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Obama wins Maine Democratic caucus
Organizers had expected heavy participation at the caucuses, but snow was falling and gusting winds hit as many of the gatherings were scheduled. The weather didn't appear to have hurt turnout. Caucuses started late in Bangor and several other locations across the state because so many people showed up that they were lined up outside the doors. In Maine's largest city, Democrats carrying “Obama" and “Hillary" signs waited to get into the citywide caucus at Portland High School in separate lines that snaked nearly three city blocks in opposite directions. Colin Johnson, an Obama supporter in Portland, said the Illinois senator is not a typical politician. “I'm convinced he's a once-in-a-generation leader," he said. “He's young and energetic and Washington and the White House could benefit from some fresh air," said Joe Lewis, another Obama supporter.
Nip and tuck
Plastic surgery is now becoming more accepted in Malaysia. What do you need to look out for? By Dr ALICE PREMITHA MICHAEL FIFTY years ago, you had to do it in secret the subject was considered taboo. Eventually, the rich and the famous took the lead and elected cosmetic surgery as somewhat of a prerequisite to all the glory. Today, seated at a nook in Delicious, youll hear bits and pieces about whos had their latest rendezvous with their own not-so-hunky version of Dr Troy for a little nip and tuck. While there are no current figures released by our Health Ministry to depict how many cosmetic surgery fanatics are in your neighbourhood, the mushrooming of many institutions and centres that offer such services speak volumes. The trend has been building up a storm in recent years.
Benni McCarthy takes no prisoners as Sunderland are left fit to drop
A new year, but the same old story for Sunderland. Roy Keane’s team dropped into the Barclays Premier League relegation zone last night thanks to a combination of Wigan Athletic’s draw away to Liverpool and their inability to perform away from Wearside. A seventh successive defeat on the road means that Sunderland have taken only two away points all season and have yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels. "It’s not nice, but I’ve said that the priority for us is not to be there come May," Keane said. "We had a chance to get further away from it tonight, and these opportunities keep slipping us by. Our home form is keeping us in touch." They could count themselves unlucky at Ewood Park, although a less charitable view would be that they shot themselves in the foot — twice.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Lauren London & Mos Def? Ja Rule to Retire? New Lil ...
Back on the payroll, Boss Up!) Rumor has it 50 Cent had a secret studio session with well-known rapper from France. I think his is from Paris, but I am not sure. The rumor says that this rapper is working on doing things in his native land, but got with the G-Unit General to take things up a notch. Last year 50 performed in France, but I think the song was recorded in New York City. More on this in a few… ICE-T COCO CAKING? This Hollywood writer's strike is really doing more than just making TV and movies WACK, this mess is messing with people's MONEY! These days, the O.G. Ice-T is more of the actor-type than the rapper-type and I heard things are getting tight for the brother. You have to understand, Ice is used to a certain income based on doing “Law & Order." I heard that he and Coco are now hustling her career along in things like calendars and whatever to get it popping.
Potholes sink road budgets
"They spring up where they spring up. It's kind of like a teenager with acne." So said Kirk Weston, director of the St. Clair County Road Commission, about the predictability of potholes. The randomness already has started, with several area roads bearing the cratered scars of winter. .
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