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US 20050239550 A1 Abstract A multi-player computer game system using presence servers to determine the online availability of selected users with whom games are played. The game software interrogates messaging software in communication with the presence server to determine the availability of online users. The game software then communicates with game software of the online users to determine game availability. Users thereafter play games with other online users who have similar game availability.
Claims(26) 1. A method performed by a computer of performing multi-player game play over the Internet comprising:
receiving a selection of a game for play, the selection being performed by a user; receiving a predefined list of user names provided by the user; querying a presence server for the on line status of users on the predefined list of user names; receiving information as to the on line status of the users on the predefined list of user names, and the IP address of the on line users, the on line users being available opponents; presenting the available opponents to the user; receiving a selected opponent, the selected opponent being selected by the user and being one of the available opponents; transmitting a message to the selected opponent requesting play of the selected game; and beginning play of the selected game with the selected opponent. 2. A method performed by a computer of selecting an opponent for multimachine multiplayer computer game play comprising:
providing a list of available games; receiving a game selection of a one of the available games; determining a list of available game opponents, the list of available game opponents being determined by interrogating a software module, executing on the computer, in communication with a presence server, the presence server maintaining information regarding users logged onto a network and the software module maintaining, based on information provided by the presence server, information regarding specified ones of the users; receiving an opponent selection of a one of the specified ones of the users; and transmitting a request to play a game to the one of the specified ones of the users. 3. A method for playing a game between at least two devices comprising:
providing a game playing software from a game server; configuring the game playing software to work with an instant messenger software; connecting a user to one other player, including requesting the IP address of the other player from a presence server; and communicating game information to the one other player. 4. The method according to
requesting the status of users from at least one presence server to determine other possible players; communicating a list of other possible players to a user by the game playing software; receiving by the game playing software of a player selection by the user; sending a solicitation to the player selected asking them to join the game; and receiving by the game playing software of a response from the player solicited. 5. The method according to
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communicating with an advertisement server; reporting advertisements displayed to the advertisement server; and receiving by the game playing software of advertisements from the server. 8. The method according to
9. The method according to
asking whether the player selected has the game playing software; and providing the game playing software to the player selected. 10. (canceled)
11. The method according to
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13. A system for playing a game between at least two devices comprising:
a first user device; a second user device; a game server; an advertising server; and a presence server; the first user device, second user device, game server, advertising server and presence server being linked by a remote communication link with the first user device and second user device having messaging software in communication with the presence server and game playing software in communication with the messaging software and the game playing software on the other user device. 14. The system of
wherein the game playing software tracks interruptions to the communication between the first user device and the second user device and generates an error message for a communication problem. 15. The system of
16. (canceled)
17. The system of
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the first user device sends the second user device without the game playing software instructions on how to obtain the game playing software; and the first user device sends the second user device the software instructions on how to join the game. 20. The system of
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24. The system of
tracks the advertisements displayed during a game; sends the tracking information to the advertisement server; receives advertisements from the advertisement server; and stores advertisement information to a memory or storage media. 25. A multiplayer game system, comprising:
a plurality of user devices coupled to the Internet each of the plurality of user devices comprising a personal computer having a display monitor and a data entry device, the personal computer including a game module performing game logic functions, an instant message module, an online interface module extracting information from the instant message module as to the availability of a predefined set of users, comparing the availability of the predefined set of users with a list of game capable users and coordinating transfer of information to other user devices a presence server coupled to the Internet, the presence server including an HTML server and database software, the presence server receiving information from the plurality of user devices, the information including a user name of a user using the user devices and an IP address of the user device; a game server coupled to the Internet, the game server including game playing software, the game server providing game software and interface softwar to the user devices, the game server providing HTML input forms to the user devices and receiving responses to the HTML input forms; and an advertising server coupled to the Internet, the advertising server transferring advertising content to the user devices based on demographic information about the user using the user device, the advertising server including a file server, advertisement information, and database software. 26. A method of facilitating game play between user devices, comprising:
storing game playing software for a plurality of games; providing to user devices a list of games for which game playing software is available providing game playing software to user devices requesting the game playing software, the user devices each being associated with a user; maintaining a list of users and games for which game playing software has been provided to user devices associated with the users; receiving from a one of the user devices a list of preidentified user names and a request for online status of users corresponding to the user names; responding to the request by transmitting to the user device information for users online, the information including an IP address for each user online, each user being an online user, and a list of games each online user is able to play; and providing a list of available games to the online users. Description The present invention relates generally to computer games, and more specifically to multi-player computer games played over the Internet. Computers have long been used to provide games to users. Millions of people have been entertained by playing games using computers, with the games ranging from a relatively simple game of solitaire to complex games providing extensive realistic graphical displays. Many computer games merely allow users to play games that do not generally require use of a computer. For example, the game of solitaire could be played with a deck of cards rather than a computer. In other games, users play against the computer, namely the computer provides an opponent to provide a test of skill for the user. Playing against the computer, however, is not always optimal. A computer opponent only provides a indirect method for determining the results of competition between individuals. A computer opponent may also lack the realism of the actions which would be undertaken by an individual opponent. In addition, playing against the computer is generally a solitary sport. If the user desires to discuss aspects of the games during or after a game, the computer is generally unresponsive and therefore the total potential entertainment experience of the game may be left unfulfilled. Multi-player games have been played either by connecting two computers together via a serial or parallel data line, or through the use of a modem and telephone lines, including the Internet. Some computer games now provide access to a system allowing individuals to play computer games on-line against one another. These systems, however, do not provide a perfect panacea. Often little is known about the person a user is playing a computer game against. For example, often all a user knows about the user's opponent is a �user name� provided by the opponent. The user does not have knowledge regarding the opponent's skill level, experience, or personal traits. In effect, the opponent is often a complete stranger. Thus, outside of the actual game, the user is provided little opportunity for interaction with the opponent. Further, because the opponent is likely a stranger, there is little likelihood of a shared experience for discussion and analysis. Arranging to play a friend on-line, however, can be difficult. Details regarding what to play, when to play, and how to arrange for communication between computers may not be simple or easy. The logistical hurdles in setting up such a game detract from the game experience, and also act as a barrier against multi-player game playing. In addition, many computer games are long and involved. The length and complexity of these computer games also serves to prevent spur of the moment game playing. The present invention therefore provides a multi-player game system. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a method performed by a computer for multi-player game play over the Internet. The method includes receiving a selection of a game for play, the selection being performed by a user. The method further comprises querying a presence server for available opponents in response to receipt of the game selection, the available opponents being from a predefined list prepared by the user, and presenting the available opponents to the user. The method additionally comprises receiving a selected opponent, the selected opponent being selected by the user, and transmitting a message to the selected opponent requesting to play the selected game, and beginning play the selected game with the selected opponent. In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a method of selecting an opponent for multi-machine multi-player computer game play comprising providing a list of available games and receiving a game selections of one of the available games. In addition, the method comprises determining a list of available game opponents, the list of available game opponents being determined by interrogating a software module in communication with a presence server, the software module maintaining information regarding specified users. The method additionally comprises receiving an opponent selection of a specified user and transmitting a request to play a game to the specified users. In another embodiment of the present invention, the present invention comprises a system for playing a game between at least two devices, comprising a first user device, a second user device, a game server, an advertising server and a presence server. The first user device, the second user device, game server, advertising server being linked by a remote communication link. The first user device and the second user device having messaging software in communication with the presence server and game playing software on the other user device. These and other aspects of the present invention will be more readily understood with reference to the following detailed description and with the accompanying drawings. A multiplayer game system in accordance with the present invention is illustrated in The first user device and the second user device are coupled to a remote communication link 11. The first user device and the second user device communicate with each other over the remote communication link. In the embodiment of Also coupled to the remote communication link is a presence server 12. The presence server communicates with the user devices to track which devices are connected to the remote communication link. The associated hardware and/or software at the presence server site comprises a modem, an HTML server and database software. The presence server tracks which users are online and how they can be communicated with. Thus, when a user device connects to the remote communication link, the user device provides information to the presence server. The information includes an identity of the user device and a location of the user device. In the embodiment of A game server 14 is also connected to the remote communication link. The game server contains game playing software as well as associated games. The game server provides game and interface software to user devices to allow users using the user devices to play computer games against one another. More particularly, and as described in more detail below, the game server is a web server which provides HTML input forms to user devices, receives responses to the input forms, and acts upon the received responses through execution of common gateway interface (CGI) scripts or programs. If user devices so request, the game server provides the game playing software and games. Further, an advertising server 16 is also connected to the remote communication link. The advertising server communicates with user devices to transfer advertising content that is displayed on a portion of the user device screen during a game. The advertising server has a modem, a file server, advertisement information, and database software. The game playing software on a user device accesses the advertisement server to acquire advertisement content to be displayed during a game. In one embodiment of the present invention, the advertisement server is a component of the game server. When game play is initiated on a user device, game playing software requests advertising content from the advertisement server. The advertisement server selects advertisements to send to the user. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the advertisement server selects advertisement content based on demographic information about the user. For example, the advertising server is provided with geographic information based on where the user device is contacting the advertising server from. Once the advertisement server selects an advertisement to transmit to the user, the advertisement selection software sends the advertisement content over the remote communication link to the user device. In one embodiment of the present invention, the game playing software tracks the number of times that a given advertisement is displayed on a user device. The game playing software transmits information about the advertisements displayed on the user device to the advertising server. The advertisement server places the information into a database for tracking and billing purposes. In an embodiment of the present invention advertisers or others may request information about advertisement display from the advertisement server. The game module 22 performs game logic functions to allow for playing of computer games. The game module provides a display window forming a user interface, and executes game logic in response to user inputs or inputs received from the online interface module. The game module also provides game status information to the online interface module for transfer over the remote communication link to the other user device. The online interface module 24 determines, in conjunction with the instant message software discussed below, the availability of other users and coordinates the transfer of information to and from other users during game play. More specifically, the online interface module extracts information from the instant message module as to the availability of a predefined set of users, compares the information regarding available users with a list of game capable users, and generates a list of game capable available users for display in a window generated by the online interface module. The online interface module thereafter coordinates information transfer between user devices to select and play games. The instant message module 26 communicates via the remote communication link with the presence server. The instant message module notifies the presence server that a user using the user device is connected to the remote communication link and provides the presence server with the information necessary, i.e. a URL, for other users to send information to the user's device. When the instant message module is commanded to terminate execution by the user, the instant message module transmits a status message to notify the presence server that it is being terminated and that the user is no longer online, i.e. no longer connected to the remote communication link. Alternatively, if the instant message module is unexpectedly terminated, the lack of a response to queries from the presence server leads the presence server to conclude that the instant message module terminated and that the user is not online. The instant message module also transmits requests for the status of identified online users to the presence server. The transmission is accomplished either at the explicit command by the user, or by way of a request by other modules executing on the user device. The transmission includes a list of users. Thus, the instant message module determines, through the presence server, whether a preidentified set of users are online. Accordingly, the process obtains the online status of a list of preidentified users (28). In one embodiment the process receives a predefined list of user names. The user names are provided by a user using the user device. The list of user names is transmitted by the process to a presence server, along with a request for the status of the users on the list. The presence server, which maintains the online status of users, responds with information as to whether each user on the list of user names is currently online, and if so their IP address. The users which are currently online are online users. As each of the online users is from the list provided by the user of the user device, and such a list is sometimes termed a buddy list, the online users may be termed online buddies. In a preferred implementation, obtaining the online status of the list of users is accomplished using an instant message module. Examples of instant message modules include Yahoo Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger. Such modules, which communicate with proprietary presence servers, are widely available. A user may have more than one instant message module on their device. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention information is gathered from all of the instant message modules to form a master list of online buddies. Alternatively, each of the different presence servers associated with each of the instant message modules are polled as described above to determine which buddies are online. The process also determines the games that each online buddy is able to play (30), i.e., games associated with each online buddy. In an alternative embodiment, the process does not determine whether a particular online buddy has a particular game by interrogating the game server. Instead, information about which games an online buddy has is provided by the presence server to an instant message module resident on each user device. The information concerning the games a user has is maintained by the presence server. Therefore, the presence server indicates to the instant message module not only a user name and an IP address, but additionally indicates the games an online user is able to play. Thus, a separate request to the game server is not required as information regarding game availability for online buddies is readily available from the instant message system. Further, as it is possible that some users may obtain games from other than the game server, incorporating information regarding game availability in the messages to the presence server potentially increases system data accuracy. In another alternative embodiment, each user device maintains a log of games played against online buddies. Specifically, each user device stores a file in memory indicating the games associated with each buddy. This allows each individual user device to maintain data regarding which online buddies have which games. In alternative embodiments the user device also tracks the number of games played against a particular buddy which games were played, the results of the contests, as well as other acquired personal information about the buddy. In another alternative embodiment, the determination of games is done peer to peer. The process extracts data from the instant message module and forms a list of online buddies. Once location information is obtained from the instant message module, the process contacts each individual's computer to establish a connection. Initially, the process notifies a buddy's device that the user has the game software executing, and asks the buddy's device to return a response if the game software is executing on the buddy's device. Once the user's device receives a response that the buddy's device is executing the game software, the game software on the user's device transmits a message listing the games installed on the user's device, and requests a list of the games installed on the buddy's device. Returning now to The process thereafter solicits the online buddy to play the game (36). The nature of the solicitation to the online buddy depends on whether the online buddy has the selected game. If the online user does have the selected game, the process transmits a request to play the game (60). The process thereafter waits to receive a response (62). If a positive response is received within a timeout period the process begins to execute the game program and to play the game (64); if no positive response is received within a time out period, the process returns. As part of game play, the process logs both the user and buddy onto a server transparently to track the number of people playing games, the time each game is played and the advertisements displayed. During game play the online interface module processes and monitors game related communication. The online interface monitors the user's Internet connection and the user's instant messenger buddy lists. As information packets containing game information are sent through a network from user to buddy, the online interface keeps track of interruptions to a player's Internet connection. The online interface scans for returned information packets. If a packet is returned to a user or buddy, the packet contains information about how far into the Internet the packet went before being returned. The online interface provides an error message to the player that explains where the network connection failed as well as possible reasons and solutions. A process of how the online interface module transfers data from the game module to an online buddy during game play is illustrated in There are several reasons why instructions may not reach the device of the online buddy and different error messages are provided to the process depending on the nature of the error. If, for example, the modem of the user device is not functioning properly, an error message is generated by the operating system on the user device. Alternatively, if the remote communication link is not functioning properly the instructions may be returned to the user's device with information about where in the network the information transmission stopped. Based on the error message received by the online interface, the online interface stops game play and generates an error message for the user, so that the user knows what the problems are. A process of the online interface for receiving data from the online buddy is illustrated in As shown in In an embodiment of the present invention, when the player downloads the game playing software, banner advertisements are communicated to the user's device. The advertisements are displayed in the advertisement window starting at the beginning of a game and cycled throughout the game. In one embodiment of the present invention, one advertisement is displayed each minute. As shown in In one embodiment of the present invention, if the advertisement server is not functioning during game play then the advertisements in memory continually replay 82 and the game playing software tracks which advertisements were displayed and the number of times each advertisement was displayed. When contact is reestablished with the advertisement server the advertisements displayed and the number of times each advertisement was displayed is sent to the advertisement server. The advertisements are then updated. The preceding description has been presented with reference to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. Those skilled in the art and technology to which this invention pertains will appreciate that alteration and changes in the described processes and structures can be practiced without departing from the spirit, principles and scope of this invention. Accordingly, the present invention provides for an instant messenger game playing system. Although this invention has been described in certain specific embodiments, many additional modifications and variations would be apparent to those skilled in the art. It is therefore to be understood that this invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described. Thus, the present embodiment of the invention should be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention to be determined by the claims supported by this application and their equivalents rather than the foregoing description. Referenced by
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Initial Nielsen estimates put the Oscar Awards stats at 36.6 million viewers, the lowest since 2009. Sunday's ceremony was hosted by actor Neil Patrick Harris and dominated by the film Birdman. It appears viewers didn't like the films that were up for awards.
'The Voice' Recap: Contestants Wow at Season 8 Premiere
Season 8 of "The Voice" started last night. There were 3 standout performers: Sarah Potenza, Cody Wickline and Sawyer Fredericks, who blew away the judges with "I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow." Pharrell got up and sang "Happy" with contestant Bryce Sherlow.
'The Bachelor' Recap: Becca Reveals Big Secret
The Bachelor" season 19 continued with Chris Soules taking the remaining three girls to Bali, Indonesia. Becca finally revealed she is a virgin. Chris was left speechless. He handed the first rose to Whitney, and sent Kaitlyn home. Whitney & Becca are the final 2.
Leonard Nimoy rushed to hospital
Leonard Nimoy was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles last week after complaining of severe chest pain. The 83-year-old actor suffers from COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He gave up smoking over 30 years ago. He is doing OK….for now.
Lady Gaga's sweet proposal
Lady Gaga's fiancé Taylor Kinney proposed to her with a candy ring before bringing out the real thing. They got engaged on Valentine's Day. She admitted she was happy with the candy ring, but loves her heart-shaped diamond. It was hidden by her gloves at the Oscars.
Damon Wayans Postponing Standup Shows Due to Diabetes
Actor-comedian Damon Wayans has had to cancel standup shows due to his diabetes complication. He was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2013. He has postponed out-of-state shows to be closer to his home in L.A. He has not yet released a statement.
Kanye West Creating Video Game In Honor Of Late Mom
Kanye West is honoring his late mother by creating a video game featuring her as the main character. His first video game is called "Only One," the same as his new song dedicated to his mother Donda West. Players hold her up to light so she can pass thru gates to heaven.
Ellie Goulding Narrowly Avoids Being Punched In The Face While Out Running
Ellie Goulding was out running Thursday morning when a stranger attempted to punch her in the face. Her fitness regime and physique allowed her to duck just in time. She was able to get away. She's taking part in the Nike Women's 10km race in London June 21st.
Kylie Jenner buys estate in Calabasas
Kylie Jenner is 17. She's buying a $2.7 million house in The Oaks, an exclusive gated community in Calabasas. The house is a block from sisters Kourtney and Khloe. Mom Kris Jenner is "helping" with the purchase, but Kyle wants full ownership.
HollyWooWo Report February 19 2015 Video shows Jenner rear-ended cars in fatal wreck
A bus video shows Bruce Jenner started a chain-reaction crash that resulted in a woman's death on a Malibu highway Feb. 7. His SUV rear-ended two cars, pushing a Lexus into oncoming traffic. He could face criminal charges, pending completion of the investigation.
2 Nicki Minaj tour members stabbed outside bar, 1 fatally
A fight and stabbing outside a bar early Wednesday left one member of Nicki Minaj's tour dead and another in critical condition. They were in Philadelphia for rehearsals. They got into an argument with a man at the Che' Bar and Grill. Police are reviewing videos.
First Top 24 Contestants on 'American Idol' Revealed
"American Idol" has revealed half of the top 24 contestants of season 14. The top 48 performed at L.A.'s House of Blues. Only 12 men and 12 women will go the next level. The rest in the top 24 will be revealed tonight.
Nick Gordon 'Desperately' Trying To Visit Bobbi Kristina Brown
Bobbi Kristina Brown's boyfriend Nick Gordon is "desperately" trying to visit her in the hospital. Bobby Brown's family has told him he's not welcome. Her near-drowning in a bathtub is now a criminal investigation. Gordon has tattooed her name on his forearm.
Vanilla Ice released after being charged in Florida burglary
Vanilla Ice was arrested & charged with breaking into & stealing items from a foreclosed home in Lantana, Florida. He was renovating the home next door. Stolen items were found at his property. Robert Van Winkle claims it's a misunderstanding. He's free on bond.
Drake Beats Fifty Shades To The Top Of The Album Chart
Drake's "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" has shot to the top of the album chart, just thru digital sales. A physical release on CD or vinyl has not been announced. The "Fifty Shades of Grey" soundtrack is No. 2, followed by Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.
Michelle Branch Files For Divorce
Michelle Branch has filed for divorce to end her 10-year marriage to Teddy Landau. They separated over a year ago, and she's listing irreconcilable differences for the split. She also wants joint custody of their 9-year-old daughter, Owen Isabelle.
Taylor Swift And Kanye West Publicly End Feud Over Dinner
Taylor Swift and Kanye West were spotted dining together Tuesday night at The Spotted Pig Restaurant in NYC. They likely buried differences after he protested her VMA Award win over Beyonce in 2009. She did not attend his Adidas fashion event in New York last Thursday.
Afroman Apologizes For Stage Clash, Enrolling In Anger Management
Rapper Afroman is enrolling in anger management classes. He was arrested for punching a female fan onstage Tuesday in Biloxi, Mississippi. He claims he mistook the girl for a man who had been hurling insults at him from the side of the stage. He has apologized.
Lindsay Lohan's Court Hearing Postponed
Lindsay Lohan's court hearing over her community service work has been delayed until next week. The prosecutor is ill. The case centers on how many hours she actually completed in London. She was given until January 26 to complete 240-hours for reckless driving.
Mary J. Blige Documentary To Premiere At Cannes Film Festival
Mary J. Blige will attend the Cannes (Can) Film Festival in May. She'll premiere a documentary about the making of her latest album, "The London Sessions." She worked with several entertainers in London last summer, and was followed by a camera crew.
Eddie Murphy Refused to Play Bill Cosby for 'SNL 40'
Eddie Murphy was asked to play Bill Cosby on the 40th anniversary special of "Saturday Night Live" that aired last Sunday. He was to be in the "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch. He refused to make fun of Cosby's troubles. Kenan Thompson played Cosby in the sketch.
Unretouched Photos From Beyonce's L'Oreal Campaign Leak Online
More than 200 unretouched photos from Beyonce's 2013 L'Oreal Campaign were leaked online. The photos on a website called The Beyonce World have been removed due to a backlash from her fans. She appears to have uneven & pimply skin under heavy foundation.
Neil Patrick Harris Gets Wax Treatment, to Be Unveiled in May
Neil Patrick Harris is the next celeb to get wax treatment after Taylor Swift. His wax figure is at Madame Tussauds in Orlando, and will be unveiled May 4. His left eye is blinking. He's also the latest celeb model for London Fog's spring ad campaign for the second time.
Snoop Dogg Releases Trailer for 'Bush'
Snoop Dogg has released a trailer for his new album "Bush." The first single is "Peaches N Cream." The clip is at FollowTheBush.com. The project is produced by Pharrell Williams and is due out later this year. It includes contributions from Charlie Wilson and Stevie Wonder.
HollyWooWoo Report February 18 2015
'Fifty Shades' ties up a cool $93 million debut
The final numbers are in: "Fifty Shades of Grey's" took in $93 million over the 4-day weekend. The film cost only $40 million to produce. It set the record for best February opening. "Kingsman: The Secret Service" was second with $41.8 million.
Rapper Afroman punches female fan during Fat Tuesday concert in Mississippi
Afroman was arrested after he punched a female fan who got onstage in Biloxi, Mississippi. He knocked her off her feet. After completing his set, he was arrested for assault & taken away. His rep claimed there was a lack of security to keep fans off the stage.
Kid Rock Set To Embark On Second $20 Tour This Summer
Just like his 2013 Best Night Ever Tour, Kid Rock will only charge $20 a ticket for his upcoming tour this summer. This time he is bringing classic rock band Foreigner along as well. They're in Va Beach July 10. His new album 'First Kiss' is out February 24th.
Christina Aguilera buys fans coffee
Christina Aguilera bought coffee for fans at a Starbucks in NYC on Monday. She gave the staff enough cash to buy drinks for anyone who came in before closing. She also posed for photos. She announced online, ''Coffee on me for the next hour! Head to 30 Rock!"
Miley Cyrus' boyfriend involved in car crash
Miley Cyrus' boyfriend was involved in a car accident last week. Another driver threw a water bottle at him, then did a U-turn and rammed his vehicle. The other driver then fled. Patrick was not hurt. Police are looking for the other driver, who will be arrested.
PETA Activists Upset With Chris Brown Over Fashion Week Fur
Chris Brown and girlfriend Karrueche Tran have come under fire from animal rights activists at PETA. They wore fur coats to a runway show yesterday during New York Fashion Week. Tran shared a picture online. PETA called it "more of the same from Chris: ugly violence."
Lady GaGa Hides Her Engagement Ring as She Strolls Through LAX
Newly engaged Lady GaGa was spotted arriving at the L.A. Airport yesterday. She didn't give a peek to her engagement ring because she kept her left hand in her pocket. She flew in from New York to prepare her performance for the upcoming Oscars.
Chris Brown Brings Out 50 Cent and G-Unit During Brooklyn Concert
Chris Brown and Trey Songz brought their "Between the Sheets" joint tour to Brooklyn Monday night. Chris welcomed 50 Cent and his G-Unit crew to the stage. Trey was joined by Fabolous, Ne-Yo, Ty Dolla $ign and Fetty Wap during his own set.
'Modern Family' to Air Episode That Entirely Takes Place Online
"Modern Family" will reflect how technology has changed the way modern American families communicate today. The sitcom that airs next Wednesday, February 25, is shot entirely on mobile devices. The plot finds Claire communicating with her family while away from home.
Jimmy Fallon introduces daughter Frances on Instagram
Jimmy Fallon took to Instagram Tuesday to share a message from his two-months-old daughter Frances. The caption reads, "Franny Fallon wishes you a happy Tuesday!" Franny, their second child, was born via surrogate Dec. 3. Sister Winnie Rose is now 16 months.
Singers Avoid Duets With Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson says she has a difficult time persuading singers to duet with her. Big-name vocalists declined to collaborate with her on "Piece by Piece," but she did get John Legend and Sia, who wrote two songs on the album. It's out Feb. 27.
Van Morrison enlists Michael Buble for new LP
Van Morrison will collaborate with Michael Buble and Joss Stone on his new album. 'Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue' is out March 16, and features 16 tracks. It's his 35th album. The first single will be a new version of 1990 single 'Real Real Gone' featuring Michael Buble.
Omarion Premieres 'Post to Be' Music Video Ft. Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko
Omarion reunites with Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko for the music video of "Post to Be." It was posted to YouTube yesterday. "Post to Be" is the latest single from Omarion's latest album "Sex Playlist". It's his 4thstudio album.
Pam Anderson cleaning house, wants any trace of Rick Salomon out
Pam Anderson is on a tear, ordering her husband's daughters and their dog out of her house. She filed for divorce last week, for the 3rd time. Rick Salomon is working in Vegas. Pam called and wants his 2 daughters -- ages 18 and 16 – and the 2 dogs out immediately.
Rob Schneider's Daughter Launches Music Career
Rob Schneider's daughter Elle King is hoping to find her own success as she embarks on a solo music career. She released her first blues-pop album 'Love Stuff' on Tuesday. She wants to be judged on her own talent. She is 25. Her mother is Rob's ex, London King.
HollyWooWoo Report February 17th 2015
"50 Shades of Grey" brings in $248 million shades of green
"Fifty Shades of Grey" sizzled at the weekend box office, pulling in over $90 million over 4 days. Universal moved the premiere from October to Valentine's Day. The gamble paid off. Its worldwide take of $248.7 million set an all-time record for an R-rated movie.
Dakota Johnson to host SNL Feb. 28
During Jerry Seinfeld's "taking questions from the audience" bit in Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary show, Dakota Johnson revealed she is the show's next host Feb 28. A music guest has not been announced.
Pharrell Williams has deal for 'Happy' picture book, 3 more
Pharrell Williams has a "Happy" deal for a series of children's picture books. The first, "Happy," will be published Sept. 22 and will feature photographs of children from around the world. It will be followed by 3 more picture books. Pharrell has won 10 Grammys.
Lady Gaga engaged to 'Chicago Fire' actor Taylor Kinney on Valentine's Day
Lady Gaga is no longer caught in a bad romance: She's engaged to actor Taylor Kinney. She shared the news on Instagram, along with a picture of her ring. They met on the set of her "You & I" video in 2011. Kinney stars as Lt. Kelly Severide in the NBC series "Chicago Fire."
Leeza Gibbons wins Celebrity Apprentice
"The Celebrity Apprentice" has a new winner. Leeza Gibbons won over Geraldo Rivera in the season 7 finale. They filmed commercials for Universal Orlando Resort and sold vacation packages. Leeza was respected by her team members. The show will be back for season 8.
Chris Brown and Tyga Release New Track
Chris Brown and Tyga have one week before they release their "Fan of a Fan: The Album". Yesterday, they released "Remember Me," one of the new songs off the joint project. It's the 3rd release from the album, available on iTunes. It's out Feb. 24.
Taylor Swift to be Maid of Honor at friend's wedding
Taylor Swift will be Maid of Honor for her best friend Britany Maack. Britney asked Taylor to perform the duties in a touching note from her ''sister''. Taylor posted the note on Instagram, along with a photo when they were children. She then wrote, ''YEAH I WILL."
Bobbi Kristina Will Not Be Taken Off Life Support, Bobby Brown's Lawyer Says
Bobbi Kristina Brown will not be taken off life support this week, according to Bobby Brown's lawyer. She is into her third week at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. The families have agreed to the extra time, but are preparing to accept her passing if that time must come.
Nick Gordon gets Bobbi Kristina's name tattooed on his arm
Nick Gordon has gotten Bobbi Kristina's name tattooed on his arm. It's etched on the inside of his forearm. He changed his Twitter photo to a snap of his new inking. He is not allowed to see her in the hospital. He tweeted, ''She is a strong person and will pull through this."
'It's My Party' singer-songwriter Lesley Gore dies at 68
Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore died Monday. She was 68. She topped the charts in 1963 at age 16 with "It's My Party" & followed it up with "Judy's Turn to Cry" & the feminist anthem "You Don't Own Me." She was discovered by Quincy Jones & signed to Mercury Records.
Drake's Dad blames Timbaland boots for car crash
Drake's musician father Dennis Graham received a traffic citation after crashing his Jaguar into the side of a building in Memphis Thursday night. He was wearing Timbaland boots, and his foot got stuck under the brake pedal. No one was hurt. He also hit a street sign.
Snooki NOT Joining 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Cast
Amid mounting online and magazine rumors, the producer of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" has confirmed Snooki is not joining the cast. Snooki also tweeted she has no interest in joining the show. The show is looking for a replacement for Teresa Giudice.
Tyler Perry Holds Star-studded Christening For Baby Son
Tyler Perry's newborn son enjoyed a star-studded christening on Sunday. Guests included Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Hudson, Cicely Tyson and Yolanda Adams. Tyler and longtime girlfriend Gelila Bekele welcomed little Aman in November. Winfrey shared photos online.
Ray J's Girlfriend Arrested After Beating Him Up
Ray J's girlfriend Princess Love was arrested in New Orleans last Wednesday after she allegedly attacked him. He returned to his hotel after spending the night with TV producers at a strip club. Princess was charged with domestic abuse and battery. He bailed her out.
"The Bachelor's" final 3: Whitney, Kaitlyn and Becca.
HollyWooWoo Report Feb 14 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey - Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. Stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, and Marcia Gay Harden. (R)
Kingsman: The Secret Service - A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Stars Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Hamill, and Michael Caine. (R)
Kanye West rolls out Yeezy apparel and shoes, Kylie Jenner among models
Kanye West rolled out his Yeezy Boost fashion line & shoes for Adidas in NY last night. The unveiling included a simulcast to 50 theaters on 3 continents around the world. The shoes will be sold for $350 a pop. The presentation will be repeated over two days at 10 locations.
Taylor Swift's Beautiful 'Style' Music Video Leaks Online in Full
The music video for Taylor Swift's "Style" appeared online overnight. It's supposed to debut this morning on "Good Morning America." She wears several different outfits as the face of her on-screen lover is projected onto her body & walls. "Style" is the third single off "1989".
'American Idol' Reveals Top 48 After 'Brutal Cuts'
"American Idol" narrowed down the number of contestants to 48 after a solo round. Next week, the remaining contestants will sing in a private concert at the House of Blues in West Hollywood before being cut to 24.
Pierce Brosnan Witnesses His Malibu Home Go Up in Flames
Pierce Brosnan's Malibu luxury home was damaged in a house fire Wednesday night. The blaze started in the garage. It was contained before it spread to the main part of the house. Damage is estimated at $1 million. The property is valued at $18 million.
Jennifer Lopez Giving Fans Tour Of Childhood Home
Jennifer Lopez will give fans a tour of her childhood home in the Bronx tomorrow night. She recently headed back with a camera crew to show off the house and her favorite hang-out spots during her youth. It airs on TNT following the NBA All-Star Game.
Drake Releases Surprise 17-Song Project
Drake has pulled a 'Beyonce'. Last night, he surprised fans on Twitter, revealing his new project called "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" is available on iTunes. It features 17 new songs and collaborations with Lil Wayne, Travi$ Scott and PARTYNEXTDOOR.
Bruce Jenner blames Lexus driver for fatal accident
Bruce Jenner told police the Lexus driver killed in last Saturday's crash suddenly slammed on her brakes. He could not recall if the Lexus driver smashed into the Prius before his SUV struck her car. Law enforcement still believes Bruce was following too close.
Bobbi Kristina Brown Involved in Car Crash Days Before Hospitalization
Bobbi Kristina Brown was involved in a car crash that sent two people to a hospital Jan. 27. She was driving a Jeep Liberty in Roswell, Ga., lost control, crossed into the opposite lanes & collided with a Ford Taurus. Four days later, she was found face-down in a bathtub.
Liv Tyler Gives Birth to Second Son
Steven Tyler's daughter has welcomed her first baby with beau David Gardner. Liv Tyler gave birth to a baby boy Wednesday night. The baby arrived six and a half weeks early & is still in the hospital. Liv also has a ten-year-old son named Milo from her previous marriage.
Charlie Sheen for president? It could happen
Charlie Sheen is dabbling in politics. His aim is high…he wants to occupy the White House. He asked ten friends what they thought…they all said go for it. He would ask his dad Martin to be his Vice President. Their platform: truth & transparency. Both are already well-known.
Police: Actor Emile Hirsch put woman in chokehold in Utah
Police in Utah say actor Emile (Emeel) Hirsch put a studio executive in a chokehold and dragged her across a nightclub table. He was in Utah for the Sundance Film Festival. The incident happened at Tao Nightclub Jan. 25. He's in alcohol rehab & due in court March 16.
'SNL' 40th anniversary special expands to 3 1/2 hours
The "Saturday Night Live" 40th anniversary special is bursting at the seams with talent. NBC is expanding the special to 3 1/2 hours. Everyone who has been an "SNL" has been invited. "SNL" debuted on Oct. 11, 1975. The 40th Anniversary Special airs Sunday from 8 to 11:30.
O'Donnell says goodbye to 'The View'
Rosie O'Donnell has ended her second stint on "The View." She thanked Barbara Walters for having her on twice. Her first tenure ended in 2007. She is going through a divorce and had one heart attack. The show will rotate female celebrity guest hosts as a tryout.
Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill Touring Together As 'Hottest Rap Couple'
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill perform together in New York tomorrow night, and again in Charlotte later this month. There's also talk of putting together a world tour. Nicki is the main draw, and being paid twice as much. He still gets fringe benefits.
Lady Gaga to perform at the Oscars
Lady Gaga will give a "special tribute performance" at the Oscars ceremony. The producers also announced they've added Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Chloë Grace Moretz, Eddie Murphy and Margot Robbie as presenters. The show airs Feb. 22 on ABC.
Will Smith Hints At Release Of New Music With Kanye West
Will Smith recently teased fans about releasing new music after a 10-year hiatus. He's in London promoting his new film 'Focus.' He revealed he has been in the recording studio with Kanye West. He feels "creative" and is exploring ideas for a new album.
Eddie Murphy says stand-up comedy 'stopped being fun'
Eddie Murphy has revealed he walked away from stand-up comedy because it ''stopped being fun.'' He said, ''Comedy's changed - when I started there were 100 comedians, now there's 100,000." He's open to doing another movie, but only if he likes the script.
Pamela Anderson Files for Divorce From Rick Salomon for Third Time
Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from husband Rick Salomon again. It's the third time since they first married in 2007. They separated February 10 and she filed the papers the following day.
HollyWooWoo Report February 12, 2015
'60 Minutes' reporter Bob Simon dies in car crash in NYC
Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Bob Simon died in a car crash yesterday in New York. He was 73. He was a passenger in a town car that hit a Mercedes-Benz stopped at a traffic light, then slammed into metal barriers in the median. He joined CBS News in 1967.
Lawyer: Video shows ambush of former rap mogul 'Suge' Knight
A lawyer for Suge Knight said his office has video showing the former rap mogul was ambushed. Knight is charged with murder & attempted murder for running over 2 men with his truck. The surveillance video came from a burger stand. He remains jailed without bail.
Taylor Swift Gets Eleventh Week Atop Billboard 200
Taylor Swift's "1989" continues its reign on the album chart at 11 weeks. Since being released in October, "1989" has never left the top 2. Trailing behind is the 53th installment on the "Now That's What I Call Music" album series. Ed Sheeran's "X" falls to No. 3.
Kanye West to perform free concert in Broadway neighborhood tonight
Kanye West will perform a free street concert tonight in NYC. The stage is set up in Madison Square Park at Broadway and East 23rd Street. The 8 p.m. concert organized by Jay Z's Roc Nation is part of the NBA All-Star Weekend. The NBA is not involved in the event.
Charlie Sheen says Brian Williams got screwed
Charlie Sheen is upset over Brian Williams' 6 month suspension from NBC Nightly News. He released a rant that called him a victim of a witch hunt. He referred to him as a hero, and thanked him for his 24 years in TV journalism. He called him a "true Patriot."
Heidi Klum, Mel. B, Howie Mandel to return as 'America's Got Talent' judges
Howie Mandel, Mel B and Heidi Klum will return as judges on America's Got Talent. Howard Stern is also back. Nick Cannon will again serve as host. AGT will celebrate its 10th season. The live performance and results shows will again originate from Radio City Music Hall.
Man pleads no contest to burglarizing Miley Cyrus' home
A convicted burglar pleaded no contest to breaking into Miley Cyrus' home Dec. 16. Rusty Edward Sellner is due back in court for sentencing April 1. He has previous convictions for burglary and evading arrest. Cyrus has listed the home for sale.
Four Unreleased Spice Girls Tracks Leak Online
Four songs recorded by the Spice Girls in 2000 emerged on SoundCloud yesterday, before being removed. The songs are believed to have been recorded the same time as their third and final album 'Forever'. The group's 20th anniversary is 2016.
50 Cent Trashes Grammys, Disagrees With Kanye West's Comment on Beck's Win
50 Cent believes the Grammy Awards are going downhill. In an interview, he mentioned his Best New Artist loss to Evanescence in 2004. He said, "When's the last time you've seen Evanescence?" He said Beck deserved to win…he wrote and produced his own album.
Melissa Rivers to release book about mom Joan Rivers
Melissa Rivers will release a book about her late mother, Joan Rivers. The memoir 'The Book of Joan' will be out May 5. The narrative will include anecdotes about the late comedian, in addition to jokes & advice. Melissa wanted to write a book that would make her mom laugh.
Taylor Swift helps fan cope with breakup playlist
A Taylor Swift fan posted a message to Swift on Tumblr about breaking up with her boyfriend. Taylor told her to block her ex-boyfriend's number and try to focus on keeping his negativity out of her life. She also posted a list of breakup songs by other artists.
Taylor Swift Has Wax Figure Unveiled, to unveil video on GMA
Taylor Swift's new wax figure will be unveiled at the London-based Madame Tussauds. Her wax replica is dressed in a cheerleader outfit from her "Shake It Off" music video. It will be on display next week. She debuts her "Style" video on Good Morning America tomorrow.
Missy Elliott Pictured Hitting the Studio With Timbaland
The wait for Missy Elliott's new music will be over soon. She shared a photo on Twitter in the studio with Timbaland. Her last album "The Cookbook" arrived back in July 2005. Fans are now expecting a follow-up. She was a big hit during the Super Bowl halftime.
Jill Scott: New Album on the way, honored by Essence
Jill Scott is currently finishing her fifth studio album. She was honored at Essence magazine's annual salute to Black Women in Music. This year marks the 15th anniversary since the release of her debut album. Her next album is due out this summer.
Nick Jonas to Host Kids' Choice Awards
Nick Jonas will host the Kids' Choice Awards. He posted a video on Instagram last night making the announcement. He sported an all-black outfit including sunglasses, black tee, leather jacket and pants. He had dropped hints on Twitter all day. The show airs March 28.
Dave Grohl Named Record Store Day Ambassador
Foo Fighters star Dave Grohl has been named this year's Record Store Day Ambassador. He is a fan of indie record shops. He got into music after hearing 1975's 'K-Tel's Blockbuster 20 Original Hits by the Original Stars.' This year's Record Store Day is April 18.
HollyWooWoo Report February 9 2015
Sam Smith wins 4 Grammys, Beck takes home album of the year
Sam Smith took home 4 Grammy Awards. Beck earned a surprise win for album of the year for "Morning Phase." Pharrell walked away with three awards. Double winners included Eminem, Chick Corea, the "Frozen" soundtrack and Kendrick Lamar.
Pharrell Williams wins three of four Grammys, loses only Best Album
Va Beach's Pharrell Williams won Grammys for Best Urban Contemporary Album for "Girl," Best Music Video for the song "Happy" and Best Pop Solo Performance for a live version of "Happy." While performing "Happy," he was dressed in what appeared to be bellhop clothes.
Kanye West almost pulls a Kanye on best album winner Beck
Kanye West almost pulled another Kanye at the Grammy Awards. He popped up on stage as Beck accepted the album of the year award, beating out expected victor Beyoncé. He smiled & quickly jumped down. In 2009, he interrupted the VMA's when Taylor Swift beat Beyonce.
Kanye West and Taylor Swift bond backstage
Kanye West and Taylor Swift posed backstage together at the Grammy Awards. Six years ago, he infamously interrupted her MTV VMA acceptance speech. They stood close as both sported large smiles for the cameras. She also chatted with his wife, Kim Kardashian.
Spongebob Squarepants Takes Out American Sniper Atop The Box Office
The Spongebob Movie knocked American Sniper off the top of the box office chart, taking in $56 million. Clint Eastwood's acclaimed war film still generated strong sales with $24.2 million. Jupiter Ascending was No. 3 with $19 million, followed by '7th Son' & 'Paddington.'
Chris Brown Completes Community Service, ready to tour
Chris Brown is preparing to get his joint tour with Trey Songz back on track…he has completed his community service sentence. He made the announcement on Twitter. Dates for missed concerts are to be announced, including the opener in Hampton.
Bruce Jenner not chased by paparazzi in fatal Malibu crash
Bruce Jenner may not be at fault in Saturday's fatal crash in Malibu. A Prius stopped in traffic. Bruce's SUV swerved around & crashed into a Lexus, pushing it into the path of a Hummer. The female driver was killed. Police suspect the Prius was making a U-turn.
Rosie O'Donnell Cites 'Health Issue' for 'The View' Exit
Rosie O'Donnell has left "The View" over a "health issue." She did not say what, but she suffered a near fatal heart attack in 2012. Also, she revealed she and wife Michelle Rounds have been separated since November. They share 5 children, 4 are now teenagers.
Brian Williams Cancels Interview On David Letterman
NBC anchor Brian Williams is off the air a few days & will not be on David Letterman's show tonight. He admitted he was not aboard a helicopter that came under attack in Iraq in 2003. He called it a "fog of memory." His reporting after Katrina in 2005 is also under review.
Missy Elliott Working on New Music With Timbaland
Missy Elliott will be working on new music with rapper/producer Timbaland. She was a surprise guest at Katy Perry's headlining set during the Super Bowl halftime, and was a big hit. Timbaland believes she's ready for a comeback, and has a new generation of fans.
Tyler Perry Visits Bobbi Kristina Brown In Hospital
Filmmaker Tyler Perry paid a visit to Bobbi Kristina Brown in the hospital yesterday. She continues to fight for her life following her near-drowning incident. She remains on life support at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Justin Bieber's Shoes Sold for Over $62,000 at Charity Auction
An eBay auction that put Justin Bieber's memorabilia on sale has ended. It helps raise thousands of dollars for a food bank in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario. The items were all autographed and donated by his family. A pair of his basketball shoes sold for $62,000.
Rihanna raises $50m for Aids Fund
Rihanna has raised over $50 million for an AIDS Fund through her Viva Glam collaborations with MAC Cosmetics. She designed two lines of lipstick and lip gloss for the cosmetics brand. Also launching Glam products: Elton John, Nicki Minaj, Lady GaGa and Miley Cyrus.


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Are the terrorists winning? The purpose of terrorism is to intimidate targeted populations into surrendering their freedoms. How far advanced is this process in the United States?
The battle has moved to inside America.... I tell you, freedom and human rights in America are doomed. The U.S. government will lead the American people--and the West in general--into an unbearable hell and a choking life.--Osama bin Laden From a videotape broadcast on BBC after 9/11
Ahmed Farooq, a Canadian citizen born in Saudi Arabia, was preparing to take off from Denver for the last leg of his return trip to Winnipeg when he realized it was time for his evening prayers. The 27-year-old radiology student turned to his seat mate, a fellow Canadian of an East Indian extraction, and asked if they could change seats so he could have some privacy.
It's not uncommon for nervous fliers to offer a quick prayer before takeoff. However, the sight of a young Arab man whispering under his breath to a second swarthy young man of an ambiguous ethnic background, and then closing his eyes to pray, triggered an alarm on the part of a fellow passenger who had been watching Farooq through slitted eyes during the first leg of the trip from San Francisco. By this time, the suspicious passenger was well into his cups and feeling the effects of "liquid courage."
With the airplane still at the gate, the truculent passenger told a flight attendant that he had overheard Farooq's friend say: "Now I can control the aisle." The inebriated man's comment was apparently overheard by several other passengers, who no doubt were thinking of the alleged terrorist plot in London to bomb several U.S.-bound flights and who had been further primed for panic by the new round of invasive airport searches imposed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The inebriated man's comment understandably made the passengers anxious. What would the typical American air traveler do if, just as he's settling into his seat, he finds out that there might be suicide terrorists aboard? Assuming that the option of simply leaving the plane is open, some reasonable people would make that choice. That course of action sometimes isn't possible under current airport security policies. In any case, at least some of the passengers on Farooq's flight chose another approach to deal with the perceived threat.
Reported the August 18 Winnipeg Free Press, "The flight attendant alerted the pilot that passengers had allegedly threatened to take over the plane, and the pilot decided to delay take-off and remove ... three [Arab] doctors from the plane for questioning." Adding verbal assault to humiliation, at some point the tipsy vigilante who apparently created the whole mess threatened to "pound" Farooq.
Hustled from the plane by the ground crew, Farooq, his seatmate, and a third friend were swarmed by Denver police, airport security, and Transportation Security Administration officials. Their identification was taken from them; they were ordered not to talk to one another and then separated from each other; and a call was quickly placed to the FBI to check out their background. After a brief period in custody, Farooq and his friends were released, but they had to pay for their overnight accommodations and return flight to home themselves.
In the meantime, the flight to Winnipeg departed on time, without Farooq and his friends--but with the impaired passenger and the others who had reportedly threatened to take control of the plane, which under post-9/11 statutes could be prosecuted as a terrorist offense.
Upon his return to Canada, Farooq demanded an apology from the airline. "The whole situation is just really frustrating," Farooq told the CBC news service. "It makes you uneasy, because you realize you have to essentially watch every single thing you say and do, and it's worse for people who are of color, who are identifiable as a minority."
But that's exactly the point, riposted Aaron Hanscom, a contributor to FrontPageMag, a bellicose neo-conservative cyber-journal. Reacting to Farooq's complaint, which he described as the equivalent of an "ACLU press release," Hanscom said that "an important fact escapes Farooq: In the midst of a war against Islamic fascists, you do have to watch what you say and do." While admonishing pious but peaceful Muslims to avoid praying, Hanscom didn't see fit to admonish drunken bullies not to threaten physical violence, or other passengers to avoid committing felonious offenses by threatening to seize control of a commercial aircraft from the flight crew.
Shortly after Farooq's experience, a similar humiliation was visited on British-born airline pilot Amar Ashraf, who was removed from a Continental flight from Manchester to Newark and interrogated by armed police on August 10--the day British authorities had announced that they had uncovered a plot to bomb several trans-Atlantic flights bound for the United States.
"I was a standby passenger and I'd been told I could travel at 9:00 that morning," the 28-year-old pilot told the Belfast Telegraph. "I'd gone through the same stringent security as every other passenger. I was patted down twice and my hand luggage was checked."
Ashraf, who is employed by one of Continental's partner airlines, had boarded the plane and settled into his seat after the plane had pushed back. He fell asleep during a lengthy delay as the plane waited for clearance to take off. The next thing he knew, he was being roused by a member of the flight crew, then hustled off the plane for interrogation. After missing his flight, Ashraf was forced to pay 800 [pounds sterling] (roughly $1,700) for another flight two days later, though his original flight had been free.
On August 20, a passenger mutiny aboard a Manchester-bound flight from Malaga, Spain, resulted in the removal of two "East Asian" (most likely Pakistani) men from the plane. "Some of the older children, who had seen the terror alert on television, were starting to mutter things like 'Those two look like they are bombers,'" recalled one passenger. "Some of the passengers were in tears."
The Purpose of Terror
Each of these cases might be described as an example of unfortunate bad timing on the part of the Muslim passengers, coupled with a sadly necessary "better safe than sorry" mind-set on the part of passengers, airline officials, and security personnel. Patrick Mercer, the homeland security spokesman for Britain's Conservative Party, offers a different view.
Referring to the melodrama in Malaga, Mercer described the panicked reaction of the passengers and the unnecessary expulsion of the passengers as a victory for terrorism: "These people on the flight have been terrorized into behaving irrationally. For those unfortunate two men to be victimized because of the color of their skin is just nonsense."
The purpose of terrorism, after all, is to terrorize people into such a state of widespread panic that "the government has no choice except to intensify repression," until the impositions on innocent people "make life unbearable," explained Brazilian Marxist Carlos Marighella, one of the most influential theorists of terrorism. Or, to borrow a phrase, terrorists act on the principle that "the action is in the reaction"; their violence is calculated to provoke social changes in the direction of authoritarian government.
Granted, at present those bearing the greatest burden of reactionary counterterrorist measures are peaceful Arab and Muslim young men (and others who resemble that profile). But all air travelers--not merely their luggage--are coming in for expanded scrutiny in both the United States and the West in general.
"Elite teams of security officers are to be trained to monitor passenger behavior at airports in a new attempt to combat terrorism," reported the London Times on August 20. "The 'behavior detection squads' will patrol terminals to monitor the gestures, conversations and facial expressions of passengers. One of their aims will be to spot those who may be concealing fear or anxiety. People determined to be acting suspiciously will be taken for questioning and prevented from flying if they fail to explain their actions." And may Heaven help the nervous flier whose anxieties are exacerbated by such scrutiny.
While the British government assembles "behavior detection squads," the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is experimenting with an Israeli-made biometric scanner called Cogito that would accomplish the same purpose.
"At airport security checkpoints in Knoxville, Tennessee this summer, scores of departing passengers were chosen to step behind a curtain, sit in a metallic oval booth and don headphones," reported the August 14 Wall Street Journal "With one hand inserted into a sensor that monitors physical responses, the travelers used the other hand to answer questions on a touch screen about their plans. A machine measured biometric responses--blood pressure, pulse and sweat levels--that then were analyzed by software. The idea was to ferret out U.S. officials who were carrying out carefully constructed but make-believe terrorist missions."
This Is the "New Normal"?
As in the case of Maher Arar, a Syrian-born Canadian citizen who was detained at JFK and sent to Syria via "extraordinary rendition," there are other even less agreeable possibilities as well. Arar was tortured at the hands of Syrian interrogators and held in a damp, rat-infested cell little larger than a grave.
Released without explanation after nearly a year and returned to Canada, Arar was told only that a distant and very superficial acquaintance had been suspected of connections to al-Qaeda. Citing "national security" concerns, the Bush administration has neither explained why it seized Arar and delivered him into the hands of a terrorist state's secret police, nor apologized for doing so.
Difficult as it may seem to believe, millions of Americans might discover that their names have been placed on "watch lists"--and therefore flagged for the kind of scrutiny, if not necessarily the kind of treatment, Arar received--because federal air marshals were eager to fill a monthly quota. Denver's ABC affiliate KMGH reported in late July that federal air marshals are required to fill out at least one "surveillance detection report" of unusual passenger behavior a month, or else "there's no raise, no bonus, no awards, and no special assignments." "Innocent passengers are being entered into an international intelligence database as suspicious persons, acting in a suspicious manner on an aircraft ... and they did nothing wrong," one disgusted air marshal told KMGH.
Occasionally, a flight will contain an emotionally disturbed or mentally ill passenger whose behavior, while eccentric and unpleasant, isn't life-threatening. Previously, flight crews would simply try to isolate such people and minimize their impact on the rest of the passengers. In the current environment, however, their compulsive behavior often provokes potentially lethal reactions from security officials.
Such was the case with Rigoberto Alpizar, the U.S. citizen shot and killed by air marshals in Miami last December. Alpizar, a Christian missionary who reportedly suffered from severe bipolar disorder, suffered a panic attack after neglecting to take his medication. After dashing from the plane, he was surrounded by air marshals who ordered him to lie down on his belly, and then shot him when he tried to adjust his "fanny pack." The marshals claimed that Alpizar had threatened to set off a bomb, although not a single eyewitness to the tragedy supported that account.
On August 16 of this year, the erratic behavior of Catherine C. Mayo, a 59-year-old Vermont resident who also suffers from mental illness, provoked a mid-air crisis during a flight from London to Washington. Mayo prompted concerns among the flight crew by making bizarre comments about United Flight 93, one of the planes hijacked on 9/11 (the trans-Atlantic flight was United 923), and then urinating on the deck of the aircraft when she was prevented from using a particular lavatory.
A flight attendant and two male passengers then held the middle-aged woman while plastic restraining cuffs were placed on her wrists. The flight, surrounded by an F-15 escort, was diverted to Boston, where it was greeted by a fleet of emergency vehicles.
Mayo's behavior grew out of a particularly fearsome episode of psychotic claustrophobia, not a terrorist plot. But the result of official overreaction was a plane full of terrorized passengers. "I noticed F-15s next to the plane," passenger Antony Nash recalled to the Associated Press. "I said, 'Oh my God.' And then we saw the emergency vehicles."
On August 23, less than a week after the drama of United Flight 923, an India-bound Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam made a mid-air U-turn surrounded by an F-16 escort after crew members and air marshals saw a group of 12 men, described as "East Indian," who were apparently trying to use cellphones shortly after takeoff, a federal offense--but hardly one worthy of F-16 intervention. On landing, the men were arrested and detained by security officials, who informed the press a few hours later that the incident did not appear "terrorism related," recounted the AP.
That incident, like those involving the Muslim passengers forced off planes by passenger revolts, and like the newly invasive screening procedures and secret government databases, can be taken as an illustration of what the Christian Science Monitor calls the "'new normal' in U.S. aviation" This is a euphemistic way of saying that five years after 9/11, terrorists are thus far succeeding in their efforts to psych our society into surrendering our freedoms, just as bin Laden predicted.
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