Technology news Wednesday, February 29

After midnight, Google will start linking your data across all of Google’s products. On Thursday, a new privacy policy comes into effect at Google Inc. that allows the Internet search giant to sweep together a person’s data across its various services, from YouTube to Gmail and Google Plus, in an effort to better target the person with ads based on their personal preferences. This is a terrible news.

Apple's market capitalization topped $500 billion Wednesday, climbing to a mountain peak where few companies have ventured — and none have stayed for long.

World Bank calls for help, Cook County Commissioner exposed

The World Bank announced on Friday a global alliance to better manage and protect the world's oceans, aiming to raise $1.5 billion in the next five years for the purpose. The partnership would bring together scientific centres, non-governmental groups, international organisations, foundations and national governments.

More breaking news:

Gay marriage legalized in Maryland

Remembering American war correspondent Marie Colvin

A prominent public official in Chicago was indicted on Thursday on federal tax charges for allegedly diverting campaign funds and other monies to pay for personal purposes while failing to report it as income.

The four-count indictment alleges that Cook County Commissioner William Beavers stole more than $225,000 between 2006 and 2008 from campaign funds and a county expense account and spent at least some of the money for personal expenses, including gambling.

Political news February 23rd, 2012

At Wednesday night's GOP debate, Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney called Arizona a "model" for immigration enforcement, singling out the state's 2007 law mandating that all employers use the national E-Verify database when hiring workers.

Syrian forces launched a massive bombardment of rebel districts of Homs on Thursday, defying a world outcry over the killing of two Western journalists and a citizen reporter who were among the few to bear witness of the civilian toll.

The Afghan president's office says it has received a letter from President Barack Obama formally apologizing for the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan.

Source: Yahoo

Dozens dead in Argentina train crash, Romney at Arizona GOP debate, George Huguely sentenced

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney fought for frontrunner status in front of a live national audience last night in the CNN GOP debate before the crucial primaries next week in Michigan and Arizona.

A jury recommended that a judge sentence George Huguely V to 25 years in prison for the second degree murder conviction and one year for the grand larceny conviction.

A packed commuter train plowed into the buffers at a Buenos Aires station during morning rush hour yesterday, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 600 others, authorities said.

Movie news Tuesday, February 2012

American film writers gave their top two movie awards on Sunday to Woody Allen's romance "Midnight in Paris" and Alexander Payne's family drama "The Descendants" in the final Hollywood guild awards show before next week's Oscars. Meanwhile, "The Help" collected three prizes at the NAACP Image Awards, including outstanding motion picture, top actress honors for Viola Davis and the supporting actress prize for Octavia Spencer.

Starring Denzel Washington as a CIA traitor on the run, "Safe House" raised its domestic total to $78.2 million durin the President's Day holiday weekend. Meanwhile, Reese Witherspoon's new movie "This Means War" debuted at No. 5 with $17.6 million which is a disappointing number.

Entertainment news this mid-week

Actress Evan Rachel Wood spent her Valentine’s Day at the installation of ‘The Ever Changing Face of Beauty’ exhibit.

Given the untimely death of Whitney Houston over the weekend, it’s a crazy coincidence that Amber Riley sang “I Will Always Love You” on “Glee” last night.

Working her magic on the catwalk, supermodel Miranda Kerr was spotted on the runway at the David Jones Autumn Winter 2012 season launch in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday.

Bringing her directorial effort to Sarajevo, Angelina Jolie was joined by partner Brad Pitt at Sarajevo's overseas premiere on Tuesday.

Entertainment news on February 9

Rihanna has taken the plunge and gone blonde in early days of 2012.

Zachary Quinto and Jonathan Groff share brunch together at Mustard Seed Cafe on Sunday (February 5) in Los Feliz, Calif. Jonathan recently booked a guest starring role on CBS’ The Good Wife ! He was also cast as a series regular in Starz’s drama series, Boss . On top of that, Jon will be returning to Glee later in the season.

Have you ever gone out without make-up?

I am sure that today most of us usually wear make-up whenever we go out. In general, make-up helps women look more attractive and confident in life, especially at work. Our celebrity stars are not exception. However, the following photos, you will be surprised to see their unmasked images.

Celebrities Showed off Bare-Faced Looks (Pictures)

Nicole Polizzi

Katy Perry

Vanessa Hudgens on life after High School Musical

Actress Vanessa Hudgens was one half of High School Musical’s golden couple (both on screen and off). And life after the Disney phenomenon (and Zac Efron) is still treating her extremely well. Here she tells Lina Das why her latest movie role was a ‘no-brainer’, reveals the joys of hanging out with Michael Caine and what she looks for in a boyfriend.

Chris Evans' hairstyle in "Captain America"

Captain America's real-life alter-ego is undergoing a transformation he can't really control.

"I have no problem saying this, but I'm losing my hair," Chris Evans told E! Online.

The 29-year-old actor admitted he is concerned that his changing hairline could affect the film series, which officially launches with "Captain America: The First Avenger" next month.

"The fear is this [role] can span 10 years, so I can be doing this character until I'm 40," he explained. "I'm supposed to be like this superior human. He can't be balding."

Source: http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-06-08/gossip/29654882_1_captain-america-male-pattern-baldness-first-avenger

Mark Ruffalo & Scarlett Johansson To Star In Musical Can A Song Save Your Life?

This spring Mark Ruffalo and Scarlett Johansson will team up for the superhero ensemble The Avengers, playing the Hulk and Black Widow respectively. But after all the dust has cleared from much smashings and leather-bound ass-kicking, these two actors, who both forged their careers in independent cinema, will step away from the world of big budget movies to be a part of Once writer-director John Carney's next music-fueled drama, titled Can a Song Save Your Life?

Kate Upton and Karlie Kloss: Who is sexier?

Karlie Kloss in Vogue Australia March 2012

Kate Upton in 2012 Beach Bunny Swimwear Ad Campaign