Wife Accuses Ex-Champ Holyfield Of Violence

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that documents filed last week in Fayette County Superior Court show Candi Holyfield accusing her 47-year-old husband of a violent act against herself in the presence of the couple's two children.

Belinda Foster, a publicist for the Holyfields, said in an e-mail Wednesday night to The Associated Press that she'd spoken to both of them and that they remain "a strong married couple."

In a statement released by Foster, Candi said there were misunderstandings about what happened between her and her husband.

Evander Holyfield did not immediately return a message left on his cellphone. Foster said she was checking to see if the boxer wanted to comment further.

The Holyfields were married July 1, 2003. Police did not immediately return a call to The Associated Press.Read More Story,http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2010/02/11/wife-accuses-ex-champ-holyfield-violence/

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Pakistan Will Play Cricket Series in US this year: Ijaz Butt

Ijaz Butt said that Pakistan would play a cricket series in the United States during the current year. The opponent team and dates of the matches would be announced later.

Talking with the media here on Thursday, the PCB chairman said that they did not raise the IPL issue at the ICC meeting in Dubai and Wasim Bari would take this matter.

Ijaz Butt said that the ICC has awarded him a medal for promoting cricket in PakistanRead More Story,http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=98430

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Alexander Mc Queen British Fashion Designer, Found Dead in Apparent Suicide: Report

The 40-year-old McQueen, the son of a taxi driver who wound up making suits for Prince Charles, committed suicide, according to the London Daily Mail.

His company spokeswoman, Samantha Garrett, confirmed the death but declined Thurs provide any details.

"We do not have any information in terms of circumstances," she said.

His death came just prior to the start of London Fashion Week and only weeks before he was due to unveil a new collection on March 9 in Paris.

McQueen was one of the fashion design world's biggest stars, traveling in the same circles as top models,Read More Story,http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/fashion/2010/02/11/2010-02-11_alexander_mcqueen_british_fashion_designer_found_dead_in_apparent_suicide_report.html

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Unlocking a Medical Mystery: Stuttering

"People Have Looked for a cause of stuttering for 5.000 years," said Dennis Drayna, a researcher at the National Institute has Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and a co-author of the study. "Many, many things have been suggested as a cause of stuttering. None of them have turned out to be true. For the first time today, we know one of the causes of this disorder."

"These mutations Affect a process inside cells that degrades the things that cells do not need anymore," Drayna said. "This process is called the garbage can, or more like the recycling bin, of the cell." When this process gets interrupted, the cell goes Haywire, and that causes problems. "

These problems, according to the study, may explain why some people stutter.

Stuttering, also referred to as stammering, is a disruption in the normal flow of speaking. For people with the disorder, speech comes out in fits and starts, certain syllables may be prolonged or repeated, and for some, stuttering is Accompanied by involuntary facial tics.Read More Story,http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/10/stuttering.genes.cell/?hpt=Mid

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WORLD FOREX: Euro Extends Losses, Drops Below $1.3650

"The Lack Of Details, and it seems that everything is going to be delayed until the Finance Ministers (meeting) next week, is just the worst of all worlds for markets, so stocks and the euro are taking a hit," says Jeremy Stretch , senior currency Strategist at Rabobank International in London. 

Thursday morning, the euro is at $ 1.3638 from $ 1.3734 late Wednesday, according to EBS via CQG. It was at Y122.31 from Y123.56. The dollar was at Y89.70 from Y89.96. The pound was at $ 1.5591 from $ 1.5593, while the dollar was at CHF1.0751 from CHF1.0677. 

The ICE Dollar Index, Which tracks the dollar against a trade-weighted basket of currencies, was at 80.287 from 80.027. 

The euro is declining Because investors were looking for a specific statement on Greece from the EU Summit is the country's problems, and nothing specific has emerged, said Brian Kim, Currency Strategist at UBS in Stamford, Conn. 

"I think the market is really looking for specifics, and in the absence of any specifics, there really is not anything much else to digest," said Adam Cole, chief currency Strategist at RBC Capital Markets in London. 

"For the last three or four days, we've had the general message there would be support for Greece, and the fact we're seeing that again does not really add anything," he said. 

The Australian, New Zealand and Canadian dollars rallied on the New Data Showed the unemployment rate in Australia fell sharply in January Thurs 5.3%, its lowest levels since February last year. 

The currency market Showed little immediate impact from news that U.S. Initial claims for jobless benefits fell 43.000 to a seasonally adjusted 440.000 in the week ended Feb. 6.Read More Story,http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100211-709919.html?mod=rss_Currencies

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Pakistan: 2 Suicide Blasts Aimed at Police Kill 15

The Attacks Coincided with a visit to Islamabad by White House National Security Adviser Jim Jones.

Militants have carried out numerous attacks have security forces over the past several years Thurs Undermine the public's confidence in the already-weak state. On Wednesday, a suicide bomber killed 10 police officers and seven Civilians in the Khyber tribal region near the Afghan border.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for Thursday's attacks, "Which were carried out by attackers on foot outside a gate to the police complex, but suspicion is Likely to Fall on the Pakistani Taliban.

The suicide bombings come amid growing certainty that the Militant group's top commander, Hakimullah Mehsud, died from wounds sustained in a U.S. Missile strike in mid-January. The Taliban have denied he is dead, but failed to offer proof that he is alive.Read More Story,http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/11/AR2010021101402.html

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Holyfield's Wife Accuses Boxer of Violence

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that, in documents filed last week in Fayette County Superior Court, accuses her Candi Holyfield 47-year-old husband of a violent act against herself in the presence Of The couple's two children.

Belinda Foster, a publicist for the Holyfields, said in an e-mail Wednesday night to The Associated Press that she'd spoken to both of them and that they remain "a strong married couple."

In a statement released by Foster, Candi said there were misunderstandings about what happened between her and her husband.

Evander Holyfield did not immediately return a message left on his cellphone. Foster said she was checking to see if the boxer wanted to comment further,Read More Story,http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/11/sportsline/main6197395.shtml

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Iran Marks 31st Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution

Confrontations have been reported in several parts of Tehran, where police have clashed with opposition supporters trying to mount counter demonstrations Thurs push their demands for political reform.

News Hour's Lyse Doucet takes an in-depth look at events in the countryside, with contributions from:Read More Story,http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/news/2010/02/100211_iran_anniversary_nh_sl.shtml

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Women’s Natural Scent Turns On Men More Than Perfumes

Men Find Women's natural scent a bigger turn-on than billions of dollars worth of exotic perfumes, a new study has found.

Smells are known to be critical to animal mating habits. Animal studies have shown that male testosterone levels are influenced by odor signals emitted by females, particularly when they are ovulating.Read More Story,http://www.newsgone.com/women%E2%80%99s-natural-scent-turns-on-men-more-than-perfumes-4640.htm

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Mandela's Release Celebrated, 20 Years On

His Ex-Wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, one of the first to welcome him on his release, was one of thousands to re-enact his historic walk from a prison outside Cape Town, the ruling African National Congress said.

Veteran activist Cyril Ramaphosa told ™ for those who had at grounds of Victor Verster Prison that the day was one of celebration.

"We are celebrating a life that has been lived in service of our people. Our people kept Comrade Madiba Nelson alive," Mr Ramaphosa said using Mr. Mandela's clan name.

"They knew they needed to continue living for the people that were outside. Without the struggle of our people, Madiba would have never been released."

South African media also paid tribute, with some newspapers publishing special supplements. Most radio and television stations broadcast the live re-enactment from the prison.

Veteran anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada, released four months before Mr. Mandela, told journalists he knew Mr. Mandela would be freed soon after him.

"It was an emotional moment." When we were released, that was exhilaration, happiness, but at the same time sadness that we are released. Thurs prison We came together and we are leaving him behind, "the 80-year-old said.

"But we knew that once we were released the day that is not too far when he is going to join us."Read More Story,http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/11/2817298.htm?section=justin

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Sport Minister Announces Rewards For Female Athletes

"They Are Our Assets and we'd send both young players Thurs Commonwealth Games as well as the Olympics."

Earlier, MNA Khushbakht shujaat, appealed to the Prime Minister Thurs boost female sports by providing good facilities for them.

MNA Marvi Memon eulogised the tremendous performance of female athletes at the South Asian Games On behalf of her party. She called for establishing a specific fund for supporting female sports in the countryside, particularly Thurs Thurs Belonging Encourage those poor families.

Our Islamabad correspondent adds: The Senate on Wednesday called upon the Federal Government provide a job Thurs Thurs Pakistani athlete Naseem Hameed who emerged as the fastest woman athlete in the South Asian Games. The 22-year-old athlete have entered her name in the history books of the South Asian Games when she clinched gold by leading eight runners in the 100-meter sprint record Thurs her career-best feat Banglabandhu at the National Stadium in Dhaka.

A resolution passed by the upper house states: "It is indeed a tremendous achievement but it requires praise, support and appreciation ... She belongs to a family living below the poverty line. "Read More Story,http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/sport/08-sport-minister-announces-rewards-for-female-athletes-ts-03

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10 Romantic Restaurants To Get Your Heart Beating Faster This Weekend

Restaurant Will do when it comes to celebrating the feast day of the mysterious saint associated with romantic love. The pub where you hang out on Friday nights to complain about your job is probably not the best choice. Neither is the cheap 'n' cheerful noodle house where you take the kids on Saturday morning soccer.

Instead, you want some place special, with low lighting, beautiful decor, thoughtful service and, of course, delicious food. Some Place such as Le Gavroche, Widely considered the most romantic restaurant in the city.

"It's a French restaurant, it's in an old house, it's very quiet. It's comfortable for people to have that intimate dinner," says owner Manny Ferreira, explaining "Le Gav's" romantic appeal. "The setting has a lot to do with it. On top of that, we're around to help them celebrate. We do chocolates, roses and champagne, and we include them in the price of the meal."

Whatever they're doing, it seems to be working: Over the past 32 years, there have been 162 proposals in the restaurant - all except one happily accepted.Read More Story,http://www.vancouversun.com/romantic+restaurants+your+heart+beating+faster+this+weekend/2549996/story.html

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Jolie planning To Adopt Earthquake Victim?

She Discussed Relief aid with the country's President Leonel Fernández and according to reports, Thurs spoke him about the possibility of a Haitian becoming her seventh child. Angelina Flew Thurs Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince last night.

HUBBY She and Brad Pitt have three kids Maddox, plus, eight, adopted from Cambodia, Zahara, five, from Ethiopia and Pax, six, from Vietnam.

A pal told The Sun: "She's made no secret of her Desire to Adopt again. Children in Haiti need help. It's a perfect opportunity."Read More Story,http://www.hindustantimes.com/celebwatch/Jolie-planning-to-adopt-earthquake-victim/507680/H1-Article1-507376.aspx

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