Did you know that John F Kennedy was the only US President who has won the Pulitzer Prize? |
Monday, September 28, 2009
Did you know which US President won the Pulitzer Prize?
Did you know that the Pit Bull is responsible for more fatal dog attacks in 2008?
Did you know that Between January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008,
DogsBite.org recorded 88 U.S. fatal dog attacks.
Did you know that pit bulls are responsible for 59% (52) of these attacks.
Did you know that pit bulls commit the vast majority of off-property
attacks that result in death.
Did you know that Pit bulls are also more likely to kill an adult than a child. In the 3- year period, pit bulls killed more adults (ages 21 and over), 54%,
than they did children (ages 11 and younger), 46%. In the age category of 21-54, pit bulls were responsible for 82% (14) of the deaths. Pit bulls do not only kill children and senior citizens, they kill men and women in their prime years: 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Did you know that 50 cents is the only artist to have 3 singles in the top 10?
Did you know that Curtis James Jackson III, AKA 50 Cent, has sold over twenty-one million Cd's?Did you know that 50 cents is the only artist to ever have 3 singles in the top 10 in the same week?
Candy Shop",
"Disco Inferno",
and "How We Do".
Now if you didn't know, now you know...
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Did you know that: Hou Yifan is the youngest player to?
Did you know that:Hou Yifan (Chinese: 侯逸凡; pinyin: Hóu Yìfán 
pronunciation (help·info)) (born February 27, 1994, in Xinghua, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China)[2][4] is a Chinese chess prodigy, who in 2008, became the youngest ever female in history (at the age of 14 years 6 months) to qualify for the title of Grandmaster, the highest a chess player can attain.[5]
In June 2007, she became China's youngest ever National Women's Champion, and in September 2008 she became the youngest ever finalist for the Women's World Championship title.
At the age of 12, she became and still holds the record for being the youngest ever player to participate at the FIDE Women's World Championship (Yekaterinburg 2006), and at the Chess Olympiad (Torino 2006).[6]
In the most recent (April 2009) FIDE rating list, she is ranked the no. 1 girl player[7] and the no. 3 female player in the world.[8]
Friday, September 25, 2009
Did you know that Paris Hilton appeared in the Guinness World Records?
Did you know that Paris Hilton appeared in the 2007 Guinness World Records?
As the world's "Most Overrated Celebrity"
Who would have thought it?
As the world's "Most Overrated Celebrity"
This News Caster realizes that Paris Hilton isn't news!
Who would have thought it?
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Did you know that a baby was born weighing 19.2 pounds?
A woman in Indonesia has given birth to the country's biggest ever baby — tipping the scales at a whopping 19.2 pounds.
The 24.4-inch baby boy, who has not yet been given a name, was born by Caesarean
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"This heavy baby made the surgery really tough, especially the process of taking him out of his (mother's) womb. His legs were so big," Binsar Sitanggang said.
The boy's huge size was most likely the result of his 41-year-old mother having diabetes, Sitanggang said.
When a diabetic mother's glucose level is high during pregnancy, the baby can receive too much glucose and grow too large, gynecologists say.
The boy's mother had to be rushed to hospital because of complications with the pregnancy, which had reached nine months.
The baby is the woman's fourth child, but her only child not delivered by a midwife.
The boy is said to be healthy despite having to initially be given oxygen to overcome breathing
Sitanggang described the baby as "extraordinary" in almost every way.
"He's got strong appetite, every minute, it's almost nonstop feeding," he said. "This baby boy is extraordinary, the way he's crying is not like a usual baby. It's really loud."
Nadia Khalina 1
Sept. 26. 2007: Nadia Khalina, was delivered by Caesarean section at a hospital in the Altai region of Siberia. Weighing an amazing 17.1 pounds at birth, she joined eight sisters and three brothers.
Stephon Hendrix
Sept. 13, 2006: Newborn Stephon Hendrix Louis-Jean of Norwich lies in his mother's arms at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn.
Marie Michel
Sept. 13, 2006: Marie Michel holds her newborn baby Stephon Hendrix Louis-Jean at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn. Stephon was born weighing 14 pounds 13 ounces.
Lillian Ross
Dec. 17, 2005: Adrienne and Anthony Ross, of Pocola, Okla., relax with their new daughter Lillian, at the McAlester Regional Health Center in McAlester, Okla. Lillian, who weighed 14 pounds 3 ounces at birth, is the largest baby on record to be born at the hospital.
Jacob Aaron Ryon
February 2, 2005: Wendy Bullock holds her son, Jacob Aaron Ryon, in the hallway of her mother's home in Oregon. Baby Jacob was born Jan. 25, 2005 weighing 14 pounds, 1 ounce. He was delivered by Caesarean section at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville, Ore. The child was so big he busted out of newborn-sized diapers and his one-piece sleepers. Jacob is one of the biggest newborns in Central Oregon in recent memory.
Jan. 31, 2007: Antonio Cruz, born January 28, 2007 weighing 14.5 pounds is seen alongside an unidentified average-sized baby at a hospital in Mexico's resort city of Cancun.
Jan. 18, 2005: A 16.7-pound baby boy is seen at the Albert Sabin Maternity Hospital in Salvador, 900 miles northeast of Sao Paulo, in the state of Bahia. Francisca Ramos dos Santos, 38, gave birth to the healthy boy named Ademilton. He was the largest baby born at the Albert Sabin Maternity Hospital in its 12-year history, the hospital said. "Obviously the baby was born by Caesarean section," hospital director Rita Leal said. "Both mother and baby are doing just fine."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Did you know tthese blockbuster movies never won Oscars?
Did you know that these movies were block buster hits but never won an Oscar dispite the successfull.
Did you know Presented annually since 1927, the Academy awards or Oscars are presented by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
10. 12 Angry Men
This movie by Sidney Lumets, with writer Reginald Rose who deserved equal kudos, was robbed of the Best Picture Oscar when “The Bridge on The River Kwai” was given the Best Picture. The strongest point of “12 Angry Men” is that they have to vote for acquittal as they are not certain of guilt. The boy on trial is not necessarily innocent which is revealed in the almost unnoticeable moments of darkness within the film. The film also deserves true praise for a superb ensemble cast. Every single actor in the film deserved an award. But in spite of the hopes among several people, this hot favorite for an Oscar award did not succeed in winning one.
9. Vertigo
“Vertigo” is one of the fans’ favorite Alfred Hitchcock films. It is a psychological thriller, which got nominated for only sound and set design and not for Best Picture category. In spite of several elements in the film which made it Oscar-worthy, the film like many other films of Hitchcock never won the award.
8. Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
dr strange love" width="209" height="158">This is a brilliant, satirical, provocative black fantasy/comedy by producer/director Stanley Kubrick. It features an inadvertent, accidental and pre-emptive nuclear attack. This landmark film was the first political satire on nuclear war which was highly successful commercially and hence the hot favorite for an Oscar award. The film however failed to receive the award.
7. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
eoh" width="201" height="135">The makers of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” had produced nothing short of a miracle according to movie critics and reviews. The movie is a foreign language drama and considered to be one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time. The film failed to make it to the Oscars because it was thought to fall short of perfection owing to a number of inherent flaws. The flaws notwithstanding, the movie is a rare example of thoughtful and fearless experimentation by Taiwanese director, Ang Lee. Combat via martial arts has been portrayed beautifully in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”.
6. M
“M” (1931) by Fritz Langs tells the story of a child killer who is unleashing terror in a small German city. “M” is an impressive movie because of its relevance even in modern times. The film was expected to win the Oscar award because of the superb depiction of the hard-pressed police, and also Lang’s portrayal of a baby-faced killer which has not been surpassed by film-makers since. Many scenes from the movie stand out. The scene where the mother of the murdered child is seen to prepare her daughter’s dinner busily and the scene where the criminals go about hunting for Becker in the office building are truly outstanding ones.
5. Citizen Kane
kane" width="213" height="160"> This movie was nominated for Oscars in nine different categories in 1941. However it won only the Best Original Screenplay by Orson Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz. The movie was alleged to be based on the life of powerful newspaper magnate, William Randolph Hearst. It is the story of a man who gains the world and loses his soul. The cinematography of the film is truly excellent and the film was named the best film by the AFI for the right reasons.
4. Star Wars Trilogy
“Star Wars Trilogy” is one of the most influential and exhilarating trilogies in the history of motion pictures. The “Star Wars” trilogy (episodes IV-VI) is available in one glorious package. “Star Wars” by George Lucas is an absolutely stunning sci-fi masterpiece which is one of the most entertaining and inventive films ever made. The film, however, failed to win an Oscar.
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Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” is another extraordinary movie which failed to win an Oscar in spite of being a hot favorite. Jimmy Stewart was aptly chosen to play George Bailey. The supporting cast was perfectly matched. Donna Reed, as well as the other characters of the town, had acted wonderfully. The values of “It’s A Wonderful Life” still hold true today and it is indisputably one of the most popular movie classics.
2. The Shawshank Redemption
shawshank redemption" width="203" height="128">Despite seven nominations, “The Shawshank Redemption” never got an Oscar. “The Shawshank Redemption” shows the life of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) when he is convicted for the murder of his wife. The movie has very powerful scenes and the climax is really touching and will make viewers to think. This movie is also the highest rated film on Yahoo Movies. In a 2005 BBC poll, it was voted to be the best film never to have won the Best Picture.
1. Apocalypse Now
“Apocalypse Now” (1979) is a ground-breaking and visually beautiful masterpiece by producer/director Francis Ford Coppola. The film’s symbolic and surrealistic sequences detailing the fear, violence, confusion and nightmarish madness of the Vietnam War made it a film worthy of winning the Oscar award. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Robert Duvall), Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Art Direction/Set Decoration, but the film won only two well-deserved awards: Best Cinematography (Vittorio Storaro) and Best Sound. In August 2001, a new version of the film, titled “Apocalypse Now Redux” was released.
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