If there’s one thing that my readers and teenage girls can agree on, it’s loving Taylor Swift . Sure, their reasons may be different, but I know for a fact that both groups would love to invite Taylor over for a slumber party. So enjoy these shots of her at the BBC Radio One Teen Awards and posing with her fans. I know they’re not the poses you’d ask for if you ever got to meet Taylor, but they’ll have to do for now. » view all 27 photos Photos: WENN.com
Realest ninja alive ! Man Survives After Falling Off A Cliff While Fighting A Bear Via TIME reports: In the battle of man vs. bear, man has triumphed–well, sort of. The Guardian reports that Yusuf Alchagirov, an 80-year-old Russian shepherd, was minding his own business in a raspberry field when he was attacked by a large, hungry bear. Rather than let the predator get the best of him, Alchagirov counter-attacked. Despite his age, the octogenarian managed to knock the bear off-balance with a flurry of kicks and headbutts. Unfortunately, this beating failed to phase the furry attacker and the bear responded by knocking the shepherd off a nearby cliff. According to the Guardian, Alchagirov was hospitalised with “bruises, bite wounds and four broken ribs,” but avoided a potentially lethal mauling. Alchagirov may have survived his encounter, but experts generally advise against fighting back during a bear attack. If you are approached aggressively by a brown bear — a common species of bear in the region — Mother Nature Network suggests playing dead as the bear is ”likely trying to neutralize you as a threat.” However, Alchagirov is positive that it’s his aggressiveness that saved his life. ”I got off easy. It would have killed me if I’d chickened out,” said the shepherd. Newsfeed Continue reading →
Realest ninja alive ! Man Survives After Falling Off A Cliff While Fighting A Bear Via TIME reports: In the battle of man vs. bear, man has triumphed–well, sort of. The Guardian reports that Yusuf Alchagirov, an 80-year-old Russian shepherd, was minding his own business in a raspberry field when he was attacked by a large, hungry bear. Rather than let the predator get the best of him, Alchagirov counter-attacked. Despite his age, the octogenarian managed to knock the bear off-balance with a flurry of kicks and headbutts. Unfortunately, this beating failed to phase the furry attacker and the bear responded by knocking the shepherd off a nearby cliff. According to the Guardian, Alchagirov was hospitalised with “bruises, bite wounds and four broken ribs,” but avoided a potentially lethal mauling. Alchagirov may have survived his encounter, but experts generally advise against fighting back during a bear attack. If you are approached aggressively by a brown bear — a common species of bear in the region — Mother Nature Network suggests playing dead as the bear is ”likely trying to neutralize you as a threat.” However, Alchagirov is positive that it’s his aggressiveness that saved his life. ”I got off easy. It would have killed me if I’d chickened out,” said the shepherd. Newsfeed Continue reading →
Kerry is now the breadwinner of the family … San Francisco 49ers Cut Nnamdi Asomugha Via NBC Sports reports: The 49ers had to make some decisions when a raft of injured players starting making their way back. And ask expected, they swapped out one veteran corner for another. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the 49ers will release cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha when they activate cornerback Eric Wright. It’s no surprise, as Asomugha never really made an impression there, and was replaced by younger players with more upside. It seems like forever ago when Asomugha left the Raiders for the Eagles and a gigantic free agent contract (it was March 2011). Since then, his play has fallen off sharply, and now two teams have decided he’s not worth having around, at any price. Has any player fallen faster than Nnamdi Asomugha?? Maybe Olivia Pope can get him a new job….
Kerry is now the breadwinner of the family … San Francisco 49ers Cut Nnamdi Asomugha Via NBC Sports reports: The 49ers had to make some decisions when a raft of injured players starting making their way back. And ask expected, they swapped out one veteran corner for another. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the 49ers will release cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha when they activate cornerback Eric Wright. It’s no surprise, as Asomugha never really made an impression there, and was replaced by younger players with more upside. It seems like forever ago when Asomugha left the Raiders for the Eagles and a gigantic free agent contract (it was March 2011). Since then, his play has fallen off sharply, and now two teams have decided he’s not worth having around, at any price. Has any player fallen faster than Nnamdi Asomugha?? Maybe Olivia Pope can get him a new job….
Emily Wickersham is joining the cast of NCIS as a series regular starting November 19, when she debuts as Ziva’s successor, Eleanor “Ellie” Bishop. The actress was originally slated to appear in three episodes, with the possibility of being upped to regular status as a full-time replacement for Cote de Pablo. Producers confirmed today, however, that Wickersham was promoted to NCIS series regular – even before her new character has even been introduced. “[Emily Wickersham] is proving to perfectly compliment the NCIS team,” said show-runner Gary Glasberg. ”Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious.” “Great things are planned for Bishop and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her,” he added, noting that his intention was never to “replace” Ziva David. While she will undoubtedly be considered Ziva’s successor because of the circumstances, she will be developed into a notable character in her own right. Calling her “unique and quirky and fun,” Glasberg said, “hopefully people embrace her and feel like she is a new element to this group and a new part of moving it forward.” Wickersham, whose first episode airs Tuesday, November 19, fills an empty series regular spot vacated by Cote de Pablo’s exit on NCIS Season 11 Episode 2 . CBS calls Bishop “a mysterious mixture of analytic brilliance, fierce determination and idealism who specializes in international threat assessment.” She’ll be introduced when the SecNav is bugged in a security breach that it turns out “Bishop described in exact detail two years ago in a threat analysis report.” “Working side-by-side with Gibbs and the team,” the press release states, “Bishop cross-examines the case file to help determine who is behind the crime.” Are you excited for her debut on NCIS?
Emily Wickersham is joining the cast of NCIS as a series regular starting November 19, when she debuts as Ziva’s successor, Eleanor “Ellie” Bishop. The actress was originally slated to appear in three episodes, with the possibility of being upped to regular status as a full-time replacement for Cote de Pablo. Producers confirmed today, however, that Wickersham was promoted to NCIS series regular – even before her new character has even been introduced. “[Emily Wickersham] is proving to perfectly compliment the NCIS team,” said show-runner Gary Glasberg. ”Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious.” “Great things are planned for Bishop and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her,” he added, noting that his intention was never to “replace” Ziva David. While she will undoubtedly be considered Ziva’s successor because of the circumstances, she will be developed into a notable character in her own right. Calling her “unique and quirky and fun,” Glasberg said, “hopefully people embrace her and feel like she is a new element to this group and a new part of moving it forward.” Wickersham, whose first episode airs Tuesday, November 19, fills an empty series regular spot vacated by Cote de Pablo’s exit on NCIS Season 11 Episode 2 . CBS calls Bishop “a mysterious mixture of analytic brilliance, fierce determination and idealism who specializes in international threat assessment.” She’ll be introduced when the SecNav is bugged in a security breach that it turns out “Bishop described in exact detail two years ago in a threat analysis report.” “Working side-by-side with Gibbs and the team,” the press release states, “Bishop cross-examines the case file to help determine who is behind the crime.” Are you excited for her debut on NCIS?
Miley Cyrus has a living legend in her corner. The 20-year old – whose latest scandalous act involved drinking underage and making out with Benji Madden late last week – is simply growing up and learning some life lessons along the way, according to veteran country artist Dolly Parton. “I’ve loved her through the years and watched her grow up, and I’ve seen how smart she is and how talented she is,” Parton tells The Standard in a new interview. It’s worth noting that Parton is Miley’s godmother – and this isn’t the first time she’s told critics to leave Cyrus alone . Dolly Parton Stands Up for Miley Cyrus “I don’t think people really realize yet what a great singer and writer she really is,” Parton added. Haters, of course, may counter that this has gone unnoticed because herself isn’t relying on her singing and/or writing for attention. She’s dancing with stuffed animals and taking her clothes off in order to stay in the news. “She’s just trying to find her own place and wings and learn to fly,” Parton continued, adding of whether or not she advises the young superstar: “If she needs my opinion on something I will surely give it and there have been times we’ve talked. But I would never dream of calling her and saying, ‘Well why are you doing this?’ or, ‘You shouldn’t do this or that.'” Miley has hit number-one with “Bangerz” and even dominated the conversation around Halloween, dressing as Lil Kim and seeing many other celebrities dress as her. So, clearly, she’s doing something right. “I know that she has thought this all through,” Parton concluded of Cyrus. “I would love to do some duets with her. I would love to sing with her and write with her because I think she is so gifted. “It’s not easy being young. It’s hard to know what to do. You’ve almost got to sacrifice your damn soul just to get anything done.”
