After a devastating loss on Britain's Got Talent, reports say Scottish singer Susan Boyle has been admitted to London's Priory Clinic for exhaustion. UK paper The Sun says staffers from the UK talent show contacted Police on Sunday evening after Boyle was seen wandering her London hotel looking disoriented. Paramedics were called to the scene and took Boyle away voluntarily, the report says.
Spokesmen said: "Following Saturday's show, Susan is exhausted and emotionally drained. She has been seen by her private GP, who supports her decision to take a few days out for rest and recovery. We offer her our ongoing support and wish her a speedy recovery."
The London Sun: “The singer, dubbed SuBo, had an ‘emotional breakdown’ following Saturday’s final in which she was runner-up.”
That is a pretty sad development. I did not think she should win, but her fans and those driving to turn her into the ugly duckling who sings thought she should win. She got caught up in it. I’m sorry to see her fall like this.
Is this what passes for excitement these days? All these MTV awards shows need to go to the glue factory.
VIDEO: Kristen Stewart Drops Her MTV Award sourcesource
"This here is the danger of live blogging with the TV behind you. You risk missing crucial moments as you furiously type through pithy comments on the previous noteworthy moment. Moments like this one, in which Kristen Stewart fumbles and then drops her Golden Popcorn statue."
In a moment sure to become a YouTube classic, Kristen Stewart accepts the award for Best Female Performance at the MTV Movie Awards.
She starts by saying Stephenie Myer should be there to accept all the night's awards, then suprisingly thanks the multitude of Twilight fans, gives a nod to her castmates, and starts to exit the stage when she half drops/half pitches her award to the floor. Cameron Diaz comes to the rescue, handing Stewart the golden popcorn that snapped off the top of her award.
VIDEO: Scott Roeder Arrested in George Tiller Murder
Still such a sad and shocking story.
VIDEO: Scott Roeder Arrested in George Tiller Murder source
Scott Roeder, the man being questioned in connection with the Dr. George Tiller murder investigation lives in Merriam.
The FBI has confirmed the home at 51st and Knox is part of the investiagtion into the shooting of Dr. Tiller. Johnson County property records show ties between the home and Scott Roeder.
Scott Roeder, 51, is the man turned over to Wichita Police in connection with the shooting. The suspect is expected to be charged Monday as seen in the video below.
Court records and Internet postings show that a man named Scott Roeder has a criminal record and a background of anti-abortion postings on sympathetic Web sites.
Witnesses at the Wichita church where Dr. Tiller was shot got a good look at the gunman and the car taking off moment later.
Police stopped that car Sunday afternoon just outside the metro traveling north on I-35 near the Gardner exit. FOX 4 was there and got exclusive video of Roeder in the backseat of a patrol car. Later in the day, Roeder was taken by Wichita Police from the adult detention facility in Gardner.
"Relatives identified him as Scott Roeder. Roeder's uncle, Clarence Roeder, issued a statement Sunday evening."This is a tragedy for the Tiller family and we feel so badly about that, that Scott would murder the doctor in the Lutheran church. We are also Lutherans, and that adds a double touch of sadness and irony."
Family members told KMBC's Jim Flink that Scott Roeder had been in and out of trouble in the 1990s, and they had not seen him since 2000, when his father died.
VIDEO: Scott Roeder Arrested in George Tiller Murder
She’s always easy on the eyes, and earlier tonight (May 31) Megan Fox owned the red carpet as she arrived at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.
The “Jennifer’s Body” beauty looked lovely as Megan Fox posed outside the Gibson Amphitheatre in a short and sexy strapless black patterned dress with strappy black super-high heels. Megan fox FTW! America eats its young.
A brand new clip from "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" also got introduced by Michael Bay and star Megan Fox, featuring Shia LaBeouf's Sam Witwicky and Megan Fox's Mikaela Banes are hunted by the Decepticons.
VIDEO: Chris Isaak & Leann Rimes sing "I'm On A Boat" and "Jizz In My Pants"
Ok this was actually funny.
VIDEO: Chris Isaak & Leann Rimes sing "I'm On A Boat" and "Jizz In My Pants"
Saturday Night Live funny man Andy Samberg was just far too busy preparing to host the 2009 MTV Movie Awards to pull double duty and perform some of his SNL hits, so he invited some of his friends to perform them instead.
Courtry music goddess LeAnn Rimes sang a soulful rendition of “Jizz In My Pants,” Chris Isaak tried his hand at “I’m On A Boat,” and Oscar winning actor Forest Whitaker flexed his vocal muscles for an unbleeped “D*ck In A Box.”
Video below from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.
VIDEO: Chris Isaak & Leann Rimes sing "I'm On A Boat" and "Jizz In My Pants"
Saturday Night Live funny man Andy Samberg was just far too busy preparing to host the 2009 MTV Movie Awards to pull double duty and perform some of his SNL hits, so he invited some of his friends to perform them instead. LeAnn Rimes sang “Jizz In My Pants,” Chris Isaak tried his hand at “I’m On A Boat,” and Oscar winning actor Forest Whitaker flexed his vocal muscles for an unbleeped “D*ck In A Box.”
PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian Engagement Ring Shopping source
im Kardashian says she’s just saving time and stress — by shopping for her own engagement ring.
The celebrity socialite is not yet engaged to boyfriend and NFL star Reggie Bush, but she told E! Online recently she’s ready to show him just what kind of engagement ring she wants.
It's just easier," Kim Kardashian says. "Isn't it easy if someone's like, 'This is exactly what engagement ring I want.' It'll make your life so easy."
Kardashian has also clued sisters Kourtney and Khloe in to which engagement ring baubles she's after, figuring Reggie Bush will ask them for their ideas when he’s ready to pop the question. See photos here.
"The New York Times introduces 31-year-old Brian Deese, a near graduate of Yale Law School, as President Obama’s pick to re-shape General Motors—and American capitalism along the way. As a special assistant to the president for economic policy, he was pretty much the only full-time member of the Presidential Task Force on Automobiles from November 4 through mid-February. He comes to the job with no automotive experience, or business experience, or much experience at all, if you put his resume up against the insanely vast and critical task before him. Making him perfect for the job. Maybe a real outsider is just what the General needs. Deese seems to have earned the president’s ear with competence. By all reports, he sees the challenges of GM’s tumble holistically, in terms of the effect on the economy in general, Medicaid and unemployment insurances in the specific, and understands the political ramifications of every thing he eats, reads or wears from here on out. No one older than 31 would want this job. And you’d be hard pressed to find anyone younger. So he’s perfect."
Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who never set foot in an automotive assembly plant until he took on his nearly unseen role in remaking the American automotive industry.
The dismantler Brian Deese had never given much thought to what ailed an industry that had been in decline ever since he was born. A bit laconic and looking every bit the just-out-of-graduate-school student adjusting to life in the West Wing — “he’s got this beard that appears and disappears,” says Steven Rattner, one of the leaders of President Obama’s automotive task force — Mr. Brian Deese was thrown into the auto industry’s dismantling maelstrom as soon the election-night parties ended.
“There was a time between Nov. 4 and mid-February when I was the only full-time member of the auto task force,” Mr. Deese, a special assistant to the president for economic policy, acknowledged recently as he hurried between his desk at the White House and the Treasury building next door. “It was a little scary.”
But now, according to those who joined Brian Deese in the middle of his crash course about the automakers’ downward spiral, he has emerged as one of the most influential voices in what may become President Obama’s biggest experiment yet in federal economic intervention.
Rapper Eminem was not in the mood for butt cheeks in his face Sunday night - and it was evident when funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen landed on Eminem's neck half naked after a stunt went awry (or was staged to go "awry").
Sacha Baron Cohen (as his alter ego Brüno, the Austrian fashion journalist) falls into rapper Eminem’s lap during the 2009 MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Sunday evening (May 31) in Universal City, Calif.
It seemed completely staged but watch the funny clip of it below! Classic shot here. Mind you, Bruno’s rear was completely bare. Eminem got 69′d!
British actor Sacha Baron Cohen as Bruno. Initially Bruno was like a demented flying angel, on wires floating through the auditorium mid-air over top of the MTV Movie Awards crowd. Bruno seemed to lose control on his trick wire as he fell turned backwards with his butt in Eminem’s face as Bruno’s wedding tackle was allegedly caught in the wires.
Read more: "Sacha Baron Cohen gives Eminem a taste of Bruno at MTV Awards - Monsters and Critics" - http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1480700.php/Sacha_Baron_Cohen_gives_Eminem_a_taste_of_Bruno_at_MTV_Awards#ixzz0HCn4BhPg&A
VIDEO: Sacha Baron Cohen & Eminem, MTV Movie Awards 2009
Gawker says: "Sasha Baron Cohen descended bare-assed from the ceiling as "Bruno" and landed in Eminem's lap in the "69" position. This video is almost without question a totally staged "controversy," what with Eminem screaming "get this motherfucker off of me" after the cameras had already focused in on him in the audience while Cohen was still in the air (for real though), but it's funny as hell nonetheless..."
Now that Conan O’Brien has succeeded Leno and taken over THE TONIGHT SHOW, there’s finally someone competing for my late night attentions.
Last night’s premiere episode of THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O’BRIEN was more heartfelt than Leno’s succession, because O’Brien’s tenure feels like the revenge of the nerd – the guy everyone counted out before he even began the LATE NIGHT slot at 12:30 am back in 1992.
Here’s a guy who is more Letterman than Leno or even Carson. Someone who speaks geek and is very funny. Plus he has some of the smartest writers in late night.
So when he walked out on the stage last night – there was a sense that he really deserved to be on that stage.
“I remember watching Johnny Carson as a kid and thinking ‘that’s what I want to be when I grow up’,” O’Brien said during his opening monologue. “And I’m sure, somewhere in America, there’s a little kid watching me thinking ‘what is wrong with that man’s hair? Is that a man? Why is she crying?’”
With that alone, O’Brien’s monologue was ten times funnier than any given night on Leno.
At around midnight, O'Brien paid tribute to Jay Leno, who manned the "Tonight" desk for 17 years, calling him "a true gentleman" and "a very gracious man."
Ferrell facetiously campaigned for a Tony Award (he is nominated for his portrayal of George W. Bush) by calling Liza Minnelli, nominated in the same category, "a communist." He also referred to her as a "red menace" -- perhaps not knowing that Minnelli starred in an off-Broadway show called "Flora the Red Menace" in 1965 -- and won a Tony for it. Just a bit of theatrical trivia, folks.
The hour was solid with noise, both visual and audible. The house band under Max Weinberg sounds bigger and better than ever. The set really is beautiful from every angle
Pearl Jam have recorded a commercial for retail giant Target, and revealed that their new album BACKSPACER will be released with a consortium of partners as opposed to a US label.
The band’s manager, Kelly Curtis, revealed in an interview that they have secured a deal with the store to be the ‘big box’ retail partner for the release of the BACKSPACER record, which is their first since the end of their 18-year contract with Sony.
According to Billboard, the album, which is rumoured to be called ‘Backspacer’ will be released through numerous individual avenues including “ an online retailer, a mobile partner, a gaming company and with a network or possibly networks of indie retail stores.”
Given that Ten came to Rock Band and not another franchise and that they are planning on releasing the album through "a gaming partner," I think there may just be cause for cautious optimism. The live project they are working on with Harmonix seems quite a bit like a "partnership" to me.
Latest reports from the studio indicate a heavy flamenco influence on the album, due to Eddie Vedder's recent time in Spain and Portugal. Much of the album will reportedly be in Spanish. Ecology will be a recurring theme in the lyrics.
New youtube sensation Tamar Kaprelian with her official video for 'A New Day':
Tamar Kaprelian "A New Day" Video & Lyrics
Recently, Tamar Kaprelian, who hails from California, created some buzz in the entertainment circles with her song, ‘A New Day’, through MySpace. Kaprelian has made it public that both her song and its lyrics will be available in iTunes.
On 29th May, Kaprelian uploaded a message on her MySpace blog that ‘A New Day’ is now available in iTunes. The first verse of the song goes like this,
“Before the light I found the dark Before tonight I feel apart Frozen up Ive realized that something’s gotta change It took a crash to understand”
Tamar Kaprelian, who is 22 years of age, writes in her profile that she was born in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was brought up in both Georgia and California by her parents, who are of Armenian origin. She writes that while growing up she had always been surrounded by love and good music.
VIDEO: Bryce Harper, High School Catcher on Sports Illustrated Cover
Hope this isn't a jinx for him!
VIDEO: Bryce Harper, High School Catcher on Sports Illustrated Cover source
Las Vegas High sophomore catcher Bryce Harper is the ‘most exciting prodigy since Lebron.’
The power-hitting Harper, who batted .626 with 14 home runs and 55 RBIs this spring, will be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on Thursday with a headline proclaiming the 16-year-old is ‘Baseball’s Chosen One.’ The subhead makes the comparison to NBA star Lebron James.
“It is just amazing. I’m so proud of him for all the work he has done,” said Ron Harper, his father. “I don’t know if anyone in the country deserves it more than him. He just busts his butt for something he loves.”
By the time Harper, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound, smooth-swinging left-handed hitter, walked into his first-period class this morning, word had already spread to teachers and classmates of Harper's soon-to-be national notoriety. Las Vegas baseball coach Sam Thomas e-mailed the cover to staff at the school.
"This is so awesome. There are no words to describe it," Bryce Harper said. "With everyone seeing the magazine, that will put a big target on my back. But I don't care. I love that."
VIDEO: Bryce Harper, High School Catcher on Sports Illustrated Cover
Katie Couric indirectly referenced Brooks Perlin, her 35-year-old boyfriend, while giving the annual Class Day address at Princeton University on Monday, reports US magazine. You can see a picture of Brooks Perlin here.
In a clear reference to Brooks Perlin, Katie Couric said, "I've been called a cougar lately ... but today ... I'm very happy to be an honorary Tiger instead!" (Couric was referring to the school
Brooks Perlin Referenced by Girlfriend Katie Couric During Speech at Princeton
mascot).
In addition to giving something of a shout out to her younger boyfriend Brooks Perlin, Katie Couric also managed to poke fun at Alaska Governor - and former vice presidential candidate - Sarah Palin. "Coming here was a real no brainer! After all, I can see New Jersey from my house!" said Couric to the crowd.
Of course, Katie Couric wasn't implying that she looks or acts like a ferocious jungle cat (though she might behind closed doors) when she said that she's been called a cougar lately. She if referring to the term as it is used in the dating world, relating to her boyfriend Brooks Perlin
Conan O’Brien Tonight Show Review - Conan O’Brien hosted the Tonight Show for the first time on Monday night and although the audience was laughing the critics are singing another tune.Randee Dawn of The Hollywood Reporter: “After one show, let’s say he’s a work in progress.” O’Brien commanded the stage, but seemed more comfortable laughing it up with erstwhile sidekick-turned-announcer Andy Richter than in interacting with his 380 audience members.”
David Hinckley review: Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show debut “lasted too long.” “He’s from the world of sketch comedy, not monologues, and he sticks with an idea as long as he feels something funny could happen.”
David Letterman's review: “I’m still here.” “I knocked off another competitor.”My mother had called in to say, “Well, David, I see you didn’t get the Tonight Show again.’” When he said he told his mom that he had Bill Cosby as his guest, his mother replied: “‘OK, maybe I’ll switch from Conan.’”
"A New Beginning"
The President gives a speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining his personal commitment to engagement with the Muslim world, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect, and discusses how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them. June 4, 2009.
Delivering a much-anticipated address in Cairo Thursday, President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims" that can reframe the debate on the fight against violent extremism and other key issues.
"We meet at a time of tension between the United States and Muslims around the world -- tension rooted in historical forces that go beyond any current policy debate," the president told an invited audience of 3,000 at Cairo University.
"I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect," President Barack Obama said in the complete video below. "America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition."
“It’s getting kind of ridiculous,” Michael Bastian said, sitting in his small Greenwich Village apartment. “Every time you turn a corner, there’s a guy wearing skinny jeans, an ironic cap, a low V-neck tee, vintagey high-tops and a scarf. It’s the equivalent of the ‘Sex and the City’ look that was such a thing for women a few years ago.”
As can be seen from the gentlemanly elegance of his quarters, Mr. Bastian is old-school. In his world, men are still from Mars. Or at least Dartmouth. And it seems he has a point. How else to explain his dark-horse rise as a men’s wear designer? In the four years since he left his job as the fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman Men to start his own label, Mr. Bastian has found surprising success with an agenda so modest it almost seems radical: to give men slimmed-down, spiffed-up versions of the all-American clothes they have long loved. Military shirts, khakis, wool tweed trousers, rugby shirts, ski sweaters, two-button suits, polos, Western shirts, swim trunks. A lot of designers toss around the phrase “classics with a twist,” but Mr. Bastian delivers: the right classics and the right twist.
His semiannual shows are not wildly produced fantasies of tomorrowland or yesteryear that send the fashion press into raptures. At his informal runway presentations, the clothes just look ... good. You don’t think: Yes, it really is all about the 19th-century samurai right now. You think: I want those pants.
“It actually makes him very important,” said John Jones, one of the owners of George Greene, a tony Chicago men’s wear boutique that sells Mr. Bastian alongside high-concept lines like Yohji Yamamoto, Thom Browne and Dior Homme. “I have conversations with people, about a show they saw in Paris or Milan or read about online, and they want to talk about it — and then it comes back to Michael. They’re curious about the others, but no one wants to wear the clothes. Michael’s things — they like the shows, sure — but more important, they like to wear them.” Michael Bastian 2009 Collection
Obama Cairo Speech to Muslims in Middle East, VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT
President Barack Obama gives a speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining his personal commitment to engagement with the Muslim world, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect, and discusses how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them. June 4, 2009.
Delivering a much-anticipated address in Cairo Thursday, President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims" that can reframe the debate on the fight against violent extremism and other key issues.
Batista defeated Randy Orton in the big Steel Cage Match. Batista is our new WWE Champion. Here's the complete match video:
VIDEO: Batista vs. Randy Orton, WWE Extreme Rules source
Batista def. Randy Orton with a Batista Bomb to become the new WWE Champion. As soon as the bell rang on the match, Randy Orton made a break for it and started climbing. Batista proved that he can, in fact, climb a cage and caught up with him.
Orton stayed on the run for a lot of the early going in the match and kept focused on trying to leave through door, but Batista would have none of that.
At one point, Orton went to punt Batista's head, but The Animal was able to move out of the way. Orton tried to escape once again, but Batista got him. A short series later, Batista hit him with the Batista Bomb to win the WWE Championship.
He held the belt up to the camera and said, "This is for you, Ric." A nice way to pay homage to Ric Flair whom WWE wrote out of storylines for the foreseeable future last week on Raw.
VIDEO: Rey Mysterio vs. Chris Jericho WWE Extreme Rules
Rey Mysterio hiding his face as he got unmasked by Jericho after he wins the match.
VIDEO: Rey Mysterio vs. Chris Jericho WWE Extreme Rules source
Chris Jericho def. Rey Mysterio to become to the new Intercontinental Champion. Mysterio came to the ring fired up and started taking it to Jericho as soon as the bell rang. Within the first couple of minutes of the match Rey had Jericho on the outside of the ring and whipped him into the stairs, the wall, and hit a Hurricarana off the ring to the outside.
Jericho would get back in it, however, with a Lionsault and Walls of Jericho attempts.
Rey hit Jericho with the 619, but Jericho hit him with the Code Breaker as he was going for the follow up splash. However, Rey kicked out sending Jericho to the outside to get a chair. As Jericho was going to hit Mysterio with it, Rey countered with a drop kick, sending Jericho down.
A few spots with the chair later and Rey has Jericho set up for another 619. However, Jericho counters and rips off Mysterio's mask while he still spinning on the ropes. He immediately rolled him up in a School Boy and got the win.
Mysterio covered his face with his hands and we never really got a look at him.
VIDEO: Rey Mysterio vs. Chris Jericho WWE Extreme Rules
John Cena def. Big Show via a modified STF in a submission match. As the match got underway, Big Show quickly established himself as the dominant force of the two. The announcers accurately stated that he was tossing Cena around like a rag doll.
About six minutes into the match Big Show applied the first submission maneuver of the match - a Full Nelson. Cena was able to counter out of that and applied a Sleeper Hold a few moments later.
A few minutes later Cena went to body slam Big Show, but couldn't and Show fell on top of him and applied what appeared to be a modified Triangle Choke. That didn't work, so Big Show tried an Abdominal Stretch, but that didn't work either.
Twice Cena attempted to apply the STF. Twice, however, he was denied. The second time Cena paid a big price for not being able to apply it and was hit with Big Show's Knockout Punch. But no more than three minutes later Cena was able to apply a modified version of the STF by tying up Big Show's foot in the ropes and locking on a Cross Face, which caused Show to tap out.
VIDEO: John Cena vs Big Show WWE Extreme Rules 6/7/09
See the uncensored David Carradine death photos here
David Carradine's distraught family is outraged over a Thai newspaper's publication of explicit photos taken of the actor's body hanging naked in a hotel closet. The grisly photo image of the "Kill Bill" star David Carradine ran on the front page of the paper, and another outlet published an autopsy shot of his body at a morgue.
The shocking front-page picture shows Carradine with his hands tied in front of him, hanging from the support bar in a closet. Tattoos on the lower half of his nude body also are visible.
Carradine, 72, who also starred in the 1970s television series "Kung Fu," was found dead on Thursday. Carradine had a history of engaging in autoerotic asphyxiation, a sexual practice that often involves tying a rope around the neck, friends said.
The Thai Rath (aka ThaiRath) is the Thai newspaper\tabloid that published the hanging death photo of David Carradine and the family of the late actor are furious.
The Thai tabloid published leaked photos of the DAvid Carradine crime scene on their front page. The outrageous photo shows David Carradine hanging from a support bar in the closet of his hotel suite with his hands and genitals tied. Upon close inspection you can see discoloration of his skin on the lower extremities, an indicator that he had been dead for hours before being found.
If you want to see the David Carradine death photos, you need to go here.
Camouflage becomes Stephen Colbert. The host of "The Colbert Report" reported for duty at Camp Victory in Baghdad, where he is filming four episodes -- the first full-length non-news show filmed, edited and broadcast from a combat zone, according to the New York Times.
In the normally surreal atmosphere of US military headquarters in Saddam Hussein's former palace, a taped appearance by President Obama ordering his top general in Iraq to shave comedian Stephen Colbert's head didn't even seem that odd.
To the delighted audience of about 250 servicemen and women who were the studio audience of "Operation Iraq Stephen: Going Commando," the show was part of an hour-long suspension of a war that for many on this vast base has become more drudgery than danger.
As seen in the video, Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" airing Monday night is the first of four episodes of the satirical program to be taped in Iraq, sponsored by the United Service Organization (USO) and broadcast this week in a unique collaboration with the military.
In the ballroom of the marble palace at Camp Victory Sunday night, Mr. Colbert bounded onto the stage wearing a business suit made of the same camouflage fabric of Army uniforms. Swinging a golf club, he told the audience what a thrill it was to bring his show to the men and women in Iraq: "a country so nice we invaded it twice."
Stephen Colbert got in the head shaving spirit by donning a camouflage suit and got his head shaved by Gen. Raymond Odierno, who is also a guest on one of the shows. The Montclair resident is a big supporter of the troops on and off camera. He tells the Times: "The best way I can show gratitude is to do my show the best I can and make them laugh. If I tried to tailor my material to people in the Army, there'd be two things. A, that'd be patronizing. And B, I'd be wrong."
See photo here and video as soon as it's available!
Isn't this hacky shock jock crap out of style yet?
Rob, Arnie and Dawn Suspended for Offensive Comments source
”Rob, Arnie and Dawn” has ceased broadcasting until June 11th following advertiser and listener backlash due to a controversial segment bashing transgender and cross-dressing teens...
“If my son, God forbid, if my son put on a pair of high heels, I would probably hit him with one of my shoes. I would throw a shoe at him.”
Host Rob Williams concurred.
“A boy who wears a dress is a freak. He’s a nut.”
Rob, Arnie and Dawn went on to admonish transgender people and their supporters to “stop hiding behind research and laws...” see more here
Rob, Arnie and Dawn Suspended for Offensive Comments
This week DRY Soda introduced new flavors vanilla bean, cucumber and juniper berry, now available at a Starbucks near you (if "near you" means Seattle metro). If these new flavors are part of a ploy to further ingratiate the company into the good graces of restaurant owners and bartenders, it's working.
Like all the DRY sodas, these three are subtle. The juniper berry doesn't scream evergreen, instead the zippy herbal quality gets rounded out by a mellow sweetness. It would add the perfect sparkle to a light gin cocktail. Someone needs to figure out an after dinner drink recipe with the vanilla bean soda, stat. Drunk along side chocolate cake and other confections, the vanilla really comes alive, while letting the dessert shine.
The cucumber flavor made its debut at lifestyle guru Kelley Moore's reception a few weeks ago, in a gin and agave drink designed by chef Jason Wilson. "It's so fresh. (to her friend) Did you have that cocktail? I don't even like gin but I couldn't believe it!" said Moore. Fresh is right, just keeping a four pack in my fridge will allow for an instant spa day any day.
I know I'll get stoned (bottled?) for saying this, but at many restaurants in town I'd rather pair my food with a DRY soda than some of the wine by the glass choices with which I'm faced (I'm looking right at you, Poppy!).
VIDEO: Adam Lambert Comes Out as Gay in Rolling Stone
Good for him.
VIDEO: Adam Lambert Comes Out as Gay in Rolling Stone source
Adam Lambert has landed the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, where he acknowledges in an interview that he’s gay, and says it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. “I’m proud of my sexuality,” he says. “I embrace it. It’s just another part of me.” See the video report below:
Lambert says he was inspired to audition for the Fox network singing competition after having a “psychedelic experience” at the Burning Man festival in Nevada. There, he says, he experimented with “certain funguses.”
“I knew that it was my only shot to be taken seriously in the recording industry, because it’s fast and broad,” he says of “Idol.”
Lambert emerged as an early front-runner and judge favorite, thanks in part to his soaring vocal range.
When he moved into the show’s Bel-Air mansion with the other finalists, he roomed with Kris Allen, who won the “Idol” title over Lambert last month.
How do these random names get hot all of a sudden?
PHOTOS: Nicola Mar
Nicola 'The Bod' Mar Picks Her Favorite Jungle-Themed Swimsuits source
Model Nicola Mar has something that few supermodels have: a perfect body.
Her all-natural physique and perfect proportions add up to no retouching on photo shoots, earning her the nickname "the bod."
No wonder Victoria's Secret recently picked her to model all of their new designs. PHOTOS: Nicola's Top 10 Animal Print Simsuits.
So what are Mar's swimsuit must-haves for summer?
"This year I'm seeing lots of great animal print bikinis and one-pieces," Mar told FOXNews.com. "Make sure you pick one that looks classy and cool, because animal prints can also easily make you look tacky, if you choose the wrong kind."
And since Mar is a hobby-photo taker who specializes in photographing wild animals, who better to pick out this year's classiest animal prints?
We asked 'The Bod' to give us her Top 10 animal print picks from BestSwimwear.com. The result might well be the wildest BestSwimwear.com bikini shopping spree to date.
G.M., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 1, said Mr. Whitacre would be joined on the board by Kent Kresa, its current interim chairman, and G.M.’s chief executive, Fritz Henderson.
General Motors named Edward E. Whitacre Jr., the former chief executive of AT&T, on Tuesday as the chairman of a recast board to oversee the “New G.M.” that will emerge from bankruptcy.
Four other G.M. directors will keep their seats, but six — including the long-time lead director, George Fisher — will retire before G.M. is reorganized in bankruptcy court.
The overhaul of the G.M. board was a condition set by the Treasury Department for continued financial assistance to the insolvent automaker.
Filed under: stories about people's personal business that I don't care about but I guess that's the price of the ticket when you sign up for celebrity.
Disgraced slugger Barry Bonds has fouled out with second wife, Liz Watson.
Watson, married to Bonds since 1998, has filed for legal separation in Los Angeles County Superior Court, a court officer confirmed.
The legal papers cite "irreconcilable differences" and request spousal support and joint custody of daughter Aisha Lynn, 10.
The former San Francisco Giant touted the strength of his marriage in a People magazine interview just weeks after his 2007 indictment on charges he lied to a federal grand jury investigating steroid use among athletes.
"Liz Watson has to know your entire résumé," said Bonds. "We both know each other's flaws and are committed."
Elaine Ivanowski, Stripper Suing Her Teacher & School
Don't know what to make of this:
Elaine Ivanowski, Stripper Suing Her Teacher & School
A teenage stripper who claims she gave a lap dance to one high school teacher and was smitten by another is threatening to sue her school for letting her taboo affair flourish, her lawyer told the Herald.
Elaine Ivanowski, 19, of Hubbardston should have been given help when word got out she was dating John Monfredo Jr., 36, starting in her junior year at Quabbin Regional High School in Barre, said her lawyer, Richard J. Rafferty.
Instead, a teacher she confided in about the torrid relationship asked her out, while another stopped into the Centerfolds club where she works for a lap dance, he said.
Elaine Ivanowski, Stripper Suing Her Teacher & School
Cardiac sonographer is a medical profession of sonographers that specializes in the anatomy and function of the heart aka cardiac. It is a technical job that has traditionally required an Associates degree in Echo and passing a National Registry exam, but often is requiring a Bachelors degree as the field advances. Much like how a general sonographer would use sonography (ultrasound) to view a fetus inside a pregnant woman, cardiac sonographers use the same technology to examine and evaluate the heart: chamber sizes, arrangement of the parts, muscle function, valve function and blood flow. Cardiac sonographers typically do not make diagnoses, but rather report all that they find to a cardiologist for further analysis. Salaries range from $20 to $50 an hour.
Echocardiography refers to the use of ultrasound to assess cardiovascular anatomy. A cardiac sonographer who is specially trained in the field of echo performs the exam. They work closely with patients throughout the procedure. The cardiac sonographer operates ultrasound equipment that collects reflected echoes and Doppler signals from images and spectral tracings of the heart. They use two-dimensional images and Doppler tracings to assess the cardiac structures and hemodynamics.Cardiac sonographers and physicians work as a team during the echo procedure to accurately integrate data for optimal diagnoses. What's a Cardiac Sonographer?
I won't rehash the basic features of Kindle, but I will try to compare it with the Sony Reader--now in its second generation and Kindle's primary competition. I will also talk about what I see as the strong and weak points of the Kindle design.
Disclaimer: This is all based on what I've seen and read. I haven't seen a Kindle in person. Yet.
First, I'm surprised by Kindle's industrial design. The unit has the same screen as Sony's Reader (or one with identical specifications), but Kindle is much, much larger overall--longer, wider, and more than twice as thick. Yet somehow it's only 1.4 ounces heavier--10.4 ounces vs. 9 ounces. The Sony Reader feels solid; I suspect Kindle will feel lighter than it is.
Kindle includes a keyboard to aid in searching stored content and browsing the Kindle e-book store. The keyboard, however, looks like it'll be in the way of reading, which is Kindle's primary purpose. The other buttons also look awkwardly placed to me--the page-turning buttons, for example, are on the right and left edges. They're so large that they basically are the left and right edges.
To my eye, Kindle is fairly ugly. Angular shapes, sharp edges, weird button placements, etc. I'm not all that impressed by the design of Sony's Reader either, but I think it looks much better.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Obama Orders Stephen's Haircut - Ray Odierno
Under direct orders from Commander-in-Chief Barack Obama, General Ray Odierno shaves Stephen's head. (05:15)
The host of "The Colbert Report" reported for duty at Camp Victory in Baghdad for a haircut from a top general. In the normally surreal atmosphere of US military headquarters in Saddam Hussein's former palace, a taped appearance by President Obama ordering his top general in Iraq to shave comedian Stephen Colbert's head didn't even seem that odd.
As seen in the video, Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" airing Monday night is the first of four episodes of the satirical program to be taped in Iraq, sponsored by the United Service Organization (USO) and broadcast this week in a unique collaboration with the military.
Adam Lambert has landed the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, where he acknowledges in an interview that he’s gay, and says it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. “I’m proud of my sexuality,” he says. “I embrace it. It’s just another part of me.” See the video report below:
Lambert says he was inspired to audition for the Fox network singing competition after having a “psychedelic experience” at the Burning Man festival in Nevada. There, he says, he experimented with “certain funguses.” “I knew that it was my only shot to be taken seriously in the recording industry, because it’s fast and broad,” he says of “Idol.”
Lambert emerged as an early front-runner and judge favorite, thanks in part to his soaring vocal range. When Adam Lambert moved into the show’s Bel-Air mansion with the other finalists, he told Rolling Stone he roomed with Kris Allen, who won the “Idol” title over Lambert last month.
Maybe Mike Tyson is trying to find happiness in mourning.
Adding another chapter to his fascinating, if sad, life story, the fallen heavyweight champ (and current Hangover cutup) married girlfriend Lakiha Spicer in Las Vegas over the weekend—less than two weeks after the tragic death of his 4-year-old daughter, E! News has learned.
The couple of Tyson and Lakiha Spicer, as seen in the video below, exchanged vows at La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel on Saturday night in an intimate, dressed-down affair with no guests present.
Chapel spokesman Shawn Absher says Tyson and Lakiha Spicer appeared "very happy and very sincere" when a limo picked them up at around 9:15 p.m. The pair obtained a marriage license and then swapped vows 45 minutes later. Lakiha Spicer eschewed a traditional wedding gown in favor of "an appropriate dress," while Iron Mike wore a suit and tie, Absher says.
The Yankees went to the outfield for this year's first round pick in the MLB Amateur draft. One year after pitch Gerritt Cole snubbed them for UCLA, the Yankees selected high school hitter Slade Heathcott with the 29th pick overall.
The 6'1", 196 lb Heathcott attends Texas High School in Texarkana, TX. According to "Real Baseball Intelligence", Heathcott is the best high school bat in the draft.
He hits to all fields and has plus power. His arm strength might be his biggest strength, however. He has been known to hit 95 mph. He's an above-average runner with great instincts on the bases and can play all three outfield positions.
Heathcott underwent ACL reconstructive surgery in November, but has bounced back well this spring. Besides his hitting prowess and outfield play, Heathcott also pitched for Texas HS and hit mid-90's on the radar gun.
Megan Fox's Black Dress (PHOTOS) source
See photos of Megan Fox in her black dress here.
Megan Fox wore a scorching hot Black Dress with sheer or translucent panels to the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” Seoul premiere. Check out pictures and video here.
Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf were in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday (June 9) as part of their “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” promotional trip throughout Asia. The event was held at the Yongsan CGV, and the actors were accompanied by director Michael Bay.
The talk of the evening stems from the Black Dress, with sheer or translucent panels, that Fox sported, creating a frenzy of internet surfers, which of course are mainly guys. The second that the public got wind that the so called Angelina Jolie heir out did the gown she wore to the Tokyo premiere, web searches skyrocketed for “megan fox black dress” and “megan fox seoul premiere.” The Huffington Post displays a fine photo gallery of the gorgeous starlet flaunting her stuff, which has the potential to bring her to red-carpet legend status.
In other news, Celebrity Gossip reports that the mother of Megan Fox, Darlene Fox, doesn’t want her daughter to get any more tattoos. A source told the site that “Her mom has never understood why her daughter would want to cover her gorgeous body with tattoos. After each new tattoo, Darlene pleaded with Megan not to get more.
PHOTOS: Jason Trawick, Dating Britney Spears source
We know we report rumors of Britney Spears dating Jason Trawick, her friend and longtime agent, every few months - but we're taking this one seriously.
Fairly seriously, at least. Although People magazine botched its story of Bar and Leo breaking up earlier, it's reporting that Britney and Jason are definitely an item.The best thing - and entirely necessary for any relationship involving the recovering singer to take place? Her family wholeheartedly approves of Jason Trawick.
Confirming Internet rumors, an insider tells the celebrity news magazine of Jason and Britney Spears: "They are totally and definitely dating," For photos of Jason Trawick dating Britney Spears look here.
What is the secret of North Brother Island? (videos, photo )
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What is the secret of North Brother Island? (videos, photo )
"North Brother Island is an island in the East River situated between the Bronx and Riker's Island. Its companion, South Brother Island, is a short distance away. The island was uninhabited until 1885, when Riverside Hospital moved there from the island now known as Roosevelt Island. Riverside Hospital was founded in the 1850s as the Smallpox Hospital to treat and isolate victims of that disease; its mission eventually expanded to other quarantinable diseases. Typhoid Mary was confined to the island for over two decades until she died there in 1938. The hospital closed shortly thereafter.
After World War II, the island housed war veterans who were students at local colleges, and their families. Once the nationwide housing shortage abated the island was abandoned again. In the 1950s a center opened to treat adolescent drug users. The facility claimed to be the first to offer treatment, rehabilitation, and education facilities to young drug offenders. By the early 1960s widespread staff corruption and patient recidivism forced the facility to close.
The island is currently abandoned and off-limits to the public. A dense forest conceals the ruined hospital buildings, but supports one of the area's largest nesting colonies of Black-crowned Night Heron. See photos here
What is the secret of North Brother Island? (videos, photo )
Meet Erica Cox, ‘Bitten’ actress. See photos, video and a biography of the sultry, dark-haired ‘Bitten’ movie star here.
Erica Cox is the costar of the 2008 ‘Bitten’ movie. It is a black comedy in which Jason Mewes costars as a paramedic who rescues a woman, Danika, (Erica Cox) who has suffered a deadly attack. She refuses to go to the hospital and so he takes her in and cares for her as her health restores. He falls in love with her and, as time goes by, he find out his new love interest is a vampire. Yes, a vampire and a paramedic. Sounds like a match made in some otherworldly place!
The movie was directed by Harvey Glazer and written by Tim McGregor and Tyler Levine. It arrives in a cinematic climate that is very welcoming of vampire themed movies. In fact, as far as a Bitten movie goes, there is a lot of competition from other vampire movies with a comedic theme.
As a biography, Erica Cox was born in Canada. She has black hair and hazel eyes. Her measurements are 5′8.” She has studied acting in Toronto at Second City and Armstrong Acting Studio. She has also studied with Judith Thompson at the University of Guelph, Ontario.
Conservatives are up in arms about these jokes by David Letterman about Sarah Palin:
VIDEO: David Letterman's Sarah Palin Jokes
While reading his top ten list Monday night, "Late Show" host David Letterman said Gov. Sarah Palin bought makeup from Bloomingdale's to update her "slutty flight attendant" look. Palin was in New York over the weekend.
Politico has a piece about a dustup between Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and CBS "Late Show" Host David Letterman:
Sarah Palin called David Letterman "pathetic" Tuesday after the CBS "Late Show" host said the Alaska Republican governor sports a "slutty flight attendant look."
"What a commentary there," Palin said of the comment during an interview on conservative host John Ziegler's Los Angeles-based radio show. "That's pretty pathetic, good ole David Letterman."
Sarah Palin yesterday said a David Letterman joke about her “slutty flight attendant look” during one of his Top Ten lists was “pathetic.”
Letterman continued his comedic love affair with the Alaskan governor, whose visit this weekend was a media spectacle, with the “Top Ten Highlights of Sarah Palin’s Trip to New York” on Monday’s “Late Show.”
No. 2 on the list joked that Palin “bought makeup from Bloomingdale's to update her slutty flight attendant look.”
California-based radio show host John Ziegler asked Palin what she thought about the joke during his show on KGIL-1260 yesterday. Palin said Letterman was “sad” not to realize she was in New York “doing some good things here for good people,” including an autism walk.
James W Von Brunn, Holocaust Museum Shooting Suspect
The shooter in the Holocaust Museum shooting has been identified as James W Von Brunn, and there is a wealth of information about this man online.. he is apparently well known within white supremacist circles, many web pages can be found about him. Here is some information on the sad, sad man, who thankfully was not able to accomplish much today. All thoughts and prayers go to the guard who was injured in the shooting.
James W Von Brunn, Holocaust Museum Shooting Suspect from his bio posted on askart.com:
"The von Brunn/Wenneker families migrated from Germany/Austria c. 1845, settling in St. Louis, Missouri. James von Brunn's father, Elmer, was superintendent of Scullin Steel Mill. During WWII he designed, and supervised a 40mm shell plant for the U.S. government in Houston, Texas. His wife Hope Wenneker von Brunn, educated at Hosmer Hall, was a homemaker and accomplished pianist. They had two children, James (JvB) and Alyce. The family spent summer months at Piasa. Illinois, where JvB roamed the limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, hunted snakes and turtles in the willows along its banks, and collected Indian artifacts. His grandmother Wenneker (grossemutter) gave him an oil paint set for his 7th birthday. His inspiration to paint came from Scribner Illustrated Classics and painters such as Pyle, Schoonover, and Wyeth. But his painting, because of his love of athletics, was confined to days of inclement weather. During the hiatus between high school and college he hitchhiked through Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico."
And here is an excerpt from the rather loopy bio of his rather loopy white supremacist website, holywesternempire.org:
"James W. von Brunn holds a BachSci Journalism degree from a mid-Western university where he was president of SAE and played varsity football.
During WWII he served as PT-Boat captain, Lt. USNR, receiving a Commendation and four battle stars. For twenty years he was an advertising executive and film-producer in New York City. He is a member of Mensa, the high-IQ society.
In 1981 von Brunn attempted to place the treasonous Federal Reserve Board of Governors under legal, non-violent, citizens arrest. He was tried in a Washington, D.C. Superior Court; convicted by a Negro jury, Jew/Negro attorneys, and sentenced to prison for eleven years by a Jew judge. A Jew/Negro/White Court of Appeals denied his appeal. He served 6.5 years in federal prison. He is now an artist and author and lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore."
James W Von Brunn, Holocaust Museum Shooting Suspect
This Ziegler guy really needs to tone down the pomposity.. he comes off like an abusive bully with no substance behind his attacks.
VIDEO: John Ziegler MSNBC Interview w/ Contessa Brewer source
In an MSNBC interview today, Contessa Brewer ferociously batted cat toys around via satellite with radio host John Ziegler, whose on-camera presence is strongly reminiscent of SNL-era Norm MacDonald. Ziegler had interviewed Gov. Sarah Palin in response to a recent Late Show with David Letterman Top Ten List that mocked her typical "slutty flight attendant" attire. (Palin called Letterman "pathetic"; you can listen to the Ziegler/Palin radio chat here.) Right off the bat, Ziegler thanked Brewer for having him on "Barack Obama's Official Network." Zing! "Do you even want to do the interview?" Brewer wondered. Oh, he sure did. Watch the sparks fly in this very special episode of Adventures in Talking Over Each Other. Cut the mic, please! Someone. Anyone.
In 2002 Tom Clancy had an email exchange with the owner of a racist web site (that will get no publicity here), who was a friend of the now notorious Holocaust Museum shooter James Vo Brunn. In the exchange, the man asked Clancy about his previous email conversation with Von Brunn himself. This is what Tom Clancy wrote about his contact with James Von Brunn:
Tom Clancy E-mail About James Von Brunn
On 7/29/02 at 12:15 PM TomClancy@aol.com wrote:
I am and try to be civil to everyone, but not without limits. I saved all of the exchange with this character. People like him interest me in a clinical sense because I am indeed a writer, and I often write about abnormal personalities. The chief of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins is a friend of mine - a Jew, by the way - a brilliant physician, and a Nobel candidate. Where he goes to church is between him and God. I have many Jewish friends, and I am loyal to them because a man who is not loyal to his friends is valueless, and many of them are truly superior people. I utterly reject racism in all its forms. I've known Colin Powell for over 15 years. He's is one hell of a fine man, and a truly great American, well respected by his peers - four-star officers - and, buddy, that's one tough audience. But to this von Brunn character, Colin is just another "nigger." You know, one of my close friends is a former FBI agent who worked the Goodman-Cheney-Schwirner case in Mississippi in 1963. Those three American citizens were working to get other American citizens the right to vote. This is a right guaranteed them by the Constitution, which is, by the way, the Supreme Law of the Land. Your friend would probably have wished to deny them that right. That desire is not consonant with the United States of America. I spit upon such people. My friend sent them all to federal prison. They're all out now, I suppose, but they've calmed down quite a bit. My FBI friends despise them all. Why? They are criminals, murdering terrorists, one of whom shit his drawers when arrested. Quite a man, eh? Von Brunn also walked into a government building, by his own account, armed (he claims the gun was not loaded, but one cannot tell that from three feet away can one?), and demanded that his rather eccentric view of the law be accepted by others. Well, you know, that's pretty damned dumb. He was sent to prison for stupidity, claiming to me that he was unfairly railroaded by Jews and others. No, buddy, he went to jail for being rather incredibly stupid, to the point of madness in my opinion. (I've never looked into his case. I could have done so - I have a lot of FBI friends - but why waste one's time on an idiot?) Most offensive of all, after serving (so he said) his country in World War Two, he now says that he admires Adolf Hitler for his views and his actions. Hitler, in addition to being among the most evil men every born, was also a total fool, albeit a clever one in political terms, who though himself to be God's own gift to the human race. I am a serious student of history. I know Sir John Keegan, for example, probably the best military historian alive today. Hitler had no strategic or operational sense at all. Like most mad politicians he saw things entirely through his own lens of aesthetics in which he was the arbiter of reality. Now, it's been said that had his personal doctor known about the medicinal use of lithium, Hitler might have worked out as a mediocre painter, but absent proper medical treatment he was a madman responsible for millions of deaths, about ten million of them German, the people he was supposed to look after. Your friend denies all these facts, and further denies that the Holocaust ha ppened. Hitler himself said that is did, and at the conclusion of the war, we got possession of voluminous German documents (they wrote everything down, you see) confirming the fact. Okay, sure, there are those who deny it. I put them in the same class as those who report Elvis sightings. Such a fact could not be hidden (the Germans tried to hide it - and why hide a falsity?), nor, if true, can it be denied. The British historian David Irving tried, and failed, to demonstrate not that it didn't happen, but that Hitler himself did not know if it until it was too late to stop. Plausible, perhaps, that the satraps of a dictator might go off on their own and do such a thing, but in this case, not demonstrably true - and even if it were true, Hitler is still responsible for being the chief of government who allowed it to happen through poor supervision. Therefore, I conclude your friend is an ass. I tried to reason with him and failed. I add to his offensives the suggestion that the Catholic Church is peopled entirely with homosexuals (then also suggesting that they practiced their perversion on me) which was much more true of the German NDSAP than of the Church of Rome. In short, I have nothing for which to apologize, least of all to that ass von Brunn. TC
Apparently we don't get video of Trump saying "you're fired," sadly.
Carrie Prejean Fired as Miss California
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Carrie Prejean, formerly titled Miss California, is fired. The beauty pageant winner Miss California Carrie Prejean firedmade headlines last month for taking a stand against gay marriage while professing to be a Christian. Shortly after several semi-nude photos from her young modeling days surfaced on the Internet – remaining Web buzz for days. Even talk show host and political commentator Keith Olbermann stepped in the Miss California free speech fray. Now, Miss Malibu, Tami Farrell -- who incidently is renown within the pagean circles for her congeniality -- is the new Miss California.
Vocal friends and enemies has she, the fact that the former Miss California is fired is likely to reignite a few digital flames. The AP reports today that Carrie Prejean has been terminated in her role as Miss California.
“It's official: Controversial Miss California Carrie Prejean has heard the words "you're fired" from pageant boss Donald Trump.
Trump issued a statement Wednesday saying he sacked Prejean for failing to honor her commitments as Miss California USA.”
Donald Trump on why Miss California Carrie Prejean was fired:
"I told Carrie she needed to get back to work and honor her contract with the Miss California USA Organization and I gave her the opportunity to do so," Trump said in the statement. "Unfortunately it just doesn't look like it is going to happen and I offered Keith my full support in making this decision. Carrie is a beautiful young woman and I wish her well as she pursues her other interests." -- ABC News
Remember when Jimmy Fallon said he was "going to treat a video game premiere as if it was a movie premiere"? Yeah, we do too. While Punch-Out!! was cute, it didn't quite cut the mustard around here. How about Microsoft's controller-less wunderkind Project Natal? It's such a hot premiere, it's a year early! Eighteen months early? Two years? Who knows, it's early!
Regardless, Fallon invited Microsoft's own Kudo Tsunoda to show off his sunglasses indoors again (mark our words). But that's not all – he's bringing along a prototype Project Natal camera (see the decidedly unattractive box above) and a demo of Ricochet, the ball-slapping simulator (ahem) they showed off during the E3 keynote. Unfortunately, it's not the best-looking demo we can imagine showing on a 108" display (it's bested by Punch-Out!!) but the tech is what's on display here. Tune in at 12:35pm ET (or thereabouts) to watch for yourself.
Evening radio talk show host John Ziegler, creator of the documentary “Blocking the Path to 9/11″ has been talking up his new film “Media Malpractice: How Obama Got Elected and Palin Was Targeted”. The film purports to show how the media focused positive attention on Obama’s campaign and negative attention on Palin’s. Ziegler is convinced that Obama won the election based on the positive coverage he received alone.
So, it’s a movie about media bias, which is itself heavily biased. I think that proves his point succinctly. The problem is, yes, he’s right — there is, or can be, a distinct bias in the mainstream media, but that’s why we have so much of it: the bias goes both ways on any subject.
In an MSNBC interview today, Contessa Brewer ferociously batted cat toys around via satellite with radio host John Ziegler, whose on-camera presence is strongly reminiscent of SNL-era Norm MacDonald. Ziegler had interviewed Gov. Sarah Palin in response to a recent Late Show with David Letterman Top Ten List that mocked her typical "slutty flight attendant" attire. (Palin called Letterman "pathetic"; you can listen to the Ziegler/Palin radio chat here.) Right off the bat, Ziegler thanked Brewer for having him on "Barack Obama's Official Network." Zing! "Do you even want to do the interview?" Brewer wondered. Oh, he sure did. Watch the sparks fly in this very special episode of Adventures in Talking Over Each Other. Cut the mic, please! Someone. Anyone.
UFC 99 is finally here (well, it will be tomorrow) and the main event of Rich Franklin taking on Wanderlei Silva is a very interesting one. Is it worthy of the headline status? For a show overseas, probably. For a fan to shell out the same cash they will for UFC 100? Probably not.
Whether you watch it at 3 p.m. live or at 10 p.m. on tape delay, it should be an entertaining card. Silva and Franklin both like to stand and bang, and both guys need a win. Silva is trying to make a case for a title shot against Anderson Silva for his middleweight tile. Franklin is trying to gain legitimacy in the scene at 205 pounds. Both guys have gone too long without a defining win. Franklin is the Vegas favorite (-160) and Silva is the pros favorite (according to sherdog.com) and it’s a tough one to call. I think Franklin will get the win with a third-round TKO, but very little (other than a submission or a boring fight, maybe) in this one will surprise me.
The fight between Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo should be intriguing as well. Velasquez is an impressive heavyweight prospect, but Kongo seems in line for a title shot after Brock Lesnar faces Frank Mir. While the heavyweight scene in the UFC doesn’t look as bland as it used to, there still isn’t a ton there and Velasquez moves much closer to a title shot with a win. One would have to think Kongo is officially next in line with one. I know Kongo was a late addition to this fight but I’m not ready to jump on the Velasquez bandwagon just yet.
And, for those of you interested in the past, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic is on the card. His bout with Mustapha Al-Turk will be interesting because Filipovic will kick Al-Turk in the head and Al-Turk will lose consciousness. This will cause everyone to rave about how the old Cro Cop is back and is going to set the UFC heavyweight division on fire. Then he’ll go on to lose to Gabriel Gonzaga again or to the loser of the Randy Couture vs. Minotauro Nogueira matchup. It will be cool to see the highlight knockout, but I’m not holding out hope for the old "Cro Cop" to return to the MMA scene.
I’m also pumped for the Mike Swick vs. Ben Saunders fight. I saw both of these guys at UFC’s Fight for the Troops and Swick seems like the real deal. He should win this bout but both of these guys are talented fighters. This should be a fun one to watch...
Halfway through his first round at the St. Jude Classic, Guy Boros needed a new caddy.
After coming up the hill on the 17th hole at TPC Southwind (he started on the back nine), the caddy Boros had hired to carry his bag this week began to labor in the heat and humidity and suddenly called it quits. Guy Boros backed his opening-round 67 with a 66 on Friday and is three shots behind leader Brian Gay. "I don't think anybody's scared of me," Boros said. "So I'm just going to keep playing and see what happens."
So Boros, who brought a number of family members with him to TPC Southwind this week, pulled his 16-year old nephew, Christopher, out of the gallery to caddy for him. For 28 holes, it has been a magical partnership.
Boros, who has only cashed a handful of paychecks on the PGA Tour over the past several years, backed up his opening-round 67 with a 66 on Friday and enters the weekend just three shots behind leader Brian Gay.
"I don't think anybody's scared of me," Boros said. "So I'm just going to keep playing and see what happens."
Better known as the son of Julius Boros, who won the U.S. Open in 1952 and 1963, Guy was a top-75 player on Tour in the mid-to-late 1990s and captured the Greater Vancouver Open in 1996.
Since losing his card in 1999, however, Boros has played mostly on the Nationwide Tour, winning a pair of events in 2003. Over the past five years, Boros has played just 22 PGA Tour events, mostly having to get in on sponsor's exemptions or as an alternate.
Paris has enjoyed two highly-publicised hook-ups with Cristiano Ronaldo this week - the same week that she split from her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt and Ronaldo split from Manchester United.
he pair met up on Wednesday night and things must have gone well as the footballer saw the hotel heiress again on Thursday evening.
The Portuguese player was said to have visited Paris at a small gathering at her Beverly Hills home on Thursday night after the pair were photographed getting to know each other in the MyHouse nightclub a day earlier.
A neighbour at Paris' gated community said Ronaldo was seen arriving at her home just after midnight on Friday morning and spent an hour with her, according to The Sun.
hile discussing Fernando Nieve, the Mets’ scheduled starter Saturday, Manager Jerry Manuel also mentioned a pitcher who could be just as important: Ken Takahashi. Manuel said he would use Takahashi only as a long man, a sign that the Mets are hoping for the best from Nieve but preparing for the worst.
The Mets promoted Nieve from the bullpen, where he pitched two scoreless innings last Saturday in his only appearance, after placing John Maine on the disabled list with shoulder fatigue. They had few appealing options in the minor leagues, and they preferred adding a left-handed reliever to do what Takahashi, who gave up a three-run homer to Philadelphia’s Raul Ibanez on Thursday night, has proved he cannot: retire left-handed hitters.
To that end, the Mets recalled Jon Switzer from Class AAA Buffalo, where he held lefties to a .186 average. His arrival reduces the stress on the Mets’ primary left-handed specialist, Pedro Feliciano, and allows Manuel to turn around the Yankees’ switch-hitters — Mark Teixeira, Jorge Posada, Nick Swisher and Melky Cabrera — and not have them hit toward the home run haven in right-center field.
“That’s all I’ve been asked to do,” said Switzer, who spent part of four seasons with Tampa Bay.
The burden on Nieve, who has not started a major league game since June 15, 2006, is heavy, but the Mets think he can get them through five innings. A reliever with Houston, Nieve has made eight starts between Class AA Binghamton and Buffalo this season, and he said he was excited about pitching at Yankee Stadium.
The name Mitsuharu Misawa might not mean a lot to the majority of wrestling fans in the United States and other parts of the world, but in Japan he is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
Tragically, Misawa (seen in the video above) died Saturday in Hiroshima after being given a back suplex in a tag team match, according to wrestlingobserver.com. He was several days away from his 47th birthday.
According to the Web site, Misawa suffered an apparent heart attack after being knocked unconscious from taking the suplex. The match was stopped immediately and CPR was administered in the ring before he was rushed to a hospital in an ambulance. It is unclear whether he died in the ring or at the hospital.
I am not going to pretend that I have seen many Misawa matches, because I have only watched a handful on tape and YouTube. However, I certainly know of his reputation for being a great worker and a huge star in Japan from reading The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Misawa was voted by Observer readers as Wrestler of the Year in 1995, 1997 and 1999.
1. It is claimed that Ahmadinejad won the city of Tabriz with 57%. His main opponent, Mir Hossein Mousavi, is an Azeri from Azerbaijan province, of which Tabriz is the capital. Mousavi, according to such polls as exist in Iran and widespread anecdotal evidence, did better in cities and is popular in Azerbaijan. Certainly, his rallies there were very well attended. So for an Azeri urban center to go so heavily for Ahmadinejad just makes no sense. In past elections, Azeris voted disproportionately for even minor presidential candidates who hailed from that province.
2. Ahmadinejad is claimed to have taken Tehran by over 50%. Again, he is not popular in the cities, even, as he claims, in the poor neighborhoods, in part because his policies have produced high inflation and high unemployment. That he should have won Tehran is so unlikely as to raise real questions about these numbers. [Ahmadinejad is widely thought only to have won Tehran in 2005 because the pro-reform groups were discouraged and stayed home rather than voting.)
3. It is claimed that cleric Mehdi Karoubi, the other reformist candidate, received 320,000 votes, and that he did poorly in Iran's western provinces, even losing in Luristan. He is a Lur and is popular in the west, including in Kurdistan. Karoubi received 17 percent of the vote in the first round of presidential elections in 2005. While it is possible that his support has substantially declined since then, it is hard to believe that he would get less than one percent of the vote. Moreover, he should have at least done well in the west, which he did not...
Decent fight, not too over-exciting. I wonder how long until Wanderlei packs it in?
VIDEO: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva, UFC 99 source
Rich Franklin rebounded from his controversial decision loss to Dan Henderson by defeating legendary veteran Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision in a 195-pound catch-weight bout Saturday at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.
The UFC 99 main event was a close 15-minute battle in which both fighters were on the verge of finishing the duel.
Franklin (25-4) took control in the first round, scoring with effective strikes while staying out of range and frustrating Silva, who was looking to counter. Silva did score a late takedown but could not do much with it.
There was a scare for the former UFC middleweight champ in the second period. Silva landed a hard right hand to the temple of Franklin that left him staggering backward. Silva swarmed but could not find the mark with any of his strikes.
"You know when you get hit and you see black for a second?” said Franklin of the second-round strike. “Everything came to, not like the ones where I get hit and I don't remember where I am for a few minutes."
The third round was a seesaw battle with both fighters scoring with strikes. Silva (32-10-1) charged forward throughout the round, throwing haymakers and imploring the German audience to cheer. Franklin weathered the storm and picked his shots as well, eventually scoring a takedown along the cage with less than a minute left in the fight. Silva climbed back to his feet with just seconds remaining in the bout, but it was not enough for the former Pride champion.
Cro Cop VS Al Turk Video: Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic vs. Mustapha al Turk Fight at the UFC 99 Event, held june 13..
Al Turk lands a hard right hook to the temple. Cro Cop shrugs off a takedown and circles away from his charging opponent. Cro Cop lands a left hand and starts to move forward. Al Turk lunges in with a right hand than glances. Cro Cop opens up with his hands and hurts al Turk. An inadvertent eye poke sends al Turk reeling. Cro Cop jumps all over his opponent with punches until referee Dan Miragliotta pulls him off at 3:06 of the first. See the fight video right here.
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic made a successful return to the Octagon by defeating Mustapha al Turk by TKO at 3:06 of the first round. “Cro Cop” was leading handily after dropping Al Turk with punches, but the finishing blows came after an accidental finger into Al Turk’s eye.
Al Turk immediately covered his eye with his gloves and hunched over. Referee Dan Miragliotta did not see the infraction and the action continued unabated.
"I'm sorry,” stated Filipovic (25-6-2). “I didn't want it to be that way, but that's not a thing that makes a difference in the fight."
“Cro Cop” flurried on Al Turk (6-5) until it was apparent he could not fight back, and Miragliotta stepped in to save him from more damage.
"I am satisfied with my performance,” Filipovic said. “I think it's on a better level than the last time in the UFC.”
Tim Sylvia went down like a giant California redwood.
Cut down by an overhand right from 1988 Olympic boxing gold medalist Ray Mercer, the former UFC heavyweight champion fell to his back in slow motion and ate two brutal right hands on the ground as a stunned sparse crowd looked on in amazement. The blows brought an end to the Adrenaline MMA 3 “Bragging Rights” main event in just nine seconds at the BJCC Arena.
video here:
“Wow,” Mercer said. “I didn’t get a chance to warm up.”
Beaten by a man who lost an exhibition bout to Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson two years ago, Sylvia (24-6) entered the match at 311 pounds. He landed a leg kick out of the gate, which only seemed to spur Mercer. The 33-year-old Miletich Fighting Systems product has lost three fights in a row, and his days as an elite heavyweight appear numbered at best, over at worst. It took him several moments to rise to his feet, still groggy from the punishment he absorbed.
His bout with Mercer (1-0), originally booked as a six-round boxing match, was changed to an MMA-rules fight earlier in the week.
“Everything was against me,” said Mercer, who called out Eric “Butterbean” Esch after the emotional victory. “I whooped that ass.”
In his monologue Monday, Mr. Letterman "joked" about Ms. Palin's "slutty flight-attendant look," and made two unremarkable jokes about her daughter, one implying she'd had sex with Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez, the other that she'd been a prostitute for former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer.
Fire David Letterman!
"Laughter incited by sexually perverted comments made by a 62-year-old male celebrity aimed at a 14-year-old girl is not only disgusting, but it reminds us some Hollywood/New York entertainers have a long way to go in understanding what the rest of America understands -- that acceptance of inappropriate sexual comments about an underage girl, who could be anyone's daughter, contribute to the atrociously high rate of sexual exploitation of minors by older men who use and abuse others," was Ms. Palin's disingenuous response when asked for comment.
Fire David Letterman!
That many liberals found Mr. Letterman's remarks humorous speaks not only to their depravity, but to their fear. The 20,000 who turned out to see Ms. Palin in Auburn testify to the fact that she strikes a responsive chord with ordinary obtuse people no other Republican does.
Fire David Letterman!
Liberals and some Beltway conservatives assert Ms. Palin is stupid. Her speeches that other people wrote are frequently is misquoted -- most recently by Dan Balz in The Washington Post Wednesday -- to make her appear so.
Fire David Letterman!
But I'd say she got the better of it in her exchange with David Letterman. And her brief walk across the stage at the GOP dinner Monday drew more attention than Mr. Gingrich's stem-winding speech. For someone who, according to the Washington cognoscenti, doesn't know what she's doing, she's doing pretty well.
Fire David Letterman!
I don't think Sarah Palin has decided whether she'd like to live in the White House. But if she does, ignoring the conventional wisdom in Washington may be the best way to get there.
A prominent South Carolina Republican killed his Facebook page Sunday after being caught likening the First Lady to an escaped gorilla.
Commenting on a report posted to Facebook about a gorilla escape at a zoo in Columbia, S.C., Friday, longtime GOP activist Rusty DePass wrote, "I'm sure it's just one of Michelle's ancestors - probably harmless."
Busted by South Carolina political blogger Will Folks on his FITNEWS blog, DePass told WIS-TV in Columbia, "I am as sorry as I can be if I offended anyone. The comment was clearly in jest."
Then he added, "The comment was hers, not mine," claiming Michelle Obama made a recent remark about humans descending from apes. The Daily News could find no such comment.
"'Humor' like this is nothing new for South Carolina Republicans - even as the party claims to be focusing on 'outreach' efforts to minorities," said Folks, a former gubernatorial spokesman and widely read blogger. "The fact that Palmetto [State] Republicans don't get that this is a serious problem for them baffles us."
Columbia's mayor called on DePass to apologize properly. "The comment is reprehensible. There's nothing funny about it," said Democratic Mayor Bob Coble. "What he needs to do is simply apologize in a straightforward manner."
Superstar Megan Fox recently fell victim to topless photos of her being leaked to the tabloids. Read more about the story that is causing buzz around the web, while checking out pictures and video here.
The unauthorized release of topless photos of Transformers star Megan Fox, unlike many other similar cases, will not get anybody sued. Believing in Karma the starlet has decided not to take any legal action against the person responsible for the wrongfully leaked pictures that are popping up in the tabloids. When Fox first saw the pics from her upcoming film “Jennifer’s Body” online she considered taking legal action, according to reports.
After examining the leaked pictures more carefully, she decided that they didn’t bother her too much, mainly because of the silicon stickers that were used to cover her private parts. Fox was quoted saying “I had booby stickers on,” and then she later went on to say:
“If I’d been actually topless, I would have sued someone… I know who, and I never did anything about it. It’s her karma to deal with, not mine.”
As soon as the public got wind of the existence of these revealing shots, google went crazy with search terms such as “nude pics,” “leaked photos,” “topless pictures,” all prefixed by the name Megan Fox of course. It seems that anything related to the stunning actress can stir up frenzy these days.
The Duggar Family firmed up their lead in the reality show race for most kids. The stars of "18 and Counting'' have a grandchild on the way. On the "Today'' show this morning, Josh Duggar, 21, and his wife Anna, revealed that the baby would be a girl.
TLC.com PhotoJosh and Anna Duggar are having a girl.
Josh and Anna Duggar are having a girl.
Josh, the eldest of an Arkansas clan that includes 18 children, and Anna, learned in February they were expecting their first grandchild. The couple married in September.
The gender of the Duggar family grandchild was revealed this morning on the "Today" show. It was a surprise even to the expectant couple, who learned they were having a girl after Josh cut into a cake with pink layers. "Today" host Meredith Vieira was the only person -- besides Anna Duggar's doctor and the baker of the cake -- to know the baby's sex before airtime.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc on Monday denied allegations that author J.K. Rowling copied "substantial parts" of a book by another children's author when she wrote "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
The book that allegedly ripped off Willy the Wizard, published in 2000, was the fourth installment of the hugely successful boy wizard Harry Potter series that has sold more than 400 million copies worldwide and been turned into a multi-billion-dollar film franchise.
"The allegations of plagiarism made today, Monday 15 June 2009, by the Estate of Adrian Jacobs are unfounded, unsubstantiated and untrue," said a statement from Bloomsbury, which publishes Harry Potter in Britain.
"This claim about Willy the Wizard is without merit and will be defended vigorously." In an earlier statement, Jacobs' estate said that it had issued proceedings at London's High Court against Bloomsbury Publishing Plc for copyright infringement.
"The Estate is also seeking a court order against J.K. Rowling herself for pre-action disclosure in order to determine whether to join her as a defendant to the ... action," the statement read.
It named the estate's trustee as Paul Allen, and said that Rowling had copied "substantial parts" of "The Adventures of Willy the Wizard -- No 1 Livid Land" written by Jacobs in 1987.
PHOTOS: Calvin Klein Threesome Billboard source Calvin Klein 'Threesome' Ad Draws Oohs, Aahs and Protests
Calvin Klein is under fire for a sexually explicit new billboard that's caught the eyes — and turned the stomachs — of many people who have seen it in New York.
The blue-jeans giant has unveiled a jumbo ad that shows two young men and a young woman entwined in a semi-nude threesome, as another man undresses.
The graphic image at the intersection of Houston and Lafayette Streets, in a hip neighborhood in downtown Manhattan, has some passersby oohing and aahing — and others averting their eyes.
"It's soft pornography is what it is," said Laurie Baranowski, who said she was in New York for a visit. "I don't think that just because you put Calvin Klein's name on it makes it acceptable. It's a beautiful picture, but I don't think that that's the place for it."
See the Susan Boyle Glasgow video and photos here of the singer’s performance on June 15, 2009 in the BGT tour here. The singer canceled Manchester apperances, but returned to the stage in to deliver a stellar performance in her native land at Glasgow Glasgow SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre).
The Susan Boyle Glasgow performance included ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from Les Miserables and Memory from Cats, the two songs she sang in the BGT final and semi-final. Word went out via various news outlets, including the BBC (Boyle ‘will sing’ at Glasgow show) which reported that the singer would perform.
Many have tried to prognosticate the singer’s continued participation in the tour, and speculation on her mental and physical state continues. The senior member of Diversity dance troupe, Ian McNaughton, spoke highly of her during a prior stop in Birmingham.
VIDEO: Susan Boyle Glasgow Performance
Superstar Megan Fox recently fell victim to topless photos of her being leaked to the tabloids. Read more about the story that is causing buzz around the web, while checking out pictures and video here.
The unauthorized release of topless photos of Transformers star Megan Fox, unlike many other similar cases, will not get anybody sued. Believing in Karma the starlet has decided not to take any legal action against the person responsible for the wrongfully leaked pictures that are popping up in the tabloids. When Fox first saw the pics from her upcoming film “Jennifer’s Body” online she considered taking legal action, according to reports.
After examining the leaked pictures more carefully, she decided that they didn’t bother her too much, mainly because of the silicon stickers that were used to cover her private parts. Fox was quoted saying “I had booby stickers on,” and then she later went on to say:
If ever there were an actress made for the quirky, off-center rhythms of Weeds, it’s probably the quirky, off-center Jennifer Jason Leigh, an actress who, like series star Mary-Louise Parker, seems perpetually underrated despite turning in great performance after great performance. Leigh can occasionally become too grating, but once you get into her rhythms, she’s always fascinating to watch. Here, she’s been cast as Nancy’s sister, Jill, an underappreciated soccer mom, who almost seems to offer us a glimpse into who Nancy was before the death of her husband (though from all accounts, Nancy and her husband’s relationship was far better than the marriage depicted here). This kind of ersatz time travel is always more interesting than straight flashbacks, and tossing Justin Kirk and Leigh into scenes together was a good creative decision.
Leigh’s Jill is the mother to two pink-clad twins and the wife to a bike-obsessed husband who seems to only be a flitting presence in her life. Every scene set in her house was a winner here, especially an early scene when both twins chose “HAM!” for breakfast, and a later scene depicting Jill and Andy slowly falling into each other’s arms while drinking through woozily disorienting jump cuts. (“No, that’s just your face!”) The jump cuts were almost imperceptible the first few times they happened, as if someone just made a mistake in the editing room at finding matching frames to cut between, but as the scene went on and you got into the rhythm (or lack thereof) of them, it all made for such a good way to look at a woman whose wheels are slowly coming off.
Artie Lange hijacked Joe Buck’s new HBO show from Brett Favre on Monday night. That’s not the way the premiere of “Joe Buck Live,” the successor to “Costas Live,” was supposed to go. Lange, a comedian on Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio show, stealing the spotlight from Favre, the quarterback who keeps coming back?
The bookend to the show was a panel show featuring Artie Lange, the actor Paul Rudd, and Jason Sudeikis of “Saturday Night Live.” The latter two need not have shown up for this as was Artie Lange staging a hostile takeover. His scatological, homophobic, insult act was delivered with a sort of blithe and gleeful explosiveness that threw Joe Buck a bit. This 10-minute trap on the stage at the Equitable Center’s auditorium in Midtown Manhattan was unlike any live TV Joe Buck had ever practiced with Tim McCarver or Troy Aikman.
As Artie Lange was popping off, Joe Buck said, “I was thinking, ‘How much longer do we have in the segment?’ I thought that spending time on a treadmill felt long, but that was eight or nine minutes turned into an eternity. But it’s cable. You can get away with it.”
While reading his top ten list Monday night, "Late Show" host David Letterman said Gov. Sarah Palin bought makeup from Bloomingdale's to update her "slutty flight attendant" look. Palin was in New York over the weekend.
Politico has a piece about a dustup between Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and CBS "Late Show" Host David Letterman:
Sarah Palin called David Letterman "pathetic" Tuesday after the CBS "Late Show" host said the Alaska Republican governor sports a "slutty flight attendant look."
"What a commentary there," Palin said of the comment during an interview on conservative host John Ziegler's Los Angeles-based radio show. "That's pretty pathetic, good ole David Letterman."
“David Letterman directly apologized to Gov. Sarah Palin and her daughters on his program Monday night, saying he took responsibility for a joke that had offended Ms. Palin, her family, and her supporters.
Mr. Letterman opened the desk portion of his show with the apology in which he said he wanted to say he was sorry to “to the two daughters involved, Bristol and Willow, and also to the governor and her family and everybody else who was outraged by the joke.”
Two weeks ago on his “Late Show” program on CBS, he had joked about Governor Palin attending a Yankee game with her daughter.The joke, in which Mr. Letterman seemingly confused Willow, who is 14 and attended a Yankee game with Gov. Palin that week, with Bristol, who is 18 and an unwed mother, had to do with the Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez impregnating Ms. Palin’s daughter.
Panic Cure - How to Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks By Rhia Taylor
If you suffer from persistent and frightening panic attacks you will find it not only interferes with your daily life but it can be bad enough to force you to give up working. Once it gets this bad finding a panic cure is vital to get control of your life.
As an attack begins you will experience symptoms like palpitations, chest pains, difficulty breathing and trembling or shaking. These symptoms can occur anywhere. In a shop or in a car and if you are in a crowded area the discovery that the symptoms have started can make the fear bad enough to trigger an immediate and full-blown attack. They can become bad enough that make you scared to leave your house for fear of another one occurring.
You may be taking medication to help you cope with these episodes and all these will do is to try to hide the symptoms. They will not stop attacks.
There are natural ways to help you cope. If you are in a crowded area and feel the symptoms starting you can do panic attack breathing techniques. These are deep breathing techniques that stop you hyperventilating and can prevent your symptoms becoming worse and turning into a full-blown attack.
These techniques are used by homeopathic remedies and they treat the root cause of the attacks, doing this will give you relief from them and eventually stop panic attacks naturally. They work because they treat the triggers and do not just try to mask them.
Taking expensive and addictive medication is just a temporary solution until you stop what is triggering your attacks.
If you want a panic cure and want to stop your panic and anxiety attacks permanently then use homeopathic remedies. These will work and give you your live back.
Alarming Mesothelioma Statistics For You to Know By Bello Kamorudeen
-Mesothelioma is not a very common disease with about 2000-3000 new cases seen in the US every year.
-There was a gradual increase in the number of cases of newly diagnosed mesothelioma victims in the United States from the 1970's to the 1990's after which the number became fairly constant. After the year 2000 and beyond the number has likely been on the decrease.
-Mesothelioma is more common in men. It is four times commoner in men than in women.
-The number of new Mesothelioma cases is still increasing in European countries.
-Mesothelioma commonly affects people over the age of 55 years, it is very rare to find Mesothelioma in people under the age of 55 years and its incidence increases with age, about 90% of people diagnosed with Mesothelioma are over the age of 65 years.
-This cancer is commoner in Caucasians and Hispanics than in African Americans or in Asian Americans.
-The mean lifespan of the victims of this deadly cancer is between four to eighteen months. About nine to ten percent of mesothelioma victims live up to five years after diagnosis. The lifespan of individual cases depend on many factors including the stage and the degree of spread of the tumor at diagnosis, the age of the victim at diagnosis, general state of health, and some other factors.
-It is however important to note that most of these survival data were collected from patients diagnosed and treated years ago , it is most likely that these figures might have improved by now with more victims living longer after diagnosis.
-Finally it is important to also note that these figures are just a guide and they do not determine your own outcome of the disease. So many other individual factors come to play to determine your own actual outcome, you should discuss with your oncologist to know how best these figures apply to you.
Zicam Cold Remedy: Why You Should Stop Using It source
Today the Food and Drug Administration announced that we should no longer use a popular over-the-counter cold remedy—Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Nasal Swabs—because it could cause a long-lasting or permanent loss in our sense of smell, a condition called anosmia. The FDA says it has received more than 130 reports from Zicam users who said their ability to smell became impaired—in some cases, after using the product only once. It goes without saying that we need our noses to, say, smell smoke when there's a fire, milk when it's rancid, and significantly enhance the taste of our food.
Zicam's website is still up and running, with no mention, as yet, of the warning letter that its manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, received from the FDA. The agency told the company to stop marketing Zicam unless it applies for a formal drug approval. Matrixx Initiatives responded to my inquiry with an E-mailed statement, which reads, in part:
"Based on the FDA's action, the company has suspended shipments of these products and will reimburse any customer desiring a refund. However, the company believes the cumulative body of independent scientific and medical evidence supports both the safety and efficacy of Zicam intranasal cold remedy products. Matrixx Initiatives stands behind the science of its products and its belief that there is no causal link between its intranasal gel products and anosmia. For this reason, Matrixx Initiatives believes that the FDA action is unwarranted and will seek a meeting with the FDA to review the company's product safety data. "
During tonight's Free-For-All RAW special, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon announced that he has "sold" Monday Night RAW after receiving an offer he couldn't refuse. The man who will own and operate WWE's flagship brand is none other than Donald Trump.
Trump appeared via satellite to confirm the purchase and inform the WWE Universe that he'll be at RAW next week to run things his way. He also announced that next week's RAW will presented commercial-free for the first time in the show's history.
There's no word yet on how long Trump's involvement with WWE will last, but it has a good chance of helping RAW's recently-soft ratings.
John Ensign Admits Having Extramarital Affair source
Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) has acknowledged an extramarital affair with a campaign staffer in a statement released by his office. "I deeply regret and am very sorry for my actions," said Ensign. He is expected to announce the affair at a press conference at 6:30 pm tonight. The affair, which was with a woman who worked for both Ensign's re-election campaign and his Battle Born leadership political action committee, began in December 2007 and ended in August 2008. Ensign's wife, Darlene, said that the couple's "marriage has become stronger" and added: "I love my husband."
Sources in Washington and Nevada say Republican Sen. John Ensign, a rising star in the Republican Party considering a 2012 presidential bid will hold a press conference later today in which he will acknowledge an extramarital affair.
Ensign, a member of the Senate GOP leadership, flew back to his native Las Vegas today in anticipation of the public announcement, sources said, missing a vote considered key to the Nevada tourist industry.
Two senior GOP political strategists, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, said the announcement was imminent. They declined to say with whom Ensign had the affair.
In February 2002, Ensign took an unexplained two week leave of absence from the Senate citing "personal reasons."
For teens, there is no greater joy than graduating high school. Shaking off the shackles of education and claiming that hard-fought diploma is truly an epic day. Unfortunately, for several students at Bonny Eagle High School in Maine, their natural exuberance has led to some surprisingly serious problems.
On Friday night, when the senior class was waiting to graduate, excitement began to grow. Students bounced a large inflatable rubber duck. The noise level rose. And then came "the kiss." When called, one student walked on stage to receive his diploma and blew a kiss to his family. The school administrator, clearly not the sentimental sort, sent the student back to his seat ... sans diploma.
The seemingly harsh punishment has sent the Web all aflutter. Searches on "student denied diploma" and "bonny eagle high school" are both through the roof. Additionally, blogs and news papers are chiming in with opinions on whether or not the administration overreacted. The student's mother has given interviews and is quite upset at her son's treatment. According to an article from Fox News the outraged mother said, "A bow, a kiss to your mom is not misbehavior."
But the administrators feel they were just enforcing the rules that students agreed to. At a meeting following the debacle, school superintendent Suzanne Lukas said that "if a student doesn't adhere to the expectations, then the consequences are clearly spelled out."
Christmas has come early for recessionistas: Jimmy Choo is teaming up with the budget-conscious retail chain H&M, the AP reports. The shoemaker, adored by Sex and the City’s Carrie, will also include bags, accessories, and clothing in its collection, to launch Nov. 14. “We adore Jimmy Choo’s shoes and bags,” said an H&M exec. The store has also collaborated with designers including Stella McCartney and Roberto Cavalli.
Jimmy Choo will present “a sophisticated, fashion forward, accessible and glamorous collection,” said its founder, adding, “We are privileged to be among the fashion greats who have been affiliated with H&M so far.”
Buried in Walt Mossberg's iPhone 3G S review: AT&T (T) has changed its mind and will offer "eligible" subscribers a cheaper upgrade to Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 3G S. Through Sept. 30, it will offer the 3G S for $199/$299 (depending on capacity), and not charge iPhone 3G owners a $200 premium. But it's still not crystal clear who's eligible for the new price.
Here's AT&T's official announcement:
We’re now pleased to offer our iPhone 3G customers who are upgrade eligible in July, August or September 2009 our best upgrade pricing, beginning Thursday, June 18.
If you’re one of the many customers who will benefit from this change, please note that our upgrade eligibility tools will reflect this change on Thursday, June 18.
We invite you to come to our stores beginning Friday during normal store hours, although please be aware that customer demand may exceed supply in some of our stores. You may also preorder online on June 18 at www.att.com/iPhone, and your iPhone 3G S will arrive in 7 — 14 days. Or you can purchase iPhone 3G S at Apple’s retail and online stores, as well as at other popular retailers.
VIDEO: Real Housewives of New Jersey Finale source
Real Housewives of New Jersey, we hardly knew ye! It was a short season, just six episodes, half the number that Bravo devoted to their city slicker sister-wives in New York. But hats off to the producers for not exploiting a single plotline—housewife Danielle’s unsavory past—until last night’s finale, which culminated in a deeply satisfying blaze of glory, as New Jersey’s most talented hair-band member would certainly attest.
To manage this David Blaine-like feat of endurance, the editors had to cut back and forth in time to create a cohesive storyline. How could we tell? Well, for one thing, Teresa’s breasts looked big in some scenes, and non-existent in others. Whatever works!
The highlight of the season—the finest moment in all Housewives’ history, in my opinion—unfolded in the final few minutes of the show, when Teresa goes nuts Jerry Springer-style during her dinner party at Lu Nello restaurant, and overturns the dinner table while screaming the words “whore,” “stupid b—” and uttering another sound that resembled a macaw’s mating call. Maybe instead of silicone, they filled her implants with “crazy”?
VIDEO: Cynthia Hampton, John Ensign's Mistress source
Sen. John Ensign, a conservative Republican from Nevada, has admitted to having an affair with a married woman. He said it was "the worst thing" he has ever done in his life, and on Wednesday, Ensign stepped down from his Senate post.
The woman in question was not named by Ensign, but multiple reports name her as 46-year-old Cynthia Hampton. According to those reports, the affair was well-known in Nevada political circles.
Politico reported that Hampton is married to Douglas Hampton, who worked in Ensign's Senate office. Both no longer work for Ensign.
According to Politico, Hampton served as the treasurer for Ensign's re-election campaign and for his political committee, Battle Born PAC . Also it is believed that Ensign's affair with Hampton took place between December 2007 and August 2008. Federal Election Committee records show that she ended her affiliation with the two committees in early 2008.
Hampton is also said to have worked as the assistant treasurer of the National Republican Congressional Committee . The former treasurer of the NRCC, Chris Ward, was accused of embezzling millions of dollars into his personal accounts.
Last Friday, we found out that Attack of the Show co-host Olivia Munn would once again be appearing in Playboy. We got to see a video from Olivia's Playboy photoshoot and were promised a look at the cover of the new issue the following week.
G4 has delivered on that promise and the cover was revealed on Attack of the Show yesterday. She graces the cover all wet and in a little red bikini. She won't actually be naked, just wearing next to nothing. I guess you can draw some nipples on the pages or something to trick yourself into thinking she's naked. Whatever floats your boat, man. Hit the break to check out the cover reveal. The new issue of Playboy will be out this Friday.
Here's a video of Shaquille O'Neal while training with John Burke courtesy of the6levels.com. Just another Shaq being Shaq moment. You got to love the big guy.
Since we're in the subject anyway, and Shaq mentioned he'd be retired in a year or two, how about it fight fans? I think it's an interesting proposition: Hong Man Choi against The Diesel! I want to see that one in an improvised cage. The only thing is, why does Shaq have to wait til he's retired. This fight can happen right now. I'll even volunteer to promote and organize it in Vegas. But if Shaq truly wants to jump in the cage, why not go for Bob Sapp first? Shaq has the cardio to hang and trained with law enforcement so you already know he can fight.
- Watch more f Shaq Wants to Fight Chuck Liddell and Hong Man Choi
One of the most effective ways to deal with the stretch marks is to use an effective cream. There are both over the counter creams as well as the prescription creams available to help treat them.
The cream works by diminishing the appearance of the stretch marks. It does so by working on the skin to make it tighter and firmer.
The best stretch marks removal cream works by helping the skin to regain its strength, elasticity and its suppleness. It helps the skin by providing it with the complex sugar chains known as glycans. It also provides the skin with peptides, proteins and enzymes that help to orchestrate and orderly build all the structural elements of a healthy skin.
Basically the cream can help the skin in building collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans. The cream also supplies the enzymes and messenger molecules that help the cells to identify the scar tissues and differentiate them from the normal and fully functional healthy skin tissues. The cream also assists the skin in rebuilding healthy tissues by providing it with the required amino-acid components.
Usually, most of the people use an over the counter cream to treat their stretch marks. However the fact is that the prescription creams can be much more efficient in dealing with the stretch marks. They are to be used regularly. Also they have to be supported by a proper diet plan that includes taking all the essential nutrients to keep the skin healthy.
Like mentioned above there are both the over the counter as well as prescription creams available in the market. You should talk to your dermatologist and should find out what is the best for you.
One thing that you should always remember is that the cream will only work, if you will use it regularly.
A northwest Montana town named Libby where asbestos contamination, which potentially causes Mesothelioma, has killed more than 200 people will get more than $130 million in cleanup and medical assistance from the Obama administration, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.
The declaration is the first issued by the agency, which has grappled with the "toxic asbestos legacy" of a mine outside Libby, Montana, since 1999, Administrator Lisa Jackson said.
The town of Libby Montana was heavily contaminated with asbestos-laced dust that federal prosecutors said resulted in more than 200 deaths and 1,000 illnesses. "For decades, the disease and death rate from asbestosis in the Libby area was staggeringly high -- much higher than the national average," Jackson told reporters.
Not only did asbestos dust from the mine spread all over Libby and the neighboring town of Troy for decades, but tailings from the facility also were used as fill for driveways, gardens and playgrounds, she said. "Literally no matter where these residents turned, they were being exposed yet again," Jackson said. She said the declaration "should be a reminder of the serious consequences of mismanaging hazardous material such as asbestos."
Robin Hibbard is 29 year old and now, she is pregnant. The Real World San Diego's Robin is with kid. Robin Hibbard, live in Tampa Florida who first came to the little screen on the MTV reality TV show now, The Real World is pregnant.
Robin Hibbard is Pregnant
A basis end to Robin determind that the kid was imagines sometime before the most latest Real World/Road system confronts filmed in New Zealand, The contest 2 and that she is wait for to give birth in June.
During that time, she was told it is a boy. No utterance on the identity of the father, though it is not one more cast member. When some body ask to her about her pregnant that time she said “I thing he is boy”. She is twenty nine year old.
RW/RR confront Real World/Road system confront is a very famous reality TV series on MTV that turn off from that network's two flagship reality shows, The Real World and Road Rules. The 18 payment of the series, The Ruins, will open in the fall of 2009.
The Environmental Protection Agency yesterday declared its first-ever "public health emergency," saying the federal government will funnel $6 million to provide medical care for people sickened by asbestos from a mine in northwest Montana.
The declaration applies to the towns of Libby and Troy, where for decades workers dug for vermiculite, a mineral used in insulation. They were unknowingly poisoning themselves: The vermiculite was contaminated with a toxic form of asbestos, which workers carried home on their clothes.
The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that there are 500 people with asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer and asbestosis in the two towns, whose populations total about 3,900. Asbestos also causes Mesothelioma
A spokeswoman for the department said 50 new cases are diagnosed every year, including some in workers' relatives and children who never set foot in a mine.
Golf's 2009 US Open starts today, and there are the basic facts and full TV schedule: source
Bethpage Black is one of only two public courses that has played host to the U.S. Open. The other is Torrey Pines near San Diego. Bethpage Black is open to the public, but it is recommended that only low-handicap players try it.
A couple of historical factors are working against Tiger Woods in his bid for a fourth U.S. Open championship and second at Bethpage Black. No player has won back-to-back titles since Curtis Strange in 1988 and ’89. And no player had won the Open two straight times on the same course since Willie Anderson won in 1901 and ’05 at Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, Mass.
•Wondering about Rocco Mediate, who pushed Tiger Woods to a playoff last year before finishing second?His play this year suggests Mediate probably won’t be a factor. In 12 PGA Tour events this year, his best finish is a tie for 22nd.
•The field includes amateur Bronson Burgoon, who helped Texas A&M win its first NCAA golf championship last month.
Thursday June 18th
10am to 3pm on ESPN
3pm to 5pm on NBC
5pm to 7pm on ESPN
8pm to 11pm on ESPN (replay).
Friday June 19th
2.30am to 5.30am on ESPN2 (replay)
10am to 3pm on ESPN
3pm to 5pm on NBC
5pm to 7pm on ESPN
8pm to 11pm ESPN (replay)
Saturday June 20th
3am to 6am on ESPN (replay)
2pm to 8pm on NBC
Sunday June 21st
3am to 6am on ESPN (replay)
1.30pm to 7.30pm on NBC.
Robinho was on target for Brazil as the Copa America holders swept towards the Confederations Cup semi-finals in South Africa with a game to spare by comfortably beating the United States 3-0 in their second Group B match.
City's record signing from Real Madrid finished off a lightning-quick breakaway after an error from former City midfielder DaMarcus Beasley turned a United States corner into an inviting opportunity for Brazil.
Robi's 20th-minute strike came with Brazil already a goal in front in Pretoria through reputed Arsenal target Felipe Melo, whose header from an eighth-minute free kick gave Tim Howard no chance in the United States goal.
That goal effectively sank Brazil's rivals, still struggling to recover from a 3-1 opening defeat by Italy and reduced to ten men after 55 minutes when midfielder Sacha Kljestan was sent off for a studs-up tackle on Ramires.
Right-back Maicon added Brazil's third for good measure in the 62nd minute, firing into the roof of the net from an acute angle following a smart build-up and great final ball from Kaka. The US rally to hit the bar twice in the closing stages was a tad misleading.
Brazil, unbeaten in 13 matches, will now face world champions Italy on Sunday in their final group game with six points in the bag following a nerve-jangling 4-3 victory over Egypt in their opening tie.
Former mountain biking world champion Melissa “Missy” Giove was in custody Thursday on federal drug charges after authorities said they seized more than 200 pounds of marijuana from a truck she was driving in upstate New York.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials said Wednesday that the 37-year-old Giove, of Chesapeake, Va., and 30-year-old Eric Canori of Wilton were charged Tuesday with conspiring to possess and distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana.
Authorities said they seized nearly 400 pounds of pot from the truck and from Canori’s home outside Saratoga Springs, 25 miles north of Albany.
Giove and Canori were in the custody of U.S. Marshals pending detention hearings Thursday afternoon in Albany.
DEA spokeswoman Erin Mulvey said authorities learned of Giove and Canori’s plans last weekend when Illinois State Police pulled over a woman driving a truck and trailer loaded with about 220 pounds of marijuana. Authorities completed the delivery to the Albany area, where Mulvey said Giove picked up the vehicle and trailer.
VIDEO: Jon and Kate Announcement: Divorce/Separation?
Jon and Kate Announcement: Divorce/Separation source
America has been wondering if Jon and Kate Plus 8’s special announcement promo video touting the Monday big show means divorce or separation. The answer is here, with the Monday night 1-hour special for June 22nd.
"Recently we made some life-changing decisions," says Kate Gosselin in a voiceover for the promo, "decisions affecting every member of our family, ones that we hope will bring each of us some peace." Said Jon and Kate about their announcement.
Jon & Kate followers haven't heard the last of this highly publicized couple and their brood of children. TLC has been running promos teasing an announcement during Monday's show.
Promos for Monday's one-hour special feature captions such as "A Family in Turmoil," "A Relationship at a Crossroads," "Where do they go from here?" and "Jon and Kate have an announcement."
What will the announcement be? Are they getting a divorce? Will the eight children be shuttled between two households? Is the show coming to an end? Or is it just another shameless ploy to boost ratings and sucker a few more unsuspecting people into watching the show?
Glenn Beck's Janet Contreras Letter (VIDEO & TEXT)
Okay..how much of this is relevant to what's Obama's actually doing though?
Glenn Beck's Janet Contreras Letter (VIDEO & TEXT) source
"The internet has been abuzz today about a letter that Glenn Beck read on his show. He read it on his radio show on Tuesday and on his television show on Wednesday. The letter is from Janet Contreras, a ‘regular’ American who wrote this as an open letter to our nation’s leadership. It struck a nerve for many people.
People have been sending the Contreras letter around to their friends, posting it on twitter and facebook and talking about it over the water cooler at work. The letter was written by Janet Contreras, a 53-year-old woman from Arizona. She declares herself to be a lifelong democrat who just got fed up with that party and the whole package of what has gone in." See the video and full text of the letter below:
Video of Glenn Beck reading the Janet Contreras letter:
Text of the Janet Contreras Letter:
I’m a home grown American citizen, 53, registered Democrat all my life. Before the last presidential election I registered as a Republican because I no longer felt the Democratic Party represents my views or works to pursue issues important to me. Now I no longer feel the Republican Party represents my views or works to pursue issues important to me. The fact is I no longer feel any political party or representative in Washington represents my views or works to pursue the issues important to me. There must be someone. Please tell me who you are. Please stand up and tell me that you are there and that you’re willing to fight for our Constitution as it was written. Please stand up now. You might ask yourself what my views and issues are that I would horribly feel so disenfranchised by both major political parties. What kind of nut job am I? Will you please tell me?
Well, these are briefly my views and issues for which I seek representation:
One, illegal immigration. I want you to stop coddling illegal immigrants and secure our borders. Close the underground tunnels. Stop the violence and the trafficking in drugs and people. No amnesty, not again. Been there, done that, no resolution. P.S., I’m not a racist. This isn’t to be confused with legal immigration.
Two, the TARP bill, I want it repealed and I want no further funding supplied to it. We told you no, but you did it anyway. I want the remaining unfunded 95% repealed. Freeze, repeal.
Three: Czars, I want the circumvention of our checks and balances stopped immediately. Fire the czars. No more czars. Government officials answer to the process, not to the president. Stop trampling on our Constitution and honor it.
Four, cap and trade. The debate on global warming is not over. There is more to say.
Five, universal healthcare. I will not be rushed into another expensive decision. Don’t you dare try to pass this in the middle of the night and then go on break. Slow down!
Six, growing government control. I want states rights and sovereignty fully restored. I want less government in my life, not more. Shrink it down. Mind your own business. You have enough to take care of with your real obligations. Why don’t you start there.
Seven, ACORN. I do not want ACORN and its affiliates in charge of our 2010 census. I want them investigated. I also do not want mandatory escrow fees contributed to them every time on every real estate deal that closes. Stop the funding to ACORN and its affiliates pending impartial audits and investigations. I do not trust them with taking the census over with our taxpayer money. I don’t trust them with our taxpayer money. Face up to the allegations against them and get it resolved before taxpayers get any more involved with them. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, hello. Stop protecting your political buddies. You work for us, the people. Investigate.
Eight, redistribution of wealth. No, no, no. I work for my money. It is mine. I have always worked for people with more money than I have because they gave me jobs. That is the only redistribution of wealth that I will support. I never got a job from a poor person. Why do you want me to hate my employers? Why ?? what do you have against shareholders making a profit?
Nine, charitable contributions. Although I never got a job from a poor person, I have helped many in need. Charity belongs in our local communities, where we know our needs best and can use our local talent and our local resources. Butt out, please. We want to do it ourselves.
Ten, corporate bailouts. Knock it off. Sink or swim like the rest of us. If there are hard times ahead, we’ll be better off just getting into it and letting the strong survive. Quick and painful. Have you ever ripped off a Band?Aid? We will pull together. Great things happen in America under great hardship. Give us the chance to innovate. We cannot disappoint you more than you have disappointed us.
Eleven, transparency and accountability. How about it? No, really, how about it? Let’s have it. Let’s say we give the buzzwords a rest and have some straight honest talk. Please try ?? please stop manipulating and trying to appease me with clever wording. I am not the idiot you obviously take me for. Stop sneaking around and meeting in back rooms making deals with your friends. It will only be a prelude to your criminal investigation. Stop hiding things from me.
Twelve, unprecedented quick spending. Stop it now.
Take a breath. Listen to the people. Let’s just slow down and get some input from some nonpoliticians on the subject. Stop making everything an emergency. Stop speed reading our bills into law. I am not an activist. I am not a community organizer. Nor am I a terrorist, a militant or a violent person. I am a parent and a grandparent. I work. I’m busy. I’m busy. I am busy, and I am tired. I thought we elected competent people to take care of the business of government so that we could work, raise our families, pay our bills, have a little recreation, complain about taxes, endure our hardships, pursue our personal goals, cut our lawn, wash our cars on the weekends and be responsible contributing members of society and teach our children to be the same all while living in the home of the free and land of the brave.
I entrusted you with upholding the Constitution. I believed in the checks and balances to keep from getting far off course. What happened? You are very far off course. Do you really think I find humor in the hiring of a speed reader to unintelligently ramble all through a bill that you signed into law without knowing what it contained? I do not. It is a mockery of the responsibility I have entrusted to you. It is a slap in the face. I am not laughing at your arrogance. Why is it that I feel as if you would not trust me to make a single decision about my own life and how I would live it but you should expect that I should trust you with the debt that you have laid on all of us and our children. We did not want the TARP bill. We said no. We would repeal it if we could. I am sure that we still cannot. There is such urgency and recklessness in all of the recent spending.
From my perspective, it seems that all of you have gone insane. I also know that I am far from alone in these feelings. Do you honestly feel that your current pursuits have merit to patriotic Americans? We want it to stop. We want to put the brakes on everything that is being rushed by us and forced upon us. We want our voice back. You have forced us to put our lives on hold to straighten out the mess that you are making. We will have to give up our vacations, our time spent with our children, any relaxation time we may have had and money we cannot afford to spend on you to bring our concerns to Washington. Our president often knows all the right buzzword is unsustainable. Well, no kidding. How many tens of thousands of dollars did the focus group cost to come up with that word? We don’t want your overpriced words. Stop treating us like we’re morons.
We want all of you to stop focusing on your reelection and do the job we want done, not the job you want done or the job your party wants done. You work for us and at this rate I guarantee you not for long because we are coming. We will be heard and we will be represented. You think we’re so busy with our lives that we will never come for you? We are the formerly silent majority, all of us who quietly work , pay taxes, obey the law, vote, save money, keep our noses to the grindstone and we are now looking up at you. You have awakened us, the patriotic spirit so strong and so powerful that it had been sleeping too long. You have pushed us too far. Our numbers are great. They may surprise you. For every one of us who will be there, there will be hundreds more that could not come. Unlike you, we have their trust. We will represent them honestly, rest assured. They will be at the polls on voting day to usher you out of office. We have cancelled vacations. We will use our last few dollars saved. We will find the representation among us and a grassroots campaign will flourish. We didn’t ask for this fight. But the gloves are coming off. We do not come in violence, but we are angry. You will represent us or you will be replaced with someone who will. There are candidates among us when he will rise like a Phoenix from the ashes that you have made of our constitution.
Democrat, Republican, independent, libertarian. Understand this. We don’t care. Political parties are meaningless to us. Patriotic Americans are willing to do right by us and our Constitution and that is all that matters to us now. We are going to fire all of you who abuse power and seek more. It is not your power. It is ours and we want it back. We entrusted you with it and you abused it. You are dishonorable. You are dishonest. As Americans we are ashamed of you. You have brought shame to us. If you are not representing the wants and needs of your constituency loudly and consistently, in spite of the objections of your party, you will be fired. Did you hear? We no longer care about your political parties. You need to be loyal to us, not to them. Because we will get you fired and they will not save you. If you do or can represent me, my issues, my views, please stand up. Make your identity known. You need to make some noise about it. Speak up. I need to know who you are. If you do not speak up, you will be herded out with the rest of the sheep and we will replace the whole damn congress if need be one by one. We are coming. Are we coming for you? Who do you represent? What do you represent? Listen. Because we are coming. We the people are coming.
Glenn Beck's Janet Contreras Letter (VIDEO & TEXT)
19-year-old Kristinia DeBarge already has a hit on her hands with her debut single “Goodbye.” The single currently sits at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, so it was the prime time to get Kristinia on TV to perform the sizzling summer jam. She hit Fox’s dance competition So You Think You Can Dance to make her first major TV appearance and performance last night. It’s just a major shame she did not perform the song live. The obvious lip syncing took some of the excitement away from the performance, which was cool and fun overall.
Maybe the next appearance will focus more on her voice and less on her dancing and apparent cuteness, because she really can sing. Check out the video of Kristinia Debarge on So You Think You Can Dance right here
"I thought her dancing was great! Very sharp. It’s just too bad that the backing track was so loud, or that her mic was so low. I had to strain to hear her voice. But, for the first TV performance, well done, Kristinia!"
VIDEO: Kristinia DeBarge on SYTYCD
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The "Gangland" television series on the Barrio Azteca gang will show Thursday on the History Channel (cable Channel 58), show staff and local law enforcement said.
The episode, titled "Blood River," was filmed last March in the El Paso-Juárez area. The Barrio Azteca is one of the largest gangs in the El Paso region. "Gangland" airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays with re-runs several times a week. The series looks into the world of prison and street gangs in cities across the United States.
Over the past several months, History Channel Gangland Producers have been in the Borderland and several other states working on the documentary “Blood River”. The documentary is an overall look at the Barrio Azteca Prison Gang. For many months, producers worked with several Law Enforcement agencies to include the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intel Unit (past & present). EPCSO STGIU gave a law enforcement insight on the largest gang from the El Paso, Texas area.
The "Gangland" television series on the Barrio Azteca gang will show Thursday on the History Channel (cable Channel 58), show staff and local law enforcement said.
The episode, titled "Blood River," was filmed last March in the El Paso-Juárez area. The Barrio Azteca is one of the largest gangs in the El Paso region. "Gangland" airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays with re-runs several times a week. The series looks into the world of prison and street gangs in cities across the United States.
Over the past several months, History Channel Gangland Producers have been in the Borderland and several other states working on the documentary “Blood River”. The documentary is an overall look at the Barrio Azteca Prison Gang. For many months, producers worked with several Law Enforcement agencies to include the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intel Unit (past & present). EPCSO STGIU gave a law enforcement insight on the largest gang from the El Paso, Texas area.
Jammie Thomas Fined $2,000,000 Dollards for Downloading mp3s
Really? Seriously. I mean..really? Come on, music industry.
Jammie Thomas Fined $2,000,000 Dollards for Downloading mp3s source
A jury ruled Thursday that Jammie Thomas-Rasset must pay fines totaling $1.92 million to the RIAA, as a penalty for violating the copyrights on 24 songs.
The trial was Thomas-Rasset's second, after the first was declared a mistrial. Thomas-Rasset is the only defendant accused of violating copyright to go to trial. The decision was reported Thursday by the Associated Press.
Th fine works out to $80,000 per song.
"There's no way they're ever going to get that," said Thomas-Rasset, a 32-year-old mother of four from the central Minnesota city of Brainerd, told the AP. "I'm a mom, limited means, so I'm not going to worry about it now."
A spokeswoman for the RIAA said that Thomas-Rasset had been offered the chance to settle for between $3,000 to $5,000, the AP reported.
Jammie Thomas Fined $2,000,000 Dollards for Downloading mp3s
PLIES is back with his FIRST Single off the NEW Album GOON AFFILIATED that is sure to give it a run for its money. The most talked about day in the streets has arrived! BIG GATES RECORDS presents PLIES - "BECKY"!
"PLIES is back with his FIRST Single off the NEW Album GOON AFFILIATED that is sure to give it a run for its money. The most talked about day in the streets has arrived! BIG GATES RECORDS presents PLIES - "BECKY"! "
Ayatollah Khamenei Speech on Election Protests source
Khamenei Says Ahmadinejad Re-Election Valid, Protests Must End
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that Iran’s election is valid and the time for protests is over.
The re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was a “real celebration” for Iran and a “political earthquake” for the country’s enemies, the supreme leader said. Foes of the Islamic republic wanted to “crush trust” in the state, which would never manipulate the vote, and doubts about the outcome should be dealt with legally, he said in a sermon at Friday prayers in Tehran.
Demonstrations against the result that started the day after the June 12 vote have been the largest since the Islamic Revolution ousted the shah in 1979, as the main challenger, Mir Hossein Mousavi, and his supporters accused Ahmadinejad of vote- rigging.
“Supporters of some of the candidates should have faith that the Islamic Republic does not betray people’s votes,” Khamenei said. “The country’s legal structure does not allow for fraud to take place”
At the same time, he cautioned the defeated challengers against prolonging the protests. The result of the election comes from the ballot box “not from the street,” the supreme leader said.
Protesting should end, he said. “I want everyone to put an end to this, this is not the right thing to do”
Khamenei also criticized attempts to portray the challengers as opposed to the Islamic republic.
Competition Between Candidates
“The competition was between four candidates who all belong to the establishment,” he said. “The enemy and its media want to portray this as a fight between those who are for and those who are against the establishment but this is wrong. The contest was within the framework of the Islamic republic and all four candidates belong to the system.”
VIDEO: Obama at Radio & TV Correspondents Dinner source
Obama Radio And TV Correspondents' Dinner Speech Excerpts:
"I want to thank you for this opportunity to tell all the jokes that weren't funny enough for me to use when we did this five weeks ago.
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In Egypt, we had the opportunity to tour the pyramids. And by now I'm sure you've all seen the pictures of Rahm on that camel. I admit, I was a little nervous about the whole situation. I said at the time, "This is a wild animal known to bite, kick, and spit. And who knows what the camel could do?"
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Of course, most of my attention has been focused back home. As you know, we've been working around the clock on to repair our major financial institutions and our auto companies. But you probably wouldn't understand the concept of troubled industries, working as you do in radio and television.
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One problem we're trying to solve is the high cost of health care in America. And I'm pleased that in our quest to reform the health care system, I have gained the support of the American Medical Association. It proves true the old expression that it's easier to catch flies with honey. And if honey doesn't work, feel free to use an open palm and a swift, downward wrist motion. "
The Miss Puerto Rico Petite competition has fired the current queen and taken away her tiara. The competition has accused Keishla Villafane Rivera of “intolerable conduct”. This conduct included threatening and assaulting pageant workers, and other shenanigans and skullduggery from the model who was winner of the beauty pageant and the bikini swimsuit competition.
Quite serious stuff consider these girls are supposed to be gentle and nice. But not only this, Keishla Villafane Rivera also employed crude language unbecoming of a beauty queen. So basically Keishla Villafane Rivera ended up violating the terms of her contract by agreeing to use her image in an advertisement without the consent of the pageant, the organizers. Wow so finally it comes down to making money without giving a piece of the pie to the organizers. The press reported that, Keishla Villafane Rivera could not be reached for comment. See photos at the source link.
“Gossip Girl” Leighton Meester has a wild side. And we’re not just talking about on the popular series in scenes with her GG character, Blair Waldorf's, on-again, off-again lover, Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick).
Leighton-meester-sex-tape Celebhotline.com has screen shots of what looks like the buzzed-about sex video that reportedly has been shopped around on its site. TMZ reports the private video was shot a few years back by her then-boyfriend and shows Leighton nude – and the antics of her talented tootsies.
Oh, Lordie. There goes Leighton's shoe spokesmodel career. Celebhotline.com spokesman Kevin Blatt told TMZ earlier "We've seen the tape, and we're hoping to close the deal."
Leighton's rep has -- so far -- issued no comment. Our only comment is that we are not willing to join the site – even with a free seven-day trial – to see this salacious video. And we bet we're not alone. Keep reading to see more hot pictures of Meester with Westwick.
In the June 20 segment, Galifianakis shows up, playing his dim, identical twin bro Seth. Like Zach, Seth hails from that comedy hotbed of North Carolina. But unlike Zach, Seth is something of a rube. Yet like Zach, he will elicit huge guffaws.
David Rohde, a New York Times reporter who was kidnapped by the Taliban, escaped Friday night and made his way to freedom after more than seven months of captivity in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Mr. Rohde, along with a local reporter, Tahir Ludin, and their driver, Asadullah Mangal, was abducted outside Kabul, Afghanistan, on Nov. 10 while he was researching a book. Mr. Rohde was part of The Times’s reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize this spring for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan last year.
Mr. Rohde told his wife, Kristen Mulvihill, that Mr. Ludin joined him in climbing over the wall of a compound where they were being held in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. They found a Pakistani Army scout, who led them to a nearby army base, and on Saturday they were flown to the American military base in Bagram, Afghanistan.
“They just walked over the wall of the compound,” Ms. Mulvihill said.
The driver, Mr. Mangal, did not escape with the other two men. The initial report was that Mr. Rohde was in good health, while Mr. Ludin injured his foot in the escape. Until now, the kidnapping has been kept quiet by The Times and other media organizations out of concern for the men’s safety.
When Wladimir Klitschko stepped into the ring against Ruslan Chagaev at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday, it was in front of the largest boxing audience in Germany since Max Schmeling fought in the 1930s.
Klitschko, the IBF and WBO heavyweight champion, was supposed to be fighting David Haye to settle a running verbal feud. But Haye bowed out earlier this month, saying he had injured his back.
Haye asked to reschedule the fight in July, but Klitschko wanted to keep the date and the 60,000-seat sellout — the biggest boxing crowd in Germany since Schmeling fought Adolf Heuser in front of 70,000 people in Stuttgart on June 2, 1939.
"It's a chance that's coming around for the first time in my entire sporting career," the 33-year-old Ukrainian said. "I'm incredibly excited about the 60,000 fans."
The 30-year-old Chagaev was named the WBA's "champion in recess" in 2008 after withdrawing from two fights against Nikolai Valuev. After a third bout between the two scheduled for last month in Helsinki was canceled due to Hepatitis-B antigens being found in Chagaev's blood, the WBA announced Valuev as the rightful champion and put Chagaev's honorary title "under review."
Hope her death will not be in vain..all those who are carrying out these orders need to watch that video and relocate their humanity...
RIP Neda (Girl Who Died in Iran Protests Video) source
"RIP NEDA, The World cries seeing your last breath, you didn't die in vain. We remember you."
That post on Twitter came from a man who identified himself as an American guitarist in Nashville, Tennessee.
Amid the hundreds of images and videos of Saturday's brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran that flooded the Internet, it was the graphic video showing the death of a young woman that touched a nerve among those following the events in Tehran for more than a week.
Like most of the information coming out of Tehran, it is impossible to verify her name, Neda, or the circumstances of her apparent death, captured close-up on a bystander's camera.
CNN ran a pixilated version of the video, which was posted on YouTube. It shows a woman in jeans and white sneakers collapsed on the street, as the person with the camera -- most likely from a cell phone -- runs toward her and focuses on her face.
One blogger posted that Neda was protesting with her father in Tehran when pro-government Basiji militia opened fire and shot her in the heart.
"The final moments of her tender young life leaked into the pavement of Karegeh Street today, captured by cell phone cameras," the unnamed blogger posted on Newsvine.com. "And not long after, took on new life, flickering across computer screens around the world on YouTube, and even CNN."
For the video of her tragic death watch here -WARNING, THIS VIDEO IS VERY GRAPHIC AND DISTURBING.
Diego Sanchez defeated Clay Guida by split decision in a brutal, bloody brawl Saturday night at the Ultimate Fighter Finale.
The fight got off on a frenetic pace, with Sanchez storming across the Octagon and landing a series of punches directly to Guida's face, opening up a cut and appearing to break Guida's nose. The fight at first looked like it might be over in mere seconds, as Sanchez poured on the punishment. But Guida survived, and even after Sanchez floored Guida with a vicious head kick later in the first round, Guida kept going.
And then, incredibly, Guida turned the tables in the second round, taking Sanchez to the ground and pounding on him from the top. Although Sanchez showed off some good ground skills and landed some elbows from the bottom, the second was an outstanding round for Guida.
In the third both fighters were drenched in sweat and blood, but they weren't going to slow down the pace. Sanchez continued to get the better of Guida when the fighters were on their feet, and although Guida got Sanchez down to the ground, two of the three judges awarded the third round -- and the fight -- to Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez calmly acted out his bizarre prefight ritual. Clay Guida bounced around the Octagon, a whirlwind of energy and ratty hair, looking every bit the caged animal he pretty much was.
Two of the UFC's most unique personalities went to war in the main event of the Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale in Las Vegas on Saturday. After three frantic and extra-bloody rounds, Sanchez took the win via split decision.
Sanchez batters Guida and earns the victory. (UFC)
Sanchez batters Guida and earns the victory. (UFC)
"Are you not entertained?" Sanchez asked the audience after the win.
Guida (25-10-0, 5-4-0 UFC) threw an incredible rapid-fire series of fists at the start of Round 1, but his energy was greater than his accuracy as Sanchez (21-2-0, 10-2-0 UFC) answered back with powerful uppercuts and knees to the head, mauling "The Carpenter" and establishing early that he'd be a serious threat in a striking contest. Sanchez battered Guida all over the cage, dropping him with a head kick and trying hard for a knockout.
After a takedown in Round 2, Guida attempted to force a ground-and-pound flurry. Sanchez fought back with a series of elbows to the head from the guard, opening a major cut on Guida's head and covering both fighters in blood. Guida continued to work his ground game after a takedown in Round 3, but Sanchez threatened late with a kimura attempt. As time ran out on the fight, Sanchez and Guida stood up and raised their arms to an appreciative crowd reaction.
Two judges gave the bout to Sanchez by scores of 29-28 and 29-27 for the split decision victory. The third judge scored the fight 29-28 for Guida.
Morgan-Leigh Norman is the daughter of professional golfer Greg Norman. Court documents released in July 2008 about her parents' divorce settlement indicated Norman and her brother, Gregory, will inherit $103 million when their father dies.
Sergio Garcia conceded that he believes his downward spiral has been a direct result of his March break-up with Morgan-Leigh Norman, the daughter of Greg Norman.
Greg Norman's daughter Morgan Leigh Norman broke up with the 29-year-old Garcia, who a few years ago had a relationship with Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis, and that news subsequently sent him reeling.
"It hurt," Garcia, now ranked fourth in the world, told the Times of London. "It was probably the first time I have been really in love. It took me a while to get over Morgan Leigh norman." Seen right here, and more pics here and here
In 2005, Richard Freeman led a four man team from the Centre for Fortean Zoology to Mongolia in search of the notorious Mongolian Death Worm; a fabled reptilian beast said to spit venom and kill its victims with electric blasts. This is their story..
As noted at Talking Points Memo, with photos, there are many kids of large worms:
Giant earthworms are harmless, but perhaps because of their plain appearance and our instinctive disgust of them all kinds of legends are associated with them, even in places where we can't find those "little" couple-meter-earthworms.
The most curious legend is not exactly about an earthworm, but of a worm. A death worm. The Mongolian Death Worm. It can allegedly kill its victims by either spraying a lethal and blinding venom, or sending electrical discharges.
Brooke Kilgarriff, Miss Minnesota (Photos & Video)
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Brooke Kilgarriff, Miss Minnesota source
Brooke Kilgarriff will represent Minnesota in the Miss America competition in January. Brooke was previously known for being on American Idol Season 5. And made it into the top 60, and had a great time in the process. Keep a eye out for this rising star.
Kilgarriff, competing as Miss Twin Cities, won in the interview and overall talent categories Saturday. She performed a rendition of "Somebody to Love," by Queen. She's a student at The Boston Conservatory and is pursuing a career as a Broadway singer and actress. She also hopes to teach elementary school music. Kilgarriff will receive more than $7,500 from the Miss Minnesota Scholarship Program.
VIDEO: Nick Jonas & Miley Cyrus "Before the Storm" LIVE (w/ LYRICS)
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VIDEO: Nick Jonas & Miley Cyrus "Before the Storm" LIVE
"Former couple Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus are apparently trying to make girls around the world cry with their soon-to-be hit, Before the Storm, which is on The Jonas Brothers upcoming album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times. Check out the clip below. And can I just say, awwww."
Here's the live version of their song, "Before the Storm" by Miley Cyrus and Nick Jonas.
--------------------- Nick Jonas & Miley Cyrus "Before the Storm" Lyrics
Miley:
I know this isn't what I wanted,
I never thought it come this far,
Just thinking back to where we started,
And how we lost all that we are.
Nick:
We were young and times were easy.
But I could see it's not the same.
I'm standing here but you don't see me,
I'd give it all for that to change.
But I don't want to lose her,
Don't wanna let her go.
Miley:
Standin' out in the rain,
Need to know if it's over,
'Cuz I will leave you alone.
Nick:
I'm flooded with all this pain,
Knowing I'll never hold her
Both:
Like I did
Before the storm
(Yeah, before the storm)
Nick:
With every strike of lightning,
Miley:
Comes a memory that lasts.
Both:
And not a word is left unspoken,
As the thunder starts to crash.
Miley:
Maybe I
Should give up.
Standin' out in the rain,
Need to know if it's over,
'Cuz I will leave you alone.
Nick:
I'm flooded with all this pain,
Knowing I'll never hold her
Both:
Like I did
Before the storm
Miley:
Trying to keep
The lights from going out
Both:
And the clouds from ripping out my broken heart.
They always say,
That a heart is not a home
Without the one who gets you through the storm.
Both:
Standin' out in the rain,
Knowin' that it's really over.
Please don't leave me alone.
I'm flooded with all this pain,
Knowing I'll never hold ya,
Like I did,
Before the storm.
(The storm)
Like I did
Before the storm.
VIDEO: Nick Jonas & Miley Cyrus "Before the Storm" LIVE
"Here's Anna Faris and her new husband Chris Pratt in Maui where the they eloped this weekend. Yeah, these two are not only together but married. I swear I will spend every minute of every day trying to win her heart away from this man. And fortunately it looks like she's attracted to unbridled sloth, so beers and Xbox it is which is pretty much what I was going to do anyway. For you, my love, for you."
"The House Bunny actress Anna Faris, who is set to tie the knot with Chris Pratt this summer, revealed she would spare her family the trouble of showing up at the occasion. “We made the best decision that I could ever think of - we are just going to slip off and elope,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling Us magazine. “We aren’t going to involve the family at all. Then we will go on a honeymoon,” she added. Aand as we see in these photos, she carried out the plan!"
"She comes out performing Crazy In Love. Right when Jay Z's verse is supposed to come on, he walks out & does his verse to "Give It To Me". Crowd loses their mind as expected. He exits the stage & she finishes the song. She then goes into Naughty Girl & Freakum Dress. She stops the music & talks to the crowd for a few minutes checking to see what side of the audicene is the loudest. After everyone loses their voice, she goes into Get Me Bodied as the chicks in front of me were doing the Running Man. She slides off stage as she leaves the dancers dancing as she prepares for the next song. As the dancers exit, the stairs rise in the middle of the stage as a video of waves flowing on a beach play in the background as she appears in all white at the top of the stage. She sings Ava Maria, Angel (by Sarah McLachlan), Broken Hearted Girl & If I Were A Boy, (I like r&b but this was too many ballads for me at once). She then runs off the stage."
Gymnast Courtney Kupets of Georgia is a top US gymnast and has now won the Honda-Broderick Cup, given to the nation's top female college athlete. She received the award Monday at Columbia University.
After missing the 2008 postseason with an Achilles' injury, Kupets returned to lead Georgia to its fifth straight NCAA championship. The senior won national titles in the all-around, bars, beam and floor competition. Her four titles tied the record for a single national meet.
At the 2004 Athens Olympics, Kupets won the silver medal in the team all-around and captured individual bronze in the uneven bars.
Kupets led Georgia to its fifth straight NCAA Championship team title, while also winning individual national titles in the all-around, bars, beam and floor. She became the first gymnast ever to win a national title in all five individual events (including the vault in 2007) and finished the 2009 season ranked No. 1 in all-around, bars and beam, and second on floor and vault. Kupets received five first-team All-America honors, making a total of 15 for her career (the maximum for only competing three years). See photos of Courtney Kupets here and here.
Here's the background on Polo Molina, not to be confused with Polow the Don. Last night
Perez Hilton frantically twittered about being assaulted by "Will.I.Am and his security," now it has been changed or clarified to a charge that the Black Eyed Peas manager Polo Molina was the one who actually assaulted Perez. Will.I.Am has posted a couple of response videos, but if you watch closely Will.I.Am never specifically denies that Polo Molina did hit Perez...
We're told there's a reason Polo Molina, the general manager of the Black Eyed Peas, turned himself in. Sources tell us Toronto cops said they would not let any of the Peas out of the country unless they got their man.
The Peas are on tour, so being locked in Toronto would have created big problems. Perez Hilton claims Molina beat him in the eye last night, after the MuchMusic Awards. Molina has been charged with assault. We're also told Perez plans on pressing the case.
Heather Vandeven, commonly mistaken as Heather Vanderveen, has beginnings that were simple; she came into this world in September under the sign of Virgo the Virgin. She grew up in Northern California the land of hippies and wine with her loving and supportive family.
Heather has a propensity for self challenge and adventure. She embarked on her first major adventure by enlisting in US Army at the age of 17. While attending school and completing two degrees, one in teaching, another in art. She was formally trained by the army in various weapons technologies, hand to hand combat and food inspection.
Having worked with such entertainers as Gwen Stefani, Eminem, and Britney Spears, Heather has been fortunate to show case her talent as a dancer and actor in music videos. Those experiences helped Heather to prepare her for roles on popular televisions shows such as Wild n' Out, Bernie Mac and On the Lot. Heather has most recently enjoyed many opportunities on the big screen. She completed scenes with Denise Richards for the studio film Deep in the Valley, Katt Williams for the film American Hustle and Drake Bell for the film College. See photos of Heather Vandeven (NOT actually named Heather Vanderveen) here and here.
Revisiting the larger issues around this story, as the news comes in of this rather light sentence for Chris Brown..
VIDEO: Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Assault
Chris Brown has plead guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. Brown entered his plea before a preliminary hearing was scheduled to start in Los Angeles on Monday. Brown is in the process of waiving his rights.
Brown's alleged victim, Rihanna, had been on standby to testify on Monday. Chris Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos (GEHR'-uh-gohs), says the deal includes five years of supervised probation and six months of community labor. After Brown left the courtroom, Rihanna entered and was addressed by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg, who explained to the Barbados-born singer that she had issued a stay-away order.
Rihanna had not been seeking a stay-away order, but the judge imposed one. The order requires that Brown and Rihanna stay at least 50 yards from each, except at industry events when the distance is reduced to 10 yards. The judge also told Rihanna it's not a one-way order and she will be in violation if she gets closer to Brown than the order allows.
Whitney Merrifield will put thousands of miles on the road before making the January trek to Las Vegas to compete for the Miss America crown.
Whitney Merrifield , who represented Miss Utah County, was named Miss Utah 2009 Saturday night in Salt Lake City. The Brigham University student’s ambition is to be a broadcast journalist. Whitney Merrifield's victory Saturday resulted in her being awarded a $10,000 scholarship to further her education.
Whitney Merrifield's platform is ““Be the Change Utah – Creating Unity and Breaking Stereotypes” and acting as the official spokesperson for the Child Protection Registry, an organization dedicated to protecting Utah families from adult-oriented solicitations,” according to the Miss Utah website. See photos of Whitney here and here.
Reportedly People magazine has confirmed that Jon and Kate Gosselin, the stars of Jon and Kate Plus 8, are officially starting divorce proceedings and have already filed the divorce papers.
Documents to begin divorce proceedings were filed at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Penn., Monday afternoon. In tonight's upcoming episode of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" tonight the couple announced last week that there would be a major announcement about their family.This comes in the wake of the past few months being filled by rumor, speculation, photos and videos of the couple cheating on each other - Jon with 23 year old school teacher, Deanna Hummel, and Kate with one of her bodyguards.
...For Betty Yee, chair of California's Board of Equalization--the office responsible for collecting sales tax in the Golden State--the changes, especially around drug-law enforcement, can't come soon enough.
Sitting at her conference table high up in one of downtown Sacramento's few sky-rises, Yee has marijuana on her mind. Specifically, she has become an outspoken advocate for legalizing pot for residents older than 21. Her friend Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, a former San Francisco city councilman, is pushing just such a bill in the State Legislature. Yee wants to levy fees on business owners applying for marijuana licenses, impose an excise tax on sellers and charge buyers a sales tax. Do it properly, and the state could reap about $1.3 billion a year, she has estimated. "Marijuana is so easily available. Why not regulate it like alcohol and tobacco?" she says, and gain additional tax revenue into the bargain?
Not so many years back, any public figure who dared to advocate such reforms would have been shunned by much of the establishment. It's a measure of how much things have changed that Yee and Ammiano's proposal is being taken seriously across the board. In fact, shortly after I met with Yee, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger--whose office declined my request for an interview for this article--announced that the state should at least consider the merits of pot legalization. He wasn't advocating it, he was careful to stress, but he did think the time was ripe to debate the issue.
"The budget is so bad now, the populism of the issue is beginning to work here in the Legislature," Ammiano says as he paces back and forth in his office, toward the bookshelves with the four martini glasses and Golden Gate Bridge bookends and then away again. On the wall near the receptionist's desk hangs a huge poster from the movie Milk. "Everyone thinks it's Cheech and Chong," he says with a laugh, describing the marijuana legalization bill. "But there's a lot of policy wonks" supporting it. "There's very conservative support from the oddest sources and locations." The GOP chair in the state, as well as Tom Campbell, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, have indicated their support for his bill, Ammiano declares. "When it starts to cost more money than it's worth even in the eyes of the pooh-bahs, then you can accomplish something..."
A narrative is emerging that we're seeing the first signs that a recovery is around the corner, but the reality is less encouraging
Amid the most painful period of economic turbulence in generations, a narrative has emerged that a handful of less-than-catastrophic economic reports represent the first "green shoots" of a healthy return to growth.
When a slew of absolutely depressing economic data were released in late May, economist Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, wrote: "these reports might have led to gloomy news stories, but... the media have obviously abandoned economic reporting and instead have adopted the role of cheerleader, touting whatever good news it can find and inventing good news when none can be found."
In other words, the green shoots narrative should be met with healthy skepticism. New York University economist Nouriel Roubini -- who earned the moniker "Doctor Doom" for correctly anticipating the crash -- says that rather than "green shoots," we're seeing some "yellow weeds" emerging from the cracks of our shattered system, and argues that there's every likelihood that a "recovery" will mean several years of sluggish, below-average growth for the industrialized economies...
As seen on Jon & Kate Plus 8.. the playhouse so neat it makes your kids forget you're getting divorced!
Where to Get "Kids Crooked Houses" Playhouse source
...Halliday and his cousin Jeff Leighton operate Kids Crooked House, makers of the coolest playhouses on the planet. There is no official or even implied relationship to Looney Tunes cartoons, but aren’t they the first thing that spring to mind?
The basic Kids Crooked House Playhouse footprint is a single room 4 x 6 feet with an 8-foot roof. The houses are handcrafted and painted in Maine from 2 x 4 boards and assembled with nails, screws and bolts. They have bright colors with angled beams, every cut a compound angle. Assembly reportedly takes 30 minutes by two adults.
The starting "Kids Crooked House" Playhouse package purchasable online is $1,449 unpainted with optional add-ons including a front porch and roof dormer. Many variations and custom designs are possible, such as a junkyard gas station, castle or wagon house. Home delivery rates range from $630 to about $1,000 in various US states. You can pick up your playhouse free from the company in Windham, Maine, but be prepared to cart away an oversized pallet weighing 800 lbs...see photos of the Kids Crooked Houses Playhouse here and here.
Protesters in Iran are hailing 26-year-old Neda Soltan as a martyr after graphic videos of her apparent murder at a protest in Tehran hit the Internet. Iran experts say images of her bloody death have galvanized the country and that mourning for her — which has been banned by authorities — will bring deeper unrest.
"Neda," whose identity could not be verified yet, was reportedly gunned down by paramilitary police Saturday during protests in the capital city. Videos posted on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter show Neda Soltan bleeding from the nose and mouth as a crowd tries unsuccessfully to stanch the flow and save her life.
The video also shows a moving clip of a man identified as Neda Soltan's professor cradling her head and yelling out, "Neda, don't be afraid. Neda, stay with me. Neda stay with me!” for photos and video and info go here, and for more news and information watch andrewsullivan.com, nico putney and tehranbureau.com
Neda Soltan, Photos & Video
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A strong earthquake jolted urban areas of Alaska on Monday, sending people diving under desks and huddling in doorways.
The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck near the town of Willow Alaska at 11:28 a.m. The epicenter was 58 miles from the state's largest city, Anchorage, where the rumbled continued for several moments.
The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center reported the magnitude at a slightly weaker 5.3 and said no tsunami will be generated. The USGS had reported a preliminary magnitude of 5.7.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injury, but the shaking of the earthquake was felt over a wide swatch of southcentral Alaska.
Thoughts and prayers out to Phil and Amy Mickelson and their family and friends, hopefully things work out okay...
PHOTOS: Amy Mickelson, Phil Mickelson's Wife
Phil Mickelson returned briefly to the PGA Tour this week, three weeks since he announced his wife, Amy Mickelson was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Amy Mickelson is among the most visible wives on the PGA Tour, a former Phoenix Suns cheerleader who regularly walks during the rounds and mingles easily with the gallery. She was waiting with their three children by the 18th green at Augusta National in 2004 when Phil Mickelson won his first major, and at Winged Foot in 2006 at the U.S. Open, his most crushing loss in a major.
One of the photos in the clubhouse at the Byron Nelson Championship is Mickelson walking with Amy when they were engaged in 1996 and Mickelson won the tournament.
On an episode of Run’s House that aired on Monday, June 22 Rev. Run and his family will confront the recent arrest of JoJo Simmons for possession of marijuana last month.
In the episode of Run's House JoJo Simmons is confronted by his two sisters Vanessa and Angela regarding what happened that night and he also speaks to his little brothers on the importance of being responsible. “I can’t be that stupid…Russy doesn’t understand fully. Diggy do, but he’s about to go to high school and that’s where it all started for me,” JoJo Simmons explained to his sisters in a clip from the upcoming episode.
Both sisters were quick to jump to JoJo’s defense, with Vanessa Simmons showing her support for her little brother on Twitter, writing “As humans we all make mistakes. They make up your life lessons and experiences. JoJo is ok, he just made a[n] oops.”
Video up as soon as it's available, hasn't come through yet!
Jon and Kate ready to litigate? After months of speculation, the famed reality couple from TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8" is heading to divorce court.
In a much-promoted episode of the hit series Monday night, Jon and Kate Gosselin, the parents of eight children, announced in separate interviews they were separating; seconds later, text appeared on a black screen to add that the couple had decided to "legally dissolve" their 10-year marriage. The children will stay in the house, the couple said, and Jon and Kate will switch off living there.
And the show, apparently, will go on. TLC executives declined to comment Monday, but the Gosselins had committed to a full season of 40 episodes and indicated they would continue allowing camera crews access to film the family's life, just not with Mom and Dad there together after Jon and Kate FIle for Divorce.
The announcement that Jon and Kate were filing for divorce was hardly a surprise. Viewers of the 2-year-old series had seen the Jon and Kate's relationship deteriorate recently, and even people who don't watch have been exposed to their problems through an endless stream of headlines leading up to this decision to file for divorce -- "Caught With Other Woman" and "Inside Jon's Prison" -- in the tabloid and celebrity media...
She’s tried her hand on primetime ABC reality hits “The Bachelor” and “Dancing With the Stars” – but now, Melissa Rycroft is headed to a much earlier gig. Melissa will be joining ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Access Hollywood has confirmed. Sources have told Access Melissa will be working as a “special contributor” during the summer, doing “maybe eight or 10 pieces” for the popular morning show.
It's amazing," Melissa Rycroft says. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd be part of 'Good Morning America.' GMA is an opportunity I'm grateful for and I hope I don't disappoint anybody."
"My life has changed, literally, in almost every aspect," Melissa Rycroft says about her sudden rise to fame. "I love it, I enjoy it -- it's funny because I never dreamed about it, but I have no complaints. It's an opportunity of a lifetime."
Her reports, filed from the field, are expected to involve fun, uplifting types of stories for ABC's morning show. Rycroft, who also finished third on last season's "Dancing With the Stars," will contribute about eight to ten reports to "GMA" and we can't wait to see them! I found video from her debut but that site won't let me embed, so you can go see it here.
Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal are set to marry. The actor has proposed to the former 'Charlie's Angels' star - whose anal cancer has spread to her liver - and the pair are keen to tie the knot as soon as possible. Ryan - who has a 24-year-old son, Redmond, with Farrah - said in a TV interview with Barbara Walters: "I've asked her to marry me, again, and she's agreed. "Farrah is fighting for her life. But we will wed as soon as she can, say yes. Maybe we can just nod her head. "I promise you, we will. Absolutely."
Ryan, 68, says he has never felt the need to marry his long-term love until now. Ryan O'Neal added: "I used to ask her to marry me all the time. But it just got to be a joke, you know. We just joked about it."
Regarding dress for the ceremony when he marries Farrah Fawcett, a still-jocular Ryan O'Neal plans to look "like a gigolo. You know? And a little thin mustache and slicked-back hair. I don't know. We have fun, we tease about that."
For those of you who don’t know, our very own Jordy Smith (website here) is 21 and is already ahead of where Kelly Slater was at that age (they share the same birthday, 11 Feb, btw). This guy Jordy Smith is often referred to as a freak of nature and is blowing people’s minds all over the world.
The most recent mind-blowing vibe took place within the last week in Mentawais (you know where that is, right?) and shocked surfers around the world when Jordy Smith landed a “Rodeo Flip.” When I first heard about this I didn’t know what the fuss was about.
So anyway, back to the vibe. Jordy Smith will be doing a signing session at Roddy’s Kommetjie Surf Shop on Monday the 22nd at 16:30. Surfers and non-surfers alike are urged to grab this opportunity by the balls to meet him and get a signed poster from the future world champ.
Jake Pavelka from the Bachelor, Video & Bio source
Jake Pavelka, also known as Jake Landrum, is known for being a contestant on The Bachelorette season 5, starri Jillian Harris. He was somehwat known from his acting career in the past, and Jake Pavelka is 31 years old hailing from from Dallas, Texas. He is a pilot and flies commercial jets for a living.
Here are some reviews of Jake from fans:
"Jake Pavelka is by far my favorite guy this season! He is sweet, humble and definately attractive! If he dosn't win Jillian's heart this season than I sure hope he will be the next bachelor! Their House of Blues date was great. One of the best dates IMO in bachelor/ette history."
"Sorry to bring a negative vibe to this thread, but Jake Pavelka seems arrogant to me. He is the epitomy of the ultimate player. That kiss was over-the-top. He is too smooth and out to win...or be the next bachelor. Plus, I didn't like what Jake Pavelka said in episode 1 when he told Jillian, "I am the black sheep in my family. Everyone else is doctors." Or something like that. Really??? I found it tasteless. Then he made the remark about "what do you say to an angel" and I wanted to puke."
"I'm not into the whole 'cowboy' schtick, but Jake Pavelka made me forget that last night. Like Jillian, I had a permagrin on my face, watching their date, but I'm afraid he's going to be *too* nice for her. I wish there was some way we could get him to go shirtless in each episode"
Iran Military Charging "Bullet Fee" to Victim's Families
Unbelievable. found amidst the excellent coverage being provided by the Huffington post's Nico Putney.
Iran Military Charging "Bullet Fee" to Victim's Families source
The family, clad in black, stood at the curb of the road sobbing. A middle-aged mother slapped her cheeks, letting out piercing wails. The father, a frail man who worked as a doorman at a clinic in central Tehran, wept quietly with his head bowed.
Minutes before, an ambulance had arrived from Tehran's morgue carrying the body of their only son, 19-year-old Kaveh Alipour.
On Saturday, amid the most violent clashes between security forces and protesters, Mr. Alipour was shot in the head as he stood at an intersection in downtown Tehran. He was returning from acting class and a week shy of becoming a groom, his family said....
...Upon learning of his son's death, the elder Mr. Alipour was told the family had to pay an equivalent of $3,000 as a "bullet fee"—a fee for the bullet used by security forces—before taking the body back, relatives said.
Mr. Alipour told officials that his entire possessions wouldn't amount to $3,000, arguing they should waive the fee because he is a veteran of the Iran-Iraq war. According to relatives, morgue officials finally agreed, but demanded that the family do no funeral or burial in Tehran. Kaveh Alipour's body was quietly transported to the city of Rasht, where there is family...
Iran Military Charging "Bullet Fee" to Victim's Families
Sad to see this news. I grew up on Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon, and they were a big influence on me growing up. I always identified with Johnny Carson, as an introverted person in "real life" who found his place in life as a performer, and enjoyed his relationship with Ed McMahon on the show.
A point that may seem random: as someone who's always been a supporter and lover of hip-hop, I've always remembered The Tonight show as the landmark of a cultural crossroads: the last representatives of pre-Hip-Hop America. On the Tonight show in the 1980's Ed Mcmahon and Johnny Carson were the last men standing as gatekeepers of a world where hip-hop remained invisible. It's a testament both to hip-hop's power and to Ed McMahon's longevity that he was around to see things change so much since then..
Ed McMahon, who steadfastly introduced Johnny Carson through the host’s nearly 30 year run on “The Tonight Show,” died Tuesday morning, NBC said.
Though Ed McMahon had also been a host of the talent program “Star Search” and the prank show “TV Bloopers and Practical Jokes,” he is best remembered for his years as Mr. Carson’s announcer and sidekick, and for a deep resonant laugh that unfailingly followed even the worst of Mr. Carson’s jokes.
What an ugly story. Men reach these position of power and think they are beyond accountability, and we see the ugliest side of man's inhumanity.
Joseph Brooks Sex Assault ChargesDaily News
Joseph Brooks, who won an Academy Award for the '70s Debbie Boone ballad "You Light Up My Life," is expected to turn himself in to authorities Tuesday morning, law enforcement sources said.
Joseph Brooks, the 70-year-old movie director who made his money writing jingles for Pepsi and Geritol - is a suspect in two rapes, a sodomy case and two sexual assaults, sources told the Daily News.
Brooks allegedly seduced the women through Craigslist web postings and lured them to his upper East Side apartment with with promises of parts in his next movie, sources said... Joseph Brooks Sex Assault Charges
Today, I want to start by addressing three issues, and then I'll take your questions.
First, I'd like to say a few words about the situation in Iran. The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, beatings, and imprisonments of the last few days. I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join with the American people in mourning each and every innocent life that is lost.
I have made it clear that the United States respects the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not at all interfering in Iran's affairs. But we must also bear witness to the courage and dignity of the Iranian people, and to a remarkable opening within Iranian society. And we deplore violence against innocent civilians anywhere that it takes place.
The Iranian people are trying to have a debate about their future. Some in the Iranian government are trying to avoid that debate by accusing the United States and others outside of Iran of instigating protests over the elections. These accusations are patently false and absurd. They are an obvious attempt to distract people from what is truly taking place within Iran's borders. This tired strategy of using old tensions to scapegoat other countries won't work anymore in Iran. This is not about the United States and the West; this is about the people of Iran, and the future that they - and only they - will choose.
The Iranian people can speak for themselves. That is precisely what has happened these last few days. In 2009, no iron fist is strong enough to shut off the world from bearing witness to the peaceful pursuit of justice. Despite the Iranian government's efforts to expel journalists and isolate itself, powerful images and poignant words have made their way to us through cell phones and computers, and so we have watched what the Iranian people are doing.
This is what we have witnessed. We have seen the timeless dignity of tens of thousands Iranians marching in silence. We have seen people of all ages risk everything to insist that their votes are counted and their voices heard. Above all, we have seen courageous women stand up to brutality and threats, and we have experienced the searing image of a woman bleeding to death on the streets. While this loss is raw and painful, we also know this: those who stand up for justice are always on the right side of history.
As I said in Cairo, suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. The Iranian people have a universal right to assembly and free speech. If the Iranian government seeks the respect of the international community, it must respect those rights, and heed the will of its own people. It must govern through consent, not coercion. That is what Iran's own people are calling for, and the Iranian people will ultimately judge the actions of their own government...
Here's a new band making a lot of noise right now named Texas Hippie Coalition, with a real heavy sound like Metallica or Pantera, and an extremelt badass looking lead singer.
Formed in 2004, The Texas Hippie Coalition is a 5-piece Southern hard rock band from Denison, Texas led by lead singer Big Dad Ritch and produced by multi-platinum record producer David Prater.
Fans of Pantera, ZZ Top, The Black Label Society and Corrosion of Conformity will no doubt find the music of The Texas Hippie Coalition every bit their equal and more. From the ferocity of the CD's twin guitar assault to its pulsating rhythm section, every detail of the CD's sonic presentation is scrutinized down to the smallest detail. By the time Big Dad Ritch's snarling vocal is placed into the final mix, all that's left for the listener to do is wonder why there aren't more CDs this good.
With the combination of it's sound quality, songwriting and passionate performances, The Texas Hippie Coalition's 1st offering will most certainly be an interesting one to follow throughout the course of 2008 and beyond.
At President Obama's press conference today he had to answer a number of tough questions on how he is handling the situation in Iran. Perhaps the toughest came from Fox News's often annoying Major Garrett, who sparked a rather heated exchange, at least by Obama standards.
"FOX News' Major Garrett asks President Obama what took him so long to say he has "concerns" about the election in Iran. Obama said he has been very consistent about his position. Obama reiterated his message that this is "not an issue about the United States," but the Iranian people"
Many experts on the foreign policy have endorsed Obama's cautious approach, pointing out that too much American government involvement would strengthen the Iranian regime, by letting them pull in the US as a scapegoat. But Major Garrett rather bluntly asserted the opposing view, that President Obama has been too slow and too quiet on Iran at this pivotal moment.
Suzanne Stonebarger is in the news recently for being the girlfriend of the top golfer Ricky Barnes, but she is famous and gifted in her own right, known as one of the top beach volleyball players, as seen in the photos linked below.
PHOTOS: Suzanne Stonebarger
Suzanne Stonebarger is a professional American beach volleyball player. Suzanne is an alumnus of the University of Nevada-Reno, where she played college volleyball. At Nevada-Reno, Suzanne met and played with her present-day teammate, Michelle More. After graduating from college, Stonebarger traded her uniform in for a bikini and a job in the Association of Volleyball Professionals playing professional beach volleyball. She and her partner Michelle More are now faces of the league and are known as "Team Gorgeous". Suzanne and Michelle both make their home in Redondo Beach, California. Suzanne appeared as a "stranger" on the NBC game show Identity, in which her profession as a pro beach volleyball player was eventually identified.
See photos of Suzanne Stonebarger here, here and here.
Congrats to Sarah Jessica and Matthew! Seem like real cool people.
Sarah Jessica Parker's Surrogate Twins Born source
In a rare piece of happy celebrity news: It's double the joy for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, who have welcomed twin girls, according to several local news outlets in Ohio. A spokesperson for East Ohio Regional Hospital had no comment, but told PEOPLE "everything's good." Reps for the couple could not be reached for comment after the surrogate mother gave birth to their twin girls.
"I'm thrilled for Sarah, Matthew and James Wilkie," Sex and the City costar Kim Cattrall said Tuesday after the babies' birth was reported. "More 'fabulous girls' are joining our SATC family." Photos and video of the babies are expected soon, as soon as Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are ready to share their twins with the world!
Above is the new song from Chris Brown, Produced by the Neptunes, "Not My Fault" (The video only has audio, not the official video.). will anyone support this after the ugliness Chris Brown exposed about himself? I'm sure I'm not the only one wou'd like to see karma hit him back on this, but R Kelly has shown us that catchy hit records can make the public forget their morals.Surely he could've come out with a different title than "Not My Fault", though? Considering that it was, actually, his fault. Something like "I Know I Messed Up & I Need A BUNCH OF Intensive Therapy And/Or Asswhoopings", maybe.
These sorts of lawsuits come up very often, and it's usually hard to tell how much truth there is, so who knows whether Elisabeth Hasselbeck is actually guilty of plagiarism.. We've seen this with everyone from Jerry Seinfeld's wife to the woman who claimed The Matrix came from her book, not to mention the new story about Harry Potter and "Willy the Wizard." It's very easy for two people to have similar ideas by coincidence. But then again I wouldn't put anything past Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Sued for Book...Plagiarism! source
The author of a health book has sued Elisabeth Hasselbeck, accusing the co-host of ABC's "The View" of plagiarism.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Massachusetts, alleges that Hasselbeck lifted "word for word" content from a book written by Susan Hassett, a self-published author on Cape Cod. Hasselbeck's book, "The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide," has appeared in the past month on several best-seller lists...
Hassett says that in April 2008, she sent the talk show host a copy of her self-published book, "Living with Celiac Disease," as well as a homemade cooking video, newspaper article, business card and personal note.
Good for Daryl Hannah, How refreshing to see a celebrity in legal trouble for good and virtuous reasons, instead of something they need to to pretend came from "suffering from exhaustion" or something. This time you get congratulated for being arrested.
Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah has been arrested during a protest in West Virginia. The Splash star, 48, and around 30 protesters were taken into custody after the blocked a road into a coal mine in Raleigh County on Tuesday.
Daryl and her associates were protesting against plans to use the controversial method of mountaintop removal mining, which involves blasting the mountain summit off to expose coal seams...
...Before being arrested Daryl Hanah said: 'There is no need to destroy our planet to power our future. I have been on renewable energy for about 20 years, so I know it works.It’s not necessary. If you do it wisely, there are ways to use renewables. It’s realistic for everybody.' See photos here.
Daryl Hannah Arrested at Coal Mine
Here's the scoop on how they picked their names. They seem like one of the cooler couples in Hollywood (or New York, to be precise.. I saw Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick on Mott Street the other day..). They seem like they'd be great parents too.
Marion & Tabitha Broderick: How They Picked Their Names
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick dug into their family roots for the names of their twin daughters. The middle names of Tabitha Hodge Broderick and Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick are both family names on Parker's side, according to publicist Simon Halls...
...The girls were born on Monday afternoon at an Ohio hospital, said Simon Halls, a publicist for the couple. Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick weighed 5 pounds and 11 ounces, and Tabitha Hodge Broderick weighed 6 pounds.Hodge and Elwell are family names on Parker's side, Mr Halls said. Photos of the twins Marion & Tabitha Broderick are expected soon, or at least so the world hopes! How could they not be beautiful babies...
Why Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo Are Breaking Up
I'm going to state the obvious and say that we shouldn't care about this, and should just wish them the best and move on. But that being said, here's the scoop:
Why Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo Are Breaking Up source
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo have decided they are breaking up, reps for both stars tell Usmagazine.com. "They have amicably split but remain good friends who still greatly care for one another," Minnillo's rep tells Us. Adds a source: "It was an amicable break-up. They walk away from it still friends."
In 2007, Vanessa Minnillo told Us she wanted to have kids with Nick Lachey: "I always say I want three boys and a girl, but at the end of the day, I just want healthy kids."
"HMMM … kids. I believe that kids were part of the reason that led to Nick Lachey’s divorce from Jessica Simmpson… and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if that is the case again this time with Vanessa. To be honest, I really liked these two together … they had about the same amount of fame (he a former boybander, she a former MTV VJ) that I thought would equal a successful long term relationship. Clearly that was not so. Bummer. I wish both Vanessa minnillo and Nick Lachey happiness no matter who they end up with next."
VIDEO: Mark Sanford Admits Affair in Argentina
excerpts from live blog by wonkette
2:10 — The babe editor of Hotline is telling us that John Ensign had an affair last week, and now Mark Sanford is uhh involved in some problem, so the Republicans could be in trouble!
*****2:24***** HERE HE IS HE IS TALKING and seems confused.
2:24 — He is talking about his history with the Appalachian Trail. He used to take people’s money, when he was younger, and then send them to the Appalachian Trail. These were called “Adventure Trips.”
2:27 — Apologizing to his staff. He invented a “fictional” account of where he was going, and told his staff this. He apologizes to South Carolina. He apologizes to some hobo who was living in his basement during his first governor campaign. “We called it Jurassic Park.” Hey Mark, who did you f**k?
2:29 — Man, he is breaking down. Now he is giving his philosophical take on God’s Law, and his conception of sin. He is a person of Faith. Who did you have sex with, Mark?
2:31 — AHA: He developed a relationship WITH A WOMAN IN ARGENTINA over the last year.
2:31 — Ha ha ha, when he finally said what happened, a lady in the background gave a rather brutal “WTF?” head turn.
2:32 — Stop asking for forgiveness and babbling about your God. Liz Becton would not approve.
2:33 — He’s resigning as chair of the Republican Governors Association.
2:34 — Someone asks if he is separated from his wife. “She is there, I am here, so I guess.” Jesus.
2:35 — He and his wife have been “dealing with this” for the past five or so months. He is in some sort of Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step program for cheaters? Or just regular therapy.
2:36 — He’s discussing his relationship with his Argentinian sex lady, and how he and she had a very earnest conversation about how they should each stop cheating on their spouses.
2:37 — They were friends for eight years. “Then a year ago things sparked into something else. I have seen her three times since the sparkin’ thing.”
2:38 — “I spent the last five days of my life crying in Argentina.”
:41 — OVER. Well, nothin’ much, just secretly flying down to Argentina every now and then to sex up a sexy lady. Sounds like a good deal! Why stop?
2:43 — One more thing: John McCain used to do this in the 1950s.
Tragic story, hope some justice can be found now that there's a suspect but it'll never make up for the loss suffered by Ed Thomas's family and many friends and loved ones.
Mark Becker has been taken in and arrested as the suspect in Ed Thomas's murder, at his Iowa High School wheree ark Becker was once his student/team member.
A news release from the Cedar Falls Police Department shows charges are pending against Mark Becker in Parkersburg after a June 20th incident involving vandalism and a high speed chase. After Becker was taken into custody in this case, he was transferred to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. Cedar Falls Police planned to arrest Becker after the hospital notified he’d been released. It’s unclear whether Cedar Falls Police received that notification.
A review of online court records discloses that Mark Daryl Becker, 24, had been arrested Sunday by Parkersburg police on a felony charge of eluding. The court file relating to the charges against Becker wasn’t immediately available to reporters, according to the Butler County Clerk of Courts office.
That charge was one of four filed against Becker by police on Sunday including charges of speeding, reckless driving and failure to obey a stop sign.
Online court records also disclose that Becker pleaded guilty to charges of assault causing injury, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief in the fourth degree in Black Hawk County in January and February. His toughest sentence was a four-day jail term with the remaining 86 days suspended on the assault charge. He also was charged with underage possession of alcohol in August 2004 and pleaded guilty to that charge a month later.
Joanna Krupa is buzzing in people's minds thanks to her appearance on the new TV show "Superstars" where she had an angry run-in with NFL star and always dramatic character Terrell Owens.
"After making a career of shoving his own quarterbacks into the woodchipper, I sort of hoped that eventually, someone would do the same to Terrell Owens(notes). What I didn't figure was that it would be model Joanna Krupa.
ABC's got this new show called "The Superstars" where a celebrity pairs up with an athlete in a series of athletic competitions. The winner gets ... I don't know, to be on television more, I guess. Last night was the first episode, and Terrell Owens and Joanna Krupa, probably the favorites, were the first couple eliminated. From there, Joanna turned into Terrell Owens, and she turned Terrell Owens into Jeff Garcia."
Joanna Krupa is a Polish-American model and actress. Krupa has appeared in photos and pictorials on various magazine covers including ENVY,FHM, Personal, Inside Sport, Stuff, Steppin' Out, Teeze, Maxim, in which she was named for her pictures as the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World. Maxim named her #61 in its 2006 Hot 100 list.[2] She was also voted German Maxim's Model of the Year 2004-2005. Krupa has also appeared in Playboy.
Below are excerpts of e-mails, obtained by The State newspaper in December, between Gov. Mark Sanford's personal e-mail account and his mistress Maria, a woman in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The State has removed the woman's full name and other personal details, including her address, e-mail address and children's names:
From Gov. Sanford,
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008, 12:24 a.m.,.
“...You have a particular grace and calm that I adore. You have a level of sophistication that so fitting with your beauty. I could digress and say that you have the ability to give magnificent gentle kisses, or that I love your tan lines or that I love the curve of your hips, the erotic beauty of you holding yourself (or two magnificent parts of yourself) in the faded glow of the night’s light - but hey, that would be going into sexual details ...
Three and finally, while all the things above are all too true - at the same time we are in a hopelessly - or as you put it impossible - or how about combine and simply say hopelessly impossible situation of love...
Lastly I also suspect I feel a little vulnerable because this is ground I have never certainly never covered before - so if you have pearls of wisdom on how we figure all this out please let me know... In the meantime please sleep soundly knowing that despite the best efforts of my head my heart cries out for you, your voice, your body, the touch of your lips, the touch of your finger tips and an even deeper connection to your soul...”
VIDEO: Jozy Altidore Goal, USA vs. Spain 6/24/09
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For the first time in nearly three years, Spain's normally potent attack couldn't pick apart an opponent and ended up on the losing end. The United States halted Spain's rewriting of football's records book on Wednesday with a 2-0 semifinal victory at the Confederations Cup sparked by Jozy Altidore's goal that snapped the European champion's record winning streak at 15 games.
USA's Jozy Altidore took advantage of Spain's lethargic defense for a first-half goal and goalkeeper Tim Howard made a number of outstanding saves in the second half before Clint Dempsey sealed the Americans' first appearance in a major final.
One year after an outstanding European Championship win that seemed to remove the perennial underachiever tag, Jozy Altidore assured that Spain returned to earth with its first loss since November 2006, a span of 35 matches that only Brazil's 1993-96 team can match.
"This is an accident, a little step backward," Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said. "We have to look forward with optimism."In near freezing conditions at the Free State Stadium, Spain outshot the Americans 29-9 but couldn't break through the stifling defense.
Here's the full statement from Jenny Sanford, the wife (for the moment) of Mark Sanford, who just admitted to an affair "sparking" between himself and a woman in Argentina named Maria. Whatever you may think about Makr Sanford, and I certainly don't think much of him, his wife Jenny Sanford has handled this with the utmost class. Jenny Sanford's statement is below:
I would like to start by saying I love my husband and I believe I have put forth every effort possible to be the best wife I can be during our almost twenty years of marriage. As well, for the last fifteen years my husband has been fully engaged in public service to the citizens and taxpayers of this state and I have faithfully supported him in those efforts to the best of my ability. I have been and remain proud of his accomplishments and his service to this state.
I personally believe that the greatest legacy I will leave behind in this world is not the job I held on Wall Street, or the campaigns I managed for Mark, or the work I have done as First Lady or even the philanthropic activities in which I have been routinely engaged. Instead, the greatest legacy I will leave in this world is the character of the children I, or we, leave behind. It is for that reason that I deeply regret the recent actions of my husband Mark, and their potential damage to our children.
// [Jenny Sanford Statement]
I believe wholeheartedly in the sanctity, dignity and importance of the institution of marriage. I believe that has been consistently reflected in my actions. When I found out about my husband's infidelity I worked immediately to first seek reconciliation through forgiveness, and then to work diligently to repair our marriage. We reached a point where I felt it was important to look my sons in the eyes and maintain my dignity, self-respect, and my basic sense of right and wrong. I therefore asked my husband to leave two weeks ago.
This trial separation was agreed to with the goal of ultimately strengthening our marriage. During this short separation it was agreed that Mark would not contact us. I kept this separation quiet out of respect of his public office and reputation, and in hopes of keeping our children from just this type of public exposure. Because of this separation, I did not know where he was in the past week.
I believe enduring love is primarily a commitment and an act of will, and for a marriage to be successful, that commitment must be reciprocal. I believe Mark has earned a chance to resurrect our marriage.
Psalm 127 states that sons are a gift from the Lord and children a reward from Him. I will continue to pour my energy into raising our sons to be honorable young men. I remain willing to forgive Mark completely for his indiscretions and to welcome him back, in time, if he continues to work toward reconciliation with a true spirit of humility and repentance.
This is a very painful time for us and I would humbly request now that members of the media respect the privacy of my boys and me as we struggle together to continue on with our lives and as I seek the wisdom of Solomon, the strength and patience of Job and the grace of God in helping to heal my family.
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo Break Up (VIDEO) source
We've been hearing whispers about this one for months and the gossip has been confirmed. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo have decided to break up. Vanesa's rep even told People , "They have amicably split but remain good friends who still greatly care for one another." I wonder if it had anything to do with the fact that she was rumored to be pressuring him for a ring.
Together since 2006, Nick Lachey, 35, and Vanessa Minnillo, 28, have spent the better part of their relationship on what appeared to be a never ending vacation. These two were photographed at one island resort after another. Now it looks like the three-year party is officially over as they break up for good.
There had been various reports and quotes from the coupe about whether they wanted kids, and how many kids they wanted, and some have voiced suspicion that those questions of children and pregnancy and parenthood were part of what led to the Nick Lachey Vanessa Minnillo break up.
As seen in the video above, Brett Favre has been rumored for a long time to be headed towards Minnesota Vikings training camp. Mankato, where the Vikings ahve training camp is buzzing about the possibility of Brett Favre coming down for training camp and it could mean extra money for the city.
One hotel is raising its prices, believing all lodging facilities will be sold out when Brett Favre comes to Vikings training amp. A number of businesses are already looking at how they will market to get people to their establishments.
Brett Favre could truly be an economic stimulus for Mankato. If Favre does come to Mankato for Vikings training camp, many believe it'll be a grand slam for the city.
A block away from Vikings training camp is the AmericInn, the closest hotel to the facility. From national media to out of state fans making reservations, the hotel is already seeing a 30 to 35 percent increase in bookings over previous years because of the possibility of Brett Farve joining the team.
video of Jonathan Rhys Meyers in France
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers Arrested In France Airport source
Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers was detained by French police Saturday afternoon due to an incident in which he allegedly assaulted an airport lounge employee while drunk. Read more on Meyers arrest below.
Meyers, 31, an Irish actor, was in custody for a few hours after being involved in the skirmish with the bar employees, and reportedly punching one of them at the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris Supposedly the bartender at the café area “Le Quotidien” in the departure area of the airport refused to serve Meyers, who appeared to be drunk. This was followed by an argument between Johnathan Rhys Meyers and the bar manager. Another bar employee tried to them when Meyers punched him.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was arrested, handcuffed and placed in custody where he remained in a sober lock-up area in France for three hours before being released.
The AFP reported that Jonathan Rhys Meyers was told to appear before the Correctional Tribunal in Bobigny in September to answer charges concerning, “voluntary violence, contempt, issuing death threats and assault,” according to a judicial source.
I'm not too interested in animals, but I am interested in attractive men who look super cozy in a simple heather grey tee while handling animals on TV. On last night's Tonight Show, Brandon McMillan, host of Animal Planet's Night, guided Conan O'Brien through the not-touching of a series of creatures until Conan finally found one who truly loved him. More specifically, it was a python and it truly loved massaging his crotch. Part 1 of McMillian's interview is below; Part 2 (during which Conan and Brandon perform the Flexed Arm Hang on an elephant's tusks).
Brandon McMillan is an animal trainer and behaviorist who has spent the better part of his 31 years learning about and working with all types of animals—from household pets to the wildest of untamed beasts.
Born into a family of animal entertainers, McMillan has been training wild animals since the age of four. Thanks to his father, who gave him a shovel on his fourth birthday to help clean the animal pens, McMillan developed an attachment to animals at an early age. He jokes that he’s been “picking up tiger poop” as far back as he can remember, but his early years around the animal performers certainly gave him valuable skills that he uses in his current career as a Los Angeles -based animal trainer.
Everyone is hunting for these first photos of Maria Belen Shapur, the mistress of Mark Sanford. Our morbid curiousity for such things knows no bounds. The pics have not surfaced yet though, as reported in the article below. Anyone who claims to have photos of Maria Belen Shapur photos right now is fake.
One of the biggest search phrases on the internet Thursday is "Maria Belen Shapur Photo". People are looking for a photo of the woman South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having an affair with yesterday. So far, no verafiable picture of the Argentinian woman has surfaced.
Media crews are camped outside of Chapur's Bueno Aires apartments, hoping to snap photos of the married mother of two sons. Sen. Mark Sanford disappeared for four days. His staff said he was hiking but that turned out to be false.
Sanford only said he was with the woman he was having an affair with during his absense. He didn't name Maria Belen Shapur but that hasn't stopped the press from taking a photo of Shapur. They have taken photos of Maria Belen Shapur's building in the meantime. Maria Belen Shapur Photos?
Finally we find out whether Whitney Houston can reclaim her former fame as one of the top singers in the game, and escapre her more recent identity as reality TV oddity. Who would've thought her career would go down this path? Best of luck to her.
Whitney Houston New Album, "I Look To You"
"We're excited to announce exclusively to YOU that Whitney's highly-anticipated new album, set for September 1, 2009 worldwide release on Arista Records, will be titled I Look To You!"
The 45-year-old superstar is one of the best-selling artists of all-time, but in recent years, she's been defined more by drug problems, marital woes and erratic behavior than by her Grammy-winning voice.But lately, Houston has appeared to return to her pop princess form. She wowed the crowd when she performed at her mentor Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party in February.
Zoe Pound sounds like the name of a new Hills cast member, but it's actually something else that's about equally as scary. Zoe Pound is the name of a Haitian-American street gang. They are mentioned frequently in Hip-Hop circles, in recent years, including prominent shoutouts from Florida's Rick Ross.
Six alleged Zoe Pound gang leaders face racketeering and conspiracy charges following a lengthy investigation into the more-than-a-decade-old gang, state and local officials announced Thursday.
Those arrested each have at least 11 prior arrests and at least two convictions. The roughly 50-member gang is said to have ties to crimes including drug dealing, attempted murder, dealing in stolen property, robbery, burglary, theft and acts of violence.
“Taking down these particular six members of the Zoe Pound gang is going to have a tremendous impact on the safety and security of the streets of Fort Pierce,” Police Chief Sean Baldwin said. “We’re going to continue to chase these violent gang members down and put them in prison for life.” Zoe Pound Gang Info (VIDEO)
Shaq and Lebron united! This might not make for a championship team for the Cleveland Cavaliers but it sure seems like a championship reality show. Maybe Shaq can help Lebron step up his twitter game.
Shaq Traded To Cavs (VIDEO)
he Phoenix Suns agreed to trade center Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where the 15-time All-Star will team with National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player LeBron James, ESPN reported on its Web site.
The 7-foot-1 O’Neal will add a dominating presence inside for Cleveland. The Cavaliers had the NBA’s best record last season, then lost to Orlando in the Eastern Conference final as Magic center Dwight Howard averaged 25.8 points and 13 rebounds.
O’Neal, 37, has averaged 24.7 points and 11.2 rebounds over his 17-year career. He won three NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and one after he was traded to the Miami Heat, and was the league MVP in 2000.
“If Shaq can play regularly for the Cavs, he is exactly what the Cavs need,” Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote on Twitter, the social-networking Web site.
Strange as it seemed at first, Janet and JD evolved into what seemed like a perfect match. Hope the story isn't true but either way best of luck to them. Miss Info says "The National Enquirer reports (which mean that there’s a 70/40 chance that its true…) that Janet Jackson has moved out of Jermaine Dupri’s house."
The National Enquirer says Jackson and Dupri, who have been together for four years and were reportedly pondering marriage, began battling over her recent tour — managed by Dupri — which was a dismal failure, with a string of canceled concerts due to poor ticket sales.
The Enquirer, citing unnamed sources, said the fading superstar, 36, has moved out of Dupri’s Los Angeles home. “Janet and Jermaine finally hit a wall,” the source was quoted as saying. “They were fighting over his management of her career. In the end, she decided to make a break.”
Whatever their future, Dupri won’t be able to easily forget Jackson. The owner of Atlanta’s So So Def records recently revealed he has Jackson’s image — her hands clasped prayer-like, head covered in a Madonna-esque pose — tatooed along his lower right side, from chest to waistband.
Jackson’s career has been in rapid decline since her debacle at the 2004 Super Bowl, where she exposed her breast during the halftime show. Her 2008 album, “Discipline,” sold just over 440,000 copies, a far cry from her debut album in 1993, which sold over 7 million.
Reports are just starting to come in on this, Michael Jackson rushed to the hospital due to "cardiac arrest", with CPR administered on him in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. I can only hope this turns out to be not as dire as it sounds
We've just learned Michael Jackson was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Los Angeles ... and we're told it was cardiac arrest and that paramedics administered CPR in the ambulance. He was picked up at his home around 20 minutes ago -- we're told his mother is on the way to visit him. The 911 call came in at 12:21PM at his Holmby Hills home in L.A.
Info about chances of surviving cardiac arrest:
Can cardiac arrest be reversed?
Brain death and permanent death start to occur in just 4 to 6 minutes after someone experiences cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest can be reversed if it's treated within a few minutes with an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. This process is called defibrillation. A victim's chances of survival are reduced by 7 to 10 percent with every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation. Few attempts at resuscitation succeed after 10 minutes.
How many people survive cardiac arrest?
No statistics are available for the exact number of cardiac arrests that occur each year. It's estimated that more than 95 percent of cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital. In cities where defibrillation is provided within 5 to 7 minutes, the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest is as high as 30–45 percent.
Michael Jordan's son Jeff Jordan has announced that he us leaving the University of Illinois basketball team next year because his heart is just not into the sport.
"I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here," said Jeff Jordan about leaving. "But I have come to the point where I'm ready to focus on life after basketball. I will concentrate on earning my degree from the University of Illinois and the opportunities that await upon graduating."
Jeff Jordan was a basketball walk-on before earning a scholarship spot and slightly more minutes from Illinois coach Bruce Weber in his sophomore season, reports Yahoo Sports. With Jeff Jordan Leaving Illinois, Michael's youngest son Marcus Jordan is now his lone offspring playing on the collegiate level. The athlete, who led his high school to a state title last month, in April announced his verbal commitment to play at Central Florida next season.
The former talk show queen will host a daily radio show for Sirius XM Radio Inc. Launching this fall, "Rosie Radio" will feature the 47-year-old comedian-actress discussing news and entertainment as well as chatting with occasional guests. O'Donnell said she was approached by the company after she appeared on Howard Stern's Sirius XM show earlier this year.
"He's been very encouraging," said Rosie O'Donnell about XM Radio's Stern. "After I did his show, they called and asked if I was interested. I don't really listen to radio, so I started thinking about it and listening. I asked if they could possibly do it at my house because that would really make it convenient for me with four kids, and they said yes, so I was like, 'Wow. Let's try that.'"
Rosie O'Donnell, who left "The View" in 2007 after a single tumultuous season, plans to broadcast XM Radio her two-hour call-in radio talk show from a studio being built inside the guesthouse on her New York property where she raises four children with partner Kelli Carpenter. She said she's looking forward to regularly working again after being out of the spotlight...
Josh Blue was the winner on the fourth season of Last Comic Standing, where his personality was as endearing as his material was hilarious. Every competitive program has sentimental favorites, but here was a case where the person everyone was rooting for was also clearly the funniest person in the room.
Much of Josh’s act is naturally centered upon his disability, where he takes turns mocking his own limitations and exposing the ignorance of people who treat palsy sufferers like they are simpletons. He’s so genuinely accommodating and hilarious about the consequences of his physical limitation that you forget you are basically laughing at the misadventures of a cripple…until he slyly reminds you that you’re all going to hell for doing just that. (Really, aside from Sean Rouse, what comic could go there without getting attacked by the audience?).
Good Josh, Bad Arm (Josh’s first CD) contains some of the routines he debuted on Last Comic Standing. Being stared at constantly, cripple pick-up lines, cops always thinking he’s being drunk (”you should have seen them try to handcuff me!”), being drunk (Mom asks “Josh, are you walking straighter?”), the joys of riding on the city bus, and his adventures with the US Paralympic Soccer Team (”there is nothing more entertaining than watching twelve guys with Cerebral Palsy run through an airport!“) And since he takes his own shots at himself (like when he compares himself to a human Muppet), his attacks on those who condescendingly patronize are that much funnier.
On June 28, Billy Mays, the well-known pitchman for products including Oxiclean, Kaboom and Zorbeez, was found dead by his wife in his Florida home. He was 50.
Mays, along with pitchman Anthony Sullivan, cohosted the reality show Pitchmen on the Discovery Channel. During the series, which began in April 2009, the pair selected two products pitched to them at the beginning of the show. Each product was then field tested, and if it did well, Mays and Sullivan would create an infomercial for it.
There is no word yet on the fate of the series after Mays' death, the cause of which is not known at this time. Brian Dungan, a lieutenant with the Tampa Police Department, said there were no signs of foul play or evidence of a break-in. An autopsy will be completed by Monday afternoon.
Photos have come in already of the very snazzy looking wedding between Playboy veteran Kendra Wilkinson, and Philadelphia Eagle star receiver Hank Baskett. Kendra always seemed likable on that show, although I couldn't watch often because Hugh Hefner was too creepy. Hank Baskett I don't know much about but hopefully this will improve his value in my fantasy league.
Check out these first wedding pictures of Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson and NFL player Hank Baskett from the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles on Saturday (June 27)!
Kendra’s former Girls Next Door costars Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison were bridesmaids (pictured below in lavender). Playboy boss Hugh Hefner was also in attendance amongst the 500 guests. See more pictures of the Kendra Wilkinson Hank Baskett Wedding here.
What a game! Here are the highlights of one for the ages, much as we enjoyed seeing America's run, it seems only right for Brasil to take this one home.
VIDEO: Brazil vs. USA, Confederations Cup 6/28/09 source
Producing the best soccer it has played in recent memory, the United States men's national team came within a whisker Sunday of pulling off its second staggering international soccer upset in just five days.
After shutting out Spain, the world's No. 1-ranked team, 2-0, in midweek, the U.S. was leading Brazil by the same score at halftime in the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Americans still held a 2-1 advantage with less than 20 minutes remaining. A 10th-minute goal by Clint Dempsey off a cross by Jonathan Spector and a 27th-minute goal by Landon Donovan after a give-and-go exchange of passes with Charlie Davies had the Brazilians back on their heels.
As seen in these photos, this was the weekend Gay people of all shapes sizes and colors took to the streets in celebration of Gay Pride Weekend, with Pride Parades going on all over the country and worldwide.
Gay Pride is taking places in cities around the world this month. I’ve been browsing the festivities, appreciating the festivities vicariously through friends and strangers.
China's first gay pride festival closed in Shanghai on Sunday after a week marred by authorities' last-minute cancellation of events. Events for Shanghai Pride were organized at private venues, without a public parade, to avoid attracting unwanted official attention. Evidently their effort to ‘fly beneath the radar’ was less than successful. Shanghai authorities prevented a film screening and a play and police patrolled Saturday's major events. The festival had to take place discreetly in order to go ahead....
In Croatia, approximately 300 people gathered last Saturday at the 8th Gay Pride parade in Zagreb, uniting under the slogan "Destroy fascism, support gay activism."
Last weekend São Paulo, Brazil hosted the largest gay pride in the world, with over 3 million people in attendance. Dancing and waving rainbow flags, people jammed Sao Paulo’s main boulevards for the 13th annual gay pride parade. Marchers carried signs condemning homophobia and demanding equal rights. Sunday’s carnival-like parade drew gay men, lesbians, cross-dressers and many heterosexual couples with their children for a massive march down skyscraper-lined Avenida Paulista to the beat of loud music blasting from 20 sound trucks....
I wish this was real. Too bad Tyler Perry didn't return Jamie Foxx's call, he should've been in it as well. Maybe they can have a sequel with Tyler, and Larry Johnson as Grandmama
"Jaime Foxx has brought Wanda back!!! Please tell me there are some In Living Color fans on here. Tonight at the BET Awards, Jaime Foxx and Martin Lawrence starred in a fake movie preview for a movie called Skank Robbers. Men and drag usually always get a laugh out of me. (Yes, I did like the movie Big Mamma's House!!!) Anyways, I don't want to give anything away for those of you who didn't see it."
Jamie Foxx paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson while hosting Sunday's BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
The show opened with a medley of Jackson 5 hits, including "ABC" and "The Love You Save," as images of Jackson as a child flashed on a screen.
Host Foxx then walked on stage dressed as an 80s era Jackson - complete with the gloves - as "Beat It" blared in the background. He then showed off some of Jackson's signature moves, including Jackson's infamous crotch-grabbing routine.
He then shouted for the audience to clap their hands. "C'mon," he yelled, "for Michael."
VIDEO: Janet Jackson at the 2009 BET Awards source
Janet talks about her brother,and Jamie Foxx & Ne-Yo perform Jackson 5 classic "I'll Be There"
Janet Jackson broke her silence about her brother's death, making a dramatic appearance at the close of Sunday night's BET Awards. "To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family," Janet Jackson said, her face quivering with emotion. "And he will forever live in all of our hearts."
Michael Jackson's famous sister said her entire family wanted to speak at the nationally televised show, but they they were too overcome. "It was just to painful, so they elected me to speak," Janet Jackson said, as tears rolled down the cheeks of many in the audience.
VIDEO: Janet Jackson Remembers Michael, 2009 BET Awards
Here's the dumb, dumb, dumb quote from Gene Simmons about Adam Lambert coming out as gay. did I mention it's dumb? Adam Lambert deserves nothing but congratulations for having the courage to come out. And considering how much of Gene Simmons reputation is based on his supposed sexual exploits, it's pretty absurd for him to even think of saying things like this, about Adam Lambert or anyone.
Gene Simmons: "Lambert Killed His Career" (VIDEO) source
"I don't think I've been talking smack at all. In fact, if anything, I've been soft-peddling," Simmons told Inside TV. "He's enormously talented, best talent 'American Idol' has had, but I think he killed his career because now the conversation is not about his talent but about his sexual preference. He's done. You're forcing people to deal with issues they may not be interested in. Life is unfair, and the masses don't all live in L.A. They live in Wisconsin and Nebraska, and you're on crack if you think the same rules apply there. My advice is still the same, shut the fuck up, just sing and let people say whatever they want."
As the antimusic blog said: "Interesting insight into the Los Angeles mindset about the rest of the country Gene, it's a good thing for Elton John, George Michael and Rob Halford that the people that actually live outside of LA don't think that way. Otherwise how did Michael sell almost as many albums to these people as you have (with about 20 less releases) or how did Elton sell 3.7 times as many? "
Rick Astley Dead? NO. The Answer is NO. For God's Sake.
What is wrong with people? Rick Astley is not dead, Miley Cyrus is not dead, Jeff Goldblum is not dead, the guy who does the voice of Master Shake on Aqua Teen Hunger Force is not dead. Just stop with the fake death stories. Ever since Michael Jackson died all these fake death rumors are everywhere, and Rick Astley is the biggest one so far. I guess everyone mourns in their own way?
Rick Astley Dead? No. No, Riuck Astley Is Not Dead. At All source
Apparently the rumor that Rick Astley was dead has spread largely through a posting at I-Report, were anyone es able to post anything without it being verified. People, please pay attention to who your sources are before you repeat random stories. Especially when they're about Rick Astley.
"The current wave of fake celebrity deaths continue, and tonight’s entry comes to us from Rick Astley
According to CNN’s iReport, Astley’s body was found at the Angleterre Hotel in Berlin after an ambulance responded to an emergency call from his hotel room. Astley was found unconscious in his hotel bedroom and was unable to be resuscitated. He was pronounced dead on the scene...
...Rick Astley is not dead, Rick Astley has not died, Rick Astley was not attacked by aliens either."
Rick Astley Dead? No. No, Riuck Astley Is Not Dead. At All
Gale Storm, the Texas-born actress who made wholesome perkiness a defining element of television’s golden age on two hit sitcoms, “My Little Margie” and “The Gale Storm Show,” died Saturday at a convalescent hospital in Danville, Calif., according to a representative of the hospital. She was 87.
Before she died, Gale Storm had been a B-movie actress for more than a decade when “My Little Margie” had its premiere on CBS in June 1952 as a summer replacement for the era’s biggest hit series, “I Love Lucy.” Gale. Storm played a young Manhattanite living with her widowed father (Charles Farrell), an affluent businessman, and often trying to keep amorous single women away from him....
...Now that she died gale Storm is survived by three sons, Phillip, Peter and Paul; a daughter, Susie; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In her memoir, Gale Storm looked back on her greatest success, “My Little Margie,” and the difficulties of doing a weekly series for several years. “I’d get tired, but I’d wake up every morning looking forward to the day’s work,” Gale Storm wrote. “I think that the secret to happiness...
Weeds has apparently just decided to completely turn itself over to Justin Kirk and hope for the best. I’m not entirely sure this is such a bad plan either. On his own, Andy Botwin isn’t the world’s greatest character (he’s your stereotypical ne’er-do-well), but Kirk’s portrayal of him is pretty excellent much of the time. I think it’s because Kirk, like every other actor on this show, seems to have his own unique comic rhythms and delivery. Whether he’s talking about how he once got a tattoo of a crab (and crabs!) at the Iowa State Fair or getting tazed, Kirk just goes all out, and the show is usually rewarded for it.
It didn’t stop there, either. Andy, a bit jealous of Nancy’s relationship with Esteban, tried to work out to turn himself into the muscular bodyguard Nancy might need (“You look like Jamie Lee Curtis in Perfect,” said new bodyguard Ignacio of Andy’s workout wear). He impersonated his dead brother to try to get more money. He had so many amusing lines that I pretty much stopped bothering to write them down. “Super Lucky Happy” was probably the weakest episode of the season so far, relying as it did on way too many blatant plot stalls, but Kirk almost made the whole thing worthwhile. Almost. (OK, when he yelled, “That bitch!” about his grandmother, I thought it may have been worth everything else in the show)...
"Second up is break dancing Michael Stagliano – he’s from New York but the hometown date took place at his parent’s house in California. Michael has an identical twin brother and the two try to pull a switcheroo on Jillian, although she spots the phony in seconds. The Staglianos are such a laid back and fun family – and it’s quite clear that Michael is falling hard for Jillian. That said, it’s obvious that Jillian doesn’t have the same feelings for Michael. Boo hoo."
"What we know: Break dance instructor living in Astoria, New York
What you didn't know: Has a twin brother named Steve. Also self-published a kids book.
Why he'll win: He's fun loving, adventurous and knows how to bust a move.
Why he won't: Only 25 and too easily excited"
Joey Logano, Youngest Sprint Cup Winner in History!
Joey Logano Becomes Youngest Sprint Cup Winner source
Rookie Joey Logano benefited from crew chief Greg Zipadelli's gutsy late-race pit strategy for his first Sprint Cup Series victory in Sunday's rain-shortened Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Logano, a native of nearby Middletown, CT, was the only driver who had yet to pit during a round of green-flag stops. He inherited the lead on lap 263 when Ryan Newman ran out of fuel and coasted into the pits.
Joey Logana just became the youngest Sprint Cup winner ever, in the latest race in New Hampshire. His team's owner Joe Gibbs, the halll-of-fame former NFL coach, head of Joe Gibbs Racing, admitted Sunday he tried not to put too many expectations on the talented, but woefully inexperienced Joey Logano.
"We were really looking for just constant improvement, and that's really what we've seen," Gibbs said after Joey Logano became the youngest driver in the history of the Sprint Cup Series to win a race, taking the rain-shortened Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Here's the dumb, dumb, dumb quote from Gene Simmons about Adam Lambert coming out as gay. did I mention it's dumb? Adam Lambert deserves nothing but congratulations for having the courage to come out. And considering how much of Gene Simmons reputation is based on his supposed sexual exploits, it's pretty absurd for him to even think of saying things like this, about Adam Lambert or anyone.
Gene Simmons: "Lambert Killed His Career" (VIDEO) source
"I don't think I've been talking smack at all. In fact, if anything, I've been soft-peddling," Simmons told Inside TV. "He's enormously talented, best talent 'American Idol' has had, but I think he killed his career because now the conversation is not about his talent but about his sexual preference. He's done. You're forcing people to deal with issues they may not be interested in. Life is unfair, and the masses don't all live in L.A. They live in Wisconsin and Nebraska, and you're on crack if you think the same rules apply there. My advice is still the same, shut the fuck up, just sing and let people say whatever they want."
As the antimusic blog said: "Interesting insight into the Los Angeles mindset about the rest of the country Gene, it's a good thing for Elton John, George Michael and Rob Halford that the people that actually live outside of LA don't think that way. Otherwise how did Michael sell almost as many albums to these people as you have (with about 20 less releases) or how did Elton sell 3.7 times as many? "
Wes Hayden is one of the bachelors vying for the affection of Jillian Harris on ABC's "The Bachelorette 5." Wes Hayden is a musician from Austin, Texas. Wes Hayden is 32 years old.
Aspiring country music star Wes Hayden had Bachelorette fans seething last week when he admitted that he and his manager had discussed what being on the show could do for his career. “There’s no doubt this is going to help me,” he told the remaining men on the show. “I got records to sell. I’ll always have Jillian wrapped around my finger.”
Trista says: "Somehow after Robby leaves, Wes gets the golden ticket of snuggle-time with Jillian. I want to know how he weaseled that in! It just makes me sick to my stomach for her that he says he has everything to gain, he "has a hidden agenda," and he'll always have her wrapped around his little finger. What makes me even sicker is his bit about tasting and eating the fame he is going to get out of being on the show. Oh, no he didn't!"
"Apparently most Americans don't know what Cap and Trade is (or they forgot somewhere along the way.) So this is EcoGeek's intro to cap and trade, what it means for the country, for global warming, for the environment and for green technology."
"Essentially, a carbon cap is a ceiling or limit on greenhouse gas pollution. The cap obligates companies to pay for the carbon they emit—the less they emit, the less they pay—therefore, it is in their best interests pollute less."
"The Cap and Trade bill would mean every year that the total amount of pollution gets lowered, thereby making polluting rights more expensive, and reinforcing the incentive for companies to go greener. It is actually a pretty balanced idea because it leaves it to the markets to figure out how best to complete the carbon lowering task, yet creates boundaries so that the market doesn't get out of control or do something that it wasn't designed to do... "
Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle was texting while driving when he crashed, and suffered a concussion when his car veered off the road and crashed into an Austin apartment complex around 2 a.m. Wednesday.
No charges have been filed by Austin Police. Sergio Kindle, who had a passenger in his car, was the only one injured in the incident. Kindle, a former Woodrow Wilson standout, was texting when his car hit a curb, causing him to lose control of it, said Brian Roark, Kindle's attorney. The car crashed into an apartment in the Jefferson West complex on Rio Grande Street...
...Kindle and others who had been following in the car behind him pushed Kindle's car out of the wall and left it on the street. Kindle went home and was treated for the concussion later Wednesday. ... Sergio Kindle's Texting Crash (PHOTO)
Miley Cyrus Death. You're Stupid For Googling This.
No, Miley Cyrus is Not Dead. Nope. No. The Miley Cyrus death did not happen. Harrison Ford is also not dead. Also Natalie Portman. Not dead. And Rick Astley. Not Dead.
Miley Cyrus Death. You're Stupid For Googling This.
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The Miley Cyrus is dead rumor is not true. The rumor has spread like wild fire all over the internet, but the source is very questionable. Read about it below and enjoy some photos of Miley and a video below.
Rumors that Miley Cyrus died in a tragic car accident in the early morning hours of Friday, September 5th are not true. The rumors were started on sites like digg.com and wikipedia by someone who apparently hasn’t spent a lot of time in school. The Miley Cyrus dead rumor took off from there and took on a life of its own - so to speak.
The problem is that regardless of how many times it’s reported that the car accident didn’t happen and the 15 year old Hannah Montana star is still alive and well, people are still believing that it happened. Another problem is, that the perpetrators of the hoax can’t spell worth a lick. They reported that the “Rueters” story is where the Miley Cyrus Death news broke. Waht a bunch of maroons.
Miley Cyrus Death. You're Stupid For Googling This.
Yao Ming Foot Injury, Missing Entire Season & Maybe Career!
Ouch!
Yao Ming Foot Injury, Missing Entire Season & Maybe Career! source
Casting a degree of doubt on Yao Ming’s immediate and long-term NBA future, Rockets team physician Tom Clanton on Monday described the extent of the Yao Ming's foot injury that means he is missing the entire season. And with the league’s free-agent shopping season set to begin at 11 p.m. today, the Rockets will quickly discover how far the shock waves reach.
Yao Ming's foot injury has worsened and could be severe enough to threaten his entire next season or even his career, depending on the success of potential treatments he could choose, Clanton said.
Less than two weeks ago, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said the team is committed to building around Yao. “Yao,” Morey said before the latest test results, “is the cornerstone of our franchise now and in the future.”
Now Morey might have to start rebuilding without him. He could try a more conservative approach by immobilizing the foot in hopes the hairline fracture in his left tarsal navicular bone will heal on its own, as doctors predicted it would when Yao’s season ended May 8. Because Yao has no pain or other symptoms, Clanton said there is reason to be optimistic that approach could work.
But Clanton also revealed Monday that a CT scan showed Yao’s injury not only failed to heal as expected but has gotten worse, potentially requiring a surgical remedy.
I was watching this live when it happened. First it was boring, then it was scary. I'm amazed to hear this driver was still alive after the crash!
A high-speed chase through the Dallas area ended when a car being pursued by authorities ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck.
Television reports identified the suspect as 29-year-old Shane Michel. Baylor University Medical Center spokeswoman Maria Carpenter said he was in critical condition late Monday afternoon.
Television reports say the chase lasted about 90 minutes after starting in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite.
Dallas County constable assistant dispatcher Curtis Hettich said the chase began as a routine traffic stop. Constable Michael Gothard said the suspect was wanted on a felony warrant.
The pictures you saw are fake.
