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GETTY IMAGES ‘Spring offensive’ by Taliban rattles Kabul GETTY IMAGES Heavy explosions, rockets tants to strike the heavily and gunfire rattled Kabul yes- guarded diplomatic zoneGETTY IMAGES View of the ocean liner ‘Titanic’ on her first and last terday as Afghanistan’s Tal- even after more than 10 years voyage, after leaving Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland. iban launched a “spring of- of war. fensive” with multiple at- It was also another elec- tacks targeting Western em- tion-year setback in bassies, the NATO force’s Afghanistan for U.S. President Atlantic tribute to headquarters and the parlia- Barack Obama, who wants to ment building. present the long campaign The assault, one of the against the Taliban as a suc- dead of the Titanic most serious on the capital cess before the departure of since U.S.-backed Afghan most foreign combat troops At the shrill sound of a ship’s “At 2:20 a.m. all was quiet, forces removed the Taliban by the end of 2014. whistle in the North Atlantic, as it would have been 100 years from power in 2001, high- “These attacks are the be- relatives of some of the more ago when it went deathly quiet, lighted the ability of mili- ginning of the spring offensive than 1,500 people who died when the screaming stopped,” and we had planned them for when the Titanic sank after hit- British Titanic historian Philip “These attacks are months,” Taliban spokesman ting an iceberg remembered Littlejohn told Reuters yester- the beginning of Zabihullah Mujahid told their ancestors in a poignant day. Littlejohn’s grandfather, Reuters. ceremony a century later. Alexander Littlejohn, was a 1st the spring offensive He said the onslaught was On a still, starry night and class steward in charge of and we had revenge for a series of inci- with little glare from the lifeboat 13 when the ship be- dents involving American moon, the memorial cruise gan to go down. planned them for troops in Afghanistan — in- ship MS Balmoral floated About 700 people were res- months.” cluding the burning of Korans NATO soldiers take position at the site of a gunbattle after above the wreckage of the fa- cued that night, including his Taliban militants launched a series of coordinated attacks across TALIBAN SPOKESMAN ZABIHULLAH at a NATO base and the mas- mous ‘unsinkable’ luxury lin- grandfather, but there were too Kabul, Afghanistan. MUJAHID sacre of 17 civilians by a U.S. er precisely 100 years to the few lifeboats to save the rest. soldier. REUTERS day it foundered. REUTERS
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Slate’s Dave Weigel called it for that “92.3 percent of the job leading.” Romney adviser Ed Metropolitik the talking point: “The ‘War on losses during the Obama years Gillespie shot back: Those were Women’ is over,” he wrote. have been women.” This is sort “liberal economists.” (Online, at least, women ap- of true, but also not at all: The big get in the mommy BRAYDEN peared thankful for that.) The While many have lost their skirmishes came this weekend SIMMS Washington Post was less jury, jobs in the recession, Obama’s from NBC’s Chris Hayes, who more judge: “Dear media: Stop stimulus saved many more. found video of Romney arguing POLITICAL WORLDLINESS playing along with fake contro- And while Republicans oppose in January that poor stay-at- FOR AN IMPOLITE WORLD versies,” they instructed. any and all stimulus, more gov- home moms ought to get a job “They were not easy @METROPOLITIK It’s almost as if they’d never ernment spending could have so they can “have the dignity of been through a presidential saved still more. (And if it’s true work.” This paints a telling con- years. ... We were happy, campaign before! that the government reaction trast from the campaign’s man- For complaints, suggestions and Alas, neither side of this fra- to the 2008 mortgage crisis ufactured outrage after studying hard. Neither digital attaboys, e-mail us at cas was inclined to obey the or- spawned “The Obama Great unaffiliated Democrat opera- one of us had a job,
[email protected]. ders. Yes, much like our other Failed Recovery,” as conserva- tive Hilary Rosen said Ann He said, we said legacy entanglements — think: tive blog Legal Insurrection and Romney had not “worked a day because Mitt had enough fter a week in which War on Terror, War on Drugs, many others allege, what was in her life.” The Romney camp Republicans turned War in Afghanistan — this so- the GOP counteroption? Tax mobilized, using the incident of an investment from Democrats’ rhetori- called war seems intent on cuts for the rich? Deregulation? to paint Dems as anti-mom; Acal “War on Women” playing itself out indefinitely. Would those help women?) Romney adviser Eric stock that we could sell around on them by Treasury Secretary Timothy Fehrnstrom called it the “‘kill shifting the debate from the Geithner went on ABC yester- ven Fox News Sunday Ann’ strategy.” off a little at a time.” right-wing’s ubiquitous anti- day to attack Mitt Romney’s ar- saw a discrepancy in So which is it, Romneys? Is ANNE ROMNEY IN 1994, EXPLAINING HOW SHE AND MITT women policies into a battle gument that the president’s the Romney claim. “stay-at-home mom” a respect- over lefties’ alleged disdain for economic policies have unfairly Host Chris Wallace ful signifier? Or does it imply a STRUGGLED IN THEIR COLLEGE YEARS, ESCHEWING JOBS AND E EKING OUT AN EXISTENCE IN AN “AWFUL,” “TINY ... working mothers, we thought affected women. “It’s a ridicu- called the figure a “lit- lack of dignity? maybe this election battle had lous argument,” he said. “It’s tle bit of an accounting trick,” Our moms are waiting. BASEMENT APARTMENT WITH A CEMENT FLOOR,” GETTING BY ON MONEY FROM MR. ROMNEY’S CORPORATE STOCK OPTIONS played itself out. been largely debunked.” saying “all the independent Metro does not endorse the opinions of the We weren’t the only ones. See, Romney keeps saying fact-finders have said it’s mis- author, or any opinions expressed on its pages. 10 my [email protected] MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 myentertainmentTHE WORD
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Jesus, take Diddy’s uninvited houseguest the wheel 2 PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES A 30-year-old man has been ar- (not you, rested for trespassing at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ East Hampton Bynes) mansion, where he reportedly If someone isn’t going to ate the hip-hop mogul’s food, get Amanda Bynes some The feed ... drank his liquor, tried on some help, can somebody at of his clothes and then slept in least get the girl a driver? Checking in with his bed, according to TMZ.com. Less than two weeks after some of Hollywood’s Quamine Taylor, who reported- being arrested for driving biggest names to see ly has a history of mental ill- under the influence after what they’ve been up ness, entered the vacant house hitting up the L.A. club to — in their own through an unlocked basement scene, the Nickelodeon words, in 140 door and was there for 24 star was back out party- characters or fewer. hours before tripping an alarm. ing — and behind the But when police and an alarm wheel, according to TMZ. Today, Alison Brie is company representative The actress was spotted having an interesting showed up, Taylor was able to driving to the Chateau day, Chris Colfer has convince them he had permis- Marmont and nightclub meddling pets, sion to be there. It wasn’t until Greystone Manor, where Russell Brand a caretaker arrived and called she was spotted texting indulges from time to the police back that Taylor was behind the wheel before time and Joan Rivers arrested. Combs’ rep had no backing her car up onto a is ready to celebrate. comment. curb. On the bright side, Poor Quamine. If only some- a curb is a downgrade @alisonbrie one had tipped him off that from a cop car — which So a sketchy dude on a Combs’ mansion was NOT a is the last thing she ran bicycle definitely just Notorious B&B, he wouldn’t be Somebody’s been sleeping in Diddy’s bed ... her car into. stopped to whisper to in this mess. me “You’re lucky” be- fore repeatedly yelling at me “Monica Lewinsky!!!” and Angelina Jolie are Pitt and engaged to be married, a rep @chriscolfer for Pitt confirms in a Note to self: Next time Jolie are statement. you’re looking for keys, “Yes, it’s confirmed. It is a wallet, or phone, begin promise for the future and with checking under engaged their kids are very happy. the cat. After being together for There’s no date set at this seven years, raising six time,” the rep says. Pitt @rustyrockets children and being featured reportedly popped the I would never burn on a bazillion tabloid question with a $250,000 Is getting engaged the beginning of the end for Jolie and Pitt? money. Unless you magazine covers, Brad Pitt ring, according to Us Weekly. count the ten grand I spent on cat jackets.
@Joan_Rivers William and Kate’s 1st your life is going to be one trouble in her Tebow is still anniversary is weeks way, and then, for various rea- marriage to celibate (maybe) away. The Queen is giv- sons or whatever, it doesn’t Will Smith — ing them the tradition- Talking points work out.” Johansson also ac- or at least she Eligible bachelor al gift of paper – the knowledges her post-divorce isn’t surprised and NFL quarter- deed to Australia. Scarlett Johansson relationship with Sean Penn by them. back Tim Tebow on ‘horrible’ divorce for the first time, saying, “Every year, has been linked “We spent time together, one celebrity to a number of Though she describes her yeah. I never put a title on couple is under the famous women split from ex-husband Ryan it, really, but we were seeing microscope. This year, in the press, from Taylor Swift Reynolds as “comically ami- each other.” unluckily, it’s us. I almost to Katy Perry, but he’s not cable,” Scarlett Johansson ad- want to say that we should bothered by the gossip. “It’s mits she’s still reeling from Smith responds have been expecting it,” she funny, because half the her divorce. “Of course it’s to divorce rumors tells Gala magazine. “Will rumors, I’ve never even met horrible. It was devastating. and I know the truth. We’re the people,” he tells “Good Brie It really throws you,” she Divorcee Johansson Jada Pinkett Smith isn’t both- waiting peacefully for the Morning America.” “I’m sure tells Vogue. “You think that ered by the tabloid reports of storm to blow over.” they would be lovely.” my [email protected] MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 11 myentertainment
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Geoffrey Mutai this year’s race. They quali- Mutai fied for the marathon by mind-‘joggling’ talent set the running it in 2:11:06, and marathon 2:11:30, respectively. record last Participant will go the distance while juggling bean bags UNH senior year in Caroline Kilel Boston by Kenyan Caroline Kilel is the is practicing to break a world record in May His second year at event running defending (and winning) it in 2:03:02. champ, hav- The 2010 winner, Robert ing beaten he expectation of the Kiprono Cheruiyot, has American De- overbearing heat and Playing withdrawn with an “undis- siree Davila the struggle at Heart- closed injury” which should by two Tbreak Hill are enough hashtag make it even easier for Mu- seconds in a to worry about for tai. A Kenyan has won the thrilling finish at last year’s most participants during the games Boston Marathon 18 of the Boston Marathon. But like Boston Marathon. last 21 times, and Monday the men’s race, the women’s But University of New While he is running, should make it 19 of the last race is missing some key rac- Hampshire student Thomas Gounley will be shirtless 22 unless Ethiopia has a say. ers due to the Olympics, in- Gounley wanted to add to the with the words Running in the heat certain- cluding Davila. excitement and throw some #MeatHouseJoggler ly won’t be an issue for run- juggling into the mix. scrawled across his chest. ners of either country. Gebregziabher For the entire 26.2-mile Gounley, who is spon- Gebremariam run, Gounley will attempt to sored by the Meat House, The Americans keep three bean-bags afloat said this will allow Because of the 2012 Gebremariam during his stride to the finish bystanders to interact Summer won the ING line. and track his location Olympics, a New York Known as “joggling,” run- along the route as he at- few promi- City Mara- ning while jogging, Gounley Gounley shows off his “joggling” skills in a YouTube video. tempts to make it to the nent Ameri- thon in 2010 said Monday’s Marathon chal- finish line. can runners with a time lenge is just practice for a big- “People do tweet aren’t tak- of 2:08:13. He ger event. to run races in college, Goun- guess,” admitted Gounley. about the odd guy in the ing part in ran the Man- “I decided to train for the ley thought breaking the jog- If he drops the bags while race — and given the Boston hattan jaunt even faster last fastest time to joggle 50 miles. gling record was something running, Gounley will pick Boston’s social media Marathon this year. Ryan fall, but finished fourth. Ge- Currently it’s eight hours, 23 he could do. up again and carry on, he [savvy], there is no better Hall, last year’s fourth-place bremariam will also be minutes, which I’m attempt- “I ran Boston last year, so said. way to test it out. It’ll be a finisher in the Boston attempting to land a spot on ing to break in May,” he said. figured I may as well juggle And as for the awkward bit of social media experi- Marathon and fastest Ameri- the Ethopian Olympic team About a year and a half ago, the marathon as a training glances and chatter he’s sure ment,” he said. “I’m sur- can marathoner is one of today. Gounley stumbled upon a list run and a little publicity, I to attract along his trek, Goun- prised no one has run a those players. But there are of bizarre Guinness World ley doesn’t mind. marathon while wearing a couple of Americans worth Other notables: Records. Joggling was one of WRITE TO METRO: “People think it’s a little a hashtag.” noting that will be rocking them. [email protected] ridiculous. But that’s fine — the red, white and blue. Ja- Tadese Tola, Ethiopia Using juggling skills he it’s an inherently ridiculous son Hartman and Nicholas Levy Matebo, Kenya picked up in middle school, sport and I’m fine with that,” STEVE ANNEAR Arciniaga are the two Wilson Chebet, Kenya [email protected] matched with his endurance he said. biggest American names in
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