Monthly Archives: February 2012
Davy Jones of “Monkees” fame dead at 66
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/29/showbiz/obit-davy-jones/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Davy Jones, whose charming grin and British accent won the hearts of millions of fans on the 1960s television series “The Monkees,” died Wednesday, according to the Martin County, Florida, sheriff’s office. He was 66.
A witness told authorities he was with Jones in Indiantown, Florida, when Jones “began to complain of not feeling well and having trouble breathing,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Jones was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
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- Monkees Singer Davy Jones Dead at 66 (justjared.com)
- Monkees star Davy Jones dies at age 66 (dispatch.com)
Part of Hitler's Art Collection Discovered in Czech Monastery
Czech writer and publisher Jiri Kuchar's five-year treasure hunt finally ended when he found a long-lost collection of art formerly owned by Adolf Hitler, the AFP reports.
Kuchar, who wrote two books on the $2.7 million series of paintings, found the collection at Doksany monastery, located about 30 miles (49 km) north of Prague. The seven pieces discovered are a "part of Hitler's collection of about 45 paintings, about 30 statues, a writing table and some gifts," Kuchar told the AFP, "which were declared former Czechoslovakia's war booty."
Should Yoga Be an Olympic Sport?
For the over-worked and anxiety-ridden, yoga can be a great way to relax. So just in case it becomes too relaxing, why not turn it into a competition we can stress about?
While we’re at it, why not ramp up the pressure and turn it into an Olympic sport? USA Yoga, which is campaigning to get yoga asana, or posture yoga, recognized as just that, will be putting on the National Yoga Asana Championship on March 2-4 in New York.
James Murdoch steps down
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/29/james-murdoch-steps-down-news-international_n_1309953.html
James Murdoch has stepped down as executive chairman of News International, the British arm of News Corp., the company announced Wednesday. Murdoch, who was once seen as the heir apparent to his father Rupert at the head of News Corp., has now lost a key position within the company.
News Corp. cast the move as stemming from James’ recent relocation to New York from London, and Rupert Murdoch said his son would “continue to assume a variety of essential corporate leadership mandates.”
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- James Murdoch Done as Head of News International [News Corp] (gawker.com)
- James Murdoch resigns from News International (business.financialpost.com)
Clinton predicts Obama re-election; urges Tunisians to ignore campaign rhetoric
(CNN) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sounded a confident note on her boss' reelection prospects in Tunisia Saturday, telling a group of Arab students President Barack Obama would be president for another four years.
"He will be re-elected president," Clinton said in Tunis. "I think that will be a very clear signal to the entire world as to what our values are and what our president believes."
Santorum flips on Dems voting in GOP primaries
Washington (CNN) -- As voters headed to the polls in Michigan on Tuesday, Rick Santorum defended a robo call his campaign used in the state urging Democrats to support its candidate as a vote against Mitt Romney.
But just a few weeks ago on a tele-town hall with Minnesota voters, Santorum decried the mere idea of open elections as polluting the entire primary process.
Romney projected to win Arizona and Michigan
CNN projects Romney the big winner in AZ with winner take all delegates there. In MI delegates will be divided up.
Mittigan? Early returns have Rick the rat leading
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CNN has 1% returns in and Rick the rat is leading Mitt in his home town state of Michigan. Regardless to what happens or if the GOP or the Dems think this a huge quake in the wake of a Mitt loss–I still think that Mitt will get the nod.
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In case you missed it: Will Smith and Jada Splitsville–really
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http://www.theroot.com/buzz/report-will-and-jada-split
Will and Jada split and plan divorce. And Jolie is still a stick.
In Touch Weekly reports that Jada recently met with a celebrity divorce lawyer and quotes a source who says that she has “finally begun to take steps to dissolve their marriage.”
The magazine first reported that Will and Jada had separated in August after 13 years of marriage. In response to those allegations, the pair said at the time, “Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press reports, the rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false. We are still together, and our marriage is intact.”
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- Report: Will and Jada Split (theroot.com)
- Oh No! Looks Like Will Smith And Jada Might Be Getting That Divorce After All! (perezhilton.com)
