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The Old Spice Guy Returns…

• January 28, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Commercials, Cultural History, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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Only One Black Emmy Winner This Year; But Archie Panjabi Won

• August 30, 2010 • Comments Off

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Isaiah Mustafa, “The Old Spice Guy” Got An Emmy; Will Star in “Madea” Film and Workplace Comedy

• August 26, 2010 • Comments Off

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That Brother in the Old Spice Commercial is Back

• July 15, 2010 • Comments Off

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That Brother in The Old Spice Commercial

• February 26, 2010 • Comments Off

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In Case You Missed It: Housing booms and muted protests June 19, 2013
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Little public opposition to Assembly's passage of budget, unlike two years ago June 19, 2013
What a difference two years makes.
Progressive Dane says Soglin's attempt to reveal political spending didn't go far enough June 19, 2013
More disclosures would help ensure that the political process isn't being corrupted by entities with a financial stake in the outcome, said Matt Kozlowski, treasurer of the local progressive p…
Controversial report says UW-Madison does not prepare teachers to teach June 19, 2013
An advocacy group in Washington D.C. reviewed the syllabi and textbooks for UW education courses and determined aspiring teachers aren't learning enough.
Bill Lueders: UW System blasted for its Internet service provider choice June 19, 2013
Lawmakers and the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association are outraged that the UW System has picked WiscNet as its Internet provider.
State Debate: Gun zealot assemblyman needs a civics lesson, notes his hometown paper June 19, 2013
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Morning briefing: Soglin's plan rejected, UW education schools report, Catholic sex abuse crisis June 19, 2013
Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
As construction booms in Madison, skilled workers are in short supply June 19, 2013
The housing boom reflects a welcome reality after the long recession: There are nearly no vacant apartments in downtown Madison.

The Chicago Tribune

Game 4: Seabrook wins it for Hawks in OT June 20, 2013
Seabrook scores nearly 10 minutes into OT for 6-5 victory in Game 4The Hawks put it all together offensively in a thrill-ride of a game to claim a 6-5 victory in overtime Wednesday night.
James Gandolfini dies at 51 June 20, 2013
James Gandolfini, the actor best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey mob boss in the acclaimed HBO cable television series "The Sopranos," has died while vacationing in Rome, Italy. "We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family," the network said in a st […]
Project turns Addams into 37-mile construction zone June 20, 2013
Narrow lanes, traffic shifts pose challengesJust in time to wreak havoc on summer travel, the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway has become one long and challenging construction zone.
'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies at 51 June 20, 2013
Variety is reporting that 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini has died. Representatives for HBO have confirmed that the actor has died in Italy at the age of 51.
Family IDs body pulled from lake as missing student June 20, 2013
A body pulled from Lake Michigan was identified by relatives as a University of Chicago student who had been missing since last week, officials said.
Lawmakers take steps to tackle pension reform June 19, 2013
The General Assembly is in special session today to form a conference committee of lawmakers who will try to come up with a way to break a stalemate on government worker pension reform.
Hawks' Hossa 'expected' to play June 19, 2013
Though Marian Hossa missed the morning skate today, the explosive winger should return to the lineup at a critical point of the Stanley Cup Final tonight.
OfficeMax seeks incentives to keep HQ in Illinois June 19, 2013
OfficeMax executives are seeking economic incentives to maintain their Illinois corporate headquarters once the Naperville-based office supply retailer completes its merger with rival Office Depot.

The New York Times

National Briefing | New England: Condoms Approved for Schools in Massachusetts June 20, 2013
The new policy allows students to obtain condoms, unless parents opt them out, and makes sexual education a required part of school health curricula.
National Briefing | Washington: Gehry Design Approved for Eisenhower Tribute June 20, 2013
A federal commission charged with building a memorial to President Dwight D. Eisenhower voted to approve the architect Frank Gehry’s design for a park near the National Mall.
National Briefing | Northwest: Bridge Traffic Resumes in Washington June 20, 2013
A temporary span replaced a section of the bridge that collapsed May 23 when it was struck by a truck with an oversize load.
Immigration Divide: 2 Senators Close to a Deal on Border Security June 20, 2013
The agreement would strengthen border provisions with the goal of attracting more votes, especially from Republicans who are reluctant to support any immigration legislation that does include significant enforcement measures.
Jury Selection Reaches Final Stages in Trayvon Martin Murder Case June 20, 2013
After eight days in which 40 potential jurors have been culled from a sea of hundreds, a jury of six people is close to being seated in the trial of George Zimmerman.
Silicon Valley and Spy Agency Bound by Strengthening Web June 20, 2013
Technology experts and former intelligence officials say the rise of data mining, both as an industry and as a crucial intelligence tool, has created a complex reality.
Online Classes Fuel a Campus Debate June 20, 2013
A heated discussion has emerged over whether free online college classes will lead to better learning and lower costs — or to a second-class education for most students.
Strategist Out of Closet and Into Fray, This Time for Gay Marriage June 20, 2013
A change of heart by Ken Mehlman, who ran President George W. Bush’s 2004 campaign, has proved divisive in the battle over a Supreme Court case.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Often no warning signs in pit bull attacks
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Google balloons to make Net truly global
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Nude acrobat pleads not guilty to battery
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Conservation group helps save Skunk Train
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San Jose sues MLB over A's blocked move
San Jose sues MLB over A's blocked move The city of San Jose sued Major League Baseball on Tuesday in an effort to move the Oakland Athletics to the South Bay, a lawsuit that challenges the Giants' claim to the region and MLB's monopoly over the business of professional baseball. The lawsuit claims Major League Baseball and its commissioner, B […]
Judith Salerno new Susan G. Komen CEO
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High court rejects Arizona voting law
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Ex-contractor vows more surveillance leaks
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The San Jose Mercury News

Giants rally to beat Padres in tense series finale June 20, 2013
Tempers flare early when San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner's pitch sails behind San Diego Padres' Jose Guzman; Guzman later homers, but the Giants rally for a 4-2 win.
Sonoma Raceway's NASCAR memories June 20, 2013
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San Jose: Investigators say burglar targeting tech companies was behind dozens of crimes June 20, 2013
A San Jose man on parole after serving two years in prison for a series of tech-related thefts is facing another stint in the slammer after being charged with 36 felonies connected to a crime spree targeting computer components at companies from Redwood City to Los Gatos, prosecutors said.
Eden Township pledges up to $20M for San Leandro Hospital survival June 20, 2013
Eden, a grant-giving public agency without a hospital, had been petitioned for hefty financial support by various officials.
John Muir's tree may see new life through cloning June 20, 2013
A now-dying giant sequoia was a seedling in the early 1880s when John Muir carried it home from the Sierra Nevada to his East Bay home in Martinez. Cloning may save its presence at the John Muir National Historic Site.
Berkeley: Second man charged in February slaying June 20, 2013
BERKELEY -- Two men were charged with murder Wednesday for the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Zontee Jones in broad daylight in Berkeley in February.
Oakland A's lose 9-4 to Texas Rangers June 20, 2013
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The A's long streak of quality starting pitching may be beginning to fray.Coming into this week's series against the Rangers, the A's had gone 22 games without any starting pitcher having allowed more than four runs.
East San Jose shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries June 20, 2013
In East San Jose, a shooting shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday on Virginia Avenue sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Telly Hankton's attorneys seek court order to get identity of some witnesses, FBI records June 20, 2013
Attorneys for convicted murdered Telly Hankton are seeking a court order forcing federal prosecutors to reveal the identity of some witnesses and to turn over investigative records that led to federal charges against Hankton and some members of his family
Mexican authorities preparing for Tropical Storm Barry June 20, 2013
Tropical Storm Barry, which formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, has prompted Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the Atlantic hurricane season's second tropical was drenching areas in its path...
NOPD trying to identify chronic Uptown shoplifter who loves laundry detergent June 20, 2013
New Orleans police are asking the public to help identify a man accused of swiping more than $250 in merchandise and recently emptying the laundry detergent section at an Uptown gas station. The man is wanted most recently in connection...
Contractor pleads guilty to bribing Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office official for more than $1 million in work June 20, 2013
Richard Molenaar III, a former maintenance and construction contractor who did work for the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit bribery.Molenaar admitted in his plea that he bribed John Sens, the former director of purchasing for...
BP, Coast Guard criticized for trying to downgrade oil spill clean-up efforts June 20, 2013
The authority also criticized the Army Corps of Engineers for trying to turn over completed parts of the New Orleans area levee system to the state and local levee districts before all levee improvements are complete.
Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51 June 20, 2013
LOS ANGELES -- James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate crime boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" was the brilliant center of one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in...
Sen. Landrieu upset immigration bill debate centers on contentious amendments June 20, 2013
WASHINGTON -- Angry that most of the debate over the pending immigration bill has centered on contentious amendments, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., Wednesday evening called on Senate leaders to bring up amendments that enjoy wide support. Like hers."When we get...
NOPD officer acquitted of taking payoffs from tow company June 20, 2013
John Ray, 62, is found not guilty of malfeasance in office

The Guardian, UK

US races to mollify Hamid Karzai over plans for peace talks with Taliban June 19, 2013
Afghan president suspends long-term security talks with Americans amid anger over Taliban press conference in QatarThe US was scrambling to salvage a plan to open peace talks with the Taliban on Wednesday amid a diplomatic row between Washington and the Afghan president Hamid Karzai over how the process was announced.Repeated phone calls by John Kerry, the U […]
Brazil protesters win U-turn on fare rises June 20, 2013
Rio and São Paulo leaders back down on public transport fare increases in face of mass unrestAuthorities in Brazil's two biggest cities have made a U-turn on public transport fare increases in the face of mass protests that have overshadowed the country's build up to next year's World Cup.In advance of major demonstrations on Thursday, the lea […]
Obama vows to cut nuclear arms June 19, 2013
President sticks to big themes of freedom and openness but acknowledges concerns over threats to privacy and drone strikesBarack Obama called for a renaissance in the shared liberal values that underpin western nations on Wednesday as he announced plans to cut nuclear weapons in a much-anticipated speech in Berlin that also acknowledged unease over privacy a […]
Jill Meagher's husband: killer's rape sentence too lenient June 20, 2013
Tom Meagher questions why Adrian Bayley, previously convicted for 20 rapes, was not given the maximum sentenceOliver Milman
China jails Uighurs for online 'extremism' June 20, 2013
Nineteen sentenced to up to six years for allegedly preaching holy war and promoting racial hatred on the internetCourts in China's far western region of Xinjiang have sentenced 19 ethnic Uighurs to up to six years in jail for promoting racial hatred and religious extremism online, in the latest crackdown on what China sees as violent separatists.All bu […]
2Day FM contests media watchdog investigation into prank call incident June 20, 2013
Radio station claims Australian Communications and Media Authority has no power to make finding over telephone callRadio station 2Day FM has gone to the federal court seeking a restraining order against part of an investigation by the media watchdog into a radio prank call to a UK hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge.The Australian Communications and M […]
I know why asylum seekers come by boat - I was one of them | Hussein June 20, 2013
Hussein: I fled Afghanistan to escape persecution. My new life in Australia is fraught with difficulties, but I am thankful to be hereHussein
James Gandolfini, master Soprano, dies at 51 June 20, 2013
Heart attack suspected in death of much-loved actor who starred as gangster family head in The Sopranos• James Gandolfini's life and career - in picturesThe actor James Gandolfini, who played mafia boss Tony Soprano on the hit TV series The Sopranos, has died of a suspected heart attack in Italy. He was 51.Colleagues and fans expressed shock after news […]

The BBC

Violent protests mar Brazil match June 19, 2013
Protesters clash with police in Brazil's city of Fortaleza ahead of a football match against Mexico, as public discontent over poor public services widens.
UN condemns 'despicable' Somali raid June 20, 2013
UN head Ban Ki-moon expresses outrage over a "despicable" attack by Islamists on a UN office in Somalia which killed at least 15 people.
Sopranos actor James Gandolfini dies June 20, 2013
James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, dies at the age of 51.
Obama calls for nuclear arsenal cuts June 19, 2013
Speaking at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, President Barack Obama calls for reductions to be made in US and Russian nuclear stockpiles.
Microsoft U-turn in Xbox games row June 19, 2013
Microsoft backtracks on controversial plans to impose strict restrictions on the playing and trading of games on its upcoming Xbox One console.
Kerry calls Karzai to defuse tension June 19, 2013
The US Secretary of State John Kerry calls the Afghan leader to defuse tension over the opening of a Taliban office, an Afghan official tells the BBC.
FBI uses surveillance drones in US June 19, 2013
The FBI has used drones for surveillance in limited cases over US soil and is developing a drone use policy, the FBI director tells the US Senate.
Mexico arrests top 10 US fugitive June 19, 2013
A US fugitive on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list for the alleged sexual exploitation of children is arrested at a resort in Mexico.

The Independent, UK

FBI finds possible human remains at former home of late gangster James Burke - the man who inspired Goodfellas June 19, 2013
FBI agents have begun a search of a New York City home that was once occupied by James Burke, the infamous mobster who inspired Robert De Niro’s character in the 1990 movie Goodfellas.
US jobless to fall but Fed wary of putting brakes on stimulus June 19, 2013
The US Federal Reserve's bond buying programme could begin to slow down this year and come to an end around the middle of next year, the country's top central banker, Ben Bernanke, said yesterday.
'Climate change is the threat of our time': President Obama pledges new arms pact with Russia and a greener world June 19, 2013
In a speech at the Brandenburg Gate that instantly invited comparisons with visits to the same spot by some of his predecessors, President Barack Obama sought to make a historic imprint of his own, pledging to forge a new pact with Russia to further cut nuclear arsenals and to step up the fight against global warming.
FBI digs for bodies at home of late gangster James Burke - the man who inspired Goodfellas June 19, 2013
FBI agents have begun a search of a New York City home that was once occupied by James Burke, the infamous mobster who inspired Robert De Niro’s character in the 1990 movie Goodfellas.
‘The last couple of years have been a bit bumpy,’ admits Johnny Depp after break-up with partner Vanessa Paradis June 19, 2013
Johnny Depp has spoken publicly for the first time about his break-up with partner, the French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis.
Brazil World Cup protests: National security force deployed to ensure Confederations Cup is not disrupted June 19, 2013
A national security force will be deployed to five of Brazil’s major cities to ensure the Confederations Cup football tournament is not disrupted by the widespread protests that have swept the country.
Brazil deploys national security force to quell unrest and ensure Confederations Cup is not disrupted June 19, 2013
A national security force will be deployed to five of Brazil’s major cities to ensure the Confederations Cup football tournament is not disrupted by the widespread protests that have swept the country.
'Climate change is the threat of our time': Obama renews calls to reduce US-Russia nuclear weapons and to confront global warming June 19, 2013
In an appeal for a new citizen activism in the free world, president Barack Obama has renewed his call to reduce US and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change, a danger he called “the global threat of our time.”

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