MAXIM - Hottest Ball Handlers, Feb 17, 2012

"For some reason, watching beautiful women expertly handle footballs, baseballs, tennis balls, as well as other round objects they can fit in their hands, puts ideas in our heads. For some strange reason. Must be their athleticism.
To help us get to the bottom of this conundrum, check out our Hottest Ball Handlers gallery. You'll never look at a pool table the same way again"
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BLEACHER REPORT - 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Ranking the Loveliest Ladies Ever, Feb 17, 2012

"2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Ranking the Loveliest Ladies Ever
When I was first approached about this assignment, my thoughts were clear, "Of course I will do it."
But then I began my research. The list of beautiful women that have posed for Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Edition over the past forty years is massive. It is long and filled with the most beautiful women to ever roam the Earth.
I had no idea I would find so many stunningly gorgeous models. Then I had to rank them. You think that was easy. It was like choosing between Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel for the third member of a night of fun in Vegas.
So here is the list of the hottest women to ever appear on the SI Swimsuit issue. Enjoy."
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WORLD TRAVE - Top 10's Best 10 - Travelscene Holidays, Feb 17, 2012

"Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa is less than two minutes walk from Karon Beach. It is the ideal location to take advantage of the many water sports and offers two swimming pools surrounded by palm trees, lush gardens and poolside bar and kids club (5-11yrs). The hotel also has its own shopping centre for daily needs, beach wear and handicrafts. Stay 8 nights including breakfast daily, return transfers, plus 1 FREE 3 course Thai or Western Dinner^ for 2 guests for only $213 per adult twin share
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ADELAIDE NOW - Students vote city in world's top 30, Feb 17, 2012

"THE inaugural QS Best Student Cities survey lists Paris as the world's best location for education, while Adelaide ranked 29th in the world"
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CRINGO - World's best airports announced -- and Asia dominates, Feb 17, 2012

"Korea’s Incheon International Airport has maintained its streak with a seventh consecutive win in the annual Airport Service Quality Awards from Airports Council International (ACI).
Incheon Airport took the title of “Best Airport Worldwide” of 2011 by ACI on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, for the seventh year in a row.
Singapore's Changi Airport came in second and Beijing Capital International Airport took third in a top five that was filled entirely by Asian airports. Full results are below"
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NEWS LEADER - British newspaper names Farmers Gastropub best U.K. restaurant in the world, Feb 17, 2012

"For more than 30 years Bill Griffiths wanted to have a restaurant he could call his own.
Turns out he has a bit of a knack for it.
Griffiths, owner of the British-themed Farmers Gastropub in downtown Springfield, said he was thrilled to learn his place was named the best U.K restaurant in the world (outside the U.K.) for 2012 by the British newspaper The Telegraph.

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TOWN TALK - As many as 356 die in Honduras prison fire, Feb 17, 2012

"TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- A fire started by an inmate tore through an aging and severely overcrowded Honduran prison, burning and suffocating inmates in their locked cells and killing as many as 356 people in one of the world's deadliest prison fires in a century, authorities said Wednesday."
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MIRROR Online -Royal correspondent James Whitaker dies aged 71, Feb 17, 2012

"The Queen has paid tribute to legendary Daily Mirror royal correspondent James Whitaker, who passed away this morning after a gruelling battle with cancer.
His family were with him when he died in intensive care at 8am.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "Those in the Royal Household who knew him were extremely sad to learn of his death."
James, who was 71, met the Queen for a final time at a reception in November ahead of the Diamond Jubilee.
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer around 12 months ago, James had a number of operations to remove tumours as well as chemotherapy. But his health had been failing since the weekend."

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UNCUT - Singer-songwriter Dory Previn dies aged 86, Feb 17, 2012

"US singer-songwriter Dory Previn has died aged 86.
Previn, who was formerly married to composer Andre Previn and collaborated with him on two Oscar-nominated songs, passed away in Massachusetts, according to the New York Times. Her death was confirmed by her current husband Joby Baker."
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PERTH NOW - Irish character actor David Kelly dies, Feb 17, 2012

"IRISH character actor David Kelly, who played Grandpa Joe in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and motorcycled naked in Waking Ned Devine, has died. He was 82.
His family and friends said Kelly died on Sunday in Dublin after an acting career on stage, film, TV and radio that spanned a half-century. His cause of death was not announced."
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FIRSTPOST - ‘The Artist’ and Meryl Streep sweep top BAFTAs, Feb 14, 2012

"London: Black-and-white turned to gold as silent movie The Artist won seven BAFTA awards including best film at a ceremony in London on Sunday, raising expectations of a strong showing at the Academy Awards."
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WEST BLOOM FIELD - Community Will Celebrate Life of Author Jeffrey Zaslow at His Funeral Today, Feb 14, 2012

"The West Bloomfield community and people nationwide are still grappling with the death on Friday of West Bloomfield resident and best-selling author Jeffrey Zaslow, 53, who died in an auto accident in northern Michigan.
The funeral for Zaslow is 1 p.m. Monday at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield.
According to the Antrim County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle lost control on M-32 and skidded into the path of a truck Friday morning; the car's driver was killed, a dispatcher confirmed. Zaslow had made an appearance at a Petoskey bookstore on Thursday"
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POPULAR CRITIC - Whitney Houston: Her Top 10 Songs That Inspired The World, Feb 14, 2012

"Whitney Houston dominated the pop charts and broke musical barriers during the 1980s and 1990s. Today’s reigning pop stars like Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Beyonce are still striving to accomplish what Houston achieved at the height of her career. Among her many firsts, Whitney Houston was the first person to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with seven consecutive singles.
According to Guinness World Records, Houston’s list of awards includes 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. Houston was also one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. Here are some of her biggest hits. Please feel free to add your own Whitney Houston song that has touched your life."
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ABC News - Whitney Houston Dies: Prescription Pill Bottles Found in Hotel Room, Feb 14, 2012

"Authorities are investigating what caused the death of legendary singer Whitney Houston, who captivated audiences with her powerful voice while battling drug use and a rocky marriage with Bobby Brown.
Meanwhile, her 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina was rushed to the hospital today to be "treated for stress and anxiety." She has been released. TMZ reported that Brown is on his way to Los Angeles to be with her. Saturday night, he remained on tour with New Edition and performed in Nashville, Tenn."
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CBC News - Canadian sports writing legend Frayne dies at 93, Feb 14, 2012

"Legendary Canadian sports writer Trent Frayne has died at the age of 93.
Frayne, who died in Toronto from complications stemming from pneumonia, had a career that spanned more than half a century. Many of his colleagues have hailed him as the greatest Canadian sports writer of his generation.
Fellow sports scribe Stephen Brunt, who worked with Frayne when he was at the Globe and Mail, called him a “terrific guy” and “wonderful colleague.”"
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LA TIMES - Jill Kinmont Boothe dies: Ski champ disabled in crash became role model, Feb 14, 2012

"Jill Kinmont Boothe was the national women's slalom champion and on the cover of Sports Illustrated when she set out to win a 1955 race that would help put her on the U.S. Olympic ski team. As she sped down a Utah mountain slope, she lost control on an icy bump, struck a spectator, crashed and tumbled into a tree
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BILLBOARD - Grammys 2012: Adele Makes a Clean Sweep on Somber Night, Feb 13, 2012

"The singer made her post-surgery comeback by winning all six of her nominations at the 2012 Grammy Awards, topping the ceremony with Album of the Year for "21" and taking home both Song and Record of the Year for "Rolling in the Deep." She teared up as she took the stage for the final award, crediting the album's inspiration to a "rubbish relationship."
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LA TIMES - WHITNEY HOUSTON Dead, Feb 12, 2012

"Whitney Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown, father of their child, Bobbi Kristina, was reportedly "beside himself" Saturday after hearing that his ex-wife had died.

"He was sobbing, and by the end of the call, I was sobbing, too," a family member told People after Brown called with the news. "He's beside himself right now."

The couple divorced in 2007. Houston was found unresponsive in a room at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, and despite 20 minutes of CPR was declared dead about 4 p.m."

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Valentine's, Gifts and Ideas Flowers, Games, Clothing, Lingerie, Travel, Jewelry, Feb 11, 2012