Live from the Met Gala

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by Sophia Panych, Associate Editor , May 7, 2012, 8:43:28 PM They call the Met Ball the "Oscars of the East Coast." Every May the famous steps of New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art are transformed into an epic red carpet, with designers,

By Matt Donnelly The Costume Institute Gala held at the New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is excessively referred to as "fashion's Oscars," and the Ministry is always proud to see our Hollywood favorites bring their sartorial A-game.

The 2012 Met Gala is definitely a time to experiment with fashion, but model Anja Rubik took experimenting to a whole new level on Monday night. Rubik, who showed up on the arm of designer Anthony Vaccarello, was also

We thought one Gwyneth Paltrow side boob in a day was enough. But then Gwynnie got dolled up for the 2012 Met Gala and let even more spill out.

The Grammy winner stunned in Givenchy Haute Couture at the legendary soiree Monday night.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas: The Most Relaxing Mother's Day Gifts From Etsy

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only one week until Mother's day does it seems like this year is flying by at an incredibly fast speed to anyone besides myself?? slow down already!! here are some of our past projects that most Mother's would enjoy

But ahoy, me thinks I have spotted a tropical isle with the top 10 Pittsburgh Pirates gifts for Mother's Day, where there is sure to be treasure. I apologize for the bad pirate impersonation. I'll stick to the list from here on out. 10.

By Leslie Kantor Americans love Mother's Day. We love it so much that we're collectively shelling out about $19 billion this year on gifts, special meals, and cards. But when it comes to educating our kids about how most women become mothers,

Why not serve mom a lovely Mother's Day breakfast on one of her gifts? These simple, sustainably sourced gumwood trays are hand-assembled in Portland, and have "generous low-profile handles" you'll appreciate while carting mom her French Toast and

By Leslie Kantor Americans love Mother's Day. We love it so much that we're collectively shelling out about $19 billion this year on gifts, special meals, and cards. But when it comes to educating our kids about how most women become mothers,

"Austerity" is now a dirty word in Europe

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Europe is at a crossroads now, and you can rest assured that the Powers That Be will be trying to influence the new leadership in whatever friendly way they can to change their minds about austerity – and in some

But she said the IMF is aware that fiscal austerity holds back growth and the effects are worse in an economic downturn. Hence calibrating the cutbacks and achieving the right pace are essential, she said. "As next year looms on the horizon,

By Noah Barkin and Stephen Brown BERLIN, May 7 (Reuters) – Germany is ruling out any substantive shift in its approach to Europe's debt crisis despite a rising chorus of opposition to Berlin's austerity policies that reached a

Europe's most indebted nations shouldn't use their recessions as an excuse to avoid committing to austerity plans if the region is ever to emerge from its debt crisis, Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said. “It's important to do the adjustment

Joe Stiglitz on Europe: After Austerity, by Joseph Stiglitz, Commentary, Project Syndicate: This year's annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund made clear that Europe and the international community remain

"Austerity" is now a dirty word in Europe

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(AP) PARIS – The day after Francois Hollande rode to power in France on a slogan of "change now," the conversation in Europe was already different Monday: Austerity had become a dirty word. What replaces it, though, was anything but clear.

Austerity has been the main prescription across Europe for dealing with the continent's nearly 3-year-old debt crisis, brought on by too much government spending. But what does it mean for the average European? Imagine paying sales tax of 23 percent or

[Posted by Karl]. Paul Krugman and other lefties are rejoicing over the results of the French and Greek elections (even if markets are not) as a rebuke against European “austerity” programs. However, it is worth remembering

Joe Stiglitz on Europe: After Austerity, by Joseph Stiglitz, Commentary, Project Syndicate: This year's annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund made clear that Europe and the international community remain

But she said the IMF is aware that fiscal austerity holds back growth and the effects are worse in an economic downturn. Hence calibrating the cutbacks and achieving the right pace are essential, she said. "As next year looms on the horizon,

CTIA 2012: AT&T, Verizon Debut LTE Phones

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City's hospitality sector readies for its biggest convention in 7 years.

By Joseph Palenchar — TWICE, 5/7/2012 NEW ORLEANS – Smartphone shipment growth slowed in the first quarter, but advances in smartphone technology will accelerate at CTIA Wireless 2012. Some of the first quad-core smartphones, a growing selection of

NEW ORLEANS, May 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Business Wire will be posting client issued exhibitor news on a dedicated Online Press Center for this event. Media may contact the Business Wire Event Services Group at tradeshow@businesswire.com with any

We've arrived in New Orleans and are jumping at the bit to get started giving you the news and content you need on all things Android here at CTIA 2012! We'll.

On a sultry New Orleans afternoon today, AT&T took over a century-old Garden District mansion to open the 2012 CTIA. Yes, the annual wireless confab doesn't formally open until tomorrow morning, but the news is already coming fast and furious.

Matthew Fox, 'Lost' star, reportedly arrested on suspicion of DUI

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Matthew Fox was arrested for DUI early Friday morning (May 4) in Oregon, TMZ reports. The 45-year-old Lost actor – who lives in Bend, Ore., with his family – was busted at 3:23 a.m. on suspicion of driving under the influence

It´s like he´s reenacting Jack´s downward spiral after ´leaving´ the island; he´s got the scruff and the alcohol abuse to match! Matthew Fox was arrested Friday

Actor Matthew Fox, star of the television series "Lost," has been charged with drunken driving in Oregon. ESCONDIDO —- Police searched a northern Escondido neighborhood Saturday night looking for a parolee but did not find him, a police spokesman

Matthew Fox's late-night hunger pangs apparently got him busted on suspicion of DUI on Friday in Oregon. TMZ reports the "Lost" star, 45, was on his way to a fast-food joint when he was nabbed for an alcohol-related offense with an unidentified

Actor Matthew Fox, star of the television series "Lost," has been charged with drunken driving in Oregon. Gary Coleman's ex-wife is asking a judge to award her the child TV star's estate. Gary Coleman's ex-wife wants a judge to award her the child TV

North Carolina Amendment One: Proposed Gay Marriage Ban Draws National Attention

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nc's awful amendment one. It appears that, despite lots of work and fundraising by the forces of good and reason, my (adopted) state will allow its redneck-goober id to prevail over its progressive-sophisticated superego

CHAPEL HILL-With the vote on Amendment One taking place on Tuesday, two local theatre companies are hosting a production that focuses on several relevant issues surrounding same-sex marriage. Tim Scales is the marketing assistant at Playmaker's

In response to all the letters for the marriage amendment definition of one man and one woman, I want to state my disagreement based on legal concerns, not morality or religious values. Most of the letters “for” the amendment come from staunch

In response to all the letters for the marriage amendment definition of one man and one woman, I want to state my disagreement based on legal concerns, not morality or religious values. Most of the letters “for” the amendment come from staunch

CHAPEL HILL-With the vote on Amendment One taking place on Tuesday, two local theatre companies are hosting a production that focuses on several relevant issues surrounding same-sex marriage. Tim Scales is the marketing assistant at Playmaker's

North Carolina Amendment One: Proposed Gay Marriage Ban Draws National Attention

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Amendment One would add this language to Article 14 of the North Carolina Constitution: Sec. 6. Marriage. Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this

The president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's North Carolina chapter strongly condemned Amendment One, an amendment that would define marriage in the state as only between a man

With some goaded by hate, others spurred by fear and many more prompted by well-meaning, but misguided faith, voters will flock to the polls Tuesday and vote to approve Amendment One. I just hope it doesn't take a century this time around for North

North Carolina is the last of the former Confederate states without a similar constitutional amendment, reflecting the Democrats' control of the legislature until two years ago. More than 500000 voters had cast ballots before Tuesday through one-stop

Tomorrow us North Carolinians vote yes or no on Amendment One, Amendment One would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Essentially banning gay marriage (which is already not recognized).

George Lindsey, Andy Griffith Show's 'Goober Pyle' dies in Tennessee at 83

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According to The Tennessean, George Lindsey, who played "Goober" Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, died Sunday in Nashville at age 83. Want to be in the know for the next weather event, the next school closing or the next big breaking news story?

George Lindsey, a television character actor known for roles on 'The Andy Griffith Show' and 'Hee Haw' died at 83.

LOS ANGELES (CNN) — George Lindsey, the actor who portrayed the country-bumpkin mechanic Goober Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show," died Sunday after a brief illness, his family said. He was 83.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — George Lindsey, who made a TV career as a grinning service station attendant named Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — George Lindsey, actor known as Goober Pyle on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' dies in Tennessee.

Joss Whedon and Kevin Feige Explain the Origin of the Mid-Credits Scene in THE …

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Joss Whedon and Marvel head Kevin Feige on the huge after-credits scene.

Joss Whedon and Marvel head Kevin Feige on the huge after-credits scene.

Peter David's work has repeatedly been compared to that of Joss Whedon. A lightness of touch, a fine hand with witty, stylised dialogue, a tendency to slip contemporary reference, a repeated desire to play against type, and

Joss Whedon's highly anticipated superhero film, The Avengers, has already broken international box office records and is estimated to make a huge opening in the U.S. this weekend. Are you excited

"We are all isolated; we are all dealing with our own problems and these characters all have these problems," Whedon explained. "The beauty of the thing is when they realize that not only does that not matter in the bigger scheme, but the way to