Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Amazon beats Apple and Google with cloud music launch
Amazon has beaten both Apple and Google with a surprise launch of a new cloud music service, Cloud Player, which allows people to store their entire music collection online and access it from multiple devices.
The launch of cloud-based music storage system has been long expected from either Apple or Google. However, Amazon has stolen both technology giants’ respective thunder by rolling out its Cloud Player streaming and storage service in the US.
The online retailer has unveiled the service, which allows users to upload their existing music library and thousands of other songs purchased through all online stores, including Apple’s iTunes, and listen to them via Cloud Player on any Android smartphone or computer.
"Our customers have told us they don't want to download music to their work computers or phones because they find it hard to move music around to different devices," said Bill Carr, vice president of Music and Movies at Amazon. "Now, whether at work, home, or on the go, customers can buy music from Amazon MP3, store it in the cloud and play it anywhere."
Cloud Player is free of charge to Amazon account holders and currently only available in the US – with a UK launch date unknown.
Amazon account holders start with 5 GB of ‘Cloud Drive’ storage space (the equivalent of approximately 1,000 songs) to upload their digital music library and those who purchase an Amazon MP3 album will be upgraded to 20 GB space. New Amazon MP3 purchases saved directly to Cloud Drive are stored for free and do not count against a customer's storage quota. Additional storage plans start at $20 a year.
The launch of cloud-based music storage system has been long expected from either Apple or Google. However, Amazon has stolen both technology giants’ respective thunder by rolling out its Cloud Player streaming and storage service in the US.
The online retailer has unveiled the service, which allows users to upload their existing music library and thousands of other songs purchased through all online stores, including Apple’s iTunes, and listen to them via Cloud Player on any Android smartphone or computer.
"Our customers have told us they don't want to download music to their work computers or phones because they find it hard to move music around to different devices," said Bill Carr, vice president of Music and Movies at Amazon. "Now, whether at work, home, or on the go, customers can buy music from Amazon MP3, store it in the cloud and play it anywhere."
Cloud Player is free of charge to Amazon account holders and currently only available in the US – with a UK launch date unknown.
Amazon account holders start with 5 GB of ‘Cloud Drive’ storage space (the equivalent of approximately 1,000 songs) to upload their digital music library and those who purchase an Amazon MP3 album will be upgraded to 20 GB space. New Amazon MP3 purchases saved directly to Cloud Drive are stored for free and do not count against a customer's storage quota. Additional storage plans start at $20 a year.
MORE BOOBS THAN BRAIN CELLS
Katie Price has reportedly asked her new boyfriend to marry her
The 32-year-old serial divorcée - who split from her husband Alex Reid in January after just 11 months of marriage – was first spotted with 25-year-old Argentinean model Leandro Penna at Sir Elton John's post-Oscars party last month but is already hoping to settle down with him.
The pair were spotted partying with Katie’s ex-boyfriend Dane Bowers earlier this week at a bash hosted by adult TV station Babestation at London's Merah nightclub, where the former glamour model vomited in the fire exit before popping the question in restaurant Balans.
A source said: "Katie kept saying, 'Marry me. Come on, why don't we just go and get married?'
"It's like Alex Reid never existed, but they aren't even divorced yet."
Katie - who has three children, Harvey, eight, Junior, five, and three-year-old Princess Tiaamii, from previous relationships –recently declared her love for Leandro.
She tweeted: "Es todo un tierno. Lo amo," which roughly translates as "It's all tender. I love him."
Here are few more quotes from this train wreck of a life
"If I stop being famous it won't matter because I'll still have my children and a husband [Alex] who loves me."
"Well, the truth is I didn't even attempt to say hello to her [Posh] as I was busy talking to Simon Cowell and his then girlfriend Terri, who were on my table." [Lucky ol' Simon, getting to sit sit at HER table ..... lol]
"I had looked forward to getting new boobs but now I had to have yet another op. I hated to think about what my poor body had been through in the past seven years - what with having three children and all the surgery." [What a martyr]
"I've always had relationships and made the guy wait a month before I sleep with him, wanting to know he respects me and it isn't just about having sex with Katie Price or Jordan, but I didn't feel I needed to be like that with Alex. Even though I had only just met him, something told me things were going to be serious between us. And so, just hours after meeting for the first time, we spent the night together."
The 32-year-old serial divorcée - who split from her husband Alex Reid in January after just 11 months of marriage – was first spotted with 25-year-old Argentinean model Leandro Penna at Sir Elton John's post-Oscars party last month but is already hoping to settle down with him.
A source said: "Katie kept saying, 'Marry me. Come on, why don't we just go and get married?'
"It's like Alex Reid never existed, but they aren't even divorced yet."
Katie - who has three children, Harvey, eight, Junior, five, and three-year-old Princess Tiaamii, from previous relationships –recently declared her love for Leandro.
She tweeted: "Es todo un tierno. Lo amo," which roughly translates as "It's all tender. I love him."
Here are few more quotes from this train wreck of a life
"If I stop being famous it won't matter because I'll still have my children and a husband [Alex] who loves me."
"Well, the truth is I didn't even attempt to say hello to her [Posh] as I was busy talking to Simon Cowell and his then girlfriend Terri, who were on my table." [Lucky ol' Simon, getting to sit sit at HER table ..... lol]
"I had looked forward to getting new boobs but now I had to have yet another op. I hated to think about what my poor body had been through in the past seven years - what with having three children and all the surgery." [What a martyr]
"I've always had relationships and made the guy wait a month before I sleep with him, wanting to know he respects me and it isn't just about having sex with Katie Price or Jordan, but I didn't feel I needed to be like that with Alex. Even though I had only just met him, something told me things were going to be serious between us. And so, just hours after meeting for the first time, we spent the night together."
Does your house look like Hitler ?
The house — divided into two flats — in Port Tennant, Swansea, South Wales, has become an internet hit after sharp-eyed Charli Dickenson spotted the resemblance and posted photos on her Twitter page.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Cruelty to elderly circus elephant caught on video
A hidden camera has recorded footage of circus workers in the UK kicking a 57-year-old elephant, and striking her with a metal pitchfork.
Shocking new ADI cruelty exposé shames UK circus industry from Animal Defenders on Vimeo.
Animal Defenders International (ADI) released footage from behind the scenes at the winter quarters of Bobby Roberts Super Circus, (in Polebrook, Northamptonshire) showing Anne, an Asian elephant, being repeatedly struck while tethered to the floor by a short chain. During a three-and-a-half week period 48 strikes were recorded.
The elephant, who suffers from arthritis, was chained during the entire period, only able to take one step forward or backwards.
Anne was captured in the wild, in Sri Lanka, as a baby. When she was young, she was one of several elephants performing with Bobby Roberts Super Circus, but she is now Britain's last circus elephant.
The video also shows workers striking horses and ponies, and one is seen spitting at a camel.
Shocking new ADI cruelty exposé shames UK circus industry from Animal Defenders on Vimeo.
Animal Defenders International (ADI) released footage from behind the scenes at the winter quarters of Bobby Roberts Super Circus, (in Polebrook, Northamptonshire) showing Anne, an Asian elephant, being repeatedly struck while tethered to the floor by a short chain. During a three-and-a-half week period 48 strikes were recorded.
The elephant, who suffers from arthritis, was chained during the entire period, only able to take one step forward or backwards.
Anne was captured in the wild, in Sri Lanka, as a baby. When she was young, she was one of several elephants performing with Bobby Roberts Super Circus, but she is now Britain's last circus elephant.
The video also shows workers striking horses and ponies, and one is seen spitting at a camel.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
"You can't fix stupid"
PICTURE, IF YOU WILL ...... a cake was ordered from Walmart for a friend who was moving.
The conversation went something like this:
Walmart Employee: 'Hello 'dis is Walmarts, how can I help you?'
Customer: ' I would like to order a cake for a going away party this week.'
Walmart Employee: 'What you want on da cake ?'
Customer: 'Best Wishes Suzanne' and underneath that 'We will miss you'.
The conversation went something like this:
Walmart Employee: 'Hello 'dis is Walmarts, how can I help you?'
Customer: ' I would like to order a cake for a going away party this week.'
Walmart Employee: 'What you want on da cake ?'
Customer: 'Best Wishes Suzanne' and underneath that 'We will miss you'.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il sends $500,000 in aid to Japan
Is Kim Jong-il, the son of a Anti-Japanese freedom fighter forgoing the past and showing compassion for the Japanese, or is he pulling a power play to make Japan look as though it is subservient to North Korea, and need their help, despite the fact that North Korean population continues to starve and suffer.For years now, there has been no diplomatic relations between Japan and North Korea. The leadership in North Korea usually refers to Japan as a “war monger.” The tension between the two nations stems from the Japanese 35-year colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula in the first half of the 20th century.
According to statistics from the Bank of Korea, North Korea’s $500,000 donation is equivalent to the annual salary of more than 500 of its citizens in 2009.
Presumably he used his own credit card to make the donation ...... one of only two believed to be in existence in N. Korea, the other is thought to be in the possession of wife no.3 of The Glorious Leader, Ko Young-hee.
TO PUT THIS IN PERSPECTIVE ....... SINGER GWEN STAFANI DONATED $1M TO THE TSUNAMI FUND.
BBC premiers first Doctor Who prequel webisode
In another first for Doctor Who, the BBC has this afternoon broadcast its first prequel webisode ahead of next month's launch of a new series of the long-running science-fiction drama series.
The webisode – which has been scripted by Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat – stars Stuart Milligan (Jonathan Creek) as President Nixon, and acts as a teaser for what viewers can expect when the series returns to British and American television screens towards the end of April.
The webisode – which has been scripted by Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat – stars Stuart Milligan (Jonathan Creek) as President Nixon, and acts as a teaser for what viewers can expect when the series returns to British and American television screens towards the end of April.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Actress Elizabeth Taylor dies at age 79
ABC News, CNN and MSNBC are reporting that that actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79.Taylor entered Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles two months ago for treatment of symptoms of congestive heart failure.
Elizabeth Taylor grew from a doll-faced child starlet to become one of the silver screen's most striking beauties, not to mention a compelling actress and one of the world's most famous movie stars. She has been a natural magnet for publicity throughout her life and is one of the most photographed women in history. She even holds the record for the most appearances on the cover of Life Magazine (11). But lest her fame and notoriety overshadow her accomplishments, it is worth remembering that Taylor has received five Best Actresses nominations and two Oscar statuettes over the course of her amazing six-decade career.
Disco icon Loleatta Holloway dies at 64
Soul icon and disco legend Loleatta Holloway has died of heart failure, aged 64. The disco diva sang lead vocals on Black Box's 1989 hit Ride On Time. It spent six weeks at number one in the UK charts.
Ride on Time was a dance-floor classic and her strong, powerful voice continues to keep the disco hit a club classic. She made a total of six studio albums and enjoyed two solo hits with Only You in 1978 and Love Sensation, a year later. However, Italian outfit Black Box sampled her voice on the hit Ride on Time and failed to credit Holloway's contribution. She eventually took out a successful law suit on the band. Model, Catherine Quinol, fronted Black Box during their chart success and the band used her to lip-synch Holloway's powerful soul tones.
Ride on Time was a dance-floor classic and her strong, powerful voice continues to keep the disco hit a club classic. She made a total of six studio albums and enjoyed two solo hits with Only You in 1978 and Love Sensation, a year later. However, Italian outfit Black Box sampled her voice on the hit Ride on Time and failed to credit Holloway's contribution. She eventually took out a successful law suit on the band. Model, Catherine Quinol, fronted Black Box during their chart success and the band used her to lip-synch Holloway's powerful soul tones.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
FAVORITE MOVIE LINES
David Walsh (Matt Dillon) : Whisper, do you have a boyfriend ?
Whisper (Jenna Fischer) : Yea ........
David Walsh (Matt Dillon) : What would you do if he was having sex with another girl ?
Whisper (Jenna Fischer) : Play with her tits ?
1.33 approx
Friday, March 18, 2011
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
Alphaville were a German synthpop group which gained popularity in the 1980s. The founding members were Marian Gold [56], Bernhard Lloyd [50] and Frank Mertens [49]. The band was at first named Forever Young before changing to Alphaville.
NOT SO YOUNG ANYMORE
NOT SO YOUNG ANYMORE
2011 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The quarter-finals will be played on 5/6 and 12/13 April.
Real Madrid CF v Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Chelsea FC will play Manchester United FC,
FC Barcelona will face FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
FC Internazionale Milano will play FC Schalke 04.
The semi-final ties will be played on 26/27 April and 3/4 May.
Semi-final 1: FC Internazionale Milano/FC Schalke 04 v Chelsea FC/Manchester United FC.
Semi-final 2: Real Madrid CF/Tottenham Hotspur FC v FC Barcelona/FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
At the final at Wembley on 28 May, the home side will be the winners of semi-final 2 against the victors of semi-final 1.
Real Madrid CF v Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Chelsea FC will play Manchester United FC,
FC Barcelona will face FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
FC Internazionale Milano will play FC Schalke 04.
The semi-final ties will be played on 26/27 April and 3/4 May.
Semi-final 1: FC Internazionale Milano/FC Schalke 04 v Chelsea FC/Manchester United FC.
Semi-final 2: Real Madrid CF/Tottenham Hotspur FC v FC Barcelona/FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
At the final at Wembley on 28 May, the home side will be the winners of semi-final 2 against the victors of semi-final 1.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
MARIO BIBOTELLI
THEN HE GOES AND GETS A RED CARD .......... MAN CITY GO OUT OF EUROPA CUP, LOSING 2-1 [ON AGG] TO DYNAMO KIEV ....... NOT MUCH OF A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR ROBERTO MANCINI
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| JUST FOR YOU MARIO |
Look what's popping up on your favorite TV shows
At the beginning of the complicated legal thriller "Damages," a battered and bloody young woman named Ellen Parsons demands a lawyer from a seat in a police interrogation room. In flashbacks, this same brunet is shown fending off an attacker and then stumbling onto a gory scene of a butchered loved one.
Confused ?
Check the bottom of the screen. There you'll find some helpful hints that work like a cross between "Pop-Up Video" and CliffsNotes and signal a new way that networks are starting to give viewers a quick entree into complex shows. "Ellen is being held as a suspect in the murder of her fiancé, David Connor," says the first info bite, which is then followed by, "Ellen hasn't yet told the police she was attacked in Patty's apartment the same day her fiancé was killed."
The on-screen subtitles function as a primer of sorts, appearing every few minutes to flesh out a twisty plot turn or reveal a character's sinister motives. Taking a page from ABC's "Lost," satellite service DirecTV has recently started airing these enhanced versions of "Damages" on its 101 Network and the clues come from a true insider: a writer on the first three seasons of the show.
The approach, coupled with a dedicated website, made sense for a show that can be tough to follow, DirecTV executives said, especially at a time when TV audiences are easily distracted by gadgets and other entertainment.
"It's a way to say to viewers, 'It's not too late to get involved in this show,'" said Paul Guyardo, DirecTV's chief marketing officer. "And it might keep new viewers from throwing in the towel if they can watch episodes that give them extra background and context."
And there may be more transmedia outreach coming, given the fierce competition for viewers and the sky-high cost of TV production. Networks, cable channels and premium services are rolling out eye-catching ways to help their shows break through, such as tickers on the bottom third of the screen and live question-and-answer sessions via Twitter.
AH , AMERICANS AND THEIR ATTENTION SPANS
Confused ?
Check the bottom of the screen. There you'll find some helpful hints that work like a cross between "Pop-Up Video" and CliffsNotes and signal a new way that networks are starting to give viewers a quick entree into complex shows. "Ellen is being held as a suspect in the murder of her fiancé, David Connor," says the first info bite, which is then followed by, "Ellen hasn't yet told the police she was attacked in Patty's apartment the same day her fiancé was killed."
The on-screen subtitles function as a primer of sorts, appearing every few minutes to flesh out a twisty plot turn or reveal a character's sinister motives. Taking a page from ABC's "Lost," satellite service DirecTV has recently started airing these enhanced versions of "Damages" on its 101 Network and the clues come from a true insider: a writer on the first three seasons of the show.
The approach, coupled with a dedicated website, made sense for a show that can be tough to follow, DirecTV executives said, especially at a time when TV audiences are easily distracted by gadgets and other entertainment.
"It's a way to say to viewers, 'It's not too late to get involved in this show,'" said Paul Guyardo, DirecTV's chief marketing officer. "And it might keep new viewers from throwing in the towel if they can watch episodes that give them extra background and context."
And there may be more transmedia outreach coming, given the fierce competition for viewers and the sky-high cost of TV production. Networks, cable channels and premium services are rolling out eye-catching ways to help their shows break through, such as tickers on the bottom third of the screen and live question-and-answer sessions via Twitter.
AH , AMERICANS AND THEIR ATTENTION SPANS
Nate Dogg dies at 41
Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale in Long Beach, gained attention for two tracks on Dr. Dre's 1992 debut 'The Chronic.' He lent his baritone vocals to hits by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Warren G and earned a Grammy nomination for the track 'Regulate' in 1995.
DJ Skee, a disc jockey for KIIS-FM (102.7) who has a weekly show on Sirius XM satellite radio, called Nate Dogg "a master."
"He created his own subgenre," Skee said, referring to G-funk. "His legacy is as big as anyone's in hip-hop."
Born Aug. 19, 1969, in Long Beach, Nate Dogg honed his singing skills in his church's gospel choir and his rapping at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he met Snoop Dogg.
At 16, Nate Dogg dropped out of high school and joined the Marines but went AWOL after three years. After a dishonorable discharge, he returned to Long Beach in 1990 to focus on music.
He first gained attention for two tracks on Dr. Dre's 1992 multi-platinum debut, "The Chronic," and quickly became the go-to crooner for hooks on rap albums from 50 Cent, Eminem, Ludacris and Fabolous. He also frequently collaborated with Tupac, as well as Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Warren G and Nate Dogg earned a Grammy nomination for the 1995 gangsta-rap track "Regulate," one of three nominations he eventually received.
After signing with Death Row Records, the singer released his double-disc solo debut, "G-Funk Classics Volume 1 & 2" in 1998.
Yet his solo career never matched the success he experienced as a collaborator. Label and legal drama at Death Row Records marred his debut effort, and his album was shelved for two years.
The release was a top 20 R&B and hip-hop album. It also contained the singles "Never Leave Me Alone" and "Nobody Does It Better," a Warren G-assisted hit.
Nate Dogg remained optimistic about his solo career, telling The Times in 1998 that he did not plan to compromise his slow, deep-voiced R&B crooning.
"I don't know how to do nothing else," he said. "If it's not broke, I'm not going to try to fix it."
"He created his own subgenre," Skee said, referring to G-funk. "His legacy is as big as anyone's in hip-hop."
Born Aug. 19, 1969, in Long Beach, Nate Dogg honed his singing skills in his church's gospel choir and his rapping at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he met Snoop Dogg.
At 16, Nate Dogg dropped out of high school and joined the Marines but went AWOL after three years. After a dishonorable discharge, he returned to Long Beach in 1990 to focus on music.
He first gained attention for two tracks on Dr. Dre's 1992 multi-platinum debut, "The Chronic," and quickly became the go-to crooner for hooks on rap albums from 50 Cent, Eminem, Ludacris and Fabolous. He also frequently collaborated with Tupac, as well as Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Warren G and Nate Dogg earned a Grammy nomination for the 1995 gangsta-rap track "Regulate," one of three nominations he eventually received.
After signing with Death Row Records, the singer released his double-disc solo debut, "G-Funk Classics Volume 1 & 2" in 1998.
Yet his solo career never matched the success he experienced as a collaborator. Label and legal drama at Death Row Records marred his debut effort, and his album was shelved for two years.
The release was a top 20 R&B and hip-hop album. It also contained the singles "Never Leave Me Alone" and "Nobody Does It Better," a Warren G-assisted hit.
Nate Dogg remained optimistic about his solo career, telling The Times in 1998 that he did not plan to compromise his slow, deep-voiced R&B crooning.
"I don't know how to do nothing else," he said. "If it's not broke, I'm not going to try to fix it."
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sir Alex Ferguson hit with five-match touchline ban by FA
Sir Alex Ferguson has been banned from the touchline for Manchester United's next five matches and will have to watch the FA Cup semi-final from the stands after being found guilty of improper conduct at a Football Association hearing.
Ferguson has also been fined £30,000 after the FA decided to take a hardline stance over his decision to fight the charge rather than accept he had gone too far in his criticisms of the referee Martin Atkinson after the defeat at Chelsea earlier this month.
Ferguson's ban does not start until 22 March, meaning he will be available for Bolton Wanderers's visit to Old Trafford on Saturday. Therefore his ban will start with a trip to West Ham, followed by a home match against Fulham and the all-Manchester semi-final at Wembley. However, Ferguson already had a suspended two-match touchline ban hanging over him from a previous charge, when he had accused Alan Wiley of being physically unfit to referee in the Premier League.
That has now been invoked, meaning Ferguson will also be banned from United's dugout in a home game against Everton and the visit to Arsenal.
The case against Ferguson was that he alleged bias on Atkinson's part by saying that he should not have been appointed for the Chelsea game because the occasion demanded "a fair referee." Ferguson, who had been incensed by Atkinson's officiating of a 2-1 defeat for the Premier League leaders, had decided to fight the charge against the recommendation of United's legal advisers.
Ferguson has 48 hours to appeal.
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FERGUSON'S TOP TEN RANTS
"The young boy showed a bit of inexperience but they got him sent off, everyone sprinted towards the referee - typical Germans."
- Sir Alex on Rafael's sending off against Bayern Munich as United crashed out of the Champions League last season.
"When an Italian says it's pasta I check under the sauce to make sure. They are innovators of the smokescreen."
- Sir Alex on the Italians.
"Jose understands winning and losing are twins in a way. When you win you don't gloat and when you lose you don't go bananas."
- Fergie on Jose Mourino.
"You can't applaud a referee."
- Sir Alex on officials.
- Ferguson on the media after he was criticised for signing Juan Sebastien Veron"
"I'm no f****** talking to you. He's a f****** great player. Yous are f******* idiots."
- Ferguson on the media after he was criticised for signing Juan Sebastien Veron.
"They are a small club, with a small mentality"
- Sir Alex on big-spending Manchester City.
"They say he's an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages! I've got a 15-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages!"
- Fergie has a dig at Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
"He's a novice - he should keep his opinions to Japanese football"
- Again on Wenger, shortly after his arrival at Highbury.
"My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their f*****g perch. And you can print that."
- Sir Alex dismisses the 2002/03 title as his greatest feat, instead endearing himself to Liverpool fans.
"You want a fair referee, or a strong referee anyway - and we didn't get that. I must say, when I saw who the referee was I feared it. I feared the worst."
- Ferguson hits out at referee Martin Atkinson after suffering a defeat to Chelsea
Ferguson has also been fined £30,000 after the FA decided to take a hardline stance over his decision to fight the charge rather than accept he had gone too far in his criticisms of the referee Martin Atkinson after the defeat at Chelsea earlier this month.
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| SEE YOU JIMMY ...... IF IT WUZNA FER THE FACT THAT YER MAW WUZ A PROSSIE I'D TEAR OFF YER HEED AND SHOITE DOON YER NIK |
Ferguson's ban does not start until 22 March, meaning he will be available for Bolton Wanderers's visit to Old Trafford on Saturday. Therefore his ban will start with a trip to West Ham, followed by a home match against Fulham and the all-Manchester semi-final at Wembley. However, Ferguson already had a suspended two-match touchline ban hanging over him from a previous charge, when he had accused Alan Wiley of being physically unfit to referee in the Premier League.
That has now been invoked, meaning Ferguson will also be banned from United's dugout in a home game against Everton and the visit to Arsenal.
The case against Ferguson was that he alleged bias on Atkinson's part by saying that he should not have been appointed for the Chelsea game because the occasion demanded "a fair referee." Ferguson, who had been incensed by Atkinson's officiating of a 2-1 defeat for the Premier League leaders, had decided to fight the charge against the recommendation of United's legal advisers.
Ferguson has 48 hours to appeal.
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FERGUSON'S TOP TEN RANTS
"The young boy showed a bit of inexperience but they got him sent off, everyone sprinted towards the referee - typical Germans."
- Sir Alex on Rafael's sending off against Bayern Munich as United crashed out of the Champions League last season.
"When an Italian says it's pasta I check under the sauce to make sure. They are innovators of the smokescreen."
- Sir Alex on the Italians.
"Jose understands winning and losing are twins in a way. When you win you don't gloat and when you lose you don't go bananas."
- Fergie on Jose Mourino.
"You can't applaud a referee."
- Sir Alex on officials.
- Ferguson on the media after he was criticised for signing Juan Sebastien Veron"
"I'm no f****** talking to you. He's a f****** great player. Yous are f******* idiots."
- Ferguson on the media after he was criticised for signing Juan Sebastien Veron.
"They are a small club, with a small mentality"
- Sir Alex on big-spending Manchester City.
"They say he's an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages! I've got a 15-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages!"
- Fergie has a dig at Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
"He's a novice - he should keep his opinions to Japanese football"
- Again on Wenger, shortly after his arrival at Highbury.
"My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their f*****g perch. And you can print that."
- Sir Alex dismisses the 2002/03 title as his greatest feat, instead endearing himself to Liverpool fans.
"You want a fair referee, or a strong referee anyway - and we didn't get that. I must say, when I saw who the referee was I feared it. I feared the worst."
- Ferguson hits out at referee Martin Atkinson after suffering a defeat to Chelsea
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
TODAYS JOKE
I don't think it's appropriate to make light of the situation in the
wake of this tragedy, I know it's hard to feel sympathy because
they're all foreigners, but we have to remember that they lost
almost everything in an instant and have been left with next to
nothing ..........................................
Still, there's always next season for Arsenal.
I'll get me coat
Reggae star Smiley Culture dies during police raid.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said it will investigate the death of the musician, whose real name was David Emmanuel.
The Metropolitan Police said the force was carrying out an arrest warrant at a house in Warlingham at 0700 GMT.
Emmanuel, 48, was due to face trial at Croydon Crown Court next Monday for conspiracy to supply cocaine. His biggest hit was 1984's Police Officer.
Police Officer reached number 12, while his other singles included Cockney Translation and Schooltime Chronicle.
A Met spokesman said officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Command were carrying out an arrest warrant.
He said: "While they were at the address, an incident occurred during which a 48-year-old man died.
"Officers from Surrey Police attended the incident and it has been formally referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission."
The Metropolitan Police said the force was carrying out an arrest warrant at a house in Warlingham at 0700 GMT.
Emmanuel, 48, was due to face trial at Croydon Crown Court next Monday for conspiracy to supply cocaine. His biggest hit was 1984's Police Officer.
Police Officer reached number 12, while his other singles included Cockney Translation and Schooltime Chronicle.
A Met spokesman said officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Command were carrying out an arrest warrant.
He said: "While they were at the address, an incident occurred during which a 48-year-old man died.
"Officers from Surrey Police attended the incident and it has been formally referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission."
Monday, March 14, 2011
WARNING: LATEST E-MAIL SCAM
If you get an e-mail titled ..... 'Japanese Tsunami launches whale into building' ..... don't open it ....... it's a scam.
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for complex instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals. The original members were Elizabeth Fraser (vocals), Robin Guthrie (guitar, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass guitar), who was replaced by Simon Raymonde (also bass guitar) early in the band's career.
Though formed in the post-punk and New Wave era, the Cocteau Twins tended to defy concise categorisation, and their music was a key influence on dream pop. Whilst the entire band earned much critical praise, Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals received the most attention. At times barely decipherable, Fraser seemed to veer into glossolalia and mouth music. Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett writes that "part of her appeal is how she can make hard-to-interpret lyrics so emotionally gripping."
In 2009, the Cocteau Twins' song "Alice" was used in Peter Jackson's film The Lovely Bones.
Though formed in the post-punk and New Wave era, the Cocteau Twins tended to defy concise categorisation, and their music was a key influence on dream pop. Whilst the entire band earned much critical praise, Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals received the most attention. At times barely decipherable, Fraser seemed to veer into glossolalia and mouth music. Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett writes that "part of her appeal is how she can make hard-to-interpret lyrics so emotionally gripping."
In 2009, the Cocteau Twins' song "Alice" was used in Peter Jackson's film The Lovely Bones.
AND TODAY'S LESSON IS ...............................
sometimes it's best to leave the quiet ones alone
DID YOU KNOW ................
March 14th is now officially "Steak and Blowjob Day". Simple, effective and self explanatory, this holiday has been created so you ladies finally have a day to show your man how much you care for him.
No cards, no flowers, no special nights on the town; the name of the holiday explains it all, just a steak and a BJ. Thats it. Finally, this twin pair of Valentine's Day and Steak and Blowjob Day will usher in a new age of love as men everywhere try THAT much harder in February to ensure a memorable March 14th!
The word is already beginning to spread, but as with any new idea, it needs a little push to start the ball rolling. So spread the word, and help bring love and peace to this crazy world. And, of course, steak and BJ's.
No cards, no flowers, no special nights on the town; the name of the holiday explains it all, just a steak and a BJ. Thats it. Finally, this twin pair of Valentine's Day and Steak and Blowjob Day will usher in a new age of love as men everywhere try THAT much harder in February to ensure a memorable March 14th!
The word is already beginning to spread, but as with any new idea, it needs a little push to start the ball rolling. So spread the word, and help bring love and peace to this crazy world. And, of course, steak and BJ's.
TOMORROW IS ' THE IDES OF MARCH '
THE MOVIE
Starring: George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Jeffrey Wright, Max Minghella.
“The Ides of March” is an intense tale of sex, ambition, loyalty, betrayal and revenge. The film follows a young press spokesman who falls prey to backroom politics, the treacherous manipulations of veteran operatives and the seduction of a young intern. In the film, George Clooney plays Governor Morris, a candidate running in the presidential primary race for the Democratic Party ticket. Ryan Gosling plays his press spokesman, Paul Giamatti plays a rival campaign manager, Marisa Tomei plays a reporter for the New York Times, and Evan Rachel Wood plays an intern for the campaign. “The Ides of March” is based on Beau Willimon’s award-winning, critically acclaimed play “Farragut North.”
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THE IDES OF MARCH
‘Moby Dick’ by Herman Melville ............ “Beware of the ides of March,” said the soothsayer, and poor ole Captain Ahab gets himself pinned to a whale and dies in the end.
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar ............... was told to beware of the ‘Ides of March’.
Starring: George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Jeffrey Wright, Max Minghella.
“The Ides of March” is an intense tale of sex, ambition, loyalty, betrayal and revenge. The film follows a young press spokesman who falls prey to backroom politics, the treacherous manipulations of veteran operatives and the seduction of a young intern. In the film, George Clooney plays Governor Morris, a candidate running in the presidential primary race for the Democratic Party ticket. Ryan Gosling plays his press spokesman, Paul Giamatti plays a rival campaign manager, Marisa Tomei plays a reporter for the New York Times, and Evan Rachel Wood plays an intern for the campaign. “The Ides of March” is based on Beau Willimon’s award-winning, critically acclaimed play “Farragut North.”
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THE IDES OF MARCH
‘Moby Dick’ by Herman Melville ............ “Beware of the ides of March,” said the soothsayer, and poor ole Captain Ahab gets himself pinned to a whale and dies in the end.
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar ............... was told to beware of the ‘Ides of March’.
DON'T PANIC !!
2012: BEGINNING OF THE END OR WHY THE WORLD WON'T END
Remember the Y2K scare? It came and went without much of a whimper because of adequate planning and analysis of the situation. Impressive movie special effects aside, Dec. 21, 2012, won't be the end of the world as we know. It will, however, be another winter solstice.
Much like Y2K, 2012 has been analyzed and the science of the end of the Earth thoroughly studied. Contrary to some of the common beliefs out there, the science behind the end of the world quickly unravels when pinned down to the 2012 timeline. Below, NASA Scientists answer several questions that we're frequently asked regarding 2012.
Question (Q): Are there any threats to the Earth in 2012? Many Internet websites say the world will end in December 2012.
Answer (A): Nothing bad will happen to the Earth in 2012. Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012.
Q: What is the origin of the prediction that the world will end in 2012?
A: The story started with claims that Nibiru, a supposed planet discovered by the Sumerians, is headed toward Earth. This catastrophe was initially predicted for May 2003, but when nothing happened the doomsday date was moved forward to December 2012. Then these two fables were linked to the end of one of the cycles in the ancient Mayan calendar at the winter solstice in 2012 -- hence the predicted doomsday date of December 21, 2012.
Q: Does the Mayan calendar end in December 2012?
A: Just as the calendar you have on your kitchen wall does not cease to exist after December 31, the Mayan calendar does not cease to exist on December 21, 2012. This date is the end of the Mayan long-count period but then -- just as your calendar begins again on January 1 -- another long-count period begins for the Mayan calendar.
Q: Could a phenomena occur where planets align in a way that impacts Earth?
A: There are no planetary alignments in the next few decades, Earth will not cross the galactic plane in 2012, and even if these alignments were to occur, their effects on the Earth would be negligible. Each December the Earth and sun align with the approximate center of the Milky Way Galaxy but that is an annual event of no consequence.
Q: Is there a planet or brown dwarf called Nibiru or Planet X or Eris that is approaching the Earth and threatening our planet with widespread destruction?
A: Nibiru and other stories about wayward planets are an Internet hoax. There is no factual basis for these claims. If Nibiru or Planet X were real and headed for an encounter with the Earth in 2012, astronomers would have been tracking it for at least the past decade, and it would be visible by now to the naked eye. Obviously, it does not exist. Eris is real, but it is a dwarf planet similar to Pluto that will remain in the outer solar system; the closest it can come to Earth is about 4 billion miles.
Q: What is the polar shift theory? Is it true that the earth’s crust does a 180-degree rotation around the core in a matter of days if not hours?
A: A reversal in the rotation of Earth is impossible. There are slow movements of the continents (for example Antarctica was near the equator hundreds of millions of years ago), but that is irrelevant to claims of reversal of the rotational poles. However, many of the disaster websites pull a bait-and-shift to fool people. They claim a relationship between the rotation and the magnetic polarity of Earth, which does change irregularly, with a magnetic reversal taking place every 400,000 years on average. As far as we know, such a magnetic reversal doesn’t cause any harm to life on Earth. A magnetic reversal is very unlikely to happen in the next few millennia, anyway.
Q: Is the Earth in danger of being hit by a meteor in 2012?
A: The Earth has always been subject to impacts by comets and asteroids, although big hits are very rare. The last big impact was 65 million years ago, and that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Today NASA astronomers are carrying out a survey called the Spaceguard Survey to find any large near-Earth asteroids long before they hit. We have already determined that there are no threatening asteroids as large as the one that killed the dinosaurs. All this work is done openly with the discoveries posted every day on the NASA NEO Program Office website, so you can see for yourself that nothing is predicted to hit in 2012.
Q: How do NASA scientists feel about claims of pending doomsday?
A: For any claims of disaster or dramatic changes in 2012, where is the science? Where is the evidence? There is none, and for all the fictional assertions, whether they are made in books, movies, documentaries or over the Internet, we cannot change that simple fact. There is no credible evidence for any of the assertions made in support of unusual events taking place in December 2012.
Q: Is there a danger from giant solar storms predicted for 2012?
A: Solar activity has a regular cycle, with peaks approximately every 11 years. Near these activity peaks, solar flares can cause some interruption of satellite communications, although engineers are learning how to build electronics that are protected against most solar storms. But there is no special risk associated with 2012. The next solar maximum will occur in the 2012-2014 time frame and is predicted to be an average solar cycle, no different than previous cycles throughout history.
Remember the Y2K scare? It came and went without much of a whimper because of adequate planning and analysis of the situation. Impressive movie special effects aside, Dec. 21, 2012, won't be the end of the world as we know. It will, however, be another winter solstice. Much like Y2K, 2012 has been analyzed and the science of the end of the Earth thoroughly studied. Contrary to some of the common beliefs out there, the science behind the end of the world quickly unravels when pinned down to the 2012 timeline. Below, NASA Scientists answer several questions that we're frequently asked regarding 2012.
Question (Q): Are there any threats to the Earth in 2012? Many Internet websites say the world will end in December 2012.
Answer (A): Nothing bad will happen to the Earth in 2012. Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012.
Q: What is the origin of the prediction that the world will end in 2012?
A: The story started with claims that Nibiru, a supposed planet discovered by the Sumerians, is headed toward Earth. This catastrophe was initially predicted for May 2003, but when nothing happened the doomsday date was moved forward to December 2012. Then these two fables were linked to the end of one of the cycles in the ancient Mayan calendar at the winter solstice in 2012 -- hence the predicted doomsday date of December 21, 2012.
Q: Does the Mayan calendar end in December 2012?
A: Just as the calendar you have on your kitchen wall does not cease to exist after December 31, the Mayan calendar does not cease to exist on December 21, 2012. This date is the end of the Mayan long-count period but then -- just as your calendar begins again on January 1 -- another long-count period begins for the Mayan calendar.
Q: Could a phenomena occur where planets align in a way that impacts Earth?
Q: Is there a planet or brown dwarf called Nibiru or Planet X or Eris that is approaching the Earth and threatening our planet with widespread destruction?
A: Nibiru and other stories about wayward planets are an Internet hoax. There is no factual basis for these claims. If Nibiru or Planet X were real and headed for an encounter with the Earth in 2012, astronomers would have been tracking it for at least the past decade, and it would be visible by now to the naked eye. Obviously, it does not exist. Eris is real, but it is a dwarf planet similar to Pluto that will remain in the outer solar system; the closest it can come to Earth is about 4 billion miles.
Q: What is the polar shift theory? Is it true that the earth’s crust does a 180-degree rotation around the core in a matter of days if not hours?
A: A reversal in the rotation of Earth is impossible. There are slow movements of the continents (for example Antarctica was near the equator hundreds of millions of years ago), but that is irrelevant to claims of reversal of the rotational poles. However, many of the disaster websites pull a bait-and-shift to fool people. They claim a relationship between the rotation and the magnetic polarity of Earth, which does change irregularly, with a magnetic reversal taking place every 400,000 years on average. As far as we know, such a magnetic reversal doesn’t cause any harm to life on Earth. A magnetic reversal is very unlikely to happen in the next few millennia, anyway.
Q: Is the Earth in danger of being hit by a meteor in 2012?A: The Earth has always been subject to impacts by comets and asteroids, although big hits are very rare. The last big impact was 65 million years ago, and that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Today NASA astronomers are carrying out a survey called the Spaceguard Survey to find any large near-Earth asteroids long before they hit. We have already determined that there are no threatening asteroids as large as the one that killed the dinosaurs. All this work is done openly with the discoveries posted every day on the NASA NEO Program Office website, so you can see for yourself that nothing is predicted to hit in 2012.
Q: How do NASA scientists feel about claims of pending doomsday?
A: For any claims of disaster or dramatic changes in 2012, where is the science? Where is the evidence? There is none, and for all the fictional assertions, whether they are made in books, movies, documentaries or over the Internet, we cannot change that simple fact. There is no credible evidence for any of the assertions made in support of unusual events taking place in December 2012.
Q: Is there a danger from giant solar storms predicted for 2012?
A: Solar activity has a regular cycle, with peaks approximately every 11 years. Near these activity peaks, solar flares can cause some interruption of satellite communications, although engineers are learning how to build electronics that are protected against most solar storms. But there is no special risk associated with 2012. The next solar maximum will occur in the 2012-2014 time frame and is predicted to be an average solar cycle, no different than previous cycles throughout history.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
GUNNERS SHOOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT FOR THE THIRD TIME IN TWO WEEKS
BARCENIL go crashing out of the FA Cup
Arsenal have gone from fighting on four fronts to concentrating on the league, if Arsène Wenger's players concentrate really hard they still have an excellent chance of denying United the title, though this FA Cup defeat was an immense psychological blow. Not only did United win as if the blip of the past couple of weeks had merely been a bad dream, they did so with a much-changed, almost unrecognisable side.
Arsenal turned up with quite a decent team despite their injuries, considering they famously failed to manage a shot on target in their last match against Barca.
Rumours from the Arsenal dressing room suggest that after the Barcelona game at the Nou Camp, Nicklas Bendtner was handed a firearm and asked to do the honourable thing ..............
Personally I feel a little sympathy for Arsene Wenger at present .......................
but not a lot. He's stuck by his football principles and, unlike Barcelona, Arsenal haven't spent a fortune on players. They are a well-run club and that's partly down to him. But then you think of the sheer smuggery of the way Arsenal appproached their away games in the Champions League group stage and the symnpathy evaporates. When Barcelona went to play Copenhagen they put out their strongest side (they still only got a 1-1 draw). When Arsenal travelled to play Shakhtar Donetsk, it was quite evident that Monsieur Wenger imagined it would be a doddle, after beating them 5-1 at home - despite the facf they hadn't lost at home for 48 games. So key players were rested. Song, Febregas, Denilson and Arshavin were all in London. Sagna stayed on the bench. And they lost 2-1, deservedly. So they ended up going out to Barcelona, whereas Shakhtar are through to the quarter-finals after thumping Roma 6-2. And essentially that's down to one man - the Professor who never learns. PS... the ref that night in Donetsk was Massimo Busacca.
Arsenal have gone from fighting on four fronts to concentrating on the league, if Arsène Wenger's players concentrate really hard they still have an excellent chance of denying United the title, though this FA Cup defeat was an immense psychological blow. Not only did United win as if the blip of the past couple of weeks had merely been a bad dream, they did so with a much-changed, almost unrecognisable side.
Arsenal turned up with quite a decent team despite their injuries, considering they famously failed to manage a shot on target in their last match against Barca.
Rumours from the Arsenal dressing room suggest that after the Barcelona game at the Nou Camp, Nicklas Bendtner was handed a firearm and asked to do the honourable thing ..............
Personally I feel a little sympathy for Arsene Wenger at present .......................
but not a lot. He's stuck by his football principles and, unlike Barcelona, Arsenal haven't spent a fortune on players. They are a well-run club and that's partly down to him. But then you think of the sheer smuggery of the way Arsenal appproached their away games in the Champions League group stage and the symnpathy evaporates. When Barcelona went to play Copenhagen they put out their strongest side (they still only got a 1-1 draw). When Arsenal travelled to play Shakhtar Donetsk, it was quite evident that Monsieur Wenger imagined it would be a doddle, after beating them 5-1 at home - despite the facf they hadn't lost at home for 48 games. So key players were rested. Song, Febregas, Denilson and Arshavin were all in London. Sagna stayed on the bench. And they lost 2-1, deservedly. So they ended up going out to Barcelona, whereas Shakhtar are through to the quarter-finals after thumping Roma 6-2. And essentially that's down to one man - the Professor who never learns. PS... the ref that night in Donetsk was Massimo Busacca.
Terra Nova (TV series)
Terra Nova is an American sci-fi drama television series that is scheduled to air on Fox in 2011 as a fall series, and not in May as advertised.
The show begins in the year 2149, a time when all life on planet Earth is threatened with extinction. In an effort to save the human race, scientists develop a portal allowing travel 85 million years back in time to prehistoric Earth. The Shannon family (father Jim, his wife Elisabeth, and their three children Josh, Maddy and Zoe) join the tenth pilgrimage of settlers to Terra Nova, the first human colony on the other side of the temporal doorway. However, they are unaware that the colony is in the middle of a group of carnivorous dinosaurs.
The show begins in the year 2149, a time when all life on planet Earth is threatened with extinction. In an effort to save the human race, scientists develop a portal allowing travel 85 million years back in time to prehistoric Earth. The Shannon family (father Jim, his wife Elisabeth, and their three children Josh, Maddy and Zoe) join the tenth pilgrimage of settlers to Terra Nova, the first human colony on the other side of the temporal doorway. However, they are unaware that the colony is in the middle of a group of carnivorous dinosaurs.
New Tomb Raider delayed by glitch in sequel generating machine
THE latest Tomb Raider instalment has been delayed by technical problems with SEQUL8TOR, Hollywood's giant sequel-making computer.
Industry insiders believe the problems may have resulted from a cup of coffee being spilled onto the giant, juddering hangar-sized machine which has been responsible for generating every major film sequel since The Godfather Part III.
A studio insider said: "The third insallment of the Godfather saga was the nadir in human culture, yet somehow still profitable. Studio heads realised that quality was no longer a factor in success, and hence SEQUL8TOR was born.
"The machine has three dials, allowing you to select the franchise, desired length and number of explosions respectively. For example you might choose 'Transformers', '94 minutes' and '4,000,038 explosions'.
"After you press 'start' it usually takes four minutes to fire out the completed reels of film, with titles and everything, like a nauseatingly cynical version of the photo booth in your local post office.
"It worked just fine until Michael Bay decided to leave his big sticky latte perched precariously on a grille while he went out for a fag. Or it might have been Roland Emmerich, we're going through the diary."
SEQUL8TOR technicians became aware of problems when the new Tomb Raider film emerged with the title Big Momma Croft's Pirates of the Godzilla IV: The New Indiana Jones III.
A source said: "The storyline involves Lara Croft having to disguise herself in a fat suit to infiltrate a lost tribe of sassy obese Afro-American women so that she can steal their mystical recipe for barbecue chicken marinade, which is guarded by a massive dinosaur with the head of Shia LeBeouf.
"A lot of people get kicked in the groin and the word 'damn' said in a stereotyped black way serves as a joke substitute.
"Also Lara is much less agile, in fact whenever she grabs a rope it snaps and she says 'ooooooooh shit' in a funny voice before plummeting onto a big heap of animal excrement.
"And for some reason there's an animated owl with the voice of Richard Griffiths."
He added: "Actually that sounds sounds a shit ton better than the last Tomb Raider. I'll just quickly whizz it through the 3D-alizer."
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RELATED NEWS
This week producers announced they plan to reboot the Tomb Raider film series, which features video game-inspired heroine Lara Croft as a brilliant, beautiful archaeologist-adventurer. The role helped launch Angelina Jolie into superstardom with 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and the 2003 sequel. The new film, which will not star Jolie, is slated for release in 2013.
Industry insiders believe the problems may have resulted from a cup of coffee being spilled onto the giant, juddering hangar-sized machine which has been responsible for generating every major film sequel since The Godfather Part III.
A studio insider said: "The third insallment of the Godfather saga was the nadir in human culture, yet somehow still profitable. Studio heads realised that quality was no longer a factor in success, and hence SEQUL8TOR was born.
"The machine has three dials, allowing you to select the franchise, desired length and number of explosions respectively. For example you might choose 'Transformers', '94 minutes' and '4,000,038 explosions'.
"After you press 'start' it usually takes four minutes to fire out the completed reels of film, with titles and everything, like a nauseatingly cynical version of the photo booth in your local post office.
"It worked just fine until Michael Bay decided to leave his big sticky latte perched precariously on a grille while he went out for a fag. Or it might have been Roland Emmerich, we're going through the diary."
SEQUL8TOR technicians became aware of problems when the new Tomb Raider film emerged with the title Big Momma Croft's Pirates of the Godzilla IV: The New Indiana Jones III.
A source said: "The storyline involves Lara Croft having to disguise herself in a fat suit to infiltrate a lost tribe of sassy obese Afro-American women so that she can steal their mystical recipe for barbecue chicken marinade, which is guarded by a massive dinosaur with the head of Shia LeBeouf.
"A lot of people get kicked in the groin and the word 'damn' said in a stereotyped black way serves as a joke substitute.
"Also Lara is much less agile, in fact whenever she grabs a rope it snaps and she says 'ooooooooh shit' in a funny voice before plummeting onto a big heap of animal excrement.
"And for some reason there's an animated owl with the voice of Richard Griffiths."
He added: "Actually that sounds sounds a shit ton better than the last Tomb Raider. I'll just quickly whizz it through the 3D-alizer."
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RELATED NEWS
This week producers announced they plan to reboot the Tomb Raider film series, which features video game-inspired heroine Lara Croft as a brilliant, beautiful archaeologist-adventurer. The role helped launch Angelina Jolie into superstardom with 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and the 2003 sequel. The new film, which will not star Jolie, is slated for release in 2013.
Friday, March 11, 2011
LIFE IMITATES ART
'Snoop' from The Wire Arrested in Drug RaidFelicia "Snoop" Pearson, who played a diminutive yet fearsome drug dealer and assassin on HBO's The Wire, was arrested along with more than 30 other people Thursday morning in a sweeping drug raid in Baltimore.
Pearson, 30, was taken into custody at an apartment downtown on a state warrant, reports the Baltimore Sun.
The pre-dawn raids, conducted by city, state and federal law enforcement, reportedly targeted a large-scale heroin and marijuana operation.
Pearson, who had a troubled upbringing, had worked as a drug dealer in Baltimore long before being cast on The Wire in 2002. At age 14, she was convicted of second-degree murder and spent more than six years in prison.
Thursday's arrests were part of a five-month drug investigation, according to officials.
Tsunami hits Japan after 8.9 magnitude earthquake
An earthquake measuring 8.8 struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo, causing "many injuries", major tsunami damage and at least one fire.
The Japanese public broadcaster NHK showed cars, trucks, houses and buildings being swept away by tsunami in Onahama city in Fukushima prefecture. Black smoke was seen billowing from a building in Odaiba, a Tokyo suburb, and bullet trains to the north of the country were halted.
Television showed cars bobbing in water along side fishing boats. A 50 cm tsunami hit Japan's northern coast.
"The building shook for what seemed a long time and many people in the newsroom grabbed their helmets and some got under their desks," Reuters correspondent Linda Sieg said.
"It was probably the worst I have felt since I came to Japan more than 20 years ago."
US officials said the 8.8-magnitude quake struck about 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at a depth of 20 miles. The stock market extended its losses after the quake was announced.
A tsunami warning was in effect for Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and US state of Hawaii.
EARTHQUAKES SO FAR FOR 2011
*Magnitude 8.9 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN March 11, 2011
•Magnitude 5.4 MYANMAR-CHINA BORDER REGION March 10, 2011
•Magnitude 6.5 NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA March 09, 2011
•Magnitude 7.2 NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN March 09, 2011
•Magnitude 6.6 SOLOMON ISLANDS March 07, 2011
•Magnitude 6.5 SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION March 06, 2011
•Magnitude 4.7 ARKANSAS February 28, 2011
•Magnitude 6.3 SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND February 21, 2011
•Magnitude 4.1 ARKANSAS February 18, 2011
•Magnitude 6.6 OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE February 14, 2011
•Magnitude 6.8 OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE February 11, 2011
•Magnitude 6.5 CELEBES SEA February 10, 2011
•Magnitude 7.2 SOUTHWESTERN PAKISTAN January 18, 2011
•Magnitude 7.0 LOYALTY ISLANDS January 13, 2011
•Magnitude 6.6 VANUATU January 09, 2011
•Magnitude 4.1 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA January 08, 2011
•Magnitude 7.1 ARAUCANIA, CHILE January 02, 2011
•Magnitude 7.0 SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA January 01, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
WHO SAID WHAT ?
In the media firestorm surrounding Charlie Sheen's recent outbursts, we are all left asking the same question: Were those lines delivered by Will Ferrell as his character Ron Burgundy in the feature film "Anchorman," or did an actual human being form these sentences in real life? I honestly can't tell the difference. Can you?
Clearly I have defeated this earthworm with my words -- imagine what I would have done with my fire-breathing fists. [CS]
I'm not Thomas Jefferson. He was a pussy. [CS]
I'm a man who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn. [RB]
I've got magic. I've got poetry in my fingertips. Most of the time - and this includes naps - I'm an F-18, bro. [CS]
I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany. [RB]
There's a new sheriff in town. And he has an army of assassins. [CS]
My life is perfect and winning every second, and I'm delivering the goods at every frickin' turn. [CS]
I look good. I mean really good. Hey everyone! Come see how good I look! [RB]
I'm going to hang out with these two smokin' hotties and fly privately around the world. It might be lonely up here but I sure like the view. [CS]
[I have] tiger blood and Adonis DNA. [CS]
I can barely lift my right arm 'cause I did so many push-ups. I don't know if you heard me counting. I did over a thousand. [RB]
I'm tired of pretending I'm not a total bitchin' rock star from Mars. [CS]
I wish him nothing but pain in his silly travels, especially if he winds up in my octagon. [CS]
If you want to throw down fisticuffs, fine. I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waiting for ya, right here. [RB]
Let's go over the ground rules. Rule number 1: No touching of the hair or face... AND THAT'S IT! [RB]
If you try [my drug], you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body. [CS]
I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. [RB]
I am a werewolf stampede. I will stomp on your infant minds with my righteous fuzzy toes. [I MADE THAT ONE UP TO SEE IF YOU WERE PAYING ATTENTION]
Vatican assassin warlocks! [CS]
You are a smelly pirate hooker! [RB]
I have a disease? Bullshit. I cured it with my brain! [CS]
I have no interest in [the public's] retarded opinions. I'm gonna win inside every moment, and they can just find the most comfortable chair in their small house and sit back and enjoy the show. [CS]
We will dance till the sun rises. And then our children will form a family band. And we will tour the countryside and you won't be invited. [RB]
[Normal people] lay down with their ugly wives and their ugly children and just look at their loser lives and then they look at me and say, I can't process it. [CS]
I'm in a glass case of emotion! [RB]
I am battle-tested bayonets! [CS]
I'm expressing my anguish through the majesty of song! [RB]
You can't process me with a normal brain. [CS]
Clearly I have defeated this earthworm with my words -- imagine what I would have done with my fire-breathing fists. [CS]
I'm not Thomas Jefferson. He was a pussy. [CS]
I'm a man who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn. [RB]
I've got magic. I've got poetry in my fingertips. Most of the time - and this includes naps - I'm an F-18, bro. [CS]
I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany. [RB]
There's a new sheriff in town. And he has an army of assassins. [CS]
My life is perfect and winning every second, and I'm delivering the goods at every frickin' turn. [CS]
I look good. I mean really good. Hey everyone! Come see how good I look! [RB]
I'm going to hang out with these two smokin' hotties and fly privately around the world. It might be lonely up here but I sure like the view. [CS]
[I have] tiger blood and Adonis DNA. [CS]
I can barely lift my right arm 'cause I did so many push-ups. I don't know if you heard me counting. I did over a thousand. [RB]
I'm tired of pretending I'm not a total bitchin' rock star from Mars. [CS]
I wish him nothing but pain in his silly travels, especially if he winds up in my octagon. [CS]
If you want to throw down fisticuffs, fine. I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waiting for ya, right here. [RB]
Let's go over the ground rules. Rule number 1: No touching of the hair or face... AND THAT'S IT! [RB]
If you try [my drug], you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body. [CS]
I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. [RB]
I am a werewolf stampede. I will stomp on your infant minds with my righteous fuzzy toes. [I MADE THAT ONE UP TO SEE IF YOU WERE PAYING ATTENTION]
Vatican assassin warlocks! [CS]
You are a smelly pirate hooker! [RB]
I have a disease? Bullshit. I cured it with my brain! [CS]
I have no interest in [the public's] retarded opinions. I'm gonna win inside every moment, and they can just find the most comfortable chair in their small house and sit back and enjoy the show. [CS]
We will dance till the sun rises. And then our children will form a family band. And we will tour the countryside and you won't be invited. [RB]
[Normal people] lay down with their ugly wives and their ugly children and just look at their loser lives and then they look at me and say, I can't process it. [CS]
I'm in a glass case of emotion! [RB]
I am battle-tested bayonets! [CS]
I'm expressing my anguish through the majesty of song! [RB]
You can't process me with a normal brain. [CS]
Now tell me this is not insanity at it's finest.
VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.
Enter the Valparaiso Cerro Abajo Race in Valparaiso in Chile. This isn't your normal downhill race, this is the ultimate urban downhill race where riders pitch their skills against insane jumps, stray dogs, curbs and flights of stairs whilst careering down a hill at breakneck speeds, and given the route, that is exactly the outcome if your come off.
Heart Attack Grill Diet
575-Pound Heart Attack Grill Spokesman Dies at 29
A 575-pound man who gained a measure of fame as spokesman for the Heart Attack Grill -- a Phoenix-area restaurant that unabashedly touts its unhealthy, high-calorie menu -- has died.
Friends of 29-year-old Blair River say he died Tuesday, possibly from contracting pneumonia after a bout with the flu.
Restaurant founder Jon Basso says that River was more than the larger-than-life caricature he portrayed in promoting the restaurant in Chandler, which includes huge hamburgers, milkshakes and fries cooked in lard on its menu.
Basso says River was a creative genius who had been planning to take part in the shooting of a promotional spot called, "Heart Attack Grill: The Musical."
"Even if he was skinny we would have given him the job," Basso told the newspaper. "We would have just put a fat suit on him. He just had personality."
The 6-foot-8 River was an Arizona state heavyweight wrestling champion in 1999.
At 575 pounds, River was considered to be morbidly obese, typically defined as someone who is more than 100 pounds overweight or has a body mass index of 40 or above. River's BMI would have been 63, which is calculated by multiplying a person's weight by 703 and then dividing it by his height in inches squared.
In addition to increasing a person's risk of cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, obesity can also lower the immune system, make breathing difficult and make it harder to fight infections.
Tiger Kills Lion At Zoo In Turkey
Based on the Skeletons, the Tiger is the stronger animal. Upon the bones of the leg, there are rugosities, or impressions, which indicate the attachment of muscles still stronger than those of the lion.
Tigers are actually closer in built to jaguars and smilodon [Sabre tooth] then they are to lions. Even at equal weights, tigers may be substantially stronger and more powerful. Amur tigers in particular, outweigh lions by approximately 20% on average. While Bengal tigers maybe an advantage over lions(maybe 60/40 or in favor of the larger Bengal), Amurs are a whole different story. It's fair to say that the Amur tiger is truly the king of the cats - no question about it.
Tigers are stronger in the forequarters and hindquarters then lions. They are a bigger, more powerful, and stronger cat, then a lion. Tiger's hold the edge in agility, and in hand-eye coordination. Therefore in a situational fight, between a Kaziranga Park Tiger, and a Crater lion, history doesn't favor the lion well, the crater lion will weigh around 445 pounds, while the kaziranga park tiger will be around 525 pounds.
History states the Tiger was unanimously victorious over the lion. From every book, to every big cat trainer you seem to get the same responce, of tiger's dominance. From the Roman times, to the 17th and 18th centuries, the lion always lost in accounts.
Big cat trainer Mabel Starks, " the fight will be over in less then one minute, with the tiger getting a death grip on the lion".
WHICH BRINGS US TO THE STORY
A Turkish zoo says a tiger severed a lion's jugular vein when it stuck its paw through a narrow gap in a door dividing their cages.
The zoo in the Turkish capital of Ankara issued a statement to deny media reports that the tiger bent iron bars to attack the lion and tear it into pieces in the attack on September 4.
It said the tiger had squeezed it's front leg through the door, and in a single stroke left the lion dying in a pool of blood.
Tigers are stronger in the forequarters and hindquarters then lions. They are a bigger, more powerful, and stronger cat, then a lion. Tiger's hold the edge in agility, and in hand-eye coordination. Therefore in a situational fight, between a Kaziranga Park Tiger, and a Crater lion, history doesn't favor the lion well, the crater lion will weigh around 445 pounds, while the kaziranga park tiger will be around 525 pounds.
History states the Tiger was unanimously victorious over the lion. From every book, to every big cat trainer you seem to get the same responce, of tiger's dominance. From the Roman times, to the 17th and 18th centuries, the lion always lost in accounts.
Big cat trainer Mabel Starks, " the fight will be over in less then one minute, with the tiger getting a death grip on the lion".
WHICH BRINGS US TO THE STORY
A Turkish zoo says a tiger severed a lion's jugular vein when it stuck its paw through a narrow gap in a door dividing their cages.
The zoo in the Turkish capital of Ankara issued a statement to deny media reports that the tiger bent iron bars to attack the lion and tear it into pieces in the attack on September 4.
It said the tiger had squeezed it's front leg through the door, and in a single stroke left the lion dying in a pool of blood.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Plugin blocks all mentions of Charlie Sheen from your browser
If you're sick of all the Charlie Sheen hysteria circulating online, you might want to download the free plugin Tinted Sheen. It claims to hide "most Charlie Sheen related text and images from your browsing experience."
Tinted Sheen has already been downloaded more than 3000 times since its launch today. A plugin for Firefox and Chrome browsers, it blocks text and images relating to the actor who has admitted to doing copious amounts of drugs and holding all-night parties with "the goddesses."
The website for the plugin states: "Let this be the hangover cure for the #winning buzz from which everyone is still recovering."
It works by blacking out mentions of the actor, much like how a secret document would look. Words the actor has popularized, like "winning", will also be highlighted in black.
Tinted Sheen is the brainchild of Greg Lauch, senior designer at Buzzfeed and creator of a similar plugin, Shaved Bieber [for all non-Beliebers]. That app allowed users to block mentions of Justin Bieber on their browser.
So far, this version doesn't block Sheen mentions in any browsers other than Firefox and Chrome.
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TMZ reported "a new cannabis strain called "Charlie Sheen" went on sale in several dispensaries last week and it's been flying off the shelves." Reportedly "the weed is in such high demand, they've had to start growing more."
Sheen's interview with ABC, in which he stated he was "clean of drugs and alcohol and high on himself," has inspired the new brand-name of cannabis. The potency of the 'Charlie Sheen' has not be verified by smokers but Sheen, who claimed he had 'Adonis DNA' and the blood of a tiger running through his veins, is still being questioned by those around who are watching him slowly implode. Sheen told ABC, "I am on a drug. It's called Charlie Sheen. It's not available because if you try it once, you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
Other celebrities immortalized with cannabis strains bearing their name have included ....
“Chuck Norris Black and Blue Dream” [It's said to have quite a kick]
“Marley’s Collie” [It will bring you peace, but you will cheat on your wife/girlfriend]
“Jerry Garcia Kush" [Smells like purple]
“Willy Weed” [Makes you lose power over your bladder]
“Tom Cruise Purple” [Makes you hallucinate]
“Elvis Pressedme” [Stinky, but not like cheeseburgers and shame stinky]
“Casey Jones” [You’ll most likely screw up anything you’re trying to do]
“Belladonna” [Named after the porn star, will send you to sleep happy]
“Bin Laden Weed” [It really f*cks with you]
“Dirty Harry” [Takes no prisoners]
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The interest in Charlie Sheen "could mean not winning," reports MSNBC. "Knowing that millions of people are searching for Charlie Sheen’s most recent public outburst, outrageous behaviour and video rampage(s), the bad guys are using the search term 'Charlie Sheen' to game the search results through search engine optimization poisoning, said a spokesman for Invincea, a software security firm."
"Using Sheen's name as a lure is just one way to get to you and your personal information online" said the MSNBC report, and now the unauthorized use of his name is gaining popularity among marijuana growers and sellers in the multi-million dollar California cannabis industry.
The website for the plugin states: "Let this be the hangover cure for the #winning buzz from which everyone is still recovering."
It works by blacking out mentions of the actor, much like how a secret document would look. Words the actor has popularized, like "winning", will also be highlighted in black.
Tinted Sheen is the brainchild of Greg Lauch, senior designer at Buzzfeed and creator of a similar plugin, Shaved Bieber [for all non-Beliebers]. That app allowed users to block mentions of Justin Bieber on their browser.
So far, this version doesn't block Sheen mentions in any browsers other than Firefox and Chrome.
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TMZ reported "a new cannabis strain called "Charlie Sheen" went on sale in several dispensaries last week and it's been flying off the shelves." Reportedly "the weed is in such high demand, they've had to start growing more."
Sheen's interview with ABC, in which he stated he was "clean of drugs and alcohol and high on himself," has inspired the new brand-name of cannabis. The potency of the 'Charlie Sheen' has not be verified by smokers but Sheen, who claimed he had 'Adonis DNA' and the blood of a tiger running through his veins, is still being questioned by those around who are watching him slowly implode. Sheen told ABC, "I am on a drug. It's called Charlie Sheen. It's not available because if you try it once, you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
Other celebrities immortalized with cannabis strains bearing their name have included ....
“Chuck Norris Black and Blue Dream” [It's said to have quite a kick]
“Marley’s Collie” [It will bring you peace, but you will cheat on your wife/girlfriend]
“Jerry Garcia Kush" [Smells like purple]
“Willy Weed” [Makes you lose power over your bladder]
“Tom Cruise Purple” [Makes you hallucinate]
“Elvis Pressedme” [Stinky, but not like cheeseburgers and shame stinky]
“Casey Jones” [You’ll most likely screw up anything you’re trying to do]
“Belladonna” [Named after the porn star, will send you to sleep happy]
“Bin Laden Weed” [It really f*cks with you]
“Dirty Harry” [Takes no prisoners]
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The interest in Charlie Sheen "could mean not winning," reports MSNBC. "Knowing that millions of people are searching for Charlie Sheen’s most recent public outburst, outrageous behaviour and video rampage(s), the bad guys are using the search term 'Charlie Sheen' to game the search results through search engine optimization poisoning, said a spokesman for Invincea, a software security firm."
"Using Sheen's name as a lure is just one way to get to you and your personal information online" said the MSNBC report, and now the unauthorized use of his name is gaining popularity among marijuana growers and sellers in the multi-million dollar California cannabis industry.
TODAY'S TOP TIP
SALAD LOVERS : A clever way to store lettuce, cabbage and the like is to individually punch holes in the leaves and place them in a ringbinder in the fridge. File cabbage under 'C', Iceberg under 'I' and so on. Simple !
TODAYS JOKE
The UN have announced that if they capture Gaddafi, they will stick
him some place where he can do no harm ..........................
Up front for Arsenal FC.
I'll get me coat
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"Moby Dick" TV Mini Series (2011)
ONE OF MY FAVORITES
Ethan Hawke ... Starbuck
Donald Sutherland ... Father Mapple
William Hurt ... Captain Ahab
Gillian Anderson ... Elizabeth
Billy Boyd ... Elijah
Eddie Marsan ... Stubb
Charlie Cox ... Ishmael
Raoul Trujillo ... Queequeg
Matthew Lemche ... Flask
Daniyah Ysrayl ... Pip
Gary Levert ... Perth
Billy Merasty ... Tashtego
Onyekachi Ejim ... Dagoo
Ethan Hawke ... Starbuck
Donald Sutherland ... Father Mapple
William Hurt ... Captain Ahab
Gillian Anderson ... Elizabeth
Billy Boyd ... Elijah
Eddie Marsan ... Stubb
Charlie Cox ... Ishmael
Raoul Trujillo ... Queequeg
Matthew Lemche ... Flask
Daniyah Ysrayl ... Pip
Gary Levert ... Perth
Billy Merasty ... Tashtego
Onyekachi Ejim ... Dagoo
MELTDOWN COMPLETE - ROLL ON A REALITY TV SHOW [called 2 1/2 Teeth ?]
Warner Bros. television terminates services of Charlie Sheen
American actor Charlie Sheen has been fired by Warner Bros as main cast of TV series "Two and a Half Men", effective immediately, the studio said in a brief statement.
The move was not unexpected, as executives at both CBS and Warner Bros. viewed Sheen's press assault as a scorched-earth move that made a reconciliation difficult.
Sheen's trouble started after the popular actor was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles, California last January for severe abdominal pain after partying the night before. Subsequent events showed Sheen entered an undisclosed drug rehabilitation center.
Sheen's absence from work in the popular TV sitcom had caused serious programming troubles for the network as well as lost opportunities for the crew of the TV series as they could not work in the absence of Sheen at the set.
The TV show -- in which Sheen plays a hedonistic bachelor -- had already been canceled for the rest of the season following Sheen's repeated attack on its producer, Chuck Lorre, two weeks ago.
Sheen notably referred to Lorre by the Hebrew translation of his name, Chaim Levine, drawing accusations of anti-Semitism. The actor then gave a series of rambling TV interviews, prompting his spokesman to quit.
In October last year, the popular American actor figured in an embarrassing situation where he was found naked and drunk in a New York hotel after partying with an escort.
Sheen, the star of CBS' "Two and a Half Men," has had past problems with alcohol and drugs that have landed him in legal trouble.
No decision has been made on the future of the long-running series, according to a spokesman of the studio.
American actor Charlie Sheen has been fired by Warner Bros as main cast of TV series "Two and a Half Men", effective immediately, the studio said in a brief statement.
The move was not unexpected, as executives at both CBS and Warner Bros. viewed Sheen's press assault as a scorched-earth move that made a reconciliation difficult.
Sheen's trouble started after the popular actor was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles, California last January for severe abdominal pain after partying the night before. Subsequent events showed Sheen entered an undisclosed drug rehabilitation center.
Sheen's absence from work in the popular TV sitcom had caused serious programming troubles for the network as well as lost opportunities for the crew of the TV series as they could not work in the absence of Sheen at the set.
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| TWO AND A HALF TEETH |
Sheen notably referred to Lorre by the Hebrew translation of his name, Chaim Levine, drawing accusations of anti-Semitism. The actor then gave a series of rambling TV interviews, prompting his spokesman to quit.
In October last year, the popular American actor figured in an embarrassing situation where he was found naked and drunk in a New York hotel after partying with an escort.
Sheen, the star of CBS' "Two and a Half Men," has had past problems with alcohol and drugs that have landed him in legal trouble.
No decision has been made on the future of the long-running series, according to a spokesman of the studio.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Komondor Dog
The Komondor (Hungarian plural komondorok) is a large white-colored Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat. They are sometimes referred to as mop dogs. The Komondor is an old-established powerful dog breed which has a natural guardian instinct to guard livestock and other property. The Komondor was mentioned for the first time in 1544 in a Hungarian codex. The Komondor breed has been declared one of Hungary’s national treasures, to be preserved and protected from modification.
Females are 27 inches (69cm) at the withers. Male Komondorok are a minimum of 28 inches at the withers, but many are over 30 inches tall, making this one of the larger common breeds of dog. The body is not overly coarse or heavy, however, and people unfamiliar with the breed are often surprised by how quick and agile the dogs are.
Its long, thick, strikingly corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world) resembles dreadlocks or a mop. The puppy coat is soft and fluffy. However, the coat is wavy and tends to curl as the puppy matures. A fully mature coat is formed naturally from the soft undercoat and the coarser outer coat combining to form tassels, or cords. Some help is needed in separating the cords so the dog does not turn into one large matted mess. The length of the cords increases with time as the coat grows. Shedding is very minimal with this breed, contrary to what one might think (once cords are fully formed). The only substantial shedding occurs as a puppy before the dreadlocks fully form. The Komondor is born with only a white coat, unlike the similar-looking Puli, [which is usually white, black or sometimes grayish] and the Bergamasco . However, a working Komondor's coat may be discolored by the elements, and may appear off-white if not washed regularly.
Females are 27 inches (69cm) at the withers. Male Komondorok are a minimum of 28 inches at the withers, but many are over 30 inches tall, making this one of the larger common breeds of dog. The body is not overly coarse or heavy, however, and people unfamiliar with the breed are often surprised by how quick and agile the dogs are.
Its long, thick, strikingly corded white coat (the heaviest amount of fur in the canine world) resembles dreadlocks or a mop. The puppy coat is soft and fluffy. However, the coat is wavy and tends to curl as the puppy matures. A fully mature coat is formed naturally from the soft undercoat and the coarser outer coat combining to form tassels, or cords. Some help is needed in separating the cords so the dog does not turn into one large matted mess. The length of the cords increases with time as the coat grows. Shedding is very minimal with this breed, contrary to what one might think (once cords are fully formed). The only substantial shedding occurs as a puppy before the dreadlocks fully form. The Komondor is born with only a white coat, unlike the similar-looking Puli, [which is usually white, black or sometimes grayish] and the Bergamasco . However, a working Komondor's coat may be discolored by the elements, and may appear off-white if not washed regularly.
Stephen Fry appears in 'Ros na Rún'
Actor, broadcaster and well-known Twitter user, Stephen Fry made a guest appearance on the Irish-language soap opera Ros na Rún .
Fry was invited to appear in the show after visiting the set in Connemara recently for a new BBC TV series on minority languages called Planet Word .
His cameo was filmed filmed in early December on a closed shoot in Spiddal, Co Galway.
He said: "Connemara is pretty extraordinary. It's like the sea -- wet and very cold, but actually it's beautiful."
Fry told his followers on Twitter: "In the 'Ros na Run' studio being made up for my Irish-speaking appearance. Eek, hope my accent isn't too dire.
"I'm doing a documentary on languages and this is the heartland of Irish-speaking Ireland -- we're just having conversations about the language and how it goes forward and whether the young generation are picking it up and the rest of it.
"I will be playing a bewildered tourist on 'Ros na Run'. The great thing is, because I'm a tourist, I don't have to speak it very well, just make an effort," he said.
Now in its fifteenth year, Ros na Rún is broadcast on TG4 every Tuesday and Thursday evenings with an omnibus edition airing on Sunday nights.
The show is also broadcast on WYBE public television in Philadelphia, in the US and on the Scottish Gaelic channel TeleG.
Ros na Rún , which celebrated its 1000th episode last New Year's Eve, has featured a number of strong storylines over the years covering issues such as domestic violence, suicide, rape, drugs, elder abuse and abortion.
The soap's series producer Hugh Farley said there is huge excitement on about Fry's forthcoming cameo appearance.
"Our team of scriptwriters wrote Stephen a cúpla focal for his special role and we filmed a highly entertaining scene with Stephen and some of Ros na Rún’ s best loved characters,“ he said.
Fry was invited to appear in the show after visiting the set in Connemara recently for a new BBC TV series on minority languages called Planet Word .
His cameo was filmed filmed in early December on a closed shoot in Spiddal, Co Galway.
He said: "Connemara is pretty extraordinary. It's like the sea -- wet and very cold, but actually it's beautiful."
Fry told his followers on Twitter: "In the 'Ros na Run' studio being made up for my Irish-speaking appearance. Eek, hope my accent isn't too dire.
"I'm doing a documentary on languages and this is the heartland of Irish-speaking Ireland -- we're just having conversations about the language and how it goes forward and whether the young generation are picking it up and the rest of it.
"I will be playing a bewildered tourist on 'Ros na Run'. The great thing is, because I'm a tourist, I don't have to speak it very well, just make an effort," he said.
Now in its fifteenth year, Ros na Rún is broadcast on TG4 every Tuesday and Thursday evenings with an omnibus edition airing on Sunday nights.
The show is also broadcast on WYBE public television in Philadelphia, in the US and on the Scottish Gaelic channel TeleG.
Ros na Rún , which celebrated its 1000th episode last New Year's Eve, has featured a number of strong storylines over the years covering issues such as domestic violence, suicide, rape, drugs, elder abuse and abortion.
The soap's series producer Hugh Farley said there is huge excitement on about Fry's forthcoming cameo appearance.
"Our team of scriptwriters wrote Stephen a cúpla focal for his special role and we filmed a highly entertaining scene with Stephen and some of Ros na Rún’ s best loved characters,“ he said.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
TODAYS JOKE
I went out dogging last night with the wife
Never again !
By the time she had finished parking the car,
everyone had gone home !
I'll get me coat
Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Read the Scathing Oscar Opening That Ricky Gervais Wrote For James Franco and Anne Hathaway
Last week, Academy Award co-host Anne Hathaway revealed that she would not be ripping a page out of Ricky Gervais’ award show hosting playbook, How To Offend Everyone You’re Supposed To Be Honoring ... And Then Some. “I think that humor is really difficult to pull off,” Hathaway said. “And I’m not particularly adept at it.” (She also didn’t want to commit career suicide just to land a solid, below-the-belt jab at The Tourist.) If Hathaway had changed her mind however, Ricky Gervais has thoughtfully assembled an entire Oscar opening monologue for her and Oscar co-host James Franco. Read it in its entirety below.
V.O.
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Please welcome your hosts for this evening…
James Franco and Anne Hathaway
(Music and applause)
(James and Anne walk out looking absolutely perfect)
JAMES FRANCO
Hello and welcome to The 83rd Academy Awards,
Live from Los Angeles.
ANNE HATHAWAY
That’s foreign for City of Angels.
And this room is certainly filled will those angels.
(Applause)
JAMES FRANCO
Thank you. I’m James Franco.
ANNE HATHAWAY
…and I’m Anne Hathaway.
JAMES FRANCO
You probably know me from 127 Hours where I play a man trapped in an enclosed space who decides he would rather cut his own arm off than stay where he was. Now that sounds “way out” but wait till half way through this fucking ceremony and you’ll start to identify with him.
ANNE HATHAWAY
And I’m the new Catwoman. The first white woman to play that role since Michelle Pfeiffer. I want it to be an inspiration to all white people everywhere. Your dreams can come true in Hollywood too.
JAMES FRANCO
It’s a daunting task hosting The Oscars but we’re not alone. Presenting awards tonight will be a string of Hollywood legends and some other actors who have a film out in March or April.
JAMES FRANCO
Usually they hire comedians to host The Oscars, but tonight, instead, you get us!
ANNE HATHAWAY
No comedians tonight. And do you know why? Because comics are ugly.
JAMES FRANCO
Especially that rude obnoxious one who played the Steve Carell part in the English remake of The Office.
ANNE HATHAWAY
But you can all relax because Ricky Gervais is in London…
(Nervous laughter)
He’s doing some charity work.
Yeah, he’s visiting orphans with cancer.
He’s telling them what bald little losers they are…
JAMES FRANCO
Yeah, cos he’s rude right?
(Applause)
Thank you.
No rudeness tonight.
It’s going to be a night of the most privileged people in the world being told how brilliant they are and thanking God for loving them more than ugly poor foreigners.
(Applause)
That’s not to say that we don’t care. No, apart from all the great movies we made this year we continued our life-saving philanthropy. Mega stars like Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Ben Stiller brought light to third world poverty and famine and shocked the world with visions of children so hungry they’d been living off dead beetles all their lives.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Yeah and Yoko Ono said. “What’s wrong with that?”
(Laughter)
JAMES FRANCO
Oh Anne you are naughty. In a respectful, wholesome way.
(Nodding and smiling)
That Ricky Gervais should do more for charity.
(Murmurs of agreement)
Ricky Gervais is now worth $80,000,000. The obnoxious Brit confirmed the figure, adding,”Yes and my dentist hasn’t seen a penny.”
ANNE HATHAWAY
Yeah, why doesn’t he get his teeth straightened and bleached like everyone else in Hollywood?
JAMES FRANCO
It’s a good question Anne. For the same reason he doesn’t have botox or suck up to important producers - there’s something wrong with him.
ANNE HATHAWAY
There must be. Why isn’t the stocky, fangy, little slob more like us, right?
JAMES FRANCO
That ugly dude needs to get a Hollywood makeover, big time.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Quite. And even though most of the actresses here have eating disorders, that’s better than being fat right?
JAMES FRANCO
You bet it is gorgeous.
ANNE HATHAWAY
You are so handsome.
JAMES FRANCO
Exactly.
You know Ricky Gervais used to be bulimic.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Really?
JAMES FRANCO
Yes. He’d often gorge himself for hours with cheese and cakes.
ANNE HATHAWAY
And then vomit right?
JAMES FRANCO
No he left that bit out…
(Mild laughter)
ANNE HATHAWAY
That’s because he couldn’t get his fat f*cking fingers in his stupid mouth.
(Big laugh)
JAMES FRANCO
Anyway let’s get this show on the road.
There were some great kids’ movies this year.
I took a five year old to see Toy Story 3 last week.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Did you enjoy it?
JAMES FRANCO
No it was ruined for me because the little brat was screaming and crying all the way through the film saying, “Who are you?” “You’re not my daddy.” “Take me back to the park where you grabbed me…”
(Laughter)
ANNE HATHAWAY
Oh James, you are a card. And your slightly risky jokes are not threatening because you’re one of us. And you are so handsome.
JAMES FRANCO
Absolutely.
So let’s get this show on the road.
Our first presenter is a Hollywood legend whose boots Ricky Gervais would not be fit to kiss…
The wonderful .......
Mel Gibson
(Standing ovation)
BY THE WAY ....... THIS IS REAL.
V.O.
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Please welcome your hosts for this evening…
James Franco and Anne Hathaway
(Music and applause)
(James and Anne walk out looking absolutely perfect)
JAMES FRANCO
Hello and welcome to The 83rd Academy Awards,
Live from Los Angeles.
ANNE HATHAWAY
That’s foreign for City of Angels.
And this room is certainly filled will those angels.
(Applause)
JAMES FRANCO
Thank you. I’m James Franco.
ANNE HATHAWAY
…and I’m Anne Hathaway.
JAMES FRANCO
You probably know me from 127 Hours where I play a man trapped in an enclosed space who decides he would rather cut his own arm off than stay where he was. Now that sounds “way out” but wait till half way through this fucking ceremony and you’ll start to identify with him.
ANNE HATHAWAY
And I’m the new Catwoman. The first white woman to play that role since Michelle Pfeiffer. I want it to be an inspiration to all white people everywhere. Your dreams can come true in Hollywood too.
JAMES FRANCO
It’s a daunting task hosting The Oscars but we’re not alone. Presenting awards tonight will be a string of Hollywood legends and some other actors who have a film out in March or April.
JAMES FRANCO
Usually they hire comedians to host The Oscars, but tonight, instead, you get us!
ANNE HATHAWAY
No comedians tonight. And do you know why? Because comics are ugly.
JAMES FRANCO
Especially that rude obnoxious one who played the Steve Carell part in the English remake of The Office.
ANNE HATHAWAY
But you can all relax because Ricky Gervais is in London…
(Nervous laughter)
He’s doing some charity work.
Yeah, he’s visiting orphans with cancer.
He’s telling them what bald little losers they are…
JAMES FRANCO
Yeah, cos he’s rude right?
(Applause)
Thank you.
No rudeness tonight.
It’s going to be a night of the most privileged people in the world being told how brilliant they are and thanking God for loving them more than ugly poor foreigners.
(Applause)
That’s not to say that we don’t care. No, apart from all the great movies we made this year we continued our life-saving philanthropy. Mega stars like Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Ben Stiller brought light to third world poverty and famine and shocked the world with visions of children so hungry they’d been living off dead beetles all their lives.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Yeah and Yoko Ono said. “What’s wrong with that?”
(Laughter)
JAMES FRANCO
Oh Anne you are naughty. In a respectful, wholesome way.
(Nodding and smiling)
That Ricky Gervais should do more for charity.
(Murmurs of agreement)
Ricky Gervais is now worth $80,000,000. The obnoxious Brit confirmed the figure, adding,”Yes and my dentist hasn’t seen a penny.”
ANNE HATHAWAY
Yeah, why doesn’t he get his teeth straightened and bleached like everyone else in Hollywood?
JAMES FRANCO
It’s a good question Anne. For the same reason he doesn’t have botox or suck up to important producers - there’s something wrong with him.
ANNE HATHAWAY
There must be. Why isn’t the stocky, fangy, little slob more like us, right?
JAMES FRANCO
That ugly dude needs to get a Hollywood makeover, big time.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Quite. And even though most of the actresses here have eating disorders, that’s better than being fat right?
JAMES FRANCO
You bet it is gorgeous.
ANNE HATHAWAY
You are so handsome.
JAMES FRANCO
Exactly.
You know Ricky Gervais used to be bulimic.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Really?
JAMES FRANCO
Yes. He’d often gorge himself for hours with cheese and cakes.
ANNE HATHAWAY
And then vomit right?
JAMES FRANCO
No he left that bit out…
(Mild laughter)
ANNE HATHAWAY
That’s because he couldn’t get his fat f*cking fingers in his stupid mouth.
(Big laugh)
JAMES FRANCO
Anyway let’s get this show on the road.
There were some great kids’ movies this year.
I took a five year old to see Toy Story 3 last week.
ANNE HATHAWAY
Did you enjoy it?
JAMES FRANCO
No it was ruined for me because the little brat was screaming and crying all the way through the film saying, “Who are you?” “You’re not my daddy.” “Take me back to the park where you grabbed me…”
(Laughter)
ANNE HATHAWAY
Oh James, you are a card. And your slightly risky jokes are not threatening because you’re one of us. And you are so handsome.
JAMES FRANCO
Absolutely.
So let’s get this show on the road.
Our first presenter is a Hollywood legend whose boots Ricky Gervais would not be fit to kiss…
The wonderful .......
Mel Gibson
(Standing ovation)
BY THE WAY ....... THIS IS REAL.
Charlie Sheen Attracts One Million Twitter Followers in One Day
He did it. Charlie Sheen accomplished the unthinkable – one million-plus followers since joining Twitter on Monday.
Charlie Sheen is on Twitter.
After days of outrageous interviews, you can now get Sheen’s musings via his official account @charliesheen.
And that’s after only 16 Tweets mostly comprised of messages focused on “winning” and “Tiger blood” as well as links to random photos.
Sheen’s influence is clearly being felt across the social network. “A combo of “Charlie Sheen” and related terms (including “Adonis DNA” and “#tigerblood,” two trending topics based on attributes Sheen claims to possess) was yielding as many as 24,000 tweets per hour Monday, and a peak of more than 50,000 an hour yesterday,” according to AdAge.
In addition, the website Klout, which measures your Twitter influence, reveals Sheen is already a 78. Compare that to Twitter Queen Lady Gaga, who currently scored a 92, and Sheen’s really not that far off. This means when Charlie Tweets, his message spreads like wildfire.
Yesterday, Sheen Tweeted, “Get’m while they’re hot..!,” with a link to a photo of the above restaurant sign, which apparently is offering a “Daily Deal – Charlie Dog with Tiger Blood.”
Moments later, Sheen Tweeted, “Yeah man… This works!,” with a link to a photo of the actual “Charlie Dogs.”
If he continues this breakneck pace through next week, Sheen will surpass big time celebrity Twitterers like:
Oprah Winfrey, 5.2 million followers
Ashton Kutcher, 6.4 million followers
Kim Kardashian, 6.5 million followers
Britney Spears, 7 million followers
Justin Bieber, 7.8 million followers
Lady Gaga, 8.5 million followers
We're all going to hell in a hand basket, you just know that, right ?
Charlie Sheen is on Twitter.
After days of outrageous interviews, you can now get Sheen’s musings via his official account @charliesheen.
And that’s after only 16 Tweets mostly comprised of messages focused on “winning” and “Tiger blood” as well as links to random photos.
Sheen’s influence is clearly being felt across the social network. “A combo of “Charlie Sheen” and related terms (including “Adonis DNA” and “#tigerblood,” two trending topics based on attributes Sheen claims to possess) was yielding as many as 24,000 tweets per hour Monday, and a peak of more than 50,000 an hour yesterday,” according to AdAge.In addition, the website Klout, which measures your Twitter influence, reveals Sheen is already a 78. Compare that to Twitter Queen Lady Gaga, who currently scored a 92, and Sheen’s really not that far off. This means when Charlie Tweets, his message spreads like wildfire.
Yesterday, Sheen Tweeted, “Get’m while they’re hot..!,” with a link to a photo of the above restaurant sign, which apparently is offering a “Daily Deal – Charlie Dog with Tiger Blood.”
Moments later, Sheen Tweeted, “Yeah man… This works!,” with a link to a photo of the actual “Charlie Dogs.”
If he continues this breakneck pace through next week, Sheen will surpass big time celebrity Twitterers like:
Oprah Winfrey, 5.2 million followers
Ashton Kutcher, 6.4 million followers
Kim Kardashian, 6.5 million followers
Britney Spears, 7 million followers
Justin Bieber, 7.8 million followers
Lady Gaga, 8.5 million followers
We're all going to hell in a hand basket, you just know that, right ?
Celebrity hotel bans defender Smalling hours after United defeat to Chelsea
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has been banned from the May Fair Hotel in London after hosting a wild all-night party with a group of allegedly drunken girls - just hours after Tuesday's defeat to Chelsea.
The 21-year old conceded a penalty which led to Frank Lampard's late winner at Stamford Bridge.
But hours later he checked into a £2,000-a-night suite at the hotel popular with celebrities such as Lady GaGa and Paris Hilton, and partied until 4.30am.
A spokesman for the hotel confirmed that Smalling had been banned, saying that guests who behave in such a way 'are not welcome'.
Furious guests repeatedly complained as the footballer's friends loudly celebrated into the night - damaging a wardrobe in the suite in the process.
The group were said to have ran up an incredible £2,400 room service bill including bottles of vodka and Amaretto and burgers and chips.
The seventh-floor suite also has a state-of-the-art sound system from which guests were said to have been subjected to blaring music.
Hotel managers eventually brought the party to a halt and decided to ban Smalling from staying there again.
'The suite was damaged but that wasn't the main concern,' A source from the hotel told The Sun.
'He was banned over the guests he brought back. These were not the sort of women who are welcome and some of the men were aggressive.'
The 21-year old conceded a penalty which led to Frank Lampard's late winner at Stamford Bridge.But hours later he checked into a £2,000-a-night suite at the hotel popular with celebrities such as Lady GaGa and Paris Hilton, and partied until 4.30am.
A spokesman for the hotel confirmed that Smalling had been banned, saying that guests who behave in such a way 'are not welcome'.
Furious guests repeatedly complained as the footballer's friends loudly celebrated into the night - damaging a wardrobe in the suite in the process.
The group were said to have ran up an incredible £2,400 room service bill including bottles of vodka and Amaretto and burgers and chips.
The seventh-floor suite also has a state-of-the-art sound system from which guests were said to have been subjected to blaring music.
Hotel managers eventually brought the party to a halt and decided to ban Smalling from staying there again.
'The suite was damaged but that wasn't the main concern,' A source from the hotel told The Sun.
'He was banned over the guests he brought back. These were not the sort of women who are welcome and some of the men were aggressive.'
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