Top Scandals of 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Top Scandals 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Catholic schools fire single, pregnant teacher
Catholic schools fire single, pregnant teacher
Catholic schools fire single, pregnant teacher - Catholic schools fire single, pregnant teacher, A single teacher who was fired from Catholic schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, after she got pregnant is suing her former employers.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ashton Kutcher nightclub three women
Ashton Kutcher nightclub three women
Man drove miles with dead wife
Man drove miles with dead wife. An elderly man drove for 225 miles with the body of his dead wife beside him in the passenger seat.
The Canadian couple were returning home early from a holiday in Oregon after the 75-year-old woman had begun experiencing health problems.
But she died during the journey close to the town of Pasco, Washington.
Her 71-year-old husband told police that he had carried on driving because he simply didn't know what to do.
About 20 miles south of Canada he pulled over to call authorities to find out whether he could cross the border with her.
The motorists' emergency system OnStar put him in touch with dispatchers in Okanogan County who persuaded him to stop in the town of Tonasket.
Local Police Chief Robert Burks said: 'He wasn't sure what to do, so he kept driving.
'I believe that different permits have to get done to get a body across. I think that’s all they’re waiting for'
The woman was taken to the North Valley Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The woman's body will remain in the U.S. until it can be legally transported across the border.
Seniors in flash mob
Seniors in flash mob
Seniors in flash mob, with the certainty that you’re going to be sandwiched between two complete strangers.
But one airline is trying to change that, by putting travellers in control of finding seatmates who share common interests.
Next time you’re flying from Houston to Amsterdam, KLM will have an extra incentive for you. Starting next year, the airline will give passengers the option to use Facebook and LinkedIn to choose seatmates.
Combined with complimentary wine at each meal and digestifs after each meal, this could be an easy ticket into that exclusive mile high club. Obvious perks such as choosing a seat next to that Ryan Gosling or Adriana Lima lookalike aside, we can think of other ways this can work advantageously.
If you’d rather knock yourself out with melatonin than chat with your particularly loquacious neighbor, simply request to sit next to someone whose entire Facebook profile is in a language you don’t speak.
If you’re into debating, find someone with opposite political and/or religious beliefs. Holding a Westboro Baptist Church member captive in the middle seat could provide hours of endless entertainment.
If you’re looking to talk shop or find a job, find an executive-type. Their profiles are typically characterized by professional headshots for profile pictures and a smattering of completely non-ironic motivational quotes with frequent use of terms like “leverage” or “aggrandize.”
Or you frequent flyers could perform social experimentations. Temporarily change your profile pictures to the most flattering or unflattering pictures and see what happens. Similar to having that perfect OkCupid profile, you could attract numerous interesting creepers and weirdos. Conversely, appearing boring or crazy could land a coveted empty seat next to you for that 10+ hour flight.
Dutch airline, KLM plans to pilot a “meet and seat” service next year that allows fliers to choose their seats based on the Facebook and Linkedin profiles of fellow travellers.
It aims to work by linking people’s profiles to their check-in information when they check-in online.
There will be an opt-out option for flyers who do not wish to share their profile information.
KLM says it is still working on the final details and has not revealed if it might charge for the service, which has been hailed by some as mile-high “match-making”.
Many travellers have taken to Twitter to share their views on the new travel buddy service, with some embracing the idea and others calling it “creepy.”
@declanjbarry tweeted: “this is just a terrible idea” and @morgonzola said: “the new Facebook ‘meet and seat’ booking option could be fun or a disaster”, while @oconnorcolleen called it “a new level of social stalking.”
KLM is not the only airline to engage with social media to help passengers find seatmates.
Malaysian Airlines’ Facebook service “MHBuddy” lets passengers see if they have friends on their flight or who are headed to the same destination.
Travellers can complete a full travel booking through Facebook – from purchasing flights, checking-in and seat selection, to sharing flight itineraries with friends.
Fliers to profile seatmates?
Fliers to profile seatmates?
Fliers to profile seatmates? Flying alone is like playing seatmate lottery, with the certainty that you’re going to be sandwiched between two complete strangers.
But one airline is trying to change that, by putting travellers in control of finding seatmates who share common interests.
Next time you’re flying from Houston to Amsterdam, KLM will have an extra incentive for you. Starting next year, the airline will give passengers the option to use Facebook and LinkedIn to choose seatmates.
Combined with complimentary wine at each meal and digestifs after each meal, this could be an easy ticket into that exclusive mile high club. Obvious perks such as choosing a seat next to that Ryan Gosling or Adriana Lima lookalike aside, we can think of other ways this can work advantageously.
If you’d rather knock yourself out with melatonin than chat with your particularly loquacious neighbor, simply request to sit next to someone whose entire Facebook profile is in a language you don’t speak.
If you’re into debating, find someone with opposite political and/or religious beliefs. Holding a Westboro Baptist Church member captive in the middle seat could provide hours of endless entertainment.
Or you frequent flyers could perform social experimentations. Temporarily change your profile pictures to the most flattering or unflattering pictures and see what happens. Similar to having that perfect OkCupid profile, you could attract numerous interesting creepers and weirdos. Conversely, appearing boring or crazy could land a coveted empty seat next to you for that 10+ hour flight.
Dutch airline, KLM plans to pilot a “meet and seat” service next year that allows fliers to choose their seats based on the Facebook and Linkedin profiles of fellow travellers.
It aims to work by linking people’s profiles to their check-in information when they check-in online.
There will be an opt-out option for flyers who do not wish to share their profile information.
KLM says it is still working on the final details and has not revealed if it might charge for the service, which has been hailed by some as mile-high “match-making”.
Many travellers have taken to Twitter to share their views on the new travel buddy service, with some embracing the idea and others calling it “creepy.”
@declanjbarry tweeted: “this is just a terrible idea” and @morgonzola said: “the new Facebook ‘meet and seat’ booking option could be fun or a disaster”, while @oconnorcolleen called it “a new level of social stalking.”
KLM is not the only airline to engage with social media to help passengers find seatmates.
Malaysian Airlines’ Facebook service “MHBuddy” lets passengers see if they have friends on their flight or who are headed to the same destination.
Travellers can complete a full travel booking through Facebook – from purchasing flights, checking-in and seat selection, to sharing flight itineraries with friends.
Girl swept away by 2004 tsunami found
Girl swept away by 2004 tsunami found
Medieval knights PTSD
Medieval knights PTSD
Medieval knights PTSD, Medieval knights had PTSD? They jousted, were constantly sleep-deprived and had to brave the elements. Now, at least one medieval scholar says knights may have suffered from PTSD. In movies, medieval knights are portrayed as courageous and loyal heroes who will fight to the death without fear or regret.
HBO renews Enlightened
HBO renews Enlightened
HBO renews Enlightened. HBO still 'Enlightened', HBO has renewed "Enlightened," a show about a self-destructive executive trying to rebuild her life. Other shows, including "Hung," "Bored to Death" and "How to Make It in America," weren't as fortunate.
American cable network HBO is renewing its Golden Globes-nominated freshman series Enlightened, but is axing three other series.
Hung and Bored to Death will not return for a fourth season, nor will How to Make it in America be back for a third cycle, the network said on Tuesday.
Enlightened, which ended its first season earlier this month, last week earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Comedy or Musical Series, as well as a nomination for its star, Laura Dern. On the show, Dern plays an unstable career woman who wants to be a social activist.
HBO will premiere six new series in 2012. They include Luck, an untitled drama series created by Aaron Sorkin, Veep, Girls, Life's Too Short and Angry Boys, which debuts on New Year's Day.
Unclaimed 77 million lottery ticket
Unclaimed $77-million lottery ticket set to expire
Unclaimed $77-million lottery ticket set to expire, An unclaimed $77-million Powerball ticket is set to expire Monday unless someone hurries up and claims it . The ticket was sold June 29 Someone will be out $77 million if they do not claim their winning Powerball ticket purchased in Georgia.
According to the Georgia Lottery, the Powerball ticket was sold at the Pilot Travel Center on Georgia Highway 100 in Tallapoosa on June 29.
The winning ticket, bearing the numbers 24-30-45-57-59 and Powerball No. 26, must be claimed within 180 days, putting the deadline at Dec. 26.
The Georgia Lottery headquarters will be closed Friday through Monday, but the owner of the ticket can claim their prize at the Georgia Lottery kiosks at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The current Powerball jackpot is at $104 million. Mega millions has reached $173 million.
If the prize goes unclaimed, the Georgia Lottery said the funds will be returned proportionately to each participating state based on the state's sales for that drawing.
Kris Humphries booed
Kris Humphries booed
Humphries, 26, who re-signed with the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, was loudly and repeatedly booed by New York Knicks fans Wednesday night during a pre-season game at Madison Square Garden, ESPN reports.
Each time he touched the ball, Humphries got an earful. He played only six minutes but was harangued even while on the bench, having to listen to chants of "We want Humphries! We want Humphries!"
Tayior Swift ads pulled
Tayior Swift ads pulled
In a print ad for the CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara, she appears milky-skinned, eyes aflutter. "2X more volume" promises the copy beside her lustrous lashes. And in much finer print, "lashes enhanced in post production."
Nobody's questioning Taylor Swift's beauty, but the ability to obtain her voluminous lashes with CoverGirl's product and zero help from Photoshop? Hard to believe. The NAD asked the makeup company to substantiate the claims it makes in the ad (double the volume, 20 percent lighter than other mascaras). Instead, parent company Proctor and Gamble decided to just pull the whole campaign.
"Upon receiving the inquiry from the NAD, P&G discontinued the advertisement in question," a P&G spokesperon wrote in an emailed statement to press. "The NAD has deemed our intervention as accurate and proper. We have always been committed, and we continue to be committed, to featuring visuals and claims that accurately represent our products' benefits."
Read more: The best, worst and strangest bans of 2011
We're used to campaigns being pulled due to graphic, sexually explicit content, but ads under fire for being too cleaned-up ushers in a new phase of whistle-blowing. Are advertisers, particularly those hawking beauty products, prepared to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
"It is well established that product demonstrations in advertisements must be truthful and accurate and cannot be enhanced," an NAD spokesperson stated in response to the retracted campaign.
In an interview with Business Insider , NAD director Andrea Levine, was a little more blunt. "You can't use a photograph to demonstrate how a cosmetic will look after it is applied to a woman's face and then - in the mice type - have a disclosure that says 'okay, not really.'"
But for a long time, you could--as long as you didn't talk about it. "Everybody does it," advertising beauty consultant Suzanne Grayson told AdAge earlier this week. "It's been more aggressive by manufacturers, because they see what other people are getting away with, and it becomes, 'Can you top this?'"
In the UK, media watchdogs have been on a campaign to keep beauty ads honest. In 2010, an ad for Rimmel Mascara was banned after the model was found to be wearing fake lashes. In July, the Advertising Standards Authority banned two L'Oreal print ads featuring airbrushed versions of Julia Roberts and Christy Turlington. The move was hailed as a socially responsible approach to regulating not only our advertisers but our unrealistic standards of beauty.
In the U.S., beauty ads haven't been held under the same microscope until now. Will 2012 mark the year make-up ads come clean and if they do, what exactly will that look like? Taylor Swift with shorter eyelashes or no Taylor Swift at all?
Monday, December 19, 2011
10 job search tips for 2012
10 job search tips for 2012
10 job search tips for 2012, It's 2012, and with the new year comes a revitalized spirit, gusto and determination to enact your plans and make your dreams happen. With the evolution of career search over the last few years, it's good to take stock of what will make the biggest impact in landing a job this year.
Some things haven't changed. It's still tough out there. There are still many people competing for few opportunities. But with the right tools, you can improve your search, broaden your networking opportunities and align yourself with a career that fits your skills.
Here are 10 tips for a successful job search in 2012:
1. Create a job search strategy. Employers hate receiving applications from candidates who are not qualified for positions. So it's time to stop using the shotgun approach to your job search. You're wasting your time, and you're wasting the recruiter's time. Carefully read job postings and determine whether you could do a majority of the tasks required if you started tomorrow. A recent CareerBuilder job forecast reported that employers are not finding qualified candidates for their open positions, so learn how to tailor your existing skills to a job's requirements and spend time preparing better résumés and cover letters instead of just blasting a generic one to every single posting.
2. Define your goals and your brand. It can be challenging to stop and ask yourself, "What do I really want out of a job?" Answers as simple as a paycheck or benefits may be a reality, but the fact is that you do want more out of your job than just cash. Your career needs to satisfy you in more ways than just your pocketbook. By defining what you want out of a job and what you offer up as a job seeker, you become better at applying for jobs that are aligned with your overall career goals. By taking the time to define your brand as a job seeker, you can figure out what your best selling points are and the most valuable skills you have to sell to an employer. Make sure your social media accounts are professional if used as part of your search. And if they aren't, keep them under lock and key, since more and more employers are screening applicants via social profiles.
3. Diversify your search. While employers still utilize sites like CareerBuilder, many are branching out in multiple ways to connect with job seekers. You should be readily available in each of those channels. Whether it's through social media or local networking events, utilize today's technology to further spread the message about your brand. Today's job search can be summed up in one word: hustle. The more you switch up your efforts, the more opportunities you'll come across and the more you place yourself ahead of the pack. Also, know your industry and what trends are happening. Manufacturing companies may still have you apply in-person, whereas digital advertising agencies may expect a much more elaborate electronic portfolio available via the Internet.
4. Evaluate your skills and add more. Perhaps your skills aren't up-to-date with most of the jobs you are seeing in the market, or perhaps they are a little rusty. Brush up on your underutilized skills with online courses or community classes. You could also consider going back to school. Government funding and other programs are available for out-of-work job seekers who want to enroll in training or continue their education to better position themselves in the current workforce.
5. Be unique. You already know that defining your brand can help set you apart from the competition. When an employer asks, "Why should I hire you?" you will already have a list of your best qualities. As you come across jobs that you feel confident about, do something that will help you stand out and be memorable to the recruiter or Human Resources manager. Dig around, and before applying, find out the name of the hiring manager or someone who heads up the department the position is in, and contact him directly. Utilize the information on LinkedIn to your benefit. Reach out with a brief introduction, and let him know you've applied for the position and you hope to be in touch. After applying, it never hurts to follow up with a company via social media to share your excitement about the position.
6. Proactively listen. Searching for a job can be tedious, and you can get so focused that sometimes it's easy to forget to listen, research or monitor conversations. Pay attention to how employers are communicating about jobs via social media and through their websites and how you can speak to them in their own language. Connect with other job seekers or career experts, and see what methods you can adopt from their job search strategies. Join Twitter chats and online career fairs to connect with more employers and broaden your network. Just be sure that while you're out selling your brand, you take the time to listen to how others are finding success in their search.
7. Set goals. The overall goal may be either get a job or get a new one, but when you break that big goal down into smaller goals, you set yourself up for more success and less frustration. When you only look toward that big goal, it can be disheartening when it takes a long time to achieve it. Choose monthly goals like joining professional organizations or volunteering at a nonprofit that will allow you to flex and utilize your skills. When you are able to create a to-do list and hold yourself accountable for achieving these goals, you'll feel better about yourself. That self-initiation can be shown off in your job search and interviews as a great example of your character. By forcing yourself to focus on small goals, you continue networking with new individuals that can assist you in your job search.
8. Prepare for anything. You can't always predict when you may get called for an in-person or phone interview, so you should always be ready. You should go into an interview with at least five examples that demonstrate your best qualities. When they want examples of real-life successes or things you'd do different, have them prepared. If you volunteered or taught yourself a new set of skills, be sure to mention this. Rehearse for interviews with mentors or friends so you won't 'wing it,' which can diminish your chances of portraying yourself in the best way. Leave the interviewer with phone numbers of references who will back you up with recommendations.
9. Positive thinking can lead to positive results. Use your career search as a time to see every situation as a learning opportunity. Of course every job hunt will have moments of frustration and hopelessness. But don't give up on yourself or on the belief that the right job is out there. Use the time to re-evaluate your career path, which could lead you to a more fulfilling career. A positive attitude is also contagious, and the more positive you are, the more likely others will be willing to go out of their way to help you.
10. Stay balanced. Job searching can take a lot out of you. Create a schedule or routine for yourself, so you don't burn out. Make sure you get plenty of rest, talk to friends and family, stay active and allow yourself those moments to do things you enjoy. Take the time to play a video game, go for a jog or play with your pets -- do whatever it takes to get you back to you.
Finding the perfect job is attainable, but you have to put in the work and effort and have faith that you'll reach your destination. By being proactive, connecting with others and having a can-do attitude, you'll be able to tackle some of the biggest job search hurdles in 2012.
Justin Thompson is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.
Copyright 2011 CareerBuilder. All rights reserved. The information contained in this article may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without prior written authority
Golf cart runs wild after football game
Golf cart runs wild after football game
Golf cart runs wild after football game, Golf cart goes astray after football game. Patrons at the 5A Division II State High School Championship football game in Texas witnessed the unexpected Saturday night when a golf cart got loose and ran over a group of people near midfield. A worker stopped the cart before it did more damage.
Reindeer meat sells out
Reindeer meat sells out
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
CELEBS WITH SURPRISING AGES
Celebs WIth Surprising Ages
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Celebrity Health Secrets
Celebrity Health Secrets
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Musics not Over Rest in Peace LPS
When the Music's (Not) Over: R.I.P. LPs
Musics not Over Rest in Peace LPS, Anytime a celebrated musician passes away -- usually at much too young an age -- the dual motivations of posterity and profit kick into gear, resulting in at least one posthumous release. Sometimes they're of genuine merit, and sometimes they just exploit tragedy. With the imminent release of Amy Winehouse's "Lioness: Hidden Treasures," we present a survey of musical epilogues, from the truly essential to the totally unnecessary.
Athletes Wives and Girlfriends
Athletes Wives and Girlfriends
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Alec Baldwin kicked off plane
Alec Baldwin kicked off plane
James blames Bullock
James blames Bullock
James blames Bullock, "American Chopper" star Jesse James Blames Ego for Hurting Sandra Bullock, Will Never Cheat on New Love Jesse James says he lost himself in his marriage to A-lister Sandra Bullock. James and Bullock split up after her Oscar win amid allegations of infidelity.
Wealthy couple on welfare, feds say
Wealthy couple on welfare, feds say
Wealthy couple on welfare, feds say, SEATTLE - A Seattle chiropractor and his wife live in a $1.2 million waterfront home and have spent the past eight years flying to Moscow, Paris, Israel, Turkey, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Ebola vaccine
Ebola vaccine
No Del Toro in 'Star Trek' sequel?
No Del Toro in 'Star Trek' sequel?
Plath's husband honored
Plath's husband honored
'Gay' penguins get chick
'Gay' penguins get chick
Demi Moore AA sponsor funeral
Demi attends AA sponsor's funeral
Lady Gaga visits White House
Lady Gaga visits White House
Famous Adoptions
Famous Adoptions
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Zuckerberg private photos revealed
Zuckerberg private photos revealed
FDA hangover pill
FDA hangover pill
World War II tips in 'Starvation Recipes'
World War II tips in 'Starvation Recipes'
New dinosaur species found
New dinosaur species found
Chewbacca Glee
Chewbacca Glee
Woman sues over smelly car
Woman sues over smelly car
John Rich kicked off plane
In a previous report, TMZ dished that the winner of "The Celebrity Apprentice" appeared to be intoxicated and got into a verbal argument with other passengers prior to boarding the flight. He allegedly continued to exhibit drunken behavior inside the main cabin. Though so, the 37-year-old was said to be cooperative and calm when asked to get off the plane.
A representative for Southwest Airlines confirmed that such incident did occur, but refused to name the passenger. In a statement released to the press, the rep explained, "Our crew assessed the situation and determined that the passenger was not fit for travel. The decision was based on governing federal aviation (FAA) regulations that our crew must follow."
"The customer was immediately rebooked on a later Southwest flight out of Las Vegas, but chose to make alternative travel arrangements. We have processed a refund for the customer and his travel companion. Our Employees are responsible for the safety and comfort of everyone onboard a flight. If we can mitigate an uncomfortable situation prior to departure, it is our preference to do so and that is what happened in this scenario."
Source: Ace Showbiz
Kepler planet confirmed
The "habitable zone" of a planetary system refers to the band of orbits where liquid water could exist on a planet’s surface. Kepler has recently discovered more than 1,000 new planet candidates. Ten of these candidates are near-Earth-size and orbit in the habitable zone of their host star. Candidates require follow-up observations to verify they are actual planets.
Source: Nasa
"This is a major milestone on the road to finding Earth's twin," said Douglas Hudgins, Kepler program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Kepler-22b is located 600 light-years away. While the planet is larger than Earth, its orbit of 290 days around a sun-like star resembles that of our world. The planet's host star belongs to the same class as our sun, called G-type, although it is slightly smaller and cooler.
Kepler discovers planets and planet candidates by measuring dips in the brightness of more than 150,000 stars to search for planets that cross in front, or "transit," the stars. Kepler requires at least three transits to verify a signal as a planet.
"Fortune smiled upon us with the detection of this planet," said William Borucki, Kepler principal investigator at NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif., who led the team that discovered Kepler-22b. "The first transit was captured just three days after we declared the spacecraft operationally ready. We witnessed the defining third transit over the 2010 holiday season."
Amanda Knox book agent
Amanda, 24, has teamed with high-powered literary agent Robert Barnett, TMZ reports. He’s a publishing bigwig who has facilitated book deals for huge names such as Barack Obama and Bill Clinton — she’s serious about getting her message out AND getting a big payday!
Raffaele Sollecito, who was also exonerated for the crime, is said to have signed with another well-known book agent as well.
Source: Hollywood life
Mom sell baby $7,000
Mom sell baby $7,000
How Many Baby Mamas?
Celebrities with children by different women
Monday, December 5, 2011
Real-life 'Breaking Bad' in Boston
Real-life 'Breaking Bad' in Boston
Justin Bieber James Zadroga
Justin Bieber James Zadroga
Few teens sexting study
Few teens sexting study
Larry King frozen interview
Larry King frozen interview
Abdul Scherzinger death threats
Abdul Scherzinger death threats
Abdul Scherzinger death threats. 'X Factor' judges get death threats, After the latest elimination on the show "X Factor", judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger apparently received death threats. Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger for voting Drew Ryniewicz out of the competition have lashed out with death threats against the two judges.
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