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[21 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Trailer for Michael Moore’s new documentary arrives

Overture Films has finally released the trailer for “Capitalism: A Love Story,” the latest documentary from the most feared filmmaker in America, Michael Moore.

World News »

[21 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Mexico legalizes drug possession (in small amounts)

The country’s federal government has just legalized almost all types of drugs for personal use. Now, ‘hey men’ can possess and enjoy small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, and heroin—even LSD and methamphetamines.

Odd + Weird »

[21 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
New ‘obese chairs’ appear on Brazil’s subway

These special chairs for fat people have been installed on Brazil’s subway to deal with the country’s soaring obesity rate.

Technology »

[21 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Magazine to display Harry Potter-style ads

The magazine with moving pictures—like the animated newspapers in “Harry Potter” films and “Minority Report”—will finally become a reality. The mag will contain a mini speaker and a wafer-thin screen that can hold up to 40 minutes of video footage.

US News »

[21 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Starbucks raises prices of specialty drinks, cuts costs of simple ones

Starbucks is raising the prices on some of its drinks, with the price changes already taking effect in stores in several cities.

Sports »

[20 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Usain Bolt breaks 200 meters world record

Usain set another world record by running just 19.19 seconds in the 200 meter category at the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Berlin.

Entertainment »

[20 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
James Cameron’s “AVATAR” Teaser Trailer

“AVATAR,” a 3D sci-fi, is the first feature film from Oscar-winning director James Cameron since “Titanic” which won 11 Academy Awards in 1997.

Sports »

[20 Aug 2009 | One Comment | ]
South African runner Caster Semenya has been ordered to undergo gender verification test

South African runner Caster Semenya has been ordered to undergo a gender verification test, to prove that she is really a “she”. Officials from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) asked her to go through the assessment before she won the gold in the 800m at the world championships in Berlin.

Entertainment, US News »

[20 Aug 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
Playboy model Jasmine Fiore found dead! Hubby Ryan Alexander Jenkins flees to Canada

Playboy model Jasmine Fiore, 28, was found dead, strangled, and naked in a suitcase dumped in Buena Park, California early Saturday. Reports say Fiore’s husband Ryan Alexander Jenkins is the primary suspect in the murder.

Entertainment »

[20 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
“TRUE BLOOD” Season 2 Kicks Off on MAX

The Golden Globe® acclaimed hit series TRUE BLOOD kicks off its much-awaited 12-episode second season in Asia on Saturday 22 August at 9pm on MAX. New episodes air weekly at the same time.

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