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Doctors and dinosaurs. What more do you need on a Monday night?!
Two highly anticipated fall shows premiered tonight: Rachel Bilson made her return to TV as a New York doctor forced to move to Alabama in the CW's Hart of Dixie; and viewers got their first look at Terra Nova, Fox's ambitious prehistoric adventure series.
When we reviewed both shows, we weren't shy about our genuine interest in them, especially Hart of Dixie, which we said we wanted to hug the crap out of. So did you want to hug...

Lindsey Wixson may be one of our favorite gap-toothed models, but that's her only imperfection. The 17-year-old model, known for her plump pout and precious dimples recently took a tumble on the Versace Spring 2012 runway (an incident conveniently edited out of the show's video below). While she recovered in time to continue her catwalk, we wonder what Donatella had to say after the show.
This isn't the first time Wixson has stumbled; the Wichita, Kansas native also fell last May when walking the...

Ashton Kutcher is off the market himself, but he still can try to hook up his bros.
The Two and A Half Men star hit San Diego this weekend with a bunch of guy pals, including Danny Masterson, Eric Balfour and Michael Pena.
The boys hit Fluxx nightclub on Friday night, where they drank Ketel One and Patron and checked out the female talent at the hot spot.
But none of the ladies was good enough for Ashton's friends...

Critics agree Minka Kelly's acting in Charlie's Angels is abyssmal. So did she get the gig by encouraging a few "ass slaps" on her road to TV series headliner? Was she really a nurse or just some kind of glorified assistant?
—dog8dissertation
Dear Wow:
A show that's clearly meant to be just a chick-filled homage to all the other pretty chick-filled versions of Angels (the original of which, mind you, was never heralded for its acting achievements) and you're aiming a sexist, snob-harpoon straight...

Both Nicole Richie and Ashlee Simpson showed off a little skin south of the border this weekend as they strutted their stuff in some skimpy swimwear.
Mother-of-two Richie, who just turned 30, proved that age is nothing but a number while sporting a black-two piece during a girls' getaway in Los Cabos with a few friends, including Samantha Ronson and Juliette Lewis.
MORE: Dueling Bikini Shots of the Day—Gwen Stefani vs. LeAnn Rimes
Meanwhile, Simpson could be seen in a black polka-dot bikini as she...

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After years of steady patronage, corporate India is showing signs of cricket fatigue and the country's maiden Formula One race next month looks like being the immediate beneficiary
Indian companies have long loosened the purse strings for cricket while responding frugally to other sports, ensuring the cricket board remains a rare national federation that does not accept government grants. "My feeling is that it's going to change, at least for motorsport," Mahindra and Mahindra marketing and automotive...

Ever since 1947 Shell Helix has been developing racing fuel and lubricants in technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. This 60 year dream partnership has had a direct impact on the performance of the Ferrari Formula One Team. In a candid discussion with Ian Albiston, Vikram Gour got a chance to gain an insight on the Shell-Ferrari partnership as well as understand the world of Formula One through the oil filled eyes of Shell.
Shell Helix Ferrari 2011 Formula One
ZW: Firstly,...

Oscars organisers have laid down new rules which will ban voters from attending parties organised by film companies after nominations are announced on 24th January, ahead of the Academy Awards, to discourage wooing voters.
Academy president Tom Sherak has said that the rules will help in “protecting the integrity of the awards process” and to preserve “the distiction of the Oscars”.
The voters will be allowed to attend screenings by actors and will be permitted to watch copies of eligible films...

A strong earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on early Friday afternoon, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The 6.4-magnitude earthquake at 12.07 p.m. local time (2300 GMT Thursday) was centered about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Niuafo'ou, a volcanic rim island with a population of around 600 people. It struck about 9.8 kilometers (6.1 miles) deep, making it a shallow earthquake, according to the United States Geological...

About a billion people worldwide were undernourished in 2010, primarily due to poverty and 'failure' of global food system, says the 'World Disasters Report 2011' released by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Thursday in New Delhi.
'World Disasters Report 2011' highlights the alarming levels of malnutrition in Asia, resulting to possible instability in many countries. The report also mentions that while 15% of world's proportion sleeps hungry every night,...

Deceased pop king Michael Jackson's daughter Paris sleeps with one of her dad's jackets on her pillow, as she never wants the smell of her dad to go away.
Michael's mother Katherine, who is also the guardian for the late singer's three kids has revealed that Paris insisted on one clothing item worn by her dad as she does not want to let go off his scent to ever.
"She took a pillow and one of his jackets, and said, 'I don't want a jacket that's been cleaned. I want something with his scent on it.'...

Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old boy from Williamsville, NY, took his life Sunday after what his parents claim was years of bullying because of struggles with his sexuality.
His parents, Tracy and Tim Rodemeyer, say that Jamey faced bullies for years, though things intensified in middle school, according to NBC 2. Jamey recently became a freshman at Williamsville North High School.
In the wake of their loss, the Rodemeyers hope to carry on a message of anti-bullying and acceptance. "To the kids...

Although we wish this was a movie still from a horror film, it's actually a bald Ashton Kutcher from his high school days. In the vintage shot from Snakkle, a high school junior Kutcher shows off his muscles and a killer farmer's tan. It's hard to believe that this class clown has gone from skinhead to "Two and a Half Men" star -- but we have a feeling his ghoulish but good-looking ways had something to do with it.
Check out more "before they were stars" shots of the "Two and a Half Men" cast by...

R and B star Beyonce Knowles admits that there is ''nothing more empowering'' than her pregnancy, and it has made her stronger as a woman.
Beyonce, 30, is expecting her first child with husband, rapper Jay-Z.
"It is the most powerful creation for you to be able to have life growing inside of you. There is no bigger gift, nothing more empowering," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.
"You can have goals and dreams and you can grow and be strong and have your strong opinions, and all of these things...

John Travolta has revealed that he recently bought a Bombardier Challenger 601 jet, which he will use to fly his family around the globe.
Travolta, 57, who is the newly announced Bombardier brand ambassador, said that his family loves to travel and whenever he sets out, they tag along.
"My family fortunately loves travelling," People magazine quoted him as saying.
"Whenever I say, 'I have to go to Australia or Paris,' they say, 'When are we going? I'm there'," he revealed.
The Challenger is...

A young British singer has become a YouTube sensation and she is even more popular than bands Coldplay and Radiohead.
Kate McGill's song videos have been viewed a staggering 22 million times, and she has 130,000 followers who have subscribed to her uploads, more than the two hit British rock bands.
Her music has caused such a stir all over the world that she has now recorded an album, working with songwriter Ted Bruner, who has had hits with pop stars Katy Perry, 26, and Miley Cyrus, 18.
"I don't...

Corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Friday said Union Home Minister P Chidambaram would have been in jail in the 2G scam had there been a Jan Lokpal Bill.
"He would have been behind the bars if there were a Jan Lokpal Bill," said Anna from his native Ralegan Siddhi village in Maharashtra amid an Opposition clamour for resignation of Chidambaram in the 2G scam.
While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was stonewalling the probe against...

Michaele Salahi enjoyed a makeout session with her new boyfriend, Journey guitarist Neal Schon, backstage at his concert Wednesday night, and Rumor Fix has exclusive photos.
Michaele, former White House party crasher and Housewife of DC, ran off with Neal last week. Her husband, Tareq, initially reported that she had been kidnapped. Friday he filed for divor...

There's just something about Chris Evans and needles.
Over the summer, a set of experimental injections turned the 30-year old actor into iconic comic book hero Captain America, ripped with muscle and fueled by the earnest virtue of his unblinking moralism. The film earned strong reviews and opened number one at the box office, catapulting his star to new heights. But for all the newfound success and accolades, it's a different needle that truly pierces Evans' heart.
Downshifting from 3D stadium...

Entertainment personality Steve-O has claimed that though Charlie Sheen is apparently playing a nice guy in public, he may not have changed all that much.
Sheen behaved in quite a civilised manner during the Emmys telecast last Sunday, besides managing to stay out of the headlines for any uncouth act over the recent weeks.
But Steve-O, who himself battled drug-addiction, feels that he has not turned sober yet.
“I shouldn''t say I know anything, but I don''t think so, no,” Fox News quoted him...

The Hollywood Hills mansion that actor Heath Ledger owned and lived in with Michelle Williams has been listed in market for nearly 3million dollars.
The current owner of the magical abode, nicknamed the 'Tree House', bought it from the estate of the late Australian actor in 2008.
Built in 1951, the stunning hideaway has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a modern kitchen.
However the brick fireplace, beamed ceilings and decks give the home a retro appeal, reports the Daily Mail.
The palatial space...

Amid promoting his new film "Moneyball" and jet-setting around the globe for film festival appearances, Brad Pitt found the time to accidentally diss his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston last week -- and now he's trying to make up for it.
He spoke to "Today Show" host Matt Lauer Thursday morning about his remarks in Parade Magazine, which ignited controversy prior to the story's publication last week.
"My point was, the best thing I’ve done as a father is to ensure that my kids have a good mother. That’s...

Silver screen classic 'Scarface', which starred Al Pacino in 1983, is all set for a remake.
The bosses are planning to make it a completely re-imagined flick based on the original concept.
According to Deadline Hollywood, the new version will also depict the earlier concept of an immigrant outsider barging his way into the criminal establishment, but with a new distinctive story, reports the Daily Mail.
Though specifics about the new main character are being kept under wraps, it has been reported...

I am about to say something that many might consider blasphemous -- I don't think couples should live together.
Now, before you cast me as some pro-marriage, uber-conservative who has been reading one too many National Marriage Project (NMP) studies, be assured I am not. At the risk of sounding somewhat Orwellian, let me clarify: Living together is OK for some couples and not for others.
Don't want to be parents? If there are no kids to deal with, planned or still at home, please -- move in and...

Last month I wrote an article for HuffPost Divorce about my research that revealed 30% of divorced women knew they were marrying the wrong guy on their wedding day. This statistic triggered much consternation and denial. After wading through hundreds of comments bashing the institution of marriage, doubts about my methodology, and nasty remarks about women, men and relationships in general, it appears everyone missed the point.
So let me put it another way: Have you ever talked yourself into a...

Is the world ready for a reality show starring teen bride Courtney Stodden?
We better get ready because 17-year-old Stodden just inked a deal with Merv Griffin Entertainment to produce her new reality show, reports RadarOnline.
The blonde bride who made headlines when she married 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchinson in June, told the website, "We are so excited to be working with Roy Bank, a great professional in this business. We are proud that we were able to find the perfect producer for our reality...

NASA this week completed the first in a series of flight-like parachute tests for the agency's Orion spacecraft. The drop tests at the U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona support the design and development of the Orion parachute assembly.
Flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet, a drop-test article that mimicked the Orion parachute compartment was deployed from a C-130 aircraft. Once airborne, two drogue chutes were deployed at an altitude of 19,000 feet, followed by three pilot parachutes,...

As the wife of a warden, Bobbi Parker knew all about the pace of life inside the Oklahoma state reformatory where she lived in a house with her husband and daughters before disappearing 17 years ago with a convicted killer.
Now Parker is facing prison time herself, though jurors are recommending just one year for helping Randolph Franklin Dial escape - a charge that carried a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
The Greer County jury convicted Parker Wednesday of assisting Dial's 1994 escape...

Italian prosecutors sought to persuade an appeals court to uphold the murder conviction of Amanda Knox, saying during closing arguments Friday that "all clues converge toward the only possible result" of finding the young American woman and her co-defendant guilty.
Speaking for two hours in a packed room, Prosecutor Giancarlo Costagliola urged the jury to keep in mind the family of the victim, British student Meredith Kercher, who was Knox's roommate at the time of the slaying. His fellow prosecutor,...

Behind razor wire and thick concrete walls, Troy Davis spent what may be his final hours Wednesday with friends and family, awaiting his execution at 7 p.m. for the murder of a police officer over 20 years ago, a crime he maintains was committed by another man.
"Troy is in good spirits," said Amnesty International spokeswoman Wende Gozan Brown, who visited with Davis on Tuesday, after he received news that a final plea for clemency to a state pardons board had been rejected. "He is steadfastly...

And that's how the new series introduces us to the three new Angels - ex-cat burglar Abby (Rachael Taylor), former dirty cop Kate (Annie Ilonzeh) and disgraced marine Gloria (Nadine Velazquez). Yet, the same can also be said for the three actresses that signed on for this "Charlie's Angels" ABC reboot.
Sadly, there's nothing here that distinguishes this from the original "Charlie's Angles," except that Bosley is now a smooth womanizing computer hacker named Bos (Ramon Rodriguez)
We learn from...

The pressure was on Simon Cowell to deliver a knock-out first show with the launch of X Factor USA tonight - and he didn't disappoint.
The 51-year-old, who quit his coveted role on American Idol to bring his British format to America, wowed viewers with a series of both weird and wonderful performances, and a dose of controversy.
A single mother who had everyone in tears, a reformed drug addict hoping to turn his life around, the most bizarre but endearing older couple, and a man who pulled...

She is one of the most popular singers in the world and he is cementing his place in Hollywood so they're busy schedules mean they' don't get to spend much time together.
But Russell Brand seemed to have no problem finding a female companion to keep him company while his wife Katy Perry was hard at work in Brazil.
And who better to fill her place than an international supermodel.
Work and play: Katy Perry rehearsed for the Rock In Rio concert in Brazil yesterday while her husband Russell...

Filling the car up with petrol is not the most glamorous of jobs.
But Vanessa Hudgens managed to turn the boring task into a flashbulb event yesterday when she stepped out in some serious over-the-knee boots.
The 22-year-old also wore tiny, ripped denim hot pants to pump some gas in Los Angeles before zooming off to a meeting.
Boot-y-licious: Vanessa Hudgens teams some serious footwear with barley there shorts for a trip to the pumps
All eyes were on the High School Musical actress's chocolate...

Former US Vice President Al Gore's claim that his latest climate change campaign was watched by 8.6 million people has been refuted when actual figures showed that it was closer to 17,000 viewers.
Despite Gore, 63, successfully getting speakers including Renee Zellweger to make appearances, website 'Watts Up With That?' has revealed that internet viewing figures were way below those reported by him.
Using web traffic information to estimate visitor numbers, the website said that even 17,000 viewers...

Alessandra Ambrosio Sighting Photo: Lustrous supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio was recently spotted with her businessman fiance Jamie Mazur and their daughter, Anja Mazur Ambrosio, during a shopping trip this past weekend in Malibu.The Victoria’s Secret model-mom was garbed hippie chic in a sheer tank top over a deep grey-brown bikini and a tiny denim cut-off shorts that flawlessly displayed the Brazilian’s remarkable legs.As Ambrosio shopped her butt off at the Kitson boutique, her husband-to-be Mazur...

Surprise! Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift duet at her Los Angeles show: Taylor Swift has been covering Justin Bieber’s “Baby” during her latest concert tour, but last night in L.A., she did one better!Instead of just singing his song, Swift was able to get Bieber himself to come out and duet with her on stage — sending the crowd into hysterics.The show was Swift’s first of four sold out concerts at the Staples Center … no word on if Bieber (or maybe someone else) will pop up on stage tonight.”You...

Let the liquidation begin — HP’s 16GB TouchPad on sale for $99 (Photo): Well, that didn’t take long. It’s only been a day since HP announced its intention to discontinue production of webOS devices, and it looks like the outfit’s already throwing its flagship tablet in the bargain bin. PreCentral reports that HP sent out a memo to its affiliates asking them to cut the price of the ill-fated TouchPad to $99 and $149 for the 16GB and 32GB editions, respectively. The date apparently put forward by...

Katie Holmes On ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark’ Daughter, Relationship Photo: Katie Holmes is mother to one of the most famous and fashionable little girls in the world. There is no five year old, at least in the American non-monarchial world, quite as style-forward as Tom Cruise’s one blood heir, and, at least from the paparazzi’s perspective, the two are never apart.In her new film, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” Holmes has to focus on building a relationship with another little girl. Playing the...

Garlic and Thyme Dietary Supplement: Garlic and Thyme, are the two powerful antioxidants found in Forever Garlic-Thyme, combine create a great tool in maintaining good health. When garlic is cut or crushed, enzymes react to produce a powerful agent. Studies have shown that garlic’s other ingredients help the metabolism convert fats to energy and protect the body against free radicals.Other healthy substances in this odorless softgel include ajoene and lecithin, which can help emulsify fats. Garlic’s...

5 Ways To Blow His Mind In Bed Photo: Have a new guy? Need to spice things up with an old one? Want to bust out something extra special for his birthday? Or maybe you just feel like going the extra mile tonight? Whatever your reason for wanting to treat your man, here are five ways to blow his mind in the bedroom.1. Talk dirty.They say that a man’s most erogenous zone is his brain. This means, it really is more important for you to blow his mind than blow his…well, you know. The quickest way to...

IBPS Common Written Exam for Clerical Cadre Aug-2011: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) sarkari-naukri.blogspot.comIBPS House, Post Box No.8587, Kandivali (East), Mumbai – 400101Published at sarkari-naukri(dot)blogspot(dot)comIBPS conducts Written Exam for Clerical Cadre like earlier advt. for Officers Cadre.IBPS, an autonomous body, has been authorised by the IBA and has received mandates from 19 Public Sector Banks to conduct the recruitment of Clerical Cadre posts twice in a year...

Maria Shriver Interviews Wallis Annenberg For LA Magazine’s First Women’s Issue: We’re not sure which is more exciting: that the ever-glossy and beautiful Los Angeles Magazine is unveiling it’s first ever ‘L.A. Woman’ Issue … or that Maria Shriver is crowned queen.The 49-page portfolio is not just about women in this city (there are plenty), but it is instead an exploration of LA’s super-women, meta-women, mega-women – women who don’t just look good and sound good when they’re in front of the camera,...

Anna Faris Talks Women Actresses, Co-Stars And Boob Jobs In Marie Claire: Women of Hollywood, do yourselves — and your careers — a favor: find Anna Feris’s number. And call it.And no, that’s not a pun on her upcoming film, either.The “House Bunny” and “Scary Movie” standout is due to star in the upcoming sex comedy, “What’s Your Number?” and, if it does as well as expected, it’s going to make her a very powerful lady in show business. Unfortunately, it’s a rarity that a woman star can top line a...

IT can make Panchayati Raj more effective: Ruhullah: Noting that geomatics is vital part of governance, Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Information Technology Aga Syed Ruhullah said the use of technology can help in making the Panchayati Raj system more effective. “Use of geomatics for good governance is only possible when the back end data is easily available. Geomatics is vital part of governance and if the technology is made accessible, the Panchayat Raj can be made more effective,” Ruhullah said...

Facebook’s ‘Subscribe’ Button: 5 Things You Need To Know:
Forget “friending”: a new feature from Facebook now lets users “subscribe” to one another’s updates.
In a blog post published Wednesday, Facebook announced that it would begin rolling out the “subscribe button,” a tool that offers users a new way to interact with one another, as well as more of a say over the information that appears in their News Feeds.
“Our mission is to connect people and help them share. The goal of this new feature...

Kanye West’s Puppet Show ‘Alligator Boots’ Never Aired But Was Incredible: Alligator Boots is not Kanye West’s crowning artistic achievement. It’s not even really a complete achievement, considering that the Rhymefest-affiliated puppet show was canceled before it would have aired on Comedy Central. But this is the Internet, where not everything is made available but a lot sure is, and Konee Rok has posted about 10 minutes of behind-the-scenes footages of what might have been.In this video discovered...

6 Things to Consider When Accepting a Job Offer Photo: Scoring an offer means you’ve made it through the toughest part of the job hunt. All the applications, research, and thank-you notes have paid off—congrats!But not all the stress is over just yet. Now comes an important decision: whether or not to accept the position. How do you know if it’s the right job for you? Or, what if you have to choose between two appealing offers?Weighing the dozens of pros and cons can easily be overwhelming, so here...

5 ‘Dream Jobs’ That Aren’t As Glamorous As They Look: Who wouldn’t want to be a travel writer? They visit some of the most interesting and beautiful places in the world, and they get paid for it. Or a celebrity assistant? They get to hang out with celebrities!The truth is that while these jobs certainly do come with great perks, even so-called “dream jobs” aren’t perfect. Though all 10 of the following people love their careers and wouldn’t change them for anything, there are times when, like the...

My Baby and “My Baby” – Startups and Children as Labors of Love: As a 35 year old business owner with a 20 month old daughter, I can only stress one thing: I wish I did it all sooner.That goes for both the business and the baby, though most importantly the baby.Having met several other successful entrepreneurs in Manhattan with whom I share strikingly similar backgrounds, I’ve begun to recognize a pattern — after being raised in rural areas or suburbs by stay-at-home moms, it seemed to us all that...