April Fools Pranks

It seems that people have got the April fools pranks on their minds. It is very important that you are the fooler and not the foolee. It can be pretty embarrassing to be fooled on April 1st but it sure is fun to fool others. Let’s look at some April fools pranks that you can pull on others.

When it comes to April fools pranks there are some extreme ones that you can pull and some that are just a little funny. If you are looking on the serious side you should get some props. One of the props that you may consider is getting bloody hands. You can put them up your sleeves and in the morning you can come in running and the saying help!! That will scare the daylights out of most people.

You could also fool someone with a fake lottery ticket. You may get hit however. The fake lottery ticket will say “You have won x amount of dollars” and then when they flip it over the ticket will say “You can redeem this at ‘Yo mama’s house’”

Burj Khalifa

French daredevil dubbed 'Spiderman' scales world's tallest tower in Dubai

Emaar Properties PJSC surged in Dubai trading to the highest in 6 weeks after agreeing to the investor demands for the first dividend payout since 2008.

Emaar, builder of the world’s tallest tower in Dubai, rose as much as 4.4 percent and were trading 2.5 percent higher at 3.26 dirhams as of 11:32 a.m. in Dubai. Investors yesterday approved a cash dividend for 2010 equal to ten percent of the stock’s par value of 1 dirham a share, for a total of about 600 million dirhams ($163 million).

Sarah Lane

Studio rebuts claims by Natalie Portman's ballet double

A Hollywood studio has denied claims by a ballet dancer that Natalie Portman performed only a small proportion of the dance moves for her Academy Award-winning performance in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.

American Ballet Theatre soloist Sarah Lane, Portman's ballet double for the psychological thriller, said at the weekend that she had been victim of a cover-up designed to help Portman's Oscar chances by convincing voters the actor had learned to dance like a professional soloist in just a few months.

Captain America

'Captain America': A different kind of superhero

The trend in comic-book movies has been toward protagonists with a darker edge, a personal flaw or weakness, or maybe even a mean streak. Think Robert Downey Jr.'s charismatic narcissist in the Iron Man, Hugh Jackman's scowling Wolverine, 2 tragic Hulks, and Christian Bale's morally dubious Batman.

Moviegoers will see a different kind of superhero in Captain America: The First Avenger when full-length trailers for the film premiere today in theaters.

Duke

Arizona dethrones top-seeded Duke, 93-77, in the West Region semifinal

Derrick Williams grabbed the front of his jersey at chest level and pushed out the name on front for everyone to see.

Arizona was no longer just a nice little regional story from an afterthought of a conference.

United Parcel Service

UPS Express Freight arrives in Slovakia

One of the global leaders in the delivery of consignments, parcels and letters, United Parcel Service UPS, is ready to the provide enhanced services for Slovak car producers. United Parcel Service (UPS) has added UPS Express Freight to its offerings in Slovakia, the eTREND web portal reported.

Pomeranian

Kelly Osbourne gets doggie wife

Kelly Osbourne has got a wife for her pet dog.

The model-and-TV star has given a home to a pomeranian puppy and she is hoping her beloved pooch Sid will get on great with her.

However, things have not started well between the canine couple.

Megamillions

Jackpot for Mega Millions one of biggest ever

The Mega Millions jackpot rolled over last night to $304 million, bigger than all but eleven jackpots in United States. lottery history.

Even before Friday's drawing, though, that prize could grow if sales exceed projections, as happened several times over four days in early January. After no one hit for $242 million on Dec. 31, the prize was set at $290 million. Before the next drawing, that was raised to $330 million, then $355 million. Once sales were tallied, the annuity payout was revised to $380 million.

Bruce Pearl

Bruce Pearl fired by Tennessee

Tennessee fired men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl after a season in which he was charged with unethical conduct for lying to the NCAA investigators during a recruiting probe.

In a statement released Monday night, athletic director Mike Hamilton said Tennessee officials made the decision to relieve Pearl of his duties after learning about "additional violations committed on September 14 and in March 2011" by the staff.

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean 'shot' in native Haiti on eve of the Prez elections

Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean, who is in native Haiti to support presidential candidate and fellow musician Michel Martelly, has claimed that he had been shot on the eve of presidential elections on the Caribbean island.

The former Fugees frontman said an unknown assailant blasted his hand just after 11pm in the city of Delmas, just outside the capital Port-au-Prince.

Earthquake In California

Are California Nuclear Power Plants Built to Withstand Earthquakes?

Looking at the failure of 3 cooling systems at nuclear power reactors in Japan, and a second containment building explosion, I can’t help but wonder about the shortsightedness of the building nuclear plants near an earthquake fault. The question arises, are we at risk here in Southern California?

Can Am Spyder

Watch The Awesome 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Model Intro Video

While biking on 3 wheels might not seem cool at first, not only is the Can-Am Spyder as sleek as it gets, it opens up biking to a whole new world of people who can’t – for whatever reason – bike on 2 wheels.

I have been a motorchycle enthusiast since motorcycles have been taller than me. The lines, the colours, the silver… All around yum.

Kawasaki Disease

 Kawasaki Disease or Syndrome

The worst diseases you can think of are ones that target little children. Those that are helpless and the innocent do not seem like they should be up for disease and torment but so many times this is just not the case. There are many people fighting to find a cure for this disease but still it eludes even the best of them. Kawasaki disease can affect the heart if not caught and treated early.

Elin Nordegren

Elin Nordegren Buys Home in New Hood

Just a year and a half after Tiger Woods and wife Elin Nordegren split, the former model has snatched up one of the most exclusive properties in the North Palm Beach. The mansion known as Seminole Landing is a beachfront affair, a bit out of keeping with the former Mrs. Woods’ low profile silhouette since the divorce.

Seminole Landing is a pretty long way from Sweden where Nordegren has been spending a lot of time with family these last months. The 31 year old Nordegren reportedly received $100 million after filing for divorce because of Wood’s highly publicized alleged extra marital escapades. Keeping a low profile after the biggest marriage scandal ever has probably not been the easiest thing for Nordegren.

Lca

Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Welcome to the National Risk Management Research Laboratory's Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) web site. The use of LCA to make more informed decisions through a better understanding of the human health and environmental impacts of products, processes, and activities. 

The site is divided into 4 primary areas to help educate people new to the concept of LCA while serving as a focal point for LCA practitioners and decision-makers to stay current with the field of LCA. LCAccess provides information on why one would want to perform an LCA, an overview of LCA, how to find LCI data sources, and available LCA resources.

LCA is a technique to assess the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service, by:

    * compiling an inventory of relevant energy and material inputs and environmental releases;
    * evaluating the potential environmental impacts associated with identified inputs and releases;
    * interpreting the results to help you make a more informed decision.

Slainte

Area events bring out the Irish in you

Before you commence to the official St. Patrick's Day partying, you may want to drop by LifeShare Blood Centers and donate during its "Pints for Paddy's" blood drive.

Those who come to LifeShare Blood Center's main office to donate on today will receive a T-shirt and, with a "wee bit of luck," have a chance to win four passes to Blue Bayou Waterpark in Baton Rouge, a LifeShare tote bag, a gift card from Huddle House in Pineville or one of 5 pairs of one carat peridots from KP Jewelry.

Corned Beef And Cabbage

Your Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Meal Guide, More Than Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage: Gather a prepackaged corned beef, potatoes, an onion, one head of cabbage, and 2 carrots. Chop all vegetables, add corned beef, and fill with water in a crock pot, cooking for 6 to 8 hours. Slice and serve warm.

Snoop Dogg

Nate Dogg Songs & Videos: Late Singer, Snoop Dogg Collaborator's Best Music (AUDIO, VIDEO)

Singer and rap scene legend Nate Dogg has passed away, leaving behind a rich record of original music and collaborations. Having begun singing at a young age in church, he formed the group 213 with Snoop Dogg and Warren G in 1991, setting in place what would be a prolific career.

Making his debut on Dr. Dre's album The Chronic, Nate Dogg worked with big west coast artists such as Tupac (notably on the song "How Long Will They Mourn Me" on the album Thug Life: Volume 1), and released four of his own albums, including the highly successful Music & Me. He was nominated for four Grammys for collaborations with big artists, as well, including Eminem, Ludacris and Warren G.

Here is a sampling of some of Nate Dogg's greatest tracks:

Radiation Exposure

The risks of radiation exposure

Leaks, explosions and meltdowns at any of Japan’s troubled nuclear reactors could expose large numbers of the people to radiation. These are some of the potential health risks of radiation exposure and how the condition can be treated.

The Bachelor Finale

Spoiler Alert: The following reveals outcome of The Bachelor finale

After traveling the world and narrowing down the pool of 30 women, Brad Womack chose woman he wants to marry.

Brad's family arrives in South Africa to meet the remaining women, Chantal and Emily. He explains to his mother, brothers and 2 sisters-in-law that he's 100 percent considering proposing.

Arthur

Parade, St. Patrick's Day events on the tap around Morris

The following are restaurants that have announced special plans in connection with the St. Patrick's Day and today's parade:

Sona Thirteen, 13 South St., is on the parade route. Open from 9 a.m. today to 2 a.m. Sunday, this Irish American restaurant/bar will have hot dogs, salads, sandwiches (including corned beef) and a bag of chips. On St. Patrick's Day, Sona also will be open for more celebrating from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m. Friday.

Chernobyl

Only Hours to Prevent Another Chernobyl at Japan's Fukushima's Nuclear Power Plant

The crisis at a damaged Japanese nuclear power plant is serious but not as dangerous as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, says a leading Canadian expert in nuclear safety.

Pressure inside one of 6 boiling water reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant is rising after Japan’s massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake knocked out primary and backup power to its cooling system.

Japan

400 killed in the major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

A powerful tsunami spawned by the biggest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and the people as widespread fires burned out of control. Tsunami warnings blanketed the entire Pacific, as far away as South America, Canada, Alaska and the entire United States. West Coast.

Pee Wee Herman

Review: 'Pee-wee Herman on Broadway' sings

You do not need the skills of Jambi to realize it has been too long since Pee-wee Herman graced tv sets.

But this month, the poster child for arrested development returns in “The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway,” a much-needed comeback special that banishes winter blues better than a groundhog on February. 2.

Biggie Smalls Lyrics

 Biggie Smalls Lyrics

A little known fact why the famous rapper is known by both Notorious B.I.G. and the Biggie Smalls is because  another artist already went by the name Biggie Smalls and he changed it to Notorious B.I.G. .

Born Christopher George Latore Wallace on May 21, 1972, March 9 commemorates the drive-by shooting that killed Notorious B.I.G.in Los Angeles.

Rapper P Diddy (Sean Combs) said, remembering Biggie,that in the world of hip hop, today is a day of loss and celebration. 14 years ago today, East Coast rapper Christopher Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls, aka Notorious B.I.G.) was murdered in Los Angeles. Today people around the world are celebrating the incredibly talented man.

Mardi Gras

It's Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans (pics)

It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans and for longer than America has existed, freedom of expression has been found here. When the US bought Louisiana and free people of color were enslaved, each Sunday they still gathered at Congo Square to dance. And preceding the Stonewall Riots, the openly gay Krewe of Petronius hosted one of the most popular Mardi Gras balls in the city.

Gasbuddy

Greenville Gas Prices Up 13 Cents In Week Gallon Of Unleaded Costs $3.33 On Average

A gallon of gasoline in the Greenville area is 12.6 cents more expensive than last week,

The price-tracking website reported that a gallon of unleaded will cost drivers about $3.33 on average, which is below the national average of $3.47 a gallon.

Katie Cassidy

Meet Katie Cassidy: David's daughter makes an appearance on 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Who knew David Cassidy had a daughter? Well, we did.

24-year-old Katie Cassidy is David's daughter with model Sherry Williams, who he dated on and off in the '70s and '80s. Katie was raised by her mother and her step-father, ER doctor Richard Benedon, but as "Celebrity Apprentice" viewers saw tonight, she remains close to her famous father. Though he struggled to raise money for his team, Katie donated a grand to the cause.

Funny Or Die

Katie Couric In 'Funny Or Die' Video: Bullies Children, Investigates

Katie Couric uncovered a shocking and the disturbing secret in a video for Funny or Die: a common playtime chant that promises children they can "shake the sillies out" does not even work.

The video coincided with a profile Couric did of the web comedy giant for "CBS Sunday Morning." In it, she heads over to a Chelsea preschool to tell a group of adorable tots that the home remedies they have been using to get the sillies (and the "crazies") out of their system are useless.

Wes Leonard

Coach: No one knew Wes Leonard had heart trouble

Stunned fans look on as trainers and coaches try to revive Fennville High School basketball player Wes Leonard. The 16-year-old collapsed Th night after making the game-winning lay-up in overtime against Bridgman. Wes arrived at the Holland Hospital about 9:20 p.m. in cardiac arrest, and doctors were unable to the restart his heart, a hospital spokesman said. He was pronounced dead about 10:40 p.m.

Pia Toscano

Pia Toscano Brings 'American Idol' Audience To Its Feet

Judges praise 21 year old's powerhouse Performance of the Pretenders' 'I'll Stand By You.'

On a night when Thia Megia gave a quiet, confident performance well beyond her 15 years and teen Lauren Alaina was compared to both Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, it was nevertheless Pia Toscano who stole the show on Wednesday's (March 2) "American Idol."

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered Posts Record Profit

Standard Chartered PLC on Wednesday posted a record net profit for 2010, driven by increased wholesale income and a sharp reduction in loan-impairment charges.

The U.K.-based, Asia-focused lender said its net profit rose 29% in 2010 to a record $4.23 billion from $3.28 billion a year earlier. Total operating income for the 12 months ended Dec. 31 was $16.1 billion, up 5.8% from $15.2 billion in 2009, while loan-impairment charges dropped 56% to $883 million from $2 billion.

Standard Chartered said it expects to keep delivering double-digit income growth this year despite higher costs, regulatory pressures and a cautious forecast for the world economy.

Chief Executive Peter Sands called regulation the bank's "biggest external challenge" and estimated a new U.K. levy on large banks' balance sheets will cost it around $180 million after tax this year.

Mr. Sands said the bank has started 2011 with good momentum and volume growth in both wholesale and consumer banking. He said earnings and return on equity this year will reflect that momentum, but that dilution from last year's $5.2 billion rights issue and the U.K. levy will have an impact.

Costs grew 13% in the year, from increased regulatory and compliance factors and higher staff costs, but Finance Director Richard Meddings told Cantos he is confident cost growth should be brought back into line with income growth this year.