The riots in London come less than a year before the city is set to host the world at the 2012 Olympic games. Police say security is ready for the games. (Aug. 9)
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The riots in London come less than a year before the city is set to host the world at the 2012 Olympic games. Police say security is ready for the games. (Aug. 9)
Continue reading …Rep. Joe Walsh: U.S. ‘Would Have Been Downgraded Months Ago’ Without the Tea Party
August 9, 2011 No Comment
Click here to view this media Deadbeat dad, Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) Tuesday rejected the notion that tea party Republicans’ brinkmanship and refusal to raise taxes contributed to S&P’s decision downgrade U.S. credit. Both Obama adviser, David Axelrod and Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) had referred to S&P action as ” the tea party downgrade ” Sunday. “If it wasn’t so pathetic, I mean, it’s almost comical,” Walsh told CNN’s Kyra Phillips. “We were told months ago that a downgrade was likely, because this economy is falling off a cliff, and we have a debt crisis. That’s all on the door of the president. His policies are responsible for this. And for him here at the last minute, him and his minions, to trot out this thing called the tea party downgrade, is comical, and it won’t work, because most Americans see right through it.” When he asked to explain why congressional approval was at an all-time low, Walsh again attacked the president. “This president never ceases to not provide leadership. Why is he focused on name calling now?” the congressman wondered. “But this downgrade has happened because of how the debt deal turned out,” Phillips noted. “It is a reaction to what happened among lawmakers during the debt deal. So, are you saying that the trillions of dollars that have been lost now in the stock market, you know, has been worth all that back and forth and that bickering? I mean, is partisan politics helping this country move forward at all?” “Kyra, folks in the market are a lot smarter than you and I are,” Walsh insisted. “It had nothing to do with an August 2 deadline. It had to do with our debt crisis. We’ve known about this for ages. And I got to tell you something, thank God for all these troublesome House Republicans who came to this town. Can you imagine what life would be like if we hadn’t? We would have raised the debt ceiling without thinking about it last February or March. We’d be spending money every single day. We would have been downgraded months ago.” “These House Republicans have forced this town to finally get serious about spending. That’s a good thing.”
Continue reading …Rep. Joe Walsh: U.S. ‘Would Have Been Downgraded Months Ago’ Without the Tea Party
August 9, 2011 No Comment
Click here to view this media Deadbeat dad, Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) Tuesday rejected the notion that tea party Republicans’ brinkmanship and refusal to raise taxes contributed to S&P’s decision downgrade U.S. credit. Both Obama adviser, David Axelrod and Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) had referred to S&P action as ” the tea party downgrade ” Sunday. “If it wasn’t so pathetic, I mean, it’s almost comical,” Walsh told CNN’s Kyra Phillips. “We were told months ago that a downgrade was likely, because this economy is falling off a cliff, and we have a debt crisis. That’s all on the door of the president. His policies are responsible for this. And for him here at the last minute, him and his minions, to trot out this thing called the tea party downgrade, is comical, and it won’t work, because most Americans see right through it.” When he asked to explain why congressional approval was at an all-time low, Walsh again attacked the president. “This president never ceases to not provide leadership. Why is he focused on name calling now?” the congressman wondered. “But this downgrade has happened because of how the debt deal turned out,” Phillips noted. “It is a reaction to what happened among lawmakers during the debt deal. So, are you saying that the trillions of dollars that have been lost now in the stock market, you know, has been worth all that back and forth and that bickering? I mean, is partisan politics helping this country move forward at all?” “Kyra, folks in the market are a lot smarter than you and I are,” Walsh insisted. “It had nothing to do with an August 2 deadline. It had to do with our debt crisis. We’ve known about this for ages. And I got to tell you something, thank God for all these troublesome House Republicans who came to this town. Can you imagine what life would be like if we hadn’t? We would have raised the debt ceiling without thinking about it last February or March. We’d be spending money every single day. We would have been downgraded months ago.” “These House Republicans have forced this town to finally get serious about spending. That’s a good thing.”
Continue reading …Luddite Matthews Worries About ‘Robot’ Pages in U.S. House of Representatives
August 9, 2011 No CommentChris Matthews is just a caveman political commentator . Our technology confuses and frightens him. The “Hardball” host went off on an odd tangent — akin to President Obama's ATMs-kill-jobs riff — on today's program about the end of the U.S. House of Representatives page program, grousing about how robots are replacing people (video embedded below; MP3 audio here ):
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Type: Video Games Title: Nintendo 3DS – Aqua Blue See all customer reviews Product Description: The company that changed the world of video games with touch-screen gaming in 2004 and motion-controlled gaming in 2006 now pioneers the next dimensional shift. With the announcement of the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D without the need for special glasses. Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be ratcheted up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely. In addition to the familiar + Control Pad and button controls found on previous Nintendo hand-helds, Nintendo 3DS now also includes a Circle Pad, which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, giving it the freedom and precision needed to play games in 3D worlds. A built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor can react to the motion and tilt of the system, so whether players are twisting their systems side to side or moving them up and down, their motion-compatible Nintendo 3DS games respond instantly. Each Nintendo 3DS system comes pre-loaded with a variety of fun games, applications and features, such as Nintendo 3DS Camera. One camera points at the user, while two additional cameras point outward. These two outer cameras take photos in 3D. The fun, built-in game “Face Raiders” asks users to shoot at funny depictions of their own faces. Nintendo 3DS, when put into Sleep Mode, can act as a pedometer, while letting users earn Play Coins for the steps they take that can then be traded in for additional content in compatible games and applications. By accessing the Activity Log, users can check their steps as well as their play time. With Nintendo 3DS Sound, users can enjoy sound-manipulation tools or rock out while listening to their MP3 or AAC music files. Features: Nintendo 3DS offers a new way to play, 3D without the need for special glasses. See the details
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Type: Toy Title: Playskool Musical Activity Ball and Gear Center See all customer reviews Product Description: Whirling, twirling, musical fun is on the way with this exciting MUSICAL GEAR CENTER set! Your little one can push this button to activate the music and motion that will keep both his eyes and ears engaged. As he drops the ball onto the track, heâ?TMll watch with delight as it falls down the tube and then spins at the bottom. Heâ?TMll love spinning the gears on the side to turn the friendly face around and around â?” and when he gets older, you can remove the gears so he can stack them and take his fun to â??new heightsâ?! The active play, twirling fun and happy music just goes on and on! Set includes activity center base, ball arch, two balls, five gears and instructions. SUMMARY: Exciting and engaging ball-drop and turning gear set lets baby activate the action to get the balls rolling, gears twirling and music playing. Gears can be removed for stacking fun as baby grows older! Balls fit other EXPLORE â??N GROW ball sets. Gears fit other EXPLORE â??N GROW gears sets. Each sold separately. Set includes activity center base, ball arch, two balls, five gears and instructions. Requires 2 â??AAâ? batteries (not included) Features: The active play, twirling fun and happy music just goes on and on Exciting and engaging ball-drop and turning gear set lets baby activate the action to get the balls rolling, gears twirling and music playing Gears can be removed for stacking fun as baby grows older Balls fit other EXPLORE ?N GROW ball sets, gears fit other EXPLORE ?N GROW gears sets and each sold separately Set includes activity center base, ball arch, two balls, five gears and instructions See the details
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Type: Office Product Title: PaperMate Pink Pearl Premium Medium Rubber Eraser, 3-Count (70502PP) See all customer reviews Product Description: Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser Features: Premium rubber eraser Removes pencil mistakes without smearing, staining or abrading Soft beveled shape See the details
Continue reading …Dirty Dancing is getting remade, and not everyone is happy about it. “Deal with it, it’s happening, there’s nothing you can do about it,” declares Kyle Buchanan in New York . Kenny Ortega, who choreographed the original film, will direct the reboot, Lionsgate announced. Ortega went on from Dirty Dancing to…
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Tuesday’s links come in pairs: adversaries, collaborations and even replacements. Tag Teams: In honor of the debut of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne, see the top 10 musical collaborations. (TIME) Golf Grumbles: Tiger Woods recently dumped his longtime caddy. But does a great caddy make you better at golf? (Slate) Precarious Perch: Afraid
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