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Mayor Emanuel skirts, fans controversy
2012-01-31 16:17:00 The paid protesters story is finally approaching City Hall — as is the Mayor’s appearance in a pro-charter video. Check out all the education coverage here. Scroll down to the previous post for coverage of the Casals and Piccolo hearings. Mayor skirts sticky patronage questions Tribune: Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday declined to say whether it’s... Read more »
My take on an ancient controversy
2012-01-16 09:45:00 The Roman Catholic church claims special authority for itself on account of the alleged fact that the disciple Peter was the first Bihop of Rome and that Christ had given Peter special powers that Peter passed on to later bishops of Rome. The Bishop of Rome is these days referred to as the Pope, ...
Secret memo at the center of the controversy
2011-11-18 07:59:00 Here is the document at the center of the "memo-gate" controversy, sent allegedly from the highest echelons of Pakistani's civilian leadership to Admiral Michael Mullen after the killing of Osama...
By: Light Within
Paterno, Penn State and Controversy
2011-11-12 19:25:00 This is a guest article by author James Ross. Readers know James Ross as an avid golfer, but golf is not his only love. He is also an avid College Football fan. I asked him his thoughts on the Joe Paterno controversy and here is what the characters of his fictitious ...
More Controversy over Cell Phone Radiation
2011-11-07 14:07:00 A recent article in a medical journal is adding more fuel to the debate over whether radiation from cell phones can be harmful. The article contends that tests used to certify cell phone compliance with the Federal Communication Commission's safe exposure limits underestimate radiation exposure leve
Veena Malik?s Video Clips Controversy
2011-06-12 15:39:00 Veena Malik became a common name in India when she took part in the reality TV show Big Boss Season 4. She was an actress and a tv show host in Pakistan. But Pakistani film industry is nearly dead, so Veena was limited to hosting a comedy show. In big boss, millions of Indian television ...
By: Desi Galaxy
Controversy on Sathya Sai Baba?s suspicious death
2011-05-25 11:54:00 An Indian news outlet recently posted the following: “Former Minister G Nagi Reddy accused Sri Sathya Sai trust members for the death of Sathya Sai Baba.” If and when I receive a translation of the Telugu, it will be posted on this blog. ( http://thatstelugu.oneindia.in/-grapevine/2011/nagi-reddy-accus-es-sri-sathya-sai-trust-210511--aid0070.html). All the information usually available to the public when a ...
Common Controversy?
2011-05-12 04:12:00 Here are some photographs I took for Common and his Common Ground Foundation last month....
Florida Sea Monster Controversy
2011-04-26 00:19:00 Warning: I may not tolerate arrogant and insufferable smartasses. If you disagree with my opinions in the video, then fine. But leave condescending remarks and i may block and delete you. Its really that simple. Note: I have lost the link to the website where i got the videos. I have searched all over the internet and cant find it now. Maybe it still there and maybe it has been taken down. Regardless, those who are determined to get hold of the videos, i suggestRead more ...
By: Brainwashing
NPR Scrambles To Minimize Controversy Amid Twisted Politics
2011-03-10 02:24:00 NPR Scrambles To Minimize Controversy Amid Twisted Politics National Public Radio (NPR) has ousted CEO Vivian Schiller in response to its latest publicity nightmare involving NPR fundraiser Ron Schiller (no relation), who was caught on video tape telling a group of fictitious Muslim advocates that the Republican Party had been hijacked by a racist Tea Party...Although National Public Radio and the Public Broadcast System (PBS) have a tendency to lean liberal, I believe that it would be a grave mistake to cut their funding - under any circumstances.
Television Sweeps: The View + Staged Controversy = Ratings Bonanza
2011-02-15 06:05:00 Maybe Whoopi Goldberg should reconsider the comfort of her moderator chair on The View. Seems to me the problem with credibility doesn't lie in the article written in the New York Times, the issue of credibility appears to be at the table of The View. The "view" this morning was
Five on Five: Controversy this!
2011-01-26 03:55:00 Get in our Five on Five panel or get out. 1. What's the next controversy in Chicago sports going to be? 2. Why is Chad Ochocinco changing his name back to Chad Johnson? 3. What other athletes should consider changing their name? 4. Why did a football pad-maker sign Michael Vick to an endorsement deal? 5. Who you got in the Australian Open? Follow @redeyesportsguy for daily details about Five on Five print openings....
American Idol?s Alex Lambert Homeless Twitter Controversy
2011-01-19 17:20:00 American Idol season 9 contestant, Alex Lambert, confessed to his followers on Twitter that he was ?kinda of homeless? since the Hulu reality show, ?If I Could Dream?, created by Simon Fuller, ended back in October. Alex sounded a bit pathetic making everyone believe he is in a difficult condition, when in reality he is ...
Democratic Labour Party of Barbados Runs From Discussing St John?s Issues ?
2011-01-19 02:21:00 There would hardly be another Government in the world that could be so inhumane, reckless and uncaring, that it can hold a ?home coming FETE? and at a time when most in the country are yanking out their hair and having sleepless nights wondering how they will pay their bills; dealing with the high cost ...
By: Bajan Reporter
Beard Controversy!
2011-01-12 13:45:00 So for the month of January we're going to explore a very exciting format here on BEARD CANDY! It's going to be one part reminiscent, one part cause célèbre, and one part spectacle! That being said - lets lock in the first hump day with a good BEARD CONTROVERSY!So every now and then, even the most well put together people can get into tricky situations. Sometimes it's a fashion mishap (sorry hipsters, no one can bring back the mullet successfully), sometimes it's an opinion that can make waves (Oprah may not like beef, but that doesn't mean that the meat lobbyist can sue her - without TheOprah! fighting back), and sometimes people just say some silly things...like Prince Phillip...he's beardless...he...
Chicago Blackhawks: Another Controversy In Net?
2010-11-27 21:36:00 After two straight excellent starts, the Blackhawks will send Corey Crawford out on consecutive days for the first time on Saturday night in Los Angeles. Does that mean Marty Turco's in trouble in Chicago?...
Stephen Colbert addresses the TSA ?don?t touch my junk? controversy
2010-11-20 19:54:00 The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c TSA Full-Body Scanners – Jeffrey Goldberg www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes 2010 Election March to Keep Fear Alive
By: News for Greens
Brian Kelly yells his way into a minor controversy
2010-10-04 10:33:00 I'm not one to acknowledge that other blogs exist a whole lot. Sure, feuding amateur media outlets creates a temporary page view spike, but then you're obliged to feud with every opposing team blowhard, weird solo acts writing from out in the sticks, people who haven't embraced advanced statistics, people who've embraced too much advanced statistics, etc, etc. But it behooves us to mention that there's some chatter on ND Nation, and various other reservoirs of groupthink, that Brian Kelly yells a lot at his players...perhaps at a rate on Saturday night best described as "aaaalllllllllllll the time". But let's put things in focus...
A Canonical Controversy
2010-09-17 22:55:00 Remember these past few months where Ubuntu/Canonical’s contribution to Gnome (or lack thereof) was called into question and the topic was on the tip of every Linux news website tongue (see closing thoughts for info links)? Let’s throw some gasoline on that fire for your Friday!! It’s time for a Barbecue! Today, Mark Shuttleworth’s blog ... Related posts:Ubuntu Names Their Desktop After Us? I was quite surprised this morning whilst reading my RSS... Zealots and Narcissism Many times in my journeys of distribution hopping, I’ve run... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
Weezer and the "Hurley" controversy
2010-08-29 14:20:00 Weezer's new album: Named after a corporate partner. Why fans have reason to be outraged.
How Wisconsin made big Medicaid cuts with little controversy
2010-08-05 19:46:00 Maybe Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn and the legislature could learn something from this creative approach to cutting money spent on Medicaid while keeping people happy and focusing on more productive approaches.StateLine.org, -described how Wisconsin, like almost every other state, was facing serious, if not catastrophic budget problems:But for Wisconsin, passing a budget with such drastic cuts to Medicaid was just the beginning for state health officials, advocates and the state's 30,000 health care providers. [Gov.] Doyle and the Legislature devised a novel approach: They gave agency officials a dollar amount to cut, but ceded authority over how to reach that figure. They didn't even require final legislative or gubernatorial approval to enact the changes. What followed was an extraordinary six-month-long process, one...
Controversy Newest Video Clip ?Alejandro?: Lady Gaga Eats Rosary
2010-06-17 07:12:00 Los Angeles - Talk about Lady Gaga like to have no end. This time, turn the newest clips video, entitled 'Alejandro' reap the religious controversy and free sex.Many things are being discussed in the latest Lady Gaga?s video clip, 'Alejandro'. Like fashion, choreography until the property is used.Starting from the styles of dresses, Lady Gaga seen using a variety of costumes. Starting from the nuns in red robes to the nude-colored underwear. In this video clip Lady Gaga also seen wearing a bra with the muzzle of the weapon.In the video claim old photographer, Steven Klein, seen some choreography that describes the activities of couples who are intimate with harshly. The director is known to include elements of 'fetish' into his creative work.Not finished at that, various properties which are used a lot of attention, such as religious symbols. "The symbolism of religion is not meant to indicate something negative, but it is a character in a battle between dark forces of the wor...
Basant Controversy
2010-02-09 05:56:00 Governor Punjab Salman Taseer has said that Basant is the festival of Spring season and symbol of happiness and Lahorites are eager to celebrate it so no body has right to stop them from it, however,...
By: Light Within
Let?s Convert Basant into a Bitter Controversy
2010-02-08 16:33:00 Governor Punjab Salman Taseer has said that Basant is the festival of Spring season and symbol of happiness and Lahorites are eager to celebrate it so no body has right to stop them from it, however,...
By: Light Within
The Super Bowl Big Gay Controversy
2010-02-02 21:17:00 Some people (like me) only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. Who knew that this years potential commercials would be a hot bed of controversy with the LGBT community? It's quite interesting that the biggest, most heterosexual, manliest event of the year would be steeped in drama over it's exclusion of homosexual commercials and inclusion of pro-choice commercials - but that's just what's happening. There's been a flurry of concern over the past few weeks when it was announced that the very homophobic hate group Focus on the Family was paying $2.5M for a 30-second spot. The ad features, Tim Tebow and his Mother's choice to not have an abortion. Since then several groups, like the National Organization...
Fake ACORN Pimp And Cohorts Who Exposed Group?s Controversy Arrested, Charg
2010-01-27 01:26:00 Conservative “New Media Hero” Makes Richard Milhouse Nixon Proud — Busted For Wiretapping In A New Orleans Federal Building… This time, the ACORN “gotchya” man, James O’Keefe [ahem... allegedly] a member of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy,... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Controversy Over Sexy College Admissions Letter
2010-01-04 18:24:00 Opinions are divided about the U of C's attempt to lighten the mood with a somewhat sexy sample college admissions letter. What do you think?Officials Get Earful Over Cheeky University Essay New York TimesThe essay, comparing the college to an elusive lover, has had a very different effect.Should admissions dean have sent this essay around or am I too strict? College ConfidentialI'm not against the selection of the student, but I dislike the decision of the Dean of sending this kind of "Essay" to prospective students...kind of romantic (?), a private love story...?Square Parents Turned Off By Sexxy EssayGawkerThe kid who wrote the essay is obviously a genius, and these other kids/parents are insecure and/or jealous about this issue, because he clearly...
Controversy over sexual addiction
2009-12-27 17:00:00 Many of you who read this blog know that I specialize in both sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity and sexology. I try to look at sexual practices, fantasies and behaviors from a positive perspective as much as possible. The debate around sexual addiction is growing. Sexologists and sex addiction therapists often disagree with one another. Can there be a middle ground? I think so.To find this middle ground we have to look at all the issues around sexual addiction and compulsivity as well as those individuals who are acting out their own narcissism, childhood sexual abuse or simply are immature and want to have a lot of sex without regard for others.In my practice I see much more of those who are experiencing loss of control over their sexual behavior and are horrified by those they have hurt around them--including themselves. First there was this article in a blog called, "The Salon"Is sex addiction real? By Tracy Clark-FloryIt's spawned a VH1 show and an excuse for Tiger Woods. B...
By: Straight Guise
Patrick Sharp Issues Statement About Voting Controversy
2009-12-01 23:21:00 Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Sharp has obviously been through a lot today. Early this morning he learned that he'd won the honor of Chicago's Sexiest Athlete via the Victoria's Secret What's Sexy Now Chicago? site, only to be later stripped of his title. Despite visual evidence to the contrary, Victoria's Secret execs have assured fans that Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose did, in fact, garner the most votes. State officials may never be able to prove that the voting was tampered with, so for now Sharp will have to accept the spurious defeat. Sharp obviously wanted to be with his family at this difficult time, but I was able to reach him via text message. He thanked his fans for...
Adam Lambert Controversy Rages On: "It's because I'm gay,&qu
2009-11-25 19:18:00 Adam Lambert tells CBS he thinks the controversy surrounding his AMA performance is because he is gay.
Fox News' Take On Fake Parking Ticket Controversy
2009-10-21 20:07:00 Nancy Loo did a story this morning on Fox News Chicago about Wing Stop's fake parking ticket promotion....
"Meatless Mondays:" Controversy...Or Nontroversy?
2009-10-21 19:02:00 To save costs and help fight obesity, a couple of urban districts are experimenting with making one day of the week vegetarian. The idea hasn't been proposed in Chicago -- yet -- but if it is suggested don't be surprised if there's some pushback against the idea. Some critics worry about kids not getting enough protein, or about schools pushing a "liberal" vegetarian agenda. CNN anchor Lou Dobbs complained about it in this segment, titled School Food Police.Embedded video from CNN Video...
SmackDown Results: Consumed in Controversy
2009-09-19 04:34:00 When interviewed as to why he called for the bell the second CM Punk locked in the Anaconda Vise on Undertaker at WWE Breaking Point, official Scott Armstrong seemed to imply that he made the questionable call because his job was on the line. He said that someone “much higher than him” had told him to do what he did.WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon seemed to deny any involvement in the incident, demanding to know why SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long "double-crossed Undertaker". As a result, Long was forced to come before the WWE Universe and take responsibility. Long admitted the entire incident was “pre-planned” to prevent Undertaker from becoming champion. The apprehensive GM reminded the fans that Scott Armstrong and CM Punk were also involved, before inferring that his job was on the line as well. He apologized to all, asking for The Deadman’s forgiveness. Full results.source: wwe.com
By: KLQ Blog
Wednesgay News: World AIDS Day poster controversy
2009-09-16 23:34:00 As I mentioned yesterday, Join the Impact Chicago is holding a fundraiser to benefit the March for EqualityThis Friday's "Friday Night Du Jour" at Juicy Wine Company (694 N. Milwaukee) plans to donate a percentage of their proceeds to the AIDS Foundation of ChicagoSpeaking of AIDS, this year's World AIDS Day posters are using Hitler as their mascot. Can we please retire him as the epitome of all evil already?More news: ...
Obama adviser Jones resigns in controversy
2009-09-06 18:32:00 Obama adviser Jones resigns in controversy WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s adviser Van Jones has resigned amid controversy over past inflammatory statements, the White House said early Sunday. Jones, an administration official specializing in environmentally friendly “green jobs” with the White House Council on Environmental Quality was linked to efforts suggesting a government role in the ...
By: TexasFred's
Analyzing Helen Shiller's Response to the Uptown Riot Controversy
2009-08-28 13:19:00 Yesterday afternoon, Alderman Helen Shiller posted a lengthy response on the 46th Ward website regarding the widely viewed August 13th Uptown riot video and the firestorm of controversy surrounding it. Given the gravity of the situation for Uptown residents, it's a response worthy of a line-by-line analysis by a communications strategist. Being one, myself (how useful is that?), that's exactly what I've done. Read on to learn why I think Shiller's response doesn't fit the crime....
Caster Semenya Gender Controversy (Photos, Video)
2009-08-21 13:56:00 Athlete Caster Semenya is involved in controversy regarding her gender after winning the women’s 800m gold medal at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in Berlin on Wednesday (August 19). IAAF has asked the South African athletics federation to conduct a gender test after her muscular physique and amazing performances sparked speculation that she is, ...
Google Admits Mistake Over Indo-China Map Controversy
2009-08-10 12:23:00 The search engine giant Google today formally admitted their ‘mistake’ of wrongly showing parts of Arunachal Pradesh in Chinese language and showing its northern boundary with China in broken lines. This basically means that the region is an undefined boundary between the neighbours and its country hood is still not decided. The service in context is Google Earth which lets the user view satellite images, maps and terrains. “We are in the process of reverting the data to its previous state and expect the change to be visible in the product shortly,” a Google spokesperson said in an official statement. “We would like to clarify that this issue did not impact our depiction of international borders,” the statement said. The mistake apparently happened when Google published new data for the state as a part of their regular updates and made some processing errors in the map data. This resulted in the change of certain names in the final product which was visible to end users...
By: WATblog
Kelly Clarkson Self Magazine Photoshop Controversy!
2009-08-08 14:58:00 American Idol Kelly Clarkson graces the cover of the latest issue of Self Magazine (September 2009). Despite claiming in Self?s interview to be completely comfortable with her body and who she is, it?s pretty clear Kelly was completely Photoshopped in the magazine?s photo shoot. About her recent weight gain, Kelly said, ?When people talk about [it], ...
Barack Obama?s Health Care Logo Controversy
2009-08-06 20:48:00 It seems like not only President Barack Obama?s health policies are controversial but the new health care logo is also raising a heated debate. The creepy new logo resembles the Reichsadler, the symbol of the German National Socialist (NSDAP/Nazi). I guess now those Obama Joker Poster (photos here) make some sense. Why so Socialist!?! Obama Healthcare Logo ...
Jessica Simpson?s Indian Giver Controversy!
2009-08-03 01:49:00 Singer Jessica Simpson, who recently broke up with her boyfriend Tony Romo, said she was not an ?Indian giver? when asked if she would be taking back the fancy boat she gave him just a couple of weeks before the split. This comment caused outrage amongst Native Americans because it was used in a derogatory manner ...
Copyright controversy returns to Canada: Conservatives to hold public heari
2009-07-20 18:20:00 The importance of these hearings can?t be overstated. Bill C-61 would have outlawed remixing, turntablism, mash-ups, audio/visual collage and copying DVDs and CDs to your iPod. Fines were set to escalate up to $10,000 per infringement (i.e. per file) along with provisions for jail time. It was an industry-sponsored assault on the cultural commons that was defeated by alarmed and outraged Canadians.
Pure goji juice controversy
2009-07-19 23:20:00 Several companies claim to be selling “pure” goji juice. Unless it has been, and needs to be refrigerated prior to opening, something must be added in order to preserve the freshness of the product. Usually, it is an insignificant percentage and sometimes not put on the product label…sort of a “white lie”. Some companies disquise the goji berry juice flavor by adding apple juice, other sweetner, or anything that will mask the strange taste of the goji berry. Juice squeezed from fresh berries should have an orange color, while reconstituted juices normally will have a coffee color and a prunelike flavor. Most juices filter out the solid matter such as the peel, pulp and seed. Much of the nutrition is lost when this juicing process is done. Some companies will claim to have various mg’s of goji in their bottle or serving, or varying number s of pounds of berries in their product. This is difficult to prove or disprove, however. In conclusion when asking que...
Remarks from White Sox GM stir controversy on Twitter
2009-07-09 19:02:00 If you haven't heard them yet, White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams made some controversial comments on Tuesday when addressing the state of his team....
Michael Jackson: Controversy in Death
2009-06-29 01:07:00 It was bound to happen, wasn't it? When someone like Michael Jackson dies, people assume that something must have gone wrong with his death. That's because most of the people are still grappling with the fact that a legend who they loved is no more. It happens with any family. We have seen so many instances in recent times where untimely death of people have caused a controversy like the death of Indian Idol singer Ishmeet in a swimming pool, the student from a top Delhi school who died of an asthma attack, the boy who was ragged to death in a college hostel and a host of other deaths which created a stir in the media for some days and then died down slowly and surely. No one knows, no one bothers about those news anymore and the family is left fending for themselves, trying to get a hold on their emotions.This is Michael Jackson's death, no less! There had to be some mystery to be solved, some piece of a puzzle to be put in place, some answers to questions and to top it, if some...
By: Bollywood Movies
The Iran Controversy And The Importance Of Social Media Communications
2009-06-18 06:23:00 The 2009 Iranian presidential elections happened on 12th June this time around. Result: current president incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won the election with 66% of the votes cast in favour of him and Mir-Hossein Mousavi got 33% of them. Not even 24 hours had passed when the dusk of 13th June saw the biggest unrest in Iran since 1979. Ahmadinejad was charged against electoral fraud and irregularities during the vote by his opponent and Iran soon turned into a war zone. The 300 plus angry crowd of 13th June turned into a swelling mob of thousands and the news spread to the entire world. In a desperate attempt to subdue the protests, most of the prominent sites like Facebook, YouTube, and foreign broadcasting websites were blocked. Soon to be followed were SMS, international calls and eventually all cell phone services were shut down; a complete information lockdown to be precise. But trickle of news has been pouring out to the world since then, mainly via the internet. Iranians have...
By: WATblog
David Letterman Apologizes to the Palins [VIDEO]
2009-06-16 09:39:00 David Letterman has apologized to Sarah Palin’s family after making a joke about their 18-year-old daughter Bristol last week. The joke was intended to poke fun at Bristol, who had a baby late...
By: Celebrity Smack!
Carrie Prejean Loses Crown!
2009-06-10 20:38:00 Carrie Prejean, the controversial Miss California USA will lose her crown today after failing to comply with pageant rules! Prejean has reportedly violated her contract by not showing up for...
By: Celebrity Smack!
Jon Voight Obama ?False Prophet? [VIDEO]
2009-06-09 20:21:00 Actor Jon Voight calls President Obama a “false prophet” at the Republican Senate-House Fundraising Dinner on June 8th. Discuss! Related Smacks Ashley Todd: Victim of Politics or Media...
By: Celebrity Smack!
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