Posts Tagged ‘president’
Army, Marine chiefs cast doubt on gay service
The top uniformed Army and Marines generals told a Senate panel Friday that letting gays serve openly in the military during wartime would be divisive and difficult, opposition that could undercut President Barack Obama's push to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" ban. Read the [...]
Gibbs: Obama backs Pentagon report on gay troops
The White House says President Barack Obama agrees with a Pentagon survey that overturning the military's ban on gay service members would not disrupt unit cohesion. Read the rest here: Gibbs: Obama backs Pentagon report on gay troops
Bostonist Interview: Rob Schneider Brings His Stand-Up to Town
Rob Schneider will be performing several shows in Massachusetts this weekend "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Rob Schneider has been working on a new stand-up show for the past year and will be bringing his show to the Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee this Friday (December 3rd) and the Wilbur Theatre on Saturday [...]
Who Doesn’t Want To Be Tom Brady?
AP Photo Guess we know what Tom Brady will be giving his family and friends for Christmas this year. He is the newly minted spokesman for UGG Australia. He also recently joined forces with Under Armour . UGG normally is associated with women's boots - we know a 13-year old who just got a $180 pair [...]
Amorello Admits to Drunk Driving Crash
Former Big Dig boss Matthew Amorello admitted to "sufficient facts" for a conviction relating to an August 8 drunk driving crash . Judge Stephen Abany Haverhill District Court continued the case without a finding for one year and stripped Amorello of away his driver’s license for 45 days. He [...]
Sports Redux: Go Four It
AP Photo, 11/18/10 After losing four of five games, the Bruins now find themselves in a three-game winning streak with the Los Angeles Kings on the schedule tonight for a potential fourth straight win. It's simple to see why they're succeeding again with a 10-2 goal differential in three games. [...]
Bill Russell to Receive Medal of Freedom
A momentous announcement recognizing the greatest basketball figure of all time. In the late 60s whenever there was a major issue regarding civil rights three athletes were usually present: Jim Brown, Muhammad Ali and Bill Russell. Mount Rushmore right there. Congratulations #6. Matt Viser of the [...]
Homeland Security delivers a turkey
Just in time for the holidays! The Department of Homeland Security is handing Americans a real turkey of a policy.... Read the original: Homeland Security delivers a turkey
Police release note found in Milton victim’s pocket; search continues for identity
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff MILTON -- Authorities are seeking a search warrant for a vehicle impounded last night... Read more from the original source: Police release note found in Milton victim's pocket; search continues for identity
Obama to give Bill Russell medal of freedom
By Matt Viser, Globe Staff WASHINGTON – President Obama this afternoon is planning to announce that former Celtics legend... Read more from the original source: Obama to give Bill Russell medal of freedom
