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Japan 20-meter earthquake and tsunami - March 11th 2011

2011-03-11T01:08:00.000-08:00

Biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years triggers 20-meter tsunami, kills at least more than 10,000 people; 40 million homes without power; hotel collapses in city of Sendai, people feared buried in rubble; UN rescue teams on standby.

SINGAPORE - A tsunami warning has been issued for areas across East Asia and the western coast of South America following a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Among the countries for which a tsunami warning is in effect are: Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.

At least one person was killed in Fukushima prefecture, north of Tokyo where four million homes were without power. The 8.9 magnitude quake caused many injuries, public broadcaster NHK said, sparked fires and the wall of water, prompting warnings to people to move to higher ground in coastal areas.

The Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia all issued tsunami alerts, reviving memories of the giant tsunami which struck Asia in 2004.

In Canada, tsunami watches were issued for B.C.’s North Coast and Haida Gwaii Islands, the Central Coast including Bella Bella, Bella Coola and Shearwater and the outer west coast from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew. Alerts are in place around the entire Pacific Rim, from South America to the U.S. and throughout east Asia and Oceania.

Local government in those areas have activated their emergency plans and are on standby.
There were several strong aftershocks. In the capital Tokyo, buildings shook violently. An oil refinery near Tokyo was on fire, with dozens of storage tanks under threat.

“I was terrified and I’m still frightened,” said Hidekatsu Hata, 36, manager of a Chinese noodle restaurant in Tokyo’s Akasaka area. “I’ve never experienced such a big quake before.”

TV pictures showed the tsunami carrying the debris and fires across a large swathe of coastal farmland near the city of Sendai, which has a population of one million. The pictures suggested the death toll was going to rise.

NHK showed flames and black smoke billowing from a building in Odaiba, a Tokyo suburb, and bullet trains to the north of the country were halted.

Black smoke was also pouring out of an industrial area in Yokohama’s Isogo area. TV footage showed boats, cars and trucks floating in water after a small tsunami hit the town of Kamaichi in northern Japan. An overpass, location unknown, appeared to have collapsed into the water.
Kyodo news agency said there were reports of fires in Sendai where waves carried cars across the runway at the airport.

The western prefecture of Wakayama ordered 20,000 people to evacuate after further tsunami warnings.

The building shook for what seemed a long time and many people in the newsroom grabbed their helmets and some got under their desks,” Reuters correspondent Linda Sieg said in Tokyo.

“It was probably the worst I have felt since I came to Japan more than 20 years ago.”
Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs was not immediately available for comment.

The British Royal Family Has Sent "warning" Invitation

2011-01-27T19:14:00.000-08:00

The British Royal Family he has sent a "warning" invitation to the wedding of Prince William in Royal Europe fax, ask them to hold on April 29 - The wedding date - no other commitments.

While the races in traditional embossed gold is sent, and the next month, more than 1800 guests Lord Chamberlain's Office - the task of organizing all the activities of the Court - that the leaders of the protocol given earlier notice of foreign leaders and breakfast state and other VIPs.

According to senior staff, Buckingham Palace is faxed to all European royalty, asking them to keep April 29th free, according to the Daily Mail.

Palace courtiers said it was more "efficient" way to transmit information about these "big" events.

Some guests have already confirmed that he would be at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey.

King Constantine, the 70-year-old former ruler in Greece, his wife Queen Anne-Marie, 64, and their eldest son, Crown Prince Pavlov, 43, is to participate.

Constantine, who ruled 1964-1973, when Greece was declared a republic and abolished the monarchy, is the godfather of William and cousin and close friend of Prince Charles.

Serbia, Prince Alexander, who is the godson of the queen, and his wife Princess Katherine, issued a statement on its website, saying. "Their Royal Highnesses the pleasure of attending the wedding and are very happy for the young couple"

Romanian monarchy, headed by 89 year-old former King Michael, a cousin of Prince Philip, also known among the guests.

Other royal houses, including Spain, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Belgium are also expected to be invited.

fan of Dancing with the Stars : Cheryl Burke

2011-01-26T20:08:00.000-08:00

As any fan of Dancing with the Stars know, Cheryl Burke exudes confidence when he rolls a rapid intensification or do the tango in front of millions.

But two-time champion DWTS, life is not always so smooth: as a child, Burke had repeatedly molested a friend of his family - and testified against him in court, helping to send him to prison for nearly two decades.

"I tell my story," says Burke, 26, which opens on harassment - and the other struggles, such as physical violence, two former boyfriends - his new book, dance lessons, (co-author of the elderly writer Monica Rizzo). "There are no secrets. There is no shame."

Burke's abuser was a retired postman who was trusted and held in Burke's Bay Area community. He would sometimes take the Burke school and do chores around her house. The assaults began when she was 5

After being accused of attacking other children, Burke acknowledged his own abuse. However, still reeling from her parents separated when she was a baby, was beset by confusion.

Source : people.com

The Oscar Nominations In 2011

2011-01-25T22:10:00.000-08:00

Oscar nominations are gone and now guessing game begins. Oscar betting advice and predictions are to win the big night.

The greatest night of February 27th Hollywood calendar, but the Tuesday, January 25 Oscar nominations was released and speculation on who would win a bronze medal that has already begun. Anyone interested in betting and Oscar, this article provides some helpful tips and forecasts the big winners.

When the Golden Globe Awards honor contributions in film and television, is delivered in early January, and many of the winners of film awards tend to be favorites to win their category on Oscar Night.

We have no Golden Globes to guide us for the moment, but we can examine their candidates to get some ideas on who gets a buzz in the film industry, while some of our own assumptions.

2011 Oscar nominations and PredictionsBelow are the beneficiaries most likely candidate for an Oscar in 2011. I will discuss some of the movies that keep the attention at the end of these lists.

Like last year, there are 10 candidates for the coveted title of best film, while the Academy to recognize some very good smaller films, which is probably not win.

Best Picture Nominees 2011

“Black Swan” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“The Fighter” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“Inception” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“The Kids Are All Right”
“The King’s Speech” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“127 Hours”
“The Social Network” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“Toy Story 3″
“True Grit”
“Winter’s Bone”

Best Actor Nominees 2011

Javier Bardem, “Biutiful”
Robert Duvall, “Get Low”
Ryan Gosling, “Blue Valentine” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech” (Golden Globe Nominee)
James Franco, “127 Hours” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Jesse Eisenberg, “The Social Network” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Mark Wahlberg, “The Fighter” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Best Actress Nominees 2011
Annette Bening, “The Kids Are All Right”
Sally Hawkins, “Made in Dagenham”
Jennifer Lawrence, “Winter’s Bone” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Lesley Manville, “Another Year”
Natalie Portman, “Black Swan” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Halle Berry, “Frankie and Alice” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Michelle Williams, “Blue Valentine” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Nicole Kidman, “Rabbit Hole” (Golden Globe Nominee)

Best Supporting Actor Nominees 2011

Christian Bale, “The Fighter” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Matt Damon, “True Grit”
Andrew Garfield, “The Social Network” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Bill Murray, “Get Low”
Geoffrey Rush, “The King’s Speech” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Jeremy Renner, “The Town” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Best Supporting Actress Nominees 2011
Helena Bonham Carter, “The King’s Speech” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Barbara Hershey, “Black Swan”
Mila Kunis, “Black Swan” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Amy Adams, “The Fighter” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Melissa Leo, “The Fighter” (Golden Globe Nominee)
Miranda Richardson, “Made in Dagenham”
Hailee Steinfeld, “True Grit”
Jackie Weaver, “Animal Kingdom” (Golden Globe Nominee)

Best Director Nominees 2011

Darren Aronofsky, ‘Black Swan’ (Golden Globe Nominee)
Danny Boyle, ’127 Hours’
David Fincher, ‘The Social Network’ (Golden Globe Nominee)
Tom Hooper, ‘The King’s Speech’ (Golden Globe Nominee)
Christopher Nolan, ‘Inception’ (Golden Globe Nominee)
David O. Russell, “The Fighter” (Golden Globe Nominee)

Bonus Oscar Nominee Coverage

Although the question is "Who will get Oscar nominations in 2011," I'll give you a list of the best documentary and best animated film nominee hopefuls in 2011, the bonus coverage.

Best Documentary Nominees 2011

“A Film Unfinished”
“Casino Jack”
“Exit Through the Gift Shop”
“Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work”
“Waiting for “‘Superman’”

Best Animated Feature Nominees 2011

“How to Train Your Dragon” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“Despicable Me” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“Toy Story 3″ (Golden Globe Nominee)
“The Illusionist” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“Tangled” (Golden Globe Nominee)

Best Screenplay Nominations – Motion Picture 2011

“127 Hours” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“The Kids Are All Right” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“The King’s Speech” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“The Social Network” (Golden Globe Nominee)
“Inception” (Golden Globe Nominee)

Aniston, Kutcher Takes The Worst Of The Hollywood Awards

2011-01-25T10:21:00.000-08:00

If the movie starring Jennifer Aniston, Ashton Kutcher and distribution languid "Twilight" has left wondering, who are officially in good company.

All the main contenders are the Razzie Awards, an annual competition to celebrate the worst of Hollywood movies, actors and directors, organizers said Monday.

Now the thirty years of California led Razzies film buff John Wilson's "Golden Raspberry Foundation, an antidote to the earnestness of self swallows Hollywood during Oscar season.

The winners, determined by voters of more than 600 will be announced at a ceremony on 26 February is Hollywood the day before the Oscars handed. Unsurprisingly, most of the winners not participate. Notable exceptions included Sandra Bullock last year for "All About Steve" and Halle Berry in 2005 for "Catwoman." Bullock won an Oscar tomorrow, but for another film.

"The Twilight Saga Eclipse", the last chapter of the franchise successful on vampires and werewolves, led this year's Razzie field next to the "Last Airbender" director M. 3D Night Shyamalan martial arts fantasy. They each received nine nominations.

"Sex and the City 2", describes the latest sexual adventures of four elderly women after seven nominations.

Everyone will have one image and the worst is Aniston's romantic comedy "Bounty Hunter" and a parody of the critically reviled "Vampires Suck", both of which received four nominations.

Aniston competes with the worst actress for her roles in the strength and the "Bounty Hunter" and "Switch", another romantic comedy discrimination. "Sex and the City" foursome -

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon - received a collective nomination.

The field was completed Miley Cyrus ("The Last Song"), Megan Fox ("Jonah Hex") and Kristen Stewart ("Twilight"). Because this is Family Affair Cyrus because her father Billy Ray Cyrus, was nominated for his support of "The Spy Next Door."

Kutcher was quoted as worst actor, also in two films - Killers "and Aniston" Bounty Hunter "co-star Gerard Butler, also reduced, as" Twilight "stars Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner" Valentine's Day. ".

Andy Murray Is Wary Of The Threat Dolgopolov

2011-01-25T10:07:00.000-08:00

Andy Murray has insisted that it will be put to the test when he plays world number 46, Alexandr Dolgopolov for a place at the Australian Open last four.

British fifth seed - not yet lost a set in Melbourne this year - Dolgopolov plays in a game will be broadcast on Two and nnewsworld website.

"It is definitely unorthodox," said Murray Scotland. "He has a strange game.

"I'll be prepared for many changes of pace and some big winners. He is a talented guy."

The 23-year-old has yet to concede more than three games in one of his sets so far and admits he is in good shape when he tries to reach Melbourne final for the second consecutive year.

"I'm playing well," added the world number five. "The surface in this tournament is that I like. The court has good speed for me.

"Every game I started playing much better and I felt more comfortable in court.

"In the last match, could be the only thing I did was a little better when I came to the net a few times and did not play so well.

"If I keep hitting the ball so that the bottom of the field gives me a good shot against anyone. It 'was a very good start, but it's going much tougher."

Dolgopolov, the number 46 in the world, has its place in the quarter-finals with a shock 1-6 6-3 6-1 4-6 6-2 win fourth seed Robin Soderling.

22 year old, who reached the third round of the Australian Open in 2008, is now the first man in Ukraine to reach a large quarter-finals by Andrei Medvedev in 1999 Slam.

"This will undoubtedly be a difficult game because it stays in the demonstrations, which sees the ball very well," Dolgopolov.

"It is difficult to hit winners against him. This is a tough, physical game and I'll have to play very solid and got the kind of player.

"It does not give you any cheap points. He has a good service, and if you start playing slowly, it begins to turn the pace and winning hits. If you risk too much, you're missing. It is a bad player to play. "

The Murray is the third match on Rod Laver Arena - Petra Kvitova after playing Vera Zvonareva and Agnieszka Radwanska will be Kim Clijsters - the winner will face either world number one Rafael Nadal or David Ferrer, seventh in the semifinals.

U.S. Court To Send An Engineer In Prison In China Spy Case

2011-01-25T09:51:00.000-08:00

A former engineer at Northrop Grumman Corp., was sentenced to 32 years in prison for providing information about defense secrets to China, the export of military technical data and other crimes, the Ministry of Justice of the United States said on Tuesday.

He said Noshir Gowadia, 66, who defended the company employed from 1968 to 1986 and then worked on projects classified as a provider of government of the United States, received the sentence Monday by a federal judge in Hawaii where life Gowadia.

The conviction followed a four-day visit last week to the United States by Chinese President Hu Jintao, which included talks with President Barack Obama and the announcement of the operations of many businesses.

The evidence presented at trial, taken from 2003 to 2005 Gowadia six trips to China to provide information to help China with a cruise missile through the development of an exhaust nozzle resistant to detection.

When Gowadia was arrested in 2005 had paid at least $ 110,000 in China, the Ministry of Justice said.

He was convicted by a federal jury in August of five criminal offenses involving the design of the cruise missile exhaust system. He was also convicted of illegally exporting sensitive information about American B-2 bomber.

"Mr. Gowadia given some of our nation's most sensitive weapons-related designs for the Chinese government for money," said Assistant Attorney General David Kris, who is responsible for the Division of the Department of Justice Security National.

The jury convicted Gowadia two specific items of classified information, the department said.

One involved a PowerPoint presentation on the exhaust pipe and an assessment of the effectiveness of a new nozzle design, and the other a computer file to its forecast of a missile equipped with modified nozzle.

U.S. intelligence officials have said the spying by China and Russia reached a level close to that of the cold war, and that China was looking for research and development of the United States to strengthen its military capability.

On Friday, a Michigan man received a prison sentence of four years to try to find a job with the CIA so he can spy for China.

Glenn Shriver, 29, pleaded guilty in October in federal court in Virginia with conspiracy to communicate national defense information, after admitting he met with Chinese officials about 20 times and took about $ 70,000 Chinese intelligence officers.

Superhero Game DC Universe Online Launch On Jan 11

2011-01-11T20:52:00.000-08:00

January 11th is the day of the launch of SOE massively multiplayer superhero game DC Universe Online, at least here in the United States.

It will be online Friday in Europe. Something on Tuesday will be the launch day in the U.S. and Friday in Europe.

Everything is always going on about console MMO ... Well, few people do not talk every now and then ... when you're bored ...

But now someone has done something about it.

Well, do something new. And with the super heroes yet. This could be a winning combination.

This is the second console MMOs under SOE, the first is EverQuest Online Adventures is released on PlayStation 2 in 2003. It is the first and perhaps the first PlayStation 3 title MMO.

It is part of a larger Sony Corporation, one would think that state enterprises should be within the line PS3. Instead, SOE managed version of Mac OS Realms offers promised when the PS3 version is still somewhere in the future. March 11? We'll see.

DC Universe Online is also available on Windows.

Of course, if you were in beta, and I do not think you're going to end up playing computer DCUO, SOE could not laugh at you.

The uninstaller is broken!

Well, it is for some people. I have to be moved to the beta version after it was attached as a clean well for me. Or maybe the problem does not occur in Windows 7?

Oosthuizen Won British Open Champion Ship

2011-01-11T20:47:00.000-08:00

British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen won three-way play-off hole to secure the first title in the African Open in East London Golf Club.

South Africa, who finished at 16-12-276 sank footer on 18 to beat the Spaniard Manuel Quiros and at the end of 23-year-old English-man Chris Wood is hoping the first professional victory.

Oosthuizen said his first victory since the Open at St Andrews in July: "This is a great way to start the season is my first European Tour title in South Africa and I am absolutely ecstatic about it ..

"I look forward to all year, playing half in America and Europe. I'm looking forward to fighting in the two lists of the money."

Defending champion Charl Schwartzel, South Africa, posted a final round 70 to finish joint third, alongside fellow Jaco van Zyl and Steven O'Hara of Scotland at 15.

μ Europe organized an amazing comeback yesterday to win the Royal Trophy for the fourth time in five editions of the team competition.

leg League Cup Semi-Final West Ham United Birmingham City At Upton

2011-01-11T20:37:00.000-08:00

Read a match report in the leg League Cup semi-final between West Ham United and Birmingham City at Upton, Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

This was a drop of Carling and Foster. Ben Foster and deeply satisfying dinner before the League Cup, helping Manchester United win the 2009 final, but goalkeeper howler allowing the goal Carlton Cole has left Birmingham punch-drunk.

Alex McLeish side know they can overturn a 2-1 in the second stage before an enthusiastic audience in San Andres on January 26, but they themselves will begin to establish a golden opportunity here. Outpassed the first half, Birmingham had managed to turn around the goal behind only Mark Noble. This was brilliantly West Ham would have been worse.

After he tied for Liam Ridgewell, Birmingham must have felt the tie was there for the taking when Victor Obinna, West Ham extreme act of stupidity spectacular, Sebastian Larsson struck with a mule-kick. What an ass.

Birmingham is now under control, which was granted a half hour trying to exploit the numerical advantage. West Ham was on the back-foot building on Robert Green and James Tomkins to hold off the hosts. The aim of the owners, although a break-out, I felt ambitious.

Jonathan Spector, but fell to the right, crossed into the box and Cole made more modest connections. It looked like a backup goalie routine of England goalkeeper Foster, but England did not enjoy the best reputation in recent times. With Green looking the other end, Foster suffered his own moment in Rustenburg, allowing Cole's efforts to slip through his legs.

Residents of the Bobby Moore Stand laughed and sang feet of Foster. Fortune has always hidden? Not the objective of Cole. return is equally clear: the home field advantage against an objective advantage.

Avram Grant is required to pay to travel from the West Midlands remains to be seen, but if this is goodbye, is remembered for a variety of reasons. However, Obinna deserves a lot of libel when he left his teammates down, there was so much admired the healthier part of the team of Grant.

Green impressed in goal, Tomkins has stood in front of him, Scott Parker and Noble were generally tireless in midfield, while Cole has specifically pulled up on reaching the middle of the second half.

West Ham were freed from all the stress and routine of the Premiership relegation battle, cut into Birmingham from the beginning.

"What a fantastic performance that attack was in the first half of the year," Upton Park, the announcer proclaimed breath during the pause. All criticism of Grant, he got the right tactics. It 'been inundated with his midfield, using Spector alongside Parker and Noble in the center, looking for large runs of Obinna and Freddie Sears and Frederic Piquionne lonely forerunner of the tasks performed.

14 minutes, West Ham were in front of the delegate that has become a box pinball palace Birmingham. When Noble passed the initiative a strong back-office Obinna above. Ridge Blackwell react more quickly, but just could not find Spector. Assisted the right to Noble, the response was good, driving the ball towards the near post.

His view obscured by Scott Dann, Foster could not react in time as Noble shot came suddenly, accelerating the speed at which he was accompanied by the vapor trails. By the time Foster has thrown his hands, the ball was in the network.

In short, Sears began to show his ability in a good position, even if his work needs to finish. But West Ham pushed the second to consider all possibilities, often change the angles of attack. Obinna cross-field move Julien Faubert has brought almost a standing ovation. Obinna Foster reflexes are tested before Sears' confirmed his reputation as a stylish shop and twice ghosting a good shooting position, so wasted.

The half ended with another mass movement, Piquionne combines with the creation of Upson Obinna, who fired wide. As a whistle, Dann collapsed on the floor, having damaged his thigh. His replacement, David Murphy, came to the left and Ridgewell moved beyond, giving little fun with the traditionalists Birmingham is back online now number 2 5 6 3 What next? Jumpers for posts?

The numbers game dominated the second half. Birmingham left the first speed, rapid acceleration. Their pace was much better. Whatever McLeish told the half-time worked well. They were soon level. When Larsson swung a corner, Reid was too low in the treatment of Ridgewell, used in a header.

Birmingham soon enjoy a numerical superiority. When Matthew Upson, who is left back, took a throw-in down the line to Obinna, the response was the wing nut, backlash and stick Larsson, the most painful.

What a crazy, upside-half was to be. Birmingham tears and pain, if Upson barged into the Barry Ferguson. It looked a clear foul, but Phil Dowd waved play. The visitors were now all over the West Ham, clearly intended to benefit the hosts depleted numbers.

But then came Foster's Horror Show. There was another brutal beyond the catalog of errors in English goalkeeper. Obinna Foster of people lost their heads at night Boleyn. The meeting is the second step, the fight for the right to play either or Ipswich Town Arsenal at Wembley, promises more heady halves.

The King’s speech Top At THe U.K Box Office

2011-01-11T20:29:00.000-08:00

Art cinema The King’s speech Oscar leads box office in the United Kingdom and Ireland, taking in £ 3.5 million in its first three days of its publication.

The film, starring Colin Firth, leads the nominations this month, the Golden Globe Awards, seven nods in key categories, including best drama.

Another new entry, Danny Boyle 127 days, took second place with 2.2 million pounds.

Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller little Focker fell one place to number three after the third weekend of release.

Last week, the number one, Gulliver's Travels, starring Jack Black, slipped to number four.

Thriller the next three days, directed by Paul Haggis and starring Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks made his debut at number five, the £ 1m.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway movie Love and Other Drugs, slipped three places to six, while Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 held in place seven in number

Tron Disney fell two places to number eight, while The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, has disappeared from the number nine last week of five years.

Season of the Witch's fantasy film, starring Nicolas Cage, began at 10.

Sophia Bush Mourns The Loss Of Tyre's Cousin In Tucson

2011-01-10T19:53:00.000-08:00

Amidst the heartbreak of six slain in the attempted assassination of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the celeb world is not immune to its ties. The nine-year-old victim, Christina Green, was related to One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush.

In response to the supermarket rampage Sophia tweeted, “She was my 2nd cousin… Devastating…RT @nytimes: 9-Year-Old Victim Was a 9/11 Baby, a ‘Face of Hope’. She added, “There are no words to explain what my cousin’s family is going through in Arizona. How can this be? Violence is never the answer…”

Christina was also the daughter of a supervising scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the granddaughter of Dallas Green. Dallas is a former Major League Baseball player and former manager of the Yankees, Mets and Phillies.

Her father told Today that she was still alive when they got to the hospital after the bullet soared through her back. “She was a fighter but there was nothing we could do… As a family we wish we had the chance to be there with her, support her, help her while she was down.”

Our hearts go out to Christina’s family and the other victims’ families as well.

David and Goliath Style "Goliath"

2011-01-10T19:35:00.000-08:00

There were so many stories of David and Goliath style Made in Hollywood in recent years, was only a matter of time before the two biblical figures has its own movie. Now, The Hollywood Reporter has the news that "The Exorcism of Emily Rose director Scott Derrickson is preparing a fresh look at the biblical story of Relativity Media.

Called "Goliath", the movie is described as "an action movie with feelings thoroughly modern period." Thus, while the story is about as classic as they come, are Derrickson and producer Ryan Kavanaugh, Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen also attempts to give the film a modern feel like what is seen in "300" and "The Bourne Identity." Prepare yourself for some intense sequences slo-mo action of CGI.

Effectively modernize the look of the film is adapted very well, especially since the plot has been tweaked a bit of the classic story of the Bible. In Goliath, the giant incumbent will be sent for the king of Israel expected. This sends David, a young pastor, "an epic adventure game" where you must fight to protect himself and those he loves. The final confrontation is said to be "a battle of biblical proportions, literally," If we consider that motivation does not win the award the leader of Israel available to anyone who could kill the Philistine champion, Goliath.

You can see it now: David slo-mo to beat back the sling and the sending of a square stone hit Goliath in the forehead and the giant drop dramatically. Add some great CGI and project 3-D movie, and it seems that we in our hands.

From "300" and "Clash of the Titans" next "Immortals" of this kind on a piece of the action has proved extremely popular at the box office. Drama, full of violent versions of much better than doing comedy material, such as the ill-fated "Year One." Viewers can not ignore the historical inaccuracies in the land in good condition due to an epic battle, and we are right with them.

NBA Trade Rumors: Three Different Scenarios, Caramel And Chauncey In New Jersey

2011-01-10T19:27:00.000-08:00

Nets has ever seen a blockbuster trade that would have made Carmelo Anthony in Newark (and ultimately in Brooklyn) collapse. But the latest negotiations, formed around a draft agreement involving three teams the Pistons, is "further along" than any of their previous efforts, with an ESPN report that describes the Net as the " brink "of the acquisition and Anthony Moreover, almost a whole new list.

Information about the proposed transaction via Bergen Record:

In a business franchise that changes - the first record reported Friday - would give the Nets Devin Harris, Derrick Favors, Anthony Morrow, Stephen Graham, Quinton Ross, Ben Uzoh, and two picks, first round in Denver, and the contract of Troy Murphy's end, and Johan Petro in Detroit.
The Nets would get Anthony, [Chauncey] Billups - whom to report, despite the stories they can request a refund - a former point guard Anthony Carter and big man Shelden Williams of Denver, and [Richard] Hamilton and forward DaJuan Summers Detroit.

As we have seen all the time, it all depends on the signing of Anthony expansion of networks, Adrian Wojnarowski reported in December that it would be "willing to do" if the Nets also had a great talent with him. " So maybe the fact that trafficking networks could contribute to this point - and that Anthony could sign the extension if it has been decided - should not be a surprise.

However, Chris Sheridan day brings some of the more confusing aspects of trade, namely why Anthony would go with him (or, more accurately, the extension of New Jersey), now with the trade deadline still six weeks - especially when he thought his favorite destination is the Knicks, not net. (Sheridan said the Knicks better described as stunned "by it all.) This incidentally, seems to be a good place to forget he was Sheridan who said last month that Anthony says he Nuggets would only sign an extension with the Knicks. (Shortly afterwards called Peter Vescey to report an "adventure" and a "fake" account.)

Wojnarowski December report, in turn, explained that Anthony is reluctant to enter free agency in terms of the new, presumably more restrictive collective bargaining agreement. Maybe it does not explain why he was willing to sign the extension of networks of today, but it might explain why he would be willing to sign one at some point, especially if its representatives are in fact driven trade and the expansion of the Commission and will receive for its subsequent history.

Sales Of Small Cars Big Push For Auto Makers

2011-01-07T19:44:00.000-08:00

A new Prius car, a Ford and a small sedan Volkswagen will not be the sexiest cars at the Auto Show in Detroit. But car manufacturers rely on them is the winners of this year if buyers choose to start small and energy efficiency on the power and weight.

Show, which opens to the public January 15 known as over-the-top stunts out there and concept cars of the pre-depression days. In 2006, Chrysler drove a jeep through the plate glass window for the following year, a Chinese car manufacturer has revealed a concept car, a cormorant mats and wheels that ran in the middle of it.

There will always be cars that draw the eye on the screen. Porsche has promised something "spectacular." There will be new concepts, such as a Kia crossover with swivel seats and rear doors that hinge on the roof, like a DeLorean sports car. But the industry has been restrained by the economic crisis, and that buyers were Paris, too, especially with gas prices and U.S. standards for fuel economy.

There is no guarantee that Americans take their toll on the size. Indeed, after boasting reduced and electric cars last year's Fair, the industry has seen trucks and SUVs Outsell Cars in 2010. But the conditions are right for this trend to reverse.

If this happens, Detroit is not left behind because it was in 1970 or even three years ago, when gas prices allow small, compact cars made in conquering the Japanese market. General Motors and Ford are smart, well-made models like the Focus and the new Cruze. While Toyota and Honda still lead in this area, Detroit is stealing customers back for more.

The car companies are based in large shows in Detroit, Beijing, Geneva and elsewhere to show the new models and testing new models for hundreds of thousands of visitors. The world first saw the Chevrolet Volt, an electric car at the Detroit Motor Show 2007, for example. Finally went on sale last month.

Other ideas did not work. concept cars with hydrogen are the fashion three years ago. None has reached the market.

Among this year's offerings:

• The Prius wagon, Toyota's first entry in a planned family of Prius hybrids.

• The 9th generation version of the Honda Civic, one of the top-selling compact cars in the U.S.

• The Chevrolet Sonic subcompact, which replaces General Motors' Aveo and brings it more upscale.

• The Buick Verano, which is based on the Chevrolet Cruze and will be the smallest car in Buick's lineup.

• The Hyundai Veloster, a sporty, two-door coupe that Hyundai estimates will get 40 miles per gallon.

• The new Mercedes C-Class, featuring a smaller, four-cylinder engine.

• The Ford C-Max, a pint-sized, seven passenger minivan.

• The new A6 sedan that Audi says will get at least 25 %better fuel economy than the outgoing model.

• A new, unnamed, midsize car from Volkswagen.

The industry believes it is the right bet with an emphasis on cars, trucks and SUVs, even took a little more of the U.S. market last year, about 50.2 percent. This occurred because the construction companies and small companies buy trucks work necessary as the economy sputtered to life.

"Truck and SUV buyer is more in need-based buyers. Returning to the first market. This year, as the economy improves, there is more demand for the machine side," said Don Esmond, Toyota senior vice-president operations in the United States.

U.S. gas prices have been steadily climbing over the past six months, and auto manufacturers are preparing to return to $ 4 per gallon gas this summer. Gas average $ 3.07 a gallon nationally the first week of January, 40 cents higher than a year ago.

Toyota says it is already seeing interest among buyers has increased fuel economy. Sales of its Prius hybrid was higher in December than any month last year, said Bob Carter, vice president of the company for U.S. sales.

At the same time, the increase in fuel economy standards are forcing automakers to downsize and to consider new technologies such as battery power. Cars, vans and SUVs must meet an average of 35.5 miles per gallon for the new 2016 from 27.5 miles per gallon today, and the government is developing plans for future car models that could push standards from 47 mpg to 62 mpg by 2025.

Demographics also play a role. The unemployment rate for young people is higher than the national average because of the recession. It hurts me the opportunity to purchase cars. In December, the unemployment rate 20-24 years was 15.3 %from 9.4% in public.

As young people return to work, sales of small cars is expected to increase, "said George Pipas, top sales analyst at Ford, U.S., and noted that half of all car buyers to choose the first car compact or subcompact. At the same time, many baby boomers in retirement are shrinking. "Everything we see points to any small," he said.

But small does not mean spartan. Unlike economic econoboxes 1970, small cars of today are decent power under the hood and a lot of gadgets for your dashboard. Prices are even higher.

In the past, the Detroit automakers relied on more than their Asian rivals in sales of trucks and SUVs for profits. The margins are much smaller than a Ford Fiesta $ 15,000 $ 37,000 for a Ford Expedition.

But after its recent restructuring, GM and Ford and Chrysler back to profitability is close to a profit despite the market slump weakened the United States have reduced labor costs, making it possible to build small cars profitably in the U. It S. reduce production costs by selling vehicles worldwide as the place to build different cars for different markets Fiesta. And also benefited from the rash of safety recalls of Toyota.

Flue Could Emerge In The Coming Weeks

2011-01-07T19:24:00.000-08:00

The second wave of influenza could emerge in the coming weeks, this time the elderly, the data show.

Although the data published by the Agency for Health Protection (HPA) show that cases of the flu appears to have peaked among young people, also show that infection rates among older age groups continues to grow.

Last night, an expert warned the elderly against influenza that had not received the seasonal flu vaccine to contact their doctor, while signs that the two virus strains that were relatively quiet until this winter would now be about to have a strong influence.

GP surgeries have already exhausted vaccines and manufacturers have warned that have more population.
Last night eminent microbiologist, Scotland, Hugh Pennington described the system of swine influenza vaccination in the United Kingdom as "a disaster."

"I blame the government and doctors," he said. "GPS was ordered to the best - everyone knew what was coming advertising campaign leaves much to be desired in Scotland, they were better prepared, but we could have done more ..."

Professor John Oxford, a flu expert at Queen Mary University of London, said the strain of swine influenza (H1N1) affecting young people more difficult may be decreasing, which allows two of the other major strains of winter , H3N2 and B, to take advantage.

Both are potentially dangerous to the elderly are more tolerant of swine influenza in young people because of exposure to similar viruses in the past in their lives. So far 50 people are known to have died from the flu this season. Only four of the 65 years of age or older.

The deaths, 45 were caused by influenza virus and the other five, type B. The HPA did not know whether the four deaths in more than 65 years was due to an influenza type B.

weekly statistics of influenza Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), released Thursday show that while infection rates in younger age groups appear to be in rapid decline, the increase among those aged 45 and older. The rate of illness among children aged five to 14 increased from 145 cases to 58 cases per 100,000 in the week to January 2 In the age group of 65 or more cases has increased from 36 to 47

These figures are not particularly high compared to other winters, the Oxford professor said, but are worried because the elderly are more likely to die from flu than younger people. He said the emphasis on swine flu and the small number of deaths in the elderly can be complacent retirees receive the vaccine.

Speaking of statistics RCGP, he said: "I looked at the data and thought, 'Oh my God, this is the first warning signal." It could be that the swine flu was down and leave a another tribe to join. This is an indication that the elderly should be a little more careful. "

Currently, 70 percent of people over 65 who are eligible for the seasonal influenza vaccine, got it. This protects against swine flu, H3N2, and Type B. This week, the offices of general practitioners' throughout England began to run short of seasonal vaccine.

On Thursday, the government decided that the 12.7 million doses of vaccine against swine influenza rest of the year last pandemic was the doctors. But that does not protect against two other strains.

Professor David Salisbury, director of immunization at the Ministry of Health, yesterday gave details of an online ordering system for general practitioners. He said: "We have a large amount of vaccine we have now has the command line so that doctors may, from Monday to order online and we will provide very fast with high doses of them .."

About 1,000 people die from flu one winter only "normal", especially the elderly. Influenza is often not officially recorded causes of death. The last time was epidemic in 1999/2000, 26,000 people died. Most of the elderly. This year's meeting is atypical, because the dominance of swine flu has meant most of those who died were young.

Obama Chosen Another Warrior Windy City

2011-01-07T19:16:00.000-08:00

Obama has chosen another warrior Windy City on Thursday to be his new chief of staff.

Bill Daley, son of legendary Chicago mayor and brother of the current replace Rahm Emanuel, who is running to be the next mayor of the second.

"Few Americans can boast the breadth of experience he brings to this position," said Obama, who joked Daley winning the government "is a genetic trait."

"You have honored me and my family," said Daley, 62, who said that his visit to the White House for the first time 50 years ago to meet President John Kennedy. "This team is not going to disappoint you, or the nation."

Daley is at the heart of Chicago's American, but is also an old Washington. E 'was secretary of the Clinton administration trade and head of Al Gore failed 2000 presidential election mandate.

There is no liberal.

A top executive of JPMorgan Chase, Daley is a pro-business Democrat who is expected to follow a more centrist when he takes over the head of the agency staff Pete Rouse.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has clashed with the White House has given the designation of a big thumbs up.

"We look forward to working with him for a quicker recovery, economic growth, create jobs and fight against the global challenges of America," said Thomas Donohue, president of the House honcho.

Adam Green, co-founder of the progressive change in the committee raising campaign said Daley "was a real mistake."

"Bill Daley is constantly urging the Democratic Party to sue a company program that alienates independent and Democratic voters," said Green.

"If a President Obama listen to this type of policy advice from Bill Daley, Democrats suffered a disastrous 2012."

Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, who was not a fan of the style of Emmanuel management in-your-face Obama kudos for choosing an "adult".

"He gets that treat people like you know everything and they do not," he said.

"Bill Daley is much more conservative than I am. He knows Washington, but it is not Washington. And he gets what the rest of the country thinks."

Britney Spears "Hold It Against Me" Leaked

2011-01-07T19:08:00.000-08:00

A demonstration flight of Britney Spears is not only the next stop promoting its official launch.

Spear tweeted a picture Thursday of the CD cover of the song "Hold It Against Me", with the message "Have a demo at the beginning of my new single leak. If u think it is good, wait until you hear the one and only Tuesday. - Brit

Track, its first new member since 2009 is "3" is the result together with producer Sean Garrett, who has worked with artists such as Ciara, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce Knowles and Whitney Houston. Garrett Spears also work together to create a "Toy Soldier" on his 2007 album "Blackout."

"I am happy to see her back," Garrett E! News in September. At that time, he said he really wanted "to enter his mind, and what love is all Britney."

Paul Collingwood Retire From Test cricket

2011-01-07T18:56:00.000-08:00

England versatile Paul Collingwood said he welcomes the opportunity to retire from Test cricket, who won the Ashes series in Australia on Friday.

The 34-year-old said there was no regret about his decision in England shocked the hosts with just three wickets in hand and a deficit of 151 runs lead on the fifth day of the Sydney final test

"This is what I''ve been playing the game, capable of Australia, Australia, like this:" Age Collingwood quoted as saying.

"There will be a great time, I have to withdraw from Test cricket and I''m glad I''ve with contributions made to the England cricket team in test format."

"This team is progressing and they''ll on without me and even better. I''m waiting for tomorrow's final farewell," he added.

Collingwood also said that despite his own struggle with the bat, this series was his most enjoyable as a cricketer.

"Even if haven''t been scoring runs out here, I haven''t been able to make a smile from my face. It 's something I've waited a long time," 34 years, he said.

"The last time I was here four years ago, I was able to score runs and we have maybe five to zero. I''d prefer this way around," he added.

England has a 2-1 lead in the series, and has retained the ashes.

A win Friday will give visitors their first victory in the Test series in Australia since the tour of 1986-87.

London Olympics Face Solar Storm During The Games

2011-01-07T18:49:00.000-08:00

Despite all the preparations almost complete London Olympics in 2012, organizers? 9.3 billion mega-event is now facing a real problem that London could face a solar storm during the Games.

Solar flares can cause blackouts, damage communications satellites and forced to divert aircraft,reports".

Organizers of the 2012 Olympics told the newspaper he was "monitoring the situation" after the Bureau of Meteorology warned that the next solar storm can occur during the Games next year.

"The space weather events usually occur during solar maximum, which follows a cycle of about 11 years.

The next solar maximum is expected around 2012-13 - potentially coincide with the London Olympics, "said a weather expert.

World's Pop Singer Inspiration For The Main Character In "Country Strong"

2011-01-07T18:42:00.000-08:00

Gwyneth Paltrow "country strong" character Kelly Canter unfolds a tale all too common in the music industry: fallen star, drug addict rehabilitation candidate determined to return to their former glory.

In fact it was only last year that we celebrated "Crazy Heart", the male version of this drama, with Jeff Bridges in the lead role, which earned him an Oscar.

And while "country strong" have also tried to Nashville for the authenticity of most of the film shot in Music City, hiring producers established as Byron Galimore (Tim McGraw, Sugarland) and Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift) and work with local musicians and crew, a source of inspiration for the main character was in the world of pop Specifically: Britney Spears and Michael Jackson.

"We support these artists and to celebrate, then at the first sign of weakness, we rally around their fall," writer-director Shana Evening Billboard. "So we want to rebuild for a return. How hard to live life as it publicly."

Partying wrote most of the manuscript in 2008 that Britney made a series of personal - the tragedies - and the public. She had finished the manuscript when news of the death of Michael Jackson broke. "I wanted to present these characters disorder, complicated and conflicted," she said. "Everybody is imperfect."

Singer And Songwriter Jessie J Arrived At The Top

2011-01-06T19:51:00.000-08:00

Singer and composer Jessie J reached the top of the Sound of 2011 list, which showcases the best music stars for next year.

Jessie J, real name Jessica Cornish in Romford, Essex, is described in the British response to Rihanna or pink.

The sound of 2011 the list was compiled with the assistance of 160 key music critics, broadcasters and bloggers.

Now in its ninth year, includes former winners Ellie Goulding, Little Boots, Adele, Mika and Corinne Bailey Rae.

Jessie J has enjoyed success as a songwriter, co-author of Miley Cyrus beaten party in the U.S..

The 22-year-old launched his solo career in late 2010, making it the UK's top 30 with his first single Do It Like A Dude.

Signed with Island Records in the UK - the home of Amy Winehouse, U2 and Florence and the Machine - his music is a mixture of urban pop ballads full of melancholy and great attitude.

She played the West End stage at the age of 11 years and spent a year at the School of the Performing Arts Brit in the same year as fellow singers Adele, Katy B and Rox.

Jessie J said she was "overwhelmed" in the top came from the Sound of 2011 list.

"It seemed incredible to accept such a large scale," he said. "I know I'm doing something right and continue to do so. It 's an honor."

The Brit Awards also received critical acclaim from the singer, she accepted the ceremony at the O2 Arena in London in February.

"Wait for me right now so high, but thrive in the knowledge that people have confidence," he said. "It 's a challenge."

Austin Daboh, music director - the first radio to call the music of Jessie - said: "Since I saw a video homemade Jessie sings head, I knew he had talent.

"I think it combines a unique charisma, with great writing and to top it all, she has an incredible voice."

Lana Webb, head of music at Remedy Productions who show for Channel 4 and MTV, said: "Jessie J has already proved his credentials songwriting.

"With her powerful voice, stage presence and style knife edge, Jessie J. cut across the musical landscape, taking the spotlight for herself in 2011."

Sound of 2011 top five are James Blake and Jamie Woon at the numbers two four respectively, the manufacturer of high-level singers who combine dubstep and soul.

Number three, Vaccines rock have been compared to The Ramones and The Jesus & Mary Chain, while the great voice of chanteuse Clare Maguire has five.

The list was compiled with the advice of more than 160 influential tastemakers in the UK, everyone has their favorite named three new laws.

Participants range from magazine editors and music critics from newspapers to bloggers respected DJs and producers of radio and television.

New artists can not be granted if they were already in the UK Top 20 single or album, or was already famous for any reason, as it appears in the TV talent, or are a member of the band hit it solo.

A Long List the top 15 artists, published in December, and five were observed during the week.

Last year, Ellie Goulding came at the top of the Sound 2010, and was joined in the Navy, and five diamonds, Delphi, Hurt and drums.

Artists in the top five in previous years have included Florence and the Machine and La Roux (Sound 2009), Adele and Duffy (Sound 2008), Mika and Klaxons (Audio, 2007), Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs (Audio 2005) , Keane and Franz Ferdinand (Audio, 2004) and 50 Cent and Dizzee Rascal (Sound 2003).

Toshiba Selling Large-Screen 3D Without Glasses

2011-01-05T08:04:00.000-08:00

Toshiba will begin selling large-screen 3D TV without glasses fiscal 2011 and expects to start marketing the revolutionary device beyond the home ground, the Japanese leader said Tuesday.

The Japanese conglomerate also announced an ambitious target of raising the third of television revenues, which begins April 20 million €.

Toshiba, whose products range from household appliances to nuclear power, has already launched versions of 12-inches and 20 inches of her glasses-free 3D TV in Japan.

The need for special glasses is considered an important barrier 3D TV sales, but rival companies said the angle of vision without glasses technology is too restrictive.

Atsushi Murasawa, Toshiba's director of visual products, told reporters at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday that the set of reaction has been favorable.

The company is showing a prototype 56-inch and 65 inch glass without 3D TV at CES and will probably launch in two versions, one of which is over 40 inches and one over 50 inches, Toshiba spokesman said.

"They are not only for the Japanese market, but also the United States, Europe and China," Murasawa said. He gave no details on release dates or pricing for new products.

Toshiba makes the LCD screen inside of your small glasses without 3D models of televisions, but the company said it would work with an outside vendor for larger screens.

The company also sells a 3D-capable TV with conventional glasses, as offered by competitors such as Sony Corp.

Toshiba aims to increase sales of television in the developing countries and get a share of 10 of U.S. TV market, compared with about 7 or 8% currently, Murasawa said.

World Food Prices Are Going To "Danger Zone"

2011-01-05T07:48:00.000-08:00

Food price index of the United Nations has increased for the sixth consecutive month at its highest since records began in 1990. The rising price of sugar, cereals and oilseeds was driving global food prices to record levels in December, surpassing the 2008 level, when the cost of food has caused riots around the world and prompted warnings of price "danger zone".

An index compiled monthly by the United Nations released its previous monthly record - June 2008 - in December to its highest level since records began in 1990. Published by the Rome-based Food and Agriculture, the index tracks prices of a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar, and rose for six consecutive months.

Abdolreza Abbas, Sian, an economist at the FAO, told the Guardian: "We are entering a danger zone." But he stressed that the situation was not as bad as 2008.

The price of sugar and meat are at record levels, while corn prices are back to levels not seen since 2008, when riots in Haiti, killing four people and riots in Cameroon has left 40 dead.

Abbassian warned prices could rise even higher, amid fears of drought and floods in Argentina, Australia and the cold kills the plants in the northern hemisphere.

"There is still room for prices to rise much higher if, for example, dry conditions in Argentina tend to be a drought and if we start having problems with winterkill in the northern hemisphere for the wheat crop, "said Abbassian.

Prices rose steadily, but Abbassian said he had expected food prices begin to fall, because many poor countries have a good harvest last year.

But this was not the case after the unpredictable weather caused poor wheat harvest in Russia. Last year, wheat prices have doubled European corn from the United States rose by over 50% and soybean prices in the United States jumped more than 30%.

The current floods in Australia have the potential to affect prices of commodities such as sugar cane growers are warning of production problems up to three years. Wheat supplies should hit - Australia's largest exporter of wheat in the fourth - and the country is also the largest exporter of coking coal, whose production is also affected by the floods.

At the same time demand from emerging economies like China and India has been strong.

Abbassian but downplayed concern that rising food prices could cause fresh problems as happened two years ago when the price of grain is largely the cause of the problem, with a dramatic increase in oil prices. He noted that another rise in oil prices - currently about $ 95 a barrel - could exacerbate the problem. While increases in oil prices, and forecasts are proposing could reach $ 100, it is still well below the peak of $ 145 reached in July 2008 on a wave of acquisitions by international speculators.

Index of FAO food hit 215 points last month, against 206 in November, breaking the 213.5 recorded in June 2008. It shows a dramatic increase in food prices in a decade. In 2000, the index stood at 90 and not cross the 100 until 2004.

Economists are wary of inflation peaks in the world can rise interest rates in developed countries are at historically low due to the banking crisis.

Julian Jessop, chief international economist at Capital Economics, said: "Inflationary pressures this year, the recent surge in the cost of agricultural commodities is much higher than the pick-up in oil prices."

Jessop said the price of oil is increasing, largely because of demand caused by the rebound of industries worldwide. "Instead, the increase in agricultural food prices is largely due to supply shocks such as drought in major wheat producing countries. These are exacerbated by speculative pressures."

HMV Group closes Nearly 60 stores In UK

2011-01-05T06:46:00.000-08:00

HMV Group is closing 60 stores in the UK, including 20 branches of Waterstone's, after suffering a sharp drop in sales during the crucial Christmas period.

The chain of high street evil that has been issued for the revision of the retail sector in the first half of 2011 this morning, a great hope that his fortunes had improved. In an unexpected trading statement dubbed "spooky" by an analyst in the city, admitted that sales HMV like-for-like UK and Ireland fell from 13.6% in December. He also warned that it violates the conditions of its loans with banks.

HMV hand, they have already lost more than two thirds of its value last year, fell 20% to 25.75p.

The company did not say which stores will be closed, but said it was directed at areas with "multiple" HMV or English departments. HMV hopes to transfer the remaining staff in stores, but may still be some job losses in the group because it includes a £ 10m additional cost savings.

Warning about today's result comes less than a month after HMV alarmed by reports of the City a loss of 40 million pounds for the first half of this fiscal year. The company is pinning its hopes on a strong Christmas, but last month the Arctic blast appears to have sabotaged his chances.

"The difficult market entertainment, combined with bad weather during our peak trading period had a negative impact on our year of negotiations to date. In addition, there are headwinds consumers will note that we are entering 2011," said the company. Many retailers have warned that the austerity measures in Britain, as the increase in VAT will hurt them this year.

"Given the difficult market conditions for Christmas and the likely result of the year, the board now expects that the compliance test of the alliance in April with bank credit facility, the group will be tight and making new mitigation measures over the next four months to resolve this problem, "said HMV.

CEO Simon Fox insisted that HMV was "profitable and cash generative business and a strong brand of entertainment."

Analysts, however, have expressed doubts about the long-term prospects of the company. Before today, the SMP was expected to make a profit of between £ 46m and £ 60m. It now believes the result will be "lower end" of expectations.

Nick Bubb analyst at Arden Partners, warned that the SMP is likely to be cleaved.

"Something that can be recovered from the rubble, as a violation related to the potential sale of Waterstone's almost could keep the group alive," said Bubb.

Comparable sales in the English fell 0.4% in December.

Fellow high street retailer Next was also the cost of snow today. It 'was announced that about € 22m full price for the sale of the buyers who died in December, avoided the main road, although the company's Directory to benefit from the boom as Christmas gifts for people back home instead.

Fantasy Games Workshop is also an expert warned today that its profit is in line with market expectations. Its net sales were down 4% in six months, November 28, followed by "difficult trading conditions" in December.

John Lewis, however, celebrated a merry Christmas, with comparable sales up 7.6% last month.
There are currently five HMV stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham to four, and three in Leeds and Belfast. Several cities have two HMV stores, including Bolton, Nottingham, Portsmouth and Reading.

There are 52 stores in London, including 16 in the center of the capital.

The company has already announced it will close its flagship store at 360 Oxford Street, Bond Street near the station.

In Spain there are seven stores in or near Dublin.

Water Stone offices are usually a mess, but it works 15 branches in London, you're in Edinburgh and two in Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Derby and Glasgow Central.