Wax Figures of 44 U.S. Presidents at Madame Tussauds

By Steve Brown

The life-size wax figures of all 44 U.S Presidents made their debut at Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. on Feb. 17, 2011, just a few days later on Presidents’ Day (February 21). Actually, there are only 43 figures because Grover Cleveland, who served two nonconsecutive terms, is counted twice as No. 22 and No. 24.

Each has a historical setting to represent his piece of history and look more authentic. For example, George Washington rows across the Delaware river, Franklin D. Roosevelt sits near a radio and fireplace, Ronald Reagan stands beside the Berlin Wall, George W. Bush is surrounded by 9/11 images and Barack Obama poses in front of the Oval Office.

The wax figures of all U.S. Presidents through the time

Wax figures of Presidents John Adams (left) and Thomas

A wax of President George Washington rows across the Delaware River

It took the Madame Tussauds wax museum much time to carefully research the eyes, hair, skin tone and other features of U.S. Presidents through hundreds of pictures and many videos. Then, they spent an average 3-4 months making one wax figure. Total cost of the project is estimated to be $2 million.

The presidential gallery now adds the important component of education and attracts more attention of people at all ages. Some teachers expect that their students can visit this exhibition and enlarge history knowledge.

Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses Grant during the Civil War

The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln

Franklin D. Roosevelt is seated with a radio and fireplace for a fireside chat

John Kennedy and his wife, Jackie Kennedy, stand near a plane

Ronald Reagan stands beside the Berlin Wall

Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Clinton, wave the crowd

A wax figure of President George W. Bush is surrounded by 9/11 images

President Obama and his wife are near a replica of the Oval Office

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U.S. Presidents’ Birthdays in Pictures

By Thanh Jupiter

On August 4, 2011, President Barack Obama celebrated his 50-year-old birthday in a fundraising campaign held at Chicago's classy Aragon Ballroom with an estimate of 1,000 attendees. Have a look at this article and review the memorable moments in U.S history of presidents’ birthdays.

Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States (1933 - 1945) and the leader of the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war, is the only American president elected to more than two term. On the 59th birthday on Jan. 28, 1941, Mr. President was presented an enormous 300-pound and 5-foot birthday cake by William Green center, American Federation of Labor president.

Franklin Roosevelt has just sampled a small piece of the cake

Harry S. Truman

The scene of President Harry S. Truman, Harry S. Truman cutting his 61st birthday cake in the White House, Washington, D.C. on May 8, 1945, also marking his first full day as a resident in the Executive Mansion

Dwight Eisenhower

The 34th President of the United States, Dwight Eisenhower looking admired at his giant square 69th birthday cake on October 13, 1959 on the White House lawn, Washington

John F. Kennedy

President John Kennedy was at his 44th birthday party on May 29, 1961. He seemed to be happy when smiling in response to well wishers

Richard Nixon

President Richard Nixon's dear dog King Timahoe sampled the birthday cake presented by the White House staff in a small party on Jan. 9, 1974 at the Western White House in San Clemente

Ronald Reagan

The 40th President of the United States, along with First Lady Nancy Reagan and U.S. Sen. Charles Percy were pictured waving the viewers during a birthday celebration parade through the streets of Dixon, Ill. on Monday, Feb. 6, 1984

George H. W. Bush

The picture of George H. W. Bush was greeted by Budget Director Richard Darman who dressed in a gorilla suit with balloons on June 12, 1989 at the time the President left White House for a flight to Yellowstone National Park for his 65th birthday ceremony

Barack Obama

President Barack Obama had his meaningful 50th birthday with a 2012 campaign fundraising birthday bash on Wednesday, August 4, 2011 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. It was estimated about 1,000 likely attendees paying between $50 and $35,800 for tickets to the fundraising birthday. The dual fundraiser-birthday party was more interesting with some performances by Jennifer Hudson, Herbie Hancock and OK Go.

President Barack Obama greets his supporters during the dual fundraiser-birthday party at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill. on Aug. 4, 2011

U.S. Presidents’ Birthdays in Pictures: Barack Obama 50th birthday

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Manchester City vs Fulham 2012 Highlights 3-0 All Goals (Video)

By Chris Elliott

The pressure is put on Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini as he leads Manchester City to host arch rival Fulham at Etihad Stadium, Manchester on Saturday, 4th February 2012 during the English Premier League 2011-2012 season.

Man City’s 1-0 defeat away to Everton on Tuesday night has opened up a title race with neighbours Manchester United who shares the same 54 points on the standing. Manchester City needs to grind out a victory against Fulham as they must keep winning to relieve the pressure on themselves and put it back on United and third-placed Tottenham. Otherwise, Manchester City’s failure to beat Fulham on Saturday will allow United to go clear when they visit Chelsea on Sunday.

Manchester City vs Fulham 3-0 Highlights 4th February 2012

10' [1-0] Kun Agüero (Penalty goal)

30' [2-0] Chris Baird (Own goal)

72' [3-0] Edin Dzeko

Manchester City vs Fulham 2012 Highlights: The clash happens on Saturday, 4 February 2012 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Manchester City have won 16 consecutive games at home in the Premier League and scored more goals than any other teams in the Premier League (60 times in 23 games). Thanks to stingiest defense in the top-flight, Manchester City have conceded only 19 goals so far. However, it can not be denied that Man City has broken out of the traps at the start of the season. Since the famous 6-1 victory at Old Trafford, they have won only two away games, at QPR and Wigan, with a grand total of 8 points from seven games.

Manchester City striker celebrates scoring the opening goal from a penalty kick

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is serving a suspension and absent from the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Edin Dzeko is expected to keep his spot up front alongside Sergio Aguero on the match

The Cottagers, who stand at 13rd position on the table, have been unable to beat City in the last five league meetings but drawn on three occasions. Fulham historically have a very poor away record in the Premier League by the fact that they have only won only four of their last 48 games on the road in this season so far.

Fulham player Andy Johnson is off this fame due to a groin injury while Orlando Sa sustained a hamstring injury during a reserve outing

Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer recovers from his back injury

Manchester City vs Fulham 4 February 2012 Highlights

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Arsenal vs Blackburn 2012 Highlights 7-1 All Goals (Video)

By Sarah Skovachez

This Saturday afternoon Arsenal welcome Blackburn Rovers to The Emirates stadium for one of their must win game. The EPL match Arsenal vs Blackburn kicks off at 1:00 PM GMT on 4th February 2012 at Emirates Stadium in London.

The rumor that the midfielder Jack Wilshere, who was expected to return last month, may not appear at all this season, has rocked Arsenal. However, the performance of defender Bacary Sagna during his return on the game against Bolton has boosted the home side. Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna was out after breaking his leg during the match against Tottenham Hotspur in October, 2011.

Arsenal vs Blackburn 2012 Highlights: the match takes place at 1:00 PM GMT on 4th February 2012 at Emirates Stadium

January seemed to be a quiet transfer month for Blackburn Rovers. The club tried to keep hold of their talented players. The visitors continue their squad for Saturday’s trip to the Emirates stadium without captain Christopher Samba. Apart from Michel Salgado, who is currently sidelined with a rib injury, Blackburn Rovers still have near full strength.

Arsenal vs Blackburn 7-1 Highlights 4th February 2012

2' [1-0] Robin van Persie

31' [1-1] Morten Gamst Pedersen

38' [2-1] Robin van Persie

40' [3-1] Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

51' [4-1] Mikel Arteta

54' [5-1] Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

62' [6-1] Robin van Persie

90' [7-1] Thierry Henry

Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen scores their equalising goal from a free-kick

In their last six games in the EPL, Arsenal won only one game against Blackburn. There was no goals scored during the last meeting between the two sides at the Emirates stadium and the both of them were unpleased with the 0-0 draw.

Dutch striker Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the opening goal of the match

Back in September 2011, the impressive 4-3 win of Blackburn Rovers over Arsenal was their win in the English Premier League this season. Talking about the previous meetings between these clubs, the home side won 51, lost 26 and drew 30 matches.

The most recent encounter between the two sides at Emirates Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2011

In their last six games in the EPL, Arsenal won only one game against Blackburn Rovers

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Domnica Cemortan: Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino’s Mistress (Pictures)

By Henry Funk

Reportedly, just minutes before Costa Concordia cruise ship accident at around 9.40pm on 13 January, Captain Francesco Schettino was having an intimate dinner with a blonde and young girl. Days after investigation, divers found some pieces of bikini and clothing on Francesco Schettino’s cabin which is believed to belong to the same blonde lady.

The blonde woman is identified as a 25-year-old Moldovan former dancer and crew member Domnica Cemortan who reportedly did not appear on any official manifest for the Costa Concordia. She later told Italian investigators that she was on the bridge as a "guest" of the captain at the time of the crash. While Ms Cemortan is not accused of any offence, Francesco Verusio, the chief prosecutor in the case, believes her testimony would be key in establishing exactly what happened on the bridge that night and whether the captain was distracted.

The mother-of-one Domnica Cemortan poses during an interview with Adevarul Chisinau newspaper in Chisinau on 16 January 2012. The Moldovan woman is as a key witness over the role of the captain of the doomed Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia

Moldovan-born Miss Cemortan was interviewed for nearly six hours on Wednesday by prosecutors in a police station in Grosseto, Tuscany after divers had found some of her belongings in Capt Francesco Schettino's cabin

The 25-year-old mother of two has admitted that she is falling for the captain despite him having a wife and a teenage daughter. She stated, “I love him, and it's not right to destroy his reputation” and added, “I was on the bridge because I was in love with the captain. I found him charming and fascinating. I love him”

Passengers claimed that the Moldovan was enjoying dinner with Capt Schettino with prawn cocktail, shrimp pasta, grilled fish and red wine before the two got into “high spirits” in the ship's finest restaurant, the Concordia Club, on the night of the disaster

The 114,000 ton Concordia, packed with 4,200 passengers and crew, rammed into rocks on Friday January 13 and left 17 dead and 15 missing. Despite the fact that Captain Francesco was one of the first to be off the coast, Domnica still insisted, “Captain Coward' is a hero. He did a great thing, he saved over 3000 lives”

Her revelations came into light as some Concordia crew members described the close romance with Schettino on Facebook in the days after the disaster

Following the tragic accident, Miss Cemortan was one of the first off the ship and in an interview with a Moldovan TV station

Capt Schettino is currently under house arrest

Miss Cemortan described the situation on Moldovan daily Adevarul, “All our colleagues made announcements in different languages because there was a problem with the electricity. It was very dark on the ship”

While Domnica claimed, “I bought my own ticket in Italy. I still have my cabin key in my pocket”, Italian media reported that Domnica did not have a cabin

Meanwhile, wife of disgraced Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino, Fabiola Russo, said, “My husband is at the centre of an unprecedented global media storm”. She also defended that her husband was turned into a “moster” by the media

Cruise disaster: Costa Concordia witness Domnica Cemortan defends captain Schettino

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Mitt Romney and Wife Ann Davies Celebrate Florida Primary 2012 Win (Pictures)

By Neil Karen

Former Massachusetts Governor and US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has easily won a victory in the Republican primary election in Florida according to official results. Reportedly, Mr Romney polled 47% in Tuesday's presidential primary election while his rival Newt Gingrich only managed 32% and insisted that he has no intention of dropping out. Rick Santorum and Ron Paul garnered 13 per cent and seven per cent of the vote respectively. Florida's primary is the largest and most diverse of the four states to hold Republican presidential nominating contests so far this year and the men took on Barack Obama in this state. Mitt Romney’s easy win ensures him a solid position in the GOP nomination.

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his wife Ann Davies celebrate his Florida primary win and greet supporters in Tampa on 31 January 2012

Florida's Republican primary is latest step of the 2012 Presidential Election for Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul who will take on President Obama to become the Republican candidate

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is seen in a primary election night event in Tampa, Florida on 31 January 2012. His teams spent millions dollars on mud-slinging TV ads during the events and the number has outspent Newt Gingrich’s budget by roughly $12 million

Mitt Romney is a wealthy former Massachusetts governor and private equity firm executive who lost to Gingrich in the January 21 South Carolina primary

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney cheer as the results are announced during the Florida primary election in Tampa, Florida

Mr Romney beams during his victory celebration

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, along with his son Josh Romney, watches on the results for the Florida primary election at the Tampa Convention Center

Mitt Romney told the supporters that he was ready to take on President Barack Obama in the November election, stating “Mr. President, you were elected to lead, you chose to follow, and now it's time for you to get out of the way”

Results of the Florida Republican primary

Mitt Romney and Wife Ann on Florida Primary Election (Pictures)

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Manchester United vs Stoke City 2012 Highlights 2-0 All Goals (Video)

By Henry Funk

The two penalties scored by Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov during the match of Manchester United vs Stoke City at Old Trafford on Tuesday, 31st January 2012, were enough to bring victory to Alex Ferguson's team and help them close the gap at the top of the English Premier League table with leaders Manchester City.

Team line-ups:

Manchester United: Amos, Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Scholes, Park, Berbatov, Hernandez (Pogba 72). Subs: Kuszczak, Giggs, Welbeck, Fabio Da Silva, Rafael Da Silva, Will Keane.

Stoke City: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Huth, Shawcross, Wilson, Pennant, Palacios (Delap 75), Whitehead, Walters (Fuller 75), Jones, Crouch (Jerome 57). Subs: Begovic, Whelan, Etherington, Woodgate.

Wilson Palacios of Stoke City tried to get the ball from Antonio Valencia of Manchester United during the EPL match between the two sides at Old Trafford on the 31st January 2012

Berbatov scored the first goal for Manchester United during their match against Stoke City

The game between the two sides became so exciting when the Red Devils created opportunities for a penalty in each half. Both goals of the match came from the penalty spot and Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez successfully put their names on the score sheet.

Manchester United celebrates their goal during the game against Stoke City at Old Trafford on the 31st January 2012 in Manchester, England

David de Gea and Anders Lindegaard were ruled out. That was the reason why Sir Alex Ferguson decided to call Ben Amos into the game to his debut for the club. Besides, MU’s talented players, including Ferdinand, Scholes, Berbatov and Hernandez were all named in the starting line-up. On the other side, Stoke also mobilized a team of powerful players for the matches, including Wilkinson, Pennant, Jones, Whitehead and Palacios and so on.

Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United battles with Robert Huth of Stoke City during the game between the two teams on the cold evening at Old Trafford

Manchester United and Stoke City had unpredictable strength and will in the first quarter of the match. However, a shot at the 20th minute began bringing fears to goalkeepers. Man Utd dominated over Stoke during the rest of the game as they almost moved around the Stoke penalty area.

Goalkeeper Sorensen of Stoke City attempted to prevent the goal from Michael Carrick of Man Utd at Old Trafford

The game finally got its first goal at the last eight minutes of the first half as Berbatov and Scholes of MU joined in the Stoke City penalty area to create a chance for Hernandez scored it. Manchester United continued to control the game and make their second goal from another penalty during the second half by Berbatov.

Manchester United finally won over Stoke with the result of 2-0

Manchester United vs Stoke City 31/12/2012 Highlights 2-0 All Goals (Video)

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