Roker Twitter Apology Accepted

Roker Twitter apology accepted- The Al Roker Speidi brouhaha is the second celebrity feud to make headlines recently. It was, of course, preceded by the Letterman Palin joke controversy. David Letterman told two jokes about the Palin family that triggered an intense uproar. One was the Sarah Palin Top 10 "slut" joke and the other was the Bristol Palin/A-Rod "knocked up" joke.
Letterman has since apologized and Sarah Palin has accepted his apology.

John Major "Complete Wimp Like Me"

John major "complete wimp like me"- Sir John Major (born 29 March 1943) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997. His childhood was spent in Brixton after his father's business failed, and he left school at 16. He worked for Standard Chartered Bank and became a councillor in Lambeth in 1968. He was elected to Parliament in 1979 and was a Cabinet Minister under Margaret Thatcher before being elected as her successor. After his defeat in 1997, he retired from the House of Commons at the 2001 general election.

Serb mother magnet

Serb mother magnet- Two small boys from a central Serbian town are able to attract metal objects, acting much like human magnets, according to their mother. It's a claim that is raising doubts among some experts. Sanja Petrovic, the mother of 4-year-old David, said it first came to her attention "about a month ago." "I asked him to fetch me a spoon so I cold feed his little brother, and he yelled back: 'Mom, it sticks!'" Petrovic recalled. "I found him with several spoons and forks hanging from his body."

Chocolate as good as exercise

Chocolate  as good as exercise- If you'd rather eat chocolate than go for a run, all is not lost as scientists discover chocolate boosts fitness in the same way as jogging. There's no need to feel guilty about that extra square of chocolate as scientists claim that the sweet treat improves athletic performance just as much as exercise. A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that dark chocolate contains the plant compound epicatechin, which appears to stimulate muscle growth in a similar way to vigorous exercise.

Adele, Jessie J Lead Q Awards Nods

Adele, Jessie J lead Q Awards nods: Jessie J, Adele and The Arctic Monkeys have all been nominated for 3 Q Awards. The 2011 ceremony will take place on October 24th at the Grovesnor House Hotel in London.

There are also nods for Ed Sheeran and Katy B for best breakthrough artist, and Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32, Cee Lo Green and Example in the best male act category. Chase and Status also get a well deserved nomination for best live act.

Henry Winkler appointed honorary OBE for dyslexia work

Henry Winkler appointed honorary OBE for dyslexia work: Henry Winkler, the Fonz in Happy Days, appointed OBE, Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz in the classic US sitcom Happy Days, has been appointed an honorary OBE for his educational work on dyslexia in the UK. Winkler received the honour at the British embassy in Washington DC.

The actor-turned-children's author, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, said he was "overwhelmed" to have his work recognised. In the past two years, he has toured schools in the UK, talking about the learning disability.

Muppets spoofs Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Muppets spoofs Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Keeping up with spoofing other movie trailers, and proving that they still have a pop culture sensibility, Muppet Studios has taken on The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. This time around the Muppets have cut a new trailer to try and match the feel, but with their sense of humor tossed in.