Culture
Public school education is under attack
- February 11, 2017
One need look no further than OH to understand the perils of publicly funding private schools without demanding accountability. A New York Times article blasting her for education policies in MI that ended in "the biggest education reform disaster in the country"- a very arguable claim- has many liberals desperately concerned for the fate of the nation's education system. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
One need look no further than OH to understand the perils of publicly funding private schools without demanding accountability. A New York Times article blasting her for education policies in MI that ended in "the biggest education reform disaster in the country"- a very arguable claim- has many liberals desperately concerned for the fate of the nation's education system. (more...)
James Corden Will Not Be Singing As Host At The Grammy's.
- February 11, 2017
Chance The Rapper will have a chance to make a major impact at the 2017 Grammys thanks to the Recording Academy's ruling that streaming-only projects are eligible for consideration. Viewers can watch online at CBS's All Access live stream ($5.99 per month, one week free live stream available). Some of hip-hop's finest are also nominated for categories like Best New Artist and Album of the Year. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Chance The Rapper will have a chance to make a major impact at the 2017 Grammys thanks to the Recording Academy's ruling that streaming-only projects are eligible for consideration. Viewers can watch online at CBS's All Access live stream ($5.99 per month, one week free live stream available). Some of hip-hop's finest are also nominated for categories like Best New Artist and Album of the Year. (more...)
Brilliant mash-up trailer for Lego Batman and Fifty Shades Darker
- February 11, 2017
While so many films and comics focusing on the character have found success in taking Batman out of his familiar elements in order to look at him deconstructed, The Lego Batman Movie surrounds him with everything we've ever come to associate with Batman , in order to build him up and display him as a piece of something larger that's ever-changing and still instantly recognizable. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
While so many films and comics focusing on the character have found success in taking Batman out of his familiar elements in order to look at him deconstructed, The Lego Batman Movie surrounds him with everything we've ever come to associate with Batman , in order to build him up and display him as a piece of something larger that's ever-changing and still instantly recognizable. (more...)
Bride's heirloom wedding dress vanishes at cleaner's
- February 11, 2017
However the business went into sequestration and shut its doors shortly afterwards, leaving Mrs Newall without the dress. It has been shared more than 15,000 times in a matter of hours with people around the world promising to spread the word - after Tess said that "more family memories need to be woven into its threads". (more...)
- February 11, 2017
However the business went into sequestration and shut its doors shortly afterwards, leaving Mrs Newall without the dress. It has been shared more than 15,000 times in a matter of hours with people around the world promising to spread the word - after Tess said that "more family memories need to be woven into its threads". (more...)
Jim Jeffries shuts down Piers Morgan in EPIC debate
- February 11, 2017
Rowling immediately vented her fury on Twitter - as well as comedian Patton Oswalt and Star Trek actor George Takei. "This is why I've never read a single word of Harry Potter ", before she raged: "Because you had a premonition that one day the author would roar with laughter at seeing you called out for your bulls**t on live TV?" "You say "he's not going to do this, he's not going to do that".give him a f***ing chance mate". (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Rowling immediately vented her fury on Twitter - as well as comedian Patton Oswalt and Star Trek actor George Takei. "This is why I've never read a single word of Harry Potter ", before she raged: "Because you had a premonition that one day the author would roar with laughter at seeing you called out for your bulls**t on live TV?" "You say "he's not going to do this, he's not going to do that".give him a f***ing chance mate". (more...)
Protesters Try to Block Betsy DeVos
- February 11, 2017
Another demonstrator badgered Devos as she walked away with her security detail. Mayor Murlel Bowser said, "This bears repeating: Protest - peaceful protest - is fine, but we do not condone violence towards anyone. "I think probably there, I would imagine that there is probably a gun in the school to protect from potential grizzlies". "It was alarming that the nominee could not discuss in a rudimentary manner items that public schools face on a daily basis". (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Another demonstrator badgered Devos as she walked away with her security detail. Mayor Murlel Bowser said, "This bears repeating: Protest - peaceful protest - is fine, but we do not condone violence towards anyone. "I think probably there, I would imagine that there is probably a gun in the school to protect from potential grizzlies". "It was alarming that the nominee could not discuss in a rudimentary manner items that public schools face on a daily basis". (more...)
Lady Gaga shuts down body shamers on Instagram
- February 11, 2017
Rather than focus on the negativity, she used the moment to spread a positive message to people everywhere who may be feeling insecure about their bodies. In response, P!nk wrote on Instagram, "Lady Gaga killed it yesterday". Among those who indicated "like" for her comments, said E! Who cares if I flew first? She also pointed out that, tbh, Cirque and Peter Pan did the aerial-wire-act thingy way before she did. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Rather than focus on the negativity, she used the moment to spread a positive message to people everywhere who may be feeling insecure about their bodies. In response, P!nk wrote on Instagram, "Lady Gaga killed it yesterday". Among those who indicated "like" for her comments, said E! Who cares if I flew first? She also pointed out that, tbh, Cirque and Peter Pan did the aerial-wire-act thingy way before she did. (more...)
Thandie Newton Might--Just Might--Join Han Solo Movie
- February 11, 2017
The untitled Han Solo film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is set for a release in 2019. Variety's exclusive says that the actress and the powers-that-be involved with the Han Solo movie are in negotiations. This could easily be used to explain the age difference between the actors and where she was during the years spanning the original trilogy films. She is now shooting The Death and Life of John F. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
The untitled Han Solo film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is set for a release in 2019. Variety's exclusive says that the actress and the powers-that-be involved with the Han Solo movie are in negotiations. This could easily be used to explain the age difference between the actors and where she was during the years spanning the original trilogy films. She is now shooting The Death and Life of John F. (more...)
Multiple Studies: Europeans Support 'Travel Ban' More Than Americans
- February 11, 2017
Given how progressive Europe has become over the past generation, the fact that a new shock poll highlights a major shift in public sentiment regarding immigration from Muslim-majority countries is more than a little stunning, and heartening. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Given how progressive Europe has become over the past generation, the fact that a new shock poll highlights a major shift in public sentiment regarding immigration from Muslim-majority countries is more than a little stunning, and heartening. (more...)
Betsy DeVos Leaves DC School Because Of Protesters
- February 11, 2017
None of us came from much, but we all had a distinctly American opportunity that North Dakotans valued then, and that North Dakotans value today. Susan Collins, the U.S. Rumford said he is curious to see what impact Devos will have on schools. What I heard during DeVos' hearing was deeply troubling, and bipartisan agreement on that has grown. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
None of us came from much, but we all had a distinctly American opportunity that North Dakotans valued then, and that North Dakotans value today. Susan Collins, the U.S. Rumford said he is curious to see what impact Devos will have on schools. What I heard during DeVos' hearing was deeply troubling, and bipartisan agreement on that has grown. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway endorses Ivanka Trump's merchandise
- February 11, 2017
By encouraging Fox News viewers to "buy Ivanka's stuff", White House spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway's statements "clearly violate the ethical principals for federal employees", according to a bipartisan letter from two key members of Congress. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
By encouraging Fox News viewers to "buy Ivanka's stuff", White House spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway's statements "clearly violate the ethical principals for federal employees", according to a bipartisan letter from two key members of Congress. (more...)
Modi likes peeping in bathrooms, searching Google: Rahul
- February 11, 2017
Hitting back at Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi alleged that one who is in the wrong, sees scam in everything and said "S infact stands for "service", C for "courage", A for "ability" and M for "modesty". Reacting to this comment, Mr. Gandhi on Saturday dared him saying, "You are the Prime Minister for over past two years.You can take out the janmapatri of Congress and go ahead with it". (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Hitting back at Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi alleged that one who is in the wrong, sees scam in everything and said "S infact stands for "service", C for "courage", A for "ability" and M for "modesty". Reacting to this comment, Mr. Gandhi on Saturday dared him saying, "You are the Prime Minister for over past two years.You can take out the janmapatri of Congress and go ahead with it". (more...)
'Naam Shabana' is prequel to 'Baby,' says Manoj Bajpayee
- February 11, 2017
Launched in Twitter India's office last evening, the movie is a prequel to Neeraj Pandey's 2015 film 'Baby '. Now the duo are busy with the shooting of the upcoming action thriller Naam Shabana . The trailer suggests that Naam Shabana actually is the backstory for Akshay Kumar's Baby , with the spotlight on Taapsee's character. The trailer gives an insight into the introduction of Shabana ( Taapsee ) and also throws lights on her training, fascinating covert operations and her ... (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Launched in Twitter India's office last evening, the movie is a prequel to Neeraj Pandey's 2015 film 'Baby '. Now the duo are busy with the shooting of the upcoming action thriller Naam Shabana . The trailer suggests that Naam Shabana actually is the backstory for Akshay Kumar's Baby , with the spotlight on Taapsee's character. The trailer gives an insight into the introduction of Shabana ( Taapsee ) and also throws lights on her training, fascinating covert operations and her ... (more...)
Adam Levine honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- February 11, 2017
He was joined at the ceremony by his " Voice " teammates Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani and his Maroon 5 bandmates. The 4-month old beauty wore a black printed cardigan over a white top, white leggings and a stylish white woolen cap, while her mother and Victoria Secret model, Prinsloo donned a black strapless cropped jumpsuit, a pale pink fur wrap and black stiletto sandals. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
He was joined at the ceremony by his " Voice " teammates Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani and his Maroon 5 bandmates. The 4-month old beauty wore a black printed cardigan over a white top, white leggings and a stylish white woolen cap, while her mother and Victoria Secret model, Prinsloo donned a black strapless cropped jumpsuit, a pale pink fur wrap and black stiletto sandals. (more...)
Alec Baldwin & Jimmy Fallon Perform Dueling Trump Impressions on TONIGHT
- February 11, 2017
The Academy Award nominee said that his enduring success in the presidential parody is a byproduct of the anxiety many have with the 70-year-old reality star-turned-American leader. This weekend, Alec will host " SNL " for a record-breaking 17th time and he's grateful for the opportunity, as well as amazed he's been invited back so often. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
The Academy Award nominee said that his enduring success in the presidential parody is a byproduct of the anxiety many have with the 70-year-old reality star-turned-American leader. This weekend, Alec will host " SNL " for a record-breaking 17th time and he's grateful for the opportunity, as well as amazed he's been invited back so often. (more...)
Trump's travel ban: Appeals court refuses to reinstate executive order
- February 11, 2017
Most, of course, applaud the unanimous decision by a three-judge panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco . In this case, without warning he issued an executive order barring entry of individuals from seven Muslim countries for 90 days, suspending the US refugee program for 120 days and indefinitely blocking entry by Syrian refugees, even if they had risked their lives to help American troops. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Most, of course, applaud the unanimous decision by a three-judge panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco . In this case, without warning he issued an executive order barring entry of individuals from seven Muslim countries for 90 days, suspending the US refugee program for 120 days and indefinitely blocking entry by Syrian refugees, even if they had risked their lives to help American troops. (more...)
Keanu Reeves And Director Chad Stahelski Talk 'John Wick 2'
- February 11, 2017
Ian McShane stays on as the owner of high-end criminal safehouse, the Continental Hotel, with concierge Lance Reddick, vehicle guru John Leguizamo, and evidence scrubber Charlie familiar faces for those that saw the first movie. It's the first time he and Reeves have reunited on-screen since the Matrix Trilogy. Reeves will star in and produce the film, and it will be directed by Olivier Megaton, who's action movie director credits include Taken 2, Taken 3 and Transporter 3 . (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Ian McShane stays on as the owner of high-end criminal safehouse, the Continental Hotel, with concierge Lance Reddick, vehicle guru John Leguizamo, and evidence scrubber Charlie familiar faces for those that saw the first movie. It's the first time he and Reeves have reunited on-screen since the Matrix Trilogy. Reeves will star in and produce the film, and it will be directed by Olivier Megaton, who's action movie director credits include Taken 2, Taken 3 and Transporter 3 . (more...)
PM Modi mocks Rahul, Akhilesh over alliance
- February 11, 2017
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the United States recently got Donald Trump in the seat but Indiahad a "Trump" in the form of Modi two-and-a-half years ago. "Are not others deserving enough?" He only likes to search in Google and peeping into other's bathroom, " Rahul further stated. The PM also evoked Chaudhary Charan Singh in an attempt to pacify the Jats who have strong reservations about the BJP-led government at the ... (more...)
- February 11, 2017
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the United States recently got Donald Trump in the seat but Indiahad a "Trump" in the form of Modi two-and-a-half years ago. "Are not others deserving enough?" He only likes to search in Google and peeping into other's bathroom, " Rahul further stated. The PM also evoked Chaudhary Charan Singh in an attempt to pacify the Jats who have strong reservations about the BJP-led government at the ... (more...)
Grammy Awards preview: Host James Corden has plans
- February 11, 2017
As for the awards themselves, here's a subjectively semi-educated guess as to how things could - and should - turn out in the ceremony's four most major categories. (more...)
- February 11, 2017
As for the awards themselves, here's a subjectively semi-educated guess as to how things could - and should - turn out in the ceremony's four most major categories. (more...)
Marvel releases first look at Avengers: Infinity War
- February 11, 2017
According to Marvel's Wiki , the six stones, which are also referred to as Infinity Gems, "possess unique capabilities that have been enhanced and altered by various alien civilizations through the millennia". The featurette confirms The Guardians of the Galaxy will be meeting the Avengers and that Spidey will be swinging into the film. "That's why we didCivil War before". (more...)
- February 11, 2017
According to Marvel's Wiki , the six stones, which are also referred to as Infinity Gems, "possess unique capabilities that have been enhanced and altered by various alien civilizations through the millennia". The featurette confirms The Guardians of the Galaxy will be meeting the Avengers and that Spidey will be swinging into the film. "That's why we didCivil War before". (more...)
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