Royal engagement photos 'inspired by Diana'

According to the internet media,its all about the latest news and updates,internet media provided real hot topic information,that news latest updates is LONDON — The engagement photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton were inspired by the mood at photo shoots with Princess Diana, photographer Mario Testino said.
The celebrity photographer told American Vogue that playing music by French singer Dalida — the same tracks used while he photographed Diana, William's late mother — was the secret to the royal couple's relaxed poses.
"The contrast of the contemporary informal music playing in the beautiful rooms with so much history caused a lot of laughter," he was quoted as saying.
William and Middleton chose two images for release after the photo shoot at St. James's Palace last month, shortly after they announced their engagement. The couple, set to wed April 29, looked relaxed and happy in the images.
Middleton was an "easy sitter" because of her natural grace, Testino said, adding that she was humorous but also appeared to have developed "a perfect sense of royal responsibility."
The Peruvian fashion photographer has worked with William many times in the past, and is a royal family favorite who captured some of the most iconic images of Diana. A series of glamorous black-and-white images he took of her were published in Vanity Fair in 1997, shortly before her death in a Paris car crash.

Katrina Kaif has 6 crore unaccounted wealth

According to the internet media,its all about the latest news and updates,internet media provided real hot topic information,that news latest updates is The Income Tax sleuths' raids at Katrina Kaif's residence and office on suspicion of tax evasion has ended. The raids have revealed that the actress has an unaccounted wealth of around Rs. 6 crore in the form of jewellery, property and business ventures.
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However, the raids at Priyanka Chopra's residence have to be extended by a day, as her mother Madhu Chopra, who handles her finances, was out of station. Sources said that the IT officials are still verifying the documents and bank accounts seized from her residence. The lockers in her house are yet to be opened.

The King's Speech tops field with 12 Oscar nominations

According to the internet media,its all about the latest news and updates,internet media provided real hot topic information,that news latest updates isBritish historical drama The King's Speech garnered 12 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, leading the competition for the film industry's top honours.
The film, starring Colin Firth as a stammering King George VI, beat rivals including The Social Network, which won the most Golden Globes earlier this month.
True Grit, the Coen brothers' take on the classic Western, came in second with 10 nominations. The Social Network and Inception won eight nominations each for the 83rd annual Academy Awards to be held on February 27.
The King's Speech was a relative latecomer to the Oscars race, and scored only one Golden Globe award.
Firth, who won the Golden Globe for his performance in the British movie, is widely tipped for a Best Actor at the Oscars.
Helena Bonham Carter, who plays King George VI's wife, was nominated for best supporting actress, along with Amy Adams and Melissa Leo for their roles in The Fighter, Hailee Steinfeld in True Grit and Jacki Weaver in Animal Kingdom'
The Social Network had been tipped to earn the most Oscar nominations after winning four awards at the Golden Globes on January 16. But industry observers had noted that the British royal movie could do better at the Oscars because it was better suited to the tastes of the 6,000-plus members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Cheezburger, beer, apps, and Seattle's chief geek

This week on the TechFlash Podcast, we rehash the week's news -- including Cheezburger's $30 million financing; an innovative beer dispenser, and changes at the top of Apple and Google -- before interviewing Bill Schrier, the chief technology officer of the city of Seattle, better known as the "Chief Seattle Geek. In our final segment, we revisit our new "My Favorite Apps" feature, with plenty of submissions from Android and Windows Phone 7 users.
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Kyle Richards: ‘Real Housewives’ Finale Blow-Up ‘Unfortunate’

Kyle Richards, ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ star, addressed the high drama shown on the season finale this week, calling it ‘unfortunate.’ But has she made amends with her sister?Life is full of hilarious contradictions. But it’s very seldom that we are treated to an entire group of acquaintances who embody the real essence of hypocrisy like the women on this particular show.
My favorite duality of all of the ‘Real Housewives’ shows is that, though these women have money and ‘class,’ they actually stoop pretty low in public and on camera. Such was the case in the finale episode of the Beverly Hills version.
The tension had been building between sisters Kim and Kyle Richards. Rather than allow cooler heads to prevail, they managed to get into it at a highfalutin rooftop party. It all began when Kyle marched over to see what her sister and another ‘House wife’ were arguing about.
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Kim Richards Entered Rehab

Kim Richards' family checked her into rehab after the season finale of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' but she checked herself out after just one week.
A note at the end of last night's episode said that Richards had spent time in a rehab facility and a preview of the 'Real Housewives' reunion shows host Andy Cohen asking pointedly, 'Do you have a drinking problem?'
'Real Housewives' viewers have to wait until next week to see how Richards responds to that question but she has confessed to plastic surgery, copping to 'a little Botox' and breast implants that she removed because 'I couldn't see my feet.'
Last night's episode also mentioned that Kim Richards and sister Kyle haven't spoken since the backseat brawl that led to rehab.
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Obama stresses human rights, Hu calls for mutual respect

According to the internet media,out the latest news and updates, President Barack Obama welcomed Chinese President Hu Jintao to the White House on Wednesday with full honors, a red carpet and a colour guard. But the two leaders wasted no time in delivering pointed messages to each other at the start of day-long meetings to address trade, security and human rights issues that have been the cause of past strain between the two powers.

In his remarks at the arrival ceremony, Mr. Obama said each country had an enormous stake in the other’s future, and he then referenced human rights.

“We also know this- history shows that societies are more harmonious, nations are more successful and the world is more just when the rights and responsibilities of all nations and all peoples are upheld -- including the universal rights of every human being,” Mr. Obama said.

For his part, Mr. Hu said the relationship between the two powers should be based on “mutual respect,” with each country recognising the other’s core interests and choices of development paths -- suggesting limits to how far the U.S. can push China on issues from currency to human rights.

The state visit marked Mr. Hu’s first visit to the U.S. since 2006, when his arrival ceremony was marred by protocol blunders including an outburst from a protester from the Falun Gong spiritual sect. No such missteps occurred on Wednesday.
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The us news Tribesmen rally against US drone strikes

MIRANSHAH: Hundreds of tribesmen on Friday rallied to demand an end to US drone attacks, which they said were killing innocent people in the Tribal Areas, witnesses said.
More than 2,000 protesters staged the demonstration in Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan, shouting slogans against the United States and its Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), responsible for the missile attacks.
Shop owners, students and other residents shouted anti-American slogans, and called for US Defence Secretary Robert Gates and the former CIA station chief in Islamabad to be brought to justice. “They should be arrested and punished by the courts in America,” said Abdul Khan, a student leader.
The United States does not confirm drone attacks, but its military and the CIA operating in Afghanistan are the only forces that deploy the unmanned aircraft in the region. In 2010, the campaign doubled missile attacks in the Tribal Areas with around 100 drone strikes killing more than 650 people, according to a tally.
Addressing on Friday’s rally, a member of a local political committee, Sarfraz Khan, denounced the drone attacks for killing innocent people, including women and children, and said that if it did not stop he would launch a long march to Islamabad in protest. Washington says wiping out the militant threat in tribal belt is crucial to win the war against Taliban in Afghanistan and defeating al Qaeda.
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Gladys Knight

Vegas-style show! GLADYS KNIGHT is a legend. Nicknamed the “Empress of Soul,” she possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and loved voices in popular music. Her incredible show business career spans more than four decades and includes numerous chart-topping hits like “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Men.” She is the winner of seven Grammy Awards including one for her collaboration on the 1985 hit “That’s What Friends Are For.“ In this concert, the legendary and inspirational GLADYS KNIGHT shifts her focus to gems from the golden era of song on her Verve Records debut, Before Me.
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Jets LB Bart Scott gets emotional in postgame interview

Scott, a Detroit Southeastern alum, delivered an angry -- and somewhat comical -- rant after the Jets upset the Patriots 28-21 on Sunday to advance to the AFC championship game. Scott finished with two tackles, including one for a loss.
In an postgame interview with ESPN's Sal Paolantonio, Scott said loudly the victory "felt great," while gazing directly into the camera.
"Poetic justice. We knew we were a much better team than we represented ourselves," he added.
Paolantonio then asked why the Jets played with so much anger.

"For all, you know, non-believers," Scott said. "Disrespect us, talk crap about the defense — like we ain't the third-best defense in the league — all we hear is about (the Patriots') defense. They can't stop a nosebleed, 25th in the league, and we the ones that get disrespected."
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Verecund? Don’t By Shy, Get This Instead

Verecund, what does it mean? It’s a fancy way of  saying shy, bashful, or modest.  I often feel verecund, especially after getting ready to face the day in about 10 seconds while a toddler is demanding cookies for breakfast, and lunch hasn’t been packed, and the clock is ticking…  Which is why I love this product – even if the morning rush and lack of makeup leaves you feeling a bit verecund, a quick coat will perk you up:  It’s just the right blend of subtle and sweet, maybe that’s why it’s called “shy.”   Find out what it is and where to get it after the jump…

This personal fave is by make up artist Paula Dorf Lip Slides Lip Gloss in Shy, and you can grab some at beauty shops or on Amazon here.   If only it could make a pb&j too.
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TreasuryHunt.gov - Are You Missing Out On Some Money?

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all the sudden you came into money for no apparent reason? You might want to check Treasuryhunt.gov. The website is run by the government, and lists thousands of unclaimed bonds that they are trying to get to the proper owners.

According to their website, and the Long Island Press --
    * Each year, 25,000 payments are returned to the Department of the Treasury as undeliverable.
    * Billions of dollars in savings bonds have stopped earning interest, but haven’t been cashed.
    * Treasury Hunt tells you about savings bonds no longer earning interest. If you still have these savings bonds, cash or reinvest them so your money can start working for you again.
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J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet: 5 Facts About China's New Stealth Plane

J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet: 5 Facts About China's New Stealth Plane  The buzz on the Web today is all about leaked photos of China's new military toy, the J-20 stealth fighter jet. Both military enthusiasts and China observers are intrigued by the J-20 and eager for details.Hard information is difficult to come by, since there are conflicting reports out of China on what might be the country's first fifth-generation fighter. Here's what we do know about the new stealth aircraft:
1. It's still being tested
The prototype J-20 was allegedly tested today on a runway in central China. It still has to be tested in the air, but observers think that that could happen soon -- maybe even Thursday.
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Accused Tucson shooter’s dark words of premeditation

Breakingnews: It was planned: A deadly deliberate attempted assassination of a Democrat politician that spiralled into a murderous rampage, killing six and wounding 14, including the original target, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived being shot through the head.

The words “I planned ahead,” “Giffords” and “My Assassination” were scrawled on papers recovered from Jared Loughner’s home in Tucson, authorities said. The 22-year-old college dropout, whose angry but often inchoate Internet postings paint a disturbing picture, is charged with attempted assassination of a member of Congress and multiple counts of killing federal employees. He will also certainly face state murder and other charges.
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Christine Nesbitt wins fourth gold medal

Christine Nesbitt claimed the national women's 500-metre long-track speedskating title Sunday to complete a flawless weekend at the Canadian Single Distance Championships.
Nesbitt, who picked up her fourth victory after taking gold in the 1,000-, 1,500- and 3,000-metre races, crossed the finish line in 37.862 seconds in her second race, a personal best for the London, Ont., native.The victories ensure Nesbitt will qualify for both the upcoming World Sprint and the World Allround Championships.
Winnipeg's Shannon Rempel finished second, thanks to her two races of 38.516 and 38.461. Tamara Oudenaarden of St. Albert, Alta., finished third (38.579 and 38.537).
On the men's side, Edmonton's Jamie Gregg had a strong second race of 34.807 to claim first place in the 500-metre.
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Ravens overpower Chiefs

The Chiefs (10-7), who won the AFC West with a six-game improvement and took pride in not beating themselves, managed just 25 yards in the second half.

“To set records is one thing,” said Lewis, who forced a fumble and had a sack in the second-half dismantling of the Chiefs. “To come out and play the way we've played in the third quarter all year and the last two weeks, just giving up seven points to opponents, that's championship-caliber football.”

Baltimore (13-4) broke open a close game with a touchdown and two field goals off turnovers in the second half. Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes, Billy Cundiff kicked three field goals and Willis McGahee closed out the scoring with a 25-yard run in the fourth quarter.

The Ravens will head to Pittsburgh next Saturday, renewing one of the league's fiercest rivalries. They split their season series with the Steelers, with each team winning on the other's home field.
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Stanford begins process to replace Harbaugh

STANFORD, Calif. -- Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby has met with the entire Orange Bowl-winning Cardinal football staff since the departure of coach Jim Harbaugh to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.
Bowlsby is moving ahead in his search for Harbaugh's replacement, first determining who the internal candidates might be. Bowlsby said Saturday he has spoken with each member of the staff but wouldn't categorize any of the sessions as formal interviews.
"I've talked to the whole coaching staff a number of times over the last day," Bowlsby said.
President John Hennessy - on hand at Maples Pavilion to honor women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer for her recent 800th victory - said the school would like to find Harbaugh's replacement soon but also work to hire the right person. National signing day the first week of February is approaching in a hurry and there is recruiting to be done.
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Backfield suffers second hit as Williams also opts for NFL

BLACKSBURG Virginia Tech's loaded 2010 backfield will be down to just one proven tailback for the 2011 season after third-year sophomore Ryan Williams announced Sunday that he's leaving early for the NFL.

Williams took his time with the decision and considered returning to the Hokies for another season before finally following fellow Tech tailback Darren Evans, a fourth-year junior who said Thursday that he was turning professional.
"When they say you have the potential to be a first-rounder, that's something that's hard to pass up," Williams said in a school-released statement. He is widely projected to go no lower than the second round in April's draft. "This has been my dream since I was 6 and I've never wanted to do anything else."
Back in August, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that Williams would leave after this season. He'd rushed for a school-record 1,655 yards and 21 touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2009. But then Williams partially tore a hamstring in Tech's third game of this season and missed the next four games.
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MARTIN, BETTIS AND FAULK TOP LIST OF HALL OF FAME FINALISTS

CANTON, Ohio -- Running backs Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis and Marshall Faulk and cornerback Deion Sanders are among 15 finalists announced Sunday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2011.
Martin, Bettis and Faulk are among the NFL's top 10 leading rushers, and are eligible for the first time. Sanders and offensive tackle Willie Roaf also are eligible for the first time.
The other finalists are receivers Tim Brown, Andre Reed and Cris Carter; centre Dermontti Dawson; defensive ends Richard Dent, Charles Haley and Chris Doleman; defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy; and tight end Shannon Sharpe, along with NFL filmmaker Ed Sabol.
The 15 finalists, plus senior nominees Chris Hanburger and Les Richter will be considered for induction Feb. 5, the day before the Super Bowl. The enshrinement is in August.
Martin retired from the New York Jets as the No. 4 overall rusher with 14,101 yards in 11 seasons. One of the most consistent backs of his era, he ran for 1,000 yards in 10 straight seasons.
Bettis ranks fifth at 13,662 yards in 13 seasons, three for the Rams and a decade with the Steelers, with whom he won the 2006 Super Bowl in his final game.
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Balkan music maestro Bregovic to return

 SARAJEVO: Goran Bregovic, one of the most famous musicians in the Balkans, said he was planning to return to Sarajevo, which left almost 20 years ago on the eve of Bosnia's 1990s wars.

"In talks with Sarajevo officials, Brega (his nickname) said he intended to return with his family to his hometown where he would continue with his creative career," said a statement from Sarajevo mayor Alija Bahman's office.

Bregovic, 60, is planning to move to Sarajevo with his wife and three daughters, Fena news agency reported.
"This is the first time I am meeting a Sarajevo mayor and I am very happy for that," Bregovic was quoted as saying.

The Sarajevo-born musician and composer rose to international fame and acclaim after producing the soundtrack to Balkan director Emir Kusturica's award-winning 1995 film "Underground".
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