Mariah Carey Welcomes Twins With Hubby Nick Cannon

Just in case you haven’t heard, The Carey-Cannon Buns have come out of the oven. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary Saturday (Has it been that long already?!) by becoming parents to a baby girl and boy today. The stiletto-lovin’ songbird a new mom just in time for Mothers’ Day.

Guess that means we’ve seen our last topless “Nick and Mariah Posin’ Nude with Belly Bump” magazine cover?

Carey, 41, delivered the healthy tots at 12:07 PM EDT at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles, the star’s longtime rep, Cindi Berger, told The Associated Press. Nick and Mariah’s baby girl was reportedly born first, weighing 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long; while her brother was next, at 5 pounds 6 ounces, and was 19 inches.

Berger said the couple was calm while en route to the hospital in their Rolls-Royce Phantom, as they believed Mariah’s labor pains were a false alarm. But the contractions proved to be the real deal, Nick, 30, was reportedly so nervous he had to be guided to the maternity ward by a nurse after he went to the wrong department.

So much for keeping your cool!

“Nick was very nervous and Mariah was completely calm. Mariah thought it was another soft labor and Nick was driving her to the hospital and she very calm and the music was blasting. When they walked into the hospital, [Nick] was going the wrong way and they nurse redirected them to go the maternity ward, and I said to her, ‘that’s right out of I Love Lucy,’ and she laughed,’” Berger told The AP.

Berger added that the new parents fittingly played Carey’s hit song “We Belong Together” shortly after the twins’ arrival.

Kate Middleton Dress Designer

The Manchester-educated designer Sarah Burton of renowned fashion designer Alexander McQueen proved to be a "brilliant pupil with amazing creativity" for designing Kate Middleton wedding dress.

The new Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton’s dress designer had been hiding from camera eyes yet the designer is known to be Sarah Burton as she received great applaud for designing such a marvelous wedding gown for Kate Middleton.

Imagination of looking Catherine Middleton, the fashion queen in Alexander McQueen turned into reality, and in upcoming bridal fashion week Barcelona, designers will follow Kate's wedding dress embellishments.

Prince William Princess Catherine Royal Wedding Pictures

Prince William and Princess Catherine’s captivating Royal Wedding were released by St. James Palace as the newlyweds boarded a plane and embarked on their top secret honeymoon on Saturday.

The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding.

The wedding pictures show a happy couple — now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — surrounded by their family on their big day, taken in The Throne Room of Buckingham Palace immediately after the bride and groom’s union at nearby Westminster Abbey. One snaps shows just Wills and Kate. A second features the pair with their bridesmaids and pageboys. The final image adds the proud parents – Prince Charles and his wife Camilla and Michael and Carole Middleton; also featured are Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, best man Prince Harry, Pippa, Kate’s kid sister and her maid of honor, and James Middleton, their brother.

The Royal Wedding pictures were taken by Hugo Burnand. The Royal Family took the wedding photographs when Charles and Camilla married in 2005. He also snapped pics of Charles when the Prince of Wales turned 60 three years ago.

Sanjay Dutt's Role in 'Pri and Me' More Than a Cameo

Sanjay Dutt's role in Pri and Me, headlining Adah Sharma and debutant Dev Goel, is more than a cameo, a source tells Sawfnews.com exclusively.

Dutt plays a full-on character role as a police inspector. He has been shooting with the film's unit at Mehboob studio in Bandra for the past five days and will likely take another ten days to complete his part of the shoot.

As reported earlier, Sanjay has put his home production Rascals on hold to shoot for Pri And Me, as a favor to Jyotin.

Sanjay and Jyotin go way back a long way having worked together in films like Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987), Zahreeley (1990) and Safari (1999).

When Jyotin requested Sanjay to be a part of his film, Sanjay immediately agreed and gave his dates. Sanjay recalls how Jyotin had stood by him during his life's dark hours; Jyotin made Safari with Sanjay when the star faced serious charges under anti-terrorism laws for illegal possession of arms.

Pri and Me additionally stars talent powerhouses Anupam Kher and Juhi Chawla.

The film is a romantic comedy about two best friends. Adah plays 'Pri' short for Priyanka in the film.

Priyanka Chopra Uber Chic at MTV Event

Priyanka Chopra flaunted her superbly toned body with edgy style, wearing a Deux A fitted patterned white tunic and black jeggings, at MTV's Youth Marketing Forum at the Comedy Store at Phoenix Mills in Lower Parel, Mumbai Friday, April 29.

Priyanka launched the book - The Age of Sinnocence and Cinema - at the event and spoke about the evolution of Indian Cinema and how it had shaped the youth culture of the country over the years.

The 28-year-old former Miss World (2000) wore a cut out sleeve tunic with jeans that had bold seam detailing.

She accessorized with black peep-toe booties and an adorable owl pendant.

In a welcome change from the norm, her hair was styled with a middle parting and loose bottom waves.

She wore berry lipstick, bold peach rouge and smoky eye makeup. She rounded her looks with berry nail polish.

Overall, her vibrant look went well with the youth event.

While everyone has been focusing on Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha and Deepika Padukone, its Priyanka Chopra who is getting hotter by the day, we think!

Talking at the forum, Ms Chopra said she is not comfortable with nudity, but she would willingly go for a lesbian kiss.

"Nudity is something that I wouldn't be comfortable with. Even if I play the most complex and weird parts which are raunchy or whatever it has to be, the portrayal of a character is to a point where it is aesthetically done. It has to be something that I won't be averse to showing my parents. I have to be able to sit with them and watch it."

As for her on-screen lesbian kiss, the pre-requisite is the girl has to be hot, she said.

Gosh! We aren't going to sleep well tonight visualizing that!

Priyanka is currently filming for Agneepath with co-star Hrithik Roshan.

She is simultaneously filming for Barfree with co-star Ranbir Kapoor.

She is on board to reprise her role in Krrish sequel with co-star Hrithik Roshan. Filming is scheduled for 2011 end.

Her fans have to be patient as she will be next seen in Don 2, which isn't due for release till December 23. In the film, she returns as Roma.

Double Dhamaal Team Goes Amok with Sanjay Dutt's Segway

Sanjay Dutt's Segway PT was a source of thrills on the set of Indra Kumar's comedy Double Dhamaal, headlining Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Kangana Ranaut and Mallika Sherawat.

The Segway PT, a US product, is a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle. The name "Segway" is a homophone of "segue" (a smooth transition, literally Italian for "follows") while "PT" denotes personal transporter.

The gadget lover that he is, Sanjay Dutt had recently purchased a Segway that he always keeps in his vanity van. It was just a matter of time before Sanjay's boisterous co-stars in the film - Arshad, Riteish, Ashish and Jaaved – stumbled on Dutt's secret. When they did, the Segway became anyone's and everyone's property. Even the director and crew members wanted to try it.

Soon, everyone had perfected the art of riding it. Indra Kumar even performed some of his directorial duties mounted on it.

Segway PT, a common site on US airports and corporate buildings, was made popular by Kevin James in his 2009 crime comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop in which he is a mall security guard who makes his rounds riding a Segway PT.

Double Dhamaal is a sequel to 2007 comedy Dhamaal. The film is due in theaters on June 10.

Lindsay Lohan Will Plead No Contest to Misdemeanor Theft

Lindsay Lohan intends to come good on a statement that she made on Jay Leno earlier this week that she is a big girl who is ready to take responsibility for her actions.

Lindsay, who has already been sentenced to 120 days in jail and 480 days of community service for violating the terms of her probation in a 2007 DUI case, will plead no contest to a misdemeanor theft charge for stealing a necklace.

Lindsay's trial for theft is scheduled to start May 11, but according to TMZ, she and her lawyer Shawn Holley will enter the no contest plea next week.

Sources tell TMZ, that Lindsay's legal team is hoping Lindsay's plea will not entail additional jail time for her, as is typical in such cases.

Lindsay has said that she will appeal against the 120 day jail sentence for DUI violation, but legal experts believe that will only buy her time; eventually the sentence will be upheld.

When that happens, Lindsay will probably stay in jail for three weeks, LA. County Sheriff's spokesperson Steve Whitmore tells TMZ.

Katrina Kaif Miffed by Prakash Jha's Praise of Deepika Padukone

rakash Jha went overboard praising Deepika Padukone over Twitter on April 28, of all things about the speed with which she dubbed for her role in Aarakshan.

"Yesterday, last day of dub with @deepikapadukone She finished dubbing in record time! #only4days #aarakshan," he tweeted.

Now, the time taken to dub for a role would depends on factors such as the length of the role, the depth of emotions to be portrayed, the extent of preparation by the actor, etc. So, what exactly did Jha mean by record time? How many days should she have taken, or would another star have taken?

Some of Jha's Twitter fans wondered whether there was more to his tweet than was immediately evident.

Apparently, not just Jha's Twitter fans, even Katrina Kaif wondered whether Jha was trying to say something more. Unlike Jha's Twitter fans Katrina's concerns were more legitimate, because, hold your breath, she had taken 40 days to dub for her role in Rajneeti!

The last thing Katrina wants is a comparison between her and Deepika, considering they share an ex!

A source tells us, Katrina actually picked up the phone and called Jha to express her displeasure.

While we don't know what transpired during the phone conversation, we are sure Jha, a relative newcomer on Twitter, who become active on the social networking site just a fortnight back, has learnt a valuable lesson about being on a public platform – there is peril even in praise.

Deepika Padukone Will Essay 17th Century Glamor in Rana

Deepika Padukone , 25, will portray 17th century glamor in her trilingual - Tamil, Telugu and Hindi – film Rana with co-star Rajnikanth.

She shot her first scene for the film Friday, April 29 in Chennai, a solo dance sequence scored by AR Rahman.

"It'll be a period look, as the film is set in the 17th century, my look and hair will be done in a very different way. Costume designer Neeta Lulla, who has handled films like Devdas, has worked hard on my look and come out with brilliant results. It's a 17th century look with a south Indian touch," Deepika told TOI.

Deepika's 60-year-old co-star Rajnikanth fell sick on day one of shoot and had to be rushed to the hospital. He has been advised complete rest for a few days.

According to director K. S. Ravikumar, Rajnikanth is anyways needed much later in the schedule; his role will be shot in London.

Salman Khan Refuses To Turn Superhero

Unlike his contemporaries like Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan bollywood actor Salman Khan is not fascinated by ’super hero’ films and says he is not doing any film of that sort.”I am not doing a superhero film. I don’t want to be bitten by a spider. I don’t want to be a spider man. I don’t want to wear red underwear from outside. I want to be ‘Sal man’,” the actor told reporters at the music launch of his upcoming film, ‘Ready’.There was a buzz in B-town that Salman would be playing a spy agent with super powers in Kabir Khan’s next. The film will be produced by Yash Raj.A spokesperson for Yash Raj said, “The cast is not final yet. We will make an announcement when it is finalised.”Earlier, Hrithik Roshan broke the mould with the first Bollywood super hero flick ‘Krrish’. Now, Shahrukh Khan is doing it in ‘Ra.One’.In a gala event at Film City, Salman released the music of his upcoming film, ‘Ready’, alongside leading lady Asin Thottumkal, Zarine Khan, Anees Bazmee, Sohail Khan, and producer Bhushan Kumar. The film’s music has been created by Pritam and Devi Shri Prasad.Khan even went ahead and performed on a song from the film ‘Dhinka Chika’ from the top of a colourful bus designed for the event.The special item song ‘Character Dheela’ along with Zarine Khan and ‘Dhinka Chika’ is already creating waves among the masses. Apart from these two groovy numbers, the album has a melodious romantic track called ‘Humko Pyaar Hua’ besides a wedding song ‘Meri Ada’.
The album contains a total of eight songs and has remix versions of four songs.Ready features Paresh Rawal, Arya Babbar and Mahesh Manjrekar in supporting roles. While Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Kangana Ranaut, Zarine Khan and Arbaaz Khan will make cameo appearances.”I don’t know whether this film will be at par with ‘Dabangg’ or not. We make every film with the intention that the audience will like it. Insha Allah the film will click,” Salman, who took everyone by storm in ‘Dabangg’, said.The film is scheduled for release on June 3.In a touching gesture, Khan also felicitated the employees of Film City while launching the music of his upcoming film ‘Ready’.While the female employees were given sarees, their male counter-parts were given shirts by the actor at the function attended by hundreds of workers from Film City on Monday evening.Salman saluted the security guard of Film City, greeted kids besides and also offered them chocolates. “While I was shooting here (Film City) for my film ‘Body Guard’ I realised that there are so many people working hard here. When we do events there are people who do not appreciate it. I thought why not appreciate the work of those who help us all here,” Salman told reporters.Recollecting his early days of shooting at Film City, the ‘Dabangg’ actor said, “I remember when I was shooting for the song – ‘Dil Deewana’ from the film ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ in a temple here… women used to come and offer us water. They all work hard for all of us.”Those who were felicitated included one Rathod, who has been working as the Film City manager for over 30 years, C Mathre, superintendent – store for the past 30 years, sweeper Shakuntala Sode, studio assistant S N Gaikwad and security guard S M Kadam.

No Honeymoon For TRH William and Catherine Middleton

TRH William and Catherine Middleton, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will not immediately go on a honeymoon, but will instead spend the weekend privately in the UK.

On Saturday, April 30, the couple was seen boarding a helicopter, attired in casuals.

Starting next week, the Duke will return to RAF Valley on Anglesey to resume duties as Search and Rescue pilot.

Later, the couple will embark on a honeymoon abroad.

Neither the location of their private weekend, nor their honeymoon is being revealed and the couple have asked that their privacy be respected during the coming weekend and during their honeymoon.

Cowgirl Kylie returns to her Neighbours

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Is that you Charlene? Kylie Minogue channels her Neighbours character as she performs in concert at the Agganis Arena in Boston


It’s been over twenty years since she played Charlene Robinson in Neighbours, but Kylie looked to be channelling the character that launched her to fame as she performed in Boston last night.

The Australian pop princess wore her hair in a wild bouffant style reminiscent of Charlene as she took her Aphrodite: Les Folies tour to the Agganis Arena.

She finished off the look with a Cowboy and Western themed outfit of denim cut-off shorts, a white vest with huge slits and a gold leotard underneath.


Cowgirl Kylie: The pop princess wore themed outfit of denim cut-off shorts, a white vest with huge slits and a gold leotard underneath


The bizarre creation was finished off with fish net tights, gold shoes, a jewelled headband and a huge red and yellow fluffy boa.

Kylie, 42, later wowed the audience when she took to the stage in a dramatic aluminium foil style strapless ball gown.

She later took to her Twitter account to praise the crowd at the concert.


Belting it out: Kylie wowed the audience when she took to the stage in a dramatic aluminium foil style strapless ball gown


‘So many of you looked amaaaazing tonight in Boston!! And 'Hello' to the many All The Lovers JPG dress ups!!’ she wrote after the show.


Pop princess: The star has been receiving rave review during her Aphrodite: Les Folies tour which ends in Native Australia in June


Kylie has been receiving rave review during her Aphrodite: Les Folies tour, which kicked off in February in Denmark and ends in Perth, Australia, on June 22.

Last month she celebrated her five year all-clear following her battle with breast cancer and admitted she is felling healthier than ever.


Big hair: Kylie as Charlene Robinson in Australian soap Neighbours

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Kinky boots: Miley Cyrus dons risqué leather outfit

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

On tour: Miley will perform in 11 South American cities before heading to the Philippines and then Australia


As she took to the stage in Equador last night, Miley Cyrus appeared as if she has gone to the Taylor Momsen school of fashion.

The 18-year-old pop star came out to perform in a racy black and red leather outfit which left little to the imagination.

The actress and singer has returned to work and last night kicked off the start of her Gypsy Heart Tour at the Atahualpa Staduim in Quito, Equador.


Kinky boots: Miley Cyrus dons risqué leather outfit as she hits the stage for tour opening


Miley rocked a cropped red leather embellished jacket with black leather hight waisted hot pants, thigh high boots and unusual black suspenders and stockings as she sang and danced her way through the set.

She was joined on stage by several equally as racily dressed dancers.

The Hannah Montana star left her home in Los Angeles on Thursday to begin a 20 date tour through South America, The Philippines and Australia.

Tweeting to her fans about her first performance of the tour Miley voiced her excitement saying: 'Honestly I can't believe my first show is already over.'

'Amazinnggg. This crowd was beyond incredible. I cried my eyes out. so touched.'

Before taking to the stage last night Miley clearly had time to catch up on watching the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

She tweeted her opinion of the lavish affair and even joked about becoming a princess herself.

'wow wow wow #royalwedding soooo romantic. FLAWLESS. =] How lucky is Kate? Its every girls dream to be a princess. Harry??? haha'


source: dailymail

Katy Perry mocks internet sensation Rebecca Black

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Mocking: Katy Perry sang an acoustic and tuneless version of Rebecca Black's Friday on stage in Melbourne last night


There are probably a lot of teenage girls who would be thrilled to bits if Katy Perry decided to sing one of their songs during her concert.

But not Rebecca Black, who will no doubt be feeling a little disappointed with the Firework star's 'tribute' to her.

Perry poked fun at the teenager when she performed her song 'Friday' at her gig in Melbourne yesterday.


You know the words: With a sarcastic look on her face, Katy led the audience into a rendition of the chorus


And Katy decided the only way to sing it was out of tune, mocking the fact that the 13-year-old used auto-tuning on her vocals.

As she started an acoustic set during the gig, Katy, 25, with a mocking wide-eyed look on her face, declared to the crowd: 'So I can't play the flute. But that's ok. Because everything magical happens on a Friday.'

She received loud cheers from the audience inside the Rod Laver Arena, with one, who was recording the performance, declaring: 'No way'.


Big Down Under: Rebecca Black, seen here arriving at LAX airport yesterday, had 15,000 Melbourne fans singing her song


Rebecca Black, who comes from California, shot to fame earlier this year after heavily auto-tuned video of Friday went viral.

But unfortunately for the teen, it attracted a barrage of criticism and even death threats after her video was viewed by more than 110 million times on YouTube.

And Black admitted she was shaken by the vicious comments she received online.

Speaking on Good Morning America last month, she said: 'When I first saw all these nasty comments I did cry. I felt like this was my fault and I shouldn't have done this and this is all because of me. Now I don't feel that way.'


Katy Perry singing Rebecca Black's Friday



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'The most incredible gift ever': Mariah Carey gives birth to twins

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Happy news: Mariah Caery, pictured with husband Nick Cannon in December, has given birth to twins today in Los Angeles on her wedding anniversary


Superstar singer gives birth to a girl, followed by a boy

Nick describes it as the 'most incredible wedding anniversary gift ever in life'

They listened to Carey's song We Belong Together after the births


Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third wedding anniversary today by becoming parents to a baby girl and boy.

Carey's representative, Cindi Berger, confirmed the twins' arrival, saying the superstar delivered at 12:07 pm EDT at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles.

Berger says the baby girl was born first, weighing 5lbs 3oz and was 18 inches long; her brother was next, at 5lbs 6oz and was 19 inches.


Pure delight: Nick tweeted about 'the most incredible anniversary gift ever' following the births


Berger says the couple has not named the children yet.

Cannon drove Carey to the hospital in their Rolls-Royce Phantom. Berger said the 41-year-old Carey, who had gone through false labour, was calm, thinking that it was another false alarm.

Meanwhile, Cannon, 30, was so nervous he went to the wrong department at the hospital, and was guided to the maternity ward by a nurse.

Berger says they were listening to Carey's We Belong Together after the children were born.

Cannon tweeted this afternoon: 'My wife just gave me the most incredible anniversary gift ever in life! I won't ever be able to top this!'


Prediction: Her husband Nick Cannon said they were expecting the twins to arrive 'any second' when he appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show on Wednesday


All I Want For Christmas: Mariah putting on a festive performance at Disney World in Florida, in December revealing her growing bump in a full-length black gown while surrounded by the famous cartoon characters


Well wishes: Celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Alyssa Milano and the members of Boyz II Men took to Twitter to congratulate Mariah and Nick


Well wishes have been pouring in to the happy couple all day and Mariah even retweeted several congratulatory messages on her Twitter page from a string of celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Alyssa Milano and the members of Boyz II Men.


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Mesin Mobil Yang Jauh Lebih Efisien

Sebuah mesin mobil tanpa transmisi, piston, katup, kompresi bahan bakar, sistem pendinginan, dan cairan sudah dibuat prototipenya oleh para ilmuwan di Michigan State University.

Mesin yang disebut "Wave Disk Generator" itu akan meningkatkan efisiensi mesin mobil hibrida gas dan listrik. Selain itu, emisi mobil bisa berkurang 90 persen dibandingkan mesin konvensional.

Mesin tersebut punya baling-baling yang dilengkapi dengan kanal-kanal bergelombang yang menjebak dan mencapur oksigen dan bahan bakar saat berputar. Jalan masuk di tengah ditutup sehingga muncul tekanan di dalam ruang dan menghasilkan gelombang yang membakar udara dan bahan bakar untuk hasilkan energi.

Wave Disk Generator menggunakan 60 persen dari bahan bakar untuk menghasilkan tenaga. Mesin mobil standar hanya menggunakan 15 persen. Hasilnya, generator ini 3,5 kali lebih efisien bahan bakar.

Selain itu, bobotnya yang jauh lebih ringan membuat penghematan bahan bakar lebih besar.

Minggu lalu, prototipe ini dipresentasikan kepada divisi energi Advanced Research Projects Agency. Tim dari Michigan State berharap akhir tahun ini bisa membuat prototipe mobil 25 kilowatt.

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Tantangan Kencan Penambah Kemesraan

Malas menonton film di bioskop? Bosan dengan makan malam romantis? Masih ada banyak aktivitas menyenangkan yang dapat dinikmati bersama pasangan.
Berikut beberapa ide yang bisa menjadi referensi kencan, seperti yang dilansir dari She Knows:

1. Sesuatu berbau budaya
Akan menjadi sebuah senja yang indah ketika Anda menghabiskan waktu berdua di sebuah galeri seni atau museum. Menyaksikan keindahan karya seni akan memancing romantisme tak terlupakan. Jika sulit menemukan museum atau galeri seni, coba cari informasi mengenai pameran-pameran seni, atau pertunjukan teater.

2. Sesuatu yang kompetitif
Menghabiskan waktu berdua dengan olahraga juga bisa menjadi rujukan. Carilah olahraga yang melibatkan pasangan seperti, tenis dan bulu tangkis. Persaingan yang terjadi akan memicu adrenalin dan merasakan kebahagiaan bersama. Ciptakan hukuman dan hadiah. Misalnya, yang kalah menraktir makan malam.

3. Berpetualang
Ajak pasangan Anda untuk berpetualang. Rencanakan rute perjalanan terpisah, namun dengan tujuan tempat yang sama. Dengan panduan peta dan telepon genggam, mulailah sebuah petualangan untuk menemukan lokasi piknik menyenangkan. Pilih tempat yang tak terlalu jauh. Buat aktivitas menyenangkan setelah masing-masing tiba. Misalnya, bersantap di atas tikar kain yang telah disiapkan sebagai bekal perjalanan.

4. Libatkan fisik

 Seperti sesuatu yang kompetitif, Anda bisa melakukan sesuatu yang bisa melibatkan fisik saat kencan. Anda bisa jogging bersama, atau berlatih otot di fitness center. Bisa juga sesuatu yang menantang semangat Anda seperti panjat tebing, arung jeram, snorkeling atau bahkan surfing. Tidak hanya akan bersenang-senang, Anda dan pasangan juga akan jatuh cinta pada aktivitas ini.
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Timun Atasi Kram Otot

Acar timun tidak hanya enak dijadikan penyedap untuk beberapa jenis makanan. Sari atau air dari acara timun juga memiliki kemampuan untuk menyembuhkan kram otot. Ada penjelasan ilmiah mengenai kemampuan yang luar biasa ini.

Brigham Young University telah membuat suatu pengujian bagaimana sari acr timun ini bisa mempengaruhi kram otot yang disebabkan oleh latihan olahraga yang berat. Penelitiannya berangkat dari teori (meskipun belum dapat dikonfirmasi kebenarannya) bahwa beberapa elemen dari sari acar kemungkinan lebih mampu mengatasi kram daripada air, pisang, atau minuman yang mengandung elektrolit. Hal ini sekaligus menjawab pertanyaan apa yang menyebabkan kram pada orang-orang yang aktif, dan mengapa masalah ini begitu mudah terjadi.

“Kram otot yang disebabkan oleh latihan adalah salah satu misteri fisiologi yang berlanjut,” tukas Gretchen Reynolds, seorang penulis blog di New York Times.

Para ilmuwan tampaknya tidak setuju mengenai mengapa orang yang rajin latihan mengalami kram dan bagaimana mengatasinya. Meskipun demikian, para pelatih atlet mulai mendengungkan kesuksesan yang mereka alami berkat penggunaan sari acar timun. Para trainer itu pun disurvei, untuk mengetahui seberapa sering mereka memberikannya pada klien, dan bagaimana hasilnya. Namun, studi Brigham Young ini dilaporkan baru merupakan uji laboratorium yang pertama mengenai hal tersebut.

Studi ini hanya dalam skala kecil saja. Sebanyak 10 mahasiswa yang sehat diminta melakukan latihan. Setelah berlatih hingga mengalami dehidrasi sedang, jari-jari para partisipan dirangsang secara elektrik. Hal ini menyebabkan kram, sehingga partisipan lalu diminta rileks sampai rasa tidak nyaman tersebut berangsung hilang.

Setelah itu, partisipan distimulasi lagi sehingga terjadi kejang otot yang kedua.

Kali ini, mereka diminta meminum sekitar 60 ml air yang diionisasi atau sari acara timun. Dari percobaan ini terlihat bahwa partisipan yang hanya minum air rata-rata pulih setelah 2,5 menit. Namun ketika partisipan diberi sari acar timun, kram bisa sembuh 45 persen lebih cepat.

Memang sih, sulit sekali menciptakan kondisi kram akibat latihan dalam uji coba, apalagi kram tidak terjadi pada kelompok otot yang besar. Peneliti hanya menyarankan agar partisipan berlatih dengan cara yang benar dan perlahan, agar otot-otot tidak mengalami kelelahan. Cara umum lain untuk mengatasi kram adalah dengan melakukan peregangan.
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Have Britain's Got Talent judges found their winner?

By EMILY SHERIDAN

A little boy with a small voice: Ronan Parke, 12, received a standing ovation after his powerful rendition of Feeling Good at the London auditions of Britain's Got Talent


It's only the third week of auditions in this year's Britain's Got Talent - but it looks like the judges may have already found their winner.

Angelic schoolboy Ronan Parke was advised to 'not bother to go back to school' by Michael McIntyre after he wowed the audience at the London auditions.

The 12-year-old burst into tears when he was given three yesses after belting out a powerful rendition of Nina Simone's Feeling Good.


One to watch: Judges (L-R) Michael McIntyre, Amanda Holden and Louis Walsh all gave Ronan the thumbs up


Emotional: The cute singer burst into tears as the judges all gave him a yes


He had taken the day off school to go the audition with his mother Maggie and father Trevor, who watched anxiously from the wings.

Despite Maggie's fears of how he would be received, the judges and the audience gave him a huge applause - making him one of the most popular acts so far this series.

Judge Michael McIntyre said: 'So you took a day off school... I wouldn’t bother going back. You’re a little star. You’ve taken a room and blown the roof off it… You’re the best we’ve seen so far.'

Guest judge Louis Walsh, who had stepped in on behalf of David Hasselhoff, said: 'I’m gonna predict really big things for you. You’re so good.'

Speaking after Ronan's audition, Walsh tipped the boy to be the breakout star of this series: 'He’s the one to beat. Little Ronan could be the winner.'


And relax: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly comfort his anxious mother Maggie



Not for the faint-hearted: Seven-year-old Olivia Binfield read a poem while her pet Boa constrictor Lucy wrapped herself around the her owner


Last chance: After years as a session musician, pub landlord Herbie Armstrong is hoping to make a name for himself as a singer/songwriter


Well we weren't expecting that: Male singing group Out Of The Blue surprised with a mash-up of Bad Romance and SexyBack


Mixed response: Martial arts and Bollywood dance trio TKD Remix, comprising of Harwinder, 25, Rajveer, 14, and Thangaes, 13, received two yesses and one np


Bizarre: Louis says he 'didn't get' a dance act based on Star Wars and Michael Jackson called Darth Dongle and the Princess



Mixed reviews: Michael and Louis disagree on an Edward Scissorhands-inspired act, leaving Amanda to decide their fate








Britains Got Talent 2011 Auditions - Out Of The Blue, click

Britain's Got Talent 2011 Auditions - Ronan Parke (Justin Bieber look a like), Click

Tracey Moran on Britain's Got Talent 2011 Week 3, Click

Britains got talent - Herbie Armstrong, Click


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Not very Abbey: Cart-wheeling verger carpeted by clerics after becoming wedding web sensation

By JONATHAN PETRE


The Westminster Abbey verger who became an internet sensation after cart-wheeling down the nave following the Royal Wedding has been rebuked by senior staff.

Sources at the Abbey said the man was feeling ‘fairly chastened’ after his impromptu display of acrobatics was caught on film.

Although he is unlikely to face any formal disciplinary action, Abbey staff have warned him not to speak publicly about the incident.


Flipping good time: Verger Ben Sheward lands with a smile after the wedding went without any hitches


While the Abbey has refused to identify him, sources have disclosed he is Ben Sheward, who lives in South London.

The sources said Mr Sheward is believed to have worked at the Abbey for ten years, and he has previously been pictured welcoming new choirboys by sharing sweets with them.

According to some sources, he has studied music in New Zealand and is an expert on the composer Edward Elgar.


Splendour: Only an hour earlier, the new Duchess of Cambridge was was being walked down the aisle


Mr Sheward waited until some 1,900 guests had left the Abbey before seizing his chance to cartwheel down the red carpet that William and Kate had just walked along for the first time as a married couple.

In the clip, the black-cassocked verger is shown strolling down the carpet.

As a number of apparent stragglers from the wedding service look on, he embarks on one cart-wheel, smiles, and then squeezes in at least one other before disappearing out of shot.

ITV cameras caught his antics, which were beamed to millions of viewers around the world, ensuring the unsuspecting verger became an international celebrity


Spectacle: As well as billions who saw it on TV, thousands watched the occasion from outside the Abbey


The clip had already attracted 100,000 internet hits yesterday, and comments on various websites had come from as far afield as the United States and Australia. One said: ‘I think this self-publicist should be sacked!’ Most, however, praised him.

A Westminster Abbey spokesman said: ‘The verger, like all of us, was very pleased the service had gone according to plan, and was expressing his exuberance.’ He emphasised that the incident occurred some time after the wedding had finished.


Sight to behold: Prince William and Kate emerge from the Abbey... it was enough to make one man cart-wheel


The Royal Wedding - Cartwheeling Verger


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Middletons go home ... £250,000 poorer: Family’s huge bill for hotel, banquets, outfits and jewellery

By ROBERT VERKAIK

All smiles: Pippa, in jeans showing off the figure that has won her fans on Facebook, leads her mother Carole, brother James and father Michael out of the Goring Hotel yesterday


After a long day and night of celebrating, the Middletons finally emerged from the five-star Goring Hotel yesterday... perhaps thinking: ‘And about time, too.’

As speculation intensifies over the family’s wealth, inquiries have revealed that the wedding has cost them at least £250,000.

The bill for the exclusive hire of the 71-room hotel near Buckingham Palace is estimated at £85,000 alone. The Royal Suite, where Kate spent her last nights as a single woman is so exclusive, it has not been officially priced.


Rear of the Year? It's already in the bag: Pippa says a final farewell before starting the journey home


But the 200-strong crowd that cheered the family outside the hotel did not detect any regrets as they headed for their chauffeur-driven car, waving and smiling.

Pippa, 27 – carrying a bag and wearing skin-tight white jeans that accentuated the derriere that has inspired many Facebook tribute sites – led out her parents Carole and Michael and younger brother James, 23.


Pricey night: The bill for the exclusive hire of the 71-room Goring Hotel is believed to cost £85,000


The family is also estimated to have paid £25,000 for two parties at the hotel. On Thursday, Kate treated 120 friends and family to a buffet. And after Friday’s ceremony, Carole and Michael hosted an extravagant wedding party for a wider circle. Beluga caviar on The Goring restaurant menu is £400 for 100g while a bottle of Dom Perignon can cost £1,530.

Even if some Middleton guests paid for their rooms and the family secured a discount they will still be facing a bill approaching £100,000.

Last night the hotel said the terms of the booking were private. Kate’s bridal gown, designed by Sarah Burton, is said to have cost up to £40,000. Carole’s outfit by Catherine Walker would have cost £10,000 and Pippa’s dress, also by Sarah Burton, about £20,000.

Kate’s earrings, from Robinson Pelham, are believed to have set her parents back £15,000. A pendant and earrings for Carole, earrings for Pippa and gold tie sticks for Michael and James cost about £30,000.

The bridal shoes, designed at Alexander McQueen, and bridal flowers would have cost at least £3,000. Morning suits for Michael and James, by Gieves & Hawkes, would have cost £10,000. The Middletons would have also paid for suits and dresses for the evening, costing up to £20,000.


My hat: Mr Middleton loses his topper as he exits the bride's Rolls-Royce



Proud moment: The father of the bride looks on as Prince William is joined by Kate at the altar

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