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Even as Sup. John Avalos continues to be raked over the coals by San Francisco Examiner columnist Melissa Griffin for his so-called " peacocking, disrespectful demeanor " and " flexible hate speech standards ," the progressive District 11 supervisor nevertheless earned something akin to praise May 22 from an unlikely figure: former San Francisco ... (more)
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Some very good news for Obamacare
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At What Point Does PDA Mean a Couple Is Back Together?
In their attempts to divine the relationship statuses of celebrities from paparazzi photos, onlookers are scrutinizing two PDA moments this week: Arnold Schwarzenegger touching Maria Shriver's butt at their daughter's graduation, and Justin Bieber kissing Selena Gomez at the Billboard Music Awards, as depicted above.
DVD reviews: 'The Last Stand,' 'Side Effects' and 'Parker'
May 23--"The Last Stand" . Arnold Schwarzenegger has turned up in a few bit parts since taking a break from acting to run California, but "The Last Stand" marks his return as a leading man.
Bipartisan coalition launches social media campaign on immigration reform
A social media campaign for immigration reform kicked off on Wednesday with a series of Twitter town halls hosted by political officials like Newark Mayor Cory Booker and former California Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver -- The Secret Butt Grab [VIDEO]
And now, definitive proof Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are definitely maybe BACK TOGETHER -- Arnold totally grabbed Maria's butt last weekend ... and TMZ has video.
'The Russian Terminator': Incredible footage captures...
The video clip has gone viral, with YouTube users dubbing the soldier 'the Russian Terminator' after comparison him to the Arnold Schwarzenegger character John Hall is an Online News Desk Editor at The Independent.
'The Last Stand' stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, new on DVD and Blu-ray
Arnold Schwarzenegger's first leading role post-politics places him in a quiet U.S. town on the Mexican border.
'The Last Stand' is a glorious action filled blast from the past
The action is hot and heavy on store shelves this week as a truckload of new releases are becoming available for the couch bound movie watcher.
"The Last Stand" is far from an original. An Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle disguised in the fly new getup of a "Fast & Furious" rip-off, it's a 2-for-1 of tired action tropes.
DVD and Blu-ray Picks for May 21 - 27
This week offers a number of this year's earlier films, most of which failed to make much of an impression at the box office.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver -- It's NOT Over Yet
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are in no rush to get divorced ... and there are 2 lines of speculation -- either they're so rich it doesn't matter, or they may actually get back together.Several sources connected to the former couple tell Pennsylvania Facts - PA is the Keystone State.
'Common' is substandard, 'Stand' is wild and 'Words' is dull on DVD
Among the movies that became available Tuesday, May 21 on Blu-ray and DVD at retail stores and rental outlets throughout the Valley are a thriller in which Ben Kingsley plays a terrorist, an actioner in which Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a small-town sheriff and a horror flick in which Alexia Fast plays a mysterious young woman.
Beautiful Creatures, The Last Stand
Beautiful Creatures If you loved Twilight, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, Hemlock Grove and Buffy the Vampire Slayer , you'll probably tolerate this supernatural tale of star-crossed teens and the scenery-chewing adults who vex them so.
California Conservatives Call for School Boycott on Harvey Milk Day
A conservative group is raising hackles in sunny California by urging parents to keep their children home from school this Wednesday on Harvey Milk Day, commemorating the first openly gay lawmaker.
Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: The Last Stand
The Last Stand was important for two reasons. Firstly, it was the first starring role for Arnold Schwarzenegger in a decade, while it was also the English-language debut for Kim Jee-woon . Unfortunately, while I wanted the film to do well, it made less in total that I predicted it would make during its opening weekend.
Insight: The road to a greener America is littered with road-kill
In October 2004, then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger rolled up to a pioneering fueling station at Los Angeles International Airport in a hydrogen-powered metallic blue Hummer loaned to him by General Motors Corp.
YouTube Comedy Week: Get Ready to LOL
If you think the best place to watch celebrities crack jokes online is Funny or Die , well, yes, you're probably right.
Viewpoints: Should California cap and trade use forestry offsets? No
When Californians passed AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, we committed to one of the most forward-thinking pieces of climate legislation in the country, with comprehensive strategies to reduce carbon emissions from nearly all sectors of the economy.
Check Out Schwarzenegger In 'The Last Stand,' On DVD, Blu-ray & More May 21
After leaving his LAPD narcotics post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with remorse and regret, Sheriff Ray Owens moved out of Los Angeles and settled into a life fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction.