Saturday, March 19, 2011

BIGGEST FULL MOON IN YEARS

 

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Got plans Saturday evening? Well, cancel them, because you're not going to want to miss this.

According to NASA, a full moon of "rare size and beauty" will rise at sunset on Saturday, March 19. Scientists are calling it a "super moon," and it's apparently the biggest in almost 20 years!

The moon will appear so large, bright, and beautiful because it's reaching the "perigree" side of its orbit -- when it's closest to earth. Perigree moons are already 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than moons on the "apogee" side of the moon’s orbit (when it is farthest away from earth). But what makes Saturday's moon so special is that it's almost perfectly coinciding with a full moon -- thus, the "super moon" terminology. This hasn't happened since 1993!

“STAND BY ME” 25TH ANNIVERSARY

 

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Former child stars Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton reunited with co-star Richard Dreyfus (back left) and director Rob Reiner (back right) for the 25th anniversary of the 1986 film "Stand By Me" in L.A. on Wednesday.

WATERCRAFTS

 

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DANNY GLOVER TO ESCORT ARISTIDE HOME

 

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Hollywood star Danny Glover has jetted to South Africa to accompany exiled former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide home. The "Lethal Weapon" star is an active member of the TransAfrica Forum and has joined calls for Aristide to be swiftly brought back to his earthquake-ravaged homeland.

And this week, he flew to Johannesburg to hasten Aristide's departure after "all the last remaining obstacles to [Aristides'] return have been removed". In a statement on the TransAfrica website, Glover writes, "I am going to South Africa to show our solidarity with the people of Haiti by standing at the side of the leader they elected twice with overwhelming support."

JUST FOR FUN

 

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VINTAGE – MEN’S COATS

 

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PHILOSOPHY OF AMBIGUITY

 

For those who love the philosophy of ambiguity, as well as the idiosyncrasies of English:

1. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.
2. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
3. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
4. If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?
5. The main reason that Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.
6. I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "where's the self-help section?" she said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

KYLIE BRINGS SPANISH BOYFRIEND TO STAGE

 

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Pop superstar Kylie Minogue showed her love for Spanish boyfriend Andres Velencoso in front of thousands of fans when she stopped a show to give the hunk a smooch. The "Spinning Around" hitmaker was on stage thrilling fans at the Palau Sant Jordi venue in Barcelona, Spain at the weekend when she spoke in her model boyfriend's native Spanish, saying, "I'm so happy to have family here tonight, especially someone. My cupid boy."

The singer then searched the crowds for her man, who was blowing the Aussie beauty kisses from his seat. However, Minogue demanded the real thing - and beckoned her boyfriend up to the side of the stage for a romantic kiss, while her fans applauded.

LANGUAGE TRIVIA ... SLASH CHARACTER

 

The slash character is called a virgule, or solidus. A URL uses slash characters (/), not back slash characters(\).

COOL IMAGES

 

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BEARDED LADIES

 

A bearded lady or bearded woman is a woman who has a visible beard. These women have long been a phenomenon of legend, curiosity, ridicule, and more recently, political statement and fashion statement. Of the bearded ladies 'The Bearded Lady of Guildford' is currently the most famous.

A small number of women are able to grow enough facial hair to have a distinct beard. In some cases, female beard growth is the result of a hormonal imbalance (usually androgen excess), or a rare genetic disorder known as hypertrichosis. Sometimes it is caused by use of anabolic steroids.

Cultural pressure leads most to remove it, as it may be viewed as a social stigma. Notable exceptions were the famous (and usually fake) bearded women of the circus sideshows of the 19th and early 20th centuries, before so-called freak shows became unpopular.

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DVD “HEREAFTER” SALES TO ASSIST JAPANESE RELIEF WORK

 

Clint Eastwood is donating DVD sales of his tsunami-themed film “Hereafter” (which was just released this week) to relief efforts in Japan. Film distributor Warner Bros. added that it was committed to “supporting relief and rebuilding efforts during this difficult time.” The studio plans to make a sizable donation, said to be in the one-million-dollar range, to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

PALTROW TO CONTINUE IN “GLEE”

 

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Glee's executive producer Ryan Murphy has revealed that he would like Gwyneth Paltrow to return next season.

Paltrow, who plays substitute teacher Holly Holliday, has appeared in two episodes so far and is expected to reprise the role again before the second season comes to a close.

Speaking to TV Line, Murphy explained that he also wants her "to come back next year".

"Gwyneth is sort of the muse of the show," he said. "I'm friendly with her. And [fellow executive producer] Brad [Falchuk] has become quite friendly with her."

Murphy added: "She's also somebody who I write [to] on the weekends and say, 'What do you think about this for an episode even if you're not in it?' She has opinions. She's great."

Murphy also revealed that Kristin Chenoweth will reprise her role as April Rhodes before the end of the second season.

GARFUNKEL PREDICTS COMEBACK LATE 2011

 

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Art Garfunkel has given Simon & Garfunkel fans something to cheer about, he predicts he'll be well enough to hit the road again with Paul Simon at the end of 2011. The legendary duo was forced to scrap dates on their 2010 Old Friends tour of North America when "Bright Eyes" singer Garfunkel was diagnosed with vocal cord paresis.

He has been rehabbing his voice ever since and now admits he's beginning to get his tone back. Of his return to the stage, Garfunkel tells Billboard, "Late 2011, I feel in my bones, in my cells, that that's the scenario. At the rate the voice is coming back, I should be in pretty good shape by, as the corporations say, the fourth quarter of 2011."

VINTAGE

 

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CUP CAKES FOR MORNING TEA?

 

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TRIVIA BITS ... OLYMPIC GAMES

 

The first Olympic Winter Games were held in 1924, when the International Olympic Committee sanctioned an ‘International Winter Sports Week’ at Chamoix in France. The Winter Games were held in the same years as the Summer Olympics until 1994 when the schedule was changed so that they alternate every two years.

MORRISON TO DIRECT “GLEE”

 

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Matthew Morrison is stepping behind the camera on the set of "Glee" to direct a handful of upcoming episodes of the TV hit. The Broadway star has become a household name as teacher Will Schuester on the show, and now he's eager to do more than just show off his singing and dancing skills.

He tells The Hollywood Reporter he will direct "definitely in the third season." And he has realized his directing dreams early, Morrison recently revealed he was determined to get behind the camera before he turned 40. The 32-year-old said, "I want to push it until I'm 40. Then, I'd love to get behind the camera, produce films and be more involved in the storytelling process."

QUOTABLES

 

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Friday, March 18, 2011

RICHIE AND SEBASTIAN DUET FOR NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND FUNDS

 

A new collaboration between music legend Lionel Richie and Australia's Guy Sebastian of Lionel's hit single 'All Night Long' is now available for purchase and download from the iTunes store to raise funds for those affected by the Christchurch earthquakes and Queensland floods.

Grammy Award nominated producer RedOne - known as 'the man behind Lady Gaga' - also donated his time to the track, contributing irresistible club beats and smooth synthesizer effects to give the classic hit a modern twist and fresh new sound.

Plus, in what is set to be an unforgettable concert highlight, the two chart-topping stars will also perform the song live at all shows on their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand starting in New Zealand on March 18.

 

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CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FROM AUSTRALIAN iTUNES

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FROM NZ iTUNES

MICHAEL GOUGH PASSES

 

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Michael Gough, best known as Alfred Pennyworth in both of Tim Burton's Batman movies and other shows, has died at the age of 94.

Michael Gough's Wikipedia page says that he was married to Polly from Doctor Who once and was in a bunch of Burton movies including Sleepy Hollow, Alice in Wonderland and Corpse Bride. Before Michael raised his silver wing brows as Alfred in the Batman movies, he used his thespian skills in several episodes of Doctor Who and Out of Africa.

Rest in peace, Michael... You are now with the butler angels who are serving you martinis on a silver platter in heaven.

SANDRA BULLOCK DONATES $1MILLION TO JAPAN RELIEF

 

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Sandra Bullock donates $1 million to the Red Cross to support the relief effort for the Japan disaster.

"The American Red Cross is extremely grateful for this generous support from Sandra Bullock and her family," the organization said in a statement. "This contribution is vitally important as the Red Cross works to provide critical assistance and essential relief items in this time of urgent need for so many people in Japan."

This isn't the first time the Oscar winner has shown such generosity. Bullock also gave $1 million to Doctors Without Borders to aid in the Haiti relief effort after the devastating earthquake there in January of 2010.

JUST FOR FUN

 

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FLOWERS IN PINK

 

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THE TWO OF US!

 

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VINTAGE

 

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3 GUYS LOOKING

 

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Just what are these three looking at?

Follow the link and experience a fabulous view.

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LANGUAGE TRIVIA ... WORDS WITH VOWELS IN ORDER

 

Facetious and abstemious contain all the vowels in the correct order, as does arsenious, meaning "containing arsenic."

COOL IMAGES

 

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99 ROOMS

 

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And another website for you to have some fun in or to wile away the time as you seek to pass through all 99 rooms.

Find the key in each screen to take you to the next room.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO 99 ROOMS 

HEADLINE HOWLERS 3

 

These classics all really appeared in newspapers:

  • Enraged cow injures farmer with axe
  • Senate passes death penalty. Measure provides for electrocution for all persons over 17
  • Thugs eat then rob proprietor
  • Toilet seats stolen. Police have nothing to go on
  • Wild wife league will meet tonight

GREAT WOMEN GREAT DIAMONDS

 

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"Big girls need big diamonds." - Liz

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As one of the most iconic actresses of the age, Elizabeth Taylor is just as well known for her beauty as her Oscar-winning acting talent. Having been married eight times – twice to the same man – Taylor has accrued one of the most comprehensive and unrivalled personal jewellery collections in the world.

The Jewels

Some of the more note-worthy jewels of Taylor’s incredibly note-worthy and extensive collection include the 33ct Krupp diamond ring, the Taj Mahal heart-shaped yellow diamond necklace and La Peregrina Pearl – all gifts from fifth and sixth husband Richard Burton. Whilst third-husband Mike Todd lavished the actress with an antique diamond tiara and a 29ct diamond ring. However, Taylor’s collection also boasts some of the most iconic and famous jewels ever made. These include the famed Duchess of Windsor diamond brooch and the impressive 69ct pear shaped Taylor-Burton diamond, given to her by her Cleopatra co-star and former husband Burton.

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The Krupp Diamond.
Regarded as one of the most flawless diamonds in the world.

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Liz wearing the Krupp, photographed with Burton.

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The famous 69.42 carat Taylor-Burton Diamond.
Cut by Harry Winston, the diamond was purchased at a Sotheby's auction by Cartier.
Burton then purchased the diamond from Cartier for a record sum.

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The Taylor-Burton was then fashioned into a necklace by Cartier, featuring a number of smaller pear-shaped diamonds.

taylorburtonscorpiomonaco Liz debuted the Taylor-Burton at Princess Grace's 40th birthday bash - the Scorpio Ball in Monte Carlo.

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Liz, escorted by Burton, wore the Taylor-Burton to the 1970 Academy Awards.

Quote Unquote
"I have loved jewellery all my life. My mother says I didn't open my eyes for eight days after I was born, but when I did, the first thing I saw was her engagement ring. I was hooked."

"I'm fortunate to have some very important pieces of jewelery. I don't believe I own any of the pieces. I believe that I am their custodian, here to enjoy them, to give them the best treatment in the world, to watch after their safety, and to love them." - Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelery