Serena Dating Her Tennis Coach Frenchman Patrick Mouratoglou

Tennis brightest star Serena Williams has been spotted getting close to her coach, Frenchman Patrick Mouratoglou, while on a day out in Valbonne, southern France. Williams and her ne man have been long friends according to source he’s not only her coach but her new man. The couple enjoyed lunch at a French restaurant, as Mouratoglou could be seen affectionately touching Williams’ shoulder as they converse over meals.

Anti-corruption cartoonist arrested for sedition in Mumbai

INDIA: Kanpur-based cartoonist Aseem Trivedi (25), who surrendered to the BKC police on Saturday, was remanded in seven days’ police custody by the Bandra holiday court on Sunday. Charged with sedition for insulting national symbols through his cartoons, he refused to engage a lawyer in protest. The cartoons in question are on the theme Cartoons Against Corruption and one of them depicts the national emblem as comprising wolves in place of lions and the slogan Bhrashtameva Jayate in place of Satyameva Jayate.

The complaint against Trivedi was filed by a Mumbai-based lawyer at the Bandra Kurla Complex police station last December under the Indian Penal Code's section 124 (sedition), the Information Technology Act's section 66-A (sending offensive messages through communication services) and the Prevention of Insults to Nation Honour (PINH) Act's section 2 (imprisonment for disrespect to the national flag or the constitution or any part thereof).

Trivedi's friends said the police action was politically motivated.

“Aseem told us the government targeted him because he supported Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption,” said a friend.

The police were treating Aseem like a criminal, said a friend, activist Alok Dixit. “He decided not to engage an advocate and wants to let the court decide. He maintains he is not wrong. That is why he does not see a need to defend himself.” The Time of

Former judges, lawyers and civil rights activists criticized the police for the development, in particular the custodial duration. “This is a very rare instance where such a thing has happened,” said activist and advocate Mihir Desai. Observing that the case was not maintainable, high court Justice (retd) H Suresh said, “The charge of sedition is patently misused. In this case, what is sedition? Moreover, custody of seven days is fundamentally wrong (in this case).

What further investigations will be conducted while keeping him in custody? The cartoons, which speak for themselves, are investigation enough.” The Times of India

Kelani Cables to increase exports by 15 %

Kelani Cables is looking at a record revenue in the excess of Rs. 5 billion at the end of the financial year. This would be an increase of more than 25 % from the last financial year. CEO Kelani Cables, Mahinda Saranapala said that they would increase foreign exports by over 15 % and this is the main reason for the increase of revenue.

 Mahinda Saranapala      

The first shipment received

in Australia Pictures by Saliya Rupasinghe

He said that Kelani Cables became the first Sri Lanka company to export wires to the Australian domestic market and now they plan to explore the New Zealand market as well. “We received a Special Quality Certificate from Australia which would also allow us to export to New Zealand,” he said. Saranapala said that the first container was exported to Australia last week to their Australian agent, Custom Electricals. He said that the factory had to adapt to several ‘new styles’ to meet the Australian standed which included a flat wire and special plastic coating. “The factory had to do only a marginal investment for this.”

The Australian market was penetrated through a local engineer domiciled in Australia. Kelani Cables products are already being exported to Japan, South Africa, India, Maldives, and Bangladesh which is the largest market for them. “The revenue from these markets was 15 % of the total turn over of Rs. 4.34 billion last year.” “Our company profit before tax meanwhile, increased by 80 % during the year, to Rs. 402 million. With this strong growth, the group secured an impressive bottom line growth of 113 % of Rs. 284.8 million during the financial year.

“We strengthened our presence in the North and East of the country by increasing the number of our agents in these areas and by adding 500 new outlets in Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Kilinochchi, Jaffa and Pudukuduirippu.”

“We have built a new state-of-the-art warehouse in our premises at Kelaniya. During the day we use skylight to reduce and save energy. Invested in a new boom truck to improve cable drum handling and to handling reduce costs.”

 Mahinda Saranapala      

The first shipment received 

He said that due to low quality exports by some manufactures the high reputation Sri Lanka has earned is now in jeopardy. “These low quality cables and wires are also a health and safety hazard for end users due to their poor insulation capacity. We are deeply concerned to note that such low quality, dangerous goods are gaining market share on the basis of significantly lower prices, endangering life and property in the country.

Therefore, we urge the relevant authorities to enforce the SLSI quality standards within the local cable and wire manufacturing industry, as a matter of priority and public safety.”

He also said that last year over 89 people died due to burn injuries in a Calcutta hospital and investigations had revealed that it was due to a fire originated by low quality wire.

Source : Dailynews

Ceylon Tea Brokers records growth

The improved performance of Ceylon Tea Brokers during the financial year under review compared with the corresponding period the previous year is encouraging as the volatility in the global market continued further. It is a positive sign given that the country produced less tea, which sold at lower auction prices, which has a direct correlation to the earnings of a Tea Broking Company, Ceylon Tea Brokers Executive Director Waruna de Silva told Daily News Business.

The year under review, the company recorded revenue of Rs.185.69 million, compared to Rs. 157.49 million in the previous financial year. While the profit after tax increased by 58 %, from Rs. 36.2 million in the previous year to Rs. 57.26 million in the financial year. The company was also able to record a 26.9 % return to shareholders, he said.

Ceylon Tea Brokers focused mainly on consolidation. This approach has proved as to be a successful endeavor; based on the feedback received from the industry, clients and the regulators. Along with consolidation, the company has also recorded a moderate growth with the Ceylon Tea Brokers market share based on the volume of tea sold increasing from 8.77 % to 9.15 %. In line with the company’s objectives, its market shares in terms of the value of tea sold has grown to 9.51 % during the financial year.

This is of significant importance as it indicates a better quality catalogue, which has always been the aim of Ceylon Tea Brokers on behalf of their clients.

The company continues to focus on providing each factory with detailed attention and close monitoring at all times.

This strategy continues to help clients to not only to increase the quality of tea produced, but the resultant increase in the prices obtained at the auctions and the increase of quantity produced and improved productivity, thereby improving their bottom line as well. The Golden Cup Awards were also held during the year; aimed at recognizing excellence in production. The awards aim to reward those who have achieved superior results during the year, while motivating others to improve their quality and value. Ceylon Tea Brokers continues to remain strong in the Low Grown category and gaining even more clientele from private tea factory owners.

The company’s market share in this sector has grown from 12.50 % to 13.61 % during this year under review, he said.

“This is a demanding end of the business and we are very pleased that more and more individual owners of factories are considering us as the preferred broker for the marketing of their teas. The growth in our profit has been good and we hope to keep up the momentum by further cost consolidation.

"The infrastructure and capacity of the company at present can easily handle a higher volume of tea and considering that the bulk of the costs are fixed, an increase in volume would have a direct impact on the bottom line of the company.

"The growth in profit has been commendable and Ceylon Tea Brokers aims to keep up the momentum by further cost consolidation," de Silva said.

Lanka Ashok Leyland introduces Double Decker buses

Lanka Ashok Leyland introduced Double Decker buses and air conditioned sleeper coaches at India Show. For over three decades Lanka Ashok Leyland buses have been moving millions of people to their destinations everyday across the island. Close to 26,000 LAL buses keep the wheels of economy turning by providing and creating more and more job opportunities in transport sector.

Interior of air conditioned sleeper coaches

At the opening of India Show, Umesh Gautam, CEO Lanka Ashok Leyland told Daily News “to our customers we are committed to provide best transport solution that offers the best operating economics, while for users of our buses comfort, safety and reliability.

These facts have driven us to the unchallenged market leadership position in passenger segment in Sri Lanka” and Gautam proudly claims that on any road in Sri Lanka you will find nine out of 10 buses are Lanka Ashok Leyland.

From a 24 seater school bus to a 66 seater luxury bus, LAL has an extensive range of buses to fit in almost every requirement of the island.

Gautam further explain that as a part of commitment to provide best and comfortable connectivity between North and South (Jaffna – Colombo) immediately on the opening of A9 highway Lanka Ashok Leyland provided over 50 luxury air conditioned coaches on a heavily subsidised price with air suspensions despite the fact that road condition of the A9 highway was very poor and these were the LAL buses only able to operate in such bad road conditions.

Similarly immediately on the opening of Southern Expressway (Galle-Maharagama) LAL provided most modern luxury AC coaches with air suspension, TV and public address system. All the 29 air conditioned coaches permitted by NTC after strict compliance of the safety requirements, only Lanka Ashok Leyland buses were selected and all the 29 LAL ac coaches were only permitted to operate on the Southern Highway.

To support the government's initiative of the beautification of Galle road, LAL has already introduced ultra low floor air conditioned coaches with air suspension and automatic transmission with provision for easy movements of wheel chairs for disabled passengers. To further ease out traffic congestion at peak hours, LAL has launched 84 seater Double Decker buses.

To further provide comfort to the passengers LAL has launched air condition sleeper coaches (30beds) for overnight travelling and these buses will also provided with toilet facilities.

Source : Dailynews - Srilanka

Mass protest in Japan against US hybrid aircraft

JAPAN: Tens of thousands of people rallied on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa Sunday against the deployment of US Osprey military aircraft after a series of accidents elsewhere involving the planes.

Protesters demanded the United States and Japan immediately scrap plans to deploy 12 MV-22 Ospreys at the Futenma US base on Okinawa and shut down the Futenma base in the crowded city of Ginowan. The turnout at the main rally was estimated by organisers at more than 100,000. Okinawan media put the number at “tens of thousands”.

AFP

World’s biggest economies worried over Europe

RUSSIA: Asia-Pacific leaders will vow Sunday to fight protectionism in an effort to defend the stuttering global economy from the eurozone crisis and multiple other threats.

APEC group, meeting in the Far East Russian city of Vladivostok, includes the world’s three biggest economies -- the United States, China and Japan.

A draft of the statement to be released after their two-day summit and obtained by AFP reflected worries over the impact of Europe’s debt crisis on growth in the APEC region, which accounts for nearly half of all world trade.

“The events in Europe are adversely affecting growth in the region,” it said, although it also welcomed European leaders’ commitment to “take all necessary measures”.

AFP

Obama in joking mood in Florida

FLORIDA: President Barack Obama was winning laughs at a packed restaurant on the campaign trail Saturday, where he was introduced to a boy born in his home state, Hawaii.

At a bustling eatery Gator’s Dockside, the incumbent president sidled up to a table of 10 people including five children, at which a woman signaled to Obama that one youngster was born in Hawaii. “You were born in Hawaii? You have a birth certificate?” Obama joked to the boy, whose table burst into laughter.

The US president long has been a target of “birther” theorists who have suggested his Hawaii birth certificate was a fake, and he was perhaps ineligible for high office.

Obama took his case Saturday to the most contested part of the biggest swing state, Florida, and told 11,000 people in St Petersburg, “you’ve got a big choice to make” ayhead of the November 6 election against Republican Mitt Romney.

Obama planned to meet with supporters in Melbourne and West Palm Beach as he pursued his strategy of winning over undecided voters in so-called battleground or swing states.

Florida, where the president will be spending his second day, is one of 12 such states, which don’t have a pronounced political preference and whose voters will likely determine the outcome of the November 6 election.

AFP

India economy flounders after ‘monsoon washout’

INDIA: A total impasse in India’s parliament is not only undermining the world’s biggest democracy but also deepening its economic woes as long-awaited reforms fall by the wayside. A now familiar chorus of recriminations echoed around the grandiose circular chamber on Friday as the second of the three annual sessions ended in paralysis.

Faced with MPs from the main opposition BJP party shouting and waving papers, the parliamentary speaker called an end to proceedings shortly after midday.

The BJP has been demanding the resignation of beleaguered Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over a scandal involving the awarding of coal mining concessions in his first term as premier, which has come to be dubbed “Coalgate”.

Auditors say the concessions were handed out too cheaply and in a process that lacked transparency -- heaping more embarrassment on the main ruling Congress party and Singh in particular who was in charge of the coal ministry at the time.

Once widely admired as the architect of reforms in the 1990s that transformed the Indian economy, Singh now finds his latest legislative plans thwarted at every turn. In the latest “monsoon” session which began on August 8, lawmakers spent just 25 out of a possible 120 hours considering legislation, according to PRS Legislative Research, a New Delhi-based independent study group.

Only four bills were cleared by both houses of parliament, despite as many as 30 being listed for consideration on issues such as pensions, land acquisition, tax reform and corruption.

“The coal scandal has changed the entire political and economic complexion of the country,” Arun Kumar, chairman of the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning in New Delhi, told AFP.

“The victim of this deadlock is the economy which has been stopped from getting back to growth,” Kumar said adding that lawmakers had unanimously ignored their “real business” which, is to “pass bills and introduce reforms”.

“They are holding back India’s economic growth story.” Singh, not normally known for his temper, made a rare outburst to reporters as he expressed his frustration on Friday afternoon outside parliament.

“We take pride in the fact that since independence we are a practising, functioning democracy.

What we have seen in this session is a total negation of that,” said the 79-year-old Congress party veteran.

While few commentators believe the BJP really wants to force elections before the scheduled date in spring 2014, the Coalgate revelations have put further wind in their sails at a time when the economy is experiencing a sharp slowdown.

India’s economy grew by 5.5 percent in the second quarter of the year against a figure of eight percent over the same period in 2011.

AFP

Christian girl freed in Pakistan blasphemy case

PAKISTAN: A Christian girl accused of blasphemy was released on bail in Pakistan Saturday after spending more than three weeks in jail, in a case that has sparked an international outcry. Rimsha Masih, dressed in a traditional baggy green shirt and dark-green trousers, was seen stepping out of an armoured vehicle before being whisked to a waiting helicopter to be reunited with her family.

Arrested on August 16 under blasphemy laws for allegedly burning papers containing Koranic verses, her plight has attracted sharp condemnation because she is underage, illiterate and said to suffer from learning difficulties.

Paul Bhatti, Pakistan's minister for national harmony whose brother was assassinated last year for calling for the laws to be reformed, confirmed Rimsha's release along with her lawyer Tahir Naveed Chaudhry.

“She has been freed from the jail and was transported by a helicopter to a safe place. Her family members received her,” Bhatti told AFP.

Her bail had been posted at one million rupees ($10,400) -- a huge amount for most Pakistanis.

Chaudhry said two guarantors submitted the surety bond promising that Rimsha would appear back in court when called, with the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance assisting with the paperwork.

Blasphemy is a very sensitive subject in Pakistan, where 97 percent of the 180 million population are Muslims, and allegations of insulting Islam or the prophet Mohammed often prompt a furious public reaction. Insulting the prophet Mohammed is punishable by death and burning a sacred text by life imprisonment.

An official medical report has classified her as “uneducated” and aged 14, but with a mental age younger than her years.

Rimsha's case took a dramatic development when a cleric who had accused her was arrested last week for allegedly planting evidence against her and on charges of himself desecrating the Koran.

Unlike in previous blasphemy cases, no Muslim clerics, political or religious parties have organised demonstrations against Rimsha.

A prominent Muslim cleric said his All Pakistan Ulema Council was prepared to offer Rimsha protection if necessary and called for a fair trial for all involved.

“All those who staged this drama and were active behind the scenes should be punished and brought to justice,” the cleric, Tahir Ashrafi, told AFP.

“We want a fair trial of this case,” Ashrafi said.

After her arrest in a poor Islamabad suburb, Rimsha had been held in the same jail as the convicted killer of politician Salman Tasser, murdered outside a coffee shop by his bodyguard because he called for a reform to blasphemy laws. Rights groups say Rimsha should never have been held in the first place. They have called on Pakistan to reform its blasphemy legislation, saying it is too often abused to settle personal vendettas.

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Iran slams talk of more sanctions as ‘irresponsible’

IRAN: Iran on Sunday hit out at talk of more EU sanctions being applied against it as “irresponsible,” singling out Britain for raising the prospect it claimed went against UN nuclear watchdog regulations.

Foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast issued a statement relayed by state broadcaster IRIB calling Western sanctions “ineffective” and “obsolete.” He was reacting to comments made by EU foreign ministers, meeting in Cyprus on Saturday, who said a “growing consensus” was forming to impose new punitive measures on Iran to pressure it further to make concessions on its disputed nuclear programme.

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said after the meeting that existing EU sanctions were having “a serious impact” but it was “necessary to increase the pressure on Iran, to intensify sanctions.” Britain would urge EU governments to agree a new round of sanctions -- targeting the energy sector and trade -- at the next meeting of EU foreign ministers in mid-October, a diplomatic source at the meeting told 

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Eleven Famous People who survived being shot-50 Cent

50 Cent

There’s a reason why 50 Cent wears a bulletproof vest everywhere he goes. Hell, you would too if you survived being shot nine times, which the Honorable Master Cent was back in 2000. Shot 9 times (!) at close range with a 9MM in front of his grandma’s house, in the hand, arm, hip, both legs, chest and face, somehow 50 Cent and a friend of his, who was also shot in the melee, managed to drive themselves to a hospital, where 50 stayed for 13 days, emerging alive and with a new record contract. Naturally, the whole experience gave 50 a new perspective on life, and he used it to both fuel and inspire his rise to the top. Sure, the dude ended up with a small slur and a whole hell of a lot of scars, but he also ended up with a reputation for being a hard ass and with a hell of a story to build his career on. The gunman ended up getting killed himself only a few weeks later, 50 went on to fame and fortune and the Grandma ended up starring in the role of Steven Tyler on American Idol, so I guess it all worked out in the end.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Neil Bulson

People get shot every day. But since we are a country of star worshippers and spend our days and nights furiously arguing over whatever dumbass story is headlining all the tabloids that week, we don’t really care. Unless, of course, the shooting victim just so happens to be one of those famous folk who get us all hot and bothered. Then we just can’t get enough of it. Of course, most of the time, these shootings result in death and then the crocodile tears flow and everyone and their mother tries to shove their fat faces onto the news for their fifteen minutes of fame. But sometimes, the famous shooting victim actually survives, and it is to these men of steel that this list is devoted. The only thing they all have in common – well, besides their fame – is that they were all shot and lived to tell about it. This is a broad cross section of the famous and infamous. I’ve tried to include all different kinds of famous folk. Otherwise this whole article could just be one long list of rappers. And with all that said, here are eleven famous people who were shot and lived to tell about it.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II was beloved by millions – hell, billions – around the world. But that didn’t stop a Turkish gunman from trying to assassinate the holy man during a speech in St. Peter’s Square in 1981. Shot in the stomach, the Pope lost ¾ of his blood and underwent five hours of emergency surgery. He miraculously survived and went on to become a much beloved figure throughout the world. His would-be assassin, however, was whipped up on by a nun (!) and restrained by various bystanders until the cops hauled him off to prison, where he was visited by the Pope in 1983, who met privately with the man, claimed that he forgave him and told people that he had his complete trust, which honestly is some of the most gangster shit I’ve ever heard. The nun would go on to win the WWE Women’s title a record 17 times.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Bob Marley

Bob Marley, legendary Jamaican singer, activist and humanitarian, was shot in a terrifying attack on his home by gunmen in 1976, only two days before a concert organized by the Jamaican Prime Minister in order to ease tensions between warring political groups. Marley’s wife and manager were both seriously wounded in the attack and Marley himself received minor wounds in the chest and arm. Despite all this, Bob went on to play that concert, claiming “The people who are trying to make this world worse aren’t taking a day off. How can I?” Think about that the next time you want to knock off work early to chill at the beach. Of course, I’m guessing that Bob had some help fighting through the pain thanks to some, uh, special medicine.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Tupac Shakur

Yeah, yeah, I know that Tupac didn’t survive being shot in 1996. But he did survive an earlier shooting. In 1994, the day before the verdict was set to be announced in his sexual assault trial, Tupac was shot five times, including twice in the head, twice in the groin and once through the arm and thigh. Incredibly, only three hours after surgery, Tupac checked out of the hospital against doctor’s orders and showed up at his trial in a wheelchair where he was found guilty of three counts of molestation but innocent of six others, including sodomy, so, uh, thank goodness for small miracles, I guess. The gunman was never officially identified, but Tupac reportedly blamed Sean Combs, better known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, and a million other stupid names and Biggie Smalls for the assassination attempt. I’m guessing that they all later worked out their issues and became the best of friends. Right? Right???

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt was a huge badass. And nothing illustrates that more than the following story. In 1912, while campaigning for President as the candidate of his newly formed Bull Moose Party, Roosevelt was shot in the chest by a saloon keeper before a speech in Milwaukee. The bullet was slowed by Roosevelt’s steel eyeglass case and his thick, folded up fifty page speech, before it lodged itself in his chest. Roosevelt, an experienced hunter, realized that since he wasn’t coughing up blood, the bullet hadn’t reached his lungs and so he said to hell with it and decided to give the whole ninety minute speech anyway even though he had blood seeping into his shirt. Goddamn! His opening comments to the crowd were “Ladies and gentlemen, I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot; but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose.” Indeed. Look, I don’t even have a joke here. Just read that over again and try not to be in awe of the badass that was Theodore Roosevelt.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Andy Warhol

Warhol, the pop-art icon perhaps most famous for his quote that in the future, everyone would be famous for fifteen minutes, was shot in 1968 by an associate of his named Valerie Solanas. Solanas was apparently pissed because Warhol failed to return to her a script she had given him. Warhol said that he lost the script and told her to GTFO. She did, only to come back with a gun and open fire. Warhol nearly died from the attack and would be affected physically for the rest of his life. But he did survive, while Solanas was sent to prison. For only three years. 

Yes, that’s right, Valerie Solanas and Plaxico Burress served almost the same amount of time, even though one, you know, almost killed a dude on purpose. Of course, it helped that she was declared nuts, which shouldn't have been that hard since she was already known as a militant feminist who advocated the extermination of the entire male gender and the creation of an all-female society. In view of that, it’s kind of surprising that she didn't cut Warhol’s dick off after the shooting and wear it around her neck as a trophy. I guess he was thankful for small miracles because he refused to testify against her. The whole affair was later immortalized in the film I Shot Andy Warhol, which ironically only received two minutes of fame.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot-Ronald Reagan

The Gipper was shot in 1981 by John Hinckley, Jr. in an attempt to impress actress Jodie Foster. Yes, that is probably the weirdest and most random sentence in this article. Reagan went on to survive the attack even though he was reportedly near death while in the hospital while Hinckley went on to marry Jodie Foster and live on a rainbow. At least in his own mind. Reagan would later say that God spared his life so he could fulfill a greater purpose, like selling illegal arms to Nicaraguan rebels or absentmindedly sucking on jellybeans in the Oval Office. But none of that really matters. What matters is that the whole affair became a part of Reagan’s legacy, one more reason his devotees loved him and thought that he was specially chosen by God to lead America back to glory following the depressing ‘70s.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Rodney King

Sadly for Rodney King, it turns out that no, we can’t all get along. Or at least no one can get along with him. After being infamously beaten down by a gang of overzealous cops – which ended up even more famously leading to the L.A. riots of 1992 – King went on to be arrested for everything from hitting his wife with his car to driving yet another car into a house. But that was all just the prelude to a mysterious shooting in 2007. While riding home on his bicycle (at least they finally took his rampaging car away from him) King was apparently shot in the face, arms and back by pellets from a shotgun. King claimed that it was done by a man and a woman who were trying to bike-jack him and then shot him when he rode away. Maybe ol’ Rodney thought he was surrounded by some sort of invisible force-field when he rode away. How else do you explain him thinking that he’d be fine if he just casually pedaled away from a dude holding a shotgun? In any event, Rodney King should probably just hang out at home more often, you know? Then again, he’d probably get knifed by his dog or something.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Plaxico Burress

Undoubtedly the funniest shooting on this list, Burress, a star wide receiver for the New York Giants, was shot in 2008 by . . . well, by himself. Naturally, as happens to everyone at some point in their life, Burress found himself out at the club when his gun started slipping from the waist of his sweatpants. Like I said, happens to everyone, right? He then reached for the gun, accidentally pulled the trigger and shot himself in the thigh. The injuries were minor – Burress only spent one day in the hospital – but the fallout was major. Oh, and also completely ridiculous. For the crime of being a dumbass, Burress was sent to prison for a couple of years, while everyone in America took turns mocking him and shaking their head at the severity of the punishment. Recently released from prison, Burress plans on resuming his football career, but no matter what happens to him for the rest of his life – well, short of an OJesque post career episode anyway – when people think of him they will always think of the time he shot himself in a club because he was dumb enough to stick a loaded handgun into his sweatpants. Well done, Plax. Well done.

Eleven Famous People who survived being shot- Greg LeMond

Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who won the Tour de France in 1986, becoming the first American to win the famed race. But in 1987, LeMond’s legacy almost took a frightening turn when he was accidentally shot in the back with a shotgun by his brother in law while turkey hunting. 

LeMond somehow managed to survive even though he would go on to spend the rest of his career with 37 shotgun pellets lodged in his body, including two in the lining of his heart. That’s remarkable enough, but what’s even more remarkable is that LeMond would go on to win twice more at the Tour de France, claiming back to back titles in 1989 and ’90. And let’s not forget, he did all that with a bunch of buckshot buried in his back. Lance Armstrong had to lose a testicle. Greg LeMond had to get shot. What will happen to the next American who wins the Tour de France? Will he fall victim to hysterical blindness? Have his dick chopped off by an enraged Frenchman? I hear that does make you more aerodynamic, but still, the trend that’s been established by LeMond and Armstrong is kind of disturbing.

Girls curvy show for Magazines - Adele

Adele

The British singing sensation has lost some weight since bursting on the scene in 2010, but she never lost her famous curves.

Girls curvy show for Magazines- Beyonce

Beyonce

Beyonce helped get the curvy gal ball rolling with this March 2004 cover of Rolling Stone.

Girls curvy show for Magazines- Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks

The "Mad Men" star gives sexy curves a whole new meaning on the cover of New York mag in Feb. 2010.

“It might sound silly,” she says. “But I didn’t realize I was so different. I was just oblivious. Sometimes I would go on an audition and someone would say something like, Girl, you’re refreshing! That was it.”

Girls curvy show for Magazines- Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash

Stacey didn't show off her curves in "Clueless," the movie that made her famous. But in order to gain back some popularity, she posed for King magazine in June 2011.

This shot ought a do it.

Girls curvy show for Magazines - Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes

The "Fast Five" star has long said that Cindy Crawford was her role model, but Cindy's got nothing on her curves.

Girls curvy show for Magazines- Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

The singing sensation topped the list of InSyle's Makeover of the year and graced the Aug. 2010 cover. She famously went from a size 16 to a size six in 2010, but she said she'll never lose her curves.

"I don’t want to lose any more weight," she says. "You’re never going to see me skinny. I think this is a good, natural size for me."

Girls curvy show for Magazines - Katy Perry

Katy Perry

The "Wide Awake" singer started off as a gospel singer, but her body is more pop rock than gospel.

Girls curvy show for Magazines- Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian

There are two things Kim Kardashian is famous for - her reality show and her bootyful curves.

"I've always accepted my body," she tells the Australia edition of InStyle in Oct. 2011. "If you don't have fun and go with it you'd be miserable, always trying to change into something you're not."

Girls curvy show for Magazines-Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

The mom of two has always been proud of her curves.

Case in point: She posed nude for Life & Style magazine when she was pregnant with twins

Girls curvy show for Magazines-Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Being beautiful is "part of my job," the mother of two has told PEOPLE. "I don't want anybody thinking it's easy. It does take time and it's hard work." 

Girls curvy show for Magazines-Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez

The "Grey's Anatomy" star poses in her undies for the Feb. 2011 issue of Latina mag.

She told that mag that she's done over-analyzing herself. “There’s a whole list of things you could worry about," she says. "Are you skinny enough?  Talented enough?  In all kinds of ways, I used to be really, really hard on myself.”

Girls curvy show for Magazines - Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

In order to promote her movie, "We Bought a Zoo" in 2011, Scarlett did an S&M sort of shoot for Interview magazine.

Why, you ask? Because she knows that her body is what drives fans to the theater. 

Parineeti Chopra suffers wardrobe malfunction

Mumbai: The girl Ishaqzaade Parineeti Chopra had a sudden wardrobe malfunction recently

Parineeti came to attend the special screening of Shirin Farhad Ki Bela Sehgal Nikal Padi Toh on Thursday night.

She wore a little orange color.

Sources say "Parineeti was wearing a coral dress rather tense seemed very comfortable for your frame.

But as soon as she realized that her dress had developed a tear near the zipper fugitive, took cover before they become serious. '

Costume malfunctions have occurred since the supermodel Carol With Bollywood actors like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Riya Sen, Kangana Ranaut, Shamita Shetty,

Freida Pinto and Celina Jaitley. Some of them were motivated, while several others were wardrobe malfunction suddenly.

Neil Armstrong death on 26.08.2012

Americans react to the death of Neil Armstrong, who will forever be remembered as the first person to set foot on the moon.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin

"I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Neil Armstrong today," Aldrin said in a statement.

"Neil and I trained together as technical partners but were also good friends who will always be connected through our participation in the mission of Apollo 11. Whenever I look at the moon it reminds me of the moment over four decades ago when I realised that even though we were farther away from Earth than two humans had ever been, we were not alone."

"Virtually the entire world took that memorable journey with us. I know I am joined by millions of others in mourning the passing of a true American hero and the best pilot I ever knew."

President Barack Obama

A "deeply saddened" President Barack Obama on Saturday hailed late US space pioneer Neil Armstrong as one of the nation's greatest ever heroes for having inspired a generation to reach for the stars.

"When he and his fellow crew members lifted off aboard Apollo 11 in 1969, they carried with them the aspirations of an entire nation," Obama said in a statement.

"They set out to show the world that the American spirit can see beyond what seems unimaginable - that with enough drive and ingenuity, anything is possible. And when Neil stepped foot on the surface of the moon for the first time, he delivered a moment of human achievement that will never be forgotten."

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said astronaut Neil Armstrong is an "American hero".

Romney told reporters on Saturday that Armstrong's death was "very sad". In a subsequent statement, the Republican said the first man to walk on the moon takes his place in the "hall of heroes".

Romney said he met Armstrong "a few weeks ago", and that Armstrong's passion for space, science and discovery will inspire him for the rest of his life, adding "the moon will miss its first son of Earth".

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said "as long as there are history books, Neil Armstrong will be included in them".

Bolden issued a statement on Saturday on the famed astronaut's death at age 82. He said Armstrong will be "remembered for taking humankind's first small step on a world beyond our own".

Bolden said Armstrong was "one of America's greatest explorers" who readily accepted President John F Kennedy's challenge to send an American to the moon.

Armstrong family

"Neil was our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend," the Armstrong family said in a statment.

"Neil Armstrong was also a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job. He served his nation proudly, as a navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He also found success back home in his native Ohio in business and academia, and became a community leader in Cincinnati."

"While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves."

"For those who may ask what they can do to honour Neil, we have a simple request. Honour his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."

Source: Agencies

Sexy secretaries: Kardashian style

Los Angeles: The Kardashian sisters, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney have posed as sexy office secretaries in their latest photoshoot and have posted the images on their blog.

With the caption 'business women swag', the 31-year-old Kim showed off her curvews in a tight white blouse and pencil skirt, complete with blue polka dot necktie.

She then stripped off, and a second image showed her with blouse unbottned, to show off her cleavage.

Khloe perched on a desk for the photoshoot, hitching up her skirt, while Kourtney was wearing a red tie and navy blue blazer.

In Beverly Hills, it was business as usual for Kim, who visited a beauty salon for her daily manicure.

Having just returned from Hawaii, where she helped boyfriend Kanye West for his new album, Kim kept her sunglasses on throughout her appointment, despite being indoors.