Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Quick Fact: Wash. Times falsely claims Obama "avoided" calling terrorist threat a "war" In a January 11 article, The Washington Times' S.A. Miller falsely claimed that President Obama "avoided characterizing the terrorist threat as a 'war' and the administration dropped the 'war on terror' title that President George W. Bush made the official description the [sic] global anti-terrorism campaign." In fact, in his inaugural address, Obama stated that "[o]ur nation is at war against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred," and he has repeatedly discussed terrorism as the rationale for U.S. military action abroad. Read More Media claim GOP abandoned Lott -- but GOP also elected him to leadership again Politico and National Review Online both stated that Republicans forced former Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott to resign as Senate majority leader following his praise for Strom Thurmond's 1948 segregationist campaign for president. In fact, although Lott did resign as majority leader, the Senate Republican caucus later welcomed him back to the Senate leadership, electing him minority whip in 2006. Read More Conservative media dubiously compare Reid's controversial comments to Lott's support of segregationist Thurmond Responding to Sen. Harry Reid's recently reported controversial comments about President Obama, numerous conservative media figures have accused Democrats of having a "double standard" regarding racially insensitive remarks made by Republicans, specifically citing the outrage over former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's past comments in support of Strom Thurmond's 1948 segregationist presidential campaign. But others -- including NPR's Cokie Roberts, Rev. Al Sharpton, and NAACP's Hilary Shelton -- have argued that the two comments are not comparable, because Reid was praising an African-American's advancement, whereas Lott was expressing support for a segregationist. Read More Wall Street Journal advances distortion of Coakley's remarks on taxes to promote GOP attack A January 11 Wall Street Journal editorial on the upcoming special Senate election in Massachusetts repeated Republican Senate candidate Scott Brown's attacks on his Democratic opponent, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, reporting that Brown "hit [her] on taxes, including, Ms. Coakley's comments in November that 'We need to get taxes up.' " In fact, the context of Coakley's remarks indicates that she was referring to increasing tax revenues by getting people back to work; indeed, Coakley later clarified that she was referring to tax revenues in her remarks, not increasing taxes, which the Journal ignored. Read More Factually challenged news channel hires factually challenged Palin The New York Times reported that Fox News has hired Sarah Palin as a contributor who "will appear on the network's programming on a regular basis as part of a multi-year deal" and "will host an occasional series that will run on the network from time to time."  Fox News hired Palin despite her months of pushing false claims and bogus information, including the "Lie of the Year" that the Democrats' health care bill includes "death panels." Read More Prop. 8 federal lawsuit begins; cue right-wing media hysteria This week in a San Francisco Federal District Court, a legal odd couple will be on display. Attorney David Boies, who represented Al Gore before the U.S. Supreme Court in the infamous 2000 case of Bush v. Gore, and conservative attorney Ted Olson, who represented George W. Bush, are joining forces to overturn California's Proposition 8. It will be their contention that the initiative passed by voters in 2008 banning same-sex marriage in the Golden State violates the Equal Protection and Due Process clauses of the U.S. Constitution, singles out gays and lesbians for a disfavored legal status, and discriminates on the basis of gender and sexual orientation. Read More Hoft builds false Jennings "Gay Bars" claim on "hate group's" distortion Jim Hoft falsely claimed that Department of Education official Kevin Jennings "Personally Pushed Books That Encouraged Children to Meet Adults at Gay Bars For Sex," citing anti-gay "hate group" Mass Resistance's falsehood that a book Jennings recommended to high school and college students "encourage[s] teens to, among other things, go to gay bars and have sex with adults to see if they like it." Media Matters for America has reviewed the book, compiled all references to gay bars, and determined that the book at no point encourages teens to "go to gay bars and have sex with adults"; in fact, a majority of the youth testimonials included in the book that mention gay bars refer to them negatively. Read More Limbaugh distorts AP analysis on stimulus to falsely claim no jobs have been created On the January 11 edition of his radio show, Rush Limbaugh falsely distorted an Associated Press analysis of road and bridge construction to advance the falsehood that stimulus spending has had no effect on job creation. In fact, the AP analysis reported that the stimulus "has produced some jobs" and that AP "did not try to measure results of the broader aid that also was in the first stimulus"; moreover the Congressional Budget Office found that the stimulus created up to 1.6 million jobs. Read More RedState witch-hunts for Southers, gets everything wrong In a January 11 post, RedState's Erick Erickson attacks Erroll Southers, President Obama's nominee to be chief of Transportation Security Administration, asserting that video shows that "[a]ccording to Erroll Southers, pro-life Christians and our support of Jews is a bigger threat to national security than Al Qaeda." In fact, Erickson's claims about Southers -- whose confirmation vote was delayed due to a Republican hold -- are distortions or downright falsehoods. Read More Quick Fact: Beck again falsely claims FDR, Sunstein were "pushing" to amend Constitution with "Second Bill of Rights" On his Fox News program, Glenn Beck again falsely claimed that Franklin Roosevelt, in support of a "Second Bill of Rights," "was pushing for a change to the Constitution." Beck added that "progressives" like Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Director Cass Sunstein have "been pushing for the Second Bill of Rights since FDR," and cited this as evidence that such progressives "know" that health care reform is "unconstitutional." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

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411 Time Folks (Mel)                          Here's hoping Ya'll had a great new year A New Year My Children, so here's a New 411….. Enjoy! Oh, and I'm just the messenger…   Dave One Chapter ends, Another begins, A new life's  story.. It's Like a look from across the room ,    that means nothing.....Until it does. WHAT'S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This famous Singer is starting to act strange again. She may have stopped drugs, but now she has to stop drinking!   _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________         Teddy Riley  says he loves his daughters. They will always be his little girls, but they will not disrespect him, especially in his own house. Riley faces a court hearing later this month for assaulting his daughters, who he says attacked him first. Riley's daughters, ages 18 and 21, fought their father, and he whipped their behinds and kicked them out of his house. Riley says he had to fight his daughters off of him. So what started the fight? Riley, 43, has a 22-year old girlfriend, and his daughters don't like her. Riley is best known for his work with Guy and Blackstreet, being a top producer in the new jack swing era and his work with Michael Jackson. Mariah Carey is still trying to explain her bizarre behavior at the Palm Springs Film Festival.  Carey, minus hubby Nick Cannon, appeared tipsy and confused when she went to accept her award for Breakthrough Actress for her role in the movie Precious. Stunned on lookers were shocked by Carey's behavior. This may explain why Carey is often seen in the grips of her husband Nick Cannon. Cannon couldn't be there with his wife because he is doing a radio show in New York . After this incident, she may need him to be with her at all times.  Boyz II Men are gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony. Yes, it's been 20 years for Nate, Shawn and Wanya. I hear Mike McCrary, who left the group few years ago, may be back in the fold for the reunion if it can be worked out. The guys are currency celebrating the release of their new CD, Love, and they are also fighting off controversies. Shawn "Slim" Stockman is being accused of being a polygamist. Stockman is an Israelite, and sources say they are allowed to have seven wives under their religion. Well one lady, a swimsuit model, claims she was in a spiritual marriage with Stockman for nine years. Stockman's wife, who he has been with for nine years, had no idea this was going on, but, according to the swimsuit model, his other women around the world did. The swimsuit model claims she had to leave Stockman when she found out about the other women. She didn't mind the wife, but the other women… no way! I know… I know….. WTH! At press time, there was no word from Stockman or his wife, who now knows everything. All is well between Mary J. Blige and her husband Kendu . After she went upside his head at her album release party, he came to his senses. No more flirting within 20 feet of his wife Cause Mary Don't Play That! Mary and her hubby were recently spotted hand in hand smiling at a recent Lakers game. Regina King  returns to TV in the cop drama Southland. The show originally aired on NBC, but now has a new home. The show now airs Tuesday nights at 10pm on the TNT network. King is best known for her roles in the movies Ray, Poetic Justice, Jerry Maguire and the TV show 227, where she played "Brenda." King now plays "Detective Lydia Kirkland " in Southland. , a no-nonsense detective who is trying to find a balance in her life.  Lionel Richie is this year's honoree in the UNCF Evening Of Stars. Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder and Natalie Cole were just a few of the stars on hand for the festivities that will air on FOX Saturday, January 23rd at 2pm. Congrats to Singer Keyshia Cole.  Cole is getting married to Basketball star Daniel "Boobie" Gibson  of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boobie gave Keyshia a nine carat diamond ring to go along with her growing belly. They are currently expecting their first child in a few weeks Singer/Actor Tyrese is lucky to be alive. He was involved in a car crash a few days ago, which totaled his Dodge Charger. The February issue of Essence magazine is a celebration of sexy black men. Football Star  Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints is on the cover. The issue deals with black men, love and relationships. Idris Elba, Lance Gross and LL Cool J are some of the men featured representing sports, music and Hollywood . This issue also highlights Singer/Actress Jill Scott, who's debuting her new column. Disgraced Golfer Tiger Woods is on the cover of Vanity Fair. In a photo that was taken in 2006, it shows Woods topless and raw.  In the interview, he appears to be obsessed with black men, making various jokes about black men and their body parts. Woods never refers to himself as black it's always Calabanasian. I know….. very confusing. Supermodel Beverly Johnson  is being sued by an ex-boyfriend. He claims he was a kept man, and she took care of him. Now that the relationship is over, he still wants the money. He is suing her for $5 million. Johnson is known as one of the first black supermodels, and she has her successful line of wigs and hairpieces. More trouble for former Basketball Star Jayson Williams.  Williams suffered minor injuries after crashing his car into a tree in Manhattan . Williams was intoxicated and was charged with drunk driving. The past decade has been a nightmare for the former NBA player and TV personality. At the height of his career, he signed an $86 million contract, he was funny, he was writing books and he was a hit on the talk show circuit. Then he broke his leg, never recovered and retired from the NBA. Then, he accidentally shot his limo driver, but was acquitted of all but the manslaughter charge. This case is going to be retried at a later date. He is currently estranged from his wife who stated her husband needs psychological help. With his recent arrest, maybe he will get it. Williams is slowly killing himself. More women are coming out of the woodwork, but this time, going after Shaquille O'Neal.  Shaq's soon to be ex-wife Shaunie  has all the evidence she needs to prove that Shaq has been cheating on her throughout their marriage. The latest woman with Shaq claims she had a five-year affair with him, but he dumped her when she thought she was pregnant. She also claims Shaq harassed her, and now this woman has a lawyer seeking money. She better get in line. There is a long line of women associated with Shaq, including strippers, jumpoffs and other players' women. Marti n Lawrence  has signed on as the executive producer of the new TV One show Love That Girl. This will be the first original sitcom presented by the network. The show will star Tatyana M. Ali of The Young And The Restless and The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. The show airs January 19th on TV One. Big Daddy Aaron McCargo, Jr. from the Food Network is working on a cookbook. The book is due out this fall. You can catch  Big Daddy's House on the Food Network every Sunday at 1:30pm. Denzel Washington's new movie, The Book Of Eli,  opens in theatres on the 15th. He is also returning to Broadway starting April 26th in the August Wilson play Fences. The play, about the life of the everyday man, originally debuted on Broadway in 1987 with James Earl Jones and Courtney B. Vance. Oscar Nominee Viola Davis (Doubt) is also starring in the stage revival. We remember Eunice Johnson, who passed away this week at the age of 93. Johnson was the wife of publishing giant and Ebony/Jet Founder John H. Johnson, who passed in 2005. He created the Johnson Publishing Company, whose principal publication, Ebony magazine, celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. Mrs. Johnson actually suggested the name Ebony for the magazine. In 1961, she created The Ebony Fashion Fair. As producer and director, Mrs. Johnson built the event into the world's largest traveling fashion show, which eventually gave starts to many performers including Oscar Nominee Diahann Carroll and the original "John Shaft," Richard Roundtree. The Ebony Fashion Fair also raised over $50 million for charities, including the United Negro College Fund. Morgan Freeman is the new voice of the CBS Evening News With Katie Couric. Oscar Winner Freeman,  whose latest movie is Invictus, started the voiceovers this week for the network. He replaces legendary Broadcaster Walter Cronkite, who was the voice for many years before he died last year. The NAACP Image Awards air on February 26th on FOX. The Lee Daniels' movie Precious  is leading the pack with 8 nominations. Singer Maxwell leads all entertainers with five nominations. The new season of American Idol kicks off on January 12th. This is the ninth season. In a few weeks, Ellen DeGeneres  will make her debut as the new idol judge replacing Paula Abdul. Fantasia's new reality show,  Fantasia For Real, debuts January 11th on VH1. The show takes a look at her life, and her cousins  (Singers K-Ci and JoJo Hailey) will also be featured. Pepa,  from Salt N Pepa, is also debuting her new reality show, where she is looking for love. Let's Talk About Pep debuts on the 11th at 10:30pm on VH1. Get ready for some DVD releases: January 12th it's Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself, and February 16th, it's Chris Rock's documentary Good Hair. Robin Thicke and his wife Actress Paula Patton  are expecting a baby boy this year. Thicke says his name will be Julian. Alicia Keys is bringing her Element Of Freedom tour to Atlantic City . Mark your calendars for March 20th at Trump Taj Mahal's Mark G. Etess Arena. February 8th is the long awaited date for the new album from  Sade. Soldier Of Love is her latest project. She is backed by her longtime band Sweetback. She wrote most of the songs on the album which deals with lost love. I hear Maxwell is doing a duet with her. At 50, Sade looks fabulous. Let's hope she tours with this project. Andre Leon Talley is headed to America 's Next Top Model. The fashionista extraordinaire is the editor-at-large for Vogue magazine. Talley will serve as the 4th judge. Bill Cosby  will be the 2010 recipient of the Marian Anderson Award. The Marian Anderson Award is an honor that salutes artists whose leadership benefits society. The awards ceremony takes place April 6th at the Kimmel Center , Broad & Spruce. Past winners include Danny Glover, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier and Quincy Jones. The new version of the Karate Kid hits theatres next summer with Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson and Jackie Chan. Get ready for Sarah Jessica Parker and the girls in Sex And The City II coming out next May.

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Stuckness January 2010   Stuckness. You are in a bad, bad relationship but you can't get out. Stuck. You want to let go of an emotionally painful experience but you can't let it go. Stuck. You are working at a job that you really can't stand but you can't leave. Stuck. You are trying to earn more money from a new part time business but have no sales. Stuck.   Stuckness may not be a word in the dictionary, but we all know how it feels.   Just like the wheels on a car that keep turning over and over again, we all get stuck sometimes. Just as individuals get stuck sometimes, cars get stuck too. Using the car analogy, let's look at the factors in this stuckness. There is the car, the driver, the wheels, the weather, other drivers and the road. There are at least 6 factors related to the car being stuck.   Similarly in life, being stuck is seldom related to one factor. When we are stuck we forget that getting unstuck first involves identifying all of the factors holding us back. Once we know the factors and why we are stuck then we can begin to compile possible solutions to those problems. We get exhausted and overwhelmed with being stuck because we focus on one or two factors without realizing that there are other factors also keeping us stuck.   Here are some ideas on how to get unstuck.   1. Understand the several factors affecting the stuckness. Write down all of these factors on a piece of paper. No problem can be solved until it can be named.   2. Next, choose the factor that you have the most control over. Then move to the next factor, and so forth. Develop approaches for dealing with each stuck factor. For example, maybe you can get a new partner, maybe your partner can change a little bit, or maybe you can get a job transfer within your company.   3. Don't try to push yourself too hard when you are stuck, wait until one of the factors changes and then push.    4. Understand how you got stuck in the first place, and then avoid these in the future. Perhaps when you took the job you knew it wasn't right for you…learn to listen and nurture your inner compass.   5. If you are super stuck and nothing you try seems to work, seek out the help of a wise person. Consider talking to a minister, good friend, family member, or psychotherapist to help you develop a plan to get out of your stuckness.   One final closing thought: All stuckness is not bad, sometimes stuckness is camouflaged as a life lesson. Once we learn the lesson then our stuckness melts away. Being stuck is part of living. The person who stands still in the wilderness may never get spurs but they miss out on all of the beautiful things if they just stand still.   May you keep love, hope, faith, and courage as you continue on your path.   Sincerely, Brian   Brian L. Ragsdale, PhD Credit and Information: This is a newsletter from the group private practice of Dr. Brian L. Ragsdale and Associates. The information shared in this publication is not intended or to be construed as professional advice. © 2009 Dr. Brian Ragsdale and Associate, PC. 166 W Washington, Chicago IL, 60602. 312-551-9300, All rights reserved. brian@drbrianragsdale.com. For more information about our counseling and psychological assessments you can learn more about Talk It Out TM at www.drbrianragsdale.com. If you would like to share this article, please feel free to do so as long as it contains the complete credit and information. Copyright 2010 This message was sent from Brian Ragsdale to frednance@clickservices.org. It was sent from: Brian Ragsdale, 166 W Washington Avenue, Suite 730, Chicago, IL 60602. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. Email Marketing by