Ashley Tisdale in High School Musical 3

Ashley Tisdale plays the arrogant, domineering drama queen, Sharpay Evans, in High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which is still drawing the teens and tweens in droves to the movie theaters.

The Disney produced film has so far earned $209.8 million worldwide as of 11/23/2008 as the film continues to captivate its young audiences.

Ashley recently dropped her blonde bombshell look for a more serious brunette style. In this video interview, she chats about working for the Disney Channel and about her friendship with co-stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, who portray Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez in the film.

Ashley also dishes about her Hollywood neighbors, the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus.

Zac Efron Talks Hollywood and High School Musical 3

20-year-old Zac Efron, the male lead in Disney’s High School Musical, High School Musical 2, and the upcoming theatrical release of High School Musical 3, was eating breakfast in a greasy diner in Tolucsa Lake, California.

"This is my favorite place to eat breakfast, because you don't see the SUVs with the blacked-out windows here," said Zac.

While hiding his celebrity behind mirrored sunglasses and a brown stocking cap, Zac discussed his strategy for success. "As long as I stay boring, I think I'll be fine."

Stay boring? Seriously?

“Yeah, seriously,” he says. “I'm going to try.”

Between bites of scrambled eggs and brown rice Zac almost apologized for his new found Hollywood success.

"I've never done interviews like this before," he said. "I'm still so new to this, it's literally a one-in-a-million chance that I'm here.”

He is trying hard to be a normal 20-year-old in a town where the gossip media take no prisoners. Any tweener that has seen HSM1 and 2, which is most of them, knows that Zac Efron is no normal 20-year-old.

HSM1 and 2 are arguably the most watched made for television movies in history. The target market is the pre-teen set, and that group of kids refuses to let Zac be any kind of normal.

The term Hollywood idol doesn’t do him justice. He has become a tween heartthrob, and the tweens won’t let him forget it.

The HSM CD is the biggest selling CD of 2006, and Zac plays Troy Bolton, who acts, sings and dances his way into the hearts of his fans, although Zac was not allowed to do the actual singing in HSM1.

"I didn't even sing on the first album," he admits. "It wasn't my voice in the movie. Even though I wanted to do it."

HSM2, however, is all Zac, including the singing.

Troy is the high school jock who is romantically linked to Gabriella Montez, a brainy transfer student, played by the gorgeous Vanessa Hudgens. Ironically, Zac and Vanessa are also romantically linked in real life too.

Zac is already tiring of his role in HSM and seems to be itching to move on to other things.

"If I had to hear the High School Musical songs anymore," he confesses, "I probably would have jumped off something very tall."

Although HSM may have countless sequels, Zac said he'd "hopefully not" do many more.

Thankfully, to all of his fans, Zac had signed and primed to star in HSM3, which began production in January, 2008.

Wolverine Claws

Characters that fight with multiple blades attached to their hands or fingers to emulate gigantic metal claws. The blades can be actually attached to their limbs, stuck on a glove or gauntlet, or actually be a variation of bladed brass knuckles. Wolverine Claws on a good guy is used to demonstrate Exotic Weapon Supremacy; on a bad guy they show that he or she is especially bloodthirsty and likely Ax Crazy. Any character sporting these will be improbably effective with them. When these weapons are unsheathed, they often make a distinct "snikt!" noise or some variant.

Weapons of these type are presumably easier to conceal and use in close quarters, depending on the size and nature of the blades. However, in fights involving larger weapons they would be less effective considering their limited reach compared to a sword or naginata.

Weapons of these type were actually used in early civilizations. The Bagh Nakh, or Tiger's Claw◊, was developed in India for self-defense and used by the first Maratha Emperor Shivaji. Ninjas also used Nekode◊ (Cat's Paw) for fighting and Tekagi-Shuko for utilitarian purposes, such as climbing trees.

Artificial Limbs and Swiss Army Appendages may be modified to feature Wolverine Claws. Subtrope of Blade Below The Shoulder.

1995 Ferrari motorcycle to be auctioned

Ferrari doesn't make motorcycles. At least, not officially... but that fact hasn't stopped a number of custom cycle makers from taking matters into their own hands. Perhaps the most famous Maranello-inspired two-wheeler was made by Arlen Ness, but that one's not all that practical in conception. We would imagine a Ferrari motorcycle to be a truly sporting machine, equally as comfortable on the race track as the street, or, more realistically, being shown off in one's garage. Ferrari seems to agree, as the only cycle ever created that bears an official Ferrari chassis number -- SF-01M -- has true sporting pretensions.

Built by David Kay Engineering and completed in 1995, this one-and-only Ferrari motorcycle sports a DOHC engine displacing 900cc and putting out 105 horsepower at 8,800rpm. The only styling choice we take exception with are the Testarossa-style strakes on either side, but nothing's perfect, right? So, what's the only officially official Ferrari bike worth? We'll find out for sure when the auction ends on the 20th, but the expected price is between 325,000-375,000 Swiss francs, or around $300K in U.S. dollars.

The UKs Best and Worst Cars for CO2 Emissions

A motor vehicles overall green credentials involve a number of factors including fuel consumption, materials, manufacturing and of course emissions. If we focus upon just one of these, CO2 emissions, we can see that there is a huge difference between the best and the worst figures.

The average CO2 emissions rating is 182g/km. Which means 182 grams of CO2 for every kilometre covered.

One of the UK’s greenest cars based on CO2 emissions is the Ford Fiesta Econetic 1.6 TDCi DPF 3dr. This economical and affordably popular car produces only 98g/km of CO2 which is around half of the average.

One of the UK’s highest CO2 emission figures comes from the Lamborghini Murcielago LPO640 Roadster. This environmental vandal is responsible for 495g/km of CO2, more than double the average.

If you are considering a new car then it is worthwhile giving some consideration to the CO2 emission specifications as exhaust emissions now influence company car tax liabilities and vehicle excise duty (VED)

Bangalore Royal Challengers IPL2009

Bangalore : Bangalore Team in the IPL (Indian Premier League) is known as Bangalore Royal Challengers (mostly call them as RCB). Bangalore Royal Challengers is also one of the eight team in the IPL2009 (Indian Premier League). Bangalore Royal Challengers representing theie city of Bangalore (now call as Bengalaru) in the Indian Premier League both the year in 2008 and 2009. The Bangalore Royal Challengers team didn't do well in the inaugural IPL 2008 seies and they even couldn't reach to the semi finals out of the eight team. The Bangalore Royal Challengers team is bagged by the one and only Vijay Mallya,who is CEO of firm UB Group and Kingfisher Airlines. In IPL2008, Brijesh Patel was the manager of the Bangalore Royal Challengers team and Rahul Dravid (local boy of Bangalore) was the captain of the team Bangalore Royal Challengers and he was also the Icon Player of Bangalore Royal Challengers. But this year in IPL2009, things may change becuase Bangalore Royal Challengers team owner Mr. Vijay Mallya was not happy with his team players and also with their performance that's why he removed Charu Sharma in the middle of the IPL2008 series. Thee former South African coach Mr. Ray Jennings is the coach of the team Bangalore Royal Challengers and former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad is the bowling coach of the team.

Vijay Mallya had to pay around USD112 million to bag the Bangalore Royal Challengers team. Bangalore Royal Challengers team is also the second highest expensive team after Mumbai Indias (owner - Reliance Industries CEO Mukesh Ambani). Bangalore Royal Challengers has many brand ambassadors than any other IPL team. They have around 4-5 brand ambassador and they are Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, Sandalwood and Deepika Pukone and also some south Indian Actors. Vijay Mallya is known for his living spirit.

RCB Captain Dravid with Coach

IPL2008 Franchise Owners and Ambassadors

Katrina Kaif, Bangalore Team Ambassador




Mumbai Indians owner Neeta Ambani congratulates its captain Sachin Tendulkar after their victory over IPL Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad.




Actor Akshay Kumar poses for photo with Delhi's IPL team Delhi Daredevils' captain Virender Sehwag and other team members at a press conference in New Delhi on March 31, 2008.


Actor Zayed Khan cheered for Mumbai Indians.


There wasn't much to cheer about for Bangalore ambassador Katrina Kaif (left). Preity Zinta's Kings XI Punjab were too strong on the day.

Bangalore owner Vijay Mallaya and team ambassador Katrina Kaif, there has been little to cheer about.

Displaying his sportsmanship, Shah Rukh Khan hugged and congratulated Mumbai Indians' Sanath Jayasuriya for his team's win against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza was the ground cheering on the homeside Hyderabad.

Kings XI Punjab owner Preity Zinta congratulates her captain Yuvraj Singh after the win.

Kings XI team owners Zinta with Ness Wadia were present to cheer their side.

Owner of Kings XI Punjab team Preity Zinta.

Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan.

Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan was not present but his better half Gauri Khan cheered loud from the sidelines.

Kolkata Knight Riders' supporters.

Shah Rukh Khan and Shoaib Akhtar .

Neeta Ambani, wife of Mukesh Ambani and owner of Mumbai Indians, was present to support her team.

The Eden Gardens crowd was right behind the Kolkata side, led by the franchise owners.

Owner of Kings XI Punjab team Preity Zinta

India Salutes Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Hemant Karkare and all its bravest

By ROHIT JAIN>>>>

Hemant Karkare, Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Gajendra Singh and all policemen who lost their lives in attempts to save the lives of others..are given national honours...draped in national flags..and their bodies being carried by senior army officials...India salutes its bravest in Bombay, Bangalore and New Delhi.

First anti-terror squad chief Hemant Karkare was killed while fightng terror, then Commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan at the Taj Mahal Hotel and then yesterday Hawlidar Gajendra Singh at Nariman House 

India grieves along with all their family members, whereever they may be.

India grieves for all Indians and all foriegners who lost their lives in this terror attack.

Someone asked me who are the men who did this?

I simply do not know.

But they were men trained to kill and get killed but only after causing maximum harm.

They did what they came to do, no doubt about that at all.

Now its our time to do what we must.

They were messengers of death and death itself.

We must try and be messengers of life.

Like the Jewish rabbi and his wife who made Bombay their home and helped and fed all who visited them at Nariman House.

Like Hemant, Sandeep, Gajendra and countless others who are not with us anymore.

Operation Cyclone is still on as I write this.

People sombrely shout at the funeral processions `Bharat Mata Ki Jai'....`Long Live India.'

Mumbai Terror Attack 26/11/2008 : Shame on the likes of Raj Thackrey

Commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan

Martyred at Hotel Taj Mahal anti-terrorist operations on 28/11/2008

Hey Raj Thackrey, I think its time you should feel ashamed of yourself. I would rather you kick all the NSGs, Indian Army out of Mumbai. All the actual heroes, Commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Commando Havaldaar Gajendra Singh, were non Maharashtrians. In fact, they are (because they will remain in our memories, for ever) TRUE INDIANS.

Such sacrifices don't happen when someone qualifies themselves as belonging to any particular caste, creed, community or STATE.

I am really sorry to write such a dogs**t at such a heart rending moment. But people like you are a major embarrassment for India.

We haven't heard a word so far from you. What happened ? You afraid of the truth ?

Thousands bid tearful adieu to bravehearts

Grief-stricken family members, friends break down while paying their last respects

— Photos: PTI, AP 
 
HEROES ALL: The daughter of ATS chief Hemant Karkare, who was killed by terrorists, pays her last respects at the funeral in Mumbai on Saturday.

Mumbai/Bangalore: Thousands of people poured into the streets on Saturday to bid a tearful adieu to the bravehearts, ATS chief Hemant Karkare and Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who died while taking on the terrorists in Mumbai.

Slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ rent the air as the last journey of Karkare, who was among the 15 Mumbai police personnel killed in the 60-hour siege that began Wednesday night, started from his house in Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Last journey

Police personnel slow-marched leading a huge procession with Mr. Karkare’s picture on a flower-decked vehicle carrying his body.

 
The mother of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed at the Taj Hotel, having a last look of her son in Bangalore on Saturday.

The procession crawled through the Mumbai streets to reach Dadar crematorium where the last rites were performed with state honours. His only son accompanied the body.

People crowded the pavements and roofs and perched on trees to watch the last journey of the valiant officer.

When bullet-spraying terrorists attacked 10 locations in Mumbai on November 26 night, Mr. Karkare donned his helmet and bullet-proof jacket to take them on, but fell to close-range firing from the militants.

 
National Security Guard commandos pay tributes to their colleague, Gajendra Singh, in New Delhi.

Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, his Cabinet colleagues, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, BJP’s Nitin Gadkari, other leaders and top officials also paid their last respects.

Outpouring of grief

In Bangalore, the scenes were no different during the funeral of Major Unnikrishnan.

The body of the 31-year-old, wrapped in the tricolour, was laid before a framed photograph of the hero and people — friends, leaders, colleagues, family and strangers, filed past with bent heads and folded hands.

Grief-stricken family members, friends and strangers broke down as Unnikrishnan’s inconsolable mother sat close to his body caressing her son, repeatedly touching the forehead.

People lined the street, crowded on roofs and balconies and at some places threw flowers at the vehicle carrying Unnikrishnan’s body.

People were seen stopping their cars and stepping out to pay their respects.

Born on March 15, 1977, the only son of retired ISRO officer K. Unnikrishnan, Sandeep Unnikrishnan joined the NDA and then the Army in 1999.

He joined the NSG on deputation in January 2007 after having served two tenures with his battalion in counter insurgency and counter-terrorism roles.

The body of another NSG commando, havildar Gajendra Singh who was killed during the operations at Nariman House was brought to the NSG headquarters in Delhi on way to Dehra Dun where the last rites will be performed.

In the absence of the NSG chief, still in Mumbai overseeing the operations, wreaths were placed on his behalf. Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev and M.S. Bitta also came to pay their last respects.

The body was later flown to his native village Ganeshpur in Dehra Dun. — PTI

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The next big thing.

Today's mobile phones outshine others almost everyday. In such a competitive market one needs to remain above and always.

Motorola is a strong name in the mobile market. Nobody would be surprised by the previous statement as they are the mobile phone inventors. Even better, they gave the world the Razr which is still actually selling in huge numbers 5 years down the line. But Motorola lost is cutting edge after the Razr.

Profit dips, Month after month of losses, quarters after quarters of market share loss, loss in the market leadership, Firing of top management, company divide and sellout talks later comes another marvel from Motorola.

Ladies and gentleman, Please welcome The newest Motorola in town....... Motorola Zine ZN5.
For this one Motorola has gone all out to make sure they get back into the market. A collaboration with Kodak was what Motorola needed to capture the market of camera phones which they lost due to measly 2mp cameras outdone by Market toys of Nokia and somewhat capable Cybershot from SonyEricsson. What I am not much impressed from is the Moto JUIX software. It has great potential but loses out badly to the SE's flash based OS.

The Zine ZN5 boasts 5mp camera with Kodak lens providing 3x optical zoom, auto focus, Macro mode, ISO adjustments, in phone photo editing capabilities and VGA video recording at 30fps.
Other great features include 3.5mm audio jack, 2.4" QVGA screen, morphing keypad,TV-out and USB port with print support. Slight confusion hovers over wi-fi capability which will just make it all the more desirable.

I am actually waiting for this phone since 1 month but no concrete information was available. Pricing on release should be about 400-500 USD which will enable it to capture good market share and become another Razr for the Motorola. Another slew of great phones from Motorola are in the pipeline which makes sense enough for us to wait before jumping for Nokia's