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It's not racist to hate government
As Marge Schott-impersonator Donald Sterling and honorary professor of Afro-American Studies Cliven Bundy could tell you, nothing writes you out of polite society more quickly than being outed as a racist.
Which may be one of the reasons that politically savvy Democrats are never slow to equate advocates of limiting the size, scope, and spending of the federal government with racism, slavery, and white supremacy. Who can blame them, really? Even after the "success" of Obamacare, the president somehow has managed to chalk up his lowest approval ratings ever, and things don't look so good for the Donkey Party in the fall's midterm elections, either.
Salon's Joan Walsh is quick to cry racism in the face of arguments or developments she doesn't like, as are MSNBC hosts Chris Matthews, Lawrence O'Donnell, and Ed Schultz. Jimmy Carter, who himself stooped to race-baitingduring his 1970 campaign for governor of Georgia, has chalked up "an overwhelming portion" of negativity toward Barack Obama to the fact that "he is a black man."
Then there's New York magazine's Jonathan Chait, who recently averred that"America's unique brand of ideological anti-statism is historically inseparable…from the legacy of slavery." Unlike many of his liberal-progressive confrères, Chait recognizes that "advocating tax cuts is not in any meaningful sense racist" and that even if small-government conservatives and libertarians were really secretly bent on moving the nation's capital to Stone Mountain, that doesn't mean particular policy proposals can simply be written off: "Individual arguments need and deserve to be assessed on their own terms, not as the visible tip of a submerged agenda; ideas can't be defined solely by their past associations and uses."
There's no question that some of the past associations are ugly. To the extent that many Republicans, conservatives, and libertarians look back kindly on Barry Goldwater's 1964 shellacking at the hands of Lyndon Johnson, they have to acknowledge that opportunistic segregationists came along for the ride (as did a young Hillary Clinton, who was hardly a racist). As Glenn Garvin writes: "Nothing was more problematic than the civil rights issue—particularly the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlawed most forms of racial discrimination. Goldwater was no racist; early in his career as a Phoenix city council member, he aggressively supported local civil rights ordinances…Goldwater was privately appalled to discover that his opposition to the Civil Rights Act rallied to his side not only libertarians but racists who detested and feared not state power but black people. He was horrified when Alabama's racist Gov. George Wallace offered to switch parties and run as his vice president."
Characters such as Wallace and South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond, a longtime Democrat who migrated to the Republican Party in the civil rights era, were hardly limited-government types. While decrying virtually all federal spending not directly tied to defense, Thurmond—certainly one of the most disgusting American politicians of the second half of the 20th century—also pushed pork-barrel projects and protectionist politics for the Palmetto State, its textile industry, and even historically black colleges. You can't be a segregationist and believe in a minimal government, really: Policing the color line is an exhausting job that requires a vast, expensive apparatus.
To Goldwater's discredit, however, he didn't confront the contradictions among his followers. As left-wing biographer Rick Perlstein grants, Goldwater was a man of color-blind temperament, conviction, and personal action. His family integrated its department store long before it was common, and he founded the Arizona Air National Guard "as an integrated unit.") But it's equally clear that "Mr. Conservative"'s statement of principles wasn't fully up to addressing the challenges of a still-segregated America: "Our aim, as I understand it, is neither to establish a segregated society nor to establish an integrated society," Goldwater said. "It is to preserve a free society." Had Goldwater followed that sort of statement with full-throated invocations of a truly inclusive America, he might have garnered even fewer votes than he managed against LBJ. But he also would have helped to keep calls for a smaller federal government from being seen as a backdoor attempt at Jim Crow.
But contra William Faulkner, there are signs that the past is finally becoming past. Certainly there's no credible way to mistake the contemporary libertarian agenda for the second coming of Thurmond. That's true even after the 2008 revelation by James Kirchick of newsletters published under Ron Paul's name in the 1980s and '90s that were filled with racist and homophobic material. Paul, who served decades in Congress as a libertarian-leaning Republican and ran for president in 1988 on the Libertarian Party ticket, is without question the politician most responsible for the boom in limited-government and libertarian rhetoric. There is no defending the risible publications (whose authors Paul has refused to identify), which claimed, among other things, that Martin Luther King Jr. "seduced underage girls and boys" and that AIDS sufferers "enjoy the attention and pity that comes with being sick."
It's equally clear that the reason Paul topped The New York Times' best-seller list; pulled plaudits from Andrew Sullivan, Jake Tapper, George Will, Vince Vaughn, and others; and packed college campuses had absolutely nothing to do with such idiotic and offensive statements, which even most movement libertarians knew nothing about until 2008. Rather, his appeal proceeded (and still proceeds) from a radical message of individual autonomy and decentralized political power. In 2008, my Reason colleague Brian Doherty noted, Paul wrapped up his typical stump speech with: "I don't want to run your life. We all have different values. I wouldn't know how to do it, I don't have the authority under the Constitution, and I don't have the moral right...I don't want to run the economy. People run the economy in a free society..."I don't want to run the world…We don't need to be imposing ourselves around the world."
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The War on Thanksgiving
Forget the war on Christmas. It's time to talk about a more dangerous assault—the one being waged against Thanksgiving. And this war has real casualties: American families.
On Thursday, while most of us will be stuffing ourselves in the company of our loved ones—or at least our family—thousands of others will be compelled to leave their Thanksgiving celebrations to go to work. Why? Many retail chains have decided to open up their stores on Thanksgiving Day, including Walmart, Macy's, Target, and Sears. Kmart is even opening at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, while the Gap will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I guess that's for people who are desperately in need of a pair of flat-front khakis on Thanksgiving.
We are constantly bombarded by whining from the right over its contrived war on Christmas. Sarah Palin even wrote a book—or at least she allegedly wrote one—about it, which she conveniently released in time for Christmas shopping. You would think the people who want to "keep Christ in Christmas" would be leading the charge to keep the "Thanks in Thanksgiving" and call on these stores to close so that employees could spend the day with their families.
But keeping retail stores closed on the holiday truly shouldn't be a right or left issue. It should be one that, like Thanksgiving Day itself, unites all Americans regardless of political outlook, religion, or background. We should stand together in objecting to employees being forced to sacrifice their celebrations because the mammoth corporate chains have decided to open. And I say "forced" to work because let's be honest: How many employees can tell their boss "no" when asked to work on Thanksgiving, when doing so could mean losing their job or hurting their career advancement?
Of course, we won't see the CEOs of these companies working at the stores on Thanksgiving. Instead, we have corporate executives like Walmart vice president Duncan Mac Naughton trying to spin the story. "Walmart associates are really excited to work" on Thanksgiving because it's a "pretty high energy day," he says. I wonder how many Walmart execs will be at the store sharing in that "high energy" on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving has a special place in our nation's history. It's truly the quintessential American holiday. Our first Congress even passed a resolution in 1789 urging President Washington to proclaim a national day of thanks. (You have to wonder if our current dysfunctional Congress could even agree on a Thanksgiving resolution.) Washington obliged by issuing a proclamation that Thursday, November 26, 1789, would be a day of public thanksgiving.
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Luke Bryan says he'll be cheering on Peyton Manning on Sunday when the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks at the Super Bowl.
The country star has been friends with the quarterback since last year, when the two made headlines for singing a duet to raise money for a children's hospital. But Luke says that if Seattle does end up winning, he'll be giving that team his congratulations because they're "just an awesome football team." He adds that he's excited to have the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday off, giving him some time to "get his bearings off the road" and "get pumped up" for the big game.
Jerrod Niemann says his loyalties are with the Broncos as well, because that was the closet team to him growing up in Kansas. But the singer adds that he's a fan of the Seahawks as well, and is sure the match-up will make for a great game on Sunday.
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(Atlanta, GA) -- All children at an Atlanta-area elementary school are safe and accounted for and at least one alleged gunman is in custody. SWAT teams are on the scene after gunshots were reportedly fired at Ronald McNair Learning Academy in DeKalb County. There are no reports of injuries. Police cars are lining the streets and children have been evacuated from the building.
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US Evidence of Syria's Guilt: 'Panicked' Phone Calls
(NEWSER) – A US government report to be released as soon as tomorrow will provide one of the final pieces of groundwork ahead of an expected strike on Syria, reports the Washington Post. The report will set out the timeline of how Bashar al-Assad's regime used chemical weapons in last week's alleged nerve agent attack outside Damascus. According to Foreign Policy, the evidence includes "panicked" phone calls between Syria's foreign ministry and the leader of a chemical weapons unit, raising the possibility that a rogue officer could have been responsible.


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Motley Crue just might have some new music to play on their farewell trek. Guitarist Mick Mars tells Guitar World that the band is "about half finished" with a song called "All Bad Things Must Come To An End."
He explains that they still need Vince Neil to record his vocal track before he can add his "soloing and ear candy all over it and stuff like that." But Mars won't say if more than just the song is in the works.
Bassist Nikki Sixx adds that the point of their upcoming tour won't be to promote new music. He admits the shows on Crue's "Final Tour" will be hit-heavy, because they know the fans will want to hear the classics at their last Motley Crue concert.
Motley Crue is bringing the band to an end with their "Final Tour," which will begin in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 2nd. The group's last studio album was 2008's "Saints of Los Angeles." Since then, Motley Crue has released one other studio track, "Sex," in 2012.
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Snowden's Airport Stay Not Over Just Yet: Lawyer
(NEWSER) – Edward Snowden's status is pretty murky at the moment: Though Russian media this morning reported that he had been given the tentative go-ahead to end his month-long stay at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, his lawyer has since denied the report. The Russian reports cited an anonymous law enforcement source as saying that Russia has responded to Snowden's asylum request by issuing documents giving him permission to leave the transit zone and enter Russian territory, provided the border service is OK with it, according to RIA Novosti. But, making things more confusing, the sources said his lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, would be the one to deliver the documents to him, the BBC reports.
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More stars added to George Jones tribute concert
George Strait, Miranda Lambert, and Blake Shelton are among the latest additions to this fall's George Jones tribute concert.
Eric Church, Reba McEntire, and Alabama have also signed on for the all-star event. They're part of a hefty lineup that also features Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, the Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt, and many others.
Jones' widow, Nancy, says she's "thrilled and honored that so many of George's friends" will be taking part in the special show.
The concert is set for Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 22nd - the date Jones was scheduled to give his last performance in Nashville.
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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon's renew their vows at Disneyland
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(Yahoo!) - Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in a big way on Tuesday night - to say the least! The musically gifted duo renewed their vows at Disneyland, shutting down the entire theme park for a lavish ceremony fit for a prince and a princess.
The "American Idol" judge documented each beautiful moment of the day - which also marked the second birthday of their twins - via social media, starting with a post to Twitter that said:
Happy 5th(!!!!!!) Anniversary to the Best Husband in All The Land & 2 years ago pon de delivery… instagram.com/p/Yv05CpLePY/— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 30, 2013
At the ceremony, the bride wore a gorgeous white gown and made a "grand entrance" to the castle in a pumpkin carriage with daughter Monroe. Meanwhile, her hubby and son, Moroccan, stood waiting dressed in Prince Charming outfits.
Grand entrance #430 vine.co/v/bQuZxh1eaWh— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 1, 2013
On our way to renew our vows. I love you @nickcannon shut down Disneyland KKLB twitter.com/MariahCarey/st…— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 1, 2013
If that wasn't exquisite enough, Nick gifted his special lady one of the most sparkly gifts we've ever seen - a enormous chandelier - which Mariah gushed about on Twitter, saying:
Happy Anniversary from my Husband to me!!!!#4/30#Grateful!!! twitter.com/MariahCarey/st…— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 1, 2013
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Lorde reveals 'Rolling Stone' cover photo
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Lorde has earned her first-ever "Rolling Stone" cover.
The 17-year-old took to Twitter on Wednesday to reveal the photo to her followers along with the caption, "I have to keep reminding myself that this is my life."
i have to keep reminding myself that this is my life. this month's rolling stone cover girl: yours truly pic.twitter.com/ARK27xadsy
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The magazine is calling their new cover girl "pop's most unlikely new superstar," in a preview of the story that hits newsstands in full on Friday.
For the interview, "Rolling Stone" traveled to Lorde's parents' home in New Zealand, where the singer still lives. She'll address her friendship with country star Taylor Swift, the Twitter reaction to her boyfriend and being seen as the "anti-" Miley Cyrus for many teenage girls.


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WATCH: Beyonce delivers full music videos for her two new singles
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The tide is high for Beyonce these days.
Not only does her surprise release last Thursday have all eyes on her, but people are coming out in droves to buy it. A new Billboard report indicates nearly 617,000 copies were sold in only three days of availability on iTunes. This breaks the previously held one-week record by Taylor Swift's "Red," which moved 465,000 digital units last fall in its first seven days of release. The slayage here is absolutely overwhelming, Beyhive!
Meanwhile, the R&B diva has dropped the music video for one of her new singles "Drunk In Love," featuring Jay Z, which is set to hit radio today, in fact. In the clip (directed by Hype Williams), Queen Bey grinds and twerks on the beach, and her equally talented husband sips wine and raps. Life is that simple.
As far as Top 40 radio goes, "XO" serves as the single offering on the format, as reported by industry source Hits Daily Double. In the song's electrically-magnificent video (directed by Terry Richardson), Bey takes her bright smile to a carnival and gets jubilant with her fans from all over the globe. It's intoxicatingly charming, really.
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I will post no proof that I actually do live here. I'm sure some have clicked away immediately at that confession and I do not blame them. You may or may not believe in what I am about to say and that is your choice.
I live in Newtown. I live about 1 mile from Sandy Hook Elementary on Riverside Road. I didn't go to work on Friday Dec 14th. I called in sick but I was playing hooky. I work at a restaurant in Danbury. I've spent the past 2 hours debating with myself if I should post this. I could have posted it somewhere else but this site seems to always pop up when the Sandy Hook "shooting" is concerned. I figured this was the most popular spot.
At around 8:50-9:00am I had just finished eating my breakfast. I had Captain Crunch cereal. I had used the last of my milk. I decided to go get some at Caraluzzi's because a friend of mine works there and I wanted to see what he was up to that evening. I get in my car at about 9:05am. I drive West on Riverside Road. Before I even got to the Fire House, I noticed a lot of vehicles parked there. Way, way, way more than usual. A few was parked on both sides of the road. I figured they was just doing some kind of training or a meeting. However one thing did stick out and that was the fact that a lot of the vehicles was solid silver and solid black. I drive past the Fire House and the Senior Center is right next door less than 100 yards. That parking lot was full as well with some of the same vehicles mixed with trucks and what not. Vehicles you would expect to see in a parking lot. Still I thought nothing of it. I go get my milk.
I'm in Caraluzzi's and I've been talking to my friend for a right good while and we hear 2 police cars go by. About 5 minutes later we hear a Helicopter. Dave comes from the back and said, "They must be doing another drill again. Scanner said mass casualty incident involving children". Right then I figured out why all those vehicles was at the Fire House and Senior Center. Because it's not the first time they have done that. They did a similar thing about 1 year ago around this time of year. And they are always doing car accidents that concerns Hazmat or whatever. I told them what I saw. Dave said, "Those cars sound like FBI cars. I guess they would be in on it". So I figure to go so I could catch a peek at what was going on. I get to town and couldn't go down Riverside Road. I told the officer that I live down there. He said, "No through traffic even for residents. Fire and Rescue and Police need to finish doing what they are doing". I said, "What are they doing?". He said, "I would tell you if I knew and I have no clue. The way it sounds they are running a drill but we have been blocked from main traffic. I was just told to do traffic control and make sure no one goes down there".
Then I drive west to Danbury. I don't know why but I just did. I was thinking to myself that that was what I get for playing hooky from work. I had the radio on but not loud enough to hear it. I turn it up thinking maybe I could catch what was going on. The local station mentioned nothing. At about 10:00 they break in from Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55". The guy said that he was hearing reports of an incident at Sandy Hook Elem and that surrounding schools was on lock down however, "I called my wife because she works at Newtown Middle School and she said they weren't on lock down and haven't heard anything about an incident. So it appears information has been mixed up. We need to get our stuff together before they tell me to report".
I get to Danbury and I go into Global gas station to get a Mt. Dew. They had the tv on and I froze. They was watching coverage of the "shooting". I just watched for 30 minutes frozen. Then I started thinking about all of those cars at the Fire Dept. I didn't know what to think about that. My brain just didn't work after watching the tv.
Fast forward to right this second. I've read the theories and the stories and honestly, those are the only ones that add up. I live here and I do not know what the **** went on. This town is fairly small. I know right many people. I know Eugene Rosen. He is an extremely creepy bastard. I know Scarlett Lewis. But I would like to know where in the hell she got all of that money to "spruce" herself up for interviews. But the Phelps and Parker families that seem to be shoved down our throat, I have no idea in hell who they are. I've asked family and friends and they don't know who they are. I know a Robert Parker, but that sure as hell isn't him in the interviews.
I just do not know what is going on.
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PHOTO: Pixie be-gone? Beyonce rocks longer bob!
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Remember when the internet broke last week? All because of a Beyonce haircut?
Let's see how it handles this latest style.
Shutterbugs captured Queen Beyonce sporting a longer bob, after debuting a bold, blonde pixie cut on her instagram account just last week. The pop singer was having lunch on Thursday in Miami with hubby Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy, and she worked it in a choppy, indie rocker-esque longer-in-front bob tied down with a gold headband.
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Spotlight: Alternative Rock Song of the Year
We at iHeartRadio have been paying attention to how many times you've thumbed up your favorite songs, created your own stations, used Shazam to discover music, and posted about your favorite artists on Facebook and Twitter -- and that's why we created the iHeartRadio Chart. The iHeartRadio Music Award Alternative Rock Song of the Year nominees represented the top Alternative Rock songs of 2013, and now you have chosen the final 5. Cast your vote now to determine the winner, which will be revealed May 1st on NBC! You can vote every day!
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Lady Gaga is upping the ante on the promotion of ARTPOP. The Mother Monster was back to her old tricks on Thursday morning when she hit the streets of Berlin wearing a large furry chicken mask.
The singer greeted fans outside her hotel with the bizarre, triangular-shaped headdress, which was almost five times the size of her face. A gold beak-like portion covered her nose and mouth, matching her bright-yellow trench coat.
Gaga traveled to Berlin to take part in an ARTPOP listening party happening at one of the city's most infamous nightclubs. She hinted on Twitter that she would be "filming" the event, though it's unclear how she plans to use the footage.
Gaga also linked to the club's website, making a live stream available to her 40 million followers.
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Team Rice tops Team Sanders at Pro Bowl
(Honolulu, HI) -- Justin Tucker missed a 67-yard field goal attempt as time expired as Team Rice held on for a 22-21 win over Team Sanders at the Pro Bowl from Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. DeMarco Murray caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Alex Smith and Team Rice went for two, connecting on Mike Tolbert's run for the conversion and the lead with 41 seconds to play. Smith finished with 116 yards passing while he and teammates Philip Rivers and Drew Brees combined to throw three TDs and four interceptions. Team Sanders' Nick Foles was named Offensive MVP after going 7-of-10 for 89 yards and a score. Derrick Johnson of Team Rice was named Defensive MVP after recording nine tackles.


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(NEWSER) – President Obama gave the first of a series of speeches today intended to refocus attention on the economy, reports CNN. "America has fought its way back," he declared, but "we're not there yet." He hit familiar themes in his speech at Knox College in Illinois, which, as the Wall Street Journal notes, was the site of his big first economic speech in 2005. Some examples:
- "With this endless parade of distractions and political posturing and phony scandals, Washington's taken its eye off the ball. And I am here to say this needs to stop."
- "Even though our businesses are creating new jobs and have broken record profits, nearly all the income gains of the past 10 years have continued to flow to the top 1%. The average CEO has gotten a raise of nearly 40% since 2009. The average American earns less than he or she did in 1999."
- "This growing inequality, it's not just morally wrong, it's bad economics," he said. "Reversing these trends must be Washington's highest priority."
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Katy Perry to release 'Roar' video on Thursday
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Katy Perry is preparing fans for a new music video.
The pop star has posted a promotional photo on Twitter, announcing that the official video for her new single "Roar" will be released this Thursday, September 5th.
The photo seems to be inspired by retro movie posters, featuring a painted version of Katy, dressed in a cheetah-printed bra surrounded by jungle animals. It reads, "ROAR, starring Katy Perry, in a motion theory adventure filmed in Junglescope."
THE #ROAR MUSIC VIDEO IS COMING TO YOU IN JUNGLESCOPE SEPT 5TH! http://t.co/Y3jQ92oJXj— Katy Perry (@katyperry) August 30, 2013
Previous clips of the video show the singer swinging on a branch through a picturesque jungle.
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UPDATED: Are Johnny Depp and Amber Heard engaged?
It looks like Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are going to the tie the knot! Us Weekly reports that sources have told them the proposal "happened a while ago" and that "she just didn't wear the ring."
Although Amber was trying to hide the rock earlier this week, photos have now surfaced online showing her sparkler off!
Johnny and Amber have yet to officially confirm the exciting news themselves, but it looks like they will walk down that aisle!
Are Johnny Depp and Amber Heard engaged?
A number of sites are reporting that Depp proposed to the actress after she was seen wearing a ring on her left hand earlier this week.
Heard was also spotted covering up her left hand in Los Angeles (see video below).
Reps for Depp and Heard declined to comment on the reports.
The Rum Diary co-stars began dating in June 2012, shortly after Depp split from Vanessa Paradis.
The actor and Heard are set to reunite onscreen later this year in London Fields.
Check out the photo of Heard shielding her left hand below.
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Billy Currington changes plea, is sentenced in Georgia incident
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Billy Currington is putting last spring's incident behind him. Savannah, Georgia's WSAV-TV says the country star offered a no contest plea Friday afternoon to a charge of abuse of an elderly person, which he made under the state's First Offender Act.
He was sentenced to five years probation and fined one-thousand dollars. He's also been ordered to go to anger management classes, and to stay away from the victim.
Currington's case stemmed from an incident near his Tybee Island home back in April involving the singer and tour boat operator Charles Harvey Ferrelle. The 70-year-old boat captain claimed Currington began screaming at him and threatened his life while he was carrying his customers on his boat past the singer's residence. Currington was indicted ten days later, and surrendered to authorities within 24 hours of the indictment. He pled not guilty to the charges at a hearing last month.


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When I used to pay for alterations, I almost never had sleeves slimmed. The shortening itself was already a hefty $25, so any extra width was "overlooked." I eventually realized, however, that baggy, floofy sleeves definitely detract from an overall sleek look:
Here's another before and after look on the sleeves. The soft Doctor and Barber tee peeking out is one of my faves - it was designed and screen printed by my friend Ping's boyfriend (and can be ordered for men or women for $30).
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(Yahoo!) - "I hope I die before I defend a boy band accused of ripping off one of my classics."
Those weren't quite the Pete Townshend-penned lyrics included in the Who's 1965 classic "My Generation." First of all, that's much too wordy to fit nicely in a song. Also, back then, the Who — along with the Rolling Stones and the Beatles — could have been described as "boy bands" themselves.
Fast forward to current times, and believe it or not, Townshend is actually defending One Direction from accusations they ripped off another one of his classics — the Who's 1971 hit "Baba O'Riley" — in their current hit "Best Song Ever," after a raging debate over the alleged song-theft turned up on Twitter.
Townshend said the Who aren't planning to take any legal action against One Direction. "No! I like the single. I like One Direction. The chords I used and the chords they used are the same three chords we've all been using in basic pop music since Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran andChuck Berry made it clear that fancy chords don't mean great music – not always," he explained.
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Blake Shelton brings out surprise guest, Danielle Bradbery during Tampa Concert
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On Friday night in Tampa, FL Blake Shelton brought his mullet back & surprised everyone at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre when he brought out season 4 winner of The Voice & Team Blake member, Danielle Bradbery!
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She sang her single Heart of Dixie and got a big brother hug from Blake when she finished.
The admiration spilled over onto Twitter after the concert.
Ok... I'm not trying to brag but @DBradbery just texted me "I love you"... THAT will make a heart swell. I love you too sis... Really.— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 31, 2013
Got to be part of the coolest surprise tonight at my coach @BlakeShelton 's show in Tampa. So fun!! #TeamBlake— Danielle Bradbery (@DBradbery) August 31, 2013
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(NEWSER) – A chef killed a snake—but the snake had enough time to kill him back. Chef Peng Fan, of Guangdong Province in China, cut off the head of a spitting cobra as he prepared to dice its body for a soup, the Daily Mail reports. But 20 minutes later, as Peng was tossing the head in the trash, the head was still functioning. That's when the venomous creature bit the chef, who died before anti-venom could be provided. The bite results in paralysis and asphyxiation, the Daily Mirror notes. "It is perfectly possible that the head remained alive and bit Peng's hand," says an expert, adding that reptiles can usually function for up to an hour. "By the time a snake has lost its head, it's effectively dead as basic body functions have ceased, but there is still some reflexive action."
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INTERVIEW: W&W at TomorrowWorld
Over the past few years, Willem and Ward (better known as W&W) have been dominating the dance music scene. Their music has been supported by some of the most well-known DJs in the world including Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Tiesto, and more. And when they're not producing chart-topping tracks or playing at every major festival and club, they're running their label Mainstage Music.
We caught up with the talented duo after their set on the main stage at TomorrowWorld, where they talked about working with Hardwell, their remixes for Krewella and Armin van Buuren, and more. Check it out below:
What do you think of TomorrowWorld?
We didn't see much except for the main stage, and the artist compound. But it looks amazing. Even when we went to the artist compound, it felt so good, with good vibes. It's going to be a good festival. In the middle of nowhere though but still it's like … they decorated everything. It's like walking into a theme park.
This summer, "Jumper" with Hardwell. How was working with him?
He's one of like our best friends. It works pretty well. We work a lot together and this tune, we [were] already working since November. We finished it when we were on tour in Australia in February/March. We finished it in a hotel room. He played it at Ultra, and the reaction was great.
How did you meet him?
I think we met him like a couple of years ago. I don't even remember. We kept like meeting him, and a certain point, like, two years ago actually, our sounds ... because he was more into house, we were more into trance ... and I think we sent him a tune, like, two years ago and he was, like, "I love this." And since then we started, like, hooking up more and more. We've bumped into him a long time, and you know you kinda walk into each other every now and then. Now, we see each other, like, every couple of weeks. We go out with him.
This summer, you also DJ'd after the Phillies game? How was that?
It was really cool. It was quite a unique thing playing in a baseball stadium because the seats, you know, it was after the game, so everybody left except for the crowd who wanted to see the set. But it was like all the seats are empty and stuff. It was about, I think it was 3,500 people who stayed there after the game so that was very cool.
Did you also watch the game?
Yes. That was my first baseball game ever, so that was cool. It was long because in Holland we always watch soccer and it's like 90 minutes. I was like "wow, this is long." You have to wait for all the innings. We grabbed the hotdog and drinks, and it was cool.
You guys are remixing a Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike track. But you haven't announced which one it is?
We're still working on it. We're not going to. It's still a secret until it's finished.
When are you guys going to reveal?
I don't know, when it's finished. We first need to finish it. We're like working on it for 2 weeks, it's still not what we want it to be. So it's only a couple of weeks to work on it.
You also remixed Krewella which is coming out on Columbia. Are you guys Krewella fans?
Of course, we love the vocals, we love the songs they do. They sent us that song and were like "you want into remix it?" We listened to the song, were like instantly, "yes!" We love this. Normally, with remixes, we don't like remixes at all, to be honest but this one was...
But you're so good at it! Your remix for Armin "This Is What It Feels Like" was pretty big.
Only if we like the song. If we like the song, we feel it and we do it. But we like don't totally feel it, it's going to take ages. We felt the track. We went to a studio and he just showed us the song. He's like, "I'm looking for a club mix and I want you to do it." We were like, okay. But we're good friends with Armin. It was like, "We're going to try it." And so then we tried it. We couldn't say no to him. We couldn't say no to Armin, of course. We did it, and in the end it worked out. We're really happy with it.
You also this summer did b2b2b2b set with Showtek, Dyro and Chuckie. How was it with so many guys in the booth at one time?!
Yeah. That was a funny story because Chuckie was supposed to play after us, and somewhere on his way from Greece to, I think it was Austria, he lost his USB sticks. So he was there at the festival, but he didn't have any music with him. The organization didn't really know what to do, so they just asked like, "Do you want play along?" and I was, like, yeah, I can play along, but maybe it's fun to bring all the other DJs on stage and do like one big back to back session with, I think was Showtek, Dyro, and Chuckie. That was really fun. It was like crazy. The crowd went so hard. It's crazy. Because both Chuckie and Showtek were MCing the whole time and, it was crazy.
What are you guys working on now?
New music. We're working on a lot of new music, and like, some vocal tunes. This is like all small set ups and we're just like testing it out everywhere.
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This will be the final Sausalilto Currents for the year; and a brief one at that, just to let you know of a couple of important items as the year comes to a close.
REMEMBER: City Hall Offices will be closed from December 24, 2012 through January 1, 2013. However, the LIBRARY will only be closed on December 23, 24, 25 and December 30, 31 and January 1.
WE'LL DRIVE YOU HOME on New Year's Eve
Again this year, the City of Sausalito is offering a free and safe ride to our residents to and from any location within the City limits of Sausalito on New Year's Eve. What a safe and sane solution for all you party goers!
On New Year's Eve, there are many celebrations occurring in Sausalito at local restaurants, bars and residences. Two large passenger vans will be on-call throughout the night to give any Sausalito resident a ride to and from a New Year's celebration within the City of Sausalito. When residents are ready to go to their party or night out on the town, simply call 415-299-4431 on New Year's Eve and one of the vans will respond to take you there. When residents are ready to leave their party location for home, simply call 415-299-4431 again and one of the vans will respond to take you home safely.
Van services will run from 7:00 pm on December 31 to 2:30 am on January 1.
Community Meeting on the Draft Traffic Study at the MLK Properties – Lycee Francais School
Due to a scheduling conflict, the community meeting planned for December 13th had to be postponed – and now we have a new date and time! As part of the process of planning for the initiation of Lycée Français La Pérouse operations at MLK next year, the City retained Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to prepare a Traffic, Parking and Circulation Plan. Kimley-Horn's work includes a study of the existing operations at the site and an analysis of changes expected as a result of the departure of The Marin School and the beginning of Lycée Français La Pérouse occupancy. The City is sharing the draft of Kimley-Horn's report on our website under the news heading "Community Meeting" and now plans to hold the community meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 5 until 6 PM at MLK (tentatively the Gym) to allow residents and tenants at MLK an opportunity to offer their comments on the draft. Project contact: Jonathon Goldman, Director of Public Works and ADA Coordinator, Direct: 415-289-4176, email@example.com
Caledonia Street Lights
As readers will recall from the November 30 issue, a number of the decorative Marbelite streetlights on Caledonia Street were burned out and could not be repaired because bulbs were no longer available. There are 21 lights on the 5,000 volt series circuit (originally installed in the 1940's). On an urgent basis, the City has retained Siemens ITS (formerly Republic ITS) the maintenance contractor for the streetlights to design a replacement circuit (a "rewiring" project) to restore service as soon as possible. This project will ultimately aid in the rehabilitation and retrofitting of all of the City's decorative fixtures with energy efficient bulbs or emitters. The City was fortunate to engage another electrical contractor, DC Electric (of Cotati) that was able to locate parts and bulbs to restore light in all 21 of the series circuit fixtures early this week. The circuit renovation design project has also successfully started and the City is cautiously optimistic that the necessary electrical improvements can be accommodated in fiscal 2013-14 as a capital project. To the extent that it will qualify as an energy savings project, the City will work with PG&E and the California Energy Commission to develop grant funding for all or part of the work. Major kudos to DC Electric and its senior management team lead by Don Caramagno. Project contact: Jonathon Goldman, Director of Public Works and ADA Coordinator, Direct: 415-289-4176, email@example.com
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CNN slashes school shooting stats claim by 80 percent
CNN has drastically revised a claim it made, which was based on a graphical map from a pro-gun control group, which purportedly showed that 74 school shootings have occurred in the U.S. since the Sandy Hook massacre in Dec. 2012.
The news outlet circulated the graphical map, which came from the group Everytown for Gun Safety, after a shooting that occurred Tuesday at a high school in Oregon which left two dead, including the 15 year-old gunman.
Everytown for Gun Safety, which is backed by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, headlined their graphic "School Shootings in America Since Sandy Hook," suggesting that the shootings it listed had a link of some kind to Sandy Hook — in which Adam Lanza killed 26 people at an elementary school.
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The Nebraska softball team finished eighth in the final ESPN.com/USA Softball and USA Today/NFCA top-25 polls, released on Tuesday. National champion Oklahoma earned the top spot in both polls.
The No. 8 ranking was Nebraska's third-highest finish since the polls began in 1995 and the highest since NU finished sixth in 2002. The Huskers earned a spot in the final top 25 for the 14th time in the 19 years the USA Today/NFCA poll has existed. Nebraska began the year unranked and receiving no votes in either poll.
The Huskers finished 45-16 in 2013, posting the fifth-most victories in school history. Following a second-place Big Ten Conference finish, Nebraska earned a No. 14 national seed for the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers were selected to host an NCAA Regional at Bowlin Stadium for the fifth time since the facility opened in 2002, but for the first time since 2007 and for the first time as a No. 1 seed. Nebraska went 3-0 at its home regional, advancing to the first NCAA Super Regional in school history and capturing its first NCAA Regional crown since 2002.
Nebraska then went 2-1 at No. 3 Oregon to earn the seventh trip to the Women's College World Series in school history and the first since 2002. The Huskers fared well in Oklahoma City, despite an 0-2 record. Both losses at the WCWS – and all three of Nebraska's postseason losses – came in extra innings to top-10 opponents.
One of only four teams to defeat top-ranked Oklahoma in 2013, Nebraska finished with five victories over teams that finished the season ranked in the top 10 in both polls. The Huskers return seven starters and 12 letterwinners for the 2014 season.
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Robin Williams Dead Of Apparent Suicide
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Beloved TV and movie actor Robin Williams is dead of an apparent suicide.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office issued a release Monday saying Williams was found inside his home in Tiburon, California Monday after a 911 call. An investigation into the cause of death is underway, although Williams' longtime publicist is suggesting the actor may have taken his own life.
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Authorities suspect Williams died of suicide due to asphyxia. The 63-year-old actor was discovered unresponsive at his home in Tiburon, California at about noon local time Monday.
Williams' wife Susan Schneider released a statement Monday, saying "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken."
She added, "As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions." Williams' publicist Max Buxbaum said the actor had been battling severe depression of late.
Williams recently checked into a renewal center to re-address his sobriety issues. A four-time Oscar nominee, Williams won a supporting actor Oscar in 1998 for Good Will Hunting. He most recently starred in the CBS sitcom "The Crazy Ones," which lasted just one season.
Williams shot to fame in the late 1970s playing alien Mork on the TV sitcom "Mork & Mindy." His numerous film credits include Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, Patch Adams and last year's The Butler.
The beloved comedian's final Instagram post was a touching photo of him and his daughter, Zelda Rae Williams, from when they were younger in honor of her 25th birthday.
Fellow Actors And Fans Take To Twitter In Reaction To Williams' Death
"Gooood morning Vietnam! It's 0600 hours. What does the "O" stand for? O my God, it's early!" #RobinWilliams as Airman Cronauer. #USAF #RIP
— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) August 12, 2014
I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) August 11, 2014
He made us laugh. He made us cry. He ended up touching every element of the human spirit. #RIPRobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/kbEq7OwPOf
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 12, 2014
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny ... and everything in between. But he was one of a kind." —President Obama
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2014
Sorry to learn of the tragic death of Robin Williams. Spent a lot of time with him. Even performed with him in San Francisco. So sad.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 11, 2014
Very sad to hear about Robin Williams. He brought so much laughter and joy into this world. You will always be remembered as a legend. RIP
— Ellen DeGenres (@TheElIIenShow) August 11, 2014
Robin was as sweet a man as he was funny. If you're sad, please tell someone.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 11, 2014
A huge loss to this generation and more importantly his loved ones... My condolences . Rest in peace to you RW. #robinwilliams #comicgenius
— Jeremy Renner (@Renner4Real) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams made the world laugh & think. I will remember & honor that. A great man, artist and friend. I will miss him beyond measure.
— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) August 12, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. One of my favorites. Damn sad!
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) August 12, 2014
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Never has there been a more talented, morre loved & admired performer. What a shame he left is as he did. You will be missed Robin Williams.
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) August 12, 2014
Just shared a moment of silence on the set for Robin Williams, a man who brought so much laughter, joy and healing to so many.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 12, 2014
I remember seeing Robin W on that first Happy Days and thinking that is the funniest coolest person I have ever seen. All bets were off.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) August 12, 2014
The first autograph I ever got: Dear money, send mom. Robin Williams
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) August 11, 2014
Mr. Williams visited me the first day of filming The Parent Trap. I will never forget his kindness. What an enormous loss. My condolences.
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) August 11, 2014
John Travolta on the passing of Robin Williams: pic.twitter.com/Xj47cxq1fb
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 12, 2014
Genie, you're free. pic.twitter.com/WjA9QuuldD
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 12, 2014
I'm stunned! pic.twitter.com/X2RbDRyFxt
— Bill Cosby (@BillCosby) August 12, 2014
Photos that prove everyone loved Robin Williams http://t.co/RpSKp4xgaG #RIP pic.twitter.com/W7e5ThCKVv
— Global Grind (@GlobalGrind) August 11, 2014
WERE GONNA MISS U BIG DOG, movies like POPEYE AND JUMANJI were my favorite. RIP http://t.co/tdu6X3SsSH
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) August 12, 2014
I was with him a little while ago we pretended to see Sharknados ! Have known him Long X. Saw him open 4 Martin Mull once,Pre Mork & Mindy💔
— Cher (@cher) August 11, 2014
OK, I'll try. I met him when I was 13 and a huge fan and he was so kind and I watched him be kind to every fan i ever saw him with...
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) August 12, 2014
Heartbroken for Robin Williams and his family.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 12, 2014
Absolutely stunned to hear the news about Robin Williams. It's unimaginable to me that we've lost such a genuinely funny and sweet man.
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 12, 2014
I am named after a character from a Robin Williams TV show when my parents still lived in Africa. He meant so much, to so many, so far away.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 12, 2014
Love to Robin Williams http://t.co/adOQ7KW8iV
— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) August 12, 2014
— Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) August 12, 2014
I am stunned and just reeling from the news of Robin Williams' death. He brought so much joy and heart to millions... Just, wow.
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) August 12, 2014
RIP, great soul. We hope your spirit has found peace. pic.twitter.com/xuFDO2qhXp
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 12, 2014
"o captain! my captain! rise up and hear the bells. rise up - for you the flag is flung - for you the… http://t.co/XMC8YlHTZe
— Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto) August 12, 2014
RIP Robin Williams - a true friend to comedy. If you or a friend need help, reach out, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
— Chelsea Lately (@chelsealately) August 11, 2014
The world lost one of the great's today. So sad... RIP @robinwilliams :(. pic.twitter.com/GA9gfsFivh
— Elvira (@TheRealElvira) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams made the world a little bit better. RIP.
— Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) August 11, 2014
Never has there been a more talented, morre loved & admired performer. What a shame he left is as he did. You will be missed Robin Williams.
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) August 12, 2014
We mourn the loss of our friend Robin Williams, who always made us laugh and smile. pic.twitter.com/UOY8LTjVRA
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) August 11, 2014
RIP mr Williams - beyond great talent -such a kind and lovely person
— John Cusack (@johncusack) August 11, 2014
I met this sweet, generous & brilliant man Robin Williams in 1991. Here we are with HIS idol Jonathan Winters. #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZI4QV5QyuL
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 11, 2014
He didn't win an Oscar for this performance in 2010, but it did help the #SFGiants win a Ring. http://t.co/UGwGvft0tx RIP Robin Williams
— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) August 11, 2014
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Song On Demand: NONONO's 'Pumpin Blood'
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Up and coming Swedish three piece NONONO is making waves with their debut single, "Pumpin' Blood," and EP of the same name. The band ismade up of singer Stina Wappling and production duo Astma & Rocwell.
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ABC confirms Lady Gaga & Muppets special for Thanksgiving
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Lady Gaga is officially on board for a special Thanksgiving television event with The Muppets.
ABC has confirmed earlier rumors, announcing its upcoming "Lady Gaga & The Muppets' Holiday Spectacular."
In a statement, the network called the special an "avant-garde twist on the classic holiday variety show." Fans can look forward to Gaga sharing a duet with her 2009 MTV Video Music Award date Kermit the Frog, and singing a mix of holiday tunes and her on hits.
Others stars stopping by include Sir Elton John, RuPaul and actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kristen Bell.
Gaga said in the statement that she "can't wait to see the gang again." She added, "I hope Miss Piggy's still not mad about Kermit. We're just friends!"
The special will air on ABC on November 28th, Thanksgiving night, at 9:30 p.m. - three weeks after the release of her highly anticipated ARTPOP album.
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Migrant Kids Now Draw Protest in Ariz.
(NEWSER) – In the wake of a protest in Murrieta, Calif., demonstrators are preparing a similar greeting for child migrants headed to a town in Arizona. Some 40 to 60 undocumented kids are due to arrive today in Oracle, Ariz., where a private facility in the town of 3,700 will be providing them with shelter, NBC News reports. Up to 500 people, led by a local resident, are planning to protest the move. "We're supposed to be having a transparent government, but this deal was cut in the cover of darkness," says Robert Skiba.
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Miley Cyrus poses nude for Marc Jacobs tee... for a good cause!
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(TMZ) - It was only a matter of time -- Miley Cyrus went FULL NAKED for an artsy photo shoot... but sorry pervs, it ain't exactly a Penthouse spread.
20-year-old Miley stripped down to her birthday suit for a Marc Jacobs t-shirt -- which is part of the designer's "Protect the Skin You're In" campaign to raise awareness for melanoma research.
Of course, the slogan is carefully placed over Miley's chest to cover her nipples... and she uses her hand to hide her hooha. You can breathe easy, Billy Ray...
Miley posted the image on her Twitter page -- along with the caption, "Ts are available at 9 Marc Jacobs boutiques including SanFran, LA, Chicago, New York, Boston, & Savannah GA!"
Check out my @MarcJacobsIntl #ProtectTheSkinYoureIn tee❤❤❤We gonna save alot of lives #marcfam— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 26, 2013
Ts are available at 9 Marc Jacobs boutiques including SanFran, LA, Chicago, New York, Boston, & Savannah GA! pic.twitter.com/K20WJDG14F— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 26, 2013
The new #marcjacobs x @MileyCyrus #protecttheskinyourein tee benefiting @NYULMC hits stores today! Who's getting one?!?— Marc Jacobs Intl (@MarcJacobsIntl) July 26, 2013
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In-san-i-ty n. : Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
So the Cavs got a little red-faced by the Pistons last night. It is nothing to get worked up over, it is the same stuff I've been bellowing for weeks about. Bad offense, the toughening of the schedule, etc., etc.
By the way, was I the only one to notice that Larry Hughes hurt his ankle again? I guess so since no one mentioned it in any story and it isn't on any message board I've seen.
Anyway, What seems to be especially painful is that the Cavs had the exact same issues last May. But, then why would anything be different, it is the same team. I was impressed with some facets of the new offense early on, but it has dried up. I wrote about it weeks ago here. If they don't make jumpers or get a bunch of fastbreak points, they don't have much of a chance.
So, as I said before, I have nothing new to add at this point, because nothing has changed. So I will empty my mail here:
Jerry from Georgia writes:
Coach Brown, a good guy who keeps his cool and has the Cavs hustling, is being out-coached play after play on the offensive end. I am not an expert, but I have coached some basketball in various venues, and can see obvious things. While the Nets and Pistons were isolating and spacing such that passes and drives to inside people would appear with patience, the Cavs would be bunched up time after time leaving no space for passes or drives, and allowing defenses to easily cover players. The only things this type of offense does are ensure three point attempts and second chances on the offensive boards. I think we will find the Cavs high in both categories, especially second attempt put backs.
BW: Mike is an excellent defensive coach. His weakness has so far proven to be his offense.
Steve from Arizona says:
Once again you mention no productivity from Hughes ,Wild Thing and each game it is different except for Snow. Is it such a given that he will never produce offensively that you never mention it.This puts a burden on everybody to make the differenceup.Once again in any other city the beat writer would be all over this obvious flaw with Snow .His age and lack of production are going to age LB a lot quicker.If you do not guard gibson he will dunk on you. If you took the plus minus of Snow verses all the point guards he played against and it would be staggering. I know he is a nice guy but these are facts not personal attacks.
BW: Yes, but I didn't mention the zero production from Donyell Marshall, Daniel Gibson and Damon Jones either. I agree Snow is a siutational defender at best at this point in his career. But he is still the team's best point guard other than LeBron.
James A. says:
Larry, Larry, Larry...why don't you just pack it in and go home? Every time someone passes you the ball doesn't necessarily mean you have to shoot it right away. Come on, dawg. Drive and dish. Drive and shoot. Pass it back out. One thing has been proven through the years, you are not a jump shooter. Play to your strengths. Otherwise, those low FG% shots are going to take the Cavs down. I'd rather have Pavs out there shooting where you typically shoot. And another thing is pretty evident, you certainly can not make a basket with a guy in front of you out there. Pump fake, take a couple of steps closer, and then take a clear shot at the basket.
BW: Hughes' jumper was pretty good in the preseason and before he was injured, in fact I think he was shooting like 45 or 47 percent. But since he's returned it has been flat except for one game. He seems to be looking for it rather than finding other ways.
Tim from Cleveland adds:
The Cavs 4th qtr performance last night against Detroit was about as pathetic as any nba performance I have seen, and we've seen some bad basketball. LeBron needs to take some blame for the apathy of the team. And, I especially noticed this last night, and kind of had an epiphany, but he is as much to blame for the offensive ineptness as anyone else. When he gets the ball, he tends to hold it forever and wait for a double-team to come so he can pass, or the shot clock runs out and he jacks up a bad shot. He doesn't come off screens decisively, he can't post up smaller players and he basically slows everything down when he gets the ball. Now, most of the players around him stink and that's a big problem, but he needs to mature as a player as well.
BW: I think you are right to a degree. Not all of it is his fault, he has to be put in a position to be successful.
Ben from Ravenna writes:
When the Cavaliers hired Dan Rosenbaum (stats consultant) I thought they were taking a major step forward in player and team evaluations. However they don't seem to be using him at all. All the numbers point to Snow and Gooden being a horrible combination in the starting lineup. Snow starting is worse on the offense and defense believe it or not. Gooden when matched with Jones is extremely effective.
BW: I have to admit, I've seen the numbers and I can't defend it at this juncture.
Newark, NJ -- Going over a few things since we last spoke:To read more or comment...
Oklahoma City -- Here we go again. Seems like I keep writing the same story in different towns on different days. Last night the Cavs get beat by the Hornets here. Mike Brown says it is because of bad defense. LeBron James says it is because he smartly passed the ball and his teammates didn't make jumpers "they usually make" and they'll get 'em next time.To read more or comment...
Henry Abbott, who runs perhaps the best NBA blog on the web in Truehoop, broke this story today about LeBron James. If you don't want to go to the link, Henry has had several sources tell him at least three USA Basketball coaches wanted to cut LeBron James after the first few days of Team USA training camp last summer in Las Vegas. Henry reports they were overruled by Jerry Colangelo.To read more or comment...
Houston -- I've never been much of an autograph buff. Even when I was a kid and collecting various sports artifacts like baseball cards and the like, I never got too much into them. Obviously, though, they are a major business and all. It never ceases to amaze me the hounds that stake out arena entrances and exits and hotels to get autographs. They'll stand there for hours in hopes of landing one, which doesn't seem to be like a worthwhile time investment.To read more or comment...


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Sat, 09 Jun 2012 /
The genre-spanning UK duo talk tunes with RA's Todd L. Burns.
In advance of his set at this year's Eastern Electrics Festival, we talk Circo Loco and soundchecks with the dance music luminary.
You may know Motion Sickness of Time Travel. But it's on Hooker Vision, the label Rachel Evans runs with partner Grant, that you can truly hear the full-breadth of what RA's Justin Farrar calls Southern Cosmic.
Some of the most impressive shows at Bloc 2012 will be held inside the MS Stubnitz, a former fishing vessel. RA's Holly Dicker gets her feet wet.
The UK producer has finally found a sound he can call his own, and he couldn't be happier.


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Depression Counselor
Mike Garrett, Ph.D, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
809-1000 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
Dr. Mike Garrett and Christian Counseling Associates in Raleigh have counseled and helped many individuals and couples through depression and anxiety issues. Coming out of the deep well of depression is something that is possible when you find the right counselor who understands and has competency to integrate Christian principles, cognitive-behavioral wisdom, and sometime recommend proper medication. Don't stay stuck. Many have found a way to get back on the road to recovery with us.
Depression Counselor
Beth Holloway, MA, LPC
Beth Mumford Holloway
5909 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, North Carolina
Depression and Other Mood Disorders: Many of the clients that Beth sees are struggling with feelings of hopelessness, irritability, and isolation. Other common symptoms of mood disorders include low energy, low self-esteem, loss of motivation and foreboding feelings of the future which respond to treatment over time. There are therapeutic interventions to help elevate your mood as we work to toward returning you to an adaptive level of functioning.
Depression Counselor
Katherine Good, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
230 W. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
Depression is like a deep dark hole and it can leave a person feeling hopeless. This does not need to be the case. There is hope for finding relief from the pain of depression and I have the skills and tools to help. In my years of experience I have found that sometimes a person needs a non-judgmental listener to help them grow. Other times a person needs more specific guidance. I can do both.
Depression Counselor
Susan Miller, PhD, LPCS, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Miller Counseling Services, PC 156 Mine Lake Ct. Suite 200, Raleigh, North Carolina
Miller Counseling Services provides relief from depression through therapy, coaching, and support. Depression is one of the most widely effected phases in our culture today. Our staff are highly trained and skilled in helping the client learn the causes, the underlying patterns, and ultimately gain new coping mechanisms to deal with depression. We also consult with many psychiatrists to help understand the medication needs of our clients.
Depression Counselor
Third Wave Psychotherapy , PLLC
7000 Harps Mill Rd, Suite 102, Raleigh, North Carolina
At Third Wave, we utilize cognitive behavioral therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Behavioral Activation, to assist our clients with overcoming difficulties caused by depression. While we strive to assist our clients with reducing the emotional and psychological distress associated with depression, we first and foremost strive to help our clients find ways to engage more fully and meaningfully in their lives. We believe, and research shows, that behavior change is essential in the treatment of depression. Change behavior, change your experience. Change your experience, change your view on life. That's our approach to the treatment of depression.
Depression Counselor
The Mindly Group , PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists
8406 Six Forks Rd, Suites 201 & 204, Raleigh, North Carolina
Depression is among the most common and devastating health conditions a person can face. Fortunately, there are treatments that are proven to provide relief to individuals suffering from depression. In particular, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the most researched and proven treatments for mild to moderate depression. At Mindly, we strive to incorporate cognitive-behaviorally focused interventions into individually tailored treatment plans because research and our own clinical experience tells us that this give us the best shot at helping children, men. and women with overcoming depression.
Depression Counselor
Meredith Stokke, MC, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
8360 Six Forks Road Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina
I use elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in my work with clients to treat depression. I have a warm and compassionate approach, and strive to meet each client where he or she is at. I make referrals to psychiatrists who can prescribe medication if needed, and when appropriate; however, I believe that medication is not always necessary to treat depression. I help my clients implement good self-care practices and coping skills that can help to mitigate depressive symptoms.
Depression Counselor
Katherine Cato, M.A., LPC, CEAP
Licensed Professional Counselor
5500 McNeely Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina
Depression effects both partners in a relationship, not just one of you. If your partner suffers from depression, you may be left thinking "what about me"? Emotional difficulties don't just effect one of you- if one of you suffers from depression, then you both suffer from depression. Counseling can help if you want to: Learn how to manage the effects of depression or other mood disorders on your relationship. Learn how to build a relationship that helps mitigate the effects of depression. Learn how to stop "walking on eggshells" and feeling trapped by your partner's depression.
Depression Counselor
Lindsay Patterson, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
800 Saint Mary's St. - Suite 102, Raleigh, North Carolina
I work with clients with a range of mood disorders to include depression and will work with you to help you get back to living life fully, the way you remembered it before you felt depressed. When you have depression, it can be a daunting task to even get out of bed in the mornings and my job is to make that easier for you. The goal is for you to live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life that you feel is worth living. Together we will work to achieve this outcome.
Depression Counselor
Eve Cribbs, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
1407 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, North Carolina
This is confusing for most people who don't suffer from it. Can't we all relate to feelings of depression?How many of you hear stories of how someone has pulled out of it with their own will power or been given suggestions to take a bath or serve others? If you are struggling with the condition, this can make you feel misunderstood, angry, invalidated and alone. Depression is not anyone's fault. Look in your family tree. Anyone else seem to fighting this? It runs in families because it is about heritable sensitivities in your body, like allergies or cancers. If you struggle with depression, even if it seems to come and go, please get help. There are people who get it and are there for you.
Depression Counselor
Rachel Ford, Rachel Ford, Ed.S., LPA
Licensed Psychological Associate
7404 B Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
Depression can have many causes, but at it's worst, it can be completely debilitating. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be very helpful in reversing the symptoms of depression. Medication can also be very helpful, but brand new research is also revealing that depression may be a symptom of inflammation in the body. Stress is linked to inflammation, so if we can reduce stress, we can likely reduce inflammation and hopefully depression as well. In addition to cognitive behavioral counseling I also encourage clients to look at other evidence-based ways to combat depression such as increased exercise and healthy eating. I work closely with psychiatrists when needed.
Depression Counselor
Christopher Ricci, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
8009 Creedmoor Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, North Carolina
Dr. Ricci provides counseling for depression by combining cognitive behavioral therapy approaches with an understanding of neurobiological principals. He will teach you how the connection between body and mind is integral in being happy. Learning approaches to defeat negative and self-defeating thoughts will improve your mood, and greater understanding will allow you to remain satisfied.
Depression Counselor
Whitney Johnson, MAMFT, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
219 N Boylan Ave, Suite 205, Raleigh, North Carolina
At the beginning of treatment, I work to stabilize someone experiencing depression or depressed mood. We discuss the benefits of a daily routine, scheduling pleasant activities, social support, nutrition, exercise, overall wellness & spirituality. We then move into work understanding the history of the depression & potential causes, as well as triggers of the depressed mood. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which has been researched & is an evidence based treatment for depression. This therapy teaches you how to become aware of your thoughts & the way they impact your mood. It is not difficult to learn & you will see benefits from the tools & techniques we discuss when you apply them!
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Led Zeppelin reissues set for June release
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There's a treasure trove of music waiting to be discovered by Led Zeppelin fans. Never-before-heard music from the legendary rockers will be included in a series of reissues set for release on June 3rd.
According to "Rolling Stone," the band's first three albums will be reissued on multiple formats. Deluxe box set versions of the albums, a hard cover book with rare photos and memorabilia will also be made available.
Tracklists for the bonus edition of each album have also been revealed. Tracks include live 1969 Paris performances of "Heartbreaker," "Dazed and Confused" and "Moby Dick" on the reissue of the band's self-titled debut; new mixes and backing tracks for "Thank You and "Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)" on Led Zeppelin II; and previously unreleased tracks "Keys To The Highway/Trouble In Mind" and instrumental versions of "Out On The Tiles" and "Brun-Yr-Aur Stomp" on Led Zeppelin III.
Here are the tracklists for the re-issues of Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II and Led Zeppelin III, according to "Rolling Stone":
Led Zeppelin Bonus Tracks:
(Live at the Olympia in Paris on Oct. 10, 1969)
1. "Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown"
2. "I Can't Quit You Baby"
3. "Heartbreaker"
4. "Dazed And Confused"
5. "White Summer/Black Mountain Side"
6. "You Shook Me"
7. "Moby Dick"
8. "How Many More Times"
Led Zeppelin II Bonus Tracks:
1. "Whole Lotta Love"
2. "What Is And What Should Never Be"
3. "Thank You"
4. "Heartbreaker"
5. "Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman)"
6. "Ramble On"
7. "Moby Dick"
8. "La La"
Led Zeppelin III Bonus Tracks:
1. "The Immigrant Song"
2. "Friends"
3. "Celebration Day"
4. "Since I've Been Loving You"
5. "Bathroom Sound"
6. "Gallows Pole"
7. "That's The Way"
8. "Jennings Farm Blues"
9. "Keys To The Highway/Trouble In Mind"
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"ACS launches online calendar to mark International Year of Chemistry – 04 Jan 2011
The American Chemical Society (ACS) began a global, year-long observance of the International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) by launching an online calendar that serves as a virtual time machine, transporting the public back to some of the epic events and great intellects that shaped modern society through the magic of chemistry.
Called 365: Chemistry for Life, the calendar links almost 250 days of the year to events – triumphal and trivial – in chemistry, health, medicine, energy, the environment and related fields. They range from January 1 – which in 1907 saw the debut of the database that has fostered unprecedented scientific discovery – to December 31 and a scientific law about those New Year's toasts with champagne. A mouse-click on the days in between revisits Joseph Priestley's discovery of oxygen; the first successful treatment of diabetes with insulin; George Washington Carver's discovery of hundreds of new uses for crops like peanuts; Marie Curie's landmark research on radioactivity and much more.
ACS will hold a contest during the first quarter of 2011 in which visitors to the site can suggest topics for grayed-out dates – or better topics for active dates. The contents of filled-in dates are mere suggestions and not necessarily the final word. Individuals whose topics are accepted for inclusion in the calendar will be eligible for a drawing with prizes that include an iPad, an iPod Touch and an iPod nano.
The 63rd General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry, envisioning a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. Also being celebrated in 2011 is the centennial of the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Marie Curie for her work on radioactivity, and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies."
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Paula Deen's recovery begins... kinda
(Yahoo!) - There's one good thing about hitting rock bottom: The only way to go is up. After what can only be described as a hell storm of a week, it appears that things are looking just a pinch brighter for Paula Deen. No one's saying she's out of the woods yet, but even as more partnerships burn to the ground, there is some (proverbial) cream rising to the top.
It's true that Walmart, as well as Caesars Entertainment, which operates Paula Deen-themed restaurants at four of its properties, dropped her on Wednesday.
"We are ending our relationship with Paula Deen Enterprises and we will not place new orders beyond those already committed," the retailer, which sold Deen-branded grocery and wellness items, said in a statement. "We will work with suppliers to address existing inventories and agreements."
Caesars also issued a statement, explaining, "While we appreciate Paula's sincere apologies for statements she made in her past that she recently disclosed during a deposition … after thoughtful consideration of their impact, we have mutually decided that it is in the best interests of both parties to part ways at this time."
While her "Today" show appearance on Wednesday morning proved too little too late to save those two major partnerships, it did garner a bevy of positive reviews from both celebs and civilians alike.
Never one to shy away from controversy, Donald Trump weighed in following Deen's sit-down with Lauer.
"Paula Deen made a big mistake in using a forbidden word but must be given some credit for admitting her mistake. She will be back!" he tweeted.
"The View" co-hosts also sounded off. As usual, the ladies were divided, but Barbara Walters andElisabeth Hasselbeck sided with the magnate. In a nutshell, Barbara argued that Deen has apologized so it's time to move on, while Elisabeth claimed that everyone should be given a second chance.
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Carrie Underwood 'blows away' the audience at the Grammys
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After winning Grammys for Best Country Song and Best Solo Country Performance for "Blown Away" at the 55th annual awards over the weekend, it's safe to say that Carrie Underwood is one talented artist. But she still had one more trick up her sleeve when she performed her award-winning song on-stage at the Grammy Awards.
PHOTOS: 2013 Grammy Show Highlights
In a truly unique performance, Carrie sang "Blown Away," as various visual effects were projected onto her ball gown, including images of butterflies, flowers, stars, and other designs.
Talk about being blown away, she lit up the stage - literally!
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