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National Emergency Declared in Christchurch after the Disastrous Earthquake
Feb 23rd
The Government of Christchurch has declared a national state of emergency after yesterday’s 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Prime Minister John Key said a national emergency would allow the greatest possible coordination of local, national, and international resources to work on rescue and recovery efforts.
At least 75 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake and more reports of deaths are coming. The earthquake has devastated the centre of Christchurch, destroying More >
Oscars 2011: James Franco and Anne Hathaway to host the Event!
Feb 23rd
Oscars 2011: The annual Academy awards presentation is a week away and ABC has released the full and final promo. The unconventional Duo of James Franco and Anne Hathaway will be hosting the show.
Anne Hathaway revealed in an interview that she and her co-host James Franco are hoping to get a few laughs but they won’t be following Ricky Gervais. “I can guarantee that if you’re looking for someone to call people out, we’re not your hosts,” Hathaway said. “I think that humor is really difficult to pull off, and I’m not particularly adept at it. I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing it. Also, I don’t mean to sound overly serious, but I am the youngest host in history and I have no business being cynical or calling anyone out. I certainly haven’t earned the right to do that.”
Hathaway said that she and Franco didn’t have to come up with the jokes for the big night. “The show was pretty much laid out when we were asked. More >
Apple’s New MacBook implementing Light Peak naming Thunderbolt?
Feb 23rd
The rumors are that Apple will implement Intel’s Light Peak high-speed interconnect, renaming it the Thunderbolt in its upcoming MacBook Pro refresh. On internet there is a leak of the upcoming spec sheet for the new 13-inch model. It has a note seemingly confirming the rumor. But Verizon has already had trademark claim filed for “Thunderbolt”.
ICC World Cup 2011: Pakistan Vs Kenya Live Update
Feb 23rd
Pakistan Vs Kenya Group A match captain at Mahinda Rajapakse stadium. Shahid Afridi won the toss and decided to bat against Kenya. Pakistan chose left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman in addition to their three-man seam attack of Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq.
Kenya, who crashed to New Zealand in their first match by 10 wickets after being shot out for 69 on Sunday, left out opener Alex Obanda and brought in Tanmay Mishar as the only change in their side.
After 30 overs Pakistan scored 150 runs losing 3 wickets. More >
Radiohead The King of Limbs available for download
Feb 18th
The first single “Lotus flower” is already a hit! Radiohead’s new album, The King of Limbs digital release is pushed forward for one day. Radiohead has labeled it as the world’s first “newspaper album,” and costs $48 with an MP3 download but returns a lot of value for the price: two 10-inch vinyl records, a CD and a lot of artwork.
The King of Limbs is, in fact, quite a traditional release compared to Radiohead’s last album, In Rainbows, which was released as a digital download, letting customers order for whatever price they saw fit. More >
ICC World Cup Cricket 2011: Opening Ceremony Live Streaming
Feb 17th
ICC World Cup Cricket 2011: Opening Ceremony will start at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS), the greatest and historical venue in Bangladesh. ICC cricket world cup 2011 opening ceremony will start at 17 February 2011. TV channels like ESPN, STAR CRICKET will broadcast this show live from Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Host country wants this mega event to be a big surprise with performances of canadian rock music star Bryan Adams and Indian super star Sonu Nigam will rock this event. Cricket team captains and members will enter the ground by “rickshaw” then Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka More >
Borders Group Inc Files for Bankruptcy
Feb 16th
Borders Group Inc., the series two U.S. bookstore chain, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday in New York. In the face of competition from Amazon.com Inc. and Wal-Mart Supplies Inc. and after failing to secure agreements with publishers and other vendors about reorganizing its debt Borders went for this disaster.
The 40-year-ancient chain listed $1.29 billion in debt and $1.27 billion in assets in a filing in federal bankruptcy court in Manhattan. Border’s marketplace value is shrunk by $3 billion since1998. Borders’s initial e-commerce site debuted in 2008.
Borders’ president, Mike Edwards stated “It has become increasingly clear that in light of the environment of curtailed customer spending, our ongoing discussions with More >
Thomas Edison’s 164th Birthday Doodle!
Feb 11th
Happy Birthday Thomas Edison! The genius American inventor Thomas Alva Edison’ 164th birthday is celebrated by Google with a doodle featuring some of his best inventions.
The latest Thomas Edison Google doodle continues Google’s tradition to commemorate events of cultural, regional, and scientific importance. The Google doodle on February 11, 2011 portrays some of the wonderful inventions of the scientist such as the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a practical electric light bulb. This is the second birthday doodle by Google after Jules Verne early this week. More >