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Maine Ranked Most Peacful State, Top 5 Most Peaceful States In U.S. [PHOTOS]

Maine is the most peaceful state in America, according to the 2012 U.S. Peace Index. America's most peaceful state for the 11th year running, has recorded reductions in the homicide and incarceration category, as well as the number of police employees. Maine also has the least cost to taxpayers with violence costing $1,281.
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Ian Somerhalder

'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Movie Casting Ballot May Include Ian Somerhalder As Christian Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey, E L James' S&M erotica, has sat atop The New York Times' Best Sellers list for seven weeks straight. Casting for the movie has already caused a buzz, despite the fact that no solid offers have been made. Many young Hollywood heartthrobs are rumored to be in talks for the Fifty Shades of Grey leading role of Christian Grey. Ian Somerhalder is the latest glove thrown in the ring.

Remy Cointreau Toasts Chinese Cognac Boom

French spirits group Remy Cointreau expects full-year core profit growth of at least 15-18 percent, thanks to booming demand for premium cognac in Asia and notably China.
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Relationship Is Official, Couple Inseparable at Restaurant Launch

Kim Kardashian is yet to announce her status with rumored new beau Kanye West. However, the pair's affectionate gestures at a Monday night event suggested that the duo have gone official with their relationship. Though the entire Kardashian Clan attended the launch of Scott Disick's new restaurant, RYU, in New York, the 31-year old reality star was reportedly inseparable from the rapper, the US Weekly said. Apparently the duo had no qualms showing off their feelings for each other, and we...
Ondi Timoner

Tribeca Film Festival 2012: A Conversation With Bring Your Own Doc Host, Ondi Timoner

The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival is currently featuring a wide range of intriguing documentaries. The festival's selections such as The List and Searching For Sugar Man are allowing innovative cinematic voices to emerge. For documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner, her work being honored at the Sundance Film Festival proved to be life altering.
On the Island

Celebrate World Book Day With A Romance Novel: 5 Sexy And Fun Books For Women

April 24th marks World Book Day, a celebration of authors and books that is recognized by 100 counties. Though it is commonly associated with youngsters, the fun event serves as a reminder to all that reading is an indispensable part of human development. This is particularly true for women, who often seek comfort in tales of romance and forays into feminine desires.
Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham Turns Designer Hand to Cars

British fashion designer Victoria Beckham had her soccer-superstar husband David in mind when helping create a new special edition of Range Rover's off-road vehicle, the Evoque.
High-Speed Train

Ferrari's Montezemolo Launches High-Speed Train

As Europe's first privately owned high-speed train hit 300 kph just outside Naples, Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo smiled at the suggestion that he was addicted to risk and velocity.

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