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Rick Santorum pink bowling ball Rick Santorum pink bowling ball, Presidential candidate Rick Santorum (get the latest news on Santorum) is fending off criticism after reportedly telling a young man not to use a pink bowling ball (what did he say?). The warning came during a campaign stop at a bowling alley in Wisconsin where Santorum was hoping to throw a few strikes and turn a few votes, but critics say his words constitute a homophobic gutter ball In one corner: cultural warrior Rick Santorum, shaming a fellow bowler for appearing to consider using a pink—pink!—bowling ball. And in the other corner, deeply unlikeable creep Mitt Romney, laughing as he recalls a story about his father, the former president of the American Motors Corporation, shutting down a factory, resulting in the loss of “thousands” of jobs, according to The Detroit News. Whose joke is the most offensive? Now, a battle to the death—of humor!

Matt Pruitt Bigfoot fine Matt Pruitt Bigfoot fine, Sasquatch sleuth Matt Pruitt recently found out that binoculars and a video camera aren't the only necessities for a successful Bigfoot hunt. He was fined $525 by Arkansas state rangers (what is Bigfoot often referred to as in Arkansas?) for leading a Bigfoot expedition without the proper paperwork (what does Pruitt say about the fine on his blog?). When Bigfoot hunter Matt Pruitt led an expedition through the Arkansas woods in search of legendary woodland apes, all he bagged was a lousy government fine.

Taliban in drag Taliban in drag, The lenths to which Taliban soldiers are willing to go to in order to sneak into U.S. military bases include dressing as women, American commanders say Seven Taliban members wearing dresses and headscarves were arrested and displayed to media in Laghman province, east of Kabul , this week .AFGHAN security forces have paraded Taliban militants dressed as women in front of media to show the lengths the insurgents will go to to attack Allied forces. The militants in drag were among seven men arrested in Mehterlam, Laghman province, east of Kabul, Afghan yesterday intelligence officials said.

turpie olivia newton john turpie olivia newton john, It was the swinging 60s and a teenage Olivia Newton-John was just another wannabe singer with stars in her eyes when she met a clean shaven TV host called Ian Turpie. “He was Olivia’s first big love,” remembers a Turpie family friend, who says a 21-year-old Ian was instantly smitten with the pretty blonde singer, who was just 16 when they met on the set of Time For Terry. “Olivia was a gorgeous girl with a sweet voice, and as soon as she and Ian sang together there was amazing chemistry – he was bowled over by her and she fell hard for him.”

veteran filmmaker Schoendoerffer veteran filmmaker Schoendoerffer, Pierre Schoendoerffer, who has died aged 83, was one of the few directors of war films who had actually lived out the adventures of his soldier heroes. The American film-makers William Wellman, Sam Fuller and Oliver Stone did so, but no other director explored the same subject as single-mindedly and doggedly as Schoendoerffer. His experiences of combat as a military cameraman and as a prisoner of war during the conflict in Indochina marked his output, most directly La 317ème Section (The 317th Platoon, 1965), about a doomed French unit; Le Crabe-Tambour (The Drummer Crab, 1977), about French officers involved in the fall of the French empire after the second world war; his Oscar-winning television documentary La Section Anderson (The Anderson Platoon, 1967), which followed the lives of US soldiers in Vietnam; and Diên Biên Phú (1992), about a US war correspondent covering the climactic battle between the French Far ...

Top 10 fattest cities Top 10 fattest cities - Searching for the 'fattest city' in America? Look no further than McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, which is home to the largest percentage of obese people in the country, according to a new study. The other nine metropolitan areas that make the 'fattest' list are as follows: Nos.  10 ,  9 ,  8 ,  7 ,  6 , 5 ,  4 ,  3 , and  2 .

Celebrity deaths March 2012 Celebrity deaths March 2012 - In Memoriam of  Notable March deaths, In March we lost many beloved figures, including a veteran-turned-filmmaker and Olivia Newton John's first love. Read about those who passed away in March.

Mega Millions Mega Millions - Your $640-million Mega Millions guide, With a record-setting $640 million jackpot, it seems that everyone is out to win Mega Millions. Here's everything you need to know about winning.

Anne Hathaway 500 calories Anne Hathaway 500 calories - Anne Hathaway reportedly eating only 500 calories per day, Actress Anne Hathaway is reportedly on an extreme diet of only 500 calories per day to prepare for a role in an upcoming movie. Hathaway needs to lose a lot of weight in a short time, reports say.

Canada stop pennies Canada stop pennies - Canada phasing out pennies,Lawmakers in Canada have decided to cut costs by eliminating the country's penny. According to the minister of finance, the coin costs taxpayers one and a half cents to mint. Canada's pennies are set to go out of circulation this fall.

best buy store closing best buy store closing, Best Buy Co. (BBY) (BBY), the world’s largest consumer-electronics retailer, plans to close 50 U.S. big-box stores this year to reduce costs after fourth-quarter sales trailed analysts’ estimates. The shares slid. Revenue in the three months ended March 3 rose to $16.6 billion, Richfield, Minnesota-based Best Buy said today in a statement. The average estimate of 19 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg was $17.1 billion. Chief Executive Officer Brian Dunn trimmed discounts after the holiday shopping season, sacrificing sales to maintain profitability, and is now accelerating efforts to spur growth. He’s closing large stores, cutting jobs and adding 100 smaller- format Best Buy Mobile stores in the U.S. in this fiscal year.

charlie sheen today show charlie sheen today show, The Charlie Sheen madness continued this morning with media rounds where the actor discussed his drug abuse, his family, and his feud with Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre. In an interview on The Today Show with NBC’s Jeff Rossen, Sheen said, “I’m tired of pretending I’m not special. I’m tired of pretending like I’m not bitching, a total frickin rock star from Mars. People can’t figure me out, they can’t process me. I don’t expect them to. You can’t process me with a normal brain.” Well, Charlie, you got that last part right. We “normal” people are certainly having trouble processing you. Calling Alcoholics Anonymous a failed system developed by a “broken-down fool that was a plagiarist, Sheen said he conquered his drug and alcohol problems on his own. “I closed my eyes and made it so,” Sheen said.

jaleel white urkel dance jaleel white urkel dance, Where You Know Jaleel: Family Matters (you know, nasal Steve "did I do that?" Urkel) Dance: Fox trot What We Say: They saved the best for last I could not wait to see how Urkel would do! He is so light on his feet--Urkel grew up to be suave! What the Judges Said: Carrie thought they were "smooth, smooth, smooth" and their dance prompted Len to declare this the best premiere ever! And Bruno? He compared Jaleel to Gregory Hines! So, Katherine Jenkins & Mark Ballas, William Levy & Cheryl Burke and Jaleel White & Kym Johnson are the highest scoring couples so far! Are they your faves? Which couple do you think will go all the way--and who do you think is dancing home next week? Lets discuss below

reebok tebow jersey reebok tebow jersey, A federal judge ordered Reebok on Thursday to temporarily stop manufacturing “unauthorized” Tim Tebow apparel after Nike (NKE: 108.91, +1.06, +0.98%) sued the Adidas unit earlier this week. Reebok has also been ordered by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel to recall all unauthorized Tebow apparel already in the company’s distribution channels and stop accepting Tebow-related orders. Nike filed suit on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in New York accusing Reebok of improperly using the name and presumed number of the New York Jets quarterback, who was traded from the Broncos last week. The company fears the moves will eat into its ability to capitalize on the huge public demand for anything Tebow related.

andrea yates church andrea yates church, Andrea Yates, the Houston mom who in 2001 drowned her five young children one by one in the bathtub, might soon be allowed to leave the state psychiatric hospital where she is being treated for mental illness to attend church. "She's been approved by a certain church to attend Sunday services, and I anticipate that that recommendation will be forthcoming from her doctors," Yates' attorney, George Parnham, told ABC News. He would not name the church. Parnham said he expects doctors at Kerrville State Hospital to file a letter to the state district court within 10 days recommending that Yates be granted a two-hour pass to attend church on Sundays, the first step toward a permanent release.

melissa jenkins murder melissa jenkins murder, March 29, 2012 (St. JOHNSBURY, Vt.) -- A snowplow driver and his wife went to great lengths to dispose of the body of a popular teacher they had just beaten and strangled, putting her nude body on a tarp, pouring bleach on it, weighing the corpse down with concrete blocks and tossing it into the Connecticut River, court documents allege. Allen Prue, 30, and his wife, 33-year-old Patricia Prue, were riding around when he got the idea "to get a girl," a police affidavit said. They are accused of luring single mother Melissa Jenkins from her home by pretending their vehicle had broken down. Her vehicle was found idling Sunday with her unharmed 2-year-old son inside. The child apparently witnessed at least part of the attack.

mega millions drawing mega millions drawing, It had to take a whole lot of luck to win Tuesday night's big $355 million Mega Millions jackpot drawing against astronomical odds. But guess what? If you picked numbers 15, 47, 4, 25, 8 and mega number 42, out of all the people who lined up in 41 states and the District of Columbia, you did it. So congratulations. Now, what do you do next? First of all, you won't ever see the full $355 million. Off the top, the lottery withholds 25 percent for federal taxes, and then another 6 or 7 percent for those who have state taxes, which vary by location. And you still could owe many millions more.

michelle duggar and overpopulation michelle duggar and overpopulation, Now we have proof. Michelle Duggar – the matriarch of 19 Kids and Counting is totally nuts. First off, you have to be a bit crazy to give birth to 19 children, and then to defend your interesting life choice by saying that there is no such thing as overpopulation? Well, that’s just totally wack-a-doodle and just what the baby machine that is Michelle Duggar claimed in an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network. Oh, and her delusions get worse….

jennie garth divorce jennie garth divorce, Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth have split, a rep for the actor confirms to JustJared.com. The 38-year-old Twilight actor and his 39-year-old sweetheart, best known for her role on Beverly Hills, 90210, were married for 11 years before deciding to divorce. “While we have decided to end our marriage, we both share the same deep love and devotion to our children,” the couple said in a statement. “We remain dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together. We ask for privacy and respect during this time.” Peter and Jennie are the parents of three daughters: 14-year-old Luca, 9-year-old Lola, and 5-year-old Fiona.

khloe kardashian lamar odom divorce khloe kardashian lamar odom divorce, A report has come out of Hollywood Life that says reality star Khloe Kardashian and NBA husband Lamar Odom are having problems since their move to Dallas. Hilariously, the insider source says it's because in Dallas, they have to spend so much time together. The source says: "One of the main reasons the relationship is having trouble, which in turn is also hurting his game, is they are spending more time with each other ... they are now both fish out of water in Dallas and there are less outlets to get away from each other, which is having a strain on their relationship. They have no absence from each other to make the heart grow fonder. When they were in L.A. and did the show, it was a reward because that is when they would see each other -- but now it's too much."

2012 Famous April birthdays Famous April birthdays of 2012, No fooling that April is the month for celebrating the birthdays in 2012 of a Kardashian sister, a tennis star, and a child star on the rise. Check out these and other celebrities who blow out their birthday candles in April 2012.

March 2012 celebrity quotes March 2012 celebrity quotes - Memorable March quotes, This month brought us Cinderella stories and solemn remembrances, personal triumphs and public humiliations. Keep reading to see the other headline-grabbing stories that made for a memorable March.

Extreme hoop skirts Extreme hoop skirts- In the mid-nineteenth century, the answer would have been more or less every Western woman of means. From the layers of petticoats used to achieve a bell shape in the early part of the nineteenth century to the patented cage crinolines or "hoop skirts" used to achieve width without as much weight, the silhouette was universal.

Ugly Bridesmaid Dresses Ugly bridesmaid dresses - All brides are beautiful, and all bridesmaid dresses are ugly, unless it’s Pippa’s. But some bridesmaid dresses go beyond ugly to truly hideous. Those Ugly bridesmaid dresses look like they came from the closet of my high school’s drama department. You know, the crappy, shapeless costumes that have seemingly been there since 1972? That’s what these dresses remind me of. Like a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. I’m glad they’re wearing such big smiles on their faces, because it shows that they don’t care about stupid, shallow things like that. They’re just happy for their newly wedded friend. Impressive.

ncaa live bracket ncaa live bracket, We're just a few short days away from March Madness! Brackets have been live Sunday evening, when the NCAA Selection Committee revealed the 68 teams chosen to play in "The Big Dance," a.k.a. the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, with Kentucky, Syracuse, North Carolina and Michigan State claiming the four No. 1 seeds in this year's (highly printable) bracket. From the top dogs to the underdogs, we're all excited for this tournament to get underway, but there's only so much time to fill out your brackets before they close!There are plenty of tough picks to make in this year's NCAA Men's Tournament, but there's only so much time to make them. All brackets will automatically close on Thursday, March 15 at 12 p.m. ET.

iphone 5 rumors iphone 5 rumors, The Apple iPhone 5G promises extraordinary features with a reasonable price tag. Apple gadget lovers are eagerly waiting for its official launch. Now, before this amazing gadget hits the market let’s look at some of its features. When the iPhone series was launched, huge craze was generated among the young crowd owing to its music quality, completely new interface, perfect look and the most important thing, “brand name” it carried.Since the launch of first iPhone, its three successors have made it to the market so far, being iPhone 4 latest among them. These beautifully crafted smart phones received such overwhelming response which its manufacturing company, Apple had not anticipated. Thus Apple (www.apple.com) had to delay the release date of iPhone 3. Since the inception of this series, every release under this series has become a huge success story, making company immensely rich.

angry birds space angry birds space, Those lovable, angry birds have finally blasted into orbit with the release of Angry Birds Space today. Rovio Entertainment announced the launch of Angry Birds Space, which is now available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices, as well as the Mac and PC, with PC retail copies following shortly. From floating through space in zero gravity, to using the gravity of nearby planets to set up spectacular trick shots, Angry Birds Space takes the gameplay that fans already know and love to a totally new level. With new birds, brand new superpowers, and 60 interstellar levels Angry Birds Space will surely lead to worldwide procrastination in the workplace as fans will likely find reason to delay their duties and explore the galaxy.

mike sorrentino rehab  mike sorrentino rehab, ersey Shore star, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, has checked into rehab, but those close to the reality star are adamant he is not receiving treatment for substance abuse. Radar Online report a source said: "He is not in rehab for substance abuse. He has spent the last several weeks at an undisclosed location for much needed rest and recuperation after his extensive production and appearance schedule." Another insider close to the TV personality revealed: "Mike is focusing on recuperation after a very long trip through Australia and getting rested up for season six. His friends and family know where he is, he just wants to get away from the public and be on his own for a bit to relax." MTV announced on Monday, (19.03.12) that the hit reality show will be returning to our screens for a sixth season, with all the main castmembers signed on.

katy perry part of me katy perry part of me, Katy toughens up & fights back against a cheating boyfriend in the just-released music video. Watch it here! After watching Katy Perry‘s music video for “Part Of Me,” our first thought was, “Wow, the Marines have gotten really clever with their marketing.” Our second thought was, “Wow, this is totally about Russell Brand.” Both are true. In the just-released video, Katy’s character dumps her lying, cheating boyfriend and joins the Marines to toughen up.

Sandusky and charges Sandusky and charges, Ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky has been arrested on new sex abuse charges brought by two new accusers. The two new accusers were questioned by a grand jury and were both a part of Sundusky’s Second Mile charity. One claims he was assaulted in 1997 and the other most recently in 2004. This continues the investigation into the life and coaching of Jerry Sandusky which began over a year and a half ago.

Taylor Swift cat Taylor Swift cat, As you can probably imagine, it gets pretty lonely out on the road, away from family, friends and other loved ones. That’s why Taylor Swift decided that she needed a new roommate — a tiny baby kitten which she named Meredith.

etch sketch gaffe etch sketch gaffe, now we switch to the presidential campaign trail where on the heels of a big win in illinois just last night, mitt romney 's campaign found itself once again fending off the damage from a self-inflicted wound. sfi spichkly a quote they would like to have back about now. our report tonight from chuck todd .

sanford police chief sanford police chief, Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee announced today he is stepping down "temporarily" as head of the department, which has been criticized for its handling of the shooting last month of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by a neighbourhood watch volunteer. "I am aware that my role as a leader of this agency has become a distraction from the investigation," he told reporters. "It is apparent that my involvement in this matter is overshadowing the process. Therefore, I have come to the decision that I must temporarily remove myself from the position."

Inspiring life changes   Inspiring life changes -  Inspiring life changes of the following celebrities have all transformed their lives in dramatic ways, some rising from poverty to stardom, others overcoming life challenges to achieve success. See if you can guess the identity of these stars.

BEFORE THEY WERE HUNGER GAMERS Remember a 16-year-old Jennifer Lawrence on the TBS sitcom 'The Bill Engvall Show'? Yeah, neither do we. Check out the past lives of 'The Hunger Games' cast.Let the games begin! Well, soon enough, anyway. While you ravenous fans of "The Hunger Games" get excited for the movie premiere, have a look at who the "Hunger" stars were before they embodied the characters in this epic story.

9 great 'I quit' moments in history Stepping out in style For some who are on the way out the door, there's no holding back. Former Goldman Sachs (GS) executive Greg Smith's eye-opening March 14 column in The New York Times 14 is just the latest example. Smith claimed the bank no longer puts customer interests first: "Today, if you make enough money for the firm (and are not currently an ax murderer) you will be promoted into a position of influence," Smith wrote

derek fisher buyout derek fisher buyout, Derek Fisher confirmed Sunday night he has reached a buyout agreement with the Houston Rockets. The 37-year-old point guard gave no indication of his plans for the future in a statement issued by his business manager. The eighth-place Rockets acquired Fisher from the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, and the club was eager to put Fisher into its lineup, even planning to pick up his $3.4 million option for next season. "Derek's desire to win a sixth championship is what drives him and will continue to drive him as he moves forward," manager Jamie Wior said in the statement.

jeb bush endorsement jeb bush endorsement, Immediately after the news broke this morning that former Florida governor Jeb Bush had decided to get off the presidential sidelines and endorse former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney , the political world wondered just one thing: Where does this fit in the Fix Endorsement Hierarchy?Never fear, political world. (Sidebar: “Political World” is an underrated Bob Dylan tune.) We have your answer.

$290 million mega millions $290 million mega millions, No tickets matched all six numbers of the Mega Millions lottery for Tuesday’s drawing. The estimate jackpot will grow to $290 million for the Friday, March 23, 2012 Mega Million drawing. If one person matches all six numbers in Friday night’s Mega Million drawing and chooses the cash option, they will win approximately $205 million.

Famous look alikes Famous look-alikes, An amazing Collection of  Famous Celebrities look-alike, Is that who you think it is? Be prepared to do a double take. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are not the only duo in the public eye who share a similar appearance. Check out these images and see if you can guess the famous look-alike.

Franken Berry Franken Berry, Franken Berry is the famous "monster" character of the breakfast cereal of the same name. Hint about the famous look-alike: Now living in the Dallas area with her NBAer husband (who is he?), the reality TV star (her show) is from a famous family. In the 1970s, General Mills, Inc. resurrected some frightfully classic movie characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolfman and the Mummy for a series of TV commercials that advertised its new line of monster cereal for children. The first character debuted in 1971 as Count Chocula, a bucktoothed vampire who talked like Bela Lugosi (voiced by Larry Kenney) and always argued over who had the tastiest cereals. The Count Chocula cereal had little chocolate marshmallows in it and 119 calories per cup (30g). Constantly pushing his product, the Count -speaking in a Transylvanian accent - proclaimed: "I vant to eat your cereal!"

Gollum Gollum, The hobbit Gollum, also known as Smeagol, has announced the opening of his new law firm. Long presumed dead after disappearing on Mt. Doom Gollum later turned up taking night courses at the UNLV law school. “Smeagol likeses the night timeses he does. Smeagol was looking for something to do whilst he searches for his precious. Stupid fat hobbitses take Smeagol’s precious!”

Keira Knightley Keira Knightley, Keira Knightley will provide the voice of Tinker Bell in Sky Movies HD and Syfy’s Live-Action Peter Pan prequel, Neverland. Knightley joins Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins, Charles Dance, and Charlie Rowe in the two-part movie, which is scheduled to air this summer. The prequel re-imagines Peter Pan and his Lost Boys as a group of pickpockets who are transported to Neverland by a magical orb. It’s the second Peter Pan prequel we’ve heard of in recent weeks, joining Pan, which will star Channing Tatum and was picked up by Sony Pictures.

Pinocchio Pinocchio, I first watched Pinocchio as a child on a poorly recorded VHS tape with my little brother while eating Fugee-O’s. I enjoyed the catchy tunes and Jiminy Cricket. I was, however, terrified by the Coachman and I did not quite like the underwater part. That’s pretty much what I remembered of this Disney classic until recently. On a lazy Sunday night, I came across the “digitally remastered” movie on TV and I watched it “for old time’s sake”. What was supposed to be a fun trip down memory lane became a shocking revelation: Pinocchio was one of the deepest movies I’ve ever watched. Could it be a huge allegory about spirituality and modern society? Did I detect hints of initiation into occult Mysteries? I immediately started to research Pinocchio’s origins and all of my theories were abundantly confirmed.

st patrick day traditions st patrick day traditions - Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NasdaqCM: OMEX), a pioneer in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck exploration, has acquired a minority interest in SMM Project LLC, a company funded by a group of investors to bring together the exclusive licenses and skills of world renowned deep-ocean geologist Dr. Timothy McConachy of Bluewater Metals, the deep-ocean survey and exploration expertise of Odyssey, and the offshore coring and mining expertise of Robert Goodden.

willow smith green hair willow smith green hair - Willow Smith has been a style chameleon for her entire short life, and the pint-sized pop tart isn’t showing signs of stopping. The ‘Fireball‘ singer has gone green — literally!

The big miss excerpt the big miss excerpt - 'The Big Miss' Excerpt Offers Fresh Insight Into Tiger Woods, Hank Haney has painted a more human picture of Tiger Woods than most people would expect, in his new book, "The Big Miss."

syracuse win kansas state syracuse win kansas state - 2012 NCAA Tournament: Top-seeded Syracuse gets 16 points from Scoop Jardine in comfortable win over Kansas State Scoop Jardine had 16 points and eight assists to lead top-seeded Syracuse to a 75-59 victory over eighth-seeded Kansas State on Saturday in the third round of the East Regional.

mo isom lsu mo isom lsu, At least for now, Mo Isom's dream of one day putting on the LSU helmet and shoulder pads, running out in front of 90-thousand screaming fans and connecting on a meaningful kick, is over. “We reviewed her skills and the things that she could do and felt like there are about four guys on the team right now that are ahead of anyone who tried out, including Mo,” LSU head coach Les Miles said Tuesday in front of a handful of local reporters Miles says Isom was just not ready for certain aspects the kicker must handle.

tiger woods masters tiger woods masters, When Tiger Woods announced yesterday that he’d be returning to professional golf on April 8 for the Masters tournament in Augusta, Ga., speculation immediately began: What does this mean for one of golf’s biggest events? Will ratings spike? Will the production of the live coverage change? Should the town of Augusta expect a bigger media frenzy than usual? EW dug in to find out what exact the impact will be for the tournament, Tiger, and Augusta.