Palestinian refugees can now enjoy the world's first-ever street named after Twitter following a Dutchman's $146 donation. Good luck explaining Twitter to your kids, refugee camp parents, or giving out your address. At least the money goes to charity.
Hooray! Even social networking sites have caste systems. Richie rich folk who live in urban areas use Twitter and Facebook more than their poor, younger country bumpkin counterparts, who still use something called MySpace.
What is MySpace?
Bill Kristol thinks Barack Obama will swing by Afghanistan for a surprise visit on his way back from Copenhagen. Sounds reasonable. But Bill: Why all the detail?
The official site of Alan Colmes-liberal commentator, syndicated radio talk show host and Fox News Channel political contributor.
U.N. Photo Disaster - The Daily Beast
The teenage daughters of Spain’s prime minister were ridiculed for dressing “Goth” with the Obamas. Meghan McCain on the perils of being a politician’s kid.
Time Warner to Sell Time Inc? | Online | Mediaite
During a discussion at University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication, investor Gordon Crawford claimed that Time Warner would eventually sell-off their print unit Time Inc., renewing lots of speculation about the print giant's future. The innocuous comment seemed like a throw away line to some; but it not only sent shock waves in media circles, it also forced many to predict a future that, frankly, no one really yet knows.
WOW: The NY Times Assigns An Editor To Watch Fox News | Online | Mediaite
Clark Hoyt, the New York Times ombudsman thinks the paper should stop running scared from Glenn Beck. Hoyt took the Times to task this weekend over their coverage (or lack thereof) of the ACORN and the Van Jones debacle. Apparently the problem is no one at the paper watches Fox News.
Howard Fineman: Enough TV, Mr. President. How About Governing? | NewsBusters.org
Larry King's contract with CNN is set to expire in 18 months -- and the cable network's chiefs are busy lining up his successor in case he retires.
Glenn Beck Accepts Key To Hometown Of Mount Vernon, Washington; 800 Demonstrate
Glenn Beck received the key to his hometown of Mount Vernon, Wash. Saturday at a ceremony that drew about 800 protesters, according to the spokeswoman for the town's fire department. It's unclear how may protesters were there to support the Fox News commentator or demonstrate against him.
Michelle Malkin Has Feelings, Too - The Daily Beast
In college she was known as 'the Eva Braun of Oberlin.' Today, she’s the right's biggest bomb-thrower—and queen of the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list. Lloyd Grove feels Malkin’s pain.
Media Assail Protesters of Obama's School 'Lesson Plan' - Bozell:
MSNBC’s Norah O’Donnell on Thursday appeared mystified as to why anyone would have a problem with New Jersey school children being led in a song praising Barack Obama. The February 2009 video contained these lyrics: "He said we must be fair today! Equal work means equal pay! Barack Hussein Obama! He said, red yellow, black or white, all are equal in his sight! Barack Hussein Obama!"It might not be something that has evil intention, or a step for government mind control - BUT I am concerned about what appears to be the politicization of education. I wouldn't want my kids singing songs about President Bush and how he wanted us to all stand for freedom. While saying that President Obama views all people as equal isn't a bad thing to say in itself, in this context it carries the implication that others don't, an implication against former presidents and other political leaders.
"Many countries in the region - most recently Mexico - have decriminalized small amounts of drugs for personal use. The moves have followed decisions by left-leaning governments to limit cooperation with the US in recent years."
"The actress and fiancé Adam Kimmel are "thrilled" to be expecting a baby this December"
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A piece of advice to liberals who wish to pay tribute to Ted Kennedy: don't mention his name in the same sentence as the word "bridge" since it will undermine whatever else you write. Unfortunately for Alec Baldwin, that is exactly what he did in his Huffington Post tribute to the deceased senator:
Don't name a bridge after Ted.
"Where has Ed Schultz been for the last eight years? Obviously not out with his progressive peeps. Otherwise he could not possibly have said what he did on his MSNBC show this evening:
'I never saw anywhere in the news a Democrat carry a picture to any kind of a rally with a picture of Adolph Hitler putting them close to a characterization of President Bush. Never saw that!'"
"'This never gets old,' says father-of-18 Jim Bob Duggar, whose wife Michelle is due in the spring"
British Texting While Driving PSA Will Make You Think Twice, Squirm - Texting - Gawker
Britain isn't fooling around when it comes to texting while behind the wheel, and a recent PSA attempts to — and does! — drive that point home.
Glenn Beck | Rape Murder | Smear Campaign | Online | Mediaite
The viral posters that compared Obama to the Joker and to Hitler feel tame compared to the latest nasty meme to hit the Internet: insinuations that Glenn Beck raped and killed a young girl in 1990. Update #3, 4:30pm: Glenn Beck murder and Glenn Beck rapist are now top suggestions when you do a Google search for Glenn Beck.
Glenn Beck's Hysteria Reaches New Heights With Obama, Saddam Comparison - Fox News - Gawker
If Glenn Beck is, in fact, laying the ground work for Fox News banishment, he's doing so in true, fear-mongering, overwrought style!
Jon Voight, Validator of Right-Wing Frenzy - Jon Voight - Gawker
Jon Voight was once known for his acting chops and, later, for fathering Angelina Jolie. These days? Well, he's known for his rabid right-wing politics, which were on full display when he appeared on the increasingly robust Mike Huckabee's show.
Glenn Beck Needed Political Alibi. Thanks, Black Pastor! - glenn beck - Gawker
Some people have called Glenn Beck a racist for not supporting Barack Obama. Beck disagrees: he's a patriot. And, to help prove his outrageous points, Beck invited Pastor Stephen Broden to back him up. How does this help? Broden's black!
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Why the World Needs Clown-Like Glenn Beck - glenn beck - Gawker
Glenn Beck's on many rhetorical hit lists these days. And rightfully so: he's built his career out on fear-mongering and histrionics. It's costing him money, yes, but it's also garnering threats on his family. This should stop.
Chris Brown's Larry King Live 'Apology' A Failure - Chris Brown - Gawker
So, Chris Brown appeared on Larry King Live, the go-to show for those looking to rehabilitate their image following scandal. Sadly for Brown, the visit came off as nothing more than a bid at fulfilling the requisite media appearance.
Fox & Friends Turns to Michelle Malkin For Advice on Civil Debate - Fox News Channel - Gawker
The nice white people at Fox & Friends just hate "potty mouth politics," so they asked Michelle Malkin to come on and talk about how we should all just disagree with dignity and civility.
WWF ‘9/11′ Ad Was Not a “Rejected Spec Ad” – Shocking Video Uncovered | Online | Mediaite
On Tuesday, Mediaite reported that the World Wildlife Fund denied responsibility for an offensive ad that featured an image of multiple planes headed for the Twin Towers. Now, Ad Age is reporting that WWF has revealed that although the ad was created on spec, it was run once in a local Brazilian newspaper:
