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Are celebrities foolish to expect any privacy being in the public eye?
updated 1 year ago 2 comments - DiscussThat's really a shame. And I didn't know people still hid money inside their mattresses....it's such a typical hiding spot. Wouldn't burglars think to look there first?
posted about 1 year agoI've been intrigued by the iPhone since it debuted but, as a Verizon customer, I don't have the liberty of purchasing one (or any other cool phone, for that matter. The disappointing Storm doesn't qualify). However, the only features of the latest version that I'd make real use of are the added 16 gigs of space, since I have a LOT of music. If I were to switch over to AT&T, I'd get one.
But I wonder if Apple is upgrading their products too frequently? It's one thing to attract new customers, but I wonder how many existing customers will fork over the $199 to upgrade. I know three people who recently bought iPhones, and now they're just frustrated. I feel like if I didn't get the latest upgrade within the first 3-5 months of its release, it might not be worth buying at all, because there will probably be a newer version six or so months after that.
posted about 1 year agoOh, the suspense! All day yesterday, Republicans, Democrats, reporters, mothers, fathers, babies, and maybe even Palin herself were left to wonder whether she would attend one of the GOP's largest fundraisers of the year. After party leaders rescinded their invitation to her as the keynote speaker, she refused to commit to attending, but then showed up at the "last minute." It's obvious her intentions were meant to generate media hype, but will her behavior create even more tension between herself and fellow party members?
posted about 1 year agoWhat sets Conan apart from all the late-night hosts, with the exception of maybe David Letterman, is his witty, intelligent humor, instead of just relying on one-liners. Despite his intentionally awkward movements, self-deprecating jokes and constant flipping of his "Ariel from the Little Mermaid" hairstyle, you can tell that he is educated and has had years of experience as a comedian. I think the show thus far has at least been on par quality-wise as it was with Leno, but he does need a little time to settle in and convince the generally older crowd who watched Leno to adapt to his comedic style. The Tonight Show was also always able to grab more A-listers than Late Night-more because of the show being a legend than the host-so hopefully Conan's guests won't dip below B+. Besides, who can't help but be amused by a host who has made endless jokes about his resemblance to Finland's first female president, does a spot-on impression of Donald Trump, and is behind the creation of the website http://hornymanatee.com?
posted about 1 year agoToday, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal against the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, siding with the Obama administration's urge not to review it, and frustrating advocates who want the military gay ban issue higher on his list of priorities. ( http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/WireStory?id=7782694&page=1 ) In an AP article today, a Democratic aide said the issue was "not a priority" and didn't specify when the administration would examine it. It's no new fact that more Americans accept homosexuality today and support equality in the military but, question is, should the controversial policy be an urgent issue? Given the current financial crisis and two wars, some might argue that Obama has enough on his plate- but are these situations the very reasons why the gay ban issue should take some precedence on his agenda, as not only an issue of equality, but one of safety? HRC President Joe Solmonese said, "Every moment the administration and Congress delay repealing 'don't ask, don't tell,' our nation is robbed of brave men and women who would risk their lives to keep our country safe." Critics say that allowing gays to serve openly would disrupt the military and potentially hurt recruitment, but I wonder if the policy is doing more damage by pushing away and discharging qualified soldiers.
posted about 1 year agoIs the military's gay ban policy ultimately affecting Americans' safety?
updated 1 year ago 3 comments - DiscussThis is what happens when overpaid, egotistical athletes let their paychecks go to their heads. The Steelers' famed linebacker has publicly stated that he will not accept the president's traditional White House invite extended to the Super Bowl winning team because "it's not a big deal." Specifically, he said "If you (President Obama) want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don't win the Super Bowl. So as far as I'm concerned he would have invited Arizona if they had won."
Um... yeah. That's exactly what he would have done. The winners get the trophy, the attention and the trip to the White House, and the losers don't. Apparently Harrison didn't get the memo.
So exactly what point is he really trying to make? Is his refusal to take part in the White House trip at all justifiable? And does he really expect Obama to drop his daily schedule of dealing with a war, a failing economy and world-wide health concerns to meet at random with football players?
posted about 1 year agoExactly what point is Harrison trying to make by rejecting the White House invite?
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If you’re an avid Idol fan like me, you’ve devoted many hours (more than you’re willing to admit) during the past several months to the show’s existence, whether it’s through watching it, reading about it, analyzing it or frantically voting as fast as your thumb can dial on Tuesday nights. I’d like to think that my commitment to voting plays a tiny part among other Idol fanatics’ efforts in determining the show’s results, but I doubt that’s the case. Why, you ask? The producers have taken it upon themselves to go ahead and pick the “top singers” for me. So I guess I can just sit back and “enjoy the show.”
It’s become even more blindingly apparent this season how much effort the show has put into subtly persuading viewers which contestants to vote for (cough, Adam, cough Danny…cough). Whether it’s through flattering camera angles, special lighting, order of performance or inconsistency with the judges’ critiques, it seems like production decided on day one that there should be an Adam-Danny finale, end of story, and they’re doing whatever they can to make sure that happens.
I admit, I am also an Adam, or Glambert, fan, but I don’t need the judges or the producers to convince me to vote for him by often making him the last in line of performances, and thus likely the most memorable come voting time, or by allowing him to bask in blue stage lighting during his performances. How infuriating is the producers’ constant bias towards certain contestants, and how much of a role do you think it played in determining this season’s top three? More important, what does this say about the credibility of the show? Do I need to find another way to fill my Tuesday and Wednesday nights starting next January?
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