POM(pous) Claims? Juice Ads Under Fire

POM(pous) Claims? Juice Makers Accused of Overstating Health Benefits (ABC) It has a sleek, curvy bottle, features the juice from an exotic fruit and has a catchy name, but according to both government and consumer agencies, POM Wonderful is a drink that’s not as wonderful as its manufacturer claims. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a complaint this week against the makers of POM Wonderful 100 Percent Pomegranate Juice and POMxsupplements, accusing the company of making “false and unsubstantiated claims” in its advertisements that these products will prevent or treat heart disease, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. But POM Wonderful is just the most recent drink to feature dubious nutritional claims, and experts say while these drinks…

Five Foods to Avoid Before Flying

(ABC) Pre-flight anxiety — spurred by endless baggage lines, security checkpoints and screaming children — need not extend to fears of repeat trips to the airplane lavatory. But eat the wrong thing before you fly and you may be contending with more than just an awful in-flight movie or space-invading neighbor. Unfortunately, airport dining options — like a greasy fast-food burger, oily pizza or a liquid lunch at the concourse bar — are rather limited. Still, if you’re disciplined, avoiding the gut-busting trifecta of grease, alcohol and carbonation can help contribute to a bloat-free flight. There are even a few nutritious foods surprisingly on our “don’t eat” list that are best avoided before you take…

THE NOTE: Obama Faces A ‘Critical And Questioning’ Electorate

The Note: Obama Faces A ‘Critical And Questioning’ Electorate By MICHAEL FALCONE and AMY WALTER CHALLENGE 2010. This has been a very interesting week for President Obama. He used a combination of small venues in New Mexico, Iowa and Virginia and one rock-em-sock-em rally at the University of Wisconsin to try to recapture the magic of the 2008 campaign — or at least to stop 2010 from being a total wipe-out. Often criticized for his inability to connect with regular folks, Obama eschewed big venues on his four-state swing for some one-on-one time with voters. He got personal in Albuquerque discussing his faith. ABC’s Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller who traveled with the president, write this…

OPINION: Bishop Eddie Long | Does Jehovah Reign Forever?

DISCLAIMER:  I’m a Christian.  I love Jesus.  This article is written from that perspective. Over the last week, Bishop Eddie L. Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, GA has been accused of sexually coercing four young men, in exchange for lavish gifts, trips and cash.  News sources, media outlets and crazy American citizens have since been obsessed with the public prosecution of this bishop and the affiliated church. From the Tuesday that the suits were filed, news cameras and reporters have sat outside of New Birth, the bishop’s home and the world has become obsessed with a situation that has many uneasy, inside and outside of the church.  Interestingly enough, commentary from…

Just Who Is Justin Timberlake?

Justin Timberlake: From Boy Band Heartthrob to Modern Day Renaissance Man (ABC) Say bye, bye, bye to any preconceived notions you may have had about Justin Timberlake. The N*SYNC heartthrob who sang and danced his way to fame in the ’90s has grown into a modern day Renaissance man, the kind of guy that’s hard to find in celebrity-dom these days. Yes, he still sings — he’s won six Grammys and sold more than 14 million albums. He also dabbles in comedy, performing uber-popular “Saturday Night Live” skits about wanting to do wanton things with maternal figures and presenting a key part of his body in an unconventional package. (“Motherlover,” “D**k in a Box”). Then there’s…

Bishop Eddie Long | Attorney Blasts Accusers for Trying Case In Media

(ATLANTA) Bishop Eddie Long’s attorney ripped his client’s accusers and their lawyer, B.J. Bernstein, on Wednesday for “attempting to try their lawsuits in the media.” “There are rules on how civil litigation is to take place and how counsel should conduct themselves, we intend to follow those rules,” lawyer Craig Gillen said in a statement regarding a televised interview with Jamal Parris, one of four young men to file civil lawsuits accusing Long of sexual coercion. Parris told WAGA-TV that he loved the Lithonia pastor but now considers him “a monster.” “This man manipulated us from childhood,” Parris told WAGA-TV, who interviewed the 23-year-old outside a Colorado grocery store. “This was our father and we…

‘YOU ARE A MONSTER’: Bishop Eddie Long Accuser Breaks His Silence

Alleged Victim Calls Pastor Eddie Long a “Monster” One of Long’s Accuser Says the Pastor Encouraged Him to Call Him ‘Daddy’ (ABC) One of the four men who’ve accused a Georgia mega-church pastor of coercing them into sex called the man at the center of the controversy a “predator” and a “monster.” Jamal Parris, 23, told WAGA-TV in Atlanta that Bishop Eddie Long, leader of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, swept into his life and used him for sex and moved on to younger prey. “I cannot get the sound of his voice out of my head, and I cannot forget the smell of his cologne, and I cannot forget the way he made…

‘Sister Wives’ Husband and Wives Investigated by Police

(ETonline) The stars of TLC’s new reality show “Sister Wives” are being investigated for bigamy, according to a report. According to People magazine, Utah police are investigating Kody Brown and his four wives for felony bigamy. Police tell People they began investigating the polygamist family following publicity for the reality series. “At the conclusion of the investigation, the evidence will be forwarded to the Utah County Attorney’s Office for review and possible prosecution,” Lt. Darren Paul told People. “Sister Wives” airs on TLC on Sunday nights. It follows the lives of Kody, his wives Meri,Janelle and Christine, and his courtship of his fourth wife Robyn.

Gunman Opens Fire at UT Austin, Kills Self; 2nd Suspect Is on the Loose

(ABC) A gunman wearing a ski mask and brandishing a rifle entered a library at the University of Texas at Austin today and fired several shots before taking his own life, university officials said. Police are still looking for a possible second gunman, according to officials, and the campus remains on lockdown. There have been no reported injuries to students or faculty, according to officials. An email and text alert was sent to students and faculty around 8 a.m. Central Time, just as the day’s first classes were beginning, warning that an “armed subject was reported last seen at Perry Castaneda Library” and telling students to remain in place. “I was walking to class, a…

Rahm Emanuel Likely to Leave White House This Week

Final Decision Not Yet Made, White House Chief of Staff All but Certain to Explore Campaign for Mayor of Chicago (ABC) Although no final decision has been made because of family considerations, ABC News has learned that White House officials are preparing for Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to announce on Friday — as Congress adjourns for recess — that he is leaving his post to explore a run for mayor of Chicago. ABC REPORTS: White House officials expect that President Obama will also name aninterim chief of staff, perhaps senior adviser Pete Rouse, at the announcement. Sources close to Emanuel cautioned that he has yet to pull that last trigger on the decision. Emanuel’s…