A woman died on a plane from Brazil en route to Dallas this morning, reports indicate. She was pronounced dead on the plane; the AA flight was then diverted to Houston. Flight 962 from Sao Paulo to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport landed instead at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. A medical emergency was reported inside the Boeing 777 aircraft. After the 25-year-old woman’s body was taken to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences to be examined, the flight continued from Houston to Dallas. More than 200 passengers and a 14-person crew were aboard the flight when the woman died. A medical examiner will determine what caused the death. A spokesman said there were no visible signs of trauma.
You might have heard the shocking news that Django Unchained features copious use of the word ‘nigger’. I know! I can’t understand why a film set in the antebellum South, featuring numerous unrepentant slaveowners, during a time when black people were considered barely human as a matter of course, would have so many n-bombs. Sure, the word is almost exclusively spoken by villains or by black people to refer to themselves, and sure, it is one of the few aspects of the film that is 100% historically accurate, but come on. How rude of Quentin Tarantino to include it and make the harsh depiction of the slavery era even more uncomfortable. I’m kidding, the fake controversy is incredibly stupid 1 , and feels to me like the rush to blame movies and video games for terrible acts of public violence, because that’s easier than actually facing our demons head-on 2 . Maybe that’s why Samuel L. Jackson had a bit of fun during an interview with FOX Houston’s film critic Jake Hamilton over the issue. About 14 minutes into the the video below, Hamilton started to ask Jackson about the controversy, and this happened: I feel for Hamilton of course. His refusal to use the word and stir up a hornet’s nest of both real and fake outrage is understandable, but of course, it’s just a word. I would hope we’re at a place where we can use it in context – like I did here – without anyone mistaking you for a racist. Perhaps Jackson’s position that the taboo just gives the word more power is the correct one. Either way, this was hilarious. What do you think, readers? Sound off in comments. 1. Speaking of stupid, we’re not giving Drudge hits, but surely you read about his recent Django-inspired N-word tirade. Yeah. 2. BTW, Louie C.K. was right ; being white and male is like winning the lottery. [ Source: Gawker ]
Beyonce Performs In Las Vegas On New Year’s Eve While her hubby Hov was poppin bottles at the Barclays Center on stage with Coldplay to ring in the New Year, a big haired, bee-sting bearin’ Bey was twerkin it out at her own private show in Las Vegas. The blonde-haired Houston native hit the stage at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort before a small crowd of 700 to bring in 2013 with a bang. Bleek must have been on Blue Ivy babysitting duty again . More pics of a barely-dressed Bey on stage in Vegas when you hit the flip….
One year ago, it was uncertain whether Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson would even suit up in 2012, due to a pair of gruesome injuries. But now the former is headed for the playoffs, the latter may set the all-time rushing record and both stars have been named Pro Bowl starters. The NFL announced the rosters last night for its meaningless postseason celebration, with Manning under center for the AFC and Peterson in the backfield for the NFC. With an asterisk denoting the starters, here is a look at the selected offensive and defensive players for both conferences: AFC OFFENSE Quarterback Peyton Manning, Denver* Tom Brady, New England Matt Schaub, Houston Running back Arian Foster, Houston* Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Ray Rice, Baltimore Fullback Vonta Leach, Baltimore* Wide receiver A.J. Green, Cincinnati* Andre Johnson, Houston* Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Wes Welker, New England Tight end Rob Gronkowski, New England* Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Tackle Joe Thomas, Cleveland* Duane Brown, Houston* Ryan Clady, Denver Guard Logan Mankins, New England* Marshal Yanda, Baltimore* Wade Smith, Houston Center Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh* Chris Myers, Houston AFC DEFENSE Defensive end J.J. Watt, Houston* Cameron Wake, Miami* Elvis Dumervil, Denver Interior linemen Geno Atkins, Cincinnati* Vince Wilfork, New England* Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Outside linebacker Von Miller, Denver* Tamba Hali, Kansas City* Robert Mathis, Indianapolis Inside/Middle linebacker Jerod Mayo, New England* Derrick Johnson, Kansas City Cornerback Champ Bailey, Denver* Johnathan Joseph, Houston* Antonio Cromartie, N.Y. Jets Free safety Ed Reed, Baltimore* Strong safety Eric Berry, Kansas City* LaRon Landry, N.Y. Jets AFC SPECIALISTS Punter Dustin Colquitt, Kansas City Kicker Phil Dawson, Cleveland Kick returner Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Special-teamer Matthew Slater, New England NFC OFFENSE Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay* Matt Ryan, Atlanta Robert Griffin III, Washington Running back Adrian Peterson, Minnesota* Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Frank Gore, San Francisco Fullback Jerome Felton, Minnesota* Wide receiver Calvin Johnson, Detroit* Brandon Marshall, Chicago* Julio Jones, Atlanta Victor Cruz, N.Y. Giants Tight end Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta* Jason Witten, Dallas Tackle Joe Staley, San Francisco* Russell Okung, Seattle* Trent Williams, Washington Guard Mike Iupati, San Francisco* Jahri Evans, New Orleans* Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants Center Max Unger, Seattle* Jeff Saturday, Green Bay NFC DEFENSE Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, N.Y. Giants* Julius Peppers, Chicago* Jared Allen, Minnesota Interior linemen Justin Smith, San Francisco* Henry Melton, Chicago* Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay Outside linebacker Aldon Smith, San Francisco* DeMarcus Ware, Dallas* Clay Matthews, Green Bay Inside/Middle linebacker Patrick Willis, San Francisco* NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco Cornerback Charles Tillman, Chicago* Tim Jennings, Chicago* Patrick Peterson, Arizona Free safety Dashon Goldson, San Francisco* Earl Thomas, Seattle Strong safety Donte Whitner, San Francisco* NFC SPECIALISTS Punter Thomas Morstead, New Orleans Place-kicker Blair Walsh, Minnesota Kick returner Leon Washington, Seattle Special-teamer Lorenzo Alexander, Washington
Just when you thought you were finally getting sick of Gangnam Style parodies comes this amazing effort from … NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston! Explore the Johnson Space Center campus, including ground control and training facilities, through amazing lyrics, visuals and spot-on dance moves: NASA Johnson Style (Gangnam Style Parody) The highly-produced and legitimately impressive “NASA Johnson Style” was created by a group of students and even features a couple of astronauts. Mike Massimino and Clayton Anderson join the video by students Ronak Dave and Brian Schwing, intern Eric Sim and full-time employee Adam Naidsstepped. Where does this rank among your favorite Gangnam Style videos ?
George H.W. Bush, 88, has been in and out of the hospital recently for complications resulting from bronchitis, Methodist Hospital said in a brief statement. Former President George H.W. Bush was in a Houston hospital Thursday for continuing treatment of a lingering cough. The hospital and Bush#39;s spokesman in Houston, Jim McGrath, described Bush as in stable condition and said they expected the former president to be released by the weekend. He#39;s been under hospital care for nearly a wee
Forget the He Said/He Said behind last week’s brawl between Gabriel Aubry and Olivier Martinez . Here is what the police reportedly say: Aubry will NOT face any criminal charges as a result of the incident, which he swears under oath was instigated by Halle Berry’s fiancé on Thanksgiving morning – and which the recent batch of bloody Gabriel Aubry photos make clear was especially one-sided. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the fight has been labeled ” mutual combat ,” meaning neither party is to legally blame. Elsewhere, Aubry was shot down in court yesterday in his attempt to overturn a restraining order against him. He is still barred from getting within 100 yards of Berry, Martinez or daughter Nahla. But that document expires tomorrow, at which time the actress and the French actor are expected back in court to fight for an extension.
Earlier this week, Bing revealed what people were searching for in 2012 ( Kim Kardashian mostly). Now Ask.com, which apparently still exists, is doing the same! The question and answer search engine’s year-end review of what was huge in 2012 focused, fittingly, on the burning questions people wanted answered . Valerie Combs, V.P. of communications for Ask.com, said in a statement: “With nearly half of the queries on Ask.com in the form of a full question, we get a snapshot of not only what captured consumers’ attention, but also what piqued their curiosity.” Here are Ask’s top news search terms and related questions for 2012: 2012 Olympics . How many medals did the US gymnastics team win? Hurricane Sandy . What is the damage from Hurricane Sandy? Black Knight shooting . What happened at the Colorado shooting? Jerry Sandusky . What is Jerry Sandusky’s sentence? iPhone 5 . When will the iPhone 5 be released? Facebook IPO . When is the Facebook IPO? Lance Armstrong . Did Lance Armstrong take drugs? Whitney Houston . How did Whitney Houston die? Costa Concordia . How did the Costa Concordia sink? Trayvon Martin . Why was Trayvon Martin Shot? Apparently people really love the Fierce Five and worried about Sandy. And can’t recall the correct name of the final part of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Batman trilogy. Quick answers below … A lot See #1 There is no movie called that Not long enough September something May something Obviously Drugs/alcohol We forget Talk to George Zimmerman Who needs Ask.com. Just Ask THG.
From THEBOXHOUSTON.com – Over 20, 000 people packed out Houston’s Reliant Center Saturday for the Los Magnificos Custom Car & Bike Show and Concert. Check…
Every year for the past four years, at every concert I’ve been to, I’ve tried to meet Justin. From hotel stalking, to just simply going to buyouts and waiting outside the tour bus, it’s never happened. It all started this time with me not having any tickets to the Believe tour for Houston, Texas. I didn’t think I would get tickets, but the next day my local radio station started giving out tickets. I ended up being the first one to win tickets from them! I expected to go and enjoy the concert, with no intentions of meeting him. My friend then told me to join BieberFever.com and enter the contest for meet and greets! I entered, and ended up not winning. But my sister, who didn’t send in a picture, but sent in an essay, and showed Hoogs how #BiebsMeetDestinyAndFaith was trending, won! The day of the concert came and I was SO nervous. I went to the venue around 10 AM, and hung around the venue all day with my friends. I had butterflies in my stomach all day long. I literally felt so sick, and could not eat at all! I mean, I WAS MEETING JUSTIN BIEBER. I couldn’t believe it myself. We got our meet and greets around 3 pm and went in line. We were in line for a good hour, and the lady said, “Make friends! Six girls in a picture!” My group got together, and since me and my twin sister have never met Justin, my friends let us stand next to him. When we got to go in, I walked in first and saw him. He looked perfect. Literally, his face is flawless. He had on a brown shirt, a SnapBack and glasses. I said, “Hi Justin” nervously, and he said “Hey sweetie!” and held out his arms for a hug. I hugged him, then the other girls poured in and said hi and got their hugs. Before we took our picture, I said “Justin, can I kiss you?” And he said, “No there’s too many girls, lets just take a regular picture, ok?” And I was like “Oh ok…” and he said “Next time we meet, you can kiss me.” I was like ok cool, but on the inside my ovaries exploded into like a million pieces. They snapped the picture and we hugged him goodbye one last time and left. Even though it was only like 2 minutes, I’m so grateful I got to meet him. If you haven’t met him, don’t lose hope because I know it will happen. It happened for me! Just believe. More here: Every year for the past four years, at every concert I’ve been…
