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Good move handing bin Laden exactly what he wants to say, “See, Christians really are at war with Islam,” Fox News, Tea Party.
In short, the proposed community center is not just an issue on which Sarah Palin and Osama bin Laden agree. It is also one in which opponents of the center are playing into the hands of Al Qaeda. [New York Times]
If this is the best you can do, it’s time to hand the column to Mike Newall instead of probably putting him up on the layoff block as soon as the new owners’ promise not to lay anybody off expires next year (2nd Edition).
Certainly, serious oversight isn’t being provided by the five-member board, whose relationship with Greene is so cozy that they might share a Snuggie.
Three of the commissioners – Chairman John F. Street, Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, and public housing tenant Nellie Reynolds – have PHA properties named after them or relatives, a case of keeping your friends close and your overseers closer. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Katy Perry’s purty. And smart.
What does appear in the modern pop star playbook is this: relentless promotion, corporate crossover, brand development and cheeky over-the-top persona. Over the last few years Ms. Perry, 25, has proved adept at working those angles, making an unlikely turnaround from gospel singer to provocative starlet, while keeping her audience tracking the authenticity of both.
Now she is a chart-topper and pop-culture personality, a gossip page staple thanks to her mouthy tone and her engagement to the similarly raunchy British comedian Russell Brand; you can follow their relationship on Twitter. [New York Times]
Daniel Tosh is funny. And purty.
“They had the first idea that it should be an Internet clip show, sort of looking at pop culture and all areas of life through the lens of the Internet,” said Charlie Siskel, the show’s executive producer. “That was their master stroke, their brilliant idea. And Daniel was the guy to do it.” [New York Times]
Another day, another battle in the Philadelphia Fire Department vs. Fire Union War.
I’m asking Local 22 president Bill Gault to stop engaging in misleading rhetoric and asking members not to show up for work, and instead to partner with me and the hardworking firefighters and paramedics to deal with these hard economic realities and continue to keep Philadelphia safe.
Lloyd Ayers
Fire commissioner
Philadelphia Fire Department [Letter in Philadelphia Inquirer]