BartCop Entertainment Archives - Monday, 7 May, 2012

Monday

7 May, 2012

(Updated Daily)

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Mitt Romney Commits Huge Gaffe on The Kentucky Derby


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Recommended Reading

from Bruce

Noam Chomsky on America's Economic Suicide
We're a nation whose leaders are pursuing policies that amount to economic "suicide" Chomsky says. But there are glimmers of possibility.


Marc Dion: Anarchy is What It Used to Be (Creators Syndicate)
Writing on the day after May Day, I pause to consider the anarchists that police arrested in Cleveland. They were plotting to blow up a bridge. For some time now, I've been writing that America is rocketing back to the early part of the last century.


Paul Krugman: How to End This Depression (New York of Books)
The depression we're in is essentially gratuitous: we don't need to be suffering so much pain and destroying so many lives. We could end it both more easily and more quickly than anyone imagines-anyone, that is, except those who have actually studied the economics of depressed economies and the historical evidence on how policies work in such economies.


Why America spends while the world saves (CNN)
Both to decrease debt and increase savings, we need to curb predatory lending and increase financial access for small savers.


Susan Edwards: John Edwards: Jerk or Criminal? (Creators Syndicate)
If this were a reality show and the question for the participants to decide was whether John Edwards was the most narcissistic man on the planet, the biggest liar, the worst husband and father, a self-absorbed egomaniac who betrayed the trust of his family, his staff and his supporters and was willing to risk his party's chance at the presidency in service of his own outsized ambition, then no question.


Paul Begala: What's Mitt Romney Hiding in His Record as Governor (Daily Beast)
"He [Romney] said, 'I'm going to get the economy moving again. I'm a businessman. I know how to create jobs.' [The state] went from 37th in the nation in job creation to 47th in the nation in job creation. So we've tested the Romney acumen when it comes to creating jobs, and he's been found wanting." -- David Axelrod


Mark Shields: Slinging Mud (Creators Syndicate)
"I've never seen a guy change his positions on so many things, so fast on a dime. Everything ... He was pro gun-control. Fine, then he became a lifetime member of the NRA. ... He was pro-mandate for the whole country, then he becomes anti-mandate and takes that page out of his book and republishes the book. I can go on and on." - Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, "Morning Joe" on MSNBC, Dec. 15, 2011.


Rebecca Nicholson: "Björk: what inspires me" (Guardian)
The Icelandic musician shares her latest obsessions with us - from waterfronts to fado music, coconuts to surreal cinema.


Henry Rollins: Hunting, Gut Stew, and Sex With Your Sister (LA Weekly)
… Australia is full of great bands, with more coming up all the time. I just got a great stack of singles from the Vicious Sloth record store in Melbourne. I must confess, I am not familiar with any of them, but the A-sides sounded great so I picked them up. I will get them all into future radio shows this year as soon as I can.


Chris Kjorness: Delta Dawn (Reason)
How Sears, Roebuck & Co. midwifed the birth of the blues.



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Trivia Question of the Day


During the Vietnam War, what TV mom helped form, and co-chaired, Another Mother for Peace?

                                  



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Trivia Question from Yesterday


What TV series made its début Sunday, September 12, 1954, at 7:00 P.M. EST, a time slot the show would call home on CBS for the next seventeen years?


   Lassie                                                      Source




Lassie is an American television series that follows the adventures of a female Rough Collie dog named Lassie and her companions, human and animal. The show was the creation of producer Robert Maxwell and animal trainer Rudd Weatherwax and was televised from September 12, 1954, to March 24, 1973. One of the longest running dramatic series on television, the show chalked up seventeen seasons on CBS before entering first-run syndication for its final two seasons.

Filming for the series began in the summer of 1954, and Lassie made its début Sunday September 12, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. EST, a time slot the show would call home on CBS for the next seventeen years.        Source







Alan J was first, and correct, with:
   Lassie



mj said:
   Pretty sure that one was
  Gunsmoke. Which delicately handled (or didn't) the unsavory nature of Amanda Blake's character's profession.




BttbBob wrote:
   'Lassie'
  Lassie - YouTube (a collection of 'stills' from various episodes done to the original theme music... hankies not included)




Charlie replied:
   Lassie

  The #1 song on that date was "Sh-Boom," by The Crew Cuts.




Jim from CA, retired to ID, responded:
   Lassie



mechadave wrote:
   That long running show was Lassie. It was a staple in our house when I was growing up, it started the CBS prime time line up on Sunday nights.



Adam answered:
   Mmm...60 Minutes?



Marian replied:
   Lassie



Sally said:
   The old TV show, "Lassie" made its début Sunday, September 12, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. EST, a time slot the show would call home on CBS for the next seventeen years.

  Here he is, the famous, "Lassie" adding his paw print to his very own Star on the, "Hollywood Walk of Fame!"
  PS: I didn't get to watch Lassie very much because prior to our getting a TV (circa 1952) we headed over to my grandmother's house to watch "Ed Sullivan" around 7 O'clock. Even after we got a set, the dye was set, and we joined the crowd of about 15 folks (family, friends and neighbors) parked around the TV (in silence) to watch Ed Sullivan on Sunday nights, 8 PM. My grandmother was very advanced, she had a TV set in the 1940's - about and 8" screen, but it was SO amazing to us...
  PPS: I was SO cheated by Mother Nature last night! We had heavy cloud cover here and never to see the Super Moon!! I am bummed!




Dale of Diamond Springs responded:
   Lassie was a part of my Sunday viewing from 54 to ? Jan Clayton, Tommy Retting and George Cleveland (as Gramps) in the first. June Lockhart, John Provost and Hugh Riley in the later version. Cloris Leachman was Ruth Martin for one season. I always wanted an old crank phone so I could call Jenny!!!!




MAM   wrote:
   Lassie




And, Joe S     answered:
   Lassie. My favorite episode was when Lassie saved Timmy from a giant sink hole filled with boiling pitch, rescued a boy scout troop from a marauding band of kid taxidermists, cured a herd of pigs of trichinosis, and still brought supper home (right on time) from Taco Bell. That Lassie, he was the one.


  



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Austerity Fail In The EU




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"The Problem With Young People Today"

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M*A*S*H Bloopers

Humor: M*A*S*H Bloopers | Military.com

(They sure do like to say sh*t alot)


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Selected Readings

from that Mad Cat, JD


PARTY OF FEAR

THE RONALD REAGAN MYTH

TURNING THE TIDE

AMERICA'S ECONOMIC SUICIDE

DON'T BELIEVE THE REPUG BULLSHIT!

WHEN WORKING HARD IS'NT GOOD ENOUGH

"BOOK 'EM DANO." IT'S THE REPUG WAY

"GOOBER" IS GONE. R.I.P. GEORGE

TAKE THE CHEAP SHOT. IT'S THE CONSERVATIVE WAY

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME

CHANGING THE PECKING ORDER

A SURE SIGN OF CLIMATE CHANGE. A SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER IN MAY. DON'T MISS IT!






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Ark Of Darkness

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In The Chaos Household

Last Night

Sunny and seasonal.



Tonight, Monday:

CBS opens the night with a FRESH '2 Broke Girls', followed by the SEASON FINALE '2 Broke Girls', then a FRESH (and still not renewed) '2½ Men', followed by a FRESH 'Mike & Molly', then a FRESH 'Hawaii Five-0'.
Scheduled on a FRESH Dave are Dr. Phil McGraw, Beth Behrs, and Spiritualized.
Scheduled on a FRESH Craig are Poppy Montgomery and Steve Guttenberg.



NBC begins the night with a FRESH 'The Voice', followed by a FRESH 'Smash'.
Scheduled on a FRESH Leno are Michelle Pfeiffer, Bear Grylls, and Snow Patrol.
Scheduled on a FRESH Jimmy Fallon are Jennifer Connelly, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and the Beach Boys.
Scheduled on a FRESH Carson 'The Scab' Daly are Jenny McCarthy, 5 Second Films, and Jessie Baylin.



ABC starts the night with a FRESH 'Dancing With The R's', followed by a FRESH 'Castle'.
Scheduled on a FRESH Jimmy Kimmel are Kristen Stewart, Chloe Grace Moretz, and B.o.B.



The CW offers a FRESH 'Gossip Girl', followed by a FRESH 'Hart Of Dixie'.



Faux has a FRESH 'Bones', followed by a FRESH 'House'.



MY recycles an old 'L&O: SVU', followed by another old 'L&O: SVU'.



A&E has all 'Beyond Scared Straight' all night.



AMC offers 'CSI: The 2nd One', another 'CSI: The 2nd One', still another 'CSI: The 2nd One', followed by a FRESH 'The Pitch'.



BBC  -   
 [6:00AM]   BBC WORLD NEWS
 [7:00AM]   BBC WORLD NEWS
 [8:00AM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 1
 [9:00AM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 2
 [10:00AM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 3
 [11:00AM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 4
 [12:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 5
 [1:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 6
 [2:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 7
 [3:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 8
 [4:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 9
 [5:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 10
 [6:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 8
 [7:30PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 2
 [8:30PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 3 NEW
 [10:00PM]   RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE-Striker NEW
 [11:00PM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 3
 [12:30AM]   RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE-Striker
 [1:30AM]   RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE-Landfill
 [2:30AM]   TOP GEAR-Episode 3
 [4:00AM]   RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE-Striker
 [5:00AM]   BBC WORLD NEWS     (ALL TIMES EDT)



Bravo has 'Don't Be Tardy For The Wedding, another 'Don't Be Tardy For The Wedding', 'Real Housewives Of NJ', another 'Real Housewives Of NJ', followed by a FRESH 'Bethenny Ever After'.



Comedy Central has '30 Rock', another '30 Rock', 'Futurama', 'South Park', 'It's Always Sunny In Philly', another 'It's Always Sunny In Philly', still another 'It's Always Sunny In Philly', and yet another 'It's Always Sunny In Philly'.
Scheduled on a FRESH Jon Stewart is Admiral General Aladeen.
Scheduled on a FRESH Colbert Report is Andy Cohen.



FX has '2½ Men', another '2½ Men', followed by the movie 'Step Brothers', then the movie 'Step Brothers', again.



History has 'Pawn Stars', another 'Pawn Stars', 'American Pickers', 'Pawn Stars', and another 'Pawn Stars'.



IFC  -   
 [6:00AM]    Whitest Kids U'Know
 [6:30AM]    Whitest Kids U'Know
 [6:45AM]    Widows' Pea
 [9:00AM]    Operation Valkyrie
 [11:15AM]    The Escapist
 [1:30PM]    Widows' Peak
 [3:45PM]    Operation Valkyrie
 [6:00PM]    Malcolm in the Middle-Red Dress
 [6:30PM]    Malcolm in the Middle-Water Park
 [7:00PM]    Malcolm in the Middle-Traffic Ticket
 [7:30PM]    Malcolm in the Middle-Halloween
 [8:00PM]    Lord of War
 [10:30PM]    Open Water
 [12:15AM]    From Hell
 [2:45AM]    Lord of War
 [5:15AM]    Whitest Kids U'Know
 [5:45AM]    Whitest Kids U'Know    (ALL TIMES EDT)



Sundance  -   
 [6:00A]    Donkey In Lahore
 [8:00A]    Nollywood Babylon
 [9:15A]    Pageant
 [10:50]    ATen for Grandpa
 [11:00A]    Donkey In Lahore
 [1:00P]    Nollywood Babylon
 [2:15P]    Pageant
 [3:50P]    French Roast
 [4:00P]    Donkey In Lahore
 [6:00P]    MY SO-CALLED LIFE - The Zit (Episode 5, Season 1)
 [7:00P]    Love Lust & Comfort Food
 [8:00P]    Wendy & Lucy
 [9:30P]    Love Lust & The Undead
 [10:00P]    The Crucible
 [12:05A]    Shadows in the Palace
 [2:00A]    Wendy & Lucy
 [3:30A]    The Crucible
 [5:35A]    Short Term 12    (ALL TIMES EDT)



SyFy has 'Eureka', another 'Eureka', followed by a FRESH 'Eureka', then a FRESH 'Lost Girl'.



TBS:
Scheduled on a FRESH Conan are Metta World Peace, Matt Walsh, and the Lumineers.



TCM:
 [7:15 AM]      Undercurrent (1946)
 [9:30 AM]      The Big Steal (1949)
 [11:00 AM]      Where Danger Lives (1950)
 [12:30 PM]      His Kind Of Woman (1951)
 [2:45 PM]      My Forbidden Past (1951)
 [4:00 PM]      The Angry Hills (1959)
 [6:00 PM]      Cape Fear (1962)
 [8:00 PM]      Crime in the Streets (1956)
 [10:00 PM]      West Side Story (1961)
 [1:00 AM]      The Young Savages (1961)
 [3:00 AM]      The Purple Gang (1960)
 [4:30 AM]      The Angels Wash Their Faces (1939)     (ALL TIMES EDT)



Tuesday   -  05/08/12

TCM:
 [6:00 AM]      MGM Parade Show #10 (1955)
 [6:30 AM]      Right Cross (1950)
 [8:15 AM]      Two Sisters From Boston (1946)
 [10:15 AM]      Music For Millions (1944)
 [12:30 PM]      The Bishop's Wife (1947)
 [2:30 PM]      The Unfinished Dance (1947)
 [4:15 PM]      An American in Paris (1951)
 [6:15 PM]      Dr. Coppelius (1968)     [AKA: 'The Mysterious House of Dr. C']
 [8:00 PM]      The Roaring Twenties (1939)
 [10:00 PM]      AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Russell-Wahlberg (2012)
 [11:00 PM]      Man Of A Thousand Faces (1957)
 [1:15 AM]      AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Russell-Wahlberg (2012)
 [2:15 AM]      AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Spielberg-Williams (2011)
 [3:15 AM]      Spartacus (1960)     (ALL TIMES EDT)




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American folk singer Joan Baez poses for a photo during the inaugural Part the Cloud event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association which raised over $1 million for Alzheimer's research in Northern California on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Menlo Park, Calif. The Part the Cloud event was created to raise awareness and inspire others to join in tackling Alzheimer's disease - the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, the only disease in the top ten causes of death without a way to prevent it, cure it, or slow its progression.
Photo by Tony Avelar

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Vidiot Speak

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Incredible Crepuscular Rays - Sunbeams Caught on Camera ~ Kuriositas

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Fox "Mole" Scores Six-Figure Deal

Joe Muto

Joe Muto, perhaps better known as the "Fox Mole," has burrowed his way into a six-figure book deal, according to Gawker, the site that made him (in)famous.

Muto, the former Fox News employee who fed embarrassing information about his employer to Gawker last month, has struck a deal with Penguin imprint Dutton to pen a memoir, tentatively titled "An Atheist in the Foxhole," about his eight-year tenure at the broadcasting company, which came to an end after he was discovered as the source of information and terminated. Gawker says that the deal comes with "a low six-figure advance."

The web site cites a press release stating, "'An Atheist in the Foxhole' describes how Muto, an NPR-listening, Obama-loving liberal, took a job at Fox News expecting he'd only stay for a few months. But eight years later he was still there, working as a producer for Bill O'Reilly, a man with 'fair and balanced' views that made Muto cringe on a daily basis."

The release also reportedly states that, since Muto "was only able to share a few tidbits on Gawker," there is "much, much more to tell."

Joe Muto

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Tony Bennett and his wife Susan Bennett wait back stage after performing during the inaugural Part the Cloud event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association which raised over $1 million for Alzheimer's research in Northern California on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Menlo Park, Calif. The Part the Cloud event was created to raise awareness and inspire others to join in tackling Alzheimer's disease - the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, the only disease in the top ten causes of death without a way to prevent it, cure it, or slow its progression.
Photo by Tony Avelar

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Whats the score at the Bodleian

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Corvette On eBay

Neil Armstrong

A beat-up 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, which astronaut Neil Armstrong purportedly first owned, has attracted astronomical bids on the online auction site eBay. But did the first man to walk on the moon ever drive it?

The sports car, which the seller described as the "ultimate Corvette 'barn find,'" had as of Saturday morning (May 5) - the day before the auction closes - more than 70 bids, raising the initial asking price of $100,000 to just over $250,000. The high bid however, had not yet met the seller's hidden reserve, the price which he is obligated to sell and which he has revised twice.

The more than $250,000 in bids appear clearly focused on the seller's claim that Neil Armstrong had driven the car rather than its make, model or condition. Although described as stored in a climate-controlled environment, the Corvette Sting Ray has not been driven since 1981.

To prove its pedigree, the seller presents the car's original General Motors "Protect-O-Plate," a factory issued metal tag that displays the name of the car's original owner. A carbon rubbing of the raised plate shown with the description reveals the name "N. A. Armstrong."

Neil Armstrong

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Wake-up Call


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First All-Women Band

Ivory Coast

It took a mother's last wish, and a man to make it happen, but Ivory Coast now has it's first all-women musical ensemble in what is hailed as a little "revolution" in this fiercely patriarchal society.

"Why is it so surprising to see women play instruments?" asked Landry Louoba, one of the 10 women in the Bella Mondo band.

The energetic Louoba plays percussion -- and has the biceps to prove it -- alongside a drummer, a pianist, a bassist, singers and other musicians, most in their 30s.

The man who got things started is promoter Charly Maiwan, a Canadian from Montreal who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and made a promise to his mother, a passionate music lover, on her deathbed.

Ivory Coast

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Actor Billy Crystal cheers for the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of Game 3 of their first round NBA Western Conference basketball playoff game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles, California, May 5, 2012.
Photo by Danny Moloshok

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End Piece - Last Artwork of Great Artists

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World Finals

Paper Planes

Paper plane flyers from Lebanon, Czech Republic, Poland, Turkey and the United States were crowned world champions in Salzburg, Austria after defeating rivals from over 80 countries over the weekend.

Czech "pilot" Tomas Beck won the longest distance category at the Red Bull Paper Wings World Finals on Friday and Saturday with a 50.37-metre (165.25-foot) throw, while Elie Chemaly from Lebanon achieved the longest flight time with 10.68 seconds, organisers of the tournament said in a statement.

For the aerobatics category, in which the construction, art and design as well as flight performance of the paper plane are taken into account, two pilots received the top marks of 50 points.

Regulations required that the planes be made out of a single A4 sheet of paper using no tools -- such as scissors or glue -- except in the aerobatics category.

Paper Planes

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The Sideshow - by Avedon Carol


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"Liking" Something Not Protected by First Amendment

Facebook

It should go without saying that you should be careful of what you "like" on Facebook. You should try not to "like" anything embarrassing or incriminating, lest it come back to bite you. A judge has ruled that "liking" something on Facebook doesn't protect you under the First Amendment , which is bad news for at least one man in Virginia.

Six people sued Sheriff B. J. Roberts in Hampton, Virginia after he fired them. They say they were fired for supporting his opponent in his bid to be reelected, which would be a violation of their First Amendment rights. One of the six fired, Daniel Ray Carter, "liked" the Facebook page of Roberts' opponent. Roberts claims they were either fired for poor performance, or because supporting his opponent "hindered the harmony and efficiency of the office."

Judge Raymond A. Jackson acknowledged that other cases involving written messages on Facebook protected the speaker with the First Amendment, clicking the "like" button is different and doesn't warrant protection.

A lawyer for the defense has already said they'll appeal the decision. This seems to be similar to the debate over whether or not Retweets are endorsements on Twitter, which leads to a lot of journalists including lines like "RTs do not equal endorsements" in their bio. Not everyone agrees the endorsement is necessary, and the debate can get a little ridiculous . The notion of a "like" implies an endorsement, but it's also the only way to subscribe to the updates from a particular page. Hopefully this won't lead to people writing that "Likes don't equal endorsements" in their profiles.

Facebook

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Actress Virginia Madsen, right, celebrates with Terry Moran, left, the master of ceremonies after raising money during the inaugural Part the Cloud event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association which raised over $1 million for Alzheimer's research in Northern California on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Menlo Park, Calif. The Part the Cloud event was created to raise awareness and inspire others to join in tackling Alzheimer's disease - the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, the only disease in the top ten causes of death without a way to prevent it, cure it, or slow its progression.
Photo by Tony Avelar

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Conflict Kitchen: Restaurant That Serves Cuisine From Countries the US Has Conflict With | Amusing Planet

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Edith Piaf Souvenirs Stolen

Charles Dumont

French singer-songwriter Charles Dumont, who wrote the music to one of Edith Piaf's top hits, appealed Sunday for the return of precious mementos that were stolen from his Paris apartment.

"They took a lot of money but especially my souvenirs of Edith," Dumont, who wrote the music to the 1960 hit "Non, Je ne Regrette Rien" (No, I Have No Regrets), told the Paris daily Le Parisien.

The objects were in a safe that was ripped out of its place and removed from the apartment while Dumont, who is in his early 80s, was touring in Canada, the report said.

"The robbers took enough things of value. I ask them simply to return a few souvenirs to me, those of Edith and then also my father's wedding ring which I inherited a few years ago when he died," said Dumont.

Charles Dumont

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Urban Oil Wells in Los Angeles | Things to do in Los Angeles

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No Under-16 Models

Vogue

The editors of all 19 editions of Vogue around the world pledged Thursday to use only healthy models no younger than 16 on their editorial pages in an attempt to shift fashion's approach to body image.

Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue's flagship US edition, and Emmanuelle Alt of Paris Vogue, which touched off a furor in 2010 with a photo spread featuring a 10-year-old girl, are among the editors who agreed to the pact.

The editors said that in a six-point pact to appear in their respective June issues, they would pledge not to knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or with those "who appear to have an eating disorder."

The editors will also instruct modeling agencies not to send them underage models, require casting directors to check models' ID prior to photo shoots and encourage "healthy backstage working conditions," including food options.

Vogue

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Buddhist believers pour scented water as they bathe a statue of the child Buddha during Vesak Day celebrations at Duoc Thuong pagoda, outside Hanoi May 5, 2012. Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
Photo by Kham

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The Lost Egyptian Labyrinth: more impressive than the Pyramids

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World's Oldest Standing Army

Swiss Guards

Twenty-six Swiss men have joined the oldest standing army in the world, swearing to give up their lives to protect the pope as the Vatican's newest Swiss Guards.

The swearing-in ceremony took place Sunday inside the Vatican auditorium - a last-minute change due to rain. Usually it is held in the St. Damaso courtyard of the Apostolic Palace.

The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the day in 1527 when 147 Swiss Guards died protecting Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome.

The guards, who sign up for a minimum of two years, must be upstanding, single, Swiss Catholic men under age 30. Famous for their blue-and-gold uniforms, halberd weapons and crimson-plumed helmets, they protect the pope, provide ceremonial duty and assist at Vatican functions.

Swiss Guards

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Madagascar's Macabre Dance of the Dead

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Weekend Box Office

'The Avengers'

Hulk, smash.

That's what Captain America tells the Incredible Hulk to do in "The Avengers," and that's what the Marvel Comics superhero mash-up did at the box office, smashing the domestic revenue record with a $200.3 million debut.

It's by far the biggest opening ever, shooting past the previous record of $169.2 million for the debut of last year's "Harry Potter" finale.

If distributor Disney's domestic estimate Sunday holds when the final weekend count is released Monday, "The Avengers" would be the first movie ever to haul in $200 million in a single weekend.

As admission prices rise, Hollywood's record-breakers often take in more money but sell fewer tickets than previous blockbusters. But "The Avengers" took in so much money that it's the undisputed champ among debuts.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

    1. "The Avengers," $200.3 million ($151.5 million international).
    2. "Think Like a Man," $8 million.
    3. "The Hunger Games," $5.7 million ($4.3 million international).
    4. "The Lucky One," $5.5 million ($5.5 million international).
    5. "The Pirates! Band of Misfits," $5.4 million ($2.6 million international).
    6. "The Five-Year Engagement," $5.1 million ($2.3 million international).
    7. "The Raven," $2.5 million.
    8. "Safe," $2.47 million ($2.2 million international).
    9. "Chimpanzee," $2.4 million.
   10. "The Three Stooges," $1.8 million.

'The Avengers'

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The Worst Things For Sale

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In Memory

George Lindsey

George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83.

Lindsey was the beanie-wearing Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" from 1964 to 1968 and its successor, "Mayberry RFD," from 1968 to 1971. He played the same jovial character - a service station attendant - on "Hee Haw" from 1971 until it went out of production in 1993.

He joined "The Andy Griffith Show" in 1964 when Jim Nabors, portraying Gomer Pyle, left the program. Goober Pyle, who had been mentioned on the show as Gomer's cousin, replaced him.

Although he was best known as Goober, Lindsey had other roles during a long TV career. Earlier, he often was a "heavy" and once shot Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke."

His other TV credits included roles on "MASH," ''The Wonderful World of Disney," ''CHIPs," ''Fantasy Island," ''Daniel Boone," ''Rifleman," ''The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," ''Twilight Zone" and "Love American Style."

He had movie roles, too, appearing in "Cannonball Run II" and "Take This Job and Shove It." His voice was used in animated Walt Disney features including "The Aristocats," ''The Rescuers" and "Robin Hood."

Lindsey was born in Jasper, Ala., the son of a butcher. He received a bachelor of science degree from Florence State Teachers College (now the University of North Alabama) in 1952 after majoring in physical education and biology and playing quarterback on the football team.

After spending three years in the Air Force, he worked one year as a high school baseball and basketball coach and history teacher near Huntsville, Ala.

In 1956, he attended the American Theatre Wing in New York City and began his professional career on Broadway, appearing in the musicals "All American" and "Wonderful Town."

He moved to Hollywood in the early 1960s and then to Nashville in the early 1990s.

Lindsey devoted much of his spare time to raising funds for the Alabama Special Olympics. For 17 years, he sponsored a celebrity golf tournament in Montgomery, Ala., that raised money for the mentally disabled.

The University of North Alabama awarded him an honorary doctorate in 1992, and he was affectionately called "Doctor Goober" by acquaintances after that.

George Lindsey

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An infant mongoose lemur is shown nestled in the fur of its mother in this handout photo released by Busch Gardens in Tampa April 25, 2012. Earlier this month mongoose lemur twins were born to the popular Florida attraction. The animal is classified as a "vulnerable" species. Busch Gardens takes part in breeding programs for for threatened or endangered species, according to officials.
Photo by Matt Marriott

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