JLo tops list of world's most powerful celebrities Thu 17 May 2012 New York, May 17 (IANS/EFE) Jennifer Lopez dethroned Lady Gaga as the world's most powerful celebrity, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes magazine in which... (photo: AP / Chris Carlson) Newstrack India Celebrities Jennifer Lopez Photos Wikipedia: Jennifer Lopez World |
China TV blames Dalai Lama for Tibet immolations Wed 16 May 2012 ISOLDA MORILLO Associated Press= BEIJING (AP) — China has released a documentary accusing the Dalai Lama of orchestrating a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans, in its... (photo: WN / Yeshe Choesang) The Guardian China Photos Protests Tibet Wikipedia: Dalai Lama |
US election: 'When your name is Barack Hussein Obama, getting elected is difficult' Tue 15 May 2012 Prejudice among some American voters will make it difficult for President Barack Obama to win re-election, he has suggested. The remarks were made on ABC's The... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak) The Daily Telegraph Election Obama Photos US Wikipedia: Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012 |
Sony, Panasonic plan OEL TV tie-up: Nikkei Mon 14 May 2012 (Reuters) - Sony Corp and Panasonic Corp are in talks to jointly produce large OEL (organic electroluminescence) televisions, the Nikkei business daily said. The... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Daily Press Economy Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Sony |
Bobby Brown says his new album represents healing Mon 14 May 2012 NEW YORK — Bobby Brown says it took him a long time to come out with a new album because he's spent so much time trying to get his life on track. Now on tour with... (photo: AP/Nancy Lane, Pool) Austin American Statesman Arts Celebrity Hollywood Photos Wikipedia: Bobby Brown |
Adam Lambert talks new album, 'Idol' knock-offs Mon 14 May 2012 WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Adam Lambert isn't coming off "American Idol" or a racy American Music Awards performance, nor is he declaring his sexuality in Rolling... (photo: Creative Commons / Greg Hernandez) Austin American Statesman Arts Celebrity Hollywood Photos Wikipedia: Adam Lambert |
Watching TV linked to unhealthy eating Mon 14 May 2012 Washington, May 14 (IANS) Don't allow your children to be glued to TV if you want them to eat healthy. Television viewing time is associated with lower odds of consuming... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) Newstrack India Health Kids Photos Science Wikipedia: Television |
Mothers are miracles Mon 14 May 2012 "I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived… in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded, now lives in you also. "(2 Timothy 1:5 NIV) Mother’s Day rolls around... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Examiner Child Family Mother Photos Wikipedia: Mother |
Aamir’s second ‘Satyamev Jayate’ episode: On child abuse? Sat 12 May 2012 Mumbai, May 12: After jolting the entire country awake with the first episode of his ‘Satyamev Jayate’, actor Aamir Khan is all set to stretch his crusade further. After... (photo: WN / Geeta) The Siasat Daily Child Mumbai Photos Television Wikipedia: Satyamev Jayate (TV show) |
Do LED TVs have a viewing angle disadvantage? Sat 12 May 2012 Why is the picture so poor when my LED TV is viewed from an angle? Picture quality on some televisions can vary depending on viewing angle. Photo: REX tag -->... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) The Daily Telegraph Backlights Lcd Photos Televisions Wikipedia: LED-backlit LCD display |
Virgin Atlantic introduces in-flight mobile calls Fri 11 May 2012 Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Britain to introduce in-flight mobile phone calls, texts and data usage. The service is being trialled on Virgin's new... (photo: Public Domain / Arpingstone) Digital Spy Airline Business Photos Transport Wikipedia: Virgin Atlantic Airways |
North Koreans 'secretly watching foreign media' Fri 11 May 2012 North Koreans are secretly enjoying access to foreign DVDs and radio, shaping the views of a people cut off for decades from the outside world, according to a new study.... (photo: AP / Ahn Young-joon) The Daily Telegraph Media North Korea Photos Politics Wikipedia: North Korea |
Egyptian presidential candidates in first television debate Fri 11 May 2012 Million of Egyptians tuned into two private satellite channels to watch Amr Moussa and Abdel-Moneim Abul-Futoh debate Egypt's presidential candidates Amr Moussa (R) and... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) The Guardian Egypt Election Photos Politics Wikipedia: Egyptian presidential election, 2012 |
Egypt presidential candidates clash in TV debate Fri 11 May 2012 CAIRO — Egyptians gathered in living rooms and cafes Thursday night to mark another first in their troubled political odyssey toward a new democracy: a televised... (photo: AP / Nasser Nasser) Chicago Tribune Democracy Egypt Photos Politics Wikipedia: Egyptian presidential election, 2012 |
Hopes for peace shattered as scores are killed in twin Damascus blasts Fri 11 May 2012 The massive rush-hour car bombings, which targeted a notorious branch of the Syrian secret police, sparked a round of claims and counter-claims, with the government... (photo: AP / SANA) The Independent Damascus Peace Photos Terrorism Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011–present) |
Even Johnny Depp won't be able to stop 'The Avengers' at box office Thu 10 May 2012 LOS ANGELES - "The Avengers" will take a big bite out of the opening of "Dark Shadows," as the superhero blockbuster is set to dominate the box office for the second... (photo: AP / Joel Ryan) The State Celebrities Entertainment Hollywood Photos Wikipedia: Johnny Depp |
Prince Charles turns BBC weatherman Thu 10 May 2012 HEIR to the British throne Prince Charles has had a light-hearted go at presenting the weather on BBC television, predicting a miserable spate of rain and snow for... (photo: AP / Akira Suemori) The Daily Telegraph Australia Celebrities Photos Scotland Television Wikipedia: Charles, Prince of Wales |
Britney signs $15m X Factor deal Thu 10 May 2012 Britney Spears has signed up to US X Factor. The Toxic hitmaker has reportedly penned a $15 million deal to be a judge on the talent show alongside Simon Cowell and L.A.... (photo: AP / Marco Ugarte) NZ Herald Celebrities Entertainment Music Photos Wikipedia: Britney Spears |
Damascus blasts kill 40 and wound 170, says Syrian TV Thu 10 May 2012 Syrian television blamed "terrorists" for the morning rush-hour blasts, which were the deadliest to hit the capital since the revolt began. It showed mangled,... (photo: AP / Bassem Tellawi) The Independent Photos Syria UN Violence Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011–present) |
Egypt to air first ever televised presidential debate Thu 10 May 2012 May 10, 2012 -- Updated 0836 GMT (1636 HKT) After 'Arab Spring', what now for Egypt? (CNN) -- Two candidates will square off Thursday in Egypt's first-ever televised... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) CNN Arab Egypt Elections Photos Wikipedia: Egyptian presidential election, 2012 |