Showing posts with label Sarah Palin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sarah Palin. Show all posts
usi On Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Rep. Julia Hurley  newly elected to the Tennessee House, credits her work at Hooters  with helping her win her seat in what’s regarded as a conservative district. Lawmakers Grant Home Health-Care Providers a Raise, But ... White says the training was minimal—she learned to handle ... including privately paid home-care jobs, White says.
usi On Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Bristol Palin may or may not have a memoir out this summer. For now, it's a mystery. Listings for an "Untitled Bristol Palin Memoir" were viewable Monday on Amazon.com (release date June) and an online catalog for HarperCollins (release date August). The listings have since been pulled. Publicist Seale Ballenger of the Harper imprint William Morrow, the book's presumed publisher, declined to comment on Tuesday.

Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, has become a celebrity herself through her appearances on "Dancing With the Stars" and as an advocate for sexual abstinence among unmarried teens.

The 20-year-old Palin is the mother of a 2-year-old, Tripp Johnston. She is estranged from the boy's father, Levi Johnston.

Source : abcnews
usi On Monday, 31 January 2011

Quotes of the month
Sarah Palin, Aretha Franklin & Tom DeLay said some of January's memorable words.
The deadly shootings in Arizona that injured U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords -- and reactions to it -- have dominated headlines throughout the month of January.Sarah Palin took heat for the harsh words she unleashed on critics
who attacked the rhetoric and imagery she used against Giffords and other "liberals" during the midterm elections."Especially within hours of a tragedy unfolding, journalists and pundits should not manufacture a blood libel that serves only to incite the very hatred and violence they purport to condemn," the potential 2012 presidential candidate said in a video posted to her Facebook page.
Other news that sparked memorable quotes:
* The vote to repeal health care reform was a close second.
* Certain celebrities turned a few heads.
* As did the mysterious Arkansas fish plague, one of many odd examples of freakish acts of nature in January 2011.
Lloyd Banks
"I think every artist, you make mistakes when you come into the game. I made my first million dollars when I was 20 years old, and I was too scared to touch it. I eat humble pie every morning, so I really didn't have the temptation to go out there and live beyond my means."Lloyd Banks, a member of the rap group G-Unit, may have gotten that dish of humble pie from an incident he blamed on "sticky fingers."
John Boehner
"Repeal means paving the way for better solutions that will lower the cost without destroying jobs or bankrupting our government. Repeal means keeping a promise. This is what we said we would do."House Speaker John Boehner, an Ohio Republican and former linebacker, made good on a campaign promise when he led the House vote to repeal President Obama's signature health care reform legislation.
Brandy
"Now I'm expecting a child? WOW!!! Please check out the story for your morning comedy.. lol. At in and out... Wondering if I should get a double double since I'm eating for 'two.'"Mississippi-born and California-raised actress and singer Brandy refutes rampant Internet rumors that she's expecting. "Brandy: Special Delivery," you may recall, was a reality series following the R&B singer's 2002 pregnancy with her daughter, Sy'rai.
Aretha Franklin
"Halle Berry is my pick. For the last four years, we've been talking about that, and I have had a number of offers, but unfortunately they were not good offers. Now we have something on the table."Who will play the legendary soul singer in a biopic that's in the works? The legend herself made her choice clear but got a less-than-enthusiastic response from the actress she picked.
Wyclef Jean
"I saw Pras on the flight and as a Fugees member I didn't know whether to elbow him, shoot him or give him a kiss and we gave a hug."Wyclef Jean set aside his differences with an ex-Fugees bandmate after they boarded the same plane to Haiti to mark the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated the impoverished Caribbean country.
Kim Kardashian
"Trust me, I've tried Botox on the show. I'm the first one to talk about anything that I do. It really pisses me off that all of these plastic surgery rumors are always linked to me."Reality TV socialite Kim Kardashian has spawned thousands of websites with before-and-after "evidence" of her Botox injections.
Mark Kelly
"The kids … Claudia and Claire start crying. My mother, you know … I think she almost screamed. And I just, you know, walked into the bathroom, and you know, broke down. To hear that she died is just, it's devastating for me."NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, told ABC News' Diane Sawyer that he watched erroneous television reports that his wife had died in the shootings in Tucson.
Jay Leno on Tom DeLay
"Former House Majority LeaderTom DeLay, once considered one of the nation's most powerful and feared lawmakers, was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday. The judge sentenced him to two years for money laundering and an extra year for his performance on 'Dancing With the Stars.'"Jay Leno piled it on after the famous political powerhouse, who earned this nickname for his strict enforcement of party rules, was convicted in a money laundering scandal.
David Letterman on Hillary Clinton
"Oh, how about this? Getting off an airplane, Hillary Clinton tripped and fell and maybe broke some bones. So just to be precautionary, they took her to the emergency room and wrapped her up in a full-body pantsuit."
Brandon Lewis & Ashley Fansler
"[The doctor] said, 'You know, if we wanted to deliver one this year and then one next year, we could do that if … everything is open … we decided to do it that way, and everything worked out."Brandon Lewis, whose twins were born on each side of the 2010-2011 divide, told an Illinois TV station about how he and his wife decided to space the C-section births of their babies.
Jennifer Lopez
"I feel really anxious about cutting half the kids today, I really do. I'm really not looking forward to it. You want to pick the right ones and you want to see who's really going to make a great show, and at the same time, be great artists. But I feel like we have so many good ones that we're going to lose some good ones today. And that's what bothers me."Voted one of the most influential 20th-century Hispanics, Jennifer Lopez is a first-year "American Idol" judge, along with Steven Tyler, and has spoken candidly about the difficulty of her new job.
Rebecca Mansour & Sarah Palin
"We never ever, ever intended it to be gun sights. It was simply crosshairs like you'd see on maps."In an interview with radio talk show host Tammy Bruce, Sarah Palin political action committee staffer Rebecca Mansour defended the graphics Palin took down off her website after the Tucson shootings.
Some Palin aides suggested the crosshairs had been misconstrued and could instead be seen as these types of symbols.
Nicki Minaj on Rihanna
"I love Ri-Ri! I mean, when she's not grabbing my a** she's a sweet girl ... I like everyone."Rapper and R&B singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj didn't seem to mind the hands-on exchange she had with Rihanna at the 2010 American Music Awards .
Conan O'Brien & Larry King
"Today's Jan. 11, 2011. That makes it 1/11/11, something that only happens once every 100 years. Isn't that cool? When someone told Larry King, he said, 'This again?'"Conan O'Brien is back on TV, and Larry King is off after a long, long run.
Sarah Palin
"I will continue to speak out. They're not going to shut me up."Sarah Palin spoke out on FOX News about accusations that her fiery political rhetoric had a connection to the Arizona shootings.
Malik Mumtaz Qadri
"He did blasphemy of the Prophet Muhammad."Malik Mumtaz Qadri, a security guard for Salman Taseer, reportedly confessed to killing the governor of the Pakistani state of Punjab. Taseer had expressed reservations about certain controversial laws in Pakistan.
Tony Parker
"The most important thing is to stay strong mentally, even if these are very difficult times. I've taken refuge in basketball because that's what I've done best since my youth."San Antonio Spurs star guard Tony Parker opened up about how he's handling the end of his marriage to this famous "Desperate Housewife."
Eugene Robinson on Sarah Palin
"In the spirit of civil discourse, I'd like to humbly suggest that Sarah Palin please consider being quiet for a while. Perhaps a great while."Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson was among many commentators who criticized the former Alaska governor for comments she made in the wake of the Arizona shootings.
Keith Stephens & Arkansas Game and Fish
"Right now it's fine to fish. If you go out there you can still fish for bass and crappie, catfish, it will be fine. Obviously don't eat the dead fish."Keith Stephens, spokesman for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, tried to reassure the public -- at least somewhat -- after massive numbers of fish turned up dead in the Arkansas River.There were other odd cases of animals dying en masse, like these birds that fell from the sky in Louisiana.
Tom DeLay
"I can't be remorseful for something I don't think I did."Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLaymaintained his innocence even after he was convicted of money laundering. He blamed his fate on the place where he stood trial. He has made his share of enemies over the years and may make more when he goes to prison.
Mohamed Bouazizi
"They are deeply symbolic means of protest in a region that has little or no tolerance for dissent."Associated Press correspondent Hamza Hendawi commented on the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, an act that has been credited for helping to topple the Tunisian government.This method of protest grabbed headlines during the Vietnam War. It has a long history.
usi On Tuesday, 25 January 2011
When you get caught red-handed doing something, how you respond can tell a great deal about your character. Now, here are others that didn’t quite work for some high profile people.
Winona Ryder
The excuse: "I was doing research for a role in 'Shopgirl.'"
Barry Bonds
The excuse: “I never asked.”
Bill Clinton
The excuse: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.”
Nicole Richie
The excuse: “Really bad cramps.”
Charlie Sheen
The excuse: “He had an adverse allergic reaction to some medication.”
Sarah Palin
The excuse: “It’s a surveyor’s symbol.”
Lindsay Lohan
The excuse: “Someone stole my passport.”
Eddie Murphy
The excuse: “I was giving her a ride home.”
Paris Hilton
The excuse: “I thought it was gum.”
Richard M. Nixon
The excuse: “I am not a crook.”
Ashlee Simpson
The excuse: “I have severe acid reflux.”
Michael Jackson
The excuse: “I got caught up in the excitement of the moment.”
Britney Spears
The excuse: “I did it with my dad. I’d sit on his lap and I’d drive. We’re country.”
Robert Blake
The excuse: “I’m a human being, I’m not a machine. I’m 72. I’m dyslexic!”
Larry Craig
The excuse: “I have a wide stance.”
Whitney Houston
The excuse: “I’m too rich to smoke crack. Crack is whack.”
Jeffrey Donovan
The excuse: “It was the Benadryl.”
Tom Sizemore
The excuse: “Package problems.”
Ichiro Suzuki
The excuse: “I was sending mental signals for the ball not to come my way, because during that time of day it's impossible for me to see the ball so I lacked mental signals.”
usi On Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Comebacks of 2010

From the 88-year-old who hosted "Saturday Night Live" to the QB who uplifted his team and town, several people have come back bigger than ever in 2010. Meet the following folks (and one company) who overcame adversity to achieve dramatic success.

Betty White
Betty White
Then: Underemployed icon of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Golden Girls".
2010: At advanced age, kills as "SNL" host. Appears in new sitcom and has a book deal.

Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock
Then: Moving into a perilous age for Hollywood, she slogs through low-buzz films.
2010: Nabs Best Actress Oscar for this movie and hits this box office record.

Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown
Then: Ex-governor of California who ran thrice for this job and failed.
2010: Decades later, is re-elected California governor against rich opponent.

Conan O'Brien
Conan O'Brien
Then: After a short stint, O'Brien leaves dream job. Transcript of farewell speech.
2010: Pockets settlement, joins Twitter, launches new show, scores huge ratings.

Cher
Cher
Then: Last movie? 1999. Last album? 2002.
2010: Outshines "Burlesque" co-star half her age. Rocks fishnets in magazine.

Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin
Then: After losing historic election, she quits governor's job.
2010: Power broker; best-selling author; reality TV star. And, big question ...

Harry Reid
Harry Reid
Then: Racial comments about future President Obama. Tough re-election looms.
2010: Held on to his Senate seat and will retain his powerful position.

Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Then: Appears in 1982's "Tron". Are the Dude's best roles behind him?
2010: Wins Best Actor Oscar for this movie. Appears in "Tron: Legacy"

Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin
Then: His "West Wing" ends. Creates short-lived Matthew Perry show.
2010: Writes "The Social Network". Directing true tale of unfaithful politico.

Julie Taymor
Julie Taymor
Then: Director of 1997 Broadway smash releases Beatles movie to mixed reviews.
2010: Teams with legendary rockers to bring "Spider-Man" to Broadway.

Eminem
Eminem
Then: Overdosed on this drug in 2007. Tense relations with mother and ex-wife.
2010: Releases album "Recovery" with hit single with Rihanna. Grammy nomination.

Ursula Burns
Ursula Burns
Then: As president of an ailing corporate giant, Burns had to swing the hatchet.
2010: Named CEO last year; assumed this title in May. Why is this historic?

Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen
Then: Declines to chat with Oprah Winfrey, who does this. No big book since 2001.
2010: Critics praise his best-selling novel. Appears on you-know-who's book club list.

Ford Motor Co.
Ford Motor Co.
Then: Reports staggering loss for 2008. Joins other automakers in requesting this.
2010: After refusing federal funds, Ford announces this for first time since 2005.

Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Then: Losing gigs to this star-bashing comedienne. Resigned to reality TV.
2010: After winning reality-TV contest, revives career with acclaimed documentary.

Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Then: After returning to Hurricane Katrina-hit home, Saints fail to make '07 and '08 playoffs.
2010: Leads Saints to Super Bowl win. His charity helps kids affected by Katrina.

Rihanna

Rihanna

Then: Could she ever top "Umbrella"? Boyfriend sentenced for abuse.
2010: Wins "Run This Town" Grammys. Hits No. 1 with "Only Girl"

Chilean miners
The Chilean Miners
Then: While mining for this, 33 men were trapped underground. What went wrong?
2010: After more than two months, all were rescued.

Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Then: Been dead for how long? "Huckleberry Finn" too edgy for children?
2010: Twain autobiography published. Author hits amazing milestone.

Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Then: Sexy pop song is song of summer 2008. One-hit-wonder alert?
2010: Confirms star status with two summer hits: "California Gurls"