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Rihanna's Forehead, What Is It Up To?

2009-11-06T22:35:00.001-08:00

So there are millions of people trying to find out one thing right now; Rihanna's forehead.

The specifics? We have no clue. Maybe her forehead was seen taking a stroll through a Hollywood mall? Maybe performing a concert, or who knows, getting interviewed on NEWS program 20/20 that's supposed to report NEWS. Like, important news.

We've already talked about this enough for a day, but when so many people decide to search for "Rihanna's Forehead" that it comes across our news wire...something is wrong.

I think I'm going to hold my forehead to my head in overwhelmed disgust.

Indeed, Captain Picard. Indeed.

20 20 Rihanna ABC, Rihanna on 20/20

2009-11-06T21:50:00.000-08:00

This is 20/20!

Tonight, we take a very important look at the most important thing in the world that a premiere broadcast program that is funded millions of dollars, on ABC, and reaches millions of homes worldwide MUST focus on. Our feature tonight is vital to everything IN YOUR LIFE.

We are of course talking about how tall is Rihanna?

Seriously, ABC, what is going on here. We have President Obama weaseling Obamacare through the senate, and yeah, we somewhat need a better healthcare system. Politicians need to be exposed, they are still lining their coffers with our stolen tax money and kick backs from corporate execs!

What ever happened to Hugh Downs and Barbara Walters interviewing people who are vital to everyday life? I'd like to know what Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is planning with all those nuclear reactors?

How about talking to someone from down in Fort Hood as a main impromptu exclusive? We need entertainment, let's just play old clips of George Bush giving a speech and Cheney getting away with, oh who knows, toruture, shooting a lawyer with bird shot and a billion dollar oil scheme that left a nation even more impoverished. Aww, who wants to do that?

Let's see, where is Rihanna from? We can do that in 4 seconds on Google. Watch.

Oh look, Wikipedia beat everyone to the punch! Note the sarcastic tone!

Hi, I'm Rihanna. I am from Barbados and was born in 1988. Those facts are more important than anything you could have learned or had researced for a 30 minute segment tonight on 20/20! I also like ice cream! - Rihanna on 20/20

And okay, that took us 11 seconds. But the point still stands, there are things that shows like 20/20, Nighline, Dateline MSNBC and other "news" organizations just should not waste time "reporting".

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? That's from Juvenal, he was Roman. He pondered, "who guards the guardians, who watches the watchers?"

Or, who protects society from getting exploited by those we trust with power? Namely, our politicians and business leaders we let exploit our capitalist system.

The answer is supposed to be our free media. That's why it remains free. But when we start squandering time with questions about Chris Brown and Rihanna, when there's so much more we can focus on, that's just a sign of a culture that's falling apart.

Where is Rihanna from?

I'm sure 20/20 will dedicate another ten minute segment to tell us all about, and meanwhile, everyone else curls up on the couch and goes to sleep to the sound of vacuous chatter.

Then we wonder why we're in a recession, have so much violence and a world in turmoil. It's because everyone is ironically indulged in an empty culture and lifestyle full that really signifies nothing.

Soccer Girl Pulls Hair, The Ugly Underside of College Sports

2009-11-06T21:43:00.000-08:00

In invigorating and exciting news today, we had soccer catfights breaking out during a soccer match between New Mexico and Bringham Young University.

Elizabeth Lambert will forever be known as the mean machine. If you took all the salt in Salt Lake City and rubbed it into an open wound following a match, it would not even compare to the pain Lambert was dishing out to all girls who crossed her path.

She did it all folks: pulling hair, cheap elbows. There may have even been some judo chops in there along the way. No way! You would think so, but there is video evidence:

I'd only dare to imagine what her games were like during little kid leagues; smash orange sliced into the eyes of her oppenents?

Really, there is competition and then there is just bad sportsmanship. Hopefully Ms. Lambert will apologize and this is not befitting her normal character or the way New Mexico University feels about the kiddos from BYU.

Where Is Rihanna From, How Old is Rihanna, How Tall is Rihanna

2009-11-06T21:26:00.000-08:00

With tragic news this week and our country still in economic turmoil, it's a relief to see one popular trend is taking priority over all others this week in search media: Rihanna. ???

In Brave New World, Aldous Huxley speculated that the downfall of our Western culture and world would not be an oppressive government, but rather a people who became indulged in a shallow culture and excesses of capitalism.

When people reach a point to where they can sip $8.00 frappacino's, donned in the latest turtleneck from Macy's, while scrolling their iPhone in an internet cafe while a region of the world is being torn asunder from a greedy war, tragedy mars the US and well, you get the point.

Our culture is vacuous. So to those of you who are asking "Where is Rihanna from?".

"How old is Rihanna?"

"How tall is Rihanna?"

We're not telling you. Go watch the news or something, stop looking up pointless trivia about Rihanna.

Update In Medicine

2009-11-06T21:14:00.000-08:00

Update in medicine
Be sure and read the Medical Breakthrough!

To prepare for the new healthcare reform package, we felt it necessary to develop a new medical symbol that truly depicts the Health Care Plan you will be getting!

MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH!

A French doctor says 'Medicine in my country is so advanced that we can take a kidney out of one man, put it in another, and have him looking for work in six weeks.'

A German doctor says 'That is nothing; we can take a lung out of one person, put it in another, and have him looking for work in four weeks.

The Russian doctor says 'In my country, medicine is so advanced that we can take half a heart out of one person, put it in another, and have them both looking for work in two weeks.'

An American doctor, not to be outdone, says 'You guys are way behind. We recently took a man with no brains out of Illinois , put him in the White House, and now half the country is looking for work.'
Begin forwarding this message now:

The Axis of Idiots

2009-10-24T22:46:00.000-07:00

"The Axis of Idiots"
From the Podium:
J. D. Pendry, Retired Sergeant Major, USMC

FROM THE PODIUM
This retired USMC Sgt.. Major has his Stuff together.

Jimmy Carter, you are the father of the Islamic Nazi movement. You threw the Shah under the bus, welcomed the Ayatollah home, and then lacked the spine to confront the terrorists when they took our embassy and our people hostage. You're the "runner-in-chief."

Bill Clinton, you played ring around the Lewinsky while the terrorists were at war with us. You got us into a fight with them in Somalia and then you ran from it. Your weak-willed responses to the USS Cole and the First Trade Center Bombing and Our Embassy Bombings emboldened the killers. Each time you failed to respond adequately, they grew bolder, until 9/11/2001.

John Kerry, dishonesty is your most prominent attribute. You lied about American Soldiers in Vietnam. Your military service, like your life, is more
fiction than fact. You've accused our military of terrorizing women and children in Iraq. You called Iraq the wrong war, wrong place, wrong time, and the same words you used to describe Vietnam. You're a fake! You want to run from Iraq and abandon the Iraqis to murderers just as you did to the Vietnamese.. Iraq, like Vietnam, is another war that you were for, before you were against it.

John Murtha, you said our military was broken.. You said we can't win militarily in Iraq. You accused United States Marines of cold-blooded murder without proof and said we should redeploy to Okinawa. Okinawa, John? And the Democrats call you their military expert! Are you sure you didn't suffer a traumatic brain injury while you were off building your war hero resume? You're a sad, pitiable, corrupt, and washed up old fool. You're not a Marine, sir. You wouldn't amount to a good pimple on a real Marine's ass. You're a phony and a disgrace. Run away, John.

Dick Durbin, you accused our Soldiers at Guantanamo of being Nazis, tenders of Soviet style gulags and as bad as the regime of Pol Pot, who murdered two million of his own people after your party abandoned Southeast Asia to the Communists. Now you want to abandon the Iraqis to the same fate. History was not a good teacher for you, was it? Lord help us! See Dick run.

Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Carl Levine, Barbara Boxer, Diane Feinstein, Russ Feingold, Pat Leahy, Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer, the Hollywood Leftist morons, et al, ad nauseam: Every time you stand in front of television cameras and broadcast to the Islamic Nazis that we went to war because our President lied, that the war is wrong and our Soldiers are torturers, that we should leave Iraq, you give the Islamic butchers - the same ones that tortured and mutilated American Soldiers - cause to think that we'll run away again, and all they have to do is hang on a little longer. It is inevitable that we, the infidels, will have to defeat the Islamic jihadists. Better to do it now on their turf, than later on ours after they have gained both strength and momentum.

American news media, the New York Times particularly: Each time you publish stories about national defense secrets and our intelligence gathering methods, you become one united with the sub-human pieces of camel dung that torture and mutilate the bodies of American Soldiers. You can't strike up the courage to publish cartoons, but you can help Al Qaeda destroy my country. Actually, you are more dangerous to us than Al Qaeda is. Think about that each time you face Mecca to admire your Pulitzer..

You are America's 'AXIS OF IDIOTS.' Your Collective Stupidity will destroy us. Self-serving politics and terrorist-abetting news scoops are more important to you than our national security or the lives of innocent civilians and Soldiers. It bothers you that defending ourselves gets in the way of your elitist sport of politics and your ignorant editorializing. There is as much blood on your hands as is on the hands of murdering terrorists. Don't ever doubt that. Your frolics will only serve to extend this war as they extended Vietnam. If you want our Soldiers home as you claim, knock off the crap and try supporting your country ahead of supporting your silly political aims and aiding our enemies.

Yes, I'm questioning your patriotism. Your loyalty ends with self. I'm also questioning why you're stealing air that decent Americans could be breathing. You don't deserve the protection of our men and women in uniform. You need to run away from this war, this country. Leave the war to the people who have the will to see it through and the country to people who are willing to defend it.

Our country has two enemies: Those who want to destroy us from the outside and those who attempt it from within.

Semper Fi,
J. D. Pendry - Sergeant Major, USMC, Retired

Now really, how much of this do you think you believe? Is this gentleman, with his gentle words, speaking from the depths of his heart or full of just a bit of anger?

Supersized House Pets

2009-10-24T21:32:00.000-07:00

Who would like to have an animal twice the size of your kid as a pet? Seriously, there is a such thing as limits, parents.

When your pet cat starts to look like it should be staring in The Jungle Book as a villain, then perhaps it is time to consider downgrading to something smaller...cuter. Not every kid can be as lucky as Mogli.

Stargate Universe Is Sort Of...Boring, Time To Cancel

2009-10-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

When it was announced that Stargate would have a new series out this year, the sci-fi community let out a collectively nerdy 'hoo-rah!' A show that promised the action and fun of Stargate SG1, the escapism of Atlantis and tied it up with the space faring voyages of Star Trek and BSG...what more could we want?

Well it turns out, quite a lot more. So far, Stargate Universe has been very slow. Verrrry slow. This is surprising, considering the set of the show is supposedly upon an ancient space ship that can travel faster than the speed of light. I'm sure Einstein would chime in about relativity around this point, and he'd be spot on.

From the seat of whoever watches this show, it's pretty slow-moving and boring. The characters are not very endearing, at least yet, and as some potential fans have mentioned seemed to be based on characters from past sci-fi space adventure shows. The plot of being stranded out in space and wanting to get home seems not so unique either, but then again what's new?

As mentioned, the main problem with Stargate Universe is pace. The little video recordings the characters do into the ancient ball of archives get tedious and boring (yes, they are introductory and may serve a deeper purpose) and so far, the plot has been quite predictable, down to the ambigous nature of the doctor.

Pacing. Action points. Character development. These things will be crucial to keep Stargate Universe open for business. Also, we are still lacking external antagonists or the sense of exploration that seem to be popular in a good space set series. So let's hope the ship literally turns around for this show, or Atlantis may no longer have the ranking of worst Stargate franchise ever.

Jay Leno Show May Soon Be Cancelled, Dumped from NBC

2009-10-24T21:03:00.000-07:00

Jay Leno's dish of chuckles may soon become empty, as his late night variety show is not full of ratings sweetness. NBC heads have a quite sour taste in their collective mouth.

It was well understood that Leno's variety show was a giant experiment, but it was still expected to not be so solidly beaten every night and continue to slip in the ratings.

The problem is that before loyalty to a familiar face, people up late at night want either tailored entertainment tnat Cable stations provide or they want their routine of news, celebs and sleep. In no particular order.

Jay's show is just a bit too stuffy and blase to be of any real sticking value, and that's what we're seeing play out right now.

BNP Leader Nick Griffin Gets on BBC Question Time, Causes Requisite Problems

2009-10-24T20:56:00.000-07:00

Our friends over in the United Kingdom have a version of people who 'don't take kindly' to things that are different than themselves, and they have organized their little cohort into a group called the British National Party (BNP).

For those of you who are not familiar with this party, basically imagine 1940s villains from Germany goosestepping about in business suits and causing problems in modern politics.

Instead of even commenting on the foul nature of Griffin, here is a YouTube video that captures his stint on Question Time with other members of a higher class than himself. Racism and cultural idiocy is ugly, but it makes for noteriety which leads to publicity; it's what Griffin aimed for and unfortunately received with his appearance tonight.

Obama Declares Swine Flu As National Emergency

2009-10-24T20:49:00.000-07:00

President Barack Obama somewhat scared the nation today, as he announced the Swine Flu is a "national emergency".

Adversaries of Obama, likely part of the coalition of nearly 49% of American people who are for some reason adverse to the flu shot, are already expressing outrage over Obama's announcement.

Following the scares after the announcement of the Avian bird flu and SARS, it can be quite well understood why some people may remain skeptical about falling into another panic over this potential 'disastrous' illness.

Yet, one important adage remains: better safe than sorry. Why not prepare for the worst in regard to this flu virus, which could technically always mutate and cause widespread problems.

The bottom line here is that a flu virus should not become an issue of partisan politics. Let's find some honest medical experts and have them give an analysis of what we should do this winter, in regard to the flu. What's wrong with that, not even bickering?

Who's Watching Your Children?

2009-10-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

Is someone watching your children or your house? Are your children safe in walking to and from school? You never know who is lurking around the neighborhood or you children's school, but it's time to protect your children.

A seven-year-old girl disappeared on her way home from school in Jacksonville, Florida. What happened to her? Who took her? The investigators are even baffled as to what happened to her.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jku48f5fXyywrpAYRzKaZ-jgoEFAD9BFH1U04

Terrorists Plotted to Attack a U. S. Mall

2009-10-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

Tarek Mehanna was charged in a plot to attack a shopping mall in Massachusetts. He had delivered material to terrorists. He had been charged for other crimes.
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE59K35320091021

Fox News Versus Obama's Administrative Officials

2009-10-18T12:30:00.000-07:00

Is Fox News revealing a particular viewpoint? That's what Obama's administrative officials are saying. The senior advisor, David Axelrod claims that " 'A lot of their news programming, it's really not news. It's pushing a point of view.' "
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/18/obama-team-continues-effort-isolate-fox-news/

What do you think?

Pakistan Soldiers Continue Their Attacks

2009-10-17T12:22:00.000-07:00

Pakistani soldiers continue their attack against the militants. There were more than 30,000 troops that were sent to South Wazinistan to attack the militants. The troops believed that their attack was against a possible hideout of Osama bin Laden's.

Some soldiers have been killed, but more militants have died as a result of the war. Even though the militants have a stronghold against the soldiers, what will happen next? Will the soldiers overcome the strength of the militants, or will the militants become stronger?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33354093/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

Pakistan troops assault Taliban

2009-10-17T11:31:00.000-07:00

Taliban insurgents dig in to confront 30,000 Pakistani troops who were allowed to regroup and strengthen after the death of their leader was droned to death. Pakistani military expected to make thrust to penetrate stronghold. Taliban to retaliate using 1,000 suicide bombers to deliver their message as over 200,000 refugees flee for their lives. Sounds like another day at the office. Will somebody please tell me where the "I win" button is at so I can press it?

http://features.csmonitor.com/globalnews/2009/10/17/pakistan-makes-thrust-into-taliban-territory/

What's Happening Next With Bank of America?

2009-10-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

In the news, Bank of America lost $1 billion dollars. They aren't sure what to do. One of the major leaders announced that he was resigning at the end of the year. Who will take his place and help Bank of America out of their financial predicament?

Someone who is strong and is an authority figure can probably handle the financial situation with Bank of America, but will that solve the problem?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/17/business/17bank.html?hp

Balloon Boy On Larry King Live (video), Hilarity Ensues?

2009-10-15T22:18:00.000-07:00

Balloon Boy is now making his obligatory media rounds, one of his most recent showings being on Larry King Live. After a day where media pundits milked the story for all its worth, strumming every chord of sorrow and tragedy as we thought the boy was trapped within a helium balloon some 15,000 miles up in the sky, it was a bittersweet relief to find this story was all a hoax.

Bitter started to outflavor the sweet, however, after Balloon Boy Falcon Heene made an appearance on Larry King's news program. The kid exclaimed, "We did this for the show!"

He wanted to entertain America for the day. How cute!

Balloon Boy Falcon Henne Says Parents Behind Balloon Fiasco, "We Did It For The Show"

2009-10-15T22:10:00.001-07:00

Well, well, well. What do we have here? In a very...uncomfortable...interview on CNN, the Henne family of the 2009 Colorado Ballon Incident make a public appearance. In it the Henne parents appeared with their three kids, Falcon being the star of them, and proceeded to tell their version of the events that occured today.

There are a group of people who think that the following video reveals Falcon was put up to the prank of pranks by his parents, who allegedly "Did It For The Show". What do you think?

Katherine Heigl Leaves Grey's Anatomy

2009-10-15T22:10:00.000-07:00

Actress Katherine Heigl is apparently taking leave from popular television show Grey's Anatomy and it has caused many fans to come down with an upset stomach and a case of dramatitis.

Sure, Heigl is a mainstay of the show but it can honestly soldier on without her in several episodes; the cast is diverse and talented enough to carry on, despite the laments of millions of 20-somethings worldwide.

Heigl, who plays doctor Izzie Stevens on the show, is working on another project called "Life as We Know It" by Greg Berlanti.

Don't take a sigh of relief just yet, Heigl fans, as the actress wanted to leave the show earlier this year but was $omehow talked out of it, $$$$omehow. Money can only cure the itch of the rich for so long so we'll see how much longer Heigl does stay with the show before considering other projects that may suit her developing desires in her career.

Meghan McCain Twitter Photo Controversy, The Sky is Falling over Tank Tops

2009-10-15T19:46:00.000-07:00

Meghan McCain has caused controversy today, as a photo of her that was uploaded to Twitter brought up thoughts of our always classy and appropriately attired friends such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.

The controversy and problem people have is that a photo Meghan McCain, the daughter of Arizona senator and former GOP presidential candidate John McCain, made her look like a woman who would perhaps be called 'of the streets'.

You may see photo here at Washington Blog.

While your mileage may very on the taste and "class" level of the photo, Meghan said it provided an important learning experience from her on a Twitter update posted later in the day.

"I would like to thank my family and friends for their support. This has been an embarrassing experience but also a learning one. I will not be deleting my twitter account but I will be more careful in the future about my use with the medium."

Colorado Boy In Balloon Falcon Heene Asks President Obama "Why Do People Hate You?"

2009-10-15T19:38:00.000-07:00

Well, our little flying friend Falcon Heene is already in the headlines again today. Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh must really like this kid, as when he had a chance to speak to President Obama today the first thing Falcone Heene asked the US President is "Why Do People Hate You?"

Now, you would not give any Fox News analyst room to analyze such a question, but we must wonder about the politics of the Heene household. After all, they apparently allow their six-year-old child to build Goodyear Blimps in the backyard and then fire it up, not telling anyone as the nation mourns and sends fleets of helicopters in search of the rogue child who was thought to be flying aimlessly toward the heavens.

And in case any of you missed the spectacle today, you can find the full ballad of Falcone Heene here.

Find Where The Wild Things Are Book Online Now

2009-10-15T19:29:00.000-07:00

Childhood story Where The Wild Things Are will be coming soon to the big screen, and from trends tonight it seems the book is hitting very high popularity among many crowds.

There are individuals searching for copies of Where The Wild Things Are online, which you can probably find on pdf sites such as this, but who would really want to miss out on reading such a book in a nice, hardcover format?

Come on, it's a childhood classic! Some things just are not made for e-media, and books such as this surely fit the bill. You should check out sites such as Amazon, or perhaps your library, to find a good copy you pirates.

Colorado Balloon Boy Falcon Heene, The Amazing 6-Year-Old In Balloon Found...In Garage

2009-10-15T18:32:00.001-07:00

Crazy news from Colorado today, as a mischievous six-year old with a penchant for Macguyver styled antics crafted some sort of massive helium balloon and had his neighbors buzzing.

Colorado authorities were alerted to a massive helium balloon that had reached an altitude of 15,000 feet, and was seen soaring by many through the skies of Eastern Colorado. Wonder turned to terror as reports surfaced that the creator of the balloon, a six-year-old named Falcon Heene, may have been in a basket attached to the ballon when it took off from his yard.

With a child's life potentially on the line, Colorado officials immediately ordered two helicopters to pursue the balloon and after it finally made descent, terror turned into massive concern as the the basket was found empty. An international headline was born as everyone wondered what happened to Falcon Heene? Had he fallen from the balloon?

As the story continued to gain steam throughout the day, it was revealed that Heene's family was featured on popular television show "Wife Swap" and are no strangers to bizarre scientific experiments. As reported by KDVR TV, the Wife Swap site reported the following about the family:

"they devote their time to scientific experiments that include looking for extraterrestrials and building a research-gathering flying saucer to send into the eye of the storm."

The only storm that culiminated to the end of the story, fortunately, was an argument about finances in the court of public opinion. Falcon Heene was anti-climatically, and thankfully, found safely sleeping in his family home's garage. The media circus died down with the story of a young boy who launched a balloon and decided to lay low while everyone went wild with theories of tragedy and disaster, diverting massive resources into the impromptu search of a young child.

A good question is how on Earth does a six-year-old have access to build such a floating contraption in the first place? There is science, then there is mad science and that's exactly what we have here.

Speaking of mad, many people are now quite mad in thinking how much tax money was spent in the search for Heene. There is a poll on KDVR, asking if Heene's family and father Richard Heene should have to pay for the search and rescue. You may partake and vote here.

Should they or shouldn't they, who knows? What is for sure is that young Mr. Falcon Heene is probably grounded this coming weekend, no pun of course, and may have his science play-time cut down just a smidge. Falcon Heene is going to get his wings clipped. And we're out.

Should I get the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine?

2009-10-15T17:59:00.000-07:00

If I am not a swine, why in heaven sake should I get the swine flu vaccine.
According to the news article by Robert Schlesinger, population is split 50/50 on whether to use the vaccine or not. The government is promoting the importance of being innoculated with the vaccine, yet many people are still undecided as to whther they trust the governments findings.

In leau of the mistrust of the previous administration, this present administration has a very steep uphill climb to regain the confidence of the American people.

Obama plans on rebuilding New Orleans

2009-10-15T17:02:00.000-07:00

Do you think that President Obama is true to his word about rebuilding New Orleans?
Do you think that he can do what Bush could or would not do in rebuilding New Orleans after being struck by massive floods and high winds due to hurrican Katrina. Inquiring minds would like to know!
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obama-rallies-orleans-rebuild/story?id=8839929

Where Are Your Children?

2009-10-15T12:26:00.000-07:00

Do you know where your children are? I hope they aren't floating around in a helium balloon like the boy in Fort Collins, Colorado.

In Fort Collins, Colorado, a six-year-old boy climbed into the family's helium balloon they made. He's floating around in the air, and the police are wondering how to rescue him.

I guess he thought it might be fun to do, but I bet he's frightened and wonders how he might land back on earth.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33330516/ns/us_news-life/

What's Happening in Health Care?

2009-10-15T08:13:00.000-07:00

What's happening in health care? is a good question. Have you wondered what will happen to you when you become a senior citizen without health insurance? The lobbyists are stirring up their opinions and want to approach President Obama to discuss their situation. They want senior citizens on Medicare Advantage to cut their share. Is that right for senior citizens?
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/15/health.care.lobbying/

Obama Helps The Elderly

2009-10-14T15:15:00.000-07:00

Today, Obama has asked Congress to pay $250 next year to each of the elderly, which includes military people, disabled citizens, and senior citizens. He wants to help them make it through the recession.

I'm glad he decided to help the elderly. Someone needed to help them. Check out the following link for more information.
http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNewsAndPR/idUSN1426349420091014

Whole Brain Teaching

2009-10-12T11:51:00.000-07:00

Have you heard about Whole Brain Teaching? If you haven't, and you are interested in learning about the topic, you might want to check out this topic at the following website: http://video.google.com/videosearch?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4SKPB_enUS341US341&q=%22Whole+Brain+Teaching+Chris+Biffle%22&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=V3jTSpO_Noz-MLzu-ZQD&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQqwQwAA#
Lesson one is the video you should watch first. He also has other videos after that.

Getting Scammed

2009-10-09T02:47:00.000-07:00

People need to be aware of certain aspects in transactions in order to avoid being scammed. According to the following article, http://keptup.typepad.com/academic/2009/10/why-faculty-should-not-run-study-abroad.html students were getting scammed because a faculty member wanted them to deposit money in his bank account. This is one of the first signs of a scam. People need to be aware of depositing money in someone's account for a student trip or any other means even if the person is a faculty member of the school.

Do You Consider Yourself in the Middle Class Group?

2009-10-09T02:39:00.000-07:00

What is the middle class group? How much money do you need to make to be considered in the middle class, or is it just the way you feel about your life? If finances interest you, you might want to read the article at this link: http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2009/10/whos-middle-class.html

Bake Sales Have Stopped in New York Schools

2009-10-09T02:29:00.000-07:00

What is going to happen next? New York schools are not allowed to have bake sales to raise money. They have to turn to other ways to raise money for their financial needs. Bake sales would be a great way to raise money, but the Educational Department has stopped that.

For more information on this news, you can go to the following link: http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2009/10/09/new_york_city_bans_bake_sales_in_schools.php

Republicans Want To Regain The White House

2009-10-08T16:32:00.000-07:00

The Republicans want to regain the White House in 2012 and regain their standing in the elections next year.

Even though the economy has improved some, there are people who are still unemployed, and that rate keeps increasing.

The rising of unemployment proves that President Obama's $787 billion stimulu package failed. What's going to happen now? How are people going to overcome the recession?

For more information, you can read the following article: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/08/jobless-rate-offers-gop-rallying-elections/

Who is Michelle Obama?

2009-10-08T16:16:00.000-07:00

Do you enjoy mysteries? If you do, then read about this mystery of Michelle Obama. Her great-great-great grandfather was white.

Obama made a speech last year about being married to a black woman, but is he really? Is Michelle fully black or is she part black and part white?

The mystery unravels as the investigation continues into Michelle Obama's past. How will this news affect Obama?

Read the full article: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6866987.ece

Pseudoephedrine Being Banned from Over the Counter Sales

2009-10-07T20:26:00.000-07:00

Pseudoephedrine is being banned as an over-counter-drug in New Zealand today, following concerns about the drug being used in illegal drug rings responsible for producing meth.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced the move of pseudophedrine as a prescription drug today, and many other nations have already moved in such a direction with laws regarding the drug.

Scientific advisers have suggested the phenylephrine be used in place of pseuodoephedrine for over-the-counter cold and flu tabs.

Magic Johnson Died Rumors

2009-10-07T20:20:00.000-07:00

The cult of fabrication is at it again, this time spreading rumors that Magic Johnson has died.

Now while nothing is either denied or confirmed, odds are that Mr. Johnson is alive and well. This is likely one of many overdone celebrity death rumors.

Since we're speaking of Magic, here's the man being awesome in some of his best NBA moments. Enjoy!

Thousands in Detroit Mob Detroit Center, Hope for Free Stimulus Cash Money

2009-10-07T18:56:00.000-07:00

Chaos was the scene in Detroit today, as thousands rushed the Detroit Center in efforts to apply for free stimulus money in the recession laden state. Reports show the scuffles and tiffs erupted as people jockeyed for position in line and were not beyond throwing an elbow to queue up.

Why Is Google A Barcode Today, What is Up With The Barcode Reader

2009-10-07T17:47:00.000-07:00

For those of you who frequent Google.com for your search needs, you may have noticed that the logo was actually a barcode. With today's weathered economy you had to wonder if there was now a charge for simply wanting to search some stuff on Google. Thankfully, there was not a check-out beep after hitting enter.

What's going on with the Google barcode today is actually pretty neat. On October 7, 1952, Norman Woodland and Bernard Silver created what we know as the barcode.

Their design had cocentric circles instead of the little lines we see on every item we buy at the market and other stores. Pretty neat, right?

So there's the trivia on that and once again, Google has changed its logo for a pretty cool and random cause. The barcode you see on Google today actually spells out "Google" in machine scan speak.

Japan Creates HRP-4C Robot, Sings Better Than Britney and Lady Gaga Combined

2009-10-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

Our innovative friends a CEATEC in Japan have created an awesome new robot. Unlike other Japanese robots that have done everything from scale a flight of stairs to perform basic household chores, the HRP-4C robot can allegedly sing better than most pop stars heard on the daily Top 40 radio stations.

We have video evidence!

Someone call Simon Cowell.

Christian Group Accused of Columbine Tactics by Former Reagan Aide

2009-10-05T22:18:00.000-07:00

A Christian organization is accused of Columbine tactics as they are viewed to be desiring the demise of a former Reagan White House official who accused them of wanting his end through prayer.

Mikey Weinstein, founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, said he wants Gordon Klingenschmitt, a former U.S. Navy chaplain, to "stop asking Jesus to plunder my fields ... seize my assets, kill me and my family then wipe away our descendants for 10 generations."

The suit also asks the court to stop the defendants – Klingenschmitt and Jim Ammerman, the founders of the Chaplaincy of Full Gospel Churches – from "encouraging, soliciting, directing, abetting or attempting to induce others to engage in similar conduct."

Former Reagan official accusing former Navy chaplain of NAZI-style tactics leaves him pondering thoughts of defecation hitting the rotating occilator. - Source

Such vicious tactics need to come to an immediate end! Or should they? With the state of this country's economy and moral fiber, surely we can find something better to entice the court systems with.

Weinstein, who is Jewish, said his family has received death threats, had a swastika daubed on their home, and feces thrown at the house. He said the harassment started several years ago when he began protesting Christian proselytizing at his alma mater, the Air Force Academy.

Stephanie Birkitt Scandal With David Letterman, How Much is Too Much with Photos/Video

2009-10-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

All over the media today, the talk has centered around a new scandal involving CBS late night host David Letterman and the affair he allegedly had with a staffer named Stephanie Birkitt.

Photos and videos of Birkitt have been plastered all over the news (an example from Daily Mail seen above), and for a case where the privacy of an individual who did not necessarily want to be part of a global media circus is being trampled upon.

You have to feel sorry for the young lady in this case and Letterman's apology on the issue really did seem half-hearted.

David Letterman Scandal Still Looms, Plagues CBS

2009-10-05T19:47:00.000-07:00

Chuckles were not a part of the CBS Late Night with David Letterman routine, as the belabored late night host apologized to all his female staff after his Monday show.

"Let me tell you folks, I got my work cut out for me," Letterman said. Always an agent of humor though, no matter how potentially ill-placed, the host could not resist adding a bit more to his 'apology'.

"I mean, I'll be honest with you folks -- right now, I would give anything to be hiking on the Appalachian Trail," Letterman quipped.

"I got into the car this morning and the navigation lady wasn't speaking to me. Ouch."

Ouch, indeed. Several media and interest groups have lobbied for CBS to take punitive actions against Letterman, who also has indicated that he will have some issues to work out with his wife after his admission.

Letterman Issues Apology to Female Staff: Watch Video Here

After getting all of his antics off his belly, Letterman did turn to a more serious note and directly address the female staffer who he apparently made reference to during his admission.

"She has been horribly hurt by my behavior ... and when something happens like that, if you hurt a person and it's your responsibility, you try to fix it."

The question is will there be a way for Letterman to fix this situation or will it permanently mar his reputation as a simple source of friendly, at time bitey, entertainment. Only time will tell.

Wondering About Monday Night Football Start Time

2009-10-05T19:40:00.000-07:00

For those of you wondering about the start time for this week's Monday night football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings, you had better quickly find a radio or spare tv. The game is in progress!

So far it's been rather thrilling, with the Packers trailing the Vikings by a margin of 28 to 14 in the third quarter. Long gone are the days when the grizzled manbeard of Brett Favre could be expected to bring the Packers back from any margin, so cheeseheads, you may start to count this game as curdled because the Vikings will most likly hang on for victory.

No gold for Chicago

2009-10-03T11:28:00.000-07:00

No laurels for Chicago as President Obama was unable to convince folks in Copenhagen to give the U.S. city a second round spot at olympic gold. In spite of the jobless rate in America Chicago residents will not be able to count on the euros to beef their economy. Looks like the choice may come to Rio or Madrid. Think I'll have a Diet-Coke.

YouTube Down For Maintenance, What On Earth is Going On

2009-10-03T11:04:00.001-07:00

What's been the deal with YouTube this month? Gmail has been hampered with random ups and downs, and now Google subsidiary YouTube.com is down for the day. Please say it isn't so! Now I may have to watch television.

YouTube engineers claim the site is down for maintenance and will be back up sometime today. Let's hope their reports are true.

Letterman Apologizes, Says He Slept With Staffers

2009-10-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

All is not fun and games with our gap-toothed friend David Letterman, as yesterday he said that he slept with his staffers and his uncomfortable audience --both in CBS studio and nationwide -- did not find humor in the jokester's antics.

Read More: Letterman Apologizes For "Slept With Staffers" comment

According to Letterman, an Ohio man threatended to blackmail him for $20 million if he did not come forward with information about his affairs with staff members.

Obama's Speech

2009-09-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

What did you think about Obama's speech that he gave for children in schools to listen to today?

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2009-09-08T13:36:00.000-07:00

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