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Landscape Architects Gone Wild!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Your front lawn is happy to see me.

Oliver Stone Elects Josh Brolin to Play George W. Bush

BuzzSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:31:31 -0800

With just about a year to go in the presidency of George W. Bush, Oliver Stone has set his sights on a biopic about the nation's 43rd president. Josh Brolin, fresh off his turn in No Country for Old Men, has signed on to play the title role.

Bush is sure to be a controversial project coming from Stone, who hasn't exactly been the most subtle critic of the president's administration. But he told Variety his personal feelings about Bush weren't the point. He said:

Here, I'm the referee, and I want a fair, true portrait of the man. How did Bush go from an alcoholic bum to the most powerful figure in the world? It's like Frank Capra territory on one hand, but I'll also cover the demons in his private life, his bouts with his dad and his conversion to Christianity, which explains a lot of where he is coming from. It includes his belief that God personally chose him to be president of the United States, and his coming into his own with the stunning, preemptive attack on Iraq. It will contain surprises for Bush supporters and his detractors.

Well, it's not the most neutral statement I've ever heard (nor is the project's development title of "Misunderestimated"), but I'm still curious to see what Stone will do with this one. I'm also eager to see Brolin go from outlaw to Commander in Chief. I wouldn't have pictured it at first, but Stone pointed out that while "Josh is actually better looking than Bush," they do share a certain old Hollywood swagger.

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Yay or Nay? Albright on Bush's Legacy

LibertySugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:37:31 -0800

Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright recently characterized the Bush Administration as one of America's "worst presidencies." In D.C. promoting her latest book, Albright told a crowd:

“This is a purely practical point here, and I think there’s a lot of work to be done. And I think the judgment is that this is one of the worst presidencies we’ve had and people will wonder what it is that the role of the vice president is.”

Specifically, Albright criticized Bush for not doing enough to take on climate change and energy issues.

Do you agree with Secretary Albright? Will George W. Bush's administration go down as one of the worst in history?

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Headline: US and Iran - Battle of Boats and Videos

LibertySugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:00:11 -0800

During last night's Republican debate, Fred Thompson let loose on the recent US/Iran skirmish at sea, saying, "I think one more step and they would have been introduced to those virgins that they're looking forward to seeing." Ron Paul then sharply accused his rivals of wanting to start World War III over Iran. Mounting recent events could suggest that tensions are indeed rising between the US and Iran.

Beginning last Sunday, this 30-minute encounter between Iranian patrol boats and US Naval vessels sparked a controversy now extending past the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Pentagon, five armed Iranian speedboats approached three US Navy warships in international waters. As they maneuvered aggressively, one of the Iranians allegedly issued a radio threat saying: "I am coming to you. You will explode after a few minutes."

To see each country's response to the incident, please read more.

The Pentagon released a video on Tuesday, in order to support its version of the events. Iran claimed the video was fabricated, and just yesterday released its own video to prove that no confrontation occurred. However, the two clips don't necessarily contradict each other.

President Bush has called the Iranian actions a "provocative act." It seems to me that tensions are rising between Iran and the US. I hope that a 30-minute encounter isn't enough to ignite a full-blown confrontation between Iran and the US.

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Retro Radio With Touchscreen Controls

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:00:19 -0700

We certainly expect something like the iPhone to have revolutionary touch capabilities, but what about a retro radio? Bush has just come out with this shiny black DAB digital radio with matching handle which features touch buttons instead of standard push buttons, giving it that perfect mix of vintage and modern tech.

The TR04DABBLK, which was displayed on engadget has ten DAB and FM preset stations and shows two line LCD scrolling text with a blue LED display. Each costs around $90.

Presidential Yoga?

FitSugar — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:00:00 -0800

OK, I thought I've seen every yoga book in and out of print. But this one, I never thought I'd see the likes.

George W. Bush? Doing Yoga? What a novel idea. The man running our country sure could use some relaxation. I'm sure he'll agree that Yoga is great at relieving tense and tight muscles, and calming the nerves. And an hour and a half class is a great time to bring your attention inward, meditate on pertinent issues and concerns, and offer up peace to the universe.

Thanks Dub-ya, for creating Bush Yoga. With you breathing and stretching, the world is sure to be a better place.

Celeb Style: Sophia Bush

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:22 -0800

There's nothing I like more than seeing Sophia Bush step outside the fashion box. Over the weekend, the actress attended The Private Lives of Pippa Lee premiere in NYC looking glam galactic in a long sleeve minidress by Helmut Lang. The abstract powder print is so art nouveau, and I like how she tempered it with sleek suede booties. With a dress like that, you don't need a lot of accessories.

Helmut Lang Powder-Print Dress - $520.00	Apt. 9® Opaque Microfiber Control-Top Tights - $10.00
Steven By Steve Madden Women's Brinda Ankle Boot - $179.95	Jimmy Choo 'Ubai' Snake Embossed Leather Clutch - $595.00
Alexis Bittar 'Silver Dust' Lucite® Ring - $175.00

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

The First Family Is Cast. Do You Want to See the Bush Movie?

CitizenSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:00:11 -0700

The Bushes, Sr. now have their official doppelgängers. James Cromwell and Ellen Burstyn have been tapped to play the parents of 43. Oliver Stone has been hard at work on casting the whole first family for his movie about George W. Bush's formative years. George W. and Laura have already been cast. The movie starts filming in April and is supposed to be out in time for the election, which could have an impact on the outcome.

Are you already on Fandango looking for tickets? Do you want to see the movie? Do you feel like you've lived through the film already?

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Bush Daughters Cement Their Legacy as Likable

LibertySugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:00:20 -0800

I've always had a soft spot for first-twins Jenna and Barbara Bush. It's got to be hard growing up under so much scrutiny, but they seem warmhearted and never resentful of the American people. People magazine interviewed Jenna and Barbara about the past eight years, and about what's next for their family. Here are some highlights.

Jenna on how her dad has changed: Eight years ago, my dad was a very popular Texas governor. And I think in Texas, he was able to get a lot done because he was friends with Democrats and Republicans - Democrats supported him. So he was - we were very optimistic. I think maybe I was a little naive about how people would treat him. But he's never wavered in his decisions and he's the same as he was when we were little, his ethics. So that's something to be proud of in itself. . . . He looks a little bit older, obviously. He's been under a lot of stress, so we're ready for him to go back to Texas and be warmly received, I'm sure.
Barbara on advice for the Obama girls: We gave them a tour. We were here when we were seven, which is Sasha's age, when our grandfather was president, and so we know how fun it was to be that age in this house. And so we showed them our little secret, fun places.
Jenna on the Obama girls: [T]hey're a lot younger than we are, cuter than we are - all younger and cuter. We're old news.

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Front Page: Bush Makes Debut as Motivational Speaker

TresSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:35 -0700

Former president George W. Bush made his debut as a motivational speaker yesterday when he spoke at the Get Motivated! seminar in Texas. - Washington Post
Senate majority leader Harry Reid says the Senate's healthcare bill will include a public option that lets states opt out. - New York Times
During a three-day sting, federal officials have arrested 700 people involved in child prostitution. - LA Times
A new study reveals that kids between the ages of two and five watch 32 hours of television per week. - AP
A French court has convicted the Church of Scientology of fraud. - BBC News