Kids between five and six are getting the ride of their lives at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Equipped with only a helmet and a tight grip, they try to ride a mutton for six seconds without falling off. (March 17)
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US officials are authorizing the first evacuations of Americans out of Japan, indicating that it sees the risk from Japan’s nuclear crisis to be greater than Japan’s government has suggested. (March 17)
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President Barack Obama, on St. Patrick’s Day, announces he plans to visit Ireland during May trip to Europe. (March 17)
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There were demonstrations in Iran Thursday, and protests in Shiite communities elsewhere over the crackdown on Bahrain’s pro-democracy movement. Streets in the capital Manama were quiet but riot police were using tear gas in some suburbs. (March 17)
Continue reading …Jon Meacham: Bush Would Be ‘More Barbecued’ Than Obama for Touting NCAA Bracket During Japan and Libya Crises
March 17, 2011 No Comment
Jon Meacham, the liberal host of PBS's “Need to Know,” frankly admitted Thursday that media scrutiny of President Bush would far surpass the mild criticism of Barack Obama when it comes to a 10-minute ESPN segment on the President filling out his NCAA Tournament bracket. Stalwart liberals such as MSNBC “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom (D) agreed. “My only point is that Bush would have gotten more barbecued for this,” Meacham claimed on “Morning Joe” Thursday. “Anyone who thinks that he didn't – he wouldn't – is crazy.” The panel was debating the merits of President Obama appearing on ESPN to discuss basketball while Libya is in turmoil and Japan is facing a possible nuclear catastrophe.
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Broadcasters in Malaysia have refused to play some of the lines in Lady Gaga’s hit song ‘Born This Way,’ saying the lyrics encourage public acceptance of gays and that they are being cautious because the government forbids offensive content. (March 17)
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International rescue teams were working hard as recovery efforts continued in the wake of Japan’s twin disasters of earthquake and tsunami. Snow and freezing temperatures were adding to the challenge of the crews and the misery of survivors. (March 17)
Continue reading …New iPhone adverts: “If you don’t have an iPhone, well, you don’t have an iPhone”
March 17, 2011 No Comment
Apple has rolled out three new iPhone commercials that introduce an interesting twist to the formula. Rather than stick with the familiar “There’s an app for that” catchphrase, the new commercials take the opposite angle. Opening with a simple line “If you don’t have an iPhone,” the commercials then launch into a quick overview of Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : 9 to 5 Mac Discovery Date : 17/03/2011 11:38 Number of articles : 5
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The home of the future will be designed around you, and could include baths with drink cabinets, and a shower with a body dryer. it’s also designed to be highly efficient. (March 17)
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The chief of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission says that the radiation being emitted from Japan’s most troubled nuclear power plant poses no threat to the United States or US Territories. (March 17)
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