MAGIC BOX: November 2010

"Natalie Portman Talks Extreme Weight Loss For â€˜Black Swanâ€™" and related posts

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Bumpshack.comYou would think petiteÂ Natalie Portman would be just the right size to play the perfect ballerina. The Black Swan star has opened up about her shocking weight loss for the film and the intense training she went through to prepare.Watch:...

"BlackBerry Curve 8980 shows up in FCC, offers some glam shots" and related posts

EngadgetDespite the more recent releases of the Curve 8500 series and the Curve 3G, RIM has never really offered up a true successor to the venerable Curve 8900 -- a device some would argue remains the prettiest that Waterloo has ever manufactured.New...

"Police: 4 shot, injured outside St. Louis funeral" and related posts

The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and EntertainmentST. LOUIS (AP) - Police say a gang-related shooting outside a St. Louis funeral home has left four people injured. Investigators say the shooting happened shortly after noon Tuesday...

"Enterprise Social Networking Platform Yammer Grabs $25 Million In New Funding" and related posts

TechCrunchEnterprise social networking platform Yammer, has just raised $25 million in new funding led by US Venture Partners with Emergence Capital, Charles River Ventures and Founders Fund also participating.$25 Million More For Yammer, The Twitter...

"Halle Berry In â€˜Frankie And Aliceâ€™: The Trailer" and related posts

I'm Not ObsessedWow - I had no idea that Halle Berry's role in 'Frankie and Alice' focused on multiple personality disorders! This performance has people buzzing about award season.Halle Berry Shows Off Her Personalities in â€˜Frankie & Aliceâ€™...

"Brooklyn Bees Now Producing Honey With Red Dye No. 40" and related posts

The ConsumeristHoney bees are the epitome of DIY all-natual wholesome food goodness. But don't try to tell that to beekeepers in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn whose bees have been putting out a glowing red secretion, complete with Red Dye No.NYC Bees...

"Reese Witherspoon: Sexually Confident" and related posts

The Hollywood Gossip"I think as a woman, you get older, you feel more confident in your sexuality," she tells the January issue of Glamour. "You're not as intimidated by it.Reese Witherspoon Isn't Worried About Aging In Hollywood [Video] - JezebelReese...

"Susan Boyle on The View: O Holy... Crap!" and related posts

The Hollywood GossipThe Scottish sensation, who continues to rule the Billboard album charts, had an unfortunate incident this morning on The View. Performing the classic song "O Holy Night," Boyle missed a note and lost her way.Susan Boyle Chokes On...

"Caps trade Fleischmann to Colorado for defenseman Hannan" and related posts

We Love DCThe tradewinds were swirling this weekend surrounding center Tomas Fleischmann, and today those rumors turned into hard facts as the Caps completed a trade with the Colorado Avalanche to bring strong defensive presence Scott Hannan to Washington.Tomas...

"If unions can't support a pay freeze, is there any budget-cutting that they would support?" and related posts

Betsy's PagePresident Obama changed course on the idea of a federal pay freeze and adopted a proposal put forth by Republicans months ago. Eric Cantor had proposed the pay freeze as part of the YouCut proposals on how to cut federal spending.Phony...

"Cardinals' Derek Anderson Takes His Media Meltdowns Seriously" and related posts

SBNation.com - All PostsMatt York - AP about 14 hours ago: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson (3) and running back Beanie Wells (26) walk back to the sidelines after Wells fumbled the handoff on the Cardinals first play from scrimmage against...

"Johnny Depp talks to Vanity Fair about making Disney nervous with his portrayl of Capt. Jack Sparrow" and related posts

Greg In Hollywood - News About Gay Celebrities & Gay HollywoodJohnny Depp's portrayal of Capt. Jack Sparrow in Disney's blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean and its two sequels was good enough to earn the actor an Oscar no nomination for best...

"NeNe Leakes Getting a Divorce? Blogs “Breaking Point” With Husband Gregg" and related posts

OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity NewsThe Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes took to her blog on Bravo to discuss the big blowout she had with her husband Gregg and called it her "breaking point.ATL Housewife NeNe Leakes Talks 'Breaking...

"Verizon Tries To Sell A Motorola Droid X Using An iPhone App Screenshot" and related posts

App AdviceVerizon must really want the iPhone. So much so, it has apparently featured Apple's handset on its Cyber Monday ad without actually mentioning (or showing the device itself).Yikes: Verizon photoshops iPhone Maps app onto Droid - Geek.comVerizon...

"NYC Bees Turn Red With Dye From Feeding At Cherry Factory" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedNew York City beekeeper Cerise (seh-REEZ') Mayo was puzzled when her bees started showing up with mysterious red coloring. Their honey also turned as red as cough syrup.There Are Red Bees in Red Hook - Daily...

"Bono Says He's Green Goblin, The Edge Is Spider-Man" and related posts

Splash PageThe "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" musical had a rough debut this week, but even a questionable turn on Broadway isn't likely to hurt the 48-year-old character's popularity.Spiderman On Broadway Video | 60 Minutes Looks At Spider-Man: Turn...

"Reese Witherspoon: "I Would Love To Have More Kids"" and related posts

Celebrity Baby Scoop - News, Photos and Style Trends of Celebrity BabiesMom-of-two Reese Witherspoon is beautiful in Burberry on the January 2011 cover of Glamour. The 34-year-old Academy Award-winning actress opens up about expanding her family, her...

"Troy Tulowitzki Signs 6-Year, $120 Million Extension" and related posts

The Big LeadTroy Tulowitzki: The Rockies shortstop signed a 6-year, $120 million extension last night. It's really a 10-year deal worth $160 million when you factor in three years he was already guaranteed (2011-2013) and his 2014 option.Rockies Set...

"Source: Military report finds repeal of DADT carries little risk" and related posts

CNN Political Ticker(CNN) - The overall risk to military effectiveness would be low if a policy were changed to let openly gay and lesbian military personnel serve in the armed forces, a Pentagon report concludes, according to a Senate source.Waiting...

"Joe Scarborough: GOP Needs To "Man Up" To Sarah Palin And Her "Gaudy Circus Sideshow"" and related posts

Business InsiderJoe Scarborough attacked the GOP for being "too scared to say in public what they all complain about in private" -- that Sarah Palin" is a reality show star who cannot be elected.Joe Scarborough Urges GOP To 'Man Up' Against Sarah Palin - Politics...

""Winter's Bone" Leads 2011 Spirit Award Nominations" and related posts

indieWIRE NewsThe nominations for the 26th Film Independent's Spirit Awards were unveiled this morning in Los Angeles, with Debra Granik's "Winter's Bone" leading with seven nominations, including best feature, best director, best screenplay, and acting...

"Microsoft in Talks to Bring HBO and Showtime to Xbox 360" and related posts

Notebooks.comDexter and True Blood fans hang on to your remotes, Tech Crunch is reporting that Microsoft is in talks with Showtime and HBO to bring programming from both premium networks to the Xbox 360 as a channel subscription and as a la carte downloads.Microsoft...

"European Commission Probes Google for Antitrust Violations" and related posts

NGOHQ.comThe European Commission has decided to open an antitrust investigation into allegations that Google Inc. has abused a dominant position in online search, in violation of European Union rules.European Union Launches Antitrust Investigation against...

"Anne Hathaway tells â€˜Extraâ€™: Hosting Oscars with James Franco â€˜too good of an opportunityâ€™" and related posts

The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelAnne Hathaway attended the Gotham Independent Film Awards Monday in New York. Photo credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for AFP Newly designated Oscar co-host Anne Hathaway tells "Extra" that co-host James Franco signed on...

"Getting Drunk And Releasing The Anchor On Your Cruise Ship Is Not Hilarious" and related posts

The ConsumeristDrunken antics aboard a cruise ship are nothing new. But some intoxicated chicanery goes beyond trashing your stateroom after a few too many tequila sunrises on the Lido deck.Man arrested after dropping anchor on moving cruise ship - GadlingPassenger...

"Reese Gets Glamorous to Chat About More Kids, Feeling Sexy, and Finding Jim" and related posts

PopSugarReese Witherspoon dressed up for the cover of Glamour's January issue, which hits newsstands on Dec. 7. She's also front and center in a spread shot by photographer Ellen von Unwerth - check out even more of the gorgeous pictures.Reese Witherspoon...

"Derek Anderson Explodes on Reporter Kent Somers When Asked About Smiling and Laughing on Sideline" and related posts

NESN.com - Sports News - Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots, CelticsThe Arizona Cardinals got utterly embarrassed on Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers, losing 27-6 and essentially quitting in the second half.Derek Anderson Tirade After 49ers...

"Senate Votes Down Earmarks, McConnell Fails to Hold GOP Line" and related posts

Weapons of Mass DiscussionThe Senate has announced that they are all for pork. They have voted down a ban on earmarks. From the Hill: The Senate on Tuesday morning defeated a proposal from Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.GOP Earmark Ban Rejected By Bipartisan...

"Rep. Shadegg Scoffs At The Fact That Jobless Benefits Are A Benefit To The Economy: â€˜No, Theyâ€™re Not!â€™" and related posts

Wonk RoomUnless Congress acts today, unemployment benefits will expire for 2.5 million Americans, with unemployment above nine percent and five unemployed workers competing for every available job opening.Kirk: Extended jobless benefits? Reckless. Extended...

"Obama Announced a Two-Year Pay Freeze For Civilian Federal Workers" and related posts

Theodore's World"The hard truth is that getting this deficit under control is going to require some broad sacrifice, and that sacrifice must be shared by employees of the federal government," Mr.Phony Freeze Alert: Under Obama Freeze Proposal,...

"Senate Passes Food Safety Bill That Would Increase FDA Authority" and related posts

The ConsumeristEarlier today, the Senate passed its version of a new food safety bill that would increase the authority of the Food Drug Administration in making recalls and inspecting food processing facilities.Senate approves long-delayed food safety...

"Verizon sucks at Photoshop: confuses the Droid X for an iPhone" and related posts

EngadgetMan, Motorola's not going to be pleased about this! The Droid X is justifiably one of Verizon's marquee devices for this holiday season and takes pride of place on the carrier's Cyber Monday offers page, but wait... why does its screen display...

"Independent Spirit Nominations: Winter's Bone, Black Swan, The Kids Are All Right Head for Oscars" and related posts

Thompson on Hollywood"See you at the beach," said Jeremy Renner after announcing the Independent Spirit nominations. To the relief of Indie Spirit regulars, the annual Independent Spirit Awards will be returning to a tent in Santa Monica on February...

"US: Homeland Security is seizing internet sites without notice" and related posts

A Western Heart"Feds have seized at least 70 websites for copyright and trademark violations. The 70+ domain names have been seized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a department under Homeland Security.US Government Responds To Domain Seizures,...

"Carmela Dela Rosa Threw Toddler Down 6 Stories At Virginia Mall: Cops" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedMcLEAN, Va. - A toddler has died after police say she was thrown six stories off a shopping mall walkway in Virginia by a woman believed to be her grandmother.Toddler Dies After Grandmother Throws Her Six Stories Off...

"Anne, Natalie, and Mila Unite For the Gotham Independent Film Awards" and related posts

PopSugarMany of Hollywood's leading ladies stepped out in NYC last night for the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. Anne Hathaway celebrated her appointment as cohost of next year's Oscars in her Dolce Gabbana dress, and she spoke about her ...Outfit...

"Virgin officially announces Project magazine for iPad (and other tablets soon)" and related posts

EngadgetWe're here at Virgin's press event for Project magazine, which Sir Richard Branson just called the "first all-digital magazine." It's launching on iPad first, but we snuck a peak at the app last night and noticed a line about Android tablet ...Branson's...

"Lindsay Lohan Wants Restraining Order Against Paparazzi" and related posts

Celebrity Smack: Gossip and Entertainment BlogLindsay Lohan is hoping a judge will grant her a restraining order against paparazzi who are constantly on her tail. The Betty Ford Center where Lindsay is being treated for her drug and alcohol dependency...

"2018 FIFA World Cup: Which Bid Should Win?" and related posts

CaughtOffsideWe are drawing ever nearer to FIFA's decision on who they wish to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals tournaments and it appears that all the talk of corruption and undercover investigations have left England as big underdogs to secure...

"GOP Earmark Ban Rejected By Bipartisan Group In Senate Vote" and related posts

Politics on HuffingtonPost.comWASHINGTON - The Senate Tuesday rejected a GOP bid to ban the practice of larding spending bills with earmarks - those pet projects that lawmakers love to send home to their states.Inhofe Votes No On Coburn's Earmarks Ban - The...

"Julian Assange: Next Wikileaks Dump Could Bring Down One Or Two Banks" and related posts

Business InsiderIn his interview with Forbes, Julian Assange confirmed that the next Wikileaks dump is going to target big business. We don't know much, but we do know its a US bank, and we do know Assange thinks what he has could destroy at least two...

"Infinity Blade hits App Store December 9th for $5.99" and related posts

TUAWChair and Epic Games' extremely impressive Infinity Blade title has gotten a final release date and price: you'll be able to hack and slash your way around the medieval RPG on December 9th for a purchase price of $5.99.Anticipated RPG Infinity Blade...

"Anne Hathaway – Anne Hathaway And James Franco to Co-Host 2011 Oscars" and related posts

The InquisitrThe event's producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer have revealed they chose 'Love Other Drugs' star Anne and 'Eat, Pray, Love' actor James to front the 83rd Annual Academy Awards - which will air live on February 27 - because the pair are...

"There Are Red Bees in Red Hook" and related posts

Daily IntelFor the life of Cerise Mayo, a beekeeper with hives in Red Hook and on Governor's Island, she could not figure out why her bees were returning home to their honeycombs colored red.Red Bees in Red Hook - The Brooklyn InkNeon Red Maraschino...

"Johnny Depp on Angelina Jolie: “Pleased to Find She is Incredibly Normal”" and related posts

OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity NewsJohnny Depp was surprised when he met his The Tourist co-star Angelina Jolie as you might think he would be, except that he was surprised by how "normal" she is!Snippets of Johhny Depp's Vanity Fair Interview - Oh...

"Johnny Depp on Angelina Jolie: “Pleased to Find She is Incredibly Normal”" and related posts

"Rockies Set To Sign Jorge De La Rosa, Troy Tulowitzki" and related posts

Bucs DugoutMore photos » JACK DEMPSEY - AP 5 months ago: Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa throws to the plate against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of an MLB baseball game in Denver, Friday, July 9, 2010.Troy Tulowitzki...

"Sarah Palin Rips Obama White House Over WikiLeaks" and related posts

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.comSarah Palin blasted out a dispatch to her Facebook supporters Monday, taking aim at the Obama administration's handling of the latest WikiLeaks document drop and criticizing the White House's "incompetent handling...

"Senate Passes Sweeping Food-Safety Bill" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedWASHINGTON -- After stalling for more than a year, a sweeping food-safety bill passed with bipartisan support in the Senate on Tuesday, paving the way for increased federal inspections and other preventative measures.Senate...

"EUâ€™s Antitrust Probe Into Google Focuses On Niche Local Search Engines" and related posts

TechCrunchThe European Commission has launched an investigation into Google after some vertical search engines submitted formal complaints that the firm had used its dominant position to crowd out and 'disappear' their results in its index - as reports...

"Microsoft planning Xbox 360 TV service to compete with Google TV" and related posts

Monday, November 29, 2010

VentureBeatAmidst the hoopla surrounding Google TV and Apple TV, Microsoft has been oddly quiet. Now we have an idea of what the software giant is up to: It's apparently in talks with media companies to license TV networks for a subscription web TV ...Rumour...

"Natalie Portman: 'Black Swan' director tried to start real rivalry" and related posts

The Marquee BlogNatalie Portman and Mila Kunis are longtime friends in real life, but it sounds like "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky was determined to drive a wedge between the women for the sake of his art.Julia Roberts Praises Natalie Portman's...

"APNewsBreak: NJ must pay $271M for killing tunnel" and related posts

The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and EntertainmentTRENTON, NJ (AP) - New Jersey owes the federal government $271.1 million for canceling a rail tunnel connecting the state with New York.Fed: NJ owes $271 million for canceled tunnel - No...

"Vintage Princess Diana Tapes Help Kate Middleton Prepare For Life As A Royal" and related posts

Pop CrunchKate Middleton has reportedly been shown videos of the late Princess Diana in a bid to prepare her for life as a royal. Kate, who met Prince William at Scotland's St. Andrew's University in 2002, will be taught about royal correspondence, ...Next...

"Chargers Vs. Colts: Blame This One On Peyton Manning" and related posts

SBNation.com - All PostsThe Indianapolis Colts hosted the San Diego Chargers on Sunday Night Football and laid an absolute egg as they were blown out 36-14 thanks to four -- yes, four!Sleeve On Peyton Manning's Throwing Arm Due To 'Abrasion' - Stampede...

"Stevens Explains His Reversal on Death Penalty" and related posts

Taegan Goddard's Political WireIn a New York Review of Books essay, former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens explains for the first time how he abandoned his support for capital punishment.Retired Justice John Paul Stevens Speaks out on...

"AG Eric Holder Admits There's A Criminal Investigation Of Wall Street Happening Right Now" and related posts

Business InsiderSomeone from the government finally admitted that they're launching a criminal investigation of trading on Wall Street. The Attorney General, Eric Holder, said, "I don't want to get into the details," but an "investigation is ongoing"...

"Why it is Necessary to Kill the Bush Tax Cuts for the Top 1%" and related posts

Comments from Left FieldIt would seem that the debate surrounding the upcoming expiration of the Bush Tax Cuts and whether to extend them in the lame-duck has been lacking one thing, facts.Congress Faces Full Agenda In Final Weeks Of The Year: Bush Tax...

"Obama proposes federal pay freeze to help get deficit 'under control'" and related posts

Tech Support ForumIn a gesture of concern over the nation's massive budget deficit, President Obama proposed Monday a pay freeze for civilian federal workers over the next two years.Obama to Announce Pay Freeze for Federal Workers - Yeshiva...

"Rumour – Microsoft in talks to bring online cable-like service to 360" and related posts

VG247Reuters is reporting that Microsoft are in talks with media companies about bringing an online subscription cable-like service to Xbox 360.Reuters: Microsoft in talks to bring subscription TV, networks to Xbox Live - JoystiqMicrosoft planning...

"Disney goes out on a high with Tangled" and related posts

MuchMusic.com | BlogTwitter review (140 characters or less): Tangled is the happiest ending Disney could have created to its sad closing of the fairytale genre.Disney's Tangled movie review - Reading to KnowMandy Moore And Zachary Levi Promote...

"Mexico captures an alleged leader of Aztecas gang" and related posts

The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and EntertainmentMEXICO CITY (AP) â€" Mexico's federal police have captured a presumed leader of a cross-border drug gang suspected in dozens of killings, including the slaying of a US consulate worker,...

"Linkedin Leads in Social Media Strategies" and related posts

CPA TrendlinesAccountants shun Facebook and Twitter. Linkedin has established itself as "the premier social networking site" for tax, accounting and finance professionals, according to a new study by a veteran of the CPA profession.Tools to Automate...

"2010 Soul Train Awards Performances [VIDEO]" and related posts

The Urban DailyLast night the 2010 Soul Train Awards aired on Centric after being taped earlier this month. The show was heavy on performances from the likes of Ne-Yo, R. Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan, Erykah Badu, Bruno Mars, Tamia, Faith Evans, Lalah Hathaway,...

"Atheist billboard about Christmas ignites controversy" and related posts

Personal Money StoreThe Christmas Atheist Billboard is not the first in the campaign of atheist billboards. Image: Flickr / ericingrum / CC-BY A new atheist billboard installed near the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey is causing major controversy.NEW JERSEY:...

"Betty White, Justin Bieber, Sandra Bullock, and LeBron James Among Barbara Waltersâ€™s â€˜Fascinating Peopleâ€™" and related posts

Daily IntelSo are Sarah Palin, Jennifer Lopez, and the cast of Jersey Shore. In other words: people we were fascinated with six to twelve months ago (Palin was even on the list last year, and Bullock already famously sat down with Walters during her...

"Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Take Kids On Parisian Cruise" and related posts

www.bricksandstonesgossip.comBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took Pax for a Parisian cruise Sunday night to celebrate his seventh birthday. Along for the ride down the River Seine were siblings Maddox, 9, Zahara, 5, and Shiloh, 4 who helped celebrate with...

"Report: Dodgers Sign Giants Playoff Hero Juan Uribe" and related posts

NESN.com - Sports News - Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots, CelticsJuan Uribe's clutch performances against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS gave the San Francisco Giants the chance to win their first World Series title since moving to the West Coast.Juan...

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