Kate debuts stunning evening dress
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The Royal Wedding Of Prince Charles and Lady Diana 1981
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The Royal Wedding Of Prince Charles and Lady Diana 1981
The Royal Wedding Of Prince Charles and Lady Diana 1981 (photos)
It was 29 years ago today, on July 29, 1981, that the world was captivated by the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. A global media event, it was televised live and watched by hundreds of millions of people.
Prince William and Catherine Middleton Are Married (Photos)
by Tan | 7:01 AM in Catherine Middleton, Kate, Kate Middleton, london, Middleton, Prince William, Prince William and Kate Middleton, royal wedding, wedding, Westminster Abbey |
The wedding, pegged the greatest and grandest royal affair since Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s 1981 nuptials, is the fairy-tale ending to a love story thrust into the spotlight last November when the couple first announced their engagement.
Royal newlyweds share first public kiss
by Tan | 6:38 AM in April 29, Buckingham Palace, channel, live streaming, newlyweds, officials, palace, Prince William, Prince William and Kate Middleton, royal wedding, wedding, youtube |
Jessica Simpson reveals new trim figure
by Tan | 9:37 PM in bikini, body, celebrity news, celebrity photos, fashion, Jess, Jessica Simpson, new body, photo, photos, Reveals, shape, women |
Jessica Simpson reveals new trim figure
Jessica Simpson reveals new trim pre-wedding figure
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Caught Kissing (Photo)
by Tan | 5:06 PM in Breaking Dawn, dating, facebook, kiss, Kristen Stewart, relationship, Robert Pattinson, romance, Saga, Taylor Lautner, Twilight, twitter |
Kate Middleton's wedding dress
Kate Middleton and Prince William attend the wedding of Harry Meade and Rosemarie Bradford – it's a safe bet that she won't be in this colour combination on Friday. Photograph: Tim Rooke/Rex Features
After months of secrecy and speculation surrounding the royal wedding dress, the Guardian can today exclusively reveal that Kate Middleton will be wearing a vintage-inspired, bias-cut ivory Libélula gown designed by Sophie Cranston when she marries Prince William on Friday.Prince William and Kate Middleton Brand-New Portrait
by Tan | 1:27 PM in dress, engagement, Engagement Photos, Kate, Kate Middleton, london, Mario Testino, Middleton, photographs, Prince William, Royal Wedding and tagged Celebrity |
Just hours before their big day, a beautiful, new black and white portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton has been released.
Taken by famed photographer Mario Testino, the image shows the couple casually dressed in similar matching white shirts and grinning from ear-to-ear as they get ready to walk down the aisle.
The picture is featured in William and Kate’s wedding program, which was released on Thursday and includes the following message from the soon-to-be married duo.
“We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives,” it reads. “The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us deeply. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness.”
It’s signed “William and Catherine.”
Massive storms kill over 200 in 6 states
by Tan | 10:16 AM in Massive storm, Massive storms kill over 200 in 6 states, rain, roof, storm, storms, the National Weather Service, the storm, tornado, tornadoes, weather, winds |
Dozens of tornadoes ripped through the South, flattening homes and businesses and killing at least 248 people in six states in the deadliest outbreak in nearly 40 years.
As day broke Thursday, people in hard-hit Alabama surveyed flattened, debris-strewn neighborhoods and told of pulling bodies from rubble after the storms passed Wednesday afternoon and evening.
"It happened so fast it was unbelievable," said Jerry Stewart, a 63-year-old retired firefighter who was picking through the remains of his son's wrecked home in Pleasant Grove, a suburb of Birmingham. "They said the storm was in Tuscaloosa and it would be here in 15 minutes. And before I knew it, it was here."
He and his wife, along with their daughter and two grandchildren, survived by hiding under their front porch. Friends down the street who did the same weren't so lucky — Stewart said he pulled out the bodies of two neighbors whose home was ripped off its foundation.
Alabama's state emergency management agency said it had confirmed 162 deaths, while there were 32 in Mississippi, 32 in Tennessee, 13 in Georgia, eight in Virginia and one in Kentucky.
President Barack Obama said he would travel to Alabama on Friday to view storm damage and meet with the governor and affected families.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., said it received 137 tornado reports into Wednesday night.
Some of the worst damage was in Tuscaloosa, a city of more than 83,000 that is home to the University of Alabama. Neighborhoods there were leveled by a massive tornado caught on video by a tower-mounted news camera that barreled through late Wednesday afternoon.
"When I looked back, I just saw trees and stuff coming by," said Mike Whitt, a resident at DCH Regional Medical Center who ran from the hospital's parking deck when the wind started swirling and he heard a roar.
On Thursday morning, he walked through the neighborhood next to the hospital, home to a mix of students and townspeople, looking at dozens of homes without roofs. Household items were scattered on the ground — a drum, running shoes, insulation, towels, and a shampoo bottle. Streets were impassable, the pavement strewn with trees, pieces of houses and cars with their windows blown out.
Dr. David Hinson was working at the hospital when the tornado hit. He and his wife had to walk several blocks to get to their house, which was destroyed. Several houses down, he helped pull three students from the rubble. One was dead and two were badly injured. He and others used pieces of debris as makeshift stretchers to carry them to an ambulance.
"We just did the best we could to get them out and get them stabilized and get them to help," he said. "I don't know what happened to them."
Back from an aerial tour Thursday morning, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox said the tornado tore a streak as many as 4 miles long and a half-mile wide of "utter destruction." There are at least 36 people dead in the city's police jurisdiction, and searches continue for the missing.
"We have neighborhoods that have been basically removed from the map," he said.
Because the city's emergency management building was destroyed, authorities are using Bryant-Denny Stadium at the University of Alabama as a command post.
University officials said there didn't appear to be significant damage on campus, and dozens of students and locals were staying at a 125-bed shelter in the campus recreation center.
The storm system spread destruction from Texas to New York, where dozens of roads were flooded or washed out. The governors of Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia issued emergency declarations for parts of their states.
Dave Imy, a meteorologist with the prediction service, said the deaths were the most since a tornado outbreak killed 315 people in 1974.
In Alabama, where as many as a million people were without power, Gov. Robert Bentley said 2,000 national guard troops had been activated and were helping to search devastated areas for people still missing. He said the National Weather Service and forecasters did a good job of alerting people, but there is only so much that can be done to deal with powerful tornadoes a mile wide.
Obama said he had spoken with Bentley and approved his request for emergency federal assistance.
"Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this devastation, and we commend the heroic efforts of those who have been working tirelessly to respond to this disaster," Obama said in a statement.
The storms came on the heels of another system that killed 10 people in Arkansas and one in Mississippi earlier this week. Less than two weeks earlier, a smaller batch of twisters raced through Alabama, touching off warning sirens, damaging businesses and downing power lines in Tuscaloosa, but there were no deaths there then.
Illuminati Royal Wedding – Kate Gets New Coat Of Arms Complete With Pyramid
by Tan | 7:14 AM in Duration, family, God, government, history, how to, humanity, James, John, Kate Middleton, Michael, money, planet, royal wedding |
Illuminati Royal Wedding – Kate Gets New Coat Of Arms Complete With Pyramid
Kate Middleton’s family has had a coat of arms designed, which will feature on a souvenir royal wedding programme.
Her father Michael commissioned the heraldic design to mark his daughter’s marriage to Prince William on 29 April.Game company Gate Five are suing the singer for breach of contract claiming that she reneged on making dance game 'Starpower: Beyonce' after demanding more money.
Papers filed in court by Gate Five, who are claiming she lost the company $100 million in profits, accuse her of a 'breach of contract so callous that... she destroyed Gate Five's business, and drove 70 people into unemployment, the week before Christmas'.
The company also alleges that she 'made an extortionate demand for entirely new compensation terms she suddenly decided she wanted'.
The documents go on to say: "Her actions were so unscrupulous that her then manager... [her father, Matthew Knowles] renounced them, while a senior executive of the company that had agreed to finance the project condemned her conduct as 'morally reprehensible'."
Gate Five are seeking $7 million in compensation plus $100 million in lost potential profits.
Beyonce has yet to comment on the claims.
Source: Yahoo
Most beautiful royals of all time
by Tan | 6:21 PM in BeautifulPeople, history, Kate Middleton, poll, Prince, Prince William, Princess Diana, Princess Grace, Princess Grace of Monaco, Queen Rania of Jordan, royals |
Emma Watson leaving Brown University
by Tan | 8:32 PM in actress, Birthdate, Brown University, celebrity, Emma Watson, facebook, Harry Potter, Potter star, school, spokeswoman, Watson |
Emma Watson leaving Brown University
Emma Watson has confirmed she is leaving her Ivy League American university – but denied it is due to bullying.The Harry Potter star’s spokeswoman insisted she is not leaving Brown University in Rhode Island over reports that other students mocked her role in the films.
She said Emma – who plays Hermione – loved her time at Brown but decided to pursue a course it does not offer.
The 21-year-old, who was studying European women’s history and drama, will transfer to another university next term, but it is not yet known which one.
Source: Mirror
Kanye West Illuminati Exposed
by Tan | 7:37 PM in illuminati, jay-z, kanye west, music, music video, power, song, soul, the devil, the Illuminati, twitter, Video, YouTube. |
Keira Knightley bridesmaid
by Tan | 6:22 PM in actress, bridesmaid, brother, Caleb, dress, facebook, Glasgow, Keira Knightley, Kerry, Nixon, on sunday, royal wedding, star, wedding |
The Pirates of the Caribbean' star looked stunning at her brother's wedding on Sunday pulling off the bridesmaid look quite well with her hair up, while wearing a V-neck purple dress which was tied up at the shoulders.
Keira Knightley and Colin Firth could take on roles in ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’.
The British stars have appeared in different adaptations of Jane Austen’s classic novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and the director of the latest take on the story, Craig Gillespie, says he wouldn’t rule them out of being involved in his movie.
Asked if he is planning to introduce Keira or Colin in the new film, he said: “I hadn’t thought about that, but you’re definitely giving me food for thought.”
Despite the unusual premise of the new film, ‘Lars and the Real Girl’ director Craig is determined to keep the love story between the main characters as the central theme because otherwise he believes audiences will not be impressed.
Human Hair Stolen
by Tan | 6:06 PM in Burglars, Chicago business, Chicago Hair, Chicago police, from Chicago, hair, hands, human hair, Police say, steal, stole, supply company, theft |
Human hair stolen from Beauty shop
Chicago, Apr 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a ‘hair raising’ criminal event, thieves made off with human hair and premium products from Beauty One store in West Roosevelt, Chicago. The incident happened on early Sunday morning when three men arrived in a white color van and broke open the main door followed by breaking the ‘double locked’ huge steel door. They collected the ‘premium’ human hair tresses and expensive range beauty products from the store.What surprised the owner of the store, Han, is that, the thieves did not touch the money at all and instead just looted the premium human hair. The robbery, which was worth $80,000 was completed in very short time. Although, the police alarm went off, the thieves were out of the shop and on their way by the time police could arrive.
This owner is surprised by the level of knowledge the thieves had about the type of hair and the difference between premium human hair and the synthetic one. The hair tresses are very famous amongst the Afro-American community and are used for beautification purposes.
“They know, because they have a wife and they know what they do to beautify their hair styles and how they invest their money to buy hair,” said Han. “They knew that there is a difference between synthetic hair.”
Source: Thaindian
Eva Longoria Eduardo Cruz
by Tan | 6:02 PM in actress, brother, Cruz, Desperate Housewives, divorce, Eduardo Cruz, Eva Longoria, los angeles, Penelope Cruz, photos, star, Tony Parker |
Eva Longoria and Spanish toyboy caught on Mexican getaway
- Longoria snapped on holiday with boyfriend
- Photos confirm relationship with Eduardo Cruz
- Actress has been promoting first cookbook
Christine Bleakley movie awards
by Tan | 5:53 PM in Adrian Chiles, Christine Bleakley, Daybreak, Frank Lampard, ITV, Movies, One Show, photos, pics, Showbiz, television, TV, Video |
Royal wedding three days to go
by Tan | 5:46 PM in April 29, Kate, Kate Middleton, london, Prince William, Prince William and Kate Middleton, royal wedding, wedding, Westminster Abbey |
Click through the images below to see the time, effort and elbow grease being put into preparing for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.
Source: MSN
Guard yanked from wedding over Kate rant
by Tan | 4:59 PM in Guard yanked from wedding over Kate rant |
Man arrested after trying to hijack plane
by Tan | 4:12 AM in Man arrested after trying to hijack plane |
Man arrested after trying to hijack plane
A man with a knife tried to hijack an Alitalia flight from Paris to Rome Sunday night, demanding it be flown to Libya, but was quickly overpowered and arrested when the plane landed, officials and witnesses said.
Witnesses said the man put a small knife to the throat of a female flight attendant and held her for a few minutes.
"The man grabbed the stewardess from behind her back and pointed the knife. She was in difficulty and tried to turn around," a passenger named Sofia told reporters.Stefanie, a French woman who lives in Italy, said the man laughed when the stewardess asked him to go the front of the plane with her.
"He held her for just a few minutes and then the other flight attendants intervened and passengers helped hold the man to the floor," she said.
Italian media said police had identified the man as a 48-year-old citizen of Kazakhstan who worked in Paris.
A statement from Alitalia airlines said the man had "assaulted a flight attendant and asked that the plane be taken to Tripoli."
Other attendants on flight AZ329 then overpowered the man, who was "clearly agitated" and the captain radioed police, who arrested the man when the plane landed, the statement said.
The flight attendant was taken to a first aid station at Rome airport for treatment of minor injuries.
Source: Yahoo News
Gaga named godmother to megastar baby
by Tan | 9:14 PM in Born This Way, celebrity, Elton John, Eminem, gaga, lady, lindsay lohan, music, photos, singer, song, that Lady, twitter, Video |
Elton John And David Furnish Confirm Lady Gaga As Godmother
This week Sir Elton John, 64, and husband David Furnish, 48, confirmed that superstar Lady Gaga is the godmother of their 4-month-old son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John.During a "20/20" interview that aired Friday, host Barbara Walters asked the couple about their decision to select the controversial "Judas" singer for the special honor.
"A lot of people said, 'Oh, that's crazy,'" Elton revealed. "And they don't know her, and we do."
Elton suggested that the public not judge the singer born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta by her stage persona alone. "When you get to the real person underneath, there's a simple girl who loves her parents," he said.
Elton And David Open Up On Fatherhood
David anticipates Lady Gaga helping navigate Zachary's future interest in music. "Zachary's going to inherit an incredible musical legacy from his father one day, and she will be a good person to guide him through the ins and outs of the music business, 'cause she sure knows everything about the business now," he said.
Clearly, Lady Gaga is not the only celebrity ever picked to oversee the physical and spiritual well being of a child in the event the parents are no longer able to do so. The following is a list, compiled by Parade magazine, of other famous godparents. Elton reportedly has several godchildren himself, among them, Brooklyn and Romeo, the sons of Victoria and David Beckham. U2 frontman Bono is the godfather to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's twins, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon. Sting and wife Trudie Styler accepted the honor to be godparents to Madonna and Guy Ritchie's son, Rocco. The late Michael Jackson was the godfather of Lionel Richie's famous daughter Nicole.
Aside from Gaga's good news this week, she also experienced backlashes when her manager denied Weird Al's initial requests to make a parody of "Born This Way" and when she responded in an angry rant to NME when the magazine compared "Born This Way" to Madonna's "Express Yourself." But there were more shocking news stories this week. Judges in the manslaughter hearing of Michael Jackson physician Conrad Murrary will allow autopsy photos of the king of pop to be used in court. Leann Rimes wed actor Eddie Cibrian, and Rihanna tied a chart record with the Supremes.
This was a great week for news. Be sure to check back in seven days for more water cooler talk. See you then.
Source: Yahoo Music
The worst-made cars on the road
by Tan | 9:07 PM in Cars, Consumer Reports, forbes, GM, Hybrid, Made Cars, on the road, the cars, The Worst, truck, vehicles, Worst Cars |
The worst-made cars on the road
Cadillac Escalade
Listed Among:
Consumer Reports Worst Value
Consumer Reports Highest Costs of Ownership
Consumer Reports Worst Safety Performance
Gold hits record highs on weak dollar
by Tan | 8:52 PM in analyst, business, commodities, currencies, currency, Gold, Gold hits, Gold prices, investors, record highs, reuters, Spot gold, weak dollar |
Gold hits record highs on weak dollar
Spot gold rose to a record of $1,513.70 an ounce on Monday, extending the record-breaking rally to the seventh consecutive session, as the dollar languished near its three-year low.
U.S. gold futures also hit a record high, at $1,514.50 an ounce.Source: Yahoo News
Nicki minaj attend royal wedding
by Tan | 8:15 PM in britney spears, facebook, music, Nicki Minaj, photos, Prince William, royal wedding, Video, wedding, Westminster Abbey |
The US rapper is currently on tour across America and Canada but is said to have hired a private jet to fly her in and out of the country for the special occasion, as she wants to witness the ceremony firsthand.
Minaj does not have an invite to the wedding, but has apparently booked an apartment near to Westminster Abbey, where the nuptials will take place, and from where she can watch the day's events unfold.
It is rumoured she has even selected a regal outfit to wear for her visit.
Prince William and Kate Middleton will tie the knot on Friday, April 29.
Jeremy renner bourne
by Tan | 8:10 PM in actor, Bourne, Bourne Legacy, character, franchise, Hurt Locker, Jason Bourne, Jeremy Renner, Matt Damon, Movies, The Bourne Legacy |
After an exhaustive search for the right leading man, EW has confirmed that the lead role in "The Bourne Legacy" has been offered to Oscar-nominee Jeremy Renner ("The Hurt Locker," "The Town").
Written and directed by Tony Gilroy ("Michael Clayton"), the film is not a reboot of the "Bourne" franchise; Renner would play a new character within the "Bourne" universe, an agent in a different covert government program than the one that ensnared and pursued Matt Damon's Jason Bourne.
sheen goddess broke up
by Tan | 7:58 PM in April 24, Bree Olson, celebrity, Charlie Sheen, goddess, lindsay lohan, Oberlin, photos, relationship, star, text message, TMZ, twitter, UPI |
Sheen, continuing his traveling "Violent Torpedo of Truth" variety show at the BankAtlantic Center in Ft. Lauderdale Saturday, said "goddess" Rachel "Bree" Olson broke up with him via text message.
The fired star of the television comedy "Two and a Half Men" said he would like to hug troubled actress Lindsay Lohan and tell her that everything would be all right.
Sheen also said he wants his old job back.
Robert DeNiro slams Donald Trump
by Tan | 7:55 PM in celebrity, Donald Trump, facebook, lindsay lohan, Movies, Obama, photos, president, Robert DeNiro, RT, Trump, twitter, Video, Wonderwall |
Robert DeNiro slams Donald Trump
Scientific Curiosity Captured in Photos
by Tan | 6:32 PM in Scientific Curiosity Captured in Photos |
Scientific Curiosity Captured in Photos
Caleb Charland is a Maine-based photographer who combines a love of scientific experiments and photographs into wonderful and amazing photographs. If Isaac Newton or Benjamin Franklin were into photography, their photographs might look something like these:
“Wooden Box with Horseshoe Magnet”Paris Hilton style gets upstaged
by Tan | 5:34 PM in britney spears, Celebrities, celebrity, celebs, heiress, Hilton, hollywood, lady, lindsay lohan, money, Nicole Richie, Paris, Paris Hilton, Reinhardt |
One way to make a statement on the red carpet? Wear an attention-grabbing magenta leopard-print frock! Both celebutante Paris Hilton and "Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto donned the same stunning Marchesa dress for different events. Question is ... who wore it better?
Will Chelsy Davy ever join the royals
by Tan | 7:33 PM in Chelsy, Chelsy Davy, girlfriend, Kate, Kate Middleton, Prince, Prince Harry, Prince William, Queen, relationship, royal wedding |
Chelsy Davy arrives at the wedding of Katie Percy and Patrick Valentine at St Michael's Church on February 26, 2011 in Alnwick, England.
Who Was Crowned the Most Beautiful Royal of All Time
by Tan | 6:15 AM in BeautifulPeople, British royals, dating, Hodge, horizon, Kate, Kate Middleton, poll, Prince William, Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana, Princess Grace |
Who Was Crowned the Most Beautiful Royal of All Time
Bride-to-be Kate Middleton beating out Princess Diana may have been a “big surprise,” Greg Hodge, managing director of the site, told The New York Post. But Prince Charles placing 10th on the men’s “most beautiful” list may be the most shocking. Prince Carl Philip of Sweden grabbed the top spot among the guys, while Prince William took fifth.
“The British royals are typically very horsey-looking,” Hodge explained. “Diana certainly improved the… gene pool, and we hope that Kate will do the same.”
Kate Middleton Debuts Slimmer Body During Shopping Trip
by Tan | 6:11 AM in body, celebrity news, Debuts, Diet, Kate, Kate Middleton, london, photos, Prince William, Prince William and Kate Middleton, princess, reuters, royal wedding, Shopping |
Kate Middleton Debuts Slimmer Body During Shopping Trip
The royal wedding is only days away and this blushing bride looks as calm as can be.
A slender Kate Middleton was spotted on a mini shopping spree on the streets of London today. The lingering paparazzi didn’t seem to bother the princess-to-be as she made her way in and out of stores in the Chelsea section of London, including Peter Jones department store on Kings Road.
Lindsay Lohan released from jail after posting $75,000 bond
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Lindsay Lohan released from jail after posting $75,000 bond
Los Angeles (CNN) — Lindsay Lohan, accused of stealing a necklace, spent five hours in custody before posting a $75,000 bond Friday evening after a judge sentenced her to 120 days in jail for violating her drunk driving probation.
Her release from Los Angeles County’s Lynwood Correctional Facility capped a long day that included a victory for the actress when a judge reduced the felony grand theft charge to a misdemeanor.
Lohan will remain free on bond while her lawyer appeals the jail sentence for the probation violation, but she must immediately start serving 480 hours of community service, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner said.
Hollywood actors real names
by Tan | 7:02 PM in actor, Actors, Celebrities, hollywood, Hollywood actors, Movies, real names, stage name, stage names, star |
Hollywood actors real names
While rummaging in the Yahoo! cupboard for a pair of purple flip flops and a promotional beach ball to take to the beach, we stumbled across a treasure chest of names that no one really recognised.
After delving a little deeper we found that they are actually the real names of the hottest Hollywood stars. Here’s what we found:
Jennifer Aniston - Jennifer Anastassakis
Not the wildest change of name, as it sounds as though it stemmed from a fairly lazy teacher who couldn’t be bothered to ask how to pronounce it. Either that of Jennifer couldn't pronounce it herself. They are the only possible explanations.
Kate Middleton Without Makeup 2011
by Tan | 1:55 PM in fashion, Kate, Kate Middleton, makeup, Prince William, Prince William and Kate Middleton, royal wedding, Video, wedding, William and Kate |
10 Awesomely Decorated Easter Eggs
As with other big holidays, Easter brings out creativity in the craft-minded. Easter eggs, edible or purely decorative, give artists a chance to strut their skills, making our Easter baskets, egg hunts, and seasonal parties more beautiful than ever! Check out the following collection of awesomely decorated chocolate eggs, egg-shaped cakes, and real eggs that have been painted, glittered, dyed, and etched to catch your eye.
Oeuf Maisonette Chocolate Egg
Baby survives deadly tornado
The deadly storm that struck Raleigh, N.C., has an incredible survival story. (Find out more about the tornadoes that swept across the South.) A 3-month-old baby was ripped from his cousin’s arms as a tornado tossed the child on to some debris. ) The child was found unconscious but unharmed.
BP going strong a year after oil spill
AP Enterprise: BP is looking strong a year later
NEW ORLEANS – It's hard to tell that just a year ago BP was reeling from financial havoc and an American public out for blood. The oil giant at the center of one of the world's biggest environmental crises is making strong profits again, its stock has largely rebounded, and it is paying dividends to shareholders once more. It is also pursuing new ventures from the Arctic to India. It is even angling to explore again in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where it holds more leases than any competitor."BP has a critical role to play in meeting the world's ever-growing need for energy," BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg said at the company's annual meeting in London last week.
While some of this angers Gulf Coast residents, it is a testament to some deft handling of the crisis by the company, which after some major gaffes early on conducted a housecleaning in its executive ranks, adopted a careful communications strategy and assigned an outsider to handle victims' compensation claims.
The company's decision to open its checkbook and pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Gulf communities, help out-of-work rig hands and support Gulf research also contributed to the turnaround.
Yet BP is not out of the woods yet.
Americans fooled by Royal Wedding spoof
by Tan | 9:35 AM in Americans fooled by Royal Wedding spoof |
Americans fooled by Royal Wedding spoof
The T-Mobile advertisement featuring a dance spoof of the Royal Wedding has gone viral over the weekend, receiving 5.5 million hits on YouTube.If you haven’t seen it yet you’re in for a treat.
The two-minute clip looks a lot like amateur video of the Royal Wedding. Very serious guests sit patiently inside the church waiting for the bridal party as the ushers enter. Suddenly E-17’s dance song House of Love blares, the ushers throw up their order sheets and start to strut down the aisle.
They are followed by a succession of Royal Family Dopplegangers, including the Archbishop of Canterbury (an uncanny lookalike for the real Dr Rowan Williams), Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, the Duke of York, Zara Phillips, Edward and Sophie.
Prince Charles and Camilla follow, busting a few moves and knocking bums together, the Queen claps a little as she walks, and then Prince Harry owns it on the aisle. Finally, Wills shows off his rave moves and then has a dirty dance with Kate.
Most uncanny is that the actors portraying the royal couple and wedding party look identical to their real-life counter parts.
So much was the likeness that quite a few viewers watching on Yahoo!'s US website were left a little confused about whether the advert was actually footage of the real Royal Wedding.
One user commented: "amazing!!! That's unbelievable ! I imaged that the royal weddings usually were serious !! Happy forever !!! (sic)."
"i was shocked that they could do that in the westminister abbey. no more dignity (sic)," another wrote.
Added another: "Wow alittle too laid back????? Honestly I think that is the most stupid thing i have ever seen! Are they trying to look like they are laid back? I expected more of a prince ( I would have never done that for my wedding let a loan a prince and his new "princess" (sic)."
And another: "i loved it but prince Charles and his wife don't know how to dance (sic)."
The clip needs to be seen to be appreciated:
Source : Yahoo
Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, J-Lo… they've all been married more than once, but which stars have said 'I do' the most times? And which actress has tied the knot a whopping nine times?!
Angelina Jolie - two marriages
Angelina Jolie actually ranks pretty low on the list of stars with multiple marriages! The actress has had two failed marriages; the first with Jude Law's best mate Jonny Lee Miller and the second with oddball actor Billy Bob Thornton.
Brad Pitt might as well be hubby number three but they're too busy cleaning baby sick off their tops to make it up the aisle... or maybe Angelina is scared that marriage to Brad would be like the wafer-thin plot of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'?
Katy Perry caught without make by his husband and issued his picture on twitter. This is amazing isn't it?
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), better known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her freshman year of high school, she began to pursue a career in music. As Katy Hudson, she released a self-titled gospel album in 2001, which due to the closing of her record label, was deemed unsuccessful. She later recorded an album with production team The Matrix and completed the majority of a solo album from 2004–5; neither of which were released.
Kate Middleton practises to make royal wedding perfect
by Tan | 7:12 AM in Kate Middleton practises to make royal wedding perfect |
ROYAL bride Kate Middleton was hard at work in Westminster Abbey yesterday...determined not to drop a wedding day clanger like Prince William’s mum.
Diana, just 20 when she exchanged vows 30 years ago with Prince Charles, was so nervous she famously fluffed her lines and called him Philip Charles Arthur George instead of Charles Philip Arthur George