Progressive filmmaker Michael Moore, who knows how to stir the pot, wants actor Matt Damon to run against President Obama in 2012. Moore’s comments echo many liberals who feel that Obama has ignored them, but has bent over backwards to appease Republicans and independent voters. http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/2012-election/matt-damon-president
There will never be another player quite like Chris Mullin, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. He played during an era where on-the-court intangibles were still valued more than impressive vertical leaps and fast 40-yard times. Mullin was from the neighborhood and he learned the neighborhood way. Which was: Just go out and find the best game and play until the court is closed for the night.
In a new photo shoot for the September issue of W Magazine, actress Kristen Stewart transforms from a teenage vampire lover to a sexy siren out of the 1960s. The 21-year-old actress, known for her grunge style, really glams it up with leather and fur, retro hair and some dramatic Liz Taylor-ish eye make-up.
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/entertainment/kristen-stewart-goes-grunge-glam-these-sexy-photos
By Andy Brumming
With the start of the new Premier League season imminent, we take a look at some of the comings and goings in the transfer window, and at which teams will be contesting for the title, as well as those contesting the relegation places.
Oops: The Indianapolis Star reportedly discovered emails sent from Indiana state Rep. Phillip Hinkle (R) appearing to solicit the paid company of a young man, who placed posts on Craigslist.
Details here: http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/gay-issues/anti-gay-republican-phillip-hinkle-caught-picking-18-year-old-craigslist
A golden retriever named Rosie recently became the first judicially approved dog allowed in the witness box for the purpose of comforting a witness while she testifies. I’m all for therapy dogs — but I’m not sure about the legal ramifications…
This isn’t to take anything away from his rhymes, the man can legitimately rap, but this is about more than music. Or rather, it’s about music’s ability to convey emotions and moments that simply can’t be carried by any other medium.
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/entertainment/music/american-soldier-carl-roe-wows-song-we-own-night
Hope Solo, goalie of the Women’s World Cup team, may be scoring a racy spread in an upcoming ‘Body Issue’ of ESPN the magazine.
Would you but the issue?
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/entertainment/will-there-be-nude-hope-solo-photo-espn-magazine
