Matthew Richardson donned his Richmond Superman cape again last night as he virtually single-handedly stole the opening round NAB Cup match from under Fremantle’s nose at Subiaco Oval. In a match that swung wildly after half time, the Tigers booted seven unanswered goals to turn a 23-point half time deficit into a 16-point lead midway … Continue reading NAB Cup Round 1 Tigers Defeat Dockers
NAB Cup Round 1 Lions Defeat Saints (2009)
Brisbane Lions legend Michael Voss has kicked off his coaching career in style with his team's nine-point win over defending NAB Cup premiers St Kilda at Gold Coast Stadium on Saturday night. The Lions held on against the fast-finishing Saints, who kicked five goals to two in the second half. After just two behinds in … Continue reading NAB Cup Round 1 Lions Defeat Saints (2009)
Arnold Schwarzenegger In Sylvester Stallone Movie
Arnold Schwarzenegger has agreed to make a cameo as his state-ruling self in Sylvester Stallone's latest testosterone fest, The Expendables. The flick is set to begin shooting March 28 in Brazil and then will then move to New Orleans for an additional two months of photography. Stallone, who wrote the script and will also star … Continue reading Arnold Schwarzenegger In Sylvester Stallone Movie
NAB Cup Round 1 Bombers Defeat Bulldogs Bushfire Appeal (2009)
An Adam McPhee behind with 18 seconds remaining has given Essendon a thrilling one-point victory over the Western Bulldogs in the NAB Cup Bushfire Appeal game at Telstra Dome on Friday night. McPhee was the villain just minutes before as his set shot on goal went out on the full, but that was quickly forgotten … Continue reading NAB Cup Round 1 Bombers Defeat Bulldogs Bushfire Appeal (2009)
NAB Cup Round 1 Magpies Defeat Eagles (2009)
Collingwood and West Coast have proven the NAB Cup means different things to different clubs, with the Pies comfortably winning the pre-season opener by 62 points at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night. With Paul Medhurst and Anthony Rocca the only absentees from a near full-strength Collingwood side, and West Coast fielding close to a full … Continue reading NAB Cup Round 1 Magpies Defeat Eagles (2009)
Spider-man Musical From U2’s Bono and The Edge
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the hyped stage musical directed by Julie Taymor (The Lion King) with music and lyrics courtesy of U2's Bono and The Edge, will kick off what its producers hope will be an amazing run along the Great White Way beginning with previews on Jan. 16, 2010, and a Feb. 18, … Continue reading Spider-man Musical From U2’s Bono and The Edge
Charles Barkley Jail For DUI
Charles Barkley's run-in with the law has landed him in foul territory. The outspoken NBA analyst was sentenced to 10 days in jail Monday after pleading guilty to driving under the influence for his Dec. 31 arrest in Scottsdale, Ariz. He'll only have to spend five days behind bars, however, if he completes an alcohol-education … Continue reading Charles Barkley Jail For DUI
Rupert Murdoch Apologises Personally For Chimp Cartoon
This time the apology from the New York Post's controversial chimp cartoon is coming straight from the monkey's uncle: Rupert Murdoch. The News Corp. chairman offered up a personal mea culpa this morning for last week's editorial panel that sparked allegations of racism by linking the killing of a chimpanzee in Connecticut to D.C.'s recently … Continue reading Rupert Murdoch Apologises Personally For Chimp Cartoon
Oscars 2009 Red Carpet Quotes
"He doesn't speak English. He isn't saying anything." They were the words of one of the little kids from Slumdog Millionaire, translating on behalf of another little kid from Slumdog Millionaire. Unfortunately, many better known people feel obliged to say as much as they can, so here are some more of the quotes from the … Continue reading Oscars 2009 Red Carpet Quotes
2009 Oscar Winners Complete List
2009 Oscar Winners Complete List Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn, Milk Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet, The Reader Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire Foreign Language Film: Departures (Japan) Original Song: "Jai Ho," A.R. Rahman and Gulzar; Slumdog Millionaire Original Score: A.R. Rahman, Slumdog Millionaire Film Editing: Slumdog … Continue reading 2009 Oscar Winners Complete List
United Nations Put George Clooney In Danger
George Clooney's freedom of speech may have cost him his safety. The United Nations announced that it was looking into allegations that the world body pulled the actor's security detail while he was, and still is, travelling through a lawless region of Chad. The move was alleged to be a preemptive measure to prevent Clooney … Continue reading United Nations Put George Clooney In Danger
Peter Falk’s Daughter Seeks Control Over Dad’s Finances
Columbo can take care of himself. That's the word from the lawyer appointed by an LA judge to evaluate whether Peter Falk needed to be placed under a conservatorship controlled by his daughter, who has claimed the 81-year-old TV legend suffers from Alzheimer's disease and is unable to manage his personal and financial affairs. In … Continue reading Peter Falk’s Daughter Seeks Control Over Dad’s Finances
Hugh Jackman to Do Oscars Drunk and Nude
Sunday night's Oscars host, Hugh Jackman, is sure to shake things up. For one thing, he's not a professional comedian like most previous hosts. For another, he tells CNN that he plans to do the entire show naked and inebriated. It turns out the Sexiest Man Alive may also be one of the sassiest: "One … Continue reading Hugh Jackman to Do Oscars Drunk and Nude
Rugby Union Super 14 Week 2 Betting Preview (2009)
The Bulls lead the table after just one week of the Super 14, but they may not have things all their own way in round two, writes Andy Morris. Their opponents this time, the Blues, have an excellent record against them, having won nine and only lost four of their 14 fixtures. They squeezed home … Continue reading Rugby Union Super 14 Week 2 Betting Preview (2009)
Soccer Premier League Club News 20th February 2009
Arsenal Arsenal Arsene Wenger knows his side are sure to face another determined defence on Saturday, but believes in Andrey Arshavin he has a player capable of providing a key link between midfield and attack. "He can integrate well our combination game, he can move very well, he is very mobile so that is something … Continue reading Soccer Premier League Club News 20th February 2009
UEFA Cup Tottenham Hotspur and Shakhtar Donetsk (2009)
Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home to CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Cup on Wednesday night. John Carew handed Aston Villa a UEFA Cup lifeline with a second-half equaliser in the last-32 first-leg match with CSKA Moscow at Villa Park. The Norway international struck his eighth goal of the campaign after Vagner Love had broken … Continue reading UEFA Cup Tottenham Hotspur and Shakhtar Donetsk (2009)
UEFA Cup Aston Villa and CSKA Moscow (2009)
Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home to CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Cup on Wednesday night. John Carew handed Aston Villa a UEFA Cup lifeline with a second-half equaliser in the last-32 first-leg match with CSKA Moscow at Villa Park. The Norway international struck his eighth goal of the campaign after Vagner Love had broken … Continue reading UEFA Cup Aston Villa and CSKA Moscow (2009)
Michael Jackson Auctions Personal Collection
Luckily for Michael Jackson, there's never been a better economic climate in which to unload a gently used portrait of the artist surrounded by various cultural and historical figures each donning the Thriller maestro's trademark shades and Swarovski-encrusted white glove. The painting, which is expected to fetch somewhere in the vicinity of $600, is one … Continue reading Michael Jackson Auctions Personal Collection
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 (2009)
Atari Europe has today confirmed that the next instalment in the Ultimate Ninja franchise, following the adventures of young ninja Naruto, will be arriving across May on PlayStation 2. Set over two years after Naruto leaves the seclusion of the Hidden Leaf Village, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 follows the storyline of his return to … Continue reading Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 (2009)
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
An awe-inspiring combination of terrific special effects and warmly human story-telling, Close Encounters of the Third Kind holds up beautifully after more than 30 years. The phenomenal success of his thriller Jaws allowed Steven Spielberg to make an expensive movie near and dear to his heart. Close Encounters is not a fifties alien nation piece … Continue reading Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
Dynamic Tower Dubai
The Dynamic Tower in Dubai is the first Building in Motion to be constructed in the world, and it will herald a new era of architecture and become a symbol of Dubai, the city of the future. The developer is Rotating Tower Dubai Development Limited of Dynamic Group. Created by revolutionary architect Dr David Fisher, … Continue reading Dynamic Tower Dubai
Gary Coleman Court Over Roughing Up Guy At Bowling Alley
Gary Coleman's latest taped appearance is not ready for prime time. A Utah judge ruled Tuesday that a videotaped deposition Coleman gave after being sued by a guy he roughed up at a bowling alley will not be released until the personal-injury lawsuit is settled. "I do not want to come in here and have … Continue reading Gary Coleman Court Over Roughing Up Guy At Bowling Alley
Sony Patents Touchscreen Printer (2009)
Microsoft’s high-tech Surface table has a nifty feature that lets it communicate with electronic devices wirelessly and exchange data with them. For example, if you place a digital camera on top of the Microsoft Surface, the surface can automagically suck out all of the photos in the digital camera and display them on the table … Continue reading Sony Patents Touchscreen Printer (2009)
USB Construction Site Novelty
Wiz, the Japanese toy maker behind great stuff like the Flying Ultraman and the consolation money pocket calculator, today unveiled their newest stroke of genius, a mini USB construction site. As most USB gadgets, it doesn’t serve any real purpose (except for those Thanko makes, of course) but it looks kind of cute. Wiz says … Continue reading USB Construction Site Novelty
iPhone App Solves Rubik’s Cube In 20 Moves Or Better
Now you can use this century's greatest gadget to do battle with last century's most-beloved geek toy. A new iPhone app called CubeCheater helps you solve the classic Rubik's Cube puzzle toy using a mix of sophisticated algorithms and simple image-recognition technology. CubeCheater sells for $1 in the App Store. Here's how it works. You … Continue reading iPhone App Solves Rubik’s Cube In 20 Moves Or Better
