Top 5 Films to Watch Out for in 2012

As far as Hollywood films are concerned 2012 has so far been all about the Hunger Games. But that is not all, 2012 promises to bring one Hollywood treat after another, none lesser than the former! The line up starts with Sacha Cohen Baron’s The Dictator and follows with The Dark Night Rises, The Amazing Spiderman, The Bourne Legacy and last but not the least, November brings the 23rd edition of the 007 series, Skyfall!

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Civil Liberties Under Fire at U.S. Airports and Beyond

In this episode of the Truth Serum: If you have ever spent anytime stuck in airport security at a given U.S. airport you will be very familiar with the rituals that take place in the dreaded ICE holding area.The entire U.S. resembles a big airport for many immigrants. Civil liberties are under fire in the United States in 2012. Is Big Brother following your every move on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook? Recently Irish and British Citizens Leigh Van Bryan and his companion Emily Bunting went through a horrendous experience at LAX airport after an inappropriate but misinterpreted tweet. Review Leigh Van Bryan’s original tweet and hear their story on this episode of the Truth Serum

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The forgotten Taseers and other ills

In this episode of the Truth Serum: It’s been five months since Shahbaz Taseer was kidnapped. No progress has been made on the Shahbaz Taseer kidnapping case. Are the Pakistani authorities doing everything to get him freed? The fear of the Taliban and other extremist forces is widespread and their influence is increasing. Is Pakistan playing a dangerous game by kowtowing to the Taliban. Army cries foul when it loses its soldiers at the Salala checkpoint but looks the other way when Taliban kills its soldiers. Will this recycled relationship with the Taliban cause more problems for Pakistan down the line. Is this another ISI monster in the making?

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Watch The London Olympic Park 2012 Being Constructed (VIDEO)

London 2012 Olympic Park: Time-lapse Sequences

2011 is almost over and that means that Olympics 2012 are nearing us. Olympics are being held in London, and with just over 200 days before the opening ceremony, the excitement is building up.

Organizers, architects and builders have been running a race against time with their insane deadlines along with severe economic conditions. Their task is to have the venue fit and ready to host the world’s largest sporting spectacle. And these videos show that they are nearly there. The Olympic Park in east London is about 90% complete and is expected to be finished early next year.

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FedEx And UPS Battle For Most Reckless Package Delivery (Video)

We’re really not sure which of these shocking clips is worse.

In the first video, which went wildly viral this week, a FedEx delivery man takes a delicate package (a computer monitor) and nonchalantly tosses it over the gate of the residence he was delivering to. The company’s slogan, “we live to deliver,” is clearly not something this guy takes to heart. Makes you wonder if he makes throws like this daily?

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Shahid Khan and the Jacksonville Jaguars

In this episode of the Truth Serum: Shahid Khan a Pakistani-American is about to become the proud owner of the NFL franchise Jacksonville Jaguars. This change is ownership is drawing more scrutiny and controversy than normal. Is it all because of the ethnic and religious background of the owner? We explore the negatives and positives of how this news has been received by the Jacksonville community and beyond.

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Newt Gingrich Redefines Hypocrisy

In this episode of the Truth Serum: Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has a double digit lead in polls in three of the four nominating States in a run up to the GOP primaries. In a matter of a few months he has reinvigorated a campaign that lay in tatters in June 2011. We take a look at his stance on foreign policy matters, on ethics on family and personal values. Does a hypocritical pattern emerge? You be the judge.

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Zardari Illness or Silent Coup?

In Truth Serum this Week: President Zardari’s sudden departure from the country has the world abuzz about the potential of a silent coup in Pakistan. A Foreign Policy article posed several questions about the circumstances and timing of Zardari’s departure. Zardari’s spokesperson and PPP officials are dismissive of the rumors and claim that he is having a routine medical checkup done in Dubai and will be back in the country in a few days. The next few days will determine as to whether anything significant will change in Pakistan but the noose has been tightening around Zardari with the memo gate scandal and the reopening of the NRO cases. Complicating matters further are the deteriorating Pakistani relationship with the United States.

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The NATO Bombing and Secret Pakistan Double Cross – Review:

In this episode of the Truth Serum: The NATO bombing of the Pakistani border outpost widens the rift between Pakistan and the United States. As the end game in Afghanistan approaches an extremely damaging documentary on BBC shows Pakistan as a decade long double crosser. Pakistan reacts by shutting down the BBC channel in their country. Will the newly revealed and shocking allegations lead to war? The Pakistan and U.S. friendship is over but can they remain tolerating partners on the world stage?

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Nando’s Pokes Some Fun At Robert Mugabe In The Last Dictator Standing Campaign

This is absolutely brilliant. South African restaurant chain Nando’s takes a shot at Robert Mugabe, who is Zimbabwe’s president-for-life in the Last Dictator Standing campaign.

An isolated Robert Mugabe sits at an empty dinner table as Moammar Gadhafi’s dinner place card is sadly removed, whilst he fades into a reverie of the good ol’ days and the memories of yore to Mary Hopkin’s “Those Were The Days”.

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Mary J. Blige: My Life II Album

Mary J. Blige reflects on her life as she releases her my life II album. Her second album called my life was released back in 1994. In an interview with CNN Mary discusses where she was at emotionally, mentally, and physically when she made the first my life album. Blige also explains how far she has come from back then to now.

“The album was a cry for help” explained Mary of the my life album. “I just knew that maybe by 1997 I would be dead or just finished. That’s where we were during that time. We were very suicidal, we were very dark.”

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Loyal Dog In China Refuses To Leave Owner’s Grave For Weeks (Video)

A loyal dog in China hasn’t left the grave of his owner since the 68-year-old man, Lao Pan, died earlier this month in his village in China

Even as villagers try to lure the pup away from the site using food as bait, the dog refuses to leave his owner’s side. He went seven days without food before the villagers began feeding him and bringing him water.

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J.R. Martinez Talks About ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Win (Video)

Who won Dancing with the Stars? Who, who? J.R. Martinez?!

Martinez, who survived an IED explosion while serving in Iraq that burned over 40 percent of his body, won the DWTS title in a closely contested finale against other finalists Rob Kardashian and Ricki Lake – and he couldn’t be happier.

“It’s amazing. We’ve all been putting over three months of work into this. To be able to hold that [mirror ball trophy] up was a tremendous honor,” Martinez says in the video below of an interview on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America.’

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Justin Bieber Makes Grown Men Scream In Macy’s Black Friday Commercial

Justin Bieber is on his way to Macy’s for Black Friday… and all the men he meets on his way scream like little girls, from the driver to the warehouse manager, the packing employees and let’s not forget the store manager. Apparently the consumers and, of course, Justin Bieber’s fans all seem to love this commercial.

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50 Teenagers Rob Silver Spring 7/11 Flash Mob Style (Video)

Fifty teenagers walk into a convenience store in a so-called “flash mob robbery.” Police believe the group walked into the 7/11 in Silver Spring, Maryland after a birthday party last Saturday, casually walked in took what they wanted, and went outside… only to walk in again after a while for another trip! They robbery is caught on a camera located outside and the teenagers can be seen loitering around the entrance and then walking back in.

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