EU leader ‘pities’ UKIP’s Farage

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The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, has said he pities Nigel Farage, the British MEP who called him a "damp rag" last month.

Mr Van Rompuy said his popularity had soared in Belgium, following the tirade from the Eurosceptic Mr Farage.

"I found it so ridiculous that I was not even really angry... I feel pity for that kind of behaviour and that kind of man, that's all," he said.

Mr Van Rompuy said voters appreciated politicians who kept their cool.

Mr Farage, of the UK Independence Party, compared the former Belgian prime minister to a "low-grade bank clerk" and accused him of being a "quiet assassin of European democracy and of European nation states".

He also referred to Belgium as a "non-country".

Mr Van Rompuy told the BBC he never got angry.

"When I was in the Belgian parliament as prime minister, if people said nasty things or insulted me I stayed very calm and that was very well received by the public," he said.

"I can assure you that I am now at the height of my popularity in Flanders, after the incident in the European Parliament... A lot of people feel themselves confident when they are governed by people who don't get nervous and angry at every incident."

Earlier Mr Van Rompuy told the Flemish broadcaster VRT that he had reacted "like the British at their best, phlegmatically".

In his writings, he has quoted the saying "Forgive your enemies, but don't forget their names," adding that it is one he has applied in practice.

In the case of Mr Farage's outburst, he said, the question of forgiveness did not arise, because it had not deeply affected him.

Mr Farage was reprimanded by the European Parliament president for his "insulting" tirade and was fined just under 3,000 euros (

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Arjun Rampal Can Give Shah Rukh Khan A Side Effect

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It is not in account of personal revenge  upon Shah Rukh Khan that Arjun Rampal wants to hamper him. But due to recent development of severe back ache during the process of his stunt can make him to quit and eventually it can land up Khan's mega production 'Ra1's into trouble.

 

Reportedly, it is heard that if Arjun's pain still continues then Vivek Oberoi is held as the second option to take over his place. Obviously even if super talented Vivek also undertakes the project but Khan will eventually have to undergo through certain losses.

 

Here Arjun is featured in a negative role who is quite a favorite for Khan's flick, earlier he had proved lucky for 'Om Shanti Om' success.

 

In account of this back injury, Arjun is heard to be undergoing a special treatment and will be soon fit for his action. To proceed the  film shooting that is full of action and stunts.

Why would Arjun escape this golden chance? As he has got the chance to appear in power pact stunt with the application of SFX technology that director Anubhav Sinha  is utilizing for him.

Hope Arjun gets well soon and show his SFX technology applied stunt in 'RA1'

source: http://www.india-server.com/news/arjun-rampal-can-give-shah-rukh-khan-a-22518.html

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My Name Is Khan Sets New UK Record

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I’m a big fan of Shah Rukh: Akon

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Akon seeks Haiti help from Shah Rukh Khan

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Singer plans to take SRK's aid in raising funds for the earthquake affected area

Hip-hop and R&B singer Akon is in town to record a song for Shah Rukh Khan's Ra One. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the sci-fi flick features Shah Rukh and Kareena in lead roles.

Vishal-Shekhar score the music. Akon, popular for chartbusting tracks like Smack That and Mr Lonely, lends his voice to a track in the film and will also appear in the music video.


Something serious
However, apart from talking music and doing business with SRK, he's also here to talk about something serious. Akon, who's worked with another musician Wycleaf Jean on the Haiti relief work, plans to talk to Shah Rukh about joining hands and raising money for the affected.

Talking about the situation in the earthquake-affected Haiti, Akon says, "There is so much more that can be done and needs to be done. I visited Haiti a while back and it was a moving experience. I think it's not something that's restricted to one particular part of the world, but a global situation that needs to be addressed.

I definitely plan to talk to Shah Rukh and see what we can do to raise aid for those in need. The plan is to get as many people involved as possible."

Weeks after the earthquake, Akon and Wyclef Jean performed in Haiti at the Yele Festival. Besides that, he also appeared in the charity single 'We Are The World' which was recorded along with 87 different artistes to raise money for Haiti relief.

Staying tuned in

Shah Rukh, who has sung only two songs in his career (in Josh and Farhan Akhtar's Don), plans to take active interest in the recording sessions for Ra One. "I am a terrible singer. But I do plan to get more involved with Akon while recording the song. There's a lot to learn from him." Adding that his son Aryan is a huge fan of the Smack That! track he adds, "That's a popular tune in the family. Everyone loves it." When asked if his kids ask him about the adult phrases and lingo in Akon's songs he jokingly says, "Well I am the one who learns from them." While SRK's favourite tune is Smack that!, Kareena picks Beautiful as hers. "I just love the song and think its really romantic." When asked if Saif who's into music and plays a guitar, listens to Akon she adds, "Not really. But we are definitely looking forward to party with him tonight."

Source: http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/100310-Shahrukh-Khan-Akon-Ra1-Haiti-earthquake-fund.htm

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US survey charts who is missing out on their sleep

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Thirty per cent of Americans are getting fewer than six hours sleep a night, far short of the recommended eight hours that doctors say are optimal for good health.

Now a new survey reveals that sleep times vary among different ethnic groups, with African-Americans getting at least 34 minutes less sleep than Asians, Hispanics or Caucasians.

The National Sleep Foundation's 2010 Sleep in America poll is the first to study sleep patterns among ethnic groups. It raises some important questions about why different sections of society are sleeping less than others.

One of America's leading sleep experts, Dr Allan Pack, says that there are genetic variations that determine the amount of sleep people need, which may go some way towards explaining why some groups sleep less than others.

Money worries

But the University of Pennsylvania professor says a more likely explanation involves socio-economic factors.

The study found that African-Americans and Hispanics were much more likely than Asians and Caucasians to lose sleep every night worrying about money and employment.

"It is possible, for example, that somebody has a child sleeping in their bed at night because their culture says that's a good thing to do"

Seventeen per cent of African-Americans also reported doing job-related tasks in the hour before bedtime, more so than Asians (16%), Caucasians (9%) and Hispanics (13%).

"Many of these people are sleeping short, not because they don't understand the importance of sleep, but because of the pressures of their lives, having two jobs and all that type of stuff", says Dr Pack. He thinks it is economic pressure that is forcing them to cut back on their sleep.

"There is no question that the percentage of people who sleep less than six hours a night is increasing. But whether the recession has made an acute blip in that, I don't know," he says.

Overall, at least a third of Hispanics and African-Americans say they are kept awake at least a few nights a week by financial, relationship or health concerns. That is compared with a little over a quarter of Caucasians and Asians.

Dr Meir Kryger, director of research and education at Gaylord Sleep Medicine in Connecticut, thinks the data needs to be considered in a wider social context.

"There can be a lot of other things that impact your life, such as your education, whether you have a job, your socio-economic status and so forth.

"It is possible, for example, that somebody has a child sleeping in their bed at night because their culture says that's a good thing to do. But it could also be that they do that because they're poor and can't afford an extra bedroom for the child," Mr Kryger explains.

Busy bed-time routines

Among those with children, Asians (28%) and Hispanics (22%) were most likely to sleep in the same room as their children, compared with African-Americans (15%) and Caucasians (8%).

However, Caucasians were much more likely (16%) to share their bed with their pets than other ethnic groups.

"Pets don't just lie there for eight hours. They have the ability to disrupt your sleep," says Dr Kryger.

The survey shows that African-Americans have the busiest bedtime routines. Experts say the hour before bed is an important time to relax to help ensure a good night's sleep. But while African-Americans get less sleep than other ethnic groups, they also say they do not need it.

The poll also found that 20-30% of all those questioned said they missed work or family functions because they were too tired.

About 24% of Asians, 22% of African-Americans and Hispanics and 19% of Caucasians missed an event at least once a month because of sleep problems.

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Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub

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Actress Farrah Fawcett was not included in the Oscars In Memoriam segment because she was better known as a TV star, the Academy has said.

Fawcett's family said on Tuesday they were "deeply saddened" and "bereft" over her omission from the ceremony.

But the academy said as the star was known for her "remarkable television work", it would be more appropriate to honour her at the Emmy Awards.

Charlie's Angels star Fawcett died of cancer in June last year.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences executive director Bruce Davis said he was not surprised some fans and family members were upset at the exclusion.

'We're sorry'

He said the committee debated including Fawcett in the memorial segment, but "an unusual number of extremely distinguished screenwriters" died this year, and the academy tried to honour many of them in the short time allowed.

"In every category, you're going to miss some wonderful people," said Davis, who has helped assemble Oscar's In Memoriam montage since it began in 1993.

When asked why Michael Jackson was included when other actors were left out, Davis said the singer had appeared in a popular theatrical film recently.

But he appreciated that the actress's omission would upset some people.

"There's nothing you can say to people, particularly to family members, within a day or two of the show that helps at all," Davis said.

"They tend to be surprised and hurt, and we understand that and we're sorry for it."

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Chevron oil plant will stay open

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Chevron has said it will continue to operate its Pembrokeshire refinery if a buyer for the site is not found.

The US-based form is seeking bids for some of its European operations as part of global restructuring.

Tom Kovar, general manager of the Pembrokeshire plant, said the firm would continue to invest in the site while a buyer was being sought.

Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has said the assembly government would do everything it could to secure jobs.

Mr Kovar told BBC Radio Wales: "The refinery will continue to run and depending on what this bidding process unfolds, if it doesn't yield anything we will continue to run it and manage the business.

"I can't speak of other plants but I can say this refinery is efficient and it's flexible and those are keys to surviving in today's world."

He added: "In the meantime we continue to invest in this refinery to secure the reliable and efficient operation of the kit we have."

"That is what our focus is - to run the refinery as safely, as reliably and efficiently as we can every day"

Around 1,400 people are employed at the Pembrokeshire plant, which processes 220,000 barrels of crude oil a day and is estimated to be worth

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Omaha set list

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After several anaemic sets, we finally got a rarity: "Never Say Goodbye"! A step in the right direction for Bon Jovi. "In These Arms" also replaced "Whole Lot of Leavin'" and "Sleep" made its tour debut in a somewhat unusual spot.

As an aside, "Runaway" seems to have replaced "Thorn In My Side" as the encore opener...

I missed the PBP but thanks to everyone who tweeted the set. :)

OMAHA, USA - QWEST CENTER - MARCH 9, 2010
Blood on Blood
We Weren't Born to Follow
You Give Love a Bad Name
In These Arms
Born To Be My Baby
When We Were Beautiful
Superman Tonight
We Got It Going On
Bad Medicine w/ Roadhouse Blues
It's My Life
Homebound Train [Richie Sambora on lead vocals]
(You Want To) Make a Memory
Never Say Goodbye
Something for the Pain [acoustic]
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night [acoustic]
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Work for the Working Man
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Love's the Only Rule

ENCORE:
Runaway
Wanted Dead or Alive
Livin' on a Prayer

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Howard Stern to Put a Ring on Tiger Mistress

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Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses are finally getting a shot at that elusive diamond ring -- but this piece of jewelry doesn't exactly represent commitment ... it represents victory in Howard Stern's Mistress Beauty Pageant. The official "Mistress ...

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