A Brooklyn bookstore this week canceled a planned book launch, reportedly over the selection of a pro-Israel rabbi to moderate the event according to The New York Post.Author Joshua Leifer was set for a live interview with Rabbi Andy Bachman on Tuesday at the Powerhouse...

Federal Reserve officials last month were strongly leaning toward an interest rate cut at their September policy meeting and several of them would have even been willing to reduce borrowing costs immediately, according to the minutes of the July 30-31 gathering.

CHICAGO, IL — Planned Parenthood has unveiled its latest initiative: offering free abortions to attendees of the Anti-Genocide Democrat Convention. The event, which is dedicated to denouncing mass atrocities around the world, has become an unexpected hotspot for what some are calling a “target-rich environment” of people who simultaneously rally against genocide and advocate for killing millions of the most helpless humans on Earth. “We really hit the jackpot with this one,” said Planned Parenthood president, Hugh Jassole, grinning from ear to ear. “We needed to go to a place where people who hate genocide also want the freedom to make choices about their bodies—even if that means making some, er, irreversible decisions. It’s brilliant, really.” The booth, adorned with cheerful banners reading “Pro-Choice, Pro-Justice, Pro-You,” has seen a steady stream of convention-goers eager to take advantage of the free services. “I came here to protest genocide, but when I saw the free abortion booth, I thought, ‘Why not?'” said one attendee, who wished to remain anonymous. “It’s about exercising my rights.” Even mainstream media, typically allies in the reproductive rights arena, found themselves in a bit of a quandary. “It’s not exactly the best optics for the Democrats,” admitted CNN anchor Fake Tapper during a segment. “But on the other hand, I understand the importance of standing up for the right to choose, even if the timing is a little, uh, unconventional.” In the midst of the confusion, Planned Parenthood’s strategy appears to be paying off. The organization reported a surge in social media support, with the hashtag #MyBodyMyChoice trending alongside #EndGenocideNow. “It’s a delicate balance,” Jassole explained, “but we believe in giving people the freedom to make their own choices—even if those choices seem a little contradictory.” As the convention continues, protesters can be seen marching with signs that read “Stop Genocide Now” in one hand and clutching pamphlets about reproductive rights in the other. The juxtaposition has left many puzzled, but it seems to fit right in with the modern political landscape, where irony is often the norm. As Tapper concluded his segment, he shrugged and said, “I guess if you can’t beat the contradictions, you might as well embrace them. After all, what’s more American than standing up for life while also defending the right to choose?” As the convention wraps up, one thing is clear: Planned Parenthood has successfully tapped into a complex web of beliefs, proving once again that in politics, anything is possible—even if it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. The post Planned Parenthood offering free abortions to anti-genocide Democrats appeared first on Genesius Times.

CHINO, CA — Committed to raising his children right, local father Daniel Olorin tucked his children into bed and sat down to read The Hobbit as part of their nightly devotions.

CHICAGO, IL — Two of the top conservative media personalities experienced a painfully awkward moment at the Democratic National Convention last night, as an undercover James O'Keefe began hitting on an undercover Matt Walsh.

Jim Henson and his army of colorful puppets became the face of a unifying childhood experience thanks to The Muppets. He passed away in 1990 at the age of 53. Just a year after his passing, Walt Disney World launched the final Muppet-related project of Henson’s, Muppet*Vision 3D. Now, however, there are talks of demolishing it completely. While Henson’s resume includes the likes of Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, Henson entered the world of children’s entertainment television through Sesame Street in 1969, quickly becoming a formative power in developing Muppet characters for the series. Henson’s work helped revolutionize the way puppetry was used in entertainment and in 2011, he was officially named a Disney Legend. But what fate awaits the last mark he left on this world? Walt Disney World may get rid of Jim Henson’s final Muppets project Muppet*Vision was Jim Henson’s final project before he died / ©Jim Henson Productions/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Imagineering, the engineering and design team responsible for the various Disney-themed parks, entertained plans to dismantle Muppet*Vision 3D. The attraction is a 4D experience, combining a changing image on a screen in front of shifting seats, bubbles, smoke, animatronics, and other immersive features around the audience. RELATED: Jim Henson Originally Made ‘The Muppets’ Geared Towards Adults With Mature Themes The experience runs for 15 minutes and shows Kermit the Frog introducing the program, then goes through the Muppets getting ready for a big show. However, a rogue computer program called Waldo sabotages their efforts, leading to humorous mishaps. Just after presentations at D23, the “ultimate Disney fan event” by Disney Experience, Walt Disney Imagineering raised the possibility of shutting down Muppet*Vision. According to The Wrap, the team was given a week to decide the attraction’s fate. Fans get their message across Muppet*Vision, a 3D, even 4D, experience / Wikimedia Commons The Muppets attraction first started up exactly a year after Henson’s death on May 16, 1990 from pneumonia, and was the last project he worked on firsthand. As a result, its presence has come to be treated as a memorial to the trailblazing entertainer. The decision was supposed to be addressed during the D23 event but was withheld at the last minute, an insider told The Wrap. The insider also said that the attraction would be moved to an area called “animation courtyard,” a go-between that acts as a limbo between Disney-MGM Theme Park and the actual attraction venue. A potential replacement would be attractions themed around Monsters Inc., with infrastructure already in place to accommodate a restaurant and shopping. Fans of the attraction have voiced their displeasure on social media / ©Jim Henson Productions/courtesy Everett Collection On social media, fans make their opinions known loudly and clearly. “It’s devastating for me because I love Muppet*Vision and it still plays really well,” mourned Kevin Perjurer, the personality behind Defunctland. “They also just refurbished it and the effects look better than they have in a long time. Hollywood Studios is a park that has very little history left and while not an opening day attraction, Muppet*Vision was from that bygone era.” “If this replaces animation courtyard, this is a pretty neat addition,” reasoned one parkgoer on social media, before adding in dismay, “If this replaces Muppet*Vision 3D, this is the worst thing that has happened in my entire life. Have you seen Muppet*Vision 3D? The venue has come to be regarded as a memorial to the trailblazing puppeteer / Everett Collection RELATED: Disney Is Officially Working On A Biopic About ‘Muppets’ Creator Jim Henson Click for next Article The post Walt Disney World May Demolish Jim Henson’s Final Project appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly

Robert Irwin had been out hunting crocodiles in the wild just before attending the Logie Awards show in Sydney with Julia Morris as his plus one. The 20-year-old looked dapper in his all-black ensemble at the event, but unknown to most, he smashed his head into a tree just hours prior. Robert admitted that it took a lot of makeup to cover the injuries he sustained up north, but was excited to be at the ceremony regardless. He even updated his Instagram with a before and after photo of him from both days. From jungle to red carpet   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Robert Irwin (@robertirwinphotography) Robert shared a snap showing off what life is like on the job and the glam after. The first slide showed him covered in mud, and the next was him looking clean and sharp like he did not just get his hands dirty. “It’s Logies time!!!” he exclaimed. RELATED: Steve Irwin’s Son, Robert, Shows Up To The Red Carpet With 56-Year-Old Celebrity Date Responses began flooding the comments, complimenting his looks in both photos and praising his conservation efforts. Robert’s sister Bindi also left a short note, assuring him that they were cheering him on. Mom Terri Irwin echoed a similar message as she urged Robert to have a great night and to bring back the award. Instagram Carrying on for Steve Robert was nominated for two award categories— the Gold Logie’s Most Popular Personality on Australian Television and the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. He lost both to Larry Emdur of The Chase Australia and The Morning Show. Masterchef Australia also snagged the Best Competition Reality Program award, for which Robert’s I’m A Celebrity also got a nod. Instagram Though young, Robert has been committed to keeping his late father’s legacy alive in the world of conservation and animal advocacy. He recently paid tribute to his father Steve with a video of him speaking about how much he would love his children to follow in his steps. True to his words, Steve’s family have remained dedicated and supportive of their late patriarch’s vision. Click for next Article The post Steve Irwin’s Son Smashes His Head During Crocodile Hunt Just Before Red Carpet Appearance appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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