Trending on Sunday - July 24, 2011

1.    Jenna Fischer Is Having A Boy     
2.    Fake Apple store employees believe they work for Apple     
3.    Caroline Wozniacki was out with Rory McIlroy on Sunday night        
4.    Wendi Deng And Wives Who Stand Behind Their Men
5.    Miracle of the Day - Saved by Grace    


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Jenna Fischer Is Having A Boy

Jenna Fischer has a boy on the way!

The 37-year-old actress, who plays new mom Pam on NBC's "The Office," was asked by Jay Leno on Monday's "The Tonight Show" if her parents were excited about the arrival of their first grandchild.
"This is the second grandchild," the actress corrected Jay and added, "but first grandson."
The late night host jumped at her casual announcement.
"This is the exclusive, Jay," Jenna, who is appearing in the new movie, "A Little Help," continued. "When I went to my movie premiere the other day a reporter asked me if I knew what I was having, and I said I do, but I'm not sharing that yet because I'm [going to] have Jay be the first to know."

She also told Jay that she and husband Lee Kirk are expecting their bundle of joy in the fall.

"September we're in what they call the home stretch," she said.

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Fake Apple store employees believe they work for Apple

We are pretty use to seeing stories about fake Apple products that stream out of China but it seems that some bootleggers have decided to raise the bar and have opened up “Apple Stores” in some Chinese cities.

According to one American couple who came across one in the city of Kumming, several hundred miles from the nearest official Apple store, that other some differences which take some careful observation to spot the fake stores are faithful reproductions of the Apple store theme.

The really amazing thing though is that the employees in these stores believe that they are actually working for Apple, blue t-shirts and all.    

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Caroline Wozniacki was out with Rory McIlroy on Sunday night

Caroline Wozniacki and golf sensation Rory McIlroy were spotted Sunday night sharing a dinner and stealing a kiss in London. The encounter came days after golf's U.S. Open champion split with his long-time girlfriend.

A tennis blogger happened to spot the young stars dining at the Central London location of the British chain All Bar One and surreptitiously snapped two pictures of the sporting stars. She posted the pictures on Twitter but later took them down after an attack of conscience.

After winning the Open, McIlroy cited his girlfriend of four years, Holly Sweeney, as one of his influences. He said she knew him better than anyone else and helped keep him grounded. McIlroy had broken up with her before the start of the 2011 season in order to focus on golf but later "begged" her to get back together. McIlroy released a statement on Monday saying he and Sweeney broke up sometime before this last weekend's British Open.

Wozniacki and McIlroy first were linked after engaging in a flirty conversation on Twitter last week. After McIlroy wished the world No. 1 a happy 21st birthday and marveled at how old she was getting, Wozniacki responded:

Kidding. Kidding. For all we know, Wozniacki and McIlroy were sharing a friendly glass of water and exchanging a platonic peck on the cheek. Or maybe Caro was looking for tips from Rory on how to win a major. Or perhaps she was consoling him after he performed poorly at one. Don't jump to conclusions, even though they were also seen holding hands.

There's only one thing for certain: If they go out again, McIlroy should hope the 5-foot-10 Wozniacki wears flats.


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Wendi Deng And Wives Who Stand Behind Their Men

Embattled media mogul Rupert Murdoch has at least one loyal supporter: Wendi Deng. Yesterday, his ever-poised Chinese wife shocked the world by lunging with a volleyball player’s instinct at would-be attacker Jonathan May-Bowles, 26, during a hearing with British lawmakers.

The slap heard round the world has many focusing on Deng, who is 38 years younger than Murdoch, and brings new meaning to the adage “behind every great man, there’s a great woman.” Influential socially and in News Corp’s dealings in China, Deng is considered a powerful behind-the-scenes asset to Murdoch and was quite literally behind him—often leaning in to show her support—during yesterday’s hearings on the UK phone hacking scandal.

When May-Bowles charged toward Murdoch with a foam pie, Deng’s protective instinct kicked in, signaling to the world that she will stand behind her man through scandal, humiliation and even assault. Here’s a look at the women you’d want on your team—the power wives who have gone to bat for their men.

Victoria Beckham
Soccer star David Beckham has been accused of cheating on multiple occasions, but his Spice Girl wife has remained steadfast behind her man. If tested, we think Posh Spice could pack a wallop (almost) as powerful as Deng’s.

Carla Bruni
The ex-model and wife of French President Nicholas Sarkozy has frequently offered public support of her husband and defended him from criticism by rival Dominique de Villepin.

Hillary Clinton
Who wouldn’t want Hillary behind them? She stood by Bill Clinton through several allegations of sexual misconduct, including the infamous Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Olivia Harrison
A decade ago Harrison made headlines after saving her Beatles hubby from a knife attack at their home. Assailants beware: She reportedly hit the intruder on the head with a lamp.

Demi Moore
Moore, America’s “G.I. Jane,” sided with her actor husband Ashton Kutcher in his recent feud with The Village Voice over alleged factually inaccurate statements made about child sex slavery in the U.S.



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Miracle of the Day - Saved by Grace

"A couple of moths ago in February I was driving down the road on my way to pick my dad up from work and my van ran over a huge chunck of ice covered with snow. My van went into a spin and I yelled out Jesus nooooooooo and I went into two complete circles, I stopped and another car hit me. If it wasnt for that car hitting me I would have flipped. I drove two months on a bent axle here it is in April and I just traded my van for another van. The weather on that night in February was sooo bad you could not even see the road. Praise God his hand is what stopped my van from flipping."





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Trending on Saturday - July 23, 2011

1.    Ja Rule Sentenced For Tax Evasion    
2.    Studio cancels plans for The Dark Tower adaptation    
3.    Jonah Hill Weight Loss:

       Can You Lose Weight Without Expensive Personal Trainers?        
4.    ‘Tim Robbins and the Rouges Gallery Band’ Release Debut Album      5.    Miracle of the Day - MIDWAY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH                                     


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Ja Rule Sentenced For Tax Evasion

Ja Rule has been sentenced by a New Jersey court to more than two years in federal prison for failing to file tax income returns, The Associated Press reports. He also was ordered to pay $1.1 million in unpaid taxes.

Ja Rule sentenced to prison in gun case

"I in no way attempted to deceive the government or do anything illegal," the rapper said prior to sentencing. "I was a young man who made a lot of money — I'm getting a little choked up — I didn't know how to deal with these finances, and I didn't have people to guide me, so I made mistakes."

Ja Rule (real name: Jeffrey Atkins) pleaded guilty in March to failing to pay taxes on more than $3 million in income.

Ja Rule pleads guilty to $3 million tax evasion

Last month, Ja Rule was sentenced to up to two years in state prison after pleading guilty to attempted criminal weapon possession. The prison sentence will be served at the same time as the federal tax sentence and, depending on his release date for the gun charge, he could serve four to 12 months for taxes. He's serving time at the Oneida Correctional Facility in upstate New York.


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Studio cancels plans for The Dark Tower adaptation

Back in May, we reported that Universal Pictures had put the pre-production team for The Dark Tower on hiatus due to concerns about the project’s rapidly ballooning budget. Now it looks like director-producer Ron Howard’s ambitious plans for adapting Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic tale might never see the light of day, as the studio has reportedly canceled the entire project.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a deadline to commit to the project came and went without the necessary approval, and Howard has already begun lining up the project that will replace The Dark Tower in his schedule. The report indicates that a message went out to everyone involved with the project — which would have taken the form of three feature-length movies and two television miniseries — that the financial requirements for such a plan just couldn’t be reconciled.

The Dark Tower was set to produced by Howard, Imagine Entertainment, and writer-producer Akiva Goldsmith, with No Country For Old Men actor Javier Bardem in talks for the lead role of Roland, a lone gunslinger pursuing a mysterious enemy across a dangerous wasteland. The seven-novel series was a blend of John Ford-style western and magic-fueled fantasy, and featured some of King’s characters from other novels in supporting roles.

The series has had almost as much trouble on its journey to the big screen as its protagonist has on his quest, as this is the second high-profile adaptation of the novels to fall by the wayside. Back in 2007, “Lost” creators J.J. Abrams, Carlton Cuse, and Damon Lindelof were attached to bring the story to theaters, but backed off a few years later due to the extensive commitment the project would require.

Given the high-profile nature of the novels, this probably won’t be the last we hear of a Dark Tower adaptation, but it could be a little while before there’s talk of Roland strapping on his big-screen guns again.

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Jonah Hill Weight Loss; Can You Lose Weight Without Expensive Personal Trainers?

Jonah Hill, star of teen snark flicks "Superbad" and "Get Him to the Greek," has reshaped his formerly chubby self for a new film "21 Jump Street." Hill's personal nutritionist and trainer helped him lose weight; are expensive resources needed for weight loss? The keys to successful weight loss are information and willpower.

The first step, before you start a weight loss and exercise regime, is to see your doctor to explore why you are overweight. Conditions like sleep apnea can cause weight gain. You may also have Metabolic Syndrome or Type 2 diabetes. If so, Metformin can help regulate your insulin. Thyroid issues can cause weight gain, too.

Blood work will also identify any problems with hypertension or cholesterol. Recent blood tests revealed that my LDL (low density lipoprotein or bad) cholesterol was high and my HDL (high density lipoprotein or good) cholesterol was low. I wanted to avoid medication, so I followed the Mediterranean Diet. I was able to get my cholesterol back to normal and I dropped thirty pounds.

Structural problems, like tendonitis or chronic back pain, can cause issues with exercise. A physical therapist or chiropractor can set up an exercise routine that adapts to your muscular-skeletal problems.

Obesity is generally a family issue. Once you learn about your own health history, you can help your children make healthy choices too. Adopting healthier new habits in exercise and nutrition is crucial; it isn't necessary to seek professional help to make those changes. Nutritional information is readily available online and in media sources. Many websites provide support, information, printable food journals and exercise schedules.

Weight loss apps are available for mobile devices and cell phones, too. These apps provide information on calories, fat, sodium, fiber, protein and vitamin content in all kinds of food. Information is available about restaurant menus and packaged food, too. Apps also provide ingredient lists for those with allergies and dietary restrictions.

Restaurants are making nutrition information available, too. Subway, for example has put together a helpful guide for dieters. Some restaurants post information or print in it in their menus. Nutrition data for most restaurants is available online.

Exercise videos and fitness programs are available online. Exercise DVDs sell for under $10 at many retail outlets. Most exercise programs require no special equipment. Jack Lalane was a television fitness guru. The only materials needed to exercise with him were a chair and towel.

If you're considering an exercise machine, Sears sells a quality elliptical cross-trainer for $85.95. Craigslist, eBay and Amazon sells thousands of used exercise machines cheap, too. We got ours for $25; the whole family uses it.

Personal trainers and nutritionists do provide one important function: accountability. Regular check-ins help keep dieters on track. You can get that at lower cost, from groups like Tops and Weight Watchers. My friend lost 80 pounds and swears by Weight Watchers. There are online accountability groups, on social sites like Facebook, too.

If you're going to spend money on weight loss, purchase meal replacements and nutritional diet-friendly foods. I've used Designer Whey, Nature's Way Alive, Soy Joy and Lean Cuisine with success. Keeping these products on hand for easy weight control. These habits are inexpensive and set a healthy example for the whole family.


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‘Tim Robbins and the Rouges Gallery Band’ Release Debut Album

Tim Robbins, the 50-year-old actor famous for roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River, and a slew of other films, is following in the footsteps of his late father, Gilbert Robbins.

Gilbert, who died in April of 2011, was a member of the Highwaymen, a 60's folk band who made a significant impact in their day with songs such as “Cottonfields” and “Michael.”

Now Tim is on a musical journey of his own as he and the Rougues Gallery Band are scheduled to release their debut self-titled album on Tuesday of this week.

    “My first desire to perform came from watching [my dad] on stage. I remember it as so intoxicating,” Robbins said in a statement Monday. “Audiences were encouraged to sing along and be part of the event. That is a relationship I’ve been seeking all my life, that alchemy between performer and audience.”

To promote the new album, 50-year-old Robbins has booked appearances on the “Late Show with David Letterman” on July 25, “The View” on July 26, and has also announced a concert tour, which kicked off last week in Vancouver.

Although the Oscar winning actor is no stranger to music he stayed off the radar until now to ensure his songs were “coming from a genuine place.”

Robbins explained the reason behind his “waiting” was simple:

    “I wanted to understand what my voice was and what kind of stories I wanted to tell. I think I’m ready to tell those stories now.”

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Miracle of the Day - MIDWAY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH-MIRACLE CHURCH

"DURING OUR APRIL MIRACLE REVIVAL WITH EVANGELIST DAVID CHRAMIE THERE WAS AN ELDER BROTHER REX SHARP GOD CALLED OUT TO MINISTER TO. THE LORD TOLD BROTHER REX THROUGH THE EVANGELIST THAT HE WOULD BE HEALED OF A KNOT IN HIS NECK AREA. NOTE HERE THE KNOT WAS NOT NOTICABLE NOR VISIBLE THROUGH BROTHER REX SHARPS CLOTHES. AFTER REV. CHERAMIE PRAYED FOR BROTHER REX AND THE LORD HEALED HIM HE ASKED ME AS HIS PASTOR TO LOOK AT WHERE THE KNOT WAS AND IT DISAPPEARED BEFORE OUR EYES. GOD TOTALLY REMOVED THE GROWTH AND MIDWAY IS IN THE MIDST OF A GREAT MIRACLE REVIVAL. THANKS TO THE NAME OF JESUS"





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Trending on Friday - July 22 2011

1.    Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil 'Rain Dance Maggie' Single: Listen
2.    Lamar Odom involved in a near-fatal car accident
3.    Julianne Hough
4.    'Cash Cab' strikes and kills pedestrian in Canada 
5.     Miracle of the Day - A modern Lazarus    


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Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil 'Rain Dance Maggie' Single: Listen

The Red Hot Chili Peppers return -- with a new guitarist and some more cowbell, no less -- with "The Adventure of Rain Dance Maggie," the first single from forthcoming album "I'm With You" that hit the web on Monday (July 18).

"Hey now/ you've got to make it rain somehow," Anthony Kiedis sings on the upbeat funk track, which recalls the group's "Dani California" in tone. Josh Klinghoffer, the band's former touring guitarist who has replaced John Frusciante full-time, fits in nicely on this track, with his screeching riffs contrasting with Flea's bass lines and the use of cowbell at the end of the song.

Due out Aug. 30, "I'm With You" is the group's long-awaited follow-up to 2006's double CD "Stadium Arcadium," which has sold 2.3 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Producer Rick Rubin told Billboard.com last month that Klinghoffer's addition to RHCP changed the group's dynamic on the album: "It sounds like the Red Hot Chili Peppers that you've never heard before," he says.

No word on when the music video for "Rain Dance Maggie" will premiere, but Kreayshawn, the upstart female rapper of "Gucci Gucci" fame, is set to direct the clip.
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Lamar Odom involved in a near-fatal car accident

Lamar Odom was involved in a serious car accident in New York on July 14, when his driver hit a 15-year-old boy and a motorcyclist.
Odom was in Jamaica, Queens for his cousin's funeral when the driver of his car service struck the two victims. The basketball player was not injured, but was reportedly visibly upset about the accident.

"Thank you for your support and prayers!" Odom wrote on Twitter on Monday.

MediaTakeOut.com, who first reported the incident, said that the pedestrian and motorcyclist were seriously injured in the crash. Odom's wife, Khloe Kardashian was not in the vehicle.

"Khloe wasn't in the car. It was a driver, and Lamar was in the back seat," Kardashian's publicist told the New York Post.
Odom, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is the star of the TV realty show "Khloe & Lamar," married Khloe Kardashian in 2009 after dating for a month. The premiere of "Khloe & Lamar" was watched by an estimated 2.6 million viewers. The ratings were lower than those seen for the January debut of another "Kardashian" series, "Kourtney and Kim Take New York," which attracted 3 million viewers, the Hollywood Reporter said.

Kardashian and Odom, who married in 2009, had told OnTheRedCarpet.com earlier this month that cameras were not off-limits anywhere while filming their new reality show.


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Julianne Hough

The "Dancing with the Stars" pro joined boyfriend Ryan Seacrest at a hospital to open a multimedia center called "The Voice," which allows kids to DJ tunes. The actress tweeted, "Having a very inspirational and emotional morning meeting kids at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia."

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'Cash Cab' strikes and kills pedestrian in Canada

A "Cash Cab" taxi struck and killed a pedestrian in Vancouver when a technical staff member was driving the replica cab back to the lot after filming on the Canadian version of the game show wrapped for the day.

The staff member crashed into a 61-year-old man crossing the street and the man died in the hospital soon after the accident Friday, police said. The family of the Surrey man has requested that his name not be released.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his friends and his family," said Andrew Burnstein, president of Castlewood Productions Inc., the production company behind the Canadian version of "Cash Cab."

"My heart also goes out to the driver of the vehicle, a member of our technical staff, who is shaken and devastated by this tragic accident, as is our entire team," he said.

There were no witnesses to the crash and charges had not been filed, according to the Vancouver Sun. The driver remained at the scene of the accident and the replica taxi is being held by investigators.

The trivia game show pays out cash to unassuming passengers who correctly answer questions for the duration of their commute. Adam Growe, a comedian and a licensed taxi driver, hosts the Canadian version of the mobile show. He was not driving the cab at the time of the accident, which is reportedly the worst in the show's history.

 The American version of "Cash Cab" is filmed in New York and Chicago and broadcast on the Discovery Channel. Its host, Ben Bailey, has said that he never gets into fender benders.

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Miracle of the Day - A modern Lazarus

"A brother in our church who is a severe diabetic was hospitalized after having a stroke. He went into a coma, and the doctors said that they felt he wouldnt live through it. It wasnt soon after they said that, he had a heart-attack and he quit breathing on his own. They had him on dialisis and a breathing machine. Our church decided we would pray together for him, believing a miracle without doubting. Many people from the church went to the hospital and layed hands on him and prayed. Many days went by and the doctors were saying there was no hope, they said that a man who went through these things, would be brain dead. They claimed that since he had blood on the brain, that he would become a vegetable and never recover. The bible tells us that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man, availeth much. I believe that the effectual fervent prayer of many righteous men and women availeth even more. As quick as the doctors were saying that he would be brain dead, he began to breath on his own. Day after day went by and he began to speak, he began to remember, he began to walk, and he began to do all the things that he had done before. The doctors even came to see him, and they said to him, you are a miracle. They were amazed in the recovery that this brother had. We must realize that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will never change, what He did while He was on this earth, He can still do today. Im not saying that every time you pray for someone that God will raise him from the dead, but if it be the will of God for him to be raised then he will. Dont stop believing in the Word of God, when it says "Whatsoever you ask in my name, I will do it". Keep praying and God can bring a modern Lazarus back to life before your eyes."


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