royal wedding traffic record

royal wedding traffic record

Royal Wedding to Set All Time Record for Web Traffic
Yahoo! says web coverage is beating the previous record viewing for the Michael Jackson funeral by 21%; Google/YouTube still working on assembling numbers.

The ratings for the British royal wedding are still being tallied but early indications are lots of people were watching on TV and online.

Yahoo! said Friday that its live video stream of the wedding set an all time record for traffic, beating the previous record viewing for the Michael Jackson funeral by 21%.

“Overall traffic is surpassing expectations and we are breaking records in terms of traffic and video consumption,” says a Yahoo spokesperson.

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.

Central Laos Valley of the pitchers

Central Laos Valley of the pitchers

Valley of the pitchers - an archaeological site in Laos, in the province of Xiengkhouang. In the Valley of the pitchers are thousands of large stone pots, scattered at the foot of Annam mountain range separating Laos and Vietnam.
Pot size is one-half to three meters, their weight is 6,000 kg, and age is presumably from 1500 to 2000 years. At the moment, solved the issue of assigning the Valley of Jars World Heritage status by UNESCO. The situation is complicated by the fact that the province Xiengkhouang in 70 years, Tide was subjected to massive bombardment by U.S. Air Force during the so-called Secret War. For this reason, a significant part of the Valley is still inaccessible to tourists.

Official Royal Wedding pictures

Official Royal Wedding pictures

Official Royal Wedding pictures are released
Clarence House today released the official Royal Wedding album that shows the beaming bride and groom in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.
Prince William and Kate posed for the stunning photographs shortly after getting married in a moving ceremony that captivated the world yesterday.
The newly-titled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be lost in matrimonial bliss as they smiled for the traditional wedding day photo album taken by Hugo Burnand. He said the scenes clearly reveal the couple's love for each other.
No sooner had they arrived at Buckingham Palace from the service at Westminster Abbey did the rapturous family assume their positions for the pictures.
In the first photograph the couple stand arm-in-arm together against a stunning rich red velvet backdrop trimmed with gold.

Evolution of the Royal Wedding Dress

Evolution of the Royal Wedding Dress

These Historic Gowns Weren't Just Fashion Statements
Royal Wedding Dress as Symbol
Until Friday morning, probably the biggest mystery surrounding the latest British royal wedding was who designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress.

But when the future Queen Elizabeth II (pictured) walked down the aisle in London's Westminster Abbey in 1947, her wedding dress was more than a fashion statement: It represented the hopes of a nation, according to royal wedding gown curator Joanna Marschner.

With food and clothing still being rationed in postwar Britain, royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell sought to convey a message of national renewal, instead of focusing on opulent materials. He did this in part by embroidering the gown with garlands of spring flowers.

"It is a dress with a message for that particular moment in time," said Marschner, of Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity that acts as caretaker for five British royal buildings.

"I think you can say that about all the royal wedding dresses—they have become amazing documents that can say a lot about the year when they were worn."

Kate and William postpone honeymoon

Kate and William postpone honeymoon

William and Kate postpone honeymoon
Prince William and Kate delay foreign honeymoon as Prince William returns to work next week after bank holiday break in Britain.
Prince William and his new wife Kate Middleton have decided not to depart for their honeymoon immediately and have instead opted to spend the weekend in the UK, St James's Palace announced today.

It had been thought that the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would take two weeks off for the traditional post royal wedding break.

But it appears they want some private time in familiar surroundings after one of the most important days in their life saw their marriage celebrated by the nation and beyond.

They will probably travel to the Queen's Balmoral Estate in Scotland, which will afford them privacy and stunning countryside in which to unwind.

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

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.

kim kardashian Without Makeup

kim kardashian Without Makeup

Everybody knows about Kim Kardashian.She is Gorgeous Hollywood Model and Actress.its true Hollywood Industry gives fame to the people who are working for it. That makes them more gorgeous especially on the screen. But if we look at the star in their real life we will find that they are not that much extra ordinary this is only makeup that is making them looking Gorgeous Beautiful fabulous and hot. Kim Kardashian is not so beautiful without makeup and looking completely natural.Kim Kardashian which is known worldwide because of her elegance, screwed up when she left the house without any make-up, without having her hair done and dressed very casually.However, we must be honest and admit that, even without make-up, Kim Kardashian manages to look allright, much better than a lot of women. Let have look at some pictures of Kim kardashian that proves that Gorgeous Kim kardashian is not so bad in her real life.

Learn How to Juggle

Learn How to Juggle

This useful instruction will teach you to juggle.

If this is your idea of what juggling is you are wrong. This is not juggling.

You can say that you can juggle 2 balls only after you successfully do something like this.

Famous May birthdays

Famous May birthdays

Famous May birthdays
A country singer, Oscar winner, all-star athlete and groundbreaking politician are just a few of the famous folks who were born in May. To celebrate, we’re revealing some fun facts about them.

Prince William and Kate Balcony Kisses

Prince William and Kate Balcony Kisses

 If you looked away from the screen for a moment, you probably missed it. It was a quick smooch. Kate turned to her groom, said something with a smile, and the prince reached over, rather hurriedly, and gave her a very quick kiss.

Prince William and Kate Middleton Brand-New Portrait

Prince William and Kate Middleton Brand-New Portrait

Just hours before their big day, a beautiful, new black and white portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton has been released.

Taken by famed photographer Mario Testino, the image shows the couple casually dressed in similar matching white shirts and grinning from ear-to-ear as they get ready to walk down the aisle.

The picture is featured in William and Kate’s wedding program, which was released on Thursday and includes the following message from the soon-to-be married duo.

Obama’s birth certificate is fake

 Denninger: 1) Definition of document background in inconsistent. It’s sharper around the edges and blurred around the center.

Royal Wedding highlights best 20 moments

Royal Wedding highlights best 20 moments

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been named husband and wife by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey.

Here are the top 20 moments from the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday. See our live blog for continued coverage.

• Clarence House announced Prince William and his bride would leave Westminster Abbey in the same open topped horse-drawn carriage used by the Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day in 1981 – meaning that come rain or shine, crowds would be able to clearly see the married couple.

• The Queen gave the Royal couple the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also naming her grandson Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus, titles his bride would also inherit after the ceremony.

• As crowds gathered in Westminster, the crew of the International Space Station broadcast pre-recorded greetings to the Royal couple, from hundreds of miles above the surface of the Earth

• The Archbishop of Canterbury promised the ceremony would be “very special” to the bride and groom, adding that they seemed to him a “deeply sensible” and “realistic” couple.

Kate and william wedding pictures

Kate and william wedding pictures

Prince drives his new bride away from the Palace in a vintage Aston after balcony kiss thrills the crowds
* William tells Kate 'You look beautiful' as she arrives at the altar
* He jokes with Kate's father 'we're supposed to have just a small family affair'
* Two BILLION people watch couple tie the knot
* 5,000 royals enthusiasts camped out overnight at The Mall
* Prince struggles to get ring on Kate's finger
* One million well-wishers line the streets to catch a glimpse of the couple
* Prince William takes the title Duke of Cambridge and Kate becomes Duchess

After a kiss that thrilled the nation, Prince William drove full throttle into the nation's affections as he took his new wife on an unexpected drive to Clarence House.
They left their Buckingham Palace reception in Prince Charles's open-top Aston Martin with 'Just wed' on the number plate.
It was the fitting climax to what had already been a remarkable day - and it was the common touch his mother Diana would have been proud of.
As the crowds roared, the couple emerged in the 38-year-old classic car with a yellow RAF rescue helicopter flying overhead.
The vehicle had been given to Charles as a gift when he turned 21. The couple drove round the front of the Palace before returning to the private reception.
They emerged from the Palace two hours after stepping out on the balcony and marked their marriage with their first public kiss.
But the first public embrace of William and his bride Catherine was so fleeting that you would have missed it if you had blinked.

April deaths 2011

April deaths 2011

April in memoriam
In April we said farewell to many beloved figures, including a supercentenarian, a writing trailblazer and a modern rock star.

Celebrity mug shots

Celebrity mug shots

Celebrity mug shots
Caught without makeup and lighting teams, celebrities pose for mug shots at vulnerable moments. Among the latest celebrity arrests are an action star and a quirky viral video singer; check out theirs and other memorable booking photos.

Kardashians launch new clothing line

Kardashians launch new clothing line

Making it in the competitive world of showbiz takes a lot more than talent these days; You need a recognizable name, a diversified brand and shameless self-promotion.
The Kardashian sisters are collaborating on a clothing and accessories line for Sears, set to debut in August 2011. The line will be sold exclusively in 400 Sears stores and will feature everything from lingerie to handbags.

Miranda Kerr breastfeeds

Miranda Kerr breastfeeds

Model mother Miranda Kerr breastfeeds baby Flynn behind the scenes of photo shoot
Life as a working mother can be quite the juggling act - just ask Miranda Kerr.
The Victoria's Secret supermodel posted a picture on her Twitter page today that showed her bonding with her baby boy Flynn between takes while on a shoot.
The 28-year-old, who is dressed in red high heels and a gaping satin rob, appears to be breastfeeding her three-month-old as sits in a make-up chair.
Along with the picture, Miranda wrote: 'Another day in the office xxx'

April quotables

April quotables

April quotables
From birth certificates, to soap operas, to natural disasters — see which sound bites and snippets made big headlines this month.

Kim Kardashian in Stripes

Kim Kardashian in Stripes

 Kim Kardashian leaving Beverly Hills Nail Design after getting a manicure and pedicure Los Angeles, California.

Kate Middleton Pictures Gallery

Kate Middleton Pictures Gallery

Royal insiders have called Kate Middleton, with her grace and sporty elegance, "a natural" as Prince William's princess bride-to-be.
The captivating brunette may not come from royalty, but she does have good breeding – her father is a self-made millionaire and she attended the prestigious and pricey private boarding school Marlborough College. After excelling at field hockey and cross-country running, Middleton studied art history at University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where she took William off the market in 2002.

After an eight-year fairy tale romance, William proposed to Middleton with his late mother's engagement ring. The couple plans to wed in London on April 29, 2011.

Celebrity kids who followed in their parents’ footsteps

Celebrity kids who followed in their parents’ footsteps

In their parents’ footsteps
Today is Take Your Child to Work Day. In celebration, let's take a look at some famous offspring following the same career paths as their parents.

Famous adoptions

Famous adoptions

Famous adoptions
Actress Mariska Hargitay's recent adoption news has put celebrity adoption stories back in the headlines. From Brad and Angelina to America's Sweetheart, check out the many celebrities who have heeded the call.

White House releases Obama's birth certificate

White House releases Obama's birth certificate

White House releases long form Obama birth certificate
Responding to critics' relentless claims, President Barack Obama on Wednesday produced a detailed Hawaii birth certificate in an extraordinary attempt to bury the issue of where he was born and confirm his legitimacy to hold office. He declared, "We do not have time for this kind of silliness."

By going on national TV from the White House, Obama portrayed himself as a voice of reason amid a loud, lingering debate on his birth status. Though his personal attention to the issue elevated it as never before, Obama said to Republican detractors and the media, it is time to move on to bigger issues.

Citing huge budget decisions in Washington, Obama said, "I am confident that the American people and America's political leaders can come together in a bipartisan way and solve these problems. We always have. But we're not going to be able to do it if we are distracted."

Obama spoke shortly after the White House released a copy of the long form of his birth certificate, which contains more extensive data than a version released earlier.

Michael Vick, humane society team up over 'dog wars' app

Michael Vick, humane society team up over 'dog wars' app

Michael Vick, Humane Society team up to pan "Dog Wars" app
Professional football player Michael Vick has joined with the Humane Society to condemn a new cell phone application featuring fighting dogs.

The "Dog Wars" app, designed to run on Google's Inc.'s Android software, allows players to condition, train and fight virtual dogs.

Vick, a Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, was given an 18-month sentence in 2007 for involvement in a dog-fighting ring. Since his release, Vick has helped an anti-dogfighting campaign run by The Humane Society of the United States.

"I've come to learn the hard way that dog fighting is a dead-end street," Vick said in a joint statement with the Humane Society issued on Monday.

Beyoncé sued by video game developer

Beyoncé sued by video game developer

Beyonce sued for $100M by video game developer
Beyonce Knowles is being sued for $100 million, accused of being a "diva grinch".

The 'Girls (Who Rule The World)' singer is said to have ruined Christmas 2010 for employees of video game company Gate Five, after she demanded more money to appear in dance game Starpower: Beyonce.

Her alleged decision also caused the project's main financier to back out and was, according to the lawsuit, "a bad faith breach of contract so callous that, on what appeared to be a whim, she destroyed Gate Five's business, and drove 70 people into unemployment, the week before Christmas".

The game was in development for release for Christmas 2011, but the project had to be scrapped after an "extortionate demand for entirely new compensation" came from Beyonce's team at a "crucial moment in the project's development".

White iPhone 4 finally hitting shelves

White iPhone 4 finally hitting shelves

White iPhone Finally Starts Hitting Shelves
The wait is finally over, if there still was one.

After numerous false starts and countless jokes, the notorious white Apple iPhone began shipping to stores over the weekend.

Both AT&T and Verizon will sell the white iPhone, which was supposed to be released along with the black iPhone 4.

But production problems pulled the phone from the shelf before it ever appeared in stores or online for sales.

Now Apple Insider reports that the white iPhone 4 will hit stores by next week.
Source:Nbcbayarea

Princess Diana's Most Iconic Style Moments

Princess Diana's Most Iconic Style Moments

Princess Diana's Most Iconic Style Moments
It was the LBD worth a thousand words—in 1994, just as a documentary regarding her husband's infidelities was airing, a lithe and leggy Princess Diana strolled into a Serpentine Gallery benefit wearing a figure-hugging ruched minidress from Greek designer Christina Stambolian. The next day, every front page was devoted not to the Prince of Wales's televised confession, but to images of the glowing, confident 32-year-old Diana. Ever mindful of the power of fashion, three years later she auctioned off 79 of her favorite gowns at a Christie's auction that raised $6 million for AIDS and breast cancer charities.

stars other talents

stars other talents

Stars’ hidden talents
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will make her small screen acting debut with a guest role on an upcoming episode of NBC’s “30 Rock,” but Rice is no stranger to performing. Find out her hidden talent and check out other multitalented stars.

Weirdest inventions

Weirdest inventions

Weirdest inventions
Ever wish you could test your blood pressure while walking and measuring the amount of radiation in the air? Look no more, because the Super Smart Boot, as well as what could be the world's fastest shrimp peeler, was recently unveiled at the International Invention Exhibition. Check out these other weird inventions -- they just might solve some of the world's problems.

Mystery of the millennium Princes River leisure

Mystery of the millennium Princes River leisure

About 3800 years ago, called "the graves of thousands of coffins," the burial site of Lop Nur river, from the end of 2000, burst on the scene "real content" that day, several archaeologists and out of the Lop Nur desert, opened this cemetery the mysterious "veil." Mummified baby has attracted so many visitors.

Rare photos of Princess Diana and baby Prince William revealed

Rare photos of Princess Diana and baby Prince William revealed

 Consider it an early wedding gift. Lady Diana and Prince Charles having good time with baby Prince William.

Where are they now? No. 1 Draft Picks

Where are they now? No. 1 Draft Picks

Where are they now? No. 1 NFL draft picks
Do you remember Auburn’s two-sport phenom, running back Bo Jackson, running circles around every player in the SEC? Or how about "The Juice," who established himself at USC as one of the best college running backs ever. He was then picked in the first round of the NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. Both of these athletes were both No.1 draft picks. So where are they now?

Bizarre world records

Bizarre world records

Bizarre world records
One second was all it took to capture a world record. Standing side-by-side, jammed like sardines, participants made history recently for the most people inside a soap bubble. Check out other strange world records.

The royal wedding will cost WHAT?

The royal wedding will cost WHAT?

Your wedding vs. the royal wedding
The gala event for Prince William and Kate Middleton demands perfection -- and that costs big bucks (or, as the British would say, a lot of pounds).
What's the difference between this week's wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and everyone else's? Logistics and money.

The affair -- no, make that spectacle -- is rumored to cost as much as 80 million pounds, according to reports in the U.K. press which couldn't be verified. Security alone it is slated at 20 million pounds.

No matter how you measure it, the total costs are likely to dwarf the 4 million to 30 million pounds it reportedly cost to throw the 1981 wedding of William's parents, Prince Charles and Diana Spencer.
American weddings typically cost about $27,000, according to the latest survey from TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com. That includes flowers, photography, music and party favors, and on these particular details there is little information available about the royal wedding. In all likelihood, the royal family will spend at least 10 times what the average American pays for such items (see chart below).

Biggest nuclear disasters

Biggest nuclear disasters

Biggest nuclear accidents
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl. In light of that, and the story continuing to unfold at Japan's Fukishima plant, we'll look at three of the worst nuclear plant disasters. First, to give some context, here's how the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) classifies each type of event:

Level 7 disaster
Major release of radioactive material; widespread health and environmental effects

Level 6 accident
Significant release; requires planned countermeasures

Level 5 accident
Limited release; several deaths from radiation

Level 4 accident
Minor release

Level 3 incident
Exposure in excess of 10 times the annual limit for workers; possible burns from exposure

Level 2 incident
Exposure of statutory annual limits

Level 1: Anomaly
Definition:• Overexposure of a member of the public in excess of statutory annual limits.
               • Minor problems with safety components with significant defence-in-depth remaining.
               • Low activity lost or stolen radioactive source, device or transport package.

Scary photos of early 19th century

Scary photos of early 19th century

 In the era of origin pictures one of the most vulgar genres of this art form were considered spiritualist photographs.

billboard latin music awards

billboard latin music awards

Latin music award nominees
For more than two decades, the Billboard Latin Music Awards have honored legendary artists, rising stars and songs that have reigned supreme in record sales and radio play. Telemundo is broadcasting the 22nd annual Billboard Latin Music Awards from Miami. Check out our rundown of the top finalists and some curious facts about them.

Sony unveils its twin-screen tablet

Sony unveils its twin-screen tablet

A split from the norm: Sony unveils its twin-screen tablet that opens like a book - but will it take a bite out of Apple?
* Sony will also produce a conventional tablet as it aims to break the market
* S1 and S2 will use Google's Android 3.0 operating system
* Tablets will both be wi-fi and 3G/4G compatible
* Prices and release dates not revealed

Being able to carry your entire book collection has become a feature of tablet computers. But Sony has gone one further by making a device that folds open like one too.

Sony announced it is entering the tablet market dominated by Apple's iPad with not one, but two devices.

The tablets - called S1 and S2 - will use an operating system based on Google's Android 3.0.

And in what Sony hopes will provide a key selling point, the latter has two 5.5-inch displays that can be folded like a book. The S1 has a 9.4inch display.

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Best one-liners form movies

Best one-liners form movies

Best movie one-liners
With the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger to the screen, we got to thinking about his greatest movie lines — when he said "I'll be back," he meant it. Branching out from there, you don't have to have total recall to remember some of these memorable movie zingers and the actors who made them famous.

powerful women in politics

powerful women in politics

Powerful Women in Politics
Health care reform has been a battleground in Congress and will soon land in the Supreme Court, where its constitutionality will be determined. Among the justices who will hear the case are three powerful women. Read more about these and other powerful women in politics.

Celebrity real estate

Celebrity real estate

From a reality TV host's house in Studio City, Calif., to a rocker's oceanfront home, California real estate is changing hands.

Driving distractions to avoid

Driving distractions to avoid

You might be surprised at how many everyday actions can lead to car accidents. And because April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, we take a look at some of the most dangerous driving disturbances to avoid.

Fastest MLB pitchers

Fastest MLB pitchers

The reigning king among MLB flamethrowers, Aroldis Chapman almost eclipsed his own record recently, but the pitch was controversial. The heat's going up as the 2011 season gains momentum, but can this year's aces top the fastest pitchers of all time?

Strange Tattoos

Strange Tattoos

 A cool collection of some strange tattoos.

Party songs

Party songs

Top karaoke party songs
In honor of National Karaoke Week, we’ve rounded up our picks for tunes that will have everyone singing along at all kinds of parties.

The royal wedding on TV

The royal wedding on TV

TV coverage of the wedding

Even the staid Weather Channel isn't immune from royal wedding fever.

Starting Monday, the latest forecasts and weather from London will be closely tracked. Al Roker will anchor "Wake Up With Al" from London, and The Weather Channel will take viewers on a trip to the royal couple's new home, the North Wales island of Anglesey.

The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton takes place Friday at 11 a.m. British Standard Time, which is 6 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Scots Guard removed from Royal Wedding

Scots Guard removed from Royal Wedding

Scots Guard removed from Royal Wedding duty for making vile slurs against Kate Middleton
Bearskin, 18, called her 'posh b****' and 'stuck-up cow' on Facebook after perceived snub
Said he fantasised about shooting Jews while on duty
Described London as a 'Paki holding cell'
A Palace guard has been banned from the Royal Wedding parade for making vicious online rants about Kate Middleton after she apparently 'snubbed' him.
Scots Guardsman Cameron Reilly, 18, also said he had 'attacked a black man' while on leave in his home town of East Kilbride near Glasgow and fantasised about shooting Jews while on duty.
He called Miss Middleton, who is due to marry Prince William at Westminster Abbey on Friday, a 'stuck-up cow', adding: 'Who really gives a f*** about her?'
On his Facebook page, Reilly wrote how he felt insulted by Kate when she and Prince William drove past him last month.