Tuesday, July 31, 2012
London 2012 Olympics: England and Wales anthem problems for Team GB
Tonight, in front of a sell-out 69,000 crowd at the Millennium Stadium, the tribal rivalries between supporters will be put to the test again.
Garcetti will give back $100 contribution from Wal-Mart executive
L.A. City Councilman Eric Garcetti announced that his campaign for mayor will give back $100 that came from a high-level Wal-Mart employee, with a spokesman saying that the issue had become a ?distraction.?
All fighters make weight and Octagon Girls Logan Stanton and Rachelle Leah return at UFC 149 weigh-ins
All of the fighters from UFC 149 made weight for Saturday night's card in Calgary. It was a low-key weigh-in. The biggest news of the day was that two Octagon Girls who haven't worn the UFC bikini in years were on-duty. Rachelle Leah, who moved onto to other UFC hosting duties, and Logan Stanton, who hasn't worked for the UFC since December of 2009, were both onstage for the weigh-ins.
Complete weights for the event, courtesy of MMA Fighting, are below:
Main Card
Urijah Faber (135) vs. Renan Barao (135)
Hector Lombard (185.5) vs. Tim Boetsch (186)
Cheick Kongo (231) vs. Shawn Jordan (250)
Brian Ebersole (171) vs. James Head (170)
Chris Clements (170) vs. Matt Riddle (170.8)
Preliminary Card
Court McGee (185.5) vs. Nick Ring (185)
Roland Delorme (135) vs. Francisco Rivera (136)
Ryan Jimmo (205) vs. Anthony Perosh (205.5)
Bryan Caraway (135.5) vs. Mitch Gagnon (135)
Antonio Carvalho (145) vs. Daniel Pineda (145)
Mitch Clarke (155) vs. Anton Kuivanen (156)
Tomorrowland 2012: New Guetta; Swedish House Mafia done?
Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival, touted as the world’s largest music festival, came to an end on Sunday night, but not before it had seen what is believed to be one of the last performances of EDM superstars Swedish House Mafia�as a trio, debuted a new single from movement hero David Guetta�and transformed Flanders' De Schorre National Park for tens of thousands of fans.
Out & About
La La Anthony celebrated her birthday with close friends and X-Rated Fusion Liqueur specialty cocktails at Bagatelle in LA.
Pauly "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio was RTD, or "Ready To Drink," while celebrating the launch of his cocktail line, REMIX, and his 32nd birthday at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
Charlie Sheen roasted Axl Rose during his speech for Slash at the guitarist's star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Emily Maynard wore Stella & Dot boutique-style jewelry on The Bachelorette.
Stacy Keibler looked stunning as usual at Nintendo's Wii U Preview Event in NYC, just a quick trip from her Lake Como summer vacay spot with George Clooney!
Lady Gaga bought GinnyBakes cookies at the Whole Foods Market Gold Coast in Chicago on July 16. She chose the Double Chocolate Happiness and Chocolate Oatmeal Bliss.
Vanessa Lachey couldn't stop gushing about Elizabeth Grant's pregnancy-safe Organics Concentrate to pals in LA.
Terrell Owens picked up a box of Camacho Cigars at the Chapstick Malibu Beach House party for Maria Menounos.
What to do before Getting that Windshield Replacement
When a windshield starts cracking, there is no telling how much further it can crack. It is important to the structure of a car and also to the safety of the driver that the windshield gets replaced as soon as possible. If it is delayed, the chip or crack will spread and get more and more dangerous over time. Before getting a windshield replacement, here are some things to keep in mind.
Going door-to-door to test for HIV in Phila.
Raenette Fields' voice cut through the din of neighbors chatting and tinkering with cars on 50th Street off Kingsessing: "Robert! Did you get tested, brother?"
Jeremy Renner took a viagra before a 10 hour flight
I like London too, but not so much that I get an erection for the entire flight over there. And if I did I?d be a gentleman about it. I wouldn?t go on the Jimmy Kimmel show and brag so everyone knows how hard my dick was the way Jeremy Renner did.
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“I had [...]
2012 Laguna Seca MotoGP Friday Press Releases
Press releases from Bridgestone and the MotoGP teams after the first day of practice at Laguna Seca:
Round Number:
10 Year:
2012
Understanding Stock Market News Stories
News stories about the stock market can be confusing. They are often filled with investing jargon or terms of art that are easy to understand, once you know what they mean.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Bill Clinton endorses Ciro Rodriguez over Pete Gallego in District 23
Former President Bill Clinton weighed into the Democratic primary runoff race for a San Antonio-based congressional district on the eve of an election that saw heavy early voter turnout along the U.S.-Mexico border. ?We have had real high numbers. The turnout has been real good,? said David Saucedo, the Maverick County judge. Former Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-San Antonio, faces state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, in the runoff to determine the Democratic candidate in the congressional race. ?Ciro has a lot of family ties here, and people know Pete, so there is a great deal of interest in the community,? Saucedo said. Early voting nearly matched that of the May 29 [...]
Stress such as bereavement during pregnancy can harm child's health for years
A study of English mothers-to-be found that going through a major upheaval, such as a bereavement or separation, dramatically raised the odds of their baby suffering ill health by the age of four.
Taking proper care of your car
AutorepairofLasVegas offers quality auto repair services in Las Vegas. Its technicians have the skill and expertise to resolve various problems that may arise in your vehicle.
Jackson family squabble highlights social media virtues and drawbacks
The immediacy and intimacy can really connect a public figure to the world at large. But gaffes are embarrassingly easy.
From behind the highly secretive Jackson dynasty's once-impenetrable wall, Prince and Paris Jackson appeared to be airing their family's dirty laundry this week in a typical way for a teen — on their Twitter feeds. 
From behind the highly secretive Jackson dynasty's once-impenetrable wall, Prince and Paris Jackson appeared to be airing their family's dirty laundry this week in a typical way for a teen — on their Twitter feeds.
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Ford Figo facelift seen undergoing test runs
It has been more than two years since Ford launched Figo hatchback in the Indian car market in 2010. The journey has been extremely good for the small car so far and is now all set to undergo a major facelift again.
NBC Olympics Twitter Tracker measures ?real-time pulse?
A big part of the recent Twitter-NBC Olympics partnership was that they would be bringing back the Twitter Tracker they used back in 2008, but in a bigger way on devices. The tracker can be accessed within the NBC Olympics iPad app and it's proving to be one of the best ways to discover what games are worth watching at the moment, and here's why.
Swimming showdown looms, weather, transport fine
LONDON (Reuters) - Swimming's biggest names slug it out in the men's 200 metre freestyle on Monday as the weather stayed cool but sunny and London's transport system defied predictions of gridlock on the first regular working day of the Olympic Games.
'Dark Knight Rises' is No. 1 again, while two new films struggle
"The Dark Knight Rises"�may have soared to the top of the box office for the second consecutive weekend, but the Batman film is still falling behind its predecessor.
Analysis: Evidence for climate extremes, costs, gets more local
OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists are finding evidence that man-made climate change has raised the risks of individual weather events, such as floods or heatwaves, marking a big step towards pinpointing local costs and ways to adapt to freak conditions. 
Kristen Stewart Shops for Engagement Rings
After four years and four blockbuster films, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are ready to take their relationship to the next level.
In Touch has learned that Kristen went shopping at Neil Lane in West Hollywood with a friend in early June and stunned eyewitnesses when she headed straight for the engagement rings!
?She was trying on gold rings with various colored diamonds ? nothing traditional,? one excited onlooker tells In Touch of the 22-year-old Twilight actress.
Kristen used to be in favor of taking ?baby steps,? but a friend of the couple tells In Touch, ?She loves Rob, and she?s finally ready ? an engagement is a logical next step.?
They?ve been building toward it, adds the friend: ?In the past year, they?ve really heated up ? moving in together, traveling together, introducing each other to friends.?
Cheney: Picking Palin Was A 'Mistake'
Former Vice President Dick Cheney called Sen. John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate in 2008 a "mistake."
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Sean Terry missing: Was British yachtsman murdered by crewmate? Sailor vanished in Indian Ocean
Sean Terry's disappearance, 48, is being investigated by police in the Seychelles. His Austrian sailing partner, Stefan Pokorny has been arrested after turning up alone with the yacht they sailed.
Romney Appeals To Israel On Iran
Standing on Israeli soil, U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Sunday declared Jerusalem to be the capital of the Jewish state and said the United States has "a solemn duty and a moral imperative" to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapons capability.
How To Work Out What Mindset You Have
Understanding how mindset can influence your behavior is important if you want to grow as a person and prevent falling into a state of depression when things don't go the way you want them to. In my last article on mindset, I have previously talked about the two types that have been found to exist and they are: "Fixed" and "Growth" Mindset. In this article I am going to show you how you can start to work out which type describes you best.
Rebecca Adlington: Adlington battles back to secure Britain's second medal in dramatic swimming final
Rebecca Adlington battled back last night to claim the bronze medal in a thrilling 400 metre freestyle final, winning Britain’s first swimming medal of London 2012.
Duran Duran plotting new album after Olympic celebration
Duran Duran's� John Taylor has one promise for Friday night's concert in London's Hyde Park in honor of the Olympics: The band's set won't be corny. That means Duran Duran won't be attempting to write its own "Eye of the Tiger"-like sports anthem for the occasion.�
Tips While Choosing a Mutual Fund Performance
Choosing the right mutual fund can be beneficial even in the long run so it is wise to check out the mutual fund performance before investing your hard earned money in them.
Chick-fil-A's PR chief dies suddenly amid gay-marriage imbroglio
Don Perry, Chick-fil-A's vice president for public relations, dies unexpectedly. Also on Friday, New York's mayor — who supports gay marriage — refused to ban new Chick-fil-A restaurants in his city.
The death of a top Chick-fil-A executive added to the fast-food chain's difficulties in trying to extricate itself from the public relations imbroglio ignited by its president's comments on same-sex marriage.
The death of a top Chick-fil-A executive added to the fast-food chain's difficulties in trying to extricate itself from the public relations imbroglio ignited by its president's comments on same-sex marriage.
Starz integrates ?Boss? Facebook fans in amazing video trailer
The show that will replace the void in viewers' hearts after Breaking Bad ends will be the Starz returning drama, Boss. Last year's first season received critical acclaim and the network launched a social experience to capture the scandal from the show as Kelsey Grammer (Mayor Tom Kane) put him the best performance of his career. This time, they've created an amazing Facebook-connected video trailer that makes you the central character through some snazzy technological trickery.
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