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dimanche 14 janvier 2018
Sean Penn Calls Trump an "Enemy of Compassion" in a Brutal Takedown
Sean Penn has a few choice words for President Donald Trump. On Friday, the Academy Award winner published an op-ed in Time, calling Trump's alleged comments about bringing in immigrants from "sh*thole" countries "disgraceful." But he didn't stop there. The 57-year-old, who founded the J/P Haitian Relief Organization and helped Haitians recover from the devastating earthquake that ravished the Caribbean country eight years ago, called on Americans to unite against Trump's troubling rhetoric.
"President Donald Trump's words describing the glorious people of Africa, El Salvador and Haiti are far worse than mere insensitivity or even nationalism. Those standards are not disgraceful enough," Penn wrote. "The solution to our current divisiveness does not live in the White House. Instead, we will find unity only when we recognize that in our current president we have elected, perhaps for the first time in our history, an enemy of compassion.
"Indeed, we can be unified not only with each other but with Africa, El Salvador, Haiti, Mexico, the Middle East and beyond if we recognize President Donald Trump is an enemy of Americans, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and every new child born. An enemy of mankind. He is indeed an enemy of the state."
Read Penn's op-ed in full on Time.com.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Big Changes Coming to Your Facebook News Feed
Big changes are coming to your Facebook News Feed, and they're all centered on "bringing people closer together."
On Jan. 11, the social media giant announced a massive algorithm shift that, according to Facebook's Head of News Feed Adam Mosseri, will "prioritize posts that spark conversations and meaningful interactions between people" and minimize the onslaught of news stories from brands and publishers. To be clear, you'll still see content from the pages you follow, but "posts from friends and family" will be ranked above "public content."
CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained the changes in a Facebook post, noting that the platform had "gotten feedback from our community that public content -- posts from businesses, brands and media -- is crowding out the personal moments that lead us to connect more with each other."
So what exactly do these changes mean for you? According to Facebook, here are four types of posts you can expect to see a whole lot more of in your News Feed going forward.
Major Life Events
You know how you've been seeing a bit more of your friends and family highlighting their most meaningful moments? Those births, engagements, first steps, first pets - all of them are going to make their way back to front and center on the News Feed.
Personal News
Instead of seeing what's going on in the world without any tether to the people you know, you're going to begin to see more of what people are grappling with on a daily basis. Be it brilliant news or the absolute worst, Facebook is aiming to make it easier to provide support to those who need it.
Big Events
Facebook uses Oprah Winfrey's epic Golden Globes speech as a touchpoint for what we'll be seeing in terms of newsy events - basically anything that gets people talking in a productive, meaningful way will be prioritized over "engagement bait" that's merely out for "likes" and comments.
Recommendations and Advice
Facebook prioritized all things local and community-based earlier this year, so it won't come as a surprise that it's going to start surfacing those little boxes that have begun popping up requesting advice and recommendations. To date, these have mainly been used to garner recommendations for a trip or a big move, but expect to start seeing this extend more toward personal advice and how to deal with the everyday issues we face in our lives.
Robert De Niro's Nickname For Donald Trump Is Guaranteed to Make Your Jaw Drop
On Jan. 9, Robert De Niro had the pleasure of introducing Meryl Streep at the National Board of Review awards gala for her most recent work in The Post. But what caught our eye is the fact that he also took the opportunity to throw some very intense jabs at Donald Trump. The 74-year-old started off by drawing comparisons between the time the movie takes place, during Nixon's presidency, and now. "That story took place nearly 50 years ago, but there are many parallels today obviously. At the time of the story, Donald Trump was suffering from bone spurs," he said to the audience. "Today, the world is suffering from the real Donald Trump . . . This f**king idiot is the president . . . the guy is a f**king tool."
De Niro also touched on Trump's continuous attacks against the media. "Our government today, with the propping of our baby-in-chief - the Jerkoff-in-chief I call him - has put the press under siege, ridiculing it through trying to discredit it though outrageous attacks and lies." By now, we would have expected Trump to respond via Twitter - but it seems he has his hands full with trying to prove his campaign didn't collude with Russia to win the 2016 election.
Kellyanne Conway Claims the White House Never Talks About Hillary Clinton - Sure, Jan
In news that is hardly believable, Kellyanne Conway is claiming the White House doesn't talk about Hillary Clinton much following the 2016 Election.
The Counselor to the President recently appeared on CNN with Chris Cuomo to discuss the ongoing FBI investigation into potential collusion between Donald Trump's campaign and Russian officials. While denying possible collusion, Conway said, "We beat her fairly and squarely in this country through this democratic elective process. Look, so many people still can't get over the election results."
As Cuomo laughed it off and insisted that the Trump administration is still obsessing over the election and Clinton, Conway said, "I'll make you a deal, Chris: I'll never talk about her again but then you can't talk about the 2016 Election because she lost that election." Adding, "We don't care about her. Nobody here talks about her. Nobody here talks about Hillary Clinton, I promise you."
Kellyanne Conway claimed "nobody here talks about Hillary Clinton" despite the fact that President Trump mentioned her at least 3 times earlier today #CuomoPrimeTime https://t.co/sGNQfZyNRt
- Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) January 11, 2018
Not only is Conway's claim a generalization of epic proportions, it's also flat-out untrue. In fact, just a few days before her interview, the president had tweeted about Clinton while slamming Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury. He again tweeted about Clinton on the morning of Jan. 11, the day after Conway's interview.
The Trump-Inspired "Stable Genius Act" Isn't Just a Sick Burn – It's Also a Great Idea
Tweetstorms are by no means a new thing for President Donald Trump, but a Jan. 6 tirade on his own personal mental health and stability is inspiring something altogether uncommon from a social media meltdown: congressional action.
The President believes he is a "stable genius." I do not. Today, I introduced the
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The "STABLE GENIUS act" – inspired by the aforementioned tweetstorm, namely, "I went from VERY successful businessman, to top T.V. Star....to President of the United States (on my first try). I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius....and a very stable genius at that!" – was introduced by Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan Boyle on Jan. 9. While the title of the act is indeed one sick burn, it also happens to be an acronym: one that stands for "Standardizing Testing and Accountability Before Large Elections Giving Electors Necessary Information for Unobstructed Selection." To unpack that a bit, the act would require a candidate to undergo full medical exams and for the results of those exams to be released to the public.
In a statement released to the public, Boyle explained the rationale behind the act:
"The President believes he is a 'stable genius.' I do not. President Trump's reckless, erratic behavior has exposed a critical flaw in our existing election process. Before voting for the highest office in the land, Americans have a right to know whether an individual has the physical and mental fitness to serve as President of the United States. While it is necessary to take the current President's concerning behavior seriously and I support legislation to address these ongoing concerns, I believe we must also be proactive and do all we can to ensure a situation like this does not arise again. My legislation provides a much needed safeguard to ensure that future presidential candidates meet the basic standards of a proper, uniform medical examination, and that this information is available to the American public before voting for the Office of the Presidency. While President Trump apparently considers himself a 'stable genius,' the American people deserve a thorough, standardized procedure to allow a medical professional to determine this."
The bottom line? Yes, the title of the act will always make us cackle, but at the same time it's something we desperately need in place as a safeguard for future elections. So have a good laugh now – and then cross your fingers to hope that some form of this act does, in fact, make its way into law. Because let's be honest: the more information a voter has, the more informed their decision-making process ultimately is – and that's what the concept democracy has always been about.
I Traded Up For the Apple TV 4K and Here's Why I'll Never Go Back
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I got my first Apple TV as a present; I was still working in television at the time, and my boss presented it to me as a (very, very generous) holiday gift. The supersleek, supermysterious object would quickly become something that I could not picture my life without. Not only did I use the second-generation device a lot for work, but it also meant that I no longer had to squint at my teeny-tiny laptop screen when I wanted to watch something on Netflix or Hulu, opening the floodgates of binge-watching that would remain constant for years to come. In the seven years that my Apple TV and I cohabitated together, I lived in three different boroughs of New York City, saw partners and friends come and go, and changed my career several times over. It was just in September of this year, 2017, that I tried its much, much younger sibling - the Apple TV 4K - and knew it was time to update my trusty partner in crime.
To be clear, I hadn't ever even considered upgrading my old device. It worked perfectly, so why would I bother? But when I unboxed the 4K and got it up and running, I realized the light years of tech I had been missing out on. Therefore my experience isn't one shaded by a side-by-side comparison, a judgment of what sets it above and beyond its competitors (or, for that matter, not). Instead, it's one of awe and wonder - and of falling back in love with TV all over again thanks to the help of a device that's roughly the size of a thick slice of bread.
Ahead, you'll find some of my favorite functions of the Apple TV 4K. And if you're in the market for a more thoughtful way to streamline all the many ways we get our entertainment these days and for things to be a little bit simpler in several of the most intuitive yet impossible ways, I promise you won't be disappointed by the Apple TV 4K.
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The TV App
I'd always been curious about that "TV" app that appeared on my iPhone at some point over the last year, and as soon as I got started with iOS 11 and my new Apple TV, everything sort of just fell into place. It's basically where you can find everything you're looking for, all in one easy-to-find place. Once you've signed in with iOS 11, it pulls together all of your apps (like Hulu, Showtime, and HBO) and you can also add in your cable subscription to gain access to all of the programming on apps like CBS, The CW, and more. And once you watch something - or leave off halfway through an episode - it puts it in there for easy access to pick up exactly where you left off on any other Apple device.
For me, the best thing about this is the fact that it eliminates having to search for the latest episodes and where you can stream them - it puts them right in front of your face where you quite literally can't miss it, and you can essentially just live in the "watch now" section of Apple TV if you want to. For full instructions on how to set this up and get going, head on over to Apple to read more and know that I am not exaggerating when I say that it has eliminated hours of searching from my life and I couldn't be more stoked about it.
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Siri
When I said that I wasn't looking to highlight specific features that are new only to this device, I was very much referring to Siri, who honestly blows my mind (even now!). A recent convert to voice control, it almost feels like Siri was made explicitly to make browsing more easy - and to make it so that when you lose the remote control, you've always got the ability to control your TV via your mouth. Siri can do lots of things, though, and isn't just limited to "pause" or "play."
You can ask Siri to find the most recent episode of a TV show or pick up where you left off on a movie. You can rewind a couple minutes or a couple seconds, or search through what's available in the massive libraries of the streaming giants for a specific moment in time that you just have to watch again. Say "What did they say?" and she'll skip back 15 seconds in time and throw some captions up on the screen for that scene. Ask her "Who stars in this?" and she'll give you an IMDB-style rundown on the bottom of your TV screen, no iPhone required! Oh, and if you're indecisive (like me), she can also tell you what to watch based on what Apple sees as trending at that moment in time.
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4K and HDR
I'd be lying if I said that I could tell the difference between 4K and regular TV before I got the Apple TV. But I had the pleasure of hooking my box up to a real, legit 4K TV and all I can say is: holy sh*t. It's like being in an adventure that requires no glasses or special devices to traverse, and the colors are mindblowingly vivid. I'm almost - almost! - tempted to upgrade my old TV, but as the saying goes, I'm probably better taking one step at a time. And it can cost you a bit more money (Netflix has a "premium" plan that features 4K movies in all their glory), so it may not be for everyone. But if you do have a 4K TV, do yourself a favor and get an Apple TV. I promise it won't disappoint you. Even the screensaver that comes up when you've been idle too long has been upgraded to a beautiful, crystal-clear set of images that will leave you transfixed as you listen to music or talk on the phone.
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And a Few More Things
Apple recently changed its movie rental period to a whopping 48 hours (!), which means that instead of only having a night to watch a movie, you can make a weekend out of it - and it makes the rental fee feel a lot better from where I stand. And when you don't feel like watching a movie, there's also a whole host of beautiful, addictive games that have been brought into the device, which means you can play the things you love most as well as a bunch of new TV-native apps via your tiny Apple remote (or, if you're fancy, via a control which you can purchase separately). I would be remiss if I didn't mention just how smoothly the interface works. No more loading screens and clunky click-throughs - everything about using the Apple TV feels crisper, snazzier, and, frankly, more enjoyable than ever before. And finally, one of the features I love the most: since the Apple ecosystem is so efficient, I don't have to get rid of my old Apple TV. Instead, I moved it into my bedroom, which means I can pick up exactly where I left off in the living room. It may be a whole lot more rickety, but it's the sign of true progress. Apple has clearly got one eye on making all of your devices, old and new, work together - and I couldn't be happier with the result so far.
My Ethnicity Is a Mystery, but Here's Why I'll Never Take a DNA Test
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If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about my ethnic background, it's probably safe to say that I'd be living in a far bigger New York City apartment right now. But while everything about the answer to that question seems pretty straightforward on paper - I was adopted from China at 7 months old and therefore am Chinese, end of story - if you take one look at me in person, it's not so crystal clear.
With zero information about my birth parents, the idea that there could be more to my story isn't all that far-fetched.
As I've grown up and into my features, they've become gradually less characteristic of one Asian race over another. Sure, it'd be easy to brush off my so-called "racial ambiguity" and accept my birthplace as a clear answer about where my lineage lies. But with zero information about my birth parents - like myself, babies are often left in a public location with only their birthdate - the idea that there could be more to my story isn't all that far-fetched.
A rise in inquiries from others has only served to pique my interest in knowing more. I've been randomly stopped on the street, questioned by curious strangers in elevators. During a teenage hostessing gig at a Japanese restaurant, families from various Asian backgrounds constantly called me over - not to ask for extra napkins, but to ask where I was from. Among Uber drivers, it seems to be a favorite topic of (often uncomfortable) conversation, too. Inviting people to guess has become my default reply, because I'm genuinely interested to know what they think. I've heard everything from Japanese to Korean, Filipino to Hawaiian, and every mixed race in between - but Chinese is rarely anyone's first thought. Regardless of whether we share the same (supposed) background, everyone seems stumped by where I'm from.
Inevitably, I've entertained the idea of ordering a DNA test - and my mom even offered to foot the bill. With sites like Ancestry offering the ability to connect you with other people who share your DNA (cool!) and 23andMe offering the extra benefit of learning about your health . . . well, there have never been more options to choose from when it comes to discovering where you're from. But while I find the opportunities intriguing - and the health option extremely smart, given my unknown family medical history - a conversation I once had with a friend has kept me from taking the plunge. Jokingly, she asked what I'd do if the results came back "100 percent Chinese" and how I'd feel more generally once I finally had the answers. It's then I realized that instead of providing some sort of closure, the potential of both outcomes felt oddly disheartening.
I see my uncommon mix of features and ever-unfolding story as an asset - things that are completely, totally, unquestionably mine.
Knowing next to nothing about my roots has been a never-ending source of confusion in my life; it's been painful, often excluding, and it can leave anyone (especially a child) feeling completely insecure about who they are. For years, race was a subject that made me shut down, internally wishing for information that was impossible to know. But these days, I see my uncommon mix of features and ever-unfolding story as an asset - things that are completely, totally, unquestionably mine. I know I'll never look like another girl in the room, and I think that's actually pretty damn cool.
Of course, taking a DNA test would be helpful. But the lack of information challenges me to learn about myself in far more profound ways than any vials of saliva or percentages on a computer screen can fulfill. Whether it's some form of security blanket or simply that I just like the mystery, I'm now at peace with the "unknown" - and not only is that refreshing, but has become a part of my identity. When you're an adopted kid who shares no physical traits with your family, the things you can own and feel confident about are the ones that become significant. What's really important to me is that, even without any clear answers, I still feel whole. And as an added bonus, I'll always have an interesting way to break the ice.
Ben Stiller Reprised His Zoolander Role to Hilariously Mock Trump's "Stable Genius" Tweets
On Jan. 6, the President of the United States used his favorite method of communication - Twitter, duh - to let America know that he's apparently "like, really smart" and a "very stable genius." Needless to say, as soon as Trump fired off the out-of-left-field tweets, social media users reacted with a wealth of LOL-worthy jokes and responses to call him out. But the best reaction of them all comes from Ben Stiller - or rather, Derek Zoolander.
The actor reprised his unforgettable role as the clueless male model from the 2001 comedy film Zoolander to partake in the Trump teasing. In an exclusive audio clip for The Daily Beast, Stiller read Trump's viral tweets aloud using Zoolander's voice, and the results are, like really, really, really ridiculously hilarious. Plus, it's a much-needed throwback to the legendary movie. Play the clip below to take a listen for yourself. Who's the genius now, Trump?
Why Oprah's Golden Globes Speech Was a Pivotal Moment For Black Women and Intersectional Feminism
From the moment The Oprah Winfrey Show debuted in 1986 - and throughout the 24 consecutive seasons it held the No. 1 spot on air - Oprah has always made it a point to share her truths while uncovering the realities that others face. It's for that very reason that on Jan. 7, she became the first African-American woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for extraordinary achievement in entertainment, a prestigious designation which has previously been bestowed upon icons like Audrey Hepburn, Denzel Washington, and Meryl Streep. But on the particular night in question - a night when stars dressed up in their black designer gowns and suits to support the #TimesUp initiative - I was, frankly, underwhelmed.
As I watched the nominees take to the red carpet, I realized that the movement bore a striking resemblance to the Women's March and the #MeToo movement. To be clear, as a woman that has carried the shame of sexual harassment, I was happy to see actresses I admire like Tracee Ellis Ross, America Ferrera, Viola Davis, and Jessica Chastain use their platform to call attention to the ongoing issues women are facing across the world. And I appreciated seeing activists of color such as #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Ai-Jen Poo, Marai Larasi, and Monica Ramirez walking the red carpet. But for me, the gesture didn't feel like enough. It still felt and looked like white feminism.
I found myself wondering how the group of entertainers before me could truly draw attention the problems facing marginalized women every day.
Over 300 women in film, television, and theater contributed to bringing the #TimesUp initiative to life, but as a woman of color looking at the nominees, winners, and the red carpet . . . I felt underrepresented. Hollywood still has a major diversity issue, and I found myself wondering how the group of entertainers before me could truly draw attention the problems facing marginalized women every day.
But then Oprah walked in, with her always-poised stature, ultrasoothing voice, and famously eloquent way with words. As the first black woman to take home the coveted award she received that night, her moment on a stage set a precedent - and she took note. "In 1982, Sidney [Poitier] received the Cecil B. DeMille Award right here at the Golden Globes, and it is not lost on me that at this moment, there are some little girls watching as I become the first black woman to be given this same award," she said.
I am not a little girl, but my eyes welled with tears: she was talking to me. Oprah was talking to all of the young black women out there who aspire to success, opening yet another door for black women to walk through. At that very moment, our glass ceiling became slightly less difficult to shatter. As Oprah owned the stage in all her glory, she shined a light on a woman that most of the world had never heard of, a woman by the name of Recy Taylor. Taylor was abducted and raped by six white men on Sept. 3, 1944, on her way home from church in Abbeville, AL. Even with a confession from one of the assailants, her brutal attack never received a trial.
In the Jim Crow South, that was the norm. When Oprah mentioned Ms. Taylor's name, she was giving a voice to generations of black women that endured sexual abuse at the hands of white men. I thought of my great-grandmother, my grandmother, my mom. I thought of the stories my mother told me as a child, about my great-grandmother forbidding her from walking on the country roads in her hometown of Monroeville, AL. It was all because of stories like Recy Taylor's.
As Oprah spoke on that Hollywood stage, I realized that the idea of feminism never had black women in mind, and sadly, that narrative hasn't changed. The voices of women of color are drowned out by white women who are often unwilling to see the world beyond their experience, to listen to those that are mistreated not only because of their genetic makeup, but because of their religion or color of their skin.
The idea of intersectional feminism, once a distant aspiration, suddenly felt like an obtainable goal.
At the end of the speech, the audience gave Oprah multiple standing ovations. But at the same time, there was something else happening, something that made me realize that Oprah's speech had opened a new door. Social media had lit up with emotion; women from different cultures, various political parties, and diverse ethnic backgrounds were flooding my timeline and sharing their feelings about Oprah's thought-provoking speech. Not only did Oprah shine a light on the oppression and perseverance of the black woman in sharing the stories of Recy Taylor and Rosa Parks, but she spoke on behalf of women globally, reminding us all that the fight goes well beyond our own backyard. The idea of intersectional feminism, once a distant aspiration, suddenly felt like an obtainable goal.
To be clear, one speech is by no means going to bridge the gap in society. But as I look toward the future as a woman and person of color, I now realize how valuable intersectional feminism can be; not just for me, but for the well-being of women and girls around the world. The inspiration I felt that night gave me the boost I needed to continue the fight for women's equality - because, as Oprah said, there is a new day on the horizon. A door has opened to a new future, and it's one that's full of hope.
Katie Couric on Matt Lauer's Sexual Assault Allegations: "I Had No Idea This Was Going On"
Katie Couric is ready to address Matt Lauer's firing. On Saturday, the journalist who cohosted NBC's Today show with Lauer from 1991 to 2006 broke her silence about the sexual assault allegations that resulted in his termination in November. "The whole thing has been very painful for me," Couric said in an exclusive statement to People. In December, Couric responded to an Instagram user who asked her to make a statement about the scandal, writing, "It's incredibly upsetting and I will say something when I'm ready to."
"The accounts I've read and heard have been disturbing, distressing and disorienting and it's completely unacceptable that any woman at the Today show experienced this kind of treatment," Couric continued in her newest statement. "I had no idea this was going on during my tenure or after I left. I think I speak for many of my former colleagues when I say this was not the Matt we knew."
Couric went on to describe Lauer as a "kind and generous colleague" who treated her "with respect." The 61-year-old also addressed the "joke" she made on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that Lauer "pinches me on my ass a lot." "It was completely contrary to our brother-sister relationship," she said. "It's still very upsetting. I really admire the way Savannah [Guthrie] and Hoda [Kotb] and the entire Today show staff have handled a very difficult situation."
Hillary Clinton Calls Donald Trump "Ignorant, Racist" Over His Sh*tty Behavior
Donald Trump ragging on immigrants from "sh*hole countries" in a Jan. 11 Oval Office meeting has gotten him into some deep . . . well, sh*t. After reports emerged that the president used the discriminatory, crass language to express his distaste for offering protections to Haitian and El Saldavorian immigrants (as well as immigrants from certain African countries), he faced widespread backlash. Of course, the president denies using the word, only owning up to using "tough language" during the immigration talks. But Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin maintains that he heard the comments firsthand, as do other sources. Plus, the White House has yet to officially deny the reports in a statement - and Hillary Clinton has plenty to say about it.
Clinton didn't mince words when responding to President Trump's sh*tty assertions, tweeting her reaction on Jan. 12:
The anniversary of the devastating earthquake 8 years ago is a day to remember the tragedy, honor the resilient people of Haiti, & affirm America's commitment to helping our neighbors. Instead, we're subjected to Trump's ignorant, racist views of anyone who doesn't look like him.
- Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 12, 2018
If Trump can use his vile brand of "tough language" about entire nations of people, he should be willing to listen when somebody throws words like "racist" and "ignorant" right back at him, right? Former VP Joe Biden also had choice words about Trump's language, tweeting, "It's not what a president should believe."
It's not how a president should speak. It's not how a president should behave. Most of all, it's not what a president should believe. We're better than this.
- Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 12, 2018
We certainly agree, and we're sure that the millions of people President Trump insulted with his comments do, too. He's undoubtedly in for plenty more "tough" responses to his racist generalizations as long as he's in office.
This 2013 Beats by Dre Commercial Starring Colin Kaepernick Is Eerily Prescient
Back in 2013, Donald Trump was just a reality TV host and Colin Kaepernick was a rising star in the NFL and one of the athletes featured in a national ad campaign for Beats by Dre. Less than five years later, Trump is our commander-in-chief - and Kaepernick is a free agent without a team to call home, has no corporate sponsors, and is the latest target of the president's ire.
On Sept. 22, Trump decided to move away from his ongoing feud with North Korea and embarked on a new campaign: getting the NFL to blacklist players like Kaepernick, who famously protested racial inequality and police brutality by taking a knee during the national anthem last year. "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners - when somebody disrespects our flag - to say, 'Get that son of a b*tch off the field right now,'" Trump ranted at a public rally, adding, "Out. He's fired. He's fired!"
The events that unfolded in the three days following the initial comment felt oddly displaced in time, a set of events that was rehashed by the president with seemingly only one goal in mind: to create drama. Trump continued to rage against Kaepernick, NFL officials and leaders, and even an NBA player (Steph Curry) as the weekend progressed, never once letting up or listening to reason. But what Trump appeared not to realize is that Kaepernick is a model of American resiliency - and that he had little to no chance of getting the public at large to join him in the fight.
Case in point: that 2013 Beats commercial. As quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Kaepernick was depicted as using his headphones to block out the unwanted noise of angry, protesting Seattle Seahawks fans as he entered a stadium to play the team. The angry energy seems to roll right off his back as he walks with his head held high through the parking lot, completely ignoring the hate speech and random objects that are thrown in his direction. It's an eerily prescient vision of the saga that Kaepernick has now found himself at the center of and a truly breathtaking thing to watch several years after it first aired.
What can we take away from all this? Kaepernick has never folded under the pressure of angry fans or detractors, and that's something our president really ought to take a lesson from - and maybe, next time, he'll pick his battles more wisely. Above, watch the ad in full - but remember to remind yourself that time is not, in fact, a flat circle . . . regardless of how much it may feel that way sometimes.
mercredi 10 janvier 2018
After Being Pardoned by Trump, Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces Senate Run
Mere months after former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio was pardoned of criminal contempt charges by President Donald Trump, on Jan. 9 he announced his candidacy for the US Senate. Arpaio, who was convicted of criminal contempt after ignoring a judge's order not to detain suspected undocumented immigrants, was the sheriff of Maricopa County, which includes the state's capital, Phoenix, for five terms, or 24 years. His tenure was widely reported on due to extreme policies, numerous lawsuits, and outrageous anti-immigrant rhetoric. Arpaio's criminal conviction came six months after he lost his seat to a Democratic challenger in 2016, and after Trump's pardon, he managed to emerge from the situation unscathed.
It should come as no surprise, then, that the longtime Trump supporter immediately honed in on the president's voting base. "I am running for the U.S. Senate from the Great State of Arizona for one unwavering reason: to support the agenda and policies of President Donald Trump in his mission to Make America Great Again," Arpaio announced on Twitter.
I am running for the U.S. Senate from the Great State of Arizona, for one unwavering reason: to support the agenda and policies of President Donald Trump in his mission to Make America Great Again. https://t.co/ANppBdDOtp
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio (@RealSheriffJoe) January 9, 2018
It's worth noting that Arpaio is by no means a shoo-in for the race; ultimately, he'll go head to head with Steve Bannon-backed former state Senator Kelli Ward and, if rumors prove true, Arizona Rep. Martha McSally. But it's pretty safe to say at this stage that the race to fill Jeff Flake's Arizona Senate seat is going to be one hell of a dog and pony show and we'll be keeping a close eye on this story as it develops.
The Irony of Ivanka Trump's Tweet About Oprah's Empowering Golden Globes Speech
At the 2018 Golden Globes on Jan. 7, Oprah accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award and inspired viewers with a rousing speech about race and gender equality. As congratulatory and positive reactions began to roll in, a supportive tweet emerged from one surprising source: Ivanka Trump.
A day after the award show, the first daughter and advisor to the president said she had just seen Oprah's "empowering and inspiring speech." Adding, "Let's all come together, women and men, and say Time's Up." As she might not have entirely anticipated, the tweet did not go over well.
Just saw @Oprah's empowering & inspiring speech at last night's #GoldenGlobes. Let's all come together, women & men, & say #TIMESUP! #United https://t.co/vpxUBJnCl7
- Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) January 9, 2018
In response, Alyssa Milano tweeted, "Great! You can make a lofty donation to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund that is available to support your father's accusers." In true fashion, Chrissy Teigen succinctly replied, "Ew go away."
Trump has in the past argued that she often disagrees with President Donald Trump, however, she chooses to keep her criticism to private discussions. Her silence has prompted many to accuse her of being complicit in the president's actions.
Ivanka Trump's latest tweet is also frustrating to those who feel she should have spoken out against her father's comments in the leaked Access Hollywood tape, as well as the ongoing sexual harassment allegations against him. Taking everything into consideration, she should have probably just left that tweet in her drafts.
Donald Trump to Farmers Who Voted For Him: "You Are So Lucky I Gave You That Privilege"
On Jan. 8, President Donald Trump gave a speech at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Tennessee and spoke to the audience about the tax bill Congress passed late last year, and farmers being the future of the United States. But what really caught our attention were the comments he made about his election into office. "Oh, are you happy you voted for me. You are so lucky that I gave you that privilege," Trump said. "The other choice wasn't going to work out too well for the farmers, I hate to - or the miners, or anybody else." Of course, the other choice he is referencing is Hillary Clinton.
During the rest of his speech, he spoke about how beneficial the tax cuts passed will be for farmers. "We have just signed into law the most significant tax cuts and reforms in American history - it's a total of $5.5 trillion in tax cuts," he said before adding that "working families, small businesses, and - who? - the family farmers" would be the ones to benefit the most. The tax bill is actually set to reduce cuts by $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years and not $5.5 trillion like Trump said, according to The New York Times. The part about it benefiting family farmers the most is also false because, in actuality, it will most benefit the richest Americans, according to Tax Policy Center. Watch his speech above, and just take it all in.
Donald Trump Says He'd "Beat" Oprah If She Ran For President in 2020
On Jan. 7, Seth Meyers joked that Oprah should run for President of the United States at the Golden Globes - but then she got up on stage to accept her Cecil B. DeMille award and blew everyone away with her speech, and the rumors instantly started swirling alongside the hashtag #Oprah2020. It didn't help matters any that her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, told the Los Angeles Times "she would absolutely do it" and that her BFF Gayle King said "she is intrigued by the idea." Now, the current sitting president, Donald Trump, is putting in his two cents and very confidently shutting down the idea.
"Yeah, I'll beat Oprah," he told reporters at the end of a bipartisan meeting with senators. "Oprah would be a lot of fun. I know her very well; you know I did one of her last shows . . . I like Oprah. I don't think she's going to run . . . I know her very well." This comes from the man who, in 1999 and 2015, said he wanted to see Oprah in the White House as his vice president. "Oprah would always be my first choice," he first said on CNN's Larry King Live. We don't know if Oprah will run or not, but we aren't so sure we agree with what Trump had to say about it.
Steve Bannon Out at Breitbart
Update, 5:46 p.m. ET: SiriusXM has decided to end its relationship with Steve Bannon and is terminating his hosting duties effective immediately as a result of his leaving Breitbart.
Original post: Steve Bannon, one-time alt-right poster boy and former aide to President Donald Trump, is out at Breitbart.
Bannon has been under heavy fire from the Trump camp as a result of comments he made to Michael Wolff for his explosive tell-all book, Fire and Fury, which culminated in the president openly accusing his former top adviser of "losing his mind" as well as his job. The condemnation also allegedly caused him to lose the backing of the ultrawealthy Mercer family, who had funded many of his recent ventures. As it stands, there has been no confirmation that the severance of ties has come as a result of Bannon's lost political and financial capital, but it's hard to ignore the timing of the decision.
Breitbart immediately confirmed the Jan. 9 news, with the CEO of the company saying, "Steve is a valued part of our legacy, and we will always be grateful for his contributions and what he has helped us to accomplish."
Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Smoking Recreational Marijuana in California
Even if the rest of 2018 is complete sh*t, at least marijuana is now legal in California. As of Jan. 1, adults 21 and over are legally permitted to purchase recreational marijuana across the state. This means you can walk into a dispensary and even have weed delivered to you without feeling like you're doing something wrong.
As the future of cannabis expands into variety of areas from fitness and wellness to culinary experiences, it's only a matter of time until the stoner stereotype completely dissipates. Leading cannabis tech company Eaze has seen consumer trends grow to encompass millennials, parents, and professionals firsthand since launching in 2014. And now that California has officially joined the party, weed will only become increasingly accepted across the board.
"We're superexcited about the normalization of cannabis this year," Eaze's head of PR, Sheena Shiravi, told POPSUGAR. "We've seen consumers weaving it into their daily wellness routines, and that will only continue to increase as it becomes less stigmatized."
Prohibition is now over in a total of six states and counting, with Massachusetts soon to join in July of this year. But as with anything in life, there are always a few restrictions to keep in mind. So before you spark up, know what you can and can't do legally under the Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and what additional changes to expect.
Can I buy weed at a dispensary without a card?
Yes! All you need is a valid government-issued ID to show that you are 21 or older. However, regulations will vary by city. According to Eaze, "each city and county has the right to develop their own rules around cultivation (growing your own plants), distribution (having dispensaries or allowing for delivery) and sale (medical vs. Adult Use)."
Will I have to pay tax at the time of purchase?
Unfortunately, yes. Unless you have a state-authorized medical card (note: this is different from a medical recommendation you may have received from a marijuana doctor), you will have to pay sales and use tax in addition to your local tax.
Can I smoke anywhere I want?
No, it is still illegal to consume marijuana in public places, including within 1,000 feet of a school or youth center. If you're smoking in a private residence and it isn't detectable, however, this proximity-to-children rule does not apply. Similarly to open-container laws that make it illegal to drink and drive, you also cannot smoke or consume cannabis while driving or riding in a car, drive while high, or have an open container/unsealed package of weed in your car (unless it's in your trunk).
And remember, just because you're in a legalized state does not mean you're allowed to cross state lines, have it at national parks, or fly with it. You can be arrested under federal law for having a controlled substance.
How much can I legally have on me?
Adults 21 and older can possess up to an ounce or 28.5g of weed (in flower form) or eight grams of concentrate (in hash, oil, or dabs).
Can I grow my own weed?
Yes, but only up to six plants at a time on private property. Keep in mind that it's still illegal to grow marijuana openly in your backyard if you live by a public space and that your city or county can still crack down if you're growing outside your home. You are also prohibited from selling your personal harvest.
Other things to know:
- If you're ordering delivery, you must order within legal operating hours. Most cities require you to get your order in by 9 or 10 p.m., but double check to see your local time.
- Expect a delivery fee. Depending on your city, you will be required to pay around $5 to $10 if your purchase amount falls under the minimum. But if you buy over $50 worth of product on Eaze, for example, the delivery fee is waived.
- Delivery times will be slower. Drivers are no longer able to deliver on demand because the new law prohibits them from taking new orders before coming back to the dispensary.
- Sorry, seasoned stoners, THC levels in edibles are now legally capped at 100mg THC/package and 10mg THC/dose.
- Product prices will probably be higher. As rules on packaging (childproof required) and dosage change, a price increase will most likely result in order to comply with manufacturing.
Democratic Women Will Wear Black to Trump's State of the Union to Protest Sexual Abuse
Democratic women are calling on members of Congress to wear all black to President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address on Jan. 30 in an effort to raise awareness about sexual assault and harassment.
A spokesperson for Rep. Jackie Speier (pictured above), who represents California's 14th congressional district, confirmed to POPSUGAR that the push is being led by the Democratic Women's Working Group, of which she is a member. Speier's office said the group has "invited men and women members of Congress from both sides of the aisle" to join them. NBC News's Geoff Bennett initially reported the news with this tweet on the evening of Jan. 9:
NEW -- Washington following Hollywood's lead: A group of female Democratic lawmakers is planning to wear black to President Trump's first State of the Union address in a show of solidarity for #MeToo and #TimesUp
- Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) January 9, 2018
Speier and the DWWG have been vocal in calling for an investigation into the multitude of claims of sexual harassment and assault against Trump.
BREAKING: Members of the Democratic Women's Working Group are calling on @OversightDems @GOPoversight to investigate the sexual misconduct allegations against @realDonaldTrump - the American people deserve to learn the truth!https://t.co/06TdZp8L9R
- DWWG (@HouseDemWomen) December 12, 2017
The effort would follow the Time's Up-led black-dress movement at the Golden Globes on Jan. 7, which sought to shine a light on sexual abuse in Hollywood. This also wouldn't be the first time Democratic women use apparel to send a message; they also wore white, the color of the Suffragettes, to Trump's first congressional address in 2017.
Behold, the Most Hated Comment in Reddit History
I will always be the first to admit that a lot of what I consume on the internet is a direct result of what I see being upvoted on Reddit. If you're not familiar with the phrase, upvoting is the equivalent of "liking" something on Facebook or "faving" something on Twitter - with the ultimate goal being not just the crowd's approval, but to land your post at the top of the Reddit charts and onto the so-called front page of the internet. That being said, despite making several trips to Reddit.com every hour of every day for the last several years, I rarely come across a post that gained attention not because of the number of upvotes that it garnered, but because so many people gave it a negative rating (or, more colloquially, downvoted it).
But that all changed on Nov. 12, when Electronic Arts (EA) decided to respond to some user criticism of the forthcoming Star Wars Battlefront II.
The title of Reddit user MBMMaverick's post is "Seriously? I paid 80$ to have Vader locked?" and reflects a sincere sense of dissatisfaction with the price paid for the forthcoming game. "This is a joke. I'll be contacting EA support for a refund . . . " the user writes, adding, "I can't even playing f*cking Darth Vader?!?!? Disgusting. This age of 'micro-transactions' has gone WAY too far. Leave it to EA though to stretch the boundaries." A little strong, perhaps - but certainly not anything too controversial. If I had a quarter for every time someone said a video game was overpriced . . . well, you get the idea. Anyway, the response from EA was swift and straight to the point:
Unfortunately for the gaming giant, Reddit is never the right forum for customer service jargon. As such, the post has racked up an absolutely staggering 443,000 downvotes in the span of a single day, with thousands more voting it down with each passing hour. For context, it's worth noting that the previous record holder for most downvoted comment on Reddit clocked in at a mere 24,333 downvotes - and it happened to be a comment that was explicitly asking Reddit users to click the downvote button. Literally.
Suffice it to say, EA is now unquestionably the company behind the most hated post in Reddit history, and we're willing to bet that it wasn't the record that it hoped it'd be breaking with the release of the first Star Wars game in years. The moral of this story? If you don't have anything nice to say, you probably shouldn't say anything at all - and you definitely shouldn't say it in a Reddit forum.
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