Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Top Box Office: 10 Highest Grossing Movies January, 2014

#
TITLE
WEEKEND
LOCATIONS
AVG.
TOTAL
WKS.
DIST.
1
$21,299,495
-49%
2,759
96
$7,720
$75,544,805
2
Universal
2
$12,900,960
-42%
3,162
173
$4,080
$93,914,921
5
Universal
3
$12,101,118
-38%
3,472
45
$3,485
$40,056,363
2
Open Road
4
$9,118,806
-23%
2,757
-222
$3,308
$347,899,011
10
Disney
5
$9,084,687
-41%
3,387
0
$2,682
$30,452,820
2
Paramount
6
$8,610,441
--
2,753
--
$3,128
$8,610,441
1
Lionsgate
7
$7,061,676
-28%
2,304
100
$3,065
$127,000,429
7
Sony / Columbia
8
$5,478,368
-23%
1,804
-126
$3,037
$98,508,822
5
Paramount
9
$5,029,030
-32%
2,411
360
$2,086
$26,514,531
5
Weinstein Company
10
$2,786,341
-66%
2,544
0
$1,095
$12,922,304
2
Fox

Box Office

PED Virus Hits Canada, Threatening To Devastate Pig Farms



Sausages and schnitzels could soon cost you a lot more bacon, thanks to a pig virus that has spread to Canada, with the potential to do severe damage to many farms. The virus was first detected in the U.S. last April, and has since spread to 22 states.

Now a farm in Middlesex County, Ont., is the site of the first Canadian outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED), and the virus has spread to a second Ontario farm, this one in the Chatham-Kent region. A third possible case, also in Ontario, is being investigated.

Tall Chinese terracotta soldiers stand guard in Edinburgh


                 90 brightly coloured figures stand in Edinburgh Credit: David Cheskin/PA Wire

Dozens of larger-than-life lanterns inspired by ancient Chinese army were lit up in Edinburgh today, marking the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

As many as 90 brightly coloured figures will stand at the Edinburgh University campus. The lantern army of women, children, and men with horses was originally created by Chinese artist Xia Nan for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.

"People of all ages are sure to be wowed by the scale and beauty of the lanterns, while also learning about this important aspect of Chinese history," said Natascha Gentz of the university's Confucius Institute.

The lanterns are inspired by the 8,000-strong army of terracotta soldiers, discovered in the tomb of the first Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is thought that the sculptures were created to defend the emperor’s immortal soul. See more pics below

Monday, January 27, 2014

Photo of the Week: Eight People Madonna Looked Like At The Grammys 2014

1. Mr. Banks

Jason Merritt / Getty Images

2. The Quaker Oats Guy

Jason Merritt / Getty Images

When A Woman Is Sexually Attracted To You



You want to be able to tell if a woman is sexually attracted to you so that you know when to make your move on her. If you could just find some signs that a woman wanted you that way – it would change everything for you as far as your dating and your sex life goes. However, as most guys can attest to, it’s not always easy to figure out when a woman is clearly showing you signs that she is feeling very attracted to you sexually. What are some body language signs that you can look out for so that you DO know when a woman wants you that way?
Here are a few body language signs to look out for if you want to know how to tell if a woman is sexually attracted to you:

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Get $130million richer: Hong Kong billionaire doubles reward for any man who can make lesbian daughter straight


Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao, has offered a whooping $130million to any man who can sweep his lesbian daughter, Gigi Chao (right) off her feet, marry her and give him grandchildren. Gigi ran away with her female lover sometime last year in France.

The billionaire businessman who made headline in Sept 2012 when he offered a reward of $65million to any man who can take his daughter off her female lover, has reportedly upped the money to $130million after all prospective suitors failed to win his daughter's heart. And according to reports, many men tried. His first offer reportedly attracted more more 20,000 unsuccessful suitors

Friday, January 17, 2014

10 Tips For Working Smarter in the New Year




It’s a common scenario for many of us. You start the day with an idea of what you want to work on and accomplish by noon. But when you check your email in the morning, a number of other demands crowd in, instant messages begin popping up like a game of whack-a-mole, and people start dropping by for “a quick question” that will “only take a sec.” Suddenly, you realize an hour has vanished into meeting other people’s needs while your project has gone untouched. How do people ever get anything done nowadays?

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Photo of the Week: Ronaldo & Messi put their women between them


Football rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi put their women between them at the Ballon d'OR gala that took place tonight. The footballers didn't seem to have much to say to each other and their girlfriends...see the body language. Lol.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Fear can be inherited through sperm


mouse-portrait
The reaction of mice to the smell of cherry blossoms was 200 per cent stronger if their father was trained to fear that smell before they were conceived, the study found. (iStock)

Lab mice trained to fear a particular smell can transfer the impulse to their unborn sons and grandsons through a mechanism in their sperm, a study reveals. The research claims to provide evidence for the concept of animals "inheriting" a memory of their ancestors' traumas, and responding as if they had lived the events themselves.