Leper Pirates: What is the Leprosy? [ORIGINAL TRAILER]
A scene from stop-motion trailer for The Pirates: Band of Misfits caused such a furor with a leprosy advocacy group, the film animators yanked the bit before the movie's release.
Leper Pirates Scene Offends, Dropped from 'Pirates! Band of Misfits'
The upcoming 3-D stop-motion animated film, The Pirates! Band of Misfits, is causing a slew of controversy for a joke about Leprosy was supposed to be an innocent joke. The production by Aardman Animation, directed by Peter Lord and voiced by Hugh Grant, has removed the gag from the film and issued an apology to the organization LEPRA Health in Action, an advocacy group dedicated to raising public awareness about the chronic illness, now properly referred to as Hansen's disease.
14-Year-Old Indian Boy Killed in the Name of Sacrifice to Discover Hidden Treasure
A group of ultra-superstitious people in the Indian city of Nirmal in the state of Andhra Pradesh have killed a teenage boy, 14, in a belief that the sacrifice would help obtain hidden treasure in the region. The gruesome gang crime was committed on Thursday, which was India’s 63rd Republic Day.
Gold Prices Consolidate Week's Gains of More Than 3%
Gold prices leveled off Friday, consolidating the week's dramatic gains, amid prospects for more increases next week and next month.
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U.S. Stocks Pull Back from Gains; Fed Hurts Dollar
U.S. stocks sagged on Thursday as traders cashed in on red-hot bank and technology shares, while the Federal Reserve's commitment to easy money to help the U.S. economy rebound weakened the dollar.
Heidi Klum, Seal Divorce: Model Seen Wearing Wedding Ring as Seal Says Reconciliation 'May Happen'
News of Heidi Klum's divorce from Seal, after seven years of what seemed to be wedded bliss, rocked Tinsletown on Monday. But it may not be the bitter end for the beautiful couple. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Seal said a reconciliation may happen, after Heidi Klum is seen wearing her wedding ring.
Tankless Toilet: Other High Tech Commodes
A tankless toilet so inspired Japan's Panasonic Corp. that the company will end their production of water-logged toilets and focus on the design alternative.
Prince Fielder: Detroit Tigers Introduces Player, Contract Details Revealed
The Tigers formally introduced their new first baseman on Thursday at a press conference at Comerica Park.
Fortuna Silver's '11 Output Marks 31% Increase
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., one of Latin America's fastest growing silver producers announced Thursday its silver production in the last year rose by 31 percent, the fifth consecutive year the company's production grew.
Shares of Gold, Silver Mining Companies up with Metals' Prices
The price of gold was up 1.57 percent in afternoon trading to $1,726.8 while the price of silver is up 1.77 percent to $33.71.
Chinese New Year 2012: Year of Dragon Said to Boost Gold
The Chinese New Year celebration is expected to increase strong demand for gold in Asia, according to industry experts.
Russia-focused Gold Miner Petropavlovsk Sees Output Gain
Russia-focused gold miner Petropavlovsk said on Thursday its full year output will rise 11 percent to 680,000 ounces in 2012, having beaten last year's target on the back of higher output at its flagship Pioneer mine.
Avocet Mining's Full-Year Gold Production Beats Guidance
Gold miner Avocet Mining said full-year production beat its guidance after output from its flagship Inata project in Burkina Faso recovered strongly in the last three months of 2011, boosting its shares.
First Uranium 3Q Gold Sales Down 5%
First Uranium's third-quarter gold sales dropped 5 percent and uranium production fell 14 percent from the prior quarter due to accidents at its Ezulwini mine in South Africa, and the miner cut its full-year gold production forecast.
European Shares Gain on Fed Promise of Low Interest Rates
European shares rose on Thursday, halting two-days of losses, after the U.S. Federal Reserve said interest rates would remain low for a considerably longer period than expected and it is ready to offer additional stimulus to boost economic growth.
Gold Prices Surge on Fed Promise to Keep Rates Low
Gold prices jumped Thursday after the Federal Reserve surprised markets by saying ultra-low interest rates will continue through 2014.
Asian Markets Rise on Federal Reserve Rate Outlook
Equities, commodities and the euro extended gains Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates low for a much longer-than-expected period, providing ample liquidity to help spur growth.
Fed Holding Rates Down Until 2014, Considers More Stimulus
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday the central bank was ready to offer the economy additional stimulus after it announced it would likely keep interest rates near zero until at least late 2014.
Technicals, ETF And Coin Buying Show Bullish Trend For Silver: Credit Suisse
Silver is currently on a bullish cycle and the price of bullion is likely to rise from current levels around $32 per ounce to $50 and beyond this year, Swiss banking giant UBS said in a note to clients Tuesday.
Gold Prices Jump 2% on Fed Promise of More Easy Money
Gold rallied 2 percent on Wednesday, rising above $1,700 an ounce for the first time since mid-December after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it will likely not raise rates for longer than previously expected due to a sluggish economic recovery.
Gold Prices Struggle to Hold Gains, Fed Action Being Watched
Gold prices struggled Wednesday to hold recent gains as the dollar rose and investors awaited results of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting on interest rates.
Chinese New Year 2012: Year of Dragon Brings Good Luck to Australian Gold Miners
Chinese New Year began Jan 23, and it seems the Year of the Dragon appears to bring good luck to some Australian miners.
Gold Prices Fall on Weaker Euro, Crude Oil Prices
Gold fell on Tuesday as a lower euro, due to an impasse to restructure Greek debt, and weakness in crude oil and equities prompted investors to take profits.
Rio Tinto Becomes Majority Owner of Oyu Tolgoi
Global miner Rio Tinto has raised its stake in Canada's Ivanhoe Mines, owner of Mongolia's massive Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project, to a majority holding but said on Tuesday it had no current plans to buy more shares.
Anglo American Mining's Gold Output in Azerbaijan Down 15%
Anglo Asian Mining reduced its gold production in Azerbaijan by 15 percent year-on-year to 57,068 ounces in 2011 from 67,267 ounces in 2010, the company said on Tuesday.
Kyle Williams Takes Blame for 49ers' Super Bowl Miss After Twitter Death Threats
Kyle Williams, the San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver whose two fumbles may have caused the team a chance at the Super Bowl, has said he takes the blame for mistakes.
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