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Disneyland Fantasyland Indoor Roller Coaster - A new indoor roller coaster and a new place to interact with Disney princesses will be part of the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. Disneyland announced details of the plans Tuesday that will double the size of the theme park's Fantasyland section. The coaster, dubbed the "The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train," will feature vehicles that swing back and forth along a twisting track. And in "Princess Fairytale Hall," Aurora, Cinderella and other Disneyland princesses will greet guests in a new royal court. Another new indoor ride with a "Little Mermaid" theme will be like one opening at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., later this year. The new Fantasyland will open in phases beginning in late 2012. Disneyland Fantasyland Indoor Roller Coaster

Lebron James to Star in Cartoon - Lebron James doesn't seem content with being a NBA superstar. Now he is trying his hand at an animated series. He is to star in an animated internet series "The Lebrons". It will be available both on his own website and on YouTube. The season will run for 10 episodes and Lebron James will be playing multiple characters. The story will follow a teenage Lebron James growing up. Lebron James to Star in Cartoon

Why Pilates is Good for Men - Pilates is an exercise most women enjoy but most men shun. There are benefits for men in doing pilates exercises. Pilates is a full body workout promoting good balance, core strength, flexibility and efficient movement. Most important out of all of these is core strength. Core strength helps us during our every day activities. A strong core is a strong body. Pilates can also help prevent prostate cancer. A major contributor to the risk of prostate cancer is the break down of the pelvic floor muscles as men get older. Pilates helps men strengthen their pelvic floor muscles. Pilates is gentle on your joints making it suitable for older people. But don't be fooled. It's not an exercises just for the elderly. Professional athletes like Tiger Woods have taken it up. Why Pilates is Good for Men

Melissa Etheridge Dating Linda Wallem - Singer Melissa Etheridge is dating "Nurse Jackie" creator Linda Wallem. They have been friends for over 10 years but only recently their relationship blossomed in to something more. Meliss Etheridge separated from partner Tammy Lynn Michaels in 2003. Tammy Lynn Michaels wrote: "i moved out november 23rd 2009/she said it would help/i was convinced it would/too and i trusted there was/no one else," she wrote. "i didn't know/there was someone moving in/as i was moving out/indeed." Melissa Etheridge Dating Linda Wallem

Crime Fighting Blimp - A proposed unmanned floating airship surveillance system is being hailed by city officials in Ogden, Utah as one way to fight crime in its neighborhoods. "We believe it will be a deterrent to crime when it is out and about and will help us solve crimes more quickly when they do occur," Ogden City Mayor Matthew Godfrey told Reuters. The airship entails military technology now available to local law enforcement, he said. Godfrey floated the idea of a dirigible in the skies above Ogden for his city council members last week. The council is expected to vote on the measure in coming weeks. Crime Fighting Blimp He says the cost of the blimp is being negotiated but said it is more "cost effective" to operate than helicopters or fixed winged aircraft. "We anticipate using it mainly at night. The cameras have incredible night vision to see with tremendous clarity daytime and nighttime. It will be used like a patrol car. It will be use

Baby Doc Duvalier Arrested - Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier had returned to Haiti after almost 25 years in exile. During his 15 years in power there, experts have estimated over 30,000 cases of murder or torture were perpetrated on his orders. His return threatens to further destabilize an already tumultuous Haiti. Baby Doc Duvalier flew Air France, first class, and entered Haiti using a diplomatic passport. He was staying at an up scale hotel but was said to return to France soon. Some supporters were there to see him but there weren't many. His return has angered many Haitians with memories of torture and murder on their minds. There are rumors authorities are poised to arrest him preventing him from leaving the country. Baby Doc Duvalier Arrested

Gardena High Shooting Los Angeles - Tuesday at Gardena High was a scene of a shooting labeled an accident. A student managed to bring a gun to school with him in his back pack. When he set the back pack on the desk in class the gun discharged wounding two students. When the gun went off, the student ran out of the class room and hid. Students who witnessed the incident were given counseling. As a result of the shooting, a 15 year old girl was in hospital with a head wound while a 15 year old boy suffered a neck wound, but is in a stable condition. Gardena High was locked down after the shooting until police could take statements and inspect the scene. Gardena High Shooting Los Angeles

Famous Malpractice Cases - Millions of people see doctors every year, so it's no wonder mistakes are made. Doctors are human too. The problem is, it opens the way for thousands of malpractice cases every year. Most cases we don't hear about, except for those horrendous ones that cause serious distress or loss of life. Malpractice cases can range from something simple like the wrong dose of medication. Others can be serious mistakes made in complicated surgeries resulting in deaths. One of the biggest case of malpractice was the doctor of Michael Jackson. Not only was the doctor prescribing drugs to his patient he shouldn't be getting, but on the night of his death, he did more to conceal the fact than to save the life of his patient. Famous Malpractice Cases

Building Muscle for Long-Term Fitness - Building muscle is great for fitness. Most people ignore the benefits of muscle building and simply work on their cardio fitness. Especially women. Women think they will get big, bulky muscles if they do weight training but this is simply not true. Females lack high amounts of the male growth hormone testosterone making it impossible for them to pack on a lot of muscle. Men on the other hand strive to build muscle but for the wrong reasons. They want to build muscles for aesthetic purposes whereas there are many other benefits. Building Muscle for Long-Term Fitness One such benefit is fat burning. The reason men need more calories a day to maintain their weight is because they have more muscle. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is because muscle needs more calories to maintain that fat does. The second benefit is a healthy body in the long term. Muscle will support bones and joints p

50 Cent Investments - 50 Cent may be known for his controversy, but what he's not known for is his smart investments. 50 Cents seems to make smart investments that always pay off. 3 years ago, 50 made an investment into Glaceau and Vitaminwater. Conservative estimates put 50 Cent's profit at $400 million. 50 Cent also endorsed, and invested in a line of Sleek Wireless Hybrid and Tunable audio products. If his past investments have been something to go by, he will make a packet off of it. 50 Cent Investments

California and Superstorm - California is no stranger to natural disasters with earthquakes a common occurence. But some scientists are predicting something never seen before in california. A super-storm. Scientists are predicting the once in two hundred year super-storm to hit California within the next 50 years. Scientists have come together to try and predict what kind of damage a super storm like this can do and what precautions need to be put in place. A super storm like this could cause major flooding in California. Flooding like the ones seen in Queensland, Australia at the moment. Although nothing can be done to completely protect the state, there are ways the water can be handled. Because every storm is different, no amount of computer modeling and predictions can help. At best the scientists can make assumptions and guesses. California and Superstorm

Most Popular College Majors - Picking the right college major is important for all students. This is why you should pick a major that is right for only you. Here is a list of the top 5 most popular college majors (in no particular order). 1. Literature 2. Computer Science 3. Economics 4. Health Sciences 5. Business Most Popular College Majors