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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (127012)	4/14/2011 11:57:14 AM
From: John Koligman	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Maybe Donald can also pick his cabinet on the show... Regards, John Trump to make 2012 announcement on ‘The Apprentice’ By Rachel Rose Hartman rachel Rose Hartman 43 mins ago Ever since Donald Trump began soaking up media attention around his possible 2012 presidential run, he's faced plenty of detractors claiming that he's simply using all the 2012 speculation to shore up his celebrity brand. The latest turn in the Trump political saga isn't exactly going to silence that line of criticism. The real estate mogul has chosen the season finale of his NBC reality show, "The Apprentice" as the venue for announcing his presidential decision, Newsmax reported late Wednesday. The show is set to air May 15. Newsmax reports that Trump will announce plans to hold a press conference to announce his candidacy in the Trump Tower in New York "a few days after" the finale. Trump had previously stated he would wait until June to make a final decision about about a presidential campaign. Newsmax's Ronald Kessler defended Trump from charges of cynical media manipulation. Kessler noted Thursday that even after Trump announces his campaign, he'll still be accused of staging a campaign for publicity. "But that defies the facts and common sense," Kessler wrote. "Of all the people on the planet, Donald Trump is the last person who needs more publicity. And if he is riding a groundswell of support, why would he—or anyone else—decide not to run?" But Trump has a famously insatiable appetite for publicity. He's leveraged his business renown into a series of books, and merchandised a host of products under the Trump name, ranging from water to chocolate to wine. Oh, and yes--he is also the star of his own reality TV franchise; something that the slew of news reports about his prospective announcement plans are certain to mention (as this one just has). And meanwhile, Trump's fortune--the basis for most of his celebrity empire--is still a mystery, with various reports unable to confirm his actual net worth. This past Monday, Trump yet again slapped down the suggestion this is all a stunt. "I don't need to do this for ratings on 'The Apprentice,'" he told the Wall Street Journal. "This is too important. Our country is in trouble. Our country is not being properly led. It needs help." Trump began his potential campaign courting conservative Republicans. This week, he revealed he is open to running as an independent if he fails to win the GOP nomination.

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (127012)	4/14/2011 12:36:09 PM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Koran Burned in Iran (video) Published on April 11, 2011 James S. Robbins washingtontimes.com Two anonymous young men in Iran, one Iranian and one Afghan, have burned a Koran in protest. This seven-and-a-half minute long video shows the two men, their faces obscured, holding the Muslim holy book and reading prepared statements. They say that Arabs have foisted this book and their homelands and because of it they have gone backwards for 1400 years. They say they dislike the Koran and want it to disappear, adding "Viva freedom!" Afterwards they stand the Koran on a flat rock, douse it alcohol and light it. One of them hoots and laughs. The book burns fiercely, and after a few moments one of them sprays more alcohol into the flames. The video ends with them warming their hands over the blazing book. See also the Washington Times editorial "When Muslims Burn Korans." Video youtube.com