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Marisa Miller Body Paint

2009-11-25T08:29:00.000-08:00

Marisa Miller Body PaintWith 5 ft 8 in and 34D-23-35 dimension Victoria’s Secret model, Marisa Miller looks like a Greek goddess. Marissa Miller Body Paint photo shoot came out in 2008 and showed the beauty’s body in vivid details.

Which Biggest Loser Winner Gained All the Weight Back

2009-11-25T08:18:00.000-08:00

Which Biggest Loser Winner Gained All the Weight BackIt is not weight loss but a “life loss”. Ryan Johnson revealed his story of weight loss which comprised dangerous tricks and every body who heard him felt uncomfortable that it was not a weight loss but an “infliction” to body just to win the competition. He told that he started to starve ten days before the final weighing day. He used “master cleansing” to lose many pounds. He told that in an obsession to win the contest, he didn’t take even single fragment of solid food. He used lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. The rules of the contest provided that no contestant could use any drugs, and certainly he didn’t take any drugs, but what he did , it had the same detrimental of “unnatural” squeezing of the body. He then “stitched” his mouth for twenty four hours before the final weighing stage. He didn’t stop here and used some other techniques to dehydrate himself. He used rubber costume during jogging and spent many hours on steaming himself.

He reduced 10-13 lbs of “water” (not fats) from his body. He disclosed that as the final stage came, he was urinating blood. Although there were penalties on anyone who violates the rule which says that no one could “dehydrate” himself intentionally. After the show, he has regained the weight what he lost during “master cleansing” and dehydration. His violation of the rule couldn’t be checked by the producer by that time. He has gained the weight by just drinking water. He told that the type of weight loss he demonstrated is not the right way and can’t be sustained permanently because of depression and other possible dangers.

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Grief and grit as Indians remember 60 hours of terror

2009-11-25T08:09:00.000-08:00

Grief and grit as Indians remember 60 hours of terrorNew Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Some moments are seared into the collective consciousness of the nation — like 26/11. The utter helplessness came back to haunt on the first anniversary of India’s most wounding terror strike,

Indian President Patil completes historic Sukhoi sortie

2009-11-25T07:55:00.000-08:00

Indian President Patil completes historic Sukhoi sortiePune, Nov 25 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, who made history Wednesday by becoming the first woman president to fly in a fighter jet, alighted from an Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30 MKI in a G-suit after successfully completing her 30-minute sortie

Whitney Houston Dancing With the Stars

2009-11-25T07:48:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston Dancing With the StarsWhat a performance! Or should I say what a comeback! First At the stage of American Music Awards and then at the stage of Dancing With the Stars Grand Finale. And not a single but two performances. Her performance made the night a memorable one. She just “Came in the door” and “Checked in the coat” of every audience and viewer of

Anaheim Hills Fire

2009-11-25T07:39:00.000-08:00

Anaheim Hills FireThe hills of Anaheim have caught fire tonight. The fire department is struggling to extinguish the fire. They have established a helipad to facilitate helicopter that carries 1000 gallons of water to sprinkle on the fire. The 241 toll road has been closed by the California Highway Patrol. The helicopter along with fire engine is making joint effort to deal with the situation. The night time operation to extinguish fire is a bit dangerous but the brave fellows are leaving no stone unturned.

Gulf of Sidra

2009-11-25T07:33:00.000-08:00

Gulf of SidraThe Gulf of Sidra is famous as the bone of contention between the U.S. and Libya to establish territorial hegemony over the gulf. In 1970, Libya had declared

Mulholland Park Estates

2009-11-25T07:27:00.000-08:00

Mulholland Park EstatesKhloe Kardeshian and Lamar Odom buys a million dollar home in Mulholland Park States.

Shilpa Shetty Reception Photos

2009-11-25T07:19:00.000-08:00

Shilpa Shetty Reception PhotosThe mob at the doors of Hotel Grand Hyatt – Mumbai, was enough to judge, the grandeur of Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra’s reception. First of all, the reception totally washed away the complains that wedding is not attended by Bollywood Stars. Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh and Aishwariya Bachan, Ameesha Patel, Hrithik Roshan and Suzzanne, it was a star studded night.

Xanthomas

2009-11-25T07:14:00.000-08:00

XanthomasUsually the high cholesterol levels are associated with Heart diseases and atherosclerosis, however elevated cholesterol levels manifests in many other ways also.

ABC Dancing With the Stars 2009 and Mya Dancing With the Stars contestant poised to win

2009-11-24T06:28:00.000-08:00

ABC Dancing With the Stars 2009 and Mya Dancing With the Stars contestant poised to win
November 24: ABC Dancing With the Stars 2009 and Mya Dancing With the Stars contestant poised to win. Who will win Dancing with the Stars. The crunch time has come and the people who watched the show week after week and voted for their favored stars to reach thus far are once again voting for them and praying too.

Vulpine

2009-11-21T10:50:00.000-08:00

VulpineA highly watchable 2009 animated movie “Fantastic Mr. Fox” revolves round the life of a vulpine creature. The film is very well received by children and adults alike. George Clooney and Merl Streep have given the voices to main characters of Mr. Vulpine and Mrs. Felicity Vulpine. The film starts by Mr. and Mrs. Vulpine getting caught in a trap. While in the trap Felicicity breaks the news that she is pregnant and Mr. Vulpine needs to find a better and less risky profession for himself.

Angioplasty

2009-11-21T10:44:00.000-08:00

AngioplastyAngioplasty is a procedure in which an artery is artificially dilated by inserting a balloon and then inflating the balloon usually filling it with the liquid. Though there are many types of angioplasty depending on the location of the artery that is to be dilated, most commonly the term refers to the dilation of coronary artery. The arteries usually get blocked due to the build of plaque. High cholesterol is often cited as the reason of the buildup of the plaque in the arteries. Angioplasty is considered a relatively safe procedure and involves almost no down time.

Vanessa Ferlito

2009-11-21T10:36:00.000-08:00

Vanessa FerlitoVanessa received her first break through the role as a web sex worker in the film “On-Line”. She also played main character in “CSI: NY” that received great attention. There are some guest appearances on different shows e.g. “Law and Order”, “Third Watch”,

Taylor Lautner Workout

2009-11-21T10:29:00.000-08:00

Taylor Lautner WorkoutTaylor Lautner is 16 yet his body looks like a grownup’s body, who has been doing regular workouts. Taylor Lautner had no choice, either he had to build muscles or had to decide quitting next Twilight movie. Exact 1 year in time, fully grown muscles and at stake was his next project, the clock was ticking.

Codex Gigas

2009-11-21T10:22:00.000-08:00

Codex GigasThe Codex Gigas has the meaning “The Giant Book”. The Codex Gigas is kept at The National Library in Stockholm. There are two aspects of the book which make him prominent. First, the book is the largest piece of art that remained intact and belongs to Europe. The book is also called as the book of the Devil or “Devil’s Bible”. This is because it has a large picture of the devil.

Kate Mara See Through

2009-11-21T10:15:00.000-08:00

Kate Mara See ThroughKate Mara’s see through scene from the movie shooter has suddenly been in much demand. The reason behind the increased demand is her new film Iron Man II. Her new role has reminisced about the shooter role. Kate Mara has played the role of Sarah Fenn. The scene happened as Bob Lee Swagger is seen in a hurry and knocks at the door

Shroud of Turin

2009-11-21T10:09:00.000-08:00

Shroud of TurinA researcher who probed the Vatican assets has averred that she has discovered some text on the Shroud of Turin. She asserts that the Turin has every good reason to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The discovered imprinted words suggest that the cloth is the burial cloth.

Stephanie Spielman Death

2009-11-21T07:53:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Spielman Death
Stephanie Spielman who diagnosed cancer a decade ago has died on Thursday. James Cancer Hospital has formally announced that she has dies. She belonged to Ohio State where she spent her life. She got married with her school fellow Chris Spielman.

Amantadine

2009-11-21T07:20:00.000-08:00

AmantadineAmantadine is an old molecule being first used in 1966. Amantadine appeared to have promising antiviral profile. Its antiviral properties led to its usage in Influenza. An interesting fact about Amantadine is that Chinese used the drug on poultry when Avian Influenza hit Asian countries. Millions of doses of the drug were given to protect poultry industry from Avian Flu

India srilanka live score

2009-11-15T22:51:00.000-08:00

India srilanka live scoreIndia Vs Sri Lanka Ahmedabad 16 04:00:00 Nov 2009,India Vs Sri Lanka AhmedabadLive Match In Progress India 32/4 (7.4 ov) .
India Vs Sri Lanka Ahmedabad, live cricket streaming, scoresIndia have won the toss and elected to bat first in the 1st Test at Ahmedabad against Sri Lanka. India have gone in with four bowlers in Zaheer, Ishant, Harbhajan and Mishra. Sri Lanka’s bowling consists of Prasad, Welegedara, Mathews, Muralitharan and Herath. Watch Live Match

Mulayam disowns Kalyan Singh after election rout

2009-11-15T10:08:00.000-08:00

Mulayam disowns Kalyan Singh after election routLucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Saturday virtually disowned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rebel Kalyan Singh but blamed the Congress for his party’s humiliating defeats in the assembly and Lok Sabha by-elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Siberian Cat

2009-11-15T09:59:00.000-08:00

Siberian CatSiberian cats are Russia’s national cats. The breed is such a lovely look to them, that they attract everybody’s attention and more importantly loving feelings

Colbert Demolishes “Sesame Street”’s Conservative Critics

2009-11-15T09:11:00.000-08:00

Colbert Demolishes “Sesame Street”’s Conservative CriticsSesame Street” has come under fire recently for some segments conservative critics say promote leftist views. The main target? Oscar the Grouch. It seems the surly, trash-can-living muppet is busting out his reporter chops these days and much to the dismay of his audience he’s being all lovey-dovey with his interviewees. At the end of the segment his girlfriend calls to tell him she’s changing the channel, “From now on I am watching ‘Pox’ News. Now there is a trashy news show.” (WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.)

Dexter McCluster VIDEO: Ole Miss Running Back Explodes Against Tennessee

2009-11-15T08:53:00.000-08:00

Dexter McCluster VIDEO: Ole Miss Running Back Explodes Against TennesseeOle Miss running back Dexter McCluster has absolutely dominated in today’s game against the Tennessee Volunteers. With 2:40 remaining in the game, McCluster has 277 rushing yards, 42 receiving yards and four touchdowns. The Rebels running back capped off his day with a stunning 71-yard touchdown in which he traveled laterally nearly all the way across the field to put the Rebels up by 18

Disaster Flick 2012 Dominates The Box Office

2009-11-15T08:44:00.000-08:00

Disaster Flick 2012 Dominates The Box Officemidnights, for what’s looking like a $61+M weekend. That’s big for a PG-13 popcorn pic that’s neither a previously established brand or franchise. Yet another in a long line of signature Roland Emmerich films featuring world destruction, this catastrophe film was anything but at the domestic and international box office.

Disaster Flick 2012 Dominates The Box Office

2009-11-15T06:30:00.000-08:00

Disaster Flick 2012 Dominates The Box OfficeSony Pictures is saying this morning its 2012 opened as a runaway No. 1 with $23.7 million Friday, including $1M in Thursday midnights, for what’s looking like a $61+M weekend. That’s big for a PG-13 popcorn pic that’s neither a previously established brand or franchise. Yet another in a long line of signature Roland Emmerich films featuring world destruction, this catastrophe film was anything but at the domestic and international box office.

GOP Presidential Candidates Already Jockeying For 2012 Election

2009-11-15T06:22:00.000-08:00

GOP Presidential Candidates Already Jockeying For 2012 ElectionSarah Palin is embarking on a book tour. Tim Pawlenty is building a national political operation. Mitt Romney is weighing in on the recession.

They’re all jockeying for the 2012 Republican

Immigration Bill Could Be Introduced By December

2009-11-15T06:16:00.000-08:00

Immigration Bill Could Be Introduced By DecemberHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano called Friday for Congress to consider an overhaul of immigration law early next year, a move that could rekindle a divisive debate during an election year.

Dexter McCluster VIDEO: Ole Miss Running Back Explodes Against Tennessee

2009-11-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

Dexter McCluster VIDEO: Ole Miss Running Back Explodes Against TennesseeUPDATE: McCluster finished with 282 rushing yards, 42 receiving yards and 4 TDs. Ole Miss defeated Tennessee 42-17.

Pacquiao Vs. Cotto Fight: Manny Pacquiao Beats Miguel Cotto For 7th Title

2009-11-15T05:49:00.000-08:00

Pacquiao Vs. Cotto Fight: Manny Pacquiao Beats Miguel Cotto For 7th TitlePacquiao’s speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto’s heart.

Pacquiao put on yet another dominating performance Saturday night, knocking down Cotto twice and turning his face into a bloody mess before finally stopping him at 55 seconds of the 12th round.

Colbert Demolishes “Sesame Street”’s Conservative Critics

2009-11-15T05:44:00.000-08:00

Stewart Responds To Hannity’s Apology: Nothing’s Worth Sitting Through His Show

2009-11-15T05:36:00.000-08:00

Stewart Responds To Hannity’s Apology: Nothing’s Worth Sitting Through His ShowEarlier this week, Jon Stewart did a segment on Sean Hannity’s health care protest coverage in which he revealed that the Fox host had used footage of a different, larger event to make gathering look more impressive. The “Daily Show” went on to mock Fox by

Ethanol Fireplace

2009-11-15T05:32:00.000-08:00

Ethanol FireplaceWe all witnessed the panic when crude oil touched $140 a barrel. With world’s fossil fuel reserves being consumed at a fast pace, any stability in fuel prices is just temporary at best. Greenhouses gases are threatening human existence on earth, making it necessary to explore alternate energy sources before it’s too late. Bio fuel is one of the promising options. Ethanol or Ethyl Alcohol is a type of bio fuel. In its pure form Ethanol is simply the beverage alcohol. However to use it as fuel it is “denatured”. Ethanol Fireplace uses this denatured ethanol for heat production. When ethanol is burned, the process is same as human breathing and Carbon Dioxide gas is produced. But by burning ethanol in fireplaces

Wedding Daze

2009-11-15T05:26:00.000-08:00

Wedding DazeWedding Daze is 2006 light hearted romantic comedy featuring Jason Biggs. Watching Wedding Daze, the film can be summed in one word – spontaneity. Anderson (Jason Biggs) is the main character of the film. Anderson’s proposes his true sweet heart publicly but the poor Vanessa could not take the shock and dies at the spot. The death of his girl friend sends Anderson deep into the depression. Anderson’s best

Siberian Cat

2009-11-15T05:20:00.000-08:00

Siberian CatUnfortunately nothing was working for me. Surfing the net, there was a report that depressed patients could be benefited by having pets in the house. As I talked to my doc we both agreed that a cat around is a good idea. Entering the cattery I looked around I saw Anderson lying peacefully in his cage. Exactly true to their reputation it was a love at first sight.

Mulayam disowns Kalyan Singh after election rout

2009-11-15T05:09:00.000-08:00

Mulayam disowns Kalyan Singh after election routone today and let me also tell you that he will never be allowed to join our party, Mulayam Singh said at a press conference here.

Asked how far he held Kalyan Singh responsible for his party’s rout in the polls, Mulayam Singh preferred to attack the Congress instead. Well, for that matter, we have suffered more on account of other so-called friends, whose government we went all out to save, he said, referring to the Congress-led government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh which survived a vote of no-confidence last year with the support of the....

Sammy Sosa Face Change

2009-11-14T05:23:00.000-08:00

Sammy Sosa Face ChangeAs Sammy Sosa’s new pictures with his wife emerged his face color was magically transformed. He was looking better in his fair color that matched the color of his eyes.

Your request is being processed… Nicole Kidman Got “Freakish” Alleged Lip Job Says Paper, But Did She?

2009-11-14T04:36:00.000-08:00

Your request is being processed… Nicole Kidman Got “Freakish” Alleged Lip Job Says Paper, But Did She?Nicole Kidman may have looked bustier than usual at Wednesday night’s Country Music Awards, but were her lips really “freakish?”

An item in Friday’s New York Post quotes an unnamed person:

8carrie Prejean SEX TAPES Unearthed, DOZENS Of Topless Photos

2009-11-14T04:32:00.000-08:00

8carrie Prejean SEX TAPES Unearthed, DOZENS Of Topless PhotosPrejean sued the Miss California USA pageant but reportedly settled after the sex tape surfaced. She called the sex tape the biggest mistake of her life.

Jon Gosselin SUES: Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against TLC

2009-11-14T04:27:00.000-08:00

Jon Gosselin SUES: Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against TLChe latest skirmish in his war with TLC, Jon Gosselin has filed a $5 million claim against the network, saying its representatives damaged his reputation and career by preventing him from working with other media outlets

Sexercise for Women

2009-11-14T01:41:00.000-08:00

Sexercise for WomenSexercise for women is not merely an exercise but a theory as well. Sexrecise for women suggests to women that not only physical exercise is required to make a

Poveglia Island

2009-11-14T01:34:00.000-08:00

Poveglia IslandPoveglia Island or more popularly death isle is a small piece of land between Venice and Lido.

Tony Alamo

2009-11-14T01:26:00.000-08:00

Tony AlamoTony Alamo, real name Bernie Hoffman, is the founder and head of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries. Tony Alamo would have to remain behind the bars for the next 175 years, that means for his remaining life. Tony Alamo is 75 years old

Carrie Prejean Sextape Stream

2009-11-14T01:21:00.000-08:00

Carrie Prejean Sextape StreamThe Carrie Prejean sex video is not only erotic but also controversial. She made the statement that she was only seventeen at the time film was made. She has said so wit

Train derails near Jaipur, six killed

2009-11-14T01:14:00.000-08:00

Train derails near Jaipur, six killedJaipur, Nov 14 (IANS) Six people were killed and 19 injured when 11 coaches of a train derailed in Rajasthan early Saturday, a railway official said. The Jodhpur-Delhi Mandore Express derailed near Bassi, more than 40 km from state capital Jaipur, at 1.30 a.m. The train had a total of 22 coaches.

Lakes formed by glacier melt, threatening valleys

2009-11-14T01:08:00.000-08:00

Lakes formed by glacier melt, threatening valleysammu, Nov 14 (IANS) Faster melting of Himalayan glaciers due to global warming has led to formation of numerous lakes at their snouts, as the streams cannot carry the water away fast enough. These lakes can overflow or burst their banks, endangering areas downstream, experts point out.

Cindy Crawford Extortion

2009-11-13T12:58:00.000-08:00

Cindy Crawford ExtortionCindy Crawford Extortion, the tempting keyword for everyone who loves Cindy. Let’s make the news clear to you

Waterboarding

2009-11-13T12:47:00.000-08:00

WaterboardingWaterboarding involves throwing a constant stream of water on the face of the victim. It quickly invokes gag reaction and the victim feels as if he is going to die. Human brain can survive oxygen deprivation for less than 4 minutes. If the oxygen supply is stopped for 4 minutes or more, the brain suffers permanent damage.

Why is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?

2009-11-13T12:40:00.000-08:00

Why is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?Why is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky? It’s a story of once upon a time…….

The number 13 and the Friday both are unlucky and significant for the Christians and the old ancient Norse culture. It is nothing more then superstition but it has been considered seriously by a community or religion or society. The history reveals that there are no such documented evidences of Friday the 13th before 1900.

Triscadecaphobia

2009-11-13T12:33:00.000-08:00

TriscadecaphobiaTriscadeaphobia refers to the irrational and exaggerated fear of number 13 and shares much of its symptoms with other phobias. I am not much of a superstitious person and have not known the phobia altogether, had I not installed Microsoft’s Office 2010. I went on to install bulky application, only to notice that the installation folders bore the name office 14, whereas

Calvert County Public Schools

2009-11-13T12:25:00.000-08:00

Calvert County Public SchoolsCalvert County Public Schools have been closed and all other activities on 12th November 2009 in the evening have been cancelled due to stormy climate. Further announcements will be made keeping in view the weather conditions at night and tomorrow morning. In case no further announcements are made, the schools and other activities would open on schedule.

Paraskavedekatriaphobia

2009-11-13T12:16:00.000-08:00

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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

2009-11-13T12:11:00.000-08:00

Khalid Sheikh MohammedKhalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man who planned the 9/11 attacks will be facing court trial in New York on American Soil. He was detained in a highly secret prison in Cuba Guantanamo Bay, in the custody of American Army. The Obama’s Administration has the plan to wind up Guantanamo Bay in the beginning of 2010. The plan was announced when Obama took over the charge as President of America.

Edis Kayalar

2009-11-13T12:02:00.000-08:00

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Water Moon

2009-11-13T11:34:00.000-08:00

Water MoonNASA announced that a “significant” amount of water has been found on the moon, following the LCROSS mission to “bomb” the moon earlier this year.

Video Deer jumps in to Lion Exhibit at the National Zoo DC

2009-11-13T11:12:00.000-08:00

Video Deer jumps in to Lion Exhibit at the National Zoo DCVideo Deer jumps in to Lion Exhibit at the National Zoo DC

Crystal Skulls

2009-11-13T08:41:00.000-08:00

Crystal SkullsMystery always inspires man for the quest of human nature and Crystal skulls are quite mysterious. These skulls are the models of human skull made from a natural stone quartz crystal and these stones come from the Earth. So the exact age of these stones cannot be estimated but the skulls carved from these stones are used for various purposes.

John Wetteland

2009-11-13T08:31:00.000-08:00

John WettelandJohn Wetteland, who is the coach of Mariners bullpen, was admitted to hospital and after the completion of the “trip” went back to home. His fans and friends were highly distressed on his illness and enquired about his health. John Wetteland told the media and others that high blood pressure and heart beat forced him to be admitted to hospital in Texas. He told that he is quite healthy at home now. The most interesting element of the “plot” of the story is that the whole episode involved the intervention of “police” as well.

Iman Jewelry Line

2009-11-13T08:23:00.000-08:00

Iman Jewelry LineJewelry and femininity has a deep connection and now jewelry has taken the shape of an industry. Supermodel Iman is going to create her new jewelry line with the name Global Chic. Her beautiful collection of jewelry and accessories is worth-seeing. She gained inspiration for designing jewelry of her own choice from the precious and antique jewelry pieces; she got from her travels to different countries such as India, Africa, and Bali.

Video elizabeth lambert interview

2009-11-10T10:45:00.000-08:00

Video elizabeth lambert interviewA week ago, if someone said to you ‘Elizabeth Lambert,’ you would say who? Is she related to Adam? But now, the whole world has had their hair pulled in the direction of the University of New Mexico player who has recently been suspended indefinitely.

If you are one of the people who haven’t seen the video you can watch it below this post. But for the rest of you who have, if you had a one on one interview with the player who has gained fame for all the wrong reasons, what would you ask?

Video tcu uniforms

2009-11-10T09:51:00.000-08:00

Video tcu uniformsYesterday, in a press release, TCU announced that they will wear the new Nike Pro combat uniform starting this Saturday in their home game against the Utah Utes. TCU is one of ten elite teams that wear the new uniform. This is the lightest football uniform that Nike has ever created, and is 25% lighter than a regular uniform.

Video stissing mountain high school

2009-11-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

Video stissing mountain high schoolThe Poughkeepsie Journal reports that the Stissing Mountain High School is in lock.

The newpaper quotes one of the parents, Bob Lamont, as saying that the gunman seems to be the mother of one of two students who were in the building when the accident occurred.

Update at 10:29 ET: The AP said the gunman surrendered.

AP quotes an unidentified official in state government, as saying the man was a former student. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said the gunman surrendered approximately 10 ET.

Town Supervisor Gregg Pulver said the killer is a man in his 40s. He says he was fired.

The school is about 90 miles north of New York City.

Video marine corps birthday

2009-11-10T08:33:00.000-08:00

Video marine corps birthdayoday is the Marine Corps Birthday 2009, one day we remember because my husband served as a proud Marine in Vietnam. Tomorrow is the day Veterans’ then it seems only appropriate to celebrate the birthday USMC today.

November 10 marks the 234th birthday of the Marine Corps. Thank you for the soldiers who have served and the families who have shared them. Thanks to the soldiers currently in service and risk their lives every day. For those who survived the battle as my husband, welcome home.

Although my husband and some of his brothers have been rendered disabled in war, a Marine can tell a mile away. Back straight, his face proud and noble attitude is present in each of them until the end.

Video Carrie Prejean sex tape forced ex-Miss California’s lawsuit settlement

2009-11-10T07:53:00.000-08:00

Video Carrie Prejean sex tape forced ex-Miss California’s lawsuit settlementCarrie Prejean takes Sextape controversy Away From Her “conservative” Self-Labeling
November 10, 2009 Written by James Allen Johnson Category: News Tags: Carrie Prejean, Carrie Prejean sextape, Miss California, sextape
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Video by election results

2009-11-09T23:55:00.000-08:00

Video by election resultsBy-election results to be out for Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya

Video Killer Whale Predation on Porpoise

2009-11-09T09:59:00.000-08:00

Video Killer Whale Predation on PorpoiseFor many years, the harbor porpoise deaths have raised bloody and battered on the beaches of California, with marine biologists to solve the mystery of their death. Now a video shot by a preservation group offers an explanation for the death porpoises, and is not what biologists expected. The video shows a crowd of crazed males ganging dolphins on a dolphin lonely and beat to death.

Video maclaren stroller recall

2009-11-09T09:39:00.000-08:00

Video maclaren stroller recallA major stroller recall is underway amid concerns that kids can get their fingertips cut off in the carriage hinge, New York’s Daily News reported.

Stroller maker Maclaren is expected to recall about 1 million umbrella strollers sold in the U.S. since 1999, according to the report. The move comes after 12 children reportedly had their fingertips amputated by the strollers.

Video 3 Idiots set for Christmas release

2009-11-09T07:53:00.000-08:00

Video 3 Idiots set for Christmas release3 Idiots, will not be a stag caper focuses on the antics of three lovable characters played by Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. Director Rajkumar Hirani has spiced up with a song erotic rain recently filmed on Aamir and Kareena Kapoor.

Video obc recruitment

2009-11-09T07:27:00.000-08:00

Video obc recruitmentOriental Bank of Commerce, the leading pan-Indian in public sector banks, based in Delhi, invites applications for recruitment to fill 916 vacancies in the clerical cadre
OBC Clerical Recruitment 2009 – Important Dates

Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) has issued a notification to hire 916 employees in various sectors across India. The notification was issued on 9 October. The online application began in October 2009 10.

Post: Clerks

* No.of Seats: 916 seats
* Age: Min – 18-28 years. relaxation in age as per government rules
* Pay Scale: Rs.4410-13210 / –
* Qualification: Graduate in any discipline or its equivalent in any class / division or 10 +2 examination or its equivalent to 50% or more for General / OBC category candidates. Only 10 2 SC / ST / PH candidates.

OBC, OBC Bank Recruitment 2009 OBC, Oriental Bank of Commerce Oriental Bank of Commerce Recruitment 2009, Oriental Bank of Commerce Vacancies

Applicants are invited to apply online between 10.10.2009 and 10.11.2009 only through Bank www.obcindia.co.in website after payment of the fee (as indicated in column number 7) in any of branch of our bank only. No other means / mode of application / payment will be accepted.

Video 7 Wonders of Bihar

2009-11-09T06:48:00.000-08:00

Video 7 Wonders of BiharVote for your 7 wonders of India as we explore and dedicate ourselves to the heritage and treasures of the country. Here are the 7 Wonders of Bihar.

Frumpy singing sensation advances on talent show

2009-05-23T20:55:00.000-07:00

LONDON – Britain's unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle, the frumpy church volunteer who wowed the world with her angelic voice, was on Saturday voted into the next round of a TV talent show that propelled her to global fame.

The 47 year old, who lives alone with her cat Pebbles in one of Scotland's poorest regions, will now perform in a live show on Sunday, weeks after her surprising performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Miserables" shocked judges and charmed tens of millions of people worldwide.

Boyle's performance last month on the "American Idol"-style show "Britain's Got Talent" has been viewed almost 60 million times on You Tube, and saw the shy Scot feted by celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Demi Moore.

The awkward looking Boyle, who says she's never been kissed, was greeted with giggles from a skeptical audience and eye rolls from the show's famously sardonic judge Simon Cowell when she appeared in April — but startled viewers with her soaring voice.

In an update on her Twitter Web site, Moore wrote that Boyle's voice had "made me teary!"

Cowell and his fellow judges said Saturday that Boyle is among 40 performers they've selected to advance in the competition.

Bookmaker William Hill makes Boyle a runaway favorite to win the final on May 30.

"She had a tremendous reaction because of the phenomenon that is YouTube — it's now all over the world and she's coping rather well," said the singer's brother, Gerry Boyle. "But I think some of the reality is now starting to sink in."

The youngest of nine children, Boyle grew up in Blackburn, a community of 4,750 people 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Edinburgh, in Scotland — a district blighted by unemployment and crime. Boyle had learning difficulties as a child and was bullied by other children.

As an adult, she's struggled for work but had been a regular on her local karaoke circuit and performed in church choirs.

In an interview with The Associated Press at her home last month, she said the death of her mother had inspired her to enter the TV talent show. "I wanted to show her I could do something with my life," Boyle said.

Since then, she's appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and had a makeover, to tame her frizzy gray-tinged hair.

"I think she is coping very well at the moment, she is just Susan. Just as calm as you like. Just carrying on as normal," said Jackie Russell, manager of Boyle's local pub The Happy Valley Hotel, in Blackburn.

Sara Lee, a spokeswoman for "Britain's Got Talent" said that Boyle's performance on Sunday will be available almost instantly on Internet, allowing her international fans a chance to watch the singer's latest appearance.

But she refused to say what song Boyle will perform in the broadcast, which will be screened live in Britain.

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Simon and Garfunkel reunite in New York

2009-02-15T22:05:00.000-08:00

NEW YORK (Billboard) – Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel joined forces for a surprise reunion in New York on Friday, performing three songs during the encore of Simon's show at the newly renovated Beacon Theater.

The occasional adversaries dueted on "The Sound of Silence," "The Boxer" and "Old Friends," in what is believed to be just their third appearance together since concluding a 2004 reunion tour. Garfunkel had flown in from Florida, where he played in Key Largo the night before, and he returned to play in Fort Pierce the next night.

The reunion added extra glitz to an evening attended by celebrities such as New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Fallon, and showcased the Beacon's refurbished interior and new sound system.

Simon played an eclectic two-set show, drawing equally from classics such as "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," "Slip Slidin' Away" and "Graceland" as he did songs from his ill-fated Broadway musical "The Capeman" and newer material such as "Father and Daughter" and "Amulet," a collaboration with Brazilian vocalist Luciana Souza.

Also featured were off-the-beaten-path cuts such as "Duncan," which hearkened back to Simon's folk roots, "Train in the Distance," from the critically maligned 1983 album "Hearts & Bones," and "Loves Me Like a Rock," a 1973 precursor to Simon's future dabbling in African music.

Simon also performed at the Beacon on Saturday.

Suspended Animation - News Release

2009-02-10T20:51:00.000-08:00

They’re not toying with your affections in Pauls Valley. Well, actually, they are, but that’s entirely appropriate for the exciting celebration of the first anniversary of the world’s only Toy and Action Figure Museum (TAFM) and the Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection it houses.

On Saturday, October 14th, the celebration begins with free admission to the museum from 10am to 5pm. There will be free toy give-aways every hour at TAFM, several Pauls Valley merchants will also be giving away toys, and many Oklahoma cartoonists will be autographing their work. Those attending at this time include Jack and Carole Bender, who produce the comic strip Alley Oop, and writers Michael Vance and R. A. Jones, who have worked for more than a dozen comics publishers. More are expected to attend and sign.

There certainly is a lot to celebrate. More than 15,000 tourists have already visited the museum, it was chosen as the 2006 Outstanding New Tourist Attraction by the Oklahoma Tourism Department, it has been featured in dozens of newspaper and magazine articles and on television across the state, and the Oklahoma Centennial Commission has chosen it as an official Oklahoma Centennial Exhibit! And if 10,000 action figures and toys, comic books, Sunday comic strips, original comic book and strip art, and more, aren’t enough to bring out the kid in you, how about dinner!

TAFM will also host a fund-raising dinner from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the museum including a presentation of an overview of the museum’s first year, and a look at future plans. David Toth, the museum’s manager, will present an award to the Volunteer of the Year. Two new toy-lines will be inducted into the Action Figure Hall of Fame, as well as an action figure Sculptor of the Year, and writer Michael Vance will induct six Oklahomans into the Oklahoma Cartoonists Hall of Fame. These inductees include Chester Gould, Bill Mauldin, Clarence Allen, Dick Locher, Ric Estrada, and R. A. Jones.

Cheater Gould was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and produced his first professional work for a Tulsa newspaper. His Dick Tracy was one of the most popular comic strips in history. At its peak, Tracy was enjoyed for decades by hundreds and hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, and was featured in movie serials, toys, comic books, books, television cartoons, and as a feature length motion picture. Among his many accolades, Gould won the highest honor possible from his peers, the Reuben Award. Tracy debuted on Oct 4th, 1931, and celebrates its 75th ‘birthday’ this year.

Bill Mauldin was the best know cartoonist on earth during WWII. His first cartoons were published in the Daily Oklahoman, and were republished in hard and soft cover books after the war. He joined the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper in 1958 as their editorial cartoonist, and won two Pulitzer Prizes during his illustrious career. Featured in countless magazine like Life and Sports Illustrated, and having appeared in movies and television, few cartoonists have matched his popularity and success in the worlds most popular artform, comics.

Clarence Allen was one of the earliest editorial cartoonists in Oklahoma. His work was published in the Tulsa World and Tulsa Tribune newspapers starting in 1929 where he served as an artist, art director, and editorial cartoonist. Allen also illustrated a book by Houdini, worked on Mutt and Jeff animated cartoons, as an extra in movies, and created posters for Columbia Pictures. He created architectural designs, Christmas cards for movie stars, published several books, and painted many murals around Tulsa. Allen won ten Freedom Foundation awards during his long career.

Artist Dick Locher is an Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection Associate because of his work with Chester Gould. He has drawn Dick Tracy since 1983, and is a Pulitzer Prize winning writer and artist whose editorial cartoons are published in the Chicago Tribune newspaper. His work has been featured in hundreds of newspapers worldwide, and in Time, Life, Newsweek, and many other magazines. Locher also won a Reuben award from the National Cartoonists Association.

Artist Ric Estrada is an Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection Associate because of his work with Oklahoma writer E. Nelson Bridwell in Creepy magazine. He has drawn everything from ‘50s war comics to Wonder Woman during his amazing career. With comics legend and Oklahoma Associate Wally Wood, Estrada helped revive the historically important All-Star Comics title that originated superhero teams, drew Batman and Superman, and worked on He-Man cartoons in the 1980s.

Tulsa writer R.A. Jones has created many of his own characters for comic books, including Scimidar, The Protectors, and Dark Wolf. He has also written extensively for many major comics publishers including Marvel and DC Comics on titles including Bulletproof Monk, Wolverine/Captain American: The Contingency, Metal Hurlant and Weapon X. First establishing himself as a popular reviewer, Jones has written a column for a Tulsa newspaper, and co-authored a book on the history of comics with Michael Vance.

Flight 1549 crew gets laughs on 'Letterman'

2009-02-10T20:41:00.000-08:00

NEW YORK – He has gotten a phone call from the president, a key to New York City and a standing ovation at a Broadway show. Now the pilot who safely landed his crippled jetliner in the Hudson River has gotten another all-American tribute — some ribbing from David Letterman.

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and his fellow crew members from US Airways Flight 1549 appeared Tuesday on the "Late Show with David Letterman" and retold the dramatic story of the Jan. 15 flight — this time, with plenty of laughs.

An example, according to the show's transcript: Letterman mentioned a passenger who opened a door in the rear of the plane, letting in water from the near-freezing river until it was closed again. Sullenberger jokingly replied, "I think it was Steve Martin who did that," referring to the comedian.

And when the host asked whether the Airbus A320 was designed to float, Sullenberger deadpanned, "We were very glad that this one remained intact and did."

The captain even addressed his now-ubiquitous nickname: "With a name like Chesley, Sully is just going to have to happen."

Sullenberger's crew mates generated several chuckles of their own, as when Letterman marveled at the plane's passage 1,000 feet over the George Washington Bridge minutes after birds apparently flew into and disabled both the aircraft's engines.

"It's better than zero feet," first officer and co-pilot Jeff Skiles said.

On a serious note, Sullenberger said the crew members have experienced some trouble sleeping, distractedness and flashbacks.

"You know, each of us, all five of us, have experienced some of those typical symptoms. It's just human nature," said Sullenberger, who was joined as well by flight attendants Sheila Dail, Donna Dent and Doreen Welsh.

Asked whether she was in shock after the emergency landing and safe rescue of all 155 people aboard, Welsh said, "Still in shock, I think — I mean, I'm on the David Letterman show."

Monkeys hit Europe

2009-02-10T20:31:00.000-08:00

Monkeys hit Europe

Arctic Monkeys have expanded their summer touring schedule, adding a series of European festival shows.

Alex Turner and co, who recently played comeback gigs in New Zealand and Australia, are thought to be nearing the completion of their new album.

The follow-up to Favourite Worst Nightmare" is set for release later this year and is expected to coincide with a series of live dates.

The band today revealed plans to appear at the Beatday Festival in Denmark, Highfield in Germany, Oya in Norway and Lowlands in Holland, during August.

Arctic Monkeys are yet to confirm any summer concerts in the UK.

He's Just Not That Into You

2009-02-10T20:20:00.000-08:00

A hard-line advice guy falls for a woman who seeks him out because she can't figure out the men in her life.
Also Known As:
He Is Just Not That Into You
Just Not That Into You
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Comedy and Adaptation
Release Date: February 6th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:

Flower Films
Studios:
New Line Cinema
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Baltimore, Maryland USA
Produced in: United States

Mandy Moore Pulls the Plug on Mblem Line

2009-02-10T19:54:00.000-08:00

Not making the cut in the ultra-competitive world of fashion, Mandy Moore is saying goodbye to her contemporary clothing line.

Worn by the singer-actress-designer herself, Miss Moore has decided to pull the plug on the line Mblem, which was initially launched in 2005.
Not making the cut in the ultra-competitive world of fashion, Mandy Moore is saying goodbye to her contemporary clothing line.

Worn by the singer-actress-designer herself, Miss Moore has decided to pull the plug on the line Mblem, which was initially launched in 2005.
Nonetheless, the “A Walk to Remember” actress is still hoping a future in fashion will occur again. “I love the fashion world. I’m fascinated by it. I’m humbled by it. If I were to dip my toe back in there, it would have to be the right situation….great partnership that could represent a true reflection of me and my ideas and you know that wasn’t happening,” she told WWD.

“So next go round, that needs to be top of the list,” Mandy referring to being more involved, adding that she’s now focusing on music and will be releasing Amanda Leight, A 70’s inspired pop album on May 26.

Mira Sorvino

2009-02-10T09:59:00.000-08:00

Date of Birth
28 September 1967, Tenafly, New Jersey, USA

Birth Name
Mira Katherine Sorvino

Height
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

Mira Sorvino was born in Tenafly, an affluent northern New Jersey suburb, in 1967. She is the daughter of veteran character actor Paul Sorvino, who discouraged her from becoming an actor, as he knew how the industry often chews up young stars. The young Sorvino was intelligent, an avid reader and an exceptional scholar. She attended Harvard, majoring in Chinese, graduating magna cum laude in 1989, largely on the strength of her thesis, a Hoopes Prize-winning thesis on racial conflict in China, written and researched during the year spent in Beijing, which helped her fluency in Mandarin Chinese.

However, she showed interest in a career in acting from an early age, and moved to New York City to try her hand in the City’s film industry, waitressing, auditioning and working at the Tribeca production company of Robert De Niro. She succeeded in getting a little TV work in the early 90s, but got her first film job in the independent gangster movie Amongst Friends (1993), on which she worked her way up the ladder behind the camera to eventually associate-produce the film, and, more importantly, was eventually cast as the female lead. The movie was forgettable, but Sorvino’s performance was not, and attracted enough buzz to get her cast in two more movies, one a more prominent indie, Barcelona (1994), the other her first Hollywood feature, Quiz Show (1994), and her skillful performances brought her yet more attention.

An exceptionally poised and articulate young woman, she may have seemed inappropriate to play a loopy hooker, but Woody Allen took the chance, and her magnificent performance as the female lead in his Mighty Aphrodite (1995) proved her range as a performer and earned her an Oscar (at the tender age of 29) for best supporting actress.

Since winning the Oscar, Sorvino has continued to take a wide range of roles, including another stretch as Marilyn Monroe in Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) (TV), co-starring with another very intelligent and skilled young actress, Ashley Judd. Forays into action and horror, such as 1997’s Mimic (1997) and 1998’s The Replacement Killers (1998) show that Sorvino is not above being playful in the film roles she chooses.

However, what forever cemented her role in popular culture was her performance as charmingly dopey California beach girl Romy in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997), in which she and co-star Lisa Kudrow utter one hilarious absurdity after another.

Sorvino married Christopher Backus in June 2004, and the couple had daughter Mattea in November 2004.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Larry-115

Spouse
Christopher Backus (11 June 2004 - present) 2 children

Trivia

Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1989, with a BA in Chinese (East Asian Languages and Civilizations). Her honors thesis: “Anti-Africanism in the People’s Republic of China” about the Nanjing Anti-African protests, which won the Harvard Hoopes Prize for writing.

Dated Olivier Martinez. [1999-2002]

Dated Quentin Tarantino. [1996 - February 1998]

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]

Speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.

Attended Dwight Englewood High School in Englewood, New Jersey.

Is fluent in French.

Measurements: 34 1/2-24-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

She has a beautiful singing voice. While an undergraduate at Harvard, she appeared as Dulcinea in a 1986 student production of “Man of La Mancha” at the Loeb Experimental Theatre. The show was directed by Peter Sagal. Unfortunately, she came down with a cold during the one week the show ran, and performed with a mug of tea in hand.

Parents are Lorraine Davis and Paul Sorvino.

Has a brother named Michael Sorvino and a sister named Amanda Sorvino.

Childhood friend of Hope Davis; they performed plays for the neighbors.

Was a founding member of the Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones, Harvard’s premier co-ed a cappella group. [1985]

Married actor Christopher Backus on June 11th 2004 in a civil service in Santa Monica and then had their formal ceremony on the island of Capri in Italy since Mira is Italian and this was to honor her Italian roots. She wore a gown designed by Giorgio Armani.

Met her husband when he waited on her at a restaurant called Sur Restaurant & Grill in West Hollywood. [Spring 2003]

Gave birth to daughter Mattea Angel, with husband Christopher Backus, on November 3, 2004 in Los Angeles.

Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997.

Second child, son Johnny Christopher King, born 29 May 2006 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long.

She and her husband, Christopher Backus, have both guest-starred on the TV-show “Will & Grace” (1998), though not in the same episode.

Made her acting debut on an episode of “Law & Order” (1990) (which at that time starred her father, Paul Sorvino). Although her scene was cut, she still earned a Screen Actors Guild Card for her trouble.

According to Larry Cohen on the DVD commentary for The Stuff (1985), Mira Sorvino came to the set of the film to visit her father, Paul Sorvino, and was given a small part in the film. She plays one of the yellow suited “stuffies” at the plant her father’s character attacks. Larry Cohen had forgotten Sorvino appeared in the film until he was talking with her and Quentin Tarantino, whom she was dating, and mentioned that he had directed her father in the film. Mira then reminded Cohen that she actually appeared in the film.

Auditioned for the role of Dorothy Boyd in Jerry Maguire (1996).

Mentioned in theme song in The Adventures of George the Projectionist (2006).

Personal Quotes

“There’s a side of my personality that goes completely against the East Coast educated person and wants to be a pin-up girl in garages across America…there’s a side that wants to wear the pink angora bikini!”

Date of Birth
28 September 1967, Tenafly, New Jersey, USA

Birth Name
Mira Katherine Sorvino

Height
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

Mira Sorvino was born in Tenafly, an affluent northern New Jersey suburb, in 1967. She is the daughter of veteran character actor Paul Sorvino, who discouraged her from becoming an actor, as he knew how the industry often chews up young stars. The young Sorvino was intelligent, an avid reader and an exceptional scholar. She attended Harvard, majoring in Chinese, graduating magna cum laude in 1989, largely on the strength of her thesis, a Hoopes Prize-winning thesis on racial conflict in China, written and researched during the year spent in Beijing, which helped her fluency in Mandarin Chinese.

However, she showed interest in a career in acting from an early age, and moved to New York City to try her hand in the City’s film industry, waitressing, auditioning and working at the Tribeca production company of Robert De Niro. She succeeded in getting a little TV work in the early 90s, but got her first film job in the independent gangster movie Amongst Friends (1993), on which she worked her way up the ladder behind the camera to eventually associate-produce the film, and, more importantly, was eventually cast as the female lead. The movie was forgettable, but Sorvino’s performance was not, and attracted enough buzz to get her cast in two more movies, one a more prominent indie, Barcelona (1994), the other her first Hollywood feature, Quiz Show (1994), and her skillful performances brought her yet more attention.

An exceptionally poised and articulate young woman, she may have seemed inappropriate to play a loopy hooker, but Woody Allen took the chance, and her magnificent performance as the female lead in his Mighty Aphrodite (1995) proved her range as a performer and earned her an Oscar (at the tender age of 29) for best supporting actress.

Since winning the Oscar, Sorvino has continued to take a wide range of roles, including another stretch as Marilyn Monroe in Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) (TV), co-starring with another very intelligent and skilled young actress, Ashley Judd. Forays into action and horror, such as 1997’s Mimic (1997) and 1998’s The Replacement Killers (1998) show that Sorvino is not above being playful in the film roles she chooses.

However, what forever cemented her role in popular culture was her performance as charmingly dopey California beach girl Romy in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997), in which she and co-star Lisa Kudrow utter one hilarious absurdity after another.

Sorvino married Christopher Backus in June 2004, and the couple had daughter Mattea in November 2004.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Larry-115

Spouse
Christopher Backus (11 June 2004 - present) 2 children

Trivia

Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1989, with a BA in Chinese (East Asian Languages and Civilizations). Her honors thesis: “Anti-Africanism in the People’s Republic of China” about the Nanjing Anti-African protests, which won the Harvard Hoopes Prize for writing.

Dated Olivier Martinez. [1999-2002]

Dated Quentin Tarantino. [1996 - February 1998]

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]

Speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.

Attended Dwight Englewood High School in Englewood, New Jersey.

Is fluent in French.

Measurements: 34 1/2-24-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

She has a beautiful singing voice. While an undergraduate at Harvard, she appeared as Dulcinea in a 1986 student production of “Man of La Mancha” at the Loeb Experimental Theatre. The show was directed by Peter Sagal. Unfortunately, she came down with a cold during the one week the show ran, and performed with a mug of tea in hand.

Parents are Lorraine Davis and Paul Sorvino.

Has a brother named Michael Sorvino and a sister named Amanda Sorvino.

Childhood friend of Hope Davis; they performed plays for the neighbors.

Was a founding member of the Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones, Harvard’s premier co-ed a cappella group. [1985]

Married actor Christopher Backus on June 11th 2004 in a civil service in Santa Monica and then had their formal ceremony on the island of Capri in Italy since Mira is Italian and this was to honor her Italian roots. She wore a gown designed by Giorgio Armani.

Met her husband when he waited on her at a restaurant called Sur Restaurant & Grill in West Hollywood. [Spring 2003]

Gave birth to daughter Mattea Angel, with husband Christopher Backus, on November 3, 2004 in Los Angeles.

Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997.

Second child, son Johnny Christopher King, born 29 May 2006 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long.

She and her husband, Christopher Backus, have both guest-starred on the TV-show “Will & Grace” (1998), though not in the same episode.

Made her acting debut on an episode of “Law & Order” (1990) (which at that time starred her father, Paul Sorvino). Although her scene was cut, she still earned a Screen Actors Guild Card for her trouble.

According to Larry Cohen on the DVD commentary for The Stuff (1985), Mira Sorvino came to the set of the film to visit her father, Paul Sorvino, and was given a small part in the film. She plays one of the yellow suited “stuffies” at the plant her father’s character attacks. Larry Cohen had forgotten Sorvino appeared in the film until he was talking with her and Quentin Tarantino, whom she was dating, and mentioned that he had directed her father in the film. Mira then reminded Cohen that she actually appeared in the film.

Auditioned for the role of Dorothy Boyd in Jerry Maguire (1996).

Mentioned in theme song in The Adventures of George the Projectionist (2006).

Personal Quotes

“There’s a side of my personality that goes completely against the East Coast educated person and wants to be a pin-up girl in garages across America…there’s a side that wants to wear the pink angora bikini!” NAUGHTY