Monday, December 17, 2007

Old Guy Soaked by LiLo Snapstorm

Lindsay Lohan At Neil George Salon.

Britney Vegas Wedding?

Jennifer Garner Covers Elle Canada | Style Crunch


Britney Spears Four Season Ban Over Untrained Puppies; Britney Spears Banned From Four Seasons Hotel Over Puppies Mess

Britney Spears Four Season Ban Over Untrained Puppies; Britney Spears Banned From Four Seasons Hotel Over Puppies Mess:

"Last week, Britney wrecked havoc at the posh Los Angeles establishment when she
lit up a series of cancer sticks in opposition to the establishment’s ban on
indoor smoking, but it appears that it is the Britster’s inability to scoop up
puppy poops that has the hotel sending her for the door."


They both seem like good reasons you wouldn't want someone around, the smells of puppy poo and smokers are nasty. I bet her room smelled like burned dog shit.

In Case You Didn’t Know » Helena Bonham Carter Has a Baby

In Case You Didn’t Know » Helena Bonham Carter Has a Baby:

"Helena Bonham Carter and her director beau Tim Burton have welcomed their
second child, PEOPLE has learned exclusively."


Congrats.

Tara Reid collapses while partying in Bali

Tara Reid collapses while partying in Bali:

"Hard partying F-list actress, Tara Reid, has been taken to hospital in Bali
after collapsing Sunday night during a party in Bali."


This girl is a bigger wreck than Britney Spears... and I don't see how that is possible.

Gabby Babble: Pam Anderson And Rick Salomon NOT Getting A Divorce

Gabby Babble: Pam Anderson And Rick Salomon NOT Getting A Divorce:

"Earlier today, Pamela Anderson filed divorce papers. But it seems like she had
a change of heart as she and Rick Salomon are trying to work things out now."


I think these two should be stars on the next survivor, and we can all secretly hope that they don't survive - or not so secretly.

Faded Youth Blog » Blog Archive » KATE HUDSON DOES ‘VOGUE’


Dita Von Teese Celebrates The 15th Anniversary Of The Polish Edition Of Playboy


CelebNewsWire.com - Britney Spears: Bad Decision #14,812 and Counting

CelebNewsWire.com - Britney Spears: Bad Decision #14,812 and Counting:

"Get ready, Las Vegas! Britney Spears is planning an encore. The troubled pop
star wed childhood pal Jason Alexander Sin City-style in 2004 — a union that
lasted all of 55 hours. But according to Star Magazine, this time she wants to
hitch her wagon to professional hanger-on Sam Lutfi.Get ready, Las Vegas!
Britney Spears is planning an encore. The troubled pop star wed childhood pal
Jason Alexander Sin City-style in 2004 — a union that lasted all of 55 hours.
But according to Star Magazine, this time she wants to hitch her wagon to
professional hanger-on Sam Lutfi."


This is so crazy, it might even be true. You can't tell when it comes to Britney.

Gothamist: Explosion at 1211 Ave. of Americas, Home of Fox News, NY Post

Gothamist: Explosion at 1211 Ave. of Americas, Home of Fox News, NY Post:

"An explosion occurred at the Midtown building that houses News
corporation businesses including Fox News and the NY Post. Fox 5 reports that a
man was burned in the chemical explosion and 700 people have been evacuated.
However, 'the explosion has not interrupted the cable news channel's
broadcast.'"


It doesn't sound to serious. The news must go on right.

Best Night Ever

mediabistro.com: TVNewser

mediabistro.com: TVNewser:

"So, just who will be the new voice of NBC Nightly News?"


They won't say it who will be, just that it is a name we know and it is someone with an award winning theatrical career. Stay tuned. We find out tonight.

Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien Return to Air January 2 | TV Crunch

Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien Return to Air January 2 TV Crunch:

"No, the strike isn’t over (wishful thinking), but Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien are ready to return to TV on January 2 with new shows. According to NBC"


This is the beginning of the end.

Pamela Anderson Filed for Divorce From Rick Salomon | TV Crunch

Pamela Anderson Filed for Divorce From Rick Salomon TV Crunch:

"Wow, and they didn’t even get to have a reality show to break up their marriage
— former “Baywatch” babe Pamela Anderson filed for divorce from Rick Salomon on
Friday, after just two months of marriage. The old irreconcilable differences is
the cause. That was fast, huh?"


While I can't say that I thought it would last, this is fast.

Alex Trebek At Home Recuperating

Alex Trebek At Home Recuperating:

"'The Insider' breaks news that ALEX TREBEK is recuperating at his Los Angeles
home after his release from Cedars-Sinai Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 15,
following his recent minor heart attack."


What is great news to hear about our dear game show host.

Jordin Sparks ‘Good Morning America’ ‘Tattoo’ Performance

Obama to Hillary: I look forward to you advising me

Rupert Murdoch Says Recession Likely

The Strata-Sphere » Blog Archive » More Signs Of al-Qaeda Abandoning Iraq

The Strata-Sphere » Blog Archive » More Signs Of al-Qaeda Abandoning Iraq:

"This media-touted last gasp of al-Qaeda in Iraq may be a farewell message,
not an attempt to salvage a lost cause - because Iraq is a lost cause."


I dearly hope this is the case.

Pat Robertson Sees Self in Huckabee (But Prefers Giuliani)

MotherJones Blog: Lieberman Can't Find One Democratic Candidate To Endorse, Goes With McCain

MotherJones Blog: Lieberman Can't Find One Democratic Candidate To Endorse, Goes With McCain:

"What on earth is up with Joe Lieberman? Maybe it really ticked him off when so
many members of the Democratic establishment endorsed his opponent in the last
Connecticut senate race (even though that opponent was the Democrat). Maybe he
really can't see beyond the war in Iraq. Maybe he's just a Democrat In Name Only
(DINO) at this point. Maybe he's an egomaniac crazy for attention."


Maybe all of the above.

Mitt Romney on guns, MTP 121607

Billie Holiday, My Man

lgf: Religion of Peace Strikes in Algeria

lgf: Religion of Peace Strikes in Algeria:

"A car bomb attack on United Nations buildings in Algiers has killed at least 45
people."


While it isn't fair to put the whole religion down with the simple mockery, there are steps that need to be taken by Muslims to take their religion back from the hatemongers who are running it. Christians had to do it once upon a time.

Michelle Malkin » A closer look at those Halliburton/KBR gang-rape allegations

Michelle Malkin » A closer look at those Halliburton/KBR gang-rape allegations:

"Halliburton Derangement Syndrome struck the media again this week. ABC News ran
big with a story about a “Houston, Texas woman who says she was gang-raped by
Halliburton/KBR coworkers in Baghdad, and the company and the U.S. government
are covering up the incident.” The allegations are awful. She may be telling the
truth. But beware of the sensationalism and hype."


Truth be told, there is a Halliburton Derangement Syndrome developing, but just like the Bush and Clinton versions it has a wide set of effects. It sends some people into mad fits of accusations that they know nothing about, and it sends others into mad fits of defending against accusations they know nothing about.

Michelle Malkin » The real Oprah effect: Doubting Obama’s electability

Michelle Malkin » The real Oprah effect: Doubting Obama’s electability:

"You’ll remember that last week, Oprah hedged her bet on Obama in an interview
with ABC News : “Well obviously, Obama’s great because I’m believing that the
person that I’m speaking up for is gonna take it all the way,” Winfrey said.
“And then if that doesn’t happen, I might readjust my thinking.”"


Could Oprah bring a win for Obama, and does she really speak to the black community, or is her appeal wider than that. When you see people who buy her magazine, it isn't just black people.

Media Matters - Savage makes degrading comments about House Speaker, other prominent Dem women

Media Matters - Savage makes degrading comments about House Speaker, other prominent Dem women:

"Summary: Michael Savage referred to Rep. Jane Harman, House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi, and Sen. Barbara Boxer as 'yentas,' said Harman should '[g]o home and
cook verenikis,' and suggested that they were in office because they 'have rich
husbands who put them in power with their money, so they could have a little
hobby in between getting their nails done.' Summary: Michael Savage referred to
Rep. Jane Harman, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Sen. Barbara Boxer as
'yentas,' said Harman should '[g]o home and cook verenikis,' and suggested that
they were in office because they 'have rich husbands who put them in power with
their money, so they could have a little hobby in between getting their nails
done.' Summary: Michael Savage referred to Rep. Jane Harman, House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi, and Sen. Barbara Boxer as 'yentas,' said Harman should '[g]o home and
cook verenikis,' and suggested that they were in office because they 'have rich
husbands who put them in power with their money, so they could have a little
hobby in between getting their nails done.'"


What a wanker!

Romney's Race to Lose

Townhall.com::Blog: Romney's Race to Lose

"So, unless Rudy manages to turn the election into a referendum on
leadership-in-a-time-of-crisis in the next three weeks, at least how it stands
now, say hello to Mitt Romney as our nominee."


Click the link to see why, but it looks like Romney might be the one to take this race. It looks like a race between Romney and Clinton to me at this point. I think key to this conclusion is understanding the way Iowa works. People will gather for their first choices, and if there are not enough people to support that person, they move on to their second choice. While Clinton and Romney may not be winning on first choice, I would bet they are with second choices.

Gates of Vienna: Romania Breaks Ranks on Kosovo

Gates of Vienna: Romania Breaks Ranks on Kosovo:

"Romania will not recognize the independence of Kosovo province, Romanian Prime
Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu said Friday.

Tariceanu made the statement before heading to Brussels to attend a one-day summit of the European Council, the state Rompresnews agency reported."


Couldn't this lead to further break down in the region along ethic lines. What about the Kosovars in Macedonia that want to join with their kin in Kosovo. They have waged war there, could this not restart that conflict?

Emergency Rule Lifted In Pakistan

Captain's Quarters: Emergency Rule Lifted In Pakistan



"Pervez Musharraf lifted the emergency decree under which he ruled for six weeks
as promised. The action clears the way for national elections in the second week
of January, but the nation's largest Islamist party withdrew its candidates from
the parliamentary races, claiming fraud"


This is good news, but I doubt that any real stability or democracy can be found under Musharraf. It is time for him to step down, before the radicals gain more power, and turn the whole government over.
Statement from Dan Seals on Destruction of CIA Interrogation Tapes

"DEERFIELD, IL? On Thursday, Dan Seals, Democratic candidate for Congress,
criticized Congressman Mark Kirk for supporting the CIA?s decision to destroy
videotaped footage of its officers engaging in harsh interrogation techniques
against suspected terrorists, including the controversial waterboarding
technique.DEERFIELD, IL? On Thursday, Dan Seals, Democratic candidate for
Congress, criticized Congressman Mark Kirk for supporting the CIA?s decision to
destroy videotaped footage of its officers engaging in harsh interrogation
techniques against suspected terrorists, including the controversial
waterboarding technique.DEERFIELD, IL? On Thursday, Dan Seals, Democratic
candidate for Congress, criticized Congressman Mark Kirk for supporting the
CIA?s decision to destroy videotaped footage of its officers engaging in harsh
interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists, including the
controversial waterboarding technique."


Just like when Nixon did it, the destruction of a recording begs the question, what was on that recording. When it is a tape of a questionable interrogation tactic, it raises even more doubts. There is no reason those tapes should have been destroyed.

American Thinker: Be Wise on Kosovo

American Thinker: Be Wise on Kosovo:

"Underlying all of this is a not-so-hidden agenda: an anticipated so-called
diplomatic dividend for pleasing the Muslim world. A prominent US legislator
declared over the summer that granting Kosovo its independence would please the
Muslim world and would show that America is not anti-Islamic. The Kosovo affair
has this assumed extra importance in this precarious post 9/11 era, as a token.
But it risks kindling a chain reaction of explosive crises around the world."


There is a certain amount of wisdom in not intruding into the affairs of other nations like this. The killing has stopped, and if it starts again it should be dealt with. What the hopes of a nation like Kosovo, that has never been independent are, I don't know. A small country, at odd with is closest neighbors is going to need support from the international community. Somehow I feel like the west is breaking up a household, over a spoiled child. A household, that would be stronger if the problems were resolved - and make the whole region stronger.

American Thinker: Hillary Agonistes

American Thinker: Hillary Agonistes:

"Has Hillary Clinton's candidacy for the Democrats' nomination gone from
'inevitable' to 'doomed' in the space of a few weeks? Momentum always is a
precious factor as the compressed primary season looms, with undecideds making
up their minds and contributors wanting to back the likely winner"


If they are going to treat this like a horse race, at least they could make clear one thing. That is like a horse race, the out come is unknown. You can't know how a horse race will end. You can't know how an election will end. I think her odds have probably changed little.

Huckabee: "Don't Mormons believe that Jesus and the devil are brothers?" - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Huckabee: "Don't Mormons believe that Jesus and the devil are brothers?" - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:

"Republican Mitt Romney retorted to questions about his faith by surging rival
Mike Huckabee on Wednesday, declaring that 'attacking someone's religion is
really going too far.'"


I agree with Romney, not that he has ground to speak from, that religion should not be a part of the debate like this. I have said before that religion should be part of a debate, and it does have a role. If you are electing someone from a religion that opposes the death penalty, and you are in a state that operates it, the public have the right to understand if you will follow the law as it represents the wishes of the people or not.

Huckabee: "A wife is to submit graciously to the servant leadership of her husband" - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Huckabee: "A wife is to submit graciously to the servant leadership of her husband" - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:

"In June 1998, the Southern Baptist convention amended its official statement of
beliefs for the first time in 35 years to declare that 'a wife is to submit
graciously to the servant leadership of her husband.'"


Not the man I want to be in the White House.

Lieberman to endorse McCain - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Lieberman to endorse McCain - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:

"Reader Dennis in Arlington alerted me that our favorite loser is going to be
endorsing McCain. Big surprise. Lieberman lost his mind, and his loyalties, long
ago. All that he's interested in now is starting as many wars in the Middle East
as possible."


I don't see how this is a move that will help anyone. It makes Lieberman look bad, and is going to increase calls for him to move over to the other side officially. As for McCain, no one on the right is going to trust a Democrat.

Ron Paul breaks his own one-day online fundraising record: $5m in ONE DAY - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Ron Paul breaks his own one-day online fundraising record: $5m in ONE DAY - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:

"This shatters his own single-day online fund-raising record, and he'll end up
at about twice the record he broke last time (Kerry's $2.7M haul *after* he had
sewn up the nomination on Super Tuesday)."


Where does all this Ron Paul money come from, are there really that many Truthers out there?

Quote Details: E. Joseph Cossman: Drive-in banks were established... - The Quotations Page

Quote Details: E. Joseph Cossman: Drive-in banks were established... - The Quotations Page:

"Drive-in banks were established so most of the cars today could see their real owners.
E. Joseph Cossman"

Prince Harry has a Hot Girlfriend | CelebWarship


Prince Harry has a Hot Girlfriend CelebWarship

She is hot, except for the fact she is smoking... and I don't mean in a good way.

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