Results tagged “cnn”

Instead of running our normal Asshole of the Week column today, we're taking a break from enumerating things that go wrong in the world. This week, we're going to tell you about the Awesomest Most Awesometastical Thing of the Week.

CNN's John King, host of State of the Union, recently reported that Philly is set to play an important part in the emerging green economy. Companies like Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa, which has settled comfortably into US Steel's former Bucks County digs, are leading the way.

...Does this to other people's homes?

We at Phillyist are longtime fans of local nonprofit Back On My Feet, and now the organization is poised to be a national favorite as well. Founder Anne Mahlum was selected as one of ten finalists in CNN's "Hero of the Year" search for her work with BOMF. The program focuses on giving homeless people in Philadelphia “a sense of community and accomplishment through physical fitness,” and includes daily runs, sponsorships for races, even help with job training and employment. In the short time it's been around (the inaugural morning run was in July 2007) the group has swelled to over 50 homeless members and more than 250 volunteers.

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

CNN is reporting that a former Army infantryman and National Guard helicopter pilot, Erich Scherfen, and his wife are on an unspecified government that limits or bans their air travel—and may result in the end of his career as a pilot with Colgan Air, Incorporated. The Schuylkill Haven couple may have been targeted because Scherfen converted to Islam when he married his Pakistani wife, Rubina. They sell books and DVDs about a pretty standard, harmless brand of Islam. So that's really it—you just have to be a Pakistani Muslim or married to one, and suddenly you're a terrorist? Really? That's the best they can do? There have been no accusations, no charges, no evidence whatsoever. Luckily, a judge looking into their case has asked Scherfen's employer to postpone his termination one month, which they agreed to do.

Well, sort of.

Turns out that the guy's actually an eBay vendor, so the picture was not "for [his] family" after all.

The CNN Election Express Bus awaits action near the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

As frequent Southwest Airlines fliers, we are shocked to hear that in the past two years, 60,000 flights were operated in old planes with long overdue inspections. In response to this neglect, the FAA is threatening to slap the airline with its largest-ever fine: $10.2 million.

Most estimates put the number of illegal immigrants in this country at around 5 million. Some view this fact as evidence that illegal immigration is a struggle akin to the civil rights movement of the 1950s. That may sound a bit far-fetched, but in many ways the struggle is similar. We face a public that is in many parts of the nation exceptionally hostile to any illegal immigrants, regardless of their plight. Additionally, the federal government seems to be acting in a way that it deems best for the nation, rather than taking the rampant xenophobia of constituents into account. To look at what is in store for this issue, it may help to review the candidates’—and former candidates’—stances.

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

In Los Angeles, LAist most definitely celebrated Thanksgiving like no other. After all, one has to keep up all the energy to keep on walking the line at the Writers Strike and fighting the unfortunate return of the wildfires in Malibu, which single handedly destroyed over fifty homes within the first 24 hours. National outlets may be covering the fires, but CNN also found it is easier to buy a gun than fruit and veggies in South Central. On the entertainment front, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are suing Showtime over the show titled Californication and Rami Kashou of Project Runway chatted with LAist about his Palestinian heritage and, of course, designing beauty.

I will admit that I am a faster walker than most. This fact can probably be attributed to two reasons: 1) the faithful consumption of four cans of Dr. Pepper per day and 2) a clear aversion to doing anything on my lunch break other than surfing the Internet and staining my khakis horrifically from my work desk. So maybe I am more inclined to see some Philadelphians’ funeral dirge-ian way of moving through the...

We didn't know "dreary" was an officially recognized weather designation. But hey, we talk that way, so the meteorologists might as well too. (We're looking forward to when "thunderstorms" are designated as "torrential f'n downpours" on CNN.com.)

...Great Parenting: Raise your hand if this one surprises you. (Via The Superficial.)

...Faux Pas: Jerry Lewis? You, of all people? (Via Actress Archives.)

...Accidents: Well, as long as nobody was involved in the accident, it's all good, right? (Via CNN.)

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you.

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...Jail: Paris is there, but as far as we're concerned, it's not for long enough. (Via CNN.)

...Exits: After all the guff with The Don, we're not exactly surprised. (Via .)

...WTF: There are no words... (Via The Superficial. It was in Whiz earlier this week, but it bears repeating. And seriously, if you only click on one link in this week's round-up, make this the one.)

As we mentioned a while back, a couple of bald eagles have set up shop in South Philly. According to CNN,

...Cry-Baby: Umm... They ain't your personal belongings if they don't belong to you! (Via The Superficial.)

Every so often I might wander over to CNN. But just to glance the top headlines. To catch up if I've been out of touch - I don't own a TV. Mostly though, even that duty has been relegated to MSN and even, the BBC.

You've heard the statistic: every eight seconds, men think about sex. But that doesn't automatically make them perverts.