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Should Animals Be Doing More For The Animal Rights Movement?
2007-12-29 04:26:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Panelists discuss whether animals should play a more active role in the fight for their rights by participating in marches or organizing boycotts.Watch the Video Report Here at RATPage Entertainment:
More About: Animal , Animals , Rights , Animal Rights

Amy Winehouse Summoned to Norwegian Court
2007-12-29 04:21:00
Share on StumbleUpon: British soul singer Amy Winehouse has been summoned to a court in Norway to explain why she was caught in possession of marijuana in October, Norwegian and British media reported.Winehouse's representatives in London were not immediately available for comment.
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The Death of High Fidelity; In the Age of MP3s, Sound Quality Is Worse Than
2007-12-29 04:14:00
Share on StumbleUpon: David Bendeth, a producer who works with rock bands like Hawthorne Heights and Paramore, knows that the albums he makes are often played through tiny computer speakers by fans who are busy surfing the Internet. So he's not surprised when record labels ask the mastering engineers who work on his CDs to crank up the sound levels so high that even the soft parts sound loud.Over the past decade and a half, a revolution in recording technology has changed the way albums are produced, mixed and mastered — almost always for the worse. "They make it loud to get [listeners'] attention," Bendeth says. Engineers do that by applying dynamic range compression, which reduces the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in a song. Like many of his peers, Bendeth believes that relying too much on this effect can obscure sonic detail, rob music of its emotional power and leave listeners with what engineers call ear fatigue. "I think most everything is mastered a litt...
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“Ozzy Osbourne” Holds Up Convenience Store
2007-12-29 03:35:00
Share on StumbleUpon: ...While Ozzy Osbourne Counts the Seconds Until 2008This year can’t end soon enough for Ozzy Osbourne. Black Rain slumped (thanks to illegal downloaders), he auctioned off the majority of his heirlooms and some of his felonious fans were the subject of one of the most elaborate sting operations in rock history. After the sting operation netted forty warrant-dodging fans, Ozzy pondered why his audience was targeted. Well, now we know. At an AM/PM convenience store in Vancouver, Washington, on Christmas Eve, a man who called himself “Ozzy Osbourne” pulled out a handgun and threatened to shoot the clerk (the faux-Ozzy also spent a few hours harassing customers and other nearby businesses). Thankfully, the doppelganger Prince of Darkness didn’t fire the weapon, and kept his insanity in check until paramedics gave him a free ambulance ride to the nearest hospital. We’ll give the guy credit though; he does really look like he just jumped off the cover of Bark at the ...
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Letterman Makes Deal With Writers
2007-12-29 03:29:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Writers Guild Scribes Will Be On The Job When Show Returns Next Week"Late Show with David Letterman " and "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" will be back with their writers airing joke-filled new hours starting Wednesday, the shows' production company, Worldwide Pants, announced Friday.An interim agreement between the Letterman-owned company and the Writers Guild of America will allow the full writing staffs for both shows to return to work, even as the Hollywood writers strike continues to shutter much TV and movie production. Both of those CBS late-night shows have been airing reruns since the strike began eight weeks ago.
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Isn’t It Ironic?
2007-12-29 03:26:00
Share on StumbleUpon: By Alanis Morissette12/28/07 11:04 AM EST | CanadaIt’s like when you read a book, but then you finish.It’s like when you get a Nintendo Wii, but you hit your friend in the face when your Wiimote comes flying off.
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My Little Brother? Against Tom Brady?
2007-12-29 03:21:00
Share on StumbleUpon: By Peyton Manning12/28/07 10:04 AM EST | IndianapoliI’d rather eat a pork sandwich out of a dirty ashtray than have another week like this one. I mean, aside from Christmas, which was all right, it was like one long wedgie. Everybody’s talking about Tom “Dick Lips” Brady and how he’s going for an undefeated regular season this Saturday night and how we should cream all over the television if that happens. Oh! And if he breaks my season touchdown record, we should suck his balls, too!
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Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over?
2007-12-29 03:16:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Some antiquated state driving laws are flat-out crazy. Got a housecoat? If you're a woman, it's illegal to wear one while driving in California. But what about modern rules of the road that seem very unusual and can still result in a hefty fine?

Tater Tots Start Blaze in Idaho Firehouse
2007-12-29 03:07:00
Share on StumbleUpon: A fire station crew must be a little embarrassed by the way some of this state's famous potatoes got fried.Boise firefighters returning from a medical call had to turn their hose on the firehouse kitchen after an overheated pan full of Tater Tots melted and set some cabinets ablaze.
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Report: Nation’s Wealthy Cruelly Deprived Of True Meaning Of Christmas
2007-12-27 07:08:00
Share on StumbleUpon: The nation’s poor get to experience true Christmas spirit, while the wealthy, burdened by shopping and party obligations, are left out in the cold.Watch the Video Report Here at RATPage Entertainment:
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Top 10 Rock Albums Of 2007
2007-12-27 07:00:00
Share on StumbleUpon: A Year Of Duality For MusicWhile the industry continued to tank, it was quietly a very good year for rock 'n' roll and indie music. The Boss returned with his old band, the Police actually got along and even Led Zeppelin reunited. The most exciting music was busy breaking down barriers. Arcade Fire played in intimate churches; Web site TakeAwayShows.com and the film "Once" returned music to the streets; and a certain British band eliminated a very big middle man.1. "In Rainbows," Radiohead: The much-ballyhooed online release of "In Rainbows" in some ways obscured what an excellent album it is. The opener, "15 Step," begins with a cold electronic beat that sounds like recently typical Radiohead or Thom Yorke's 2006 solo album. But 41 seconds in, Johnny Greenwood enters with a beautiful, languorous guitar line. From then on, the band gradually lets the melody take over, particularly on songs like the midnight ballad "Nude" and the soulful show-stopper "Reckone...
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Paris Loses Out: Hilton Fortune Pledged to Charity
2007-12-27 06:53:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Hotel heiress Paris Hilton 's potential inheritance dramatically diminished after her grandfather Barron Hilton announced plans on Wednesday to donate 97 percent of his $2.3 billion fortune to charity.That wealth includes $1.2 billion Barron Hilton stands to earn from both the recent sale of Hilton Hotels Corp. -- started by his father Conrad in 1919 when he bought a small hotel in Cisco, Texas -- and pending sale of the world's biggest casino company, Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
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Biodegradable Coffins Rise Up
2007-12-27 06:48:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Cynthia Beal wants to be an Oregon cherry tree after she dies. She has everything to make it happen — a body, a burial site and a biodegradable coffin."It is composting at its best," said Beal, owner of The Natural Burial Company, which will sell a variety of eco-friendly burial products when it opens in January, including the Ecopod, a kayak-shaped coffin made out of recycled newspapers.
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Madonna, Mellencamp, Cohen Lead 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
2007-12-17 03:50:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Madonna and John Mellencamp will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year, alongside Leonard Cohen, the Ventures and the Dave Clark Five. Philly Soul songwriter/producer team Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff will be presented the Ahmet Ertegun Award (previously known as the non-performer category) and blues harmonica player Little Walter will be inducted in the sideman category.

Fat Kid Successfully Avoids Ridicule By Swimming With Shirt On
2007-12-17 03:41:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Today Now! brings you the inspiring story of Brian Peete, a fat boy who hid his obesity from other children at the pool by keeping his shirt on.Watch the Video Report Here:
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Writers Guild Files Unfair Labor Complaint
2007-12-16 08:25:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Movie Studios, Reacting To Accusation, Says Allegation Is "Baseless"Union officials representing striking Hollywood writers said Thursday they have filed an unfair labor practices complaint claiming studios violated federal law by breaking off negotiations.The Writers Guild of America demanded in a statement that the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers return to the bargaining so the six-week strike can be ended and thousands of workers idled by the walkout can return to their jobs.
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Globes Nominations Favor Cable, New Shows
2007-12-16 08:23:00
Share on StumbleUpon: If there was any doubt before, the Golden Globes have sounded a clear message: This year, the best TV is on cable.Broadcast networks scored only one-third of the 60 television nominations announced Thursday. Most of them went to ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," Fox's "House" and NBC's "30 Rock" (all represented by awards last year) and ABC's freshman series "Pushing Daisies."
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Reporters Expose Airport Security Lapses By Blowing Up Plane
2007-12-16 08:19:00
Share on StumbleUpon: 271 are dead after an Onion News Network Special Investigative Report on airport security.Watch the Video Report Here:
More About: Security , Airport , Plane , Expose , Reporters

Man Dubbed 'Beer Bandit' Behind Bars
2007-11-17 23:19:00
Share on StumbleUpon: WKRC CBS 12 Cincinnati Video Report • Nov. 16, 2007. 07:43 AM ESTRonald Terry left a beer can and beer bottle at two crime scenes.
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Striking Writers and Producers Plan to Meet
2007-11-17 23:15:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 17, 2007. 08:17 AM ESTHollywood's television and film writers will meet with producers on Nov. 26th and resume formal negotiations to try to end a strike that has lasted for two weeks.
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Spice Girls Add Zest to Victoria's Secret Show
2007-11-17 23:12:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 16, 2007. 12:15 PM ESTThe Spice Girls showed up at the taping of the Victoria 's Secret Fashion Show in L.A. It was their first television appearance since they announced their reunion.
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Klum, 'Angels' Walk Runway in L.A.
2007-11-17 23:09:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 16, 2007. 10:47 AM ESTCatch a sneak peak of Victoria's Secret's upcoming fashion show. Heidi Klum and Victoria's Secret's 'Angels ' walked the runway in L.A. Thursday for the taping of the show that airs December 4th on CBS.
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Aguilera Hosts Rock the Vote
2007-11-17 23:05:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 15, 2007. 03:42 PM ESTChristina Aguilera was partying in Hollywood this week - but it was for a good cause. She hosted a party for Rock the Vote , which encourages young people to get involved in politics.
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K.T. Tunstall Rocks for Writers' Strike
2007-11-17 23:02:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 15, 2007. 10:20 AM ESTStriking Writers Guild members in L.A. got a treat Wednesday as K.T. Tunstall turned out to play a few tunes for picketers.
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Pissboy
2007-11-17 22:57:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Director: Jim Solan | United KingdomWhat do a doctor, his hot wife, a cross-dressing psychopath and a mob boss have in common? Find out here at RATPage Entertainment.

World's Smallest Bear Facing Extinction
2007-11-15 06:56:00
Share on StumbleUpon: The world's smallest bear species faces extinction because of deforestation and poaching in its Southeast Asian home, a conservation group said recently.The sun bear, whose habitat stretches from India to Indonesia, has been classified as vulnerable by the World Conservation Union.
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Anniversary Present
2007-11-15 06:44:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Director: Doug Karr | United StatesPerhaps his wife was too good for him after all. Too beautiful. Too giving. Has she found someone else to share her love? Or is it all just in his head?
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Did a Ghost Visit a Gas Station?
2007-11-15 06:34:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 14, 2007. 11:22 AM ESTAn odd blue blob is caught on surveillance tape at an Ohio gas station. No one knows for sure what it is, but some think it might be a ghost.
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Zoo Goes Ape Over Birth of Rare Bonobo
2007-11-15 06:31:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 13, 2007. 04:16 PM ESTCalifornia's San Diego Zoo is welcoming the birth of a male bonobo ape named Tutapenda. Bonobos are an endangered species that some say could become extinct within 10 years.
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AP Showbiz News: Matt Damon, Ellen, Broadway
2007-11-15 06:27:00
Share on StumbleUpon: Associated Press Video Report • Nov. 14, 2007. 06:28 PM ESTBroadway stagehands and producers to resume talks this weekend; Ellen DeGeneres cancels NYC show tapings; Matt Damon named People's 'Sexiest man alive'; and Ellen Pompeo gets married in NYC.
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