Thursday, 12 January 2012

US Probes Claim Marines Urinated On Taliban

The US Marines are launching an investigation into a video that appears to show American soldiers urinating on dead bodies in Afghanistan. The origin of the video is not known, nor is it clear who posted it online on YouTube and other sites.The Marine Corps is promising to investigate a disturbing video that appears to show Marines in Afghanistan urinating on the bloody corpses of alleged Taliban fighters, officials at the Pentagon said Wednesday.The US military is investigating an online video purportedly showing Marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, a spokesman said Wednesday, calling the behaviour "disgusting". The 40-second clip, titled "Marines peeing on taliban," has spread to numerous websites, attracting thousands of views and hundreds of comments — some of them criticizing the men in the video and condemning the Marine Corps at large. A caption beneath the video identifies the men as members of a scout sniper team assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, out of Camp Lejeune, N.C. The individual who posted it also remarked "I thought Marines were suppose (sic) to do the right thing when no one is watching."

Marine officials are working to confirm the men's unit and their identities, said Capt. Kendra Hardesty, a Marine spokeswoman at the Pentagon. Once that information is verified, their unit will assign an officer to conduct the investigation, she said.A Taliban spokesman described the scenes as 'barbaric.’ The short video clip features four khaki clad Marines, some in sunglasses, laughing as they urinate on three corpses. One soldier uses high-pitch comic voice as he says 'have a great day buddy.’

Pentagon officials said they could not verify the footage, but quickly launched an investigation into the film amid fears that it could damage the prospects of tentative peace talks with the Taliban and revive memories of abuses of Iraqi prisoners by American guards at the notorious Abu Graib jail.

The emergence of the footage follows the prosecution of the five soldiers of the US Army’s 5th Stryker Brigade accused of murdering Afghan civilians in Helmand province in 2010.

Police Tie Up 62yr Old Man Then Pepper Spray Him To Death 2011

When he left his home in Ohio to visit his brother in Fort Myers, Fla. in March 2009, Nick Christie was already breaking down, physically and mentally. His wife Joyce was concerned about his well-being. Rightly so. By the end of the month, the grandfather of two, whose only prior run-in with the law was a DUI in the 1980s, would be strapped to a restraining chair in the Lee County, Fla. jail, coated with a thick layer of pepper spray, smothered in a "spit hood," then finally taken to a Florida hospital where, two days later, he would die.Christie was first arrested on March 25, for public intoxication. Though there's evidence Christie had been drinking, he was also beginning his mental deterioration, and may have merely been disoriented. One fast-food worker he interacted with that night said she thought he was suffering from Alzheimer's. Though confused (he couldn't remember his wife's or brother's phone number), Christie did inform the jail attendants of his various medical conditions, and gave them a list of the medications he was taking. He was released the next day.According to DiCello, the jail staff and the staff for Prison Health Services, the private company contracted to provide medical service to the jail, ordered no advanced physical or mental health screening for Christie before he was jailed, despite the long list of medical conditions already in his file from

his prior arrest. There is also no indication that anyone was made aware of Joyce Christie's notification of Lee County officials, in which she informed them about her husband's conditions. According to the lawsuit, after the second arrest, Lee County deputies locked Christie's medications in his truck. During his 43 hours in custody, he was never given medication.

Tottenham 2-0 Everton: Spurs go level with United

Tottenham drew level on points with second-placed Manchester United, just three behind leaders Manchester City, after comfortably beating Everton.

The hosts suffered an early scare when Louis Saha fired wide, but took control and opened the scoring when Aaron Lennon cut in from the left to slot in.

Emmanuel Adebayor shot over and wide as Spurs created a number of chances.

However, pressure on the Everton goal finally told when Benoit Assou-Ekotto smashed into the corner from 30 yards.

The visitors did have a penalty appeal waved away by referee Martin Atkinson when Younes Kaboul tripped Royston Drenthe late on, but David Moyes's team suffered a fruitless evening in the capital and defeat continued their indifferent form.Tottenham drew level on points with second-place Manchester United following a 2-0 victory over Everton at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.

In a game rescheduled due to August’s riots, goals from Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto either side of half-time ensured Spurs’ surprise title challenge continues to gain momentum.

The win not only means United’s advantage over Harry Redknapp’s side is cut to just goal difference, but it also sees the north London outfit pull away from city rivals Arsenal and Chelsea in the battle for Champions League qualification t started as something of a joke, a bit of fun.

Tottenham for the title? Don't be silly.

Tottenham? Come on. Spurs? Pull the other one, it's got bells on it.

But over the past few months, it has begun to get serious, to become genuine.Bottom and nine points adrift at the end of August, as Harry Redknapp looked battered by the Luca Modric saga, desperate for some big personalities to stand up and be counted.

Yet now with 14 wins and just one defeat in their last 18, on the same points as United, just three behind City - and with the chance to be level with the leaders this weekend.

The White Hart Lane fans are still trying to get their heads round the fact that they now arrive with a sense of expectation.

An expectation that is being realised, week after week, game after game.

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Manchester City 0-1 Liverpool (Carling Cup - Semi Final)

Captain Steven Gerrard's 13th-minute penalty gave Liverpool the half-time lead in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

The England international scored his fourth goal in as many starts of an injury-affected season as the off-key hosts struggled to make an impact.

Striker Mario Balotelli returned from a three-match absence to start for Manchester City in their Carling Cup first leg semi-final first leg at home to Liverpool.Liverpool hold the advantage and have a first Wembley appearance since 1996 in their sights after a Carling Cup semi-final first-leg victory at Manchester City.

Steven Gerrard's early penalty, awarded when Stefan Savic fouled Daniel Agger, condemned City to a second successive home defeat after their FA Cup exit against Manchester United on Sunday.

It was the first time City have suffered such a fate since February 2008 and they now face a tough task to turn the tie around at Anfield in a fortnight.First, let me say this: I am old enough to remember telephones with whirry dials on the front, and watching a tiny black-and-white television in my nan's kitchen, and Liverpool winning this competition four times on the spin. I was 13 before I was first able to listen to my own music outside my house, when I was given a bright blue Walkman, on which I would listen to mixtapes lovingly created over the course of entire

weekend afternoons. On the bus to work today my mobile telephonic device, having earlier told me how long I would have to wait for said bus, was playing me some of my favourite music and telling me the latest sports news and I thought to myself:

how utterly marvellous. How genuinely amazingly great. It has done this before, or course, but I don't always take the time to think how whompingly remarkable its achievements are. Also – while I'm on the subject of things that would have astonished my youthful self – I sometimes see bright green parakeets in my garden.

People's Choice Awards Winners 2012 - FULL LIST

A total of 41 People's Choice Award winners were announced, more than we can possibly cover in a single post. So here's the most relevant info, assuming that anything about the People's Choice Awards actually qualifies as relevant.Ashley Greene strikes a pose at the 2012 People's Choice Awards held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on Wednesday (January 11) in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old actress hit the red carpet in a custom-made black lace and leather DKNY dress.Miley Cyrus, left, and

Liam Hemsworth arrive at the People's Choice Awards on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 in Los Angeles. ASSOCIATED PRESS Jesse Tyler Ferguson, center, and Sharon Osbourne, right, present the award for favorite daytime TV host to Elle Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an

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Top freestyle skier Sarah Burke in coma after crash

Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke was in critical condition Wednesday, a day after she was airlifted from the mountains of Utah to a Salt Lake City hospital with injuries after a training accident in the superpipe.Freestyle skier Sarah Burke, who has won four Winter X Games gold medals in superpipe and is considered to be one of the top halfpipe riders in the world, was in critical condition Wednesday following an accident during a training session.Pioneering Whistler halfpipe freestyle skier Sarah Burke is in critical condition in a coma following a crash in Park City, Utah, on Tuesday.

Burke, 29, was training on Park City Mountain Resort’s “Eagle Superpipe” in the early afternoon when she suffered a head injury following a landing, witnesses said.

“Apparently she landed on her feet at the bottom of the pipe and then kind of bounced on to her head,” said Canadian Freestyle Ski Association CEO Peter Judge,

who heard accounts from athletes at the scene.

New Hampshire 2012 Primary Jan 10 2012 Exit Poll Results

Mitt Romney's victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary strengthens his standing before the South Carolina and Florida votes. More conservative candidates falter as libertarian Ron Paul and moderate Jon Huntsman Jr. place second and ...However, the candidate that has been largely ignored by the GOP electorate — and to its own detriment — is Jon Huntsman. Republican voters dismiss Huntsman as far too moderate. However, this perception is quite unfair. Sure, Huntsman holds more .It's New Hampshire primary result night – and you could cut the tension with a baseball bat. As Newt Gingrich would say, let's be frank: barring an upset of apocalyptic proportions Mitt Romney not only has this in the bag but is already .By Doug Ireland and John Toole Staff writers Texas Congressman Ron Paul easily held on to second place, finishing well ahead of Jon Huntsman in

Granite State polling yesterday. "We have a victory for the cause of liberty

tonight," Paul told several .Ron's Paul's strong second place finish in New Hampshire's Presidential Primary greatly raises his prospects in the Republican Presidential race, and will lead to more attention on his policies. Paul's policies

are laid out in his “Plan to Restore .Mitt Romney slingshots into South Carolina with a familiar charge for a northerner heading south: Divide and conquer. He's

already got a jump on the GOP field. He scored an unprecedented one-two punch in

Iowa and New Hampshire leads in .Mitt Romney won a decisive victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night — more decisive, in fact, than his former rival's win in

2008. With 77 percent of precincts reporting statewide Tuesday night, Romney had swept every county in New Hampshire except .

Sunday, 8 January 2012

Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United

Manchester City Vs Manchester vidgoal2012.blogspot.com United [08/01/2012] Wayne Rooney Goal | vincent kompany Red Card 1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 1-1 2-1 2 ...This FA Cup tie will matter to Manchester United regardless of what happens in future matches. Beating these opponents will be savoured after that 6-1 trouncing by Manchester City at Old Trafford earlier in the campaign. Their mission was eased by a debatable red card for Manchester City's captain, Vincent Kompany, that paved the way to a 3-0 lead. Nonetheless, the losers were on the verge of coming back for a 3-3 draw on a day of grievances for them.Manchester City meet Manchester United in the FA Cup third round on Sunday but this is a game with a definite Premier League sub-plot.

After the midweek league games, Manchester City will be feeling good about themselves as they prepare for the game at Etihad Stadium - in fact, I now think they will go on to win their first title since 1967-68.

Roberto Mancini's side responded well to their defeat at Sunderland on New Year's Day by beating Liverpool two days later.Manchester City Vs Manchester vidgoal2012.blogspot.com United [08/01/2012] Wayne Rooney Goal | vincent kompany Red Card 1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 1-1 2-1 2 ...

Beyonce gives birth to baby girl

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have welcomed their first child - a baby girl, it has been reported.

The music power couple have named their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, according to E! Online.

The 30-year-old singer gave birth to her daughter by scheduled caesarean section at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City last night and the website reports 'multiple sources' have confirmed the news. Beyonce has reportedly given birth to a baby girl, Ivy Blue Carter, at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital.

Music mogul Russell Simmons has also confirmed the arrival of the bundle of joy, on Twitter.

“Congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z,” the New York Daily News quoted him as tweeting.

According to a hospital staffer, pregnant Beyonce had checked into the upper East Side hospital on Friday night under the name “Ingrid Jackson”.

Beyonce and her hip-hop hubby Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, had apparently rented out the hospital’s entire fourth floor for $1.3 million.

On Saturday night, people were spotted bringing bags of takeout and a dozen bottles of red wine onto the heavily guarded hospital wing.Beyonce, who had one of the most anticipated baby births since last year, has finally given birth to a baby girl, according to reports.

News that the singer checked into a New York hospital on Friday night began to spread like wildfire on social-media sites. Following reports that Beyonce's and Jay-Z's baby girl had arrived, celebrities and fans began offering congratulations to the couple

Saturday, 7 January 2012

Real Madrid Vs Granada 5-1 All Highlights And Goals 1-7-2012

Real Madrid eased to a 5-1 win against Granada in their La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening despite an impressive first-half performance from their opponents that saw the home side lucky to be leading at half time.

Karim Benzema's opener was cancelled out by Mikel Rico, but Sergio Ramos reinstated Madrid's advantage before the interval. Gonzalo Higuain and Benzema struck early in the second period to stun the visitors, before Cristiano Ronaldo put the gloss on the final score with a late effort.Spanish league leaders Real Madrid turned up the pressure on Barcelona on Saturday when the in-form Karim Benzema scored a brace to lead their 5-1 win over Granada.

The victory extended Madrid's advantage over their fierce rivals to six points ahead of Barcelona's Catalan capital derby at Espanyol on Sunday.

Benzema opened the scoring at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the 19th minute. Granada equalized three minutes later, but Madrid went on to dom The La Liga leaders, Real Madrid, turned up the pressure on Barcelona when the in-form Karim Benzema scored twice to lead the club's 5-1 win against Granada.

The victory extended Madrid's advantage over their rivals to six points ahead of Barcelona's Catalan capital derby at Espanyol on Sunday.

Benzema opened the scoring at the Bernabéu in the 19th minute. Granada equalised three minutes later, but Madrid went on to dominate, with goals by Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuaín, Benzema and Cristiano

Red Star 0-5 Marseille (Coupe de France)

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New Hampshire debate: A real Saturday night live!

Rick Perry tried to get back into the debate. After his fifth place finish in Iowa, the Texas governor is polling in last place in New Hampshire. At the debate, Perry emphasized that he was an outsider “who is not corrupted by the process. by Ken Tucker Saturday night's Republican debate on ABC found the six men on a New Hampshire stage railing against gay marriage, “the media's war on religion,” and President Obama's “social welfare state.” Mitt Romney also emphasized that we need to be .Newt Gingrich raced out of the gate in tonight's debate by being skeptical of Mitt Romney's claim that Bain was responsible for creating 100000 jobs, and he pointed to scrutiny of the firm in a recent New York Times article and a documentary.MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE- JUNE 13: Republican candidates (L to R) former House Speaker Newt Gingrich laughs along with former Governor Mitt Romney (MA) and US Rep. Ron Paul (TX) prior to their debate June 13, 2011 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester .New Hampshire Debate Thread. by Anne Laurie. Sponsored by ABC and Yahoo, if anyone's looking for a livestream. Richard Adams' invaluable Guardian liveblog here. Charlie Pierce at Esquire is already cueing up for tomorrow morning: .The Republican candidates for president have gathered at St. Anselm's College for the first of two back-to-back debates that could serve as a televised confrontation of Mitt Romney, who has a large lead in the polls here. A relaxed and


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Tom Adeyemi Racially Abused - Liverpool vs Oldham

Liverpool were embroiled in a fresh racism controversy night, after the Oldham Athletic defender Tom Adeyemi alleged that he was racially abused twice by a supporter during an FA Cup tie at Anfield.

The incident occurred 10 minutes from the end of Liverpool's 5-1 win over the League One side. The 20-year-old Adeyemi, who is on loan from Norwich City, became involved in an altercation with a supporter, or supporters, at the front of the Kop. Before leaving the stadium Adeyemi gave a statement to Merseyside Police in which it is understood he claimed to have been racially abused twice by a supporter.The alleged abuse suffered by Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi in Friday night's 5-1 FA Cup third round defeat to Liverpool at Anfield was an "absolute disgrace", according to his captain Dean Furman.

Towards the end of the game the 20-year-old, on loan from Norwich, appeared to take offence to something shouted from the Kop. Despite reassurance from his team-mates, plus Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and forward Dirk Kuyt, the right-back was visibly upset and tearful.Liverpool 5-1 Oldham Athletic Friday 6th January 2012 FA Cup Third Round Liverpool and Merseyside Police are investigating an incident of alleged ...Racism in football reared its ugly head again last night as a young soccer star was so badly abused by the crowd in an FA Cup match that he broke down in tears.

Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi became upset after becoming the target of a section of the crowd at the famous Kop end at Anfield during Liverpool's tie with Oldham.

Police are investigating after fans allegedly called the youngster 'a f****** black b******' during their team's 5-1 victory over their lower league opposition.

It is understood that Adeyemi, 20, has given a statement to police in which he claimed he was the victim of a racist attack.

Hot air balloon crash kills 11 in New Zealand

Do you have more information about this morning's hot air ballooning tragedy? Email us here.Eleven people have died in what is the worst New Zealand aviation disaster since the Erebus crash in 1979.

Two Auckland based nurses who attended the crash described the distressing scene as family members waiting for their loved ones to land witnessed the accident. Eleven people have died in a hot-air balloon crash near the town of Carterton in New Zealand.

Police and witnesses say the balloon struck power lines and burst into flames, before plunging to the ground.

The incident occurred in the Wairarapa region, about 80km (50 miles) north-east of the capital Wellington - an area that is popular with balloonists.

Five couples from the Wellington area were on board, plus the pilot. Nobody survived.A hot-air balloon burst into flames and crashed to the ground in New Zealand on Saturday, killing all 11 people on board, after hitting a power line.

The balloon came down in calm weather near Carterton, a small town north of the capital Wellington and a popular area for ballooning, in New Zealand's worst aviation disaster in more than 30 years.

As the balloon was preparing to land it hit power lines, causing sparking in the basket carrying the pilot and 10 passengers, police inspector Brent Register said.

Friday, 6 January 2012

WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE: An Appreciation.

Tonight “Wizards of Waverly Place” will pull off its final magic trick and disappear.

The Disney channel show about a household of magic-users will air its series finale tonight, as the siblings on the show compete to see who will get to retain their powers and become the family wizard.The last-ever episode of Wizards of Waverly Place airs tonight, and I can safely say that I’m more emotional about it than most adult males.

I never had the Disney Channel growing up. It was a premium channel until the late ’90s, so the only glimpses I would ever get of it would be during those free preview weekends that used to happen. As a kid with plenty of entertainment options, it didn’t really seem worth it to me, even if my parents had been up for paying for it (which they weren’t).

By the time shows like Lizzie McGuire or Even Stevens started, I was in high school and far removed from the channel’s targeted demographic, even though I now live with the sad knowledge that I robbed myself of precious early moments in Shia LaBeouf history. Disney Channel was just never really something on my radar, especially compared to the indelible mark that Nickelodeon programming like Ren & Stimpy and Clarissa Explains It All made on my childhood.A judge granted Selena Gomez a three-year restraining order against the man accused of threatening to kill the singer-actress and of traveling from Illinois to try to meet her.

Pictures: Stars who were stalked

Superior Court Judge William D. Stewart ordered the "Wizards of Waverly Place" star's accused stalker, Thomas Brodnicki, to stay away from the starlet. He is not allowed to attempt to contact her.

Penn State hires Bill O'Brien as football coach

It actually should get them excited about the team's future under new coach Bill O'Brien. One of the biggest knocks on Penn State during the Joe Paterno era was the team's inability to produce viable NFL quarterbacks. Unless Kerry Collins returns to an .By Steve Wieberg and Thomas O'Toole, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS – Alabama's Nick Saban knows a little bit about what Bill O'Brien is going through at he prepares to become Penn State's football coach — at least in terms of leaving a Bill Belichick coaching .Click here Penn State hires Bill O'Brien as football coach Originally published: January 6, 2012 10:41 AM Updated: January 6, 2012 10:10 PM By The Associated Press GENARO C. ARMAS (AP Sports Writer) (AP) -- Penn State has hired New England Patriots .Penn State has found a new head football coach. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has agreed to become Joe Paterno's successor in Happy Valley. You have broken the internet with 1000+ comments in the previous Bill O'Brien thread. More BOBTALK here. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has agreed to become Penn State's first new head football coach in nearly a half-century. Two people in the NFL with knowledge of the search told The .

Liverpool 5-1 Oldham Athletic (6.1.2012) Match

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard put more than two months of frustration behind him to score on his first start since October as his side beat Oldham 5-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.After three substitute appearances following recovery from an ankle infection the 31-year-old finally reclaimed his place in the team and expertly dispatched the penalty which put his side into a lead they did not surrender despite a valiant effort from their League One opponents.Gerrard did the same thing back in

October when, on his first start after six months out after a groin operation,After a week in which Liverpool left themselves open to fresh condemnation over their handling of the Luis Suárez affair, Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup third round represented a chance to move on. Kenny Dalglish's team seized it, albeit belatedly and with a scoreline that flattered, but the night was scarred by allegations of racist abuse towards the Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi following an altercation with a spectator at the front of the Kop.Liverpool were embroiled in a fresh racism controversy night, after the Oldham Athletic defender Tom Adeyemi alleged that he was racially abused twice by a supporter during an FA Cup tie at Anfield.

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Thursday, 5 January 2012

Elena & Damon Get Close On 'The Vampire Diaries'

A moment of silence, if you will, in order to appreciate the fact that the Vampire Diaries is back, and we survived yet another godforsaken hiatus. We salute you, fandom, for your courage over the long weeks without our favourite TV show!

So get settled in (but not too comfortably, because we all know this show will have several moments where we’re on the edge of our seats), and get ready to find out just what this deal with the devil New Deal is all about.

A reminder for UK fans: Earlier today, ITV2 tweeted that the show will be back in February. As soon as we get an exact date, we’ll let you know!

Watch and then swing by here to rate the new episode of The Vampire Diaries. Spoilers are welcome in the comments, though if you want more in-depth discussion then head on over to the forums! (You’ll need to register, but it takes two seconds.)Excuse us while we scrape the remnants of our jaws off the floor and run out to grab another box of tissues.

The Vampire Diaries finally returned from its winter hiatus tonight and man, did it return in style. Then again, do you expect anything less from the CW drama that

moves at break-neck speed and isn't afraid to cut loose a fan favorite character...like they did in "The New Deal." We wish we knew how to quit you, Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec. (Not really, please never leave us!)

Navy SEAL Sniper Punched Out Jesse Ventura

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This SEAL punched Jesse Ventura in the face. Written By: Bob – Jan• 05•12. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, America's deadliest sniper of all time with 255 kills, punched the truther former governor of Minnesota in the face for being an

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Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura says a story about him reported by the website TMZ is not true. TMZ published a story last week that Ventura was pulled over by police in California and was warned about tailgating. An attorney for Chris Kyle tells the story of Jesse Ventura taunting he and his fellow Navy SEALS at the wake for one of their fallen brothers. Ventura reportedly said the SEALS "deserved to lose a few guys" in the Iraq war. Mr. Ventura was on

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura says a story about him reported by the website TMZ is not true. TMZ published a story last week that Ventura was pulled over by police in California and was warned about tailgating. An attorney for VenturaVentura esse "the Body" Ventura allegedly got a little too close to another person Monday night and police were forced to take action, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us, Jesse was pulled over for tailgating deep in the San Fernando Valley

It was clear this honorable Navy SEAL was reluctant to really discuss this because he doesn't seem like one to brag. but when you hear what Jesse Ventura said that got him punched in the face by this SEAL, you'll stand up

Thursday Night! Watch Jersey Shore Season 5

However, the fifth season, premiering Thurs., Jan. 5, is a genuine reprieve for fans of Seaside drama, as the cast heads back to Jersey to spend yet another fist-pumping summer down the Shore. There's no place like home -- and no taste like pickle .Watch Jersey Shore Season 5 Episode 1 Megavideo Premiere Full Episode OnlineWatch Jersey Shore Season 5 Episode 1 Megavideo Online Free Full Episode. After an eventful trip overseas, the cast returns to Seaside Heights, NJ, in the Season 5 premiere. As most know, tonight is the premiere of the new season of Jersey Shore. Like it or not, the show still draws monster ratings, and the cast are considered "celebrities" in 2012. Today, I will count down the top five possibilities WWE could have in .As evidenced by the season premiere (9 pm Jan. 5, MTV; half star), nothing has really changed. The gang gets ripped—surprise!—during a welcome-back party at Captain Hook's that leads to the most ridiculous non-smackdown between Snooki and The .Somewhere between Sammi and Ronnie's 500th fight and Snooki and Deena's lesbians-for-ratings experience, I stopped tuning in

to Returning to Seaside Heights, New Jersey after their Italian adventures, The Situation, Ronnie, Pauly D and Vinny go straight to get their hair done at their trusted barber shop. After saying "Ciao!" to Italy, the "Jersey Shore" gang is back in their natural habitat -- Seaside Heights, NJ.

“Leaked”: Casey Anthony's Video Diary at Pat Dollard

After exactly six months of living in seclusion, Casey Anthony resurfaced Thursday. Anthony emerged in a roughly four-minute "video diary" someone placed online, but made no reference to her high-profile murder trial, her dead toddler, her parents or .Casey Anthony, the Florida mother cleared of killing her young daughter, Caylee, has resurfaced on YouTube, after being in hiding since her acquittal. (Jan. 5) (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart,[Huffington Post] Casey Anthony uploaded a bizarre YouTube video diary, which “The Today Show” has confirmed is her. In the video, Casey Anthony talks about her current life but does not mention her daughter Caylee, whom she was acquitted of killing Anthony, who is serving probation in Florida for check fraud, talks about her life in hiding and her optimism for the future in a "video diary" posted on YouTube. NBC News reports that it has confirmed it is Anthony in the video.A video diary of Casey Anthony has leaked onto the internet, NBC News has confirmed. It's just a little surreal how much things have changed since July, and how many things haven't changed, Anthony divulges to the camera, sharing that .VIDEO - Casey Anthony releases video diary on YouTube - January 5, 2012. Blonde hair, adopted

dog, new computer, HollyandJonBriley channel. So this is my first video diary, it is October 13th, which is a Thursday, 2011, and I'm just trying to figure out my

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NHL Roundup: Lars Eller leads Canadiens past Jets with four goals

Lars Eller had four goals and an assist, Travis Moen had three assists, and the Canadiens bounced back from a poor road trip with a 7-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets last night in Montreal.

Eller scored his fourth goal of the game on a penalty shot 11 minutes into the third, spinning around to beat Chris Mason for his third tally of the period. He did a backward somersault over the Winnipeg goalie to the delight of the sold-out crowd of 21,273.

“I kind of decided before I went down that I wanted to do that spin move,’’ Eller said. “I knew the goalie was cold so it’s a good one, you’re always sure to get your shot off.’’Lars Eller had four goals and an assist as Montreal bounced back from a poor road trip with a convincing 7-3 win over Winnipeg.

Eller scored his fourth goal of the game on a penalty shot 11 minutes into the third, spinning around to beat Chris Mason for his third tally of the period.

Montreal, which went 1-5 on the trip, won for the second time in nine games — the last eight since interim coach Randy Cunneyworth took over for the fired Jacques Martin on Dec. 17.

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Everton 1-2 Bolton: Daily Mirror match report

While I have not made a comprehensive check through the archives to check this, I'm fairly sure that I have yet to write about a win this season. As such, I'm a little lost. I'm not positive as to what feelings you're supposed to be feeling after coming away with not only a win, but a win after going a goal down. That's the strangest part. We didn't just nick a lucky 3 points, we actually played for 3 points. I don't know who this Bolton team that showed a little fire an spirit was, but I liked them. But I'm getting ahead of myself.David Ngog and Gary Cahill struck to help Bolton recover from an amazing goal by Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard to move off the bottom of the table.

Howard scored from inside his area when the ball bounced 30 yards from Bolton's goal and, with the help of the wind, flew over visiting keeper Adam Bogdan.For Bolton, at last, it is an ill-wind that blows some good.

But not before Owen Coyle's side thought their incredible misfortune this season

had plumbed new depths when they trailed to the most remarkable gale-assisted goal from Everton keeper Tim Howard.

Barcelona beats Osasuna 4-0 in Copa del Rey

FC Barcelona clearly defeated Osasuna in the first game of the new year, thanks to 2 goals each from Cesc and Messi, and are well on their way to going through to the quarter-finals of the CopaLionel Messi and Cesc Fábregas each scored twice as Barcelona thrilled the Camp Noú with a crushing 4-0 win over Osasuna in their Copa del Rey last-16 first leg.BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -Cesc Fabregas and Lionel Messi netted braces as Barcelona beat Osasuna 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey series on Wednesday.

With Messi starting on the bench and David Villa out with a broken leg, former Arsenal captain Fabregas scored off passes from Xavi Hernandez in the 14th and 19th minutes to take his goal tally to 13 goals in all competitions this season.

Messi, who was a last-minute inclusion in the squad after recovering from the flu, went on after halftime.Barcelona: A dominant Barcelona side romped to an easy 4-0 win over Osasuna at Camp Nou in the first leg of their round of 16 Copa del Rey encounter.

Despite some notable absentees in the form of David Villa and Andres Iniesta, and with Lionel Messi initially confined to the bench with flu Barcelona were in full

control of this game after just 20 minutes courtesy of a finely-taken brace from Cesc Fabregas. However Messi still managed to have a considerable impact on the game by scoring the third and fourth goals for his side.

Newcastle United 3-0 Manchester United

Newcastle striker Demba Ba signed off in style as Manchester United's hopes of retaining their Barclays Premier League title were dealt a fresh blow.

The free signing plundered his 15th goal of the season in what seems certain to be his final appearance for the Magpies before heading off on African Nations Cup duty with Senegal to set United on the way to their first back-to-back league defeats for 10 months.Ba, playing his final game for the Magpies before jetting off to the Africa Cup of Nations for Senegal, proved a handful throughout the game and his instinctive 33rd minute strike left the home fans in raptures. The result was the least of it. Manchester United can seldom have been so faint of heart or so short of creativity. They fell at this ground for the first time since 2001 but it is not statistics that will be commemorated. Events here will glow in the minds of the home support and the memory will still warm them a little when the club has to deal with chilly times.The result was the least of it. Manchester United can seldom have

been so faint of heart or so short of creativity. They fell at this ground for the first time since 2001 but it is not statistics that will be commemorated. Events

here will glow in the minds of the home support and the memory will still warm them a little when the club has to deal with chilly times.

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Don't be fooled by the fact that this match went with the form.

This was tight, tense and fiercely contested examination of Tottenham's title credentials.

It was a white-knuckle ride through 90 minutes during which, for long periods, Spurs fans feared they would be frustrated.

And the way in which Harry Redknapp, his coaching staff and his players celebrated Jermain Defoe's brilliant winning goal told you everything you needed to know about the club's aspirations this season.Tottenham vs West Brom 2012 ( Spurs v West Bromwich Albion 2012 video below)

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Real Madrid vs Malaga 3-2 - All goals & Higlhlights 03.01.2012 Copa del Rey

Final score and result:- Real Madrid vs Malaga 3-2 ( Khedira, C.Ronaldo, Benzema/ Sergio Sanchez, Martin Demichelis)

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Real Madrid score thrice in ten minutes through Khedira, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to overturn a 2-0 lead and beat Malaga 3-2 in the Spanish Copa Del Rey.Madrid: Defending champion Real Madrid staged a second-half fightback to beat Malaga 3-2 on Tuesday in the first leg of their Copa del Rey round-of-16 match.

Sergio Sanchez and Martin Demichelis gave visitors Malaga a surprise early lead with almost identical headers inside the first half-hour but Sami Khedira got Madrid’s comeback started with a goal in the 68th minute and Gonzalo Higuain hauled Madrid level two minutes later.Real Madrid scored the winner on the 77-minute mark

through Benzema, who netted a great goal after receiving a spectacular assist from Higuain. The Whites managed to turn the score around in an extremely complicated

match and the crowd went wild. It was a spectacular start to 2012 and Real Madrid have the aggregate advantage in the tie, which will be decided next week at La Rosaleda.

Wigan Athletic 1-4 Sunderland (3.1.2012) FULL MATC

Sunderland continued their recent revival on Tuesday night by hitting four goals past a poor Wigan side and moving into the top half of the Premier League table for the first time this season.

Sunderland took the lead through Craig Gardner in first-half injury-time and soon after the break, they'd opened up a two-goal lead as James McClean scored his first goal for the club.The Sunderland revival under Martin O'Neill gained pace at a rain-swept Wigan Athletic, where a convincing fourth win in the new manager's first six games took the visitors into the top half of the table. The less said about the Wigan mini-revival that seemed on the cards last month the better.Sunderland continued their revival under Martin O'Neill with an impressive 4-1 away victory as Wigan Athletic lost their recent momentum with Sunderland‘s impressive start to life under Martin O’Neill continued at the DW Stadium as they moved into the top half of the Premier League with victory over Wigan.

O’Neill has led the Black Cats away from the relegation zone with Sunday’s shock win over league leaders Manchester City their fourth in six matches since the departure of Steve Bruce. Any lingering relegation fears appear to have evaporated on Wearside as they ran the show in the North West putting the pressure firmly back on Roberto Martinez’s shoulders. The Latics’ good form during December put them in with a real chance of moving

Man City 3-0 Liverpool - Big Match Verdict: Reds need to sign a goal-scorer

Winning the Premier League is as much about pretence as pre-eminence. This result has the tone of the rampant Manchester City we have seen so often but it was not really so. At this congested stretch of the fixture list there was unlikely to be expansive play, particularly from a side beaten at Sunderland two days earlier.Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool: Aguero, Yaya and Milner heap further punishment on Reds

Their performance here at Eastlands was an echo of their season so far: A perfectly credible display, long periods of matching and even outplaying the league leaders, but an ultimately disappointing result, because of a serious lack of a cutting edge.Manchester City recovered from their shock defeat at Sunderland and opened up a three-point gap at the top of the Premier League table with a comfortable victory over Liverpool.
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Iowa Caucus Poll - Santorum Surging

Six Republican presidential candidates are preparing for the first official test of the US election season in the rural state of Iowa.

Tuesday's ballot is the first contest in the nationwide battle to be the Republican who will challenge Barack Obama for the White House in November.

Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum lead polling, but the race is volatile.

Tuesday evening's caucuses will involve about 120,000 Iowans gathering in homes, schools and public buildings.Ron Paul is hopeful that the more structured organization of Iowa supporters he has built in his second bid for the Republican nomination will turn out big in the state’s leadoff presidential caucuses.

“We, the people, are growing and I’m optimistic,” Paul told an audience in Davenport on the last full day of campaigning before Tuesday’s caucuses, the first vote of the 2012 presidential campaign.Rick Perry arrived in Iowa last August like the rock star of the Republican presidential race. He is trying to make his departure a more discreet affair.

The Texas governor prepared a last-minute push to avoid an embarrassing showing in Tuesday’s Iowa caucuses, meeting with his volunteers early in the day and then encouraging potential caucus-goers at two town halls. But as his poll standing continued its slide and others outpaced his organization, There are 99 counties in Iowa, but they’re not all equal in politics. Some matter more because of their sheer size. Others have a special relevance rooted in their history as bellwethers.

Either way, those standout counties provide a revealing snapshot of what’s

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Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma State clips Stanford, 41-38

Stanford and Oklahoma State combined for 79 points before the Cowboys prevailed in overtime, 41-38. The scoring made for terrific entertainment, but the headlines will likely go to Stanford's freshman kicker Jordan Williamson, who missed a pair of 3 Oklahoma State over No. 4 Stanford followed by a Crimson Tide victory on Jan. 9 in New Orleans would make things murky for the BCS. Alabama, Oklahoma State and Stanford all have one loss, but the Crimson Tide earned a rematch against LSU in the BCS .3 Oklahoma State a 41-38 win over Andrew Luck and No. 4 Stanford in a wildly entertaining Fiesta Bowl tonight. The most anticipated postseason game outside of the BCS championship, the Fiesta Bowl was an impressive offensive show, two of the nation's .Strip clubs, exorbitant salaries, junkets, bribery, illegal campaign contributions and the miscellaneous squandering of millions in university

subsidies. The Fiesta Bowl truly epitomizes the bowl game experience. A Miami Dolphins fans live thread for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, featuring Stanford and Oklahoma State. The game should mark the end of Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck's college career. If last season's Fiesta Bowl was for all the Tostitos, the 2012 Fiesta Bowl was for all the touchdowns. Stanford and Oklahoma State combined for 79 points before the Cowboys prevailed in overtime,

Monday, 2 January 2012

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Fulham 2-1 Arsenal: Daily Mirror match report

Arsenal were in charge and yet, with Stockdale producing another fine save from van Persie, Fulham created plenty of problems for the visitors' makeshift Forget the strike force, Wenger desperately needs reinforcements to strengthen his creaking back four who succumbed to two late, late goals in a thrilling Fulham fightback.

Arsenal finished the game with 10 men after Johan Djourou was sent off after two bookable offences to give their injury-hit defence even more problems.

But, in truth, Arsenal can have no complaints because the defeat was of their own making. They were awful in the second half, having bossed the first 45 minutes.Two late goals from Steve Sidwell and Bobby Zamora helped Fulham to a 2-1 victory over

Arsenal after Laurent Koscielny had given the .Fulham 2-1 Arsenal (Zamora 92) That's the winner! Squillaci gets up to head away a cross but can only direct it back across goal to Zamora, .Bobby Zamora and Steve Sidwell score late on to help Fulham come from behind to beat 10-man Arsenal.

Timberwolves end 18-game skid, top Mavericks 99-82

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally climbed over the threshold and turned solid early-season performance into a win on Sunday, beating the defending champion Dallas Mavericks 99-82 at the Target Center. The Wolves are now 1-3, and the Mavericks fell to 1-4.

Kevin Love led the Wolves with 25 points and 17 rebounds, and thoroughly outplayed 2011 NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki (21 points, four rebounds). Ricky Rubio was as fancy as he usually is, racking up 14 points on 4-8 shooting with seven assists, none better than this gem.Kevin Love had 25 points and 17 rebounds and hit two huge threes in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks, 99-82, on Sunday night, ending an 18-game losing streak dating to last season.

The young Wolves closed the game with a 15-0 run. They lost the last 15 games of last season and the first three of this one.Kevin Love had 25 points and 17 rebounds and hit two huge 3s in the fourth quarter to help the Timberwolves beat the Mavericks 99-82 in Minneapolis, ending an 18-game losing streak dating to last season.Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves went 294 days between victories, a long and miserable stretch that included 18 straight defeats and a mind-numbing lockout.

The way they are playing in this young season, the wait for the next win will be much, much shorter.

Love had 25 points and 17 rebounds and hit two huge 3s in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-82 on Sunday night.

“It’s a new year,” said Love, who hit 5 of 6 from 3-point range. “We’re the best team in 2012 right now. We feel good. We’ve got the monkey off our back.”

Chelsea 1-3 Aston Villa: Blues Got What They Deserved Against Villa

Aston Villa left Chelsea's title challenge in tatters and piled the pressure on beleaguered Blues manager Andre Villas-Boas with a clinical display and thoroughly deserved late win at Stamford Bridge.

Stephen Ireland was the architect for a magnificent victory, scoring one goal and making another as Villa scored twice in the final seven minutes to stretch Chelsea's winless run to four matches.Football: Boos rung out at Stamford Bridge at the final whistle from the home supporters, only momentarily, but long enough to ensure that the message was relayed. It's been a year to forget for Chelsea fans and a difficult introduction into English football for manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Chelsea, a side who seem to be going backwards at an alarming rate, dropped out of the top four following this unexpected defeat against Aston Villa. The Chelsea boss described the reaction from fans as "acceptable," but as is his way, refused to criticise his players. Either way, things need to improve. And fastChelsea’s title challenge appeared in tatters on Saturday as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of a clinical Aston Villa side at Stamford Bridge. Andre Villas-Boas’ side missed the chance to enter 2012 in fourth spot in the Premier League, slumping to fifth level on points with the below placed Liverpool. Chelsea looked to be on their way to another win against Aston Villa in West London when Didier Drogba put the home team ahead from the penalty spot on 23 minutes. However Villa were level five minutes later through Stephen Ireland before two goals in the last 7 minutes from Stilian Petrov and Darren Bent gave the visitors their first win at the Bridge in 10 years.

Sunderland Vs Manchester City 1-0 All Highlights

Happy new year, everybody. And what about this gem of trivia from my colleague Louise Taylor's match preview, eh? "BBC Swahili's flagship football programme, Ulimwengu wa Soka, will broadcast a live commentary from the Stadium of Light for the first time on Sunday. The majority of their audience are likely to be listening to this branch of the World Service in east Africa but it is a west African, the tricky, talented Benin forward Stephane Sessègnon, who will be trying to upset

Manchester City's title hopes. Martin O'Neill had an unhappy six-month stint playing for City during the early 1980s and would regard taking a point from his old club as decent revenge."SUNDERLAND stunned Manchester City with a stoppage-time winner to beat the Premier League leaders 1-0 on Sunday as Roberto Mancini's side let the slip-ups of their main title rivals go unpunished.

With Manchester United and Chelsea slumping to home defeats the previous day and Tottenham Hotspur managing only a draw, City arrived at the Stadium of Light intending to make the chasing pack pay for dropping points.

Instead, they too were shocked as Ji Dong-won slotted home in the third minute of stoppage time to snatch the three points for the hosts after a frantic finale when City had desperately chased a winner of their own.

Sunday, 1 January 2012

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The past 12 months have seen the release of monster albums from Adele, Lady Gaga, Drake, Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.

But the next 12 are promising to bring even more music from several of those artists, plus new albums from Mumford & Sons, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Paramore, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5 and Green Day.

It’s a bumper crop of major albums from some of rock, pop and hip-hop’s biggest stars, who are returning from long breaks, hoping to follow up smash debuts or just trying to keep their momentum going. Adding her flare to the end of year extravaganza, Nicki Minaj was among the acts taking part in the west coast syndicate of “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'Nicki Minaj performs her track 'Super

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