The Funny on Chuck Norris’ Birthday Chuck Norris Facts Website Delivers

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The Funny on Chuck Norris’ Birthday Chuck Norris Facts Website Delivers. Chuck Norris facts are in hot demand on Norris’ birthday… let’s start with “How old is Chuck Norris?” before moving onto the well known website, “Chuck Norris Facts.”

Chuck Norris is 71, if you can believe it!

The website “Chuck Norris Facts” continues to be a source of fun and jokes about all things Chuck Norris, including gems like:

Chuck Norris counted to infinity – twice.

A blind man once stepped on Chuck Norris’ shoe. Chuck replied, “Don’t you know who I am? I’m Chuck Norris!” The mere mention of his name cured this man blindness. Sadly the first, last, and only thing this man ever saw, was a fatal roundhouse delivered by Chuck Norris.

There is no chin behind Chuck Norris’ beard. There is only another fist.

Chuck Norris ordered a Big Mac at Burger King, and got one.

For some real Chuck Norris facts though, you may know that Norris starred on Walker, Texas Ranger and is a martial arts expert.

Norris became an honorary Texas Ranger! He was named a member of the elite Texas law enforcement unit last year. Chuck Norris was also made an honorary U.S. Marine in 2007.

Chuck Norris did actually serve in the U.S. Air Force.

Norris has starred in many films including Way of the Dragon, alongside Bruce Lee.

King Hearings and Anti-Muslim Hate: A Citizen's Call to Action

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King Hearings and Anti-Muslim Hate: A Citizen's Call to Action. Whether for political gain or public notoriety, anti-Muslim rhetoric and bigotry has become acceptable in political and civic discourse. Divisive Congressional hearings chaired by New York Congressman Peter King unfairly targeting American Muslims begin this week. These hearings legitimize anti-Muslim rhetoric by giving them a congressional stamp of approval. Increasingly, concerned Americans are stepping off the sidelines and eagerly seeking ways to push for a return to respectful and civil discourse rooted in the facts.

Peter King has chosen to ignore the fact that those who engage in violence motivated by extremist beliefs in America today hail from myriad racial, ethnic, religious and political backgrounds. Less than two weeks ago, the Southern Poverty Law Center released a report on the explosive growth of right-wing anti-government and hate groups. Yet, the Peter King hearings are focused on scapegoating one community based on their faith. America will be less safe as a result.

But King is not the first person in his party to use this tactic. In 2008, former Secretary of State Colin Powell courageously spoke out against members of his own political party because of their anti-Muslim rhetoric. He poignantly asked, "Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer's no, that's not America."

During the 2008 presidential campaign, anti-Muslim rhetoric was becoming commonplace -- and Powell's voice was needed. Since then, anti-Muslim rhetoric and hate has re-emerged -- and it's becoming uglier and more frightening.

Last month U.S. Reps Gary Miller and Ed Royce attended an anti-Muslim rally in Orange County in which protesters hurled hateful comments at American Muslim families attending a fundraiser to support women's shelters and charitable efforts to curb hunger and homelessness.

At the rally, protesters yelled insults at attendees, including families with young children, shouting "You are stupid terrorists! Go home! Go home! Go home!" Villa Park Councilwoman Deborah Pauly spoke from the stage and said, "I know quite a few Marines who will be very happy to help these terrorists to an early meeting in paradise."

It is outrageous that one community would be subject to death threats by a public official. Common decency and American values of truth and fairness dictate that neither law enforcement nor members of Congress should assign blame or target members of an entire mosque, neighborhood or the entire population of hard-working, law-abiding American Muslims when acts of violence are planned or perpetrated by individuals.

In the meantime, American Muslims are doing their part to keep us safe by regularly reporting criminal activity to law enforcement. In fact, senior, experienced law enforcement officials from the national to state to local levels have spotlighted the critical role that American Muslims play to defend democracy and security.

But we have reached a tipping point. Unless something is done, we will continue this dangerous slide toward fear. It's time for all Americans, including elected officials, to take a stand for our common values. Many Americans who believe in freedom, truth and fairness are ready to speak out -- they simply need a platform.

Fortunately, many courageous Americans have begun to push back against efforts to target the entire American Muslim community. They include Christian clergy, law enforcement officials and civil rights leaders.

When Rep. Peter King announced that he would hold hearings targeting American Muslims, over 50 organizations came together to sign a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Leader Nancy Pelosi objecting to the nature of the hearings and calling on Rep. King to focus on all violent extremism rather than a single religious community.

What is missing from the discourse is a platform for Americans of good will to push back against anti-Muslim rhetoric and hate, especially when espoused by elected officials. That's why several organizations have now come together to launch www.WhatUnites.Us.

We are bringing together Americans from all walks of life to push back against anti-Muslim rhetoric and make it unacceptable for public figures of any kind, but especially elected officials, to espouse anti-Muslim hate. We call on Americans to unite with us and to call out rhetoric and actions that divide us.

Dalai Lama to Cede State Ahead Vote

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Dalai Lama to Cede State Ahead Vote. DHARAMSALA, India, March 10, 2011.The Dalai Lama said Thursday he would step down as leader of the Tibetan government in exile, giving that authority exclusively to an elected prime minister.

The Dalai Lama, 75, has been Tibet's spiritual and state leader, although since 2001 Lobsang Tenzin, 71, also known as the Samdhong Rinpoche, has been prime minister of the government in exile, with final authority over political matters.

But the Dalai Lama said he wanted to make the spiritual-state distinction clearer.

"As early as the 1960s, I have repeatedly stressed that Tibetans need a leader, elected freely by the Tibetan people," the Dalai Lama said in Dharamsala, India, on the 52nd anniversary of the failed 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. "Now, we have clearly reached the time to put this into effect.

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His decision "has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility," said the Dalai Lama, whose religious name is Tenzin Gyatso. "It is to benefit Tibetans in the long run. It is not because I feel disheartened."

He said he trusted "that gradually people will come to understand my intention, will support my decision and accordingly let it take effect," he said.

The Dalai Lama said he would begin the formal process of stepping down at a meeting of the Tibetan Parliament in exile Monday.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told The New York Times Beijing saw his plans as "his tricks to deceive the international community."

The Tibetan Parliament's Monday meeting coincides with the third anniversary of the March 2008 uprisings that erupted into riots across China's Tibetan plateau after the suppression of a peaceful protest by monks in Lhasa, Tibet's administrative capital.

Beijing at the time accused the Dalai Lama of orchestrating the unrest, a charge the Dalai Lama denied, saying it was a result of widespread Tibetan discontent.

China this week temporarily banned foreigners from traveling to the region.

The Dalai Lama has said he does not want independence for Tibet, only meaningful autonomy.

Lobsang Sangay, a Tibetan legal scholar and an expert on international human-rights law, currently at Harvard University, is the front-runner for prime minister, with "wide popularity among young Tibetans.

Tournament Preview 2011 Pac-10

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Tournament Preview  2011 Pac-10. USC's quest for an NCAA tournament bid heats up beginning Thursday when they look to win the Pac-10 tournament. The road will not be easy, but the Trojans have as good of a chance as any. Of 10 ESPN pundits, 4 chose USC to cut down the nets at Staples Center, 3 chose UCLA, 1 chose Cal, 1 chose Arizona, and one chose Washington.

Here is how I see the Pac-10 tournament playing out. As always these predictions are for amusement purposes only:

Wednesday March 9 (Opening Round)

10 Arizona State (12-18, 4-14) over 7 Oregon (14-16, 7-11) 6 p.m.

Arizona State limped into the final weekend of Pac-10 play with an awful 2-14 record in conference. They built some momentum by blowing out Oregon by 20 and Oregon State by 14. The Sun Devils looked awful when they came to Galen Center, but they have to have some confidence after the beating they put on their opponents. By contrast, Oregon has lost four in a row and needs to address serious issues with their defense. The chances ASU blows out Oregon are very slim, but I like them to squeak past the Ducks and notch a win in the tournament.

9 Oregon State (10-19, 5-13) over 8 Stanford (15-15, 7-11) 8:30 p.m.

Whose stench is less foul? Oregon State has lost 7 of their last 8 and Stanford has lost 5 of their last 6 games in conference. Both teams are young and hope to progress next year. Oregon State won the match-up two weeks ago to split the season series. Stanford was just blown out 74-55 by their rival Cal, and you have to wonder about a team that won't even show up for a rivalry game. Oregon State has pulled off a few head-scratching upsets over Arizona and Washington, and they will take care of the sliding Cardinal.

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Thursday March 10 (Quarterfinals)

4 USC (18-13, 10-8) over 5 California (17-13, 10-8) 12 pm

These two teams split the season series as both games were decided by a combined 5 points. Both teams pride themselves on defense and it will likely be a tightly-contested game that comes down to the final possession. Cal lost the most recent meeting, and used it as a rallying point to finish the season strong. They have won four in a row, but two of those games came against the Oregon schools. USC will be fresh and brimming with motivation knowing that an NCAA bid is within reach. Down the stretch, I would rather have Nikola Vucevic, Donte Smith, Jio Fontan, and Maurice Jones than Jorge Gutierrez. The important stat to look at: USC hasn't lost in the quarterfinals since 2006.

1 Arizona (25-6, 14-4) over 9 Oregon State 2:30 pm

Oregon State beat Arizona early in the year, but even a broken clock is right twice a day. The Wildcats are the superior team and, if the game is even close with 10 minutes to go, they will pull away. Inferior teams beat favorites by knocking down 3s and hoping for a bad shooting night by the other team. The problem? Arizona leads the conference in 3-point made percentage and is the best in the conference at defending the 3.

2 UCLA (22-9, 13-5) over 10 Arizona State 6 pm

Malcolm Lee has a slight tear in the knee but is expected to play. Even without him, UCLA should not have trouble with Arizona State. The Bruins are strong inside and have relied on good guard play to take opponents down. Arizona State just doesn't have the firepower to keep up with UCLA.

6 Washington State (19-11, 9-9) over 3 Washington (20-10, 11-7) 8:30 pm

Lorenzo Romar's program has had a tough year off the court, and things hit a low point when he suspended Venoy Overton for the Pac-10 tournament after he was charged for providing alcohol to a minor. Now, the Huskies are thin at the guard position and will be missing their most pesky defender. This team has the talent to win the Pac-10, but the off-court issues and injuries are getting in the way. Washington State swept the season series and did so in convincing fashion. The Cougars seem to have the Huskies number this year and Klay Thompson will be chomping at the bit after missing an overtime loss to UCLA for marijuana possession.

Friday March 11 (Semifinals)

4 USC over 1 Arizona 6pm

Arizona shot over 60% against USC in Tucson, but the Trojans made many adjustments in the second contest and upset the then-No. 10 Wildcats. USC now has the blueprint for beating Arizona and a plan for guarding Derrick Williams. If they can keep him off the line like they did in the second meeting, Arizona is in trouble. They rely heavily on Williams to carry them, and when he struggles so do they. In that upset, USC only made 1-10 from 3, and that number will most assuredly increase in this game. The Wildcats didn't have an answer for Nikola Vucevic and the aggressiveness of the guards put Arizona on its heels as USC got to the line 27 times. The Trojans also have more to play for and will be amped up.

2 UCLA over 6 Washington State 8:30 pm

UCLA just beat Washington State to complete the season sweep. The Bruins dug themselves a whole, but the came storming back and Josh Smith inside will keep down DeAngelo Casto. Despite the loss to Washington last weekend, UCLA is playing some of the best basketball in the conference and will be hungry to prove their worth after letting a chance to win the regular season title slip away.

Saturday March 12 (Championship)

4 USC over 2 UCLA 3:10 pm. The rivals split the regular season series and USC won the last time these two squads met in the Pac-10 tournament in 2009. UCLA is playing much better now than they were when USC beat, but USC has surpassed that level and they are now playing their best basketball. With Donte Smith in the starting lineup, their offense has been more spread out and given defenses much more area to cover. As a result, teams have had to come out to the perimeter and leave the middle open for Vucevic and Stepheson to emerge. UCLA has improved their guard play considerably as well, and it will be interesting to see the battles between Malcolm Lee and Jio Fontan. Lee may not be 100% and that could hinder the Bruins. Down the stretch, will freshman Josh Smith be able to handle the pressure as well as junior Nikola Vucevic. The bottom line: USC didn't play in the Pac-10 tournament last year so they are hungry. They are playing their best basketball of the year, the brand that has led to some marquee wins and a renewed energy at the most important time of the year: March.

Real World Las Vegas 2011

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Real World Las Vegas 2011. The Real World returns for a 25th season – yes, 25th!

The 25th season is set Las Vegas, nearly after a decade of the first show in Sin City.

But the season premiere was not very sinful.

The cast is diverse and beautiful, of course. Already things are being said that seem scripted, like “I will not go to a strip club” and “I don’t want to hook up with my roommates”. You know these things are going to eventually happen!

Predictable? Yes!

Let’s face it – The Real World is not as interesting as it used to be.

It’s no Jersey Shore.