Jose Padilha Teams with 'Gran Torino' Writer for 'Tri-Border' Thriller « FirstShowing.net

Jose Padilha Teams with 'Gran Torino' Writer for 'Tri-Border' Thriller « FirstShowing.net: "The Brazilian filmmaker is already slated to direct the long-gestating reboot of RoboCop, but now Jose Padilha has another project for his future slate as well. Heat Vision reports the Elite Squad director is set to helm a new thriller from Gran Torino writer Nick Schenk. Called Tri-Border, the film, being shot in English, takes place in the infamous lawless South American zone trisected by Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, where competing crime organizations and law enforcement agencies fight for the upper hand. Surprisingly, this has nothing to do with Kathryn Bigelow's Triple Frontier, that deals with the same setting."

Kevorkian never shy in assisted-suicide crusade - CBS News

Kevorkian never shy in assisted-suicide crusade - CBS News: "The death early Friday morning of Jack Kevorkian, the man stripped of his medical license in his pursuit of legalizing physician-assisted suicide, shined the spotlight once again on the ways he attracted attention, some of which were broadcast on CBS' '60 Minutes.'
After serving eight-and-a-half years in a Michigan prison for ending the life of a terminally ill man, Kevorkian sat down with '60 Minutes' correspondent Mike Wallace in 2007. Kevorkian gave CBS in 1998 a videotape of him ending the life of Tom Youk, a man suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease."

Billy Bob Thornton's daughter guilty of manslaughter in baby's death - Crimesider - CBS News

Billy Bob Thornton's daughter guilty of manslaughter in baby's death - Crimesider - CBS News: "The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been found guilty of aggravated manslaughter for the October 2008 death of a friend's 1-year-old child. Amanda Brumfield, 32, was acquitted Friday of the first-degree murder and aggravated child-abuse charges she originally faced in the death of her best friend's daughter, whom she was babysitting at the time in Orlando."

Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of hip-hop clothing line, dies at 33 - KansasCity.com

Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of hip-hop clothing line, dies at 33 - KansasCity.com: "Jonas Bevacqua, who co-founded the Orange County-based hip-hop and skateboarding clothing line known as LRG that became an influential fashion leader, has died. He was 33. Bevacqua was found dead inside his Laguna Beach, Calif., home, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday. Investigators were unsure how he died. An autopsy was expected to be completed Wednesday."

On Jim Tressel's Resignation and Jim Delany's Efforts to Make Sure It Never Happens Again - Black Heart Gold Pants

On Jim Tressel's Resignation and Jim Delany's Efforts to Make Sure It Never Happens Again - Black Heart Gold Pants: "Jim Tressel resigned today, after the weight of allegations against him and his program became too much to bear.  There is a Sports Illustrated piece on the way that threatens to blow apart the basics of what Tressel actually did to warrant his hasty resignation, but to date we know his players sold memorabilia and received sweetheart deals from local auto dealers, he knew of it, and not only did he do nothing to stop it but signed a piece of paper saying he had no knowledge of it.  If this were simply the tattoo story from December, we would not be here.  It was a conspiracy of one that brought down The Great Sweatervest, and it's solely and completely his fault that his career at Ohio State ended this morning"

Gil Scott-Heron dies aged 62 - Channel 4 News

Gil Scott-Heron dies aged 62 - Channel 4 News: "The influential artist died on Friday at a New York hospital, reports suggested. The Chicago-born performer was known as the 'Godfather of Rap' - a term he disliked - for his groundbreaking spoken word performances set to music. Others also referred to him as the 'black Bob Dylan', but he preferred to call himself a bluesologist."

Air France 447: Crash Report Suggests Pilot Error

Air France 447: Crash Report Suggests Pilot Error: "France's air-crash investigation agency has released an updated report on what happened aboard Air France Flight 447, which crashed in the Atlantic two years ago. As described here, the plane stalled at 38,000 feet--meaning that its speed slowed to the point where its wings no longer generated enough lift for the plane to remain in the air--and it then plummeted at 10,000 feet per minute into the Atlantic..."

ELIZABETH SMART: Elizabeth Smart: 'deeply grateful' for Mitchell's life sentence - KSTU

ELIZABETH SMART: Elizabeth Smart: 'deeply grateful' for Mitchell's life sentence - KSTU: "Elizabeth Smart said she's grateful for the life sentence of the man convicted of kidnapping her back in 2002.
Brian David Mitchell, 57, was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday afternoon in federal court in Salt Lake City, nearly nine years after Smart was kidnapped from her bedroom and held captive for nine months."

'Idol': Marc Anthony with Sheila E and Jennifer Lopez, then Tom Jones - Idol Chatter: American Idol News, Rumors, & Information

'Idol': Marc Anthony with Sheila E and Jennifer Lopez, then Tom Jones - Idol Chatter: American Idol News, Rumors, & Information: "Ryan Seacrest brings back Joe Repka, the would-be radio announcer, who takes us through a series of the season's worst auditions. After that, Marc Anthony, who has played a big behind-the-scenes role all season, gets his moment on the stage. That's Sheila E playing percussion with him. And that's Jennifer Lopez in the white fringe-y outfit dancing around and trying to distract him while he's singing."

Watch ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Winner Hines Ward & Kym Johnson’s Season 12 Journey! - OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity News

Watch ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Winner Hines Ward & Kym Johnson’s Season 12 Journey! - OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity News: "Hines Ward may not have received a Super Bowl ring this year, but the Pittsburgh Steeler was more lucky on the dance floor, as he and pro partner Kym Johnson won the coveted mirror ball trophy and were crowned champions of season 12 of Dancing With the Stars."

'Bachelorette' returns with more drunken goodness – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs

'Bachelorette' returns with more drunken goodness – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs: "Ashley informed us that as 'The Bachelorette,' she's learned from her mistakes and is ready to make things right. And since she goes to dental school in Philadelphia, making things right apparently involves mimicking the 'Rocky' pose, which may be city law."

Five Storyline Reveals in the Modern Warfare 3 Trailer

Five Storyline Reveals in the Modern Warfare 3 Trailer: "Modern Warfare 3 appeared in the news again this afternoon with the release of a new trailer, this one showing off gameplay footage for the first time. However, its mix of cutscenes and action sequences left us asking even more questions than before. So we at 1UP wanted to to at least share a few of our discoveries and see if you noticed anything interesting as well. Here now are our five essential gameplay findings from the reveal trailer"

Massive tornado leaves at least 89 dead in Mo. - CBS News

Massive tornado leaves at least 89 dead in Mo. - CBS News: "Authorities say at least 89 have died in the massive tornado that struck the southwest Missouri city of Joplin. City manager Mark Rohr announced the number at a pre-dawn news conference outside the wreckage of a hospital that took a direct hit from Sunday's storm."

Billboard Awards 2011: Selena Gomez congratulates Justin Bieber with a big kiss as he scoops six awards | Mail Online

Billboard Awards 2011: Selena Gomez congratulates Justin Bieber with a big kiss as he scoops six awards | Mail Online: "She might have been sitting next to her boyfriend’s mother, but that didn’t stop Selena Gomez giving Justin Bieber a big kiss at the Billboard Music Awards last night. The young couple couldn’t hide their affection for each other, as Bieber scooped six awards last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas."

Joseph Brooks Found Dead - Won Songwriting Oscar - NYTimes.com

Joseph Brooks Found Dead - Won Songwriting Oscar - NYTimes.com: "There came a point when Joseph Brooks, an Oscar-winning songwriter, apparently decided that life was no longer worth living; his body was discovered on Sunday, with ample evidence of a suicide."

Kermadec quake fails to raise a ripple | Stuff.co.nz

Kermadec quake fails to raise a ripple | Stuff.co.nz: "A magnitude 6.1 earthquake today struck near New Zealand's Kermacec islands, but scientists in the islands were unaware of the tremor."

Cyclist Tyler Hamilton Hands Over Gold Medal After Accusing Armstrong - WSJ.com

Cyclist Tyler Hamilton Hands Over Gold Medal After Accusing Armstrong - WSJ.com: "The cyclist Tyler Hamilton, who has accused Lance Armstrong of taking performance-enhancing drugs while they were teammates for the U.S. Postal Service cycling team, has handed over his 2004 Olympic gold medal to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency."

How to Make the Ultimate Zombie...Cocktail - FoxNews.com

How to Make the Ultimate Zombie...Cocktail - FoxNews.com: "Warnings of a pending zombie apocalypse received some serious validation this week as the Centers For Disease Control made a call for preparedness for such an event on its blog. But while Assistant Surgeon General Ali Khan offered some solid pointers for surviving an onslaught of the undead, he missed one vital recommendation – don’t give up living. And what better way to ride out continued attacks by hordes of creatures intent on nothing more than devouring your brains and entrails than relaxing with a stiff drink?"

As LinkedIn IPO soars, so do questions about pricing [Updated] | Technology | Los Angeles Times

As LinkedIn IPO soars, so do questions about pricing [Updated] | Technology | Los Angeles Times: "Pop. That's the sound of LinkedIn's shares exploding on the New York Stock Exchange in their first morning of trading. The scorching hot stock is now up more than 140% to $109 but has soared as high as $122.70, delivering the kind of first-day rush that dot-coms made infamous during the first Internet boom. And LinkedIn's underwriters, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, are, well, laughing all the way to the bank."

Congressman Takes Issue with Cesar Chavez Ship - Fox News Latino

Congressman Takes Issue with Cesar Chavez Ship - Fox News Latino: "Not so fast on that César Chávez ship, Navy! That's what a California Republican expressed about the Navy's consideration of naming a cargo ship after the famed labor leader. "

2011 NBA Mock Draft: Post NBA Lottery Edition, in Depth Analysis | Bleacher Report

2011 NBA Mock Draft: Post NBA Lottery Edition, in Depth Analysis | Bleacher Report: "With the NBA Lottery come and gone it is now time to look forward to the NBA draft itself.  With the draft order set here is an in-depth look at the fourteen lottery picks.  "

Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheker: Slower growth ahead after 'strong quarter' - San Jose Mercury News

Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheker: Slower growth ahead after 'strong quarter' - San Jose Mercury News: "Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) turned in strong second-quarter earnings today but warned of lower growth this year, due to soft sales of consumer PCs and disruption caused by an earthquake and tsunami in Japan. HP's earnings announcement came a day earlier than scheduled because of a leaked memo from the Palo Alto company's chief executive..."

Michael Lindgren reviews James Frey’s ‘The Final Testament of the Holy Bible’ - The Washington Post

Michael Lindgren reviews James Frey’s ‘The Final Testament of the Holy Bible’ - The Washington Post: "What to make of this strange, ambitious, near-brilliant piece of ventriloquism from controversial memoirist James Frey? “The Final Testament of the Holy Bible” presents the reader with a knotty exercise in genre disorientation."

'Survivor' Winner: 'Boston' Rob Mariano Wins 'Survivor: Redemption Island'

'Survivor' Winner: 'Boston' Rob Mariano Wins 'Survivor: Redemption Island': "The longtime 'Survivor' veteran took home the crown of the series' 22nd season on Sunday, beating out 17 other contestants in 'Survivor: Redemption Island.' He won a resounding victory, finishing on top of an 8-0-1 vote against co-finalists Phillip Sheppard and Natalie Tenerelli."

Google launches Chromebooks to usher in a web-app revolution - International Business Times

Google launches Chromebooks to usher in a web-app revolution - International Business Times: "After showcasing its light-weight, browser-based Chrome OS on CR-48 last year, Google unveiled two Chromebooks from Samsung and Acer at its developers' conference Google I/O."

'Dancing With The Stars' Results: Romeo Fails To Romance Voters - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV

'Dancing With The Stars' Results: Romeo Fails To Romance Voters - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV: "The Karate Kid gets to dance another day. On Tuesday night's elimination show of 'Dancing With the Stars,' Ralph Macchio, who was Monday's lowest scorer, was spared. That was a big moment, considering that the 49-year-old actor danced on Monday night with a ruptured cyst behind his knee."

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is diagnosed with shingles - latimes.com

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is diagnosed with shingles - latimes.com: "St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa has been told he has shingles and was having tests Tuesday, and it was uncertain when he would return to the team."