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CNN Reports PARIS, France (CNN) -- Former first lady Laura Bush praised the performance of her husband's successor Monday, breaking with many Republicans in telling CNN that she thinks President Obama is doing a good job under tough circumstances. Former first lady Laura Bush defended President Obama's decision to address the nation's schoolchildren. She also criticized Washington's sharp political divide during an interview covering a range of topics including her thoughts on first lady Michelle Obama, former Vice President Dick Cheney, the situation in Afghanistan and Myanmar, and life after eight tumultuous years in the White House. Bush sat down with CNN on Monday during a United Nations meeting in Paris, France, where she was promoting global literacy, a cause she trumpeted during her husband's administration. The typically reserved former first lady defended Obama's decision to deliver a back-to-school speech to students, putting her at odds with many conservatives afraid that the president will use the opportunity to advance his political agenda. "I think he is [doing a good job]," Bush said when asked to assess Obama's job performance. "I think he has got a lot on his plate, and he has tackled a lot to start with, and that has probably made it more difficult." Michelle Obama is also "doing great," she said, in part by turning the White House into a comfortable home for her family. Watch more of the interview » Referencing the uproar over Obama's address to schoolchildren, which will be aired nationwide Tuesday, Laura Bush said it's "really important for everyone to respect the president of the United States." Bush didn't completely dismiss the concerns of some conservatives but noted that controversial Education Department plans recommending that students draft letters discussing what they can do to help Obama had been changed. "I think there is a place for the president ... to talk to schoolchildren and encourage" them, she said. Parents should follow his example and "encourage their own children to stay in school and to study hard and to try to achieve the dream that they have." Bush indicated that she didn't think it was fair for Obama to be labeled a "socialist" by critics and expressed her disappointment with the intensely polarized nature of contemporary American politics. Part of the reason for the polarization, she said, was the increase in the number of congressional districts dominated by either strongly conservative or liberal voters. "We've seen that for the last eight years, certainly, and we're still seeing it," she said. "That's just a fact of life." iReport.com: Share your thoughts on Obama's speech Bush conceded that after her husband was elected president, he was unable to replicate his success as governor of Texas in reaching across the aisle to Democrats. "He was disappointed that that was not the way it worked out in Washington," she said. "I'm sure President Obama didn't expect it to be that way [either]. ... All of us need to do what we can to come together on issues." Despite her husband's disappointment, he is "doing very well," she said. Both of them are now working on their memoirs, she noted. Though the former first lady criticized the excessive partisanship of Washington, she expressed gratitude for Cheney's decision to vocally defend her husband's performance. Cheney has been outspoken in his defense of the Bush administration's national security record, which has been sharply criticized on, among other things, questions relating to the detention and interrogation of terrorist suspects. "I think that Vice President Cheney has every right to speak out, and I appreciate that he is defending" the administration, Bush said. "I think that is important. I think there is a place for that." Bush also said it doesn't bother her husband that Cheney's "out there being critical." The former first lady said her husband still speaks with Cheney occasionally. Multiple sources have indicated that the two men parted ways on several issues in the last years of their administration, including Bush's refusal to offer a pardon for former top Cheney aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Libby was convicted on charges of perjury, obstruction of justice and lying to investigators looking into the leak that resulted in the exposure of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. Though Bush expressed confidence that her husband will ultimately be remembered as "somebody who stood for freedom and who stood for the security of our country," she admitted that she's worried about the current situation in Afghanistan. "I'm very concerned, of course," she said. "All of us are concerned, and everybody, as they look at Afghanistan from around the world, really hope and want to [do] whatever they can to help the government stabilize, to see that the elections were fair." Bush said she hoped people "will redouble their efforts" to help the country fend off Taliban and al Qaeda extremists. She also repeated her outspoken criticism of the government of Myanmar, also known by its former name of Burma, which has come under fire for imprisoning pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. "She's always been held under house arrest [because] they're afraid of her popularity. They think that undermines their regime," Bush said. "I hope that they'll see what she really wants. ... She wants [the nation to have] a peaceful transition to a democracy and to have the chance for Burma to really build itself [into] a very wealthy and educated nation." After her husband's eight controversial years in the White House, what does Bush have to say to critics who believe he had a negative, destructive influence in the world? "I would say that that's absolutely not right," Bush said. "I don't think they have either the right view of him or what his responsibilities are and were as president of the United States."
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HipHopWired Reports "F*ck that psychopath redneck, he history/Feed him to the piranhas, shoulda put him out his misery/Respect the legacy, they curl up when they mention me -- I can't be vibin' with them n*ggas, that's a dead issue/He wasn't so official 'til I started f*cking with you/Too overrated, what I'm saying might be fraud to them/They bring that bacon to my house I have to Slaughter 'em” – Benzino (“Good Fellaz”) Out of nowhere, Benzino seems to have found his way back into the light as he has emerged back into the rap ring. Oddly enough, however, he has stepped into the ring with formidable odds as he has sent lyrical shots at Eminem along with the group Slaughterhouse in the diss song “Good Fellaz.” For all of those in confusion, it is needed, as the rapper known for his work, and eventual fallout from The Source, seemed to be attacking randomly. In regards to Slaughterhouse, the problem doesn't stem from the whole group, but mainly Royce Da 5'9” and of course Joe Budden. In a recent interview, Benzino stated that he felt that the group was overrated and couldn't understand what all of the commotion was surrounding them. He then threw rocks at Budden by referring to his situation with Tahiry and kept it short by saying “F*ck Royce Da 5'9.” He then assured people that it wasn't beef and he didn't have a problem with Crooked I or Joell Ortiz. To make matters worse, he even stepped up to say that his click Made Men could body the group. It seemed obvious Wu-Tang didn't want it with Slaughterhouse so maybe they will finally get their wish and engage in some lyrical tongue wrestling with another crew… or will they. For those wondering what brought out this challenge to arms, it seems as though Benzino's latest magazine Hip-Hop Weekly wanted to interview Slaughterhouse but they couldn't because Kim Osorio is the wifey of Royce's manager. Osorio was the former Editor-In-Chief of The Source Magazine and the two camps made headlines when she sued the company several years back over sexual harassment and defamation charges and won a $7 million judgment. I guess some wounds won't heal. In regards to Benzino taking aim, as a public service announcement to rappers, when you say F*ck you to anybody, trust it will be taken as beef and although you may not specify member, by saying F*ck the group they are apart of, you are still getting at them. That was just in case anyone wasn't up to speed with that obvious piece of information. In response, Royce and Budden stated, via Twitter, that they weren't going to even bother. "Aye #slaughterhouse ? @mousebudden @joellortiz @therealcrookedi Ya'll wanna do something bout #Bendreamo ?? lol. "Just kidding ya'll...@mousebudden Nah Im f*ckin with yo." (Royce Da 5'9's Twitter) "@RoyceDaFive9 4 what ?? If he get it, EVERYBODY gets it... & doin that right now ????u already know... NO COMMENT !!!!! Lol" (Joe Budden's Twitter) Benzino also must want a rematch with the white boy who did some serious damage with the battle/ diss tracks “Nail In the Coffin” and “The Sauce” several years back. At this point, a diss to Eminem is like Ja Rule jumping on Mafia Music and dissing 50 Cent in the fact that it is too late. Going at the person that essentially threw him into the abyss is not smart at all. As far as it pertains to Slaughterhouse, fans must be growing quite tired of having potential rap beef pushed to the side. Instead of making it seem like you will jump up, just leap. If anything, at least everyone will get a good laugh out of the whole ordeal because turning the other cheek to situations like Wu Tang and now Benzino can only make it seem as though there is too much hesitation for those that have set the bar. There's nothing wrong with friendly fire as long as it's lyrical. Check out Benzino's “Good Fellaz” below and his video going in on Eminem and Slaughterhouse. “Good Fellaz”
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LA Times Reports San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of battery and false imprisonment after a female acquaintance told sheriff's deputies he had choked and restrained her. Deputies responded to a call at 3:45 a.m. from Tila Nguyen, also known as Tila Tequila. The 27-year-old model and reality TV actress said Merriman had assaulted her when she tried to leave his home in Poway, a suburb north of San Diego. Nguyen was taken to a hospital, where she was treated and released. Merriman was arrested after Nguyen said she would sign a complaint, and he was later released on bail. Nguyen, a Singapore-born American, has appeared in magazines and as the star of her own show, "A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila," which ran for two seasons. The 25-year-old Merriman, 6 feet 4 and 270 pounds, was suspended by the NFL for four games in 2006 after he tested positive for a banned substance. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, he sat out most of the 2008 season because of a knee injury. Merriman and Nguyen had been at a downtown San Diego nightclub until after 1 a.m., authorities said, adding that alcohol was a factor in the incident. Merriman was cooperative with deputies and did not resist arrest, officials said. Several people were at the home when deputies arrived and have been interviewed. Jan Caldwell, spokeswoman for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, said that deputies did not see any physical injuries on Nguyen: "That's not to stay they weren't there, the deputies just didn't see any," Caldwell said. By procedure, deputies are required to make an arrest when someone signs a citizen's arrest form, as Nguyen did. UPDATE*** NFL star Shawne Merriman has finally spoken out about the alleged choke out that he had with girlfriend Tila Tequila and in response Tila tweeted back. Shawne talked to FoxSports.com about the alleged domestic incident with Tila and states that her actions were due to her being drunk: On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriff’s Department responded to a citizen’s complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka TilaTequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided. “We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety. I in no way caused any harm to Ms. Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California. “There have been no charges filed against me. I want to thank the San Diego Sheriff’s Department for their professionalism. I will continue to cooperate fully with the Department, and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers.” Tila responded on her Twitter stating: “I am allergic to alcohol. It has been publicly known for years. That is how I got the name Tila “Tequila” cuz the irony. I can’t drink” Shawne can’t be that stupid to accuse someone of drinking who can’t really drink? And Tila can’t be stupid enough to believe that she is really allergic to alcohol… Something ain’t right SOURCE
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HipHopWired Reports “First of all, prostitutes, a lot of the times, have much cleaner pussy than regular girls.” Words spoken from Jerz' own Joe Budden, the member of Slaughterhouse took some time out to break down to an associate of his that paying for sex isn't as bad as some people try and make it. If anything, paying for sex eliminates all of the pressures that come from trying to chase the girl or even maintaining a relationship and dealing with the emotional pressure. “It's the bitches job to fuck. You don't think that bitch is taking care of her pussy?” Budden even threw it in the air that having a prostitute is nothing that is based on income or something that is only done by middle to low class people within America. “Everybody in the world has paid for ass…Sometimes when you are in situations like this and you are in your hotel room and you just want a quick nut without doing it yourself, you fucking call a fucking escort. She comes over and gives you the best whatever you had, you pay her and she exits. They way that girls in the real world are suppose to do, but they don't.” Jumpoff did make sure to provide a disclaimer stating that he doesn't engage in such activities due to the fact that he is in a relationship. As the video was posted on Saturday, the statement reiterates the fact that he and Tahiry might still be together even though a blow up and a depressed looking Joe afterwards made the Internet world believe that the relationship had run its course and come to an end. Speaking with his friend he added that if he took him to Jersey he could introduce him to many “bad bitches” that he would pay for the goods. Fortunately, due to the fact that the rapper has such a cool relationship with some of them, he would be able to use the Budden discount. Breaking down the actual prices, however, it must be something that only rappers can do regularly as he stated that head can come for $200 and sex at $400. That's even worse than gambling because at least when you go to a casino or bet money, there is a possibility of getting it back or even more.
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Rap-Up Reports The most-talked-about tour of the year, the “America’s Most Wanted Music Festival,” came to a close on Sunday (Sept. 6) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. There were some memorable moments along the way, including Chris Brown’s moonwalk in Virginia, Omarion’s Young Money induction (only to part ways a week later), and 50 Cent joining Soulja Boy on stage in Anaheim, Calif. Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, Pleasure P, and Jeremih were all there for the grand finale.

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RollingStone.com Reports “I gotta say, I’m really excited about Katy Perry,” Sheryl Crow gushed briefly about Perry’s Bumbershoot-opening set last night, slyly insinuating the chorus from “I Kissed a Girl” into her own opening number, “A Change Will Do You Good.” Crow, Saturday’s main stage headliner at Seattle’s annual late-summer fest, showed the confident ease of an American rock icon, playing with a five-piece roots-rock band to a small but dedicated crowd. Peter Stroud laid down weepy slide guitar for “Strong Enough,” while fans sang along to “Good Is Good,” and Crow switched from acoustic to electric for “I Can’t Cry Anymore.” She gave the song a fitting introduction: “Seattle has great musicians. Heart’s at the top of my list. I like me some Eddie Vedder.” Meanwhile, across Seattle Center at the moonlit Fisher Green Stage, De La Soul downloaded a greatest hits playlist from hip-hop’s late Golden Age. Pos and Dave, with Maceo on turntables, were backed by a crack four-piece band, plus horns and percussion, both three-deep. They started sloppy — this live band thing might’ve been a first in 20-some years of De La history — but by the time they hit “Pass the Plugs,” dipping into serious JBs territory, the set was locked. What proceeded from there was hip-hop heaven. “Jenifa Taught Me” sounded like Otis Redding done De La, “Me Myself and I” felt just right, and the core trio shooed the band offstage for a “two MCs, one DJ” version of “Ooh.” Their night-ending, full band version of Gorillaz’ “Feel Good Inc” had the crowd going bananas. Hours earlier, Katy Perry opened the main stage with an uneven 40-minute set under gloomy early afternoon skies. She didn’t get any sleep the night before, she told a crowd of teenage girls and middle-aged men, and she was determined to get to Bumbershoot on time. Perry’s thighs were the stars of the show, as the rest of her seemed to alternately pogo or sleepwalk through her songs. “Queen is the main reason I do what I do,” she said before trying a cover of their “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “I swear to you they’re my favorite.” She strummed an acoustic guitar during a convincing version of “Thinking of You,” but by the time she got to “I Kissed a Girl,” the crowd seemed mostly over it. It was a good day for Seattle sons. Past Lives — comprising former Blood Brothers — played ominous, knife-edged post-punk. Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground — former Gatsbys American Dream — regaled with raucous cabaret-pomp pop. Upstart L.A. provocateurs Iglu & Hartly apparently missed the memo about shirtless, long-haired rap-metal belonging to 1994, coaxing a roomful of teenage boys to hoist their teenage girlfriends on their shoulders; later, on the same Expo Center stage, New York freak-beat quartet Gang Gang Dance whipped up a surreal, dub-drenched racket surreal that sent half the room running and half dancing madly. Whether it’s the discouraging weather, the lineup, or the economy, attendance is down at Bumbershoot this year, but quality remains high.
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T-Pain Disses Jay-Z Saying "F**k Jay-Z"

AllHipHop Reports Jay-Z's "D.O.A." has raised the ire of T-Pain and the singer has openly said, "F**k Jay-Z according to rapper Fabolous. "Yo I'm at Rehab (club) in Vegas.. T-Pain is DJ'ing.. Sayin F**k JayZ, he old, blah blah.. guess its backlash from D.O.A," Fabolous said on his Twitter account. T-Pain heavily relies on the Autotune technology, which was the topic of Jay-Z's "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)." The song was the lead single on Jay-Z's Blueprint 3, which is to be released on Tuesday. Fab continued to tell what he was doing an also offered his opinion of T-Pain's shot at Jay-Z. "So I'm here wit Rihanna, @richyungamerica, & @paulcainsf.. Drinkin some strawberry/daquiri's.. Not feelin the Tpain JayZ dissing.. Brooklyn!" Ironically, the person that DJ'd after T-Pain immediately started to play "D.O.A." and then a full set of Jay-Z song, Fab revealed. Fab said that T-Pain was still in the club during the Jay-Z set. This is the first time that T-Pain has expressed this level of disenchantment with Jay-Z. Earlier this summer T-Pain joined Jay-Z on the stage during Hot 97's summer. He seemed pleased with the recognition in an earlier interview with MTV. "That affected me in a great way, man. I made sure I honored him as a great song writer...that's like the best song i heard in a couple years, man. And it's great that somebody that important stepped up and vouched for me." T-Pain has not commented on the matter at press time.
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50 Cent and Jay-Z started out dissing each other, then they became somewhat cool, went on the road together, collaborated on freestyles and songs and the two NYC-bred moguls have made some money together. So will the New York giants be at odds anytime soon? Hmmm. Fif dropped a video last night from his new mixtape The 50th Law of Power, which includes the line "Jay rockin' that Urkel look, isn't he from Marcy?/ They say he growing dreads and now he's talking like a Yardie." Is it a stone-cold dis, or is Curtis Jackson just poking a little fun at his friend's much talked about 'fro? Jay had been growing his hair long for about a year, explaining that he didn't want to cut it until his album was completed. We all know 50's penchant for battling his peers, but usually when he wants to really insult somebody, he gets directly to the point with no gray area. Still, some of the fans on Twitter and Facebook say that the remark is a definite jab. What will Jay-Z think? Hov for the most part has ignored the bad-mouthing he's received from Cam'ron, Jim Jones and The Game the past few years. In the latest edition of XXL, he calls the West Coast former G-Unit member "no competition." "I mean, Game, I'm his f---ing idol," Hov said in the October issue. "If you ask him and he's being truthfully honest with you ... it's just based off his insecurities and, for the most part, pretension. That type of competition doesn't do anything for me. It's almost like someone trying to set you up, and everyone knows they're to set you up ... it's just dumb. It's not in the spirit of competition, because he's not competition for me. He's not. Not then, not ever — he'd have to improve considerably. Competition for me is Nas, Eminem. Like Jim Jones? That's ridiculous to me. So how do I respond to that? I can't win. If I win, then they'll be like, 'See. Now chill. You're a f---in' bully.' And if manages to throw a haymaker from the West Coast, then it's like, 'Oooooh.' It's not even fun." Surely Hov would see 50 Cent as a worthy adversary — that's if the two decided to spark that lyrical rivalry up again. Personally, the guys up here in 1515 Broadway are hoping it won't come to that. We need more Jay and 50 songs, a real hardcore joint like that Reebok commercial freestyle. We'd love to see Hov and Fif on tour together again, like on "Rock the Mic." It's not up to us though. What do you guys think?
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Once again, the enormous and increasingly joyless shadow of Jay-Hova has been cast over the vast, still-Auto-Tuned expanse of hip-hop. Set for official release on September 11 in conjunction with a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden for the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund (but already leaked online to mixed reaction), The Blueprint 3 is the latest full-length attempt by the kid humbly born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn's Marcy Projects to create a world-historical event horizon around what is essentially another slab of professionally produced rap product. Sure, his contribution to the 9/11 cause is a wonderful, hometown gesture, and only fools question whether Jay-Z is still an ace MC—his meticulously composed lyrics are full of challenging flows, witty punning wordplay, and admirable attempts at social significance amid the usual narcissistic hoo-ha. And to be honest, the much-nitpicked American Gangster remains consistently underrated ("Roc Boys" easily ranks as one of his most exhilarating moments). But overall, post 2003's The Black Album, Jay-Z has been, as a maker of simply enjoyable music, a bit of a pill (like his bratty semi-protégé Kanye West). He carries on as if his every artistic decision is a manifesto that'll have a crucial, altering impact on our daily lives. And he parses his lyrics as if they're texts that'll be pored over one day like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Unfortunately, there's a pre-emptive sense that the new album is no big whoop. In fact, Jay's already diverting attention by hyping his next project as more "experimental," which is troubling, given his recent shout-out to the "inspiring" indie-rock "movement" after attending a Grizzly Bear show in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I'll reserve judgment on the long-term merits of The Blueprint 3; it's got its highs and lows, and personally I'd rather rewatch the video of DMX rapid-fire babbling about getting in Jay's ass at a "pool hall in the Bronx," but that's just my pathology. For now, though, there's only one valid, critical question: Will The Blueprint 3 rock a Labor Day weekend barbecue? Let's take the track list from the top and decide. 1. "What We Talkin' About" feat. Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: If you're at the sort of barbecue where people dig extended semantic arguments over a sample of a fruity Australian psych-pop tune that could be a Xanadu outtake. But hopefully, you're actually having fun. 2. "Thank You" Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Indeed. The No. I.D./Kanye production has a laidback, free-flowin', '90s-money vibe with a reassuring horn bleat, while Jay precisely spouts a bunch of winningly arrogant bullshit like only he can. Welcome refrain: "We are really high / Really high tonight." 3. "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Yeah, but do you really want it to? 4. "Run This Town" feat. Kanye West and Rihanna Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Sure, who doesn't wanna imagine ruling whatever zip code you may inhabit while simultaneously air-guitaring and fantasizing about sipping Dom Perignon with Rihanna on a yacht in the Caribbean. Of course, you gotta listen to Kanye going on and on about how groupies only want him for his ends, but c'est la vie. 5. "Empire State of Mind" feat. Alicia Keys Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Weirdly, no. As nostalgic, name-dropping displays of overblown New York pride go, it's just a little too subdued; the piano-plinking production never goes anywhere, Alicia Keys sounds phoned-in, and the Anna Wintour reference is just plain goofy. 6. "Real As It Gets" feat. Young Jeezy Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Yep. The track, by Virginia duo the Inkredibles, is swaying synth drama with a soulful twinkle, and Jeezy and Hov come off like bosses with nothing to prove, which is a refreshing change of pace. 7. "On to Next One" feat. Swizz Beatz Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Eh. I'm usually up for Swizzy's kookier beats, but this one's like being trapped in a submarine with a class of chanting 6th graders. 8. "Off That" feat. Drake Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Not even close. Drake is a total non-factor and Timbaland's frantic, polyrhythmically incoherent beat will only make it harder to keep your friend of a friend's dodgy potato salad down. 9. "A Star Is Born" feat. J. Cole Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: No doubt! No. I.D. and Kanye's anthemic, edgy soul-clap backdrop pushes Jay to drop an effortlessly dazzling flow, and upstart affiliate J. Cole acquits himself well on a hungry cameo. Pump this after everybody's fifth beer and watch the hands wave skyward. 10. "Venus vs. Mars" Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Maybe, if the whole crew's blitheringly stinking drunk and desperate to hook up (in whatever way possible) with whoever's within slurring distance. Even then, this kinda blows. Remember when Timbaland and Jay-Z were a hip-hop Dream Team? Now, the New York Knicks have better chemistry. 11. "Hate" feat. Kanye West Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Not even if the Roc Nation business manager is manning the Weber. 12. "Reminder" Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Is Timbaland trying to make everybody nauseous? Another pointlessly off-kilter beat ruins some nifty rhymes: "I crushed Elvis in his blue suede shoes / Made the Rolling Stones seem as sweet as Kool-Aid too" and "Throwbacks, I threw 'em back / Remember those button-ups? / Young Hov, tell them ordinary Joes, Budden up." 13. "So Ambitious" feat. Pharrell Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Sorta. Flits from languidly combative to awkwardly obtuse and Jay-Z gets lost in the shuffle. The Neptunes' synth-quirk production never quite clicks, and then it does, and then it doesn't again. 14. "Young Forever" feat. Mr. Hudson Will It Rock a Labor Day Barbecue: Perhaps, if you're a 39-year-old divorcee with not a goddamned thing to lose! Kanye samples Alphaville's 1984 synth-pop standard "Forever Young," Mr. Hudson croons the chorus like a super trooper, and Jay gets all aphoristically motivational on that ass. Designated drivers, you have my sympathies. Source:Spin Magazine
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NY Daily News Reports A serious of egregious errors resulted in the deaths of two people, after medical staff released a mentally ill convicted killer from the mental health center where he was living. Peter Bryan, a schizophrenic, cannibal and convicted murderer was released from the medium-security Riverside House to a hostel where he was free to come and go, according to an article in the British paper, the Telegraph. Merely three hours after his discharge from the facility in 2004, he killed Brian Cherry, a friend, and cooked part of his brain, the paper stated. After that murder, Bryan was sent to Broadmore secure hospital, where not even 10 days later he attacked and killed Richard Loudwell, a fellow patient. Two inquiries into Bryan's case faulted National Health Service managers for leaving the now 39-year-old killer in the care of a social worker with no mental health training and who was in over his head dealing with a notoriously manipulative patient, according to the London Evening Standard. However, the reports noted that the nature of his condition meant that Bryan was incredibly manipulative, and able to appear normal even as his mental health was incredibly deteriorated. The reports "outlined a catalogue of errors" according to the Telegraph, in the treatment of Bryan following his 1993 murder of Nisha Sheth, a shop assistant whom he beat to death with a hammer.
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