Robert Byrd, Dies at 92



Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, the longest-serving senator in American history, died Monday at the age of 92, a spokesman for the family said.

Byrd, a Democrat who served in the U.S. Senate since 1959, had been plagued by health problems in recent years and was confined to a wheelchair. He had skipped several votes in Congress in the past months.

Jesse Jacobs, a family spokesman, said Byrd died peacefully at about 3 a.m. at Inova Hospital in Fairfax, Va.

He was the oldest member of the 111th Congress.

The passing of Sen. Byrd will not affect the balance of power in the Senate. West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, a Democrat, will appoint a replacement senator to serve out the remainder of Byrd's term, which ends in 2012.

Statements from his longtime colleagues poured out Monday morning, as fellow senators remembered Byrd as a steadfast presence in the chamber and a veritable tome of knowledge on how the Senate works.

"The people of West Virginia have lost a dedicated public servant, and America has lost a great defender of its most precious traditions," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said in a written statement. "He was the foremost guardian of the Senate's complex rules, procedures and customs, and as leader of both the majority and the minority caucuses in the Senate he knew better than most that legislation is the art of compromise. By virtue of his endurance, Robert Byrd knew and worked with many of the greats of the United States Senate."

President Obama said in a statement that the country has "lost a voice of principle and reason" with Byrd's death.

"He had the courage to stand firm in his principles, but also the courage to change over time," Obama said, in a veiled reference to his controversial past.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a former senator, called Byrd the "heart and soul" of the chamber.

"It is almost impossible to imagine the United States Senate without Robert Byrd," she said.

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Lakers take West Virginia's Ebanks



Fresh off their 16th NBA championship a week earlier, the Los Angeles Lakers selected forward Devin Ebanks from West Virginia in the second round of Thursday's NBA draft with with No. 43 overall pick.

The 6-foot-9, 215-pound Ebanks played two seasons with the Mountaineers and had a career average of 11.2 points per game. He was named to the All-Big East Conference third team last season, and made the Big East All-Rookie and All-Tournament teams as a freshman.

During his first season, Ebanks grabbed 273 rebounds, the second most in school history. He has a reputation as a strong defender and possesses a decent mid-range game, but needs to improve his outside shooting. He made only 10 percent of his 3-point attempts last season.

The Lakers selected Derrick Caracter, a 6-9 forward from Texas El Paso, with the No. 58 overall selection.

"I'm so happy right now, you don't understand," Ebanks said in a conference call with reporters. "I get to play with the best player in the world, Kobe Bryant."

Ebanks also said he has no problem focusing on defense.

"That's what I do," he said. "I take defense very seriously and I take it personally."

For the Queens native, joining the Lakers also means a reunion with players he has known for years.

"Lamar Odom, my uncle grew up with him," Ebanks said. "He's from my neighborhood. Ron Artest [is] right there. I live two minutes away from Ron Artest and 10 minutes from Lamar, so I see those guys all the time. Having a chance to play with them is a great opportunity."

As a second-round pick, there's no guarantee Ebanks will make the final roster, much less see much time for a team looking to win its third consecutive championship. The value of being part of an elite team, however, wasn't lost on Ebanks.

"I have a whole bunch of stuff to learn about the NBA. And what better team for it to be than the Lakers?" Ebanks said. "I'm playing for the best team in the world right now. I'll go in there and try to learn from some veterans. Hopefully, my career will take off from there."

Source: ESPN. com

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Julia Gillard is the new Prime Minister of Australia after Kevin Rudd put his leadership to vote



JULIA Gillard has been sworn in as Prime Minister of Australia, after saying she had to "take control and to ensure that the government got back on track".

"It was necessary for me to take this step to take control and to ensure that the government got back on track,'' Ms Gillard said, adding it was a view she had come to in recent days.

Ms Gillard said she would be fighting the next election with "every ounce'' of her being.

"I took this step in part because I was so determined, so determined, to make sure at the next election this nation does not endorse a path that would see cutbacks to our schools, jeopardising the thing that I most profoundly believe in,'' she said.

Ms Gillard promised to pull the controversial, government-funded mining tax ads and declared that she would not move into the Lodge unless she was elected Prime Minister at a general election.

Ms Gillard said she accepted her new role with "the greatest humility, resolve and enthusiasm''.

At a media conference in Parliament House, Ms Gillard told a fevered contingent of media she was "truly honoured'' to become prime minister, after Kevin Rudd stood aside.

"Can I say Australians one and all, it's with the greatest, humility, resolve and enthusiasm that I sought the endorsement of my colleagues to be the Labor leader and to be the prime minister for this country,'' she said.
"I have accepted that endorsement.''

"I am utterly committed to the service of our people,'' she said.

The Welsh-born Ms Gillard grew up in South Australia. There, she said, her parents taught her the value of hard work, respect and doing your bit for the community. "It is these values that will guide me as Australia's prime minister,'' she said.

Source: couriermail.com.au

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Vuvuzela: a symbol of South Africa



Vuvuzela- From the beat of the samba drums in Brazil to the ringing of cow bells in Switzerland to the Mexican wave, the idiosyncrasies of several nationalities become apparent at football matches. South Africans are no exception, as those who have descended on the country for this year's FIFA Confederations Cup have discovered. 

The vuvuzela is a vociferous air horn that reverberates around arenas with rare energy. It is also a proud and permanent symbol of its patrons.

"Without the vuvuzela, I don't think I would be able to enjoy football," said Sadaam Maake, one of South African football's celebrity followers. "It brings a special feeling to the stadiums. It is something that makes the fans want to get behind their team."

The vuvuzela was originally made from a kudu horn. Folklore has it that, in the ancient days, it was used to summon people to gatherings. Over the last 15 years, the sight and sound of the instrument being blown at games has evolved into an emblem of hope and unity for many South Africans.

"When we started the vuvuzela, there was so much sadness in our country in those years and it brought so much joy," explained Mzion Mofokeng, another iconic football enthusiast. "All of a sudden people would go to the stadiums because of this instrument that was able to get fans on their feet and start cheering. For few hours, they would forget about the reality in our society and enjoy the sound.

However, Mofokeng did add a warning: "In order for it to produce a nice sound, someone must know how to blow it. It must be done with a controlled voice and you need some art for that."

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Megan Fox talks about her wedding plans



megan foxMegan Fox is more "in love" with her fiance than ever before.

The "Jonah Hex" actress - who announced her engagement to Brian Austin Green this week - says she feels a deep connection to the actor.

She told People: "We're just even more committed to each other than we always have been. I'm more in love with him now than I was in the beginning."

Megan, 24, and Brian, 36, called off their first engagement in February 2009 after five years together, but the screen beauty insists she doesn't consider it a new betrothal.

She added: "It's really not a re-engagement. It's just the same engagement and for some reason it's now news."

Following the announcement, speculation is now rife as to what sort of ceremony the couple may have, with Megan previously insisting their nuptials would be a private affair.

She said: "It's not going to be a big wedding. I'm not one of those girls - if it happens, it will be very low-key and quick and unplanned."

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Lakers Owner Jerry Buss To Cut Phil Jackson’s Pay



Jerry Buss Jerry Buss- Phil Jackson’s pay will be cut? Jerry Buss, the owner of Los Angeles Lakers, stated to cut Phil Jackson’s pay. He in fact don’t like paying to head coaches and has also never appreciated the love of Phil Jackson of the triangle offense.

Jerry Buss is prefering little more akin to the Pat Riley “Showtime” Lakers attack. He, without any doubt, remembers Michael Jordan calling the triangle, “a White man’s offense.”

Buss and quote of Jordan likes to see what is to be considered a more exiting offense that why neither Buss nor Jordan coach teams in any fashion.

one more interesting fact. When Jordan used to play with the Chicago Bulls and Jackson was the head coach of the team, the Bulls always led the NBA in scoring.

Now remains the same offense, the Lakers are almost towards the top in scoring offense. When Eddie Jordan was the head coach of Washington Wizards, the team was very close to the top of the league in scoring offense.

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kardashian Bieber Hotel Tape



kardashian Bieber Hotel Tape kardashian Bieber Hotel Tape- At present, rumors once again surround Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian, poor fellows! Currently people across the world are searching for “Kim Kardashian and Justin Beiber Hotel Tape”, but to the surprise of the eager fans, the rumors are just rumors and nothing true. Some ‘anti Bieber’ fanatics have once more created a stir with new rumors relating to Kardashian and Justin.

Rumors are not new for Justin Bieber because he has faced quite a lot phony rumors in the past like, Beiber has syphilis, Justin died, he got behind bars etc. Similarly the hotel tape rumor is also far from reality. Apparently some people don’t seem to like him. The young singer is on many projects at the moment, such as the launch of his video for ‘Somebody to love’, shoots in the Bahamas with Kim Kardashian and the participation in the show ‘So You Think you Can Dance’. Perhaps, staying in the spotlight comes with a price tag. Bieber does not want to stop as he suggested on his Twitter that his voice needed some rest, but that was not cool.

Not long ago, Kim Kardashian was threatened with death by a huge fan of Justin Bieber. The fan threatened to kill the American star. Falling in love with Justin Bieber comes with a healthy charge. A little time later, Kardashian started to sleep soundly when the identity of the author, who produced the threats, was unveiled by the website TMZ.com. She was a young schoolgirl with a pretty name, Cristina.

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Miles Austin Dating Kim Kardashian



Miles Austin Miles Austin- Dallas Cowboys forward Miles Austin is dating Kim Kardashian. Miles Austin has been dating some pretty gals for some times. Miles Austin was also seen in the Playboy Mansion. Close friend of Miles Austin told that they are very serious about their relationship it’s more than the relationship.

Miles Austin was born on June 30, 1984 in Summit, New Jersey. In 2006 he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys Football team as undrafted free agent. He attended the Garfield High School and took part in basketball, football and the rack and field events.

Miles Austin started his career in college football team in Monmouth University, where he played in WR position, where he had a record of thirty three touchdowns along with hundred and fifty passes. In high school he was record held of receiving yards. He has done same in college football where he done 40 yards in 4.29 minutes.

There are not comments has from the Miles Austin about his relationship with Kim Kardashian. According to the close friend of Austin told that there is no truth in it they wee just having good time for a while and more over they have just started dating.

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Abby Sunderland found alive



Abby SunderlandAbby Sunderland found alive- Teenage sailor Abby Sunderland has been found.

A Qantas Airbus A330 sent from Perth to search for the 16-year-old sailor has located her in the Indian Ocean.

Her father, Laurence Sunderland, told Fairfax Radio his daughter was ‘‘fine’’.

‘‘Abby’s fine... the vessel is upright, the weather conditions are abating and [searchers] actually had communication via radio,’’ Mr Sunderland said.

‘‘We’ve heard the fishing vessel that’s been diverted will rendezvous with her tomorrow and there will be a rescue then.’’

Earlier today, Mr Sunderland said the fate of his daughter, whose emergency beacons were activated in treacherous seas more than 3000 kilometres off the Australian coast, was "in God's hands".

According to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the position transmitted by the sailor’s emergency GPS beacon was 40 degrees 48 minutes south of the equator and longitude 74 degrees 58 minutes east of the prime meridian - about 2033 nautical miles west-south-west from Perth in the central southern Indian Ocean.

Mr Sunderland, who is Australian and is now based in California with his family, said he spoke to Abby five or six times by phone yesterday to help fix a problem with the boat’s engine, but shortly after the last call dropped out the family learnt an emergency device had gone off.

It was one of two which were reported to have been set off.

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Justin Bieber breaks neck



Justin BieberJustin Bieber breaks neck-The Internet lit up with a rumor Tuesday morning (June 15) that pop star Justin Bieber had broken his neck in a car accident.

If so, he made a really fast recovery: He was up and tweeting as usual as of about 1 p.m. ET.

We think it's safe to say that Justin's neck is fine, and we're going to go ahead and bat down the rumor that he has syphilis as well. That made the rounds a few days ago.

Some of the broken-neck stories making the rounds today cited "a very reliable source at CNN" who supposedly told the authors of blog posts that they had inside information about the alleged car accident that resulted in the injury; if so, that source forgot to take the news to his or her own employer, because the story is nowhere on CNN.com.

It comes with being a famous person in an age, we suppose. You want to cavort with Kim Kardashian in the Bahamas and roll with Usher? Then you have to put up with some other nonsense as well.

Come to think of it, we suspect some Bieber fanatics will find a way to blame this latest rumor on her. Eyes open, Kim.

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Matt Roloff ,star dead or alive?



Matt Roloff Matt Roloff became well-known for his reality Tv show “Little People, Big World”,a famous show ,that everybody looks for it on the internet. Matt Roloff was seen laying on the floor, at the end of the latest episode of the show.Nobody knew what happened to him,as everything happened all of a sudden.People got scared and went in a hurry to see if Matt was alright.

Matt’s happening scared a lot of people,as he swooned all of a sudden ,fact which seemed to be lethal for everybody.

This topic raised many questions for everybody,especially for the searchers.Still many searchers think that “Matt Roloff is dead”.However,the story is different and appeares to be a good one,as at the moment Matt Roloff appears to be ok and still alive.Therefore, we can even see Matt Roloff live on “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday June 15, 2010.

Consequently, Matt Roloff remained the great businessman of the show as well as the dad ,and in some cases ,even the former president of Little People of America .

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Jimmy Dean Dies at 81



Jimmy DeanJimmy Dean dies- Country music legend Jimmy Dean, who sang the country crossover hit "Big Bad John" and later became known for his sausage brand, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 81.

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Dean died Sunday at his home on his 200-acre estate near Richmond, Va., wife Donna Meade Dean told the AP. Though he had health problems, she said his death came as a shock because he was still functioning well. She said Dean was eating in front of the television and she found him unresponsive when she returned in to the room.

A Texas native, Dean, who dropped out of school after ninth grade, experienced great success in the entertainment industry in the 1950s and '60s, including his nationally televised The Jimmy Dean Show.

Dean, who fronted his Texas Wildcats band, had his first national hit in the early 1950s, "Bummin' Around" and earned a Grammy for "Big Bad John" in 1961. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame earlier this year and was to be inducted in October.

Dean became a headliner at such places as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the Las Vegas strip. He served as a guest host on The Tonight Show, and acted in various TV and film roles, including 1971's Diamonds Are Forever — as James Bond's ally, reclusive billionaire Willard Whyte.

He started the Jimmy Dean Meat Co. in 1969 and sold it to Sara Lee Corp. in 1984.

His fortune was estimated at $75 million in the early '90s, and Dean said he learned to be smart with his finances.

"I've seen so many people in this business that made a fortune," he told the AP in 2004. "They get old and broke and can't make any money. ... I tell you something ... no one's going to play a benefit for Jimmy Dean."

Dean is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.

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Jaden Smith Starts Filming 'Karate Kid' Remake With Jackie Chan



jaden smithJackie Chan will play the wise kung-fu master in a Hollywood-Chinese remake of the 1984 hit "The Karate Kid" that kicked off filming in the Chinese capital at the weekend, a movie company publicist said Monday.

Chan's young disciple in "Kung Fu Kid" will be played by Jaden Smith, the son of Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, China Film Group spokesman Weng Li told The Associated Press in a phone interview.

In "The Karate Kid," Pat Morita plays the iconic building handyman Mr. Miyagi who trains one of his young tenants, portrayed by Ralph Macchio, into an accomplished fighter.

The co-production between the state-run China Film Group and Columbia Pictures started shooting Saturday in Beijing, Weng said.

"Kung Fu Kid" is being directed by Harald Zwart, who also directed "One Night at McCool's" and "The Pink Panther 2," Solon So, the chief executive of Chan's company, JC Group, told the AP.

Chan and Smith, along with Smith's parents and sister Willow, attended a traditional Chinese ceremony to mark the start of the shoot Saturday. Photos on China Film Group's movie news Web site show the Smith family and Chan holding incense sticks.

Will Smith _ one of the film's producers _ Chan, Zwart and others symbolically removed a piece of red cloth covering a movie camera, after which Smith gave Chan a hug, according to video posted on Chinese news Web site Sina.com. His hair done in a huge Afro and wearing a bright red track jacket and blue pants, Jaden Smith stood and waved when he was introduced. His father ruffled his hair when he sat down.

Chan said on his Web site he also attended the younger Smith's 11th birthday party last Wednesday, where he and Will Smith posed for pictures with young performers wearing red and yellow costumes with dragon patterns.

Ken Stovitz, one of Will Smith's partners in the production company Overbrook Entertainment, said at the ceremony Saturday that "Kung Fu Kid" will be set in modern-day Beijing. China Film Group chairman Han Sanping said shooting will last three months.

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Stereophonics



StereophonicsStereophonics are a Welsh rock band that formed in 1992 in Cwmaman, Wales. The band currently comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, bassist and backing vocalist Richard Jones, drummer Javier Weyler, guitarist and backing vocalist Adam Zindani and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards), the group having originally also included the late Stuart Cable on drums. Stereophonics have released seven studio albums, five of which have topped the UK Albums Chart. Their seventh, Keep Calm and Carry On, was released in November 2009 but did not make the Top 10. A successful compilation album was also released in November 2008 – Decade in the Sun charting at number two in the United Kingdom. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.

Described as "classic UK rock delivered with whiskey vocals,"[1] the band have been summarised as possessing a sound akin to the genres of alternative rock and "British traditional rock."[2] Stereophonics' debut album, Word Gets Around, was released in August 1997 and instantly charted at number six in the UK, aided by the singles "Local Boy in the Photograph", "More Life in a Tramps Vest" and "A Thousand Trees", all of which failed to affect the top 20. The band reached mainstream success with the release of Performance and Cocktails (and its promotional singles "The Bartender and the Thief", "Just Looking" and "Pick a Part That's New") in 1999 and have achieved a total of ten top-ten singles as well as one number-one: 2005's "Dakota". The band have also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK's most high-profile music festivals, including Reading and Leeds in 2000, Glastonbury in 2002, V festival in 2002 and the Isle of Wight in 2004 and 2009.

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Stuart Cable, Former Stereophonics Drummer, Found Dead



Stuart Cable, Former Stereophonics DrummerFormer Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable was found dead in his Aberdare, South Wales home at 5:30 in the morning today, June 7. According to Spinner, authorities have yet to establish a cause of death, but they did note that no suspicious circumstances have been discovered so far in the case.

Stuart formed Stereophonics in 1992 along with Kelly and Richard Jones and stayed with the band until 2003. After a series of disagreements over Cable's admitted drug and alcohol problems, as well as his blossoming television and radio career, Stuart left the band. During his tenure the band released four studio albums, each certified multi-platinum in the United Kingdom, and were chosen as Best New Group at the 1998 Brit Awards.

Cable went on to host a number of television and radio shows, most recently BBC Wales' 'Saturday Night Show,' which featured contemporary and classic rock music. In 2009, he published a memoir, 'Demons and Cocktails,' chronicling his time with Stereophonics and his struggles with addiction. Cable had also recently been performing with a new band, named Killing for Company.

Mike Peters of the Alarm, who toured with Killing for Company, told the BBC, "He was supposed to be joining us for Rhondda Rocks. I will remember him as someone who was so alive - I can't believe he's gone. I don't know what the circumstances are but it's a real tragedy. He was always smiling and laughing and great to be around. He had lots of energy and couldn't wait for the next day to come around. He was a larger than life character who seemed to be a driving force behind the personality of the Stereophonics."

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John Wooden, Who Built Incomparable Dynasty at U.C.L.A., Dies at 99



John WoodenJohn Wooden, a staid Midwesterner who migrated to U.C.L.A. and became college basketball’s most successful coach, earning the nickname the Wizard of Westwood and an enduring place in sports history, died Friday at Ronald Reagan U.C.L.A. Medical Center, where he had been hospitalized since May 26. He was 99.
His death was announced by the university.

Wooden created a sports dynasty against which all others are compared, and usually pale. His teams at U.C.L.A. won 10 national championships in a 12-season stretch from 1964 to 1975. From 1971 to 1974, U.C.L.A. won 88 consecutive games, still the N.C.A.A. record.

Four of Wooden’s teams finished with 30-0 records, including his first championship team, which featured no starters taller than 6 feet 5 inches.

Three of his other championship teams were anchored by the 7-foot-2 center Lew Alcindor, who later changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Two others were led by center Bill Walton, a three-time national player of the year.

Wooden retired after U.C.L.A.’s 1975 championship victory over Kentucky. A slight man hugely popular for his winning record and his understated approach, he ultimately became viewed as a kind of sage for both basketball and life, a symbol of both excellence and simpler times.


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Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston: Sneaking Around Behind Angelina Jolie's Back!



You’d think at some point, Star could come up with some new stories, or at least put a new twist on the whole Brad and Jen thing, like a love child or something.

Instead, the tabloid’s new issue gives us what we always get when they can’t find anything else – anonymous claims that Jennifer Aniston took back what’s hers!

Yup, at long last, America’s Sweetheart has gotten revenge and stabbed the evil vixen in the back. Figuratively, of course. And by figuratively we mean not at all.

The cover teases an intimate encounter in Brad Pitt’s private office, which sounds particularly hot, as well as calls, texts and e-mails. Jen just wants to start over!

Come on, people.

Angelina Jolie turned 35 last week, and as we said in our birthday tribute, you may hate her for breaking up Brad and Jen, but it doesn’t make her all bad.

In fact, she’s pretty awesome compared to most celebrities. Those reports of lies, drugs and lovers may make great headlines, but they’re likely all BS.

She and Brad have been together for years now. We felt bad for Jennifer Aniston too, but isn’t it time we put this behind us? Can’t we all just get along?

At least until next week’s issue of Star?

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Jeremy Roenick Gets Emotional After Chicago's Win



Jeremy RoenickEighteen years ago, Jeremy Roenick was 22 years old, in his fourth full NHL season and taking the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup Final. Behind the young center's 53 goals and 103 points that year, they were the last Blackhawks team to have a chance to play for hockey's Holy Grail. That year, the Hawks would win 11 straight playoff games, only to be swept in four games by the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins.

Fast forward and Roenick was in the building as an analyst for NBC Wednesday night for the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory. The only chance Roenick had to play for the Cup was back then in 1992.

After the final buzzer sounded and the Blackhawks were celebrating on the ice, NBC cut back to the in-arena studio where Roenick was seated with Mike Milbury and Dan Patrick. Both Milbury and Roenick reflected on the game, with Roenick recalling an upset young fan from '92 after the Hawks had lost. Patrick asked Roenick to explain his emotions further and he understandably had trouble holding them in.

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Blackhawks Parade



Blackhawks ParadeChicago Blackhawks in 2010 will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 11.

By dismissing the city’s emergency preparedness and communication, grand parade and a rally Stanley Cup champions will begin at the intersection of Wacker Drive and Washington Street. The parade will proceed east on Washington St. Michigan Ave., Before traveling to the north of Michigan Wacker-drive.

The action will take place at approximately 11:30 am at Wacker and Michigan.

Additional details will be announced by city officials on Thursday.
This is a very busy weekend for fans of Chicago Crosstown Classic opens Friday at Wrigley Field. White Sox and Cubs will begin three-game series Friday from 1:20 pm local time start, so you can imagine, many fans are happy to parade before taking in some baseball.

Thousands of fans partied in the streets of Chicago after a 4-3 overtime victory on Wednesday night, with no early complaints riot police told Chicago.

Uncontrolled emotions and complete lack of faith, wild with joy – all common themes for Blackhawks fans after the team ended 49 years of drought. Perhaps the most amusing quote night came from Charles Horn, a longtime season ticker holder who watched Chicago heartbreaking to lose Game 7 in 1971 Finals.

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Obama Calls Helen Thomas' Israel Comments "Offensive"



Journalist Helen Thomas' recent remarks about Jews in Israel were "offensive," President Obama said in an interview that aired this morning.


The 89-year-old White House correspondent retired yesterday after coming under scrutiny for saying that Jews in Israel should "get the hell out of Palestine" and "go home" to Germany and Poland.


Mr. Obama said on NBC's "Today Show" that Thomas' comments were "out of line" but added that it was a "shame" her long, much-celebrated career had to end in controversy. He called her retirement "the right decision."


Thomas had covered the White House since 1960 but served as a columnist for Hearst News Service for about the past decade. She was known as a trailblazer for women. As a columnist, she was also known for expressing her liberal views.


In the interview, the president also emphasized how seriously he took the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, remarking that if BP CEO Tony Hayward were working for him, he would have fired him by now. When asked by Matt Lauer if this was the time to "kick some butt," Mr. Obama said he's working with experts to address the oil spill and to find out "whose ass to kick."


Mr. Obama also weighed in on lighter issues like the botched umpire call that ruined Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga's perfect baseball game last week. The umpire mistakenly called a baserunner safe in what would have been the final out of a game in which no runners made it on base.


The incident puts the spotlight on whether Major League Baseball should "take a look" at its instant replay policy, the president said, but he said Commissioner Bud Selig "made the right call" in not awarding a perfect game after the fact.

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Video Ariel Peterpan dan Cut Tari Hot in Youtube



cut tari bugilAgain, Hot Video Similar to Ariel-Cut Tari , Not over yet the case of sex video with the starts like artists Ariel Peterpan and Luna hunted by public. Now is spreaded again hot Video Cut Tari Ariel like artist Ariel Peterpan with Cut Tari.

This video is spread through online forum. In the video duration 8:45 minutes it seemed the woman who wore a black tanktop, her face is very similar to the artist Cut Tari. While the man's face is similar to Ariel "Peterpan".

The news of circulation video like the two stars started to emerge since Monday (7 / 6). But it was only circulated in Youtube since Tuesday (8 / 6) early morning.
In the video they were doing a scene like a married couple. Video taken in a horizontal state.

The scene opens with the appearance of a woman like Cut Tari on the bed as she saw the camera. A moment later, the man who looked like Ariel had emerged without any piece of clothing and immediately do a scene like married couples.

Metadata of the video obtained the description, video capacity is 50.9 MB. Video taken on November 18th, 2006 at 18:18 pm.

Cut Tari currently busy with a job as an entertainment show presenter in one of the national private television. While Ariel is still busy with his band which is now preparing a new album out, plus a new name for his band.

Until this news was revealed, the reporter not successfully contacted Cut tari and Ariel to asked for confirmation about the video who are like them.

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Obama Violated my Private Parts – White House Statement



Obama Violated My Private Parts’ For More Updates’ Obama Violated My Private Parts pictures, Obama Violated My Private Parts photos, Obama Violated My Private Parts Images. We will be checking on what Obama violated and whatever private parts they meant but rest assured that we will report everything as soon as news details of what “Obama violated my private parts” comes in. Obama Violated My Private Parts?

Obama Violated my Private Parts

What is this statement? Who said this? This is a very hot issue today and many are wanting to know about the truth. Did Obama really Violated Someone’sPrivate Parts?

Find the truth about this statement in the updates of this blog, so keep an eye on this. Is this related to the Scandal Obama lately is accused of? Or, is this something politically related?

Well, we don’t want to judge now. Let the truth comes! Check this blog back for more updates about the Obama Violated My Private Parts.

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Miguel Cotto stops Yuri Foreman in nine



Miguel CottoBoxing's return to Yankee Stadium was memorable in a bizarre manner, as Miguel Cotto stopped a hobbled but incredibly gutsy Yuri Foreman in nine rounds to win the WBA junior middleweight title.

Cotto (33-2, 28 KO) did largely dominate the fight, wobbling Foreman (28-1, 8 KO) many times early on with jabs and right hands. But the fight turned for sure when Foreman's knee gave out as he slipped on one of those idiotic ring logos in the seventh round.

After Foreman's knee gave out twice in the seventh and clearly wasn't improving in the eighth, his corner threw in the towel. Referee Arthur Mercante Jr. refused the towel, and refused to disqualify Foreman when trainer Joe Grier entered the ring. The eighth round was mildly insane, really, and made no sense. But in the ninth, Cotto landed a vicious left to the body that ended the night.

Foreman lost the fight and wasn't particularly competitive, but he gained a lot of respect, I'm guessing, for a show of great bravery and guts. He wanted to lose his belt, not have it taken from him. He went out and lost it. He tried to war with Cotto on one leg, basically, and couldn't do it.

From the get-go, Miguel Cotto was the obviously more powerful and more complete fighter. Yuri Foreman is a great story and a damn good guy, but Cotto was focused, on-point, and in a lot of ways, back to what he did well before. He didn't attack to the body greatly, but did good work there, and was able to shake Foreman up consistently.

In the co-feature, Vanes Martirosyan was able to beat "Mean" Joe Greene by scores of 98-91 and 96-93 (twice). The fight was underwhelming from both, with Greene looking quite bad, frankly, and Martirosyan looking little more than competent.

We'll have more on the Cotto-Foreman fight tomorrow. Thanks for joining us tonight.

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Rio Ferdinand ruled out of the World Cup with knee injury



Rio FerdinandRio Ferdinand has been ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his left knee in training.

The England captain broke down after a tackle in the final few minutes of his team's first training session since landing in South Africa, and was taken to hospital for a scan.

The scan revealed knee ligament damage and the 31-year-old will take no part in the World Cup.

"Rio has been ruled out for four to six weeks and will therefore unfortunately miss the World Cup," said the FA in a statement. "Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Dawson has been contacted today and will fly to South Africa on Friday evening."

Steven Gerrard will be promoted to the captaincy.

"It is obviously bad news and everyone with the squad is very disappointed and sorry for Rio," said the England manager Fabio Capello. "It was an accidental injury in training, but had nothing to do with the pitch."

Ferdinand had an injury-hit season at Manchester United, being laid low for considerable periods with back and groin problems.

But he was happy with his fitness at the end of the season and during England's two-week training camp in Austria before coming through the friendly internationals with Mexico and Japan unscathed.

Capello's alternatives in the current squad are West Ham's Matthew Upson and Tottenham's Ledley King.

Upson has started nine of the last 17 internationals while King has forced his way into Capello's thinking despite his long-term knee problem.

King has impressed for Tottenham this season although by his own admission he looked far from convincing in the recent friendly with Mexico at Wembley.

Dawson was named in Capello's initial party of 30 for the finals but was excluded from the final 23 after not playing against either Mexico at Wembley or Japan in Graz. He has had an outstanding season at Tottenham, often alongside King.

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Stephen Clancy Hill



Stephen Clancy HillStephen Clancy Hill a porn movie star killed his fellow worker this Tuesday. He went on a rampage against his mates when he got to know that he was about to get fired from his job and will have to leave the office. He killed one of his fellows with a sort of sword which was used for filming purposes. He was apparently living in the production company where he worked. His sick attitude had forced the management to take the decision of kicking him out of the office. He had turned the office into a mess. The office decorum was not being maintained as Stephen Clancy Hill was living there. Stephen Clancy Hill killed his fellow Herbert Wong who was an editor at the same office; in addition to the killing he also badly injured two other workers of the office. The person running Ultima DVD stated that their fellow Wong shall always be remembered as a hard working officer and a good friend. The company shall remember him for his services.
Stephen Clancy Hill is known commonly as his showbiz name Steve driver. He was last time spotted driving a Toyota SUV. The police are in search of him. He is being followed by Los Angeles Police Department. He was last time involved in another case way back in nineteen hundred and ninety nine. He was found having a gun. The killing has brought a bad reputation for the office. The police are in search and state that they would get their hands on the criminal very soon.

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Gary Coleman DEAD: 'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Dies In Utah, Wife Shannon Price At H



Gary ColemanGary Coleman is dead. He was taken off life support on Friday morning and passed away, both TMZ and Radaronline.com first reported. His wife Shannon Price and her father were at the hospital.

Coleman died Friday at 12:05 PM MDT.

Coleman, 42, was best known for his role as Arnold Jackson on "Diff'rent Strokes." Word got out that he was hospitalized Thursday and in critical condition.

For more Gary reading, here is a 2009 Gary Coleman interview with Huffington Post.


Below is the AP article and obituary:

PROVO, Utah -- Gary Coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42.

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank said life support was terminated and Coleman died at 12:05 p.m. MDT.

Coleman, with his sparkling eyes and perfect comic timing, became a star after "Diff'rent Strokes" debuted in 1978. He played the younger brother in a pair of African-American siblings adopted by a wealthy white man.

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Jeffrey Osborne Sings National Anthem on Game 1 of NBA Finals



Jeffrey OsborneBefore the first game of the NBA Finals: Boston Celtics vs. LA Lakers best of seven series, Jeffrey Osborne sang the “Star Spangled Banner”: USA’s national anthem. The game started at 6 p.m. PT and aired on ABC. It was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
The former lead singer of L.T.D. has performed at the finals five times for the Lakers, including in 2009, 2008, 2002, 1988 and 1985. He also sang the national anthem at the Game 4 of the NBA Finals last year.

Jeffrey Osborne is a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter. He had the highest-charting hit of his career duetting with Dionne Warwick on “Love Power”. He also sang the hit “On the Wings of Love”.

The Lakers beat the Celtics with 102-89 on their first game. The next game will be on Sunday, June 6.

Did you like the performance of Jeffrey Osborne singing the national anthem? Will the Lakers overpower the Celtics again on Sunday? Or will the Celtics take revenge? Stay tuned

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John Wooden Hospitalized, In 'Grave' Condition: Report



John WoodenFormer UCLA basketball coach and Hall of Famer John Wooden was reportedly hospitalized in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

Los Angeles television station KCAL and the Los Angeles Times reported that the 99-year-old Wooden was in "grave" condition at UCLA Medical Center.

The Times cited an anonymous school source who said Wooden's health has been an issue in recent weeks and that he was briefly hospitalized about a month ago.

UCLA spokesman Marc Dellins told The Associated Press that he spoke to a Wooden family member Thursday evening and that the family asked that no other information about Wooden be released.

UCLA Medical Center spokeswoman Roxanne Moster said she couldn't confirm whether Wooden was there or not because it would be a "violation of medical privacy laws."

Family members couldn't be reached for comment Thursday by the AP.

Wooden led the Bruins to 10 NCAA championships – at one time winning seven in a row – during a 27-year run that ended with his team cutting down the nets one last time in 1975.

The Bruins won 88 consecutive games from 1971-74 and 38 consecutive NCAA tournament games from 1964-74, both records.

NBA commissioner David Stern was asked about Wooden's contributions to the sport of basketball before Game 1 of the NBA finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

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The Death of Rachel Corrie



rachel corrieThey counted on the bulldozer to stop.

"I couldn't believe it. I was sure the bulldozer would stop," said Tom Dale, 18, a member of Rachel Corrie's group. "When we arrived she was still alive but had blood all over her face."

They counted on the Israelis' basic human values.

"[The Israeli troops] have shot over our heads, and shot near our feet — they have fired tear gas at us," said Michael Shaik, the group's media coordinator. "But we thought we had an understanding. We didn't think they would kill us."

They dared to protest because they know the Israelis play by civilized rules, rules not binding on the people they came to support. But no rule can protect people from their own foolishness.

On March 16, 2003, in the town of Rafah in southern Gaza, Rachel Corrie, 23, an "international peace protester," dropped to her knees in front of an Israeli bulldozer. The bulldozer was clearing away foliage used to hide bombs. She expected it to stop, but it kept moving, trapping her under its tracks. An ambulance took her to Ajar hospital, where she died.

The protesters called it murder, even though they repeatedly defied warnings to leave the area, and even though a preliminary investigation determined that the driver of the bulldozer could not see Rachel Corrie. According to the inquiry, "the windows of the bulletproof bulldozer are very small and the visibility is very limited, and the bulldozer operator did not see the woman."

Nevertheless the murder charge has persisted. The group to which Rachel Corrie belonged, the International Solidarity Movement, even published "before" and "after" pictures claiming to show that the bulldozer operator could in fact see her.
rachel corry buldozer                        Rachel Corrie "before" the accident (International Solidarity Movement)


rachel corry buldozer                                   After the accident (International Solidarity Movement)

These pictures have been shown to be a hoax. The "before" picture shows Rachel standing in front of the bulldozer with a megaphone, some distance away and foreshortened by perspective, making her appear to be in clear sight of the bulldozer. The presentation also makes it appear that this took place immediately before the incident. However, the photographer himself later admitted that no one with a camera had been present at the site just before Rachel's accident, that the picture with the megaphone had actually been taken hours earlier, and that at the time of the accident Rachel was not in sight of the driver. An examination of the pictures themselves, noting, for example, the difference in the color of the sky, shows they could not have been taken close to the same point in time.(1) In addition, the bulldozers shown in these supposed "before" and "after" pictures are not the same.(2) 


Indeed both CNN, which ran the two pictures, and the New York Times, which ran the first one, published the following corrections:

CNN, March 25, 2003:
Caption clarification: Photos by an International Solidarity Movement eyewitness show Rachel Corrie protesting earlier, and then later, after she was hit by an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza on Sunday.(3)

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Jose mourinho leaves Inter for Real Madrid



Jose mourinhoJose Mourinho is set to coach Real Madrid in a deal between European soccer powers, leaving Inter Milan less than a week after guiding the Italian club to the Champions League title.
The agreement was announced after a meeting in Milan between Madrid president Florentino Perez and Inter counterpart Massimo Moratti. Madrid will pay $19 million in two installments, the Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport said.

Real Madrid said Mourinho will be introduced Monday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. He replaces Manuel Pelligrini, who was fired Wednesday.

Mourinho confirmed he wanted to join Madrid after Inter beat Bayern Munich 2-0 in the Spanish capital last Saturday to win the Champions League.

In two years with Inter, Mourinho led the club to two league titles, one Italian cup and its first European Cup since 1965. Before that, he led Chelsea to two Premier League titles. He also won the Champions League with FC Porto of Portugal in 2004.

Mourinho is a defensive-minded coach and questions have been raised over how he will blend the attacking talents of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema.

"We have to know what we have and apply it in the best possible way to create damage," Mourinho told the Spanish daily AS. "Madrid has Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka who are very good on one-on-ones. We have to find a style of play that allows them to do that. The principles of play depend on the players you have."

Madrid has won nine European Cups but its last Champions League triumph came in 2002. Last summer, Madrid spent large sums on Ronaldo, Kaka and Benzema but failed to progress past the first knockout round of the Champions League.

"I think Madrid have signed me because they know that they can demand aims in the short term, but that I am also capable of leaving a base for the future," Mourinho said.

"I want to leave a mark at this club, not only with titles but with other things. I promise from my first day that I will bring out the best in the players, that I will take care of them." ESPN

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Kendra Wilkinson Hot Video



kendra wilkinsonKendra Wilkonson would reap 50% profit from the sale of her sex videos of Vivid Entertainment. She plans to enjoy the money. But, behind the benefits that she achieved it, Kendra kept the anxiety. She afraid got the nickname as porn star.

Despite having received an advance of U.S. $ 680,000, Kendra still can not sleep quietly. She is very afraid of facing the reality that she faced when her sex video actually launched. She worries facing those responses, which may appear when viewing her 'hot' actions in the video.

"It's very disturbing, because people will judge me. I hope no one will see me as a porn star or something else," Kendra said as quoted from Hollyscoop, Friday, May 28, 2010.

Kendra did not want that because of her video, it will affect her image. So far, this former of Playboy model was trying hard to build a positive image by deciding to no longer accept bids photographs that require her to appear nude or sexually arousing.

"I hope they do not make me depressed, because it was not me. I mean, in that movie I did, but now I do not like that anymore," she said.

Videos that are full with hot scene of Kendra with a man was recorded when Kendra was at 18-year-old . The video was accidentally sold by a former of Kendra's boyfriends to Vivid Entertainment. The plan, Vivid will give title to the video with the name 'Kendra Exposed'.

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Celine Dion Pregnant



celine doinCeline Dion is reportedly pregnant with twins after her sixth attempt at in-vitro fertilization.

According to People.com, the 42-year-old Canadian star's dream of expanding her family has come true.

Dion, who is married to her manager Rene Angelil, is already mother to nine-year-old Rene-Carles.

Success finally came after she turned to acupuncture to improve her chances of conceiving.

Dion, who is said to be 14 weeks' pregnant and will find out the sex of the babies next month, reportedly confirmed the happy news through her rep Kim Jakwerth.

"We're ecstatic," Angelil told the website. "Celine is just hoping for a healthy pregnancy. She was hoping for one baby and the news that we are having two is a double blessing!"

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Khloe Kardashian 'pregnant with her first child'



Khloe KardashianThe Kardashian family looks set to welcome yet another addition with rumours Khloe is expecting her first child.

The reality TV star, who married LA Lakers star Lamar Odom in September, is said to be two months pregnant with her first child.

'They’re really happy,' a source tells Radar Online.

Khloe, 25, has made no secret of her desire to start a family.

She was seen taking a pregnancy test - which ended up being negative - during a previous episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

She became particularly broody after her sister Kourtney gave birth to son Mason in December.

Lamar, who has two children from a previous relationship, is said to be 'ecstatic'.

The couple married in a lavish ceremony in Beverly Hills last year after dating for just one month.

Sisters Kim and Kourtney were bridesmaids and other guests included Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Osbourne and Odom's Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant.

A spokesperson for Khloe was not available for comment when contacted by Mail Online.

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Ripped Megan Fox shows off her stunning six-pack and a new tattoo



megan fox tatooShe has consistently topped the lists of world's sexiest female. But who knew Megan Fox was hiding such a ripped body under those red-carpet dresses?

The former Transformers star unveiled her taut body on the beach in Hawaii as she enjoyed a romantic break with her boyfriend Brian Green.

And that wasn't the only surprise, as the pin-up revealed a new tattoo on the right side of her body. The 24-year-old actress put her sleek figure on show in a brown bikini as she frolicked in the Maui surf with her boyfriend, the former Beverly Hills 90210 star - himself no stranger to body art.

And it gave onlookers the opportunity to get a good look at her ninth tattoo.

The new inking over the right side of her rib cage reads: 'Those who danced were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.'

The tattoo is taken from a quote by little known poet Angela Monet - although it could well be a paraphrase of 13th century Persian poet Rumi, who said: 'We rarely hear the inward music but we're all dancing to it nevertheless.'

And it's proof if ever it was needed that Ms Fox takes herself more than a little seriously.

Clearly a fan of wordy inkings, she's fast turning herself into a walking book.

Her right shoulder is adorned with a line from Shakespeare's King Lear which reads: 'We will all laugh at gilded butterflies.'

And her left ribs act as the perfect bookend to her latest addition - she has the self-penned words: 'There once was a little girl who never knew love until a boy broke her heart.'

Earlier, she emerged on the beach in a mismatched black polka dot bikini top and turquoise bottoms.

And it was surely a welcome break before she begins promotional duties on her next film.

Megan's next project sees her star opposite Oscar nominees Josh Brolin and John Malkovich in the supernatural Western Jonah Hex. It is due for release on June 18.

No wonder she hit the gym!

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Paris Hilton gets raunchy after being called up on stage to accompany R'n'B star Ne-Yo



paris hilton on stageIf there's one person who's not afraid to grab a chance to bask in the limelight it's Paris Hilton.

The heiress is well known for her vanity, so it hardly a surprise that she reveled in the opportunity to get up on stage during a performance by R'n'B star Ne-Yo.

The singer was performing at Surrender nightclub in Las Vegas when he ventured into the audience and found Miss Hilton, 29, before inviting her onstage to show off her moves.

And, while Ne-Yo sang Miss Independent, Paris performed a rather raunchy routine which involved pulling her short gold and black dress up and almost showing her backside to the audience at the Las Vegas club.

Of course, the socialite was thrilled with her moment in the spotlight, taking to her Twitter page to share her delight.

She tweeted: 'So amazing last night when Ne-Yo took me onstage during his performance of my favourite song Miss Independent. I love when lyrics ring true.'

Ne-Yo took centre stage for a 20-minute performance under the stars for the opening of the new club.

It was during his first song that he grabbed Paris from the audience and brought her onstage to dance to his hit.

Ne-Yo also sang Sexy Love, Closer and new song, Beautiful Monster, from his upcoming album Libra Scale - which is due for release in September this year.

He told the crowd it was the first time he had performed the new single in front of an audience.

After his performance, the Las Vegas native headed back to a second-story cabana, where he was seen drinking Grey Goose and Red Bull with an entourage of more than a dozen friends.

Meanwhile Paris has revealed she is relishing life as a singleton since her split with ex-boyfriend Hills star Doug Reinhardt.

Following the nasty split, she confirmed that she is definitely single and enjoying her life.

She said: '[I'm] One hundred percent single and I'm really enjoying it. I've never been single in my life and I've never been happier.

'I got some bad people out of my life, people who were using me and had bad intentions. There are so many opportunists out there. I cut those people out.'

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