‘The voice of my coming of age’
Plant pays tribute to King.
His was the voice of my coming of age – dramatic, imploring, pained [and] spectacular…I learned his every nuance. I lived in grief and joy in his songs and, crazily much later in time, we became friends.
Baltimore ‘Rally for Peace’ concert
Prince announces a “Rally 4 Peace” concert in Baltimore at the Royal Farms Arena on Sunday, May 10. 3rdEyeGirl and other acts will also perform. A portion of ticket sales will benefit of Baltimore youth charities.
In a spirit of healing, the event is meant to be a catalyst for pause and reflection following the outpouring of violence that has gripped Baltimore and areas throughout the U.S. As a symbolic message of our shared humanity and love for one another, attendees are invited to wear something gray in tribute to all those recently lost in the violence.
Claims 71 soldiers in US
In the same message that threatens Pamela Geller, the group says it has fighters ready inside the United States.
We have 71 trained soldiers in 15 different states ready at our word to attack any target we desire. Out of the 71 trained soldiers 23 have signed up for missions like Sunday, We are increasing in number bithnillah. Of the 15 states, 5 we will name… Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, California, and Michigan. The disbelievers who shot our brothers think that you killed someone untrained, nay, they gave you their bodies in plain view because we were watching.
The next six months will be interesting, To our Amir Al Mu’mineen make dua for us and continue your reign, May Allah enoble your face.
ISIS targets Geller
The group targets Geller in a statement made on JustPasteit, an anonymous message board:
The attack by the Islamic State in America is only the beginning of our efforts to establish a wiliyah in the heart of our enemy. Our aim was the khanzeer (pig) Pamela Geller and to show her that we don’t care what land she hides in or what sky shields her; we will send all our Lions to achieve her slaughter. This will heal the hearts of our brothers and disperse the ones behind her. To those who protect her: this will be your only warning of housing this woman and her circus show. Everyone who houses her events, gives her a platform to spill her filth are legitimate targets. We have been watching closely who was present at this event and the shooter of our brothers. We knew that the target was protected. Our intention was to show how easy we give our lives for the Sake of Allah.
Geller responds on her site:
This threat illustrates the savagery and barbarism of the Islamic State. They want me dead for violating Sharia blasphemy laws. What remains to be seen is whether the free world will finaly wake up and stand for the freedom of speech, or instead kowtow to this evil and continue to denounce me.
She also says she will increase security at future events.
Rehearsed crash on outbound flight
Investigators say Lubitz practiced entering the fatal descent settings on the previous, outbound flight. The changes in autopilot settings, mimicking those which, two hours later, crashed the jet on its way back to Duesseldorf from Barcelona, would barely have been noticeable because the jet was already descending. Investigator:
I can’t speculate on what was happening inside his head; all I can say is that he changed this button to the minimum setting of 100 feet and he did it several times.
Writes tribute
Sandberg writes a tribute to her late husband, Goldberg on her Facebook page:
Dave and I did not get nearly enough time together. But as heartbroken as I am today, I am equally grateful. Even in these last few days of completely unexpected hell – the darkest and saddest moments of my life – I know how lucky I have been. If the day I walked down that aisle with Dave someone had told me that this would happen – that he would be taken from us all in just 11 years – I would still have walked down that aisle. Because 11 years of being Dave Goldberg’s wife, and 10 years of being a parent with him is perhaps more luck and more happiness than I could have ever imagined. I am grateful for every minute we had.
As we put the love of my life to rest today, we buried only his body. His spirit, his soul, his amazing ability to give is still with it. It lives on in the stories people are sharing of how he touched their lives, in the love that is visible in the eyes of our family and friends, in the spirit and resilience of our children. Things will never be the same – but the world is better for the years my beloved husband lived.
Calls on candidates to resign
Huckabee says candidates for the 2016 presidential campaign who currently hold senate seats should resign, implying it is a waste of taxpayers money.
I think people have to choose. I just believe it’s a matter of integrity to say, ‘I don’t want this job that I just got elected to. I think I want a different job.’ Ok, then resign the job you have and go out there and seek the one you want. [I]t’s not that I’m going after anybody. I’m speaking the obvious. If a person has a job that the taxpayers are paying for, shouldn’t that person do that job?
Apologizes for death of Fred Weasley
Rowling apologizes for the death of Fred Weasley, who was killed in The Battle of Hogwarts:
Today I would just like to say: I’m really sorry about Fred. *Bows head in acceptance of your reasonable ire*…I thought I might apologise for one death per anniversary. Fred was the worst for me, so I started with him.
Claims responsibility
ISIS claims its first attack on US in an audio statement on the extremist group’s Al Bayan radio station. The message says “two soldiers of the caliphate” carried out the attack and promised the group would deliver more attacks in the future. No further details are provided and it is not known whether the group is opportunistically claiming the attack as its own. Following the claim ISIS-related groups celebrate online, with postings on IS-affiliated militant websites, including Twitter:
Following the IS claim of responsibility, IS members and followers celebrated online
How are you (Americans) going to live when we create our lone wolves to be nuclear bombs … by God, you can’t match us and in the heart of your homes you will see.
Let anyone who wants to draw the picture of our Prophet to think one thousand times before doing so, because our hands can reach his neck
Wants more events
Geller calls for more, similar events to the Garland, Texas, ‘Draw Mohammed’ event as a defense of free speech, describing the drawings “political critique.”
We should be holding these meetings every month…We absolutely must have other events like this to stand up for free speech…I will not abridge my freedoms so as not to offend savages…I do believe western civilization is superior.
She also defends the views of Geert Wilders:
[He] shouldn’t have to be worried about being slaughtered for his opinion…There is a problem in Islam. The problem is we can’t talk about it.
Announces Presidential run
Carson announces that he is joining the race for the Presidency, in his home town of Detroit.
Now that I have introduced my family, you say, Who are you? I am Ben Carson and I am a candidate for President of the United States.
Honors deceased Vine maker
Gosling honors McHenry by creating a Vine in which he eats cereal.
Confirms Grateful Dead influence
Martin confirms he has been influenced by Grateful Dead, including naming Weirwood trees after Bob Weir.
My wife, Paris, is perhaps more of a fan of the Grateful Dead than I am…I have Grateful Dead lyrics rattling around in my head all the time. Ripple’ is one of my favorite songs of all time… [quoting the song] ‘There is a road, no simple highway.’
Final Tweet
Simpson takes responsibility for the shooting on Twitter, around 20 minutes before the shooting starts.
The bro with me and myself have given bay’ah to Amirul Mu’mineen. May Allah accept us as mujahideen. Make dua #texasattacks
Bay’ah means to give an oath of allegiance, to Amir al-Mu’minin or Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS. “Make dua” means to call out in prayer. He also tells his users to follow @_AbuHu55ain, who posts about the shooting before the account was suspended.
Curfew ends
Mosby announces she is ending the city wide night curfew that has been in effect since last Tues.
My goal has always been to not have the curfew in place a single day longer than was necessary. I believe we have reached that point today. A lot of the unrest has been settled.
Condemns religion article
0 0 Paul Fallavollita Paul Fallavollita2015-05-04 07:19:092015-05-04 10:48:40Condemns religion articleDefends amendments to Iran legislation
Rubio defends the two amendments that he wants to be added to proposed legislation on Iran nuclear deal.
I by no means endorse the plan outlined in the fact sheet, but the fact that they are saying it is a poison pill to require the president to sign a deal that reflects what he says the deal is, is in and of itself incredibly worrisome.
He also makes it clear that he doesn’t wants the bill to be defeated.
I doesn’t want the bill to go down…It’s not perfect, it’s better than nothing, and it creates a process by which the Senate can review what the president does.
Marie Claire cover
Azalea appears on the cover of May 2015 issue of Maire Claire. She speaks out about her decision to embrace her flaws.
I hope women think, Iggy Azalea actually has a body that is relatable to my body…and you should feel f***ing good about that…I’m a little scrappy for sure, but I like that about myself. Even with paparazzi pictures of me looking like complete s**t, and people are like, ‘She should try harder,’ I’m like, no. There’s something to say about not being so contrived all the time. You should hold on to that as long as you can.
SELF cover
Whiteley appears on the cover of May 2015 issue of SELF magazine. She talks about how she coped with daunting work schedule during filming of Mad Max and about being an actress.
I never set out to be an actress…I’m always open if something great comes along, but it’s not where I see my long-term future.
WSJ cover
Mulligan appears on the cover of the May 2015 issue of WSJ magazine. She talks about about early career struggles and regrets she has about roles she has accepted and rejected.
My parents were really protective and didn’t think this was a particularly solid career. They didn’t exactly forbid me, but they wanted me to go to university. I had other plans...We have this running joke in my family about how they were right. They say, ‘See, we told you that you were never going to make it.’ They have all proverbially eaten their hats.