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Schedule Change for IPL

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:07:00 +0000

Schedule Change for IPL, Mumbai, Mar 10 : The Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday announced a change to its match schedule for Season 3.

Corporation Council elections in Bangalore have been announced for March 28 2010, necessitating a change in DLF IPL schedule, said an official release.

The change affects two matches:
· The Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils match moves to 4pm on Thursday, March 25 (from 8pm on Saturday, March 27)

· The Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders match moves to 8pm on Saturday, March 27 (from 4pm on Saturday, March 27)

IPL matches Now watch live in cinema halls

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:04:00 +0000

IPL matches Now watch live in cinema halls
Mumbai
, March 10: Want to watch an Indian Premier League
(IPL) match live? No need to go to the stadium. Just book a ticket at the nearest cinema hall and enjoy it in airconditioned comfort.

For the first time in the country, a unique project will be implemented to show the forthcoming IPL-2010 matches live in over 1,000 cinema halls around the country, including around 50 in Mumbai, from March 12.

"Any match, played anywhere in the country, during the entire 45-day IPL-III season, shall be beamed live in multiplexes and single screen cinemas in a high definition digital format," an excited Sanjay Gaikwad, managing director of UFO Movies India
Limited, which is spearheading the project, said Wednesday.

Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar has been roped in to popularise the concept - he bought and autographed the first cinema ticket for an IPL match.

The autographed ticket was purchased by Vikram Kakade, a die-hard cricket fan from Pune, for a whopping Rs.11 lakh, which will be donated to a city NGO, Apnalya.

"This is truly a brilliant initiative, especially for the far-flung regions of our country where cricket fans cannot experience the stadium energy. I am delighted to give away this first theatre ticket and wish all my fans a great experience watching cricket in cinema halls," Sachin remarked.

Later, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra presented a theatrical ticket of IPL-3 to Amit Jain, Operational Manager of Ford Figo, which is the main sponsor for IPL 2010 in cinemas.

As there are no major Bollywood releases slated during the IPL season, which coincides with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations, the venture would enable cinema halls to make up for lost revenue and the government would continue to earn entertainment tax.

"As for the patrons, they can watch the entire cricket match live on gigantic movie screens in air-conditioned comforts, without commercial breaks," Gaikwad said.

The participating cinema halls, including Cinemax, Fame, Inox, PVR, are making special arrangements to make the cricket in cinema halls a truly memorable experience.

There will be a carnival-like atmosphere with special multi-cuisine restaurants, live bands performing in the theatre foyers, cheerleaders to welcome the patrons, cricket merchandise stalls and gifts, Gaikwad said.

In Mumbai region, the live IPL cricket matches will be shown in New Excelsior, Meghraj, Movie Gem, Roxy, Star City, Jai Ganesh, Saaz, Broadway, Ashok and Anil in Ulhasnagar (Thane), and Broadway in Bhiwandi, among others.

CREDAI:Service tax to dampen real estate growth

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:01:00 +0000

CREDAI:Service tax to dampen real estate growth,Kolkata, Mar 9 : Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of IndiaI (CREDAI), apexbody of real estate developers, said imposing new service tax
will dampen growth of the entire industry.
The Union Budget 2010-2011, aside from some small provisions, failed to provide an overall and clear stimulus to the housing and real estate sector, which clearly is an important contributor to India's GDP with great potential to grow, said a CREDAI statement.

In the context of India's phenomenal housing shortage of 24.7 million units approximately and a huge need for space infrastructure to support its growth, CREDAI feels the Budget has failed to adequately support this sector and hampered its efforts to reach its potential.

"The most disappointing feature in this Budget for the realty sector is the levy of Service Tax both on renting of commercial property and on sale of under-construction housing units," said the statement.

According to the provision, unless the entire consideration for the property is paid after the completion of construction (i.e. after receipt of completion certificate from the competent authority), the activity of construction would be deemed to be a taxable service, provided by the builder/promoter/developer to the prospective buyer and Service Tax would be charged accordingly.

Effectively, this means all buyers would have to pay Service Tax for the purchase of any apartment and/or commercial units. The tax amount will come to about 3.5pc of the cost of the apartment, which includes the value of land and also the cost of construction.

CREDAI sees two serious flaws in this provision.

"First, the sale of apartment/commercial spaces is a sale of immovable property and is governed by the "Transfer of Property Act". It cannot, therefore, also be a service attracting service tax. Second, all states require buyers to pay Stamp Duty on the transfer or sale of apartments and commercial spaces and this ranges from 5-9pc across the country," said CREDAI in the writtern statement.

Kumar Gera, Chairman, CREDAI, said, "I would say this budget by and large is a one in which 'status-quo' is being maintained for the real estate sector. The issue of applicability of service tax to all under construction flats and homes being booked prior to completion will increase the end cost and this will significantly impact affordability of the home buyer.

The Budget also fails to address the larger issues facing the country, in terms of an urgent need to meet the shortage in housing, last estimated at a staggering 24.7 million units in urban India alone.

"Despite the government's stated desire to address this shortage through a PPP model, the Budget has made no provision to provide incentives that will attract private developers to take up more affordable housing initiatives. The high expectations for a push by way of incentives for slum redevelopment or slum eradication schemes in this budget have also not happened."

The payment of Stamp Duty and Service Tax on the same property constitutes a clear case of double taxation. Moreover, the National Habitat Policy governs the policy of development of housing in the country, which urges all the State Governments to reduce the Stamp Duty and bring it down to 2pc -3pc .
Imposing a new tax is contrary to the declared policy of reducing the transaction costs on the sale of immovable property.

Santosh Rungta, President, CREDAI, said: "The issue of applicability of the service tax levied on renting of commercial property and for under-construction units is a major area of concern for the developers."

"This tax will be an additional burden and project costs will shoot up by 4-5pc . Consumers, thus will be most affected when this increased cost being passed onto them. Moreover, indirect taxes on raw materials for the industry like steel, cement, etc will further escalate project costs," Rungta added.

The Wolfman Review

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:35:00 +0000

THE WOLF MAN REVIEW IT HOLLLYWOOD MOVIES.First things first, remakes of classics are difficult to make and The Wolfman is a remake of the 1941 classic horror film of the same name. Directed by Joe Johnston, the film stars Oscar winners Benicio del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. It also has Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Geraldine Chaplin. Joe who had helmed the blockbuster Jurassic Park III tries to revive the classic monsters at a time when vampire stories are making quite a comeback and are popular with a younger generation of fans.

Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) a haunted nobleman who has a very childhood and it almost ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. He is lured back to his family estate in Great Britain after his brother vanishes and dies mysteriously. He reunites with his father Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins) who tells him that his brother 's body was already found in a ditch. Lawrence inquires about the body and goes to see it. Ben's remains are thoroughly mangled and torn apart.

Lawrence agrees to investigate his brother's disappearance at the request of his fiancee, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt) who tracks him down and brings him back home. He starts his inquiry at a travelling gypsy caravan, and while he's there, a marauding beast attacks. Lawrence is bitten, and though he survives, he discovers that he has incurred a grim fate. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline (Hugo Weaving) has come to investigate.

While hunting the murderous beast who killed his bro, Lawrence is bitten but survives, thus contracting Wolfman disease himself. The plot unfolds and he pieces together the gory puzzle, he hears of an ancient curse that turns the afflicted into werewolves when the moon is full. Now, if he has any chance at ending the slaughter and protecting the woman he has grown to love, Talbot must destroy the vicious creature in the woods surrounding Blackmoor.

The Wolfman tries to be a legitimate remake of a classic monster movie. It however fails in its pursuit due to some horribly acting coming from Oscar winners Del Toro and Hopkins. Joe Johnston tries his best to control the movie but the movie seems good only in splits. The Woflman is spectacular in the occasionally gruesome special effects. It is all done in typical monster-movie but surely fails to live upto the hype created around it.

ROKKK IS THE HINDI HORROR FILM

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:28:00 +0000

ROKKK IS THE HINDI HORROR FILM FROM INDIA.
Horror films made in India follow standard rules and guidelines. Every possible ingredient that viewers have witnessed since the Ramsay era automatically finds its way into horror films even today. Rokkk too borrows everything available on the shelf.

Buzz up!
Rokkk hinges on a half-baked script, but what saves the film from complete breakdown is the execution of the material by debutante director Rajesh Ranshinge. The proceedings may be far from innovative, but keep you hooked nonetheless.

Anushka [Tanushree Dutta] weds an elderly man Ravi [Sachin Khedekar], who has remarried after the death of his first wife. Anushka's mother [Nishigandha Wad] refuses to accept their relationship.

Anushka and Ravi begin their journey in a beautiful home that Ravi gifts Anushka. However, strange and quirky things start happening there. Anushka tries to share her experiences with Ravi, who in turn thinks that his wife is hallucinating. They decide to move back to their earlier home, but the incidents don't seem to stop.

Anushka seeks advice from a healer [Arif Zakaria] and tries to discover the motive behind these unexplainable incidents. The story takes a turn when Anushka murders her husband and sister-in-law. Ahana [Udita Goswami], Anushka's sister, begins her journey to rescue her.

Horror movies ought to have a great start and a pulse-pounding finale. Unfortunately, ROKKK has a lacklustre start and a convenient finale, with the makers leaving scope for a sequel, if the film works. The film suffers due to inept writing, with several questions remaining unanswered till the end.

No reasons are offered why Tansuhree marries a man much older to her, except a fleeting reference by Udita. No reasons are offered when Tanushree enquires about the circumstances that led to the death of Sachin Khedekar's first wife. That's not all, Tanushree even manages to escape from the asylum even though the spirit almost gets her. Now that's difficult to gulp!

But things do stabilise in the post-interval portions. The spirit now set her sights on Udita and the sequence in the elevator sets the ball rolling. Ditto for two more sequences - [i] Arif Zakaria wanting to free the mansion from the spirit and [ii] Ashwini Kalsekar's story of how the blood-thirsty spirit came into being.

With the film holding your attention in the second hour, you expect the finale to reach its zenith, but it does an about-turn and touches the ebb. Tanushree's re-emergence on the scene is formulaic and ruins the impact. If the writing is patchy, the effects are tacky and the background score relies on the same sounds that one has come to expect from horror films.

Both Tanushree and Udita try to make the proceedings watchable. Udita is efficient, while Tanushree uses her eyes effectively to express fear. Shaad Randhawa is decent. Sachin Khedekar is okay. Ashwini Kalsekar is the best of the lot. Murli Sharma and Nishigandha Wad don't get much scope. Arif Zakaria is perfect. On the whole, Rokkk is ordinary at best!

Directed by - Rajesh Ranshinge

Starring - Udita Goswami, Shaad Randhawa

SALMAN KHAN BREATH LESS HOSPITALISED

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:26:00 +0000

WE HOPE YOU WILL GET SOON SALMAN KHAN.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan is known for professionalism but he paid a huge price for it a few days ago. He was hospitalised after shooting a gruelling sequence which required him to run through fire several times.

Salman ended up in the hospital after shooting a challenging scene for his brother Arbaz Khan's debut production Dabang in Satara district. He shot for a particular scene involving fire for several times to get the perfect shot. But he was rushed to the hospital after complaining of breathlessness.

Sources said that the actor returned the next day for shooting in spite of the doctor’s advice to take rest for a couple of days. It added that he continued shooting against medical advice, as he didn’t want to interrupt the shooting schedule.

Well, Salman should take care of his health. After all, money can’t buy health.

Taylor Swift! Happy Birthday,

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:26:00 +0000

Taylor Swift! Happy Birthday,For Taylor Swif 20th birthday, we were gonna get Taylor Swift a quartet of Country Music Awards. But she already has those.

Then, we were gonna ensure her nomination for a slew of Grammys. But, nope, the singer has snagged those, too.

A fake ID, so she doesn't have to wait a year to drink legally? Nah. This isn't Miley Cyrus.

Might we honor the beauty with a spot on our Celebrity of the Year countdown? You'll find out soon!

Married! Melissa Rycroft and Tye Strickland

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:21:00 +0000

Married! Melissa Rycroft and Tye Strickland This official: Melissa Rycroft has beaten Jason Mesnick to the altar.

The former Bachelor winner-turned-reject got married to Tye Strickland earlier today in Mexico.

"Tye is my best friend in the world, and now he's my partner forever. We have had such a journey within our relationship, that to finally look at him and see my husband, gives me the calmest, most content feeling in the world," Rycroft told In Touch Weekly.

"I love him so much and am so excited for our forever to begin!"
During the ceremony, Rycroft wore an Alfred Angelo gown; her former Dancing With the Stars partner Tony Dovolani was in attendance, as was Bachelorette Jillian Harris.

Coming Soon? Rachel Uchitel Nude in Playboy:

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:21:00 +0000

Coming Soon? Rachel Uchitel Nude in Playboy:Rachel Uchitel, the first mistress of golfer Tiger Woods, or at least the first one we came to know about, may be the first to get naked in Playboy as well.

Extra reports that Rachel is currently in negotiations with Playboy to pose for the men's magazine, and that the NYC club hostess "wants a lot of money."

No surprise there.

Uchitel was outraged after being called a hooker on The View, but clearly has no issues with posing nude other than whether she'll be getting paid enough.

Representatives for Playboy refused to comment on the rumors, and last week, Hugh Hefner himself seemed hesitant based to touch the Tiger scandal.

However, women in sex scandals are often in the publication's wheelhouse. In the past, Playboy did a spread on Paula Jones, among other examples.
It seems like ages ago that Rachel Uchitel was linked to Woods after Ashley Samson ratted them out to the National Enquirer, but it was just two weeks ago.

Since then, many others have come forward with tales of being tagged by Tiger, much to Rachel's dismay. She's said to be getting screened for STDs.

He may have gotten around like a prostitute (he did several), but Tiger Woods clearly had feelings for Rachel, as his emotionally vulnerable emails proved.

If he was so upset about her past flings with stars like David Boreanaz, we don't imagine he'll enjoy her posing in Playboy for the entire world to see.

Especially since we won't be getting any at home from Elin.

Miley Cyrus Aims for New Sound: Popping Off

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:10:00 +0000

Miley Cyrus Aims for New Sound: Popping Off First, she bashed the heck out of the Twilight Saga.

Then, she got denied from a 21-and-over club.

In both recent instances, the gist was the same: Miley Cyrus doesn't see herself as a typical 17-year old. She wants to be older, more mature, edgier.
Along those lines, Cyrus told British TV show GMTV this week that she wants to leave the pop music world behind.

"I want to do my last pop record, I'm working on a record right now. I kinda want... something edgier and not have to worry about people saying, 'Oh, this isn't what her fans want to listen to.' Because in a few years, as I grow up, so will my fans and I won't have to focus on that as much and I'll be able to have more of the sound of music that I'm into."

Last month, Miley admitted she had never heard a Jay Z song. So it makes sense she'd wanna branch out and give the world of country or adult contemporary a shot. But will her fans follow her there?

Only time, and album sales, will tell.

Eddie Cibrian's cheating with LeAnn Rimes

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:05:00 +0000

Eddie Cibrian's cheating with LeAnn Rimes What do LeAnn Rimes, Scheana Marie and Carrie Underwood have in common?

It was Eddie Cibrian's alleged (or confirmed) dalliances with the first two and a certain song by the latter that send scorned wife Brandi Glanville over the edge.

Cibrian, who stars on CSI: Miami, filed a court declaration in a custody battle with his soon-to-be ex-wife, stating she slashed the tires of his Harley Davidson.

And she very much did!

"Yes, I slashed his tires," Brandi Glanville tells E! News. "It felt awesome!"
who he is now dating, ultimately ended his marriage to Brandi Glanville. He was also fooling around with Scheana Marie.

The domestic dispute occurred August 1, weeks after the couple had separated, but while Cibrian was still living in the family’s guest house, Glanville recalls.

"He broke my heart, so I broke his Harleys," Glanville says. "It was right after I found out about girl No. 2, and I had that Carrie Underwood song in my head."

"I just went for it!"

Glanville is referring to waitress Scheana Marie, whom Cibrian reportedly hooked up with earlier this year, and Carrie's tire-slashing anthem "Before He Cheats."

In court documents, Cibrian says Glanville "verbally and physically attacked" him and "in a fit of rage, slashed the tires of my Harley-Davidson motorcycles."

Hey, at least he wasn't riding one of them at the time, like when Elin Woods attacked Tiger, resulting in his ill-fated, now-infamous Cadillac Escalade getaway

Carrie Prejean! Celebrity of the Year Finalist #8

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:01:00 +0000

Carrie Prejean! Celebrity of the Year Finalist #8
`As 2009 draws to a close, The Hollywood Gossip staff is proud and excited to present 10 finalists for its prestigious, Third Annual Celebrity of the Year award.

These stars have given us their best, their worst, their naked photos (sometimes) and their hilarious, ridiculous scandals (often). It's time for THG to pay tribute to their greatness.

Earlier this week, we continued the '09 countdown with Molly Malaney and Melissa Rycroft in the #9 spot.

Today: Celebrity of the Year finalist #8 … Carrie Prejean!
When Barack Obama took office in January, who would have guessed that a blonde beauty queen would create more diversion between Republicans and Democrats than the nation's first African-American President?

But after Prejean took her stance on "opposite marriage" on April 19, all heck broke loose. Perez Hilton called her a "bitch," Carrie claimed she lost the Miss USA title due to her opinion, and every conservative alive chose this woman as their cause's role model.

She was discriminated due to her beliefs, they cried! She's a poor, defenseless, targeted Christian, they insisted!

After all, God was testing Prejean and while she passed, the rest of society failed. So said Carrie's supporters.

They stuck by her through rumors of a boob job; through blatant lies over topless photos; and through the eventual loss of her Miss California crown after Donald Trump grew sick of Carrie's act.

But Prejean continued to play the role of victim, even though her religion is the most popular in the country and even though her stance on gay marriage is agreed upon by a majority of voters. That wasn't enough. She was wronged dammit!

And you know who will pay for those wrongs, don't you? The consumers that actually bought Prejean's memoir, which recounted her harrowing story in detail. It's a nightmare many of us still can't awake from.

Adam Lambert Still Has No Regrets

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:16:00 +0000

Adam Lambert Still Has No Regrets He hasn't officially apologized, but Adam Lambert has admitted that his performance at the American Music Awards went too far.

Still, when asked by Barbara Walters - during her 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 special that airs tomorrow night on ABC - if he'd change the rauchy dance moves or same-sex kiss from that night, Lambert replied:

"No. No regrets."
He continued:

"To be honest with you, adrenaline is a funny, funny thing... I got really excited. You can't plan everything - if I did a performance exactly how I rehearsed it, it would be so boring."

That may be true, but it also would not have gotten Lambert banned from ABC for a couple events. He will be featured on the network twice this week, however: first, in this special; and the following morning on The View.

As for those that have judged Lambert, based on his AMA rendition, he has a message for the haters:

"I don't think that you can really... jump to conclusions about me as an artist based on one performance. That's an ignorant thing to do."

God is On My Side! Joanna Krupa

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:13:00 +0000

God is On My Side! Joanna Krupa God gave Joanna Krupa incredibly good looks.

According to the supermodel - who is feuding with the Catholic League after the organization took issue with her naked use of a crucifix in a recent poster for PETA - the Big Man Upstairs also gave her the right to exploit religion for attention.

In an interview with TV Guide, Krupa admits this is her goal. Here's what she has to say on the controversial topic...

On the Catholic theme of her ad: When PETA approached me to do an ad again, my team told them we wanted to make sure the concept is controversial, sadly, because that's the only way to get your message out there. It takes controversial photos for us to think about pressing issues.

Otherwise, we would rather go on watching and debating Jon and Kate [Gosselin]'s financial fights or Lady Gaga's costumes, while millions of helpless animals are dying.

Will Adam Lambert ABC You on The View!

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:10:00 +0000

Will Adam Lambert ABC You on The View! They may not have kissed, but Adam Lambert and ABC have made up.

Following the singer's sexually-charged rendition of "For Your Entertainment" at the American Music Awards, the network canceled his scheduled Jimmy Kimmel Live and his performance on Good Morning America.

THG readers have threatened to boycott ABC in response, and it looks like the network has heard your complaints.
It's booked Lambert for an appearance on The View this Thursday, where he'll likely tussle with conservative panelist Elisabeth Hasselbeck. The interview will air the day after Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People, which includes the singer.

Thank goodness the parties have ended their feud. We really didn't wanna stop watching FlashForward.

Chris Brown says Rihanna knows how sorry he is.

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:09:00 +0000

Chris Brown says Rihanna knows how sorry he isAdam Lambert may not be welcome on ABC, but the network welcomed Chris Brown Friday night on 20/20 to "come clean" about assaulting Rihanna in February.

Robin Roberts sat down with Brown, playing clips of her interview on the same program last month and a clip of Chris back in 2007 on The Tyra Banks Show.

During that clip, Brown spoke about the abuse his mother received at the hands of his stepfather, and professes how he doesn't want to do that to a woman.

Left in a daze by his own hypocrisy, Brown said: "I'm really sorry for what went down and what happened and by no means do I think that's acceptable."

That's really all he could or should say, really, as tries to not let one incident define his whole life. He also said he knows he let a lot of people down.

He did not comment on Tila Tequila's theory that Rihanna has herpes.Brown has completed the community service portion of his sentence (he pleaded guilty to felony assault) and is still undergoing domestic violence classes.

He is also on five years probation. As we've seen previously, Brown is certainly sticking to the "I was wrong" theme and not trying to make any excuses.

Some people might not ever accept his apology, or believe that he is really trying to be a better person, but he's trying. And he says Rihanna knows it.

When the subject of his new song "Changed Man" came up, Brown said he played it for Rihanna and that "she cried when she first heard the song."

He then says he "has love" for Rihanna but is not "in love" with her, and at this point in life, is just trying to focus on what he can do with his talent.

Denies Affair with Grad Student! Pete Carroll

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:07:00 +0000

Denies Affair with Grad Student! Pete Carroll In an interview, just-fired Notre Dame football Charlie Weis appeared to suggest that his USC, counterpart, Pete Carroll was living with a grad student.

Weis says his remarks were taken out of context, but after the Tiger Woods scandal, the married Carroll was promptly put under a media microscope.

Here's how it went down. In a Q & A with Rivals.com, Weis was asked to compare the way he was portrayed in the news media to the way Carroll is.

There is no more beloved figure in Southern California than Carroll, whereas Charlie felt he could do no right with the press and scrutiny in South Bend.

Weis was asked how he felt about the way the media treats him at Notre Dame compared to how a coach like Carroll is treated. His response was:
"Let me ask you this: You guys know about things that go on in different places. Was I living with a grad student in Malibu, or was I living with my wife in my house? You could bet that if I were living with a grad student here in South Bend, it would be national news. [Carroll] doing it in Malibu and it’s not national news. What’s the difference? I don’t understand. Why is it okay for one guy to do things like that, but for me, I’m scrutinized when I swear. I’m sorry for swearing; absolve my sins."

Carroll, a married father of three, strongly denied Weis' allegation.

“It’s untrue, it’s irresponsible, and it’s incredible he’d be talking about me like that,” a far-from-pleased Carroll said, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Weis later said he was being "totally subjective" in a conversation with several reporters that was an aside to the formal interview he was conducting.

He said he was speaking about rumors and how they adversely affect lives of coaches and families, and merely meant that if Pete Carroll were secretly dating a graduate student, he wouldn't be as scrutinized for it because of his success.

Weis says he has left a message for Carroll and will do anything to "run Pete down and apologize" if the quote caused any offense to the USC coach.

Earned Over $250 Million Worldwide Jackson’s ‘This Is It’

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:24:00 +0000

Earned Over $250 Million Worldwide Jackson’s ‘This Is It’On Thursday, December 3, Sony Pictures said that the global ticket sales for its movies have reached $3.4 billion, in which Michael Jackson’s movie “This Is It” has alone earned more than $250 million worldwide.

Michael Jackson’s movie “This Is It” contains his rehearsals for come back concerts before his death. The two and half hour long movie is directed (designed) by Kenny Ortega.

The movie was released in last week of October this year. According to Sony Pictures, the movie has successfully completed its run after earning $250 million worldwide

From domestic market (United States and Canada) the movie generated $72 million according to ticket sales tracker Boxofficemojo.com. Thus “This Is It” has become the highest earning movie for Sony Picture Studio.

Earlier Sony Pictures Entertainment’s movies global box office earning record was $3.334 billion but this time till Wednesday, the studio’s movies collections broke all the previous records and earned $3.357 billion.

Other than Jackson’s “This Is It”, this year, the studio has produced movies like ‘2012’, ‘Angels and Demons’, ‘Terminator Salvation’ and ‘District 9’.

Among these movies, recent hit, ‘2012’ has earned $620 million. The Sony Corp said that from domestic market, the movies collection has reached $1.37 billion and from international markets the entire collections of the movies is about to cross $ 2 billion record.

Penelope Loves Kissing Meryl

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:21:00 +0000

Penelope Loves Kissing Meryl Penelope Cruz confessed that she can’t stop kissing Meryl Streep.A source quoted her as saying, “We only know each other from seeing each other at awards ceremonies or those kinds of events, but whenever I see her, I always go up to her and start kissing her”.

She added, “I don’t even say anything – I just kiss her. She must think I’m some crazy person”. Reportedly the Spanish stunner thinks that Meryl Streep is the best actress and she is really fond of her acting.

She concluded as saying, “There is nobody better. I watch her movies over and over again. I saw ‘Silkwood’ again a couple of weeks ago, and it made me just want to kiss her feet”.

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:44:00 +0000

How to Ask for Money In Place of a Christmas Gift

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Do you want money for Christmas instead of a gift? Is there ever a tactful way to ask for money in place of a gift? Well, it all depends on how you go about asking. Here are some suggestions.

Steps

Be open and responsible in your raising your request. Sit down with your parents, spouse, partner or friend and tell them you'd like a heart-to-heart talk about Christmas gifts. Tell them that this year, you really would like to purchase an item or fund an activity or goal but that you cannot do it without their help. Be very frank about why you cannot afford the item or activity by yourself but also make it clear that you have already set aside savings towards it and that you see their assistance as a valuable contribution.
Be polite. Always let the potential gift-giver know that you appreciate everything that he or she has given you and does for you. Tell this person that this time, however, it would be really special if he or she could contribute to helping you reach a goal that you have your heart set on. Do not lay guilt trips on your potential gift-giver and never bring up gifts of the past that he or she has given you that you didn't like or didn't ask for.
Have something special in mind. Don't just ask for money in place of gifts because you want money to spend the money aimlessly. If you want money for savings, specific items or for particular events, tell your potential gift-giver clearly! There are many good reasons to ask for money instead of a gift, you just need to be clear. Some reasons might include:
- A computer that is modified or tailored exactly to your needs for school, work, research or study etc.;
- A college or university fund. Ask your potential gift-giver if he or she might be willing to pay directly into the savings account earmarked for this, or to write a check with "College Fund" written on the reason line;
- A travel wish, whether for a vacation or for educational or volunteer purposes;
- Specific activities, such as summer school, art classes, technical training, modeling course, swimming lessons etc.;
- A sports wardrobe for a new sport you have taken up with a passion but you need to be sure the items fit you and suit you;
- To share the Christmas spirit: A direct financial donation to a charity of your choice, including the "gift that keeps on giving" through charities that supply farm animals, tools and food supplies to people who have very little to live off in developing countries.
Be reasonable, flexible and sensible. Permit the potential gift-giver to sum up in his or her mind a suitable amount of money. He or she may very well ask you for an amount and you should always have a reasonable amount in mind to offer but nothing extravagant or ridiculous. Let the person decide for you, as this is their gift to you.
Be gracious. If the gift-giver agrees on the spot, thank him or her profusely and leave it at that. Be certain to say that you realise not to expect any gifts at all and that you will gladly explain to other people, such as family members, friends etc. why you did not receive a gift from this person if asked.
Be patient. If the potential gift-giver does not agree immediately, do not badger or whine. This is not only an indication of ungrateful feelings but it sets up a negative situation between the two of you over something that must come from the heart - a gift. Thank them and wait and see. The person may need time to digest your request. Christmas gifts are thoughtful blessings, not a right, so enjoy the day and all it brings you, being with family and friends and sharing in the festive food and spirit.

Tips

You may want to start talking about your request as early as possible. You know the person/people in your life that you will be asking this of, so you will know when they are likely to be starting to gift shop for you. Some leave it until the last minute, while others may be shopping in the summer sales! Use your knowledge of your potential gift-giver to guide you in when to raise this wish of yours.
Asking for money is often acceptable to people when they are clear that you need to purchase an item tailored to your wants and needs. If you like a certain kind of clothing, a specially modified piece of jewelry or a backpack that fits your back etc., these are the sorts of precise reasons that you should provide when explaining things to your gift-giver.
For some people, giving money rather than having to search for a gift is a benefit; sometimes you may be surprised that you meet with no resistance after the first few words, when your potential gift-giver is happily relieved of having to undertake the annual shopping trek in crowded stores...
Be prepared to be asked this request yourself. It helps to put yourself in the shoes of being asked, to see how it would make you feel and the sorts of responses you would give. That will give you a good indication of how to go about this request respectfully.
Send a thank-you note just like you would for tangible gift. (You WOULD send a thank-you note, wouldn't you??) When someone gives you exactly what you wanted, the least you can do is thank them -- in your own best handwriting, in an envelope, with a stamp. (A word to the wise: The smile that warms their heart when they read your letter also warms their wallet for the next occasion!)

Warnings

If they say no, don't keep asking. They have their reasons for saying no; maybe they've already bought you something.
Never ask for money for aimless spending. It is rude, thoughtless and it will be easily seen through. Even if you get the money this time around for such an unimportant reason, the lesson will teach your gift-giver to be wary of you asking for money ever again.
Don't be greedy.

Things You'll Need

A well thought-out reason why you would rather have money than a gift
Possibly have on hand catalogs, online sites etc. to demonstrate that you have done research into the item that you want and that you are clear in your idea

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to Move in Together? Cohabitating Clamor

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:05:00 +0000

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to Move in Together? Cohabitating Clamor Stop us if you've heard this before: Sources say Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are moving in together.

Of course, some tabloids have stated these two already share a home and are willing to give tours to any magazine that comes calling.

However, there's less truth to that story than there was in Tiger Woods' wedding vows.

“They’re not ready for a huge commitment, but right now the best thing to do seems to find a home with a lot of privacy and security where they can find out how compatible they really are,” a friend told In Touch Weekly of Robsten's plans.

So far, this imaginary search has taken Kristen and Rob to residences in Beachwood Canyon and the Hollywood Hills.
Adds the anonymous, totally real pal:

“Even if you are head over heels in love with each other, you never really know if one of you has habits that will drive the other crazy. They want to give it their best shot, and that’s a big deal.”

A very big deal. Our advice to Robert and Kristen: be open, be honest and don't keep any golf clubs around the house. Right, Tiger?

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:59:00 +0000

How to Accept Blame when You Deserve It

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Things do go wrong sometimes. There are times when it's accidental. There are times when it's somebody else's fault. But at the times when you know you are at fault for the problem, the mature and responsible thing to do is stand up and own up to the mistake, accept the consequences, and be part of the solution to the problem resulting from your mistake.

Steps

Step up and confess as soon as you realize what went wrong. Waiting to see how things shake out is a bad idea. As soon as a situation starts going south, step up and point out where the problem started - with you, yourself. The sooner the problem is identified, the sooner a resolution is possible, and that minimizes consequences.
Don't skate around the issue This means you should state the problem directly, clearly and simply rather than beating around the bush or attempting to confuse the issue in order to make you look less responsible. Again, when problems crop up, the quickest way to the solution is simple, direct identification of the problem's origin and details. Trying to skate around an issue is just frustrating, and in the end the problem takes longer to deal with and becomes more complicated the longer it goes on.
Don't try to shift even a part of the blame. This doesn't mean that you should accept blame that you don't deserve. But saying things like, "Well, if he hadn't done this then I wouldn't have done that." is lame. Instead, say, "I am so sorry for this. I had no idea that what I did could cause this type of problem. How can I help fix it?"
Realize that the truth will be discovered eventually. It's been said, and is generally true, that "the truth is just a shortcut to what's going to happen anyway." If you're around when the truth does come out, and you haven't confessed your part in the problem, your credibility for all future situations will be compromised terribly. When others realize that you had the last clear chance to step up and own that mistake, but instead you allowed them to share blame with you, they will not appreciate it at all. When your boss realizes that you allowed others to bear responsibility for your mistake, your days will be numbered, or at the very least, your prospects for advancement will be curtailed significantly.
Trust the other party to help. Hopefully, you have a decent parent, significant other or manager; or if you're in school, your teacher is fair. Assuming your boss is a good boss (or whatever authority figure is in play) is the smartest assumption to make in this case. The reality is that the person who has authority over you can protect you better than anyone else, but if you don't admit you caused a problem, there will be no shield when the truth eventually comes out. If it's a working situation, and you go to your boss as soon as you realize what's happened, s/he can help you more than you may know. Trusting your boss to help you out of a jam can actually pay big dividends later - by confessing to this problem, you've just shown your boss that if a problem is really your responsibility, you'll step up and say so. When problems crop up later and evidence points to you, if you say, "No, that wasn't me," your boss will believe you - s/he knows that you are mature enough to admit your mistakes, because you've done so in the past.
Help solve the problem. Once you've caused a problem, don't wait to be forced or pressured to remedy it - volunteer. Don't ask if you can help - ask how you can help. Watch carefully as those who help the most do their work, and take note of the way they resolve the issue. File this information in your memory and have it handy for later use.
Explain yourself. Once the recovery is underway, you should try to explain what your thought process was, so that your boss, significant other or parent can understand what led you to the point where things went pear-shaped. Many times, once you've explained your thinking, others will say, "Well, that does make sense in a way, however..." By doing this, you are allowing them to help correct the way you think about things, and helping yourself for the future.
- Be careful not to justify the mistake or behavior. Look at the difference in these two statements: "I'm sorry I yelled at you, but I haven't been sleeping well." (justification) versus "I've been on edge because I haven't been getting much sleep lately, but it was wrong of me to yell at you and I'm sorry." Learn how to apologize properly.
Accept consequences. There may be some - that's why it's scary to step forward and admit responsibility. But shouldering blame early and helping in the resolution of the problem will make any punishment or penance less harsh. Take your punishment as courageously as possible, and when it's done, it's really over - you'll have learned your lesson and maintained personal integrity in the process.
Recover gracefully. It isn't mistakes that should define us - it's recovery. Most clients, when asked, will say that their most trusted contractors and vendors have not been perfect, but that when mistakes were made, the contractor made it up to them by admitting their responsibility and offering either a steep discount or replacement free of charge, or offered discounts on future jobs in exchange for the inconvenience caused by their error. It's not the mistake - it's the way you rebound from it that matters to most people.
Hold your head up and move on. Nobody's perfect. We all make mistakes. If we're smart, we learn from those mistakes and take note so that we don't repeat them. Learning experiences that are the most painful are also often the most valuable. Remember that your mistake was just that - it wasn't intentional, you didn't set out to deliberately cause harm or screw someone else up. And as soon as you realized that it was you who caused the problem, you stepped in, ready to help dig everyone out of the hole you put them in. You can hold your head up and feel good knowing that you did your best to help everyone recover with a minimum of pain.

Tips

Don't assume that your boss, parent or teacher will think the worst of you if you make a mistake. Owning up to mistakes early will earn you respect from them, it won't make them think less of you. It's practically guaranteed that they've made a mistake or two along the way.
You don't have to make a big deal out of some things. Small mistakes are easily handled by saying, "Oh. That was my bad. I'm sorry." Then the other party can say, "Oh. Well, that's okay. But in the future, here's how I want you to do that, all right?" If you make a big, hysterical scene, then it becomes all about calming you down and reassuring you, and that takes time away from solving the problem.
Accepting blame and responsibility when you have done something wrong will free you from the effects of guilt. Contrary to what you may have heard, some guilt is actually good - it tells you when you have done a bad thing, and won't leave you alone about it. That's our internal prevention system, and it keeps us all from going about doing stuff that hurts or affects others willy nilly, without a thought to the consequences. But guilt that lingers is no good. It saps your strength and ruins your relationships; if guilt lingers even after you have accepted responsibility and the consequences of your actions, seek out help from family, friends, clergy or a mental health professional.

Warnings

Be prepared to accept negative consequences. Being mature enough to own up means being mature enough to accept punishment if the mistake is bad enough to warrant it. Still, it's better to accept punishment for a mistake that was able to be quickly corrected than it is to accept punishment for something that went so upside down that repercussions will be felt for years - your boss will not appreciate that, so confessing and handling problems before they get to that point is the far better option.
It may not be safe to admit mistakes to an abusive person who is anyone who yells excessively or physically attacks you. If you are with an abusive person get help from a trusted source and leave the situation immediately if possible.

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After Cosmetic Surgery Dies Former Miss Argentina

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:07:00 +0000

After Cosmetic Surgery Dies Former Miss Argentina,Former Miss Argentina 1994, Solange Guadalupe Magnano, died after cosmetic surgery to lift her buttocks. After struggling for three painful days Solange died on Sunday November 29.

The 38-year-old Argentinean beauty queen, who works as model in Europe, underwent buttocks surgery at a medical center in Buenos Aires. After the surgery Solange started feeling respiratory problems. On Wednesday Solange was admitted in the hospital in critical respiratory deficiency where she died of pulmonary embolism.

Forex Global system

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:16:00 +0000

Forex Global system is a new hint for make a money in global currency market.
Making money in forex is very similar to stocks. You will be provided with a list of currency pairs each is coming along with graphs which you can select and trade. The object of Forex trading is to exchange one currency for another. Currencies are always quoted in pairs, such as GBP/USD or USD/JPY. The reason they are quoted in pairs is because in every foreign exchange transaction you are simultaneously buying one currency and selling another.
Thousands of people trade on the Forex market, not only multinational corporations, governments, banks or other financial institutions but also individuals. You can easily find the basic rules and expert advice on how to make money in Forex on the internet. There are numerous online tutorials which can train you on forex trading. The proper training is the first step towards becoming successful in the forex market. It is important that anyone who is wondering how to make money in Forex seeks a professional Forex training.
The earning potential in forex is limitless, but the entire field can seem confusing to beginners. It is always preferable to start off with demo accounts. Once they gain sufficient knowledge of the field they can then use real account. Patience is the key to making money in the Forex market. With experience and a little bit of help almost anyone can make money in Forex. A lot of help is available through the software technology. There are various software tools helping you read forex charts and helping you make the right decision during Forex trading. There are many online resources that answer the question how to make money in forex.
When you buy a currency in the forex market, you are selling one currency and buying the other. You have known what currency you are betting for/against, as opposed to the stock market where you only need to know one stock. Unlike stock trading, most online forex firms don't charge commission. They make money by giving you a worse spread then they get and by charging you interest on margin. This spread is usually two or three pips.
Margins are huge in currency trading; you can easily be accepted for 200 to margin on-line. Some Forex firms will give you up to 400:1 margin. To be honest, there is very little regulation in this industry. Profits in Forex are measured in "pips" or "points." A pip is 1/1000 of dollar. Buying cheap and selling expensive or selling expensive and buying cheap is the base of making money in Forex. The question is how you can know the best time to buy and how you can know that if you buy, the price will go up and you will make a profit. There are some ways to know the optimum time to buy and sell to make money with Forex. These ways are technical analysis and fundamental analysis.
In technical analysis you analyze the price chart with the help of some special tools that are called Indicators.
fundamental strategy of trading widely used by online trader of forex. This strategy contains different basic criteria that are taken into consideration during currency trading. The economic conditions in the currency native country along with a number of other factors are the obligatory elements of the fundamental analyses. There are two schools of thought like in stocks about how to make money in forex trading. On one side you have the technical, which are basically charts and other statistical methods that used to try and guess the market. On the other side you have the fundamentals, which study things like countries domestic product, interest rates, economic output. The best answer is always in the middle, using a combination of graphs and charts along with real world knowledge of political events and economic statistics to make the market more predictable for you.Many new traders often fail to make money trading Forex because they are confused over the hundreds of indicators and Forex financial terms. With tons of data it can be difficult for new traders to see the trends and that will lead to poor trading decisions. Most new traders often lose sight of the big picture and concentrate on recent trends. They get too caught up with the latest news believing easy money is made by chance. That is not true.Another mistake some new traders make is believing there are insider secrets or information that can make them rich. In forex market it is almost impossible to have any kind of insider information, there is no chance of even an insider secret. The first thing you need to trade is a broker. Register with any of them and they will provide you a software platform that equip with a list of currency pairs, graph, technical indicators free to use. The broker usually provides you free practices by providing virtual money for you to practice enhance your skills and teach you how ti make money with Forex trading.Foreign exchange is a great money making opportunity for those who know their way around, for a beginner it can be quite hard. There are a lot of companies and individuals over the internet and offline willing to help you earn money from the Forex trading system but only a few of them can actually help. You will need help initially
and may take some time for you to get to know the forex trading system. To make good profits from foreign currency trading, you need to keep an eye on the foreign currency markets. You need to do your own analysis of foreign currency trading and you need to know what other people are thinking about the emerging trends in foreign currency markets. You also need to keep track of the news items that could move the foreign

One of the celeb world's hottest, strangest couple is back on!

syedshakeer8@gmail.com (OneManIndia) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:10:00 +0000

Back On! Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson,Break out the barf bags, because Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood and totally back together. The big news was broken ... by Manson himself!

In a new interview about his upcoming material, if that's what you'd call it, Marilyn revealed that he and the True Blood cast member are a thing:

“Sometimes you feel awkward being what you’re best at, you feel like you have to be something new. But I think that a lot of people will agree that me being me at my absolute best [is what] I need to be. I think that that really paid off."

"I’m back with Evan, that’s kind of breaking news.”
After she took over for Dita von Teese, Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson dated and lived together for about a year before breaking up in November 2008.

She was recently linked to True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard.

Marilyn also had an interesting quote regarding his career.

Asked if his new music will be "a more honest look" at the rocker, he replied, "Yeah, I think it will be more badass. More romantic maybe. Definitely self abusive."

Whatever that means, we not sure we even want to know.