Thursday, June 17, 2010
Oil Absorbing Polymer - Oil Spill Cleanup Powder
Now we need to get to using this kind of stuff PRONTO!
Technology exists and the government is just taking their good old time because let's face it everyone has an agenda here.
Don't let any of this fool you. BP might be loosing market share and having their name tarnished but this is just the perfect storm that has been allowed to happen.
Why else does a US President sit behind his desk at the White House when the countries borders and fishing industries are being attacked for 8+ weeks before coming out to even address the American People? Pure nonsense!
Technology exists and the government is just taking their good old time because let's face it everyone has an agenda here.
Don't let any of this fool you. BP might be loosing market share and having their name tarnished but this is just the perfect storm that has been allowed to happen.
Why else does a US President sit behind his desk at the White House when the countries borders and fishing industries are being attacked for 8+ weeks before coming out to even address the American People? Pure nonsense!
Obama speech too 'professorial' for his target audience
President Obama's speech on the gulf oil disaster may have gone over the heads of many in his audience, according to an analysis of the 18-minute talk released Wednesday.
Tuesday night's speech from the Oval Office of the White House was written to a 9.8 grade level, said Paul J.J. Payack, president of Global Language Monitor. The Austin, Texas-based company analyzes and catalogues trends in word usage and word choice and their impact on culture.
This shouldn't be surprising to any of us since America falls behind numerous countries where education is concerned. People no longer care to come here to get a great education when they can get it elsewhere for far less.
Tuesday night's speech from the Oval Office of the White House was written to a 9.8 grade level, said Paul J.J. Payack, president of Global Language Monitor. The Austin, Texas-based company analyzes and catalogues trends in word usage and word choice and their impact on culture.
This shouldn't be surprising to any of us since America falls behind numerous countries where education is concerned. People no longer care to come here to get a great education when they can get it elsewhere for far less.
Smurf Movie Trailer - First Look
Hope you didn’t get your hopes up about that Smurfs teaser trailer: it has arrived (via Yahoo), and it has about two seconds more of Smurfage than could be gleaned via today’s first still. But! There is a brief snatch of the new theme song, and it’s been remixed with Tone Loc’s “Wild Thing,” because why wouldn’t it be? (Here is why: because the Alvin and the Chipmunks sequel already took “Single Ladies.”)
Enjoy! And just remember: Smurfette needs fifty dollars to make you holler.
Enjoy! And just remember: Smurfette needs fifty dollars to make you holler.
ABC strikes back in Nicollette Sheridan vs. Marc Cherry assault case
Photo credit: ABC/Getty Images
After months of silence and rumors of a settlement, ABC has begun fighting back against former "Desperate Housewives" star Nicollette Sheridan's lawsuit against former boss Marc Cherry.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC has hired on high-profile employee litigation specialist, Adam Levin. Levin is best known for successfully defending Warner Bros. Television against a harassment suit from a former "Friends" writer's assistant.
"We intend to delve into the merits of her claims, all of which we strenuously dispute," Levin told the publication.
Apparently, he hasn't wasted any time. Levin has already requested private documents from Sheridan's reps surrounding her alleged assault. He also seeks to depose her on tape as early as August.
Additionally, ABC is requesting documents and information from Sheridan's agents at Innovative Artists and Don Buchwald & Associates, and publicity company BWR, among others. They're also seeking documents for medical records revolving around Sheridan's assault claim.
Sheridan filed her lawsuit in April in Los Angeles Superior Court. She is suing Cherry for assault and battery, gender violence and wrongful termination and seeks more than $20 million in damages.
What do you make of ABC's aggressive move?
ShamWow Guy Promotes Eminem's New Album
The rapper has recruited infomercial master Vince Shlomi, best known for his ShamWow and Slap Chop commercials, to promote his new album Recovery.
Shlomi pitches the album to viewers by demonstrating the various uses for the disc, including smashing tomatoes and serving as a coaster. And, if you cut the disc in half, you have yourself a food slicer and chopper.
As a bonus, you'll get a ShamPon for free (you're going to have to watch if you can't figure that one out from its name).
Shlomi pitches the album to viewers by demonstrating the various uses for the disc, including smashing tomatoes and serving as a coaster. And, if you cut the disc in half, you have yourself a food slicer and chopper.
As a bonus, you'll get a ShamPon for free (you're going to have to watch if you can't figure that one out from its name).
Indiana Jones & Ally McBeal say "I do!'
Harrison Ford and 'Brothers and Sisters' star Calista Flockhart tied the knot yesterday in New Mexico. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson performed the ceremony, which took place at the Governor's mansion in Santa Fe. LA radio station K-Earth 101 was the first to break the news.
The couple's marriage license was filed today in New Mexico.
The Hollywood power couple has been together for over eight years and got engaged in February of 2009. Harrison proposed over Valentine's Day weekend while away on family vacation.
This will be Ford's third marriage and he has four children and two grandchildren from previous marriages. This is Flockhart's first marriage and she has a son, Liam, whom she adopted in 2001.
Harrison is currently filming the 2011 flick 'Cowboys and Aliens' in New Mexico.
Archie to Parody MTV's 'Jersey Shore'
This July Archie and the gang will spoof none other than MTV's "Jersey Shore" in "Archie & Friends" #145.
According to an interview with Archie creator Dan Parent at Comics Continuum the "Riverdale Shore" story will reference orangey tans, big hair, bickering, the influence of cameras on otherwise normal behavior and other iconic components of "Jersey Shore" without replicating sexual content or referencing Italian Americans in a demeaning manner (the word "Guido" won't get tossed around). The content balance seems like pretty much exactly what you'd expect from an all-ages Archie book, although Parent did acknowledge a certain hot tub scene:
"There's a hot tub, but nothing racy happens, although Jughead does make a mess of it!"
The issue will arrive just in time to coincide with the second season of "Jersey Shore," which is set to begin on MTV on July 29.
According to an interview with Archie creator Dan Parent at Comics Continuum the "Riverdale Shore" story will reference orangey tans, big hair, bickering, the influence of cameras on otherwise normal behavior and other iconic components of "Jersey Shore" without replicating sexual content or referencing Italian Americans in a demeaning manner (the word "Guido" won't get tossed around). The content balance seems like pretty much exactly what you'd expect from an all-ages Archie book, although Parent did acknowledge a certain hot tub scene:
"There's a hot tub, but nothing racy happens, although Jughead does make a mess of it!"
The issue will arrive just in time to coincide with the second season of "Jersey Shore," which is set to begin on MTV on July 29.
Judge Judy is the new Queen of Daytime!
In the recent May sweeps period, 'Judge Judy,' the syndicated courtroom reality show presided over by former jurist Judith Sheindlin, was the most-watched daytime show of all with nearly 6.4 million total viewers per episode. That's an increase of over 10 percent from a year ago and good enough to topple 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' from the top slot.
What is it about 'Judge Judy' that makes it such compelling viewing?
1. She's smart as a whip. It's not surprising that Judy is smart. She's like a wise owl who has been around and knows it all. When you see people come into the courtroom thinking they're oh-so-clever and have their cases all figured out, she sees right through them and tells them what's what.
They invariably get their comeuppance from Judge Judy. She's smarter than any person who thinks they're going to outwit her. And she's a legal eagle. You can only imagine how great she was as an attorney.
2. She doesn't suffer fools gladly. In other words, Judge Judy is unwilling to tolerate stupid people. She calls them out on their foolishness, and there's nothing as refreshing as watching Judge Judy identify a dumb situation or ridiculous plaintiff and cut them down to size.
For instance, a recent plaintiff tried to claim hundreds of dollars in custom rims and tires for his car as a gift. It was a gift he gave himself! Judy blasted him and refused to let him get them back in the suit. Judy and Byrd, her trusty bailiff, often share a good laugh over some of the more ridiculous participants.
3. She's an antidote to bull. If you watch enough daytime television, you're liable to hear a lot of filler and malarkey. The cable news shows, for instance, are loaded with hot air. I love the soap operas, but they can spend a week on one scene or storyline, going over the same points over and over again. If you turn on game shows, you'll hear plenty of loud squeals and over-hyped happiness. Well, click on 'Judge Judy' for clarity.
There's no hot air or spin or hype. She tells it like it is whether people want to hear it or not. Today, as an example, she gave it to a woman who admitted to texting her boyfriend while at dinner with a friend. Going off on a rant, Judy wondered how someone -- anyone -- could be so rude. She added that texting in theaters, while others are there to see a movie, was distracting and disturbing.
4. She's got charisma. Yeah, I mean it. I love watching Judy in action. She's hilarious! Her facial expressions, her turns of phrases, her asides to Byrd. The show is entertaining as hell because of her charisma.
What is it about 'Judge Judy' that makes it such compelling viewing?
1. She's smart as a whip. It's not surprising that Judy is smart. She's like a wise owl who has been around and knows it all. When you see people come into the courtroom thinking they're oh-so-clever and have their cases all figured out, she sees right through them and tells them what's what.
They invariably get their comeuppance from Judge Judy. She's smarter than any person who thinks they're going to outwit her. And she's a legal eagle. You can only imagine how great she was as an attorney.
2. She doesn't suffer fools gladly. In other words, Judge Judy is unwilling to tolerate stupid people. She calls them out on their foolishness, and there's nothing as refreshing as watching Judge Judy identify a dumb situation or ridiculous plaintiff and cut them down to size.
For instance, a recent plaintiff tried to claim hundreds of dollars in custom rims and tires for his car as a gift. It was a gift he gave himself! Judy blasted him and refused to let him get them back in the suit. Judy and Byrd, her trusty bailiff, often share a good laugh over some of the more ridiculous participants.
3. She's an antidote to bull. If you watch enough daytime television, you're liable to hear a lot of filler and malarkey. The cable news shows, for instance, are loaded with hot air. I love the soap operas, but they can spend a week on one scene or storyline, going over the same points over and over again. If you turn on game shows, you'll hear plenty of loud squeals and over-hyped happiness. Well, click on 'Judge Judy' for clarity.
There's no hot air or spin or hype. She tells it like it is whether people want to hear it or not. Today, as an example, she gave it to a woman who admitted to texting her boyfriend while at dinner with a friend. Going off on a rant, Judy wondered how someone -- anyone -- could be so rude. She added that texting in theaters, while others are there to see a movie, was distracting and disturbing.
4. She's got charisma. Yeah, I mean it. I love watching Judy in action. She's hilarious! Her facial expressions, her turns of phrases, her asides to Byrd. The show is entertaining as hell because of her charisma.
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