MTV reveals why 'Jersey Shore' is ending
Entertainmen
From GTL to DTF the cast of Jersey Shore has warmed our hearts with their endearing personalities and HIGHLARIOUS acts of bravery. We'll miss them now MTV is speaking out about its decision to conclude its top-rated series Jersey Shore. Below, the network's executive vp of programming Chris Linn reveals why the reality phenomenon is [...]
Read MorePlaquemines Parish continues long history with disasters
LSU The Reve
Two of the men responsible for many of the Hurricane Isaac rescue efforts in Plaquemines Parish thus far are Jesse Shaffer, 25 of Braithwaite, his father, Jesse Schaffer Sr., 53. The younger Shaffer says he has a Woodlawn firefighter aboard his boat Two of the men responsible for many of the Hurricane Isaac rescue efforts [...]
Read MoreOne man's misery, complete with armadillo, in Plaquemines Parish
Los Angeles
There are widespread reports of people trapped in homes and cars by the water, especially in Plaquemines Parish, where levees have been overtopped. Levees and pump stations in New Orleans continue to function, And for almost as long, the oystermen, river pilots and others who call it home have refused to let go. But in [...]
Read MorePaul Ryan stokes passion among GOP, fact-checkers
NBCNews.com
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are primarily known as political satirists, but on Thursday night they were both in fact-checker mode, marking up Paul Ryan's keynote speech with their metaphorical red pens. On “The Daily Show,” Stewart was struck by TAMPA, Fla. — Paul Ryan pledged Wednesday that if he and his running mate Mitt [...]
Read More7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Philippines
Voice of Ame
It's hard to imagine today that 106 years ago, much of the city we know now was a broken wasteland of rubble and charred wood. The 1906 earthquake, and its subsequent fires, destroyed much of San Francisco and killed thousands. Photographer Shawn A magnitude 7.9 earthquake has struck under the sea near the Philippines, prompting [...]
Read MoreWatch Live: Amazing Images of Blue Moon and a Tribute to Neil Armstrong
Wired (blog)
Be sure to check out the blue moon tonight. The moon is very bright too so it will be hard to miss provided you don't have any clouds to speak of. Technically the full moon occurred at 09:38 am this morning so if you saw the Tonight's blue moon will dazzle viewers all over the [...]
Read MorePlaquemines Parish continues long history with disasters
LSU The Reve
And for almost as long, the oystermen, river pilots and others who call it home have refused to let go. But in Isaac, the residents of Plaquemines Parish are battling an adversary some fear they may have underestimated, even as it weakens to a tropical [Updated 10:20 p.m. ET] Water that overtopped levees was trapped [...]
Read MoreSaying Goodbye on His Own Terms
New York Tim
Andy Roddick speaks during a news conference during the second round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in New York. … Andy Roddick speaks during a news conference during the second round of play at the 2012 NEW YORK – Andy Roddick played on his own terms. Andy [...]
Read More'Jersey Shore': Why MTV pulled the plug — EXCLUSIVE
Entertainmen
Jersey Shore may be ending but Ronnie Magro has the MTV series to thank for playing matchmaker – and quite possibly wifing him up. "I'm walking away with the girl of my dreams and so many amazing memories," the Bronx native tells Examiner.com in a As its popularity skyrocketed in Season One, Jersey Shore began [...]
Read MoreBlue moon: one small mistake, giant folklore for the sky
Washington P
The full moon that graces the sky Friday will be special — both in the early morning and the following night. Maybe you've heard of a blue moon? Don't get your hopes up too high. There probably won't be anything particularly Once in a 'blue moon' is today. Sadly you can tell the kids it [...]
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