Media: Condom Nation Dec 30, 2008
Thanks to the fat wallet of New York City mayor and presidential wannabe Michael Bloomberg, Johns Hopkins University can indulge in ideologically-driven "scholarship.". The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health on Monday released a study contending teens who make premarital abstinence vows are just as likely to engage in premarital sex as those who don't. (Investors Business Daily)
Released: Hot & Not Trend List 2009 From Klaus Van Den Berg Dec 30, 2008
HOT 2009 NOT 2009 Kate Ryan Eurovision Song Contest Touch Scroll Big bags Back packs Sharp silhouettes Mix & Match Back-to-the-Basic Life Accessory Life Nigella Lawson Desperate housewives Bargain hunters Personal shoppers Toning down Showing off Salads Appetizers & desserts Jokes Critique Grey hair Coupe soleil Mono-tasking Multi-tasking Grace Jones Studio 54 revivals Comedy Reality Greenland Iceland Penguins Teletubbies Sessilee Lopez Wannabe model competitions Monopoly Roulette Beach wear... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The year the small screen fell flat Dec 28, 2008
Despite the obvious effort to be original, above all else, few shows felt like anything more than cheap imitations of other, smarter creations, from CBS's bubbly "Sex and the City" wannabe "The Ex List" to the stale "Just Shoot Me" vibe of Fox's "Do Not Disturb" to CBS's queasily bad "Meet the Fockers" imitator, "Worst Week.". But resurrecting and reimagining old stories didn't work, either. (Salon)
"But I Digress" Blog Dec 28, 2008
"So you needn't apply just yet, but resumes should be updated for any wannabe Anchorage Adams. Especially if you can just walk them out of town.posted Dec. 12, 2008 Down and dirty ways to deal with pestsC'mon Scottie, play nice!A group of kids who continually toilet-papered a 50-year-old man's house were in for a little surprise one night in September. Scott Edward Wager of rural Willmar, Minn. pop. 18,351 sal-ute! was waiting this time. Watching for them ... with night vision googles. He was... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
New Delhi: Cast: Aamir Khan, Asin, Jiah Khan, Pradeep Rawat Dec 25, 2008
When he's Sanjay Singhania, the billionaire boy friend of wannabe celeb Kalpana (Asin), pretending to be a broke model himself, to insinuate himself into her good books, he's just fine. The sequence in which he first sees her help a bunch of disabled kids and loses his iron-clad heart to her, is a winner. (Indian Express)
HP mulls premarital HIV test Dec 23, 2008
CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh has mooted the proposal of HIV testing for all wannabe couples. "If parents can ask a pandit to match horoscopes of a couple-to be, then why can't they ask for HIV/AIDS testing to secure the future of their children. In fact, I advocated these tests before marriage even during my budget speech," said Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal. (Times of India)
On Parenting: Keeping it politically correct during the holidays Dec 23, 2008
Apparently some parents cant see past those hurtful reindeer games and the snotty elves with rotten teeth who tease Herbie the wannabe dentist. Turns out this is not Rudolphs first brush with controversy. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Difference makers Dec 23, 2008
"All of which helps make Blanton NDs player to watch as Notre Dame tries to end its NCAA-record, nine-game bowl losing streak. Its Blanton (29 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions) and the Irish defensive backfield -- NDs biggest statistical strength (18th nationally in pass-efficiency defense) versus Hawaiis biggest statistical strength passing offense (33rd).Junior college transfer Greg Alexander has made that Hawaiis strength in the last half of the season after... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nothing Escapes the Pull of a PlayStation 3, Not Even a Black Hole Dec 23, 2008
Pairing the 16 PS3s was apparently straightforward enough that University of Massachusetts Dartmouth physics professor Gaurav Khanna, who built the cluster, recently threw together an open source do-it-yourself for the budding (not to mention profligate) PS3 supercomputing wannabe. What you need: Fedora 8, a USB memory stick, a USB keyboard, and a store that actually has 16 PS3s in stock. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Boca Raton 'Fake cop' charged with sexual assault Dec 23, 2008
Detectives said Churchill, who had no criminal background except for traffic charges, was a "wannabe" who was unable to be a law enforcement officer and so apparently decided to pose as one. He bought a stripped PBSO cruiser at auction and had it loaded with police equipment, including flashing yellow lights, a siren, a video and audio recording system and even a traffic radar gun, a report said. (The Palm Beach Post)
The singles life Dec 22, 2008
Darker My Love's Two Ways Out and Eagles of Death Metal's Wannabe In LA. In the tween pop world, Miley Cyrus displaced Hillary Duff. Her brother Trace had his own top-10 smash, Shake It. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
2008 Year in Film: The Bottom Eleve... Dec 22, 2008
- Less a remake of the already mediocre 80's slasher film of the same name than a deliberate rip-off thereof, there isn't a shred of tension, meaning, emotion, resonance, thought, or creativity in this hollow waste of wannabe film. If this is the future of the horror genre, even its most ardent fans are encouraged to jump ship. (Suite101.com)
Silent films are music to his ears Dec 21, 2008
The screenings, held the last Sunday of each month, have included such classics as the 1929 picture "Steamboat Bill Jr." featuring comic Buster Keaton, and "The Freshman," Harold Lloyd's 1925 comedy about a small-town college wannabe. But next Sunday there will be a double feature starring a forgotten comic named Raymond Griffith, an actor with a local connection. (Boston Globe)
Lucas: The Chicago Way Dec 21, 2008
CHICAGO--It was five days before Christmas, and Bob Frasor, Sr., walked through the United Center aisles an hour before Saturday's game time looking very much like a wannabe Santa Claus. The father of Carolina's senior guard was carrying two large plastic bags, both of them stuffed to capacity with Carolina blue number-four t-shirts. (Tarheelblue.com)
The GOP - in search of its resurrection Dec 21, 2008
Palin easily outpaces other Republicans in terms of buzz and enthusiasm: No other wannabe is better at drawing cameras or selling tickets to a fundraiser. But it's a one-dimensional thrill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Masand's Verdict: Madagascar 2, a worthy sequel Dec 21, 2008
One of the big highlights of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is the cheeky spin on The Lion King, in which a wannabe alpha lion resents the new arrivals and engineers Alex's banishment from the community. While popular characters like the dodgy lemur King Julien and the penguin quartet return for the sequel, there are a bunch of new entrants too including Alex's parents, and one of my favourites, Makunga the insecure lion with the funny hair, voiced by Alec Baldwin. (IBNLive.com)
CHS final exams now scheduled for Friday Dec 20, 2008
Rotty wrote on Dec 19, 2008 12:27 PM:" RUH ROH!The self-appointed moderator wannabe has found this thread, finally.LOL!Take a deep breath, blondie2, & repeat after me....Y-E-S W-E C-A-N!Does that "change" it up for you?LOL! ". beaches wrote on Dec 19, 2008 3:59 PM:" Wow, Rotty I think you are correct. Blondie2 is obviously much more intelligent than the rest of us, and much more annoyed at this point. I don't believe anyone said that making these types of decisions was easy, but anytime you are... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
5things to watch as bowl season begins Dec 20, 2008
From playing an SEC team for the national title, to playing an SEC wannabe in a game with zero panache. Wasn't so long ago that USF was bragging about being the best team in the state of Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
More of this story Dec 20, 2008
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Exposition Park museum will offer sessions for budding marine biologists and their wannabe marine biologist parents, titled Under the Waves. Designed for 6- to 9-year-olds and their families, the program in the museum's Discover Center will explore the fascinating world beneath the ocean's waves. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
MHS delays finals; CHS sets exams for today Dec 19, 2008
Rotty wrote on Dec 18, 2008 4:46 PM:" Ruh Roh - Oh No!It looks like we have another Moderator wannabe in our midst!I do what I can for all of my adoring fans, blondie2.OH MY GOSH!I'm sounding like Soapbox Susan Humphreys!LOL!I know, it's claptrap isn't it?Seriously though, I'm never one to clam up, & go quietly into the night, if ya catch my drift.I figured there's got to be more than just myself that are wondering about this new ploy, as for the semester exams.I just thought it would be nice,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Sopranos' jury deadlocked 11-1, will resume Dec 19, 2008
Brancato who got his big break playing opposite Robert De Niro in the 1993 film "A Bronx Tale" and also is known for playing a wannabe mobster on "The Sopranos" agreed to a substitution with an alternate juror. His consent was required because the jury had already started deliberating the day before. (MSNBC -- News)
Rudolph dropped from sleigh team Dec 18, 2008
For a wannabe celebrity couple, the Hewitts' look to another celebrity couple, the Beckhams, for inspirational boys' names was soooo uncool. The diver Matthew Mitcham has had a terrific year and his ultimate wish is a day with Madonna, but this year Santa is happy to help him secure top spot in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Marieke Hardy School Britannia stinks like teen spirit. Read more Dec 18, 2008
At least by its merciful axing of the series, Seven has saved you an interminable evening watching glittered-up ninnies on Britannia High breathlessly intoning unfathomable pieces of dialogue like: "I'm fed up of feeling like the only way is down ... so I'm here ... looking UP!!"; or "Don't be a wannabe ... be who you want to be!!!". For that I think we can all feel thankful. (The Age, Australia)
Lewis: The ACTION 5! Dec 18, 2008
Buy this one for gamers, survivalists, zombie buffs and wannabe post-modern samurai - but definitely not for little kids. 3 Must-Have BluRay Disc. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Littered with busted billionaires and nouveau socialists Dec 17, 2008
More than 1000 wannabe MacBankers walked from the millionaires' factory, their dreams dashed, into the unfamiliar surrounds of bear-market unemployment. Rodney Adler got out of the clink, Sol Trujillo got out of the country as often as he could and John Kinghorn stood in front of a wall and spent a penny, or three, trying to help his Allco mates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Accessorizing Is Hot Spot For Consumer Electronics Dec 17, 2008
Then there are guitar-style controllers for wannabe rock stars playing Activision's () "Guitar Hero" games or the "Rock Band" games from Viacom () and Electronic Arts. (). (Investors Business Daily)
Deepika on The Man and Elle Dec 17, 2008
In The Man, Deepika speaks about how she manages to stay fit despite such a hectic schedule (a must read for all the wannabe Deepikas). Not just that, she also shares some of her beauty tips with the readers (again, a must read for all the wannabe Deepikas) ... Besides all of this, she gives the readers the actual reasons for her to be associated with a million brands that she is endorsing (needless to say, that, this again, is a must read for all the wannabe Deepikas). (Oneindia)
Ex-'Sopranos' actor takes stand at murder trial Dec 16, 2008
Brancato, who played a wannabe mobster on the HBO hit The Sopranos, says he was suffering from heroin withdrawal when he and Steven Armento went to an apartment where the actor had obtained drugs before. The 32-year-old Brancato is charged with second-degree murder in the 2005 shooting death of Officer Daniel Enchautegui (En-chow-TAY'-gee). (USA Today -- Life)
MVP Stafford, Capt. Massaquoi and other awards Dec 16, 2008
So for all of you wannabe teams, we have been good in the past, good now, and good in the future. It looks as though you just want us to either bring in a failed NFL coach, like UT, or a failed Big 12 coach, like Auburn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Blackberry never lost, Cruise says Dec 16, 2008
If fact, he seemed mystified to hear the New York Post, Australia's Daily Telegraph and Britain's Daily Mail had all breathlessly reported the device (with presumably a load of A-list personal phone numbers in its directory) had gone missing during his two-day visit to Toronto to promote the history-based Valkryie, in which he plays Hitler's wannabe assassin Col. Claus von Stauffenberg. The story seemed to have some credibility when a wire service reported the Blackberry was found, quoting "a... (Winnipeg Sun)
What 'Gorgeous' Bodega Bay Is Missing Dec 16, 2008
Bodega Harbour is our wannabe Sea Ranch, a golf course surrounded by fancy houses, most of them vacation rentals. On the west side of the bay, the University of California Marine Lab draws more short-timers: students and researchers. (BusinessWeek)
Michael Jackson enters bizarre Zorro phase Dec 15, 2008
Before you pass judgement on someone you don't know let alone not have met, rest your pathetic hypocrisies and dish it out on someone who deserves the wrath like that MJ wannabe Justin Timberpoop. Michael Jackson has done nothing wrong to deserve this character assassination so my suggestion is to leave him alone. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Will Al Qaeda strike again?: U.S. security Dec 15, 2008
While a small-bore attack may be organized by a Qaeda wannabe at some point, a catastrophic mass-casualty assault anything along the lines of 9/11 is no longer plausible. This is not to say Al Qaeda is no longer a threat to our interests. (International Herald Tribune)
A KING'S WELCOME Dec 14, 2008
Why can t they overcome an inconsistent 3 point shooting wannabe 2 guard s performance to show they belong with the best ALL THE TIME. As Josh goes, so goes the HAWKS.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Great night for Florida,' Crist declares Dec 13, 2008
Looking like a James Bond wannabe in his tux, Wexler seemed lost in a sea of Republicans at the reception. "I may very well be the only Democrat here," he said. (The Palm Beach Post)
LeT popularity zooms on jihadi sites Dec 13, 2008
Not surprisingly, many of those who have exchanged such messages in online debating rooms have no qualms about describing themselves as wannabe LeT terrorists and exhort the outfit to carry out more such attacks. These messages are also marked by vituperative utterances against the US, UK and Israel, according to the Washington based SITE Intelligence Group. (India Times, India)
SCIENCE FIGHT: NASA becomes transition problem for Obama... Dec 12, 2008
Orlando Sentinel - NASA has become a transition problem for Obama. About The Write Stuff covers news on NASA's shuttle program, the international space station, robotic missions to the planets and rocket launches worldwide. (The Drudge Report)
Fey, Christian the Lion top viral videos of 2008 Dec 12, 2008
In three parts, the 43-minute film starring Neil Patrick Harris as a wannabe evildoer was distributed for free on Hulu and then for pay on iTunes (and then for free again on Hulu). 6. (MSNBC -- News)
Grissomtells CSIshes leaving Dec 12, 2008
His killer had to be the new DJK wannabe. Meet the Professor: Laurence Fishburne made his CSI debut as Dr. Raymond Langston. (MSNBC -- News)
* THE VINYL WORD Dec 12, 2008
Check out the 1980s party tonight at Copa to drink the blues away with Cap and Kidd taking you back to the era when Megan was a wee child and Junior a teenage George Clinton wannabe. Tonight. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'The Santa Class' comes to Winter Garden Dec 12, 2008
The conceit for The Santa Class is that it's mid-October, and the character Joey Archobellino (played by Bartlett) is teaching his annual "Santa Class" to wannabe Santas and Mrs. Clauses, getting them ready for the upcoming season. Joey has been teaching this class for many years and has distilled the essence of being Santa down to one sentence: "If you forget everything else you hear tonight, remember this one sentence and you will be just fine." (You've got to see The Santa Class to find out... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
• Good books for him Dec 12, 2008
For the aging (or wannabe) rock star: "With Strings Attached: The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars," by Jonathan Kellerman (Ballantine Books, 75). He will ecstatically strum, pick and stroke his way through this lavishly illustrated and endlessly fascinating tome from bestselling author Kellerman, as he proudly shares his private collection of guitars from classic makers Fender, Gibson, Martin, Dobro and others. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Report Of Man With Gun Leads To Arrest, Drug Recovery Dec 12, 2008
So many wannabe thugs making things bad and hard for others ... That side of town is suffering because of wannabe thugs. (KWTX.com, TX)
Local man was Blagojevich's top fundraiser (31) Dec 12, 2008
Now WHY would someone host parties in Munster for a wannabe governor from Illinois. Realizing the border is very near, isn't it quite odd. (Munster Times, IN)
Governor's woes take toll on state Dec 12, 2008
He said he hasn't been approached by any wannabe senators looking to curry favor with the man who may become the state's 41st chief executive. Although Quinn has long been a proponent of giving voters a voice in state policy issues through referendums, he downplayed attempts by lawmakers to schedule a special election as a way to keep Blagojevich from appointing someone to the Senate seat. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Facebook, Palin top list of Google searches in 2008 Dec 11, 2008
Let's concentrate on elected member not wannabe. Lots of people have a lot of time to waste. (CTV.ca)
Whole Foods Fights the Power Dec 11, 2008
Sure, there are a lot of modern-day, wannabe robber barons running around out there, but Whole Foods is not one of them. Besides, the Wild Oats acquisition hasn't even helped Whole Foods. (MSNBC -- Business)
Chippewa County makes CRI independent Dec 11, 2008
Maybe she has unconsciously absorbed some additional budgetary sense from junior supervisors who have opposed her and her KING Mayor (Wannabe) over the years. Yo Yo, You go M.A. King. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Get thee to a nunnery Dec 11, 2008
Also noteworthy are a couple of numbers performed by Cindy Carlson's showbiz wannabe Sister Robert Anne. Her "Jesus Was Born in Brooklyn" is impressive, but her "All I Want For Christmas (Is a One-Night Stand)" makes a predictable splash -- even though she's referring to a wished-for appearance at Carnegie Hall. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Marie Cocco: How can Palin foes push Caroline Kennedy? Dec 11, 2008
Such as: How can Democrats, who ridiculed Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as an inexperienced political wannabe, now embrace the idea of elevating Caroline Kennedy who hasn't served a day in public office to Hillary Clinton's New York Senate seat. How, indeed, can the same "progressives" who opposed Clinton's election as president because they were repelled by the notion of extending the "Clinton dynasty" now be keen on perpetuating the Kennedy dynasty through an appointment. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
See Emily play Dec 10, 2008
But Emily was no stage school wannabe. Her credentials for the part owed more to family connection than any prodigious ambitions to appear on TV.. (BBC News -- UK)
Stabbing suspects' bail cut Dec 10, 2008
The lawyers refuted the prosecutor's claims that the defendants were wannabe gang members who had matching tattoos and were seen drinking and displaying hand signs in photos posted on the Internet. There is no substance to any allegation that that they were part of any gang or are wannabe gang members, said attorney Terry Zimmerman, adding that her client, Jett, has no tattoo. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New state grading formula may fail more schools Dec 10, 2008
What is it about this full-faced 4-foot tall wannabe broadcaster that makes the media throw. chat about schools in Post staff blog. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dancing With the Stars Dec 10, 2008
What, I wanted to know, advice did he have for wannabe dancers. "Work," he told me. (Slate)
Newsnight: Credit crunch Christmas - how to save money Dec 9, 2008
" In Lincolnshire, everything on Ann Clark's festive groaning board will come from her own back yard this year - yes, even the turkey. She's taken up breeding them. NEWSNIGHT GOING CHEAP Ann and her partner Brian downsized ahead of the credit crunch when they moved from Essex some time back and their animal husbandry will do more that just putting something on their table - it's putting a little something in their pocket too by providing Christmas dinner for many. But as more people look to... (BBC News -- UK)
FBI releases its river drowning report to the Tribune Dec 9, 2008
to wannabe doc wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:01 PM:" Lets see, common sense would say no way can someone/riverwatch in Riverside Park see anyone in the dark, over half mile away, across wide river, through trees/leaves, fall off a bridge near Pettibone campground. A 21 yr old lady did see him fall off bridge ALONE, but you wacko then blamed her for being killer, except she was 12 when drownings started. So doc thinks the few volunteers of Riverwatch are suppose to patrol the many miles and both... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Paredes hearing draws big crowd Dec 9, 2008
Berrien County Prosecutor Arthur Cotter urged the board to reject Paredes' request, saying the one-time honor student turned "wannabe gangster" should stay in prison. Paredes and co-defendants Alex Mui, Eric Mui and Jason Williamson called themselves the "Eight-ball Posse," according to testimony. (The Herald-Palladium)
Defending the issue Dec 9, 2008
Dana DuVall wrote on Dec 4, 2008 9:49 AM:" Any gang or wannabe type of gang activity should not be permitted. You don't wait for a pimple to become a boil before treating it. The accusation of racism should not be used to beat down people who are beginning to rise in the defense of their community against the selling of drugs to children, the threats of bullies in schools (white, brown, or black)and teens wanting to emulate gang life. I think the school officials acted promptly to avoid a... (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Hell's Kitchen Dec 9, 2008
I've never really watched the television show the game is based on, but I do know that it's based on some wannabe chefs needing to please the world-class chef Gordon Ramsay, who is one part Simon Cowell and another part George S. Patton. Unfortunately, Ramsay's fiery temper doesn't really show in the game; he just spouts a line or two at you before the start of every day, like, "Let's go, Yes?" And with that, you're dumped into an unending time-balancing game that doesn't teach you anything... (IGN PC Games)
When I Danced With Alvin Ailey Dec 9, 2008
What, I wanted to know, advice did he have for wannabe dancers ... Posted By: snapdiva at 12/09/2008 10:23:37 AMComment:Dancing with Ailey was also my dream-- however I went to a class and was nearly knocked over by other wannabees. (Slate)
Emma Roberts Talks About Checking In To The 'Hotel For Dogs' With Don Cheadle, Lisa Kudrow Dec 9, 2008
Andi and her brother Bruce, played by "Wizards of Waverly Place" star Jake T. Austin, are living with a pair of nightmare foster parents: wannabe rockers played by Lisa Kudrow and Kevin Dillon. "It was amazing to work with everyone in the movie. Lisa Kudrow was so much fun I had a hard time keeping a straight face," she told MTV News. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Chefs fill Big Brother hole Dec 8, 2008
Network Ten is putting out a call to wannabe cooks to try out for their new TV show Masterchef Australia. The program, based on a British format, will put amateur chefs through their paces as they bid to become the country's 'Masterchef. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ackal Is a One Termer Dec 7, 2008
A Concerned Citizen wrote on Dec 2, 2008 5:53 AM:" I have obtained 3 degrees to not only further my education but to understand the law. I am not a wannabe anything. I am me and I enjoy the fact that I was afforded the opportunity to get the education I have received. If anything I want to be a citizen that can depend on law enforcement and not fear them. " ... To A Concerned Citizen wrote on Nov 28, 2008 8:37 PM:" Why did you have to get 3 degrees in Criminal Justice? One suffices, don't you... (New Iberia, LA)
Paa Kwesi Declares Akufo-Addo Winner of Election 2008 Dec 6, 2008
Unfortunately for the Deloitte and Touche Africa Region business representative, Election 2008 is a contest among progressive minds and big thinkers; and on the latter score, Dr. Nduom, a shameless Nkrumah wannabe parakeet, dramatically pales in significance. One intriguing, if also edifying, outcome of his Essikado campaign rally, however, was the CPP flagbearers quite admirable admission that he, Dr. Nduom, had a far brighter chance of clinching the presidency than the handpicked perennial... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Raiders fans beat Chargers fan in Pacific Beach Dec 6, 2008
Raiders fans are just a bunch of wimpy wannabe gangstas that are too scared if they are alone. Of course they would do a cowardly 5 on 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
