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Dancing With The Stars 2010 ABC Vote: Which Celebrity Mom Will Win, Bristol Or Jennifer?

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:30:00 +0000

The finale of Dancing With The Stars 2010 ABC began tonight, and there are three contestants left. Jennifer Grey, Bristol Palin, and Kyle Massey all battled it out tonight for the title of the winner of Dancing With The Stars 2010 on ABC, but this is pretty much coming down to a battle between two celebrity moms. Which way will the Dancing With The Stars vote go?

Between Bristol Palin and Jennifer Grey, which celeb mom do you think will win Dancing With The Stars 2010 on ABC?

Jennifer Grey is the better dancer out of the two, hands down. She’s impressed the judges week after week, and even scored perfect 10s for her performances tonight.

Bristol Palin is the underdog in DWTS 2010, but she’s proven to be a force to be reckoned with as far as the Dancing With The Stars vote goes each week.

Which celebrity mom do you think will win Dancing With The Stars 2010 on ABC? Or will they both take a backseat to Kyle Massey?

Check out Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown Final 4

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:23:00 +0000

There were rumors that circulated last August right after the premiere episode of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown saying that Moi Marcampo, better known as the former yaya of Piolo Pascual, is the winner of the Kapuso reality show.

These rumors are now shattered as Moi was voted off in last night’s episode of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown and became the 6th member of the jury.

The final four who will battle for the title are Aubrey Miles, Akihiro Sato, Ervic Vijandre and Solenn Heusaff.

Who among the final four do you think will win Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown and why?

Watch Taylor Swift AMA Awards Performance 2010

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:30:00 +0000

For the second time on live TV, country superstar Taylor Swift belted out her new hit Back to December in front of a live audience and millions of fans – But this time, there was a little bit of a remix!
For those of you who don’t know the story behind the song, the lyrics (written by Swift) are reportedly about her ex-flame Taylor Lautner. The song is about the regret but this time around (she first performed the song on the CMAs a few weeks ago) the performance had a little twist.

After singing that she wished she could go back and change things, Taylor quickly switched gears and began singing the lyrics to One Republic’s Apologize.

She said “You said, it’s too late to apologize. He said it’s too late to apologize.”

Does this mean Taylor Lautner heard her first performance and rejected Taylor’s apology? Sure seems like it (even though Taylor probably doesn’t’ care now since she seems really happy with Jake Gyllenhaal :) ).

What do you think – Was Taylor trying to tell her fans that Lautner rejected her apology – otherwise, what was the reasoning for adding One Republic’s lyrics to her song?

Check out the vidoe below and let me know what you think!

Watch The Office ( US ) Season 7 Episode 9

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:20:00 +0000

Ryan Howard first introduced the social networks that connects all of your other social networks back in May. Now, finally, the website is out of beta and ready for you to join. If you want to invest, you should probably just watch the sales pitch.

Watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving VIDEO

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:17:00 +0000

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a classic. It’s a delicious holiday delight that generations have enjoyed, Charles Schulz had a gift for making pieces of pop culture that could last. That Charlie Brown and the Peanuts, they has staying power! And if you are in the mood to taste a bit of Charlie Brown Thanksgiving tonight, well you are in luck…The animated classic is on at 8pm on Thursday, November 18th on ABC, a week before the big day. But don’t fret it’ll also be playing an encore performance on the actual Thanksgiving! It will air on Thursday November 25th at 8pm ET/PT. Plus there is a bonus of This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers, that will air along with A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Georgia State Football: Panthers Losing Big at Alabama

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:15:00 +0000

Georgia State football coach Bill Curry knew his team was in for a long night in Tuscaloosa.

In many ways, just being there was all that matters for the former Alabama head coach.

Curry was chosen to help start Georgia State's program, which took the field for the first time in September and came away with a win.

The prospects Thursday night were far bleaker for the Panthers, who currently trail the Tide 42-7 in the second quarter.

Curry, who went 26-10 during his three years as head coach of Alabama, has directed his team to a 6-4 record this season.

The most impressive showing may have actually come in a loss.

Georgia State pushed Jacksonville State, a team that beat Ole Miss, to overtime before falling just short.

It's certainly been a fantastic first season of existence for the Panthers' program.

In addition to getting a game against Alabama on the schedule to bring in revenue, Georgia State also landed on the cover of ESPN the Magazine.

Not bad for a school with a fledgling football team.

UNDERCOVER BOSS “Lucky Strike Lanes” Season 2 Episode 8

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:57:00 +0000

Watch a sneak peek of the upcoming episode of UNDERCOVER BOSS “Lucky Strike Lanes” Season 2 Episode 8 which airs on Sunday, November 8 at 10pm on CBS.

Episode Synopsis: UNDERCOVER BOSS “Lucky Strike Lanes” Season 2 Episode 8 – Steven Foster, Co-Founder and CEO of Lucky Strike Lanes, one of the nation’s largest chains of upscale bowling alleys, takes an emotional trip inside his own company where he hits the streets as a walking bowling pin to drum up business, experiences a heavy heart when interacting with his employees, and has a heavy hand when working the bar, on Sunday, Nov. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Jessica Simpson engaged to Eric Johnson

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:52:00 +0000

Jessica Simpson is in the news. She is engaged to boyfriend and former NFL player Eric Johnson. This may come as sad news to some as she is now off the market, as if any of us had a shot anyway.

But this got me thinking and when that happens, it usually results in a slide show with a lot of hot women. So I have decided a list of those women that will be off the market soon because of impending marriages or long-lasting relationships.

2010 MLB Playoff Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:21:00 +0000

MLB Playoff Schedule 2010

The Major League Baseball ( MLB ) is nearing the end of the 2010 season. The regular season has ended with the last games which were held this October 03, 2010. The 2010 MLB Playoff will officially start on October 06 which includes first 3 games.

The Division Series of the MLB Playoff will start on October 06 and it will end on October 13. This would be a one week playoff games. Each series is a best-of-five.

Following the Division Series would be the League Championship Series which will be held from October 15 to October 24. Each series is a best-of-seven.

Then finally, the World Series will start on October 27 and it will come to an end on the next month at November 04, 2010. The Fall Classic is a best-of-seven series.

The baseball teams which successfully made it to enter the MLB Playoff 2010 are Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants.

Michael Vick Injury: QB Knocked Out Of Game Video

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:15:00 +0000

Michael Vick has sore ribs and chest and will need an MRI after the scrambling Eagles quarterback was drilled by a pair of Redskins on Sunday. Vick started his first home game of the season, but wasn't around for the finish in Washington's 17-12 win. He was replaced by Kevin Kolb, who suffered a concussion in the season opener that allowed Vick to take the job.

"I talked to him at halftime and he said his sternum and collarbone were hurting," wide receiver DeSean Jackson said.

The Eagles were mum on the severity of the injuries and Vick declined comment. Vick grimaced as he gingerly put on a button down over his white T-shirt. He walked slowly around the locker room and shook his head no toward reporters.

His status for next week's game at San Francisco was not immediately known.

"He's got a sore chest is what I can tell you right now," coach Andy Reid said.

It looked much worse when he was crunched on another dazzling run.

Vick took off on a 23-yard scramble, but was sandwiched on a crushing hit by Kareem Moore and DeAngelo Hall. He was slow to get up and Kolb quickly hit the field for some warm-up tosses. Kolb was in on the next play.

To make the injury worse, Vick's run was wiped out on a holding penalty by guard Max Jean-Gilles.

Kolb struggled in his first meaningful action of the season, going 22 for 35 for 201 yards with a touchdown and interception.

He threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Brent Celek to get the Eagles within 17-12 with 4:10 left. The 2-point conversion failed when Kolb's pass fell incomplete. Kolb's last shot at leading the Eagles to victory fell short when his desperation pass bounced off Jason Avant's hands.

Vick was sensational as a starter and showed flashes of the form that made him a three-time Pro Bowl QB during six seasons in Atlanta. He had 750 yards passing, six touchdowns and no interceptions, and had also run for 170 yards and one score in 10 quarters. For his efforts, Vick earned NFC offensive player of the month honors.

He was 5 for 7 for 49 yards passing and rushed three times for 17 yards against the Redskins.

Jackson, a non-factor with three catches, said he told Vick to tone done his running style to avoid punishing hits.

"With him being the athlete he is and the type of player he is, it's hard for him to get that stuff out of his head," Jackson said. "He's always trying to make plays and do certain things. I told him right before he got hurt, don't take no hits like that. We can't afford you taking hits. He's just trying to make things happen."

Vick is in the midst of one of the more astounding comebacks in recent sports history. He missed two seasons (2007-2008) while serving an 18-month sentence in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting operation. He spent most of last season as a role player behind Kolb and Donovan McNabb, mostly used in a variation of the wildcat offense.

His marvelous play and reformed personal image – he tours schools speaking out against dogfighting – has made him a fan favorite in Philadelphia. They usually bring signs touting "Vickadelphia!"

In McNabb's return to Philadelphia on Sunday, one fan made a sign that read: "Goodbye McNabb, Hello Vick-tory!"

Week 4 NFL Scores: Early Game Score Roundup

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:10:00 +0000

With the 4 p.m. EDT games beginning, the early games are a wrap in week 4 of the NFL 2010 regular season.

Bengals 20 Browns 23 - Browns win first of the season, T.O. has over 200 yards receiving.

Panthers 14 Saints 16 - Saints scrap by a terrible Panthers team and improve to 3-1.

Seahawks 3 Rams 20 - Rams win two in a row and are now 2-2 this season.

Lions 26 Packers 28 - Packers sneak by the Lions in a tough game, improve to 3-1.

Jets 38 Bills 14 - Bills continue to struggle in loss.

49ers 14 Falcons 16 - Niners still cannot get their first win of the season.

Ravens 17 Steelers 14 - Ravens hand Steelers first loss of the season, move into tie for first in AFC North.

Watch WWE Hell in a Cell 2010 Live Stream online video replay

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:03:00 +0000

Watch the WWE Hell in a Cell Live Stream online for fee on Ten Sports on Oct 03 2010. WWE Hell in a Cell is a professional wrestling event produced annually by World Wrestling Entertainment, a Connecticut–based promotion, and broadcast live and available only through pay-per-view (PPV). The event was established in 2009, replacing No Mercy in the early October slot of WWE’s pay-per-view calendar. watch live streaming video through Free Internet TV.

WWE HELL In the Cell Live Online Streaming

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), that will take place on October 3, 2010 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It will be the second annual Hell in a Cell event. Like the 2009 event, the event will feature the Hell in a Cell match. Currently, five matches are announced for the event.

Hell in a Cell will feature professional wrestling matches involving different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines that will be played out on World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) television programs. Wrestlers will portray villains or heroes as they follow a series of events that build tension and culminate into a wrestling match or series of matches.

WWE Hell In a Cell PPV:

Randy Orton (c) vs. Sheamus Hell in a Cell match for the WWE Championship

John Cena vs. Wade Barrett Singles match.

Kane (c) vs. The Undertaker (with Paul Bearer) World Heavyweight Championship

Daniel Bryan (c) vs. John Morrison vs. The Miz Triple Threat Submissions Count Anywhere match for the WWE United States Championship

Michelle McCool (c) vs. Natalya.

US Treasury: Direct Express for US Veterans

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:05:00 +0000

Great News for Veterans! Call Direct Express today at 1-888-544-6347 and sign up to receive your VA Compensation or Pension benefits on the Direct Express Card. Online sign-up will be available soon.

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Recommended. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Social Security Administration encourage you to sign up for the card.

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Robo Movie Review Live Updates | ROBO Movie

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Cast : Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Danny Denzongpa
Director : Shankar
Music : A. R. Rahman
Banner : Sun Pictures
Rating : 3.75/5

Live Updates from Premiere show

■Climax Fight was Excellent
■Robo Became headache to Rajani…Ending to the climax
■Unexcepted Turn in the Movie …Robo Becomes villian
■Kilimanjaro Songs Started………
■Army Test Failed to Robo ,Because he is in love with Aishwarys
■Robo Disappointed with Sana Love
■Chitti Chitti Robo Songs Started
■Robo Gifted jewellary to Sana(Aishwarya) On her Birthday
■Second half started….
■Integration of Robo to Human brain…Excellend for the first half
■Rajani Distrubing Robo Tricks
■Robo Helping In Fire ,Saving People in Flats
■2nd Songs Started Boom Boom Robo (Robo Tricks)
■Train Fight was Picturized well
■Chitti Helping Aishwarys for the MBBS Exams (Highlight)
■Robo first fight was Good
■Robo Enter’s Aishwarya Rai House
■Villian entered,New face Named Bora
■Entertainment is carried with Good Comedy
■Romace Chemistry working out Good for the first Song
■Song Location for Nalo valapu was Good
■Aishwarya rai Studies MBBS at VIT colleage
■Rajani named the Robot as Chitti
■Aishwarya Rai looks Beautiful with name SANA
■RajaniKanth Enterance Making a Robot
■Reviewer’s entered the theater,movie Above to Starts
Highlights of Robo Movie :-
1) Graphics and special effects
2) Rajinikanth’s performance
3) Aishwarya Rai
4) Exotic locations
5) Songs & background music
6) Costumes

DRAWBACKS OF THE MOVIE

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1) The movie begins on a slow note, but catches steam later. First 45 might make people think that the movie is a drag.
2) Comedy tract by Karunas and Shanthanam does not evoke much laughter

ROBO Review from Austraila:

* Movie started.

* Rajini introduction is simple

* O Mary Manishi is he first song

* Aish just entered

* Robo Rajini is built and movie is going on

* Rajini and Aish first interaction going on

* Neela valapu song started. Locations are really good

* Movie is going on decent pace ... Crowd has gone silent

* Villan entered

* First heroic scene with Robo Rajini started

* There is no serious fights everything is going on a light mode

* Movie is average so far

* First fight in the movie started...BGM is also not that great

* Boom boom Robo ra song started

* There is no Plot so far in the movie the whole movie so far is just showcasing what ROBO can do

* A rescue scene started and it's not very believable

* So far the movie is just hype. It's just scenes mixed together

********************************************************************************ROBO Review from Dubai:

The report has been very positive from Dubai. Here are the highlights of Robo/ Endhiran.

* Shankar has used technology and special effects to the core.

* Aish looking great, acted well, she looks old in some scenes.

* Rajini is just GREAT GREAT GREAT.

* He takes more
Avatars, say more than 1000 and other avatars are mustard here.

* I think none other than Rajini can mantle this role and none would fit into this role.

* Excellent camera and fighting scenes, superb train stunt by chitti

* Music is good and background music is pressed to take the scenes to the new heights.

* Dont miss to take your children, 4-14, they will enjoy more than you.

* chitti (rajini villain)’s actions are superb.

* A repeat watch may be recommended.

* Songs picturisation just superb.

* computer, graphics, tehno – all class.

* Razor edge dialogues by sujatha – just great.

* Karunas, Santhanam – should have been utilised better. They have less role to play.

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ROBO Review from Canada:

Rajini Sir ! acted very well as Robo - its goes without saying no surprises! His opening scene is very very ordinary. There were no scene to whistle. But movie is just ave as far as i am concerned. No style, no comedy, no punch dialogues. First half was ok. 2nd half is too much dragging. They should cut some scenes.

Technically its very good with CG works, but Rajini movie doesnt need all this. We need mass, but its not there.

Dont see with any expectations, see it as ordinary movie

QuestBridge National College Match

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:53:00 +0000

QuestBridge National College Match

Deadline: 9/30/10

Maximum Amount: Up to$200,000 (this is a very competitive scholarship, only the Top 5% of Galileo’s Senior class should try this).

Eligibility:

Financial-Need, Low-Income.
Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and room and board to one of the 29 partner colleges so student should meet the college’sadmissions requirements. (Colleges include: Yale, Stanford, Princeton, Penn, etc).
ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETETHE APPLICATION (will needrecommendations)

Contact: www.questbridge.org/students/application_information.htm

2014 boasts most black students

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:50:00 +0000

Black enrollment swelled to 144 students in the class of 2014 - more than in any past cohort.

This is chiefly due to boosted recruitment efforts following a significant dip in the group's matriculation in the class of 2013, according to the Admission Office.

"We're up about 60 percent from last year in terms of African-Americans enrolling," said Dean of Admission Jim Miller '73. "It's the most diverse class we've ever had in history."

This spike is the result of a University effort to widen the pool of applicants after 93 black students, a comparatively low figure, enrolled in the class of 2013. Over the past 35 years, the highest number of black students in one class was 116, according to Miller.

"There has been a great deal of progress," said Director of Institutional Diversity Valerie Wilson. "It's part of a very aggressive and specific strategy."

The University targeted high schools with a large number of would-be first-generation university graduates, employed minority recruitment interns and joined the QuestBridge consortium, a program that identifies and awards scholarships to promising, underprivileged students across the country.

About 2,000 students, chiefly low-income and of color, learned about Brown through QuestBridge, Miller said.

"That gave us access to a really talented group of kids," he said. "We do think QuestBridge had a great deal to do with this increase."

In addition to broadening the pool of applicants, the admission office aimed to increase the number of black students who opted to enroll at Brown once admitted. The Inman Page Black Alumni Council was instrumental in the process, contacting both admitted students and their parents, Miller added.

Their council's efforts on campus are continuing. The council is hosting a discussion titled "Getting Blacks to Brown: Increasing the Black Student Matriculation" this Saturday.

For the class of 2014, Brown's targeting strategy was more influential than the switch to the Common Application, which was credited with much of the boom in applications for the class of 2013, Miller said.

"The Common App does eliminate road blocks or speed bumps for students who have less sophistication," he said. "It's a function of the Common App plus our outreach efforts."

These efforts have also involved current undergraduates such as Christopher Belcher '11, who works as a minority recruitment intern. He highlighted the Third World Center's programs, but added that Brown's focus on reaching students in their community was crucial in boosting matriculation.

"Many students can't make it to campus to learn about Brown," Belcher wrote in an e-mail to The Herald. "So we've made efforts to go to the students."

Jules Undersea Lodge In Key Largo Florida

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:52:00 +0000

One of the worlds most remote hotels is one you will find under the sea in Key Largo Florida. Jules Undersea Lodge is making a name for itself, being named one of the worlds most remote hotels by Forbes the other day.

Views from Jules Undersea Lodge

To enter the main entrance of the hotel one needs to scuba dive 21 feet below the surface of the water. Scuba diving lessons are included in nightly packages. Once done, you enter a spectacular oasis of sea life which is literally all around you. According to guests who have ventured to stay at Jules Undersea Lodge, the views are amazing. Angel fish are abundant, and the privacy is as good as it gets. Located at 51 Shoreland Drive Mile Marker 103.2, Key Largo, FL, the hotel can be reached at 305-451-2353.

Packages start at just 5 per person per night and go all the way up to the Ultimate Romantic Getaway Package which is 75 per night for a couple.

Tropical Storm Nicole leaves 5 dead in Jamaica

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:48:00 +0000

Emergency management officials in Jamaica said 14 people are still missing after Wednesday’s Tropical Storm Nicole, which killed at least 5 people there.

Schools were closed Thursday and more than 170,000 electrical customers were without electricity because of downed utility poles, broken conductors and faults on the electricity network, the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper reported.

About 300 people took refuge in emergency shelters in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine, St. James, St. Mary and Westmoreland parishes.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding said his government will seek to identify affordable housing options for the thousands of poor islanders who risk their lives by illegally building ramshackle homes along paved gullies and other dangerous areas, The Associated Press reported.

Watch Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Video

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:36:00 +0000

Watch Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Video below:

Jimmy Fallon and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE lit it up on Jimmy Fallon‘s show with an epic history of rap performance. As you can see in the video below, Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake rolled through an epic rap medley that kicked off with “Rapper’s Delight” and included songs by EMINEM, Jay-Z, Notorious BIG and more.

Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake have become the hottest duo in hip hop for the moment. The Jimmy Fallon Justin Timberlake video is packed with hilarious moments and an overall impressive performance.

Colton Tooley Named As University Of Texas Shooting Suspect

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:43:00 +0000

he Austin American-Statesman reports that the suspected gunman in today's shooting at the University of Texas was mathematics sophomore Colton Tooley. Police say Tooley, 19, acted alone.

According to the Daily Texan, Tooley did not seek mental health services at UT. Police today removed a computer from the South Austin home in which he apparently lived and are continuing their investigation there.

KVUE reports that Tooley was an alumnus of Crockett High School in Austin.

According to KVUE's Noelle Newton, the gunman said "woo hoo" at one point during the situation. Multiple reports say that the gunman appeared to be "jovial." A witness told KVUE that the gunman "looked like he was on something. He was really amped up." Other witnesses describe the gunman as wearing a business suit and jeans.

The Perry-Castaneda Library is the university's largest undergraduate library. It stands across the street from Jester Hall, a dormitory that houses more than 3,000 students. University students were alerted of the shooting by text message.

According to the Associated Press, campus, city and state law enforcement swarmed the the area after reports of the shooting broke.

Asher Brown Shoots Himself After Horrific School Torment

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:23:00 +0000

Asher Brown, a 13-year-old eighth grader at Hamilton Middle School outside Houston, shot himself in the head last week after being "bullied to death."

Asher was tormented for being small. For his religious beliefs. For the way he dressed. And for being gay. His bullies acted out mock gay sex acts in phys ed class.

As is growing increasingly typical, Asher's mother and stepfather Amy (pictured below) and David Truong say they notified administrators at the Harris, Texas school about how their son was being taunted. They say it's been a year and a half since they first alerted the school, but no action was taken. Calls to the school went unanswered. The school, meanwhile, says it never received any calls. School district spokeswoman Kelli Durham insists no students or teachers registered complaints, either. Update: Durham says the school received an email from Amy earlier this month, but it was about problems at home, not school bullying.

That statement infuriated the Truongs, who accused the school district of protecting the bullies and their parents. "That's absolutely inaccurate — it's completely false," Amy Truong said. "I did not hallucinate phone calls to counselors and assistant principals. We have no reason to make this up. … It's like they're calling us liars." David Truong said, "We want justice. The people here need to be held responsible and to be stopped. It did happen. There are witnesses everywhere."

Asher took his own life with his stepfather's 9 mm Beretta, which was "stored on one of the closet's shelves." There was no suicide note. His stepfather David found his body, lifeless, after coming home from work. "I thought he was laying there reading a book or something," he says. "My son put a gun to his head because he couldn't take what he was hearing and the constant teasing."

His mother Amy came home to police sirens and yellow tape at her house. "They called him different names for being homosexual," she says. "He just had enough."

One report says Asher came out to his parents over the summer, and that they were so accepting he might have come out to his classmates. Another report says the morning of his death, Asher came out to David.

The day before, a student tripped him on the school steps and kicked his books all over the floor.

There's no more room to debate whether LGBT kids need our protection. It's inarguable. That American people, who love their children and their families and their sons and daughters and brothers and sisters can even fathom voting for bigots like Tom Emmer, who doesn't think queer kids need our kindness and our strength and our safety, is unconscionable.

Devin Hester caught just one pass for 16 yards

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:49:00 +0000

Ron Jaworski had mentioned numerous times during the Bears-Packers Monday night broadcast that it had been more than two years since Devin Hester had taken a punt return for a touchdown, so naturally the football gods were sufficiently baited into making it happen. While Hester barely missed a touchdown return earlier in the second half, only to be tackled by Packers punter Tim Masthay, the second time Hester simply hurdled him to reach the end zone.

VIDEO: Devin Hester's Punt Return For A Go-Ahead Score

Manila Hostage-taking Updates 2010 – Manila Hostage Crisis Philippines Manila Hostage Taking

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:29:00 +0000

“The President has been meeting with the police, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) officials and Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. As of now four hostages dead, one in critical condition. We will be issuing a statement later tonight,” Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda told reporters in Malacañang Monday late evening.
Lacierda declined to comment where the meeting was being held.
He said Aquino monitored the hostage drama the whole day.
Unconfirmed information from the Palace said the President was to visit the freed injured hostages in the hospitals.

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Monday night said that the Philippine government should ensure the safety and security of the Chinese nationals who survived the Quirino Grandstand hostage drama Monday.

“We request that the Philippine side should try its best to make sure that the injured or those who survived the hostage would be taken cared of,” ChineseEmbassy in Manila spokesperson Ethan Sun said in a phone interview with the Manila Bulletin.

“We are hoping for the safety and security of those who were injured,” he added.

Sun said they have yet to issue a formal written statement regarding the hostage drama as they are “still confirming the exact information of how many were killed.”

According to Sun, a working group from the Chinese Embassy was sent to the site earlier, adding that they “requested for some explanation why no SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team did not take action at that time.”

“The working group had a disagreement with Philippine side… When the whole drama was over, the Philippine side said sorry… about this action,” he said.

Another working group from the Chinese Embassy was on its way Monday night to the hospitals to check on the survivors of the hostage crisis, according to Sun.

About 25 Chinese nationals onboard a tourist bus were taken hostage by former policeman who was relieved from service.

Clad in a complete police uniform and armed with an M-16 rifle, a bemedalled dismissed official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday seized a tourist bus and held hostage 22 foreigners and three Filipinos to demand his reinstatement near the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park in Manila.

Chief Inspector Erwin Margarejo, Manila Police District spokesman, identified the disgruntled dismissed police officer as Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza.

Margarejo said Mendoza’s initial demand was for the Office of the Ombudsman to act swiftly and release its decision on his pending motion for reconsideration in connection with the administrative case filed against him and for the PNP to reinstate him.

Based on records, Mendoza was dismissed from the service last year due to alleged extortion.

As of 4:26 p.m. on Monday, 9 hostages (three kids, six adults) had released but authorities declined to divulge the suspect’s other demands.

Six of the seven foreigners released are from Hong Kong. They are Tsan Yee Lai, 40; Fuchak Yin, 10; Wong Chin Nat, 12; Fu Chang Yin, 4; Diana Chan; and Lee See Kyu.

Police said Mendoza seized the Hong-Thai travel and tourist bus (TWU-799) at around 10 a.m. on Monday as it was about to leave Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila.

Mendoza was able to board the bus when he told the driver that he would just hitch a ride.

Once inside, he declared the hostage-taking and commandeered the bus until they reached Rizal Park. Mendoza was eventually killed as police gained control of the bus.

A handwritten note, signed by Mendoza, saying “BIG DEAL WILL START AFTER 3 PM TODAY” was stuck to the door of the bus.

A sign stuck to a window said “3PM TODAY DEAD LOCK”.

Also stuck to the bus door was a piece of paper with the handwritten message: “BIG MISTAKE TO CORRECT A BIG WRONG DECISION”. A larger piece of paper on the front windshield read, “RELEASE FINAL DECISION” and then what appeared to be details of his case.

So far, Margarejo said, Mendoza was cooperating with police negotiators.

“He was courteous. Ok naman siya. He’s been cooperating,” he added.

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Security Ambrose Lee told reporters authorities were very concerned about the incident.

Two officials were being sent to Manila and a hotline was being set up in Hong Kong for families of the hostages.

“The information we’ve received so far is that no one is injured,” Lee said in Hong Kong.

He said he hoped the incident would be peaceful resolved and the hostages were released “safely and as quickly as possible.”

Bemedalled cop

Mendoza is a bemedalled police officer who is just months away from his mandatory retirement from the police service, records from the Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed.

A record obtained by the Manila Bulletin from the PNP-Directorate for Police Records and Management (DPRM) revealed that Senior Inspector Mendoza obtained a total of 17 police service medals and a commendation for excellent job performance.

Among them are the Medalya ng Papuri, PNP Badge of Honor, Medalya ng Kasanayan, Medalya ng Kagalingan and Medalya ng Paglilingkod.

Mendoza is expected to bow out of police service on January 10, 2011 when he will reach the mandatory retirement age of 56.

A graduate of the Philippine College of Criminology, the 55-year old Mendoza entered the law enforcement service through the Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police (PC-INP) in 1981.

The police service apparently runs in the family of Mendoza, having a brother who is in active service with a rank of Senior Police Officer and a son with a rank of Police Inspector and assigned as deputy chief of Bangued town police in Abra.

Police records revealed that Mendoza joined and was absorbed in the PNP with a rank of Senior Police Officer 3 in 1991.

“Based on our records, he rose from the ranks, starting as a patrolman.

He was absorbed when the PNP is created in 1991,” a police source said.

Mendoza was promoted to Police Inspector (equivalent to lieutenant in the military) in 2002 and then to Police senior Inspector (captain) three years later. His assignment is mostly at the Manila Police District.

While it was not specifically cited in the police records, a police source said trouble began for Mendoza in 2008 when he and at least four other policemen were accused of extorting money from a chef whom they accosted allegedly for parking violation and possession of illegal drugs.

The chef was allegedly forced to eat shabu after failing to produce R200,000, but was later released when a friend allegedly gave P20,000 to one of the arresting officers.

As a result, Mendoza was meted a 90-day preventive suspension which was imposed from June 16 to September 14 in 2008. He was reinstated after the suspension was served.

But on February 16 last year, the PNP leadership ordered that he be dismissed from the service.

“I believe that what really depressed him is that the dismissal comes with an order that his retirement benefits be forfeited,” the police source said.

This was confirmed by Mendoza’s updated service records which stated in the February 16, 2008 order that the dismissal has accessory penalty of forfeiture of retirement benefits and perpetual disqualification from the government service.

Senior Superintendent Agrimero Cruz, Jr., PNP spokesman, said the PNP leadership has been closely monitoring the hostage-taking incident and is optimistic that he the situation will be resolved peacefully.

“The general guidance of the Chief PNP (Director General Jesus Verzosa) is to strictly observe to the letter the police operational procedures on hostage-crisis situations with paramount emphasis on the safety of the hostages, the police personnel on the ground, and the hostage-taker himself,” said Cruz.

The official said a Crisis Management Committee (CMC) has been activated shortly after news of the hostage-taking broke out, headed by Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno. The Committee, he said, is aimed at coordinating all actions of concerned police units and agencies. (With reports from Czarina Nicole O. Ong and Jeamma E. Sabate)

2010 Arizona election results

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:22:00 +0000

Arizona

The challenge from J.D. Hayworth has forced Mr. McCain to move to the right of his previous positions on immigration, social issues and fiscal affairs.
Arizona’s Governor Race

Arizona’s 3rd District

via A Guide to Tuesday Night’s Primary Results – The Caucus Blog – NYTimes.com.

Senator John McCain, a Republican who is seeking a fifth term, is looking for a victory that would – in part, at least – serve as a bit of vindication over his stinging defeat two years ago in the presidential race against Barack Obama. Mr. McCain has spent more than $20 million in his race against J.D. Hayworth, a former congressman from Arizona, but seems to have solidified an edge that only a few months ago seemed unlikely.
Still, with voter turnout expected to be low in Arizona, will the margin be as wide as some polls have suggested?
Ben Quayle, the son of former Vice President Dan Quayle, will learn his fate in the Republican primary race for the 3rd Congressional District. It would be tempting to read too much into the outcome of this contest, particularly given the year’s shorthanded establishment vs. insurgent narrative. Mr. Quayle has taken an aggressive stance against President Obama, calling him the worst president ever, but his youthful travails – writing for a pornography Web site, for starters – have also been an issue and voters have a long list of candidates to consider, including Pamela Gorman, another leading contender.
And what about Gov. Jan Brewer? Not only is she poised to win the Republican nomination, the chatter of her being ripe for a Democratic knockout in November has all but gone away, given her newfound popularity over the state’s immigration law.
Hot Races
Governor (REP) (Vote For 1)
19.4% of Precincts Reporting
(435 of 2239 Precincts)

	Total Number of Votes		Percent
Republican
BREWER, JAN – R		283307	82.0
MILLS, BUZ – R		30731	8.9
MARTIN, DEAN – R		19842	5.7
JETTE, MATTHEW – R		11473	3.3

U.S. Rep. in Congress – Dist. 3 (REP) (Vote For 1)
11.6% of Precincts Reporting
(29 of 249 Precincts)

	Total Number of Votes		Percent
Republican
QUAYLE, BEN – R		9676	22.2
WARING, JIM – R		8319	19.1
MOAK, STEVE – R		7883	18.1
PARKER, VERNON B. – R		6893	15.8
MORRIS, PAULINA – R		3524	8.1
GORMAN, PAMELA – R		3093	7.1
CRUMP, SAM – R		2341	5.4
WINKLER, ED – R		716	1.6
BRANCH, BOB – R		562	1.3
HULL, LEANN – R		533	1.2

U.S. Senator (REP) (Vote For 1)
19.4% of Precincts Reporting
(435 of 2239 Precincts)

	Total Number of Votes		Percent
Republican
MCCAIN, JOHN – R		205340	58.8
HAYWORTH, J.D. – R		104129	29.8
DEAKIN, JIM – R		39881	11.4

Results showing 100% of precincts reporting may still be undecided due to ongoing tabulation of early voting ballots.
Election numbers are still coming in, please click here for results. We will up date as data comes in. Arizona election results – Phoenix elections results – azcentral.com.

Arizona Election Results 2010 : John McCain Wins Arizona Republican Primary

noreply@blogger.com (InfoBlogger) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:13:00 +0000

US Senator John McCain (73) easily won the race in an Arizona primary on Tuesday, fending off a challenge seen as a test of the country’s anti-incumbent mood as Americans decide in November who controls Congress.

The four-term senator and defeated Republican presidential nominee was well ahead of congressman and conservative talk radio JD Hayworth when he gave his victory speech.

But his rival – who was backed by the conservative Tea Party movement – waged a serious enough campaign to force the once moderate McCain to beat a hasty path to the right.