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Busacca/GettyKim Kardashian and Justin Bieber attend the 2010 White House Correspondents' dinner pre-party.

 Corkery/News, RichardFox News host Bill O'Reilly slammed the pals for taking inappropriate photos.

Jennifer Aniston isn't the only one facing the wrath of Bill O'Reilly.

 Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber were slammed by the Fox News host for sexy photos recently taken of the two, Us Magazine reported. 

O'Reilly questioned if "The Graduate"/"Mrs. Robinson" themed photos were too risqué. He said Kardashian is "42" (she's really 29) and 16-year-old singing heartthrob Bieber "looks like Ringo Starr." 

The two friends recently posed together for Elle magazine. They were seen frolicking soaking wet, hand-in-hand on a beach in the Bahamas. 

"I think it's gross," Republican strategist Margaret Hoover said during O'Reilly's show. "It's a 16-year-old having an affair with a celebutante." 

O'Reilly added "If a 16-year-old girl was pictured with a 29-year-old man in any of that, he'd be in big trouble." 

After the photo shoot, Kardashian wrote on her website "I just received the pics from the shoot and I absolutely LOVE how they turned out! Justin and I had a fun time together at the shoot," according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

Just a week ago, O'Reilly slammed Jennifer Aniston, claiming the former ‘Friends' star's statements about single parenthood set a bad example for children.

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http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/galleries/fall_2010_hot_list/fall_2010_hot_list.html

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Most August 22 people are extremely patient, not wanting to rush for fear of spoiling their well- laid plans.  They generally map their future, sharpen their skills, or theorize in private for years and then at the proper moment act with great decisiveness and years of preparation behind them. 

August 22 people are fearless in carrying out their ideals. Whether their natural talent is great or modest they use it to the fullest.  They are rarely jealous of other in this respect knowing that "genius is one percent  inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." 

Those born on August 22 are very loyal to their friends, family, associates, and co-workers.  While displaying a frank, tough and outspoken exterior, they rarely allow others access to their sensitive interior.

Making discoveries, solving mysteries and finding out secrets can amount to a mania with the curious types born on this day.  Many August 22 people are also fascinated with antiquity.  For them history is a vast uncharted adventure just waiting to be explored.  However, when they go off the deep end with hobbies or interests, they may risk neglecting family and friends.

Those born on the 22nd of the month are ruled by the number 4 (2+2=4). They often take the minority point of view with great assurance, they can arouse antagonism and make enemies.  Since 22 is a double number, people born on the 22nd of the month may be fascinated with twins, coincidences, and doubles of many kinds.

Those born on this day have a great love of food. 

Advice:  Remain open to suggestions.

Strengths:  Imaginative, patient and seasoned

Weaknesses:  Domineering, egotistical and inflexible

Born on this day:  Denton A. Cooley (implanted first artifical heart).  Carl Yastrzemski, H. Norman Schwarzkopf and W.A. Christiansen (developed the seeing eye-dog).

This Day in History: 

Aug 22, 1950-- Althea Gibson becomes first African-American on U.S. tennis tour

Dog in wheelchair scales N.H. mountain

L. Finch

Globe Correspondent

August 21, 2010

On Wednesday morning, Lucy, a 4-year-old mixed breed whose back legs were paralyzed after she was hit by a car as a pup, became the first disabled dog to scale the highest peak in the Northeastern United States.

“She just kept at it,’’ said Lucy’s owner, Courtney Dunning. “She was very determined. It blew my mind. I had no idea she had it in her.’’

Dunning, her boyfriend, and her Chihuahua-dachshund mix, Topper, accompanied Lucy on the 4,500-foot ascent.

A representative from the Nashua-based organization HandicappedPets.com and a filmmaker also climbed with them. HandicappedPets.com donated the wheelchair to Lucy two years ago.

The 7.6-mile path is mostly paved, but has some sections of gravel, said Ryan Triffitt, director of marketing for the Mount Washington Auto Road. The party took breaks along the way.

But neither the rocky terrain nor the steep slope deterred Lucy on the six-hour climb. Dunning, a marathon runner, said she had prepared Lucy all summer, training her on nearby mountains.

“All manners of ways we’ve seen people try to go up the mountain, but this is the first time we’ve ever seen a dog in a wheelchair attempt it,’’ Triffitt said.

Dunning, a 28-year-old nurse from Peterborough, N.H., said she adopted Lucy more than two years ago after seeing her photo on an animal rescue website. Lucy, who was living in a shelter in Puerto Rico, was using a hand-me-down, duct-taped wheelchair that she constantly slipped out of, Dunning said.

But in her current custom-made wheelchair, Lucy gets around “as well as a normal dog,’’ said Lisa-Marie Mulkern, a spokeswoman for HandicappedPets.com who pitched the idea for the Mount Washington climb.

Dunning said she would not rule out any more mountain escapades for the steadfast pooch.

“She’s been a lot of fun to have, and she’s given me a lot of fun adventures,’’ Dunning said. “I’m sure something will come up.’’

http://www.boston.com/video/viral_page/?/services/player/bcpid24036526001&bctid=591002396001

A year after claiming the economy as his own, Obama points finger

President Obama this summer has repeatedly blamed George W. Bush for the nation’s economic woes, a year after he took ownership of the economy and criticized those who “carp and gripe.”

The White House’s effort to tie congressional Republicans to Obama’s predecessor comes less than three months before the midterm elections. But the president’s campaign speeches this summer contrast to a speech he delivered in Michigan last year when his approval ratings were 17 points higher.

During a July 14, 2009, address in Warren, Mich., Obama said, “Now, my administration has a job to do, as well, and that job is to get this economy back on its feet. That's my job. And it’s a job I gladly accept. I love these folks who helped get us in this mess and then suddenly say, ‘Well, this is Obama’s economy.’ That’s fine. Give it to me. My job is to solve problems, not to stand on the sidelines and carp and gripe.”

At the time, the AP wrote, “With four simple words -- ‘Give it to me’ – President Barack Obama took possession of the economy.”

Throughout this year, Obama has blamed Bush and the criticism has intensified this month.

On Aug. 9 in Bush’s home state of Texas, Obama said the ex-president’s “disastrous” policies had damaged the economy, noting that Bush inherited budget surpluses and ended his time in the White House with a budget deficit.

During a fundraiser with Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) in Seattle this week, Obama said, “Eighteen months ago I took office after nearly a decade of economic policies that had given us sluggish growth, sluggish job growth, falling incomes, falling wages and a record deficit.”

Obama has explained that the reason he is highlighting the record of the previous administration is because the GOP is offering “retreads” of Bush’s policies.

Congressional Republicans have not spent much time talking about how they would govern differently than Bush did, though some conservatives have faulted the 43rd president for his record on government spending.

In a recent interview with The Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) did not directly answer a question on differences with Bush.

“The voters are interested in what’s happened in the last year and a half,” McConnell said. “They know who’s in charge… It is naïve of our friends on the other side to assume they can run again the ’06 and ’08 elections. This is going to be about the present, not the past.”

As Obama’s approval ratings have fallen though the year, more voters blame him for the state of the economy. A Rasmussen poll of 1,000 likely voters found that 48 percent blame Obama for the nation’s economic problems while 47 percent fault Bush.

Nearly six months ago, a similar Gallup poll reported that 42 percent of voters blamed Bush a “great deal” while only 26 percent said Obama deserved a great deal of blame.

Eugene Milhizer, the president and dean of Ava Maria School of Law, said, “I think Obama has got ownership of the economy, whether he wants it or not.”

Milhizer said it’s not unusual for a new president to inherit a struggling economy.

For months, Obama has said Republicans drove the economy into a ditch.

He recently said, “We’re slipping and sliding and sweating, and the other side, the Republicans, they’re standing with their Slurpees watching us.”

He added, “Finally we get this car to level ground…and what happens? [Republicans] want the keys back. Well, you can’t have the keys back…You got us in the ditch.”

With the nation’s unemployment rate at 9.5 percent and jobless claims at their highest level in nine months, Milhizer said, “Many people would say we’re in the ditch now.”

Republicans have repeatedly noted that the White House predicted the stimulus package would keep unemployment at 8 percent.

Congressional Democrats, including Reps. Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.) and Barney Frank (Mass.), have publicly criticized the administration for making those predictions.

And while Obama and other Democrats claim the stimulus saved the country from another depression, Frank has said in politics, “you don’t get credit for a crisis averted.”

While there is much unease about the direction of the country, Obama is optimistic that the U.S. will rebound.

During his speech in Seattle, Obama said, “The truth is it’s going to take a few years to fully dig ourselves out of this recession. It’s going to take time to bring back 8 million jobs. Anybody who tells you otherwise is just looking for your vote. But here’s what I can tell you: After 18 months, I have never been more confident that our nation is headed in the right direction.”

The White House did not comment for this article.

Man Tries To Rob Eden Bank; Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction

August 19, 2010

EDEN, N.Y. (WGRZ) -- Eden Police continue their search for a would-be bank robber who tried to hold up the HSBC on South Main Street, but who instead suffered a wardrobe malfunction.

The man walked into the branch just after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Police say he brought along a dust mask to try to conceal his identity; however, he left it around his neck, apparently forgetting to pull the mask over his face.

While handing the teller a demand note, the suspect's cell phone rang. Surveillance video shows the suspect startled by something. He then grabbed the note and ran out of the bank.

Police believe the mystery caller may have been a get-away driver informing the suspect that he forgot to cover his face with the mask. Officers say the driver may have also tipped off the suspect that the Eden police station sits just feet from the bank.

The suspect is described as an African-American man in his 20s with a stalky build and a goatee. He was wearing jeans, sneakers, a white tee shirt and a baseball cap with the word "NAVY" on the front.

LINK TO PHOTO AND VIDEO:

http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=83114

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/galleries/celebs_who_put_their_foot_in_their_mouth/celebs_who_put_their_foot_in_their_mouth.html

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Strange-News/Air-Show-Pilot-Performing-Aerobatics-Loses-Wing-Of-Plane-During-In-Argentina/Article/201008315695181?f=rss

GUTTENFELDER/APThe average age of Japan’s population is on the rise, according to government statistics.

A Japanese man stored his mother's remains in a backpack, police discovered. And mama had company.

This isn't the first such case, and now police are searching for centenarians to see if they're really still alive. So far? Nearly 300 100-year-olds are dead or missing.

Why? Cops fear family members aren't reporting deaths on purpose in order to get their loved ones' pension payouts. 

Similar, grisly cases included the police discovering the remains of a body that was registered as being 111 years old. But the man had died nearly three decades prior, BBC reported. 

And the home address of a woman supposedly 125 years old was discovered to have been turned into a park nearly 30 years ago. 

In the latest case, police said the dead woman's 64-year-old son admitted to authorities that his mother died nine years ago. He said he couldn't afford to bury her, so he placed her in a backpack. 

Their names were not released. 

"I laid out her body for awhile, washed it in a bath, then broke up the bones and put them into a backpack," the man said, according to the AFP. 

But police are suspicious and are investigating the son for fraud because his mother continued to receive pension payments long after her death. 

The average age of Japan's population is on the rise too, which may tempt family members even more. 

According to government statistics, the country's average life expectancy for women is the longest in the world at 86.44 years old. Japanese men came in fifth place at 79.59 years old. 

There are more than 40,000 registered residents that are more than 100-years-old. 

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/2010/08/20/2010-08-20_son_in_japan_stores_dead_mom_in_backpack_cops_fear_many_are_hiding_dead_relative.html#ixzz0xFNa2rIs

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3104762/Ugly-daters-get-own-website.html

Man steals from girlfriend to buy her engagement ring

Staff Reports

August 16, 2010

Caddo Parish authorities have arrested a Shreveport man for stealing a credit card from his girlfriend's purse and using it to purchase her an engagement ring.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/22/magazine/22fake-t.html?ref=world

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Those born on August 21 fight a losing battle to protect themselves from the world's scrutiny.  Very private individuals, they want to be left alone but are rarely allowed that luxury.  Many born on this day find it natural to conceal their deeper feelings, thoughts and ideas from any except those they absolutely trust. 

Those born on this day can be a rock of stability, yet they will not hesitate to make their presence felt, their views known, or assert their indendence, even when this action cause turmoil.  They are extremely giving. 

Those born on the 21st of the month are ruled by the number 3 (2+1=3).  Those ruled by the number 3 are generally ambitious, even dictatorial.  Often the number 21 has associations with physcial beauty. 

The primary task of August 21 people is to make their way in the world in a constructive fashion.

Usually, August 21 people manifest a protective and nurturing nature which is greatly beneficial to the good health of their families. 

Advice: You don't have to prove yourself. Be more trusting, more open. 

Strengths: Composed, supportive and protective.

Weaknesses: Overprotective, withdrawn and elusive.

This Day in History: Aug 21, 1959  Hawaii becomes 50th state

The first practical adding & listing machine calculator was patented by William Burroughs in 1888. 

Born on this day: Count Basie, Wilt Chamberlain, Kenny Rogers,  Jim McMahon and Arthur Janov

Reporter fired over hat speaks out

Ark. broadcaster wears Gators hat, loses job

Updated: Friday, 20 Aug 2010, 8:21 AM EDT
 

Fayetteville, Ark. (CNN/KHOG) - A former Fayetteville, Ark. radio personality who wore a Florida Gators hat to a University of Arkansas Razorbacks news conference is speaking out about the incident that led to her firing. 

On her Twitter account, Renee Gork said she planned to apologize on the air Monday, but was fired before she could. 

Gork has written an apology to the school and coach. She says she meant no harm -- she just grabbed the hat that day without thinking, because it was raining. 

"Obviously I want to apologize to the University of Arkansas and Coach Petrino I didn't mean any disrespect by wearing a Gator hat, it was a dumb mistake, I know better, I've had the experience in the field before, I know you don't generally wear any team, especially a conference rival, it was just a silly mistake and I hope that I, I didn't mean to offend anyone, I didn't want it to be malice, I didn't have any sort of bad intentions, it was just a silly mistake and it's something I apology for to the fans, to Coach Petrino and to the University of Arkansas," said Gork. 

The general manager of KAKS confirms the firing, saying it was a personnel issue that had nothing to do with the Razorbacks. The GM says the hat incident was the last in a list of incidents. 

In a statement, the university said it has no connection to the radio station and it did not ask that she be fired.

LINK TO VIDEO:

http://www.wotv.com/dpps/news/strange/reporter-fired-over-hat-speaks-out-ob10-jgr_3556227