Rain Forest Adventures

Rain Forest AdventuresBorneo Getting wet is a whole lot more fun when you’re on vacation. And the opportunity to see monkeys, elephants, sloths and bears makes the trip even more spectacular. Here are 12 rain-forest experiences you shouldn’t miss. The Malaysian rain forest is home to a variety of miniature versions of animals found elsewhere on the planet: deer no bigger than a toy poodle, pocket-size owls and pygmy elephants. On the other end of the spectrum is the proboscis monkey, with the biggest nose in the primate kingdom, and the Rafflesia plant, whose 3-foot-long flowers are by some measures the world’s largest. See all of this and more with a stay at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, a 31-chalet camp on the banks of Sabah’s Danum...

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Urban Adventures

Urban Adventures: Hang Gliding in Los AngelesWhy not add a little adrenaline rush to your next big metropolitan vacation? Here are 13 sporting adventures to enjoy inside the city limits. For a bird's-eye view of the Southern California coast, head to Dockweiler State Beach and jump off the bluff on your very own hang glider. You’ll soar above a broad beach fronting the Pacific Ocean, but not so high that you’ll get in the way of planes taking off and landing at nearby LAX. Windsports Soaring Center provides all the gear and instruction you’ll nee...

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Famous July birthdays

Famous July birthdaysFamous July birthdays. A legendary rapper, Olympic figure skater, Heisman Trophy winner and English author are just some of the famous folks with July birthdays. Scroll through to discover who else will celebrate a birthday this month. Find out which of your favorite stars are celebrating birthdays this we...

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Celebrity June 2011 Quotes

Celebrity June 2011 quotes. It was a month of thrilling victories, agonizing defeats, lost legends, shocking admissions and career-ending mistakes. See what other big events made headlines in June and what was said about them. Rep. Anthony Weiner "I make this apology to my neighbors and my constituents, but I make it particularly to my wife, Huma." The New York congressman first denied, then admitted to sending lewd photos to several women he met onli...

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Bulls Do Not Forgive

Bulls Do Not Forgive The Spanish bullfighter seriously injured Conchi Rios in the thigh for his first bull in a bullfight in Rieumes, Francia.  The Spanish, 20, who was fighting for the first time outside their country, received a "serious injury" in the thigh after the entrance of the bull on the plaza, said club president instead of taurine, Yves Samyn. "It was gored in the thigh and was suspended from the horn over 5 or 6 meters," he said, suggesting that the wound, muscle, could be important because "the horn should move insid...

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National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22

 National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22 Stupid Guy Thing Day Please don't blame the messenger. The folks at Wellcat, a rich source of off-beat holidays has declared June 22 as Stupid Guy Thing Day. "Women are always talking about [it], so here's a day to commemorate it," according to Wellcat. Apparently aren't aware of a guy's ability to celebrate his own stupid moves. These stupid guy things are even celebrated in pop culture. It may have started with Bill and Ted or Wayne and Garth, with the bar being lowered even further by "Jackass" (the TV show and movies) and even "Destroy Build Destroy." The Wellcat folks encourage women to make a list of "stupid guy things" and pass it on. Just don't post the list on Facebook...

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Cameron Diaz Popcorn

With Cameron Diaz on his show to promote "Bad Teacher" on Monday night, Dave took the opportunity to ask about the much talked about moment when cameras caught the movie star feeding Alex Rodriguez a handful of popcorn during last February's Super Bowl. A playful Diaz, who earlier said it was OK to call the New York Yankees star her boyfriend ("I do," she said), obliged Letterman with an "exclusive" telling of the moment and then took part in a funny bit when the comedian pulled out an oversized tub of popcorn and handed it over with implied instructions. Great stuff."We were watching the game and I was eating and I was getting down to the last couple of pieces of popcorn and all of a sudden I see a hand coming in… and I'm like… [at this point she pantomimes pulling away a tub of popcorn]....

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan pregnant

(AFP) – Former Miss World turned actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is pregnant, her father-in-law and veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed. "NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!," Bachchan wrote on his Twitter page late Tuesday.Aishwarya Rai, 37, married Bachchan's actor son Abhishek, 35, in April 2007. The child will be their first and comes after weeks of speculation in Indian gossip columns about the actress' fluctuating weight.Bachchan senior later said on the micro-blogging site that he was "overwhelmed" with the response to the news from followers and had received 2,843 tweets of congratulation in just half an hour.Writing on his...

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Jon huntsman

Former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman will formally announce his bid for the presidency next week at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, with the Statue of Liberty as the backdrop, a Republican source told CNN on Tuesday. Huntsman was Utah's governor from 2005-2009 before President Barack Obama -- the man Huntsman will be vying to unseat -- appointed him to the top diplomatic post in Beijing. That service, as well as his break with GOP orthodoxy on issues like climate change and civil unions are likely to be fodder for his rivals in the Republican primaries.He has scrambled to assemble a campaign since returning to the United States at the end of April, making appearances in the early primary states of New Hampshire and South Carolina in May. He has reportedly decided he would skip...

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Celebrities Charity Work

Celebrities Charity Work Celebrities That Do Charity Work. While there are many celebrities that contribute to various charitable organizations and foundations, there are 10celebrities that do charity work on a whole different level—celebrities that give their time and money in hopes of creating a better, safer, healthier world for all. Angelina Jolie. Angelina Jolie has made a name for herself on the big screen, but some of her best work occurs off-screen, where she lends support to charities, foundations and causes around the world. Jolie is the Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR. She also offers her help to UNICEF, the ONE Campaign, Doctors Without Borders, Kids in Need of Defense and the Afghanistan Relief Organization. In addition, Jolie co-founded...

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Highest Paid Musicians

Highest Paid MusiciansForbes’ Top 10 Highest Paid Musicians According to the list, U2 made more money than other musicians, netted $130 million from their massive world tour and other deals, much bigger than my weekly earning from this blog. The group made $10 million in ticket sales on each tour stop, merchandise revenue. Australian heavy metal group AC/DC is on the second place with $114 million, while Beyonce Knowles came in third with $87 million, the highest-paid female musician. Her earnings mostly came from endorsement with companies, such as Nintendo and L’Oreal and from her growing fashion line. She’s three spots above her husband, Jay-Z.The complete list is below:1. U2, $130 million2. AC/DC, $114 million3....

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Famous Unsolved Cases

Famous Unsolved Cases- A few of the famous unsolved cold cases are still open, despite using new technology to catch the criminals. Throughout history there have been a few that go unsolved. Some of them are more than 100 years old and we’ll never know the truth on what happened.In 1982, seven people died in the Chicago area after taking Extra Strength Tylenol capsules. It is still one of the famous cases of the 20th century. The capsules were tampered with and laced with potassium cyanide.The bottles, which were tampered with, came from many different factories, so blaming the contamination to one company was unsuccessful. Despite the new developments, the FBI told reporters that “no arrests have been made and no criminal charges filed,” this...

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Famous murder trials

 Famous murder trialsIn the high-profile murder trial of young Florida mother Casey Anthony who is charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, prosecutors brought in forensics experts to testify. As Anthony awaits a verdict, we take a look at some of the most infamous murder trials in history. Lincoln assassination trialWho was on trial: A vehement critic of the Lincoln administration, John Wilkes Booth, and a group of co-conspirators. The verdict: The seven-week trial, by a military tribunal, ended in death sentences for Mary Surratt, David Herold, Lewis Powell and George Atzerodt. Samuel Arnold, Samuel Mudd and Michael O'Laughlen were sentenced to...

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Megan Fox Fired From Transformers 3

Megan Fox Fired From Transformers- Despite the harsh remarks Megan Fox made against "Transformers" director Michael Bay, including referring to him as "Hitler," Bay reveals in a new interview that it wasn't him that suggested she get the ax."She was in a different world, on her BlackBerry," Bay said of Fox in an interview with GQ magazine. "You gotta stay focused. And you know, the Hitler thing. Steven [Spielberg] said, 'Fire her right now.'"Legendary director Steven Spielberg severed as an executive producer on both "Transformers" and its 2009 sequel "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." He's also an executive producer on the upcoming third film, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."The "Hitler thing" that Bay is talking about is a 2009...

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Best road Trip Movies

Best road trip moviesBest road trip movies. There's nothing like the thrill of the open road. If you're planning a summer road trip getaway, get inspired by these flicks and then plan your own adventure. Rain ManRelease date: Dec. 16, 1988Cast: Tom Cruise; Dustin HoffmanEasy RiderRelease date: July 14, 1969Cast: Peter Fonda; Dennis Hopper; Jack NicholsonThe Blues BrothersRelease date: June 20, 1980Cast: Dan Aykroyd; John Belushi Thelma and LouiseRelease date: May 24, 1991Cast: Susan Sarandon; Geena Davis; Brad PittWild HogsRelease date: March 2, 2007Cast: Tim Allen; John Travolta; Martin LawrenceSmokey and the BanditRelease date: May 27, 1977Cast: Burt Reynolds; Sally FieldTommy BoyRelease date: March 31, 1995Cast: David Spade;...

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Are Self-Tanners Safe

Are Self-Tanners SafeAre Self-Tanners Safe. Self tanners have made their mark on the cosmetic industry. Are they a safe alternative to sun exposure? Before modern cosmetic technology introduced the ubiquitous self-tanner you had to spend hours lying in the sun to look good in that strapless yellow dress. Not to mention the damage you inflicted upon your skin in terms of aging and skin cancer risk. All of that changed when the new and improved self-tanner hit the shelves. No more QT orange tone! These tanners actually gave a realistic looking tan. But, have you ever stopped to wonder about the safety of applying self tanner products to your skin? Are self-tanners safe?What is it that causes self-tanners products to give...

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Summer Songs

Summer songsSummer songs. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue, camping trip, a night out on the town, or just need to kick back and relax in the warm weather, here's a list of hot and cool summer songs for any occasion. All Summer LongRocker Kid Rock sings about his summers growing up on the lakeshores of his home state. Good for a backyard barbecue or a trip to the swimming hole.Rolling in the DeepThe latest single from breakout soul singer Adele has been burning up the charts since its release and is poised to be summer's big hit.I'm YoursJason Mraz's reggae-sounding single was on everyone's lips during the summer of 2008. Its laid-back sound makes it a good addition for a trip to the beachThe Edge of GloryThe pop singer has...

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