Black Eyed Peas Go On Hiatus But Deny Breakup Rumors

On November 23, 2011, the multi-platinum Black Eyed Peas shocked the music world by announcing that they would be performing one final concert at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium before taking an indefinite break. The group made the announcement on the Ellen DeGeneres Show before thanking fans for supporting the band at their final concert. The Black Eyed Peas made their hiatus plans official after battling tabloid rumors through the autumn months. The group confirmed that they will no longer be making music together for the moment. Band members and representatives continue to call the move a hiatus and insist it’s not a breakup.

Rhino Poaching - A Deadly Sin Not Known To The Rest Of The World

To make the rest of the world aware of this problem stoprhinopoaching.com have produced the graph below. The graph indicates that more than 400 rhinos have been killed and the reasons for this will be explained later.  As rhino poaching isn’t new, only increasing in South Africa, this exponentially increasing graph will give any animal lover the chills when you realize that the numbers indicate deaths of rhinos.

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This cold hard truth happens every single day in South Africa and the news channels are buzzing all about it.  Only a few poached rhinos survive this inhuman act, but it still takes a few months for this vulnerable animal to recover.  Seeing those small black watery eyes, so innocent, with blood rolling down… no excuse in this world justifies doing this!

On A Search For Relevance: Unique Films Of 2011 That Struck A Nerve

Part of being a master of a craft is the ability to evolve in a way that your work reflects on your era and is relatable to your peers, while also being original enough to be thought of as refreshing.  Notably, Martin Scorsese and Werner Herzog threw curve balls with their unexpected 3-D releases.  This may well be a sign that 3-D is the way to go, and these two classic directors decided to take the plunge rather than looking on the additional dimension like a grandparent looks on new music.  Both Hugo and Cave of Forgotten Dreams are certainly worthwhile films, though neither really brought anything new to the table. If anything, Hugo, much like The Artist, dwelled in the glory of the past, while Herzog stuck to his standard documentary method.  There were, however, a few movies from 2011 that struck nerves in the contemporary audience, and this list regards three of those films that have done just that.

Tips on How You Can Build a Racing Lawnmower

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For people who are looking for something new, fun and interesting to do, why not learn how to build a racing lawnmower. With this kind of skill, they can try to engage in such a worthwhile activity that promises endless fun and excitement. More importantly, it is very easy to do and requires only a few materials to accomplish.


Materials Needed
For those who wish to know how to build a racing lawnmower, they need to have the right tools and materials for the job. Of course, they need to bring a regular lawnmower as the primary material. New tires and a new muffler can significantly enhance the overall performance of the machine. Bring in a couple of wrenches. Likewise, small pulleys also play a crucial part in this project.

Visit the Most Haunted Pub in England and Many More…

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One of the great attractions of visiting York is the change to see some of the many historical pubs in the city. They provide a fascinating experience for those interested in York's rich and varied past, as well as being ideal places for a relaxing and enjoyable drink or meal. In some of them, there could be a surprise in store for visitors, in the form of ghostly presences from history.

The Life Story of Beatrix Potter

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Whether a woman of nobility or firmly ensconced in the working classes, Victorian England was not the most encouraging time. For women finding their feet in academia, the frustrations were incredible. This is certainly true for Beatrix Potter.


Her early life
Beatrix Potter's family were wealthy, and were able to provide governesses of high degree to educate her. It was normal for girls born to families of note to be tutored privately, and this system of education was incredibly rewarding for the young Beatrix. Able to absorb languages and sciences, along with the artistic bent of her family, Potter excelled at many different subjects.


It was the natural world that captured Beatrix Potter's imagination, however. She would spend hours studying animals and insects, keeping many for study at home. The natural world truly became a way out for this young woman, who was becoming an avid student of art and science. Everything about the countryside and nature fascinated her, which led to an interest in mycology, the study of fungus.

Why Star Trek Villains Are Better Than Star Wars Villains

I feel the whole world needs to know why Star Trek is superior to Star Wars. One of the reasons that Star Trek is so much better is because of the villains. Here’s why:


Motivation
Villains on Star Trek are much better-developed than those on Star Wars. What exactly is the motivation of Emperor Palpatine? Why does he hate the Jedi? Why did Darth Maul become a Jedi-killer? Did his mother get hit by a drunk Jedi going over the speed limit in his speeder? Darth Vader obviously motivated by wanting the power to keep his wife alive, but his switch was laughably sudden. He went from being best buds with Obi-Wan Kenobi to being a Jedi-baby killer in less than five minutes of screen time. Talk about good character development!


If we take a look at villains in Star Trek, you’ll see a lot better motivation. Kahn was motivated by revenge by the death of his wife. The whale probe wanted to figure out what went wrong with its humpback whale friends. The Borg were obsessive-compulsive freaks seeking perfection. The Founders of the Dominion summed their motivation this way, “What you control can’t hurt you.”

Scotland The Ideal Touring Destination For All

 

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The prospect of lying on a sun-kissed beach for a week or two in the summer is something that helps many people to stay focused during the winter months. Whenever the frost is at its hardest and the snow is causing chaos on the roads, it’s the thought of an ice cold drink and a vacant sun lounger that enables many of us to get through the period unscathed. 


However, a growing number of tourists are turning their backs on the traditional hot-spots of Spain, Portugal and Greece to explore other regions instead. They will arrive at a specific airport, hire a car and set off on the open road to see what can be discovered, and what adventures they are likely to encounter along the way.

UK: Let's Stop Murdoch's BBC Robbery Now!

Dear friends across the UK, 


The BBC is being forced to hand over tens of millions of pounds every year to line Rupert Murdoch’s pockets. Murdoch’s cronies in government are determined to save this scheme -- but together we can stop this outrage. 


These unbelievable regulations cost our public broadcasters up to £100 million a year. Rather than being paid for their valuable content, they actually have to pay BSkyB to show their programmes. This extortion is unprecedented in any other Western country -- and a sign of Murdoch’s shocking power.


In coming days, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt will decide whether to renew this dreadful deal -- and Murdoch's scandals have put him on the back foot. Our pressure can stop this BBC robbery. 

>> Click here to send your message to Hunt now. <<

The Lowdown on Doctor Who Season 7

Fans of the beloved show will be waiting extra-long this year before The Doctor returns to work more of his magic. The new season is scheduled for fall of 2012 and will be split in two parts, the second to air early in 2013. Producer Steven Moffat says that this delay is due to the fact that he does not wish to risk rushing the production and messing up this important 50th anniversary season. The season will include the 2012 Christmas special, though whether this is part of the reported 14-episode run or an addition to that is unknown. The airing of the Christmas special in the middle of a standard season will certainly present some interesting opportunities for the writers to make dynamic moves in the story arc.

From Books to The Big Screen: Novels as Movies

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Many people don’t like reading. Some think it is boring or too time-consuming. One of my favorite parts of reading is when they make a book I love into a movie. For all of you who haven’t heard the news, they are remaking the movie, The Great Gatsby. This book and the original movie are both classics. The new movie is starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Tobey Macguire. Books are not just boring literature. They are actually great stories that make good movies too.

12 Beautiful Places You've Never Heard Of

What with all the travel deal search engines and the number of travel blogs that abound, one might think all the unknown exotic places are commonplace already. Not these 12 – we’ve put together THE list of the most beautiful locales you’ve not heard of that have not been explored to death.