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clipped from news.yahoo.comObama economic plan aims for 2.5M new jobs by 2011
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AP – President-elect Barack Obama and his adviser Valerie Jarrett decide on lunch during a stop at Manny's … WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama promoted an economic plan Saturday he said would create 2.5 million jobs by rebuilding roads and bridges and modernizing schools while developing alternative energy sources and more efficient cars.
"These aren't just steps to pull ourselves out of this immediate crisis. These are the long-term investments in our economic future that have been ignored for far too long," Obama said in the weekly Democratic radio address.
The goal is to get the plan quickly through Congress, with help from both parties, after Obama takes office Jan. 20. The plan, which envisions those new jobs by January 2011, is "big enough to meet the challenges we face," he said.
Obama noted the growing evidence the country is "facing an economic crisis of historic proportions" and said he was pleased Congress passed an extension of unemployment benefits this past week. But, he added, `We must do more to put people back to work and get our economy moving again."
Nonetheless, he said, "There are no quick or easy fixes to this crisis, which has been many years in the making, and it's likely to get worse before it gets better."
It will take support from Democrats and Republicans to pass the economic plan, Obama said. "I'll be welcome to ideas and suggestions from both sides of the aisle," he said. "But what is not negotiable is the need for immediate action."
People "are lying awake at night wondering if next week's paycheck will cover next month's bills," if their jobs will remain, if their retirement savings will disappear, he added.
The Labor Department reported that claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to the highest level since July 1992, providing fresh evidence of the weakening job market.
"We'll put people back to work rebuilding our crumbling roads and bridges, modernizing schools that are failing our children, and building wind farms and solar panels," Obama said. He also made a commitment to fuel-efficient cars and alternative energy technologies "that can free us from our dependence on foreign oil and keep our economy competitive in the years ahead."
Obama pointed to the past, saying that Americans in this country's darkest hours have risen above their divisions to solve their problems, as a hope for the future.
"We have acted boldly, bravely, and above all, together," Obama said. "That is the chance our new beginning now offers us, and that is the challenge we must rise to in the days to come. It is time to act. As the next president of the United States, I will."
On the Net:
Video link to Obama's address: http://www.change.gov
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Their representative says the pop and rock star couple have named their son Bronx Mowgli. The baby, born Thursday night, weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces.
Bronx is the first child for Simpson-Wentz, best known for the hit "Pieces of Me," and Wentz, bassist for the platinum rock band Fall Out Boy. They were married earlier this year.
Their representative said in a statement: "Ashlee, Pete and baby Bronx are all healthy and happy, and thank everyone for their well wishes!"
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Speaking to reporters backstage at his Wednesday night concert at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia, the Yeah! singer said, "It's one of the best Christmas gifts there is.”
The 30-year-old singer and his wife welcomed their first child, Usher Raymond V, into the world a year ago. Usher has since revealed his wife is expecting another boy, due on December 15.
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clipped from www.starpulse.comJay-Z And Beyonce Are Hollywood's Richest Couple Of 2008
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The Crazy In Love stars, who wed in April, have amassed a fortune in the year from June 1st 2007 to 2008. Rapper Jay-Z earned $82 million from his recent $150 million 10-year deal with concert promoter Live Nation, while wife Knowles has brought in $80 million from her various ventures in fashion, film and music.
Their 2008 fortune sets them far apart from Hollywood's other power couples - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are in second place in the Forbes magazine poll with $85 million, while Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie could only manage fifth place with $34 million.
The top 10 of Hollywood's Top Earning Couples is as follows:
1. Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles - $162 million
2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - $85 million
3. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham - $58 million
4. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - $35 million
5. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - $34 million
6. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann - $30 million
7. Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani - $28 million
8. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman - $25 million
9. Tony Parker and Eva Longoria Parker - $22.5 million
10. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart - $22 million
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Oprah wants her. So do Letterman and Leno.
The failed Republican vice presidential candidate crunched state budget numbers this past week in her 17th-floor office as tumbling oil prices hit Alaska's revenues. Her staff, meanwhile, fielded television requests seeking the 44-year-old Palin for late-night banter and Sunday morning Washington policy.
Agents from the William Morris Agency and elsewhere, have come knocking. There even has been an offer to host a TV show.
"Tomorrow, Governor Palin could do an interview with any news media on the planet," said her spokesman, Bill McAllister. "Tomorrow, she could probably sign any one of a dozen book deals. She could start talking to people about a documentary or a movie on her life. That's the level we are at here."
"Barbara Walters called me. George Stephanopoulos called me," McAllister said. "I've had multiple conversations with producers for Oprah, Letterman, Leno and 'The Daily Show.'"
Asked whether Winfrey was pursuing Palin for a sit-down, Michelle McIntyre, a spokeswoman for Winfrey's Chicago-based Harpo Productions Inc., said she was "unable to confirm any future plans" for the show.
Palin may have emerged from the campaign politically wounded, with questions about her preparedness for higher office and reports of an expensive wardrobe. But she has returned to Alaska with an expanded, if unofficial, title — international celebrity.
John McCain plucked Palin out of relative obscurity in late August and put her on the national GOP ticket. Now, she has to decide how and where to spend her time, which could have implications for her political future and her bank account, with possible land mines of legal and ethical rules.
Palin is considering about 800 requests for appearances from December through 2009, with 75 percent coming from out of state. A year ago, just a sprinkle of requests came from beyond Alaska's borders. They range from invitations to speak at The Chief Executives' Club of Boston to attend a 5-year-old's birthday party, from a prayer breakfast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to a business conference in Britain.
Michael Steele, the former Maryland lieutenant governor who wants to be the next chairman of the Republican National Committee, is seeking face time.
She has invitations to make appearances in 20 foreign countries, typically with all expenses paid, McAllister said. She has more than 200 requests for media interviews, again from around the globe.
"She has to pace herself," suggested veteran Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman. "She wants a career made in a Crock-Pot, not a microwave."
In her two months on the national stage, Palin energized the Republican base but turned off moderates and independents, according to some surveys. Flubbed answers in national television interviews raised questions about her competence. She was embarrassed by the disclosure the RNC spent at least $150,000 for designer clothing, accessories and beauty services for her and her family.
The right book or movie deal could help Palin reintroduce herself to the nation, on terms she could dictate.
While books and movie deals could be worth millions of dollars, it's not clear if Palin would be able to legally earn it. State rules say she cannot accept outside employment for compensation. But there appears to be little in the way of precedent left by former governors to judge if book deals or lucrative speaking appearances amount to "employment."
Palin has sent unmistakable signals she is open to running for president in 2012, but to advance her political ambitions she must stay in the public eye in the lower 48 states. As with any celebrity, there is the risk of overexposure. At the same time, she'll be under pressure to attend to governing her home state, which is thousands of miles from the rest of the nation.
"She has to deal with the perception that she bobbled her debut," said Claremont McKenna College political scientist John Pitney. "She needs to stay home for a while. If she wants a future in national politics, her No. 1 job is doing a good job as governor."
Just this past week, shortly after conducting a string of national TV interviews and skipping a state education conference, she was scolded by the Anchorage Daily News. "There are ... low graduation rates, plummeting North Slope oil prices, proposals to build alternative energy projects, the gas pipeline," the paper said in an editorial. "It's time for the governor to refocus on Alaska's needs."
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The 31-year-old rapper's "808s & Heartbreak" doesn't come out until Monday, but fans have been able to hear the entire CD starting Friday.
West is the latest act to debut a CD on MySpace before its official release. Guns N Roses, Paul McCartney
and Beyonce Knowles have all done the same. The Killers will do so on Saturday with their CD, "Day & Age."
It has become a regular practice to offer some kind of live stream of new CDs in the days before their release on one Web site.
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The former Blink-182 drummer sued the plane's owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and an airplane maintenance company, seeking more than $25,000 in damages.
Barker's suit claims the companies improperly operated and maintained the Learjet that overshot a runway and burst into flames on Sept. 19 in South Carolina.
The crash killed two pilots, Barker's assistant, Chris Baker, and Barker's bodyguard, Charles Monroe Still Jr.
Barker is seeking damages for pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of earnings, and medical and legal expenses. Still's mother, Thelma Martin Still, joined Barker in the lawsuit and is suing the companies for damages including grief and sorrow, funeral expenses and loss of earnings.
Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM were both injured in the crash. The pair had performed together the night of the crash and were flying back to Los Angeles.
The lawsuit alleges that the Learjet was "defective" and faults the plane's pilots, claiming they were improperly trained and should have tried to take off rather than continue down the runway. The jet was owned by Global Exec Aviation, a Long Beach, Calif.-based charter company.
Along with Global Exec, others named in the lawsuit are Goodyear; Toronto-based Bombardier Inc., which the suit claims was responsible for maintaining the aircraft; and two charter firms that brokered the flight, Clay Lacy Aviation Inc. and Inter Travel and Services Inc.
In a statement, Goodyear spokesman Ed Markey said it was "unfortunate" the suit was filed before the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation was finalized.
"While the tires may have been involved, it is too early to speculate on a cause," said Markey. "The performance of the tire is dependent on how the tire was used,if it was properly maintained and whether it was damaged before the accident."
Messages left for Global Exec Aviation and Bombardier were not returned Friday.
Aviation authorities have said cockpit recordings indicated the jet's crew thought a tire had blown during takeoff. NTSB officials have said pieces of tire were recovered about 2,800 feet from where the plane started its takeoff down the 8,600-foot runway.
clipped from straightfromthea.comVideo ~ Usher on MC Search "Serchlite TV": “It’s NOT a Game!”
Usher hit up MC Serch’s radio show and gave major props to Puff…ummm I mean Diddy for helping him back in the day. Ursh also credits Jermaine Dupri for helping him find his true “sound” and his Moms for keeping the money in order. Funny thing is…Usher mentions all these people but never utters his wife Tomeka’s name, even when Serch hit him up with the “older woman” question. He also seems to flinch a bit when asked about why he initially called off the wedding. I don’t think he saw that one coming…
Video: Sneak Peak of Bonnie Hunt and Niecy Nash do Kim & NeNe from Real Wives House of Atlanta
Bonnie Hunt and Niecy Nash (Reno 911) do Kim and NeNe (Real Housewives of Atlanta) better than the originals! This is funny!
clipped from sandrarose.comVideo: Rev. Al Flip Flops On Use of the Term ‘House Negro’
“Rev. Al Sharpton, Do you believe that political leaders such as Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell are viewed as “house negroes” by other African Americans, by going along with the President against their beliefs?”
This is Rev. Al’s response to Al-Qaeda calling Barack Obama a “house negro”:
Beyonce Towers Over Tokyo in New Ad
Beyonce looks red-hot as she shows off her cleavage in the arms of a Japanese pop star. The Sasha Fierce star, 27, looks stunning as she towers over Tokyo in a figure-hugging dress with a plunging neckline. But husband Jay-Z has nothing to worry about. The ad for handbag maker Samantha Thavasa is only-for-Japan and was made when she visited Tokyo late in October.
The lucky chap in the billboard campaign is Takuya Kimura, 35, singer for Japanese group SMAP. “Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy,” said Beyonce. Kimura returned the compliment sating: “I enjoyed the time with her. She is really sexy and crute. I can learn many things from her to be a nicer guy.” The ads will appear in Samantha Thavasa’s 117 shops nationwide as well as on billboards in Aoyama and Harajuku.
Beyonce’s album I Am… Sasha Firece, is on pace to to sell $500K-$550K in the first week. Source
Madonna and Guy Ritchie Divorce Decree Granted
A divorce decree for Madonna and Guy Ritchie divorce has been granted and may become final in six weeks and a day. Guy gets props for not taking Madonna to the cleaners.
Of Madonna’s $300 million fortune, Guy walks away with a paltry $10 million.
But he got what he wanted which was joint custody of his sons, David and Rocco, who he’s seen with attending a movie premiere in London last night.
The boys will split their time between London where daddy resides, and NYC with Madonna.
Lourdes is not part of the deal since she’s not his biological, so she stays in NY with mommy.
A British judge just a few hours ago, granted divorce decrees to 17 couples, including a “Ciccone M L v Ritchie G S.”
The decree said the divorce was granted on the basis of Guy’s “unreasonable behavior,” but did not elaborate. Rumors have it that Ritchie objected to Madonna adopted a Malawi girl. Source
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Celebs Out & About
Friday, November 21st, 2008
By now you know that Jermaine Dupri couldn’t make it to Pure Atlanta last night because he was in Dubai with Janet Jackson for the Grand Opening of the world’s most expensive hotel, the $1.5 billion dollar Atlantis on the man-made Palm Jumeirah island. I know you’ve all seen pictures of it.
According to JustJared, more than 2000 celebrities from all over the world traveled to Dubai to indulge in the wasteful excess, including A-listers like Charlize Theron, Robert De Niro, Lindsay Lohan, Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington, Mary-Kate Olsen and even Oprah. B-listers Wesley Snipes and Chris Tucker were also there.
International singing star Kylie was paid a whopping $4 million to perform for one hour. The Grand Opening party for the ultra luxurious Palm Jumeirah man-made island cost more than $32 million and the party guests were worth billions in personal wealth. I’m sure security for the party was ridiculous.
Remy Ma Accuses Judge of Making Mistakes in Shooting Trial
Rapper Remy Ma wants to be out of jail by Christmas. So after exhausting all appeals while serving her 8-year prison sentence, she’s now accusing the judge who presided over her trial of making mistakes.
Remy, real name Reminisce Smith, 26, was sentenced in May on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, weapon possession and attempted coercion for shooting Makeda Barnes Joseph in the abdomen in July after accusing her of stealing money out of her purse.
Now, in new documents filed on behalf of the star, her lawyers claim the trial was riddled with mistakes by the judge. They pinpoint four key indications of the judge’s alleged faults, including the claim Smith was “unfairly prejudiced” by the inclusion of details relating to an August 2007 attack on a male alleged to be Barnes Joseph’s boyfriend, which Smith is said to have instigated.Her attorneys have also accused the judge of “wrongly instructing the jury” over Barnes Joseph’s testimony, after the jurors were told that if they believed it to be “truthful and accurate”, it would satisfy the proof “beyond a reasonable doubt”.
Smith’s legal team want the sentence overturned and the star released before the seasonal holidays.Smith is currently serving time at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women in New York as she awaits the appeal. Source
Is That You, Bey?
Friday, November 21st, 2008
Beyonce, aka Sasha Fierce never fails to amuse us! Sasha stripped down to her boots, gloves and camel hump wig for this provocative, yet comical promo shot. I wonder who told her to pose like that? She looks like a naked midget with really long legs. I guess desperate times call for desperate measures! 
Thanks to loyal reader Linda for the laugh!
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wow, I’m taken aback that we can watch this online. This story is sad and disgusting in so many ways. Eskay posted this strong reaction earlier.
he’s rocking that lip ring like its a cankersore.
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It’s time to innovate when the economy is trash and your checks have stopped coming in. Case in point, Lil’ Cease just released a “Hard Body” workout video. See the video under the hood
clipped from www.bossip.com clipped from www.aceshowbiz.comJordin Sparks 'So Excited' to Be the Newest Celebrity Designer for Wet Seal
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Called "Sparks," Jordin's line for Wet Seal is a holiday dresses line that ranges in size from XS to XL and in price from $30 to $55. An assortment of the holiday dresses will be delivered to stores just in time for Thanksgiving and will later include casual apparel and accessories. The dresses, meanwhile, have been available online at wetseal.com.
First Look of Laurence Fishburne's Raymond Langston on 'CSI'
The switching was explained as William Petersen's departure from the show after 9 seasons playing Grissom. Langston's introduction to the show will be marked when Grissom secretly joins Langston's class to gain access to an infamous serial killer, "Dick & Jane Killer". The episode will air December 11 at 9/8c.
'Punisher: War Zone' Adds Three New Clips
In the first clip entitled "Who Punishes You", Frank Castle comes to the house of Angela Donatelli to offer his help, but met with a pointing of gun by Angela and a question of who punishes him for killing her husband. The second clip presents Castle in a church, talking to a priest about the reasons of what he is doing, while the third and last clip shows a doctor removing Jigsaw's bandage to reveal his new damaged face.
Lil Wayne's North America Tour Dates Announced
The tour will be started on December 6 in Rochester, New York as a re-scheduling date for his previously-postponed concert on October 26 at Blue Cross Arena. After the makeup date, there are at least eleven scheduled shows in December 2008 and two dates in January 2009.
Celeb Friends Plan Birthday Surprise for Miley Cyrus at AMAs
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Comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who has been signed to host the awards show, might also has surprise for Miley, but he wouldn't spill it. "It's Miley Cyrus's birthday that night. I think the New Kids On The Block will be there. [But] it's not like I'm gunning for anyone in particular," so he says.
Two New Clips and a TV Spot From 'Cadillac Records'
In the MySpace clip, it can be seen that Jeffrey Wright's Muddy Waters and Columbus Short's Little Walter are collaborating together in recording a song. The clip also shows Adrien Brody's Leonard Chess watching the session from behind the glass and enjoying the music the two are making. Meanwhile, the MTV clip presents the time Mos Def's Chuck Berry is trying to make his way into a club despite the skepticism from the club operators.
Cover Art of Jamie Foxx's 'Intuition'
"Intuition" is a follow up to Jamie's 2005 studio LP "Unpredictable". Slated to be dropped on December 16 in the U.S., the record will line up guest stars T.I. on single "Just Like Me", Lil Wayne on "Aye!", and Keri Hilson on "My Girl".
Jessica Simpson 'Over the Moon With Joy' Over Newborn Nephew
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Jessica isn't the only family member to be thrilled about the birth of Bronx. Both sets of grandparents also express their joy over the new addition to the family. "We are happy beyond words and incredibly proud of Ashlee and Pete," Joe and Tina Simpson say in a statement. "They are unbelievable parents already, and we can't wait to spend Bronx's first holidays together with the whole family. We are truly blessed."
In the brand new trailer of "New in Town", it can be seen that Renee Zellweger star as the stylish Lucy Hill. The video footage gives out clues on the bone-tickling comedy to be expected from the movie as Lucy tries to adapt to the new situation. Focusing on the out-of-the-box moments for Lucy, the trailer also shows the building-up romance between her and Ted Mitchell.
- Lil Wayne's North America Tour Dates
- Friends Plan Birthday Surprise for Miley Cyrus
- Renee Zellweger's 'New in Town' Trailer
- Britney Spears' German Mini Tour
- First 'Adventureland' Trailer Hits
- Audio Stream of Rihanna's Demo Song 'U Make Me Sick'
- Tobey Maguire and Wife Expecting Child No. 2
- Video: Robert Pattinson Necking Tyra Banks
- Two New Character Posters of 'Star Trek'
- Preview of 'Smallville' January 15
- Video Premiere: New Kids On The Block's 'Dirty Dancing'
- New Clips of 'Heroes' episode 3.10
- Ashlee Simpson Gives Birth to Baby Boy
- New Trailer of 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs'
- Miley Cyrus Compares Herself to Bolt
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The star openly dishes on an Australian radio show.
She said of Jackman, "He really is so nice and really, really genuinely is one of the easiest guys to be around, and he always manages to see what's good."
clipped from blogxilla.com clipped from necolebitchie.comHeavy D Goes Reggae, Wayans Eye Candy Plus Chante and Kenny Go Separate Ways
Heavy D and Nia Long were spotted on the set of his new video “Long Distance Girlfriend” a few weeks back and it looks like Heavy D isn’t so Heavy any more. *lol* His new album “Vibes” has a caribbean feel and is far from the classic “Heavy D” we are used to. I wanted to yell “bok bok bok” why watching the video. Check it out below:
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Bush and Olmert to meet over Iran's nuclear ambitions
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Court Says Shell Can’t Drill Near Alaska
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Global Forecast by American Intelligence Expects Al Qaeda’s Appeal to Falter - NYTimes
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Yikes!!! I'm a Slave to Socialized Medicine
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White House Pushes Through a Flurry of Rule Changes Sought by Business
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2025: the end of US dominance
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A cadre of European politicians gathered Thursday at the Museum of the 18th century in Brussels to launch Europeana
Trying to access Europeana on the day of its launch, though, was akin to navigating the Vatican Museums in the tourist-thick month of August. It was impossible to see anything, as the project’s three servers were totally overwhelmed.
According to our sources, Facebook distributed a request-for-proposal to a number of classified sites earlier this year (the same model they are using for Facebook Music).
The obvious partner is Oodle
Whoever powers Facebook Classifieds (or Facebook Marketplace, as they call it) has a big hill to climb. Competing with Ebay (and their Kijiji) and Craigslist isn’t trivial. The original thought was that social networks were great for classifieds because you the buyers and sellers know each other. But Facebook’s current classifieds system shows anemic listings. The Silicon Valley network, for example, had a total of ten new listings added yesterday. San Francisco had twenty. New York City - zero. And for those who’ve forgotten, Microsoft launched their own classifieds site based on MSN friends and private networks (like businesses), and it went nowhere.
A cadre of European politicians gathered Thursday at the Museum of the 18th century in Brussels to launch Europeana
Trying to access Europeana on the day of its launch, though, was akin to navigating the Vatican Museums in the tourist-thick month of August. It was impossible to see anything, as the project’s three servers were totally overwhelmed.
According to our sources, Facebook distributed a request-for-proposal to a number of classified sites earlier this year (the same model they are using for Facebook Music).
The obvious partner is Oodle
Whoever powers Facebook Classifieds (or Facebook Marketplace, as they call it) has a big hill to climb. Competing with Ebay (and their Kijiji) and Craigslist isn’t trivial. The original thought was that social networks were great for classifieds because you the buyers and sellers know each other. But Facebook’s current classifieds system shows anemic listings. The Silicon Valley network, for example, had a total of ten new listings added yesterday. San Francisco had twenty. New York City - zero. And for those who’ve forgotten, Microsoft launched their own classifieds site based on MSN friends and private networks (like businesses), and it went nowhere
In an intimate interview with Charlie Rose on PBS tonight, and available here
In particular, Lessig speaks out against the abolitionist movement growing against copyright:
My real fear is that the last 10 years have unleashed a kind of revolutionary attitude among the generation that will take over in 10 years. And it will be hard for them to distinguish between sensible copyright legislation and the kind that we’ve got right now. So my real fear is we’re going to lose control of this animal… I just want to reform [copyright] to make it make sense.
When Apple started running the anti-Vista commercial mocking Microsoft for spending $300 million on Vista’s own ad campaign instead of on fixing its problems, I called it hypocritical:
Apple’s advertising budget is also pretty massive. I mean, I see more Apple commercials on TV than ads for Barack Obama. Apple is on track to spend more than $3.5 billion on SG&A (selling, general, and administrative expenses) for its fiscal year that ended September 30. How much of that was spent on advertising? I don’t know, but 10 percent doesn’t seem unreasonable.
It turns out that I underestimated Apple’s advertising budget. Lindsay Blakely, a former Business 2.0 reporter who now blogs at Bnet
A cadre of European politicians gathered Thursday at the Museum of the 18th century in Brussels to launch Europeana
Trying to access Europeana on the day of its launch, though, was akin to navigating the Vatican Museums in the tourist-thick month of August. It was impossible to see anything, as the project’s three servers were totally overwhelmed.
Tomorrow, YouTube will be showcasing its first live stream as it broadcasts its YouTube Live
YouTube hasn’t yet made any announcements regarding a livestreaming service for regular users (which would pit it directly against services like Ustream
Every time I scroll through my list of ‘Friends’ on Facebook, I inevitably come to the same (somewhat depressing) conclusion: I have absolutely no idea who many of these people are. This is mostly my fault - my standards have always been pretty low when it comes to accepting inbound requests, and I never kept up with assigning them to appropriate Friends Lists. But there’s also the fact that Facebook doesn’t do much to automatically differentiate between friends and acquaintances (while it does filter your News Feed based on who it thinks you’re interested in, there isn’t a way to automatically generate a list of “good friends” versus everyone else).
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clipped from lifehacker.comAuto-Delete Keeps Your Folders Clean
Windows only: If you're prone to leaving files to linger in your designated download folder and never quite getting around to deleting them, Auto-Delete should be your organization buddy. After selecting a folder to be monitored you are offered a handful of options: age of files to be deleted, inclusion of subfolders, and whether or not the files will be directly deleted or moved to the recycle bin. If you're in the market for a more versatile file janitor that can handle more than one folder, check out Belvedere for Windows and Hazel for Mac OS X. Auto-Delete is freeware, Windows only.
Create Holiday Art at Google Docs
Four Googlers show off their artistic skills as well as Google Docs' collaboration capabilities in the time-lapse video above of a spreadsheet holiday art project. Hit the play button to watch them fill in an 100 row by 186 column spreadsheet with 18 colors to make a detailed holiday snowflake pattern. (The eagle-eyed will notice that at least one of the authors was not using Google's own browser, Chrome—it looks like Firefox on the Mac.) Hit the link below to grab the template and make your own.
Featured Mac Download Plex 7 Adds iTunes and iPhoto Support and More
Mac OS X only: The latest version of the free Plex Media Center for Mac now includes iTunes and iPhoto support, iTunes visualizations, TV theme music, and the ability to play songs you've purchased from the iTunes Store. This tight iTunes/iPhoto integration comes in part from the Plex Media Server, which makes your songs and photos show up inside Plex while running in parallel. The Plex developer explains:The Plex Media Server is a standalone program that runs alongside Plex (or alone on any machine, it’s a Universal Binary). It serves up media from your iLife applications (iTunes and iPhoto today, Aperture and Lightroom shortly). Plex communicates with the Plex Media Server on the local machine, on your local network, or even across the world over the Internet. This means that you can play your friends’ iTunes playlists or browse their podcasts or photo albums.More »
iTunes 8.0.2 Adds Screen Reader Support 
Along with the release of the iPhone 2.2 software, Apple also drops a new iTunes update to version 8.0.2, which includes bug fixes and integration with VoiceOver (Mac) and Window-Eyes (Windows), screen reader utilities for increased accessibility. Hit Check for Updates from the iTunes menu to download it. clipped from xclusiveszone.blogspot.com
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NEW Ne-Yo & StarGate! Don’t overhype it tho because while it is indeed a solid track, it is weaker than the other Ne-Yo/StarGate collabos. I’m not really feelin’ the intro 2 the track, but when the beat drops, it picks up. Definitely still a solid R&B track that I’ma keep in rotation and maybe it will grow on me even more. Down below a couple videos of Nas performing live and Common annoucing a NEW website. Enjoy!
Common Announces NEW Website
clipped from hotnewhiphopmusicnews.The Usual Suspects Presents Ludacris Blockbuster 2008
2. On Top Of The World feat. T.I. & B.O.B. 5:00
3. Pop Champagne feat. Ron Browz, Swizz Beatz & Lil' Kim 3:57
4. One More Drink Feat. T-Pain 3:38
5. What Them Girls Like feat. Chris Brown 4:02
6. Self Made Millionaire 3:12
7. Wish You Would feat. T.I. 4:45
8. Call Up The Homies feat. The Game 4:01
9. Throw It Up feat. Busta Rhymes & Lil' Wayne 4:13
10. Chopped & Screwed feat. T-Pain 4:20
11. High Price feat. Ciara 4:00
12. Dat Girl feat. Usher 4:15
13. Ya Heard feat. The Game 3:59
14. Sunglasses feat. Playaz Circle 2:57
15. Really Like Her feat. I-20 & Rocko 3:46
16. You Don't Wanna feat. Pastor Troy 3:20
17. How We Do In The A feat. Lloyd 3:34
18. Pocketbook feat. Jennifer Hudson 3:16
19. Still Standing feat. Monica 4:12
20. Pretty Girl feat. Jarvis 4:06
clipped from hotnewhiphopmusicnews.DwaceGlobal Rikers Muzik Best Of Prodigy And Styles P 2008
02_Prodigy_Infamous_Minded
03_Styles_P_Ballin
04_Prodigy_Wanna_B_Thugs
05_Styles_P_Time_Is_Money
06_Prodigy_Street_Life
07_Styles_P_Gunz_Up
08_Prodigy_Movin_Weight
09_Styles_P_Black_Moon_
10_Prodigy_Dont_Be_A_Follower
11_Styles_P_Used_To_Be_My_Dog
12_Prodigy_Three
13_Styles_P_Dope_Money
14_Prodigy_Drink_Away_The_Pain
15_Styles_P_Runnin_Freestyle
16_Prodigy_Cant_Complain
17_Styles_P_Living_To_Die
18_Prodigy_Gun_Play
19_Styles_P_Not_To_Be_Fucked_
20_Prodigy_I_Keep_It_Thoro
21_Styles_P_Holiday
22_Prodigy_Get_Away
23_Styles_P_The_Key
24_Prodigy_Self_Conscious
25_Styles_P_My_Brother
26_Prodigy_You_Can_Never_Feel_
27_Styles_P_Life_Shit
28_Prodigy_Killed_My_Dunn
29_Styles_P_Nobody_Believes_Me
30_Prodigy_YBE
clipped from hotnewhiphopmusicnews.Trap-A-Holics Presents Ju Of D4L Mr Swag 2K9 2008
2. 09' Swag
3. Swag check
4. Big boy
5.Street dreams
6. Do it do it ft. Shawty Lo
7. Gangsta in yo life
8. Yeah I made it
9. Pounds for the low
10. Ju on the check in
11. My time
12. I'm fine
13. We know how
14. 40 Cal
15. Came from the bottom
16. '09 swag freestyle
17. You know we smoke
18. Club dreams
19. Game plan
20. I am Alabama
21. Look at me
22. Million dolla nigga
23. I solute you
24. Ju Outro
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Plies upcoming album ''Da Realist'' In stores December 16th!
Download: Plies Ft. Sean Garrett - Street Light
[•] Download: Joe Budden Ft. The Game - The Future
[•] Download: Jamie Foxx Ft. Lil' Wayne - Number One [Radio Rip]
[•] Download: Busta Rhymes Ft. Barrington Levy & Kardinal Offishall - No War
[•] Download: Slick Ft. Jadakiss - Slide
[•] Download: The-Dream - Rockin That Thang
[•] Download: Rick Ross - Pop Champagne Freestyle
[•] Download: Willy Northpole - Drive By Music
[•] Download: Young Chris - Bounce 101 (Prod. By JS)
Bow Wow upcoming album ''New Jack City Pt. 2'' In stores December 9th!
Download: Bow Wow Ft. T-Pain - Dirty Girl
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[•] Download: Sha Stimuli Ft. T-Pain - Everybody Else [New Version]
[•] Download: Jim Jones Ft. Lil' Wayne, Twista & NOE - Swagger From Us
[•] Download: Rick Ross - However Do You Want It Freestyle
[•] Download: J. Holiday - It's Yours
[•] Download: CurT@!n$ - Dope Buellers Day Off
[•] Download: Young Chris - Bring It Back (Prod. By Pete Rock)
Download: GLC Ft. Kanye West - Big Screen [Full/CDQ]
[•] Download: DJ Drama Ft. Nas, June Summers & Smoke DZA - Yacht Music
[•] Download: Young Chris - They Lookin
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:: Download ::
Episode 1: "We'll Never Be Friends"
Episode 2: "Drama Follows Them"
Episode 3: "Better Off As Friends"
Episode 4: "Boys Make Girls Cry"
Episode 5: "Something Has To Change"
Epiusode 6: "You Always Miss A Best Friend"
Episode 7: "While Lauren's Away..."
Episode 8: "Don't Act Innocent..."
Episode 9: "If She Never Met Spencer..."
Episode 10: "Who To Choose?"
Episode 11: "You'll Never Have This..."
The Hills Special: The Lost Scenes
Episode 12: "Want You To Be With Me"
Episode 13: "It's Her Move"
Episode 14: "Back To New York"
Episode 15: "One Last Chance" (New Episode)
clipped from musicistheheartofoursourl.America's Next Top Model Cycle 11 Episodes To Download
This is going to be the last episode of America's Next Top Model I am gonna upload on this blog because the season just ended this past Wednesday. I will start posting the new season of America's Next Top Model in a new post when it comes on again next year. Please come back again next year for the new season of America's Next Top Model to be posted again.
:: Download ::
Episode 1: "The Notorious Fierce Fourteen" & Episode 2: "Top Model Inauguration"
Episode 3: "The Ladder Of Model Success"
Episode 4: "You’re Beautiful, Now Change"
Episode 5: "Fierce Eyes"
Episode 6: "Natural Beauty"
Episode 7: "The Fiercee Awards"
Episode 8: Top Model 11 Confidential
Episode 9: "Now You See Me, Now You Don't"
Episode 10: "Planes, Trains and Slow Automobiles"
Episode 11: "The Final Five"
Episode 12: "Good Times and Windmills"
Episode 13: "America’s Next Top Model Is..." (New Episode)
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:: Download ::
Episode 1: "Chapter Eight: Pandora's Box"
Episode 2: "Chapter Nine: Help!"
Episode 3: "Chapter Ten: Let It Be"
Episode 4: "Chapter Eleven: The F-Word"
Episode 5: "Chapter Twelve: Scary, Scary Night!"
Epsidoe 6: "Chapter Thirteen: The Lyin', The Bitch and The Wardrobe"
Episode 7: "Chapter Fourteen: Let the Games Begin"
Episode 8: "Chapter Fifteen: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Prada"
Episode 9: "Chapter Sixteen: Thanksgiving" (New Episode)
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We’d heard rumors that Google had partnered with one of the big three live streaming services - Mogulus, Ustream or Justin.TV. And in fact Google has met with all of those startups to discuss partnerships or an outright acquisition.
But instead of working with them, or building their own streaming media CDN, they chose to work with Akamai. Google won’t confirm this, but it’s fairly trivial to detect (see screen shot below). Why did they go with Akamai instead of partnering
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