MMG headmaster Rick Ross drops through "RapFix Live", along with Gunplay and DJ Khaled, to give more details on his highly anticipated album <i>God Forgives, I Don't</i>, and we have a surprise for him!
Related ArtistsSunday, September 30, 2012
Origami TIE Fighter
Martin "starwarigami" Hunt made this lovely TIE Fighter origami piece for London's MCM Comic Expo and contributed it to the Boing Boing Flickr Pool, along with several other marvellous creations. The photo notes state: "Folded from a 2 by 1 rectangle cut from a sheet of 150gsm A1 craft paper. For a B.O.S. display at [...]
Source: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/AkpI2tr4DfM/origami-tie-fighter.html
Pitch Perfect
Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. [...]
Mind bending music mash up
Joshua Glenn says: "Singer-songwriter, music critic and theorist Franklin Bruno has discovered that if you play Terry Riley's pioneering minimalist song 'In C' (1964) at the same time as Marc Cerrone's influential 1976 disco song 'Love in C Minor,' the results are mind-bending!"
Source: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/xNXAcE9oT8w/mind-bending-music-mash-up.html
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Remembering Neil Armstrong
Images from NASA of Astronaut Neil Armstrong. See the original gallery here: http://www.nasa.gov/topics/people/galleries/armstrong.html
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/remembering-neil-armstrong
Vancouverites! Coming to Kidsbooks!
As part of my Pirate Cinema tour I'll be coming to Vancouver's Kidsbooks on Oct 21 at 7PM. You've got to buy a $23.50 ticket, but it comes with a copy of the book, which normally retails for $25. Kidsbooks is one of the last independents standing in Vancouver, and they're a great store, so [...]
Source: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/a7aPKxk47OE/vancouverites-coming-to-kidsb.html
Photo Gallery: Secretary Clinton in Africa
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton hugs a camper while participating in a Camp GLOW event for girls at the Lilongwe Girls Secondary School in Lilongwe, Malawi, Aug. 5, 2012. Camp GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) is a week-long program run by the Peace Corps to educate young village girls on family health issues and income generation ideas so they can share that knowledge with their communities at home. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
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In early August, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton embarked on an 11-day, nine country trip through Africa. She worked to strengthen alliances and advance the pillars of President Obama’s strategy for sub-Saharan Africa: supporting democratic institutions, spurring economic growth, advancing peace and security, and promoting opportunity and development. As she said to a group of African students in Dakar: “We want to advance your aspirations and our shared values…we want this to be our mutual mission. That is the work we are called to do in the 21st century.”
In addition to the speech that framed the trip in Senegal, she met President Sall and other national leaders and spoke about how Senegal's strong democratic institutions are a model for other nations.
She then traveled east to the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, where she and President Kiir discussed security, oil and economic opportunity.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/09/21/photo-gallery-secretary-clinton-africa
Les Miserables 'Dream' TV Spot
Anne Hathaway sings 'Dream the Dream' in this extended video showcasing new footage from director Tom Hooper's upcoming musical. [...]
Source: http://www.movieweb.com/news/les-miserables-dream-tv-spot
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Takes Part in the Back-to-School Bus Tour
The “Education Drives America” Back-to-School Bus Tour takes Education Secretary Arne Duncan and senior Education Department staff coast-to-coast highlighting education successes and engaging communities in conversations about school reform, college affordability and completion, and the link between education and jobs.
From the Archives: Presidents as Fathers
As you celebrate Dad this weekend, consider giving a nod to the Presidents who helped give him his own national holiday. On this day in 1966, Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first Presidential Father’s Day Proclamation. It set aside the third Sunday in June in celebration of fathers. Six years later, it became a permanent holiday by order of President Richard Nixon. Each year since then, the Presidents have issued yearly Father’s Day proclamations.
Presidents have enjoyed the day as fathers themselves, and over the years many children have enlivened the White House. Some presidents enter office as grandfathers, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt who had 13 grandchildren. Others, like current President Obama, are fathers to school age children.
In celebration of fathers everywhere, here’s an album of Presidents with the people who know them simply as “Dad” and “Granddad.” These photos are from the holdings of the Presidential Libraries of the U.S. National Archives. Archives Link
-Jeannie Chen is the Social Media Coordinator for the Office of Presidential Libraries at the U.S. National Archives.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/archives-presidents-fathers
Dinosaur
The correct answer is, of course, Ankylosaurus.
Source: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/9cD9ZlYOwk8/dinosaur.html
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
Help fund Diana Gameros album
Diana Gameros is a deeply talented singer/songwriter in San Francisco who creates soulful, passionate, and enchanting music infused with her Latin heritage. As I've written before, Diana, who was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, writes songs that reflect the 21st century experiences of a young indie artist at the borderlands between cultures, languages, and genres. [...]
Source: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/W3a--I0VltE/help-fund-diana-gameross-alb.html
Behind the Scenes: June 2012 Flickr Photo Gallery
The White House Photo Office just released their latest batch of behind-the-scenes photos, featuring images of President Obama's reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, visits with students at the White House and on the road, as well as some new shots of First Dog Bo.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/behind-scenes-june-2012-flickr-photo-gallery
The Piano Guys - The Piano Guys
The Piano Guys by The Piano Guys
Source: http://itunes.apple.com/preorder/the-piano-guys/id560220463?uo=1&v0=9988
Statement by the President on the Agreement between Sudan and South Sudan
I welcome the historic agreement that was reached today between the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan on a number of critical issues. This agreement breaks new ground in support of the international vision of two viable states at peace with each other, and represents substantial progress in resolving the outstanding security and economic issues between Sudan and South Sudan. The Sudanese and South Sudanese people who have suffered greatly through decades of conflict deserve the benefits of a lasting peace – a peace that can only be achieved through continued dialogue and negotiation, sustained implementation of the agreements reached to date, and steadfast work to resolve remaining issues.
I commend the resolute efforts of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel, led by President Thabo Mbeki, for its leadership in shepherding this agreement. I also commend those international partners who have contributed to this peace process, particularly the chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union, and the United Nations.
The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan have chosen to take another important step on the path away from conflict toward a future in which their citizens can live in dignity, security, and prosperity. The United States is committed to working with both countries as they implement these agreements and as they seek to resolve those issues that remain outstanding. We are hopeful that today’s deal can help spur broader progress on resolving the conflict in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile, securing unfettered international humanitarian access in those areas, and bringing peace to Darfur.
Presidential Memorandum -- Presidential Determination with respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
SUBJECT: Determination with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
Pursuant to section 404 of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (CSPA) (title IV, Public Law 110-457), I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive the application of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to Libya, South Sudan, and Yemen; and further determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive in part the application of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to allow for continued provision of International Military Education and Training funds and nonlethal Excess Defense Articles, and the issuance of licenses for direct commercial sales of U.S. origin defense articles; and I hereby waive such provisions accordingly.
You are authorized and directed to submit this determination to the Congress, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
August 2012: Photo of the Day
Check out the White House Photo Office's picks for Photo of the Day in August of 2012.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/august-2012-photo-day
'RapFix Live' Goes To The Slaughterhouse
'RapFix Live' Goes To The Slaughterhouse
Rap collective Slaughterhouse visits "RapFix Live" to talk about their Shady Records debut <i>Welcome to: Our House</i>, and will be joined by Twista and Renee Graziano of "Mob Wives."
Related ArtistsParks for the People: Getting Outside on National Public Lands Day
Ed. note: This post was originally published on Let's Move!.
Tomorrow, more than 170,000 people across the country are expected to celebrate National Public Lands Day – America’s largest, single-day, outdoor volunteer effort. More than 2,000 public land and water sites across the country will offer FREE admission to volunteers who give a few hours of their time to help improve and restore outdoor spaces.
National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity to get active while showing your appreciation for the public parks, trails, beaches, lakes, rivers and forests that belong to all of us as Americans. Last year, volunteers collectively planted more than 100,000 trees and plants and maintained or built 1,500 miles of trails – all in one day’s work! This year, the goal is to top those contributions and engage more kids and families.
With events taking place in every state, there are many different ways to get involved.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/09/28/parks-people-getting-outside-national-public-lands-day
Friday, September 28, 2012
Remarkable rookie Colsaerts saves Europe from a shutout
MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Ryder Cup rookie Nicolas Colsaerts single-handedly saved Europe from being shut out in Friday afternoon's fourballs with a sensational round in what amounted to a duel with Tiger Woods. 
MTV First: 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower'
MTV First: 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower'
Ezra Miller, Logan Lerman and Emma Watson join MTV News' Josh Horowitz to talk everything "Perks" and more!
Schwarzenegger calls affair with housekeeper "stupidest thing"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Arnold Schwarzenegger, talking about his affair with a family housekeeper for the first time in a television interview, said it was "the stupidest thing" he did in his marriage to Maria Shriver and said it "inflicted tremendous pain" on his family.
'RapFix Live' With Missy Elliott And French Montana
'RapFix Live' With Missy Elliott And French Montana
Missy Elliott graces "RapFix Live" and is ready to set the record straight on everything from Aaliyah to her health. She will be joined by Bad Boy's French Montana.
Related ArtistsEXCLUSIVE: Emily Blunt Talks Looper
The actress plays the single mother Sara in director Rian Johnson's time-bending thriller, hitting theaters nationwide September 28. [...]
Source: http://www.movieweb.com/news/exclusive-emily-blunt-talks-looper
Review: 'Looper' An Orginal, Exciting Film About Time Travel & Love
'Looper', written and directed by Rian Johnson ('Brick') is an intelligent, engrossing, thought provoking and totally entertaining sci-fi film about time-travel and what a person will or won't do t...
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Frank Ocean Comes Out
Fans and artists react to Frank Ocean opening up about his sexuality.
Related ArtistsThursday, September 27, 2012
Scary Movie 5 Photo with Angela Raiola and Sheree Whitfield
The Mob Wives and The Real Housewives of Atlanta reality stars are featured in this shot from Malcolm D. Lee's horror spoof. [...]
Source: http://www.movieweb.com/news/scary-movie-5-photo-with-angela-raiola-and-sheree-whitfield
In rare appearance, Germany's Kohl makes plea for European unity
BERLIN (Reuters) - Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who reunified Germany and pushed the country into the euro, urged Europe to press ahead with closer integration despite a crisis of the single currency, saying the continent must never again descend into conflict. 
'RapFix Live' at the Barclays Center
'RapFix Live' at the Barclays Center
Jay-Z's Barclays Center prepares to open its doors, and 'RapFix Live' is celebrating Brooklyn's newest landmark with the help of Lupe Fiasco, Juicy J and more!
Related ArtistsPhoto Gallery: Space Shuttle Endeavour Takes Its Final Flight
Early Wednesday morning, space shuttle Endeavour took its final flight atop a jumbo jet at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. For three days, the shuttle rode piggyback to Los Angeles, California where it will begin its next mission as an educational display at the California Science Center.
Earlier this year, two other retired shuttles dazzled crowds below as they made their way from Florida to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City. DC residents experienced a special treat as Space Shuttle Discovery did a lap across the nation’s capital.
Blue Jays mailbag: Fans speculate over Farrell's future
A number of Jays fans are asking about manager John Farrell and whether he can fetch a handsome price from the Boston Red Sox if they pursue him.
Source: http://www.thestar.com/blogs/article/1252927--blue-jays-mailbag-fans-speculate-over-farrell-s-future
Steve
In Steve, Firth portrays an unusually needy neighbor to an exasperated Keira Knightley in this intriguing and quirky movie. [...]
Chinese court upholds fine against dissident Ai Weiwei
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese court upheld a $2.4 million tax evasion fine against China's most famous dissident Ai Weiwei on Thursday, ending his long legal battle with the authorities but paving the way for him to be jailed if he does not pay. 
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Plot Against Occupy
A worthy piece of reporting over at Rolling Stone, on "how the government turned five stoner misfits into the world's most hapless terrorist cell," in the spirit of COINTELPRO. Snip: "Nothing was destined to blow up that night, as it turns out, because the entire plot was actually an elaborate federal sting operation. The case [...]
Source: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/F7db7Y4h8V0/the-plot-against-occupy.html
Westwood makes Poulter pay, eyes Americans next
MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Lee Westwood made team mate Ian Poulter empty his wallet after a practice-round beating and felt confident he could keep up the good form for Europe against the Americans at this week's Ryder Cup. 
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