Famous leap day birthdays

Famous Leap Day Birthdays, Celebrities Leap Day Birthdays, Famous Leap Day Babies, +famous leap day birthdays, Leap Day, Leap Day is here once again. The every-four-years phenomenon is extra-special for those born on Feb. 29. See if you can guess the identities of these famous Leap Day babies.

Davis MC5 National Convention Riot

Davis MC5 National Convention Riot---Davis, the bassist of an american rock band, MC5 and the member of The 1968 Democratic National Convention Riot, has died of liver failure in February 2012 at the age of 68.
MC5 is an American rock band from Lincoln Park, Michigan, formed in 1964.

The original band line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred Sonic Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson.

The group formed in Lincoln Park, MI, 1964, played local sock hops, performed at protest of Democratic National Convention, Chicago, 1968, signed with Elektra Records, and released LP Kick Out the Jams, 1969, signed with Atlantic Records, and released Back in the U.S.A., 1970, and High

David Kelly Grandpa Joe

David Kelly Grandpa Joe---David Kelly, played Grandpa Joe in 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, was born on July 11, 1929 in Dublin, Ireland and now died at 82, on February, 12, 2012 in Goatstown, Dublin, Ireland.

The actor, Kelly passed away in his native Dublin after a short, undisclosed illness. Kelly was a veteran of theater, radio, TV and film for 50 years and played everything from Beckett to Shakespeare, since 1959.

He stared acting at the age of 8 in Gaiety theatre Dublin and he was beloved by British audiences for his role as O'Reilly the Builder opposite John Cleese in hit show Faulty Towers.

Kelly scored a Screen Actors' Guild nomination as a nude motorcyclist in 1998's Waking Ned Devine.

Houston Found Dead Beverly Hilton Hotel Day Before Grammy Cause Unknown

Houston Found Dead Beverly Hilton Hotel Day Before Grammy Cause Unknown----On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in her guest room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California, of causes not immediately known.

News of her death, the day before and after the 2012 Grammy Awards, featured prominently in American and international media.In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited Whitney Houston, an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model, as the most-awarded female act of all-time.

Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of 1986, and was ranked at

Birth Control Recall

Birth Control Recall- Birth Control Pills Recalled: A second company has issued a voluntary recall of birth control pills because of a packaging error that could lead to incorrect dosing and expose women to unintended pregnancies.

Glenmark Generics Inc. said the seven lots of birth control pill packets, sold as Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol, do not pose any immediate health risks, but that women using these oral contraceptives should immediately switch to another form of birth control. The company added that it has informed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the recall.

"The safety of patients who take our medicines is our first priority. The cause was identified and corrected immediately," the company said in a statement. "At this time, there remains sufficient

Martinez taught him to throw forever indebted

Martinez taught him to throw forever indebted-Tom Martinez College of San Mateo, Tom martinez elway russell (teenagers OR youth), Tom martinez heart attack dialysis- Tom Martinez, the longtime coach and mentor of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, died Tuesday in California on his 66th birthday. Martinez's wife, Olivia, on Wednesday told The Associated Press that he died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack while receiving dialysis. She said that her husband leaves behind three adult children and their spouses and also six grandchildren -- with a seventh soon on the way -- as well as an indelible impact on hundreds of young athletes from across the country. "Tom had a very, very unique way of communicating with his athletes that resulted in a bond that was very special," she said. "First and foremost, he was a teacher, then a coach. His approach made the complex easy to understand. He truly was a master teacher in that respect." Brady posted a statement on his Facebook page. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my coach, mentor and friend," he

Kelly Motorcycle naked Waking Ned

Kelly Motorcycle naked Waking Ned--In 1998's Waking Ned Devin, David Kelly scored a Screen Actors' Guild nomination as a naked motorcyclist. David Kelly was born on July 11, 1929 in Dublin, Ireland and now died at 82, on February, 12, 2012 in Goatstown, Dublin, Ireland.

The actor, Kelly passed away in his native Dublin after a short, undisclosed illness.

Kelly played Grandpa Joe in 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Kelly was a veteran of theater, radio, TV and film for 50 years and played everything from Beckett to Shakespeare, since 1959.He stared acting at the age of 8 in Gaiety theatre Dublin and he was beloved by British audiences for his role as O'Reilly the Builder opposite John Cleese in hit show Faulty Towers.

For most of his long film career, Kelly was consigned to bit parts. His two most prominent roles came

Tom Martinez College of San Mateo

Tom Martinez College of San Mateo-Tom Martinez (February 21, 1946 – February 21, 2012) was an American football coach. He coached at the College of San Mateo until 2005, when he retired due to health concerns. He coached at the College of San Mateo after Bill Walsh and John Madden. The College of San Mateo Football program traditionally has a very high ranking team and draws players from all around the country. Prior to his death, he conducted private coaching sessions with quarterbacks of all ages from around the country. With more than 1,400 career victories, Martinez was the most successful community college coach in the history of California and perhaps the nation. At College of San Mateo he served as Head Football Coach for five years and Offensive Coordinator many years after. He was the 1995 California Community Coach of

Ric Waite Natural Causes

Ric Waite Natural Causes, Ric Waite cinematographer- Rock & roll photographer Barry Feinstein, who shot the cover of Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-Changin, George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, Janis Joplin's Pearl and countless other iconic works, died today in upstate New York of natural causes. He was 80.

Feinstein's photos of Bob Dylan on his legendary 1966 electric tour are some of the most famous images from the songwriter's career.

He captured a gaunt, frazzled Dylan smoking a cigarette in a limousine as fans peered inside, huddled in a seat in an otherwise empty Royal Albert Hall, sitting on a stoop with children in Liverpool, England and standing on a ferry dock in Australia, a photo later used as the cover for Martin

Severin 90 home

Severin 90 home-John Powers Severin was a comic-book artist whose work ranged from the anarchistic satire of Mad and Cracked magazines to the gritty heroics of "Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos." Severin, who died Feb. 12 at age 90 in his Denver home, worked until he was 89, when he drew an issue of "Witchfinder Lost and Gone Forever" for Dark Horse Comics that was published this year. During a career of more than 60 years, he gained a reputation for attention to detail and historical knowlege that made his work a resource for other artists striving to capture period costumes and arcana, said comic-book and television writer Mark Evanier. "Jack used to always say if you ask Johnny Severin what a soldier's belt buckle looks like, he draws you an army," said Evanier, who wrote "Kirby: King of Comics," a biography of comic-book creator Jack Kirby.

Severin's six children knew that their father's work routine — and attitude toward his kids — bore

Houston Guinness Records Most-Awarded Female Act Of All-Time

Houston Guinness Records Most-Awarded Female Act Of All-Time---In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited Whitney Houston, an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model, as the most-awarded female act of all-time.

Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release.

The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of 1986, and was ranked at number 254 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.Her second studio album Whitney (1987) became the first album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Whitney is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with more than 170 million combined albums, singles, and videos sold worldwide.

In February 1991, Houston released The Star Spangled Banner performance from Super Bowl XXV as a single, and made it Top 20 hit, which was the first and only rendition of the US national anthem

Severin mad founders

Severin mad founders-This past Sunday, MAD Magazine founder and Eisner Comic Industry Hall of Fame artist John Severin died aged 90, according to a statement released by his family. Severin was a very accomplished artist and had a full career. His artistic achievements extend even beyond his co-creation of MAD magazine. His professional art career started all the way back in his high school days, when he drew and wrote cartoons for Hobo News. Early in his career Severin co-created the Native American feature American Eagle. Severin's family says that he was known as an "artist's artist," and he "gained a reputation for his historical knowledge and detail in all genres, most notably war and western." 

He worked for Marvel Comics, where he contributed to the Incredible Hulk, Kull the Conqueror,

Martinez Taught Him to Throw Forever Indebted

Martinez Taught Him to Throw Forever Indebted, Tom Martinez College of San Mateo, Tom martinez elway russell (teenagers OR youth), Tom martinez heart attack dialysis- Tom Martinez, the longtime coach and mentor of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, died Tuesday in California on his 66th birthday.

Martinez's wife, Olivia, on Wednesday told The Associated Press that he died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack while receiving dialysis. She said that her husband leaves behind three adult children and their spouses and also six grandchildren -- with a seventh soon on the way -- as well as an indelible impact on hundreds of young athletes from across the country.

"Tom had a very, very unique way of communicating with his athletes that resulted in a bond that was very special," she said. "First and foremost, he was a teacher, then a coach. His approach made the

Severin 45 cracked

Severin 45 cracked-Some notable artists have appeared in Cracked's pages, in particular John Severin. Severin had done some work for early Mad and a great deal more for EC Comics' war books, and was one of the pre-eminent artists in western comics, but would come to be best known as Cracked's house cartoonist. For almost 40 years, he was the magazine's mainstay artist, frequently illustrating multiple articles in the same issue, and virtually all of its covers. Reacting to his own company's obituary of Severin in 2012, Fantagraphics co-publisher Kim Thompson wrote, "I don’t think I’m alone in thinking of CRACKED for most of its run as “a bunch of crap, and John Severin. Then after leaving EC, Severin went to Cracked, where he

Whitney Houston 170 Million Albums Certification

Whitney Houston 170 Million Albums Certification--Whitney Houston, an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with more than 170 million combined albums, singles, and videos sold worldwide.

Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release.

The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of 1986, and was ranked at number 254 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Her second studio album Whitney (1987) became the first album by a female artist to debut at number

Severin EC Comics Marvel war Western

Severin EC Comics Marvel war Western-John Powers Severin (December 26, 1921 – February 12, 2012) was an American comic book artist noted for his distinctive work with EC Comics, primarily on the war comics Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat; for Marvel Comics, especially its war and Western comics; and for his 45-year stint with the satiric magazine Cracked. He was one of the founding cartoonists of Mad in 1952. Severin was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2003. Severin's family members working in the publishing and entertainment fields include his sister Marie Severin, a comic book artist, who was the colorist for EC's comics; his son John Severin, Jr., the head of Bubblehead Publishing; his daughter, Ruth Larenas, a producer for that company; and his grandson, John Severin III, a music producer and recording engineer. After the fall of EC, the artist moved to Marvel precursor Atlas Comics where he became perhaps the most recognizable cartoonist for the company's many Western titles through the late '50s and into the '60s. Cornerstone characters

Houston Bodyguard Box Office Grammy

Houston Bodyguard Box Office Grammy---The Bodyguard was the Whitney Houston's first acting role as the star of the feature film and the film's original soundtrack won the 1994 Box office Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

The Bodyguard, the soundtrack from Houston, an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model, film debut, was released in November 1992.

The album contains tracks by other recording artists but is considered a Whitney Houston album by the Billboard and the RIAA.

The album was certified 17× Platinum in the United States and sold over 44 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling soundtrack album ever and one of the top 5 best-selling albums

Shortest Man In The World

Shortest Man In The World, Nepalese World shortest man in Pictures--A 72-year-old man from Nepal who stands at just 55cm tall has been named by Guinness World Records as the world’s new shortest living man.

Chandra Bahadur Dangi (all 21.5in of him) takes the record from 59.9 cm (23.5in) Junrey Balawing of the Philippines, who was crowned world’s shortest man last June.

Weighing 14.5kg Dangi has spent his entire life in the remote Nepalese mountain village of Rhimkholi, about 250 miles west of Kathmandu.

It was only after being spotted by a forest contractor cutting timber in the remote village that the little 72-year-old was brought to the attention of Guinness World Records which invited him to London to

Tom Martinez Heart Attack Dialysis

Tom Martinez Heart Attack Dialysis----Tom Martinez, one of the most successful coaches in California community college coach history, died of heart attack during dialysis. Martinez lived in California, and he was in need of a kidney transplant after complications from diabetes.

He died today on his 66th birthday.Martinez taught Tom Brady the proper throwing mechanics when the Patriots quarterback was a youngster.

They stayed in constant communication with one another as Martinez became Brady’s one coach that didn’t wear the Patriots logo across his chest.Brady used his Super Bowl platform to renew talk about

Danica Patrick Wreck

Danica Patrick Wreck- Danica Patrick's car sustained major damage as the result of a crash in her NASCAR Sprint Cup debut on Thursday at Daytona Beach, Fla., but she was unhurt.

The incident occurred on the final lap of the 60-lap qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway.

Patrick was racing near the bottom of the track at the rear of the lead pack when a car driven by Arix

Knox Heisman Trophy Winner Tom Harmon

Knox Heisman Trophy Winner Tom Harmon--In 1940, Tom Harmon won the Heisman Trophy, and he married actress Elyse Knox, after football.In 1954, Harmon was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.Harmon was the father of actress Kristin Nelson, artist Ricky Nelson, and of actress Kelly Harmon.Harmon was University of Michigan football All-American.

Harmon played college football at the University of Michigan from 1938–1940, he majored in English and Speech, hoping for a future career in broadcasting, and won the Heisman Trophy his

Famous deaths in february 2012

Famous deaths in Feb 2012-The following is a list of notable deaths in 2012.Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death. In February we lost many beloved people, including a pop icon, "Grandpa Joe" and "The Kid." Scroll through to read about these and others who passed away.

Bath paint stripper deaths

Bath paint stripper deaths-The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Thursday about using a common paint-stripping chemical to refinish bathtubs after tying it to 13 deaths in 10 states. The CDC said the alert was based on research that began at Michigan State University. Scientists found 13 deaths between 2000 and 2011 of workers using products containing methylene chloride to strip paint from residential bathtubs. Three of the deaths were in Michigan, and the remaining 10 were reported in nine other states. Methylene chloride is widely used as a degreaser and paint remover in industrial and home-improvement products. "Each death occurred in a residential bathroom with inadequate ventilation," the CDC said in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. "Protective equipment, including a

Bumbleride stroller recall, two reports of minor injuries

Bumbleride stroller recall, two reports of minor injuries-Bumbleride Inc. is voluntarily recalling 28,000 Indie & Indie Twin Strollers due to a fall hazard. 36 incidents, including two injuries, have been reported in connection with the defect. 36 Incidents Reported, According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall notice, the front wheel on the strollers can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip over. There have been 36 reported incidents of the front wheel cracking and two reports of the stroller tipping over, resulting in minor injuries. * The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers include model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers include model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305. The strollers were sold in multiple colors and sold at Buy Buy Baby and other baby product retail stores nationwide and online between January 2009 and 2012 for $500-$700. read more

Tassimo coffee recall

Tassimo coffee recall-The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced a recall of more than 1 million Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers after more than 100 reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid and burning users. According to the CPSC, about 835,000 brewers in the U.S. and 900,000 in Canada are being recalled. The Single-Cup Brewers use plastic T Discs that are filled with coffee or tea to brew hot drinks. The product has been recalled after “140 reports of incidents with the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers, including 37 reports of second-degree burns.” In one incident, a 10-year-old girl was hospitalized in Minnesota with second-degree burns on her face and neck. Her name is Halee Miller. She was making a cup of coffee with her grandmother using a Tassimo Single-Cup Brewer her mother purchased for the family for Christmas. All of a sudden, there was a funny noise and then an explosion. Halee was burned by coffee grinds that exploded on her face and neck. “I got the call at work,” said her mother, Susan Miller.

Hard-cooked eggs salad recall

Hard-cooked eggs salad recall-Grand Strand Sandwich Company of Longs, SC is recalling its 4.5oz and 5 oz Chicken Salad Sandwiches, with the following labels: Grand Strand Sandwich, Lunch Box Sandwiches, and Country Harvest Sandwiches. We are recalling the Chicken Salad Sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although health individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriage and stillbirths among pregnant women. The recall came about when Bost Distributing our Chicken Salad manufacture bought some of the Hard Cooked Eggs that were produced by Michael Foods. Michael Foods has an ongoing recall on those eggs. Bost Distributing was unsure if the eggs

February 2012 children's gear recalls

Children's gear

February 2012 children's gear recalls - children's gear, Bumbleride recalled about 30,000 of its Indie and Indie Twin strollers sold from January 2009 to January 2012 after reports of broken parts.

Babies can be difficult to buy for. Many of us want to celebrate this most special arrival with a gift of some kind, but there are few presents you can give to a baby which they will appreciate. It’s well known that babies will ignore the carefully crafted gift and instead enjoy the cardboard box or another otherwise boring item. Finding something which they like is one thing, but finding something which

Citrus women stroke

Citrus women stroke-Researchers have identified a compound found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits that may lower a woman's stroke risk. Previous studies suggest that eating fruits and vegetables helps protect against strokes, and many believe that antioxidant compounds known as flavonoids may explain why, because they have been shown to improve blood vessel function and they have anti-inflammatory effects. Among other things, flavonoids give fruits and veggies their vibrant colors. They are also found in chocolate and red wine. By some estimates there are more than 5,000 of them. In the newly published study, flavonoids abundant in citrus fruits known as flavanones appeared to give the most protection against

Michael foods eggs recall

Michael foods eggs recall-A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination. Michael Foods, of Minnetonka, is recalling eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use in 34 states. Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lot dates of hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use that were produced at its Wakefield, Nebraska facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea,

2012 February Product Recalls

2012 February Product Recalls

2012 February Product Recalls - February recalls, A hard-cooked egg recall led to additional salad recalls. A popular coffeemaker and its supplies were recalled due to burn risks. See what other products were removed from store shelves in February.

Obama speech

When President Obama delivers his address on a new job-creation plan to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, he won't be speaking to a sold-out crowd. Several lawmakers are still determining whether it is worth their time to stay in Washington to hear the president, and some are already planning to skip it.
Louisiana Republican Sen. David Vitter is the latest to announce that he will not be there, choosing to attend a party to watch the New Orleans Saints' opening football game instead.
"As a fanatic, I have my priorities," Vitter told Fox News on Wednesday.

Obama Jobs Speech

It's not only the traditional unemployed who fret about jobs. It's college students. Seniors. Military veterans. Single parents. The middle class. It's Americans of all backgrounds, and they all will listen closely to President Obama's jobs speech Thursday evening. They say they need Obama to tell them something -- anything -- that will give them hope and restore faith in the sleepy U.S. economy.

"It is very hard not to live in fear," says Angela Loreto DeMeyer, an unemployed New Yorker.

She is a 99er, one of the nation's job-seekers who has exhausted her 99 weeks of unemployment benefits. "Those of us going without benefits the longest want to hear there will be help on the way in the form of an extension. Many 99ers have already lost everything. Now we just want, and need, to survive."

World's greatest innovators

World's greatest innovators-A group of 1,000 young people consider the world's greatest innovator to be Thomas Edison, whose crowning left the late Steve Jobs in second place. Edison, the creator of the light bulb and phonograph, among many other inventions, earned the top title among 52 percent of those polled by Lemelson-MIT, a program that tries to honor inventors who have improved our lives and gauge peoples' perceptions about innovation. Often lauded for his spirit of creativity, especially following his death, Jobs took second place with 24 percent citing him as the greatest innovator of all time. The results surprised the researchers at

Obama Energy Speech

Obama defends his energy policy in

 Florida speech, after coming under fire 

for high gas prices

In a blistering election-year attack on his political foes, President Barack Obama charged Thursday that Republicans are "licking their chops" over painfully high gas prices that threaten the fragile economic recovery.

"Only in politics do people root for bad news and they greet bad news so enthusiastically," he said in a combative speech at the University of Miami. "You pay more, and they're licking their chops."
The defiant rhetoric came after days in which the White House has worked to get off the defensive over high gasoline prices, insisting that Obama has done everything he can to bring those costs down. The administration blamed sticker shock at the pump on unrest in the Middle East, speculative trading, and heightened demand in China, Brazil, and India.

Obama assured Americans that he feels their pain, saying the rise in gas prices "hurts everybody" and "means you've got to find even more room in a budget that was already tight."

John edwards sex tape

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The sex tape of John Edwards and his mistress is headed to the shredder, but a long list of criminal charges still hangs over the former presidential candidate over the extramarital affair that ended his political career.

Rielle Hunter sued former Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife in 2010 over the tape of "a personal and private nature" and other intimate items the couple said she left in a box of trash. Hunter lived with the Youngs while she was pregnant with Edwards' baby, hiding out as the former North Carolina senator ran for the White House. Young, a longtime aide to Edwards, initially said he

Carlos Boozer hair

What's Up With Carlos Boozer and His Hair? Here are Carlos Boozer Hair Photos

We don't mean to be catty, but what exactly is going on with Carlos Boozer's hair? During the Bulls-Celtics game on Sunday, February 12, 2012, some people noticed that Carlos Boozer's hair didn't really look hair.

During the Bulls-Celtics game, Boozer's hair had a strange sheen to it, making some wonder if it was painted on.

Some have wondered aloud if Carlos Boozer has had a hair transplant

Origin of beehive hairstyle, B52

Origin of beehive hairstyle, B52-The Beehive is a woman's hairstyle that resembles a beehive; it is also known as the B-52, for its similarity to the bulbous nose of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber. It originated as one of a variety of elaborately teased and lacquered versions of "big hair" that developed from earlier pageboy and bouffant styles. It was developed in 1960 by Margaret Vinci Heldt of Elmhurst, Illinois, owner of the Margaret Vinci Coiffures in downtown Chicago, who won the National Coiffure Championship in 1954, and who had been asked by the editors of Modern Beauty Salon magazine to design a new hairstyle that would reflect the coming decade. She originally modelled it on a fez-like hat that she owned. In recognition of her achievement, Cosmetologists Chicago, a trade association with 60,000 members, created a

Top chef texas

Top Chef: Texas is the ninth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed in various cities in Texas, including San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin, before moving on to British Columbia for the finale. The season premiered on Bravo on November 2, 2011. This season of Top Chef features a much larger number of contestants than any previous season; 29 chefs began the competition. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $125,000.
This season also introduced a new competition to the series; in addition to the Quickfire and Elimination Challenges featured in televised episodes, the "Last Chance Kitchen" competition allowed eliminated contestants to compete head-to-head in a series of webisodes, with the winner eventually returning to the main competition. The webisodes are available on Bravo's website

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NBA's Mark Jackson nickname Action Jackson

Mark A. Jackson (born April 1, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player and the current head coach of the Golden State Warriors. He played point guard for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets in the NBA in a career spanning from 1987 to 2004. Jackson has also worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC alongside his former coach Jeff Van Gundy and play-by-play man Mike Breen. He was previously an NBA analyst for The YES Network's New Jersey Nets games and a member of the St. John's University mens basketball team in the 1980's.
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Oldest Elephant Herd

The world's oldest elephant tracks have now been revealed, 7-million-year-old footprints in the Arabian Desert, researchers say.

These prehistoric footsteps, likely the work of some 13 four-tusked elephant ancestors, are the earliest direct evidence of how the ancestors of modern elephants interacted socially, and the oldest evidence of an elephant herd.

"Basically, this is fossilized behavior," said researcher Faysal Bibi, a vertebrate paleontologist at the Museum for Natural History in Berlin. "This is an absolutely unique site, a really rare opportunity in the fossil record that lets you see animal behavior in a way you couldn't otherwise do with bones or

National enquirer whitney houston

National Enquirer Whitney Houston---The National Enquirer has published an unauthorized photo of Whitney Houston in her casket.The singer was reportedly outfitted in her favorite purple dress, $500,000 worth of jewelry, and had gold slippers on her feet.

The photo was taken at the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, New Jersey.However, it has not been cleared as to how the Enquirer obtained the photo.

Whingham Funeral Home and the Houston family have yet to comment.

Metta World Peace, Ron Artest

Metta World Peace, Ron Artest-Metta World Peace (born Ronald William Artest, Jr., November 13, 1979) is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). World Peace gained a reputation as one of the league's premier defenders as he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004. He was a major participant in the Pacers–Pistons brawl and is known for his sometimes eccentric, outspoken behavior.As in Metta World Peace. A brief hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday morning made it official -- Ron Artest has changed his name to Metta World Peace. According to Artest's publicist, Courtney Barnes, Artest was not present for the ruling, but his attorney, Nahla Rajan, represented her client in front of commissioner Matthew C. St. George. "[Rajan] walked up, the judge said, 'We understand he wants to change his name and he wants to do so for personal reasons,' and it was granted," Barnes said.

James Worthy, nickname Big Game James

James Worthy, nickname Big Game James-James Ager Worthy (born February 27, 1961) is a retired Hall of Fame American college and professional basketball player. Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, "Big Game James" was a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA champion. A standout for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m) small forward was the MOP of the 1982 NCAA Tournament and #1 pick of the 1982 NBA Draft. He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. Worthy was an All-American high school basketball player at Ashbrook High School in Gastonia. Worthy averaged 21.5 points and 12.5 rebounds during his senior season, for a team that lost in the state championship game. Never was a nickname better suited to a player than James Worthy's moniker, "Big Game James." By the time he retired, Worthy owned a Most Outstanding Player Award from the 1982 NCAA Final Four and an MVP Award from the 1988 NBA Finals, he was a member of three NBA championship teams with the Los Angeles Lakers (in 1985, 1987, and 1988), and his career

Mike Fratello - Nickname The Czar

Mike Fratello + nickname The Czar- Michael Robert "Mike" Fratello born February 24, 1947 is nickname The Czar American color analyst and a professional basketball coach. He previously coached the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA, and is currently the head coach of the Ukraine national basketball team.

Funny story about the Czar, Mike Fratello, from the Memphis Commerical Appeal (or whatever the heck that paper is called). They were a good broadcast team.

Earl Monroe, Nickname Earl The Pearl

Earl Monroe + Nickname Earl The Pearl---Vernon Earl Monroe born November 21, 1944: Earl The Pearlis the nickname of Vernon Earl Monroe, the NBA player.Monroe joined the NBA in 1967 and parlayed his talents into a distinguished 13-year career.

Earl is known for his flamboyant dribbling, passing, and play-making.In 1967, the two-time All-American was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the first round of the NBA draft.

He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in a season in which he averaged 24.3 points per game, and scored 56 points in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Nicknames

 

NBA Nicknames : Whose Nickname - Nicknames for Current NBA Players. If you know of NBA sports Players nicknames.Larry Bird racked up a few interesting nicknames in his NBA career. It's not unusual to hear him referred to as Larry Legend, but his handle Larry Bird + The Hick from French Lick is definitely one of the most unique nicknames around. Here are a few other current and former NBA stars that have some entertaining monikers. Larry Bird + The Hick from French Lick,

Busted by Social Media

Busted by Social Media

Busted by social media, Social media has caught even the best of us. Consider former Congressman Anthony Weiner’s Twitter photo, or Sarah Palin's vocabulary snafuEven President Obama has fallen foul of social media. More seriously, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have undone several criminals. We take a look at those snagged by social media.

Wave Gang and Hoodstarz

Jan. 17, 2012

The arrest: Police arrested 43 members of rival gangs, the Wave Gang and the Hoodstarz, after piecing together their behavior through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Members of the gangs boasted about killings on social networks, and guns  were recovered during the arrests.

Amanda Crelia


Dec. 21, 2011


The arrest: Police arrested 25-year-old Amanda Crelia after a statue of baby Jesus went missing Crelia had posted photos of the statue on her Facebook page, which was found by police in her father’s garage. Previous thefts had caused the organizers to fill the statue with cement and sand

Isaiah Cutler


 Dec. 12, 2011


The arrest: Cutler was arrested following a burglary at a market Police were alerted after Cutler posted photos to his Facebook page less than an hour after his crime.

Jesse Hippolite


 Sept. 1, 2011


The arrest: After a series of bank robberies, Hippolite was arrested after clues were gleaned from his Facebook page. Not only did Hippolite reveal his motive on Facebook but he also changed his profile name in honor of a famous bank robber

Rachel Stieringer


Aug. 18, 2010


The arrest: Stieringer turned herself into police after a photo circulated Facebook . After blood tests, her baby was shown to be clear of this drug, although Stieringer was found guilty of this offense.

Mark Dizon


July 27, 2010


The arrest: Mark Dizon, a computer technician, was arrested in 2010 after becoming friends on Facebook with one of his victim’s daughters. Dizon was linked with nine murders, including an American, a Canadian and a Brit during a spate of robberies near this U.S. Air Force base.

Pasquale Manfredi


 March 16, 2010


The arrest: Manfredi was on the 100 most wanted list in his homeland, when he was arrested after officers tracked his Facebook use. Manfredi used this nickname in honor of his film hero, and was the leader of this crime family.

Alfred Hightower


Dec. 17, 2009


The arrest: Hightower, who was wanted for this crime, was tracked down by police after fleeing to Canada. Police found he was a fan of this online game, and they subpoenaed the game's maker. Using this, they tracked Hightower’s IP as well as his billing address.

Maxi Sopo


Sept. 14, 2009


The arrest: After emigrating from this country to the United States, Sopo made a living selling roses in nightclubs before moving onto this crime. Sopo initially evaded capture, although he was caught in Mexico after becoming friends with a government worker on Facebook

Jonathan G. Parker


Sept. 15, 2009


The arrest: In one of the most famous cases of Facebook-related crimes, Parker was arrested for this offense. He was linked with the crime after leaving the victim's computer logged on to his Facebook.