I'm Sick

Sorry I didn't get to it until now. I have been out of commison and I will be out for a bit longer. Hope to be back soon. Love, Peter

Newt Finished? I Think Somebody Stepped On Him...

February 28th, 2012
11:09 PM ET



.. with the political panel reports.

Video: Is Newt Gingrich done?

Anderson Cooper talks with the political panel about whether Newt Gingrich can survive in the race for the nomination after Mitt Romney's wins in the Michigan and Arizona primaries.

A to Z in AZ (Who Really Cares?)

February 29th, 2012
12:12 AM ET



.. with David Gergen and Gloria Borger reports.

Video: Gergen on AZ win: Give Romney credit

Anderson Cooper talks with David Gergen and Gloria Borger for their reaction to Mitt Romney's projected win in the Arizona primary.

Today On 'Anderson' -- Cute, Cute, Cute Jesse Tyler Ferguson

'I Am a Teenage Exorcist' Plus, 'Modern Family's' Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

In an explosive interview, Anderson meets three teenage girls whose father, a reverend, has been teaching them how to perform an exorcism. These girls may look like average teenagers, but have been taught to believe that they can see and expel demons from those afflicted by evil. Anderson, along with someone on whom an exorcism was attempted, and a working priest, question the integrity of the practice and ask the true motivation behind the controversial ritual.

Then, "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is on hand to talk about the hit show, what it's really like backstage with his co-stars, and even weighs in on teen exorcists. Plus, how high is your "Modern Family" IQ? Play along with Jesse and a superfan to see who knows more about the hilarious sitcom.

The Angel of the 3 Ring Opera

This next, and extent, set of captions can only be fully understood if you read them while listening, or at least thinking about, the music and lyrics of Wagner's The Lord Of The Rings... No, wait, that's J.K. Rowland's set of 7 books. Uh? No. That's J.R.R. Tolkien 3 books! Anyway, what I mean is, ART is complicated. Please, concentrate in Wagner's trilogy with a Vorabend ("preliminary evening"), Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung) while appreciating the masterpieces below. Thanks and Enjoy!

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Anderson, Anderson. Why are thou thinking so hard?


Anderson, Anderson, the lucent demi-god of Zeuz god and Gloria mortal. Are thy thoughts still engaged on him who is my biggest match; the being who illuminates the deepest darkness even in the moonlessest nights; and whom is know in this realm by the most unusual of names, Benjamin?


Anderson, Anderson. Thy smile is so radiant, lustrous and brilliant it makes my legses axis tremble. Or is it the legses of the uncommonly called Benjamin, my affliction, that thou are so graciously expressing your euphoria for?


Anderson, Anderson. Your friendly expression is surely envisioning my palpable, unmistakable beauty! No? Then Which...? Oh, no! My heart cries the river Styx for my misfortune. Is it that son of a... most common man and most common woman; with the most uncommon appellative, Benjamin, that fills your head with pleasant thoughts of refreshment, relief, repose and pleasure? Damned be me who cannot chant any known or unknown incantation that will attract your enticements towards this myself, a mortal with a longer toga than that of fortuitous Benjamin. Incontestably, you can appreciate his stronger and more enticing lower limbs than mine.


Anderson, Anderson. I think it makes my feckless, fruitless, ineffective, meaningless, desirability to you which has been waning from, practically, its non existence beginnings since before I learned the difference between you and those like me; and which the older I become the more I predict to be useless to my soul and mind (not to mention my body). And your attentions and intentions become more focused on that most uncommon, Benjamin, then, What it there for me but to consign to oblivion. Oh, Zeus, the father of this wondrous demi-god, Where is your dagga of forgetfulness? Where is your spear of amnesia? Or shall I use some other mechanism that will make my memory disappear slowly, oh so slowly, it would take longer than almost an hour to be effective? I think I'll think about it tomorrow.

Anderson & Benjamin Arrive At the Post-Oscar Party!

Anderson arrives towards the end of this video, and a few seconds ahead of Benjamin. I guess he wants to appear as coming by himself and Benjamin would join him once inside... I hope not. Thanks again to my YouTube secret agent Cwm368 for this find.

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Silver Haired Stars at the Vanity Fair Oscar After Party

February 26, 2012: Anderson Cooper, Donald Sutherland and Kirk Douglas let their silver manes shine at the Vanity Fair Oscar after party, held at Sunset Towers Hotel.

Still More Adam. Yeeeaaahhh!

A Tattoo!!??? For Anderson? Only if they put it where only Benjamin can see it... And he shows it to me!

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Adam Levine's Tattoo Challenge for Anderson

Monday, February 27, 2012 -- 3:00 AM

First Ami James, and now Adam Levine… the "tattoo talk" has lately been extensive on "Anderson." Adam Levine thinks it's time for Anderson to walk the walk…

"I think he should get a lot of tattoos and just go for it," Adam says backstage. "He should get two full sleeves… I'm telling you. We're gonna go."

Anderson is not so convinced, unsure that he knows of something meaningful enough to permanently put on his body. Watch as Anderson and Adam go back and forth in the great tattoo debate…


What do you think? Should Anderson get a tattoo? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below ["below" if you are on 'Anderson' web site... not here. Or, if you want, you can tell me your fantasy tattoo if you wish -- privacy assured, reeeaally.]

'Anderson" Move From Ch.11 To Ch.5 This Fall

Starr Report
Last Updated: 9:32 AM, February 28, 2012
Posted: 10:15 PM, February 27, 2012


With the arrogance and self-congratulatory pretension that runs rampant in Hollywood – and in show business, in general – it’s always great to hear about someone doing something genuinely nice for others.

I’m referring here to Joey Travolta’s company, Inclusion Films, which functions as a “practical film workshop” for adults with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy. The 20-week workshop teaches the process of making a short film (from pre- to post-production) and pairs students with professionals (production crews, writers, set-builders etc.) with the goal of finding students jobs in the industry.

Well, Aaron Kaplan, the producer of Fox’s “Terra Nova,” took notice of Inclusion Films – and has staffed two of his eight upcoming pilots (“Daddy’s Girls” for NBC and the untitled Dan Fogelman project for ABC) with Inclusion Films graduates.

“When I heard about the inspiring work that Inclusion Films is providing to adults with developmental disabilities, I reached out to Joey immediately,” Kaplan says. “We’re thrilled about providing these graduates a real-world opportunity and equally excited about the skills they bring to our team.”

How cool is that?

(And, yes, Joey is John Travolta’s brother.)

Inclusion Films is, by the way, conducting one of their summer camps at St. Peter’s College in nearby Englewood, NJ this summer (the first two weeks of August) in conjunction with Marblejam Kids. The Travolta family grew up in Englewood (Bergen County), so it’s a nice “giving back to the community” gesture.

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Anderson Cooper’s “Anderson” has retained its mantle as the season’s top-rated syndicated freshman talk show. Its numbers have grown exponentially since its premiere last fall and, in the most recent syndicated ratings period, “Anderson” averaged nearly 2.1 million viewers and performed strongly in its core demo (women 25-54) – nothing to sneeze at.

“I think we’ve found what works,” says Terence Noonan, “Anderson’s” executive producer, who also launched “Dr. Oz” into syndicated orbit. “We’ve found that keeping the show topical and fresh [has helped the numbers] and we’ve had some amazing bookings, from Madonna to Janet Jackson to Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon. The show has really become a go-to destination for A-list celebrities.”

Noonan says the biggest change in the show’s format, since its launch last fall, was making “Anderson” a multi-topic show. “It’s hard to get the numbers to move, but our staff has done an amazing job, along with Anderson, in moving the needle. To move the show this far, in this short amount of time, is unprecedented.

“We’re a show that can deliver on a range of emotions, and I think that’s what people are looking for in daytime.”

Whatever they’re doing, it’s working.

“Anderson,” by the way, will move to Ch. 5 (from Ch. 11) in the fall.

Sister Dolores Hart Back After 50 Years

Nun at Oscars is former Elvis co-star

CNN | Added on February 28, 2012

A Benedictine nun, once an actress, returned to Hollywood for the Oscars. Kareen Wynter reports.

I Want Some "Reales" Or "Pesetas" Or Euros... And Anderson!

Shipwreck treasure returns to Spain

CNN | Added on February 27, 2012

CNN's Al Goodman reports on sunken treasure that finally reached Spain 200 years after its journey began.

Santorum's Religion It's Only HIS Opinion

I have my own opinion of Religion. Why does Santorum want to impose his own opinion of God on me!? Who gave him that authority? Even the Pope cannot tell me who or what I should believe in.

Fuck Santorum, he deserves his Google definition because that is what he IS! If you have the stomach and the strength of heart, go check it out at Santorum

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Maher: 'Faith is just an opinion'

Piers Morgan | Added on February 27, 2012

Bill Maher opens up to Piers Morgan about faith in America including his thoughts on Tim Tebow and Rick Santorum.

Santorum Go To Hell, The Country Has More Important Problems Than You!!!

February 27th, 2012
11:09 PM ET



.. Soledad O'Brien report.

Video: KTH: Santorum's college and religion claims

A fact check on Rick Santorum's statements about the president's push for college, and religious practices of students.

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Santorum: "Going to College turns people of faith into non-believers." If that's the truth, then perhaps those peoples' faiths were not that strong to begin with. OR, College gives you REAL opportunities to see the world the way it really is and not the way Santorum and his group would like to see everybody: with their heads deep into the sand, and listening to nobody but you!

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Shootings At Chardon High School In Ohio

February 27th, 2012
10:58 PM ET



.. Soledad O'Brien report.

Video: Ohio student: 'We were at a loss'

Student Nate Mueller shares his experience caught in the shooting at Chardon High School in Ohio. He was grazed by a bullet before escaping the gunfire.

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Nate Muller interview by phone and Shooter T. J.

Marie Colvin's Body Rescue

February 27th, 2012
10:54 PM ET



.. Soledad O'Brian reports.

Video: Marie Colvin's family on her legacy

The journalist's family is speaking out to honor her life and commitment to human rights. She died in Syria last week.

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February 27th, 2012
07:32 PM ET



.. Soledad O'Brien reports.

Tonight on AC360: Marie Colvin's mom: Return my daughter's body

Marie Colvin's family wants her body returned from Syria so they can give her a proper burial. In this preview, she explains her message to Assad. Watch the full interview on AC360 at 8 and 10 p.m. ET tonight.

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Syria New Constitution Built On Lies

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February 27th, 2012
10:52 PM ET



.. Soledad O'Brien report.

Video: KTH: Clinton says Syria had a 'phony referendum

The Syrian government was praising their new constitution while deadly violence against civilians continued.