MTV 'Jersey Shore': Snooki punched by Queens teacher, reports say Video

Snooki, Snooki. MTV's "Jersey Shore" castmate transformed from sloppy, slutty drunk to acrobatic party girl to tragic figure in the course of one episode. MTV indeed faded to black just before Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi took a fist to the face from a drunken Benny, and it was no laughing matter. We wish MTV hadn't promoted the clip in the first place, turning the punch into national punchline. MTV saved the punch for the last couple of minutes; we'll presumably see the fallout next week.
When we last saw lovebirds Sammi Giancola and Ronnie, their epic romance was in the crapper because Sammi gave her number to a guy friend after she saw Ronnie dancing with another girl. Ronnie stormed off, followed by Jenni "JWoww" Farley, and when Sammi heard about that, she followed them home. She finds Ronnie lying facedown on his bed wearing only a towel, and JWoww is in the next bed. It does look suspicious, and Sammy asks JWoww if they hooked up. She denies it. Ronnie doesn't want to talk to Sammi, and they call each other disgusting and Sammi storms off upstairs. Ronnie, adjusting his towel, follows. (On the upside, this must be great cardio.)

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'Jersey Shore' Snookie Punch Is Viral Hit

It's the clip everyone is talking about. MTV's new show 'Jersey Shore' had it's problems before this week; advertisers were backing off and outrage was building. Nothing could heighten the backlash more than this clip. One of Jersey Shore's stars, the pint-sized 'Snookie,' is involved in a fight on next week's show. After an argument over a drink, Snookie is punched in the face by a man at a local club. The man, a school teacher from New York, was later arrested. The incident occurs :18 into this preview clip for next week's episode.

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'American Idol:' Adam Lambert will be fine on 'So You Think You Can Dance

Adam Lambert shouldn't have any problem giving a performance on "So You Think You Can Dance," at least if we're to believe the words of head judge / executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. In a discussion with The Press Association, Lythgoe (who is also an executive producer on "American Idol") believes that Adam's "SYTYCD" performance will go off as rehearsed without a hitch.
The only reason so much drama surrounds Adam at this point is because of some recent controversy surrounding an unrehearsed, same-sex kiss at the American Music Awards. ABC has since canceled many appearances by the singer on their network, while other stations have shown a willingness to continue bringing the singer on board.
After lighting up "SYTYCD," Adam will be heading to "The Jay Leno Show" next week. Check back soon, as I will have more on Adam's performance on Wednesday night as it happens (not to mention more "American Idol" news).

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Adam Lambert on So You Think You Can Dance – Video

Adam Lambert sings “Whataya Want From Me” on the So You Think You Can Dance finale.
OK, what is that on his shoulder? I preferred the spikes from the AMAs — this looks like dried tar or something. (”I think I’m going to be edgy — let’s but this black thing on my right shoulder.”)
The good news is that Adam’s third week sales have stabilized! “For Your Entertainment” sold 46,000 copies, just down 9% from the previous week. If the numbers don’t drop significantly next week, then I think Adam’s career is not in trouble after all — 40,000+ every week is not bad! Keep our fingers crossed!
Watch the video here:

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So You Think You Can Dance Finale: Injuries, Adam Lambert & a New Winner!

The most painful part of tonight's So You Think You Can Dance finale was not watching Adam Lambert turn in a creatively neutered performance of "Whattya Want From Me."

No, it was seeing krumper Russell Ferguson limp onto the stage for the first cut of the night with help from fellow top-sixer Ryan Di Lillo.

"I messed my leg up," Russell told a startled Cat Deeley, who needed the immediate delivery of a new microphone after the sound had pooped out moments before.

The fan fave was unable to dance any further after perhaps busting his knee during the hip-hop number he stomped out with Legacy Perez and Kevin Hunte. So the audience had to make do with taped versions of the two other numbers he was supposed to re-perform tonight, last night's hip-hop routine with Kathryn McCormick and "Frog Dance" with Noelle Marsh.

But at least his leg made it all the way to the finale before giving out. So the real question remained whether his night was only going to get worse?

Nope.

When all was said and danced, Russell Ferguson was crowned the winner of the sixth season of SYTYCD.

Upon hearing the news, the 20-year-old from Boston forgot all about his bum leg, leaped off his stool, let out a loud whoop! and ripped his shirt off.

"Whoa!" he screamed as Cat finally wrangled him back to the microphone.
"I just want to thank everybody so much," began a now-hoarse Russell, who beat out the beyond-gifted Jakob Karr for the top spot (and $250,000). "This means everything to me. I've been dreaming of this since, I don't know, since I was born. I came out and was, like, 'Aaah!'"
Before the emotional coronation of Russell, Wednesday's two-hour show clipped along at a swift pace, packing in as many extras as it could, including performances by Lambert, Leona Lewis (she hit up the Idol finale this year, too), Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige.
After helping Russell onto the stage, Ryan was actually the first to be eliminated tonight, followed by his wife Ashleigh Di Lillo (at least we got to see them jive, and it was awesome), Ellenore Scott and Kathryn.
Despite the rushed feeling provided by this abbreviated season—come on, a six-person finale, really?—we're going to start counting the days until season seven right now.

But just in case you need someone to root for until then, Fox rolls out the ninth season of American Idol on Jan. 12.

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Boeing 787 First Flight Video Released

A new Boeing 787 first flight video has been released across the Internet showing the often delayed plane passing another test in the long line of steps needed for completion of the newest model.

A new Boeing 787 first flight video has been released across the Internet showing the often delayed plane passing another test in the long line of steps needed for completion of the newest model.

The newest Boeing plane has been delayed almost three years already past its original delivery date  The new plane was built primarily using titanium and carbon fiber to improve fuel costs and also save on maintenance costs.  The design is radical and still needs upwards of nine or more months to be run through more tests.

The 787 Boeing Dreamliner left on its maiden voyage today for a scheduled four hour test flight from Washington State.

With the number of flyers dropping significantly, the 787 is highly anticipated by major airlines to help save fuel and repair costs.

Reports indicate that there are up to six of the 787 Dreamliner planes to be used for testing.

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"Jersey Shore" Punch Clip Pulled by MTV

A "Jersey Shore" knockout scene in which one could see Snooki(e) punched in the face has been dropped. The Snooki punch video would have been part of an upcoming episode, but due to its disturbing nature, MTV has decided it would best be left out of the show. "Snooki", aka Nicole Polizzi, is a 21 year old from this newer television reality show that features the lives of self-proclaimed "guidos" and "guidettes"-- which are apparently young Italian Americans who like to have a good time and look nice. The "Jersey Shore" punch clip has undoubtedly captured a very real aspect of that ... lifestyle.According to Cityfile New York, while MTV has opted to exclude the Snooki punch clip, they will still air a message about abusive relationships for that episode. Reality Tea identifies the man responsible for the punch as Brad Ferro, a 24 year old gym teacher for a New York high school. He has since been placed on some level of "reassignment". The altercation took place in a bar, where an intoxicated Ferro was denied further alcohol, and decided to take drinks belonging to Snooki and her Jersey Shore companions. When this started a heated exchanged between Snooki and Ferro, he responded by punching her in the face. If you're looking for the Snooki punch video on the internet, it may become more difficult for you now, as omg! Yahoo informs us that YouTube has also removed their clip.

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Jersey Shore: Snooki’s Attacker Identified, MTV Pulls Punch

Controversy aside, one of the most appalling behaviors on MTV’s Jersey Shore was a teaser clip at the end of episode 1. The clip showed Jersey Shore star, Nicole Polizzi aka Snooki getting punched in the face by a man at a bar.

The man doing the punching has now been identified as Brad Ferro. Brad, a 24 year-old teacher at a New York City high school, was arrested for assault and disorderly conduct in August after hitting Snooki at the Beachcomber Bar & Grill, reports The New York Times. Because the school administrators were not notified, Brad continued to teach gym at North Queens Community High despite the offense.

Now, Brad has stopped teaching and has been placed into one of the Department of Education’s teacher reassignment centers, according to the New York Times. During the night of the incident, Seaside Heights Det. Steve Korman told the Post that the Bartender stopped pouring Brad a drink because he was intoxicated, so he took alcohol belonging to Snooki and her friends.

“That started a verbal altercation after which he struck her in the face,” Korman said. “She sustained an injury to the inside of her mouth due to the punch.”

The controversial show has been criticized by the Italian American community who believe it promotes negative stereotypes and use of the offensive words “Guido” and “Guidette.

MTV has also decided not to air the punch clip anymore in the upcoming episode 4.  “What happened to “Snooki” was a crime and obviously extremely disturbing,” MTV said in a statement Friday. “After hearing from our viewers, further consulting with experts on the issue of violence, and seeing how the video footage has been taken out of context to not show the severity of this act or the resulting consequences, MTV has decided not to air “Snooki” being physically punched in next week’s episode.”

MTV said the episode will still make clear what happened that night and plans to air a message at the end of the show listing available resources for those in abusive relationships.

Italian actress Alyssa Milano also recently criticized the show.  She told UsWeekly, “My husband actually showed me the trailer on YouTube last night, and I got upset,” she said. “It upset me. I was like, ‘Turn that off!’ So no, I don’t think I’ll be watching that!’”

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MTV Pulls Punch Clip From Jersey Shore

The network says a scene that shows "Snooki" getting hit in the face is "a crime" and "extremely disturbing"
A "Jersey Shore" knockout scene in which one could see Snooki(e) punched in the face has been dropped. The Snooki punch video would have been part of an upcoming episode, but due to its disturbing nature, MTV has decided it would best be left out of the show. "Snooki"

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MTV deletes "Jersey Shore" punch scene

MTV is deleting a controversial scene from an upcoming "Jersey Shore" episode in which a female contestant gets punched in the face.

The network had teased the moment repeatedly, and the clip circulating online has caused a sensation. In the clip, New York gym teacher Dan Ferro punches Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. Ferro was arrested, pleaded guilty and was given probation. MTV will show the aftermath of the event but not the punch itself.


"What happened to Snooki was a crime and obviously extremely disturbing," MTV said. "After hearing from our viewers, further consulting with experts on the issue of violence and seeing how the video footage has been taken out of context to not show the severity of this act or the resulting consequences, MTV has decided not to air Snooki being physically punched in next week's episode."
The move comes after MTV programing president Tony DiSanto pledged a "hands off" approach to the docuseries and said that online controversy wasn't going to change the show's content. With two sponsors having pulled out of the program, however, the series has caused headaches at the network despite the show's ratings climbing for its second episode last week.

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ULA Caps Banner Launch Year With Successful NASA WISE Launch

ANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Completing an incredible year in which it launched 16 successful missions, United Launch Alliance capped 2009 with the launch of a Delta II carrying NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) spacecraft at 6:09 a.m. PST, today. Rocketing from Space Launch Complex-2, the launch was the( )eighth Delta II of 2009 and represents the 37th successful mission launched by United Launch Alliance in its first 36 months of operation. ULA's first launch took place Dec. 14, 2006, and since then 11 Atlas Vs, 21 Delta IIs, and 4 Delta IVs have launched with 100 percent mission success.
"I congratulate NASA, the 30th Space Wing, and all of our mission partners on a successful launch campaign, which culminated in today's picture perfect launch," said Jim Sponnick, Vice President, Delta Product Line. "My thanks to the NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Services Program (LSP) for the outstanding teamwork demonstrated throughout the six ULA/NASA KSC launches this year. The men and women of ULA are extremely proud of our mission success record while merging the Atlas and Delta product lines into one cohesive team. Launching successfully 16 times in one year is no easy feat and 37 missions in 36 months is certainly a high water mark for our industry. We look forward to a great 2010 with several critical missions ahead of us."

WISE will scan the entire sky using an infrared telescope with sensitivity hundreds of times greater than ever before possible, picking up the glow of hundreds of millions of objects and producing millions of images. The mission will uncover objects never seen, including the coolest stars, the universe's most luminous galaxies and some of the darkest near-Earth asteroids and comets.
For the WISE mission, the spacecraft was launched on a Delta II 7320-10C configuration vehicle featuring a ULA first stage booster powered by a Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RS-27A main engine and three Alliant Techsystems (ATK) strap-on solid rocket motors. An Aerojet AJ10-118K engine powered the second stage. The payload was encased by a 10-foot-diameter composite payload fairing.

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NASA WISE Telescope Launches

NASA WISE telescope was launched today at approximately 9:09 AM from California. If you’ve been following the launch, you know it was previously delayed.
WISE, stands for Wide Field Infrared Sky Explorer. And it has a mission for 10 months to map in incredible detail the sky in infrared. The observatory will scan the sky in 9 months before completing the mission.

NASA WISE telescope was launched Monday at 9:09 a.m. EST from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The launching of the WISE telescope was already delayed due to a minor glitch.

Wide-Field Infrared Sky Explorer (WISE) was launched into space on a Delta-2 rocket, which produces about 200,000 pounds of thrust, and propelled the craft at over 15,000 miles per hour. Delta quickly broken the sound barrier, rapidly accelerating on the power of its first stage main engine and the three ground-lit strap-on solid-fuel boosters.

The $320 million WISE telescope has an ambitious 10-month mission to map the entire sky in infrared in unprecedented detail. Once in orbit above Earth, the observatory is expected to scan the sky 1 1/2 times in nine months before completing its mission.

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NASA WISE satellite blasts into space

After a three day delay, NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer this morning blasted into space courtesy of a Delta II rocket and will soon begin bathing the cosmos with infrared light, picking up the glow of hundreds of millions of objects and producing millions of images.

The space agency says the WISE spacecraft will circle Earth over the poles, scanning the entire sky one-and-a-half times in nine months. The idea behind the spacecraft is to uncover objects never seen before, including the coolest stars, the universe's most luminous galaxies and some of the darkest near-Earth asteroids and comets

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WISE will also scan for near-Earth objects, such as asteroids and comets, with orbits that come close to crossing Earth's path. The mission is expected to find hundreds of these bodies, and hundreds of thousands of additional asteroids in our solar system's main asteroid belt, NASA stated. By measuring the objects' infrared light, astronomers will get the first good estimate of the size distribution of the asteroid population. This information will tell us approximately how often Earth can expect an encounter with a potentially hazardous asteroid, NASA said.
The idea of getting a better handle on near-Earth asteroids could ease some concerns that NASA had been missing some of these occurrences. A National Academy of Sciences report earlier this year said that while Congress mandated four years ago that NASA detect and track 90% of space rocks known as near earth objects (NEO) 140 kilometer in diameter or larger, it has not authorized any funds to build additional observatories, either in space or on the ground, to help NASA achieve its goals.
WISE’s infrared telescope and detectors are kept chilled inside a Thermos-like tank of solid hydrogen, called a cryostat. This prevents WISE from picking up the heat, or infrared, signature of its own instrument. The solid hydrogen, called a cryogen, is expected to last about 10 months and will keep the WISE telescope at a minus 429 degrees Fahrenheit, NASA stated.
After a one-month checkout period, WISE will spend six months mapping the whole sky. It will then begin a second scan to uncover even more objects and to look for any changes in the sky that might have occurred since the first survey, according to NASA. This second partial sky survey will end about three months later when the spacecraft's frozen-hydrogen cryogen runs out. Data from the mission will be released to the astronomical community in two stages: a preliminary release will take place six months after the end of the survey, or about 16 months after launch, and a final release is scheduled for 17 months after the end of the survey, or about 27 months after launch.

WISE will join two other infrared missions in space -- NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and the Herschel Space Observatory, a European Space Agency mission with important NASA participation. WISE is different from these missions in that it will survey the entire sky, NASA stated.

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