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The Weinstein Company Already Using Queen Elizabeth II’s Endorsement of The King’s Speech

That was fast ! Barely three hours after it began circulating that Queen Elizabeth II saw — and apparently loved — The King’s Speech , The Weinstein Company released a press release trumpeting her royal approval. But will the quick response wind up backfiring?

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The Weinstein Company Already Using Queen Elizabeth II’s Endorsement of The King’s Speech

Jon Stewart Blasts BP for Having 760 Pre-Spill Safety Violations (Video)

The Daily Show was unfortunately on hiatus during the last couple weeks of the BP Gulf oil spill, leaving a void where negligent companies should be lampooned and scathing satire delivered. But fear not, everyone! The spill is still continuing unabated , more than 40 days after it began, and there looks to be no end in sight — which means plenty more time for BP Gulf spill satire! Hell, we could be laughing until Christmas, according to some reports, since that’s how long experts say it might ta… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Jon Stewart Blasts BP for Having 760 Pre-Spill Safety Violations (Video)

South Korea Navy Ship Sinking Near North Korea After Explosion

SEOUL, South Korea — Military officials say a South Korean navy ship has sunk off an island not far from North Korea. An official with the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul said early Saturday that the ship sank some four hours after it began taking on water. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with department policy. The official said at least 58 of the 104 crew members have been rescued. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties. A rescue operation was still under way. The cause of the sinking was not immediately clear. added by: ylin