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Lives Saved by A Cellphone

Lives Saved by A Cellphone Saved by my cellphone Mobile phones are good for more than just texting, chatting and playing addictive games. You never know when you might need to place a call from the bottom of a tree well, like James Drummond recently did. Get his story and more examples of lifesaving cells. James Drummond This snowboarder’s afternoon was spoiled when he crashed into a 6-ft. deep tree well.Drummond used his phone to place a distress call to his wife, who alerted the snow patrol. He was rescued a halfhour later. Carla Chapman Chapman was gardening at her Sunshine state home when she was swallowed up by a 7-ft. sinkhole.She had her phone handy and tried dialing for help, but got no signal. How did her phone ultimately help her? John Garber Two ejected nightclub-goers angrily opened fire on the Atlanta hotspot where Garber was working as a valet. His cellphone — perched in his shirt pocket — blocked the stray bullet that would’ve otherwise entered his chest. T...

Audi Car Made Of paper

Audi Car Made Of paper Taras Lesko was commissioned by Audi to make a detailed papercraft model of the 2012 Audi A7. Paper car was created out of 750 unique parts. Each part was printed and assembled using reference photography and A7 blueprints. It took 245 hours and 285 sheets of paper to finish the project.

Audi A7 Papercraft Model

Audi A7 Papercraft Model

President Obama tours devastated Alabama

President Obama tours devastated Alabama President Obama took a tour of the tornado-devastated state of Alabama . Tornadoes ripped across the south-eastern United States, killing hundreds .

Superman renounces his citizenship

Superman renounces his citizenship In a landmark issue of the comic book , Superman plans to renounce his U.S. citizenship . See if there will be a boycott.

huttle Endeavour launch delayed

huttle Endeavour launch delayed The highly anticipated final launch of shuttle Endeavour has been delayed , NASA announced . Thousands flocked to the Florida coast to watch the launch, as well as see the injured wife of astronaut Mark Kelly, who left a Texas hospital to witness the event.

Two and a Half Men’ reboot?

Two and a Half Men’ reboot? Series co-creator Chuck Lorre reportedly is discussing a new format for “Two and a Half Men” with star Jon Cryer. Cryer’s co-star, Charlie Sheen, who was famously fired in March after he attacked Lorre , is doing a tour

Braves' Derek Lowe arrested for DUI

Braves' Derek Lowe arrested for DUI Derek Lowe, the 37-year-old starter for the Atlanta Braves, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Lowe is the fifth MLB player to be arrested for DUI so far this year . The Braves pitching coach was recently in trouble for comments he made last weekend .

Royal wedding sets records

Royal wedding sets records The wedding of Prince William and Princess Catherine has set a new record on the Internet . The event quickly became the hottest topic on social media sites, with dozens of mentions each second on Facebook and 300 mentions a second on this social media site. Yet, after all the buzz, the wedding still isn't the biggest event of all time .

January Jones is expecting

January Jones is expecting "Mad Men" star January Jones, 33, has announced she's expecting her first child later this year. Recently the actress revealed why she believes she's "like a guy" in many ways

Princess Beatrice's hat creates internet buzz

Princess Beatrice's hat creates internet buzz Perhaps the only thing more talked about than Kate Middleton's dress and Pippa Middleton was Princess Beatrice's hat. The hat worn by Beatrice has been mocked across the Internet

Beckhams’ wedding style

Beckhams’ wedding style Victoria and David Beckham were among the commoners invited to the royal wedding  The former “Posh” Spice is known for her style.  Becks, meanwhile, aims to be back with his team on Sunday.

Court rules on funding for stem cell research

Court rules on funding for stem cell research A federal appellate court has ruled on what will happen with federal funding of embryonic stem cell research The issue became highly controversial  when some conservative groups came out against using human embryonic cells in research

April news quiz

April news quiz April news quiz. The tornadoes that struck several southern states and left hundreds dead, and the royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William are the biggest news stories of April, but there are many others. See if you remember the details. Police suspect a possible serial killer targeting prostitutes on which New York island, after finding the remains of at least nine people there since December 2010? A. Fire Island B. Long Island C. Staten Island D. Plum Island Answer Suicide attack at mosque What country experienced its first suicide attack on a mosque on April 15, which wounded 28 people? A. Bangladesh B. Burkina Faso C. Morocco D. Indonesia Answer Federal budget cuts After heated debate and compromise, how much was the federal budget cut by? A. $38.5 billion B. $20 billion C. $38.5 million D. $315 billion Answer Google in trouble? Google has been in the news a lot recently, for all of the reasons below beside...

How famous couples met

How famous couples met How famous couples met. From royal weddings to stolen smooches to crossword puzzle proposals, romance is in the air. To celebrate, we're taking a look at the blissful beginnings -- some passionate, some controversial -- of several famous couples. Barack and Michelle Obama The president pursued the future FLOTUS after she mentored him at a law firm Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith The Hollywood superstars met when Jada auditioned to play Will's girlfriend on his 1990s sitcom Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Katie and Tom began their romance in a very Hollywood way. What did she say about her future husband when she first saw the movie that helped launch his career. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi The talk-show host left a big impression on the TV star when they first met. The two married in 2008. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom The reality-show star and her NBA-playing husband met at a party, and their romance has conti...