Apparently, Mitt Romney had no interest in Marco Rubio as a Vice President. Despite, the GOP’s significant troubles with Latino Voters and it’s persistent lack of diversity, Mitt Romney saw no need to even vet Marco Rubio for consideration. But All of That has changed, NOW! The Romney Campaign has endured a blistering few hours of disgust, from those within the Republican Party, as it announced that it wasn’t considering the rising star. They have since reversed their previous disinterest in Marco Rubio.

Last Week, when President Obama announced that he will no longer permit the deportation of children or young adults brought into the country illegally, he was hailed as a hero. Crowds of occasionally sobbing and overwhelmingly enthused young people were shown on the nightly news broadcasts. It put the GOP in a difficult bind to explain the harshness of it’s primary rhetoric, towards immigration and proposals like the Dream Act. Marco Rubio has been the party’s most prominent Latino representative. The unpopularity of the GOP’s harsh immigration positions, have made his visibility even more important.  Announcing that Romney was never even considering Marco Rubio was immediately seen as an insult and politically suicidal for a party, already suffering from the withering blows of rejection from the Latino community.

Stunned by the ignorance of such an obvious political error, party leaders from Michele Bachman onward, urged the Romney campaign to rethink Rubio. In the last 18 minutes, Mitt Romney has suddenly announced that he is indeed vetting Marco Rubio. In response to claims that those in his own campaign were reporting that Rubio was not in contention, Romney said; “I can’t imagine who such people are, but I can tell you this: They know nothing about the vice presidential selection or evaluation process,”  “The story was entirely false. Marco Rubio is being thoroughly vetted as part of our process 

When Arsenio Hall was blessed with victory on the celebrity apprentice, Worthy Magazine was one of the first publications to ask if that win, would secure a new late night talk show for the legend of urban talk. Apparently, network execs agreed with Worthy and have given the go ahead for a new ARSENIO HALL SHOW! The new show will be produced by CBS and will air between 10pm and 11pm at night. Hall has a steep hill to climb. This time slot places him in direct competition with the Daily Show, Jay Leno and in some markets, David Letterman who is also on the CBS Network. It’s not clear how Letterman feels about his own network engineering the competition but Hall is enthused. He argues that there is a space for his show and brand of comedy.

We send out Worthy Well Wishes to Arsenio. As one of the funniest men in comedy, this is a well deserved and long awaited return to prime time.

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Yesterday, Microsoft unveiled it’s new line of Windows 8 Tablets. The reaction thus far, has been nothing short of ecstatic. The tech community was thoroughly impressed by Microsoft’s creation in part because previous tablets have been such a tremendous let down. Microsoft began the unveiling in an uncharacteristically stylish way. The influence of Apple’s Steve Jobs and his style of presenting was all over the event. But Microsoft hasn’t just taken tips on presentation from Apple, they have also clearly learned a great deal about Product design from the industry leader. The Microsoft Surface is a sleek, reworking of the entire tablet concept. In some ways it accepts the traditional patterns of tablet design and in other ways, its entirely revolutionary.

The Microsoft Surface is encased in a magnesium frame; the first tablet to be shelled in such a material. This makes the design rigid, sturdy and polished. Embedded in the actual frame is a royal kickstand that protrudes from the device, instantly making it a transformer of sorts. All reports indicate that its going to take a small hurricane to bole over the Microsoft tablet. Ofcourse, this is hyperboly, but it highlights the way in which Microsoft has addressed a standard problem with Apple’s tablet. Stability has been an issue. Even with Apple’s elegant case, one is constantly aware of, if not in fear of, the threat of tipping over the device. This problem is solved by Microsoft’s Magneseum case and its built in stand. Adding to the innovation is a case or cover that actually serves a purpose. In the past, Apple’s cover has been derided as little more than an aesthetic add on. It served no real purpose. It could double as a stand, but beyond that it was entirely vestigial. Microsoft’s case, on the other hand is no thicker than Apple’s and yet it is also the device’s keyboard. Embedded in the paper thin case is a QWERTY keyboard with an accelerometer that senses the fingers motions. It is rumored to facilitate faster typing then any comparable keyboard. This solves the annoyance some users feel when asked to type on tablets. Some users simply hate Apple’s disdain for physical keyboards.

And there we have it. All of the buzz surrounds this tiny innovation of a colorful, paper thin, smart-keyboard.

The Windows 8 operating system took a backseat to the keyboard but it is also among the bonus features of a windows tablet. Business users have always lamented the IPAD’s lack of functionality. They have derided the tablet as a toy that cannot meet their daily business demands. Real business people, need Flash. They need documents that cross platforms. They need files and attachments. In short, they need a tablet thoroughly integrated in the Windows ecosystem, which dominates the business landscape. Microsoft, with its dual camera tablet, solves many of these issues.

If it sounds like the world is making too much of a silly keyboard and yet another tablet, don’t be fooled. Microsoft has just officially changed the tablet game. For the first time since the XBOX, Microsoft is manufacturing it’s own hardware, which suggests that they didn’t trust the partners that license their software to make this tablet. The failure of all other previous tablets, clearly taught Microsoft that the tech community needed to see how a tablet should be designed.

The Microsoft Surface comes in two versions. There is the Microsoft RT-which will boast the new Metro inspired tiles of the new Windows 8 revision. It’s thinner then an IPAD and its 10.6 inch screen is longer which makes it even more ideal for watching movies.  There is also Windows 8 Pro which is a heftier, machine with pen and writing compatibility. It will allow users to use the Metro Tiles or the traditional Windows set up. For those that are still unconvinced of the formidability of this device, we have attached Microsofts, stylish new commercial.

 

The Basketball Wives franchise has handed out a few pink-slips. So Who Won’t be returning for next season? Jennifer Williams is out. Royce Reed and Kesha Nichols are also gone! Effectively, Basketball Wives Cut every person on the show that refused to engage in the foolishness of last season. Despite Shaunie Oneal’s recent claims that she wants to promote a more positive image, it appears that if you refused to drop a flying elbow off of a table, or if you refused to smack someone in the face, then you were cut from the show. Unfortunately, this maintains the show’s pattern of cutting positive role models from the show. While most, immediately seek to blame the women on the show, decisions such as these make it clear that the violent displays and negativity of the show are management orchestrated and based on decisions made in production. The Producers behind Basketball Wives and Shaunie O’neal- have continuously sent a single concrete message to all of it’s would-be cast members. If you fight, then you can stay. If you wish to conduct yourself with a modicum of dignity like Royce, Jennifer (at least in this season), or Kesha, then you will find yourself CUT from the team.

The details are sketchy but Chris Brown and Drake reportedly fought in a New York nightclub, over Rhianna. The fight began, reportedly when Chris Brown sent a bottle of Champagne over to Drake’s table, as a peace offering. Drake is reportedly dating Rhianna and Chris was reportedly upset over the new relationship. Chris’s peace offering, is rumored to have been responded to with a brief note that read “I’m Fucking The Love of Your Life. Get Over It”. Shortly thereafter bottles of champagne were flying across the nightclub, like a scene out of Mobwives. While we have no first hand accounts of Drake and Chris locked in battle, Drake reportedly punched Chris and hit him with a bottle, before Chris could respond. Brown tweeted a picture of his chin, which had a deep gash. Brown’s body guard was also injured and photographed on a stretcher with a bloody head. Drake is denying responsibility for it. And a young lady, is claiming to have been badly beaten in the malay. TMZ is posting pictures of Hollie C, a 24 year old tourist, who claims that she had a bottle thrown at her head. She was bleeding profusely and disfigured, when she made her way to the hospital, where she received 16 stitches and a tetanus shot.

 

NeNe Leakes has some new clothes but their not Gucci. She is starting a signature line of affordable clothes, designed to deliver her refined tastes for an affordable price. A Global Licensing Firm, Beanstalk will reportedly help Leakes with this new venture. If NeNe’s personal style is any indication, we can expect, colorful body hugging-wear. We currently have no dates on availability.

The Southern Baptists Convention is poised to elect it’s first black President. The SBC is historically dominated by it’s white membership. The branch developed when southern baptists split with their northern counterparts, over the issue of slavery. Those roots have shaped the organization but the SBC is poised to make a shift. As demographics shift many historically homogenous organizations are finding it necessary to diversify. Diversifying means reaching out to populations that were once ostracized or neglected. The almost certain election of Reverend Fred Luter Jr, will be a part of that outreach program. Luter is the Pastor of the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. He leads a congregation of over 5,000. He lead the church through the destruction of Katrina. Now after helping his flock rebuild their lives, he will try to rebuild the Southern Baptists Convention.

It is beginning to look like we may be seeing a Renaissance in Black Americans on Television. Cedric The Entertainer and Neicy Nash are now joining that Renaissance, with a new television series on the TV Land Network. “Soul Man” is centered around Cedric, who plays a former R&B Star, and new Preacher. He leaves the high life on the Las Vegas strip to lead a small congregation in St. Louis. The comedic fodder for the show is supplied by the difficulty his family faces in adjusting to a more humble lifestyle. The show debuts on June 20. With relatively few established shows with large african american casts, and hollywood’s recent willingness to give them a try-it’s important to support new shows (especially efforts that present positive presentations).

 

 

 

Miley Cyrus is officially engaged. The pop star has been in a long relationship with actor, Liam Hemsworth, of Hunger Games. The couple formalized their long courtship on May 31 but refused to confirm the engagement until today. Cyrus has had a controversial few years. Rumors of drug use and a rough transition into adulthood have swirled around the former Disney star. The engagement to Liam Hemsworth may seem shocking and questionable, considering that Cyrus is only 19 and Hemsworth is only slightly older, at 22. Marriage is always a trial but marriage in Hollywood becomes a battle.

We wonder if two artists, in such formative years of life are in error to commit themselves to one another, when they are both obviously still in the growth phase of life. Despite our concerns, the Cyrus family is apparently ecstatic and very supportive of the union.

We send Miley and her new hubby, WORTHY WELL WISHES, in their marriage.

If your an 80’s baby or sci-fi geek, then you remember the original Robocop Movie. The dynamic and groundbreaking cyborg movie is getting a new reboot to it’s thoroughly aged, franchise. While Joel Kinnaman will play the lead role of Alex Murphy, ROBOCOP, Samuel L. Jackson will have a starring role in the film as well. Mr. Badass himself, will play Pat Novak, a charismatic media mogul.

The update of the reboot will be directed by Jose Padilha and Gary Oldman will star as Robocop’s creator.