tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62902422429497809402024-02-19T14:33:36.840+07:00100 World NewsBreaking News From Around The Worldafreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966011181193006010noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-24515378077651492942016-03-07T10:24:00.001+07:002016-03-07T12:04:33.331+07:00Nancy Reagan, Former First Lady, Dies at 94<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VKxMpq-siZc/Vt0KBGuZDUI/AAAAAAAAAOk/F0Y33b0O9vA/s1600/First-Lady-Nancy-Reagan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VKxMpq-siZc/Vt0KBGuZDUI/AAAAAAAAAOk/F0Y33b0O9vA/s320/First-Lady-Nancy-Reagan.jpg"> </a> </div><p><b>Former first lady Nancy Reagan</b>, who joined her husband on a storybook journey from Hollywood to the White House, died Sunday.</p>
<p><i><b>Nancy Davis Reagan died</b></i> of congestive heart failure at her home in Los Angeles Sunday morning, <i>The Ronald Reagan Foundation</i> said in a statement.</p>
<p>"Mrs. Reagan will be buried at the <b>Ronald Reagan</b> Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, next to her husband, Ronald Wilson Reagan, who died on June 5, 2004. Prior to the funeral service, there will bean opportunity for members of the public to pay their respects at the library," Drake said in a statement.</p>
<p>In a statement, <b>President Barack Obama</b> thanked Reagan for her "warm and generous advice."</p>
<p>"Our former First Lady redefined the role in her time here," he continued."Later, in her long goodbye with <b>President Reagan</b>, she became a voice on behalf of millions of families going through the depleting, aching reality of Alzheimer's, and took on a new role, as advocate, on behalf of treatments that hold the potential and the promise to improve and save lives.</p>
<p>"We offer our sincere condolences to their children, Patti, Ron, and Michael, and to their grandchildren. "</p>
<p><b>Nancy Reagan</b> was the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president - and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.</p>
<p>Her best-known project as first lady was the "Just Say No" campaign to help kids and teens stay off drugs.</p>
<p>When Ronald Reagan was shot in a 1981 assassination attempt, Nancy Reagan never left the hospital where the president was treated until he was released, according to her press secretary, Sheila Tate.</p>
<p>After she and her husband left Washington, she became his protector again as he struggled with Alzheimer's disease until his death in 2004. Afterward, she remained a staunch guardian of his image and legacy.</p>
<p>Her official White House biography quotes Nancy Reagan as saying, "My life really began when I married my husband."</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-25798015840253873052016-03-06T19:24:00.001+07:002016-03-06T19:48:12.244+07:00Ronda Rousey will fight Miesha Tate for the title next<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gmQkmyvPu4k/VtwmssEDxDI/AAAAAAAAAOU/_WcieBTm0-E/s1600/ronda-rousey-UFC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="float: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gmQkmyvPu4k/VtwmssEDxDI/AAAAAAAAAOU/_WcieBTm0-E/s200/ronda-rousey-UFC.jpg"> </a> </div><p><b>Ronda Rousey</b> will still receive a title shot when she returns to the <b>UFC</b> later this year, but instead of facing Holly Holm, she will now take on <b>Miesha Tatefor</b> a third time.</p>
<p>Rousey went on to lose the belt to Holm when she was knocked out last November and Tate's victory this weekend has left their planned rematch in tatters.</p>
<p>UFC president Dana White confirmed that he spoke to Rousey via text message on Saturday night afterTate choked out Holm in the fifth round at UFC 196 to win the <i>women's bantamweight championship</i>.</p>
<p>"I think that Ronda now will fight Miesha Tate for the title," White said when speaking to ESPN after UFC 196 concluded."That's what's going to happen. That's what I said before this fight even happened. Whoever wins tonight will fight Ronda for the title.</p>
<p>White went on to say that Rousey did not watch the fight but upon hearing the result told him, 'looks like I've got to get back to work'.</p>
<p>The former champion is, however, not due to return to the Octagon until the autumn due to a busy filming schedule.</p>
<p>As of now, neither "Road House" or "Mile 22" have actually scheduled dates to begin principle photography, which means there is a chance Rousey could return sooner than the fall when she was originally expected to come back.</p>
<p>Now that Tate is holding the UFC title, their roles are reversed and if Rousey wants to reclaim the gold she's going to have to go through her to get it back.</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-44843184300829302122016-02-11T11:55:00.001+07:002016-02-11T12:20:03.341+07:00Murdoch says Chris Christie a ‘suicide bomber’<div class="separator" style="clear: both; float:left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9l_ICzfxzpQ/VrwZeE2y80I/AAAAAAAAANk/jJFFWsa288c/s1600/Rupert-Murdoch-100worldnews.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9l_ICzfxzpQ/VrwZeE2y80I/AAAAAAAAANk/jJFFWsa288c/s200/Rupert-Murdoch-100worldnews.jpg"> </a> </div> <b><a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com">100 World News</a></b> - Conservative media mogul <b>Rupert Murdoch</b> on Wednesday called <i>Republican presidential candidate</i> <b>Chris Christie</b> a “suicide bomber” for his hit-and-run attack on rival Marco Rubio.</p>
<p>“Chris Christie, <i>suicide bomber</i>. Damages victim while blowing himself up!” <u>Murdoch said</u> in a tweet.</p>
<p>Christie is expected to suspend his presidential campaign Wednesday, after an underwhelming sixth-place finish in Tuesday's <b>New Hampshire primary</b>.</p>
<p>Prior to departing the race, he went on a relentless blitz against Rubio, calling into question the first-term Florida senator’s preparedness to be president.</p>
<p>At Saturday night’s GOP debate, <b>Christie accused Rubio</b> of being too scripted and caught him repeating a talking point several times.</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-53500578492970862492016-02-10T11:26:00.001+07:002016-02-10T11:49:22.824+07:00DMX almost died from a drug overdose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EFuEG5jFK3o/Vrq-rM0wKCI/AAAAAAAAANI/b3pVuMMvHoE/s1600/DMX-almost-died-from-a-drug-overdose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="dmx almost died from a drug overdose" border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EFuEG5jFK3o/Vrq-rM0wKCI/AAAAAAAAANI/b3pVuMMvHoE/s200/DMX-almost-died-from-a-drug-overdose.jpg"> </a> </div><b><a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com">100 World News</a></b> - <b>The rapper DMX almost died</b> from a <i>drug overdose</i> in Yonkers on Monday night — but cops saved his life, a police source said Tuesday. </p>
<p>The rapper, 45, was allegedly found unconscious after suffering an asthma attack in the <b>Ramada Yonkers hotel</b> parking lot. (He had apparently been sick with bronchitis the past couple of days.) He was complaining of shortness of breath at the time.</p>
<p>Police declined to identify <b>DMX</b> by name but said the 45-year-old victim from Mt. Kisco purportedly ingested “some sort of substance” before going into distress. </p>
<p>Four cops gave him CPR and a medic injected him with Narcan, an anti-opioid used to reverse the effects of a heroin overdose, the police source said.</p>
<p>An unidentified witness who was with DMX — whose real name is <b>Earl Simmons</b> — then reportedly told cops the rapper had ingested the mystery substance.</p>
<p>No drugs were found at the scene and no criminal charges were filed, the police source said.</p>
<p><b>Simmons was arrested</b> in October for allegedly failing to pay $10,000 a month in child support,<br>
according to the Journal News.</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-20679801053896454842016-02-09T17:07:00.001+07:002016-02-09T17:15:42.560+07:00What time do polls open for New Hampshire Primary?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; float: left; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uk8473mAKEc/Vrm7kZH1LRI/AAAAAAAAAMo/ZGE2ujpTpQU/s1600/New-Hampshire-Primary-100worldnews.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="New Hampshire Primary" border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uk8473mAKEc/Vrm7kZH1LRI/AAAAAAAAAMo/ZGE2ujpTpQU/s200/New-Hampshire-Primary-100worldnews.jpg"> </a> </div><a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com">100 World News</a> - If you're wondering what time polls open for the <b>New Hampshire primary</b> date on Tuesday, the answer is a bit complicated. Below details state law, but towns do have a lot of latitude. Voters also can expect to start seeing <b>exit polls</b> and other important primary news well ahead of the results. </p>
<p><b>The nine voters of Dixville Notch</b>, New Hampshire, became some of the first in the state -- and consequently, first in the nation -- to cast their ballots in the <i>presidential primary</i> in the early hours of Tuesday.</p>
<p>The town is one of three tiny towns, including Hart's Location and Millsfield, with fewer than 100 residents that are allowed by law to open the polls at at midnight.</p>
<p><b>New Hampshire</b> has held the "First in the Nation" presidential primary since 1920, and since 1960, <i>Dixville Notch residents</i> have gathered to cast their votes at the stroke of midnight. </p>
<p>State law requires polls to be open between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, but each town and city sets its own hours. Most are open between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. </p>
<p>Three tiny towns — Hart's Location, Dixville and Millsfield — open their polls at 12:00 a.m. for those aggressively early-bird voters. The polls in the towns soon close after everyone has voted. There are bout 20 communities which are allowed remain open until 8 p.m.</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-64000920995707200712016-02-08T21:16:00.001+07:002016-02-08T21:52:10.697+07:00NYC public schools close to honor Lunar New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; float: left; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZZp9vTfq14A/VrirTFLrSiI/AAAAAAAAAMY/AwlZGVPwW38/s1600/lunar-new-year-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZZp9vTfq14A/VrirTFLrSiI/AAAAAAAAAMY/AwlZGVPwW38/s200/lunar-new-year-2016.jpg"> </a> </div> <a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com">100 World News</a> - New York City public schools are wishing students a <i><b>happy Lunar New Year</b></i> by officially recognizing it as a holiday. Kids and their families will be able to celebrate with a day off school.</p>
<p>This is the first time public schools will be closed to honor the holiday that is celebrated by several <i>Asian communities</i>. The Department of Education tweeted a reminder to all parents Sunday evening.</p>
<p>In a city where one in eight residents is of Asian descent, according to the US Census, Chinese, Taiwanese, and Korean American parents for years have had to choose between celebrating the most important Asian holiday with their children or maintaining their attendance record.</p>
<p>According to New York state senator Daniel Squadron, whose constituency includes residents of Chinatown, the number of Asian Americans in the public school system is higher even than the city total – one in six students are of Asian descent. And on <b>Asian Lunar New Year</b>, the absentee rate at some schools could be as high as 80 percent.</p>
<p>But for some parents, missing a day of school is still hard to justify, despite school policies that allow students to receive an excused absence for religious and cultural observations.</p>
<p>His decision to add <i><b>Lunar New Year</b></i> to the list of <b>school holidays</b> came three months after his inclusion of two Muslim holy days – Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr – to the school calendar. Local and state lawmakers were upset that the Asian festival wasn’t on that list.</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-32853323219827090832016-02-08T20:45:00.001+07:002016-02-08T21:01:46.523+07:00Lady Gaga to sing national anthem at Super Bowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; float: left; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3I9QMBXH08M/VrieIaNVjkI/AAAAAAAAAMI/8ox8MupTAFk/s1600/Lady-Gaga-to-sing-national-anthem-100worldnewsblogspotcom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3I9QMBXH08M/VrieIaNVjkI/AAAAAAAAAMI/8ox8MupTAFk/s200/Lady-Gaga-to-sing-national-anthem-100worldnewsblogspotcom.jpg"> </a> </div><a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com">100 World News</a> - The eventful first two months of 2016 for <b>Lady Gaga</b> continued on Sunday with her performance of The Star-Spangled Banner before <b>Super Bowl 50</b> at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. </p>
<p><b><i>Lady Gaga performed the national anthem</i></b> at Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, kicking off the matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos.</p>
<p>The Grammy-winning singer and American Horror Story: Hotel star kept it simple with a traditional arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” drawing loud applause from the crowd.</p>
<p>The six-time Grammy Award winner sang the anthem just under the time of 2:20 set by oddsmakers in one of Sunday's more memorable Super Bowl prop bets. However, some books are measuring it differently, meaning a few are paying the over. Here's why .</p>
<p>In addition to signing the national anthem on Sunday, Lady Gaga in 2016 won a Golden Globe Award for best performance by an actress in a miniseries or television film for her role in American Horror Story: Hotel. This year she is also nominated for another Grammy, for best song written for visual media, and for an Academy Award for best song, both for Til It Happens To You from the documentary film The Hunting Ground.</p>
<p>Rocking a bright red suit, blue nails, and American flag-themed platform shoes, she brought major patriotism to Levi’s Stadium.</p>
<p>Sunday also marked the third time actress Marlee Matlin performed the anthem in American sign language, having also done so before Super Bowl XVII alongside Garth Brooks and again before Super Bowl XLI alongside Billy Joel.</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-6095582420105554792016-02-05T08:53:00.001+07:002016-02-05T09:04:56.652+07:00Facebook celebrates "Friendship Day"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; float: left;text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S2pfjDFV-a4/VrQB5sj3-6I/AAAAAAAAAL4/Mzgsd6utkwU/s1600/Facebook-celebrates-Friendship%252520Day.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S2pfjDFV-a4/VrQB5sj3-6I/AAAAAAAAAL4/Mzgsd6utkwU/s200/Facebook-celebrates-Friendship%252520Day.png"> </a> </div><b>Mark Zuckerberg</b> declared Thursday the second annual <b>Friendship day</b>, writing in a post on his page last month that it's important to recognize the growth of Facebook's community. The site had about 1.5 billion monthly active users as of Dec. 31.</p>
<p>"On February 4, I hope you'll join me in celebrating <b>#friendsday</b> -- a moment to celebrate the friendships that have made a difference in your life," the 31-year-old billionaire wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday. </p>
<p>“If you have a story about friendship, I’d love to hear it. Please share and I’ll read as many of them as I can!,” he added. </p>
<p>According to Zuckerberg, the acts of friendship, love and kindness we all share on Facebook are changing the world every day in ways we can’t fully measure. </p>
<p>It has 1.04 billion daily active users (DAUs) while mobile DAUs were 934 million on average for December 2015.</p>
<p>Over 80 million people use Facebook Lite for slow connections, up from 50 million. Nearly 500 million users are on Events, up from 450 million in July last year.</p>
<p>The social networking giant has 2.5 million advertisers and 50 million small businesses on Pages -- up from 45 million last quarter.</p><p>
Facebook's gross revenue in the year 2015 stood at $17.93 billion, an increase of 44 percent year-over-year.</p>
<p>"(The year) 2015 was a great year for Facebook. Our community continued to grow and our business is thriving," Zuckerberg said.</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-31133534659422011912016-02-02T20:57:00.001+07:002016-02-03T10:34:08.260+07:00Tata Motors to Change Car's Name After Zika Virus Spread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-69855415334272143812016-02-02T14:08:00.000+07:002016-02-03T10:34:20.609+07:00Smashing Pumpkins launching North American tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Smashing Pumpkins</b> are going back on the road this year, kicking off their 'acoustic-electro' tour on March 22.<br /><br />The veteran rock act's latest run will span 20 shows, taking it from the west coast to Texas. The In Plainsong Tour will be an "acoustic-electro evening," the band announced, with longtime drummer Jimmy Chamberlain on board after stepping back in for some 2015 dates.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The Pumpkins are hyping this bundle of ‘90s alt-rock nostalgia as an “acoustic-electro” tour. Titled In Plainsong, the 19-date romp opens March 22 in Portland, Ore. and wraps April 20 in Houston. A complete itinerary is available below. <br /><br />They released a statement on their website Monday: 'Building on their fans' demands for more of last year's brief, but acclaimed In Plainsong tour, The Smashing Pumpkins return to the road this spring to bring the Acoustic-Electro Evening across the country.' <br /><br />According to a press release, The Smashing Pumpkins will commence work on a new album “inspired by the sounds explored in the new acoustic setting” after the tour is over. Whatever work comes out of these sessions will follow the band’s 2014 album Monuments to an Elegy. <br /><br />Tickets will go on sale on Feb. 5 via Smashing Pumpkins' website, with a Feb. 2 pre-sale open to Citi card holders.<br /><br />Here is the full tour schedule:<br /><br />March 22: Portland, Ore. - Schnitzer Hall <br />March 23: Seattle, Wash. - The Paramount <br />March 25: San Francisco, Cali. - The Masonic <br />March 26-27: Los Angeles, Cali. - The Theatre at Ace Hotel <br />March 29: Salt Lake City, Utah - Kingsbury Hall <br />March 30: Denver, Colo. - Ellie Caulkins Opera House <br />April 1: Detroit, Mich. - The Fillmore <br />April 2: Columbus, Ohio - Palace Theatre <br />April 4: New York, N.Y. - Beacon Theatre <br />April 8: Philadelphia, Penn. - Tower Theatre <br />April 9: Boston, Mass. - Orpheum Theatre <br />April 10: Washington, D. C. - Lincoln Theatre <br />April 12: Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall <br />April 14: Chicago, Ill. - Civic Opera House <br />April 15: Louisville, Ken. - Palace Theatre <br />April 16: Nashville, Tenn. - Ryman Auditorium <br />April 18: Dallas, Tex. - Majestic Theatre <br />April 19: Austin, Tex. - Bass Concert Hall <br />April 20: Houston, Tex. - Cullen Performance Hall</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com/">100 World News</a> - Signe Toly Anderson</b>, a vocalist and original member of the Jefferson
Airplane who left the band after its first record and was replaced by
<b>Grace Slick</b>, has died.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The day Kantner died, Signe Toly
Anderson, co-founder and the Airplane's original female vocalist, died
in Beaverton, Oregon of respiratory ailments at 74. Many fans of the
Airplane in their prime years with Grace Slick on vocals, who absorbed
the albums <i>Surrealistic Pillow, After Bathing At Baxter's, Crown of Creation and Volunteers </i><span style="font-style: normal;">and Jefferson Starship's music are barely aware of Anderson's very brief stint with the original band.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Anderson died Thursday at her home in Beaverton, Oregon, according to
her daughter, Onateska Ladybug Sherwood. Anderson was 74 and had been
suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Born Signe Toly in Seattle and raised in Portland, Oregon after her parents divorced, she was a folk and jazz singer who had performed in groups since high school. She moved to San Francisco in her 20s and began appearing at a popular folk club, the Drinking Gourd. She was singing folk songs and holding down a job in Frisco when she joined the as yet unnamed band at the behest of Marty Balin and Kantner, who were soon joined by folk-blues guitarist Jorma Kaukonen. Bassist Jack Casady and drummer Skip Spence would join later, Spencer Dryden replacing Spence.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">They formed in the summer of 1965 to open the Matrix, an early psychedelic club in San Francisco.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Anderson, married to Jerry Anderson, one of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters and one of the pioneers of liquid light shows, was in the band a little over a year. She sang on their 1966 debut album for RCA, Jefferson Airplane Takes Off. But by the time the album came out, Anderson had given birth to her first child and she left after a farewell concert at the Fillmore in October 1966. The switch from Anderson to Slick, formerly of the San Francisco group the Great Society, proved momentous for the Airplane and for rock history. Slick brought with her two future standards, "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit," and a fierce vocal style and confrontational attitude that departed notably from Anderson's. The next album, "Surrealistic Pillow," was a landmark of psychedelic rock that made the Airplane superstars and representatives of the "San Francisco Sound."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Anderson was a footnote in the Airplane's history, but was regarded with respect and affection by fans and stayed in touch with Kantner, Balin and other band members with whom she performed on occasion over the following decades.</span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740013455669968073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-48826857070522265632016-01-27T09:45:00.001+07:002016-02-03T10:35:45.954+07:00Abe Vigoda, Star of The Godfather, Dies at 94 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com/">100worldnews</a> - Character actor <b>Abe Vigoda</b> , known for his work on <i>The Godfather</i>, died Tuesday aged 94.<br />
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Vigoda's daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, told The Associated Press that <i>Vigoda died Tuesday morning</i> in his sleep at Fuchs' home in.Woodland Park, New Jersey. The cause of death was old age.<br />
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Vigoda, recognizable for his leathery, sunken-eyed face, came to fame in 1972 after Francis Ford Coppola cast him in The Godfather as Sal Tessio, an old friend of Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) who aims to take over the family by killing Vito’s son, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino). In the film, Michael anticipates that Sal’s suggestion for a “peace summit” among crime families is a setup and has him executed by the men Sal thought were his escorts.<br />
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According to the New York Times, People magazine erroneously reported that he died in 1982. He responded by placing an ad in Variety with him sitting in a coffin and holding a copy of the magazine.<br />
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David Letterman and Conan O’Brien invited him onto their late-night shows to prove he was still alive, the Times reported. A website, abevigoda.com , continued to give updates on his status.<br />
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Vigoda was married to Beatrice Schy from 25 February 1968 until her death in 1992.<br />
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afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-69777116850423921392016-01-23T10:37:00.001+07:002016-02-03T10:36:12.784+07:00David Blatt fired as Cavaliers coach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The Cavaliers</b> are replacing their coach despite a 30-11 record and have hired his lead assistant to be his permanent replacement.<br />
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<i>The Cleveland Cavaliers</i> own the best record in the Eastern Conference and are one season removed from appearing in the finals, but no jobs are ever safe in the coaching profession. The Cavaliers made that clear on Friday afternoon by firing Coach <b>David Blatt</b> in an organizational shake-up three weeks before the All-Star break.<br />
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Blatt gets the ax after the Cavaliers' embarrassing 34-point loss at home to the Golden State Warriors on Monday, but Cleveland was still 30-11 and the class of the Eastern Conference despite many injuries. Nevertheless, general manager <b>David Griffin</b> made the decision to move in a different direction.<br />
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At his news conference, Griffin was critical of Blatt, saying the team lacked “connectiveness” and was a “collection of individuals” rather than a unified group. The move came only hours after the Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.<br />
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Blatt addressed his firing in a statement released on social media by his agency, Priority Sports. In the statement, Blatt said he was grateful for the opportunity to have coached the team and thanked LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love for “their professionalism, hard work, loyalty and friendship.”afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-42448983642335308122016-01-22T13:52:00.001+07:002016-02-03T10:37:45.220+07:002-year-old Noah Chamberlin found<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com/">100worldnews</a> - Desperate search for missing two-year-old <b>Noah Chamberlin</b> ends in tragedy as boy's body is found a week after vanishing while on a hike with his grandmother<br />
Chester County Sheriff Blair Weaver was overcome as he delivered the news in a press conference at a local church.<br />
The toddler's body was found just 1.5 miles away from his grandmother's house in Chester County, Tennessee, on Thursday - a week after he vanished while on a hike.<br />
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He paused for several moments after announcing "<i><b>We have found Noah Chamberlin</b></i>." Struggling with his emotions and breaking into tears, the sheriff added, "He was located about one-and-a-half miles from the home where he went missing ... The family has been notified."<br />
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Madison County Sheriff John Mehr and Weaver called the child's death "a tragic accident." There was no indication of foul play, they said.<br />
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'Just like grandma said, she turned her head for a minute and he was gone. There were trails everywhere,' Weaver said.<br />
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'Everybody we talked to talked about how he ran all the time, jumped over tables, ran, just nonstop,' Mehr added. 'He loved to hide. We had people tell us that even adults would run after him, and they couldn't catch him.'<br />
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An autopsy will now be carried out to determine how he died.<br />
Hundreds of volunteers had been scouring the rugged area. Noah's body was found after authorities expanded their search area.<br />
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He was found in a clearing, just a half-mile outside of the original grid combed by rescuers. Authorities had not believed the toddler could get that far on his own, despite his penchant for running off.<br />
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Investigators hit out at conspiracy theorists who speculated that the boy's parents, Jacob and Destiny Chamberlin, were behind the disappearance.<br />
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Parents Jacob and Destiny Chamberlin are left with their 4-year-old daughter. The father is a truck driver. Both kids were being watched by their grandmother while their mother went to the store.afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-58557619710263585662016-01-22T05:26:00.001+07:002016-02-03T10:38:38.182+07:00It's National Hug Day 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's <i>National Hugging Day</i>! The perfect day in case you or a close friend need some love. And did you know hugs are a powerful healing therapy?<br />
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January 21st is apparently <b>National Hug Day</b>. I’m not sure who decided or anointed this as the day to celebrate but here it is.<br />
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They are a natural stress reliever and can instantly boost oxytocin levels, which heal feelings of sadness, anguish and anger. Hugs also strengthen the immune system, by creating an emotional charge that regulates and balances the production of white blood cells.<br />
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A 20 second <b>hug</b> can even lower the risk for heart disease and infections.<br />
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Researchers say the average person spends about one hour a month hugging - that comes out to about 360 hugs a month.<br />
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Thought I would share a list of the top five types of hugs we experience in our lives:<br />
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1. The bro hug – These involve a complex set of actions which usually start off with a weird handshake or fist bump. Guys are especially good at these.<br />
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2. The pat – This is the hug people use when they truly can’t be bothered to give a full-on hug. People usually use this hug when in a rush, hungover or not really wanting to touch this individual.<br />
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3. The awkward hug – This type of hug, which is usually one that happens by surprise, can sometimes end up with a misplaced kiss as well.<br />
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4. The bear hug – This is one that Winnipeggers are definitely used to. It’s a hug usually given in the cooler months.<br />
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5. The pet hug – Pretty self explanatory really. It’s the hug you give when you’ve had a particularly stressful day and need to unload on your furry friend. It’s definitely enjoyed more by you than your pet.<br />
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Be sure to hug a loved one Thursday!afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-82726338907323146762016-01-21T22:14:00.001+07:002016-02-03T10:39:37.473+07:00High School Musical Stars Reunite For TV Special<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When Disney Channel’s TV movie <b><i>High School Musical</i></b> premiered on Jan. 20, 2006, it was a ratings blockbuster that immediately translated into massive success on Billboard’s music charts.<br />
There were 7.7 million viewers who tuned in to the first broadcast of the musical (a then-record for any Disney Channel telecast), which then led to many repeated airings on the network and further ratings wins. All those eyeballs watching the movie turned to buying and listening to music from the film, which propelled High School Musical up the charts.<br />
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<b>The stars of High School Musical are reuniting</b> for a 10th-anniversary tribute to the TV movie.<br />
Actors Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman share memories of the movie when it airs again at 8 p.m. EST Wednesday on the Disney Channel.<br />
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The High School Musical reprise comes during a wave of TV musical popularity. NBC has aired a series of live musicals and is aiming to put Hairspray on in December, while Fox is showing a live production of Grease on Jan. 31 and ABC has plans for a Dirty Dancing TV movie.<br />
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The Disney movie and its sequel, High School Musical 2 , will be repeated on Thursday and on Sunday, Jan. 24, on Disney Channel. The Freeform cable channel will show High School Musical on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23 and 24.afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-82100664673849306192015-10-11T06:19:00.001+07:002015-10-11T06:33:06.165+07:00Randy Quaid and Wife Arrested at Vermont<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S5-uN3ICbB8/Vhmc_230jmI/AAAAAAAAAGI/xZMZ45DhF7c/s1600/20151011055730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S5-uN3ICbB8/Vhmc_230jmI/AAAAAAAAAGI/xZMZ45DhF7c/s640/20151011055730.jpg"> </a> </div>
<p><b>Randy Quaid</b> and his wife, Evi, were arrested on Friday, Oct. 9, as they tried to cross into the U.S. from Canada.</p>
<p>The pair were taken into custody at the <b>Vermont border</b> just a few days after Canadian officials said the Independence Daystar was going to be deported.</p> <a name='more'></a>
<p>The "Independence Day" actor was detained by troopers at the Highgate Springs port of entry days after Canadian officials said he would be deported. Quaid is wanted in Santa Barbara, California, to face felony vandalism charges filed in 2010 after he and his wife, Evi, were found squatting in a guesthouse of a home they previously owned.</p>
<p>The pair skipped several court appearances and went to Canada, where <b>Evi Quaid</b> was granted citizenship. Randy Quaid's bid to gain permanent residency was denied. </p>
<p>The actor, 65, whose previous request for permanent resident status in Canada was denied,was arrested in Montreal on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and ordered to be deported next Wednesday.</p>
<p>After their arrest on Friday night, a judge set bail at $500,000 each and,according to AFP, Quaid and his wife were transferred to correctional centers. They are expected to be arraigned on Monday, Oct. 12.</p>
<p>Randy, the older brother of actor <b>Dennis Quaid</b>, is known for his roles in filmssuch as National Lampoon's Vacation and Independence Day. </p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-66580863046319153452015-10-10T04:46:00.001+07:002015-10-11T06:32:33.736+07:00NAU shooting: 1 dead, 3 wounded<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bCu1XdMBTUs/Vhg1l32ROEI/AAAAAAAAAF4/FUf4nbb6blk/s1600/NAU-shooting-100worldnewsblogspotcom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bCu1XdMBTUs/Vhg1l32ROEI/AAAAAAAAAF4/FUf4nbb6blk/s640/NAU-shooting-100worldnewsblogspotcom.jpg"> </a> </div>
<p><a href="http://100worldnews.blogspot.com"><b>100worldnews</b></a> - An overnight confrontation between two groups of students escalated into gunfire Friday when a freshman at <b>Northern Arizona University</b> killed one person and wounded three others, authorities said.</p> <a name='more'></a>
<p>University police chief Gregory T. Fowler identified the shooter as 18-year-old Steven Jones and said he used a handgun in the shootings at about 1:20 a.m. Friday. Police were still interviewing Jones and he had not been booked into jail Friday morning.</p>
<p>A Northern Arizona University student is dead and three others are injured after a shooting on campus early Friday morning.</p>
<p>NAU officials have identified the student killed as freshman Colin Brough, of Colorado. Nicholas Prato, Kyle Zientek and Nicholas Piring, also freshmen, are currently being treated at Flagstaff Medical Center. Their current conditions are unclear. </p>
<p>The shooting occurred in a parking lot near Mountain View Hall, a student residence located on the eastern edge ofcampus near the school's football stadium.</p>
<p>NAU is a four-year public university that has more than 25,000 total undergraduate students at the campus in Flagstaff, a city about two hours north of Phoenix that is surrounded by mountains and ponderosa pines. </p>
<p>tags: <b>NAU shooting</b>, Northern Arizona University,</p>afriyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06493299238040094081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-8282347459552930982014-05-09T18:45:00.004+07:002015-09-18T17:56:01.970+07:00Rare Megamouth shark caught in Japan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">A group of Japanese fishermen have caught an incredibly rare <b>Megamouth shark</b> off the coast of Japan from a depth of about 800m.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The bizarre creature has only been caught or even spotted by humans 58 times in history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The shark measured 13 feet long and weighed nearly 1,500 pounds. It was hauled in from a depth of more than 2,000 feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The name ‘megamouth’ is derived from the disproportionate size of its huge head and the enormous capacity of its mouth, which is kept open as it swims in order to filter water for plankton and jelly fish.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Only 13 sightings of the sharks off the coast of Japan have been recorded. Over 1,500 people gathered to watch the 13ft long animal’s necropsy, which scientists are hoping will help them learn more about the unusual species. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Even though it is so rare, it has been sighted all over the world, with specimens hauled in in California, South Africa, Brazil, the Philippines and even Australia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Megamouth shark caught in Japan has been dissected at the Marine Science Museum in Shizuoka, west of Tokyo.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740013455669968073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-19959894529176762262014-04-13T07:30:00.002+07:002015-09-18T17:56:54.109+07:0049ers QB Colin Kaepernick Investigation Cops Awaiting Toxicology Report<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">
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Colin Kaepernick, the dynamic young San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who guided the team to the Super Bowl and a conference championship game during his first two seasons, is under investigation by Miami police for possible sexual misconduct last week at an opulent Brickell hotel.<br />
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Also listed on the police incident report are his teammate Quinton Patton, 23, a second-year pro from Louisiana Tech who has played sparingly, and Seattle Seahawks wideout Ricardo Lockette, 27.<br />
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Though no charges have been filed, the report indicates that a woman — who said she had a sexual relationship with Kaepernick in the past — told police April 3 that she passed out in Apt. 4710 in the Viceroy, 485 Brickell Ave., about midnight April 1.<br />
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The woman at the heart of the Colin Kaepernick sexual assault investigation underwent toxicology tests ... and cops say they are still waiting for the results.<br />
Miami PD officials now say the woman underwent multiple tests after waking up in a hospital bed on April 2nd ... hours after she claims she blacked out at an apartment at the Viceroy Hotel. <br />
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“We have to examine evidence and wait for some tests to come back, including toxicology reports,” Police Chief Manuel Orosa said. <br />
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TMZ Sports broke the story ... a rape kit was also administered on the woman at the hospital.<br />
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Officials are also saying ... Miami Fire Rescue was dispatched to the Viceroy Hotel at 12:32 am on april 2nd ... and transported a 25-year-old female to a nearby hospital, where she was treated in the emergency room.<br />
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Colin Kaepernick has been listed as a "suspect" in the investigation ... along with 2 other NFL players. So far, no charges have been filed against any of the men and no arrests have been made. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740013455669968073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-85763421103536348212014-02-06T11:46:00.000+07:002014-02-06T11:46:30.903+07:00DMX will fight George Zimmerman in boxing match<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Seems like the former neighborhood watchman has found yet another way to remain in the public limelight.<br />Grace: Zimmerman making 'blood money'<br /><br />This time, he'll be stepping into a boxing ring. Although no contract has been signed, a promoter is negotiating with rapper DMX to fight him, according to the promoter and a rep for DMX.<a name='more'></a><br />Feldman says he’s chosen rap star DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons to fight George Zimmerman, the man known for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, reports CBS Philadelphia. Simmons is 43 years old, and Zimmerman is 30 years old.<br /><br />Zimmerman said the celebrity boxing match was his idea. Boxing was his hobby, he told Radar Online last month, even prior to the "incident."<br /><br />The incident, of course, is the February 2012 encounter in which he shot dead an unarmed Trayvon Martin, 17. He stood trial for murder but was acquitted last year.<br /><br />Damon is Damon Feldman, owner of Celebrity Boxing and a self-described opportunist whose claim to fame is putting together bizarre matchups. Think Tonya Harding, Michael Lohan.<br /><br />He said last week that he was accepting offers for someone to step into the ring for a three-round, pay-per-view fight with Zimmerman.<br /><br />Early Wednesday morning, he said he'd picked the contender. Out of more than 15,000 e-mailed requests, he's going with DMX.<br /><br />But in order to find out where and when it will take place, we'll have to wait until next week. Feldman said Wednesday he was shooting for March 15.<br /><br />DMX, as we know is a rapper, and braggadocio is his calling card.<br /><br />He's out for blood, he told TMZ. Not only will he break every rule in boxing, he said, he'll "beat the living (expletive)" out of Zimmerman.<br /><br />Ian Karmel, a writer for "Chelsea Lately," has a better idea.<br /><br />Not everyone welcomes the chance to see Zimmerman taking punches. Rev. Al Sharpton told a Los Angeles group Wednesday that he was concerned "about the precedent that it sets."<br /><br />A petition has been launched on Change.org calling for the planned boxing event to be canceled. "This is a blatant show of disrespect and nothing positive or righteous would come from such a stunt," it reads.<br /></div>
afreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966011181193006010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-22179203567303961622013-11-02T18:14:00.001+07:002014-02-06T07:30:02.192+07:00Barack Obama: Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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President Barack Obama has wished Indians <i>"a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak"</i> saying the festival reminded Americans that the US "is home to many faiths and traditions, and that our diversity makes us stronger."<br />
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"For the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating Diwali this weekend, the Festival of Lights reaffirms the things in life that matter most.<br />
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"Dancing, celebration, and good food remind us that life's greatest joys are the simple pleasures that come from spending time with people we love.<br />
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"Contemplation and prayer remind us that that people of all faiths have an obligation to perform seva, or service to others. And the flame of the diya,or lamp, reminds us that light will ultimately triumph over darkness.<br />
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"Here in the United States, Diwali also reminds us that our nation is home to many faiths and traditions, and that our diversity makes us stronger, which is why I'm proud that this year Democrats and Republicans in Congress joined together for the first-ever celebration of Diwali on Capitol Hill.<br />
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"Over the last five years, Michelle and I have been honoured to have the chance to observe this ancient holiday, both at the White House and in India, and we wish all those celebrating this weekend a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak."</div>
afreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966011181193006010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-19827225865118423952013-11-02T17:45:00.002+07:002014-02-06T07:30:36.997+07:00Diwali 2013: Hindus worldwide to mark Diwali on Sunday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Millions of Indians stocked up on firecrackers, handed out sweets and adorned their homes with glowing lanterns and sparklers ahead of <i>Diwali</i>, the Hindu “<i><b>festival of lights</b></i>” on Sunday.<br />
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The festival symbolizes the victory of the righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness.<br />
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On the night of Diwali, which is a shortened form of the word Deepavali, meaning ‘a row of lamps,’ families gather for the spectacular fireworks displays held all over the country.<br />
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The most important festival of the year in India, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The biggest — and loudest — celebrations come Sunday, when people set off a near-constant stream of firecrackers that light up the sky before leaving a dark, smoggy cloud that lingers for days.<br />
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Diwali also is celebrated by <u>Hindus</u> in other parts of the world, including countries in Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.<br />
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Hindus in Canada will be marking the weekend with Diwali dinners and dances.<br />
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This year, mindful of the pollution and the dangers of the deafening displays, Indian authorities have made a push to cut down on the number of firecrackers, and some schools sent notices home urging parents not to buy any fireworks.<br />
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In the run-up to the festival, people hand out sweets, give their homes a vigorous cleaning and offer prayers to Ganesh and to the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.<br />
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Shops have been packed with customers buying new clothes, gifts for friends and co-workers and brightly lit decorations for their homes. Potters ramp up production of popular earthen lamps, known as diyas.</div>
afreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966011181193006010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-58820992930756323152013-10-29T10:58:00.002+07:002013-11-02T17:50:00.426+07:00Pete Carroll photobombed by Darth Vader<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Either the Seahawks and Rams are playing on the Death Star on Monday or Darth Vader made the trip to St. Louis.<br />
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you can see above, Luke Skywalker's dad made an cameo appearance on the
NFL Network while host Michelle Beisner was interviewing Seattle coach
<b>Pete Carroll</b>. Vader wasn't the only member of the Galactic empire to
make the trip to St. Louis either, at least one Stormtrooper did too,
which makes sense because someone has to stand guard over Lord Vader
while he enjoys the football game.<br />
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Lets just hope Jar Jar Binks doesn't show up because he ruins everything.<br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">source: http://www.cbssports.com</span>afreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966011181193006010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6290242242949780940.post-2968945715107388362013-10-29T10:24:00.000+07:002013-11-02T17:51:53.190+07:00Most popular Halloween candy<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Here are the Five Fave <i><b>Halloween Candy</b></i> we hope will be in our bags this year:<br />
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<b>Reese's Peanut Butter Cups</b> - How can you not love these? Peanut butter and chocolate!<br />
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<b>Snickers and Milky Way</b> - Snickers has nuts, Milky Way don't! The perfect yin and yang of chocolate candy bars.<br />
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<b>Candy Corn</b> - I am obsessed with this stuff. If we get a bag in the house, I can't stop eating them.<br />
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<b>Nerds</b>
- I used to mix the strawberry and grape ones together and then just
eat handfuls at a time. Quite a sugar high for the kids. Maybe parents,
should save these for themselves so you can keep up during trick or
treating.<br />
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<b>M&M's </b>- In addition to the peanut,
plain and peanut butter flavors, they are offering white chocolate
candy corn and pumpkin spice flavors this year.<br />
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I know I left out a few! Honorable mentions go out to Tootsie Roll pops, Skittles, Starburst and Sweet Tarts!<br />
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<b>What is your favorite Halloween candy? </b>afreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966011181193006010noreply@blogger.com0