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BREAKING NEWS: Active shooter on Moody Air Force Base on Bemiss Road in Valdosta, Ga. Base on lockdown. The incident began at 1 p.m.
UPDATE#1: WCTV: Moody Office of Public Affairs reports that there was a threat reported around 1pm this afternoon. As a precautionary measure, the base immediately went on lockdown. Officials with Moody AFB confirm no shots were fired and there were no injuries. At this time, there were only reports of a threat. At around 3 pm that lockdown was terminated
Forthcoming “Adult” Novel, “GuestHouse Games” Features First Couple Barack and Michelle Obama (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Disrespectful or art? A forthcoming erotic novel, “GuestHouse Games,” will feature President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as protagonists. The book will be printed with the couple’s names, according to the National Review Online. Nothing like trivializing the presidency with such garbage.
Surely American literature will reach new heights with the publication of GuestHouse Games, in which the Obamas, “alone in their isolated beachfront guesthouse in the tropical paradise of Kailua, Hawaii,” are “drawn into the ancient Hawaiian spiritual world and into the exploration of their own deepest and most forbidden desires.”
It looks like you’ll have to read the whole thing to find out why they’re staying in the guest house as opposed to the main residence, among other mysteries.
uStarNovels, the publisher of this pioneering work, describes itself as a purveyor of “specially crafted original erotica and erotic romance” featuring “characters that are relatable for everyone” and “experiences that are credible.” Chris Matthews, brace yourself for more thrills up your leg.
Rand Paul to Hillary Clinton: You Accept ‘Culpability For The Worst Tragedy Since 9/11’ (Photo credit: DonkeyHotey)
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) told outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at a Senate hearing that if he were the president at the time of the Benghazi consulate attack, he would have fired her, adding that “I think it’s inexcusable.” He also said her stepping down indicates that she accepts “the culpability for the worst tragedy since 9/11.” Um, I am guessing the Newtown school massacre doesn’t count. How come he was so quiet when on Condoleezza Rice’s role in the mess in Iraq?
Hillary Clinton leaves behind an impressive 20-year history in Washington D.C. and I scarcely believe what happened in Benghazi, as unfortunate as it was, will derail any presidential aspirations she may have for 2016.
Text of Hillary Clinton’s Senate Testimony on Benghazi
Serena Williams Smashes Tennis Racket After Losing to Sloane Stephens in Australian Open Semi-Finals (Photo: Matthew Mallett/Getty Images)
Serena Williams pulled a John McEnroe at the Australian Open after falling to fellow American Sloane Stephens in the semi-finals. Serena Williams smashed her tennis racket, which led to a $1500 fine from tournament officials. Sloane Stephens, 19, beat the 15-time Grand Slam singles title holder in three sets.
Serena Williams, who was heard muttering this “was the worst two weeks,” sustained a back injury towards the end of the second set, that contributed to her less than stellar performance. Serena Williams was visibly frustrated after the final set and broke her tennis racket by smashing it on the court. Very unsportsmanlike.
In what is the biggest win of her career, Sloane Stephens told ESPN, “it’s pretty cool. To be in the semis of a Grand Slam is definitely I say a good accomplishment. A lot of hard work.”
Serena Williams said, “I’m almost relieved that it’s over because there’s only so much I felt I could do. It’s been a little difficult. I’ve been thrown a lot of (curve) balls these two weeks.”
R&B legend Aretha Franklin on Beyoncé lip-syncing at President Obama’s inaugural said: “When I heard the news this evening that she was pre-recorded I really laughed. I thought it was funny because the weather down there was about 46 or 44 degrees and for most singers that is just not good singing weather.” She told ABC News, Beyoncé had ‘done a beautiful job with the pre-record.’ LOL.
“But, when I heard the news this evening that she was pre-recorded I really laughed. I thought it was funny because the weather down there was about 46 or 44 degrees and for most singers that is just not good singing weather,” Franklin told ABC News in an interview. In fact, the weather was even colder than that Monday, around 40 degrees.
“When I heard that I just really cracked up. I thought it was really funny, but she did a beautiful job with the pre-record … next time I’ll probably do the same.”
Wow, so much for the good old days when actual singing talent meant something. I doubt if the majority of young singers can actually sing live and dare I say, a Capella.
Sen. John McCain Jokes About “Waterboarding” John Kerry During Confirmation Hearings for Secretary of State. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Imagine if President Obama used the term “waterboarding” in a joke? Well, John McCain, the maverick did about Secretary of State nominee John Kerry, saying ”We will look forward to interrogating him at his hearing next week, mercilessly. We will bring him back for only time waterboarding to get the truth out of him.” Sen. Kerry’s confirmation hearings will be held next week.
Carlton Berry was charged with aggravated assault in the Lone Star College shooting that left two others wounded. He remains hospitalized.
KHOU reports the man involved in the argument was shot three times and is reportedly in critical condition at Ben Taub Hospital. A maintenance man was shot in the leg and is expected to survive. Another student was taken to the hospital after reportedly suffering a possible heart attack.
Trey Foster was arraigned Monday morning, and his bail was set at $100,000.
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