Monthly Archives: July 2011

No Fancy Footwear for Royals at Zara Phillips’ Wedding! (omg!)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Us Magazine Same foot forward! Zara Phillips‘ wedding Saturday was attended by countless royals, athletes and famed Brits; but notably, Duchess Kate, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Princess Anne, Duchess Camilla and Sophie, Countess of Wessex all donned very similar, simple … Continue reading →

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Braves acquire Bourn in 5-player deal (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves beefed up for a playoff run, acquiring speedy outfielder Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros in a five-player trade Sunday. The Astros received outfielder Jordan Schafer and three minor-league pitchers, but the Braves didn’t give … Continue reading →

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Miley Cyrus Gets New Tattoo In Support Of Gay Marriage (omg!)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Miley Cyrus / Miley Cyrus’ new finger tattooGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Miley Cyrus has taken a rather permanent stand in favor of gay marriage, by inking an equal sign onto her finger. “ALL LOVE is equal,” Miley … Continue reading →

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Conn. home owned by Katharine Hepburn up for sale (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. – Katharine Hepburn’s former home on Connecticut’s Long Island Sound is up for sale. Owners have updated the house by combing rooms to create larger and more open spaces. The house had 21 rooms and nine bathrooms … Continue reading →

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Yani Tseng wins Women’s British Open by 4 strokes (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland – Yani Tseng won the Women’s British Open on Sunday, beating Brittany Lang of the U.S. by four strokes for her fifth major title. Tseng shot a 69 to finish at 16-under 272. The top-ranked Taiwanese trailed third-round … Continue reading →

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Obscure Strauss opera sparkles at Bard College (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Written during World War II when the composer was in his 70s and never performed in his lifetime, Richard Strauss’s “Die Liebe der Danae” was long dismissed as a lame effort by an aging genius whose inspiration … Continue reading →

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Miley Cyrus debuts equal rights tattoo on finger (Daily Caller)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

When it comes to tattoos, pop star Miley Cyrus “can’t be tamed.” The 18-year-old singing sensation posted a photo Friday of her latest finger tat, an equal sign. “All LOVE is equal,” the Southern songstress tweeted alongside the Twitter pic, … Continue reading →

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Reid: Cautiously optimistic on debt limit deal (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he’s cautiously optimistic that President Barack Obama and congressional lawmakers will come to a deal on raising the debt limit. But the Nevada Democrat emphasizes that no agreement has been reached. Reid’s … Continue reading →

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Kristol, pining for Ryan (Politico)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

William Kristol, openly dissatisfied with the candidates already on or likely to join the 2012 presidential battlefield, makes a case for Paul Ryan to run while shaking his head at the impact the messy intra-party fight over the John Boehner … Continue reading →

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Debt deal negotiators getting ‘very close’ (Politico)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

The White House and Republican leaders closed in Sunday on a debt ceiling deal giving President Barack Obama greater certainty in managing the Treasury’s borrowing needs while making a joint commitment to major deficit reductions without any explicit concessions by … Continue reading →

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