According to press reports, the singer's family will organize a public viewing of his body at Jackson's Neverland ranch near Santa Barbara.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Gov. Sanford and His Many Mistresses
“It‘s a love story. A tragic one, a forbidden one ..”
Mark Sanford expressed in a recent interview that he felt that his Argentine mistress was his ’soul mate’ and noted a sense of mortality surrounding his decision to commit adultery on his wife. But in the same interview he revealed that this was not his only mistress but was the only woman other than his wife in which he engaged in intercourse with.
To me this notion of a fleeting sense of your own morality that the governor eluded to would not be any sort of excuse to commit adultery but rather a reason to strongly consider divorce and pursue a new life with this newfound ‘soul mate’ in Argentina. Even more so if he was violating his marriage vows with other women already.
More than anything else Governor Mark Sanford proved today to the discerning public that he holds no regard whatsoever for his wife and his marriage.
Be it maintaining his public imagine and political position or simply caring more for his carnal desires than he does for his commitment to his wife is not clear. But the stain to his character is absolute.
In regards to the resignation of Mark Sanford from office I have a neutral opinion. If the people of South Carolina believe he should do this, then he is obliged to do so immediately. Otherwise I think the entire scandal simply goes to character.
The character of Governor Mark Sanford is clear to any who care to know.
What irritates me is the likes of Lindsey Graham coming forth to declare Mark Sanford as ‘only human’ in an attempt to elevate the character of the governor for what I believe are purely political motives.
The stain of poor character sheds itself only to a small degree to The Republican Party. Yet their representatives insist on standing up for a man who pursued his ‘forbidden love’ in place of his marriage at the cost to his family and his character in the public arena.
This man is a disgrace and I send my personal condolences to his wife and his children.
Hilary Duff Maxim's Photoshoots
Hilary Duff, a Houston-born actress, has launched a clothing line, "Stuff by Hilary Duff", and two exclusive perfume collections with Elizabeth Arden. The 22 year Duff plays and acts as executive producer for an independent movie titled Greta. As of June 2009, Duff's upcoming movies include playing roles in Stay Cool, Provinces of Night, and The Story of Bonnie and Clyde.
Warner Bros. Sole Bidder For Midway Games...
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Warner Bros. has emerged as the only bidder for Midway Games Inc., the bankrupt video game publisher previously owned by Viacom Inc. chairman, Sumner Redstone.
Midway is a well-known brand with a rich library of titles that Warner will be able to exploit as games, movies, TV shows and animation.
Integrating Midway will significantly expand the scope of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the studio’s small but growing video game division.
Should the deal go through, the studio will take control of most of Midway’s assets, including "Mortal Kombat", "Joust" and "Spy Hunter", in addition to two production houses in Chicago and Seattle.
Creditors in Midway's bankruptcy include Larry Kasanoff’s Threshold Entertainment, producers of two “Mortal Kombat” films, claiming it still has exclusive film/TV rights to that series and Vin Diesel's Tigon Studios, said to be owed $200,000 for the actor's work on the "Wheelman" game...
Warner Bros. has emerged as the only bidder for Midway Games Inc., the bankrupt video game publisher previously owned by Viacom Inc. chairman, Sumner Redstone.Midway is a well-known brand with a rich library of titles that Warner will be able to exploit as games, movies, TV shows and animation.
Integrating Midway will significantly expand the scope of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the studio’s small but growing video game division.
Should the deal go through, the studio will take control of most of Midway’s assets, including "Mortal Kombat", "Joust" and "Spy Hunter", in addition to two production houses in Chicago and Seattle.
Creditors in Midway's bankruptcy include Larry Kasanoff’s Threshold Entertainment, producers of two “Mortal Kombat” films, claiming it still has exclusive film/TV rights to that series and Vin Diesel's Tigon Studios, said to be owed $200,000 for the actor's work on the "Wheelman" game...
"Bimbo Wine House" going off on Brandy for takin his tape out his Camera at a club in NYC.
"I Want My Tape Back With Them Alien Lookin Eyes"......LOL
Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle texting when he crashed into APARTMENT building.......
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)—Texas LB treated for concussion after crash was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week while he was either sending or receiving a text message, his attorney said Monday.
Kindle’s attorney, Brian Roark, said Kindle lost control of the car on June 24 while looking at the message.
“It was probably something he should not have been doing,” Roark said.
The crash caused about $8,700 damage and no one inside was hurt. After the crash, Kindle pushed the car back into the street and went home. He was checked by team doctors and told he had a concussion but did not have to be hospitalized.
University spokesman John Bianco said Kindle told his coaches about the accident the next morning.
“We’re glad nobody else was hurt and he’s going to be fine,” Bianco said.
Police Cpl. Scott Perry said police are still investigating but no charges have been filed. Perry said police have not talked to Kindle or Roark.
Because Kindle hit a stationary object and did not injure anyone else, he is only required to file a report with the Texas Department of Transportation, Roark said, adding he planned to file it as early as Monday.
Roark said Kindle would pay for the damages himself or through insurance if it is covered.
Kindle, a senior from Dallas, had 10 sacks last season. In 2007, he missed the first three games while serving a suspension for a drunken driving arrest.
Kindle’s attorney, Brian Roark, said Kindle lost control of the car on June 24 while looking at the message.
“It was probably something he should not have been doing,” Roark said.
The crash caused about $8,700 damage and no one inside was hurt. After the crash, Kindle pushed the car back into the street and went home. He was checked by team doctors and told he had a concussion but did not have to be hospitalized.
University spokesman John Bianco said Kindle told his coaches about the accident the next morning.
“We’re glad nobody else was hurt and he’s going to be fine,” Bianco said.
Police Cpl. Scott Perry said police are still investigating but no charges have been filed. Perry said police have not talked to Kindle or Roark.
Because Kindle hit a stationary object and did not injure anyone else, he is only required to file a report with the Texas Department of Transportation, Roark said, adding he planned to file it as early as Monday.
Roark said Kindle would pay for the damages himself or through insurance if it is covered.
Kindle, a senior from Dallas, had 10 sacks last season. In 2007, he missed the first three games while serving a suspension for a drunken driving arrest.
Rainmaker Produces "Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction" Trailer...
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Vancouver-based Rainmaker Entertainment created/produced the game trailer for Ubisoft’s "Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction", the fifth video game in the "Splinter Cell" series, an action 'stealth' game based on author Tom Clancy's novels, following lead character 'Sam Fisher'.
"We approached this project as storytellers," said Catherine Winder, Rainmaker's President.
"When the 'Splinter Cell: Conviction' development team at Ubisoft Montreal came to us and wanted a 'wow' factor for this trailer, we totally immersed ourselves in the game and developed the overall concept and script. We then edited together various footage with character tests, and when we pitched the concept and reel, Ubisoft liked what they saw..."
"Ubisoft wanted to give 'Sam Fisher' more character and emotional depth", said Shea Wageman, Rainmaker's Director, Producer on the project.
"They wanted us to create a fully realized cinematic character in order to put him on par with the complexity of 'Jason Bourne' or 'James Bond'..."
Rainmaker was responsible for the trailer's concept/design, art direction and storyboarding. Primary characters were provided by Ubisoft, with motion capture facilitated at Rainmaker's motion capture stage. The Rainmaker team also rebuilt the geometry, created the shading, textures, rigging and facial movements for primary characters, as well as create all sets, secondary, background characters, animation, lighting, visual effects and compositing.
Concept and creative required three months and production five months.
Ubisoft's "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction" will be released on various platforms, fall 2009...
"We approached this project as storytellers," said Catherine Winder, Rainmaker's President.
"When the 'Splinter Cell: Conviction' development team at Ubisoft Montreal came to us and wanted a 'wow' factor for this trailer, we totally immersed ourselves in the game and developed the overall concept and script. We then edited together various footage with character tests, and when we pitched the concept and reel, Ubisoft liked what they saw..."
"Ubisoft wanted to give 'Sam Fisher' more character and emotional depth", said Shea Wageman, Rainmaker's Director, Producer on the project."They wanted us to create a fully realized cinematic character in order to put him on par with the complexity of 'Jason Bourne' or 'James Bond'..."
Rainmaker was responsible for the trailer's concept/design, art direction and storyboarding. Primary characters were provided by Ubisoft, with motion capture facilitated at Rainmaker's motion capture stage. The Rainmaker team also rebuilt the geometry, created the shading, textures, rigging and facial movements for primary characters, as well as create all sets, secondary, background characters, animation, lighting, visual effects and compositing.Concept and creative required three months and production five months.
Ubisoft's "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction" will be released on various platforms, fall 2009... Blake Lively Blond Hair Actress
Blake Lively, 22 year old actress with beautiful blond hair, become very popular after starring in TV series Gossip Girl as Serena van der Woodsen. Blake Lively will appear on a new movie, W.I.T.C.H. The Movie which planned to be released in 2010.
'Make-up' or 'Naked'?
My last Facebook status was one of my favorite collection so far. I received good amount of responses from my Facebook friends and mostly, guy replied in a very creative way. Don't believe me? Click on the picture below to enlarge it.
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An aunt said, "Woman without make up is like not wearing clothes. Gosh! I just realized I am naked all the time.
P/s: What an unorganized size of pictures. Should really learn my edit photos properly.. sigh..
Now I am wondering, are they attracted with the word 'make-up' or 'naked'?
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An aunt said, "Woman without make up is like not wearing clothes. Gosh! I just realized I am naked all the time.
P/s: What an unorganized size of pictures. Should really learn my edit photos properly.. sigh..
Now I am wondering, are they attracted with the word 'make-up' or 'naked'?
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A Word, Please.
Make a statement without saying a word, darlings!Fashion Flashback: French Vogue, April 2004.
Numero editorial, April 2008 by Greg Kadel.
D&G, via nytimes.com.
Ellie Owen. Visit ellie-owen.com
Bernard Willhelm, via nymag.com
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac; this and next via style.com
Lanvin Resort
Vivienne Westwood, via nymag.com.
Zac Posen and Helena Christensen at the Met Costume Institute Gala.
Chanel Resort 2009.
Wild Fox Couture, via refinery29.com.
Jumbled keys photo at supermarkethq.com.
Kate Spade flip flops at katespade.com.
Anya Hindmarch tote, at net-a-porter.com.
Lanvin tote at aloharag.com.
Marc Utility tote; this and next at shopbop.com.
See by Chloé pouch.
Jessica Kagan Cushman tote; this and next at bunnyhug.co.uk.
Jessica Kagan Cushman ivory resin ring.
Alex Monroe Love ring; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Philip Crangi Mon Amour cuff.
Marc by Marc Jacobs script cuff, at shopbop.com.
Sonia Rykiel cotton intarsia sweater, at net-a-porter.com.
V-neck tee, at pinkmascara.com.
Hand written dress by Caroline Browne. Visit ergyerg.com.
Last Look courtesy Fellow Fashionista Gemma of Sins of my Mind.
Feeling wordy, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
Jumbled keys photo at supermarkethq.com.
Kate Spade flip flops at katespade.com.
Anya Hindmarch tote, at net-a-porter.com.
Lanvin tote at aloharag.com.
Marc Utility tote; this and next at shopbop.com.
See by Chloé pouch.
Jessica Kagan Cushman tote; this and next at bunnyhug.co.uk.
Jessica Kagan Cushman ivory resin ring.
Alex Monroe Love ring; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Philip Crangi Mon Amour cuff.
Marc by Marc Jacobs script cuff, at shopbop.com.
Sonia Rykiel cotton intarsia sweater, at net-a-porter.com.
V-neck tee, at pinkmascara.com.
Hand written dress by Caroline Browne. Visit ergyerg.com.
Last Look courtesy Fellow Fashionista Gemma of Sins of my Mind.Feeling wordy, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
How Responsible is O’Reilly in Tiller’s Murder?
Crooks & Liars: Bill O’Reilly uses Private Long’s murder to try and justify his demonization of Dr. Tiller by John Amato
Raw Replay: Howard Kurtz excuses Bill O’Reilly’s incitement of violence against George Tiller by David Edwards
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In terms of criminal responsibility to Bill O’Reilly or FOX Broadcasting in the murder of Dr. George Tiller, I can see none.
In terms of moral and civic responsibility, I see plenty. I believe it to a shameful state of affairs in America today that I am a ‘far left’ blogger for demanding responsible broadcasting and moral standards in addressing social issues like abortion and women’s reproductive health.
The crazies will do what they do.
Bill O’Reilly is not responsible when a lunatic reads his book and murders fourteen people in a church, nor is he responsible when a man watches his broadcasts and goes out and kills a man over it. In a legal sense this is true. In a moral sense Bill O’Reilly has blood on his hands for passing along biased and jaded perspectives on liberalism in America and his outrageously dangerous and slanderous coverage of Dr. Tiller.
The responsibility of a broadcaster is vapid in terms of serious social issues and FOX News is just part of a much larger problem. This is not in anyway exclusive to The O’Reilly Factor.
Just tonight Geraldo Rivera made insinuations of vigilante violence against a child molester in Oklahoma in the course of denouncing vigilante violence himself.
The fact remains that the both the network and the broadcasters themselves have a responsibility to the public they serve to protect the lives of all citizens and protect the due process of law.
By calling Dr. Tiller a "killer" repeatedly on the air Bill O’Reilly risked inciting violence.
By vaguely insinuating that the Oklahoma child molester might be killed and have his body dumped on the side of the road Geraldo Rivera risked inciting violence.
The responsibility to the community for news broadcasting that does not risk the incitement of violence in the nation is fundamental to our domestic security as a nation.
This entire issue has absolutely nothing to do with an individual political agenda on my accord and I am willing to retract my provocative statements in regards to Mr. O’Reilly provided he states clearly to the public that he will no longer use his media platform to play dangerous games with people’s lives and then follows through on this promise.
Mine is a cry for an end to irresponsible broadcasting coming from FOX News.
For whatever failures of bias to found on vast quantity both on MSNBC and FOX, there is only one network inciting violence and using radical rightwing propaganda to do more than simply share an alternative perspective. Quite often the network is used as an agent for unscrupulous pundits to gamble with the safety of physicians and the liberal population of America.
Ultimately, I believe these people have become drunk off their own power and will never admit their own misdeeds let alone their own inability to recognize their contributions to a climate of violence in America.
As long as the public continues to support their "crusades" they will remained deluded and ignorant to the harm they cause in their wake. When the veil of public approval is lifted it becomes clear that these men will say anything to get ratings and if that means risking inciting violence, then so be it.