'Star Trek' Reboot Almost Returned With A 'Vengeance'

J.J. Abrams reveals to MTV News that 'Star Trek Into Darkness' could have been named after a giant black ship in the sequel called Vengeance.
By Todd Gilchrist, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

Benedict Cumberbatch in "Star Trek Into Darkness"
Photo: Paramount

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1707278/star-trek-vengeance.jhtml

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Google I/O 2013 opening keynote roundup: All Access music streaming, a vanilla GS4 and more

Phew. Day one of Google I/O is far from over, but there's already been an onslaught of news. While our editors are running around the floor, why not catch up on any bits of the opening keynote you may have missed? There's now a Galaxy S 4 with vanilla Android Jelly Bean for $649, a $9.99 per-month music subscription service and a host of updates for Google+, Play, Maps and others. Join us past the break where we've got it all neatly categorized for your viewing pleasure.

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Benghazi Truth Obama Clinton - Business Insider

Caught playing politics with tragedy, what's next for the Obama administration and GOP investigators?

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"These changes don't resolve all of my issues or those of my building's leadership." With that sentence, one in a series of emails and draft "talking points" leaked to Jonathan Karl of ABC News, the Obama administration was caught playing politics with Benghazi.

Summaries of White House and State Department emails -- some of which were first published by Stephen F. Hayes of the Weekly Standard?-- also contradict the White House version of events that led to U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice misleading the public about the cause of the Sept. 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. installation in Libya.

Where does this all lead?

Politics: It would be na?ve to expect any White House to ignore the political implications of a foreign policy crisis occurring two months before a presidential election. But there is a reason why no White House admits to finessing a tragedy: It's unseemly. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland injected politics into the U.S. response to Benghazi when she raised objections to draft "talking points" being prepared for Rice's television appearances.

One paragraph, drafted by the CIA, referenced the agency's warnings about terrorist threats in Benghazi in the months prior to the attack, as well as extremists linked to the al-Qaida affiliate Ansar al-Sharia. In an email to officials at the White House and intelligence agencies, Nuland said the information "could be abused by members (of Congress) to beat up the State Department for not paying attention to warnings, so why would we want to feed that either? Concerned ..."

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Nuland still had concerns. "These changes don't resolve all of my issues or those of my buildings (sic) leadership," she wrote.

Did she have good reason to believe that the GOP would demonize her boss, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (the building leader)? Yes.

Could she trust the GOP to be fair-minded and understanding? No.

Could Benghazi be a campaign issue if not carefully managed? Yes.

But she and her cohorts in the administration were wrong to let political considerations cloud the public record. For far too long, the White House shied away from calling Benghazi a terrorist attack and stood behind Rice's initial statement that it was inspired by protests over a crude anti-Islamic video.

Credibility: The White House has long maintained that the talking points were drafted almost exclusively by the CIA, a claim that gave cover to both President Obama and his potential successor, Clinton. "Those talking points originated from the intelligence community," White House spokesman Jay Carney said in November, adding that the only editing by the White House or the State Department was to change the word "consulate" to "diplomatic facility."? Nuland's emails prove him wrong. ?As I wrote yesterday ("Why Benghazi is a Blow to Obama and Clinton"), Obama has earned the trust of most Americans but credibility is a fragile thing.

Throw Hillary under the bus? In a statement to ABC, Carney notably insulates the West Wing and not the State Department by saying "the only edits made by anyone here at the White House were stylistic and nonsubstantive." And, with no apparent regard to hypocrisy, Carney criticized the GOP for attempting to "politicize the talking points."

Drip, drip, drip: There is almost certainly more to come. While Karl and Hayes did not disclose their sources, a hallmark of congressional investigations is to leak selected evidence to embarrass the sitting administration. It's a safe bet that these emails, produced voluntarily for Congress by the State Department, were summarized and leaked by Republicans. The Obama White House might want to borrow a page from the scandal-ridden Clinton playbook: Release all Benghazi documents at a time and manner of their choosing, before the GOP does so.

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/benghazi-truth-obama-clinton-2013-5

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Mother Donni Rae on Fitness, Diet, & Health - The Skinny Confidential

In the spirit of Mother?s Day I?m featuring mommy Donni Rae! She?s a total babe, a balls to the walls entrepreneur, & a mother to the most beautiful baby boy. Oh! She also happens to be carrying a bun in the oven ( exciting!! ).

Anyway, Donni practices my two favorite tips: eating clean & SUNSCREEN. Like she says below: ?I want to look like I?m in my twenties FOREVER.?

Yup, yup- slaughter up!

Happy Mother?s Day, lovas! If you?re anything like me you?re enjoying a fresh Suja ( green! ) mimosa- cheers!

+ Introduce yourself!

Donni Rae:?I?m a ?not quite 30? ( AKA 29 year old for life ), entrepreneur, fashion addict, & ( most importantly ) mother from Vancouver, Canada. I?m a passionate person, & I believe in doing what I love while living life to the fullest. I?m lucky enough to call my job my passion. I have two companies, Privilege Clothing Boutique which currently has two locations ( soon to be three ) & a jewelry line called Alden Rae with my best friend, Miriam Alden ( see below ).

I live by my values & truly appreciate the little things that bring meaning to life: most importantly friendships & family. I?m a mother to the cutest, & quite possibly WILDEST, little two year old boy?who never fails to keep life interesting.

I never truly underestimate the power of good people, & true, non-judgemental relationships. I live by the motto ?be nice to people.?

+ Tell us about your cute clothing site.

DR: Privilege Clothing Boutique was founded in 2007. About one year later, we opened our second location. The online store evolved organically shortly after. We cater to a wide demographic, carrying both men & women designer brands & premium denim. Privilege is well known for carrying renowned brands such as Rebecca Minkoff, Free People, & Hugo Boss ? alongside international and independent brands such as Wish ( Australian ), Peridot, & Zanerobe. We try to keep prices competitive & make sure we?re always offering a wide range of price points, from budget friendly to luxury items.

+ Quick skinny tips or tricks?

DR:?Eat real food. Find balance in your life. Exercise in moderation. Go outside.

It?s all about balance to me, and staying physically active everyday. I try to focus on eating whole, organic foods, although I don?t deprive myself either. If I want a cupcake, I?ll have a damn cupcake.

+ Weekly workout schedule?

DR:?When I don?t have morning sickness for two months on end?oops, did I mention I have another little one on the way? I definitely try to get to the gym five days/week. Sometimes I?ll substitute the track outdoors if it?s nice outside! I usually work out with my mom & my sister, so I get an equal balance of the social aspect ; ). I?m still not sure if I actually get more working out in or more chatting?

I do an equal mix of cardio, weight training, & chasing my two year old around the kitchen island. On the days I?m too busy to make the gym because of my hectic schedule, my fianc? & I often challenge each other to do ?hundreds?. It?s a hundred push ups, a hundred sit ups, a hundred air squats?AS FAST AS YOU CAN. Don?t laugh until you try it.

+ Favorite go-to healthy food?

DR:?I would have to say juicing is my favorite. At home, one of the ONLY things you can find in my fridge is fruits & vegetables for juicing. As much as I would like to consider myself a chef, we end going out to dinner more than we cook. We regularly juice foods like beets, lemons, apples, & carrots ? for a quick energy boost. We also try to choose healthier options when eating out for dinner.

+ Cocktail of choice?

DR:?I?d have to say wine, or champagne?which is noticeably absent from my life right now! Right now I will settle for a virgin Caesar?although you American?s may have to Google that, to find out the recipe!

+ Can?t-live-without beauty product:?

DR:?Sunscreen ( << yuppp. Ladies- take note! Love this tip! ). Since I want to look like I?m in my twenties FOREVER, I have a daily sunscreen regimen that I live by. It?s so important!

+ What?s in your purse?

DR:?Do you REALLY want to know? Interim drivers license, two laptops, princess diapers ( don?t ask ), my makeup bag, five Alden Rae wrap bracelets, & a roll of toilet paper?you asked? I have a cold. Nothing goes with a Louis Vuitton like a roll of toilet paper!

+ Quick, easy (healthy) recipe?

+ Kale Salad- there?s a local bistro that I have become addicted to for this salad recipe!

Raw kale, chopped

Baby bok choy, chopped

Tomatoes, diced

Red onions, diced

Sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds

Hemp hearts

+ Dressing:

Hemp oil

Udo?s oil

Balsamic vinegar

Tamari

Directions: mix to taste ( a little goes a long way? ). For best results, marinade overnight.

+ Follow Privilege clothing on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!

Source: http://theskinnyconfidential.com/2013/05/12/mother-donni-rae-fitness-diet-health/

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