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Cory Booker goes from spotlight to the hot seat

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:41:09 +0000

By Shannon Brown / current.com Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark who is seen as a rising star in the Democratic party, is usually in the news for his outspoken views and, occasionally, his heroic rescues of neighbors from burning buildings, but after an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press yesterday where he criticized the [...]

The War Room: Will the GOP sabotage the economy to win the election?

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000

Will the GOP sabotage the economy to win the election? – READ BLOG The Current.com Feed

Iraq acquiring drones from US to guard oil installations

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:13:48 +0000

BAGHDAD – Iraq is acquiring unmanned surveillance drones from the United States as part of efforts to boost bilateral relations and also to beef up security of its oil installations and energy fuel ex Breaking News latest RSS headlines – Big News Network.com

Matthews Goes Epic Rant Against Cory Booker For ‘Sabotage’ On Obama’s Bain Strategy

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:10:24 +0000

On Monday, MSNBC host Chris Matthews slammed Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker’s appearance on Meet the Press this past weekend where Matthews accused Booker of engaging in “sabotage.” Matthews implied that Booker had dealt a major blow to the Obama campaign’s attacks on former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s tenure with the private equity firm Bain [...]

Afghanistan question hangs over NATO summit

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:08:50 +0000

Source: www.vancouversun.com – Sunday, May 20, 2012 The head of NATO reiterated his request for Canada to contribute military trainers to Afghanistan beyond 2014 — but acknowledged the decision is ultimately up to the Canadian people. All Related RSSMicro Search – Top Images on RSS Feeds

Hot Or Not? Mase Drops New Song “What You Do”

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:06:48 +0000

Ma$ e is back…again. The flip-flopping Harlem bad boy, traded in his Bible for a second chance at a comeback. Rumors that he signed with Maybach… The Urban Daily

Who Came To Party!?

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:06:16 +0000

RollingStone.com: Random Notes 2012

‘Glee’s’ Grant Gustin to Star in Lifetime Movie

TP — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:01:55 +0000

Lesley Goldberg Annabeth Gish and Jessica Lowndes round out the cast in “A Mother’s Nightmare.” read more Television

Health experts: Routine PSA tests for prostate cancer not good for health – CBS News

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:48:16 +0000

CBS News Health experts: Routine PSA tests for prostate cancer not good for healthCBS News(CBS News) A top panel of health experts says that men should no longer get routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests to screen for prostate cancer. The reason, it says, is that the tests my lead to treatments that do more harm [...]

Obama: Bain attacks ‘not a distraction’

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:47:00 +0000

Targeting Mitt Romney’s record at Bain Capital “is what this campaign is going to be about,” he says. Yahoo! News – Latest News & Headlines

Maurice Lacroix Men’s MP6358-SS001-31E Masterpiece Collection Automatic Black Crocodile Watch

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:41:10 +0000

Maurice Lacroix Men’s MP6358-SS001-31E Masterpiece Collection Automatic Black Crocodile Watch The aesthetic elegance of this Maurice Lacroix automatic timepiece will highlight a gentleman’s suit with its intricate detail.The Maurice Lacroix Men’s Masterpiece Watch offers a dignified design to complement both casual and business styles. The round case and bezel show off an exhibition case back [...]

Beck offers $150K for Wright box

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:39:24 +0000

Glenn Beck wants to know what Reverend Wright has on the President, and he’s offered him $ 150,000 to share supposedly damning information. – WATCH VIDEO The Current.com Feed

WATCH: Penn Jillette Goes On Epic Obama Weed Tirade

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:17:17 +0000

Source: patdollard.com – Monday, May 21, 2012 All Related RSSMicro Search – Top Videos on RSS Feeds

Report: 2,000 people exonerated after 10,000 years in prison

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:16:29 +0000

According to a new archive released by the University of Michigan Law School and the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law, more than 2,000 convicted people have been exonerated of their crimes in the last 23 years. RSS Feed – Top Digital Journal News

Friday Ratings: CNN Has Lowest Rated Day In Over 10 Years

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:14:56 +0000

On Friday, CNN had its lowest rated weekday total day in demo since 2000 — and lowest rated weekday total day in total viewers since 2001. Notably, Erin Burnett and Anderson Cooper struggled in the 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. slots (respectively), falling below 90k in the demo. Cooper fared better at 10 p.m. — and Piers [...]

Why Samsung must negotiate. Why Apple won’t settle.

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:12:57 +0000

Source: tech.fortune.cnn.com – Monday, May 21, 2012In the court-ordered talks that begin Monday, the two sides are playing by different rules Choi and Cook. Photos: AP and Reuters FORTUNE — The federal judge overseeing the Northern California front of the global smartphone patent war has the power to bring the CEOs of Apple ( AAPL [...]

Will Rappers With Kids Regret Their Lyrics? [OPINION]

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:07:33 +0000

A few weeks ago Nas released a song from his new album, “Daughters”[listen here] which addressed his daughter Destiny’s antics on Twitter. Some music fans… The Urban Daily

Wicked Bilt 8051490 Electric Power Steering Conversion Kit For John Deere 4×4 HPX XUV Gator

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:04:53 +0000

Wicked Bilt 8051490 Electric Power Steering Conversion Kit For John Deere 4×4 HPX XUV Gator Wicked Bilt Electric Power Steering Conversion Kit For John Deere 4×4 HPX, XUV Series Gator – Uni-Steer(TM) assist steering is newest technology being used by the major automotive manufactures to replace hydraulic power steering and is now available to UTV [...]

Ole Miss Rebels College Trailer Hitch Cover

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:55 +0000

Ole Miss Rebels College Trailer Hitch Cover Go Half Time Ole Miss Rebels College Trailer Hitch Cover is hand painted with 3-D carved logo. Includes hardware and fits class II and class III hitches. This cover is enameled on durable, rust-proof zinc. Officially licensed collegiate merchandise Durable zinc Fits class II and class III hitch [...]

Going Public: Key Developments in Facebook’s IPO – ABC News

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:47:44 +0000

Globe and Mail Going Public: Key Developments in Facebook's IPOABC NewsKey developments in Facebook Inc.'s initial public offering of stock: Feb. 1, 2012: Facebook announces IPO plans in a regulatory filing. April 9: Facebook announces plans to buy Instagram, a photo-sharing social network, for $ 1 billion in cash and …Facebook falls below $ 38 [...]

Landmark deal will end the Afghan War for the West

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:47:00 +0000

NATO leaders sealed a landmark agreement on Monday to hand control of Afghanistan over to its own security forces by the middle of next year, putting the Western alliance on an “irreversible” path out of an unpopular, decade-long war. Yahoo! News – Latest News & Headlines

The War Room: ‘Billionaires are king’ in the U.S. today

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:41:08 +0000

‘Billionaires are king’ in the U.S. today – WATCH VIDEO The Current.com Feed

The Gavin Newsom Show: Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses women in tech

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:39:32 +0000

Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses women in tech – WATCH VIDEO The Current.com Feed

Financing football stadiums: Bread, circuses and leather balls

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:24:23 +0000

A Hail Mary pass? THE Falcons, Atlanta’s professional football team, have played their home games at the Georgia Dome, America’s largest indoor sports arena, since 1992. It cost $ 214m to build and another $ 55m to renovate. In those 20 seasons they have an overall losing record, including seven losses and four wins in [...]

PHOTOS: Meet Our New Girl Crushes, Aurelie Maggiori & Sylvie Hoarau

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:22:41 +0000

Much as we adore Rachel, Alison and Gwyneth, we’re always looking for new style stars to fall in love with. With Aurelie Maggiori and Sylvie Hoarau, we got a two-for-one deal. The singing duo, who together form the French music group Brigitte, stood out at Cannes today as the best-dressed stars on the carpet. One [...]

Facebook’s underwhelming IPO: Proof the stock was overhyped?

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:18:05 +0000

To much fanfare, Facebook began selling shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange last week, capping an improbable journey from Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard dorm room to global tech supremacy. However, while the company sold an enormous $ 16 billion worth of shares, its stock price climbed a puny 23 cents over the course of the trading [...]

5 Things to Think About Before Investing in Art

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:17:18 +0000

Isolde Brielmaier Born to Australian and Ugandan parents in Seattle, Isolde Brielmaier always had a strong understanding of various cultures. First falling in love with dance and attending a public school where the arts were heavily integrated into the everyday curriculum, she got the artistic bug early. “I danced very seriously through my early 20s,” [...]

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Season 14′s Craziest Fashions (PHOTOS)

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:15:27 +0000

Over the past 14 seasons, Dancing With the Stars has become as famous for its wacky fashions as it has for recruiting some of the biggest celebrities in the business. Though season 14 was a bit on the conservative side in the fashion department, there were still plenty of eye-popping outfits that had everyone talking….Read more» [...]

Oatlands: A step back into 19th and 20th century American history

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:14:59 +0000

Northern Virginia is closely tied to early American history. Across the region many original structures still remain, and are open to the public. RSS Feed – Top Digital Journal News

NBC’s Brian Williams Tells College Grads ‘Our Politics Are Broken’

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:10:58 +0000

NBC Nightly News and Rock Center anchor Brian Williams delivered the commencement address Sunday to George Washington University’s graduating class on DC’s National Mall. At one point, Williams lamented the state of American partisanship, saying “our politics are broken.” He also told the crowd of 25,000 that dropping out of college was one of his [...]

Sign Of The Times: Chicago Wedding Interrupted By Nato Protests

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:10:11 +0000

Hey, remember that amazing picture of the couple making out in the street during the Canadian hockey riot last year? That was both awesomely romantic and a sign of our tumultuous times. But, this year, I think we can go one notch better. Forget making out. How about getting freakin’ married?! That’s what we’ve got [...]

Obama Is Crushing Romney In The Money Race

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:09:56 +0000

Source: www.businessinsider.com – Sunday, May 20, 2012 In the 2012 election between Obama is crushing Romney, according to the Washington Post . The FEC filings for April just came through, according to the Washington Post . In April, the Romney campaign raised $ 11.7 million, and spent $ 12.6 million. The campaign has about [...]

Usher Takes The Stand: Says Tameka Attacked & Spit On His New Girlfriend

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:08:06 +0000

A scorned woman is nothing to play with…too bad Usher Raymond had to find that out for himself. The “Nice & Slow” crooner took the… The Urban Daily

Alicia and Stevie

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:07:20 +0000

RollingStone.com: Random Notes 2012

‘Hunger Games’ Star Josh Hutcherson Buys $2.5M Hollywood Hills Mansion — Take a Peek Inside (PHOTOS)

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Josh Hutcherson might be healing from surgery to fix a broken nose, but it looks like he is on the move — literally! According to Real Estalker, the 19-year-old Hunger Games actor has snapped up a spacious new home nestled in the Hollywood Hills — and Celebuzz has a peek inside his new modern digs….Read more» [...]

Why Dharun Ravi got 30-day sentence in Rutgers webcam spying case – Christian Science Monitor

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:49:20 +0000

Christian Science Monitor Why Dharun Ravi got 30-day sentence in Rutgers webcam spying caseChristian Science MonitorDharun Ravi committed 'reprehensible' acts in setting up a webcam to spy on his Rutgers roommate's gay relationship, but they did not reach the level of a hate crime, the judge said. By Mark Trumbull, Staff writer / May 21, [...]

The Facebook sell-off: Will shares recover?

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:47:07 +0000

Shares of Facebook (FB) fell as low as $ 33 today, more than 13% below the offering price on Friday. Ironically the same shareholders who were assumed to be buyers of the stock at any price are now ditching FB at a steep discount. Yahoo! News – Latest News & Headlines

LJ Hutchen Silver C Flute with Hardshell Case

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:45:05 +0000

LJ Hutchen Silver C Flute with Hardshell Case Closed-hole design, C-foot, Silver-plated body and keys, Gold-plated crown Key configuration designed for all size hands Extra care given to joint fittings Specially treated pads for durability Included Accessories: Plastic cleaning rod, Plush-lined hard case (Made in USA), 2-Year Warranty Closed Hole For over a decade, LJ [...]

IWC Classic Pilot Chrono Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3717-04

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:41:34 +0000

IWC Classic Pilot Chrono Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3717-04 Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Black dial with luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Day and date display the at 3 o’clock position. Chronograph – three sub-dials displaying: 60 seconds (with stop function), 30 minutes and 12 hours. [...]

Full Court Press: Bill Press: Cory Booker is ‘not ready for primetime, maybe’

TP — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:41:07 +0000

Bill Press: Cory Booker is ‘not ready for primetime, maybe’ – WATCH VIDEO The Current.com Feed