Monday, May 5, 2014

Big quake rattles Tokyo, 17 injured - Yahoo News

Tokyo inhabitants -- set have fun with a national holiday -- were woken shortly after dawn by this quake, which jolted the densely-built apartments and office blocks.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Laura Dekker: Dutch girl, 16, becomes youngest to ...

Dutch teenager Laura Dekker, 16, pictured, travelled over 27,000 nautical miles around the world but may not return to the Netherlands because of problems she has with her country's government.

British skier Felicity Aston becomes first woman ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- British adventurer Felicity Aston finished her Antarctic crossing on Monday, becoming the first woman to ski across the icy continent alone.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Kim Kardashian’s trainer: Change snacking habits

Kim Kardashian has been told to “substitute” unhealthy foods for more nutritious snacks.Jen Galardi - who is the woman behind Kim’s enviable toned physique – has been advising the beauty on a healthy ...

Kourtney & Kim Take New York Recap: "I Don't Want to Be Married Anymore," Admits Kim Kardashian


The secret's finally out.

After living together in New York City for an entire season, Kim Kardashian finally told her sister Kourtney Kardashian that she's unhappy in her marriage and doesn't want to be married to Kris Humphries any more on tonight's episode of Kourtney & Kim Take New York. What caused Kim to tell Kourtney? A session with celebrity medium John Edward who connected the sisters with their late father, that's what.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

On Conan, Gina Carano Asks ‘Are We Talking About Sex or Fighting?’


What I love about Gina Carano is that she's always herself no matter who she's talking to. Gina was hilarious on "The Conan O'Brien Show".

Sexy Gina Carano
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If you're at work or somewhere people would be offended by the video—have no fear, I've transcribed the best bits below.

Conan O'Brien chatting with Gina Carano

Conan started off by saying, "The fights scenes are so…I'm in love with you now. I'm a repressed Catholic so seeing a woman beat a guy. It's fantastic."

Conan then asked Gina how she got into mixed martial arts (MMA).

Gina: "Well, I was drinking forties (40 oz. malt liquor) with my ex-boyfriend one night…Olde English."

Conan: "No! I don't need to hear anything more. Anything makes sense after that."

After sharing the story of her first visit to a gym, being introduced to the sport and then having her first fight, Gina revealed, "I'm so nervous. I would rather get punched in the face right now."

Melanie Lynskey shines in 'Hello I Must Be Going' ...

Lynskey has perfected the art of playing the best friend, but in her new drama, which premiered at Sundance on opening night of the 2012 festival, the New Zealand-born actress takes the spotlight.