Archive for July, 2009

Madonna Photo Tweaked

I was really shocked at first when I saw a photo of Madonna’s weird muscular arms last July 26 from PopEater. She wouldn’t pass on in Las Vegas Shows. ;-) I asked myself if this was even remotely possible or was Madonna just taking her workouts WAY too seriously! The photo even had eyebrows raised in the fitness community.

A follow-up post today by PopEater made me wonder if the initial shot was genuine. According to Madonna’s Rep, the initial photo that was taken was obviously altered by Photoshop or some other means. Furthermore, her rep stated that Madonna’s arms don’t look like that in real life.

Perhaps to shed some light to this confusion, PopEater asked their resident photo expert to speculate whether the photo had been tampered with. Photo expert, Ben Trivett, claims that the photo was not tweaked and that Madonna’s striking image was caused by “harsh lighting.” Furthermore, he speculates that the light cast horrible shadows and gave her the appearance of being so thin and muscular.

Family Leaves Child behind, Cab Driver Almost Blamed For It

Joseph Cohen almost punished after a family left a 5-year-old girl behind in his cab at Logan International Airport Sunday

Joseph Cohen almost punished after a family left a 5-year-old girl behind in his cab at Logan International Airport Sunday

Last Sunday Joseph Cohen, 39, picks up a family at the Logan International Airport, drove them home and helped them unload their luggage.

After a few minutes, the cab pool at the airport called Cohen to let him know that a child was left in his cab. Cohen was surprised by what he just heard and checked the backseat abruptly. He then saw the baby sleeping. Cohen then went back and returned the baby to the family. The family even gave him a $50 tip as a reward.

The next day, Cohen was asked to report to the Hackney Unit where he was informed by the police that he will receive a three day suspension for not thourougly checking his taxi. He appealed the suspension and was allowed to keep his license pending a hearing. On Tuesday, he visited the police station with an attorney and learned he would only get a warning.

Texting While Driving Raises Risk 23 Times

Texting while driving increases risk

Texting while driving increases risk

Here’s a good read from Yahoo by Matt Richtel.

The first study of drivers texting inside their vehicles shows that the risk sharply exceeds previous estimates based on laboratory research — and far surpasses the dangers of other driving distractions.

The new study, which entailed outfitting the cabs of long-haul trucks with video cameras over 18 months, found that when the drivers texted, their collision risk was 23 times greater than when not texting.

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, which compiled the research and plans to release its findings on Tuesday, also measured the time drivers take their eyes from the road to send or receive texts.

In the moments before a crash or near crash, drivers typically spent nearly five seconds looking at their devices — enough time at typical highway speeds to cover more than the length of a football field.

Burton’s Alice in Wonderland Trailer and Photos

Johhny Depp as the freakish Mad Hatter

Johhny Depp as the freakish Mad Hatter

Recently, curiosity is turned to Walt Disney’s upcoming film, Alice in Wonderland whose director, Tim Burton, created a rather weird yet creative array of concept art and unique characters for the movie. Burton who’s known for his unique imagination and creativity and whose movies include Edward Scissor hands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sweeney Todd have a way of dazzling his audience.

The movie’s plot starts with Alice, 17, attending a party at a Victorian estate only to find out that she is about to be proposed to in front of hundreds of snobbish society types. She then runs away eventually following a rabbit into a hole and ending up in a place she visited 10 years ago but doesn’t remember. A place they call Wonderland. Alice is then faced with a decision whether to help the creatures in Wonderland whose relies on her. Alice soon meets the freakish looking Mad Hatter played by Johnny Depp, the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) who’s known for her famous line “Off with Their Heads” line, the egg-shaped Tweedledee and Tweedledum (Matt Lucas) and the White Queen (Anne Hathaway).

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Young Emma Moves in with Banker Boyfriend

Emma Watson & boyfriend Jay Barrymore

Emma Watson & boyfriend Jay Barrymore

It seems like yesterday since we’ve seen Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. She was so young at the time. Now you wouldn’t even recognize her even if she bought Las Vegas Show Tickets. Recently, news circulating that Emma Watson just bought a £3million house in London which she’s planning to share with her steady beau Jay Barrymore, 26. The couple was said to have been dating for 16 consecutive months and had decided to take their relationship to the next level. Not really that long if you ask me. A source, however, said that “Despite the fame, she’s really got her head screwed on. After consulting with several property experts, as well as her family and friends, she’s decided to invest in her own place.”

Korean Actor Byung-hun Lee plays Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra

Byung-hun Lee as Storm Shadow

Byung-hun Lee as Storm Shadow

South Korean Byung-hun Lee as Storm Shadow actor plays the role of Storm Shadow in the upcoming movie G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra. Byung-hun who became popular for his acting in Park Chan-wook’s Joint Security Area and Kim Ji-woon’s A Bittersweet Life landed the role in December 2007. I’m not really sure if he’s into cosmetology but I guess most actors are. G.I. Joe will be his Hollywood debut film.

No More Turn Tables

Damn they’re good!

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