News, Trends, Media Reports: 2010

Events of February 2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

February 2010 February 3 – The sculpture L'Homme qui marche I by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million (US$103.7 million), setting a new world record for a work of art sold at auction. February 12–28 – The 2010 Winter Olympics are held...

Important Events of January 2010

January 2010 January 1 – Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Sweden. January 1 – A suicide bombing occurs at a volleyball game in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 95, and injuring over 100. January...

Mega Millions winning ticket bought at NLR store

Mega Millions Ticket Arkansas Lottery officials say a Mega Millions ticket bought at a North Little Rock convenience store is worth $1 million. The latest Mega Millions drawing was Tuesday night and the ticket bought at the Superstop store is...

New Year’s Eve party ideas for kids | 10 minutes to a great party

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Lemon-lime soda with strawberries is a great New Year's Eve party idea for kids. For most adults, a New Year’s Eve party seems pretty easy to plan. But if you’ve got a pack of young ones, then New Year’s Eve party ideas for kids may be in order....

Madhuri Dixit will be judging Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Madhuri Dixit The original dancing queen of Bollywood Madhuri Dixit has been missing from the limelight for quiet some time now. However, the actress is all set to make a comeback on the small screen as the judge of a reality show. She was last...

Watch “Just Go With It” Trailer With Jennifer Aniston

Just Go With It trailer with Jennifer Aniston and Brooklyn decker Could this be – a Jennifer Aniston movie that’s actually funny? Let’s call it a Christmas miracle, because the trailer for “Just Go With It” looks pretty good. Considering Aniston’s...

‘Sheila’ And ‘Munni’ Might Face Court Ire!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Indian Cinematography Act of 1952 may soon come on the way of smooth journey of ‘Munni Badnam Hui’ and ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’, which have been craze throughout the country. However, ‘Munni’ and ‘Sheila’ have now reached court premises.Thanks to a public...

Skype recovering after major outage

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Skype was recovering on Thursday from a major outage that left millions of people unable to use the popular internet communication service. Skype chief executive Tony Bates said in a blog post and video that at 17:00 GMT, some 16.5 million people were...

Nick Offerman's Airing of Grievances for Festivus 2010

10. "Slightly husky" is not considered more sexy. 9. My wife abjectly refuses to take up woodworking. 8. Steve Jobs hasn't come out with a device for smoking meats yet. Hickory or Apple wood apps! 7. No one has given me the opportunity to deliver...

Up On The Housetop: Happy Holidays! (Video)

“Up On The Housetop” is a Christmas classic that children and adults alike have enjoyed listening to for years! What better way to kick off the Happy Holidays season than by singing along to “Up On The Housetop?” Gather your kids, get into the Christmas...

Michelle Ryan Foot Fetish Video? Rex Ryan's Wife's Maybe Movie Surfaces (VIDEO)

Jets star Darrell Revis told Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger that Rex Ryan addressed the "foot fetish" report in a team meeting. "He basically came in there and said, 'You guys might know about the situation; some of you guys might not know,'"...

May hurt during Top Gear Christmas Special

One of Top Gear's presenters was hospitalised after suffering severe concussion during filming recently. The Sun reports that James May fell and hit his head on a rock while trying to pull a car out of a ditch for the Christmas special of the...

Christmas Scraps – Merry Christmas Greeting Cards – Christmas Sms/ Messages/ Wishes

Christmas or Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. Christmas is central to the Christmas and holiday season, and in Christianity marks the beginning of the larger season...

Tees Maar Khan Movie review concerning great criminal super hero

The upcoming movie of the month “Tees Maar khan” will be release on December 24, 2010. This movie starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif is just a day away from striking the screen. This is certainly the most awaited film of the season. Tees Maar Khan...

Jets Coach Rex Ryan and His Wife May Star in Online Foot-Fetish Videos

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Skype down | Over 8 million users drop off service

The Skype service is used by millions of users around the world as a way to connect. Usually Skype clocks in around 20 to 21 million users a day. Currently, Skype has about 12 million users, and social networks are abuzz with reports of Skype being down. Skype...

Chocolate Could Cure Persistent Cough

Chocolate could provide the key to tackling a persistent cough. Researchers are carrying out the final stages of clinical trials on a drug that contains theobromine, an ingredient in cocoa and chocolate. If the trials are successful, the drug could...

Bayer Aspirin Can Reduce Blood Clotting

Bayer Aspirin Aspirin is an anticoagulant, which means it can reduce blood clotting. It also has a pain relief effect similar to acetaminophen, which makes it a valuable resource. Brands that Bayer aspirin is widely available in pharmacists.When administered...

Heidi Jones' Colleagues Not Thrilled About Alleged Assault Lie

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Heidi Jones, a meteorologist for WABC/Channel 7, told police and colleagues that a man attempted to rape her in Central Park. Her coworkers at the channel believed her -- but the police didn't. Now that it has been revealed Jones, a beautiful forecaster...

Bi-Lo Center Hosts State HS Cheer Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The Bi-Lo Center in Greenville was filled with cheers and fierce competition on Saturday. High school cheerleading teams spent the day trying to outmaneuver each other to win a state championship. Thirty-nine teams, including 24 teams...

Light Snow and a Wintry Mix for Thursday

Light snow will spread across parts of North Carolina by daybreak Thursday morning. The precipitation will be light, but with a very cold ground, any frozen precipitation that falls will stick to the ground and pavement surfaces. Here are some thoughts...

Jerry Lawson & Talk of The Town – House of the Rising Sun – The Sing-Off

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Jerry Lawson & Talk of The Town sing House of the Rising Sun on The Sing-Off To vote: 1-877-6-SING-04 or Text 4 to 97979 Download in MP3 Format: House of the Rising Sun Judges: Nicole...

Gen. David Petraeus: Most Fascinating of 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Gen. David Petraeus is Barbara Walters' pick for the Most Fascinating Person of 2010. Walters called the top commander in Afghanistan "an American hero." "In life, it seems, there are people who break things and people who fix them. This man is a fixer,"...

Latin Grammys 2010: 10 Things You Didn't See on TV

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Here's some of the best off-camera moments from the red carpet and backstage at the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. 1. ChocQuibTown, winners for best alternative song, were generous with their talent, singing a capella for press backstage....

Zodiac tips just keep rolling in

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Another day, another set of Zodiac-killer tips -- this time hailing from as far away as Montana. Two file drawers at The Chronicle are stuffed with such tips, but few as voluminous as the one mailed this week from John Cameron, a retired homicide detective...

Karen Owen List- Sex Scandal Goes Viral

Thursday, October 7, 2010

The Karen Owen List is the result of a senior thesis joke, named ” An education beyond the classroom: excelling in the realm of horizontal academics”. The “thesis’ described in detail all the Duke University athletes she had slept with. It was posted...

SHAWLS BY HODA

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

HODA Shawl, in covered bridge red, was featured on the TODAY Show. Some of the proceeds go to breast cancer research. The hand-knit shawl has three large buttons that let you create a different look every time you wear it! Scroll...

ACORN Foe James O'Keefe Tried to Embarrass CNN's Abbie Boudreau on Porn-Strewn "Palace of Pleasure" Boat

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

It's hard to even know where to start with this one: James O'Keefe, the conservative filmmaker whose undercover videos essentially destroyed community organizing group ACORN, apparently attempted to lure CNN Correspondent Abbie Boudreau onto a boat potentially...