Yesterday, during a speech before the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington DC, potential presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) recounted her unsuccessful efforts to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage as a state legislator and praised Minnesota’s current lawmakers for taking “that torch” and adding the issue to the 2012 ballot. Bachmann Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Think Progress Discovery Date : 04/06/2011 17:27 Number of articles : 2
Remember a time long ago, in a far away land, when men were globally generalized as being emotionally disconnected? And somewhat standoffish when it comes to their feelings? You know what I’m talking about: when guys used Snoop Dogg’s famous line, “we don’t love dem hoes,” as their anthem and kept it moving! Well, it seems as though, after the new millennium approached, the rock solid brick wall men built years ago came tumbling down like the Berlin Wall. Oh, trust me, I’ve seen it all, and I’m not talking about only in my personal life either, just look at what goes on in the media. Take for instance Z-list rapper, Joe Budden. This kid has been in more nasty break-ups than Destiny’s Child. But the break-up isn’t the issue, it’s what occurs AFTER the break-up that makes him, as Somaya Reece would say, “a vagina.” When he was with Tahiry, he saw to it that he vlogged a great deal of what transpired in their relationship so naturally, he wouldn’t be tight-lipped after things went south. Budden did everything from broadcasting their differences on blogs to calling into radio stations, having twitter fights, and even making songs about it. Now, Budden recently broke up with model Esther Baxter. However, things got extremely ugly after Budden wrote a song about Baxter, as she proceeded to make claims that Budden abused her and caused her to have a miscarriage. Budden isn’t the only emotional guy out there though, there are scenarios that everyone has seen that occur in your everyday life. Furthermore, because this issue is becoming inevitable, I’ve listed 5 ways to let you know you’re guy may just be “a vagina!” 1. If he blows up your cell EVERY time you have a girls’ night out. Either he REALLY loves you or he’s just a straight up bugaboo. And there are ways around those issues. If it’s just that he really loves you, you have to sit him down and try to explain that although you feel the same about him, it’s also healthy for the two of you to still do your own separate things every now and then as well. That way you will never lose sight of yourself throughout your relationship. On the other hand, if it’s just that he’s a bugaboo, get rid of him. You’ll never have any time to yourself and that could cause issues further down the line in your relationship. 2. He demands you to drop all of your male friends the moment you start talking. Girl, this is a sign that your new guy has the potential to be a control freak with very low confidence. He’ll always think you have negative intentions, so save yourself the energy and end it the moment this happens. This guy will have it embedded in his head that you’ve either been intimate with your male friends before or desire to be with them at some point in the future. He views them as his competition therefore, you’ll never catch a break. 3. He cries because he “just loves you so much.” The only instances this is even almost acceptable is on your wedding day, your death bed or your funeral. Anything other than that is just weird and a little creepy. The whole Lifetime-movie, crazy-in-love stalker steez is not attractive on anyone. 4. After every argument, he writes subliminal statuses about you. This is a sure sign that he can’t hold water. He will tell anyone who will listen the ups and downs of your relationship. End it immediately. If you wanted someone to know specifics about you, tell them yourself. Every detail of your relationship doesn’t need to be displayed all over Facebook and Twitter. You will never feel completely secure in your relationship if he is sure to broadcast to the world every single disagreement. 5. He has a history of messy break-ups. This is a warning sign so please proceed with caution. While one or maybe even two messy break-ups in a row are understandable, if this becomes a pattern it could form a cycle and the problem is likely not his former girlfriends. It could be him. He has a lot of growing up to do and it is up to you to determine if you want to be by his side while he matures. This is a situation where you have to evaluate your life and his and see if you even have the energy to deal with that drama. Even the healthiest relationships are hard as it is, as a woman you need to be able to decide if you are willing to deal with a man that is extremely sensitive. If you do make that decision, make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Be mindful that you should be able to learn from your partner and be able to uplift each other, if he isn’t adding any positivity into your life or encouraging you to succeed then you can find a much better situation than the one you are in. In short, you can’t control much in your life so the things that you can control you should make as easy as possible. “My Man Can’t Read, Got His Baby Momma Pregnant & He’s Sleeping With An Ex” 11 Things You Need To Know About Men & Relationships
Leaving Madeo, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek says he is no authority on the issue … but then agrees with his wife when she answers yes, the corrupt, tyrannical, human rights-abusing Mubarak should step the f*ck down.
So how can you fix this potentially life-ruining problem? Well until Apple patches its OS — and it#39;s currently unclear if this is just iOS 4.2.1 or earlier versions as well — you can simply create a recurring alarm at the time you need to be woken up, and then disable it once your dreams are completely ruined. We#39;re taking a deeper look into the issue and have contacted Apple — if we get more news, you guys will be the first to know. In the meantime, feel free to commiserate in comments
On one hand, we’d be thrilled if no one ever contracted skin cancer ever again. On the other, those that have come down with this disease have contributed to a need for others to screen for it… which has contributed to Marc Jacob’s new awareness campaign, Protect the Skin You’re In… which has led to the following photo of Marisa Miller nude. So you can see why we’re torn on this issue. The image below of of this Victoria’s Secret model in nothing but sneakers will appear on T-shirts and be available at Marc Jacobs boutiques in the near future, with all proceeds going to the NYU Cancer Institute. Although it didn’t benefit any important causes, Miller is also responsible for what may be the hottest photo ever taken. View it NOW .
They’ve been spotted around New York and Nashville. They’ve supposedly eaten ice cream together and definitely been on at least one coffee date . But Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift haven’t been photographed acting like a legitimate couple… until now! While other tabloids this week settled for misleading stories ( Robsten expecting a baby ? Come on.), Us Weekly trumped them all with a photo of Jake and Taylor holding hands during a walk in Brooklyn over Thanksgiving weekend. Swiftenhaal is totally on! This romance has been Swift, but are Taylor and Jake in it for the Gyllenhaal? [Photo: INF] “It’s definitely serious,” one friend says of this pairing, while another source adds: “She loves his family and he loves hers.” Pick up the issue above for more on this exciting, burgeoning relationship.
Posted onNovember 29, 2010byBenny Hollywood|Comments Off on Sweatshop-Free? New Report Grades Levi’s, Gap, and Wal-Mart’s Supply Chain
Photo: As You Sow When it comes to sweatshop-free supply chains, does your favorite fashion brand make the grade? More than a decade ago, in response to controversy sparked by sweatshop conditions in the U.S. companies’ global supply chains, apparel brands adopted vendor codes of conduct to avoid risks. To date, it’s been unclear which brands have actually adopted effective policies and programs to address the issue. A new report, released by corporate responsibility group As You Sow re… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Posted onNovember 16, 2010byBenny Hollywood|Comments Off on Will the Fed’s policies touch off inflation and dollar depreciation? Or is inflation not the problem?
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is under fire for a quantitative easing policy which some say will lead to debasing our currency, inflation, or even superinflation. Others have suggested that inflation is not the issue; the real question we should be asking is if quantitative easing will improve the domestic economy. Will this policy
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Posted onNovember 16, 2010byBenny Hollywood|Comments Off on Lisa Murkowski: Sarah Palin Lacks "Intellectual Curiosity" to be President
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowki told CBS News' Katie Couric today that she would not support Sarah Palin for president because Palin lacks the “leadership qualities” and “intellectual curiosity” to craft great policy. “You know, she was my governor for two years, for just about two years there, and I don't think that she enjoyed governing,” Murkowski said. “I don't think she liked to get down into the policy.” The Alaska senator added that she prefers a candidate who “goes to bed at night and wakes up in the morning thinking about how we're going to deal with” important issues. Palin endorsed Murkowski's opponent Joe Miller in the Republican Senate primary, an endorsement that helped Miller to an upset victory. Murkowski then embarked on a general election write-in bid that may have been successful: More write in votes were cast than votes for Miller, and the vast majority went to Murkowski. According to the Alaska Division of Elections, Miller won 87,517 votes, and there were 98,565 total write in votes. Of the 88,076 write-in votes counted so far, 78,697 have gone to Murkowski; another 7,059 have been counted for Murkowski but challenged by Miller. Counting is expected to continue through Wednesday. added by: TimALoftis
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John Stewart tackled Senator John McCain’s stand on “don’t ask, don’t tell”—and Cindy McCain’s apparent flip-flopping on the issue—on Monday night’s The Daily Show. Stewart shows clips tracking Sen. McCain’s shifting requirements for DADT repeal and then discusses the PSA where McCain’s wife, Cindy McCain, seems to call for an end to the policy. A day after the PSA was released, Cindy McCain tweeted that she supports her husband’s stand against repeal. Watch The Daily Show clip here, including Stewart’s own “It Gets Worse” PSA, featuring actor Sean Hayes. http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/11/16/John_Stewart_Mocks_McCains_DA… added by: TimALoftis
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