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    By: Caitlin Maguire

    News Round-Up: Tuesday, May 31, 2011

    Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

    If you missed it over the holiday weekend, the New York Times had a front page story on the War on Voting: http://nyti.ms/iWiJnb

    In today’s news, the Afghan President has said no to NATO, bankers and hotel maids are back in the headlines, and an Egyptian general admits to ‘virginity checks’ on female protestors.

    Meanwhile, OSU football coach Jim Tressel retires after Sports Illustrated revealed that he let his team trade memorabilia for, tattoos (of all things); all the more reason to text, the WHO admits that cell phones may cause brain cancer; Snooki drives a car and ends up in a neck brace; and the Hangover Part II is really, really lucrative.

    Maegan + Caitlin

    CRUCIAL:

    Second Banker in Hotel Sex Bust, http://nyp.st/kCsRWW

    Another banker and hotel maid? The former head of Egypt’s Bank of Alexandria has been arrested for trying to have sexual relations with a maid at The Pierre Hotel in NYC. After she gave him a fake phone number, he graciously let her leave.

    Afghan President Seeks to Limit NATO Airstrikes, http://yhoo.it/iynkPH

    Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said that he will no longer allow NATO airstrikes on civilians’ homes. NATO has said that it will comply, and that it checks all plans of airstrikes with Afghan officials beforehand. A NATO spokeswoman also noted that many insurgents use civilians as shields.

    Egyptian General Admits ‘Virginity Checks’ Conducted on Protestors, http://bit.ly/lFoM0q

    According to an Amnesty International report, seventeen female protestors arrested last spring in Egypt “were subjected to beatings, electric shocks, strip searches, and virginity checks.” An anonymous Egyptian general is now confirming this report.

    Republican Legislators Push to Tighten Voting Rules, http://nyti.ms/iWiJnb

    Featured on the front page of this Sunday’s NY Times, the article notes that Republicans are pushing restrictive voter legislation under the radar in a number of states. Because this legislation is being passed in between election seasons, voters may be unaware of the new rules until they are turned away on Election Day.

    Mobile Phones ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’ Say World Health Organization Experts,     http://bit.ly/lFLMu2

    The Agency for Research on Cancer, backed by the World Health Organization, has admitted that cell phones may cause brain cancer. The agency will send its findings to the World Health Organization and national health agencies for their review and subsequent advice regarding cell phone usage.

    Sports Illustrated Investigation Reveals Eight-Year Pattern of Violations Under Tressel, http://bit.ly/lKTavl

    Ohio State University’s football coach Jim Tressel has resigned after Sports Illustrated published a lengthy investigation of different scandals that knowingly went on under his watch. The scandals violate NCAA rules and include 28 players trading memorabilia for items such as tattoos and marijuana.

    Apple CEO Jobs to Unveil iCloud Service, New iPad Software, http://buswk.co/mC57IO

    At the annual Apple conference on June 6, CEO Steve Jobs will unveil new software for the iPad, iPhone, and Mac computers. He will also reveal iCloud, which will allow users to store content online.

    David Brooks tells new grads “It’s Not About You,” http://nyti.ms/mpt4rl

    CULTURAL:

    Royal Tour: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s  14,000-Mile First Official Trip, http://bit.ly/jbt5Du

    Singer Sean Kingston Stable after Jet Ski Accident, http://bit.ly/iwJB4k

    Snooki Loses License, Faces Possible Lawsuit after Crash, http://bit.ly/kA0qqQ

    Why did ‘The Hangover Part II’ Make Such an Ungodly Amount of Money?, http://bit.ly/miWDnz

    (via Cynopsis) Actor Jeff Conaway, 60, best known for his role on classic TV series Taxi and for playing the rebellious Kenickie in the mega-hit 1978 movie musical Grease, died last Friday.  Mr. Conaway appeared on the hit TV series Taxi, playing struggling vain actor Bobby Wheeler from 1978 to 1981; he left the show for its last two seasons.  Following Taxi, Mr. Conway appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful in 1989 and Babylon 5 in the 1990s.  For his fans, confirmation of his long fight with addiction to alcohol, cocaine and painkillers became apparent when he appeared in two seasons of VH1′s Celebrity Rehab series as one of Dr. Drew Pinsky’s most heartbreaking and difficult cases.    In 1980, Mr. Conaway married Olivia Newton-John’s sister, Rona and they had a son named Emerson. The couple divorced in 1985.

      Caitlin Maguire
      Bio: Caitlin is the Marketing & Operations Manager for Rock the Vote
      @caitlinmagu
      Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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      By: Caitlin Maguire

      News Round-Up: Tuesday, May 17, 2011

      Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

      Media outlets are reporting a hodge-podge of scandals and politics today. Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to fathering a child with a household staffer, the IMF Chief says his sexual relations with a hotel maid were consensual, and the Queen arrives in Ireland after officials detonated a bomb discovered there the night prior. Meanwhile in U.S politics, Trump is out of the presidential race; Romney is raking in the dough; and Gingrich is ruffling GOP feathers. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is pregnant according to her father-in law; will she follow in the footsteps of an Israeli Facebook obsessed couple and name her baby “Like”?

      Maegan + Caitlin

      CRUCIAL:

      IMF Chief Claims Consent In Hotel ‘Attack,’ http://nyp.st/iVMGt5

      Lawyers for Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the IMF, are arguing that the sexual encounter he is facing charges for was actually consensual. The hospital examinations for the hotel maid pressing charges support that Strauss-Kahn sexually assaulted her.

      Syria Denies ‘Mass Grave’ Claims, http://bit.ly/kNnqIT

      Citizens of Daraa, the Syrian city recently targeted in government attacks, has found a mass grave with thirteen bodies in it. The Syrian government is denying involvement with the grave despite hundreds of people deemed missing in Daraa since the sieges.

      Schwarzenegger Fathered A Child With Longtime Member Of Household Staff,       http://lat.ms/m3tINy

      On the heels of his split with Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that he fathered a child with a household staff member over a decade ago. He has secretly been financially supporting the child.

      Queen Arrives In Ireland After Bomb Discovery, http://bit.ly/ifec3S

      A bomb was discovered and safely detonated in Ireland last night. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Ireland today, marking a monarch’s first visit to the country since it became independent. The two incidents may be related as an Irish dissident group threatened to bomb central London on Monday.

      Unemployed, Educated, and Indebted: More Millennials Seeking Work Outside U.S., http://usat.ly/l1Zte1

      With a bleak job market, inability to find work, and rising student debt, Millennials are venturing to other countries for job opportunities.

      Mitt Romney’s Money Machine Cranks Up, http://politi.co/lwFzRg

      Mitt Romney’s campaign has been and might continue to be unmatched in its fundraising for the GOP race. The Romney campaign raked in $10.25 million from a call-a-thon it held yesterday.

      Donald Trump Exit Signals End To Silly Season, http://politi.co/lOYP3n

      After Donald Trump announced yesterday that he will not run for President in 2012, the GOP is signaling the beginning of a serious 2012 Republican Field.

      The Wall Street Journal’s “Gingrich To House GOP: Drop Dead,” http://on.wsj.com/lHLnxp

      CULTURAL:

      Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Pregnant, Says Father-in Law, http://bit.ly/kMRAFK

      Beauty Pageant Girl, Eight, Given Botox By Her Mother Is Taken Into Care, http://bit.ly/jNkeXP

      ‘Family Guy’ Creator To Give Modern Spin To ‘Flintstones,’ http://lat.ms/lAtsPg

      Facebook Inspires Israeli Couple To Name Baby ‘Like,’ http://bbc.in/jTNagH

      The Situation Sues Dad, http://bit.ly/l4AI7d

        Caitlin Maguire
        Bio: Caitlin is the Marketing & Operations Manager for Rock the Vote
        @caitlinmagu
        Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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        By: Kristin Andrews

        News Round-Up: Friday, May 6, 2011

        Friday, May 6th, 2011

        The raid of Osama bin Laden’s compound continues to make news as recovered information proves that he was more than just the face of Al Qaeda and was playing an active role in planning future attacks. Pakistani officials have come forward with their disapproval about the mission, warning the US about further raids. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Clinton has said that the US will continue to take action in Libya until Gadhafi stops the strikes against the rebels, more people now believe that Obama was in fact born in the US, and employment rates go up after an all time low last month.

        Its not all so serious today, and the entertainment industry is abuzz, with MTVs CEO resigning, Lady Gaga debuting the new “Judas” music video and George Clooney turning 50!

        CRUCIAL:

        Data Show bin Laden Plots, C.I.A. Hid Near Raided House, http://nyti.ms/m4BVvW

        Bin Laden was more than just a figure head for Al Qaeda, evidence shows that he was still very involved in planning attacks in a number of countries. One of the first potential plots was an attack on US rail systems on a number of different important days.

        Pakistani Army Chief Warns U.S. on Another Raid, http://nyti.ms/itoguI

        General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was outraged by US military actions taken in Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden, and has threatened that a repeat of these actions would cause serious problems in the relations of the two countries.

        Bombing of Gadhafi Won’t Let Up, Clinton Warns, http://bit.ly/lY03SR

        Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that if Gadhafi continues to attack the rebels, we will continue to attack him. According to state department officials, “Congress is being consulted on the possible use of a portion of the $30 billion in assets.”

        Unemployment Rate Rises in April, US Economy Adds 244k Jobs, http://huff.to/kEEvwc

        The unemployment rate rose to 9 percent from 8.8. percent last month, despite the addition of thousands of jobs. The new jobs can ba attributed to the private sector, which “accounted for all of the job gains last month, with payrolls rising 268,000, the largest rise since February 2006.”

        Google Maps Will Soon Let You See Inside Buildings, http://bit.ly/k3wCqU

        Google has added a feature to Google Maps called Business Photo, where businesses who allow Google to photograph the inside of their building will be able to post it on Google Maps. Places like restaurants and store openings could benefit from the ability to show their interior.

        GOP Rivals Hit Obama on Foreign Policy Despite Bin Laden Killing, Hit Harder on Economy, http://fxn.ws/kkzdnm

        Despite the small number of people who have declared their candidacy, Fox hosted the first GOP debate last night. The two main points of attack on Obama were foreign policy, including questioning why the photos of bin Laden had not been released, as well as the state of the economy.

        Resignation Alert: There are Some Things MTV CEO’s Won’t Do, http://bit.ly/mtaGPY

        The CEO of MTV, Judith McGrath, resigned today after a chairman of Viacom, who owns MTV, pushed through a show called Electric Barbarellas, which features ”cross between the Pussycat Dolls and Spice Girls, except raunchier and not as musically gifted,” as described by Peter Lauria of the Daily Beast. McGrath tried to put a stop to the show, but was unsuccessful.

        CULTURAL:

        Happy 50th, George Clooney: http://eonli.ne/jE8zky

        Lady GaGa Officially Debuts Judas Music Video!: http://bit.ly/lANqQI

        Zuckerberg’s New Home: http://bit.ly/mPZ75M

        Italian College Warns Students — Beware of ‘Jersey’: http://bit.ly/jjfcqr

        Bristol Palin’s new face: http://bit.ly/j14xfZ

        New Boyz & Chris Brown release new single ‘Better with the Lights Off’: http://bit.ly/mqZCpG

          Kristin Andrews
          Bio: Kristin is Rock the Vote's Communications Intern

          Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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          By: Kristin Andrews

          News Round-Up: Thursday, April 28, 2011

          Thursday, April 28th, 2011

          Storms tear across the country, tragically leaving almost 200 dead, some early Facebook investors try to get out, President Obama’s decision to confront the birthers head on points to the changes in strategy that social media have brought, and Jessica Simpson claims her wedding dress will beat Kate Middleton’s!

          CRUCIAL:

          Severe Storms Continue to Rip Through the South, Causing Multiple Fatalities, http://huff.to/jsq07r

          Storm spanning across the nation left at least 194 people dead in four states, with 128 of those deaths in Alabama which was hit the hardest.

          A New Era of Accusation and Innuendo, http://politi.co/kFtl40
           
          Obama’s decision to directly confront the birthers by releasing his birth certificate and speaking to the American public contrasts with previous presidents decisions to keep quiet and let the rumors swirl. With the rapid rise of social media leading to increased speed of news, Obama’s advisers said it was necessary to address the rumors head on.

          Syria Crackdown: Hundreds Resign From Ba’ath Party, http://bit.ly/kHOkGM
           
          With more than 500 democracy supporters killed, many members of the Syrian president’s party have resigned. The UN security council remains divided on how to handle the violence in Syria, and not international intervention has been made. 
           
          As Facebook Values Soar, Early Investors Seek to Cash Out, http://bit.ly/ks9jm8

          Investors have grown wary that the value of Facebook cannot continue to rise at its current rate, with one group trying to drop $90 billion worth of shares. Its worth in 2011 was said to be about $50 billion dollars.

          For Students, What is the “Facebook Effect” on Grades?, http://on.mash.to/mseBdF

          Social media has many positive and negative effects on the lives of students, ranging from feeling more connected to students and peers, to lower grades. Mashable outlines these pros and cons in a chart, finding the results to be inconclusive.

          Obama on Oprah: Birth Certificate Issue Raised During Interview, http://huff.to/kapdu0

          President Obama explains to Oprah that he asked the state of Hawaii to allow the disclosure of his birth certificate in hopes that the birther controversies would stop. The episode will air on May 2nd.

          CULTURAL:
           
          Jessica Simpson: My Wedding Dress Will ‘Out-Do’ Kate Middleton’s: http://yhoo.it/kF9i2e
           
          MTV launches ‘Geordie Shore,’ Britain’s version of ‘Jersey Shore’: http://bit.ly/l3sPSy
           
          Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Trailer Is Here: http://eonli.ne/kvyDSi
           
          Justin Bieber, Mark Wahlberg Eying Basketball Movie: http://aol.it/krUKl5
           
          Summer Movie Sneak Preview: http://bit.ly/hCDvKu
           
          Taylor Swift’s $3.5 Million Beverly Hills Digs: http://bit.ly/es4Vsm

            Kristin Andrews
            Bio: Kristin is Rock the Vote's Communications Intern

            Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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            By: Kristin Andrews

            News Round-Up: Wednesday, April 20, 2011

            Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

            While Facebook hasn’t spent a large amount of time or money woo-ing washington, President Obama will use the social media platform to host a town hall today. Both parties announced their representatives, some of whom are controversial, to continue deficit talks, France and Italy will join Britain in sending advisors to Libya, pushing the boundaries of the UN security council agreement, Investor’s Business Daily wonders if “McJobs” can save the economy and the Black Eyed Peas plan to open their own music academy.

            CRUCIAL:

            White House Deficit Talks Come Apart at the Seams, http://huff.to/hWGqFo

            Both Republicans and Democrats have announced who they will send to continue deficit talks to their party. Republicans will send Speaker John Boehner and Senator Minority Whip Jon Kyl and Democrats have selected Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as well as Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel Inouye, House Budget ranking member Chris Van Hollen, and Assistant Democratic House Leader James Clyburn. Both sides have been criticized for their choices and neither agreed to send the total number of representatives requested.

            France and Italy Will Also Send Advisers to Libya Rebels, http://nyti.ms/fGMlNX

            France and Italy will be sending in military officers to assist the rebels in Libya, following in Britain’s footsteps. The French have said they will increase airstrikes as well. The United Nation Security Council agreement “specifically ‘excluding a foreign occupation force of any form on any part of Libyan territory.’”

            Nil, Baby, Nil: Congress Fails to Pass a Single Oil Spill Law, http://huff.to/hYYJE0

            President Obama’s oil spill commission produced recommendations “for changes that would seek to ensure safer drilling operations, provide better spill response, lift the existing liability cap on oil companies and secure funding for coastal restoration efforts in the Gulf” but no major laws have been up into place.

            Facebook Seeking Friends in Beltway, http://on.wsj.com/eOtpbf

            Although Facebook is spreading to Washington by increasing the number of lobbyists there as well as building an office, it has spent relatively little time and money in the capital, especially given its controversial use of user data as well as its interest in making the site available in China.

            Facebook Accidentally Turns on Email Notifications, Sparks Waves of Complaints, http://on.mash.to/ijKGjK

            Some Facebook users who previously unchecked the boxes to receive Facebook email notifications are suddenly receiving them again. Facebook is working to correct the problem that has irritated many users.

            Frank L Mcnamara on the how high schools send wrong message about teen sex: http://bo.st/g27A8T

            Investor’s Business Daily on an economy based in “McJobs”: http://bit.ly/fkkVyC

            CULTURAL:

            Facts and myths behind 4/20: http://huff.to/e6vG12

            Darren Criss apologizes to Beyonce…but for what?: http://aol.it/fzPIS5

            Black Eyed Peas are opening their very own Music Academy in NYC: http://aol.it/eL0InE

            In less surprising news, Willie Nelson explains how he will be celebrating 4/20: http://bit.ly/e66nls

            Sad day as the Kanye West foundation closes: http://bit.ly/fGcw3R

            Italian Mayor of Florence lays the ground rules for the Jersey Shore cast: http://aol.it/fbHu4N

            Kate Middleton’s family gets their own coat of arms: http://eonli.ne/gYlrRb

            And just in case you haven’t caught The Wedding fever yet, check out T-Mobile’s Royal Wedding spoof: http://bit.ly/hzKGmv

              Kristin Andrews
              Bio: Kristin is Rock the Vote's Communications Intern

              Email the author at: blog(at)rockthevote.com

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