Pottermore will be an interactive online reading experience that fans can help author, J.K. Rowling says. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Jacket Copy Discovery Date : 23/06/2011 13:37 Number of articles : 6
Continue reading …If you’re trying to get Erin Andrews’ autograph, it’s probably not a good idea to mention the peephole video. That is exactly what happened at the NCAA College World Series when a couple of fans kept calling out for Andrews to sign an autograph. After spending a few minutes calling her name and trying to grab the ESPN reporter’s attention, one of the kids shouted, “I’m gonna watch your video tomorrow.” That didn’t sit well with Andrews, who immediately looked over to the fans and stared them down. She walked over to the stands and confronted the fan. She asked him to repeat himself, but he refused. “If you are going to be cool enough to say that, man up to it,” she said. In the summer of 2009, Andrews was secretly videotaped while she was naked in her hotel room. The video was posted on the internet by a man named Michael David Barrett. Barrett, 49, admitted to stalking Andrews for 18 months and was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison. Scroll down to watch the video. WATCH:
Continue reading …It’s no secret that Hollywood and its ‘values’ are contributing mightily to the moral decay of American culture, and 2011 romantic comedies have been some of the raunchiest to date. But the stars of the summer 2011 sleazy hookup film “Friends with Benefits” have involved Facebook in promoting their flick. Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis star in “Friends with Benefits,” a movie that glorifies a casual and strictly sexual relationship among friends with no emotional strings attached. Kunis and Timberlake have taken to dramatically mocking Public Service Announcements by participating in a 60 second video asking viewers to “support a friends with benefits status option,” to appear alongside the traditional statuses of single, engaged, married, etc. The actors, dressed conservatively and against a plain backdrop, donned stoic faces and pleaded with viewers and Facebook users to talk about a “very serious issue.” “Social networks are failing to meet the needs of an underserved population,” Timberlake said, while a tragic piano solo played in the background. “Why are we denying a voice to those who are in a casual, sexual relationship with a friend!?” Kunis rhetorically wondered. “But now there’s hope. A growing movement of people, united. So donate your status today for this very, very important cause,” she continued. “Just remember, every click counts,” Kunis dramatically implored. The video ended with Timberlake, facing Kunis, casually dropping to his knees to perform, what viewers can only infer, is oral sex on his costar. Perhaps not surprisingly, Timberlake and Kunis have taken to performing their on-screen groping during live television. At the MTV Movie Awards on June 5, 2011, the pair casually grabbed each other's genitals as they presented the first golden popcorn award. But inappropriately touching a woman’s chest on stage is not new for Timberlake. He shocked the nation when he exposed Janet Jackson’s nipple during the 2004 Super bowl halftime show in an incident that became known as “Nipplegate.” Timberlake’s movie is only one in a string of lewd “romantic comedies” about the hookup culture to hit theaters this year. Tinseltown gave us “No Strings Attached” and “Love and Other Drugs,” two movies that purport the same f**k buddies theme as “Friends with Benefits.” “Hall Pass,” released in February, followed the adventures of a few white, suburban, middle-aged husbands given a “pass” by their wives to do whatever and whomever they wanted for one week, consequence-free. As one might expect, the men spent their week chasing skirts and partying like frat boys.
Continue reading …Most Americans Agree with Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) that citizen’s right to travel is being violated by the federal government every day. Searching of toddlers, infants and the elderly is a waste of resources and a concrete example of the federal government harassing American travellers. Sen. Paul questioned Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Big Government Discovery Date : 22/06/2011 19:11 Number of articles : 5
Continue reading …A congressional ethics panel is looking into claims that Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) sexually harassed one of his staff members, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investigation comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed by Winsome Packer alleging Hastings made repeated unwanted sexual advances and threatened her job when she refused him. Packer is being represented by the conservative legal group Judicial Watch. Hastings called the claims “ludicrous.” “I have never sexually harassed anyone,” the representative said in a statement sent to the AP. “In fact, I am insulted that these ludicrous allegations are being made against me… I will win this lawsuit.” Hastings gave a more vague response in a recent interview, according to the Journal. “Quite frankly your source has as much or more information than I do and I would suggest you rely upon them,” he said. “It would be impossible for me in a paragraph or a page or two or a tome or volumes one and two to help you understand the dynamics of these events. I’ll leave it at that.” News of the investigation comes a week after former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) resigned following a scandal that erupted after he tweeted a lewd photo of himself. In April, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) resigned in the midst of an ethics probe looking into whether he made efforts to cover up an affair with a former staffer. A Senate ethics panel found that Ensign lied to the Federal Election Commission and violated campaign finance laws.
Continue reading …Outspoken Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has said little after returning home. He arrived at his door in Beijing after being released from nearly three months in detention. (June 23)
Continue reading …We knew Pioneer’s AppRadio car stereo was coming to cozy up with our iPhones, but we didn’t know how much its iOS integration capabilities would cost, until now. Turns out 400 bucks buys you one, and it’s picked up some new capabilities since we got handsy with the device last month. In addition to letting you listen to tunes stored on your iPhone, access Google Maps, and make calls, the AppRadio now has access to your iPhone’s contacts, calendar, videos, and photos as well. Unfortunately, there’s still only four other apps (Rdio, Pandora, MotionX-GPS Drive, and INRIX ) available, though Pioneer says more are coming. With a name like AppRadio they ought to get here soon, as in immediately . Peep the PR after the break for the full monty. Continue reading Pioneer’s AppRadio delivers iPhone integration, automotive and audio bliss for $400 Pioneer’s AppRadio delivers iPhone integration, automotive and audio bliss for $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …In a speech televised from the White House East Room, President Barack Obama said conditions in Afghanistan are right to start drawing the war there to a close. Still he acknowledged the huge challenges that remain. (June 22)
Continue reading …Lady Gaga attends a press conference, ahead of her appearance at the MTV Video Music Aid event, where she expressed her dedication to helping the Japanese people recover from the tsunami disaster. (June 23)
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