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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Some cholera confirmed in cyclone-hit Myanmar
Reuters - An international aid agency has confirmed some cases of cholera in Myanmar's cyclone-hit Irawaddy delta but the number was in line with normal levels in previous years, an aid official said on Friday.
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Chicago overturns ban on foie gras in restaurants
AP - Dining on foie gras — a delicacy made of duck and goose liver — will soon be legal again in Chicago. Mmmm--delicious!
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Edwards endorsement pays off for Obama
- Barack Obama collected the support of four of John Edwards' Democratic National Convention delegates on Thursday, then gained the backing of a West Coast congressman and a large labor union as he marched steadily toward the party's presidential nomination.
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The list grows: Superdelegate Visclosky backs Obama
U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky threw his super support behind Sen. Barack Obama's presidential bid Wednesday.Ending months of speculation -- and prodding by supporters of Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton -- Visclosky said the Illinois senator has the ability to unite the country
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
John Edwards formally endorses Sen. Barack Obama for the DNP nominee
Announced as breaking news on CNN, John Edwards will endorse Barack Obama on stage in Michigan today. Go to CNN.com for the live feed.
An endorsement means Edward's 28 delegates could be added to Obama's total delegate count.
Barack Obama, our country's next president, took the podium in Grand Rapids, Michigan to rousing cheers and the song, "It's a Beautiful Day," by ? (respond in comments, please)
He gave an enthusiastic "Thank You" and told the crowd, "I am fired Up!"
The crowd was going wild. (Much love to the supporters in Michigan!)
Sen. Obama introduced John Edwards and the crowd went wild again.
The boos came about when John Edwards mentioned the H.C. issue and began to heap praise onto her shoulders. Alas, the rosy accolades couldn't help but sound like her campaign's epitaph. However, Edwards began to speak about unifying the Democratic Party.
"What brought us here?" he asked the crowd.
"O-baam-a!" "O-baam-a!" "O-baam-a!" cheers interrupted his speech.
Then he spoke of making two Americas into one America.
"We have so much work to do because all over America, there are walls," he said.
"Our job as of January next year is to tear that wall down and give America back to its people!"
The fans went rabid with cheers and screams.
"The reason I am here tonight is because the Democratic voters made their choice and so have I. There is one man that ...knows how to create lasting change...and that man is Barack Obama, the next President of these United States," Edwards said.
(Hellofva endorsement speech!)
Might-as-well-be-presumptive Democratic nominee, Barack Obama said that he was grateful for John Edwards coming to Michigan and giving his support.
"John Edwards and I believe in a different America--one American where we rise and fall together as one people," Obama said.
The crowd chanted, "Yes WE Can"
Obama said he will support Edward's 10-year-campaign to cut poverty in half and endorsed it as well.
**Just then the CNN crawl had something about unemployment rates being higher than previous government estimates.**
Then someone fainted during Obama's speech. He threw a bottle of water into the crowd to aid the fainter. Signs in the crowd read: "Obama Rocks", "Change we can Believe in" and "WE believe Obama"
Sen. Obama told the crowd that the campaign was about them, the American people--not the candidates for president.
"This campaign is about you, your hopes, your dreams--it's not about Hillary, McCain or me. Obama also reminded everyone that winning the election would continue to be hard work and that change is difficult process because of the resistance of the status quo but also that hope is stirring all across America.
To hear further commentary on this issue, please tune into "Saturday Night Sip with a Scanner" call-in show on Blogtalkradio/imadeamesss at midnight Saturday--347-324-3011.
An endorsement means Edward's 28 delegates could be added to Obama's total delegate count.
Barack Obama, our country's next president, took the podium in Grand Rapids, Michigan to rousing cheers and the song, "It's a Beautiful Day," by ? (respond in comments, please)
He gave an enthusiastic "Thank You" and told the crowd, "I am fired Up!"
The crowd was going wild. (Much love to the supporters in Michigan!)
Sen. Obama introduced John Edwards and the crowd went wild again.
The boos came about when John Edwards mentioned the H.C. issue and began to heap praise onto her shoulders. Alas, the rosy accolades couldn't help but sound like her campaign's epitaph. However, Edwards began to speak about unifying the Democratic Party.
"What brought us here?" he asked the crowd.
"O-baam-a!" "O-baam-a!" "O-baam-a!" cheers interrupted his speech.
Then he spoke of making two Americas into one America.
"We have so much work to do because all over America, there are walls," he said.
"Our job as of January next year is to tear that wall down and give America back to its people!"
The fans went rabid with cheers and screams.
"The reason I am here tonight is because the Democratic voters made their choice and so have I. There is one man that ...knows how to create lasting change...and that man is Barack Obama, the next President of these United States," Edwards said.
(Hellofva endorsement speech!)
Might-as-well-be-presumptive Democratic nominee, Barack Obama said that he was grateful for John Edwards coming to Michigan and giving his support.
"John Edwards and I believe in a different America--one American where we rise and fall together as one people," Obama said.
The crowd chanted, "Yes WE Can"
Obama said he will support Edward's 10-year-campaign to cut poverty in half and endorsed it as well.
**Just then the CNN crawl had something about unemployment rates being higher than previous government estimates.**
Then someone fainted during Obama's speech. He threw a bottle of water into the crowd to aid the fainter. Signs in the crowd read: "Obama Rocks", "Change we can Believe in" and "WE believe Obama"
Sen. Obama told the crowd that the campaign was about them, the American people--not the candidates for president.
"This campaign is about you, your hopes, your dreams--it's not about Hillary, McCain or me. Obama also reminded everyone that winning the election would continue to be hard work and that change is difficult process because of the resistance of the status quo but also that hope is stirring all across America.
To hear further commentary on this issue, please tune into "Saturday Night Sip with a Scanner" call-in show on Blogtalkradio/imadeamesss at midnight Saturday--347-324-3011.
Nicolas Cage to star in 'Bad Lieutenant'
By Gregg Goldstein
Nicolas Cage to star in 'Bad Lieutenant'
Werner Herzog to helm the remake of the 1992 cult classic
May 13, 2008, 04:59 PM
CANNES -- Nicolas Cage will star in Werner Herzog's remake of the
1992 cult classic "Bad Lieutenant" for financier Nu Image /
Millennium Films.
Pressman Film Corp. will produce the new version of its original Abel
Ferrara NC-17 film about a drug- and sex-addicted corrupt cop. Cage
takes the role originated by Harvey Keitel, with TV police show
writer Billy Finkelstein scripting. Production begins in July, with
exec producer Avi Lerner promising it will deliver as much filth as
the original.
Ed Pressman and Stephen Belafonte will produce. Nu Image/Millennium' s
Danny Dimbort, Lerner, Trevor Short and Boaz Davidson will executive
producer with Elliot Rosenblatt, Alessandro Camon and Randall Emmet.
Herzog, who follows up the film with Focus Features' "The Piano
Tuner" later this year, is repped by Gersh. Cage is repped by CAA.
Nicolas Cage to star in 'Bad Lieutenant'
Werner Herzog to helm the remake of the 1992 cult classic.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This item was snagged from an e-mail so I don't know what publication in which to assign credit. Please forgive this transgression.
Nicolas Cage to star in 'Bad Lieutenant'
Werner Herzog to helm the remake of the 1992 cult classic
May 13, 2008, 04:59 PM
CANNES -- Nicolas Cage will star in Werner Herzog's remake of the
1992 cult classic "Bad Lieutenant" for financier Nu Image /
Millennium Films.
Pressman Film Corp. will produce the new version of its original Abel
Ferrara NC-17 film about a drug- and sex-addicted corrupt cop. Cage
takes the role originated by Harvey Keitel, with TV police show
writer Billy Finkelstein scripting. Production begins in July, with
exec producer Avi Lerner promising it will deliver as much filth as
the original.
Ed Pressman and Stephen Belafonte will produce. Nu Image/Millennium' s
Danny Dimbort, Lerner, Trevor Short and Boaz Davidson will executive
producer with Elliot Rosenblatt, Alessandro Camon and Randall Emmet.
Herzog, who follows up the film with Focus Features' "The Piano
Tuner" later this year, is repped by Gersh. Cage is repped by CAA.
Nicolas Cage to star in 'Bad Lieutenant'
Werner Herzog to helm the remake of the 1992 cult classic.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This item was snagged from an e-mail so I don't know what publication in which to assign credit. Please forgive this transgression.
Unstoppable Obama!
Hours after being routed by Hillary Rodham Clinton in West Virginia, Barack Obama picked up two more superdelegates, offering fresh recognition from Democratic leaders of his inevitable nomination.
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Obama Picks Up 3 More Superdelegates
The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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