard Nixon announced on national television that he was resigning as U.S. president. His resignation came after a political scandal, Watergate scandal , tainted his presidency.
U.S. presidents resigned, +Richard Nixon only president to resign

President Ford

Date: August 9, 1974
Topic: His remarks after being sworn-in, +president ford’s inaugural speech
It was a day that marked the beginning and end of two presidential careers. Following Richard Nixon's resignation, Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States. He said this famous line, "Our Long National Nightmare is Over" Gerald Ford , in his remarks after taking the oath of office.

President Carter

Date: July 15, 1979
Topic: The energy crisis, energy crisis 1970s , and the nation's "crisis of confidence", +jimmy Carter crisis of confidence speech
In this televised address, President Jimmy Carter encouraged each American to conserve energy as "an act of patriotism." His speech is also referred to as the "malaise" speech, although the term was never included in the address. Nobel Peace Prize , President Carter's Crisis of Confidence speech

President Reagan

Date: June 12, 1987
Topic: Freedom and prosperity for the Eastern Bloc, Reagan freedom prosperity eastern bloc
In his speech commemorating the 750th anniversary of Berlin, Germany at the Brandenburg Gate, President Ronald Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev with this famous line, "Tear down this wall".
Reagan's first wife Jane Wyman
Real name: Sarah Jane Mayfield
Date of birth: January 5, 1917
Date of death: September 10, 2007
Occupation: Actor

President Bush

Date: Sept. 11, 2001
Topic: The 9/11 attacks, September 11 attacks
President George W. Bush addressed the nation following the terrorist attacks in Washington D.C. and New York City. This line, A great people has been moved to defend a great nation , from his speech stood out to many following the address.
Bush's two daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush
Beorge bush 9/11 address


President Obama

Date: January 20, 2009
Topic: Inaugural Address, Obama inaugural address
Barack Obama, the United States’ first African-American president, moved listeners with his inaugural address. A record number of people attended the event, Barack Obama worked at Baskin Robbins, 1.8 milllion people attended Obama's inauguration. Barack Obama worked at Baskin Robbins

Thursday 1 September 2011

Oscar De la Hoya Admits Drag Photos 2011

Oscar de la hoya admits drag photos 2011: Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya shelled out a whopping $20 million to keep a model quiet over a photo shoot that saw the "Golden Boy" dressed in high heels, fishnet stockings and frilly lingerie, the New York Post reported Thursday, citing sources.  The newspaper published the drag photos of De La Hoya frolicking with Siberian knockout Milana Dravnel on Nov. 15, 2007, after which the boxer insisted that the pictures were frauds. De La Hoya, 38, finally admitted the truth in a remarkable Spanish-language interview with Univision on Tuesday, which also saw the fighter say that he contemplated suicide while battling alcohol and drug addictions.
"Let me tell you, yes, yes, it was me (in those pictures)," he said. "I am tired now of lying, of lying to the public and of lying to myself." De La Hoya said he was high on booze and cocaine when the racy photos were snapped. After De La Hoya launched a campaign to discredit the wild images, Dravnel filed a federal lawsuit against him, claiming that his handlers duped her into agreeing that the photos were manipulated.
They settled the lawsuit out of court, and both sides clammed up, citing a confidentiality agreement.
But courthouse sources confirmed Wednesday that De La Hoya paid $20 million to buy her silence. The deal also called for her to give back the heels, lingerie and fishnets that she kept after their kinky photo session.

Best Vistas Of The World

Best Vistas of the World: Milford Sound

The Maori attribute the creation of the New Zealand fjords, such as Milford Sound, to Tute Rakiwhanoa, who cut the steep-sided valleys with his adze. What other explanation could there be for these spectacularly steep, sheer cliffs that rise nearly vertically from the ocean? In 1883, explorer James Hingston wrote, "For thousands of feet upwards the eye looks upon straight cut rocky frontages, not worn smooth by time, or by wind or water, but as sharply defined and as fresh looking in all respects as if riven asunder but yesterday by the stupendous wedges of Titanic Masons.” Milford Sound is the best known of the fjords, running nearly 10 miles from its head to the open sea. But being here is just half the fun. The steep and sinuous Milford Road makes the 74-mile drive from Te Anau a stunning immersion in numerous viewpoints of alpine scenery and massive scale, all of which build to the joyous, breathtaking sight of Milford Sound.

Best Vistas of the World: Sahara Desert

Think of the size of the United States: that is the size of the Sahara Desert, which comprises 3.5 million square miles. No wonder Westerners often say “Timbuktu” when they mean “the middle of nowhere.” Eleven nations lie at least partly in the desert. Large swaths are utterly desolate, though the Sahara supports 2 million people, not counting those who live along the Nile and Niger rivers. And the extremes! As hot as 136 degrees Fahrenheit and as cold as 22 degrees; supporting sand gazelles and ants, palm trees and grasses; fairly flat, rocky terrain and the wind-sculpted dunes that loom over it; the vast, shimmering sky and the way it makes a person look inconsequential.

Best Vistas of the World: Olga Mountains

Once they see Uluru, many visitors are satisfied with their time in Australia's Outback, ignoring the Olga Mountains. But those who can stand the sometimes wretchedly harsh conditions are rewarded with the sight of the Olgas, just 15.5 miles west of Uluru. These 36 stunning peaks in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park were formed by rain and wind erosion. The light jabs and jukes at the rocks at sunrise, and you can see Uluru in the distance.

Best Vistas of the World: Iguazu Falls

Shared by Brazil and Argentina, Iguazu Falls is one of the most imposing natural wonders in South America. The indigenous Guarani people called this “great waters” long before Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca stumbled across it in 1541. The Iguazu River runs 745 miles along a smooth plateau, then reaches a series of faults that turn it into a semicircular thundering mass of mist. The falls are actually a group of 270 waterfalls with cliffs and islets. You can take a boat to the base of the falls and really feel the mist, or walk along two footbridges to revel in the panoramic view.

Best Vistas of the World: Oregon Coast

The Oregon coast is the People’s Coast, thanks to the 1967 Oregon Beach Bill, which granted free beach access to everyone. And the people make the most of their coastline, which stretches 363 miles from the Columbia River to California; there are almost too many activities, including hiking, sport fishing, cycling, kite flying, scuba diving, surfing, sand boarding, boating, camping, clam digging, surf fishing, horseback riding and body boarding. Many people are drawn by the scenery, the ghostly sea stacks emerging from the fog, the views from the many headlands of the rock and sand beaches and the sea cliffs; the historic lighthouses, most of which were built before 1900, commissioned to aid in navigating the Graveyard of the Pacific; and the marine life of seals, sea lions and migrating gray and humpback whales.

Best Vistas of the World: The Dolomites


Best Vistas of the World: Grand Canyon

Best Vistas of the World: Serengeti


Best Vistas of the World: Norwegian Fjords


Best Vistas of the World: Amazon Rainforest


Best Vistas of the World: Verdon Canyon


Best Vistas of the World: Mount Kenya


Best Vistas of the World: Cliffs of Moher


Best Vistas of the World: Lake Baikal


Best Vistas of the World: Three Gorges

 
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