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Sunday, July 12

out of breath and out of cash, find yourself watching m.a.s.h., every nighton the couch. woman says let's take a drive down south.































Robert Pattinson just got a whole lot more attractive!
According to one of his former girlfriends — an actress who Rob dated for around two months last year after meeting her through friends — the Twilight hunk is “amazing” in bed.

“We just had this chemistry between us that made our kisses amazing,” the ex told American tabloid the National Enquirer. “I felt electricity go between us!

“I’m really passionate, as is he. That’s why, no matter how much we fought, it was always amazing in bed!”

“We’d glance at each other throughout the night because it made it more exciting when we got home,” added Rob’s former flame. “The tension was so strong, we couldn’t control ourselves. It was amazing!”

Meanwhile, the 23-year-old Brit has apparently ended his short-lived romance with Kristen Stewart and is now romancing his Remember Me costar Emilie de Ravin.

“Robert met Emilie a while ago and has always liked her,” a source close to Rob recently dished to Life & Style magazine. “He’s the one who suggested to the producers at Summit [the same production company responsible for the Twilight series] that she’d be perfect for Remember Me. In the original screenplay, her part was written for an actress of Mexican descent.”

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Bonnie Wright doesn't speak a word in her first appearance in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Her character Ginny Weasley, is almost part of the scenery on Platform 9 3/4s, and her silence underscores her importance to the largest book and movie franchise in modern cinema.

I recently sat down with Wright in New York where she and the rest of the cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were on a press junket before the U.S. premiere of the sixth film in the series. She was very polite, articulate and exponentially more poised than I was at 18.

We've seen Ginny progress with each film, and now she's almost as important to the series as the "Big 3," what's that been like?

"It's been great. I think when Ginny was possessed by the journal of Voldemort in the second film (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) that was a turning point for her. People had to take her into consideration. And now in this one she's come a long way and has some great scenes. The character is much older.

"David Yates is such a wonderful director for actors. He doesn't just focus on the magic and the computer animation. He's very focused on the acting, and the interplay between the characters."

You've obviously known Daniel (Radcliffe) for most of your life now. How was it doing the romantic scenes with him?

"It was a bit weird, but because I've known him for so long, we're very comfortable around each other. And I think that familiarity lends itself to the scenes. It was still very strange."

So, you've been surrounded by all this magical fiction since you were very young - do you even like genre fiction? Do you like all this Twilight stuff?

"No, not really. I mean, the stories and the books are brilliant. And yes, I've seen Twilight, and The Golden Compass. But I'm more interested in films that are more about the characters and dialogue."

This movie is genuinely scary. Was there a definite vibe on set of something a little more adult than previous ones?

"Yes, definitely. There are some pretty violent scenes. The Horcrux cave when Harry fights the Inferi, that is definitely frightening. And I'm glad that David did it that way. These are children's books, but the characters grow and progress, and there has to be some new adult subject matter introduced. It can't be as childish as the earlier movies."

And you're filming the final movie, or movies?

"Yes, I'll be done in September."

And what does life after Potter look like for you?

"I'll be going to film school in London, this fall. I'm very excited."

Congratulations. Will you keep acting?

"Yes, I think so. I'd like to do some more character-driven roles, or anything that I find interesting."
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt thinks it's time to acknowledge that stories of broken hearts are not exclusive to females. 500 Days of Summer is his answer to the chick flick.

Parade.com's Jeanne Wolf discovered that his new film whimsically flings us back and forth through the silly days, the sexy days and the sad days in the saga of a romance.

The scars, the vivid memories -- Gordon-Levitt understands the dumpee
"I've had my heart broken. Yeah. I know what it feels like and I wanted this movie to take it seriously because I think the truth is actually funnier than a pack of lies. When I look back at me in my broken-hearted phase it's pretty hilarious because it feels so much more extreme than it really is."

Pain can be good for you
"I think it's good to take it seriously. It's fine to feel it and get hurt and get upset and give yourself a good cry and listen to loud music. It's healthy. I don't know, I came out of it a better man, I think."

Don't believe that greeting card wisdom.
"I think that love can be as strong as lightning, but I do not think it works the way they say it does. I think it works differently for every unique individual and that is what we are here to figure out. You have to figure it out for yourself instead of listening to the conventional wisdom. I think that is why [my character] Tom ends up heartbroken. Reality does not always meet up with your expectations."

Try to see it my way
"This character deifies the girl he has a crush on. He is not objective so it works that the film is subjective-- all his point of view. Since it's one person it's more about what he feels like than what actually happened. It's like the guy you hear in your own head when you are living something. That is not reality."

The ultimate morning after
"There is this one scene after they finally sleep together. He's had a crush on this girl for so long and finally made love. The next morning he is on top of the world. To an objective observer it might look like you are just walking down the street with a smile on your face. We've all been there. It feels good. But the way it feels to you is that the whole world is like dancing in the street with you and slapping you high five and congratulating you."

So Joe thought he could dance?
"We dance in the movie because it's his memory of the feeling. For me, man it was a fantasy. I mean ever since I was real young--and even though it's sad news about Michael Jackson--it makes me think about some of the happiest times in my childhood. Dancing in front of the television screen watching Thriller. I never thought I was going to be the dude in front of 30 dancers doing the choreography. But that is what happened in 500 Days of Summer. It was almost a surreal experience, dancing down that street, getting to be something that I have always dreamed of since I was young."

Karaoke may be better after you down a few.
"I had to step up for this movie. I mean not to endorse the alcohol industry too hard. But if you are going to get up and sing at a bar, you might as well have a couple."

Third Rock made him shy
"When I was young, I was phobic about that kind of recognition. I think it was mostly just because I was kind of selfish when I was young. I just cared about my own pleasure. It was a pleasure to create that show."

Fans are no longer alien to him
"As I grew older, I started to care about more than just my self. I'm not sure why, but I just felt somehow connected to the rest of the world. So now when people see something I've done and it means something to them that means the world to me. I love it when people care about something I've done. What else can you really ask for in life? There's still the annoying stuff where people are approaching me because they're buying into some nasty myth about celebrity. But that has nothing to do with what I care about."

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She said goodbye to The Hills but Lauren Conrad is still a fan favorite: Her debut novel, L.A. Candy, has topped the New York Times Best Seller list two weeks in a row.

"If someone said to me five years ago when this all started that I would one day make the New York Times Best Seller list I wouldn't have believed it," Conrad tells PEOPLE exclusively. "I am so honored that it is now a reality."

The novel, loosely based on Conrad's own life, follows of Jane Roberts, a 19-year-old girl who moves to Hollywood and ends up as the star of her own reality show.

Although Conrad is used to the spotlight, she's still in awe over her literary accomplishment, "It was such a compliment to be included in something with such established names."

L.A. Candy, which hit shelves June 16, is the first in a three-book deal for the reality TV star.
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Emma Watson and Rupert Grint may have momentarily distracted the world by flashing their underwear and contracting swine flu (respectively), but at Thursday's New York premiere for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Daniel Radcliffe was on an impressive charm offensive that made it clear which of the three is still going to be making bank when he's fifty. We watched as he moved down the carpet, joking about his height, laughing at the sexual tension and drug-use allusions in the film, and gamely imagining who would win a battle between wizards and vampires ("Wizards! Vampires have to get near a wizard to kill him and we’d be able to keep our distance"). And he certainly got on our good side by telling us he wants to be back on Broadway in two or three years and is even taking tap lessons to get ready ("So far it's just a bit of shuffling... If I do a musical I want to be proper! Tap dance is so cool!"). But it was his completely adorable interaction with a terrified 11-year-old reporter from Scholastic News that won us over for good. Imagine half a dozen pushy TV reporters shoving their mikes in Radcliffe's face as he zeroes in on a little girl holding her microphone with both hands, voice shaking so much she can hardly form sentences.

Radcliffe (to other reporters): "One moment, one moment. I will come back to you. [Locks eyes with Scholastic News girl] Hello!"

Girl: "Hey. I’m Danielle from Scholastic News."

Radcliffe: "Hello, Danielle! Pleasure to meet you."

Danielle: "This is an HONOR to interview you."

Radcliffe: "Oh, thank you. You’re very sweet. Thank you."

Danielle: "I’ve seen the first and second movies and read the first and second book and they are SO good. Especially the movies. I loved them, the movies!"

Radcliffe: "Thank you very much. You’re very, very kind. They get even better than that, though, so when you get time or when your parents think you’re old enough, you must watch the rest. They’re very cool."

Danielle: "Um, and I have two questions. How are you most like Harry?"

Radcliffe: "I think in the way that we value our friends. Friendship is very important in both of our lives. I think I have Harry’s natural curiosity as well. He’s interested in a lot of things in this world, as am I."

Other reporter: "Daniel, how…"

Radcliffe: "One moment, one moment."

Other reporter: "They told us to group together."

Radcliffe: "It will happen. One second, sorry." [re-focuses on Danielle]

Danielle: "How did Harry change from the first movie to the second? I mean, the sixth?"

Radcliffe: "To the sixth? Well, he grew marginally taller. The films have gotten a lot darker since that first film, so I think he has had to get a lot tougher since then. Thank you very much."

Danielle [holding breath, then nearly dropping mike]: "Oh. My. God. Oh. My. God. That was soooo cool!"
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Coco Before Chanel, aka Coco avant Chanel in French, is directed by prominent French filmmaker Anne Fontaine, of Augustin, Dry Cleaning, In His Hands, and The Girl from Monaco previously. The screenplay was co-written by Anne Fontaine and Camille Fontaine as well as script consultant Christopher Hampton. The film is based on Edmonde Charles-Roux's biography titled "Chanel and Her World". Sony Pictures Classics is bringing Coco Avant Chanel to limited theaters in the US starting on September 25th this fall.
source:
http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/07/10/official-us-trailer-for-audrey-tautous-coco-before-chanel/

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I figured I would get DAWN’s lips because she will be mine forever and I’m hers forever, so why not. It’s the best example of how honest I am in my relationship and about our love. Her lips and her name is an example to others that it’s ok to LOVE YOUR GIRL. It’s an example on how to be HONEST. I actually got her name when we started getting serious , so I had that way before the lips on my neck. I’m sure there will be more tattoos to come.

If you want to be a better person you have to “ be honest with yourself and it ‘s ok to be in love and be proud to love your girl”. You don’t have to cheat because people tell you it’s not cool to be with one person. If you’re happy, do you. When you love yourself others will see that in you and do the same. They have no choice but to respect it.
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Written By The Fly Guy

It’s time to officially clear the air. There seems to be this common misconception, which suggests that men have lower standards when choosing a mate. That couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, men are a lot pickier than we lead you to believe. To prove this point, I’ve decided to share “Five Types of Women That All Men Hate.” So pay close attention, and if this sounds like someone you know, then that may explain why they can’t seem to keep a man.

1. Ms. “Stick In The Mud”
This woman never seems to have any fun … ever. Her idea of a good time is probably a quiet evening at home reading the encyclopedia while eating a Lean Cuisine. On top of that, she doesn’t know how to give or take a joke, since she takes herself way too seriously. Will you relax … please?

2. Ms. “No One Else”
Ms. “No One Else” wants all of your free time—every single second of it. As soon as the two of you get close, she stops talking to all of her friends and expects you to do the same. Some men may reluctantly agree, but that arrangement soon grows old.

3. Ms. “Something To Prove”
Ms. “Something To Prove” has always worked hard to show the world she was capable of doing anything she set her mind to. And while the entire male population applauds her strength, we get kind of tired of her reminding us about it throughout the entire date.

“I’ve got a good job.”
“I don’t need a man to do anything for me.”
“I’ve always been independent.”
“I’m going to write a book encouraging other women to be strong like me.”

Honestly, we’d rather listen to a Paula Abdul Greatest Hits album than to sit through an entire evening of that.

4. Ms. “Read My Mind”
For some reason, Ms. “Read My Mind” expects her man to know exactly what she’s thinking at all times. As a result, she constantly tests him, using his responses to gauge his level of love. This type of behavior should be avoided, as very few men are interested in dealing with the constant guessing games.

5. Ms. “Chatterbox”
Communication serves as the cornerstone for all serious relationships. However, some women overdo it a bit. The problem with Ms. “Chatterbox” is that she spends most of her time talking, and none of it listening. Before long, this type of woman grows even more annoying than that one drunk uncle who always tries to hit on your female friends.

The Fly Guy Moral: So now that I have outlined the five types of women that all men hate; what now? Will you continue to hold out hope that he will one day change his mind and accept you as you are? Or will you learn the art of compromise and begin addressing those personal issues that aren’t conducive to a healthy relationship? I pray you choose the latter.
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I hope someone’s checking on Bow Wow this morning. Via his Twitter:

Man I be gettn bored wit life. I wish I neva did and seen err thang so soon. I have nuffn to look forward 2. I’m down more than I am happy

In a dark place!

goodbye
It looks like fame is getting the best of these young celebs, however the consensus on twitter is that it’s all a publicity stunt considering Soulja Boy had a meltdown on twitter almost a week ago. While Soulja Boy complained about music execs trying to change him, Bow Wow seems to be in a different boat after being released from his label Columbia Records last month.

These kids need to step back and seek guidance before the money and fame gets the best of em’…
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Tuesday, June 9

in the world so many useless bodies so much sorrow...
















miaou-a bird in the hand
make things alright
download that song.
maybe i've told you that before.
but this band is no joke.

post-rock, shoegaze, experimental, math rock music is just another level of music.
that makes you feel, and just strikes you.


1. "The Hangover," Warner Bros., $44,979,319 (New)
that's what i like to see people. going to see that today.

in brittany news:
i got my hair done. it looks pretty, but i feel like a totally different person. who knew a hair change could do that. appearance to me is, not everything, but the way i look has always been a statement.
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world's end girlfriend-call past rain
farewell kingdom
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in wayne news: i'm shedding a tear. this might just be speculation, i heard the same about lauren london. we'll see i suppose.
According to photographer and industry insider, FreddyO, singer Nivea is pregnant with rapper Lil Wayne’s baby. This is what Freddy had to say: “I would like to be the first to send my congratulations to [Nivea] and her baby daddy soon-to- be husband Wayne. The two are said to be marrying within the next few months. Hummmm I wonder about that. Wayne will also be having a child with the one and only Ms. Lauren London who is also pregnant by him . WOW…. I wonder what they said when they both found out about each other…”
In all, Lil Wayne has two children: daughter Reginae Carter, with his high school sweetheart Antonia “Toya” Johnson and son Dwayne Carter III, who was born on October 22, 2008. The rapper is also expecting a baby with actress Lauren London due later this year.
Nivea, on the other hand, has three children with her ex-husband, Producer Terius “The Dream” Nash.

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i live criticism everyday.
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just in anne hathaway playing judy garland. i'm confident in that. did you see havoc? if you doubt anne's ability to act her motherfucking ass off.

Anne Hathaway is terrified about taking on the role of iconic singer Judy Garland - branding herself "insane" for agreeing to play the late star in a biopic.
The Devil Wears Prada actress will play the Wizard of Oz legend in a big screen adaptation of biographer Gerald Clarke's 2001 book Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland.
And despite showing off her song-and-dance skills during a musical medley with Hugh Jackman at the Oscars in February, Hathaway still isn't sure she has the talents to do the part justice.
She tells the New York Daily News, "I think I'm either naive or insane to play her - maybe a little bit of both!"
But at least Hathaway has the backing of another musical veteran - Garland's daughter Liza Minnelli.
She adds, "I haven't had a chance to talk to her about it yet, but I understand that as long as I treat Judy with respect - which of course I will - Liza is very happy about it."
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built to spill- bad light
keep it like a secret
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in miley news: she's just being miley. the fickle teen she is. p.s. your ex looks way better than nick jonas. c'mon miley. maybe it's his purity that keeps calling her back.

Gone are the times of romantic, helmet-free bike rides and sweet sushi lunches. Miley Cyrus and Justin Gaston are so over.
The 16-year-old starlet has ended her nine-month romance with the 20-year-old underwear model, sources close to the duo exclusively confirm to E! News.

The Hannah Montana star called things off last week as she prepared to leave Los Angeles for two months to shoot her Nicholas Sparks movie, The Last Song, in Savannah, Ga.

Speculation of trouble peaked yesterday when the two simultaneously twittered about tears and goodbyes.

A source close to the couple says both of them are really heartbroken over the split.

However, word is distance may not have been the only thing to come between the two. A certain famous ex-BF may have exacerbated the rift...

Gaston, a Louisiana native, has told pals that the star's resurrected friendship with Nick Jonas this spring was his Achilles' heel.

"She obviously has been hanging out with Nick again a lot, and Justin was cool with it at first, as long as it was just a cool, friendly thing," says an insider. "She didn't cheat, but I guess Nick was trying to get her back the whole time."

In fact, photos of the former pop power couple goofing around during a video shoot surfaced just yesterday. And Saturday, Cyrus left a mildly mysterious message on her Twitter account.

"I'm in a dark theater 'writing' a song with nick j who is rockin a faded eggplant shirt! :)"

"Writing" is a euphemism for what, exactly, Miles?

Not only will Cyrus have a new man soon, she also has a new agent.

E! News has learned that the starlet dropped her agents at United Talent Agency and is now represented by CAA. Cyrus's music career has long been handled by CAA, but UTA represented her TV and film acting projects.

A rep for Cyrus had no comment.

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neil young- heart of gold.
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in hip hop news:
who is max b? he's the shit. end of story.
Max B is a former member of Dipset and the Jim Jones Byrd Gang.

Former Byrd Gang associate Charles "Max B" Wingate has reportedly been found guilty on multiple felony murder conspiracy charges stemming from a fatal 2006 robbery.
While details are still scarce, the rapper has reportedly been detained by police after being read a guilty verdict Tuesday (June 9) morning.
Max B's verdict was announced just moments ago in the Bergen County Court House. He along with his brother were found guilty of 9 out of 11 counts. Max B was detained immediately. His sentencing date is set for July 30, 2009. Witnesses state Max B kept his head up and "took his verdict like a man". He did not break down once and remained strong through the entire verdict. His attorney plans to appeal the verdict. (Hip Hop Stan)
Max previously spoke on his legal case and prepared for his trial earlier this year.
"I'm just gonna leave it up to God and my lawyer Gerald Saluti, you know," he said in an interview. "Everything will work out. I'm just gonna let him do his job. I'm here on time. I'm at every court appearance, you know, I'm just here. People stay strong for me. Keep the support up." (Max B TV)
It was Max' former girlfriend who accepted a plea deal and implicated him in a fatal robbery.
Gina Conway and two others were charged with murder after a botched robbery at the Holiday Inn on Route 4 ended in the shooting death of one of the victims in September 2006. Conway met David Taylor and Allan "Jay" Plowden and told her boyfriend that the two men drove flashy cars and carried a lot of cash. The boyfriend, Charly "Max B" Wingate then recruited an associate to rob Taylor and Plowden, prosecutors said. (North Jersey News)
Max's laywer, Gerald Saluti, previously spoke with SOHH about Max's trial.
"It doesn't hurt his case in the least bit. You're talking about a person facing anywhere from 30 years to life basically attempting to snitch against Max and Kelvin Leerdam," Saluti said. "It is our position that Max B will be completely vindicated after the trial, which I think will be starting in April -- I relish the opportunity to cross examine Gina Conway." (SOHH)

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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Officials says a huge bomb has exploded at a luxury hotel in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least five people and wounding 25 others.

Police official Liaqat Ali says gunmen stormed into the Pearl Continental Hotel in the northwestern city on Tuesday night just before ''a big bomb went off.''
Sahibzada Anis, a top government official in Peshawar, says at least five people were killed and 25 wounded.
The blast is the latest in a string of attacks in Pakistani cities in recent weeks that officials say are revenge for a military offensive against Taliban militants in the Swat Valley.

in weather news:
Glastonbury 2009 to be hit by a monsoon?
If experts are correct, prepare to pack your wellies, waterproofs, snorkelling gear and dinghies. Still, on the positive side of things, you're unlikely to need that factor 50 sun cream..
A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall ... will the deluge come to this year's Glastonbury?
First the good news: light showers have not been predicted for this year's Glastonbury. The bad news, however, is that experts are predicting a monsoon instead. Yes, a monsoon.
Dr Craig Wallace of the University of Southampton has studied computer models of the weather over the last three decades. He noted that two monsoons sweep across Europe each June, explaining why this particular summer month is prone to downpours. Dr Wallace told the Times that the annual monsoon was the reason for bad weather in previous years and is likely to strike again, though it is impossible to predict exactly when.
Over on the glastowatch.co.uk site, weather predictions for the festival appear to confirm distinctly monsoon-like qualities, saying the weekend of 26-28 June will be "a tad hot, rainy and windy". The site names the long-range forecaster metcheck.com as its source.
The lineup for this year's festival was announced at the end of last month and includes headline performances from Neil Young, Bruce Springtseen and Blur. The Guardian is the official media sponsor of Glastonbury festival, which will take place between the 25-29 June 2009, come rain or monsoon.

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modest mouse-life like weeds.
the moon and antarctica
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George Tiller's clinic will close in the wake of the Wichita abortion provider's shooting death, lawyers for the Tiller family said today.
Lee Thompson and Dan Monnat, the family's lawyers, said in a statement that the clinic, Women's Health Care Services, will be permanently closed, effective immediately.
Tiller family members will not be involved in any other similar clinic, the statement said.
"We are proud of the service and courage shown by our husband and father and know that women's health care needs have been met because of his dedication and service," the family said, adding that they plan to honor Tiller's memory through private charitable activities.
Tiller was shot to death on May 31 while serving as an usher at his church.
Scott Roeder is being held in the Sedgwick County Jail on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting.


angelina's dad babbling something or the other:
Jon Voight blasted President Barack Obama at the Republican congressional fundraiser dinner at the Washington Convention Center on Monday (June 8) in Washington D.C. Here are snippets from the 70-year-old actor’s fiery speech:

“Are we supposed to sitting and waiting, watching for the possibility of a new Holocaust? Who’s going to take the responsibility to keep America, I mean Israel, safe. I’ll tell you why this really scares the hell out of me. Everything Obama has recommended has turned out to be disastrous.
“It saddens me greatly to think we were the great powerful good in the world. We as Americans knew America to be strong. We were the liberators of the entire world. We are becoming a weak nation.
“Obama really thinks he is a soft-spoken Julius Caeser. He think he’s going to conquer the world with his soft-spoken sweet talk and really thiin he’s going to bring all of the enemies of the world into a little playground, where they’ll swing each other back and forth.
“We and we alone are the right frame of mind to free this nation from this Obama oppression. Let’s give thanks to [Republicans] for not giving up and staying the course to bring an end to this false prophet, Obama.”






read me:
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1091469.html

republican on republican violence:
http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_political/3293898.html#cutid1

Bound, blindfolded and beaten – by Israeli troops
Children among Palestinian detainees abused during West Bank operation, according to soldiers' confessions



Two Israeli officers have testified that troops in the West Bank beat, bound and blindfolded Palestinian civilians as young as 14. The damaging disclosures by two sergeants of the Kfir Brigade include descriptions of abuses they say they witnessed during a search-and-detain operation involving hundreds of troops in Hares village on 26 March. The testimonies have been seen by The Independent and are expected to add fuel to the controversy over recent remarks by Colonel Itai Virob, commander of Kfir Brigade, in which he said violence against detained Palestinians was justified in order to accomplish missions.

Both the soldiers, from the Harub battalion, highlighted the tight tying of the plastic hand restraints placed on detainees. "There are people who think you need to tighten the restraints all the way, until no drop of blood will pass from here to there," one soldier said. "It doesn't take much time until the hands turn blue. There were a lot of people that you know weren't feeling anything."
He said about 150 Palestinians, some as young as 14, were bound, blindfolded and detained at the village school during the operation, which lasted from 3am to 3pm. He was told it was aimed at preventing village youths throwing stones against nearby settler roads. It was clear many of the people detained had done nothing wrong, but they were held to gather intelligence, he said.
The worst beatings were in the bathrooms, he said. "The soldiers who took [detainees] to the toilet just exploded [over] them with beatings; cursed them with no reason. When they took one Arab to the toilet so that he could urinate, one of them gave him a slap that brought him to the ground. He had been handcuffed from behind with a nylon restraint and blindfolded. He wasn't insolent, he didn't do anything to get on anyone's nerves ... [it was] just because he's an Arab. He was something like 15 years old." The soldier said he saw a lot of soldiers "just knee [Palestinians] because it's boring, because you stand there 10 hours, you're not doing anything, so they beat people up."
A second soldier described a "fanatical atmosphere" during the search operations. "We would go into a house and turn the whole thing upside down," he recalled, but no weapons were found. "They confiscated kitchen knives."
The first soldier said involvement was widespread."There were a lot of reservists that participated, and they totally had a celebration on the Palestinians: curses, humiliation, pulling hair and ears, kicks, slaps. These things were the norm." He said the incidents in the toilet were the "extreme" and added that the beatings did not draw blood. They were "dry beatings, but it's still a beating".
The second soldier said some troops stole from houses they searched, even though the people were so poor it was hard for them to find anything to take.
Last month, Colonel Virob testified in a military court that hitting detained Palestinians could be justified. "Standing them against walls, pushing them, a blow that doesn't cause injury. Certainly, these are things that are commonly used in an attempt to accomplish the mission," he said. Despite a reprimand of Colonel Virob by the head of central command, General Shamni, and a disavowal by army chief of staff Lt General Gabi Ashkenazi, the remarks are seen by Breaking the Silence, an organisation that collects testimonies of soldiers, as proof that the alleged abuses in Hares cannot be dismissed as an isolated occurrence or low-level improvisations.
In Hares, Ihab Shamlawi, a university student, recalled watching as a high school pupil asked soldiers permission to go to the bathroom. "They put him on the floor, they kicked his legs and beat him," he said. Ten or 15 other soldiers were watching, Mr Shamlawi recalled. "They all laughed," he said.
The army spokesman's office yesterday said an investigation had been opened and added that, following Colonel Virob's previous remarks, General Shamni had distributed pamphlets to troops underscoring that "when someone is detained, stopped or held ... Israel Defence Force soldiers ... are absolutely and clearly forbidden to use any force or violence against them".


another reminder that the world is still fucked up:
AZ Lawmakers Move To End Domestic Partnership Benefits For State Employees:
http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_political/3295909.html#cutid1

this will make you laugh:
national omelette.
http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_political/3296432.html#cutid1

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deerhunter-dr.glass
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Saturday, June 6

...STOP PLAYIN WIT ME! STOP PLAYIN WIT ME BITCH! STOP PLAYIN WIT ME STOP PLAYIN WIT ME BITCH!












































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okay so this kid just really made my day.
honest to god. it's now about an hour and half after what i wrote below this but i'm on twitter. because yeah it fascinates the fuck out of me. anyway, i'm following this kid. and he's like in case you didn't know i'm b.dot jay and his myspace.com/bdotjay.
this kid's are on some fly shit. for real.
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i lost my wallet, i'm super pissed, extra annoyed just ugh. why. my dad just sent me some money and i'd really like to blow it on my tattoo, but danielle continues to say it's not a great idea.
i still think i should go for it. either way at least the money hasn't been spent yet. i honestly haven't a clue where my wallet could be i've called the two places i've been. no good. and i've checked the car, across the street, and the house like 502490582452 times. no good. FML. not the ultimate but the biggest in a while.
i really wanted to get my hair done too though, i mean ultimately i think the tattoo will have to wait but still a girl can dream. speaking of dreams aka the story of my the life. the longshot. umm still jobless. still loveless. i'm just alot less than i was in all aspects of my life right now.
i feel so much like nothing some days it scares me, and i feel myself going down the hole into a depressive state. so i try to pull myself out each time just becoming that much more difficult. i don't know, but things are okay, i'm here still for a reason.

in recent celebrity news:
"megan fox is a butch bull dyke."
megan fox lost so much weight during a period of depression, her hair started to fall out. The star grew paranoid she was only successful as a result of her good looks, and deliberately piled on the pounds. But her weight dropped dramatically when she became obsessed with her image while shooting scenes for upcoming movie Jennifer's Body. Fox plays a high school cheerleader who turns into a man-eating killer when she is possessed by a demon in the film. And she tried to convince herself she was losing weight in an effort to prepare for the role - but secretly knew it was because she felt so low.
Fox tells Britain's GQ magazine, "Really my only job is to look attractive. I was so angry about that, that I went in the opposite direction. I turned into a really butch bull dyke for, like, six months... Then I went in the other direction. From being a giant motorcycle-riding lesbian, I turned into a zombie. I lost, like, 30 pounds." She adds, "I was like, 'I'm losing weight for the movie'. I was telling myself I was being method (method acting), which was so outrageous and ridiculous and not true. "But I ended up getting sick and my hair started falling out and I was like, 'Oh fuck. I can't do this'... You lose too much weight, you're not getting your vitamins, you get sick. I was really skinny. I was depressed."

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i got my.i got i got mah scarf around my neck.
fly shit. GET HIP kids.