Mexico: Swine flu takes over, followed by earthquake

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mexicopork5As the world stays wide alert about this epidemic that is responsible for killing 50 a century ago and hopes it will not turn into a pandemic, the non-sensical conservatives are at it again. On one side the American conservatives are touting stricter border control regulations and a crackdown on immigration to curb this epidemic which has allegedly spread from Mexico. One the other, the islamist fundamentalists, beardists, fanatics or whatever you want to call them these days, are glorifying it as some sign from the heavens that pork is all kinds of evil.

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Melody Thornton reveals Pussycat Dolls fight at concert

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There have been numerous speculations about an internal Pussycat Dolls fight for a while now. Ever since Nicole Scherzinger opted to leave the group prematurely only to see her solo career suffer blow after blow. Add that to mediocre album sales and a sophomore slump that even a deluxe addition can’t rescue.

Now, Melody Thornton, the one with the voice and a whole lotta presence, has made it loud and clear that Nicole has overstepped her bounds. Watch the video at 0:28 secs when Melody says “Thank you for supporting me even though I am not featured.” Right in front of spotlight-hogging Nicole and the red headed doll agrees. Pheonix didn’t know that was coming. 

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Susan Boyle helps Britain’s Got Talent

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Susan Boyle’s awe-inspiring performance not only put her on the fame map, but also piqued the world’s curiosity about the show it came from. Britian’s Got Talent has now it’s own channel on YouTube for everyone that doesn’t have access to TV channels from the UK. It also paved the way for acts to reach a wider audience like Shaheen Jafargholi and Diversity (video above). It’s seems that Simon Cowell has another cash cow. Aside from Leona Lewis, that is.

LOFT965.com featured on Global Voices

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I have always been a fan of Global Voices as it offers a wide range of perspectives from different corners of the world in one organized slate served up for the reader. So, I am completely honored by the mention and hope that they keep on reading. The site featured my post on arabian feminism and language. Keep it rolling!

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