INTERNATIONAL Business Times - Amazon Executive Tom Phillips Killed in Plane Crash, Dec 05, 2011

"Two people were killed, one an executive at Amazon, when a small plane crashed Saturday night in Michigan.
Searchers for the U.S. Coast Guard found the wreckage of the single-engine plane crashed in Northern Michigan near Lake Huron, according to The Associated Press.
The two men on board, Tom Phillips, a general manager at Amazon.com's Web Services, and the pilot Joe Pann, both died in the crash.
Coast Guard officials told WDIV-Detroit the plane was expected to arrive at 8 p.m. at Mackinac Island from St. Ignace in Michigan, a 4.5 mile flight that would have taken six minutes. Michigan State Police said Phillips owned a home in Mackinac Island, where he spends Christmas with his family."

KTLA.com - Miss USA DUI: Former Miss USA Rima Fakih Arrested for DUI, Dec 05, 2011

"HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (KTLA) -- Former Miss USA Rima Fakih is facing charges of driving under the influence after a weekend arrest in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.
Fakih, 26, won the Miss USA crown in 2010.
Fakih initially tried to deny her arrest. At around 5 a.m. Sunday, she Tweeted: "Let's clear things up now... I'm NOT in Michigan and I'm NOT in jail! Wrong Fakih.""

SMH Australia - Downed drone a potential windfall for Iran, Dec 05, 2011

"TEHRAN: Iran's armed forces brought down a US drone that officials said had violated the country's airspace along the eastern border.
Iranian media reported that the aircraft, which officials identified an RQ-170 drone, suffered minor damage and was in the possession of the military.
NATO's US-led force in Afghanistan said Iran might be referring to an unarmed US reconnaissance plane that went missing during a mission in western Afghanistan last week."

HUFFINGTON POST - Anne Hathaway Engaged To Adam Shulman: Actress To Wed Boyfriend, Dec 05, 2011

"Anne Hathaway is engaged to marry her longtime boyfriend, Adam Shulman.
The pair, who have been dating for three years, confirmed the news through her representative, Stephen Huvane.
Just recently, Hathaway told the German magazine Gala that she saw herself on the marriage track with the 30-year old actor, saying, "I can definitely imagine that, yes. Before, when I thought of marriage, I was afraid that I would only marry for business reasons or because I wanted to live out a little girl's fantasy. That's not the case any more.""

METRO UK - Katy Perry and Russell Brand put divorce rumours to bed on red carpet, Dec 05, 23011

 

"Cuddling up on the red carpet at the 3rd Annual Change Begins Within Benefit Celebration, the couple put paid to varying rumours about their imminent divorce, Mrs Brand's pregnancy and the like.

Firework singer Katy was sporting a new shorter, blonder hairstyle for the bash, contrasting with her pink-hued locks of late, while hubby Russell rocked up in his trademark shabby-cum-New-Messiah chic."

BIG LEAD SPORTS - Barry Zito is Getting Married This Weekend to Former Miss Missouri Amber Seyer, Dec 05, 2011

"We brought you the news in August that Barry Zito had quietly gotten engaged. This weekend, the Giants’ pitcher is getting married to Amber Seyer (Miss Missouri, 2007).
Zito isn’t the only Giant getting hitched this weekend – according to the Chronicle, outfielder Nate Schierholtz is getting married to former San Diego State basketball player Kate Eveland. We’ve included a photo of her below. She’s very excited, obviously."

OCREGISTER - Blues legend Hubert Sumlin dies at 80, soul great Howard Tate at 72, Dec 05, 2011

"It's been a sad week filled with reports of too many unheralded greats leaving us -- starting with Don DeVito, veteran A&R executive for Columbia Records, who died of prostate cancer the day after Thanksgiving.
At CBS and then Columbia throughout the '70s DeVito worked with virtually all of the label's major talents, principally Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and Aerosmith. He was instrumental in bringing Dylan back to the label after his short foray for David Geffen's Asylum Records (chiefly for 1974's Planet Waves), and would go on to produce two of the master's cultishly prized albums, 1976's commercial success Desire and its less-loved 1978 follow-up, Street-Legal.
He would later share in the 1989 Grammy for best traditional folk recording (for Folkways -- A Vision Shared: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly) and play a role in organizing The Concert for New York City shortly after 9/11. DeVito was 72.
Then on Saturday, underrated but influential soul man Howard Tate also died at 72, from complications in part brought on by leukemia."

BBC News - Comic actor Alan Sues dies at 85, Dec 05, 2011

"Comic actor Alan Sues, a star of US television series Rowan And Martin's Laugh-In, has died at the age of 85.
Known for his outrageous, camp persona, Sues had several recurring characters on the comedy series, including Big Al - an effeminate sport reporter and Uncle Al the Kiddie's Pal.
His close friend Michael Gregg Michaud told the Associated Press that Sues had died of cardiac arrest on Thursday at his home in West Hollywood.
His final role was a 2009 short film.
Artificially Speaking premiered at Dances with Films, an independent film festival in Santa Monica, California.
Born in 1926, Sues served in the army during World War II. After the war, he trained as an actor and made his debut on Broadway in the play Tea and Sympathy, directed by Oscar-winner Elia Kazan."

DISCOVERY NEWS - Stalin's Daughter Dies in Wisconsin, Dec 05, 2011

"Nov. 29, 2011 -- The only daughter of brutal Soviet tyrant Joseph Stalin -- who defected to the United States in 1967 and became a vocal critic of the Soviet Union -- died of colon cancer at age 85 on Nov. 22 in Richland Center, Wisc.
Born Svetlana Stalina on Feb. 28, 1926, she led an epic and complex life that ended in obscurity and poverty after decades of wandering.
Her two name changes reflected her shifting fortunes. She took her mother's last name, Alliluyeva, after Stalin's 1953 death and fall from grace.
She then became Lana Peters in 1970 after her defection and brief marriage to American architect William Wesley Peters.
But she could never escape her father's shadow.
In a 2010 interview with the Wisconsin State Journal, Peters said of her father: "He broke my life."
"Wherever I go," she said, "here, or Switzerland, or India, or wherever -- Australia, some island -- I always will be a political prisoner of my father's name.""

ABC News - Stalin’s Daughter Dies After Quiet Last Years in Wisconsin Cottage, Dec 05, 2011

"Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s only remaining child has died in Wisconsin at age 85.
Lana Peters, born Svetlana Stalina and later known as Svetlana Alliluyeva, died of colon cancer on Nov. 22, according to Richland County, Wis., coroner Mary Turner.
Peters had lived on-and-off in the United States since famously defecting from the Soviet Union in 1967. Fourteen years after her father’s death, Peters traveled from the Soviet Union to India, where she unexpectedly arrived at the U.S. embassy and begged for political asylum. She arrived in the United States one month later, settling in Princeton, N.J., and denouncing the Soviet Union.
“I have come here to seek the self-expression that has been denied me for so long in Russia,” she said at the time."

THE GUARDIAN - Comedian Patrice O'Neal dies aged 41, Dec 04, 2011

"Comedian Patrice O'Neal has died in a New York-area hospital from complications after suffering a stroke last month. He was 41.
O'Neal's manager, Jonathan Brandstein, says the comedian died Tuesday morning. He says in a statement many people "have lost a close and loved friend" and "all of us have lost a true comic genius."
O'Neal appeared on Conan O'Brien's and David Letterman's late night TV shows and was a frequent guest on the "Opie & Anthony" radio show on Sirius XM.
His performance was a highlight of last summer's Comedy Central roast of Charlie Sheen.
Sheen says in a tweet, "The entertainment world as well as the world at large lost a brilliant man." He says his tears "are for the tremendous loss" to O'Neal's "true friends and loving family.""

ALLVOICES - Oldest Performer Dies at 103, Dec 04, 2011

"My friend Marty O’Keefe is a walking encyclopedia of Irish music. He did not record a CD until he was 90 years old. He recently celebrated his ninety-ninth birthday.
Earlier this year, ukulele player Bill Tapia, who is believed to be the oldest actively performing musician released his latest CD – a live recording of his 100 birthday concert. Tapia is 103 years old!
Tapia died in his sleep Friday at his home in the Los Angeles area only a few weeks shy of his hundred and fourth birthday.
The son of Portuguese parents, Tapia was born in Honolulu on New Year’s Day in 1908, Bill Tapia has entertained the troops in World War I, shared the stage with music legends Louis Armstrong, Billie Holliday, Fats Waller, and Bing Crosby, and has been a teacher for Clark Gable and Shirley Temple. After teaching guitar for many years, Tapia made a musical comeback when he was 96 years old when he released an album of jazz and Hawaiian standards. The Ukulele Hall of Fame inducted Tapia as a member in 2004. Earlier this year Tapia was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts."

SOCRATES, Brazil Soccer Legend, Dies, Dec 04, 2011

Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57
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SAO PAULO (AP) - Former Brazil great Socrates, the clever playmaker who captained the country at soccer's 1982 World Cup, died Sunday. He was 57. Known for his elegant style on the field and his deep involvement with Brazilian politics, Socrates died ...
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Brazil football legend Socrates dies at 57
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Former Brazil World Cup captain Socrates has died in hospital in Sao Paulo. Report by Katie Lamborn. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn.
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The death of Socrates
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The original Socrates died thousands of years ago after being forced to drink hemlock. The modern version died yesterday, aged 57, after an intestinal infection.Socrates was captain of the Brazilian football team, but looked charmingly like an...
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DEA Money Laundering; German Evacuation From WWII Bombs;Socrates Dies Village Voice (blog) [CNN] Brazilian soccer legend Socrates died today at the age of 57 in Sao Paulo. The Telegraph reports he was "interned with food poisoning which developed into septic shock," and that "it was the third time Socrates has been taken to hospital since ... See all stories on this topic »

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Fiorentina pay respects to Socrates
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ROME: Serie A club Fiorentina have paid their respects to former Brazilian playerSocrates who died on Sunday aged 57 from an intestinal infection. Players wore black armbands and a minute's silence was observed before their kick-off against Roma. ...
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Hospital says former Brazil football captain Socrates has died
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The match was played under a shadow after the announcement earlier on Sunday of 57-year-old Socrates' death from severe septicaemia. One of the greatest players of his generation, Socrates won 60 caps for Brazil and captained the 'Selecao' at the 1982 ...
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Brazilian legend Socrates dies aged 57
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Socrates played 60 times for Brazil and captained his country in the 1982 World Cup finals in Spain. (CNN) -- Former Brazil captain Socrates died Sunday aged 57 from an intestinal infection, a spokesperson for the Albert Einstein Hospital announced. ...
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Socrates death: Brazil legend Socrates passes away | The Sun ... BRAZIL legend Socrates has died aged 57 after being admitted to hospital in a critical condition. ... Brazil legend Socrates dies. Published: Today. Add a comment. BRAZIL legend Socrates has died aged 57 after suffering with an intestinal ... Football - The Sun

Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57 By alexsamade Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57. On December 4, 2011 · In Sports · Tweet. Sao Paulo- Brazil's 1982 World Cup captain Socrates, the “Golden Heel”,died in hospital on Sunday of septic shock at the age of 57, his doctors said in a ... Vanguard News

Brazil legend Socrates dies at 57 - Football - Al Jazeera English Rated as one of the greatest midfielders of all-time, Socrates has died after an intestinal infection in Sao Paulo. www.aljazeera.com/sport/.../12/2011124112452532112.html

Socrates, Brazil captain at 1982 World Cup, dies at 57 - ESPN On and off the field, former Brazil star Socrates stood out above the rest. espn.go.com/.../socrates-brazil-captain-1982-world-cup-dies-5...

Socrates dead: Brazil football legend dies at 57 following short ... Brazil legend Socrates has died at the age of 57 after suffering an intestinal infection. The idol of the 1982 World Cup was admitted to hospital on Thursday. www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Socrates-dead-Brazil-football-legend-...

Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57 | The Jakarta Post Former Brazil great Socrates, the clever playaker who captained Brazil at the 1982 World Cup, died Sunday. He was 57. Known for his elegant style on ... www.thejakartapost.com/.../former-brazil-captain-socrates-dies...

Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57 - The Times of India Former Brazil great Socrates, the playmaker who captained Brazil at 1982 World Cup, died at the age of 57, Brazilian media reported citing hospital sources. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/...at.../10980804.cms

SFGate - Indian film star Dev Anand dies in London at 88, Dec 04, 2011

"Bollywood star Dev Anand, a charismatic and flamboyant Indian film fixture for more than a half-century, has died of a heart attack in London, his family said Sunday. He was 88.
Famed for his roles in dozens of movies, including "Jewel Thief" and "Guide," the veteran actor, director and producer was working up to the last minute, with a new script in the works.
Anand lived and died on "his own terms," his nephew and renowned film director Shekhar Kapur said in a posting on Twitter. "He was working one minute. Sat down and smiled. And was gone the next. So much to learn.""

SUNDAY TRIBUNE - Same-sex marriage Bizarre? Human rights?, Dec 04, 2011

"The threat by Britain to stop aids to African nations that violated gay rights has been rebuffed by many African countries. Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill which outlaws same-sex union in whatever guise. KEHINDE OYETIMI while writing on the controversies and politics around the issue asks why Europe, particularly Britain is intent on ramming gay rights down the throat of African countries.
THEY had come consequent upon the authority of a greater being. They were not men of that city; their carriage, their conduct and the charisma which they exuded stood in every way higher than the citizens of that place. As they approached the gate of that city, they looked impatient, yet were polite. Lot, relative to Abraham, sat at the entrance of the city. He saw the two visitors and offered to help; he was oblivious of the men he wanted to help."

TIMES OF INDIA - Mayans didn’t say world will end in 2012, Dec 04, 2011

"PALENQUE (MEXICO): If you are worried the world will end next year based on the Mayan calendar, relax : the end of time is still far off.
So say Mayan experts who want to dispel any belief that the ancient Mayans predicted a world apocalypse next year. The Mayan calendar marks the end of a 5,126 year old cycle around Dec 12, 2012 which should bring the return of Bolon Yokte, a Mayan god associated with war and creation.
Author Jose Arguelles called the date "the ending of time as we know it" in a 1987 book that spawned an army of Mayan theorists , whose speculations on a cataclysmic end abound online. But specialists meeting at this ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico say it merely marks the termination of one period of creation and the beginning of another. "

THE HINDU - Maoists blow up railway tracks in Jharkhand, mobile tower in Odisha, Dec 04, 2011

"Maoists on Sunday blew up railway tracks in Jharkhand and set afire a mobile tower in Bihar’s Aurangabad district on the first day of their two-day country-wide shutdown to protest against the killing of their leader Kishenji.

Coming just hours after the attack on the convoy of Independent MP Inder Singh Namdhari, the death toll in which rose to 11, the Naxalites triggered an IED to blow up tracks between Gomia and Dumri railway stations in Bokaro district early today, SP Kuldip Diwedi said.
Another group blew up tracks between Hehegara and Chhipadohar railway stations in Latehar district, the police there said.
One more policeman died of injuries in Saturday’s attack on Namdhari’s convoy in Latehar district. The toll increased to 11, included an eight-year-old boy."

SMH Australia - Assange in court for final battle against extradition, Dec 04, 2011

"WIKILEAKS founder Julian Assange will today make what could be a last throw of the legal dice to avoid extradition to Sweden to face sex crime allegations. He will ask to have his case taken to Britain's Supreme Court. If they say no, he could be headed to Stockholm within days.
The 40-year-old Australian behind the secret-spilling website has spent almost a year on bail fighting extradition for questioning over claims of rape and molestation made by two Swedish women.
For his case to be considered by Britain's Supreme Court, Mr Assange's lawyers must persuade two High Court judges that it raises a question of ''general public importance''. His lawyers will seek to argue that the European arrest warrant is invalid because it was not issued by the correct authority and that he should not be extradited because he has not been charged with any crime.
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BBC News - Albania buries royal pretender Leka Zogu, Dec 04, 2011

"The self-proclaimed heir to the throne of Albania, Leka Zogu, has been buried in Tirana in an official ceremony.
Though a republic, Albania declared Saturday a day of mourning, with flags flown at half-mast and the ceremony broadcast live on national TV.
Zogu, 72, was the son of Albanian King Ahmet Zogu, who ruled from 1928 until Italy's invasion in 1939.
Albania's then-communist rulers abolished the monarchy in 1946 but Zogu maintained his claim to the throne.
He died in Tirana on Wednesday after being admitted to a hospital with heart and lung trouble."

TIMES OF INDIA - Veena Malik nude photo: Pakistan minister Rahman Malik warns her of 'strict action', Dec 04, 2011

"Malik, who last ran into trouble for not playing miss-goodie-two-shoes on Indian reality show 'Bigg Boss IV' earlier this year, is back in the spotlight for allegedly posing nude for the cover of FHM India magazine with an "ISI" tattoo on her arm.
She has denied posing nude and has threatened to sue the magazine, whose editor Kabeer Sharma insists that he has a video and an email from Malik that prove the authenticity of the photo.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Rahman Malik has said he had not seen the pictures.
However, he contended that if Malik had done a nude shoot, "strict action" would be taken against her."