News Headlines (93) 13 December 2012

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Van Wilder 1 - film entier complet français. Published on Nov 3, 2012 by UniversalMovies00



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Colombian Fashion Week - Ass Implants & Couture. Published on May 8 :: VICE heads to Colombia for a week of fashion, cocaine and plastic surgery. Formerly the old stomping ground of Pablo Escobar, the city is now trying to throw off its powdery legacy and push fashion up the noses of the world. Charlet, your host, goes to two rival fashion weeks running simultaneously and is presented with two very different ideas about what Colombian beauty is.



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The Gun Markets of Pakistan.  Uploaded on Oct 26, 2011 :: In 2006, Suroosh Alvi was one of a handful of journalists who was able to get into the massive guns market in Pakistan's tribal areas -- home base for the Taliban since the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. He returned to Pakistan this month and found the entire country was a "powder keg ready to explode."



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Living Without Laws: Slab City, USA. Published on May 15, 2012 :: This bizarre, lawless land in the California desert is inhabited by drug addicts, eccentrics, army vets, hippies and just plain old weirdos. Slab City is referred to by its residents as "the last free place in America."



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The Rocket Men of Gaza - Israel/Palestine. Published on Nov 19, 2012 by journeymanpictures :: With unique access to a Qassam rocket-launching team in the Gaza strip and the Israeli helicopter-pilots hunting them down, this archive report offers a rare insight into the tactics used on both sides today. Aged 11 Abu Haroun threw rocks at Israeli tanks; now he is crafting rockets to launch at Israeli bases. "Look, they are usually blacked out, so you know where they are", he explains as he demonstrates how Google Maps has become central to their guerrilla strategy. An Israeli pilot sent to destroy these men argues, "I'm on a rescue mission", protecting children from "terrorists". A striking look at the grassroots of an intractable conflict. - Al Jazeera Network







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NKorea Springs Surpise With Rocket Launch.  Published on Dec 11, 2012 :: North Korea fired a long-range rocket Wednesday morning in its second launch under its new leader, defying warnings from the U.N. and Washington only days before South Korean presidential elections. (Dec. 11)



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New Condom Rules Worry L.A. Adult Film Industry.  Published on Dec 12, 2012:: The adult film industry in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley is concerned about mandatory condom rules that voters approved in November. Executives say productions will leave L.A. and thousands of behind-the scene workers will lose their jobs. (Dec. 12)



► Ian McKellen's Expected, New Tolkien Journey.  Published on Dec 11, 2012 ::  Ian McKellen is back as Gandalf in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' the 1st in Peter Jackson's new trilogy from J.R.R. Tolkien's writings. McKellen says Jackson uses Tolkien's style and notes to join 'The Hobbit' to 'The Lord of the Ring.' (Dec. 11) (VIDEO)

► Raw: Michelle Obama Helps With Toys for Tots.  Published on Dec 11, 2012 ::  First lady Michelle Obama thanked military families for inspiring her work as she delivered about 900 gifts Tuesday from White House employees to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign. (Dec. 11) (VIDEO)

► National Geographic reader pics - National Geographic highlights the top photos from users in its ongoing gallery called Your Shot. Here are some of the best from this week. 

► Russia to get tough on corruption, capital flight: Putin 

► Putin promises to bolster economy, military power -  By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV 

► Is Russia's Robotic Space Program Headed for a Renaissance?By Leonard David | SPACE.com

► US and Syrian opposition disagree at conference over labeling Islamist rebel group terrorist - By Paul Schemm, The Associated Press

► Obama Is Not Happy About Syria Using SCUD Missiles Against the Rebels - By Dashiell Bennett 

► U.S. declares Syria rebel group terrorists, sending message to opposition - By Dana Hughes | ABC OTUS News

► France: 100 countries back new Syrian coalition - By PAUL SCHEMM

► U.S. military to boost Philippines presence; China tells army to be prepared - By Manuel Mogato 

► NASA releases 'Told Ya So' apocalypse video early - By Mike Krumboltz, Yahoo! News 

► 12/12/12: How Yahoo! News readers and Flickr photographers marked the date - Yahoo News asked readers, Yahoo! Contributor Network writers and Flickr photographers to share their 12/12/12-inspired snapshots. Here are a few selected images.

► Loneliness Linked with Dementia Risk - By Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor | LiveScience.com – Tue, Dec 11, 2012

► 10 best beaches to beat the winter blues 

► 13 December 2012  - Chavez 'faces difficult recovery' 

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is stable after cancer surgery, but faces a "complex and difficult" recovery, ministers say. || VIDEO  :: Venezuela President Chavez's cancer surgery 'successful'
* Facing the future
* Chavez 'looking ahead' - VIDEO
* Profile: Hugo Chavez
* Profile: Nicolas Maduro 

► 8 December 2012 -  Cuba sugar cane marabu weeds 'could be turned to fuel' | By Sarah Rainsford BBC News, Ciro Redondo, Cuba

► Encyclopedia Paranoaica: A reader's guide to your fears. 13 December 2012  - Dirty hands have dangerous germs on them, but frequent hand-washing can cause itchy and painful dermatitis - and alcohol-based hand sanitisers can strip skin of its natural oils, increasing the risk of exposure to pathogens. What's a body to do? This dilemma, and countless others, are described in the Encyclopedia Paranoiaca by New York humourists Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf. It is a semi-serious cross-referenced compendium of hundreds of household items, activities and illnesses that - the authors say - could seriously ruin your day. From Abdominal Cramping to Zombulation, the book hopes to enlighten and entertain curious readers - just ahead of this month's "Mayan apocalypse".

"Every day you read on the internet or in the paper that something you thought was safe is really bad for you," says Cerf, an Emmy- and Grammy-winning song writer. "I don't know what to do anymore. I've been paralysed since we wrote this book." - Produced by Matthew Danzico and Daniel Nasaw (VIDEO)

► Why animals also seek teenage kicks
► Why hypochondriacs keep us healthy
► Breaking the glass ceiling of trekking 

► Living in: Savannah

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Now or Never: Putin on Russia's worries and concerns. Published on Dec 12, 2012 :: Vladimir Putin focused on improving Russia's social sector and bolstering the economy, during his first address to lawmakers since returning to the Kremlin. The President warned it's high time to seize the initiative, lest the country fall behind on the rapidly developing global arena. He also called for much tighter control over government spending and the income of bureaucrats, warning them against drawing money away from the country's economy. RT's Aleksey Yaroshevsky reports.



► Putin vows crackdown on high-profile corruption and money laundering

Now or never? Haaa .. I love those two words. A sweet threat. Sounds so desperate but pretty arrogant to reject a rejection in a "Goodbye".

Some days my fiance often sang it when he's in the shower. It was the song when he declared his love for me, when I was invited to stay with him. Now I have become the mother of his baby and we are not married, yet. I felt he was starting to insinuate my promise to be fulfilled: we will get married after Obama wins the 2012 elections and after our baby is born. Both conditions have been occurred, but "Yes" has not been heard among us.

I am thinking, what will happen if I am jokingly answer his shower track with, "Neverrrrr, dahling!"

(Never? Ow Yes, Cisca! Then you better prepare your ears for a possibility to hear your fiance will say, "What? Never? Alright. Now. Now? What now? Are you going to go? Go? No. Now I'm going to kill you ")

... ehehehhe .....

Ehehehe? What's that phrase? ehehehe, laughter? You laugh? Oh. Stop laughing before your death, Cisca!

Hahahaha...

► Politicians see Putins address as national program of development

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Terror Ties: US supports Syrian rebels despite 'blacklisted' group - Published on Dec 13, 2012 :: Washington's decision to brand a leading rebel group in Syria as a terrorist organisation, sparks a chorus of outrage among others who enjoy America's overwhelming support. The key rebel coalition, recognized by the US as the sole representative of the Syrian people, has thrown its weight behind the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra front. Jacob Hornberger, founder and President of The Future of Freedom Foundation, says the US is deliberately demonizing the Syrian government. || ► Open War? Obama backs Syria rebels 'infiltrated with terrorists'. Published on Dec 12, 2012 :: US President Barack Obama has recognized the main Syrian opposition group as a "legitimate representative" of the Syrian people. This brings the US in line with its allies, including Britain, France and several Arab states.



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CrossTalk: Selective Justice. Published on Dec 12, 2012 :: Is the International Criminal Court unfair and biased? Is it really about geopolitics? The US refuses to sign up as member of the court while proclaiming itself a nation governed by the rule of law. Is this hypocrisy? A vast majority of investigations at the ICC come from Africa -- but surely there have been other major crimes committed in other parts of the world. So why aren't they looked into? CrossTalking with Lawrence Douglas, William Keylor and George Szamuely.



► Syrian opposition urges US to 're-examine' blacklisting of 'terrorist group'
► Moscow surprised by US recognition of Syrian opposition - Lavrov 
► US claims N. Korea's satellite is 'out of control' security threat
► Army judge orders soldier who killed five in Iraq to be hypnotised
► Houston, Gangnam, Sandy, biggest Google trends in 2012
► What deficit? California pays psychiatrists five times more than governor

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Inside Story - Is N Korea rocket launch a warning? Published on Dec 13, 2012 :: North Korea has launched a long-range rocket it says is designed to put a weather satellite into orbit but the move has sparked an international outcry. What is Kim Jong-un trying to tell the world? Guests: Don Kirk, Joseph Cheng, Paul Chamberlin.



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People & Power - Afghanistan: An Army Prepares. Published on Dec 13, 2012 :: When US troops leave Afghanistan in 2014, will the country's own forces be able to hold the line against the Taliban and al-Qaeda?



► Witness - Democracy Camp.  Published on Dec 12, 2012 :: In the summer of 2011, rebellion is in the air at a children's camp in Egypt. The film Democracy Camp centres on four teenagers in exploring the political and social awakening being experienced by millions of children across the Arab world.  (VIDEO)

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Fault Lines : Anaheim: A Tale of Two Cities.  Published on Dec 11, 2012 :: If there is one city in the world where you might expect to find happiness, it is Anaheim, California. It is the home of Disneyland, the second most popular amusement park in the world. From Anaheim Disney has for decades been selling an image of phantasy to millions of visitors every year. But over the summer, anger that had been growing in communities living in the shadows of this multi-billion dollar tourist industry began spiralling out of control. In July 2012, two young Latino men were shot and killed by Anaheim police. What followed was some of the worst civil unrest this city has ever seen. Protests against police brutality were met with riot-clad gear police and rubber bullets, further fuelling violence and bringing national attention to the home of Disneyland. The images shocked the country but left unanswered questions: Why did it happen? Will it happen elsewhwere in the US? And are there two Anaheims? Fault Lines examines the underlying causes of the recent unrest in Anaheim.

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► Syrian Opposition Boosted by U.S. Recognition, But Faces Growing Challenges

By Vivienne Walt / Marrakesh, Morocco
* Why U.S. Has Designated One Anti-Assad Group as 'Terrorist'

► Afghanistan: Elites Still Bypassing Measures to Combat Money Laundering 
► After the Missile, What Next for North Korea?

* Defiant North Korea Fires Long-Range Rocket

► What Mario Monti's Exit Tells Us About Europe's Debt Crisis    
► India Mourns Death of Ravi Shankar, Cultural Ambassador 
► The Fed Finally Does Something About Unemployment. It's Big.
► Apocalypse Never: NASA Eases Dec. 21 Fears

* Cinematic Visions of the Apocalypse 

► TIME's Best Portraits of 2012
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► Refugee Hotel: Strangers in a Strange Land

► Treatment of 9/11 suspects won't be disclosed at trial 
By Richard A. Serrano - Human rights advocates call the decision an attempt to hide the fact that the men were tortured. "We're profoundly disappointed," says an ACLU lawyer.

► Colorado River water supply to fall short of demand, study says

► In China, social divisions are written in a little red booklet 

► A visit from St. Nick - Santa Claus provides Christmas gifts to needy children with an assist from the Los Angeles Police Department, California Highway Patrol and U.S. Secret Service. 

► F R A M E WO R K  - Pictures in the News December 12, 2012 | Posted By: Marc Martin