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10 Things to Know about Anne Hathaway [PHOTOS]

10. Anne Hathaway and depression
Anne Hathaway, along with James Franco, will host the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27. This is the first time the 28-year-old actress will host the awards show. Anne Hathaway has been nominated once before for an Academy Award for Best Actress in her role as Kym in “Rachel Getting Married.” Anne Hathaway kick started her career playing the role of Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 film “The Princess Diaries.” She later reprised that role for “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.

10 Things to Know About James Franco [PHOTOS]

9. James Franco the sex symbol
James Franco, along with Anne Hathaway, will host the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27. This is the first time the 32-year-old actor will host the awards show. Along with hosting, Palo Alto native is also nominated for Best Actor for his role as Aron Ralston in 127 Hours. James Franco kick started his career in the late 1990s appearing on the short-lived television series Freaks and Geeks. From there he's played a number of roles in films such as Pineapple Exp...
Charlie Sheen

Hear Charlie Sheen's rant and read his letter [VIDEO]

Sheen attacked the show's creator in two interviews. The actor went on a profane rambling against Alcoholics Anonymous, party girls, his ex-wife, founding father Thomas Jefferson and the creator of Two and a Half Men.
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Shakira

Shakira named 2011 Artist of the Year by Harvard Foundation

Grammy Award winning musician, songwriter and philanthropist Shakira has been honored by the Harvard Foundation as the 2011 Artist of the Year for her contributions to music and distinguished history of creativity as well as her humanitarian efforts through her Barefoot Foundation.
George Harrison

Happy Birthday, George Harrison (PHOTOS)

In honor of George Harrison’s birthday (February 25), we present a series of photos spanning the life and career of the “Quiet Beatle” who tragically passed away in November 2001, aged only 58.
A tourist walks in front of the Great Giza pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo

Egypt tourism shows signs of recovery

FCO's decision may herald a rebound in Egyptian tourism; however, the U.S. Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to the country.
Jon Stewart

The Daily Show brings a camel to Wisconsin [VIDEO]

The Weekly Standard blog posted a video today of a camel in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the blog, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brought a camel to the protests in Wisconsin, apparently to poke fun at the Cairo/Madison comparisons.
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Michael Maloney's Guide to Investing In Gold and Silver - Protect Your Financial Future

Throughout the ages, many things have been used as currency: livestock, grains, spices, shells, beads, and now paper. But only two things have ever been money: gold and silver. When paper money becomes too abundant, and thus loses its value, man always turns back to precious metals. During these times there is always an enormous wealth transfer, and it is within your power to transfer that wealth away from you or toward you. --Michael Maloney, precious metals investment expert

Facebook travel photos inspire holiday bookings

Flight comparison site Skyscanner has revealed how Facebook influences people's travel plans, with 52 percent of respondents in a poll stating that seeing friends’ photos on Facebook makes them want to book a holiday.
Drug war mars spring beak tourism in Mexican city

Drug war mars spring break tourism in Mexican city

The 2011 spring break arrivals in Mexico's coastal city of Acapulco, a famous summer holiday destination, may fall as cancelation of trips have been recorded in the wake of fresh drug war violence in the country.

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