Susan Boyle misses out on US number one of 2009
Singer Susan Boyle has narrowly missed out on topping the best seller list of 2009 but has spent a sixth week on top of the US album chart.
The Scottish star [...]
“Avatar” now sits at No. 3 on the list of all-time worldwide box office hits
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James Cameron’s sci-fi epic had earned $1.1 billion through Tuesday, blowing past “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” — which plundered $1.07 billion in global booty in 2006. It is now gunning for “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” which pulled in $1.12 billion in 2003.
Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster “Titanic” sits atop the historic rankings with $1.84 billion. By next week, “Avatar” is expected to dock somewhere south of “Titanic,” though few believe it can steam past the disaster pic for top global bragging rights.
The total for “Avatar” includes $367.5 million in North America and a doubly stupendous $731.2 million internationally
Mortgage Rates Mostly Fall This Week; 30-Year Fixed at 5.09
Mortgage rates declined this week after a month of gains, with the average rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages retreating closer to 5%, according to Freddie Mac’s (FRE) weekly survey of mortgage rates.
Current rates on fixed-rate mortgages are just about at their average levels for 2009, while adjustable-rate loans are considerably lower. Freddie Chief Economist Frank Nothaft said Thursday he expects that to change. “As the economy strengthens further and the Federal Reserve decides to raise its overnight target rate, ARM rates will follow suit because they are typically tied to shorter-term interest rates,” he noted.
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Google Nexus One, smartphone later?
The internet is abuzz with the much hyped Nexus One Android-based phone from Internet search giant Google. Word from the Telegraph is that the launch will be in California later today.
TechTree India even has a list of specifications. Of course, Engadget has a video review and photos of the Nexus One already.
Burj Khalifa tallest building in the world
The world’s tallest tower, developed by Emaar Properties, was unveiled Monday night to a crowd of thousands and the world in a crescendo of fireworks, lasers and fountain displays. The official height of the tower, unveiled as ‘Burj Khalifa‘, was announced as 828 metres (2,716.5 ft). A closely guarded secret, the official height of Burj Khalifa was flashed onto a giant screen before an estimated crowd of more than 400,000, as lasers and fireworks lit up the night sky.
Fireworks cascaded from the tower’s spire to the base and lasers blazed out from all levels leaving the crowds awestruck. The height was disclosed in arithmetic progression, with the numbers being flashed onto the screen, one after another. The tower’s height breaks all existing world records for tall buildings.
Cookie Johnson ‘CJ Jeans’ , Oprah’s Favorite Jeans
Oprah Winfrey picks CJ Jeans. Curvy women, this best fits for your shape.
Oprah Winfrey recommend CJ Jeans which is her favorite one. CJ Jeans has been worn by Oprah in her recent photoshoot in “O” Magazine and still she wear it in her show. This will be a good one for women with “real booties”, as they say.
The designer Cookie Johnson, wife of NBA star Magic Johnson, has made this jeans together with denim Guru Michael Glaser. Cookie Johnson earned her degree in retailing of clothing and textiles from Muchigan Stae University and sonn begun to see her talent in fashion in desinging jeans.
The CJ jeans is now available in the internet with price varries in style and sizes. All have been seen Oprah, which made it a true recommended one for you.
source: showbizgalore.com
Tiger Woods exposed on Vanity Fair cover
A shirtless Tiger Woods graces the cover of the February issue of Vanity Fair. The magazine features a reflection from Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger and, according to a press release, a “full portfolio” of “never-before-seen photos of a raw, unguarded Woods” taken by Annie Leibovitz.
Tiger Woods appears on the cover of the February issue of Vanity Fair, photographed pre-scandal by Annie Leibovitz. There is a full portfolio inside–never-before-seen photos of a raw, unguarded Woods.
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Lesbian heires Casey Johnson died at 30
Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson died suddenly in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. Johnson, who is the daughter of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, had been in the news frequently as 2009 came to a close.
The 30 year old was arrested in November for grand theft, allegedly stealing from her former girlfriend. Less than a month ago reality denizen Tila Tequila tweeted that she and Johnson were engaged, Tequila taking to her Twitter to brag about the size of her engagement ring.
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Nick Montana takes part in the 2010 Under Armour All-America game
Nick Montana has traveled all across the country to come and take part in the 2010 Under Armour All-America game. He is a very passionate guy about his game and his practice sessions.
Joe Montana’s son Nick Montana could easily have followed in the footsteps of his legendary father, former NFL star Joe Montana, and committed to Notre Dame. But he was more interested in charting his own destiny so he didn’t commit to the Notre Dame and instead committed to the Washington. He didn’t want to play in his father Joe Montana’s past shadow in the Notre Dame. So for his own good and fresh start he choose Washington.
Nick Montana was ranked the No. 10 senior quarterback recruit by ESPNU. He was earlier playing for the Oaks Christian School team in Westlake Village, California, where he used to share the limelight with receiver Trey Smith, son of actor Will Smith, and quarterback Trevor Gretzky, son of former hockey star Wayne Gretzky. Since there were so many star kids in the school so the school was very appropriately called as the ‘Hollywood High’.
Source : thaindian.com
Texas Tech fights back, releases affidavits that differ from those produced by Leach representative
Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon released two affidavits from medical staffers – head football trainer Steve Pincock and team physician Dr. Michael Phy – who are both key witnesses in fired coach Mike Leach’s treatment of sophomore receiver Adam James.
Leach was fired Wednesday for alleged mistreatment of James after the player suffered a concussion, and for insubordination.
