LONDON, June 23: Rocker Alice Cooper is all set to make a comeback to comic book world.
Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new comic titled ‘Alice Cooper #1’ , reported Digital Spy.
‘X-Files’ writer Joe Harris will be joined by artist Eman Casallos in the series, which imagines Cooper as the protector of mankind’s dreams.
“Artistically, for me there is hardly a better medium,” Cooper said.
“There is so much you can do in the form of a comic that we’d never been able to do onstage. It’s just a different way of storytelling, and it really has almost limitless possibilities.
“We’re looking forward to stretching the existing boundaries of the comic medium again. We have new stories to tell, but we’ll do it with the same theatrical, sinister sensibility that comes with the name ‘Alice Cooper’. This is just the beginning. Welcome to my new nightmares!,” he added.
Cooper, 66, featured in Marvel Premiere in the 1970s, as well as the Neil Gaiman-written 1990s miniseries ‘Alice Cooper: The Last Temptation’.
‘Alice Cooper #1’ will be released in September. (PTI)
Alice Cooper returning to comics
Miley Cyrus sends emotional message for ailing fan
NEW YORK, June 23: Pop star Miley Cyrus sent a heartfelt message for her fan, who was battling cystic fibrosis, an hour before she passed away.
The 21-year-old singer, who had met Caley Camarillo a few years ago, said in a video message that she was praying for her recovery, reported the Huffington Post.
“Hey Caley, it’s Miley. I’ve been talking to your mama the past few days. I know we met a few years ago, but I just wanted to let you know that I’m still praying for you, I’m still thinking about you.
“I’m sending you some love, and I just wanted to let you know that you are on my mind and in my heart,” Cyrus said in the message on June 13.
The 12-year-old girl watched the video before passing away.
Caley was popular on Twitter and Instagram, where she shared her everyday experiences with fans and supporters, and also used the platforms to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis. (PTI)
Silver futures down 0.32% on profit-booking, global cues
NEW DELHI, June 23: Silver prices fell 0.32 per cent to Rs 44,428 per kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits amid a weak trend in global markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in July traded lower by Rs 142, or 0.32 per cent, to Rs 44,428 per kg in a business turnover of 395 lots.
Similarly, the white metal for delivery in far-month September declined by Rs 113, or 0.25 per cent, to Rs 44,799 per kg in a business volume of 55 lots.
In the international market, silver traded 0.40 per cent lower at USD 20.79 an ounce in Singapore.
Market analysts said apart from profit-booking by participants, a weak trend in precious metals in the Asian region led to the fall in silver prices at futures trade here. (PTI)
horoscope
Tuesday June 24-2014
Aries : If you are involved in monetary matters, today you will find yourself weighing the benefits. A loan that you have applied for may be sanctioned. Look at a range of choices, says Ganesha, and you will end up feeling very happy about it.
Taurus : You are likely to turn excessively self centred today, says Ganesha. This could cause you to be very insecure. You will have a tendency to control and dominate others. There is a likelihood that you may, thereby, jeopardize important relationships. You are advised to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of all those you come across. Do not allow your selfishness to get the better of you, leading you to alienate those who matter.
Gemini : You will feel blue and out of sorts today. You will feel that you are all alone in the world, emotionally. Your repressed desires and your philosophical streak will come to the fore today and will influence your dark mood, says Ganesha.
Cancer : You are most likely to appear edgy and hypercritical to others, says Ganesha. Remain your typical poised self. Try not to be harsh to others, if you wish to save your relationships and sustain a reputable image. Avoid clashes with your superiors and colleagues. Take a deep breath the moment you feel you are losing the grip on your emotions, and then this too shall pass!
Leo : Most of your time will be spent at the work place. You will excel in all your tasks today. Professional relationships will be marked by co-operation. You will have cordial relations with your colleagues. It is an auspicious and progressive day for business, says Ganesha.
Virgo : Avoid all kinds of prejudice and do not allow intolerance to enter your mind today, advises Ganesha. In all likelihood, you will look around yourself in search of love and affection. You will do well to keep negativity at bay as otherwise it may cow you down. Ganesha suggests that you marshal all your courage to live as per your convictions.
Libra : Ganesha says those of you who are married or in love will experience a good time today. As you spend more time with your life partner by going out for a drive or for dinner, you will come closer to them. Today is a day full of joy, vigor and happiness for you.
Scorpio : Today, there may come up situations which may test your patience, predicts Ganesha. However, it would be wise to sit and sort out all the differences with your colleagues or family members or your partner.
Sagittarius : As Ganesha foresees, you will be religiously inclined today. Listening to soft, instrumental music will soothe your nerves. You also feel like going back to school days and dig into detective and suspense stories of Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys. It was fun being kid, isn’t it?
Capricorn : Though less, you will get money from your investments and other resources. Don’t ignore pending projects; complete them at the earliest so that you will have clear picture about your requirements and responsibilities, advises Ganesha. Once you are done with them, you will enjoy happy times with your friends and family in the evening.
Aquarius : You are already overloaded with work. On the top of it, people around you will conveniently put their share of load on your back, and you will take it most of the times. You, however, will not get bogged down by the additional responsibilities. In fact, you will rise to the challenge and perform exceptionally well, leaving your rivals surprised.
Pisces : You are going to be very emotional today. You will be able to express your love to your wife or other loved ones in a very unique and dramatic way. It is not a good day for putting forth marriage or love proposals, and if you do it could be disappointing. Ganesha says that professionally you will be very successful in all tasks.
Crude oil futures firm up on Iraq tension
NEW DELHI, June 23: Continuing its rising streak, crude oil futures prices rose by another 0.43 per cent to Rs 6,488 per barrel today after participants indulged in creating speculative positions, tracking a firming trend in Asia.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in July traded Rs 28, or 0.43 per cent higher at Rs 6,488 per barrel, with a business turnover of 2,020 lots.
The oil for August also moved up by Rs 25, or 0.39 per cent, to Rs 6,467 per barrel, with a business volume of 65 lots.
Market analysts attributed the persistent rise in crude oil futures to a firming trend in Asia on continued violence in Iraq.
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate was up 31 cents to USD 107.14, while Brent crude gained 35 cents to USD 115.16 in mid-morning trade. (PTI)
Louis Tomlinson charges fans 250 pounds for a photo with him?
LONDON, June 23: ‘One Direction’ star Louis Tomlinson reportedly charges fans 250 pounds a selfie with him to raise funds for his football club.
The 22-year-old singer, who is the new owner of the Yorkshire club, hopes the pre-match shots and other promotional gimmicks will boost funds by 123,500 pounds, reported Daily Mirror.
The boyband singer has teamed up with the club’s former chairman John Ryan to set up the Tomlinson Ryan Trust.
He is also apparently offering supporters the chance to be mascot for 200 pounds, take part in a half-time freekick challenge for 300 pounds and 12,000 pounds a match day VIP box. (PTI)
Mentha oil futures up 0.33% on rising demand
NEW DELHI, June 23: Mentha oil prices went up by 0.33 per cent to Rs 771.50 per kg in futures market today on the back of rising domestic and export demands as speculators engaged in enlarging positions.
Besides, limited arrivals in the physical markets from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh also supported the uptrend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in June moved up by Rs 2.50, or 0.33 per cent, to Rs 771.50 per kg in a business turnover of 126 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in July edged up by Rs 2.30, or 0.29 per cent, to Rs 783.90 per kg in 160 lots.
Analysts said apart from rising domestic and export demand in the spot market, restricted arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh led to the rise in mentha oil prices at futures trade. (PTI)
I will sing at Michelle’s wedding, if she wants to: Max George
LONDON, June 23: Wanted star Max George has revealed that he is still on good terms with former fiancee Michelle Keegan and would happily sing at her wedding to Mark Wright.
The 25-year-old singer, who was previously engaged to the former ‘Coronation Street’ actress, said they are friends now, reported Contactmusic.
“Ha! I don’t think so, although I am around. I’m not touring. I’m free if they want a wedding singer. I’d do it!” he said, when asked if he has been inivted to Keegan’s wedding.
The star was reported to have had an altercation with his former girlfriend when they both showed up at the same nightclub in Marbella, but he has rubbished the rumours, insisting they have no issues with each other.
“Nothing happened. It was a misunderstanding. We weren’t at the same place, it’s all got a bit out of hand. We’re all friends again,” he said. (PTI)
Crude palm oil futures up 0.98% as demand picks up
NEW DELHI, June 23: Crude palm oil prices rose 0.98 per cent to Rs 524.50 per 10 kg in futures trading today after speculators built-up positions amid rising demand in spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for delivery in July rose by Rs 5.10, or 0.98 per cent, to Rs 524.50 per 10 kg in a business turnover of 77 lots.
In a similar fashion, the oil for delivery in June gained Rs 4.80, or 0.94 per cent, to Rs 527.80 per 10 kg in 31 lots.
Analysts said fresh positions built-up by speculators after demand picked up in the spot market amid restricted supplies influenced crude palm oil prices at futures trade. (PTI)
US student dies after falling off cliff in India
CAMBRIDGE (US), June 23: A graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who went missing more than a week ago in northern India has been found dead in a ravine after she reportedly slipped while jogging and fell several hundred feet off a cliff, MIT officials have said.
Kaitlin Goldstein, 28, of Providence, Rhode Island, was found dead Saturday in a remote region of northern India known as Ladakh, in a ravine below a trail where she went running on June 14. She hadn’t been seen since. Her parents, who went to India to look for their daughter, told MIT officials that she apparently slipped on some loose rock before falling off the cliff.
Goldstein, a competitive runner, was working on a doctorate in architecture at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She arrived in India on June 7 to take part in a workshop on energy and development on the campus of the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh near the city of Leh.
The workshop was organized by the MIT-affiliated Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi. She had been scheduled to stay after the workshop and help install solar panels at a nearby Buddhist monastery, MIT officials said.
MIT President L. Rafael Reif sent an email to the members of the MIT community yesterday notifying them that Goldstein had died and that counselling services were available on campus.
“She was passionately interested in energy solutions for the developing world, a subject she was exploring in a remote region of northern India at the time of her death,” Reif wrote. “The death of someone so young and promising is a terrible loss; we should all take time to reach out to those around us.”
When Goldstein went missing, students and instructors at the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh began searching for her.
The search grew to include local police, the Intelligence Bureau of India, the American embassy in New Dehli, the US State Department and the FBI. MIT also hired a private security firm based in Mumbai.
Goldstein’s parents, Jack Goldstein and Jean Plover, went to India to search for their daughter. (AGENCIES)
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