Is Republican afraid of the CNN/Youtube Debate?

Despite the success of Monday’s Democratic debate, the Republican candidates are having a second-thought whether or not to attend the CNN/Youtube debate on Monday September 17th  in Florida.

According to the Times Magazine online edition, the Giuliani campaign has already pull out from the debate due to the schedule conflict. John McCain and Ron Paul are reconsidering. Mitt Romney is criticizing the CNN/Youtube debate producers for not being serious enough. He may not participate in it as well. Clearly, the Republicans are afraid of questions that are posted on Youtube. These candidates are blaming CNN for their lack of seriousness in the Youtube debate. Obviously, Giuliani, McCain, Paul and Romney did not watch the same Youtube debate that many Americans and I watched on Monday.

The Republicans are avoiding tough questions from the Americans. So, why are you, Republican supporters, planning to vote for them? If the top-tier candidates can’t and won’t show up to the CNN/Youtube event, this means, they are not ready to face Americans and answer tough questions from us. Don’t bother to vote them.

Filed under: American Politics, Blogging, Election, News, Politics

David Stern must Resign

So much for the respect to the referees, the allegation against 13-year NBA referee Tim Donaghy for betting on the league games, including ones that he officiated, has humiliated the NBA players, coaches, and definitely referees.

It is David Stern’s responsibility to address the issue and pass tougher rules and regulations to the referees. For years, Stern has been protected them. He makes NBA players, coaches and team owners to pay harsh fines for disrespecting and being rude to them. Stern  knows about this allegation in June but has been refused to take actions. At least, he should have talked to the referees association to deal with this kind of situation but, nope, he hasn’t. Today, at the news conference, he confidently said that no other NBA officials and referees are betting but who would know? Maybe, Stern is hiding the truth, since, he was a lawyer.

Stern must resign for failing to check on referees’ behaviors. He cares so much about his players by making sure that they don’t dress like thugs. Now, that he failed to make sure referees aren’t gamblers, he has to go.

Filed under: Blogging, News, Sports, Thoughts

The Great CNN/Youtube Democratic Debate

Many of you who watched last night’s CNN/ Youtube debate can agree that it was good. There were many tough questions that journalists would not ask such as “Who is your favorite teacher?” to “Does Y’all feelings hurt?” There were plenty of them. I have to say all of the candidates except from Mike Gravel did very well.

Before I get to Gravel, I like the debate a lot. Many questions were tough and demanding. They put many candidates off guard. We, viewers, got to see the candidates true color. Answering questions based on their beliefs, feelings, opinions and not based on what the campaign manager want them to answer.

I have to say Clinton and Obama were the best performers. Obama improved a lot. He was not nervous and didn’t stutter like he used to. Edwards, he did pretty well. However, the question on citing religion to ban gay marriage, he had hard time responding to it. What I am afraid is that Clinton and Edwards may pair up for the 2008 Presidential run, in case if she won the primaries. I don’t want Edwards to be Clinton’s running mate because his wife, who, in my opinion, has to be quiet. She’s ruin his campaign. I don’t want it to happen to Clinton’s. I would prefer Clinton/Obama in 2008 because he’s fresh and can give new ideas.

I can feel Gravel’s frustration that he barely had a chance to talk. Many people don’t even take him seriously. Since he does not have sufficient like other candidates, what he should do is use Youtube to the fullest extend. Instead of posting clips of his trips, his campaign should let Gravel talk on important issues.

Overall, it was a great debate. I am looking forward to see the next one.

Filed under: American Politics, Blogging, Election, News, Politics, Thoughts

Too lazy to read Harry Potter? or Wanna Read the Book together?

Too lazy to read the latest copy of Harry Potter?

Well, this lady is doing ” Harry Potter read-a-thon extravaganza.” All night, she will be reading the new Harry Potter book and blog at the same time. So, for those of you who are reading the book and want to have a discussion at the same time. Click here Check out this site below:

Now, she is up to page 44. So Go there!!

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Harry Potter Spoiler helps bloggers become famous

“Read this if You Wanna Know the Ending” 

“The New Harry Potter Spoiler is here!” 

 “Don’t Scroll Down if You Don’t Wanna Know the Ending” 

 Have you seen this kind of headlines on blogosphere lately? 

 Don’t say “no” because I know you have.  

Harry Potter spoiler has become a blogosphere phenomenon. Everyone jumps onto Potter spoiler bandwagon. Every five second, there is a new Potter article on WordPress community.  This will also be one of them as well.  Bloggers are writing, and making up spoilers of the new Harry Potter book in order to generate hits from their sites. The ones are published first will likely to have about 10,000 to about 20,000 hits per day, making them one of the fastest growing blogs.  The others that come out later are forcing themselves to create another spoiler in order for people to check out theirs. 

Thanks to Harry Potter, many unknown bloggers are now famous.  What I don’t get is that why these bloggers have to make up spoilers in which many of them aren’t even true.  Why?

My theory for this blogosphere Harry Potter phenomenon is that many people including myself are extremely attached to Harry Potter series. We want to know every detail of it.  We log on to every blog that mentions whether Harry lives or not and who dies in the end.  Bloggers are taking this hunger from Harry Potter fans to seek fame on the internet community.  How great huh?  

So, please be careful and be caution when you log on to a Harry Potter spoiler site.

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Clinton responds to Edwards

Former President Bill Clinton responded to Mrs. Edwards’ comment on his wife’s inability to advocate for women.

“If you look at the record on women’s issues, I defy you to find anybody who has run for office in recent history whose got a longer history of working for women, for families and children than Hillary does.”

Source: Good Morning America

Every man loves his wife. Bill is stepping up for his wife. It seems that Hillary, herself, is not concerned about Edward’s comment at all. Maybe, Hillary is trying to play it nice [probably not her husband]. Let Mrs. Edwards run her “loud mouth” because in the end, she might be the one who will ruin her husband Presidential campaign.

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Who is running for President? John or Elizabeth Edwards?

Is it John or Elizabeth Edwards that is running for President?

It seems to me that John’s wife has been making headlines more than her husband. First, it was her battle with cancer. Then, it was her support on gay marriage in which her husband oppose. Then, it was the exchange with Ann Coulter. Now, it is Hillary Clinton.  She called her for not capable to understand the women’s issues. What’s next for Mrs. Edwards? Who is she going to attack next? Obama?

Mr.Edwards is not going to win the election if his wife is making headlines. It’s his election not hers. Come on, Mr.Edwards, you know better than this.

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Senators May Vote On the Dream Act Soon!

It is not too late to call your senators! Call them, let them know that Dream Act is the best solution to deal with the immigration!!

Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) have introduced the DREAM Act as an amendment (SA 2237) to H.R. 1585, the Department of Defense authorization bill, which is now being debated in the Senate. The amendment will need 60 votes to pass. Its adoption would be a giant step forward for the DREAM Act, which would then stand an excellent chance of becoming law this year. It is imperative for all DREAM Act supporters to call your Senators. You can find your Senators’ phone numbers here.

CALL BOTH OF YOUR SENATORS AND TELL THEM

“PLEASE VOTE FOR THE DURBIN-HAGEL-LUGAR
DREAM ACT AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1585
SO THAT IMMIGRANT STUDENTS BROUGHT HERE AS CHILDREN
CAN REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL”

Your Senators’ phone numbers are online at:
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

The DREAM Act in Brief:

The DREAM Act is narrowly tailored

It would apply only to individuals brought to the U.S. at least 5 years ago as children, who have grown up here, and who have remained in school and out of trouble. They could get a green card 6 years after graduating from high school if during that time they continue on to college or serve in the military.

The DREAM Act is not a “mini-amnesty”

At its core, amnesty is forgiveness for wrongdoing. That does not apply to DREAM Act students who were all brought here years ago as children. The DREAM Act rewards them for staying in school or serving our country.

The DREAM Act would benefit taxpayers

The DREAM Act would provide hope to immigrant students and lead many more of them to remain in school. As an example of the fiscal benefits of this, a RAND study showed that a 30-year-old Mexican immigrant woman who graduates from college will pay $5,300 more in taxes and cost $3,900 less in government expenses each year than if she had dropped out of high school. This amounts to an annual fiscal benefit of over $9,000 per person every year, money that can be used to pay for the education of other children. State and local taxpayers have already invested in the education of these children in elementary and secondary school and deserve to get a return on their investment

You can find more information about the DREAM Act SENATE MAY VOTE ON DREAM ACT SOON!
***IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED***

Filed under: American Politics, Blogging, Immigration, News, Politics

A Major Security Breach on the New Harry Potter Book

The wait for Harry Potter is now over. Thanks to the technology, the new installment of Harry Potter book has now been circulated on the Internet. Many are downloading it from MediaFire, Pirate Bay, and other downloading sites, NY Times reported. This means a major of security has transpired. So much for tight security huh?

Scholastic, a U.S book publisher of Harry Potter books, released a statement today which gives a possible explanation as to how someone is able to obtain a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows before the release date, July 21. It turns out to be a breach of the on-sale agreement by the distributor and its customer. Here is the official statement from Scholastic Corp:

Scholastic has recently learned that some individuals have received copies of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” through the mail, beginning on Tuesday, July 17th, as a result of a breach of the on-sale agreement by the distributor, Levy Home Entertainment, and shipments made by DeepDiscount.com, a customer of that distributor. We are taking immediate legal action against DeepDiscount.com and Levy Home Entertainment. The number of copies shipped is around one one-hundredth of one percent of the total U.S. copies to go on sale at 12:01 am on July 21st.

We are also making a direct appeal to the Harry Potter fans who bought their books from DeepDiscount.com and may receive copies early requesting that they keep the packages hidden until midnight on July 21st.

Scholastic is especially grateful to the other retailers and distributors for their careful attention to keeping the books secure until the release time and for planning thousands of spectacular midnight parties where fans will celebrate together. And we ask everyone, especially the media, to preserve the fun and excitement for fans everywhere.

The fans themselves have made it abundantly clear that they are looking forward to going to the midnight parties, receiving their very own copy of the book and finally getting to read the book they have so anxiously awaited.

Source: Scholastic and the Wall Street Journal

To people who already have received the book, please don’t tell anyone about the ending. It would be nice if you can keep it to yourself until Saturday, July 21.

 

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Can We Get More Political Than This? Obama Girl Vs. Giuliani Girl

Barelypolitical.com is back! And better!

Barelypolitical.com makes me wondered, who does this site support? Is it Obama or Giuliani?

Find out here:

I have to say this makes the election interesting. Come on, the election is more than a year away. Relax a little bit, don’t you think so?

Filed under: American Politics, Blogging, Election, Thoughts