Lives Saved by A Cellphone

Lives Saved by A Cellphone
Lives Saved by A Cellphone. Mobile phones are good for more than just texting, chatting and playing addictive games. You never know when you might need to place a call from the bottom of a tree well, like James Drummond recently did. Get his story and more examples of lifesaving cells.
James Drummond snowboarding accident
This snowboarder’s afternoon was spoiled when he crashed into a 6-ft. deep tree well (what’s that?). Drummond used his phone to place a distress call to his wife, who alerted the snow patrol. He was rescued a halfhour later.
Carla Chapman Florida sinkhole
Chapman was gardening at her Sunshine state home when she was swallowed up by a 7-ft. sinkhole. She had her phone handy and tried dialing for help, but got no signal.
John Garber Atlanta valet
Two ejected nightclub-goers angrily opened fire on the Atlanta hotspot where Garber was working as a valet. His cellphone — perched in his shirt pocket — blocked the stray bullet that would’ve otherwise entered his chest.
Thomas Wopat-Moreau
This Manhattan man’s car careened off a state highway, leaving him wounded and stranded for four days. It wasn’t a 911 call that alerted state troopers to his whereabouts
Dan Woolley Haiti earthquake
Woolley was making a film about poverty in Haiti’s capital when the nation’s devastating earthquake struck. Trapped under tons of wreckage in his hotel lobby, he used an iPhone app to learn how to treat his injuries.
Eric Cooper Sr. saves player

This SoCal coach turned to an iPhone app for pointers when one of his teen basketball players fell ill on the court. Cooper was able to successfully administer CPR and revive the player.
Abby Flantz and Erica Nelson
While hiking in Alaska, Flantz and Nelson mistakenly wandered off route and went missing
Kevin Weaver Belle the Beagle
When Weaver collapsed on the floor of his home his specially trained service dog, Belle, sprang into action. The beagle knew how to bite the 911 speed-dial button on Weaver’s cellphone, alerting the paramedics.
Shannon Haight saved by cellphone
Haight was abducted from a parking lot and attempted to call police while locked in a car trunk. After repeatedly dialing the wrong number by mistake, she eventually called her boyfriend, who called 911, setting off a high-speed chase.













Source: msn

+May Celebrity Wedding Anniversaries

+May Celebrity Wedding Anniversaries
+May Celebrity Wedding Anniversaries. It might seem like celebrities change mates as often as they change roles. But many have enjoyed lasting relationships. Others are just starting out their blessed unions, while some have since separated. Let's take a look at the couples who have said "I do" in the month of May.
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa
Mark Consuelos and talk show host Kelly Ripa, May 1, 1996.
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu,May 2, 1967.
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia, May 3, 1997.
Forest Whitaker and Keisha Simone Nash
Actor Forest Whitaker and Keisha Simone Nash,May 4, 1996.
Donny Osmond and Debra Glenn
Singer Donny Osmond and Debra Glenn, May 5, 1978.
David Duchovny and Tea Leoni
"X-Files" actor David Duchovny and actress Téa Leoni, May 6, 1997.
Heidi Klum and Seal
Supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Seal, May 10, 2005.
Mick Jagger and Bianca Perez Morena de Macias
Singer Mick Jagger and Bianca Perez Morena de Macias, May 12, 1971.
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor
Actors Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, May 13, 2000.
Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith
Actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, May 14, 1996.
Jane Seymour and James Keach
Actress Jane Seymour and James Keach, May 15, 1993.
Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson
Singers Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson, May 17, 2008.
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, May 18, 1994.
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Actors Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, May 19, 1997.
Mary Stuart Masterson and Damon Santostefano
Actress Mary Stuart Masterson and Damon Santostefano, May 20, 2000.
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
Actors Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, May 21, 1945.
Eunice Kennedy and Sargent Shriver
Eunice Kennedy and Sargent Shriver, May 23, 1953.
Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini
Actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini, May 24, 1950.
Claudia Schiffer and Matthew Vaughn
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and Matthew Vaughn, May 25, 2002.
Lisa Kudrow and Michel Stern
Actress Lisa Kudrow and Michel Stern, May 27, 1995.
Vince Neil and Heidi Mark
Vince Neil and Heidi Mark, May 28, 2000.
Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens
Actor Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens, May 29, 1954.
Tommy Lee Jones and Kimberlea Gayle Cloughley
Actor Tommy Lee Jones and Kimberlea Gayle Cloughley, May 30, 1981.
Randy Travis and Elizabeth Hatcher
Country singer Randy Travis and Elizabeth Hatcher, May 31, 2002.

Source: msn

Beckhams wedding style

Beckhams wedding style
Victoria and David Beckham and Sir Elton John have turned out for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.Footballer David and his Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer wife, and music legend Elton were among 1,900 guests invited to the Westminster Abbey service.

Victoria earlier spoke of her delight at the occasion, writing on Twitter: “London looks beautiful!!! We are so proud to be British!”

There were squeals of joy from the crowd when the Beckhams arrived at the abbey. David wore a Ralph Lauren morning suit with the OBE he received in 2003 pinned to the right lapel, and had his hair slicked back with a parting on the left side.

His wife, who is pregnant with their fourth child, wore a dark blue dress she designed herself, accessorised with a hat by celebrated milliner Philip Treacy.

Victoria’s arrival got an immediate response from celebrity royal watchers on Twitter, with X Factor judge Dannii Minogue tweeting: “Loving @victoriabeckam in elegant navy with pillbox hat.”

Sir Elton drew some of the biggest cheers as he arrived for the ceremony. He did not show off his usual flamboyant style as both he and his partner David Furnish were dressed in black morning coats and grey trousers.

Ben Fogle, TV presenter and friend of William, waved to the cheering crowd and did an interview with a TV crew outside the abbey.

He later tweeted after the ceremony: “Beautiful service. Very moving. On a double decker bus from the Abbey to the Palace. Had to show a bank statement to security to get on.”

Source: shropshirestar

royal wedding traffic record

royal wedding traffic record
The 29 April wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton sent a record flood of traffic to streaming video sites on Friday.
Considered to be among the most highly-anticipated events in recent years, the marriage of the newly-appointed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge brought massive loads of traffic to sites which were offering live coverage of the event, and causing at least one major media outlet to buckle under the pressure.
At roughly 11:13, the BBC first gave word of technical difficulties it was suffering in its online coverage of the event. Then 17 minutes later, the site would issue an official statement explaining the issue.

"We are experiencing some technical issues with BBC Online due to the sheer weight of traffic which may cause the site to be slower than normal in some cases," the BBC said in the statement.

The BBC was not the only site to experience heavy traffic from the event. Video streaming service LiveStream offered its own coverage of the event, and the stream reportedly drew record traffic numbers.

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April news quiz

April news quiz
April news quiz
The tornadoes that struck several southern states and left hundreds dead, and the royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William are the biggest news stories of April, but there are many others. See if you remember the details. Police suspect a possible serial killer targeting prostitutes on which New York island, after finding the remains of at least nine people there since December 2010?

A. Fire Island
B. Long Island
C. Staten Island
D. Plum Island

Answer

Suicide attack at mosque
What country experienced its first suicide attack on a mosque on April 15, which wounded 28 people?

A. Bangladesh
B. Burkina Faso
C. Morocco
D. Indonesia

Answer
Federal budget cuts
After heated debate and compromise, how much was the federal budget cut by?

A. $38.5 billion
B. $20 billion
C. $38.5 million
D. $315 billion

Answer
Google in trouble?
Google has been in the news a lot recently, for all of the reasons below besides one. Which one is it?

A. It has been facing anti-trust complaints in South Korea.
B. It has invested in the world's largest solar power tower plant.
C. It has been hit with a class-action suit over app purchases.
D. Its first quarter earnings fell by almost 7 percent.

Answer
World's oldest man dies
The world's oldest man, Walter Breuning, died in Montana on April 14. How old was he?

A. 119 years old
B. 116 years old
C. 114 years old
D. 122 years old

Answer
Another Japan earthquake
Which of the following in not true about the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan?

A. It was in northeastern Japan, affecting much of the same area as the March 11 earthquake.
B. It is the strongest Japan has experienced since the March11 earthquake.
C. It cut the power supply to 4 million homes.
D. There are at least 20 people dead and more than 200 injured.

Answer
New terror alert system
What will the government start using to issue terror alerts, according to a Homeland Security draft?

A. Facebook and Twitter
B. Text messages
C. E-mail
D. It will rely on traditional media to put out the information.

Answer
FOX News cancels show
Fox News Channel announced it's ending which pundit's daily television show?

A. Greta Van Susteren
B. Sean Hannity
C. Glenn Beck
D. Bill O'Reilly

Answer
Opening day 2011
Which professional sport kicked off its season on the first day in April?

A. Major League Soccer
B. Major League Baseball
C. Major League Lacrosse
D. NASCAR

Answer
Preventive drug price spikes
A drug to prevent babies from being born too early has increased from $20 to how much?

A. $300
B. $750
C. $1,500
D. $2,000

Answer
Country's Entertainer of the Year
What country star took home the prize of Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music awards?

A. Miranda Lambert
B. Kenny Chesney
C. Taylor Swift
D. Brad Paisley

Answer
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How famous couples met

How famous couples met
How famous couples met. From royal weddings to stolen smooches to crossword puzzle proposals, romance is in the air. To celebrate, we're taking a look at the blissful beginnings -- some passionate, some controversial -- of several famous couples.
Barack and Michelle Obama
The president pursued the future FLOTUS after she mentored him at a law firm
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
The Hollywood superstars met when Jada auditioned to play Will's girlfriend on his 1990s sitcom
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Katie and Tom began their romance in a very Hollywood way. What did she say about her future husband when she first saw the movie that helped launch his career.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
The talk-show host left a big impression on the TV star when they first met. The two married in 2008.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom
The reality-show star and her NBA-playing husband met at a party, and their romance has continued on-screen ever since.
George and Laura Bush
The former president and his wife met at a cookout in Laura's hometown and went on to raise twin daughters together.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
The college sweethearts got engaged last year. See the family heirloom he gave her.
Peter Orszag and Bianna Golodryga
The media power couple met at an annual gala and got married last year. What surprising news was revealed during their engagement?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
The parents of six, superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bonded on the set of this action flick but didn't become a couple until later.
Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly
Ever since they were first spotted taking in some NCAA football action and then began dating, engagement rumors have swirled around the actress and her MLB squeeze.
David and Victoria Beckham
Fittingly, the soccer superstar met his future wife at a charity football match in their home country.
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
Country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw met backstage and have been on the road together ever since.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
The Latin-music singer told the "American Idol" judge she would be his wife years before they got hitched in a surprise ceremony. They had previously briefly dated and were longtime friends.
Bill and Melinda Gates
The Microsoft founder and his wife met in 1987, shortly after she joined his company.
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett
The reality-show stars met at a golf tournament put on by the former Playmate's much older boyfriend.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
The political odd couple -- watch them square off -- have been an item since the 1992 presidential campaign.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher
The Hollywood bombshell and her younger man met at a play in 2003 and got married in a secret ceremony two years later.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen
The star quarterback was dating this actress when he met the Brazilian supermodel.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
The Disney actress shared with David Letterman the story of how she met herteen-pop-sensation boyfriend.

Source: msn
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