Superman intends to give up his US citizenship, a story in the new issue of Action Comics declares.
"I'm tired of having my actions construed as instruments of US policy," the character says in a story that sees him flying to a Tehran protest.
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Saturday, 30 April 2011
Best Dressed Of The Week - 28/4/2011
Newlyweds Prince William and Catherine Middleton put off honeymoon
After a royal wedding that captured the attention the world over and broke internet viewing records, a honeymoon is next for Prince William and his new wife, Catherine Middleton, right?
Well, eventually. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have opted to hold off on a honeymoon, instead choosing to have a private weekend to themselves in the United Kingdom in an unknown location - because Prince William has to return to work as a search and rescue pilot next week.
United end Schalke's perfect home record in European semifinal
Manchester United took a big step towards reaching the Champions League final for the third time in four years as the English team ended Schalke's 100% home record this season in Europe's top club competition on Tuesday.
Second-half goals from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney gave United a 2-0 victory in Germany ahead of next Wednesday's second leg of the semifinal at Old Trafford.
Light exercise can reduce cancer risk
| HELSINKI: A research shows that one can significantly reduce risks of cancer by doing light exercises. Doing light exercise up to 30 minutes daily will significantly reduce risks of cancer. |
US slaps sanctions on Syria
| WASHINGTON: The United States Friday imposed sanctions and blocked assets of the powerful brother of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, several other officials and of the country's intelligence services. |
Swedish film She Monkeys wins Tribeca prize
She Monkeys is set in the world of women's equestrian acrobatics
A Swedish film about two teenage girls whose friendship turns to rivalry has won a top award at the Tribeca film festival in New York.
Royal newly-weds celebrate at Buckingham Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have celebrated their marriage with dinner and dancing at Buckingham Palace, along with about 300 friends and family.
The bride wore a white evening gown by Sarah Burton, who created her wedding dress, to the event.
The couple stayed at the palace after the reception, which lasted into the early hours.
It is thought they may depart for their honeymoon later, though details of their plans have not been made public.
Why the Devil doesn't buy Prada online
The Devil might wear Prada, but until recently he would have had a devil of a time buying it direct from the fashion company's website.
Prada, like many leading purveyors of designer clothing and luxury goods, until two months ago had avoided selling its products direct via the Internet. Even now it just sells accessories, not clothes.
The Italian fashion house isn't alone. Marc Jacobs, the American label owned by French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is only this week taking its first tentative steps into online retailing.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Principles of Healthy Eating
Knowing yourself also means planning for pitfalls. If, say, you often nosh while you work, keep food as far from your desk as possible or bring in a healthy snack from home. If your downfall is salty junk food, don't eat directly from a multiserving package; take out a handful and put the rest away. Slight changes don't feel like sacrifice, says Brian Wansink, a professor of marketing and nutritional science at Cornell University, but they do make a difference: "Eating 200 fewer calories a day can mean 20 pounds of weight lost in a year."
What the Yuck: Does blotting pizza save calories?
Too embarrassed to ask your doctor about sex, body quirks, or the latest celeb health fad? In a regular feature and a new book, "What the Yuck?!," Health magazine medical editor Dr. Roshini Raj tackles your most personal and provocative questions.
upcoming movies
| January |
 | Title: Country Strong Genre: Shana Feste Directed by: Shana Feste Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund, Leighton Meester Release date: Fri 07, Jan 2011 Country Strong at Teaser-Trailer.com |
 | Title: Season of The Witch Genre: Adventure/Fantasy/Drama Directed by: Dominic Sena Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Claire Foy Release date: Fri 07, Jan 2011 Season of The Witch at Teaser-Trailer.com |
 | Title: Green Hornet Genre: Action/Superhero Directed by: Michel Gondry Starring: Seth Rogen Release date: Fri 14, Jan 2011 Green Hornet at Teaser-Trailer.com |
 | Title: The Dilemma Genre: Comedy Directed by: Ron Howard Starring: Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Channing Tatum, Queen Latifah Release date: Fri 14, Jan 2011 The Dilemma at Teaser-Trailer.com |
 | Title: Death Race 2 Genre: Action/Thriller Directed by: Roel Reine Starring: Luke Goss, Sean bean, Danny Trejo, Frederick Koehler, Lauren Cohan Release date: Tue 18, Jan 2011 Death Race 2 at Teaser-Trailer.com |
 | Title: Company Men Genre: Drama Directed by: John Wells Starring: Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Costner, Chris Cooper, Maria Bello, Craig T Nelson, Rosemarie DeWitt Release date: Fri 21, Jan 2011 Company Men at Teaser-Trailer.com |
 | Title: No Strings Attached Genre: Comedy/Romance Directed by: Ivan Reitman Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Greta Gerwig, Kevin Kline, Ophelia Lovibond, Ben Lawson, Chris Bridges, Olivia Thirlby, Jake M. Johnson, Lake Bell, Guy Brannum, Cary Elwes Release date: Fri 21, Jan 2011 No Strings Attached at Teaser-Trailer.com |
Obama visits Alabama as South reels in tornado aftermath
Tuscaloosa, Alabama -- President Barack Obama toured tornado damage in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Friday, saying the federal government would "do everything we can to help these communities rebuild."
Obama, who also met with families affected by the storms, told reporters that "I've never seen devastation like this."
Title race still alive - Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson says the Premier League title race is not over despite Manchester United holding a six-point lead with four games left.
His team's closest challengers are Chelsea on 67 points, with Arsenal three points further back in third.
United play Arsenal away on Sunday and are at home to Chelsea on 8 May.
kates arrives at westminster abbey
Royal bride Kate Middleton is on her way to Westminster Abbey for her wedding to Prince William.
She left in a Rolls-Royce with her father Michael to rapturous applause. The public just caught a glimpse of her dress, which has remained a secret.
Some 1,900 people are invited to the church service, with the ceremony getting under way at 1100 BST.
Senior members of the Royal Family have now arrived at the Abbey, including the Queen and Prince Charles.
Thousands of people are lining the procession route the couple will take to Buckingham Palace after the service.
Despite the risk of showers, the pair will travel in an open-topped 1902 State Landau carriage for the procession, which was used by Prince William parents for their wedding in 1981.
The day has started off dry and cloudy in London but the Met Office says there is a risk of heavy showers developing later on. Temperatures in the capital are expected to reach a high of 19C (66F) in the afternoon.
The prince is wearing the red tunic of an Irish Guards colonel - his most senior honorary appointment - but the bride's dress design is being kept secret.
Prince William has been given the title of the Duke of Cambridge by the Queen, and Miss Middleton will become Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge on their marriage.
The prince has also became the Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus, which means Miss Middleton will become the Countess of Strathearn and Baroness Carrickfergus.
Street partiesWell-known faces have been spotted at Westminster Abbey, including singer-songwriter Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward, and former England football captain David Beckham and his wife Victoria.
Actor Rowan Atkinson, a close friend of Prince Charles, Prince Harry's friend Chelsy Davy and film director Guy Ritchie have also arrived.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha, Australian prime minister Julia Gillard, former British PM Sir John Major, and current Home Secretary Theresa May are among the politicians present. Mr Cameron did not cause an etiquette upset and wore a morning suit despite initially suggesting he might not.
BBC reporters at the scene estimated between 3,000-5,000 people had been camping overnight in the Mall and around Westminster Abbey.
For those lining the route, large speakers will broadcast the wedding service, and it is anticipated the event will be watched by hundreds of millions of people worldwide on television.
- The busy schedule began when guests start arriving at the Abbey from 0815 BST. Many had been queuing before the Great North Door opened
- A Rolls-Royce picked up Miss Middleton at the Goring Hotel, where the Middleton family is staying, at 1050BST. Prince William travelled to the Abbey with his brother and best man in a Bentley
- Out of the 1,900 guests at the Abbey, 1,000 are friends and family, who have been given some of the best seats in the house. The others include overseas royals, politicians from home and abroad, military personnel and representatives from various faiths and charities
- After the service, the newlyweds will travel in an open-topped carriage for the 15-minute journey from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, past some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Horse Guards Parade. The couple will appear on the balcony at about 1325 BST
- Thousands of street parties are being held around the UK, and big screens have been put up in many towns and cities. The BBC will be bringing viewers and listeners comprehensive coverage across TV, radio and online, both in the UK and around the world
- 5,000 officers are on duty, with more than 900 along the wedding route. Most are in uniform, but some will be in plain clothes, mixing with the crowd
- About two square miles of central London have been closed to traffic.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Rowan Williams, will conduct the wedding ceremony, which will see Miss Middleton vow to "love, comfort, honour and keep" Prince William but not to obey him.
Dr Williams told the BBC he was "very excited" about the wedding.
"They strike me as deeply sensible, realistic, but also people with strong ideals about marriage and about other things," he said.
The couple did not want a "great kind of all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza", he added.
"They've wanted something simple and clear, but they've also wanted something with obvious traditional routes and associations, and I think that's what's really shaped what's going to happen today," he said.
Royal officials said William and Kate have been involved in planning their wedding day, from the music at the ceremony to the flowers and the cake.
Inside Westminster Abbey, an avenue of trees line the red carpet leading up to the altar.
Some 650 guests have been invited to the palace for a buffet lunch and about 300 close friends and relatives will stay on for formal black tie dinner and disco in the evening.
But the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will leave for a weekend away after hosting the lunchtime reception and will miss Prince Harry's best man speech and Michael Middleton's father of the bride address. Wedding enthusiasm is reaching fever pitch in central London
The couple have chosen royal warrant holders Wartski to make the wedding ring for Miss Middleton. Following a long tradition of royal weddings, it has been fashioned by the Bangor-founded firm from Welsh gold given to Prince William by the Queen.
In their official wedding programme released on Thursday, the royal couple said: "The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply."
Prince William's choice of a military uniform for his wedding is something of a surprise, royal watchers say. As a search and rescue helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force, many had predicted he would wear his blue flight lieutenant's uniform.
However, as an honorary colonel of the Irish Guards infantry regiment, he has opted to wear the red tunic and forage cap, fitted by military and civilian tailors Kashket and Partners.
Prince Harry is a captain in the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals regiment and is wearing his uniform, while Prince Charles will be in his Royal Navy admiral's outfit.
The bride will walk up the aisle to coronation anthem I Was Glad, by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, from Psalm 122.
It was composed for the crowning of Prince William's great-great-great grandfather, Edward VII, at Westminster Abbey in 1902.
The couple have chosen to use the Series One (1966) Book of Common Prayer ceremony.
Classical compositions by Elgar, Britten and Vaughan Williams will feature during the ceremony, alongside the hymn Jerusalem and the English melody Greensleeves.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, Miss Middleton's parents - Carole and Michael Middleton - her sister Pippa and her brother James will all act as witnesses and sign the marriage registers.