'Avatar' says farewell at No. 1

----Hey guys, for the love of avatar movie & for those whom are the fans of this amazing one..it is a sad state though that it is now saying farewell at No.1 spot. Well, don't worry surely this movie inspires everyone - kids, couples & even families out there. So, hope the movie director would create another movie like this...I just hope there would be a continuation of this movie - Part 2 of course...;)---->

Hanging on for what will be its farewell round atop of the foreign circuit, 20th Century Fox's "Avatar" on the weekend made it 11 straight stanzas in the No. 1 spot by grossing $36.1 million from 6,535 screens in 70 markets.

Total foreign take by director James Cameron's 3D blockbuster now stands at $1.844 billion -- thus surpassing the $1.843-billion worldwide boxoffice total rolled up by the director's 1997 former record holder, "Titanic." "Avatar's" worldwide cume is $2.550 billion. To date, its foreign gross is more than two-and-a-half times its domestic cume of $707 million.

The biggest "Avatar" market on the weekend was Japan, where the weekend take was $4 million from 514 locations for a Japan cume of $140 million. Top market overall remains France where the Cameron epic has grossed a total of $169 million thus far.

"Avatar's " foreign reign will be usurped by the opening this week of Disney's "Alice in Wonderland," director Tim Burton's 3D re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's classic, starring Johnny Depp, in 41 foreign markets representing about 60% of the total offshore marketplace.

Italy and Sweden kick off on Wednesday, followed by openings in 26 additional territories on Thursday including Australia, German-speaking Europe, Korea and Russia. On Friday, "Alice" will set down in 13 more markets including Mexico, Poland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

Handled overseas by Paramount in all markets except Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria and Russia, director Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island" grossed $19 million from 20 territories on the weekend for an early foreign cume of $34 million. It is tied for the No. 2 spot on the weekend.

France led the way with No. 1 bow of $6.8 million from 522 venues, making "Shutter Island's" opening surge the biggest ever in the market for a Scorsese title. No. 1 openings were also recorded in Belgium, Portugal and Taiwan, plus a No. 1 second-weekend holdover in Spain. In Germany, the drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio about a prisoner disappearance at a remote insane asylum opened No. 2 via Concorde with $3.7 million drawn from 472 screens.

Also grossing $19 million on the weekend -- and also tied for No. 2 -- was Fox's adventure fantasy "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief," which played 6,350 screens in 65 territories for a foreign cume to date of $95.4 million. Japan led the way with a No. 2 opening with $4.1 million secured from 561 locations.

Garnering $3.4 million in its Russia opening at 440 screens was Universal's classic horror update "The Wolfman," which grabbed an estimated $10.8 million overall on the weekend from 5,302 venues in 57 territories. Foreign cume for the Benicio Del Toro-Anthony Hopkins-Emily Blunt vehicle stands at $63.3 million with five more markets to play including Japan on April 22. It ranks No. 3 on the weekend.

A close No. 4 is Warner Bros. romantic comedy "Valentine's Day," which seduced an estimated $10.4 million from about 4,400 screens in 58 markets. International cume stands at $87.4 million.

Finishing fifth was Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," which grossed $7.7 million from 3,203 screens in 36 territories for a foreign cume to date of $143 million. In France the hand-drawn animation title wound the weekend No. 2 with $2.7 million drawn from 700 locations for a France cume of $27 million.

Buoyed by openings in a dozen markets including Spain and Korea, DreamWorks/Paramount's "The Lovely Bones" garnered $6.3 million on the weekend from a total of 3,328 screens in 34 territories. Foreign cume to date is $35 million. Director Peter Jackson's fantasy thriller finished No. 3 in its second U.K. weekend with $1.9 million generated from 428 sites for a market cume of $6 million.

Warner's "Sherlock Homes" upped its foreign cume to $273.7 million thanks to a $5.8 million weekend at 3,000 sites in 42 markets. Same distributor's "Invictus" from director Clint Eastwood drew $5.6 million from 2,600 screens in 34 markets for a foreign cume to date of $71.1 million.

"The Blind Side," the surprise hit drama starring Oscar nominee Sandra Bullock as a mentor to a football payer, finally arrived overseas at 319 screens in six markets for a weekend take of $3 million. (Foreign cume stands at $3.8 million.) A No. 1 Australia bow generated $2.5 million from 221 sites.

Paramount's "The Crazies," a remake of director George Romero's 1973 horror cult favorite, premiered No. 2 in the U.K. by generating $1.9 million from 345 sites. Opening No. 18 in the U.K. was Sony's release of the CBS Films co-production, "Extraordinary Measures," a medical drama with Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser. Premier weekend came up with $215,000 from 258 screens.

"It's Complicated," Universal's romantic comedy starring Meryl Streep, pushed its foreign cume within earshot of the $100-million mark ($90.2 million) thanks to a $3.6 million weekend at 1,600 screens in 41 territories. A No. 3 Brazil opening generated an estimated $1 million from 168 sites.

Sony's durable family-oriented title, "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," which has been playing the foreign circuit since Sept. 16, drew another $2.6 million on the weekend from 1,350 screens in 20 markets for an overseas cume of $112.5 million.

Also coming in with a $2.6 million weekend from 1,682 situations in 52 markets was director Jason Reitman's "Up in the Air" starring George Clooney, which has grossed a total of $68.5 million thus far overseas.

Opening No. 1 in Italy was Filmauro's "Genitori & Figli: Agitare bene prima dell'uso," director Giovannie Veronesi's comedy about generational frictions between parents and offspring. Debut stanza at 397 spots produced an estimated $2.2 million, putting it solidly ahead of Warner's "Invictus" and Fox's "Avatar," the market's respective No. 2 and No. 3 titles.

A local-language newcomer in France was EuropaCorp. Distribution's "Coursier" ("Motorcycle Courier"), director Herve Renoh's comedy about a hard-pressed deliveryman and his girlfriend. Opener at 250 screens generated an estimated $1.1 million and a No. 9 ranking. Third in the market in its second round was "Le Mac" ("The Pimp"), a comedy from director Pascal Bourdiaux, which drew an estimated $2.6 million from 465 locations for a France-only cume of $7.5 million.

Other international cumes: Fox's "My Name Is Khan," $29 million; Focus Features/Universal's "A Serious Man," $19 million; Sony's "Did You Hear About the Morgans?," $48.8 million; Fox's "Hot Summer Days," $16.3 million; Lionsgate's "Brothers," estimated $9.4 million; Universal's "Couples Retreat," $61.2 million; Lionsgate's "The Spy Next Door," estimated $13.7; Fox's "Fantastic Mr. Fox," $22.8 million; Showbox's "The Secret Reunion," estimated $25 million in South Korea only ; Sony's "Friendship!," $14.5 million in Germany and Austria only; Lionsgate's "Daybreakers," estimated $11.7 million; and Fox's "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," $219 million.


http://movies.yahoo.com/news/usmovies.thehollywoodreporter.com/avatar-says-farewell-no-1

10 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving

Hey fellas! Guess what, I find this write up interesting...and take note it would be helpful especially for those whom have difficulties in saving money...so enjoy & hope some (not all, of course) of these tips will help to trick yourself into saving and be financially fit...

Follow These Tips to Spend Less and Pocket the Money You Save

If cheap is chic, then saving is suddenly sexy. America Saves Week (February 21-28) takes on new meaning when the U.S. savings rate, which had dipped into negative territory, headed up to 4.6% last year. The savings rate could climb as high as 6.5%, according to Allianz Group Economic Research.

You know you're on to something when investing icons such as Burton Malkiel and Charles Ellis jump on the bandwagon. Malkiel and Ellis are authors of a nifty little book called The Elements of Investing. The book is just 154 pages long, including glossary, and its investing advice can be summed up in four words: "Keep it simple, sweetheart," a strategy I wholeheartedly endorse.

But, say Malkiel and Ellis, "it all starts with saving." Who would have imagined that this legendary Wall Street duo would be advising readers to buy next year's Christmas cards on December 26 or rent a movie instead of going out? People at all income levels tell me that they have trouble putting money aside because they're living paycheck to paycheck. But I'm convinced that saving is a classic case of mind over money. Here are ten surefire ways to trick yourself into spending less and saving more:

1. Know your plastic personality. Disciplined credit-card holders can earn rewards points by using their cards for all their purchases and paying the bills in full each month. Consumers with less self-control may want to use debit cards to make sure that they don't spend more than they have. In either case, your monthly statement provides a handy record of areas where you're leaking cash.

2. Don't trust yourself to pay yourself first. Instead, have someone else do it for you. Sign up for your employer's retirement plan. Set up an automatic deposit with your bank to seed your emergency fund. Even Uncle Sam will jump-start your retirement savings by automatically depositing your tax refund in an IRA. And you'll never miss money you don't see.

3. Do what my son Peter does: Deposit your paycheck and other money to your savings account instead of checking. You're much less likely to spend the money if you have to transfer it from savings. "That really hurts," says Peter.

4. Instead of hitting the cash-back button for $35 every time you go to the drugstore or supermarket, limit yourself to one ATM withdrawal per week and make your money last.

5. When you make a credit-card purchase, record it immediately in your checking-account register. You won't be surprised when the credit-card bill arrives, and you will have enough money to pay it in full.

6. When you subtract a check from your account, round up the amount to the next dollar. That way, you'll always have a slush fund. Your bank may even do this for you. Sounds like small potatoes, but even if it's only $100 every couple of months, that's still money in the bank.

7. Toss your spare change into a fun savings bank or glass jar -- anything that will catch your eye and your quarters. I know one person who accumulates $900 to $1,000 a year this way and uses the money to buy holiday gifts.

8. Bag the savings from brown-bag lunches. Each time you bring your lunch to work or pass up the temptation to buy a latte, take the money you would have spent and put it in your cash jar. It's an immediate reward for your self-discipline.

9. Pay yourself after you've paid off a debt. Once you finish paying off a loan or credit-card balance, keep writing the check but send it directly to a savings or investment account.

10. Can't decide between two items in a store? Give yourself a cooling-off period. Chances are you won't go back.

Remember, if money is power, then saving money is empowering. It gives you financial security and the freedom to make choices. Every once in a while I tap my own slush fund to send my three grown children checks to treat themselves to dinner. They appreciate the gesture and I have fun making it.



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Superfoods for Incredible Hair

I’m convinced that if I could bottle the feeling of a good-hair day, its success would rival that of the iPhone. Call me superficial, but when my hair is smooth, shiny and full, I tend to feel a wee bit better about, well, everything. Unfortunately, I’m all thumbs with the blow-dryer, and my rush to walk the dog, work out and get to the office leaves me little time to play around with the latest styling products. So I was thrilled to learn that I can make my hair look better on a daily basis simply by eating certain foods. Feast for better hair? Even I, styling challenged though I am, can handle that! For more bounce, strength and shine, I’ve been mindful to have my fill of the key nutrients below. Put them on your plate, too, for heavenly hair, and a healthy body, too!

Iron
Iron helps bolster hair growth. Find it in meat, shellfish, fortified grains and leafy greens.

Protein
Protein is the building block of every strand, but it can be high in fat. To keep your saturated fat intake low, opt for lean cuts of meat, mix light meat with dark, or choose seafood.

Biotin, B6 and B12
Biotin, B6 and B12 promote new growth within the follicles. Good sources include whole-grain breads, oatmeal, skim milk, lowfat cheese, eggs, salmon, nuts and nut butters.

Zinc
Zinc strengthens natural oils that coat the hair shaft, creating shine. Feast on meat, nuts, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds and yogurt.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps promote cell renewal in the scalp. Get your fill in the form of brightly colored fruits and veggies. Strawberries and kiwis are surprising super sources, as are raspberries, mangoes, oranges and red bell peppers.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A is also a hair helper; look for it in apples, apricots and sweet potatoes.

Antioxidants
Antioxidants found in herbs, dark chocolate and fresh berries promote a healthy scalp by sparking cell turnover.

Want easy ways to weave these superfoods into your diet? Follow this sample menu by Lona Sandon, R.D., a spokeswoman in Dallas for the American Dietetic Association.

Breakfast:
Make your first meal rich in biotin and protein, hair’s primary components.
• Option 1: Whole-grain tortilla [BIOTIN] with 1 slice lowfat cheese [BIOTIN]; 2 scrambled eggs [BIOTIN]; 3 slices mango
• Option 2: 1 cup oatmeal [BIOTIN] with skim milk [BIOTIN] and a small handful of walnuts [BIOTIN] and dried apricots; 1/2 grapefruit

Lunch:
Munch on foods containing growth-promoting iron midday.
• Option 1: 3 oz roast beef [IRON] or turkey [IRON] on whole-wheat toast [IRON] with 1 slice lowfat cheese and 1/2 avocado (instead of mayo)
• Option 2: 3 oz grilled chicken breast; small baked sweet potato; salad of 4 cups romaine [IRON], 1/2 cup each red bell pepper and chickpeas; 1 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice to taste

Snack:
Antioxidant-rich bites between meals make for a healthy scalp.
• Option 1: 1/2 cup unsalted edamame [ANTIOXIDANTS] sprinkled with chili powder
• Option 2: 1 oz dark chocolate [ANTIOXIDANTS]; 1/2 cup raspberries [ANTIOXIDANTS AND BIOTIN]

Dinner:
Protein for your final meal boosts hair and your energy levels.
• Option 1: 2 1/2 cups veggie chili consisting of 1/2 cup each red kidney beans [PROTEIN], carrots, potato, peas [PROTEIN] and tomatoes
• Option 2: 6 oz grilled wild salmon [PROTEIN AND BIOTIN] or steak [PROTEIN]; a salad of 4 cups spinach, 1/2 cup orange slices, 1 oz goat cheese, a handful each of pumpkin seeds and raisins; 1 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice to taste


http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/15872/superfoods-for-incredible-hair/

The Emptiness Within Me

In doubt...thinking...memories...that's all I'm into right now while I'm putting into words all that is on my mind at this very moment. I'm back here again at the office from treating myself - a movie. What is that movie that I did watch? Well, it's no other than the so called NINJA ASSASSIN (did I spelled the word "assassin" right?). Correct me if I'm wrong okay...haha...Well, there's not much for me to do than to treat myself all alone. It's my break from work actually and there's not much to do than to stay all day at the boarding house - sleeping, eating, sitting, etc. my life is purely like a routine right now. I don't know if what I'm really up to. It's not like before...things did really changed. I really don't have any clue at all. I have no one to share what's bothering into me right now. I'm all alone. Yes, all alone. I'm far from my mom, cousins. But I still do have my brothers and sisters in Christ. Yes, my brothers and sisters. But they too are far from me to reach up to. I'm lucky though, for I got to know them but still right now there's still something missing into my life. Something really missing.

Have you ever come to the point that you feel there's something missing within you? There's what you call as an 'emptiness' within yourself. That somehow, something or maybe someone is missing in your life. Yes, someone maybe is missing in my life right now. I never felt so empty like this before. It's like you're in a room and all you can see is the four corners of the wall. Nothing more, nothing else. Is what am I into a sort of sentiments? Am I too sentimental??? Well, I guess so and I guess not at all.

I want to be happy...but I really don't know where, when, and how would I be happy. There's bounty blessings coming into my life but then still not enough for me to feel the happiness that I'm longing for. I wish there's someone whom could ease the emptiness within me. I longed for someone to care for me - someone whom would fight until the very end. Life is a matter of choice as other people can define. But did I really ever make the right choice - being the person I am right now???

I am strong. Yes, strong on the outside but weak on the inside. The reason why I am into doubt at this very moment is maybe after what happened to me last year. I was in great happiness thinking that I really did found the right person whom I can share my whole life with. My life focuses on that person alone and yes, things are on the right track. We are meant to be, I can say. We are indeed the right match. Plans are already made. The only thing needs to be done is the accomplishment of that plan. But...life is full of twist and turns. You might be happy today but tomorrow you are not. To make it short - that someone is out of my life anymore. I don't know if there would ever be a time that still we are meant to be. And now, the emptiness is getting much more worst than before. The feeling is too strong for me to resist. Some say "moved on", "that someone isn't worth it!", "he's not worth of your love", "forget it", "you can find other better than him for sure", etc. Yes, easy to say but know what it's really hard to do. How I wish it's like just a piece of cake wherein after you chew it, goes on to your stomach and then out of your body. But it isn't...isn't that easy at all.

Until when would I be on this state of mind? Until when would I feel the emptiness that you know that person is the only one whom could fill the gap to. I need to be strong...yes, for other people. But to tell you honestly, it might forever be this way. God knows what I am into. God can see into me the emptiness I'm feeling right now. I just hope that sooner or later God will answer my prayers. Somehow I just really hope that God can release me from the emptiness that I'm into.....

Moving On Again....

Moving on again...
Why do people tend to fall in love and end up crying? Aren't they lucky enough to find that special someone whom they can share their ups and downs for the rest of their lives? Could anyone tell how many percent (%) does people fall in love and get hurt in the end?..
It's hard when you thought that you've finally found someone whom you can depend on but in the end, that person isn't really worth it of your love. Loving someone for the sake of one's happiness isn't enough though, even if you ended up trying your best to make the relationship lasts long. Yes, again and again, moving on is not enough. It will took days, weeks, months and even years before we can say we totally have moved on. We can be strong in front of other people showing that we did let go of the past, but deep inside we know that it isn't the real feeling we have.
Life without that someone isn't complete. There are instances wherein you want to be all alone, lock yourself up to your room and even don't want to go out of your house. There are times wherein you don't want to mingle with others especially when you find them all happy telling you stories about their man. You can't help but cry until you feel there's no more tears to fall down. You can't help but to look pathetic and helpless. Don't want to eat nor dress up yourself. This are just the things you really end up yourself when you are hurt.
But then...
Moving on again and again is the only way you can set yourself free from pain..free from the burden inside. Just think of the happy thoughts (memories) that you've got when you're still on the first stage - not even knowing that someone yet. It isn't easy at all but then you can try. Letting go and willing to accept the fact that he's not meant for you anymore will make you feel at ease. Just believe that everything happens for a reason. This might not be the love story for you but God knows if you're ready for commitment He will surely give you the right man at the right circumstances. And you can have your love story that is far from what you've imagined.
Let God take control of you. Prayer is the thing you can do to ease the pain. Lay it all to Him for He knows what's best for you. Just go on, pursue your dreams. Who knows if both of you really meant to be - time will lead him back to you...time will lead him back to me...