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American Traditional Tattoos

2012-02-20T00:12:00.000-08:00

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2012-02-13T00:00:00.000-08:00

David Beckham

2012-02-08T22:52:00.000-08:00

Mini Cooper Recall

2012-01-20T21:15:00.000-08:00

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- BMW is recalling 89,000 Mini Coopers in the United States for the same sort of problem that led to earlier recalls of BMW and Rolls-Royce luxury cars.

The problem, in all the recalls, is that a computer circuit board controlling a turbocharger cooling system can fail. The result: a smoldering water pump and, in some cases, a fire in the engine compartment.

The turbo cooling system in the Mini Coopers operates differently from that in the BMW and Rolls-Royce cars, according to a letter BMW sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nevertheless, some turbocharged Mini cars have caught fire in the same way the larger cars did.

BMW is still investigating whether the cause of the problem is related or just coincidental, Mini spokeswoman Nathalie Bauters said. Germany's BMW AG (BAMXF) owns and operates all three car brands.

There have been 81 cases of water pump failure in Mini Coopers globally so far, Bauters said, including four engine compartment fires. No accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.

Worldwide, the Mini recall covers a total of 235,535 cars, Bauters said.

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Cars being recalled include some model year 2007 through 2011 Mini Cooper S hatchbacks and convertibles; Mini Cooper Clubman S (the longer three-door Mini); and Mini Cooper Countryman S (the larger, four-door SUV Mini); as well as John Cooper Works high-performance versions of the Mini Cooper. Non-turbocharged Minis are not involved in the recall.

Mini Cooper dealers will replace auxiliary water pumps on the recalled cars.

Previously, BMW had recalled 32,000 BMW cars and 600 Rolls-Royces for possible turbo-related fires.

Costa Cancordia

2012-01-18T19:18:00.000-08:00

Emergency teams in Italy are racing to rescue about 40 people still believed to be missing after a cruise ship ran aground off the country's west coast.

Divers are searching rooms in the Costa Concordia, which is lying on its side 200m (650ft) off Giglio island.
It sank on the first night of a Mediterranean cruise on Friday. Most of its 4,000 passengers and crew reached land by lifeboats but some swam ashore.
Three people died. Late on Saturday, two people were found alive on board.
Rescuers have reached a man and a woman stranded in a cabin two decks down on the half-submerged ship, according to Italian media reports.
The precise number of those who remain unaccounted for is unclear. Late on Saturday local official Giuseppe Linardi said up to 41 people were missing.
Earlier he had put the figure at 70, adding that some might still be housed in private homes on Giglio - where the survivors first reached land.

Coast guard captain Cosimo Nicastro told Italian TV that divers had carried out an extensive search of the waters near the vessel and found no bodies.
But he added that there still might be some "in the belly of the ship".

A large gash can be seen in the hull of the Costa Concordia as it lies on its side.

Italian, German, French and British nationals were among the 3,200 passengers on board. There were also 1,000 crew.
Those who died include two French passengers and a Peruvian crewman.
Some passengers were rescued by lifeboat, helicopters plucked to safety some who were trapped on the ship, and others jumped from the ship into the cold sea.
About 40 people are being treated in hospital.
The captain was being held for questioning, Italian TV reported. Prosecutors were not immediately available for comment.

'Delayed drill'
Passenger Luciano Castro told Ansa news agency: "We heard a loud noise while we were at dinner as if the keel of the ship hit something."
"The ship started taking in water through the hole and began tilting."

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Some passengers told the Associated Press news agency that the crew had failed to give instructions on how to evacuate the ship.

An evacuation drill was scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
"It was so unorganised, our evacuation drill was scheduled for 17:00 (16:00 GMT)," Melissa Goduti, 28, from the US told AP. "We had joked what if something had happened today."
Passenger Mara Parmegiani told Italian media there were "scenes of panic".
"We were very scared and freezing because it happened while we were at dinner so everyone was in evening wear.
"We definitely didn't have time to get anything else. They gave us blankets but there weren't enough," she said.
Several passengers compared the accident to the film Titanic, about the sinking of the giant ocean liner in April 1912 which claimed more than 1,500 lives.

Hypothermia
The Costa Concordia, which is operated by Costa Cruises, had sailed from Civitavecchia near Rome on Friday on a regular weekly Mediterranean cruise when it ran aground.

The president of Costa Cruises, Gianni Onorato, said the main task for the company was now to assist passengers and crew, and help repatriate them.

He said it was difficult to determine what had happened, but that the ship had experienced a blackout after hitting "a big rock".
Mr Onorato added: "We will be working in full transparency with Italian authorities" to understand the causes of the disaster.
He said normal lifeboat evacuation had become "almost impossible" because the ship had listed so quickly.
Rescued passengers were initially accommodated in hotels, schools and a church on Giglio.
They have now been moved to the mainland, Elizabeth Nanni from the island's tourist information service told the BBC.
"Usually there are 700 people on the island at this time of year, so receiving 4,000 and some in the middle of the night wasn't easy," she said. "Some people jumped in the sea so they had hypothermia."
Some "tens" of British passengers are believed to have been on board, said the UK Foreign Office, which has sent a team to the area.

Source : BBC News

2012 nsx

2012-01-15T18:41:00.000-08:00

About 2012 Acura NSX

For those who want to get a stylish and comfortable sedan, this 2012 Acura NSX can be a good choice. Before going further, it will be better if we know more about its specifications and other features from this car. The first thing you should know is that it comes with a 3.5 Liter v10 engine which will result in producing 550 Horsepower. This car will be a good choice if you want to buy a sports car as you can get many features from this 2012 Acura NSX.

More About 2012 Acura NSX

The best part from this 2012 Acura NSX is that it comes with technology called VTEC which is also known as Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System. This car is known as the first car who delivers this technology, by using this technology it will give an extra comfort when using this car. The other feature you should know is that it comes with automated fuel injection. With so many features available in this car, buying this sports car will be a good choice. If you want to get this car, this car will be priced at around $150,000. If you want to get a sports car with an amazing look, you need to consider for choosing this 2012 Acura NSX.

BMW Hybrid

2012-01-09T18:09:00.000-08:00

The car of the future: With "BMW ActiveHybrid" , BMW already has two vehicles in their program today, which have the mobility of tomorrow: The BMW X6 and the BMW 7 Series become even more economical by means of hybrid technology, without losing vehicle dynamics.

Savannah Brinson

2012-01-07T21:10:00.000-08:00

Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan : Engaged!

2012-01-01T18:27:00.000-08:00

A publicist for Michael Jordan has confirmed a report first released by WCNC in Charlotte: he proposed this week to long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto... and she said yes!

The greatest basketball player to ever live and the Cuban/American model have been dating for three years and the engagement took place over Christmas weekend. No wedding date has been set.

Jordan, the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats has three kids with Juanita Vanoy. They were married in September 1989 and got divorced in 2006.

Avenger Controller

2011-12-29T17:42:00.000-08:00

The Avenger is an external adapter for the XBOX 360 controller, designed to enhance your skills and make your opponents blow chunks! This lean mean accessory provides gamers with a more immersive gaming experience, while improving situational awareness, accuracy, agility, and reaction-time. The Avenger allows for rapid, fluid movements between individual buttons and analogue sticks, allowing gamers to access up to nine functions simultaneously. Equipped with a stabilizer stand, customizable levers, high-precision tension straps, hair-trigger capabilities, and sensitivity adjusters, this space-age monster can be fine-tuned like an instrument. The Avenger is engineered for those who want to push their gaming abilities to new heights and leave their opponents begging for mercy!

Slim Dunkin

2011-12-21T19:14:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday, WSB-TV in Atlanta reported that the Waka Flocka Flame affiliate and Brick Squad Monopoly member was shot in an altercation that began over a stolen piece of candy.

"The information we're getting, it's unconfirmed, but witnesses are saying this whole thing started over a piece of candy," homicide detective David Quinn told "Action News" on camera.

According to witnesses, Dunkin, born Mario Hamilton, grabbed a piece of candy from another man while inside an Atlanta recording studio, which led to an argument and then a fistfight. The scuffle ended with Slim being shot once in the chest. He was then transported to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

There were a number of witnesses at the scene, but because police first arrived at the hospital and not the scene of the crime, they didn't have the opportunity to properly interview all of the people who were present.

There will be a public viewing on Thursday at Atlanta's Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, from the hours of 6 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET.

Dunk was an emerging star in Waka Flocka Flame's Brick Squad Monopoly crew. Aside from key appearances alongside Flocka on his 2010 debut album, Flockaveli, and on Gucci Mane and V-Nasty's BAYTL LP, Slim was also beginning to make waves as a soloist.

Sam Hurd

2011-12-19T18:47:00.000-08:00

Anna Chlumsky

2011-12-18T08:56:00.000-08:00

2012 Dodge Dart

2011-12-11T04:49:00.000-08:00

The company has decided to lift the curtain Dodge on his new project on the development of a new compact sedan, called the Dart, which provided a platform for Fiat Group.

Everything related to the model can be presented to emphasize only of teasers, which displays the front panel (grille and headlights), rear bumper and tailgate.

Patrice O'neal

2011-12-03T09:07:00.000-08:00

Carmen Sandiego

2011-11-02T21:41:00.000-07:00

Carmen Sandiego is a media franchise of educational computer and video games, television programs, books and other media featuring a thieving villainess of the same name.

The basic premise of the franchise lets the user or protagonists become agents of the ACME Detective Agency, who attempts to thwart and capture V.I.L.E. ringleader and former ACME agent Carmen Sandiego. The franchise initially focused on teaching geography and history, though it later branched out into mathematics, English, and other subjects.

Originally distributed in the United States and Canada, most of the computer games are now available to international audiences. With the exception of Carmen Sandiego: Junior Detective Edition, all the games in the series are aimed at preteens. Many entries in the series contain elements of various genres, including mystery, comedy, science fiction, spy-fi, and fantasy.

David Freese

2011-11-02T21:22:00.000-07:00

David Richard Freese
Positions: Third Baseman and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 220 lb.

Born: April 28, 1983 in Corpus Christi, TX (Age 28)
High School: Lafayette (Wildwood, MO)
School: University of South Alabama
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 9th round of the 2006 amateur draft.
Signed June 12, 2006. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 6, 2009 vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Cardinals 2009-2011
2012 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$416k (11) (details)
Service Time (01/2012): 2.028, Arb Eligible: 2013, Free Agent: 2016 , Agents: CAA Sports (Nez Balelo)

Rob Gronkowski

2011-11-01T19:36:00.000-07:00

Face Paint

2011-11-01T19:20:00.000-07:00

Bibi Jones

2011-11-01T18:58:00.000-07:00

BiBi Jones, who also performed as Britney Beth, is the current stage name of an American pornographic actress. She is the youngest star to be signed by Digital Playground. She recently appeared in Hollywood Undead's music video for the single "Been To Hell".

In October 2011 she posed for a photo with New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, Gronkowski was topless and Jones was wearing his jersey. The photo was posted via the 6'4" new yorker via his Twitter account and cause some unwelcome media attention.

iPhone 4s

2011-10-10T09:23:00.000-07:00

Rumours are rife yet again with regards to the iPhone's next release. The latest gossip suggests the release date is set to be this September, but Apple has not confirmed anything.

Debates about how different the new offering will be from last year's iPhone 4 are also circulating, with many saying it will be pretty similar and possibly simply called the iPhone 4S or 4G.

Bloomberg reports that it will be an improved version, however, with the same A5 processor that the iPad 2 uses, and an 8 megapixel camera. One thing we do know is that it will sport the new iOS 5 and will be able to access Apple's iCloud data storing and sharing system.

There are also suggestions that soon after its release Apple will be offering a mid-range phone to open up its technology to a broader audience.

iPad Nano

2011-10-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

Multi-Touch and music. Smart ways to stay fit. Clock faces
A built-in FM radio. Everything about iPod nano is a huge hit.

Shannon Twed

2011-10-05T23:35:00.000-07:00

Mini Biography
Born in Canada, Shannon Tweed rose to stardom as Miss November, 1981, for Playboy magazine. In 1982, she began her movie career and also appeared in the TV series "Falcon Crest" (1981).

She became Playmate of the Year in 1982. She was briefly involved with Playboy magazine founder Hugh M. Hefner but has carried on a long-term relationship with KISS member Gene Simmons since 1983.

She has become somewhat of a "B" movie "queen," appearing in numerous low-budget "erotic thrillers" and adventure films. She and Simmons have two children, a son named Nicolas born in 1989 and a daughter Sophie born in 1992.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Robert Byrd ; updated by JeZeBeL

Holly Madison Picture

2011-10-05T06:29:00.000-07:00