The "what will she do next" guessing game came to an end this week when Florida's Republican Governor-elect Rick Scott named Michelle Rhee," the former chancellor of the District of Columbia school system, to an 18-member transition team on education.

Scott said the transition team would help him "find innovative ways to create a new education system for a new economy."

What Michelle brings to public education in Florida, according to Julie Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orlando-based Florida Virtual School (FLVS), "is a new perspective and drive for change."

"Michelle was controversial, but she has a clear passion for what is best for kids and making sure kids have the highest quality education and the highest quality teacher," said Young.

In Washington DC, Rhee fired 241 teachers, making them accountable for student performance and championed weakening the teachers union and closing low-performing schools. Some of Rhee's methods are being considered outside the District as the nation's education system undergoes change.

In October, she stepped down from her post as schools chancellor after Mayor Adrian Fenty failed to win the democratic primary for re-election.

Rhee gave no hint of her intentions to join Scott's transition team when she appeared Wednesday on Comedy Central's Colbert Report. Asked by Colbert, "What is next for you?" Rhee replied, "I'm trying to figure out what makes sense right now in terms of a next job."

So now we know. And we also know that Rhee's interest in public education transcends party politics. Having worked with a liberal democrat Mayor in Washington, DC, she's joining a republican and his Florida colleagues in the edTech space.

And Florida is positioning itself as a national leader as some of the state's education reforms are available outside the panhandle. Founded in 1997, Florida Virtual School was the country's first, statewide Internet-based public high school. Last month, an alliance between Florida Virtual School and Pearson Education Inc., an education, technology and distribution services company, announced a partnership. Pearson will offer more than 100 Florida Virtual School courses worldwide.

"Florida has had a very strong track record of education reforms over the last 15 years," said Michael Horn, executive director of Education of Innosight Institute, a Bay-area innovation and education think-tank and co-author of Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns.

"In choosing her [Rhee], Scott's not letting that [education transformation] slide backwards," said Horn.

"You've got Michelle Rhee, Patricia Levesque, Executive Director, Foundation For Florida's Future and a Florida Virtual School World History Instructor [Mindy Lafevers-Hodge], "Wow! That's transformation in a bold way," he said.

The "what will she do next" guessing game came to an end this week when Florida's Republican Governor-elect Rick Scott named Michelle Rhee," the former chancellor of the District of Columbia school system, to an 18-member transition team on education.

Scott said the transition team would help him "find innovative ways to create a new education system for a new economy."

What Michelle brings to public education in Florida, according to Julie Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orlando-based Florida Virtual School (FLVS), "is a new perspective and drive for change."

"Michelle was controversial, but she has a clear passion for what is best for kids and making sure kids have the highest quality education and the highest quality teacher," said Young.

In Washington DC, Rhee fired 241 teachers, making them accountable for student performance and championed weakening the teachers union and closing low-performing schools. Some of Rhee's methods are being considered outside the District as the nation's education system undergoes change.

In October, she stepped down from her post as schools chancellor after Mayor Adrian Fenty failed to win the democratic primary for re-election.

Rhee gave no hint of her intentions to join Scott's transition team when she appeared Wednesday on Comedy Central's Colbert Report. Asked by Colbert, "What is next for you?" Rhee replied, "I'm trying to figure out what makes sense right now in terms of a next job."

So now we know. And we also know that Rhee's interest in public education transcends party politics. Having worked with a liberal democrat Mayor in Washington, DC, she's joining a republican and his Florida colleagues in the edTech space.

And Florida is positioning itself as a national leader as some of the state's education reforms are available outside the panhandle. Founded in 1997, Florida Virtual School was the country's first, statewide Internet-based public high school. Last month, an alliance between Florida Virtual School and Pearson Education Inc., an education, technology and distribution services company, announced a partnership. Pearson will offer more than 100 Florida Virtual School courses worldwide.

"Florida has had a very strong track record of education reforms over the last 15 years," said Michael Horn, executive director of Education of Innosight Institute, a Bay-area innovation and education think-tank and co-author of Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns.

"In choosing her [Rhee], Scott's not letting that [education transformation] slide backwards," said Horn.

"You've got Michelle Rhee, Patricia Levesque, Executive Director, Foundation For Florida's Future and a Florida Virtual School World History Instructor [Mindy Lafevers-Hodge], "Wow! That's transformation in a bold way," he said.

The bombs keep dropping from Jesse James' self-proclaimed mistress, tattoo fetish model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.

TMZ has obtained shocking photos of a bikini clad McGee wearing a Nazi armband and hat. The site says the images were taken almost a year ago.

In one image, she is licking a dagger. In another, she is holding a massive gun.
According to the site, the photographer came up with the idea, but McGee was happy to play along.

TMZ also reports that in child custody documents filed in January, McGee's ex-husband says the tattoo model "makes the Nazi salute," and has a swastika tattooed on her stomach. CBS has seen many photos of McGee and has not seen a swastika there.

McGee does have a tattoo of a "w" on one leg and a "p" on the other, which TMZ claims stands for white power.

McGee, who did not respond to repeated email requests for comment, claims that she had an 11-month sexual affair with Monster Garage host Jesse James that continued while James' wife, Sandra Bullock was filming "The Blind Side."

On Thursday, James apologized for his poor behavior without specifics. People has reported that Bullock moved out of the house shortly after winning an Oscar for Best Actress for her Blind Side work. A few days later, McGee's claims were published in In Touch Weekly.

The bombs keep dropping from Jesse James' self-proclaimed mistress, tattoo fetish model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.

TMZ has obtained shocking photos of a bikini clad McGee wearing a Nazi armband and hat. The site says the images were taken almost a year ago.

In one image, she is licking a dagger. In another, she is holding a massive gun.
According to the site, the photographer came up with the idea, but McGee was happy to play along.

TMZ also reports that in child custody documents filed in January, McGee's ex-husband says the tattoo model "makes the Nazi salute," and has a swastika tattooed on her stomach. CBS has seen many photos of McGee and has not seen a swastika there.

McGee does have a tattoo of a "w" on one leg and a "p" on the other, which TMZ claims stands for white power.

McGee, who did not respond to repeated email requests for comment, claims that she had an 11-month sexual affair with Monster Garage host Jesse James that continued while James' wife, Sandra Bullock was filming "The Blind Side."

On Thursday, James apologized for his poor behavior without specifics. People has reported that Bullock moved out of the house shortly after winning an Oscar for Best Actress for her Blind Side work. A few days later, McGee's claims were published in In Touch Weekly.

I really hate Michelle Bombshell McGee. I hate people searching for her pictures and photos. Why are you searching for Michelle Bombshell McGee pics? Is she that pretty? I think she’s so ugly. I can’t even insert a picture of her in this article. She’s the ugliest girl I’ve ever seen in my entire life. And this was the cause of the hottest headline-grabbing gossip about the break-up of Jesse and Sandra? My oh my, If this is Jesse’s type, he’s so damn ruined

Ladies like Michelle Bombshell McGee should be trashed because of her super ugly face and nasty body. I really don’t like her. Do you like her? I bet you don’t! Michelle Bombshell McGee pictures should be trashed, her pictures are all gibberish. Geez, please stop searching for her pics.

She’s just one old ugly mama that should be forgotten until the end of the world.

I really hate Michelle Bombshell McGee. I hate people searching for her pictures and photos. Why are you searching for Michelle Bombshell McGee pics? Is she that pretty? I think she’s so ugly. I can’t even insert a picture of her in this article. She’s the ugliest girl I’ve ever seen in my entire life. And this was the cause of the hottest headline-grabbing gossip about the break-up of Jesse and Sandra? My oh my, If this is Jesse’s type, he’s so damn ruined

Ladies like Michelle Bombshell McGee should be trashed because of her super ugly face and nasty body. I really don’t like her. Do you like her? I bet you don’t! Michelle Bombshell McGee pictures should be trashed, her pictures are all gibberish. Geez, please stop searching for her pics.

She’s just one old ugly mama that should be forgotten until the end of the world.

But the day is spoilt by the bizarre monkey image Google refuses to remove
BY RACHEL HELYER DONALDSONFIRST POSTED NOVEMBER 25, 2009
Hollywood and Bollywood converged on Washington DC last night as President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama threw their first state dinner, a glittering event in honour of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur. Michelle Obama wowed guests in a glamorous strapless silver and cream-coloured sheath dress and shawl, created by the Indian-born American designer Naeem Khan.

Khan's designs have become a red-carpet choice for pop stars and actresses including Beyonce, Katherine Heigl and Carrie Underwood. The First Lady's gown took three weeks to make, with a team of 40 on the case at the designer's family workshop in India.

Michelle Obama's choice impressed the fashion critics. Mary Tomer, author of the new book Mrs O: The Face of Fashion Democracy said: "I think she looks fabulous. She walked out in something that's figure-flattering and chic. Naeem's work is known for glamour and embellishment and this dress seems to embody that."

Hal Rubenstein, fashion director for InStyle magazine, said it was a sophisticated choice, which paid homage to India without opting for a traditional sari-style dress. "The nice thing about it is the Jackie Kennedy sort of appropriateness."

The 338-strong guest list was a mix of Washington insiders, Hollywood stars and prominent figures from the Indian community in the US. Guests included directors Steven Spielberg and M Night Shyamalan and actors Blair Underwood and Alfre Woodard. Headlining the entertainment was Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar-winning actress and singer who is to play Winnie Mandela in an upcoming biopic. The menu, which included potato and eggplant salad, arugula from the White House garden, red lentil soup and green curry prawns, featured very little meat as Singh is vegetarian.

The day was clouded, however, by the bizarre case of a racist image of Michelle Obama appearing on Google. The image, which depicts the First Lady as a monkey, has been coming top of Google Images search results for 'Michelle Obama'. Google has apologised for the image but refused to remove it. Instead, they placed a notice over it titled Offensive Search Results, stating: "Sometimes our search results can be offensive. We agree."

But the California-based search engine giant refused to remove the picture from its search results. "Google views the integrity of our search results as an extremely important priority," a statement from the company read. "Accordingly, we do not remove a page from our search results simply because its content is unpopular or because we receive complaints concerning it." The White House has declined to comment.

But the day is spoilt by the bizarre monkey image Google refuses to remove
BY RACHEL HELYER DONALDSONFIRST POSTED NOVEMBER 25, 2009
Hollywood and Bollywood converged on Washington DC last night as President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama threw their first state dinner, a glittering event in honour of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur. Michelle Obama wowed guests in a glamorous strapless silver and cream-coloured sheath dress and shawl, created by the Indian-born American designer Naeem Khan.

Khan's designs have become a red-carpet choice for pop stars and actresses including Beyonce, Katherine Heigl and Carrie Underwood. The First Lady's gown took three weeks to make, with a team of 40 on the case at the designer's family workshop in India.

Michelle Obama's choice impressed the fashion critics. Mary Tomer, author of the new book Mrs O: The Face of Fashion Democracy said: "I think she looks fabulous. She walked out in something that's figure-flattering and chic. Naeem's work is known for glamour and embellishment and this dress seems to embody that."

Hal Rubenstein, fashion director for InStyle magazine, said it was a sophisticated choice, which paid homage to India without opting for a traditional sari-style dress. "The nice thing about it is the Jackie Kennedy sort of appropriateness."

The 338-strong guest list was a mix of Washington insiders, Hollywood stars and prominent figures from the Indian community in the US. Guests included directors Steven Spielberg and M Night Shyamalan and actors Blair Underwood and Alfre Woodard. Headlining the entertainment was Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar-winning actress and singer who is to play Winnie Mandela in an upcoming biopic. The menu, which included potato and eggplant salad, arugula from the White House garden, red lentil soup and green curry prawns, featured very little meat as Singh is vegetarian.

The day was clouded, however, by the bizarre case of a racist image of Michelle Obama appearing on Google. The image, which depicts the First Lady as a monkey, has been coming top of Google Images search results for 'Michelle Obama'. Google has apologised for the image but refused to remove it. Instead, they placed a notice over it titled Offensive Search Results, stating: "Sometimes our search results can be offensive. We agree."

But the California-based search engine giant refused to remove the picture from its search results. "Google views the integrity of our search results as an extremely important priority," a statement from the company read. "Accordingly, we do not remove a page from our search results simply because its content is unpopular or because we receive complaints concerning it." The White House has declined to comment.

First lady Michelle Obama looked pretty cute in a Halloween costume that harkened back catwoman as President Obama handed out candy with her at the White House on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Washington, on Halloween.
President Barack Obama played basketball earlier in the day, and instead of donning his own Halloween costume -- he turned up later looking very relaxed and still presidential in a crew-neck sweater.
With cute little cat-like ears, an animal print cardigan and tank, topped off with pretty make-up, Michelle Obama's Halloween catwoman costume has sent searchers looking for information about what the First Couple would be wearing on All Saints Day eve.
As of this writing, Google Trends lists "Obama Halloween" as the 27st most popular search term as of this writing within the past hour with related searches as "obama halloween costume, michelle obama halloween costume, michelle obama halloween, white house halloween, michelle obama catwoman" peaking 10 hours ago.

First lady Michelle Obama looked pretty cute in a Halloween costume that harkened back catwoman as President Obama handed out candy with her at the White House on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Washington, on Halloween.
President Barack Obama played basketball earlier in the day, and instead of donning his own Halloween costume -- he turned up later looking very relaxed and still presidential in a crew-neck sweater.
With cute little cat-like ears, an animal print cardigan and tank, topped off with pretty make-up, Michelle Obama's Halloween catwoman costume has sent searchers looking for information about what the First Couple would be wearing on All Saints Day eve.
As of this writing, Google Trends lists "Obama Halloween" as the 27st most popular search term as of this writing within the past hour with related searches as "obama halloween costume, michelle obama halloween costume, michelle obama halloween, white house halloween, michelle obama catwoman" peaking 10 hours ago.

September 11th, 2001, a day that will live in infamy, America was attacked by an enemy that has sworn to attack western civilization and eradicate all of the infidels.

This is not the story of Islam’s obligation under Sharia Law and the Koran to wipe us out. No, this is the story of Michelle Renee Bratton, a victim of an attack upon America, in a war she did not start, and was not aware of. You see, Michelle was not a soldier, not an agent of the United States of America, not an enemy of or a threat to Islam, she was only a 23 year old woman seeking to make her way in the world.

Michelle is survived by her parents, William and Mary Bratton at home and her two brothers; William Bratton III of Long Island and Christopher Bratton of Yonkers and her sister, Erin Bratton of New York. Miss Bratton was a cheerleader in high school and on the dive team. She is described by her friends and classmates as a young lady full of cheer, with a zest for life and a love for people.

August 6th, 2001 Michelle began her career with Cantor Fitzgerald’s eSpeed Division, as an executive assistant. Prior to that she attended the State University of New York College at Oswego, where she was a life guard, willing to put herself in harms way, for the defense of others and a competitive diver. As if college, diving and working as a life guard weren’t enough, she was also a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority.

“She would mentor new sorority people, get them ready for rush, and keep them strong,” Mrs. Bratton said. “She would always be the one behind them giving them that extra push.” An inspiration to others, someone looked up to and loved by all who knew her, went off to work on September 11, 2001, just like the rest of America, doing what we all do, living.

Madonna fan, avowed shop until you drop maniac, a person seeking to become an educator, to improve society, someone who lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of those around her every day, she died doing what she loved, working. Almost everyone who died that day died working, died living as a free American, in a free country, doing what people do, living. As I write this I know that I can never fully capture the essence of Michelle, or anyone else who died that day. Mere words can never replace a person, or take away the loss from their family and friends.

Michelle did not die curing cancer, saving the rain forest, or protecting the lives of others. Michelle died for the very thing B. Hussein Obama is trying to destroy, capitalism. As you go about your day today, as you go about your life, each and every day, remember what it is that made America the greatest nation in the world, people like Michelle, who participated in capitalism, lived their lives to the fullest and made the American dream their dream.

Do not let your dreams slip through your fingers. Dreams are meant to be lived, to the fullest, each and every day. Making your dreams your reality is Michelle’s way and I ask you to make it your way too.

Not for Michelle, for she is gone, but for those around you, who deserve your love, your life force, your energy and to be a part of your dream, as it comes true. On 9/11 make this the day you turn dreams into reality, your reality. Thank you Michelle for reminding America that dreams do come true.

September 11th, 2001, a day that will live in infamy, America was attacked by an enemy that has sworn to attack western civilization and eradicate all of the infidels.

This is not the story of Islam’s obligation under Sharia Law and the Koran to wipe us out. No, this is the story of Michelle Renee Bratton, a victim of an attack upon America, in a war she did not start, and was not aware of. You see, Michelle was not a soldier, not an agent of the United States of America, not an enemy of or a threat to Islam, she was only a 23 year old woman seeking to make her way in the world.

Michelle is survived by her parents, William and Mary Bratton at home and her two brothers; William Bratton III of Long Island and Christopher Bratton of Yonkers and her sister, Erin Bratton of New York. Miss Bratton was a cheerleader in high school and on the dive team. She is described by her friends and classmates as a young lady full of cheer, with a zest for life and a love for people.

August 6th, 2001 Michelle began her career with Cantor Fitzgerald’s eSpeed Division, as an executive assistant. Prior to that she attended the State University of New York College at Oswego, where she was a life guard, willing to put herself in harms way, for the defense of others and a competitive diver. As if college, diving and working as a life guard weren’t enough, she was also a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority.

“She would mentor new sorority people, get them ready for rush, and keep them strong,” Mrs. Bratton said. “She would always be the one behind them giving them that extra push.” An inspiration to others, someone looked up to and loved by all who knew her, went off to work on September 11, 2001, just like the rest of America, doing what we all do, living.

Madonna fan, avowed shop until you drop maniac, a person seeking to become an educator, to improve society, someone who lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of those around her every day, she died doing what she loved, working. Almost everyone who died that day died working, died living as a free American, in a free country, doing what people do, living. As I write this I know that I can never fully capture the essence of Michelle, or anyone else who died that day. Mere words can never replace a person, or take away the loss from their family and friends.

Michelle did not die curing cancer, saving the rain forest, or protecting the lives of others. Michelle died for the very thing B. Hussein Obama is trying to destroy, capitalism. As you go about your day today, as you go about your life, each and every day, remember what it is that made America the greatest nation in the world, people like Michelle, who participated in capitalism, lived their lives to the fullest and made the American dream their dream.

Do not let your dreams slip through your fingers. Dreams are meant to be lived, to the fullest, each and every day. Making your dreams your reality is Michelle’s way and I ask you to make it your way too.

Not for Michelle, for she is gone, but for those around you, who deserve your love, your life force, your energy and to be a part of your dream, as it comes true. On 9/11 make this the day you turn dreams into reality, your reality. Thank you Michelle for reminding America that dreams do come true.