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Whale Rainbow in Nova Scotia

A whale watcher caught the phenomenon on tape during a cruise in Nova Scotia. Video of the miraculous refraction has now gone viral.

"It looks as if the whale is blowing a rainbow out of its blowhole," rsean9000 posted along with the video on YouTube.



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Sarah Backman - Female ArmWrestling Champion from Sweden

Meet Sarah Backman. 21-year-old blond girl from Sweden is armwrestling champion of the world.







































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The Amazing Spider-Man (Marc Webb, 2012)

Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man would be a decent movie if it had nothing to do with comic books. When left to his own devices, Andrew Garfield gives Peter Parker an agreeably sardonic side, at once cocky and anxious as he spits out the quips sorely missing from Sam Raimi's post-9/11-tinged idealism. Garfield even enjoys ample chemistry with his leading lady, Emma Stone, which is a nice change of pace, not merely from Raimi's films but the superhero genre as a whole. Were the film nothing more than a slightly surreal abstraction of pimply and emotional hormone changes, it would make a fine romantic comedy powered by believable actors doing above-average work.


But this is a Spider-Man film, and the hormonal abstract in question concerns Parker's superpowers, which themselves entail a narrative arc of responsibility that generates the greatest tension of Parker's life. A good Spider-Man story is less about the fight between Spidey and the chosen villain than how his constant quest for a normal, happy life must be sacrificed for the greater civic good. That tension is wholly lacking in Webb's version, which recalls Green Lantern in its cynical rewrite of a noble character into a self-absorbed narcissist who always makes sure to hedge his bets on even the most tentative of mature actions so he ultimately emerges the same erratic jackass at the end of the film he was at the top.

Based more off the Ultimate alternate universe of the Spider-Man comic book realm, Webb's film starts with a child Peter watching his secretive parents disappear one evening, stopping their flight just long enough to dump the boy on his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field). Years later, the teenaged Peter happens upon his father's old briefcase and discovers a file of advanced scientific calculations and clues. This should be mysterious, but everyone knows that all roads lead to radioactive, bioengineered spiders. This aspect of the story simply treads water until Peter can finally meet his father's research partner, Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), get himself bit by a lab animal and lose his uncle.

Like all origin stories for wildly popular franchises, and especially for reboots of those franchises, the film's plot is perfunctory and telegraphed. We already know how the hero came to be, and we also know that he will not suffer too heavy a blow until at least the second movie. But despite using a different set of Spider-Man comics as a reference point, Webb adds practically nothing to the material, and he subtracts quite a bit. Sheen is, as always, delightfully affable as Uncle Ben, both a stern parental figure and a trustworthy confidant. But he, like Field, is shoehorned into a movie that has no use for him other to move the plot, and his death therefore lacks any weight or meaning. That Peter so utterly ignores his uncle's most critical advice, even at the end of the movie, only makes Ben more extraneous.

The only time the film truly works is in Peter's relationship with Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). One of the first things the audience sees Peter do is take stalker photos of Gwen, yet Stone and Garfield share such a casual chemistry between them that the film incredibly overcomes its intensely uncomfortable establishment of Peter's attraction. Stone makes the most of an underwritten part, her smoky voice and unbendable resolve giving strength to a character who would otherwise have none. Even later, when Parker is battling his first super-foe, Gwen gets to perform some brave feats of her own that make the dynamic between her and Peter more equal than Mary Jane's perpetual damsel status.

Best of all is the interim between the overtures of their relationship and the true emergence of Spider-Man as a costumed hero. The period where Peter has acquired his powers but does not yet know how to use them and must learn his way around fighting thugs and an even more awkward school life is stretched into a significant chunk of the film, and for good reason. It is here that both Webb and Garfield hit their stride, Webb toying with minor action that he films with vivaciousness, while Garfield gets the chance to actually stretch out the giddiness of a hero discovering his new gifts. Such scenes are always bypassed as quickly as possible in most superhero movies, so to spend some time actually letting the lead sink his toes into the protagonist's upended world is a welcome change. Even if there is a scene where Peter uses his new strength to dunk on the school bully.

Sadly, this spark of originality and competence is all too fleeting compared to the rest of the film and its banal conflict between Spider-Man and The Lizard, created when Dr. Connors' attempt to regrow his amputated arm through transgenesis has unforeseen side effects. The choreography of their fights is amazing, with Parker's "Spidey Senses" informing a quick-response fighting style that stresses an agility and variation of technique. But Webb, who operates far more in his element with the intimate, playful scenes, is not well-versed in action, and he obscures the Lizard's overpowering attacks and Spider-Man's lightning-fast redirects with frantic editing and an awkward, close-up style that rarely lets the camera take in the entire situation. Had Webb allowed the audience to see what was happening in these duels, he would be responsible for some of the most thrilling action sequences in comic book film. As it is, so much of the spectacle of this blockbuster never rises above its considerable potential.

But then, a blockbuster does not appear to be what Webb set out to make. He deserves credit for taking what is normally just another part of the hero's montage of self-discovery, the grasp of one's powers and how to control them, and making it the emotional and narrative crux of the film. But that moment of insight into what makes an origin story worth telling—the emotional, not narrative, foundation—does not carry over to the rest of the film, thanks to a protagonist so half-written one cannot even tell whether he is a gifted nerd or merely a moping, skateboarding loner. This unclear setup and motivation makes The Amazing Spider-Man feel especially unnecessary. That's almost an impressive feat among the already stale crop of superhero films that prop up every summer at the box office these days.

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Hairstyle Ideas for Long, Straight Hair

2012 is going to be the year of great looking hairstyles whether your hair is long, short, curly or straight. But, if you are tired of the same boring look, try some of these hairstyle ideas for long, straight hair. There is a look out there for you to ensure that you look the best that you possibly can for this year.

    Super Sleek: Bust out your straightening iron and get to smoothing out those frazzled tresses. This year try to keep it as smooth as possible with some frizz taming serum and a flat iron to get your locks at neat ar possible. Parts down the middle and to the side are just as popular - just take a look at the celebrities!

    A Simple Pull-Back: If you are having a day where it seems no matter what you do, your locks will not cooperate, then try pulling all of your hair back into either a bun or a high ponytail. You can leave some tendrils or bangs out of the bun to give it a less severe look. This is a great style at work - allowing you an easy change at the end of the day.

    Au Naturel: Another great idea is to just go natural. Whatever the texture of your locks may be, just throw in some frizz easing serum or some control gel and get on with your day!

    Braids: Braids are all the rage this year and will look fun but mature at the same time. You can do a French Braid, a half braid, a loose slung to the side braid or a messy braid. Anything goes with a braid.

    Bangs: Bangs are a wonderful hairstyle idea for long, straight hair because it breaks up the heaviness of locks that are one length with an interesting frame for your face. You can opt for whimsical side-swept look or go all out with a bold horizontal bang.

    Accessories: If you want to spice up your look without cutting it, adding accessories is a good hairstyle idea for long, straight hair. Pins look great as well as bands and flowers. Keep it light and fun and you can't go wrong.

There are plenty of great styles ideas for hair that is straight and long; and all it takes is for you to do some experimentation to find out what works for you. Step out of your comfort zone and you will be happy that you did!

Bridal Hairstyle 101: How to Style Your Locks When Getting Married in the Spring or Summer

For women, one of the most important occasions that they look forward to is their wedding day. When you were still young, you probably already had an idea about what your dream, fairy tale wedding would be like. Saying yes to your partner's marriage proposal is as good a time as any to live out your dream of feeling like a princess on your wedding day, so you might as well take advantage of it.

Factors to Consider when Choosing a Bridal Hairstyle

Let's say that you have already found the perfect wedding dress to wear once you walk down the aisle. The next detail to put your bridal look together is to choose a suitable bridal hairstyle. First off, there are several factors that you need to consider when selecting a style that best suits you:

- Would you like to wear your hair up or down?
- Will you have a formal evening or casual day wedding reception?
- What's the cut of your wedding dress?
- Will you be wearing accessories like a veil, a tiara, fresh flowers or any other type of hair accessory?
- Will the ceremony be held indoor or outdoors?

These, along with the texture and length of your hair plus the shape of your face are all the other factors that you need to take into consideration when deciding on the hairstyle to wear on your big day.

Avoiding the Frizz

If you're having a day or summer wedding, one of the biggest enemies that you will have is frizz. Humidity is what causes frizz which sometimes appear on your locks even if you have an up do. To prevent this from ruining your hairstyle as a bride, here's what you can do. Gently blot-dry your hair using a towel after washing your hair while preparing for the wedding. Rubbing it with a dry towel causes frizz and broken hair strands.

Use an anti-frizz serum and apply it to your locks prior to its being handled by the stylist. When using a blow dryer, make sure to use the 'cool' setting. When you set the blow dryer to hot, it will cause your hair follicles to open.

Other Styling Tips for the Bride

When choosing a hairstyle for your wedding day, make sure that it will look classic instead of dated in the pictures. Depending on the length of your hair, a classic updo or a romantic down hairstyle will be most suitable.

If you have already chosen which dress to wear, the hairstyle can also be based on the cut of the dress. For instance, a strapless dress can be worn with your hair up to accentuate the delicateness of your shoulders. If you're wearing a gown with sleeves, you're free to choose a down hairstyle or an updo.

To make sure that you look your best on your big day, have a practice session with your hairstylist. This way, you can still make adjustments if there's anything wrong with the hairstyle - and you can become the most beautiful bride once your wedding date arrives.

How are you supposed to select bridesmaids hairstyles and wedding hairstyles? There are several factors that you need to take into account, such as the cut of your wedding dress, the time of day that the wedding will be held, etc. By taking these factors into consideration, you can come up with a suitable hairstyle that will make you look your best on your big day.