Bush Shoe Attack Spoofed

The shoe-attack of a reporter on President George W. Bush of the United States during a press conference in Iraq was a surprise (left pic; click to view in the BBC), but it did create a lot of serious reaction where people either took the side of the shoe-throwing reporter or the U.S. There have been calls for the release of the journalist who has gained a kind of celebrity status, but the U.S. government stated that it's up to the Iraqis to determine the fate of the angry reporter. President Bush reportedly simply shrugged off the incident.

On the lighter side of the shoe-throwing, there already have been video spoofs of the press conference event. It just shows that there are still those who view things like these happening like a humorous editorial cartoon, and in this age of the Internet video, there's less of the editorial and more of the humor. Watch this video on this side of the story.

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Marley & Me Behind the Scenes Look

Dogs are always popular extras - even main characters in movies. They're in all kinds of movie genres and have played both good and bad "characters." Thie new dog movie for the Christmas season starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston is a comedy, but it will also have its share of drama no doubt.

Dogs are actually easy to work with in a movie as long as you keep it motivated with rewards. As for the actors, well, it's also a treat to be friends with their furry co-stars in spite of their doggy antics. Shown in the picture above is the real Marley and author of the best-selling book the movie is based on. Get a behind-the-scenes look in the movie Marley & Me in this video.

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How Feeding Cockroaches to Pet Lizards Can Lead to Environmental Disaster

Every pet owner has a responsibility to feed his pet no matter what kind it is. Dogs are fed dog food, cats are fed cat food. These are typically processed already and come in plastic bags, cans, or boxes. "Eat's" easy to feed common pets like these. But for pet lizard owners, it's a different story.

Food for lizards are not sourced readily from grocery stores. They are bought from pet shops which get their supplies as "fresh meat" imported from other countries. For some reason, both lizard and pet shop owners prefer to get this meat in the form of exotic cockroaches that aren't native to their destination.

Scientists fear that some of these roaches may escape, proliferate, and cause an environmental, ecological imbalance. Without the typical predators that eat them, their numbers can grow to unmanageable proportions the likes of which you see only in a movie that could be titled "Roaches." Even without the help of petshops, cockroaches like the Turkestan roach have already entered Florida by hitch hiking along with soldiers coming back from the Middle East.



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1970s TV Superheroes Unite Once Again

Wonder Woman, The Incredible Hulk, Colonel Wilma Deering - together in one interview. Wow, that's a handful of old-time favorites!

But wait! Wilma Deering? She's not even a superhero! She's Buck Rogers's love interest! But nevertheless, Erin Grey, who played the stubborn space fighter pilot in the Buck Rogers tv series of the 80s, is one of other television's most memorable hero icons.

Grey appears together with Lou Ferrigno and Lynda Carter in an exclusive look back at those golden years of comic book television when real actors and not computer-generated images, played superheroes. Find out what reporter Julie Chen found out about them and their memories of those good old days in this interview.




Here is Wonder woman depicted as an angry woman. You wouldn't want to mess with her when she's angry and certainly not while wielding a battle axe! But we all know that's not enough to stop you from buying her now!
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This Haunted House Is a Barn

Lost of people like the thrill of getting scared out of their pants. But of course, it's a different thing altogether if they're going to enter a real haunted house. Since that's not a good choice, this haunted barn surely is an easy, but no less hair-raising alternative.


This potato-head ghost is really a treat, especially for Halloween. Order now for only $7.49!

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Skin Care Secrets Revealed in Soma Beauty Video

They say skin is in, and this Soma Beauty event gave tips on caring for your skin using antioxidants. See how you can take of yours by watching the video below.

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Internet Hit: Cute and Tiny Panda Babies Video

Pandas never lose their popularity in the news. People are always looking for pictures of them. Well, we always see the typical teddy bear panda pictures, but it's really rare to see how they look like as babies. They're very tiny, yet the giant panda can care for them so tenderly even when picked up between their teeth. Here is a video panda fans will surely enjoy!



Here's another panda picture. But there's something not quite right about the panda. Because it's really a dog - a dog panda! Click the link to see it.

Bonus video: A red panda adopted by a cat!


Bonus photo: A baby panda cute as a teddy bear!


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Why Does Jessica Simpson Love Real Meat?

In an interview with Vivica Fox, Jessica Simpson reveals why she loves real meat. Find out why Vivica sides with Jessica instead of Pamela Anderson.

What advice does Jessica Simpson have for those women who are abused?

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Scientists Dissect Giant Inner Space Squid on Video

This is closest you can get to an alien autopsy. Only this alien came not from outer space, but inner space. It's a giant squid caught by fishermen off the coast of the state of Victoria in Australia.


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Jamie Lynn Spears Video on New Baby Daughter

Jamie Lynn Spears, the proud mother of her baby girl, shows how happy she is.



Jamie Lynn Spears with baby on OK! magazine

Sanli Demos Klorane Dry Oat Shampoo

Dry shampoo may make you raise an eyebrow or two, but it really is something that you can use for different reasons. Model Sanli demonstrates how she uses her dry oat shampoo by Klorane in this video.


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Hellboy 2 Video Gets Hot: Anna Walton and Luke Goss Interview

Check out this video interview of Ron Perlman in Hellboy 2: The Golden Army. It also stars Selma Blair. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, it has his signature use of eyes unnaturally set in other parts of the anatomy like what's in Pan's Labyrinth.

See what costars Anna Walton and Luke Goss has to say about playing the bad guys!




Guillermo del Toro's use of eyes in movies

Brendan Fraser Talks about Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D

Brendan Fraser shows his excitement about his new movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D. He's quickly getting the reputation of getting cast in adventure movies with a twist of humor. He's likely to be seen in more such films after the release of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and this one.


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Amazing Discovery of water near the Earth's mantle under Asia.

Scientists Awash With Hope for Water on Mars

The answer on whether there is water on Mars may finally be answered when results from the Phoenix Lander wet laboratory test finally comes out. It will officially reveal if the sublimating material uncovered in the Martian soil really is made of water.

The picture here on the left shows three small chunks (in the triangular shadow) made by the trough, which disappear after a while. It is believed to be dice-sized ice which sublimated in the thin atmosphere. Check the link to view the gif animation.


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What's the Fuss about Nude-Colored Fabrics?

Nude-colored fabrics? Actresses like Liv Tyler (Betty Ross in The Incredible Hulk movie), Eva Longoria, Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson, and Christie Turlington have worn them already. See the reason why you should also look sexy-nude, at least fashion-wise, by watching this fashion news video.





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Irish Director's U2 3D Movie that Rocked Cannes to Be Released in 2008

Irish director Catherine Owens's directorial debut on her first feature-length film sent audiences at the recent Cannes film festival, in May 2007, rocking for more as they experienced a new level of entertainment in the 3D version of U2's Vertigo tour. The documentary concert movie will finally be released commercially in January 25, 2008.

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Hobbit Remains Examined by Experts

The long-standing debate about the true nature of the "Hobbit" hominid remains found in Indonesia in 2003, called Homo floresiensis, may finally be laid to rest.. or fuel a more intense one. Is it really a new pygmy species of humans or it it a modern peculiarity? Here is a video of the examination of the Hobbit fossils by experts.

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New Photos From Mars Revealed

These are images taken recently by the robot explorers on Mars, Spirit and Opportunity. They give new insights on the surface of a planet which may soon feel the footsteps of people.

Click here for a picture and video of Martian dust devils.

Hollywood Actresses Go Bare for PETA

Maggie Q, Alicia Silverstone, and Alyssa Milano have given their support for the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) by showing their bare assets with vegie props. The photos and video are all good. Which take do you think delivers the message effectively?

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EXCLUSIVE: Amateur video of Thai plane crash

FIRST in the Voxant Newsroom: amateur video from World Picture Network of the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s deadly plane crash in Phuket, Thailand. The crash, which occurred after a Thai MD-82 flown by a discount carrier attempted to land during a heavy storm on the resort island, left 89 dead. A majority of the casualties were tourists from across the globe.

The WPN video comes to the Voxant Newsroom from a survivor of the wreck and shows the first moments after the plane went down and burst into flame. A pair of survivors are credited with saving at least eight of their fellow passengers by punching a hole in the flaming wreckage and pulling them to safety.

The videos in the players above are professional newsreels. Please view the breaking amateur video direct from the Voxant NewsRoom here.

Our prayers go to the victims of the tragedy.

- Alvin from TheWorldDesk at TheNewsRoom.com
(News text courtesy of Evan McMorris-Santoro)

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