It’s about as far from his Windy City stomping grounds as you can get. But you can get all of Al Capone’s storied mobster mentality — with a touch of whitewash — inside his newly-for-sale Miami Beach estate. For $9.95 million, the beachy 1922 estate — originally built for brewer Clarence …
The top quotes in politics … “I give him his own advice. ‘Stop whining.’” — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on what Mitt Romney needs to do. “He and his campaign team leadership need to put their big boy and big girl pants on and defend his record.” — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz giving Romney …
“It’s a clown story, bro.” — Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY), quoted by the New York Observer, on speculation that he might return to politics. Quote of the Day.
Yesterday, the torch made its way to Windsor Castle, where the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh greeted the Olympic flame. The special torchbearer was none other than Gina Macgregor, a 74-year-old runner who trudged through the rain to make it to the royals. According to reports, the Queen exchanged a …
The top quotes in politics … “Obama lies; freedom dies.” — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tweeting about the Supreme Court’s health care decision. “Sweetie, we won!” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi breaking the news to her husband. “It’s constitutional. Bitches.” — Patrick Gaspard, executive director of the Democratic …
The top quotes in politics … “In Washington, D.C., a gaffe is when you tell the truth.” — Vice President Joe Biden imparting some wisdom. “That’s a clown question, bro.” — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid quoting baseball player Bryce Harper. “It’s pretty much a flat ‘no.’” — Former Sen. …
Actress Gena Rowlands is 82. Singer Spanky McFarlane of Spanky and Our Gang is 70. Actress Phylicia Rashad is 64. Singer Ann Wilson of Heart is 62. Actress Kathleen Turner is 58. Country singer Doug Stone is 56. Singer Mark DeBarge of DeBarge is 53. Singer-dancer-choreographer Paula Abdul is 50. …
From the New York Times: “Former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida said his father, George Bush, and Ronald Reagan would find themselves out of step with today’s Republican Party because of its strict adherence to ideology and the intensity of modern partisan warfare. “Ronald Reagan would have, based on his …
Whoa, indeed! Check out this pic of former “Blossom” teen idol Joey Lawrence in his current gig as a Chippendales dancer. via The Newest Chippendales Dancer Is… Joey Lawrence!.
CAIRO — Former President Hosni Mubarak uses a wheelchair, is able to eat little more than Jell-O, and has his two grown sons by his bedside. He suffers from sore joints in his feet, high blood pressure, shortness of breath and, according to rumors widely circulated in the Egyptian and …
The top quotes in politics … “Obama’s goose is cooked.” — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin predicting a rough road ahead for the president. “Barack Hussein Kardashian is what he’s become.” — Radio host Rush Limbaugh giving POTUS a new last name. “I’m very sorry for what happened.” — …
“I kissed them for luck and love, that’s all.” Former “Family Feud” host Richard Dawson in a 1985 interview. The show’s executive producer estimated Dawson kissed about 20,000 women who were contestants on the show. Dawson died Saturday at 79. via News from The Associated Press.