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This year's Forbes list of the most powerful people in the world has a twist to it, as Hu Jintao, China's president, came in at #1 ahead of the man most people would expect to see, US President Barack Obama.

Hu Hintao controls one of the most powerful economies in the global political sphere, and in some people's opinions he wields more power than Obama, since he does not have to deal with all the checks and balances of America's democratic system.

Powerful? Forbes Hu Jintao Twist
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This year's Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People is out this year with a twist that may be a surprise to some and a confirmation of reality to others: Ranking Chinese President Hu Jintao at number one, above U.S. President Barack Obama. Is Hu really deserving of the title of World's Most Powerful? How about the other Chinese big names on the list? People's Bank of China chief Zhou Xiaochuan, often imperfectly described as the Ben Bernanke of China, is ranked 11th...

Powerful? Forbes Hu Jintao Twist

Who are the most important and powerful men in the world? This year's Forbes list of the most powerful people in the world has a twist to it, as Hu Jintao, China's president, came in at #1 ahead of the man most people would expect to see, US President Barack Obama.

China's president Hu Jintao controls one of the most powerful economies in the global political sphere, and in some people's opinions he wields more power than Obama, since he does not have to deal with all the checks and balances of America's democratic system.

Powerful? Forbes Hu Jintao Twist
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This year's Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People is out this year with a twist that may be a surprise to some and a confirmation of reality to others: Ranking Chinese President Hu Jintao at number one, above U.S. President Barack Obama. Is Hu really deserving of the title of World's Most Powerful? How about the other Chinese big names on the list? People's Bank of China chief Zhou Xiaochuan, often imperfectly described as the Ben Bernanke of China, is ranked 11th, higher than people might expect given his role in financial matters.

Powerful? Forbes Hu Jintao Twist

Weezy is free! Lil Wayne has finally been released from Rikers Island prison, after eight long months in prison.

Wayne is one of the best selling rappers in the world, selling millions of CDs and many concert tickets. Wayne had to brinh in his defense lawyers for lots of legal help after he was arrested in 2007 outside the Beacon Theater in NY for a frankly totally unnecessary gun charge from overzealous NY police.

lil wayne released from prison
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Lil Wayne was released from the Rikers Island prison facility after serving eight months of a year-long sentence for attempted gun possession. Though a guard told MTV News early Thursday morning that he had to wait another day due to "miscalculated" time, at 8:35 a.m. a spokesperson at Rikers confirmed that Wayne had been discharged. In March, Lil Wayne turned himself in to New York authorities after he struck a plea deal in his case stemming from a 2007 gun arrest near the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. The rapper and his entourage were leaving his first headline performance in the Big Apple when police pulled over his tour bus.

lil wayne released from prison

One of the most cataclysmic events that can happen in any society is when a world leader is assassinated. This act of violence can turn an entire nation, or even the whole world, on its head. What are some of the most impactful world leader assassinations?

The death of JFK is of course a landmark event in American history, as is the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The killings of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X also had a huge impact. But historically there are other murders that may have had an even greater effect, as you can read below.

World Leader Assassinations (VIDEO)
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1. Julius Caesar
He was assassinated on 15 March 44 (BC) by a group of senators - almost 60 of them, while he was in Pompey. A powerful military and political personage, he was responsible for raising the Roman Empire to new heights. His death triggered the end of the Roman Republic.

2 Abraham Lincoln
Assassinated in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln's death was the aftermath of a divisive civil war in the United States. Ranked among the greatest Presidents of the United States, he staked his career on the abolition of slavery, and on preventing the United States from breaking up into two.

3. Franz Ferdinand
His murder on June 28th, 1914 was the spark for the beginning of World War 1. He was the Archduke of Austria and he was assassinated by a bunch of Serbian zealots. Two months later Austria and Hungary declared war on Serbia leading to a conflict that lasted 4 years and engulfed most of Europe...

World Leader Assassinations (VIDEO)

The world continues to feel the aftershocks of this year's biggest celebrity split, the pending divorce of Eva Longoria and Tony Parker.

The breakup is said to have been sparked by Tony Parker texting with the wife of another NBA player, leading Eva to bring in the attorneys and head to divorce court. There's no word yet on whether a prenuptial agreement will come into play.

According to a friend, the split came as a surprise to those around them: "I never knew them to have any problems, so it was definitely shocking to me. They just seemed like the perfect happy couple. "She made sure to come to a lot of games considering she was filming her show. When you're on a team with the other wives, everyone is somewhat cordial. we go to the games together. From what I know, she's definitely down to earth and she's a sweet girl."

Eva Longoria Split

For Jennifer Williams, Eva Longoria's split from Tony Parker serves as a sobering reminder that cheating can crush even the most seemingly rock-solid of marriages. "I was surprised," Williams told ABCNews.com. Her husband, Eric Williams, used to play with Parker on the San Antonio Spurs. Both now appear on the VH1 reality TV series, "Basketball Wives," whose second season premieres Dec. 12. Williams also knows the woman with whom Parker reportedly cheated on Longoria -- Erin Barry, the wife of Spurs player Brent Barry.

Eva Longoria Split

Sarah Palin inspires deep love and deep ahte around the country, and the latest round of hate has come from an unexpected source. Barbara Bush!

In a recent interview the former First Lady was asked what she thought of the former Alaska Governor, and she said: "I sat next to her once, thought she was beautiful and I think she's very happy in Alaska -- and I hope she'll stay there."

Barbara Bush: "Stay in Alaska, Sarah!"
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Former first lady Barbara Bush says she hopes Sarah Palin stays in Alaska. In a preview for a Larry King interview to be shown Monday on CNN, former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, are shown addressing topics such as the Tea Party influence, the former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate, and their son's book. Asked for her read on Palin, Barbara Bush responded with some harsh words. Palin has been active in election campaigns, acknowledged she is looking at the possibility of a 2012 presidential bid and plans a promotion tour for her own book due out next week, "America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag."

Barbara Bush: "Stay in Alaska, Sarah!"

A shocking development in the Catholic church, as one of their most basic rules has now been changed with the news that the Pope plans to declare condoms morally justified.

The church has always had a ban on this sort of birth control, but now he will amend the ban to allow condom use as acceptable if the "sole intention" is to prevent the spread of AIDS. Pope Benedict is quotes as saying the church "of course does not see it as a real and moral solution. In certain cases, where the intention is to reduce the risk of infection, it can nevertheless be a first step on the way to another, more humane sexuality"

Pope approves use of condoms
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Pope Benedict will this week signal a historic shift in the position of the Roman Catholic Church by saying condoms can be morally justified. After decades of fierce opposition to the use of all contraception, the Pontiff will end the Church's absolute ban on the use of condoms. He will say that it is acceptable to use a prophylactic when the sole intention is to "reduce the risk of infection" from Aids. While he will restate the Catholic Church's staunch objections to contraception because it believes it interferes with the creation of life, he will argue that using a condom to preserve life and avoid death can be a responsible act - even outside marriage.

Pope approves use of condoms

The legendary singer from the 60s counterculture era, Joan Baez is recovering in the hospital (or some other undisclosed place), after falling 20 feet from a treehouse she built outside her home in Woodside California.Baez built the treehouse to be without walls, so that she could be together with the birds. For more info see below:

Joan Baez Falls From Treehouse

1960s songbird Joan Baez is "resting comfortably" at an undisclosed location after falling 20 feet to the ground from a treehouse--a treehouse she purposely had built without walls because she wanted to sleep among real birds at her Woodside, Calif., home. The 69-year-old Baez was climbing down from the platform Wednesday when she plunged to the ground. The San Jose Mercury News reports Baez suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from Stanford Hospital. Nancy Lutzow runs Baez's production company and tells the Mercury News that Baez was resting Thursday at a secure location.

Joan Baez Falls From Treehouse

The hospital made famous by the One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is now making a return in real life, as it is reopned after decades of going unused.

The site of the Oscar winning film starring Jack Nicholson made the Oregon mental hospital famous, But in real life the institution was closed after years of disrepair and reports of abuse. But now a new mental health facility will be opening up in the same location, hoping to make a better impression than the hospital we all saw in the movie.

Cuckoo's Nest Hospital Reopening
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Oregon's state mental hospital was the filming site for the fictitious 1975 Hollywood movie "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest." But it's also a place where real abuses have been revealed over the years. State officials hope they've now begun a new chapter for the hospital. Today they unveiled part of a new hospital that will replace most of the decrepit building made famous in the movie. Patients will begin moving in early next year, about six weeks later than planned. The old crumbling hospital had toxic paint, asbestos and a leaky roof. Forty percent of it was unusable.

Cuckoo's Nest Hospital Reopening

More trouble for the endlessly plagued residents of New Orleans, as the local authorities have issued a boil-water order for the city after the water purification plants stopped working properly.

It doesn't cover the entire city, but many residents how cannot use tap water as they normally would due to health concerns about the quality of the water. For more information see below.

Boil-Water Order, New Orleans
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The Sewerage & Water Board has announced a boil-water order for the entire east bank of New Orleans after a power failure late Friday at a water purification plant along South Claiborne Avenue caused water pressure to plummet across the area. The order, announced around 2 a.m., is in effect until further notice. It does not affect Algiers, which is served by a separate purification plant on the West Bank. The state Department of Health and Hospitals, which issued the order, advises customers to boil water for one minute after a rolling boil commences, then to let it cool before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, bathing or preparing food.

boil-water order new orleans

One of the favorite reality shows on cable may be ending soon, with the announcement that Food Network's Ace of Cakes is slated to end its run next year.

The network said the season that begins this January 2011 will be the last season ever for the popular show that shows some of the most creative and artistic cakes you'll ever see. Ace of Cakes features the Chef and owner of Charm City Cakes, a popular specialty shop in Baltimore, Maryland, that laso showcases the talents of Duff Goldman, and his crew of decorators as they attempt to create amazing and awe-inspiring cakes for their clients each week

Ace of Cakes end: next year
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Food Network reality series Ace of Cakes will air its final season next year, the cable channel announced Friday. "All good things must come to an end, and the final season of Ace of Cakes will begin on-air in January," Food Network General Manger Bob Tuschman said in a statement. The upcoming season will be the show's tenth and will reportedly feature the construction of a large-scale Delorean time machine cake created especially for a Back to the Future 25th anniversary event.

Ace of Cakes end: next year

Shoppers trying to get a special deal for their holiday shopping ran into a disaster this week on amazon.com, as Black Friday turned even darker than usual with a shopping website mishap.

Amazon had a bunch of deals listed, for special early Black Friday sales, but when the time came for the deals to go live, they were only available for a second or two and then disappear. For more details see below.

Black Friday Disasters
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Thousands of British shoppers have been left angry and disappointed after bargains promised in a Christmas web sale by Amazon disappeared in a fraction of a second Last night, watchdogs at the Advertising Standards Authority said they were ready to investigate complaints A week of reductions, with up to 70 per cent off best-selling products such as the Nintendo Wii, Xbox games consoles and televisions, has been heavily promoted by Amazon.

Black Friday Disasters

All across America drivers are getting ready to pay out the nose, as gas prices hit the highest rates they've been in six months.

The price of gas at the pump in New York City is over $3 per gallon, and is the same on the other coast in California and other states. Nationwide the average is said to be around $2.89. Said one expert, "We will have to see how recent petroleum-price increases factor into consumer confidence and demand moving forward," For more info see below

Holiday highest gas prices in six months
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Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel face the highest gasoline prices in more than six months, with prices at the pump topping $3 per gallon in New York and on the West Coast. The average retail gasoline price was $2.89 a gallon on Nov. 15, the latest weekly reporting period, up almost three cents from the week before, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. At the end of August, drivers were paying 21 cents less a gallon, or $2.68.

Holiday highest gas prices in six months

Rapper Nicki MInaj has gotten tons of attention for her outlandish costumes and larger than life characters that she plays in her songs, and is getting new levels of hype as her album Pink Friday drops this week.

But Nicki is getting even bigger play for her entry into the cosmetics and beauty world, with a new M.A.C. lipstick line. Her lipstick is a special pink shade, of course, and is a limited edition that will only be sold on the next four Fridays. Nicki's many fans, known as Barbies, are sure to line up for this special product, as they can show their solidarity through consumption of beauty products. See more below.

Nicki Minaj Pink Lipstick

If Friday wasn't already your favourite day of the week, maybe it will be now. In celebration of the release of her debut album, Nicki Minaj has teamed up with M.A.C to design a limited-edition lipstick shade that will be sold exclusively online for four Fridays in a row. Starting at the end of this week, hip hop fans and beauty junkies can scoop up the bubble gum shade, which shares its fitting name, Pink Friday, with Minaj's first album, officially released today. With such a grand entrance to the scene-and such fab taste in lipstick-we're definitely looking forward to seeing what's next from this starlet. As for what's next in makeup, who would you like to see design a lipstick?

Nicki Minaj Pink Lipstick

Oprah Winfrey is getting ready to go to Australia, and some big name Aussie guests are lining up to appear on some of her last shows before she retires from the Oprah show.

Two of the guests will by Nicole Kidman, who has a critically acclaimed new fum coming out, and her husband Keith Urban. Also slated are Hugh Jackman and his wife.

Oprah Winfrey is getting ready to go on her "ultimate Australian adventure" and spend a week in the faraway continent that doesn't get to see American celebrities of her stature as often as a lot of other places. Hopefully her tourist adventure will be a great one for the country and herself.

Nicole Kidman Oprah Guests
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Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban have been confirmed as the first two Aussie stars to appear on the Sydney editions of The Oprah Winfrey Show being taped here on December 14. Hugh Jackman and wife Deborah Lee Furness, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, Cate Blanchett and Jon Bon Jovi, who is touring here, as well as other "local heroes" are also being tipped to appear, although no other guests have yet been confirmed. Kidman and Urban will also appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show on November 30, in a "teaser" episode, as will a number of Aussies who'll tell Winfrey and her 300 audience members what they can expect on Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure, when they depart a week later for their eight-day trip.

Nicole Kidman Oprah Guests

In today's latest news that I don't believe, new studies reportedly show that dogs are actually smarter than cats!

The study followed the thought process of 15 cats, and compared with how dogs would react to a similar challenge. Pet owners have long thought that cats were smarter, but now there may be evidence to the contrary. See below for more.

Dogs Smarter Than Cats
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The thought processes of 15 cats were tested by attaching food to the end of lengths of string and observing whether they could figure out that pulling the line brought the treats closer. The cats had no problem with tackling single pieces of string. However, when faced with two options, experts discovered that unlike their canine counterparts, cats were unable to consistently pick a baited string over a dummy. Psychology lecturer Britta Osthaus, who conducted the study, said the findings shatter the myth that cats are smarter than dogs. Mrs Osthaus, of Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, said: "This finding is somehow surprising as cats regularly use their paws and claws to pull things towards them during play and hunting.

Dogs Smarter Than Cats

It's a happy holiday weekend for Kelly Preston and John Travolta, as they welcome a new baby into the family that was boorn on Tuesday.

Their new son, named Benjamin, was born in a Florida hospital and so far is a healthy and happy baby boy. The new addition to the family comes about a year after they tragically lost their son Jett in a heartbreaking loss. Congratulations to Kelly Preston and her family for finding new beginnings, best of luck to them!

Travolta continues to keep his acting career rolling along, despite controversy about is relationship wirh Scientology. Hopefully he can put that behind him and have smooth sailing from here on out.

Kelly Preston Baby
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It's a boy for John Travolta and Kelly Preston, and the new baby's name is Benjamin. The couple welcomed their new son Tuesday at a Florida hospital, they said through a publicist. He's 8 pounds, 3 ounces. "John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Bleu are ecstatic and very happy about the newest member of the family. Both mother and baby are healthy and doing beautifully," the statement said.

Kelly Preston Baby

This Thanksgiving weekend brought a hearty celebrity gossip bounty for all of America, as Jake Gyllenhaal has set tongues wagging by spending Thanksgiving with his apparent new girlfriend Taylor Swift.

Taylor and Jake were spotted in Park Slope's high-end hipster coffee haven Gorilla Coffee in the morning, getting one of their patented Maple Lattes. I go to that place all the time and now vexed that I missed this occasion. Apparently Jake is in that spot all the time, and most New Yorkers will leave someone alone under those circumstances.

Jake and Taylor are two of the biggest movie and music stars in America right now, and Taylor especially is on top of the world with the biggest selling album of the year.

Jake Gyllenhaal: Thanksgiving With Taylor!
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Families across the country spent their Thanksgiving evenings tuning into Taylor Swift's NBC special "Taylor Swift: Speak Now." But where was the starlet spending her Turkey Day. In Brooklyn, alongside new boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal. Around 10:30 a.m., the pair popped into Park Slope's Gorilla Coffee for specialty maple lattes, made with pure Vermont syrup. "They were really sweet, really really sweet," says a source at the shop, adding that the duo also tipped well. "They get treated like normal people around here," says the source, noting that Gyllenhaal, 29, deals with the occasional star-struck customer politely.

Jake Gyllenhaal: Thanksgiving With Taylor!

Below is the video and lyrics for Lil Kim's new track addressing Nicki Minaj, "Black Friday." A decent song but doesn't really do much to put a dent in Nicki's dominance.

Lil Kim - Black Friday VIDEO

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Lil Kim - Black Friday LYRICS

[Nicki Minaj Talking]
Roman's Revenge, um,
you know, she just really jumped out the window
and you gotta be careful when you pick fights
and that's what I've learned in this business
you just never know...

[Lil' Kim]
Shut the f-ck up

Who the f-ck want war
FedEx beef straight to your front door
It'll be a murder scene
I'm turning Pink Friday to Friday the 13th
Aight you Lil Kim clone clown
all this buffoonery, the shit stops now
time for you to lay down, I'm sick of the fraud
I put hands on this bitch like a spa massage
we all know your last name is what got you a job
you use to put together gimmicks something like a collage
since you putting on a show, you gon' get the appaulse
clap clap, lift your frame like a f-cking garage, yeah
this hood sh-t you and Drake ain't built for
this the same sh*t the other bitch almost got killed for
I'm still counting what hardcore generated
bet my sh-t keeps spinning like it's syndicated
corny broad I'll you bloody like you menstruated
your hot air ass bitch should have been deflated
this aint a championship fight I've been the greatest
see the fact is, what you doing I did it
lames trying to clone my style, run with it
thats cool, I was the first one with it
you deluded kim wannabe you just hate to admit it
I'm the Blueprint you aint nothing brand new
check ya posters and videos, you'll always be number 2
I seen 'em come, I seen go, I still remain
sweety, you going on your 14th minute of fame
I'm over 10 years strong still running the game
cut the comparisons, I'm in the legendary lane
fighting for ya spot, y'all please, I'm solidified
with my hands tied, you couldn't beat me if you bitches tried
either you high, or sipping that sh-t Wayne on
I get top dollar for whatever my name on
go stick your head in a tornado, brainstorm
I drop bombs, FLex, Napalm
black and yellow, will pull up in your ghetto
Giuseppe's when I step out, posted up in stilettos
p-ssy so pink like my kitty saying hello
if I whistle, they'll pistol whip you in all five borough's
I'm in Brooklyn, I'll be everywhere comfortably
who pumped you and told you to come rump with me
you the type to run your mouth and then run from me
I'm poppin' off in your hood with no company
come on, Queens aint showing you no love
I was there the other night poppin' bottles with the thugs
you like Washington Heff(?) I'm Benjy.
You got a buzz right now, an' I had a frenzy
oh yeah, welcome to the fam', Fendi
you need to stop, you're not hot, you're a burning match
that means the end is near soon, copy that
oh I see, they really got you gassed like
I'mma think of the past
better slow down dummy, you bout to crash
stink p-ssy hoe, I'm giving you a bath
thermometer in hand and I'm coming for your ass
who you think you getting past
I see right through you, you're whole sh-t is made of glass

[Nicki Minaj]
You see right through me
How do you do that sh...

[Lil Kim]
I draw back, I'm a Brooklyn thorough bred bitch
rep for my borough bitch
never been the type to have beef and try to settle sh-t
I ride out till the wheels fall off
and my n-ggas squeeze til the last shell go off
f-ck ya whole team, all I see is a bunch of weirdo's
you's a airhead bitch, scarecrow
haha, aint nothing old but my money bitch
hahaha, this is grown liquid assests
Benjamin's my daddy you Young Money bastards
you and Diddy, sorry bunch of swagger jackers
I mothered you hoes, I should claim you on my income tax
Bobby Fischer in the flesh, taught by the great
so on my next move, I'm yelling checkmate

I smell a massacre
Charles Manson you don't stand a chance with her
Jeffrey Dahmer you looking like lunch to me
I'm bout to kill all you bitches like Ted Bundy
leave you're whole head red like Peg Bundy
you're hilarious, thanks for all the laughs
you're garbage so I'm taking out the trash
you sh-t on me, come on baby girl
ain't enough ass shots in the World
you're a nuisance, you probably steal my new sh-t
but you could never f-ck with me so chuck it up, Deuces
all around the World I ball like a ball team
I stack chips, call me Mr's Rosteam
tricks is for kids, silly rabbit, your my offspring
Kim more anticipated than a Lebron ring...

Shocking developments in Italy, as the Leaning Tower of Pisa has been occupied by students, in a controversial protest over reforms of the educational system.

the Italian government is getting ready to make big changes in how education is funded and how students receive aid for seeking higher learning. The Italian parliament is voting soon on whether these changes will go into effect, and it could have a huge impact on many young people. For more info see below.

Tower of Pisa Students Protest
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Italian students protesting at education reforms have targeted two top tourist attractions, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum. Tourists were evacuated as some protesters hung out a banner from the top tier of the medieval tower while hundreds more stood by on the ground. In Rome, students jumped over turnstiles to protest briefly inside the ancient amphitheatre. The Italian parliament is due to vote on the reforms on Tuesday. Students and academics are outraged over cuts of around 9bn euros (£8bn, $12bn) and the proposed loss of 130,000 jobs in the education system, AFP news agency reports.

Tower of Pisa Students Protest

Are you up on the biggest current events that have happened in the month of November? See how much you know with the quiz below!

Many important events historically have happened in the month of November, as this is when every president takes office. It;s also the time of year when the holiday season starts and many Black Friday sales get started, right after Thanksgiving. Check out the quiz below and see how much you know about current events in the month of November. This test covers not only this year but other November events in the recent past.

Test Your Current Events Knowledge and November
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Nov. 21, 1990: Junk-bond financier Michael R. Milken, who had pleaded guilty to six felony counts, was sentenced by a federal judge in New York to 10 years in prison. How many years was he actually in prison?

a. He avoided all prison time.
b. About 2 years
c. About 5 years
d. He served almost all 10 years.

Nov. 21, 1980: TV viewers tuned in to the CBS prime-time soap opera "Dallas" to find out "who shot J.R." The shooter turned out to be J.R. Ewing's sister-in-law, Kristin Shepard, who was played by ...

a. Mary Crosby
b. Linda Gray
c. Susan Howard
d. Donna Reed

Test Your Current Events Knowledge and November

According to a new survey, about 25% of baby boomers say their sex lives are not so hot these days. But why have so many of the greatest generation lost that loving feeling?

According to Dr. Ruth Westheimer, "We worry so much about teens and sex, but this poll indicates a need for a call to action for these boomers to become more sexually literate. "It has to do with unrealistic expectations. They have to engage in conversation. They have to tell their partners what they really need."

Interestingly, both those who are over 65 and those who are under 45 each had happier sex lives on average than the baby boomers aho are between 45 and 65. What explains this? I guess boomers are too old to get it done, but not old enough to stop carung?

Baby Boomers Sex: Booming?
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Free love is kaput for the nation's baby boomers, with nearly one in four saying the fire has gone out in their sex lives, a new survey shows. The nationwide poll released yesterday revealed 24% of people between the ages of 45 and 65 say that life between the sheets is anything but steamy. The heart of the problem, she says, is that men and women in this age group have wildly different expectations of what they want in the bedroom. While 61% of men say sex is an important part of a healthy relationship, 53% of women say it doesn't really matter, the poll found. "Times have changed," said Michelle Ali, a 48-year-old hair dresser from Queens. "It is not like the old days when women were more relaxed as housewives."

Baby Boomers Sex: Booming?

A glorious day in Poland, as a small town is moving forward in recting a humongous statue of Jesus.

The massively giant Jesus sculpture had its arms and chest added in by huge cranes, as the small town hopes to make itself into a tourist attraction for Catholics who come through on a trip. Once construction is finished, it will be the biggest Jesus statue in the world, even bigger than the current record holder in Brazil, that is a huge tourist attraction already.

giant jesus poland
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Workers have succeeded in lifting the shoulders and arms onto a giant statue of Jesus Christ in a small Polish town. After delays caused by strong winds, a towering crane lifted the massive piece on Saturday and very slowly placed it onto the lower part of the figure's body. Later in the day, workers will attempt to finish assembling the statue by hoisting the head. The statue is the creation of a local priest, Rev. Sylwester Zawadzki. Many local residents and business people in Swiebodzin (shvee-eh-BOHD'-jeen). They hope it will put their town of 22,000 on the map for Roman Catholic pilgrims and bring in money to their community.

giant jesus poland

Jessica Simpson is head over heels for a new beau, that was sent her heart aflutter and made her "pause" when they recently got engaged.

Meeting her new boyfriend and then having him propose "made me pause it, I was like, 'It's a really good part in Parenthood...it's an emotional fight right now.' It was definitely one of those moments where I've never felt that way before, ever. I can't believe all the Simpsons kept a secret."

Her boyfriend went to the jeweler and picked out a lovely engagement ring to present to her, and gave her a tremendous surprise. Now they will get wedding planners on the case and set up an event to remember!

One internet commenter doubted if it could work, saying "I know that short term courtships work but Jessica Simpson does not have the best history when it comes to men. Seems to me she should slow it down and really look at the guy she is engaged to who by the way doesn't seem like a great guy. Who gets divorced and then the next month proposes to someone else?" But I'm wishing them all the best, and hoping the prenup will never go into effect.

Jessica Simpson Pause
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Talk about must-see TV: When Eric Johnson asked Jessica Simpson to marry him, she was otherwise engaged...with a juicy episode of NBC's Parenthood "I was watching Parenthood at the time," Simpson, 30, said of Johnson's proposal during a SIRIUS XM radio interview for The Morning Mash Up. PHOTOS: Jessica and Eric's whirlwind romance.

Jessica Simpson Pause

The (much deserved) trials and tribulations of the Madoff family continue, as Bernie Madoff's investment scams than had Wall Street and the financial world turned upside down continue to generate new lawsuits against Bernie and his wife and family.

According to an attorney representing some of those who lost millions of dollars to Madoff's big money scams. "The transfers received by defendant constitute non- existent profits supposedly earned in the account, but, in reality, they were other people's money,... We have been in touch with each defendant and their counsel, seeking a prompt settlement of these claims and an out- of-court resolution. However, as these attempts have not reached a satisfactory conclusion, we are moving ahead with litigation."

Madoff Family Sued
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Bernard Madoff's investors, employees and family members including his wife were sued by a trustee seeking to recover as much as $69 million in fake profits they received before the con man's firm collapsed. New York attorney Irving Picard, appointed trustee by a federal bankruptcy court, yesterday sued people who allegedly invested with Madoff and withdrew more money than they contributed. Picard, with the approval of the Manhattan judge overseeing the liquidation of New York-based Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, has filed such "clawback suits" in an attempt to obtain as much as $17.5 billion for victims of the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history.

Madoff Family Sued

Car owners should be aware of the latest developments as several automobiles have been recalled in the month of November 2010.

Nissan, first and foremost, has announced a recall on its 2002, 2003 and 2004Fronter, amd the Xterra automobiles from the same period, which means over half a million cars being recalled due to possible safety issues around a steering column, which will be replaced.

No accidents have been reported, so no injuries or damage to anyone's car insurance rates, but as a precautionary measure cars are being taken out of circulation so parts can be replaced.

Cars Recall November 2010
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Nissan yesterday announced a recall to replace the lower steering column joint and shaft on 303,000 2002-2004 Frontier and 283,000 2002-2004 Xterra vehicles and the positive battery cable terminal on 18,500 2010-2011 Sentra vehicles in several markets in North and South America and Africa. No accidents or injuries have been reported with either issue. Nissan recently discovered that in certain rare instances, the lower steering column joint on the affected Frontier and Xterra vehicles can develop corrosion that limits the movement of the joint.

Cars Recall November 2010

America's car owners need to be aware of latest developments as several automobiles have been recalled in the month of November 2010. Nissan, first of all, announced a recall on its 2002, 2003 and 2004 Frontier, amd the Xterra automobiles from the same period, which means over half a million cars being recalled due to possible safety issues around a steering column, which will be replaced.

No accidents have been reported, so no injuries or damage to anyone's car insurance rates, but as a precautionary measure cars are being taken out of circulation so parts can be replaced. Automobile recalls have been big news stories as companies such as Toyota have had major recalls impact their business. Car safety is always an important concern for any family looking to buy a new vehicle.

Cars Recall November 2010
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Nissan yesterday announced a recall to replace the lower steering column joint and shaft on 303,000 2002-2004 Frontier and 283,000 2002-2004 Xterra vehicles and the positive battery cable terminal on 18,500 2010-2011 Sentra vehicles in several markets in North and South America and Africa. No accidents or injuries have been reported with either issue. Nissan recently discovered that in certain rare instances, the lower steering column joint on the affected Frontier and Xterra vehicles can develop corrosion that limits the movement of the joint.

Cars Recall November 2010

The Madoff family continues to go throu much deserved trials and tribulations, as Bernie Madoff's billion dollar investment scams than had Wall Street and the financial world turned upside down continue to generate more lawsuits against Bernie and his wife and family.

According to attorneys that are representing some of those who lost millions of dollars to Madoff's big money swindles,, "The transfers received by defendant constitute non- existent profits supposedly earned in the account, but, in reality, they were other people's money,... We have been in touch with each defendant and their counsel, seeking a prompt settlement of these claims and an out- of-court resolution. However, as these attempts have not reached a satisfactory conclusion, we are moving ahead with litigation."

Bernie Madoff tricked hundreds of people form various walks of life to entrust him with huge sums of money, which he than misused in a ponzi scheme of sorts. He is now living his life in prison, though he reportedly is unrepentant for what he did.

Madoff Family Sued
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Bernard Madoff's investors, employees and family members including his wife were sued by a trustee seeking to recover as much as $69 million in fake profits they received before the con man's firm collapsed. New York attorney Irving Picard, appointed trustee by a federal bankruptcy court, yesterday sued people who allegedly invested with Madoff and withdrew more money than they contributed. Picard, with the approval of the Manhattan judge overseeing the liquidation of New York-based Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, has filed such "clawback suits" in an attempt to obtain as much as $17.5 billion for victims of the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history.

Madoff Family Sued

Jessica Simpson is head over heels for a new beau, after he made her "pause" by proposing marriage this month.

Meeting her new boyfriend and then having him propose "made me pause it, I was like, 'It's a really good part in Parenthood...it's an emotional fight right now.' It was definitely one of those moments where I've never felt that way before, ever. I can't believe all the Simpsons kept a secret."

Her boyfriend went to the jeweler and picked out a lovely engagement ring to present to her, and gave her a tremendous surprise. Now they will get wedding planners on the case and set up an event to remember!

One internet commenter doubted if it could work, saying "I know that short term courtships work but Jessica Simpson does not have the best history when it comes to men. Seems to me she should slow it down and really look at the guy she is engaged to who by the way doesn't seem like a great guy. Who gets divorced and then the next month proposes to someone else?" But I'm wishing them all the best, and hoping the prenup will never go into effect.

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Talk about must-see TV: When Eric Johnson asked Jessica Simpson to marry him, she was otherwise engaged...with a juicy episode of NBC's Parenthood "I was watching Parenthood at the time," Simpson, 30, said of Johnson's proposal during a SIRIUS XM radio interview for The Morning Mash Up. PHOTOS: Jessica and Eric's whirlwind romance.

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