Twitter suspends account of group combating sexual assault in Egyptian protests

July 17, 2015 by

http://twitter.com/#!/AliciaLudwig/status/273492258412699649
As Twitchy reported earlier today, Egyptians are taking steps to address the misogynistic violence in Tahrir Square and are spreading the word via social media. A group of women created a special Twitter account, @TahrirBodyguard, to help combat sexual attacks on female protesters.

The account has now been inexplicably, repeatedly suspended by Twitter, placing the lives of Egyptian women at risk.

please twitter stop suspending @tahrirbodyguard, they’re trying to provide much needed help to women on #tahrir. it is serious and urgent!

— sebastiao nascimento (@bastelik) November 27, 2012

The group has set up a back-up account, @TahrirBGBackUp:

Since Twitter keeps suspending @TahrirBodyguard for now reason, this is our back-up account. We won’t give up on protecting women in #Tahrir & its surroundings!

We don’t know why twitter keeps suspending our @tahrirbodyguard account. We’ve been working very hard so don’t need this #TahrirBodyguard

— Tahrir Guard BackUp (@TahrirBGBackUp) November 27, 2012

We won’t give up on helping women stay safe, so keep using the #TahrirBodyguard hashtag until we resolve our issues with twitter

— Tahrir Guard BackUp (@TahrirBGBackUp) November 27, 2012

We are getting your reports and forwarding them to people on the ground so keep tweeting. #TahrirBodyguard. Email [email protected]

— Tahrir Guard BackUp (@TahrirBGBackUp) November 27, 2012

Account suspended or not, we started something and we will keep fighting. #TahrirBodyguard.

— Tahrir Guard BackUp (@TahrirBGBackUp) November 27, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/11/27/twitter-suspends-account-of-group-combating-sexual-assault-in-egyptian-protests/

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Super rare Mercedes-Benz 190E Evolution 2 for sale #190E #evo2

July 17, 2015 by

This 1990 190E Evolution 2 is #146 of 500 made and was never officially sold in North America. A special car and akin to the an E30 M3 Evolution, these Mercedes-Benz Evo 2’s were homologation models that allowed MB to enter the competitive German Touring Car Championship series.
The 190e Evo 2 w… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/super-rare-mercedes-benz-190e-evolution-2-for-sale-190e-evo2/ #Evo2, #Mercedes190EEvo2, #AlfaRomeo33Stradale, #AlmazAntey, #BMW, #BMW3SeriesE36, #Cosworth, #HewlettPackard, #McLarenF1, #Mercedes, #MercedesBenzW201, #NorthAmerica, #UnitedStates

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Aw: Press complain of being ‘prisoners’ during Obama’s vacations [video]

July 16, 2015 by

http://twitter.com/#!/markknoller/status/369264592964165633
That’s just the president, however. The White House Press Corps travel pool that follows him on vacation doesn’t have it so good. That is, according to some members of the White House Press Corps travel pool:
http://twitter.com/#!/CanetonEric/status/369263068162691074
Meanwhile, as the press pool was munching stale bread and outdated olive loaf in a bus in the parking lot:
http://twitter.com/#!/nubiztales/status/369215536216817665
Maybe if this picture was enlarged we could see the faces of a couple of poolers pressed against the window in the background.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/08/18/cue-tiny-violins-white-house-travel-press-complain-of-being-prisoners-during-obamas-vacations-video/

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President George H.W. Bush honors Coach K for work battling cancer

July 15, 2015 by

http://twitter.com/#!/CChangetogether/status/425730315177312256
President George H.W. Bush, along with wife Barbara, is a founding honorary chair of C-Change, which “assembles key cancer leaders from the three sectors — private, public, and not-for-profit — and from across the cancer continuum — prevention, early detection, treatment and quality of life.”

President Bush today met with Duke University’s Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, who is an honorary co-chair of C-Change.
http://twitter.com/#!/GeorgeHWBush/status/425728239546290176
We’re always glad to see President Bush out and about, but we wish the photographer had captured his always amazing sock swag.

Twitchy coverage of George H.W. Bush

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/01/21/president-george-h-w-bush-honors-dukes-coach-k-for-work-battling-cancer/

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Understanding The Iran Deal #IranNuclear #Iran #MiddleEast

July 15, 2015 by

The United States Reaches A Deal To Cut Off Every Pathway For Iran To Obtain A Nuclear Weapon
After more than two and a half years of intense negotiations, the United States, along with its partners and allies comprising the world’s greatest nations, has reached an agreement that will put Iran’s … http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/understanding-the-iran-deal-irannuclear-iran-middleeast/

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This Pool Cost $2 Million. You’ll Never Believe The Surprises It’s Hiding.

July 14, 2015 by

We promise that you’ve never seen a “pool” like this (if you can even call this a pool). It’s WAY closer to a water park than the dinky hole in the ground at your house. With an eye-popping $2 million price tag…well, it had better be better than a normal pool.

This is the kind of house addition that could make anyone jealous. 

Found in Utah, the pool is designed to look more like a natural lake than a pool.

It’s complete with several waterfalls, all which you can jump off of.

If you dare to climb up that high!

A myriad of tunnels can take you to all kinds of hidden places.

Including a twisty water slide that rivals most water parks.

BOOM!

The depth of the pool is 23 feet so no worries about cannonballs.

Throughout the interior, you’ll find places to nestle.

And tons of hidden waterfalls.

There’s also a spectacular viewing area behind the main waterfall.

That links to a full kitchen along with top end appliances.

Of course, you’ll also find high end bathrooms and showers.

But more importantly, you’ll also find A LAZY RIVER!

And even the most insane scuba diving course found in Middle America!

Whoa…

All controlled by a sophisticated set of pipes and pumps that require a fair bit of techie know-how.

Check out the full video!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn0M9qQJEuw]

So, you ready to head to Home Depot and build your own? There’s no way the average person could have a pool like this, it costs way more than most people’s houses. It’s nice to dream, though.

Be sure to share this mega-pool with your friends using the buttons below. 

Read more: http://viralnova.com/crazy-pool/

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Meet Foo Chan. The Japanese Version Of Grumpy Cat

July 13, 2015 by

Meet Foo Chan. The Japanese Version Of Grumpy CatRead more: http://ifunny.com/pictures/meet-foo-chan-japanese-version-grumpy-cat/

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What These Innocent Bystanders Saw On The Golden Gate Bridge Is Almost Magical.

July 12, 2015 by

Whenever I’m driving and I encounter a deer, I usually freak out just a little bit. Not only is it pretty rare to see deer in major metropolitan area, but the thought of hitting a deer is just too horrifying. So, it’s no wonder that these people were a little shocked by what they saw on the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge.  

It is not uncommon to find deer in rural areas or even the suburbs, but in large cities, especially on major highways, it is rare to say the least. So I’m sure most commuters were astonished when they saw this…

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMrmnKl7M4w]

I hope the deer made it home okay. Traffic jams can be so stressful, even for various wildlife.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/golden-gate/

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Hey, What’s That Weird Creation On The Beach? Let Me Look Closer… WHAT IN THE?

July 11, 2015 by

For the 2014 Sculpture By The Sea event, a Belgian artist named Annette Thas created something that makes passers by stop and stare. Her creation is a gigantic, fleshy wave that seems to be rising up from the sand. It stands 9 feet tall and it is 12 feet long. If you were to sit at its base, it would almost envelop you with its sheer size. Not only is it huge, but there is another reason why anyone who passes by just has to stop and do a double-take…

The monstrous wave towers 9 feet high, its fleshy tones blocking out the coast and sun.

Annette Thas

It looks like a giant creature, rising up from the sand, clawing its way from the shore.

Annette Thas

It’s not a monster, though. It’s a towering wave of nostalgia and memories.

Annette Thas

“Wave 1” was crafted from over 3,000 Barbie dolls, collected from various thrift stores.

Annette Thas

Anette hoped to create a whimsical piece that highlighted the short, but precious, childhood that everyone gets to experience.

Annette Thas

Annette’s creation, named Wave 1, has recently been given the People’s Choice Prize at Sculpture By The Sea. Her take on childhood, mixed with her whimsical creativity and ability to draw the eye, resulted in a sure winner. Men, women and children are engrossed by not only the size of this wave, but also the thousands of toys that comprise it. Source: Annette Thas via Design Boom It’s weird, sure, but it would be hard not to be completely enthralled by this wave of memories. Share it with others.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/barbie-doll-wave/

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#Ducati 250 Monza for sale

July 10, 2015 by

1968 Ducati 250 Monza

I can never decide if I prefer the aesthetics of the pre-66 Monzas (much less angular), but here’s a bike that’s claimed to be a ‘great, unrestored, original condition bike’.
This bike (VIN: 98405) runs well and everything works, however the seller says you’ll want t… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/ducati-250-monza-for-sale/ #Ducatimonza, #Monza, #Ducati

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