Renowned British actors- Jude Law, Christopher Lee, Sir Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone-have come under one roof for a new Martin Scorsese film, which is being produced by Johnny Depp. The star cast, which also includes beloved thespians Frances de la Tour and Richard Griffiths, have already started work on the great director”s live-action adventure ”Hugo [...]
Archive for June, 2010
Antonio Banderas laughs off Madonnaâ€s crush
June 30th, 2010 |
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Actor Antonio Banderas has laughed off Madonna”s two-year crush on him. The ”Queen of Pop” disclosed her crush in her 1991 documentary film, ”In Bed With Madonna”, after meeting the Spanish actor. But, much to her dismay, the feelings were not reciprocated. “Yeah, she says these things – she didn”t repeat it to me; it [...]
Orthodox, Catholic bishops team up to back crucifix bid
June 30th, 2010 |
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The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) and the Catholic Church in Serbia backed efforts in Italy to reinstate the crucifix in schools. The dignitaries of the two churches said they “defend the right to displaying religious symbols in the states that have majority of Christian citizens and at the same time honor minorities’ freedom of religion”.
Foursquare Banks $20M to Fuel Location-based Service
June 30th, 2010 |
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Foursquare June 29 said it raised $20 million in funding from Union Square Ventures, O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz. The money will be used to help the location-based Web service hire more engineers and build out infrastructure to expand its appeal beyond today’s 1.8 million users. Foursquare, along with Google, Twitter, Gowalla, Brightkite, Loopt and others, is seriously investing in location-based services to stimulate more interaction among users. The idea is that the advertisers will then go where the users are. – Location-based service Foursquare June 29 said it raised $20 million
in series B funding from Union Square Ventures, O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and
Andreessen Horowitz.
Foursquare’s 1.8 million users vie for points, badges, mayor status and sometimes discounts by checking into bars and restauran…
Income inequality
June 30th, 2010 |
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Banks with the biggest profits and losses
EVERY year the Banker magazine publishes a ranking of the world’s banks by profits, assets, losses and the like. The latest ranking confirms a shift in power towards banks based in emerging markets. Three Chinese banks make it on to the list of the 20 biggest banks. Agricultural Bank of China, which is about to embark on the world’s biggest IPO, does not quite make the cut. Among the big losers of 2009, European banks, which bought so much toxic securitised sludge, are well represented. The two most profitable banks were Chinese, though what might be hiding on their balance-sheets is anyone’s guess.
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Gwyneth Paltrow snubs Madonna at fashion bash
June 30th, 2010 |
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‘Iron Man’ star Gwyneth Paltrow is said to have snubbed Queen of Pop Madonna at a recent fashion bash. Paltrow, 37, had earlier denied that she has fallen out Madonna, who is her long-time friend. But last week, the actress was seen doing her best to avoid the singer. “It was really awkward. Madonna was [...]
Now, Wonder Woman in lower heels, biker jacket – but still just as sexy
June 30th, 2010 |
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DC Comics’ Wonder Woman is all set to don a new avatar—lower heels, black pants and a biker jacket—but just as sexy as before. After spending decades fighting crime in star-spangled spandex, the time has come for Wonder Woman to update her costume. “She still is supposed to be sexy,” ABC News quoted Jim Lee, [...]
Kim Kadarshian gets her sexy derriere measured for Madame Tussauds’
June 30th, 2010 |
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Kim Kadarshian had her famous rear measured as she joins the long list of celebrities to be immortalised at the star-studded wax museum of Madame Tussuads. The 23-year-old star posted a photo of her head cast on Tuesday, and will appear in red-carpet position in a Herve Leger dress at the New York museum. “This [...]
Oncology Institute director arrested
June 30th, 2010 |
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Director of the Oncology and Radiology Institute of Serbia Nenad Borojević and several other persons have been arrested, it has been confirmed. They are suspected of giving and receiving bribes in collusion with pharmaceutical companies, police said.
“The Karate Kid†Under Fire Down Under
June 30th, 2010 |
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Hollywood’s remake of Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita’s 1984 cult classic The Karate Kid is under fire from an Australian children’s group, which argues that the movie is too violent for a young audience.The Australian Council on Children and the Media wants the blockbuster remake — which stars Jaden Smith and martial arts legend Jackie [...]
Italy seeks to end crucifix ban
June 30th, 2010 |
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The Italian government is appealing to the European court of human rights to overturn a ban on classroom crucifixes. This case against crucifixes was brought by a woman who argued that her children had a right to a secular education under Italy’s constitution.
Cosco units delivers bulk carrier and jack-up rig
June 30th, 2010 |
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Cosco Corporation (Singapore) says units Cosco (Dalian) Shipyard Co. and Cosco (Nantong) Shipyard Co. have delivered one bulk carrier Chang Shan Hai and one tender support jack-up rig Super M2 to their European buyers respectively.
The delivery documents were signed by and between Cosco (Dalian) and Cosco (Nantong) with the buyers respectively on June 29.
“Crime groups, separatists main threat”
June 30th, 2010 |
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Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić said that there were 27 registered organized crime groups at the end of 2009 in Serbia. He said that these crime groups have more than 200 members and that most sell and smuggle drugs.
“Paranormal Activity 2″ Trailer
June 30th, 2010 |
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Paramount Pictures has unleashed a teaser trailer for it’s eagerly-awaited frightfest, Paranormal Activity 2.The low-budget Paranormal Activity was produced for $15,000 and ended up taking in more than $190 million at the international box office after buzz about the horror extravaganza gained momentum on Twitter late last year. Get ready for a bloody battle at the [...]
“Someone from BIA wants gangster silent”
June 30th, 2010 |
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Belgrade daily Politika writes that the investigation into the background of the ÄinÄ‘ić assassination could be jeopardized. The newspaper claims that this could be caused “by someone” from the Security Information Agency (BIA).
Visit to daily “confirms genocidal policy”
June 30th, 2010 |
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President Boris Tadić was under fire on Tuesday after he visited Belgrade’s Blic daily, and met with the paper’s cartoonist Marko Somborac.
The Islamic Community in Serbia, led by Muamer Zukorlić, criticized Tadić for what they said was the president’s support for the newspaper in light of the recent photo-edit drama.
Year-on-year inflation under 4 pct
June 30th, 2010 |
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The current rise in retail prices confirms the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) forecast that year-on-year inflation will stay under four percent in June.
This is according to a statement from the central bank issued in Belgrade this Wednesday which also adds that inflation was below the lower limit of the allowed deviation from the target.
K. Albanian govt. minister attacked
June 30th, 2010 |
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Kosovo Albanian government Minister of Education, Science and Technology Minister Enver Hoxhaj has been attacked in Priština. Reports said that he did not suffer any injuries.
Prime minister meets with Korean officials
June 30th, 2010 |
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Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković on Wednesday ended his visit to South Korea by meeting with Korean parliament speaker Park Hee-tae. They concluded that the visit will contribute to the promotion of the overall cooperation between Serbia and Korea in political and economic areas.