Lives Saved by A Cellphone
Lives Saved by A Cellphon
Posted by Shazy on Saturday, April 30, 2011
Evolution of the Royal Wedding Dress
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Evolution of the Royal Wedding Dress
These Historic Gowns Weren't Just Fashion Statements
Royal Wedding Dress as Symbol
Until Friday morning, probably the biggest mystery surrounding the latest British royal wedding was who designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress.
But when the future Queen Elizabeth II (pictured) walked down the aisle in London's Westminster Abbey in 1947, her wedding dress was more than a fashion statement: It represented the hopes of a nation, according to royal wedding gown curator Joanna Marschner.
With food and clothing still being rationed in postwar Britain, royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell sought to convey a message of national renewal, instead of focusing on opulent materials. He did this in part by embroidering the gown with garlands of spring flowers.
"It is a dress with a message for that particular moment in time," said Marschner, of Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that acts as caretaker for five British royal buildings.
"I think you can say that about all the royal wedding dresses—they have become amazing documents that can say a lot about the year when they were worn."
Royal Wedding Dress as Symbol
Until Friday morning, probably the biggest mystery surrounding the latest British royal wedding was who designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress.
But when the future Queen Elizabeth II (pictured) walked down the aisle in London's Westminster Abbey in 1947, her wedding dress was more than a fashion statement: It represented the hopes of a nation, according to royal wedding gown curator Joanna Marschner.
With food and clothing still being rationed in postwar Britain, royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell sought to convey a message of national renewal, instead of focusing on opulent materials. He did this in part by embroidering the gown with garlands of spring flowers.
"It is a dress with a message for that particular moment in time," said Marschner, of Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that acts as caretaker for five British royal buildings.
"I think you can say that about all the royal wedding dresses—they have become amazing documents that can say a lot about the year when they were worn."
Official Royal Wedding pictures
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Official Royal Wedding pictures
Clarence House today released the official Royal Wedding album that shows the beaming bride and groom in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.
Prince William and Kate posed for the stunning photographs shortly after getting married in a moving ceremony that captivated the world yesterday.
The newly-titled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be lost in matrimonial bliss as they smiled for the traditional wedding day photo album taken by Hugo Burnand. He said the scenes clearly reveal the couple's love for each other.
No sooner had they arrived at Buckingham Palace from the service at Westminster Abbey did the rapturous family assume their positions for the pictures.
In the first photograph the couple stand arm-in-arm together against a stunning rich red velvet backdrop trimmed with gold.
The second official photograph shows William and Kate in a more informal pose. Kate's wonderful dress flows onto the floor around them as she clutches her bouquet.
In the picture, the heir to the throne wore the ceremonial uniform of the Welsh Guards but was shown in a very relaxed seated pose with his arm across the back of an ornate chair.
Sitting around the newlyweds are two pageboys and four bridesmaids. They are from clockwise from the bottom right The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Miss Eliza Lopes, Miss Grace van Cutsem, Lady Louise Windsor, Master Tom Pettifer, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton.
Kate and william wedding pictures
Posted by Shazy on Friday, April 29, 2011
Kate and william wedding pictures
* William tells Kate 'You look beautiful' as she arrives at the altar
* He jokes with Kate's father 'we're supposed to have just a small family affair'
* Two BILLION people watch couple tie the knot
* 5,000 royals enthusiasts camped out overnight at The Mall
* Prince struggles to get ring on Kate's finger
* One million well-wishers line the streets to catch a glimpse of the couple
* Prince William takes the title Duke of Cambridge and Kate becomes Duchess
After a kiss that thrilled the nation, Prince William drove full throttle into the nation's affections as he took his new wife on an unexpected drive to Clarence House.
They left their Buckingham Palace reception in Prince Charles's open-top Aston Martin with 'Just wed' on the number plate.
It was the fitting climax to what had already been a remarkable day - and it was the common touch his mother Diana would have been proud of.
As the crowds roared, the couple emerged in the 38-year-old classic car with a yellow RAF rescue helicopter flying overhead.
The vehicle had been given to Charles as a gift when he turned 21. The couple drove round the front of the Palace before returning to the private reception.
They emerged from the Palace two hours after stepping out on the balcony and marked their marriage with their first public kiss.
But the first public embrace of William and his bride Catherine was so fleeting that you would have missed it if you had blinked.
An armchair in the sky
Posted by Shazy on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
An armchair in the sky
Cock Fighting Contest Bloody Scene
Posted by Shazy on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Cock Fighting Contest Bloody Scene
Weird Tree Roots
Posted by Shazy on Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Weird Tree Roots
Weird Wedding
Posted by Shazy on Saturday, April 16, 2011
Weird Wedding
Superheroes After Retirement
Posted by Shazy on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Superheroes After Retirement
Chimpanzees of Congo
Posted by Shazy on Saturday, April 9, 2011
Chimpanzees of Congo
If You Think You Have Got It Bad
Posted by Shazy on Thursday, April 7, 2011
If You Think You Have Got It Bad
Desperately wading through neck-high sludge surrounded by trash, rubble and filth, a pair of homeless Filipino men begin the search for their belongings hours after a catastrophic fire savaged hundreds of shanty town houses.
These pictures of devastation show the appalling aftermath of a dawn fire which tore through a settlement in the Philippines, leaving up to 3,000 people homeless.
The blaze in Maysilo village, near Manila, started early on Thursday morning and obliterated the residential district in the night, destroying hundreds of houses.
Firefighters say the destructive fire started at a row of squatter houses and is thought to have been caused by an exploding liquefied petroleum gas tank.
EMO GIRLS
Posted by Shazy on Wednesday, April 6, 2011
EMO GIRLS
A cool collection of emo girls
Stupid Repair Works
Posted by Shazy on Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Stupid Repair Works
Some funny and unique repair works from some stupid peoples.
Strange Animal Life
Posted by Shazy on Sunday, April 3, 2011
Strange Animal Life
Wonderful animals in strange modes.
Sidekicks to the Stars
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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.
Scroll down to read about these sidekicks to the stars:
Sweetie Hughes
Gayle King
Angel Porrino
Top Terrorist Arrests
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Top Terrorist Arrests
Top Terrorist Arrests
Top Terrorist Arrests
Do you remember the uneasy days when everyone in a hoodie suddenly resembled the Unabomber? It's the 15th anniversary of the arrest of the infamous man who terrorized so many. There are many new faces on the FBI's Most Wanted List today, but let's take a look at other famous arrests of terrorists worldwide.
Scroll down to read about:
The Oklahoma City bombing
The USS Cole bombing
The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
Celebrity Childrens Authors
Posted by Shazy on Saturday, April 2, 2011
Celebrity Childrens Authors
Celebrity children’s authors
One of the nation’s top-selling children’s books was penned by a sports star. See which other big names set aside their adult humor and weighty grown-up issues to focus on sweet sentiments and playful poetry.
Scroll down to read about books by:
Whoopi Goldberg
Queen Rania of Jordan
Tori Spelling
Weird State Laws
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Weird State Laws
Weird state laws
Weird state laws
Check out this array of crazy codes of conduct from across the nation. Some are no longer on the books (thank goodness), some might be urban legends and others are truly letter-of-the-law lunacy.
Scroll down to read about:
Florida’s door law
New Hampshire’s seaweed law
South Carolina’s pinball law
Anti-Bullying Resources
Posted by Shazy on Friday, April 1, 2011
Anti-Bullying Resources
Magnificent Pictures of LIONS
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Magnificent Pictures of LIONS
Weekend Events
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Weekend Events
It's no joke: Spring brings fun both in the usual and surprising ways. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., is under way, the NCAA Final Four happens this weekend and the Sony Ericsson Open comes to a close in Miami. But there is also a very controversial hip-hop troupe of teens performing in Ponoma, Calif., bake sales happening across the country to aid Japan, a Mormon musical and a St. Stupid parade in San Francisco.
Common Health Problems
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Common Health Problems
Top 10 common health problems
Top 10 common health problems
Chronic diseases and conditions are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, according to the federal agency that tracks public health matters. In 2005, nearly one out every two adults had at least one chronic illness. Read this list of the most common health problems and learn about ways to combat them.
Scroll down to read about:
Asthma
Arthritis
Stroke
Best April Fools Day Pranks
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Best April Fools Day Pranks
Best April Fools' Day pranks
Best April Fools' Day pranks
Come April Fools' Day, follow that dollar bill at your own risk and be forewarned if you wake up with a face full of foam.