Robots that mimic fish could prevent car crashesOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Japanese car firm Nissan has developed robots that mimic the behaviour of fish, and could be used in crash avoidance systems. According to a report by BBC News, the tiny robots, called Eporo, can move in a fleet without bumping into their travelling companions.
Kiwi couple to wed in the nude!September 12th, 2009 WELLINGTON - New Zealanders Cherie Taylor and Shane Carson are set to make their marriage memorable as they prepare to exchange wedding vows in the nude. Hororata bride Taylor, 21 and her husband-to-be Carson, 25, are among five couples chosen by radio station 'The Edge' to compete in 'Nudie Nuptials' for the top prize.
Japanese tourists voted world's best, French worstJuly 9th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new survey has revealed that Japanese tourists are the best in the world, and French the worst. The Japanese retained the top prize, with hoteliers worldwide naming them the world's best tourists, ahead of the British and Canadians.
Teens more safety conscious than previously thought: StudyJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An Internet survey has shown that teens may be a bit more safety conscious than previously thought. The survey, released by Cox Communications, and carried out by Harris Interactive, asked 655 13- to 18-year-olds about their online and cell phone behaviour, specifically addressing issues of cyberbullying and sexting.
Chinese nude bathing house reopens 7yrs after its closureJune 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Seven years after it was shut down, a nude bathing house in China's Sichuan province has reopened. The bathing house, situated in the Yuping Mountain Scenic Spot, had to be closed following a social outcry.
Australia's Next Top Model contestant embroiled in nude photo scandalJune 7th, 2009 SYDNEY - A contestant in Australia's Next Top Model has been hit by a nude photos scandal. Lola Van Vorst has admitted to posing naked for an ex-boyfriend as news emerges that the images will be published by Famous magazine tomorrow.
Rihanna in nude photo scandalMay 9th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna has become the latest star caught in a nude photo scandal after salacious pictures allegedly featuring the singer were posted online. Rihanna's face can be clearly seen in shots that show the 'Umbrella' singer stripping for the camera, reported contactmusic.com
The new photos that were posted on imagehaven.in have come just days after Rihanna made her first public appearance following an alleged fight with Chris Brown in Los Angeles on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February.
Swiss voters ban nude hiking in AlpsApril 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Votes in the Swiss Alps have passed legislation banning naked hiking after dozens of mostly German nudists started rambling through their region. The government recommended the ban after citizens objected to seeing the nude walkers, wearing nothing more than boots.
US TV cuts Ian McKellen's nude scene in 'King Lear'March 27th, 2009 LONDON - Ian McKellen's nude scene from US television broadcast of his 'King Lear' has been chopped off, leaving the actor full of frustration. The legendary actor played the Shakespeare character on an 18-month-long RSC world tour.
Keira Knightley refused to bare all for nude scene with Sienna MillerMarch 17th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Keira Knightley has revealed that though she was unfazed when fellow-actor Sienna Miller stripped naked for a nude scene in 'The Edge Of Love', she did not give her nod to baring all. Though Keira revealed that Miller did the nude bathing scene, which also featured her, she decided to remain partially clothed because she feared the water might be too cold.
Suing Oz politician threatens baring belly button to expose nude pic scamMarch 16th, 2009 LONDON - Pauline Hanson has sued various media houses for publishing false nude photographs of her. "Legal papers have already been served on News Limited, Channel Seven and Channel Nine," Hanson said.
Julia Roberts shocked by 'Duplicity' nude sceneMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Julia Roberts has admitted that she was shocked when she first went through the script of her new movie 'Duplicity' - because it asked for a nude scene. The 'Pretty Women' star has a partial nude bedroom scene in the film - and had to tone down writer/director Tony Gilroy's original vision.
Heidi Klum poses nude for magazine coverFebruary 11th, 2009 LONDON - German supermodel Heidi Klum has stripped all for the cover of GQ magazine's March issue. Klum, 36, has peeled all for the German edition of the magazine and is excited her singer husband Seal loved the pictures, reports thesun.co.uk.
Blake lists wife Winehouse's 'bad' behaviourFebruary 6th, 2009 LONDON - Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse's husband has started making a list of her bad behaviour so that he can get as much money out of her as possible in case of a divorce. Thesun.co.uk reports that Blake Fielder-Civil has hired lawyer Henri Brandman and has even contacted the men she has supposedly slept with since they were married.
Amy Winehouse begs for a drinkJanuary 14th, 2009 LONDON - Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is back to her drinking days and was spotted begging for drinks after hotel staff refused to serve her any more alcohol. The 25-year-old singer, who is battling her addiction to drugs, was seen crawling around the restaurant begging other holidaymakers to buy her wine, which she could take back to her room, reports dailymail.co.uk.