Reports: Snooki Is Pregnant

Is Snooki Pregnant? Rumors Swirl on The Web: "Jersey Shore" fans: Get ready for a wee spin-offs. Rumors are circulating that Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi pregnant.

Sources say the New York Post, which Guidette expecting her first child with boyfriend Jionni Laval. Apparently 24 years was the Kardashian family notes and wants to "money to his mother that the status of becoming" the next Courtney Kardashian. "Buzz says that Kardashian in training has an agreement with the United States at this week's ad on the cover of their magazine.

The document notes that the television personality pint denied pregnancy rumors earlier this month, told Lara Spencer ABC "Good Morning America," "I do not want children, but I'm not pregnant."

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But now, chatter on the Internet is that a celebrity was to hide the truth. Source of E! Online says that the star is about three to four months in advance. If so, it is unclear how it would work with his latest project, a show with a castmember Jenny "Jwoww" Farley. Instead of the parties in Jersey City, a pregnant mother can blow milk and participation in prenatal yoga classes. Not exactly the things that "Jersey Shore" made of gold.

Snooki has changed his appearance the day before his wild: She recently lost 20 pounds through healthy eating, exercise, and diet pills.

Polizzi said the representative of the People magazine "No comment" on the story in the New York Post.

But MTV spokeswoman confirmed that the release of the exhibition will be held: "Nicole and Jenny began filming last week and moved into their new digs with animal print furniture trailer doing very well until" now ".. There is no mention of the decor printing animal includes nursery.

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Leap Year Flight of Fancy: How to Move Without a leap Year

Leap Year Flight of Fancy: How to Move Without a leap Year: If the "leap year" this year will be the last? Yes, say some experts who have analyzed the complexity of the Gregorian calendar, in which humanity now rests.

This calendar contains 12 months of familiar lengths, from February punctuated by "leap day" added every four years (except, to be precise, in the year ending in 00, which are governed by the rules a little bit harder).

Debate on the calendar if it is not so old as time, nothing new. George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Co, once complained that the Gregorian calendar created many problems.

"They are on different days of the week changes every year," Mr. Eastman wrote in 1926. It was not only unpleasant, he said. It also means additional costs for companies seeking to organize your schedule.

Enter the two professors at Johns Hopkins University, an astrophysicist and an economist with the fact that they think that the best way for us to manage your time.

Richard Conn Henry and Steve Hanke said that 2012 should mark the beginning of a new calendar in which Christmas Day always falls on a Sunday, and many other things also get better when planning a birthday party for the calculation of interest on the mortgage.

It is said that a simple calendar is better for the economy and society. Although the intercalary days away, a new schedule is still not a solution, that the annual revolution around the Earth from the Sun does not divide easily into year seven days a week (365 days or, for that matter).

The proposed 364 days (364 divided by 7) Henry Hanke is a constant calendar will ignore this issue in most years, and add a week for a "mini-month" (call it a week break?) At the end of December of every five or six years.

In addition to this week is not normal, which they dub Xtr (or more) each year will consist of four quarters of 91 days (always a total of 12 months, eight of which are 30 days and 31 days of the four).

"Our plan offers a steady schedule of absolutely identical from year to year and allows the time, rational planning of annual activities of the school day," said Henry, an astrophysicist, in a statement recently published in the university.

Not everyone likes the idea. On the one hand, many people like the fact that his birthday is not to land on, say, every year on Tuesday, as it occurs in the calendar, Henry Hanke. Then there is a simple inertia of tradition.

But the economist Henry and Mr. Hanke responds fire back at his critics.

Too hard to convince people to change? Consider the advantages. "How much unnecessary work that institutions such as businesses and colleges in the organization of the calendar for each upcoming year?" they wrote in the online promotion of the idea (what the source of credit for the calendar whiz named Bob McClenon). People thought that Canada would never adjust to the temperature of Celsius, but the change has come.

Too big a break with tradition? Henry Hanke said that seven days a week, according to Saturday does not change, unlike many other new civilian regimes that have been proposed.

Too hard? Relax, you can celebrate your birthday on the day you want, they say. Even if you were born during this week called irregular XTR.

Among the financial benefits specifically for some types of account: Determination of the amount of accrued interest on mortgages, bonds, or other agreements no longer need complex agreements on the timing quirks, Hanke said.

And the researchers noted at the end of last year on January 1, 2012, the date would be natural to introduce a new regime of time, because January 1 falls on a Sunday, as in the current calendar of Pope Gregory and the simplified graph.

So far, in the middle of press events such as elections, and a major global problem of a nuclear Iran, the idea has not received wide public support.

At least, it is a reminder that the calendar is something of human creativity, and not hit a rock. (Well, some of which were carved in stone.) Or maybe the idea will spread, after a day or two passed the jump.

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International House of Prayer is Serving up Free Pancakes in Today

International House of Prayer is Serving up Free Pancakes in Today: International House of Pancakes (IHOP) customers across the country to enjoy the free stack of pancakes known restaurant chain on Tuesday in an effort to raise money and awareness for children’s hospitals Miracle Network.

Steve Bishop, director of regional marketing for IHOP, said it was the seventh year that IHOP held to raise funds. For each stack of buttermilk pancakes for free offers to voluntarily donate their children Miracle Network hospital in the region, he said.

“We gave free food before,” said Bishop. “But I think that a free stack of pancakes is associated with the donation to Children’s Hospital really brings people out of the woods. People may feel good to get something for free, and it’s for the better.”

In Stamford, IHOP is located on Hospital Foundation Maria Fareri Children in the summer at Westchester Medical Center. Andy LaGuardia, director of communications at Children’s Hospital of Westchester-based, said local IHOPs raised $ 12,000 for the hospital last year, and the place of Stamford has collected about $ 700.

“We appreciate the fact that IHOP is raising money for our hospitals,” said LaGuardia. “The true spirit of this event is that people are kind enough to donate to help a child who is very ill or seriously wounded. While people can go to IHOP and spend their free stack of pancakes, they can feel good knowing that they helped a child or family that needs it most. ”

Bishop said the business is usually doubled in 1530 IHOPs participate in the national restaurant chain Pancake fundraiser.

“Most clients come to IHOP in the day than usual,” said Bishop. “This is a day of fun, and it is with good reason.”

During the summer the streets of IHOP, Stamford student Julio Sanchez said that he was a big fan of a pancake restaurant, and happy to get a free stack of them, helping the charity.

“I love IHOP pancakes,” said 17-year-old. “And I just finished the fight of the season, so I’m in the life of elimination of many of them today. I am glad that at least one stack will be free, because the money I left on will go to charity.”

Stamford resident Nick deJongh said he is a regular customer at the IHOP restaurant is excited and giving away free pancakes.

“Everyone loves a free meal,” said deJongh. “I just want the line was not so long, but worth the wait.”

Last year, IHOP earned $ 2.5 million Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, the bishop said, and he hopes to raise $ 2.7 million this year.

To find a local IHOP or to donate online, go to www.ihoppancakeday.com.

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"Artist," Won Three Oscars, Including Best Picture Better

"Artist," Won Three Oscars, Including Best Picture Better: "Artist", a tribute to black and white in the early days of Hollywood, was named best film at the 84th Oscars on Sunday. Meryl Streep and Jean Dujardin take the best actor awards.

"Artist", a film in black and white silent on the rocky transition to Hollywood Radio "took top honors at the 84th Academy Awards Sunday night, with photos, best director and leading actor.

It was the first night - and a particularly good night for the French.

"Artist" was the first silent films to nab best picture honors from the first Academy Awards were held in 1929, when "Wings" won first place. For the first time in the history of Academy Awards, French actor (Jean Dujardin), as well as French director (Michel Hazanavicius) came into force in the upper part of the academy and lead prices.

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"I love your country!" Dujardin said he received an award for playing a famous movie star whose career is a quiet key pad when the radio station to take over.

Dujardin and Hazanavicius are well known in France, but were unknown to American audiences as "artist" opens in theaters in the U.S. last year and began to sweep the awards for the season. (On Saturday, two men have won in their categories at the Independent Spirit Awards the film.)

"The Artist" went to the ceremony at Hollywood and Highland Center and televised live on ABC's 10 nominations. He has won five, including costumes and original music. Common sense was against the "Hugo" Valentine in the films of Martin Scorsese, who scored 11 nominations. It also took five awards in all categories of vehicles: cinematography, art direction, sound editing, sound mixing and visual effects.

Meryl Streep won best actress - and standing - for his amazing performance of the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's "Iron Lady".
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Streep has been nominated 17 times more than any other artist. But she won only three Oscars, and the last time it was 29 years ago, the leading actress in "Sophie's Choice." Streep looked shocked when his name was called, especially Viola Davis was considered a harbinger of "help". Davis came over and shook the Strip before it led to accept his Oscar. "Iron Lady" also won for make-up for Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland.

In another victory in the history books, Christopher Plummer, 82, was the best person to win an Oscar as an actor. He received support from the actor plays a widower who goes out of the closet in "beginner".

"You're only two years older than me, my dear? 'Where have you been all my life," my dear Plummer says he waved his statuette. He joked that he spent his life in order to repeat his question. "I am very proud to be with you," he told his colleagues of the candidate Victory Plummer seemed predetermined. He dominated the awards season in the category.

Octavia Spencer won supporting actress for playing the damper which is in the delightful drama of revenge era 1960 "Help".

"Thank you all!" Said Spencer, who wept and trembled. The film is based on the popular novel about the life of black employees in the pre-Civil Rights era South Spencer turned character actress into a star after winning the lion's share of the prices of the season. She was so touched she was to be provided at the scene of the film script writer and director, Tate Taylor, long and loud ovation.

Angelina Jolie was not a candidate, but she has always excelled, coming dangerously close to flashing the audience when she walked on stage in a black dress with a slit to the thigh. It is strange, she leaned back in a pose that is exposed as thin thighs, leaving a little imagination and draw a collective gasp from the audience.

She was there to put two Oscars. One of them was for adapted screenplay, Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash for "posterity." Another went to Woody Allen. He scored his third and fourth Oscar for original screenplay for his romantic comedy "Midnight in Paris". It was his first Oscar at age 25 when he won this category in 1986, "Hannah and Her Sisters." Of course, the price is notoriously shy Allen was not present on Sunday.

In other awards, directors, Daniel and Lindsay TJ Martin and producer Rich Middlemas took the prize for a documentary film football, "Invincible," and directed by Gore Verbinski animated picture win for "Rango." Film Editing Kirk Baxter went and Angus Wall for the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Heart-rending family drama Iran's "Separation" won the foreign film, the first film from that country was caught in the spotlight. The decision was made written and directed by Asghar Farhadi.

Bret McKenzie won the original song, "Man and the Doll" from "The Muppet Show." Went live a short, Terry George and his daughter, George Oorlagh to "coast." Honor documentary short went to Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, to "save face" and the price of animated short went to William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg for "fantastic books flying Morris Lessmore».

As for the "Hugo", Robert Richardson won for cinematography, a husband and wife team of production designer Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo won a decorator for the art direction, Eugene Gearty, Philip Stockton and won for his publication, Tom Fleischman and John Midgley won for its mix , and Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben and Alex Henning Grossmann won for visual effects.

For the "Artist", Louis Bource won original score, and Mark Bridges won for costume.

The night began with Billy Crystal returns as host for the ninth time after a very long absence.

Crystal has hosted since 2004 - and he should not have to spend this year. He was supposed to be Eddie Murphy. But Murphy dropped out, after the director Brett Ratner at the door. Ratner has been used for an Oscar, along with Don Mischer, but Ratner was deposed after using a gay insult.

Show Knife plays the riff from the beginning to the layout of a scene of torture, Crystal was forced to assume the role of the host. This has made it into some of the best scenes of nominated films of the year - and lock lips with George Clooney and a chance meeting with Tom Cruise. This was followed by a medley of songs and dances gently mocking all the best images of the candidates - and the impact on the exhibition itself: Nothing sharp these hard economic times, like watching a bunch of millionaires to give gold statues to each other, he said.

Only one person welcomed the biggest night in Hollywood more than a chip - Bob Hope. Hope made 18 times, so that the crystal has a way to break this record.

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Oscar 2012 Red Carpet Starts Now Pics

Oscar 2012 Red Carpet Starts Now Pics: Great Hollywood fashion show on the red carpet for the Oscars, he began to warm up on a Sunday afternoon in front of awards in the film world of high-level, where the silent film “The Artist” is widely regarded as the best choice of film.The early arrival of “Artist” Berenice Bejo the actress who was nominated in a supporting role in the mint green dress “Help” star Jessica Chastain in a stunning black dress embroidered with gold and the descendants of Shailene Woodley actress white.

The fans who waited all day on the red carpet lined the stadium seats to raise their favorite stars including George Clooney and his girlfriend, Stacy Keibler. Photographers broken thousands of photographs and television cameras rolled.

Tim Gunn, co-host of the popular television show “Project Runway” fashion, called the Academy Awards “red carpet”, the track to complete all the tracks. ”

But late at night that the action really begins when the actor Billy Crystal, who returns as host for the ninth time Oscar comes into play and prices start flowing.

This year, the “Artist”, a story of old Hollywood, which saw a fading star to find redemption through love for a woman like a silent film has now been on the radio, widely taken home the Best Film the majority of industry experts.

It comes in the night with 10 nominations, and only Martin Scorsese “Hugo” 11. But most of the nods to “Hugo” in the technical categories, like movies, while the “Artist” category are divided into several categories.

“It’s great,” said Dave Karger, movie writer, Entertainment Weekly.

While it faces tough competition from the civil rights drama “Help”, “Artist” came top in most award shows this year. However, experts note that “aid” to win best ensemble cast from the Screen Actors Guild and actors constitute the largest group of voters at the Oscars.

The third film, which was Hollywood is buzzing this season, the family drama “descendants,” starring George Clooney, a man who tries to save his family after his wife cheating was hospitalized in a coma. But the “descendants” not to inflame an Oscar voters, but its main advantage is considered an adapted screenplay.

Actors and actresses

Best Actress category is too close to call race between Viola Davis plays the maid in the “Help” and Meryl Streep as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s “Iron Lady”. Tom O’Neil of the website price Goldderby.com called this race, “head to head.”

The category of best actor sees the U.S. Clooney “The descendants of the” face French Jean Dujardin, star of “The Artist”. Over time, George Clooney seems to have prevailed, but Dujardin won most every time that the two have faced each other.

Supporting actor and actress for the disabled Plummer, Christopher, who plays a gay old man in “beginner”, and Octavia Spencer as one of the black servant in the “Help” menu.

At the age of 82 years, Plummer will be the oldest ever winner of the Oscar, and both Davis and Spencer victory, it will be the first time two African-American women won the categories in the same year for the same film.

Race for the director widely expected to go “artist” creator Michel Hazanavicius, but he could see the surprise on “Hugo” and Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen with “Midnight in Paris” and Alexander Payne and descendants. ”

Finally, the Iranian film “separation” goes against the “note” of Israel in the category of foreign-language film, resulting in the political world, the winning film.

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Sacha Baron Cohen Ryan Seacrest

Sacha Baron Cohen Ryan Seacrest: Through a bizarre character, Sacha Baron Cohen ran a red evening out Oscars’ carpet on Sunday and it’s over! Host Ryan Seacrest to smoke. After an initial phase distribution invitation of the Academy, Baron Cohen was allowed to attend the ceremony, which acts as a sort of parody of Muammar Gaddafi has in his next film, a dictator. As expected, brought his unique comedy and stunt technique.

E ‘is due to Seacrest, however.

Accompanied by two girls a flower, he jokingly claimed what remains of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, whose face was displayed on the container.

In an interview with Seacrest, said it was a dream Jong Il “to be sprayed on the red carpet and on the chest Halle Berry.” Then, as Seacrest bowed, spread his ashes over smoking Seacrest.

Just keep your head on the red carpet awards show experience, but it seemed Seacrest shocked when she tried to dust yourself off.

As security muscled Baron Cohen on, Seacrest tried to cut into the business, but E! colleagues tried to milk the incident. He soon became the most discussed topic on Twitter, where commentators have eagerly lapped violation of an unusual decoration for an Academy Award.

Seacrest said: “Anything can happen, and this, of course, all my lapel.”

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Manny Ramirez, reflections, early spring, and a new era

Manny Ramirez, reflections, early spring, and a new era: So, Manny, fertility drugs, and everything over and over rocks. He was exiled, or executed, in Oakland, which more often than trying to sell tickets to try to win the World Series this year. He will serve a 50 game suspension before he could reach the field, but nevertheless, it will be interesting to see him back in the game.

I can not help but wonder if it's a coincidence that the Red Sox have won only one playoff series with Manny was sent out of town. Obviously, this was mainly due to its own production, it is not as Theo Epstein traded for no reason. Manny was to be a cancer in the club, and it was a secret that has been prevented from anyone. Nevertheless, Boston did not have a real double threat, with people such as the duo Ortiz-Ramirez, as he left. In fact, the game has not seen anything like it since, even if the combo Cabrera Fielder plans to be almost, if not more deadly.

It is easy to slip into thinking the best of times, after the last two seasons have ended. In the early days of the camp were so impressive. Valentine's Day seems to have a regiment in place much stricter. Obviously, he seems to be no other choice but to come and a strong program, but I think he's right when he says that the foundation for a successful season is built in grapefruit and cactus leagues. Francona last two springs is more like a cruise control that learning itself. At the beginning of the season last year, 10.2 and 4-9 pre-season has to be said.

I was skeptical like everyone else, when Boston announced the hiring of Valentine, but you have to give a guy so far, it seems that he instilled a good attitude in most if not all players. Carl Crawford yesterday, comments were particularly encouraging. He takes full credit for his work in the last year, but he seems to have decided to prove to the world, such as a player, he really is. You have to love what he says he will be ready for opening day, despite the fact that each report before it do not mean to shoot let him be a part of April 5 in Detroit. It is this attitude that this club needs. In addition, comments and Jon Lester, Adrian Gonzalez on the adoption of a more active role of management are promising.

I hate to say this, because I think that eventually come back to bite me, but this team reminds me of the team in 2004. There are a ton of players on the team, and Valentine's Day, it seems, ready to use them in unique ways. This, of course, throw charaters, even without Manny, Pedro Millar and Damon.

First of all, a team of "new" in almost every sense of the word. Of course, the cornerstone (Pedroia, Lester, Beckett, Ortiz, Youkilis) is still there, but I think about all the new parts. The new director, the new CEO, two new friends, new right fielder, there is little new, a new set of rights for the new fifth starter, even a fourth starter again. It looks great, and I think that's exactly what the doctor ordered for this franchise.

Of course, the starting rotation could collapse very quickly, but look at the Yankees last year. They lost to Cliff Lee, but instead restored things with Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia. Adrian Gonzalez Sox and Carl Crawford. The crown was passed, but the division in Boston, winners of the season. The endless ridicule showered on the New York office before putting faith in these new elements are incompatible, but you know what? Both were very decent pitchers, and New York won the division, it is certainly more than you can say about the Sox. The fact is, you never know what might happen. Socks are of sufficient depth (as mediocre as it may be) that something needed to work on the street. Things are not so desire, as it seems. In addition, there are more fun to be weak coming into the season. Just ask the Yankees and the Rays last year. There is a saying common in football: you prefer to place a number at the end of the season at the beginning.

Manny signing with the Oakland got me thinking about how they were. About two rings. These were the years of fun, two of the best in franchise history, no doubt. But those days are gone. We are on the verge of something entirely new. Of course, this may be the era of Bobby Jenk broken wrist back and ass, Carl Crawford, and here's hoping something better. If it should include Carlos Silva, Aaron Cook, and Nick Punto, so be it. Nothing can be worse than last year in September. Nothing, not Carlos Silva and Vicente Padilla does not. Bring them all, because every day brings us closer and closer to something new.source

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Elizabeth Smart Mormon Temple Marries

Elizabeth Smart Mormon Temple Marries: Elizabeth Smart was married Saturday groom Mormon temple in Hawaii, a few months before the wedding plans to provide, after news of their engagement last month, attracted media attention.

The representative of the family said that a woman in Utah who was kidnapped and threatened with a knife at the age of 14 years and held hostage for nine months of marriage, Matthew Gilmore, on the north shore of Oahu.

"Elizabeth was the desire for most women want - to celebrate their wedding in a private wedding with family and close friends," family spokesman Chris Thomas said in a statement, "She thought. A week ago, the best way to avoid distractions is important to change their wedding plans and married in a ceremony outside the State of Utah unexpected. "

Smart-24 is a senior at Brigham Young University. She met Gilmore, Aberdeen, Scotland, and the Mormon missionary work in Paris.

They were married in Hawaii Laie Temple Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to a small group of family members, Thomas said. The group then pointed at a reception and private luau.

Smart and Gilmour got engaged last month, and was originally planned to marry this summer.

"The bride and groom were beaming as they left the temple LDS", he added, noting that the couple plans to go on an extended honeymoon in an unknown direction.

"We're just glad that she is married," his father, Ed Smart, told The Salt Lake Tribune, calling the ceremony "spur of the moment kind of thing."

The former itinerant preacher Brian David Mitchell Street was convicted in 2010 in the Smart 2002 kidnapping and sexual assault. He is serving a life sentence.

Since her rescue, Smart has become more involved in advocacy work for victims of crime, the formation of Elizabeth Smart Foundation, which aims primarily to protect children from abuse prevention and education.

"His marriage also shows that one can rise above difficult circumstances to lead happy and productive life," said Thomas. "When Elizabeth returns from her honeymoon, she hopes to continue its work in protecting children."

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Five Patriotic Presidents Day Facts

Five Patriotic Presidents Day Facts: Refer to the calendar, and you will see that the third Monday in February as the Day of Presidents, the holiday most associated with the presidents of two countries (possibly) the most important of our country, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.

But in fact, only one of them is correct. Read on to find out who - and what - as we celebrate President's Day, and some other fun facts:
1. Abraham Lincoln and George Washington share the same birth month. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, while Washington was born on February 22, 1732 -- only some 10 days and 77 years apart. But while Honest Abe made some important contributions to our country’s history, the federal government never really saw him as Washington’s equal. Here’s why…

2. February 20 is a federal holiday honoring George Washington’s birthday. In 1885, Chester A. Arthur -- coincidentally, one of the least memorable presidents -- signed the bill that made the third Monday in February a federal holiday called George Washington’s Birthday.

People had already been celebrating Washington’s birthday since before his death -- after all, he was a general and the first president. Yet so many people had qualms with Lincoln getting stiffed in the recognition department that the day became commonly known as Presidents Day and the celebration usually honored them both.

3. Yet Lincoln still comes out on top. A little research into presidential polls shows that Lincoln commonly tops the chart as the most popular and influential president in our country’s history. Washington’s rank ranges from the number two spot all the way down to number six. Want proof? Check out this MSNBC poll from 2009, in which historians ranked the presidents in order from greatest to least.

Or see this Gallup poll from only one year ago, which places Lincoln in the two slot, with Washington hanging out at number five. You can just imagine that somewhere the two of them are slugging it out over who was more important -- the guy with the numbers or the guy with the day.

4. No matter who Presidents Day honors, it all comes down to the sales. Presidents Day has long since been known as a time when retailers roll out The Star-Spangled Banner and pay some guy to don a stovepipe hat or powdered wig to triumphantly announce that ALL STOCK MUST GO!

Ever since the 1980s, retailers have been using Presidents Day as an excuse to have great sales, in order to clear out merchandise to make room for spring and summer stock.

5. But what’s really the best way to celebrate Presidents Day? Other than running madcap through the department stores? Why not enjoy a cherry-related dessert -- after all, that’s one of Washington’s biggest claims to fame.

As the story goes, a young Washington rebelliously chopped down a cherry tree but later fessed up to his father when asked about it because “he cannot tell a lie.” Much later this story was debunked as being a lie itself, a fable fabricated as a tribute to Washington’s legendary honesty (even though Lincoln once again trumps him with his own famous nickname).

Now excuse me, I’ve got to see a man in a fake beard about a living room set. Happy Presidents Day!

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From King Cake to Hurricane, NOLA Mardi Gras Isn't for the Faint-Hearted

From King Cake to Hurricane, NOLA Mardi Gras Isn't for the Faint-Hearted: The two have almost become eponymous. The 2012 season kicked off Feb. 4 and counts down to the official Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), on Feb. 21. After this time, the Catholic Christian world enters into lent, a time of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Well, everywhere except in New Orleans; there it's always feasting and never fasting. It's Carnivale perks without "lenten" works.

Mardi Gras in NOLA is more than just Fat Tuesday and paczkis. It's a marketing ploy, but more; Mardi Gras is a lifestyle that never sleeps and always parties, 24-7-365. Even in ordinary time I got enough visceral stimuli to last a lifetime.

Watch your step. The streets or rues (most are named in French) date back to the late 1700s, says NOLA. They've had few running repairs. Revelers in various stages of inebriation (with all that entails) started drinking at 9 a.m. or haven't been to bed from the night before. That, the frequent cloudbursts, the humidity from being effectively below sea level and the horse droppings from ubiquitous carriages, (the only vehicles allowed on Bourbon St.) make for noxious, slimy streets. The public works department only shuts Bourbon St. down at 4 a.m. to do a cursory hose-down.

There is no moderation in New Orleans. "Hurricane" drinks made of who-knows-what cheap booze are worn around the neck in 46-ounce fish bowls on lanyards (one sip gave me a headache). Bumping along on a standing-room-only cable car, I was libated with hurricane brew from fellow passengers. Hawkers hawk everything (and I do mean everything): beads with pink plastic male body parts, crosses, voodoo dolls, fleur-di-lis and women.

Even the food is over-the-top. Here's the L.A. Times recipe for king cake (frosted heart attacks), but for my artery-clogging indulgence, it's pralines. I've developed a penchant for etouffee and Jambalya, but beignets leave me cold. I haven't made up my mind about the chicory coffee.

Buskers, living statues and starving artists, it's loud and bright; the Musical Legends Park was a nice oasis. From the lush, tropical Garden District to the ruins of Katrina with eerie black spray-paint rescue x's, it's city of excess. Love it or hate it? I didn't try to decide. I just let it happen and then went to the basilica to light a candle for this bizarre city and it's bombastic, tenacious-of-life residents.

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NASCAR 2012 Daytona 500 Media Day updates

NASCAR 2012 Daytona 500 Media Day updates: Known as “The Great American Race” Daytona 500 has a 43 best drivers to purchase shares in the world competing for the trophy Harley J. Earl. TSN2 is a live broadcast of NASCAR’s premier event on Sunday, February 26th at 12:00 ET.

Chris Myers hosts cover the Daytona 500 together with brothers and past Daytona 500 Champions Darrell Waltrip and Michael from the Daytona International Speedway. The race announcer Mike Joy is kneeling on his knees, with an analysis of measures taken by Darrell Waltrip and former champion crew chief Larry McReynolds. An analyst and a former champion crew chief Jeff Hammond returns to cover the action in the garage and the pits with pit reporters Dick Berggren other road, Steve Burns, Matt Yocum and Krista Voda.
Until the latest news, statistics and highlights of the Daytona 500 will be available online at TSN.ca.

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Pekingese Wins Best In Show At Westminster

Pekingese Wins Best In Show At Westminster: When the an 11 delivered next Pekingese with a silver cup after winning Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club show on Tuesday night, there was no large dogs in the ring.

In competition with more than 2,000 dogs and 185 breeds and varieties, there were some surprises. But Malachi, Pekingese or four years, was the favorite who spoke in Madison Square Garden.

Malachi, who is retiring after the Westminster Dog number 2 in the country and won 115 best in show. "There are a lot of dog in a small package," said manager David Fitzpatrick.

Malachi beat the six group winners to become the fourth Westminster Pekingese victory and first since 1990.

Pekingese becomes America's top dog at Westminster

Lying on the blue ice after his victory, Malachi seemed ready to retire. Fitzpatrick said that Beijingers can expect life chasing squirrels in the yard. That guess is not too worried about squirrels.

Like the others fled in a circle, Malachi wandered ride miniature in comparison.

Emily, Irish setter, who bore a litter of 15 puppies in May, won the sporting group. Emily did not participate in a year, and while she get her coat. Dogs in general "blow their coats" after childbirth, and Emily has lost a beautiful red coat, which takes about one year to complete.

Fifi, Doberman, took the task force and has won many new fans on its Facebook page, Fifinator. The name of the championship Veni Vidi Vici protocol, Fifi, of course, came, saw and conquered.

His owner-breeder handler Jocelyn Mullins winkingly chose the name Fifi fun fierce reputation of the breed. "It's like the appointment of Chihuahua" Spike "," Mullins said.

Ash, dirty, bearded wirehaired dachshunds, dog won the group. Wirehaired dachshunds senior in the country. Chelsea, Kerry Blue Terrier, Terrier won the group, which manages the Bill McFadden, Kerry Blue, Mick, Best in Show was awarded in 2003. Dalmatian and a German Shepherd and Best in Show.

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This Is A list Of 25 Gift Ideas For Your Geek Lover.

This Is A list Of 25 Gift Ideas For Your Geek Lover: Unique and unusual Valentine's Day gifts can really stand out in a crowd. Thoughtful pi shaped earrings or artisan ear fobs made from molecular technology can often say more than a simple box of candy or a handful of flowers on our annual Lover's Day that happens each year on February 14th. While some people dread the gift finding process that is associated with such an important event, others take great pride in finding the proper V-Day gift that can reflect their innermost feelings.

Granted, some of us are buying for Geek's - those computerized nerds that would be more comfortable if their t-shirt color choices came in hex codes than in English. But, there are Geek Lover t-shirts, nice spaghetti strap tanks, and warm and toasty long-sleeve Geek LVR shirts that can work for a Valentine Day gift like magic. After all, Roses are #FF0000 and Violets are #00FFFF - those hex codes can be used for a bit of Lover's Day fun. There are circuit board necklaces, hand warming hearts, and charming fluffy plush microbes that can win the undying devotion of Geeks.

Valentine's Day can be filled with sensual Star Trek Tiberius Cologne, Pon Farr Perfume, or elegant executive cufflinks that look just like the famous Enterprise Star Ship. There are 20-sided dice necklaces, Invaders pendant's, or light-up happiness heart shirts for gamers, or a craft kit that is designed to help all non-techies to wire-up a flashing LED tabletop heart like a pro for February 14th celebrations. Even misunderstood Geeks have gifts choices that their mates might enjoy on Valentine Day; there's a book called, "A Girl's Guide To Dating A Geek" that can help the Geeks to get those all-important second dates.

Many of the Geek oriented gifts are reasonably priced choices for people who are working on a smaller-sized Valentine's Day budget. Outrageous plush beating human hearts, interchangeable ring kits, or magical Crystal Cube Fire-Jewel necklaces will not wipe-out your savings accounts. Even the upper-end caffeine molecular necklaces or morning star earrings are priced within most Valentine Day budgets. This year on Valentine's Day, February 14th, why not try searching for unique and unusual gifts to surprise that special Geek in your life with an item made just for them.

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Obama campaign returning funds tied to Mexican fugitive

Obama campaign returning funds tied to Mexican fugitive: U.S. President Barack Obama campaign has returned more than $ 200,000 in donations from the family of the fugitive oligarch casino-related violence and corruption in Mexico, which is looking for forgiveness, the Obama campaign confirmed Tuesday.

"More than 1.3 million Americans have donated to the campaign, and we continually review these contributions to all the questions," Obama campaign spokesman Ben LaBolt said in an e-mail when new York Times report on the decision of Nova appeared on Monday night.

"Based on these questions, we will return the contributions of these individuals and other donors that they made in the campaign," said LaBolt.

Brothers and Carlos Alberto Rojas Cardona, who lives and works in Chicago, began to collect money for the Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee last fall, the New York Times, adding that it had no stories to political donations.

Their brother, Juan Jose Rojas Cardona, also known as Pepe Cardona, jumped bail in Iowa in 1994 and disappeared, fleeing charges of drug trafficking and fraud in the United States, The New York Times.

Funds received by Alberto Cardona put in the upper levels to raise funds, as is well known bundlers, according to a list published last month, the campaign Times.

Cable in the State Department in 2009 said Pepe Cardona suspected of secretly murdering a rival business and making illegal campaign donations from Mexican officials, the article says.

The New York Times quoted officials say the Obama campaign says most donations of about $ 200,000 came from the brothers themselves Cardona and other relatives. The campaign has been the identification of other donations are believed to account for less than $ 100,000, which was introduced from other people, the newspaper said.

Last year, brothers Carlos Cardona, a former president, organized the Iowa Democratic Party to seek a pardon from the governor of Pepe Cardona, The New York Times referring to the prosecution of Iowa. The report says there is forgiveness.

(By comparison, Joan Allen, edited by Chris Wilson)

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Model Has Natural 20-inch Waist

Model Has Natural 20-inch Waist: Romanian model Ioana Spangenberg says she has natural 20-inch waist. When you see her thin middle in contrast to her 32-inch hips, it's no wonder tabloids like The Sun are referring to Spangenberg as "the human hourglass." The 30-year-old clocks in around 84 pounds, and says she was average size until her teen years. "When I was 13 my waist was around 15 inches. Someone could put their hands around it, their fingers would touch and they would still have extra room," she told the Sun.READ MORE

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Kelly Clarkson's Super Bowl National Anthem

Kelly Clarkson's Super Bowl National Anthem: American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson had the honor of singing the national anthem before one of the largest audiences in the world before the Super Bowl on Sunday night.

While the singer used to play in front of large masses of people, performance, Sunday was especially nervous for her, and she told her fans that it was on his Twitter.

"I've never been more nervous in my life, to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl today," she tweeted, reports USA Today.

His speech went off without a hitch, exposing the outpouring of support from fans, artists, colleagues and his band and crew.

Rose tweeted, "Kelly Clarkson killed anthem. Show them how to do it girl!" Contact Music reports, and Josh Groban Twitter "Kelly Clarkson, the court finds that the national anthem."

It will hit the road immediately after his speech, because he has a show in San Antonio on Monday night. When she returned to her bus, his band and crew had left a sign on her bed that read "Good job Kelly."

She described her emotions when he saw a sign on his page WhoSay, wrote: "I am a complete nerd and turned up, huh, I love my family way!"

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Nevada Caucus 2012 Updates

Nevada Caucus 2012 Updates: Mitt Romney, is convinced he will detect another victory tonight, ran the day to fly to Colorado, as its competitors have already begun to give their expected losses and focus on the state of front.

Former Massachusetts governor, plans to return to Las Vegas today to multiparty elections, hoping to become the first Republican candidate this cycle to return to victory. He also hopes to begin assembling the party fraction, demonstrating that he can win the state of the presence of strong tea.Newt Gingrich, as he admitted he could not recover from the loss of his high-profile four days earlier in Florida, there were no plans for today, the choice of the traditional parties, and rather had to testify about the results.READ MORE...

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Brady, Pats Make Super Bowl History

Brady, Pats Make Super Bowl History: After dominating on both sides of the ball for much of the first half of Super Bowl XLVI, New England Patriots used the burn relative to 9.10 lead at halftime.

Another star Steve Weatherford punt blocked and Tom Brady New England back to her 4 yards with 4:03 left in half and the Patriots return 9-3. Sixteen games later, the Patriots were in the courtyard late zony.96 hard on record Super Bowl.

Brady was perfect on the disc will be 10.10 to 86 meters. At the beginning of the second half, Brady threw five consecutive completions, giving him 16 on the obverse. Thus, a Super Bowl record held by Brady idol, Joe Montana.

New England did not seem in a hurry while driving, almost as if the team was happy to leave the crime and keep the defense on the sideline. Although the team has had three time-outs, no Pats call a timeout after running the game with 1:01 left in half. By the time the next game went 23 seconds burn the clock.

It ‘was of little importance. New England receivers were able to flee to New York City decides to go beyond the borders and stop the clock and the balance in the pocket of the third Brady touchdown pass down the Pats gave 9.10 lead.

Until the last record, the Giants were outgaining New England, 185-76.

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Roseanne Barr 2012 Seeks Green Party Presidential Nod

Roseanne Barr 2012 Seeks Green Party Presidential Nod: Roseanne Barr said Thursday it is working for the Green Party presidential nomination – and this is no joke.

Actress-comedian said in a statement that she is a longtime supporter of the party and looked forward to working with people who share its values. He said that the two major parties does not serve the American people.

“Democrats and Republicans have shown that they are servants – bought and paid for by 1 percent – who does what in the interests of the American people,” said Barr.Wall Street, the protesters occupied the popular “We are at 99 percent,” the slogan in the fight against economic inequality and the alleged corporate greed.

Barr filed documents for the Green Party for its use. The presidential candidate of the Party will be chosen at a convention in Baltimore in July.

Barr said he has been fighting for working class families and women for decades.

“I make speeches of American living rooms,” he said in a questionnaire submitted to Green Party candidate. “Traditional media will not ignore me, but most of them can not ignore the needs of ordinary Americans in the period before the elections in 2012.”

Barr hit television sitcom “Roseanne” was broadcast from 1988 to 1997 and won an Emmy and a Golden Globe. He played the wise cracking comedy about a mother in a working class family. Barr has 46 acres of macadamia nut in Hawaii.

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Winter Missing From Lower 48 States

Winter Missing From Lower 48 States: The snow was missing for most of the United States over the past two months. It’s not just snow. It ‘s almost the season that he deserted.

“What is winter?” said Mike Halpert, deputy director of the Centre National Weather Service Climate Prediction a. To Lower 48 January was the third least snowy on record, according to the Global Snow Lab at Rutgers University. Reports on the amount of ground covered with snow in 1967.Last year, more than half of the country was covered with snow as the blizzard barreled Groundhog Day all over the country, killing 36 people and causing $ 1.8 billion in damages. This year, less than a fifth of the country outside of Alaska have snow on the ground.

Bismarck, North Dakota, was one-fifth of normal rainfall, Boston third. Buffalo three feet below normal for snowfall this year. Midland, Texas, has been more snow this season, Minneapolis and Chicago.

Forget the snow. For most of the country has even nip in the air. On Tuesday, the last day of January, all but a few states in the temperature of the 50s or higher. In the capital, where the temperature flirted with the 70s, some of the cherry trees are already beginning – weeks before.

To the northeast, this is one of the warmer winters and less snow on record, with most of the temperature in the region the past two months on average 5 degrees warmer than normal, according to the Regional Climate Center at Cornell University in the north-east .

“I am disgusted by the fact that golfers on my skis,” said the New Jersey State Climatologist David Robinson, Director of the Laboratory of global rainfall.

Matt Dulli, a professional golf at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace assistant in Dayton, Ohio, a suburb of Centerville, said that 115 rounds were played on Tuesday against a background of mild temperatures, which reached a maximum of 60 degrees.

“The first thing you hear from the lips of the people is:” Can you believe that we have played golf in January? I’m just ecstatic that they can get in this time of year, “said Dulli.

But there are a lot of snow, cold and dangerous – it’s just somewhere else in the world. Valdez, Alaska, had 328 cm of snow this season – 10 meters above the average – and the state of cold, from Fort Yukon hit a record 66 below zero this weekend.

About 80 people have died for a second vicious cold in Europe and much of Asia was covered with snow. January was the ninth of snow since 1966 for Europe and Asia, but for the entire Northern Hemisphere, it was the medium of snow this season.

Weather so cold that some parts of the Black Sea froze near the coast of Romania, and rare snowfall occurred on the islands of the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. Ukraine reported only 43 deaths, many of the homeless victims found dead in the street. More than 720 Ukrainian others were hospitalized with hypothermia and frostbite.

Reason for change in the Arctic winds, which redirects the snow and cold. Instead of dipping to a low of twenty jet stream, which usually bring cold and snow was trapped in the south to north. It’s called the Arctic Oscillation. Think of it as a cousin of the famous El Niño.

When the Arctic Oscillation is in positive phase, the winds back quickly deposited in the arctic north. But in recent days, the Arctic Oscillation has turned negative, although not in his usual way, Halpert said. Cold jet stream plunged in Europe and Asia, but still connected to North America.

This is because other atmospheric phenomena, called North Atlantic Oscillation plays an eccentric, remaining positive and keep the cold from the rest of North America. About 90 percent of the time, the North Atlantic and Arctic oscillations synchronous, Halpert said. But not this time, so most of the United States to avoid the worst of winter.

What is happening is not just a nuisance.

Trees and plants too early to start losing their ability to bloom, when the freezer is inevitable, said USGS ecologist Jake Weltzin, who runs a national network, which controls the timing of spring for plants and animals. He said that the peach trees are budding in Georgia and Oklahoma, Forsythia and daffodils were for two weeks, adding that “it happens everywhere.”

“If you think about plants and animals, especially thermometers, stress, early spring,” said Weltzin. “This is a problem.”

This may mean less fruit available this year, Weltzin said. In New York, could weaken the grapes for wine production, said Cornell University horticulturist David W. Wolfe.

But it is getting people out more often.

At the center of the belt snow, Holden Arboretum have seen participation jump by 32 per cent in December and 20 percent more visits in the month of January. For two months, about 4,200 people visited the site in Kirtland, Ohio, outside Cleveland, which shows the ‘, orchards, woods and trails.

Along the Lake Erie near Toledo, Ohio, ferry service that transports visitors to the islands was the start of winter routes on Wednesday for the first time in six years.

“We have just been wonderful to perform an unusual winter in the last six years around the world,” said Jeff Masters, Director of Meteorology Weather Underground in Ann Arbor, Mich. “I have to say that winter has not really hit yet. Certainly not, where I live. “

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Update: Facebook IPO Will Be Big, But It Doesn’t Matter

Update: Facebook IPO Will Be Big, But It Doesn’t Matter: It was widely reported that Facebook will file for an IPO today, and it is likely that the proposal would be $ 5 billion range. Time to start digging your stash of bullion court, is not it? Faux. For the average IPO is strictly Guy Like Facebook, do not touch.
What IPO at the end?

IPO means an initial public offering, which in good French, it means that the company is in the stock market. Or, if you’re in the mood before the war, Facebook is a debutante ball.At its most basic level, IPO is an opportunity for companies to raise lots of money very quickly. In this case, Facebook would sell $ 5 billion in capital to outside investors, and will use that money to expand their business / buy a yacht.

It’s $ 5 billion may seem like a lot, but in fact, about half of what was rumored (until, well, it’s a new rumor). And it is not enough, given that the total value of Facebook, a public company, should be a whopping $ 100 billion. If these figures continue, Lowball IPO because Facebook does not want egg on his face, if you set the starting price is too high in the award of a degree, no one gets a day.
So I can buy shares today on Facebook?

No! Sorry. What is reported to occur today (and almost certainly this week) is that Facebook is the filing of an IPO propectus the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prospectus will be fun to read to finance the national level, in-depth look finances, forecasts, and how Facebook sees the competitive environment.

So when Facebook finally he said, as he thinks it’s worth. Or rather, how many investment banks, he hired (allegedly, Morgan Stanley and several others, in this case). And when I say “should”, I mean, how much money he has in the bank or the amount of revenue that it takes several inches huge (about 100 billion dollars), you hear associated with a false Facebook Today, I think. This is how society will be interesting, as it continues to grow over time.

After the prospectus has been submitted, there is a “quiet period” while the SEC said its action. Conclusion: If we assume Facebook to files of all its work today, and they are all in order, it take several months before the actions Facebook actually on the list.
So I can buy shares Facebook then?

Again, no, sorry, but almost certainly not. It’s $ 5 billion to spend, perhaps, said to her. It is important to remember that many actions are already Facebook. A year ago, Goldman Sachs is the leak showed how big a piece of cake Facebook. This table breaks Learnvest is nice.

Two things from this: first, all on the table will be very, very rich. Evaluation at that time was $ 50 billion, can now double. It is they who will see the base salary, all others are gambling that shares off Facebook, Google did in 2004. Basically, what I say, good job, Sean Parker!

Second, even if you wanted to take a bet, there is a long, long queue in front of you. IPO is not the democratic process. Banks to help solve the Facebook, how much it costs, how many shares to offer and at what price? They are not only there (still profitable) of the Commission. They also get dibs first to their large institutional clients, commitment and the vanguard of the world’s first dibs on any share in the supply of new warm. And there was no one hotter than Facebook for years.

How is it bad? AP notes that an IPO large institutional investors tend to get up to 90% of the shares, before Joe Investor can get involved. And the probability that there are many investors with large portfolios and Joe the best modules you and me. The shares will be available at the end, of course. Once the stock has increased to the point that the big dogs at home collection.
Why is it important then?

In the short term, it is not. At least not financially, not to you. No, if Facebook does something incredibly unorthodox, to make more shares available to its 800 million users. It is not beyond the realm of possibility, it’s just a potential nightmare. And when one day you will pay billions of dollars, you want it to go as smoothly as possible.

But in the long run, Facebook is a public company has potentially enormous consequences. Private companies can afford the luxury of running what they want. They can focus on long-term strategy rather than short-term gains. Public companies, however, must go before shareholders every three months and explain how and why they have no loss of money as other people.

This pressure can make the company loses sight of what made it successful in the first place. Facebook, in particular, will immediately be under fire for not doing more to take advantage of each user. His income is significantly below expectations, and if he does not find a way to grow quickly, it will be hell to pay. For a company that already tend to be tricky, that anger can be the spark that ignites the powder keg of privacy and open graphics.

For now, however, do not worry. Let your banker friends low compared to an operating profit of Facebook, and cash flow today. Lift the glass of huge salaries Bono in May. And prepare for a possible attack on Facebook on your wallet, ready to sacrifice to Mammon and Morgan Stanley.

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T-ara’s Ryu Hwa Young Distraught After Wardrobe Malfunction 2012

T-ara’s Ryu Hwa Young Distraught After Wardrobe Malfunction 2012: Korean girl group T-ara Ryu Hwa Young scored in line after the Korean Internet users have begun to circulate a screen capture of the last episodes of the Korean music, which featured a wardrobe malfunction suffering Ryu, told Korean media.
18 – year singer was in the middle of a solo dance energetically, while the band played the last song of T-ara in “Lovey Dovey” when the accident occurred.

In a statement to the media, T-ara Management Agency of multimedia content in F major, Liu said he was upset his accidental exposure to air. “Hwa Young is still very young. He was scared and still in a state of shock because of this incident,” the representative said in a statement.
“This is purely coincidental. Tape in possession of a microphone in his underwear loose energy because of their dances.”

He added that Ryu’s friends tried to comfort her after the accident.

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TOP US POST: The Armies Of Egypt, Riot Police Charged With Killing Football

TOP US POST: The Armies Of Egypt, Riot Police Charged With Killing Football: Egypt has declared three days of mourning after dozens of football fans were killed in a bloody rebellion that saw rival fans turn on each other.

The death toll from the riots in Port-Said is sitting at 74, and dozens were injured during the game Wednesday night in Cairo. Riot followed the match between al-Masri, the team at Port Said at home, and popular Al-Ahly, based in Cairo.READ MORE..

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The Armies Of Egypt, Riot Police Charged With Killing Football

The Armies Of Egypt, Riot Police Charged With Killing Football: Egypt has declared three days of mourning after dozens of football fans were killed in a bloody rebellion that saw rival fans turn on each other.

The death toll from the riots in Port-Said is sitting at 74, and dozens were injured during the game Wednesday night in Cairo. Riot followed the match between al-Masri, the team at Port Said at home, and popular Al-Ahly, based in Cairo.

It was the deadliest football-related violence since 1996. Many victims were crushed to death, the other with a knife or suffocated after a long corridor in a trap, trying to escape rival fans carrying clubs, knives and stones.

CTV Middle East Bureau Chief Martin Seemungal said that the government started throwing blame around.
"This is a very sad day for Egypt and decided three days of mourning to acknowledge what happened yesterday," said Seemungal CTV in Canada AM. Egyptian activists accuse the police and soldiers standing while the violence occurred, refusing to intervene. In fact, the video of disorder appears to show police seized as violence ensued.

Seemungal said the officers may have even been ordered not to intervene.

"It is important to note here is the history of football violence in Egypt. Fans of both clubs, in particular, has a long history of violence and in fact have a history of taking on the police, who have historically been associated with the Mubarak regime," he said. On Thursday morning, dozens of angry demonstrators blocked the Tahrir Square in central Cairo, while others blocked the street in front of the Egyptian state television, "in protest against the authorities' handling of unrest in the country.

Chaos on Wednesday began when supporters of al-Masri, stormed the field after their team wins rare victory over Al Ahly.

Fans of the winning team, armed with knives, sticks and stones, and then went to the players and fans of Al-Ahly, their opponent, who ran for the exits and in the pits, in a desperate attempt to S 'escape.

Gaffar Ahmed, one of Al-Ahly fans visiting the stadium, said: "population" were blocked, "suffocating inside a narrow corridor," as they tried to leave the scene. "People get stuck on one another, because no other exists," Ghaffar tweeted on Thursday. "We had two options, either death, behind, or closed doors".

By Ghaffar al-Masri, the fans rushed the field, and police stood. Power then went to the stadium, and chaos. "We were surprised that the police are allowed in this facility. Rooms are huge," he said.

Al-Ahly fans who tried to escape were in a long series of, with a locked door to the stadium.

Mohammed Mosleh, a fan of Al-Masri, wrote on Facebook, that he saw "gangsters with weapons for" participation in a stage where the police presence was thin. "It was unbelievable," he said. "We had to celebrate, do not kill people. We won the Al-Ahly, something I've seen only twice in my life. All the people were happy. Nobody expected that."

In addition to accusations that they have done little to stop the riots, the police were also accused of not watching a lot of fans before the game, and allows them to bring weapons into the stadium. Ministry of Interior 74 people died, including one policeman, and 248 were injured, including 14 policemen.

Local Health First said thousands of people were injured, but it was unclear how seriously they were injured.

Security forces have arrested 47 people from violence, the statement said.

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