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[30 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
The Whopper Virgins Take Their First Bite

I can’t wait to watch this new documentary by award-winning director Stacy Peralta entitled the Whopper Virgins. In the next 5 days, this documentary will reveal which is the best burger on the planet. Whopper or Big Mac? The Whopper Virgins will decide.

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[30 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Britney Spears Lands on ‘Glamour’ Cover

Britney Spears looks really pretty on the latest cover of Glamour Magazine– perfect timing for the December 2 release of her new album, Circus.

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[30 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth

With reverberating sonic booms, the Space Shuttle Endeavour has returned to Earth after an eventful assignment to fix parts of the International Space Station (ISS), BBC news reported on its website.
Navy Capt. Christopher J. Ferguson, the shuttle commander, skillfully guided Endeavour to a safe touch down Sunday at California’s Edwards Air Force Base.
The original plan was to land the orbiter at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but because of storms that brought high winds, NASA ordered the astronauts to take a detour and land in sunny California.
The seven astronauts on …

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[30 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Swiss: Yes to heroin, No to weed. Oh man…

Good news for all heroin addicts out there. Now there’s a new place just right for you!
Think of luscious chocolates, elegant watches and scenic Alps. Yes junkies, you got it right! Welcome to Switzerland.
On Sunday, Swiss voters approved a change in health policy that would provide prescription heroin to addicts.
The United States and the U.N. narcotics board have criticized the program as potentially fueling drug abuse, but several other governments have started or are considering their own programs modeled on the system.
According to the Associated Press, 68% of voters supported …

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[30 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter Wedding Photos

Take a look at the first pictures of  Without a Trace star Roselyn Sanchez and actor Eric Winter’s wedding in Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Sanchez, 35, and Winter, 32, tied the knot in San Cristobal fort in San Juan before 250 guests, including Eva Longoria Parker.
The Puerto Rican-born Roselyn wore a princess-style dress with hand-embroidered pearls and diamonds by Venezuelan designer Angel Sanchez, while Eric wore a Calvin Klein suit.

Amaury Nolasco, Jennifer Morrison, Eric Close, Enrique Murciano and Poppy Montgomery were also present at the ceremony.
Sanchez stars as Agent Elena Delgado …

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[30 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Why is Nokia leaving its Japan market?

Surprising reports last week was the buzz that Nokia has decided stop making phones for the Japan market, the largest in the world.
The world’s largest cell phone maker declared Thursday that it would stop producing cell phones for NTT DoCoMo and Softbank Mobile, but will continue making its Vertu brand, according to a report by Reuters.
Nokia Executive VP Timo Ihamuotil was quoted saying “”In the current global economic climate, we have concluded that the continuation of our investment in Japan-specific localized products is no longer sustainable.”
Though Nokia has a 40 …

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[30 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Microsoft’s $20billion offer for Yahoo search

In a recent report published Saturday by the Times Online, Microsoft is in talks to acquire Yahoo’s online  search business for $20 billion.
According to John Waples, Microsoft will not get the whole of Yahoo, but the “complex” deal would let Microsoft partake in the company’s management structure and get hold of 30 percent of Yahoo overall.
That has obviously been Microsoft’s target — to hit a search deal with Yahoo, increasing its market muscle against Google without all the complexities of a total acquisition.
From Times Online:
Under the terms of the proposed transaction, …

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[29 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Batman Is Dead

This is the end of Bruce Wayne as Batman. The superhero dies when he tries to stop his foe escaping by helicopter in the new comic Batman R.I.P.

The world’s most celebrated comic book hero gets killed by Simon Hurt, a man claiming to be his father. Hurt is the head of the Black Glove.
But he’s dead! Isn’t he?
Not really. According to the newest story line, he faked his death. Simon claims he is really Dr. Thomas Wayne.
Writer Grant Morrison, said:
“This is so much better than death. People have killed characters …

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[29 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Death toll in Brazil floods climbs to 109

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil—Weather forecasters are warning of more rain as Brazil reels from destructive floods caused by heavy rains this week.
Search and rescue officials found nine bodies Saturday, bringing the death toll to 109, CNN reported on its website.
Volunteers and troops were rushing to give out medicine, food, water and clothes to people in southern Brazil.
Months of heavy rain have sparked about 4,000 landslides in Santa Catarina state, cutting power and burying hundreds of homes and many roads beneath rivers of mud. The death toll could climb as officials …

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[29 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Star Trek vs Star Wars

The new Star Trek movie is coming, and the continuing battle between Star Wars Freaks and Trekkies is heating up. Could the Empire kick the Federation’s ass?

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[29 Nov 2008 | Comments | ]
Giants receiver Plaxico Burress accidentally shot at nightclub

New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, accidentally shot himself in the leg at a night club Friday night, FOXSports.com reported.
Burress, 31, spent the evening in the hospital with the injuries, which aren’t life threatening, the Web site said.
A spokesman for the Giants on Saturday told PA SportsTicker that the team had no comment, although they acknowledged they are aware there was an incident.
Burress had already been ruled out of Sunday’s game against Washington Redskins after aggravating a hamstring injury last week in the game against the Arizona Cardinals.
It has already …

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