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Diplomacy 2.0? State Department Turns to Online Groups
What do Google, MTV, Facebook, Howcast, and the US State Department all have in common? They're joining forces to fight terrorism, political oppression, and crime. Inspired by a Colombian Facebook movement against FARC rebels, the US government wants to take advantage of online youth groups that promote stability, human rights, and democracy.
Internal Report: Liberals Need Not Apply to Justice Department
A new report reveals that the US Justice Department denied employment to new lawyers based on liberal resume buzzwords, information making it more likely that Bush's legacy will include the politicalization of federal prosecution.
The Justice Department's inspector general reports that many well qualified candidates were rejected from the elite recruitment program for perceived liberal bias, and such rejection “constituted misconduct and also violated the department’s policies and civil service law that prohibit discrimination in hiring based on political or ideological affiliations.” The hiring practice took place under both Attorney General John Ashcroft, and AG Roberto Gonzales.
So which resume items signaled a leftist agenda?
US Department of the Interior: Sex, Drugs, and Oil
The Interior Department, which controls oil and gas collected from US taxpayer-owned coastal waters, has been plagued with shocking ethical abuses, according to a government investigation. Violations range from giving contracts to a retired employee instead of allowing for competitive bidding to substance abuse and promiscuity.
The report states that officials “frequently consumed alcohol at (oil) industry functions, used cocaine and marijuana, and had sexual relationships with oil and gas company representatives.” Officials also allegedly accepted gifts from energy companies that exceed ethics rules, such as golf, meals and drinks, and tickets to a Toby Keith concert.
Have You Gone Solar?
It's hip to be green these days — not only to save the environment, but to save a few bucks while you're at it. Late last week, the Department of Energy made $535 million dollars available to a solar startup in order to stimulate the green tech industry, which will eventually mean more solar options for consumers.
Although investing in solar products can mean an investment in the short term, they can save big bucks for the long haul.
The Departed Is A Must See
The Departed is opening this weekend, and is already being called one of the year's best movies. We were lucky enough to catch a sneak peek this week and couldn't agree more! The movie stars Leo, Jack Nicholson, Marky Mark, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin and one of our favorites, Matt Damon.
Get Oscar Fit (and Tough): The Departed
Apparently the Sugar girls are not the only ones totally obsessed with the Oscars...
I recently came across this great old fashioned, street style workout based on the Oscar nominated movie The Departed from Gregory Joujon-Roche who thinks that being mob fighting ready (like Leo's character) is more about the brute strength that comes from growing up on the tough streets (not from a fancy gym).
"Want to pretend you're gearing up to fight the mob?
The Departed Gets Banned in China
Leo looks absolutely yummy at the Tokyo premiere of The Departed. While the film will no doubt do well in Japan, another country is banning it all together. China Film group, China's state-run film importer has deemed the Hollywood hit unsuitable for Chinese audiences, but didn't give a reason why.
Do You Get Buyer's Remorse?
Ulta, Sephora, and the department and drugstore aisles are all playgrounds for the cosmetics-obsessed. But once you've made your purchases, do you get that familiar feeling of guilt in the pit of your stomach?
There's no denying that shopping is an emotional experience.
"Frequently Asked," Eh?
There are a lot of precocious teenagers running around Georgia.
Thanks, College Humor and Source!
Do You Shop in Store Departments Other Than the Women's?
The Olsens do!
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Do You Shop in Store Departments Other Than the Women's?
Yeah, I scope out the men's section from time to time.
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