Lawrence O’Donnell Bans "Deadbeat Dad" Joe Walsh From Appearing on His Show
July 30, 2011 No Comment
Click here to view this media As anyone who follows cable news knows, Rep. Joe Walsh (Blowhard-IL) has done quite a job making a name for himself by coming on television and chastising President Obama for lying to the public, asking him if “he has no shame” and with bemoaning the debt that the United States has incurred (primarily due to Bush administration policies) being laid on the backs of his children — one of the favorite Republican talking points du jour. Well it appears the recent news that Karoli reported on here about Walsh’s troubles with owing back child support was finally enough for MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to say that Walsh was banned from appearing on his show again — or at least until he finds out that he’s made good with the obligations to his children. My question is why has the media been giving this guy so much air time he doesn’t deserve in the first place? Please do us all a favor Lawrence. Even if he does settle with his ex-wife, don’t have him back on again. That said, I do hope the rest of the cable news shows would follow his lead here and spare us his rantings for now.
Continue reading …Jon Stewart Rips Fox News’ Hypocrisy: Norway Terrorist Not Christian But Fort Hood Terrorist Muslim? (VIDEO)
July 30, 2011 No Comment
On Wednesday night’s “Daily Show,” Jon Stewart put aside the debt ceiling debate to focus on the recent terrorist attacks in Norway, or at least how Fox News responded to them. Once again Stewart found an opportunity to point out hypocrisy on the network, once again coming from the mouth of Bill O’Reilly. Several Fox News pundits including Laura Ingrahm and O’Reilly have accused the mainstream media of “Playing up the Christian angle” when reporting bomber Anders Behring Breivik’s profile and attacks. Ingrahm rejected the idea that he represents any Christian sect, fringe or otherwise. While Stewart agreed Breivik’s actions were not Christian, he couldn’t believe how misdirected the focus was on the story: “Yes, the massacre in Norway is a tragic story… About the persecution of Christians.” Stewart continued to point out exactly why the media is discussing Breivik’s self-declared Christianity, and reassured Ingrahm they’re “not doing it to get at you.” Perhaps Breivik’s 1,500 page manifesto and Powerpoint video paying tribute to Christian crusaders is what gave people the idea that he was a religious extremist. Just maybe. But the biggest hypocrisy Stewart uncovered came from Bill O’reilly’s double standard when discussing religious terrorists. While he insists Breivik is not a Christian (“What, because he says he is? come on!”), he has no problem saying the Fort Hood gunman is Islamic. His defense? Nidal Hasan carried a business card that said he was a solider of Allah. Stewart had to throw up his hands: “See the difference? That guy printed up ‘Soldier of Allah’ business cards! The other guy only printed up an Army of Christ manifesto.” WATCH:
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A few months ago I wrote an article that stirred some discussion on The Huffington Post. The premise of the article was that anyone going through a divorce should follow the example of media giant Howard Stern. My thought was that despite what you may think of him, he handled the demise of his marriage in a private and dignified manner that should be emulated by all. So with that example in mind, what could be more outrageous? When it comes to getting engaged, you should follow the example of Gene Simmons. Now at this point, you may be thinking that I am completely crazy. Why would anyone look to this rock legend for anything to do with getting engaged or married? Gene is known for his antics not only on stage as one of the founding members of KISS, but also for his legendary antics with women off stage. Seemingly, a very poor example for a marriage- or is he? In 2005, I wrote a book on relationships, marriage and divorce titled “What Were You Thinking??” As part of the book, I interviewed a variety of old and new friends in order to gain their perspective on getting married, and in many instances, getting divorced. One of my favorite interviews was with Gene Simmons because he understood and could articulate the risks of marriage. Gene’s philosophy has always been what I would call seriously “anti-marriage.” I understood when I spoke with Gene for several hours about marriage, that his apprehension was probably based upon his father leaving his mother and him when he was a child. He did have long-term relationships with Cher and Diana Ross. But marriage, that was a non-starter. There was a fear of commitment and too many women to “meet.” I could have understood his entire philosophy, but in certain respects, it did not match up with what I was seeing that day. The whole afternoon that we were together at his palatial Beverly Hills home, his then long time partner, Playmate Shannon Tweed, was around constantly. And honestly, they acted like a very happy married couple. There were no cameras around, it was just us, and they acted like they were really in love. So much so that, I wanted to title his essay for my book “The Happiest Married Couple in America?” When the essay was submitted to Gene for approval, he would not allow me to reference marriage in the title, even satirically. So the essay ended up being titled “The Happiest Unmarried Couple in America?” Gene was that adamant about the dangers of marriage. So imagine my surprise when I discovered that Gene Simmons had finally proposed marriage to Shannon Tweed. What could have happened? I saw the clip from a recent “Joy Behar Show” where Gene and Shannon were interviewed. I thought their relationship was over after he made light of his infidelities during his relationship with her-she actually took off her mic and walked off the set. It was clearly not staged and you could see the pain in both Shannon’s and Gene’s eyes-it was actually uncomfortable watching it. Maybe Gene needed to see the potential demise of his relationship before he could appreciate its importance and ask the big question. So all of that being said why is Gene Simmons a good example to follow in getting engaged? One word-time. Gene waited a long time to get engaged, to make the commitment of a lifetime. Yes, he obviously did much wrong during his relationship, and I am not condoning that in any respect. But these days, even with such a high divorce rate, people still rush in to marriage. Dr. Phil once told me words to the effect that people spend more time selecting their china pattern than they do on selecting their spouse. If you are thinking about getting married, you also need to think about getting divorced. Take your time. Go slow. If you are engaged but have a feeling that the marriage may be a mistake, break it off–even if you are walking down the aisle. It is easier to break off an engagement than to dissolve a marriage. Think through the concept of spending the rest of your life with the person you are considering marrying. Half of first marriages fail-and that that potentially includes yours. I am not saying that you need to take 28 years like Gene Simmons did, but his example of not jumping in to marriage is worthy of being followed and will help you avoid the fifty percent chance of your divorce.
Continue reading …RZA unveils branded headphone line, hopes you don’t leave Shaolin without them
July 30, 2011 No Comment
The other rappers probably spend a lot of time making fun of you when you don’t have your own line of headphones. The Wu Tang’s RZA can thankfully breathe a sigh of relief as he becomes a member of the not so inclusive club that already contains the likes of Dr. Dre , Ludacris , and 50 Cent . The Gravedigga sometimes known as Bobby Digital is teaming up with WESC to bring the world Chambers, a line of over-ear headphones with flashing LEDs that light up in time with your music. Chambers will come in two versions — one targeted at consumers and another aimed at pros. The line is set to launch on August 26th. It’s not quite as awesome as that $500 Ghostface Killah doll from a few years back, but it’s a start. Continue reading RZA unveils branded headphone line, hopes you don’t leave Shaolin without them RZA unveils branded headphone line, hopes you don’t leave Shaolin without them originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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National Transitional Council minister says rebel-aligned Obaida Ibn Jarrah group murdered defector from Gaddafi regime The gunmen who shot dead the Libyan rebels’ military chief Abdel Fatah Younis were members of an Islamist-linked militia allied to the campaign to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi, according to a National Transitional Council minister. After 24 hours of confusion surrounding the death , the NTC’s oil minister, Ali Tarhouni, said Younis had been killed by members of the Obaida Ibn Jarrah Brigade, a militia named after one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, suggesting that Islamist elements were involved. Tarhouni told reporters in Benghazi that a militia leader who had gone to fetch Younis from the frontline had been arrested and had confessed that his subordinates carried out the killing. “It was not him. His lieutenants did it,” Tarhouni said, adding that the killers were still at large. The NTC leader Mustafa Abdul Jalil said on Thursday that Younis had been recalled for questioning to Benghazi but was killed before he arrived. Relatives said they retrieved a burned and bullet-riddled body. The Gaddafi government has said the killing is proof the rebels are not capable of ruling Libya. Spokesman Moussa Ibrahim said: “It is a nice slap [in] the face of the British that the [NTC] they recognised could not protect its own commander of the army.” Ibrahim said Younis was killed by al-Qaida, repeating a claim that the group is the strongest force within the rebel movement. “By this act al-Qaida wanted to mark out its presence and its influence in this region,” he said, adding: “The other members of the National Transitional Council knew about it but could not react because they are terrified of al-Qaida.” Younis’s death has raised fear and uncertainty in Benghazi, the rebel stronghold. Thousands marched behind his coffin, wrapped in the rebels’ tricolour flag, to the graveyard for his burial, chanting that he was a martyr “beloved by God”. Troops fired a military salute as the coffin arrived, and angry and grieving supporters fired wildly into the air with automatic weapons. At the graveside, Younis’s son, Ashraf, broke down in tears as they lowered the body into the ground. And in a startling and risky display in a city so allied to the rebel cause, pleaded hysterically for Gaddafi’s return to bring stability back to Libya. “We want Muammar to come back! We want the green flag back!” he shouted at the crowd, referring to Gaddafi’s national banner. Younis’s death appeared to shake both the NTC and its western allies, who have heavily backed the rebels controlling most of eastern Libya. Two weeks ago 32 nations including the US made a major commitment by formally recognising the NTC as the country’s legitimate government. On Wednesday the British foreign secretary, William Hague, declared the council Libya’s “sole governmental authority” and invited the body to set up full diplomatic relations with London. Western worries will likely be deepened if Younis’s death opens major splits among the fractious rebels. Divisions would also weaken the opposition’s campaign to oust Gaddafi, which has largely stalled in a deadlock despite the four-month-old Nato bombing campaign against regime forces. In Washington, state department spokesman Mark Toner said the circumstances of Younis’s death remained unclear. He pressed the opposition to shore up any cracks in their front against Gaddafi. “What’s important is that they work both diligently and transparently to ensure the unity of the Libyan opposition,” Toner said. Abdel Fatah Younis Libya Arab and Middle East unrest Muammar Gaddafi Middle East Africa guardian.co.uk
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Bill O’Reilly took some Republicans to task on his Thursday show, saying that they needed to stop their “craziness,” tone down their “hateful rhetoric” and pass a debt ceiling increase. Speaking to guest host Laura Ingraham from Los Angeles, O’Reilly said he had taken a “moderate” stance on the debt crisis, and he warned Republicans who have so far been unwilling to pass a debt ceiling increase would only be helping President Obama, who he said had taken an “enormous hit” from the debate. “The only thing that can save Barack Obama at this point is craziness on the right,” he said. “…It’s not only going to hurt the Republican party, which has already been hurt, but it’s going to save President Obama who they hate.” “Exactly,” Ingraham said. “The irony is, the people who dislike President Obama the most…are helping him the most,” O’Reilly said. “You’ve got to stop this hateful rhetoric. Some of the rhetoric is so hateful…it’d spin your head around. You have to say, listen, we’re at a point in the history when we have to save the country.” WATCH: Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com O’Reilly has previously offered to fly down to Washington to personally broker the debt talks. Clearly, no one took him up on his offer.
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Lenovo had a bit of an issue saving the date for its summer tablet launch, but no longer. Confirmed via a product page on the company’s site, its Honeycomb-flavored ThinkPad Tablet will finally hit retailers’ shelves on August 23rd. If you’re not into waiting that long, you can always snag the IdeaPad K1 — we hear Lisa Stansfield recommends it . [Thanks, Jeff] Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet gets an August 23rd release originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Chiefs of general staff, army, navy and air force take ‘early retirement’ in protest at detention of 250 officers Turkey’s military is in turmoil after the country’s four most senior commanders quit in protest over the detention of 250 officers on charges of conspiring against the government. General Işık Koşaner, the chief of general staff, stepped down on Friday night along with the army, navy and air force commanders, plunging Nato’s second-largest army into uncertainty shortly before a senior promotions board convenes. In a farewell message to “brothers in arms”, Koşaner said it was impossible to continue in his job as he could not defend the rights of men who had been detained as a consequence of a flawed judicial process. The prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, swiftly appointed General Necdet Ozel, formerly commander of the military police, as the new head of the military. The collective “early retirement” of the top four came hours after a Turkish court charged 22 suspects, including several generals and officers, with carrying out an internet campaign aimed at undermining Erdogan’s Justice and Development party (AKP) government. Miltary chiefs have repeatedly denied the existence of plans for the so-called Sledgehammer coup. “There are two important reasons for this move”, Cengiz Aktar, professor for EU relations at Istanbul’s Bahcesehir University, told the Guardian. “On the one hand the AKP government’s increasing interference in the appointment of military personnel – which was previously handled solely by the military itself – and on the other hand the arrests in the Sledgehammer coup trials.” The government’s relations with the military, who regard themselves as the guardians of the secular Turkish republic, have been strained ever since the Islamic AKP came to power in 2002. In a move aimed at decreasing the power of the military, the Turkish Grand National Assembly passed decisive reforms in 2003 assuring a civilian majority in the traditionally military-dominated Security Council (MSK). When the ruling AKP proposed Abdullah Gül as its presidential candidate in 2007 the military published a text on its website stating that the Turkish military would “defend secularism in Turkey by all means.” The Turkish military had staged coups in 1960, 1971, 1980 and 1991, forcing the ruling government to resign. But the AKP government confidently defied the 2007 “e-coup” and former AKP politican Gül was voted to become the next Turkish president. In a first reaction to the military resignations from the main opposition Republican People’s party (CHP), deputy chairman Gürsel Tekin said: “The law clearly states how generals should be promoted. It’s a pity that the government does not care about the laws. The government wants to redesign the military along their own lines. As a reaction to this the generals have resigned.” Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the head of the CHP, has interrupted his summer holidays to return to Ankara. Following the resignations, Erdogan met with the head of the gendarmerie (military police), Necdet Özel, the only high commander who remained in office. While Turkish news outlets dubbed the situation a “bomb” and a “political earthquake”, several political analysts argued against overreaction. “The situation has clearly become intolerable for the military forces and they subsequently resigned,” Cengiz Aktar told the Guardian. “This is nothing to make too much of a fuss over; these things are bound to happen in a democracy.” Turkey guardian.co.uk
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Droughts are common in the Somali peninsula, but only an exceptional one produces famine. For instance, the Horn of Africa drought of 1984 did not produce famine in Somalia, while the Ethiopian population was devastated. The latter country suffered famine because the military government of the time was engaged in a civil war, and did not come to the rescue of its people. Ten years earlier, in the mid-1970s, there was a prolonged drought, known as “dabadeer” ["the long-tailed"], in several parts of Somalia. Fortunately, this drought did not lead to mass starvation because the Somali government moved quickly to assist the people. They mobilised the population and sought the assistance of…
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