Sidekicks to the Stars

Sidekicks to the Stars

Sidekicks to the stars

Fame can be lonely and disorienting. So stars -- from the queen of television to the princess of country and her hunky ex -- often depend on a friend, assistant and/or adviser for personal grounding.

Here's a look at the not-so-famous folks who are celebrities' most important people.

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Sweetie Hughes

Gayle King

Angel Porrino

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10 April Fools Pranks No One Will Expect

10 April Fools Pranks No One Will Expect

• Pranks for All

  April Fools’ Day is your yearly get-out-of-jail-free card to act impish without making people angry. Since your friends, family and coworkers will be on high-alert April 1, you’ll need to become a professional prankster to catch them off-guard. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a slideshow of original stunts that’ll stun ally and enemy alike. Read on, and then get your prank on!
  

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Real Haunted Houses

Real Haunted Houses

Real Haunted Houses

Reports that this reality TV house is haunted got us thinking about some other famous haunted houses in the United States. Have you visited any of them? Have any of them visited you?

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Hull House in Chicago

LaLaurie House in New Orleans

Franklin Castle in Cleveland

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Wonder Woman Struggles to Stay in Her Costume

Wonder Woman Struggles to Stay in Her Costume

It seems that evil adversaries aren't the only problem that the new star of Wonder Woman has to deal with.
If the latest pictures from the filming of the TV remake are anything to go by, actress Adrianne Palicki is not only fighting crime but also fighting to stay in her costume.
The 27-year-old was spotted on several occasions almost bursting out of her tight-fitting outfit as filming continued in Los Angeles this week.
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Wonder Woman Costume Gets an Upgrade

Wonder Woman Costume Gets an Upgrade

When "Wonder Woman" announced that Adrianne Palicki had been cast in the title role, buzz on the superhero show quickly shot through the roof. But then fans got a look at the ill-advised costume. Outrage quickly ensued. And hell hath no fury like a comic fan outraged.

The anger stemmed from Wonder Woman's shiny, rubber-like pants and high heels. It looked like a cheap version of a "sexy" Halloween costume. Fans cried out -- this is no way for a superhero, especially one of the most beloved of all time, to dress.

The blogosphere immediately went into cynical overdrive. Commenters on EW's article speculated that the show would be canceled in a matter of weeks. SlashFilm wrote that the outfit did little to inspire confidence in the show's prospects.

Apparently the producers of the show were listening. Some photos of the actress on the set have surfaced, and eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted the changes to Wonder Woman's threads. The shiny pants have been replaced by a more natural-looking fabric. Her footwear has gone through a transformation as well. The bright boots, which were once blue, are now red. And, even more important, no more high heels.

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Most Expensive Cars

Most Expensive Cars

Most Expensive Cars

None of the cars on this list would sell for the millions that this car recently fetched, but they are still some of the most expensive playthings on wheels -  just ask Jay-Z or Simon Cowell.

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A rare Lamborghini

Jay Leno’s prized automobile

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Highest Paid Baseball Players in 2011

Highest Paid Baseball Players in 2011

Highest-paid baseball players in 2011

Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to own the fastest street-legal car? Or perhaps your fantasy is to own a private island. While there aren’t many people in the world who can afford that, some major-league baseball players can. With the season opening soon, find out what some of the highest earners theoretically could spend their salaries on.  

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Derek Jeter

Miguel Cabrera

Ichiro Suzuki

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Famous April birthdays

Famous April birthdays

Famous April birthdays

Singers, actors, directors, politicians, athletes and comedians are among those celebrities with birthdays in the month of April, and to celebrate, we reveal some interesting facts about them. Find out which of your favorite stars are celebrating  birthdays this week.

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Kristen Stewart

Tony Danza

Carol Burnett

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One of The Most Unusual Carnival in Europe

One of The Most Unusual Carnival in Europe

Maastricht Carnival

"Carnival", a touching name, means a passion for Carnival, a visual feast, 2-3 months each year, in many Catholic countries of Europe have staged drama of this beautiful, one of the most unusual of which, will appear in the Dutch town of Maastricht in the southern border.
Cats Walk through the Noisy Crowd, Standing in Front of Beautiful women REACH Dressed Again and Again for the Camera, the Girls are with these well-designed Look, Facial features Westerners with UNIQUE, ALL kinds of Beauty is Simply a Dress Big PK. So in the Netherlands before the start of the carnival series, specifically those cats find their brilliant carnival selected content, let us to see it.

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Fisherman Landed an Eight Foot Shark Or It Landed Him

Fisherman Landed an Eight Foot Shark Or It Landed Him

Catch of the day: Fisherman lands eight-foot shark after it leaps into back of his boat

It's the catch of a lifetime, but it's not clear whether a U.S. fisherman landed an eight-foot shark or it landed him.

Twenty-nine-year-old Jason Kresse of Freeport, Texas, says he and two crew members were dumping fish guts in the Gulf of Mexico at about 3.45am on Monday when they heard splashes in the distance and then something hit the side of their 25-foot boot.

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Most Common Phobias

 

 

 

Most Common Phobias

Most Common Phobias

They’re called “irrational” fears, but somewhere there’s a good reason. Maybe you have had a fear that you haven’t been able to pinpoint. Find out the symptoms and how to treat your phobias now.

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Social Phobia

Agoraphobia

Necrophobia

Arachnophobia

They don’t call them creepy crawlies for nothing. This doctor found animal phobias to be among the most frequent fears in children.

Social phobia

The Mayo Clinic saysit's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. But sometimes those fears can be heightened.

Agoraphobia

The fact that this word comes from the Greek word for “marketplace” clues you in to the kind of fear it is.

Claustrophobia

This word evolved from the Latin word for “cloister,” which means this.

Acrophobia

Most people who suffer with Acrophobia often experience vertigo.

Astraphobia

Other names for this condition. See images of the feared storms.

Necrophobia

The horror film genre would not have been the same without this fear lurking in the hearts of millions. Not to be confused with thanatophobia.

Nyctophobia

Nyctophobia is common in small children, but if it persists, it could be the sign of a medical condition. Here’s something that may help those who suffer with this condition.

Ophidiophobia

Part of a larger fear, there are a lot of people wary of these creatures.

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Reagan Assassination Attempt

Reagan Assassination Attempt

The 30^th Anniversary: Reagan’s Near Assassination

Reagan Assassination Attempt

Just 69 days into his presidency, President Ronald Reagan walked out of a hotel into a hail of bullets. For the 30^th anniversary of the assassination attempt, a new nonfiction book gives a narrative timeline of the harrowing events. Or, you can take a searchable scroll through the time-stamped history here.

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John Hinckley Jr.

James Brady

Thomas Delahanty

John Hinckley Jr.

Sunday, March 29, 1981

John Hinckley Jr. arrived in Washington, D.C., by Greyhound bus from another state. In what newspaper did Hinckley read about President Reagan’s next-day schedule?

Ronald Reagan

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 1:45 p.m.

Ronald Reagan arrived at the Washington Hilton for a luncheon speech before 3,500 conference attendees. What was the organization?

James Brady

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 2:27 p.m.

John Hinckley fired six shots. The first bullet hit James Brady in the head, partially paralyzing the White House press secretary. What type of gun did Hinckley use?

Thomas Delahanty

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 2:27:02 p.m.

John Hinckley’s second bullet hit Thomas Delahanty in the back. The spinal injury damaged nerves in his left arm, forcing his retirement from this Washington, D.C., department. Surgeons wore bulletproof vests to remove what type of ammunition?

Timothy McCarthy

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 2:27:03 p.m.

John Hinckley’s third bullet hit a window across the street. The fourth bullet hit Secret Service Agent Timothy McCarthy in the abdomen as he shielded Reagan from the line of fire. Where does McCarthy work as police chief today?

Jerry Parr

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 2:27:05 p.m.

John Hinckley’s fifth bullet hit the waiting limousine’s window. Special Agent in Charge Jerry Parr pushed Reagan into the car as the last bullet ricocheted off the armored door. What degree did Parr earn from Loyola University after he retired from the Secret Service?

George Washington University Hospital

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 2:30 p.m.

On Jerry Parr’s directive, the limo driver went to the nearest trauma center instead of the usual presidential facility. At George Washington University Hospital, Reagan walked into the emergency room but collapsed. What was wrong with the president?

Alfred Antenucci

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: Before 2:35 p.m.

Midwest union official Alfred Antenucci pulled Hinckley to the ground after the shooting stopped. What was his home state?

Nancy Reagan

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 2:40 p.m.

First lady Nancy Reagan  arrived at the hospital while her husband was still in the emergency room. Who was the president evoking when he told her: “Honey, I forgot to duck”?

John F. Kennedy

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: Roughly 3 p.m.

Reagan’s White House staff and cabinet met in the West Wing’s Situation Room to discuss the shooting. The ground-level space was created by President Kennedy after what strategic failure?

Johnny Carson

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: Roughly 3 p.m.

With the Reagan shooting dominating the airwaves, producers postponed the 53^rd Academy Awards show hosted by Johnny Carson. The next night all the acting award winners were under 40, but who was the youngest in the bunch?

Fred Fielding

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: Roughly 3 p.m.

Although never used in the Reagan shooting, White House Counsel Fred Fielding prepared for the transfer of presidential power based on what constitutional amendment?

Alexander Haig

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 4 p.m.

During an impromptu press conference at the White House, Secretary of State Alexander Haig took the podium. What was the quote that haunted his career thereafter?

Dr. Benjamin Aaron

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 5 p.m.

During Reagan’s emergency surgery at George Washington University Hospital, Dr. Benjamin Aaron located the sixth bullet. The chief of thoracic surgery found the flattened, dime-shaped round one inch from what organ?

Shawnee Indian Chief Tecumseh

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: Roughly 5:40 p.m.

Conspiracy buffs reignited Shawnee Indian Chief Tecumseh’s Curse of Tippecanoe and its connection to the eerie deaths of presidents elected in years ending in zero. What zero-factor president did Tecumseh have a serious problem with?

George H. W. Bush

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 6:40 p.m.

Vice President Bush  arrived at Andrews Air Force Base within hours of Reagan’s shooting.  He was contacted on board Air Force Two, which was flying over which  city at the time?

Jodie Foster

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 7 p.m.

During Hinckley’s interview with federal agents, he talked for the first time about Jodie Foster. Shortly thereafter, the agents discovered his deranged obsession with the movie star. At what collegiate institution did he stalk her?

Jimmy Carter

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: Around 8 p.m.

Federal agents realized John Hinckley Jr. had been stalking President Carter in October 1980, when he was arrested for carrying a firearm. At the time, no one connected the airport arrest to the president’s pending appearance. What was the city?

Bobby Knight

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Although NCAA officials were concerned about the Reagan shooting, the men’s basketball championship game started as planned between the Indiana Hoosiers coached by Bobby Knight and this sports powerhouse. Who was the Most Outstanding Player?

W.C. Fields

Monday, March 30, 1981

Time: 8:50 p.m.

After his surgery, President Reagan was unable to talk because of the ventilator but maintained his sense of humor. Borrowing from legendary satirical funnyman W.C. Fields, he scribbled on a notepad for a nurse: “All in all, I’d rather be in …” What was the city?

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

June 26, 1982

On 13 federal offenses, John Hinckley Jr. was found not guilty by reason of insanity and sentenced indefinitely to the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. Public outrage at the verdict resulted in what federal law?

Sarah Brady

Nov. 30, 1993

Sarah Brady  became a tireless advocate for gun control after her husband, James, was injured in the Reagan shooting. The principal result of their labor occurred when the Brady handgun law was signed. What president signed it?

 

Source:Specials

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Colourful Underwater Creatures

Colourful Underwater Creatures

These underwater creatures are masters of deception so cleverly adapted to their environment that many would never be found without expert knowledge.

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