Update: 5.6 quake hits near Alum Rock, strongest since Loma Prieta

A moderate, but powerful earthquake struck San Jose just after 8 p.m. tonight, shaking buildings and prompting rattled residents to pour out of their homes.Alum Rock

Cate Blanchett is reportedly pregnant

Cate Blanchett sparked rumors she is expecting her third child with husband Andrew Upton after she was pictured sporting an apparent baby bump while leaving New York Guggenheim Museum on Saturday (27 Oct 2007).

ELVIS NAMED RICHEST DEAD CELEB

Elvis Presley has been named the year's highest-earning dead celebrity, with John Lennon coming a close second in a bizarre new poll.

Julie Smolyansky

Julie Smolyansky is the CEO of Lifeway Foods. They just announced their 3rd quarter sales of $9,820,000. This is a 32% increase from the same quarter last year.

San Jose Earthquake Registers as a Magnitude 5.6

A California earthquake registering as a magnitude 5.6 rattled San Jose late Tuesday evening causing buildings to rattle and residents to run for shelter. The San Jose earthquake didn't cause any major damage but had emergency crews on alert. The relatively minor quake was felt across the San Francisco Bay Area.

CAMPBELL MEETS WITH CHAVEZ

Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL has become the latest celebrity to meet Venezuelan President HUGO CHAVEZ - but she refused to talk politics with the controversial leader.

SEYMOUR ESCAPES DANCING WITH THE STARS AXE WITH FOOD POISONING

Actress JANE SEYMOUR has been saved from getting the axe from DANCING WITH THE STARS - she has fallen ill with food poisoning.

The Spice Girls to star in a raunchy campaign Victoria's Secret

The reunited girl group - Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Geri Halliwell - are in talks to pose in the brand's underwear ahead of their performance at the company's star-studded fashion event next month. Spice Girls

Tim Susco

If you were watching "Heroes" moments ago on NBC, you may have thought about Tim Susco. Tim passed away on August 15, 2007 as a location manager for "Heroes". He was born in Virginia born in 1981 and died on 15 August 2007.

Patricide

The article [The Fatherless Civilization] is from Europe, but what it describes is certainly true here as well. During the first "Dark Ages", the Christian monasteries- particularly the Irish and Irish-derived monasteries- provided the.Patricide

Candy Direct

Candy Direct! As everyone scrambles to get their Halloween costume ready, apparently the last minute scramble tonight is also for CANDY! Lots of it! And an lalate favorite is www.CandyDirect.com. They got all the different assortments you need.

Latissimus dorsi muscle

While gripping is the most important area to physically improve, there are other areas that will make your climb more manageable (or even possible). There are times when you must reach and pull yourself in odd positions. This is when abdominal, deltoid, and latissimus dorsi muscle strength is especially beneficial.

Explosions, fire at Barton Solvents Iowa location

Firefighters in Des Moines, Iowa are fighting a large fire at a Barton Solvents plant there, according to the Des Moines Register newspaper Web site. The paper reports that fire crews from at least seven area fire departments are fighting the fire, which has closed parts of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 in the northeastern part of that city.

YANKEES OFFER JOE GIRARDI MANAGER JOB

YANKEES OFFER JOE GIRARDI MANAGER JOB By GEORGE KING and JOEL SHERMAN ON DECK? Joe Girardi, who was a World Series studio analyst for Fox, could be announced today as the Yankees' next manager.October 29, 2007 -- The Yankees offered Joe Girardi their managerial position and are currently negotiating the terms of the contract, according to sources close to the discussions.

What Is Anarchic Hand Syndrome Aka Alien hand syndrome?

Anarchic Hand Syndrome Aka Alien hand syndrome(anarchic hand or Dr. Strangelove syndrome) is an unusual neurological disorder, a form of apraxia in which one of the sufferer's hands seems to take on a mind of their own. AHS is best documented in cases where a more on It's also called "Dr. Strangelove syndrome" or "anarchic hand."

Shipoopi

But any commercial with the word "shipoopi" in it is noteworthy in my book. I haven't quite figured out how this is supposed to sell insurance. I suppose the male customers might drop by the office to try to get a glimpse of those

Doppler Effect

At 7:05, the boys knock on Penny's door, with Leonard dressed as Frodo, Sheldon as the Doppler Effect, Howard as Peter Pan nee Robin Hood, and Rajesh as Thor - not the Marvel character, the actual Norse God. I beg to differ, as the Norse God is depicted as a redhead with a beard and Rajesh clearly sports a blonde wig and no facial hair, but I'll let it slide. Penny tries to explain to the boys that no one is there because no one shows up at the time the party is supposed to start, and in fact she is not even in costume yet, but they are socially unaware enough to not understand her point, so she lets them in and goes off to get ready.

Jon Lester

Jon Lester frustrated and overpowered the Colorado Rockies for 5 2/3 innings last night, picking up the victory in the Boston's World Series-clinching 4-3 victory at Coors Field. Lester threw shutout ball, allowing just three hits and fanning three

Red Sox are masters of baseball's universe

For the second time in four years, the Boston Red Sox are World Series champions and the indisputable rulers of the baseball universe as we know it. They are the Roman Empire of the postseason, having won eight World Series games in a row. Hail, Tito.

A-Rod

Say goodbye to Alex Rodriguez in pinstripes. As first reported by SI.com's Jon Heyman, Rodriguez opted out of the final three years of his 10-year, $252-million contract last night. And if the Yankees stick to their oft-repeated mantra that they would not negotiate with A-Rod if he were to opt out, his career as a Yankee is over.

Abby McGrew

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has proposed to longtime girlfriend Abby McGrew. The couple began dating in college and has been together for five years. Manning proposed to Tuesday night and a source says McGrew was "speechless."

Ophiuchus

Ophiuchus, Converting between bases, Capricorn, Ophiuchus formerly referred to as Serpentarius, the former originating in Greek and the latter in Latin, both meaning quot;serpent-holder, quot; is one of the 88 constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. It is a large constellation located around the celestial equator between Aquil

Once an afterthought Lowell wins World Series MVP

That might be the best way to describe the Boston Red Sox and Mike Lowell. The BoSox wrapped up their second World Series title in four years Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the overmatched Colorado Rockies in the 103rd edition of the Fall Classic. It's almost hard to believe this is the same group was once labeled lovable losers. A "cursed" team that went 86 years without a championship.

Daylight Saving Time Change Different in 2007

Daylight Saving Time Change Different in 2007. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed the days of DST to add four more weeks. Now DST starts on the second Sunday in March and lasts until the first Sunday in November.

Edgar Cayce

Edgar Cayce (pronounced as Casey, or Cacey) is known as one of America's greatest psychics. Made few incredibly precise predictions over 20th century, and the prophecies came true. Take a look at the review of the most remarkable ones.

Mike Lowell

As he weaved his way through the dark Coors Field corridors stained by the smell of champagne, Mike Lowell carried in his right arm a trophy as he searched for his wife, Bertha.

Fred Willard

As Brad Garrett walked along the third-base line at Coors Field with his 9-year-old son, Max, the veteran actor did not attempt to mask his excitement as he took in the scene while the Red Sox took batting practice prior to Game 4 of the World Series. Fred Willard

Matthew Wasser, 22-Year-Old Media Relations Intern for New York Yankees, Killed by Drunk Driver.

Matthew Wasser, a 22-year-old media relations intern for the New York Yankees, was killed early Sunday morning when a taxi cab he was traveling in was struck by a drunk driver. Wasser was in Boston attending the Red Sox-Indians playoff game on Saturday. The accident occurred while Wasser was a passenger in a cab traveling through Waltham, Mass.

Carrie Underwood is 'very classy' says Chace Crawford

Gossip Girl actor Chace Crawford admits to dating country music singer Carrie Underwood but stops short of acknowledging they are a couple.

Tunis, Beautiful as Ever in Literary Creations

"Lire en fte" (Celebrating Reading),a literary rendezvous, established since 1982 by the French Ministry of Culture and organised by the French Institute of co-operation, aims at celebrating reading and literary creation. The 19th edition 2007 of the three-day event was organized in the city of Tunis on the 19th, 20th and 21st of October and took on the topic "a city, a book".

Joey Logano

For their first NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, Joey Logano and Moses Smith left quite an impression. Logano left his impression on other drivers and car owners while driving to his seventh win of the year. Smith, meanwhile, left an impression on Sean Caisse rear bumper, and on the track wall at Irwindale Speedway.

Dolphins LB Channing Crowder Wants a Translator for Fins London Game

Life just keeps getting worse for the 0-7 Miami Dolphins. In an attempt to broaden the NFL audience outside of the United States and Mexico the league in all its wisdom has decided to play a regular season game in London, England. Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder wanted a translator according to a report from the Palm Beach Post. He was likely joking but he says he swears he didn't know that they spoke English in England.

Diana's last words were 'Oh my God, oh my God': Witness

Princess Diana repeated the words "Oh my God, oh my God" as she lay dying immediately after the fatal car crash that killed her and companion Dodi Al Fayed ten years ago, the inquest into her death has heard.

Microsoft

Microsoft shares surged in after-hours trading after the software icon announced strong quarterly results on high demand for its Vista operating system, as well as other products.

Actress Menken

Actress Menken: folks, if you're doing the New York Times crossword and you're getting stuck on the answer for "Actress Menken" then the answer is "Adah Isaacs" Menken, the first Jewish American superstar.

Nick Manning

Male performer Nick Manning new lingerie store, LA Exotique, is facing eviction from the landlord, despite being paid in full on rent. The shop ? which is owned by Manning, Michelle McLaren, Rachel Roxxx, Sarah Jesse, Mikey Butders, Justin Syder and Dean Sussman, Manning's longtime adult distribution partner ? opened three weeks ago in Encino.

Ben Mezrich

Ben Mezrich has already written New York Times best-seller 'Bringing Down The House', but he has written a new book - 'Rigged'. 'Rigged' is said to be a true, explicit story of an 'Ivy League Kid Who Changed The World Of Oil, From Wall Street To Dubai'.

Fans no longer believe Jay-Z's retirement announcements

Rapper-turned-CEO Jay-Z says that his fans believe that he will never bid adieu to the music industry, as he has already surprised them by coming out of retirement before.

Mel Gibson flees as Malibu fires continue to wreak havoc

The 'Lethal Weapon' star and his family were evacuated from their Malibu mansion as the raging blaze continues to spread.Mel Gibson

Heidi Klum And Seal Tell About Their Raunchy Hook-Up

Heidi Klum and Seal reveal how they met and how after three children manage to keep the early feelings for each other alive.

Kevin Federline tops 'Cad to Dad' poll

Britney Spears' ex hubby Kevin Federline has topped a new 'Cad to Dad' poll.

David Beckham voted number one 'man's man'

The soccer star topped website AskMen.com's Top 49 Men of 2007 list, which saw over one million internet users vote for the most masculine male star. David Beckham

SIMPLY RED SPLIT UP

Pop band Simply Red will no longer perform together after 2009, bringing their 25 years as a group to a close. Lead singer Mick Hucknall told Gold Radio that band members would go their separate ways after a final tour in two years. He also said the group would be releasing no new singles, making The World And You Tonight their last release.

Pete Doherty ends romance with fiance Irina Lazareanu

Pete Doherty has reportedly ended his romance with fiancee Irina Lazareanu.

STEVE MARTIN

Veteran funnyman STEVE MARTIN has ruled out a return to stand-up comedy. The Father Of The Bride star has just co-written a children's book and is currently filming a sequel to his Pink Panther film, and he insists he doesn't have the time to immerse himself in the world of live comedy. Martin says, "It really requires a complete dedication; you can't just go out for a month, you have to go out for 11 months.

Nicole Ritchie and Joel Madden house-hunting in Australia

Pregnant Nicole Ritchie and her fiancee Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden are looking for a house in Australia.

John Travolta's niece gets a boob job on TV!

Nicole Travolta, niece of Hollywood star John Travolta, appeared on US plastic surgery program Dr 90210, for a breast enhancement and lift.

Robert Chambers

Robert Chambers, the "Preppie Murderer," who served 15 years in prison for strangling Jennifer Levin in New York's Central Park during what he claimed was rough sex, could be back behind bars for the rest of his life following his arrest on for selling cocaine. At a hearing today, Chambers was jailed without bail until Thursday.

shuttle launch

The discovery of a piece of ice outside the US space shuttle has posed a last-minute hitch as Nasa debated whether to press ahead with its launch despite safety concerns. Shuttle Discovery officials were scrambling to evaluate the piece of ice found outside the craft shortly before its scheduled blastoff at 11:38 (1538 GMT), Nasa television said.shuttle launch

Watching Maggie's sex scenes in 'Secretary' was disturbing

Jake Gyllenhaal says watching his sister being stripped and spanked was disturbing.

Angelina Jolie draws big crowds on the sets of 'The Changeling'

Even when attired as a distressed mother of the depression era Angelina Jolie, seen here Monday, October 23, in a suburb of Los Angeles, Ca on the set of new film 'The Changeling,' easily makes a very impressive style statement.

Justin Timberlake 'just doesn't look like a star': Jermaine Dupri

American rapper Jermaine Dupri has taken a swipe at Justin Timberlake, in his new autobiography.

Spice Girls' new track leaked online

Spice Girls new track 'Headlines' has been leaked on the Internet weeks before its release.

Foxy Brown Put in Punitive Segregation

Rapper Foxy Brown has received 76 days in punitive segregation after she scuffled with another inmate at Rikers Island jail, authorities said Tuesday. Brown was separated from other inmates on Oct. 16, said Stephen Morello, deputy commissioner for public information for the city's correction department.

Jessica Simpson To Host 'The View'

Get ready for more 'Jessica Simpson candid-moments' as she will co-host 'The View' while Elisabeth Hasselback is on maternity leave.

San Diego fires

The San Diego fires are quite serious. For those of you who know the area, there are great concerns about the San Diego Wild Animal Park, which is northeast of the city. More disconcerting is the evacuation of the heavily populated Rancho Bernardo ? which is northeast of the city and roughly about 18 miles due east of Del Mar; about 14 miles east of my home. There are currently about eight fires burning in the county.

Tom Cruise plans Wacky Races-style spree to cheer up Beckham

Tom Cruise has lined -up a series of events to cheer up good pal David Beckham following the latter's disappointing soccer season.

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal at the Rendition photocall in Rome

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal have done a great job of keeping us in the dark about their hot-and-cold romance. The two recently appeared at the photocall of their film Rendition in the Photocall Auditorium at the Porto della Musica, in Rome, Italy.

Paris Hilton Makes Audience Sick At Horror Themed Awards

Paris Hilton popularity seemed to drop another notch this weekend when the socialite was booed on stage at the Scream 2007 awards.

Baring all for 'Hotel Chevalier' felt right: Natalie Portman

Actress Natalie Portman has insisted that she was convinced that nude scenes were required for her upcoming film 'Hotel Chevalier.

Paciolan

Paciolan Crash Rockies Ticket Sales. An hour and a half after the Rockies Tickets were available over 8 million people made their way to the website to try and purchase tickets. The result of 8 million people trying to buy tickets at once has crashed the Paciolan system. Paciolan was the company handling the sale of the Rockies tickets.

Britney Spears fans being urged to boycott her new album

A group of Britney Spears former friends and employees is urging her fans to boycott her forthcoming album 'Blackout' till the troubled pop star gets her life under control, unsing an online campaign titled 'Save the Popstar, Save the World.'

Heather Mills wants Reese Witherspoon to play her in biopic

Sir Paul McCartney estranged wife Heather Mills is currently in the US to plan a Hollywood movie about her life. And, she's picked the Oscar winner, Reese Witherspoon to step into her shoes.

Marie Osmond

Tonight's "Dancing With the Stars" got off to a scary start when Marie Osmond, just finishing her samba with partner Jonathan Roberts, was standing before the judges about to listen to comments when ? blam! ? she fainted and hit the floor with a thud.

'Simon Cowell is self involved': Ryan Seacrest

Going by Ryan Seacrest's words, Simon Cowell loves watching himself on TV.

PARIS REFUSES TO ANSWER JAIL QUESTIONS

Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton was grilled during an appearance on the David Letterman show in the US about the time she spent in jail for driving with a suspended licence.