'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite, tops $67.2M opening day of 'Dark Knight' Nov 22, 2009
Twilight Sequel New Moon fans seem to be taking sides. Which team are you on. (FOX61, CT)
A Feud Between Carly and Sam Threatens Their Friendship and Future of Their Web Show in iQuit iCarly, a Prime Time TV Movie Premiering Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) Nov 17, 2009
Unfortunately, Fleck and Dave have a big blowout which results in Carly and Sam taking sides and putting their own friendship to the test. Their rift makes it increasingly difficult for them to continue doing the web show, leaving Freddie and the rest of their fans to wonder if this is the end of iCarly. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Precious and the Pushback Nov 6, 2009
And now the catalyst that has everyone arguing and taking sides is both the character and actress in the highly hyped movie, Precious: Based on the Novel Push By Sapphire. . (Slate)
Bill Clinton Gets Hero's Welcome in Kosovo Nov 3, 2009
The French did not want to get involved because taking sides would stir up the past and other nations aligned with opposing past connection might do the same. The same held true with Germany and other countries. (CBS News -- World)
Interview: How Salam Fayyad plans to save the Palestinian dream Nov 3, 2009
Fayyad, who has avoided taking sides in the Fatah-Hamas fray, says that constitutionally, Abbas ran out of time and had no choice but declare elections. "I hope it will not happen that it is seen as a hostile act," Fayyad adds. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Clinton: Israel "Needs to do Much More" Nov 3, 2009
Jerusalem as Jewish capital". by BryanW217 November 2, 2009 3:19 PM EST Loven, you're an idiot. You left out that every single Israel attack was in response to attacks by other countries and also Hamas, the PLO, Hezbollah, Fatah, and many others. 00004000 by lovenpeace1 November 2, 2009 3:06 PM EST UnAmericans are those that 1st protect and defend the State of Israel and then maybe USA if not Greed.America is winning the war in Iraq and Afghanistan with Low-Tech and No-Tech. All the Hi-Tech... (CBS News -- World)
South-East Asian summitry: Distant dreams Oct 31, 2009
By taking sides in Thailand s politics, Cambodia s leader went for the jugular , says Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a Thai political scientist. Sensibly, Mr Abhisit has not risen to the bait, though the anti-Thaksin People s Alliance for Democracy this week staged a small protest outside Cambodia s embassy in Bangkok. (The Economist)
DSHS: Texas Inmates Will NOT Get Swine Flu Vaccine Before General Public Oct 30, 2009
Not taking sides, just trying to save as much of my money as possible in todays economic down slope. Posted by: Betty Location: Moody on Oct 29, 2009 at 03:25 PM I am the mother of an incarcerated man also and what are most of you people talking about. (KWTX.com, TX)
How should aid workers and the military interact, asks IRIN Oct 29, 2009
Summary of the Guidelines Aid workers, according to the Guidelines, must comply as follows: A) "Humanitarian actors must retain their operational independence, including the freedom of movement, recruitment of national and international staff, non-integration into military planning and action, and access to communications." B) "Humanitarian actors must seek to ensure sustainable access to all vulnerable populations in all parts of the country and the freedom to negotiate access across divides to... (AlertNet)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010 : Disappointed Poland fans call for a revolution Oct 21, 2009
Sponsors are also slowly signing up or taking sides. Bank BZ WBK recently pulled its ads from a stadium in Chorzow during the World Cup qualifiers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Irish, Ugandan aid workers freed in Darfur Oct 18, 2009
Aid organizations working in Darfur have preferred to work without security from the government or peacekeepers in the region to avoid appearing to be taking sides in the conflict, making them more vulnerable. The series of abductions, along with Sudan's expulsion of 13 international aid agencies in response to the arrest warrant, struck a blow to the vital aid effort in the desert region. (CBS News -- World)
The Taliban are Afghans Oct 15, 2009
This then correctly indicates that there is a civil war going on in Afghanistan and that we are taking sides. That hardly will endear us to the population of the country, no matter which side we take. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Letterman Possible Former Lover May Be Key Oct 8, 2009
Why are we taking sides in this. It seems that everyone involved did something wrong, if not illegal. (CBS News)
Polanski agreed to $500,000 payment in civil suit Oct 3, 2009
"Swiss neutrality is about not taking sides," said Julien Grollier, a Geneva resident. "They're doing a favor for the United States that they wouldn't do for another country. LOS ANGELES -- Court records show Roman Polanski agreed to pay his sexual assault victim $500,000 to settle a lawsuit 15 years after he fled the United States.The film director's attorney reached the deal in 1993, but records do not indicate if Polanski paid.The last court filing shows the payment increased to $604,000 in... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Health care may hit House, Senate floor mid-month Oct 1, 2009
Kem Cho wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:41 PM:" I hate to see AARP taking sides. AARP Executives do not believe Seniors on Medicare and Medi advantage plans will lose any benefits. Really? Why does CBO - Unbiased Congressional Budget Office does not think so. Who is right? Now I am waiting for our WA Senators Murray and Caldwell and Congressman Baird to let us know who is right. Will they do that? Do they have guts to be honest? ". Kem Cho wrote on Sep 29, 2009 11:31 AM:" Majority leader, Senator Reid... (Longview Daily News, WA)
House Democrats considering insurance tax Sep 26, 2009
" Kem Cho wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:41 PM:" I hate to see AARP taking sides. AARP Executives do not believe Seniors on Medicare and Medi advantage plans will lose any benefits. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reed: Oil drilling debate shows shifting viewpoints Sep 22, 2009
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Lisa Borders puts up the first TV ad in mayors race Sep 16, 2009
Why are all of yall taking sides instead of discussing the real issues taking place in this city. Can t we all just get along. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Miley Cyrus Makes Her VMA Predictions Sep 12, 2009
is just, like, a living legend,' the VMA-nominated teen says. is just, like, a living legend," the 16-year-old told MTV News about why she thinks that B should take home more trophies than Lady Gaga. "So, that's why I feel like everything she is 0000388B up for, she so deserves it. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The economics of racism Sep 12, 2009
A most confusing time for all of us, made worse by the World War and people taking sides against Germany. My Grandmother was German and my other Granny was a Scott. (iAfrica.com)
Amit Chaudhuri explores desire, ambition, power in ‘The Immortals’ Aug 23, 2009
Well, two films by Istvan Szabo - Mephisto and Taking Sides - suggested how I might approach music in this novel. Taking Sides depicts post-war Berlin and the attempt by an American officer interviewing the conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler to understand why this artist remained in Nazi Germany. (Boston Globe)
Oh Mercy! Madonna adoption saga becomes a Fringe show Aug 6, 2009
" The play, which is already a hit in its home country, fuses traditional Malawian dance with western pop music as it weighs up the rights and wrongs of a contentious story. Without taking sides, it asks whether it is right for a child to be taken away from her culture if it means enjoying a life of privilege. Robert Magasa, dons a blonde wig and white face paint to play Madonna in the show. The show describes itself as "knockabout" and "irreverent". Mr Gough said: "Scotland has a great... (BBC News -- UK)
Parkour: From YouTube Phenom to a Company Jul 31, 2009
WFPF CEO Victor Bevine said in an interview this week that his company can bring together parkour athletes because it is not taking sides in contentious debates about whether the sport should have competitions and which definitions should stick ... pits eight top parkour and freerunning athletes against each other (so it does seem like WFPF is to some extent taking sides about competition in the sport). (BusinessWeek)
Karzai accused of media stranglehold Jul 25, 2009
He added, "I am not worried about RTA now, because everybody knows that it's taking sides, and do not listen to it. What is important for me is going to the provinces and villages and maintaining direct contact with my people.". Basher Dost accused the media commission of calling news conferences rather than taking action, "The solution to this issue is not press conferences. If there is a violation, they should hand it over to the complaints commission of the IEC.". (Asia Times Online)
Arrest of black scholar stirs national debate Jul 25, 2009
gkb32 wrote on Jul 23, 2009 2:48 PM:" I'll also agree that Obama to call the cop "stupid" was totally wrong without him knowing all the facts. The cops and the Prof know what happened. None of us or the Pres himself. Bad job outta Obama for taking sides without knowing.And if this cop was so racist, why would he give CPR to Celtic player Reggie Lewis back in the day? A "racist" cop would just let a black man die, right? (he died anyway, but this police officer did his best).Get rid of the racial... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
'Up' rises to top of best-movie list for '09 Jul 18, 2009
The tension is almost unbearable, and without taking sides, Bigelow shows us not just the incredible tension of war but also how addicting that tension can be. Jeremy Renner, as a devil-may-care specialist, is outstanding. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama's South Asia challenges Jul 18, 2009
Page last updated at 12:40 GMT, Monday, 10 November 2008. Guest columnist Ahmed Rashid says US President-elect Barack Obama will face some of his trickiest foreign policy challenges in South Asia. (BBC News -- South Asia)
New Book on Facebook: Fun Trumps Facts Jul 13, 2009
While Mezrich abstains from taking sides in this debate Facebook settled the case for an undisclosed sum last year, but Mezrich indicates in the book's epilogue that the conflict may not be over he depicts the Winklevoss brothers as capable entrepreneurs who missed out on being the next big thing by a hair: "Despite the fact that ConnectU was chock-full of features, had launched in a number of schools at the same time it simply couldn't compete with the viral nature of thefacebook," he writes.... (BusinessWeek)
* Russia prepares to welcome Obama amid speculation Jul 6, 2009
The mass-circulation Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper said Obama was trying to break up the hitherto tight Russian ruling tandem of the president and the prime minister by taking sides. It seems that the Americans are undertaking a head-spinningly risky game with an unpredictable outcome, it said in a front-page article. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shobaa De: Everybody loves bad boys Jun 28, 2009
Here we are wasting time and energy taking sides, feeling sorry for Shiney, sorry for the maid, sorry for the wife, sorry for the daughter, sorry for the father. When we should actually be feeling pretty sorry for our own foolish selves. (India Times, India)
Two sides to violence Jun 27, 2009
Here in the US, we should urge our government to stop taking sides in the blame game, condemn all the violence - including, for the first time, Israeli violence - and support all forces of peace that exist or arise. It is hard for many of my fellow Jews to accept the painful truth that we are as capable of violence as the Palestinians, or anyone else. (Asia Times Online)
Fight Rages Over Proper U.S. Tone On Iran Jun 24, 2009
By staying on the sidelines and making sure the world knows we are keeping a steely eye on things over there, we can offer support to the dissidents without formally taking sides. by gravyboat3000 June 23, 2009 9:56 AM PDT. (CBS News -- US)
Obama is facing sea of troubles Jun 23, 2009
His taking sides could result in making it worse, everyone with common sense in foreign policy has said that. " Phil wrote on Jun 22, 2009 9:55 AM:" KitNerd wrote on Jun 22, 2009 9:34 AM. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jun 18, 2009
Treasury minister told the tax authorities that her Burnley home was her principal residence" to avoid capital gains tax. Another "hate crime" as politicians are due to meet to discuss racist offences against immigrants. Strike action starting at Lindsey oil refinery escalates as workers across Britain take unofficial action. Mir-Hossein Mousavi has calls for further mass protest against re-election of President Ahmadinejad. At UK premiere, Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comedy creation,... (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
How Fox Is Making Hay from Tea Parties Apr 28, 2009
CNN, which prides itself on covering the news (and not taking sides), saw its four-year decline in ratings turn around last year as it captured key Presidential debates that helped boost its rating to a seven-year high. The problem is that the news channels (or at least two of them) are becoming perilously close to entertainment outlets, with a little news thrown in on the side. (BusinessWeek)
Reverse discrimination case could transform hiring Apr 19, 2009
But in what many call a political maneuver designed to avoid taking sides, the Justice Department stopped short of saying the firefighters' case should be dismissed, instead recommending that it be remanded to a lower court to determine if city's decision was a pretext for intentional discrimination. Polls show varying levels of support for affirmative action programs. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Man Run Over By Patrol Car During Foot Chase Apr 16, 2009
When it comes to taking sides, I will side with the officers who risk their lives every day dealing with law breakers. Posted by: Greg Location: Killeen on Apr 15, 2009 at 02:13 PM Another useless thug dead. (KWTX.com, TX)
Baby Looney Tunes' Eggs-Traordinary... Mar 24, 2009
Soon the babies are taking sides about whether the Easter bunny is even real, with Baby Tweety and Baby Lola believing that anything is possible, Baby Daffy scoffing at the idea of the Easter bunny, and Baby Bugs (the leader) caught between the two viewpoints and unsure what to believe. Granny highlights the message of the show by talking about the magic of spring and the importance of using "other eyes" to look at and for things that may initially appear empty or impossible. (Suite101.com)
LETTER: Obama should have vetoed big spending bill Mar 18, 2009
Becky wrote on Mar 17, 2009 8:21 AM:" Ummmmmm, have we forgotten the runaway spending train wreck of Bush's administration? We all need to wake up and realise that we need to get rid of BOTH parties and quit taking sides of either party. We need to band together as We the People and tell DC that they are FIRED!!! Every one of them and get new parties or heck, even independents who put America first, second and third and foreign/lobbyist influences last. Neither the Dems or Reps have done... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ex-rebels ahead in El Salvador vote Mar 16, 2009
Mr. Chavez said Sunday his government is not taking sides in the election, adding that Venezuela wants to broaden its relations with whoever wins. Many Salvadorans want change after two decades of Arena rule. (Globe and Mail)
Ex-rebels lead in election Mar 16, 2009
Chavez said Sunday his government is not taking sides in the election, adding that Venezuela wants to broaden its relations with whoever wins. Many Salvadorans want change after two decades of Arena rule. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
How long will Americans wait for economic change? Mar 7, 2009
" IamanAmerican wrote on Mar 6, 2009 9:22 PM:" I can't believe all of you taking sides on this ... Stop taking sides, band together, have some patience, stand up for our freedoms and stop listening to all these talking heads on tv who create the news to sell ad time, and make choices yourselves. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
LETTER: Obama appoints his own 'good ole boys' Feb 22, 2009
The Republicans objection to this plan is understandable, but come on, a news outlet taking sides. And before you Foxers get your panties in a bunch, I'm talking about their hard news coverage and not their commentators. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Journalism standards matter Feb 17, 2009
In Indonesia, such charges of taking sides in relation to the media's reporting of the communal conflict in the Maluku islands, for instance, are one example. More than 8,000 people died from January 1999 to 2001 in the violence that started in Ambon, the provincial capital, and spread to North and Southeast Maluku. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
UK in trouble? Measles, antivax garbage on the rise Feb 8, 2009
I am not taking sides so for me its not a I am completely pro vaccine. or completely not. (Discover Magazine)
Family, friends pay tribute to Brandi Mathews as homicide investigation continues Feb 8, 2009
online_editor wrote on Feb 1, 2009 9:26 AM:" Some people claim that work as an exotic dancer either often involves criminal activity or at least exposes one to a higher degree of potential criminal activity and/or abuse by others who are attracted to that environment. Therefore, even if one is not engaged in illegal activity, it's seen by some as a bad job choice. Then, of course, there are some who find it outright morally offensive. I'm not taking sides here; merely trying to frame the issue... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Doubt tops SAG Awards pack with 5 nods Feb 7, 2009
A strike-authorization vote sought by SAG President Alan Rosenberg has caused a bitter divide among guild members, with top-name actors taking sides. Actors supporting the strike-authorization vote include Mel Gibson, Holly Hunter and Laura Dern, while Tom Hanks, George Clooney and Cameron Diaz are among those opposed. (MSNBC -- Movies)
