News agency reports that the most senior officers in army, navy and air force step down over rift with ruling administration Turkey’s state-run Anatolia news agency says the military’s chiefs of staff have resigned because of tensions with the Islamic-rooted government. NTV television, citing unnamed military sources, says the country’s military chief and the commanders of the navy, air force and the army have resigned. The resignation of so many top commanders for the first time ever signals a deep rift with the government and comes after a court charged 22 suspects, including several generals and officers, with carrying out an internet campaign to undermine the government. The government and military leaders were also seeking a compromise deal over several key appointments during next week’s high military council meeting. Turkey Middle East Europe guardian.co.uk
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President Barack Obama says there are multiple ways to resolve the debt ceiling mess, but it has to be bipartisan and it has to happen fast. (July 29)
Continue reading …Larry Flynt is offering his services as ringmaster of the Casey Anthony circus. The Hustler publisher says he is willing to offer her $500,000—plus 10% of profits to pose nude, CNN reports. Flynt says the offer—which the Anthony camp dismisses as “nonsense”—will make a lot more…
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In Samantha Swetra Harassment Paz De La Huerta Pleads Guilty Ravenholt says: Boardwalk Empire Star Paz De La Huerta Pleads Guilty To Harassment …: Took you long enough to fess up, girl! C… http://bit.ly/o35G4K
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Joining her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on stage, soul singer Amy Winehouse danced and sang along on what turned out to be her final stage appearance. (July 29)
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Joining her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on stage, soul singer Amy Winehouse danced and sang along on what turned out to be her final stage appearance. (July 29)
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Sony’s Qriocity video streaming service is going mobile. The on-demand pay-per-view offering (which is probably best known for its supporting role in the recent PSN outage debacle ) is making the jump from the living room to your pocket — provided said pocket is stuffed with a 2011 Xperia smartphone. Initially it will only be available to Mini and Mini Pro owners, but eventually it’ll be pushed to rest of the current lineup in nine markets, including the US, UK and Japan. Check out the source link for more details. Qriocity video streaming coming to Xperia packing pocket near you originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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“When, oh, when is a Republican going to stand up” and call the liberal media on their lies about the debt ceiling debate, NewsBusters publisher Brent Bozell lamented on this morning's “Fox & Friends.” Bozell was reacting to a clip of Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) answering a misleading and biased question by CBS's Bob Schieffer ( video follows page break; MP3 audio here ): STEVE DOOCY, “Fox & Friends” anchor: So the narrative over the last couple of weeks has been Barack Obama, the adult in the room, he's a compromiser. On the other side, those rotten Republicans! BRENT BOZELL, Media Research Center (MRC) founder: You know, Steve, I'm watching that video clip of Sen. Kyl and I'm just wondering, when, oh, when is a Republican going to stand up to a Bob Schieffer and look him right in the face on national television, on live national television, and say, “Bob, you're lying, it isn't true”?
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House Expected To Pass Budget Bill, Senate Leaders Say “DOA” NJ Gov. Christie is released from hospital | Deseret News NJ Gov. Christie is released from hospital Kelley_Debbie says: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie , rising GOP star, has health scare http://bit.ly/niBfb8
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AP Top Stories Price: With Unnecessary Debt Crisis GOP Creates Uncertainty, Threatens Economy Sessions and Thune On Hannity: Democrats Have Resisted Spending Cuts Every Step Of The Way lingsherry says: RT @ cnnbrk : House may vote on Boehner debt plan Friday after failing to generate support Thursday http://t.co/b5qaMls
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