http://www.newsvine.com/50Newsvine - 50en-usCopyright 2013Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:54:45 +0000Sat, 18 May 2013 15:38:24 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17345879-serious-problems-persist-in-indigent-legal-defensehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17345879-serious-problems-persist-in-indigent-legal-defenseuspoliticsatsupreme-court50gideonSun, 17 Mar 2013 11:41:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This Aug. 6, 1963, file photo shows Clarence Earl Gideon, 52, the mechanic who changed the course of legal history, after his release from a Panama City, Florida, jail. Gideon was wrongly charged in 1961 with burglary and sentenced to five years in prison. He filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that his constitutional right to liberty was denied when Florida refused him an attorney. A unanimous Supreme Court issued its decision in Gideon v. Wainwright on March 18, 1963, declaring that states have an obligation to provide defendants with "the guiding hand of counsel" to ensure a fair trial for the accused. But in many states, taxpayer-funded public defenders face crushing caseloads, the quality of legal representation varies from county to county and people stand before judges having seen a lawyer only briefly, if at all. (AP Photo, File)</p><p>FILE – In this Feb. 27, 2013, file photo people wait in line outside the Supreme Court in Washington. Half a century ago in a landmark decision, Gideon v. Wainwright on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court guaranteed a lawyer for criminal defendants who are too poor to afford one. But in many states today, taxpayer-funded public defenders face crushing caseloads, the quality of legal representation varies from county to county and people stand before judges having seen a lawyer only briefly, if at all. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16996228-current-stars-celebrate-jordan-at-50http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16996228-current-stars-celebrate-jordan-at-50nbasportsjordanatmichael-jordan50Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:00:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, left, joins Dwyane Wade and LeBron James of the Miami Heat watch a replay at the dunk contest during NBA All-Star Saturday Night basketball in Houston on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14201059-the-spy-who-loved-video-games-5-famous-bond-gameshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14201059-the-spy-who-loved-video-games-5-famous-bond-gamesusgamesbondatjames-bondus-newsvideo-games50Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:24:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated publicity image provided by Activision Publishing Inc. shows Max Zorin from the "GoldenEye 007: Reloaded" video game. When the original game debuted in 1997, the shoot-'em-up based on Pierce Bronson's first Bond outing revolutionized the first-person shooter genre by pioneering how virtual sniper rifles work and setting the standard for multiplayer matches long before "Halo" and "Call of Duty." (AP Photo/Activision Publishing, Inc.)</p><p>This undated publicity image provided by Activision Publishing Inc. shows Dr. Goodhead from "Moonraker" in the "007: Legends" Bond video game. The "007: Legends" video game features a storyline that combines six James Bond movies, including the new Bond film, "Skyfall." (AP Photo/Activision Publishing, Inc.)</p><p>This undated publicity image from Activision Publishing Inc. shows the snowmobile chase scene from "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in the "007: Legends" Bond video game. The "007: Legends" video game features a storyline that combines six James Bond movies, including the new Bond film, "Skyfall." (AP Photo/Activision Publishing, Inc.)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14201016-ap-photos-bond-girls-show-womens-progresshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14201016-ap-photos-bond-girls-show-womens-progressentertainmentusbondat50girlsphoto-gallerywhen-ursula-andressWed, 3 Oct 2012 15:21:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Sophie Marceau, left, and Pierce Brosnan in a scene from the James Bond film, "The World Is Not Enough." Modern Bond girls also present a more formidable challenge to the suave secret agent. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by Sony Pictures shows Judi Dench playing the head of MI6, "M," in the newest James Bond film "Casino Royale." The greatest change in women's position in the Bond saga, is that the agent's boss, M, is a woman. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Jay Maidment, File)</p><p>FILE - In this publicity file photo provided by Sony Pictures, Daniel Craig, right, appears with Eva Green in the 2006 James Bond film, "Casino Royale." Whatever their role, Bond girls still must be inarguably beautiful. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures/Jay Maidment, File)</p><p>FILE - This undated publicity file photo provided by BMW, shows Pierce Brosnan, as Bond, and Michelle Yeoh, as the Bond-girl, Wai Lin, in a scene from the James Bond 1997 movie "Tomorrow Never Dies." Who qualifies as a Bond girl has also changed over the years, as the blue-eyed, buxom blonde has given way to more diverse leading ladies, including Michelle Yeoh (“Tomorrow Never Dies”) and Halle Berry (“Die Another Day”). Modern Bond girls also present a more formidable challenge to the suave secret agent. (AP Photo/BMW)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore in the James Bond 1995 film, "GoldenEye." Initially, Bond girls were part of the aesthetic of the series. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Halle Berry in a scene from the James Bond 2002 film, "Die Another Day." Who qualifies as a Bond girl has also changed over the years, as the blue-eyed, buxom blonde has given way to more diverse leading ladies, including Michelle Yeoh (“Tomorrow Never Dies”) and Halle Berry (“Die Another Day”). Women use their presentation and their wiles to outsmart Bond. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Talisa Soto, left, and Carey Lowell in the James Bond 1989 film, "Licence to Kill." Always glamorous and sophisticated, yet uniquely susceptible to James Bond's flirtations, the Bond girl over the years has become as compelling as Agent 007 himself, and not just for the way she fills out a swimsuit. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Grace Jones as May Day from the James Bond 1985 film, "A View to a Kill." Modern Bond girls also present a more formidable challenge to the suave secret agent. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 17, 1984 file photo, actor Roger Moore, alias British secret agent James Bond, is seen with his co-stars Tanya Roberts, and Grace Jones, right, in front of Chateau de Chantilly, on the set of the 007 action film "A View to a Kill," near Paris, France. (AP Photo/Alexis Duclos, File)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Roger Moore, center, with Maud Adams, left, and Britt Ekland, from the James Bond 1974 film, "The Man with the Golden Gun." Whatever their role, Bond girls still must be inarguably beautiful.The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows jane Seymour, left, and Roger Moore, in the James Bond 1973 film, "Live and Let Die." Initially, Bond girls were part of the aesthetic of the series. They had more transient roles. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Jill St. John from the James Bond 1971 film, "Diamonds Are Forever." Initially, Bond girls were part of the aesthetic of the series. They had more transient roles. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Karin Dor in a scene from the James Bond 1967 film, "You Only Live Twice." Initially, Bond girls were part of the aesthetic of the series. They had more transient roles. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>FILE - In this Dec. 22, 1965 file photo, Claudine Auger, the latest James Bond girl, stars with Sean Connery in the James Bond 1965 film, “Thunderball.” Whatever their role, Bond girls must always be inarguably beautiful. (AP Photo)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Molly Peters and Sean Connery in a scene from the James Bond 1965 film, "Thunderball." Initially, Bond girls were part of the aesthetic of the series. They had more transient roles. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Ursula Andress in a scene from the James Bond 1962 film, "Dr. No." When Ursula Andress emerged from the sea, curves glistening, with a dagger strapped to her bikini in 1962's “Dr. No,” she made the Bond girl an instant icon. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>CORRECTS ID AND FILM TITLE - This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Shirley Eaton from the James Bond 1964 film, "Goldfinger." Initially, Bond girls were part of the aesthetic of the series. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14200914-correction-bond-at-50-franchise-storyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/03/14200914-correction-bond-at-50-franchise-storybusinessusbondatfranchiseassociated-pressjames-bondus-news50Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:16:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2011 file photo, producers Barbara Broccoli, left, and Michael G. Wilson pose for photographs at a photo-call for the new James Bond film, "Skyfall," at a central London restaurant venue. The film is the 23rd in the Bond series. With “Skyfall,” which premieres Oct. 23, 2012 in London, the family made another tough choice: casting 31-year-old Ben Whishaw as Bond's gadget guru, Q. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)</p><p>FILE - This publicity file photo released by Columbia Pictures shows Daniel Craig as James Bond in the action adventure film, "Skyfall." Just a couple of years ago, production was derailed on “Skyfall,” the 23rd movie in the series, while partner Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. plunged into bankruptcy. MGM emerged in early 2011 with a hefty bankroll that allowed shooting to resume. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Francois Duhamel, File)</p><p>FILE - In thsi Mon., Oct. 1, 2012 file photo, Barbara Broccoli, left, and Lucy Fleming pose at "Everything or Nothing - The Untold Story of 007" After Party at Odeon West End, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision, File)</p><p>FILE - This undated file photo shows Sean Connery as James Bond in "Never Say Never Again". The film “Never Say Never Again,” a 1983 remake of “Thunderball,” has its ironic title, because it brought Connery back as Bond after a 12-year hiatus. (AP Photo/File) zu unserem Korr </p><p>FILE - This 1968 file photo shows movie producer Albert Broccoli. The family of the late co-producer, Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, has maintained its grip on its 50 percent of the James Bond franchise, while MGM owns the other half. The Bond movie series, one of the longest running in history, has brought in nearly $4.9 billion in ticket sales worldwide and is looking to extend its run again. "Skyfall," the 23rd movie in the series, premieres Oct. 23, 2012 in London. (AP Photo, File)</p><p>FILE - In this March 29, 1982 file photo, Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, producer of the "James Bond" series, holds the Thalberg Award he received for his work at the Academy Awards, in Los Angeles. Roger Moore, left, British actor who plays secret agent 007 James Bond, made the presentation. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14183448-50-years-of-james-bond-on-filmhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14183448-50-years-of-james-bond-on-filmusbondatjames-bondus-newsfilmography50Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:48:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This publicity file photo released by Columbia Pictures shows Daniel Craig as James Bond in the action adventure film, "Skyfall." Agent 007 is real to millions of moviegoers, and once again they will flock to see Bond battle for queen and country when his 23rd official screen adventure, "Skyfall," opens fall 2012. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Francois Duhamel, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14183433-the-best-of-bond-in-007-categorieshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14183433-the-best-of-bond-in-007-categoriesusbestbondatjames-bondus-news50007Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:46:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Richard Kiel, right, as Jaws and Roger Moore, as James Bond, fighting in the 1977 film, "The Spy Who Loved Me." Those teeth could do some serious damage. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>FILE - In this undated publicity file photo provided by New Line Cinema, Mike Myers, right, and Verne J. Troyer perform in a scene from New Line Cinema's comedy "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." The movie, a James Bond spoof, stars Mike Myers as the sexually charged man of mystery. The "Austin Powers" movies have done the best Bond parodies. (AP Photo/New Line Cinema, K. Wright, HO, File)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Ursula Andress in a scene from the James Bond film, "Dr. No." Her image personifies the gorgeous, mysterious cool of the Bond girl. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>FILE - This undated publicity file photo released by Sony Pictures shows actor Daniel Craig, who makes his debut as James Bond in "Casino Royale," (2006), a tale of the super-spy's early escapades trying to foil a terrorist gang. Craig can seriously act, bringing a welcome darkness to the character as well as being sexy, masculine and formidable in all the necessary ways. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Jay Maidment, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14183406-no-mid-life-crisis-for-007-as-bond-films-turn-50http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14183406-no-mid-life-crisis-for-007-as-bond-films-turn-50usbondatqueen-elizabeth-iiworld-news50Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:42:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Sean Connery, left, as James Bond in a scene from the 1963 film, "From Russia With Love." Connery, a relatively unknown Scottish actor and former bodybuilder, was cast in the hit movie as Bond. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Roger Moore, right, as James Bond, and Barbara Bach as Major Anya Amasova, in the 1977 film, "The Spy Who Loved Me." Moore, played Bond in seven films, more than any other actor. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>FILE - This publicity file photo released by Columbia Pictures shows Daniel Craig as James Bond in the action adventure film, "Skyfall." Agent 007 is real to millions of moviegoers, and once again they will flock to see Bond battle for queen and country when his 23rd official screen adventure, "Skyfall," opens fall 2012. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures, Francois Duhamel, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2006 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, meets actor Daniel Craig, the new James Bond, during the world premiere of the latest James Bond movie "Casino Royale" at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square in London. (AP Photo/Stephen Hird, Pool, File)</p><p>FILE - British actor Roger Moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, James Bond, is shown on location in England in 1972. Moore, played Bond in seven films, more than any other actor. (AP Photo, File)</p><p>FILE - In this June 23, 1963 file photo, British writer Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond spy thrillers, sits in front of a Turkish train, as a gag, during a visit to the set of the film "From Russia With Love" in Istanbul, Turkey. Fleming, a former World War II intelligence officer, created 007 as a sort of fantasy alter-ego. (AP Photo/Ahmet Baran, File)</p><p>FILE - In this May 20, 1977 file photo, actor Roger Moore, alias British secret agent James Bond, is accompanied by co-star Barbara Bach as they arrive for the screening of their latest 007 feature, "The Spy Who Loved Me," during the Cannes Film Festival at the French Riviera. Moore, played Bond in seven films, more than any other actor. (AP Photo, File)</p><p>This undated publicity photo provided by United Artists and Danjaq, LLC shows Richard Kiel, right, as Jaws and Roger Moore, as James Bond, fighting in the 1977 film, "The Spy Who Loved Me." Those teeth could do some serious damage. The film is included in the MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-Ray "Bond 50" anniversary set. (AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC)</p><p>FILE - In this undated publicity file photo provided by New Line Cinema, Mike Myers, right, and Verne J. Troyer perform in a scene from New Line Cinema's comedy "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." The movie, a James Bond spoof, stars Mike Myers as the sexually charged man of mystery. The "Austin Powers" movies have done the best Bond parodies. (AP Photo/New Line Cinema, K. Wright, HO, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/03/13107375-florent-manaudou-wins-50-free-ahead-of-joneshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/03/13107375-florent-manaudou-wins-50-free-ahead-of-jonessportsolympicsfreelondon-olympicsmenswm50florent-manaudouFri, 3 Aug 2012 19:23:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/04/12561428-miss-hometown-marks-half-century-post-faulknerhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/04/12561428-miss-hometown-marks-half-century-post-faulknerusus-news50pluswilliam-faulknerfaulknerWed, 4 Jul 2012 13:54:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this June 8, 2012 photograph, Ryan Spilker, a student at the University of Mississippi, studies the late Nobel Prize laureate William Faulkner's handwriting on the walls of his downstairs office at his antebellum home, Rowan Oak, now a museum owned by the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, Miss. Using pencil, Faulkner outlined events of “A Fable,” a 1954 novel that unfolds during Holy Week and was one of his few books not set in fictional Yoknapatawpha County. Oxford commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Nobel laureate’s death July 6 with several events, including a tag-team reading of one of his novels, “The Reivers,” beginning about daybreak. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>In this June 8, 2012 photograph, Jay Watson, professor of Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi, stands on the porch at Roan Oak, the home of the late Nobel Prize laureate William Faulkner, in Oxford, Miss., and discusses his role in American literature. The home is owned and maintained by the university as a museum. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>In this June 8, 2012 photograph, Jay Watson, professor of Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi, stands on the porch at Roan Oak, the home of the late Nobel Prize laureate William Faulkner, in Oxford, Miss., and discusses his role in American literature. The home is maintained by the university as a museum and is open to visitors year round, allowing a glimpse into the writer's complex life. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>In this June 8, 2012 photograph, the late Nobel Prize laureate William Faulkner's primary writing tool, his portable typewriter, sits on a desk in his office that overlooks the stable at Roan Oak, his home in Oxford, Miss. The home, is now owned and maintained by the University of Mississippi as a museum and is opened to the public, allowing a glimpse into the writer's complex life. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>In this June 8, 2012 photograph, Roan Oak, the home of the late Nobel Prize laureate William Faulkner, in Oxford, Miss., is a prime tourist attraction in the community. Designated a National Historical Landmark, the home is now owned and maintained by the University of Mississippi as a museum and is open to visitors year round, allowing a glimpse into the writer's complex life. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p><p>In this June 8, 2012 photograph, William Griffith, curator of Roan Oak, the home of the late Nobel Prize laureate William Faulkner, in Oxford, Miss., holds one of the signs that help directs visitors to the house from the walking trail as he discusses some of the inquiries into the writer's life. The home is maintained by the University of Mississippi as a museum and is open to visitors year round. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/29/11930553-fla-library-puts-racy-50-shades-back-on-shelveshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/29/11930553-fla-library-puts-racy-50-shades-back-on-shelvesentertainmentusfloridalibrary50shadesTue, 29 May 2012 07:52:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/25/11882694-50-years-on-fire-still-burns-underneath-pa-townhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/25/11882694-50-years-on-fire-still-burns-underneath-pa-townusundergroundfireyearsus-news50Fri, 25 May 2012 19:11:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this May 24, 2012 photo, David DeKok poses on abandoned Route 61 in Centralia, Pa. Fifty years ago on Sunday, May 27, 2012, a fire at the town dump spread to a network of coal mines underneath hundreds of homes and business in the northeastern Pennsylvania borough of Centralia, eventually forcing the demolition of nearly every building. (AP Photo/Michael Rubinkam)</p><p>In this May 24, 2012 photo, Route 61 is shown eroded and covered in graffiti in Centralia, Pa. Fifty years ago on Sunday, May 27, 2012, a fire at the town dump spread to a network of coal mines underneath hundreds of homes and business in the northeastern Pennsylvania borough of Centralia, eventually forcing the demolition of nearly every building. (AP Photo/Michael Rubinkam)</p><p>In this May 24, 2012 photo, a sign stands in Centralia, Pa. Fifty years ago on Sunday, May 27, 2012, a fire at the town dump spread to a network of coal mines underneath hundreds of homes and business in the northeastern Pennsylvania borough of Centralia, eventually forcing the demolition of nearly every building. (AP Photo/Michael Rubinkam)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1983 file photo, smoke rises from the ground in Centralia, Pa., where and uncontrolled underground mine fire rages. Fifty years ago on Sunday, May 27, 2012, a fire at the town dump spread to a network of coal mines underneath hundreds of homes and business in the northeastern Pennsylvania borough of Centralia, eventually forcing the demolition of nearly every building. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)</p><p>FILE - In this April 1981 file photo, U.S. Bureau of Mines' John Stockalis, right, and Dan Lewis drop a thermometer through a hole on Main Street in Centralia, Pa., to measure the heat from a shaft mine blaze that burns under the town. Fifty years ago on Sunday, May 27, 2012, a fire at the town dump spread to a network of coal mines underneath hundreds of homes and business in the northeastern Pennsylvania borough of Centralia, eventually forcing the demolition of nearly every building. (AP Photo/Paul Vathis, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/25/11875266-50-highest-paid-ceos-in-ap-surveyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/25/11875266-50-highest-paid-ceos-in-ap-surveybusinessusceotopassociated-pressexchange-commissionpay50Fri, 25 May 2012 10:07:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/12/11675392-fla-authors-book-confused-with-50-shadeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/12/11675392-fla-authors-book-confused-with-50-shadesusoddodd-newsus-newsconfusion50shadesSat, 12 May 2012 16:23:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/09/11621453-fifty-shades-too-steamy-for-some-library-shelveshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/09/11621453-fifty-shades-too-steamy-for-some-library-shelvesusofbannedus-news50shades-ofWed, 9 May 2012 19:15:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE- This file combo made of book cover images provided by Vintage Books shows the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy by best-selling author E L James. Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all, saying it’s too steamy or too poorly written. (AP Photo/Vintage Books, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/07/10343326-vw-chattanooga-plant-announces-50000th-passathttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/07/10343326-vw-chattanooga-plant-announces-50000th-passatbusinessus50vwvolkswagen-chattanoogaTue, 7 Feb 2012 21:15:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/07/10342574-no-cigar-economic-embargo-on-cuba-turns-50http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/07/10342574-no-cigar-economic-embargo-on-cuba-turns-50businessuscubaatunited-statesembargoworld-news50cbTue, 7 Feb 2012 19:15:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2006 file photo, a car drives past a billboard that reads in Spanish; "70 percent of Cubans have been born under the Embargo," in Havana, Cuba. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba turned 50 on Feb. 7, 2012. Cuba updates its estimate of how much the embargo has cost it using a complicated - and some say flawed - calculus that takes into account years of interest, the end of the gold standard and other factors. (AP Photo/Javier Galeano, File)</p><p>FILE - In this May 14, 2004 file photo, thousands of people march on the oceanfront Malecon boulevard in front of the U.S. Interests Section building, left, to protest against U.S. policy in Havana, Cuba. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba turned 50 on Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Janet Figueredo/Juventud Rebelde, File)</p><p>FILE - This two file photo combo shows, above: Cuban leader Fidel Castro delivering a speech regarding his conversation with U.N. Secretary General Maha Thray Sithu U Thant in Cuba, Oct. 23, 1962, and below, President John F. Kennedy calls on a reporter at a news conference in Washington, April 3, 1963. The world is much changed since those days in the early 1960's, but one thing has remained constant: The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba, which turned 50 on Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Prensa Latina via AP Images, AP Photo, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2008 file photo a farmer stands in a tobacco field in the western province of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba turned 50 on Feb, 7, 2012. In the White House, the first sign of the looming embargo came when President John F. Kennedy told his press secretary to go buy him as many H. Upmann Cuban cigars as he could find. After the aide came back with 1,200 stogies, the president announced the embargo Feb. 3 citing "the subversive offensive of Sino-Soviet Communism with which the Government of Cuba is publicly aligned." It went into effect four days later. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Oct. 24, 1992 file photo, President George H. Bush signs legislation that tightened the embargo on Cuba as supporters from the Cuban community and legislators watched in Miami. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba, turned 50 on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012. Pictured from left to right; Senator Connie Mack, Congressional candidate Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Jorge Mas Canosa, chairman of the Cuban American National Foundation, President Bush, unidentified man, and U. S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)</p><p>People fish from a dock in Havana Bay, Cuba, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba turned 50 Tuesday. (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes)</p><p>People walk past the Capitol building in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba turned 50 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Javier Galeano)</p><p>A student walks past El Orbe or The Orb bicycle shop that has a poster bearing the image of Cuba's leader Fidel Castro taped to its store window in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba turned 50 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Javier Galeano)</p><p>Commuters ride past a billboard that reads in Spanish; "70 percent of Cubans have been born under the Embargo," in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012. The United States economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba turned 50 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332781-report-large-charitable-donations-on-the-risehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332781-report-large-charitable-donations-on-the-riseusphilanthropyus-news50Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:27:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/31/7547008-no-cash-for-minn-boy-who-made-miracle-shothttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/31/7547008-no-cash-for-minn-boy-who-made-miracle-shotusoddodd-newsmiracleshotworld-newsus-news50Thu, 1 Sep 2011 02:00:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2011 file photo, Nate Smith, 11, holds his stick up in jubilation after sinking a trick shot during a charity hockey game in Faribault, Minn. Nate Smith hit the puck through a hole cut into a board from 89 feet away . But it was Nate's identical twin, Nick, whose raffle ticket won the chance to take the shot at a hole just slightly larger than the puck. The company that insured the event, Odds On Promotions of Reno, Nev., said Wednesday that due to "contractual breaches and legal implications" it was unable to pay the claim. Instead, the company said it would donate $20,000 to youth hockey in Minnesota in the boys' names. (AP Photo/Daily News, Brendan Burnett-Kurie, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2011 file photo, Nate Smith and his dad Pat Smith, second from right, pose for a photo after the 11-year-old sank a trick shot during a charity hockey game in Faribault, Minn. Nate Smith hit the puck through a hole cut into a board from 89 feet away . But it was Nate's identical twin, Nick, whose raffle ticket won the chance to take the shot at a hole just slightly larger than the puck. The company that insured the event, Odds On Promotions of Reno, Nev., said Wednesday that due to "contractual breaches and legal implications" it was unable to pay the claim. Instead, the company said it would donate $20,000 to youth hockey in Minnesota in the boys' names. (AP Photo/Daily News, Brendan Burnett-Kurie, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/31/7553948-man-runs-50-mile-mich-race-with-jaw-wired-shuthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/31/7553948-man-runs-50-mile-mich-race-with-jaw-wired-shutusjawodd-newsus-newsmiles50shutThu, 1 Sep 2011 00:34:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/01/7213616-obama-turns-50-amid-debate-over-debthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/01/7213616-obama-turns-50-amid-debate-over-debtuspoliticsobamabarack-obama50turning-50Mon, 1 Aug 2011 07:43:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>President Barack Obama turns to leave after speaking from White House briefing room, Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Washington, about a deal being reached to raise the debt limit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Western Inaugural Ball in Washington. Turning 50 is hard enough. But it's got to be even harder when you're president, because the whole world knows about it. "I feel real good about 5-0," he said. "I've gotten a little grayer since I took this job but otherwise, I feel pretty good." Obama added that Michelle has told him that she still thinks "I'm cute." (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</p><p>FILE - In this June 26, 2009, file photo President Barack Obama smiles as he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, not shown, participate in a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Turning 50 is hard enough. But it's got to be even harder when you're president, because the whole world knows about it. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)</p><p>FILE - In this June 24, 2010, file photo, President Barack Obama and Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev eat hamburgers as they make an unscheduled visit to Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington, Va. Turning 50 is hard enough. But it's got to be even harder when you're president, because the whole world knows about it. The president has a habit of sampling local greasy-spoon delicacies &#8212; whether it's burgers, chili dogs, pastries or all of them &#8212; on trips outside of Washington. He once said he and the first lady would have to figure out how to resist ordering the White House pastry chef's pie every night "because whatever pie you like, he will make it and it will be the best pie you have ever eaten." (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama chips to the ninth green at Mid-Pacific County club near where his holiday vacation in Kailua, Hawaii. Turning 50 is hard enough. But it's got to be even harder when you're president, because the whole world knows about it, and harder still when one of life's milestones is nearly overshadowed by a nasty tussle with Congress over money. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to receive guests at the G-20 summit dinner in Pittsburgh. Turning 50 is hard enough. But it's got to be even harder when you're president, because the whole world knows about it. "I feel real good about 5-0," he said. "I've gotten a little grayer since I took this job but otherwise, I feel pretty good." Obama added that Michelle, has told him that she still thinks "I'm cute." (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File`)</p><p>In this July 31, 2011, file photo President Barack Obama speaks from the White House briefing room in Washington, about a deal being reached to raise the debt limit. Turning 50 is hard enough. But it's got to be even harder when you're president, because the whole world knows about it, and harder still when one of life's milestones is nearly overshadowed by a nasty tussle with Congress over money. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2009 file photo, President Obama, center, with daughters Malia, right, and Sasha, left, before pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey, Courage, in a ceremony in the North Portico of the White House, in Washington. Turning 50 is hard enough. But it's got to be even harder when you're president, because the whole world knows about it. Of the gray hair, he says: "Malia and Sasha say it makes me look distinguished. Michelle says it makes me look old." The first lady also talks about seeing the "worry creasing his face." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)</p><p>President Barack Obama turns to leave the podium after speaking from White House briefing room, Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Washington, about a deal being reached to raise the debt limit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/28/7186509-zueva-wins-womens-50-backstroke-at-swim-worldshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/28/7186509-zueva-wins-womens-50-backstroke-at-swim-worldssportsworldsswm50backstrokewomen-50anastasia-zuevaThu, 28 Jul 2011 11:32:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/01/6990425-on-day-of-her-50th-fans-gather-to-remember-dianahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/01/6990425-on-day-of-her-50th-fans-gather-to-remember-dianaentertainmenteubritainatprincess-dianaworld-newsdiana50kensington-palaceFri, 1 Jul 2011 10:45:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE -- In this Dec. 11, 1995 file photo, Diana, Princess of Wales, smiles at the United Cerebral Palsy's annual dinner at the New York Hilton. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/ Mark Lennihan,file)</p><p>Princess Diana fan Kathy Martin, who has lived in London for about 15 years and is originally from Australia, makes adjustments as she puts up a homemade Diana 50th birthday tribute upon a fence outside Kensington Palace in London, which was the residence of the princess, Friday, July 1, 2011. Admirers of the late Princess Diana are gathering outside Kensington Palace on what would have been her 50th birthday. Diana's life was cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, but her legend lives on and the woman then-Prime Minister Tony Blair dubbed "the People's Princess" still retains a loyal following. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p><p>A montage of images in the shape of a number fifty made and placed there by Princess Diana fan Kathy Martin from Australia, hangs on fencing outside Kensington Palace in London, which was the residence of the princess, Friday, July 1, 2011. Admirers of the late Princess Diana are gathering outside Kensington Palace on what would have been her 50th birthday. Diana's life was cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, but her legend lives on and the woman then-Prime Minister Tony Blair dubbed "the People's Princess" still retains a loyal following. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p><p>Children look at a montage of images of Princess Diana in the shape of a number fifty on fencing outside Kensington Palace in London, which was the residence of the princess, Friday, July 1, 2011. Admirers of the late Princess Diana gathered outside Kensington Palace on a bright sunny Friday that would have been the troubled royal's 50th birthday. Cards, a cake, a collage and other mementoes were among the gifts left near the gates of Kensington Palace, where Diana once lived, an echo of the massive, makeshift memorial set up there following her 1997 death in a Paris car crash. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p><p>A girl looks at tributes to Princess Diana on fencing outside Kensington Palace in London, which was the residence of the princess, Friday, July 1, 2011. Admirers of the late Princess Diana gathered outside Kensington Palace on a bright sunny Friday that would have been the troubled royal's 50th birthday. Cards, a cake, a collage and other mementoes were among the gifts left near the gates of Kensington Palace, where Diana once lived, an echo of the massive, makeshift memorial set up there following her 1997 death in a Paris car crash. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/30/6980202-time-to-speculate-princess-diana-would-be-50http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/30/6980202-time-to-speculate-princess-diana-would-be-50entertainmenteuatprincess-dianaworld-news50diana-at-50Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:21:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE -- In this July 1, 1997 file photo, Princess Diana smiles as she arrives at the Tate Gallery in London, to attend the Centenary Gala honoring the world famous museum. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Arzt, file)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 14, 1997 file photo, Britain's Princess Diana talks to amputees at the the Neves Bendinha Orthopedic Workshop on the outskirts of Luanda, Angola. Sitting on Diana's lap is 13-year-old Sandra Thijica, who lost her left leg to a land mine while working the land with her mother in Saurimo, eastern Angola, in 1994. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/Joao Silva, file) </p><p>FILE -- In this Dec. 11, 1995 file photo, Diana, Princess of Wales, smiles at the United Cerebral Palsy's annual dinner at the New York Hilton. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/ Mark Lennihan,file)</p><p>FILE -- In this Nov. 15, 1995 file photo, Britain's Princess of Wales leaves the Harbour Club Gym, Chelsea, west London, following her daily workout. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/David Cheskin-pa, file) UNITED KINGDOM OUT:</p><p>FILE - In this July 29, 1981 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles kisses his bride, the former Diana Spencer, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after their wedding, in this July 29, 1981 file photo. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/file)</p><p>FILE -- In this July 14, 1997 file photo, Britain's Diana Princess of Wales rests following her ride on a jet-ski during a holiday at the residence of Mohamed Al Fayed, in Saint Tropez, French Riviera. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, file)</p><p>FILE -- In this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 file photo, Britain's Princess Diana tours a minefield dressed in a flak jacket and face shield in Huambo, central Angola. The Princess was visiting Angola for the Red Cross, to see for herself the carnage mines can cause. Princess Diana would have been 50 years old on Friday, July 1, 2011, perhaps the only certainty about the course of a life abruptly cut short in a 1997 car crash in Paris, with a new boyfriend, two months past her 36th birthday. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/01/6764208-tips-for-dating-online-the-second-time-aroundhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/01/6764208-tips-for-dating-online-the-second-time-aroundtechnologyusonline-datingdating50feaover-50john-valentinoWed, 1 Jun 2011 18:21:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This August 2009 photo courtesy of Margaret Garcia shows John Valentino, left, and wife Debbie Deborah Martinez sitting at a table during a family member's wedding in Highlands, N.J. Baby boomers are swelling the ranks of online dating sites, and John Valentino is happy not to be among them. At 57, after a decade of pushing profiles and awkward meet ups with strangers, he's married to 54-year-old year Debbie, a former Marine he met online two years ago. (AP Photo/Margaret Garcia)</p>