“I have given orders to the interior minister,” Erdogan said. “This will be over in 24 hours.” Earlier on Wednesday the Turkish Prime Minister spoke to a group of 11 people as part of the government’s attempt to listen to the demands of the demonstrators. The participants included artists, academics and students as well as the Interior Minister, Environment and Urban Minister, Tourism and Culture Minister and the vice chair of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Erdoğan has warned that he would put an end to the gatherings, which he said were hurting Turkey’s image and economy. Meanwhile, Turkey’s Ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Deputy Chairman Hüseyin Celik has said a referendum might be held to decide whether to build barracks in Gezi Park or leave it as it is. … Read More
Plastic surgery after the baby
The sign on the wall pointed east to the Plastic Surgery wing, tucked like a secret in the far end of the hospital. I opened the door into the waiting room; a fountain bubbled in the background and Kenny G played from the speakers. Everything about the room was soothing: Relax. Your private affairs are safe with us.The table next to my waiting room chair was littered with pamphlets—Botox, chemical peels, implants, liposuction, procedures that would either suck matter out or pump matter in. I picked up one entitled “The New You” and flipped through glossy pages detailing breast implants. I dropped it, face down on the table, disgusted with myself.I was called back by a nurse named Linda, a middle-aged woman whose facelift had left her eyes pulled into an expression of wonderment, as though she held permanent interest in nearly everything I said. She asked me a few questions and then popped in a DVD.“Just watch this, jot down any questions, and the doctor will be in shortly.”Buxom blondes rode bicycles with—by the looks on their faces—orgasmic delight. Women played tennis in short skirts and bulging sweater-vest tops. They all confided how happy they were, how confident they felt, now that they were “fixed.”Continue Reading… … Read More
Remembering the music of George Jones
George Jones, the country superstar who Jones had consistently had No. 1 songs from the 1950s to 1990s, has died at 81. The musician’s appeal crossed genres, as he was an inspiration to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Costello, and James Taylor. Below are some of his best tunes from across the decades:”He Stopped Loving Her Today” George Jones – LIVE He Stopped Loving Her Today.3gp from Dana on Vimeo.”The Grand Tour”"I Don’t Need Your Rocking Chair”"She’s My Rock”"Race is On”Continue Reading… … Read More
NRA recommends ‘everything from sidearm to shotgun to AR-15′ in schools
The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) National School Shield program on Tuesday announced recommendations that they said were designed to decrease violence in schools by allowing trained personnel to carry firearms like shotguns and AR-15 assault rifles on campuses. Task force chair Asa…
Mark Taylor UKIP Coventry – Nigel Farage Immigration
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Google Maps adds view from Mt. Everest
Google on Monday added views from some of the world’s tallest mountains to scenes woven into its popular online map service. Arm chair explorers were invited to take virtual adventures with members of Google’s Street View team to Aconcagua in South America; Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mount…
Senate reportedly drops “Zero Dark Thirty” probe
The Senate Intelligence Committee has reportedly dropped its investigation into contact between the CIA and the “Zero Dark Thirty” filmmakers, Reuters reports, citing an anonymous congressional aide.The Committee began its investigation shortly after Committee Chair Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Carl Levin, D-Mich., condemned the film for depicting torture as key to uncovering the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden. All three senators signed a letter to Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton, calling the film “misleading” and “grossly inaccurate.”From Reuters:Continue Reading… … Read More
