Archive for February, 2010:
Israel, Palestinians Clash Over Heritage Sites - Wall Street Journal
Telegraph.co.uk Israel, Palestinians Clash Over Heritage Sites Wall Street Journal TEL AVIV—Two confrontations between Israeli police and Palestinian demonstrators in Jerusalem underlined the spreading turmoil after Israel's decision to declare shrines in two West Bank cities as national heritage sites. On Feb. … King of Jordan: Protect holy sites from Israel Ynetnews Israeli police, Palestinians clash at holy site The Associated Press Fighting erupts at Jerusalem's holy sites ABC Online BBC News
Obama yet to kick smoking habit, should eat better - The Associated Press
New York Daily News Obama yet to kick smoking habit, should eat better The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama hasn't kicked the smoking habit, takes anti-inflammatory medication to relieve chronic tendinitis in his left knee and should eat better to lower his cholesterol, his team of doctors concluded Sunday after the … President Obama still smoking? Doctor's note may be smoking gun New York Daily News Obama: Thumbs up after physical USA Today Obama in 'Excellent Health,' Doctor Says After Annual Checkup BusinessWeek Daily Beast
Avatar Makes (More) History; Kevin Smith Not Too Fat to Open
First, Avatar sunk Titanic. Then it buried it. James Cameron’s epic came up with another $14 million, per estimates, and became the first film to gross $700 million-plus…
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Joan Rivers Returns!
And we know she’s do anything for work! Legendary funnywoman Joan Rivers will join TV Land’s second season of How’d You Get So Rich? , a show detailing several rags-to-riches stories. The six episode stint will air in May 5th. Will U be watching?! [ Image via WENN .]
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Casting For The Russian Jersey Shore!
Now that Jersey Shore is one of the most talked about shows on TV, producer Elina Miller is capitalizing on the stereotypes of privileged ethnic communities in a knock off show based on the Russian-Americans in NYC’s Brighton Beach community. The casting notice says: “Are you the Russian Snooki or The Situation? Are you a super outgoing and fun-loving Russian-American that sometimes sneaks kalbaska, pel’meni and vodka from the fridge? Can people hear the Euro/Techno/Russian music blasting from your car before they see you pull up? … The cameras will roll as you do what you do best—eat, drink and PARTY. Here’s who we’re looking for: Outgoing guys and girls between the ages of 21 and 30 who would be willing to spend one summer living in an all-expense paid digs in the New York City area and consider themselves to be Russian-American (or from the former U.S.S.R, including the Caucasus). We’re searching for people throughout the entire U.S. including: NYC, Miami, Cleveland, Chicago, L.A., San Francisco and beyond. You must love attention and be the opposite of camera-shy…..” Brighton Beach, which is known as Little Odessa, has one of the largest Russian communities next to Moscow. Yet, the producer claims she has no attention of accentuating stereotypes. “While some of the stereotypes may have merit, I’m trying to show that [the community is] a lot more complex,” said Miller. “One thing that’s common across all cultures is the desire young people have to have fun, to unleash.” No one can compare to the glory of Snooki! Sounds like a big mistake! [ Image via WENN .]
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Casting For The Russian Jersey Shore!
Love You, Dan Rad!
An avid supporter of the LGBTQ community, Daniel Radcliffe sat down with the folks at The Trevor Project while in NYC to talk about his involvement with the organization. In case you didn’t already know, The Trevor Project is a non-profit organization that was created to provide “crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning LGBTQ youth.” Love it! Dan Rad is awesome!
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Report: Hamas chief survived two earlier assassination attempts - Ha’aretz
Times Online Report: Hamas chief survived two earlier assassination attempts Ha’aretz By Haaretz Service and Reuters Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, who was killed last month in a Dubai hotel, faced two previous assassination attempts in recent years, Hamas officials said, according to a report Sunday on Channel 2 news. … 'Australia did not back Israel in UN due to passport affair' Ynetnews Dubai police: Mabhouh was drugged Aljazeera.net British police in Israel to investigate assassination Jewish Telegraphic Agency Times Online
Death toll from Chile earthquake toll jumps to 708 - BBC News
The Guardian (blog) Death toll from Chile earthquake toll jumps to 708 BBC News The number of people confirmed dead after Chile's earthquake has soared to 708 and is expected to rise further, President Michelle Bachelet has said. Previously about 300 people had been reported to have been killed in Saturday's 8.8 magnitude quake … Chilean president says 708 killed in earthquake Xinhua Scientists defend warning after tsunami nonevent The Associated Press Chile earthquake: death toll continues to rise Telegraph.co.uk The Guardian
Storm batters southern Europe, at least 51 dead - CNN International
Times Online Storm batters southern Europe, at least 51 dead CNN International Paris, France (CNN) — A winter storm named “Xynthia” battered the western coast of Europe Sunday, its high winds downing trees and power lines and leaving as many as 51 people dead, authorities said. Hardest hit was France, where at least 45 people … Flood warnings issued as storm heads for UK Times Online Fierce storms in Europe kill 50, mostly in France The Associated Press Deadly storms hit France Portugal and Spain BBC News ABC News
Obama in great health but struggles with smoking - Washington Post
Washington Times Obama in great health but struggles with smoking Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama still struggles with a smoking habit but is in overall excellent health, his doctors said in a report after Obama underwent a routine medical exam on Sunday. Obama, 48, visited the National … Facts and figures on Obama's physical The Associated Press Obama: Thumbs up after physical USA Today Obama in 'Excellent Health,' Doctor Says After Annual Checkup BusinessWeek Montreal Gazette