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Yep, It’s Official: Fantasia and Antwaun Are Done; He’s Going For Reality Stars Now

• July 8, 2012 • Comments Off

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Eddie Long: The Bishop Wants His Money Back After His Accusers Breach Confidentiality, But That’s Not As Easy As It Seems; Plus Some of His Parishioners Are Suing Him for Fraud and The Feds Are Now Involved

• October 24, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Black People, Books, Class, Consumer Fraud, Cultural History, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Preachers/Ministers, Protestant Denominations, Rape/Sex Crimes, Religion, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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The Queen of Soul Halts Release of “Amazing Grace” Documentary

• September 1, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Aretha Franklin, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Documentary, Film, Music, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Spirituality, Women
Tags: "Shadow and Act", Academy Award, African Americans, Alan Reed, Aretha Franklin, Arts, Black Women, Blacks, California, Common Sense, Compact Disc, Documentary, Dusty Springfield, DVD, Film, Film Documentary, Film Release, Halle Berry, Jeremiah Johnson, Jesus, Legal Maneuver, Movies, Nikki Finke, Oscar Consideration, Roberta Flack, Sydney Pollack, The Oscars, The Seventies, Too Much Diva, Wrong!

Vanessa Long Has Left Both Bishop Long and His Church

• June 14, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Women, Television, Sexuality, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Class, Televangelists, Rape/Sex Crimes, Spirituality, Protestant Denominations, African American History, Cultural History, Sexual Harassment, Preachers/Ministers
Tags: Morehouse College, Television, Atlanta, Capitalism, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Vanessa Long, Eddie Long, Jesus, Born again (Christianity), Religion Spirituality, Christianity, Mo' Kelly Reports, Sunday Service, Bronner Brothers, Bronner Bros., Bishop Dale Bronner, Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, Vanessa Griffin Long, Divinity School, Christianity and Capitalism

A Stunt? Bishop Eddie Long Gets a Huge Wad of Green from An Unidentified Female Parishioner

• June 13, 2011 • 5 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Preachers/Ministers, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Women
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Creflo Dollar Defends, Sherri Shepherd Derides Bishop Eddie Long As New Reports Surface Regarding How Much The Four Young Men Were Really Paid

• June 9, 2011 • 6 Comments

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Nothing Much on Eddie Long: The Billboard, The Lawyers, The Finances, The Mess

• October 11, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Young people are driving less, but Wisconsin's highway spending motors on May 21, 2013
Amid big spending on highway projects, Gov. Scott Walker has proposed dramatically reducing spending on bicycle and pedestrian projects.
Malloy speaks at tourism conference in Hartford May 21, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr. are speaking at a Hartford conference on tourism.
Day 1 recap of Vernon Hershberger trial signals an uphill battle for the farmer May 21, 2013
The state succeeded in keeping the focus on licensing issues, barring testimony on the alleged benefits of raw milk.
Dairy Freedom Act is bad farm policy May 21, 2013
The legislation would exacerbate swings in milk prices. It would be bad for both consumers and farmers.
Malloy speaks at tourism conference in Hartford May 21, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr. are speaking at a Hartford conference on tourism.
GOP lawmaker to Election Day observers: Get a little closer May 21, 2013
A bill sponsored by state Rep. Don Pridemore would shrink the distance Election Day observers are allowed stand to within 5 feet of the voter registration and check-in tables.
'Citizen Koch' filmmakers claim PBS killed their doc to please Koch brothers May 21, 2013
According to an article in this week's New Yorker, Charles and David Koch didn't put pressure on PBS to kill "Citizen Koch." They didn't have to.
State Debate: Scott Walker proposal to sell state property invites corruption, blogger James Rowen insists May 21, 2013
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

The Chicago Tribune

Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Bears fan in Fla. May 21, 2013
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan who had traveled to Jacksonville to see a game between the Bears and the Jaguars last fall.
237 injured; death toll could rise May 21, 2013
The massive tornado that devastated an area near Oklahoma City injured 237 people and the number of dead may rise beyond the current official count of 24, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said today.
Sen. Kirk backs Commerce nominee Penny Pritzker May 21, 2013
Sen. Mark Kirk, an Illinois Republican, announced today that he will vote in favor of Illinois' Penny Pritzker to lead the Commerce Department.
Chief Keef arrested after hotel security smells marijuana May 21, 2013
South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming his room.
Source: Fewer than 5 schools to be spared despite protests May 21, 2013
The Chicago school board is expected on Wednesday to approve closing all but a few of the 53 elementary schools the administration wants to shut down.
Kirk undecided on Pritzker for Commerce Secretary May 21, 2013
Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker has Sen. Dick Durbin's support to become Commerce Secretary, but Sen. Mark Kirk is on the fence.
Blackhawks lose, trail series 2-1 May 21, 2013
Back-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 3 in DetroitThe Red Wings held on for a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Woman suing Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him' May 21, 2013
A Chicago woman who sued Donald Trump over a failed condo deal testified today she felt conned when she found out that key incentives to investors had been revoked.

The New York Times

The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma May 21, 2013
Officials at a news conference gave a briefing on the relief efforts in the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Okla.
Untitled May 21, 2013
Rescue workers sought survivors as they sifted through debris and around power lines to reach those who were feared trapped.
C.E.O Denies That Apple Is Avoiding Taxes May 21, 2013
Rather than taking unfair advantage of what Congressional investigators say are a host of tax code loopholes, Timothy D. Cook said his company was actually a victim of an outdated tax system.
U.S. Tracked Foreigners Leaving for Canada May 21, 2013
Information collected at the border will be used to crack down on visitors who violate laws on the length of their stay, Congressional officials say.
Tracking the Tornado’s Devastation in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
Preliminary analysis of the storm track showed that it touched down at 2:56 p.m. and traveled about 20 miles in 40 minutes.
Dennis K. Burke Criticized for ‘Fast and Furious’ Leak May 21, 2013
The Justice Department called prosecutor Dennis K. Burke’s actions related to the release of a memo about a federal agent involved in the “Fast and Furious” investigation “particularly egregious.”
Leahy Voices Optimism as Panel Continues Work on Immigration Bill May 21, 2013
Senator Patrick J. Leahy suggested that Tuesday could be the last day of debate on legislation to overhaul the immigration system.
The Devastation Along the Tornado’s Path May 21, 2013
A powerful tornado leveled homes and businesses in and around Oklahoma City on Monday. Preliminary analysis of the storm track showed it touched down at 2:56 p.m. and traveled about 20 miles in 40 minutes.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies
Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies Ray Manzarek, the founding member and keyboard player for the Doors whose haunting and sweetly melodic organ riffs loomed large in the psychedelic rock era, died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany. Formed in 1965, when Mr. Manzarek had a chance encounter with aspiring poet and film student Jim Morrison at V […]
Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods
Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods Caltrans needs to examine hundreds of at-risk rods on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge and replace any that are hard enough to be vulnerable to cracking, says an internationally known expert who serves as an adviser to the state agency. John Fisher, 82, an emeritus professor of civil engineering at Lehigh Univers […]
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to explain why the Cupertino computer giant is avoiding paying billions of dollars in taxes by diverting nearly two-thirds of its pretax revenue through Irish subsidiaries. McCain called the argument by multinat […]
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:58 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 A tornado that severely damaged a mobile home park southeast of Oklahoma City killed a 79-year-old man whose body was found in an op […]
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions Los Angeles Times Copyright 2013 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:34 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 Fears of an escalation of violence between Israel and Syria grew Sunday with renewed Israeli threats to destroy Syrian weapons cache […]
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20 Around 11,000 police officers and soldiers blocked an annual conference Sunday at Tunisia's main religious center by a radical Islamist movement that has been implicated in attacks across the country. The leader of the group, Seifallah Ben Hassine, is wanted for his involvement in a mob attack on the U.S. Em […]
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20 Students at Hofstra University on New York's Long Island wore white ribbons at their graduation ceremony Sunday to honor a fellow student who was accidentally killed by a police officer confronting an armed intruder. A police officer aiming at the would-be robber opened fire, fatally hitting Rebello as well […]
Chinese premier in India to expand ties
Chinese premier in India to expand ties Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:34 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighborin […]

The San Jose Mercury News

Intel CEO shakes up units, new group focuses on mobile and innovation May 21, 2013
Intel's new CEO, Brian Krzanich, has launched a sweeping reorganization of the world's top chipmaker and created a unit aiming to retake the Santa Clara company's lead in mobile and semiconductor innovation.
'In-depth Investigation' launched in Sabercats, Sharks episode May 21, 2013
AFL commissioner Jerry Kurz's open letter came one day after he issued a statement critical of the postgame altercation between staff members of the SaberCats and Jacksonville Sharks.
Super Bowl 50 to be hosted by San Francisco 49ers' new Santa Clara stadium May 21, 2013
NFL owners today selected the San Francisco 49ers' new Santa Clara stadium to host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016, sending the nation's biggest sporting event back to the Bay Area for the first time since 1985.
Microsoft unveils Xbox One with varied media capabilities May 21, 2013
Microsft unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.
Firefighters nonprofit starts additional fund for victims in vicious East San Jose stabbing May 21, 2013
A statewide firefighter nonprofit has started a fund to support the family of a San Jose man who had the horrifying experience of finding his mother-in-law and infant nephew dead and his young daughter seriously wounded at the hands of a relative last week.
Apple CEO Tim Cook stands up to senators on company's tax policies May 21, 2013
Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the company's tax practices at Congressional hearing Tuesday that alternated between fawning and testy.
Oakland Raiders crowd turns out to await Charles Woodson May 21, 2013
Some 70-plus Oakland Raiders fans are congregating at the team's headquarters Tuesday afternoon, hoping that one of their own will return to the Silver & Black.
U.S. senators agree to expansion of high-tech visas sought by Silicon Valley companies May 21, 2013
Leading senators working on immigration legislation reached a compromise Tuesday on the details of an expanded high-tech visa program, officials said as the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its work on the measure.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Navy gives up 118 acres, 51 buildings in Algiers for Federal City May 21, 2013
The Navy signs over the land to the Algiers Development District board.
Five arrested, 61 pounds of marijuana seized in JPSO sting May 21, 2013
Acting on a tip, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office narcotics investigators seized 61 pounds of marijuana, more than an ounce of cocaine and $17,734 in cash. Five suspects were arrested during the investigation, which included searches of homes and vehicles in...
Loyola University donors meet challenge from anonymous philanthropist May 21, 2013
The donor's challenge was anonymous, but it was specific: Loyola University would get $100,000, but only if Loyola could sign up 2,500 new donors between March 15 and May 12.The challenge was met, with more than 2,600 people agreeing to...
Bill outlawing tweeting, using Facebook while driving heads to Bobby Jindal's desk May 21, 2013
It's illegal to text while driving in Louisiana. Soon, it could also be illegal to use social media while driving if Gov. Bobby Jindal signs a bill passed by the state Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 147 by Sen. Dale Erdey,...
Metairie's Houma Boulevard to close for work near East Jefferson General Hospital May 21, 2013
Metairie's Houma Boulevard will close during the next two weekends near East Jefferson General Hospital, as crews install new water and drain lines underground, Jefferson Parish said.
Lane closures planned for U.S. 190 in Mandeville due to road project May 21, 2013
Lane closures are scheduled Wednesday and Thursday nights on busy U.S. 190 in Mandeville in connection with a project to widen a stretch of the highway and eliminate a traffic bottleneck. Alternating lane closures will be in effect from 8...
Ban on physicians remotely administering abortion drugs easily passes Louisiana House health panel May 21, 2013
A bill requiring physicians to be physically present when overseeing chemical abortions easily cleared a House health committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 90, by Sen. Fred Mills, would prohibit so-called "telemedicine abortion" procedures in which a doctor uses an Internet webcam service, such as Skype, to oversee the administration of abortion drugs to […]
A 17-year-old Arabi boy dies in St. Bernard after car hits his bicycle May 21, 2013
A 17-year-old Arabi boy died Monday after he was hit while riding his bike westbound on the shoulder of the eastbound lane of East Judge Perez Drive, according to State Police and the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office. Chase Naquin...

The Guardian, UK

Rafsanjani blocked from running for president May 21, 2013
List of eight candidates allowed to run in race to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad excludes two leading figuresAkbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the leading opposition-backed candidate in Iran's presidential election, was disqualified on Tuesday from standing in a blow to those hoping for significant change when Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leaves office.Iranian state-run t […]
French historian kills himself at Notre Dame after gay marriage rant May 21, 2013
Far-right essayist Dominique Venner, 78, shoots himself at altar after writing blogpost condemning same-sex marriage law A far-right French historian has killed himself at the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after declaring that more radical action was needed in opposition to same-sex marriage in France.Dominique Venner, 78, walked into the building a […]
Nigerian military in heavy fighting with Boko Haram militants May 21, 2013
Army says it has faced fierce resistance in its offensive against Islamist insurgents who are armed with weapons from LibyaNigeria's military has been involved in heavy fighting with Islamist insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons from Libya as it steps up an offensive aimed at flushing out Boko Haram from its north-eastern bases."They have be […]
Oklahoma governor says 237 people injured in tornado – live blog May 21, 2013
A major disaster has been declared in Oklahoma after a tornado struck, killing scores of peopleTom McCarthyHaroon Siddique
San Francisco 49ers will host 50th Super Bowl in new Santa Clara stadium May 21, 2013
The San Francisco 49ers new stadium in Santa Clara will host Super Bowl L in 2016, while Houston will host the following yearSan Francisco will host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016, the NFL announced on Tuesday. Super Bowl L will be played in the 49ers new stadium in Santa Clara, the first time the NFL showpiece has been held in the Bay Area since 1985.The NFL o […]
Rightwing Tory rebels call on peers to reject gay marriage bill May 21, 2013
Opponents of bill say peers have every right to oppose it because it was not in coalition agreement or any party manifestoConservative opponents of gay marriage have invited the House of Lords to reject the bill after 133 Tory MPs, including two cabinet ministers, defied David Cameron to vote against the measure.As a Tory grassroots organisation warned of a […]
Letters: Democratic deficit begins at home May 21, 2013
Deborah Orr's analysis of the Tories' obsession with devolving powers from Brussels while at the same time resisting the release of powers from Westminster (18 May) highlights the many ways in which the Tory party's Europe obsession seems to eclipse all logic. But she was wrong about the role of the European parliament and the democratic defic […]
Artists criticise war centenary plan May 21, 2013
Open letter to David Cameron describes conflict as a 'military disaster and a human catastrophe'David Cameron's plan to spend more than £50m marking the centenary of the first world war has been attacked by a group of actors, writers and campaigners including Jude Law and Michael Morpurgo, author of the children's novel War Horse which is […]

The BBC

Search for US tornado survivors May 21, 2013
The search for victims of the gigantic tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb continues into a second day, with 24 people confirmed dead.
Key pair barred from Iran election May 21, 2013
Two prominent figures in Iran, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, are barred from standing in next month's presidential election.
Suicide inside Notre-Dame de Paris May 21, 2013
A far-right historian shoots himself dead inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris in the French capital, police say, causing its evacuation.
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim May 21, 2013
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Syria and Israel in exchange of fire May 21, 2013
Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.
Afghan women 'jailed over morals' May 21, 2013
The number of women in Afghanistan jailed for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the past 18 months, says Human Rights Watch.
Imran Khan walks again after fall May 21, 2013
Pakistani politician Imran Khan walks a short distance in a brace, two weeks after damaging his spine in an election rally fall.
Oscar Pistorius' brother acquitted May 21, 2013
The brother of South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius, Carl, is acquitted of culpable homicide over the death of a motorcyclist in 2008.

The Independent, UK

Oklahoma tornado latest: Obama pledges support for 'as long as it takes' to rebuild the suburb of Moore May 21, 2013
As the frantic rescue work continued in Moore, President Obama promised that the federal government would get everything needed “right away” to victims of the devastating tornado that struck on Monday afternoon, killing at least 24 people.
Video: Amateur footage captures Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
Terrifying amateur footage has captured the monster tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City surburbs, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
Oklahoma tornado: The storm was a monster - even for Tornado Alley May 21, 2013
The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. On 3 May 1999, an EF-5 storm tore through the Oklahoma suburb, killing 36 people and injuring 583. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies to the southwest on Monday afternoon, they were prepared - or so they thought. The tornado touched down at 2.46pm.
Oklahoma tornado: The people of Moore thought they were prepared for twisters. They were wrong May 21, 2013
The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. On 3 May 1999, an EF-5 storm tore through the Oklahoma suburb, killing 36 people and injuring 583. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies to the southwest on Monday afternoon, they were prepared - or so they thought. The tornado touched down at 2.46pm.
Early summit date set for US and China May 21, 2013
China’s new leader, Xi Jinping, will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than expected, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations troubled by issues from cyber-spying to North Korea.
Oklahoma tornado: Timeline of events May 21, 2013
Video: Oklahoma tornado survivors share their stories May 21, 2013
Survivors of the massive tornado that has wreaked havoc on Oklahoma have shared their experiences.
'There are empty spaces where there used to be living rooms, bedrooms, classrooms': President Barack Obama says America is praying for Oklahoma in wake of tornado that claimed 24 lives May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has said that authorities will work "as long as it takes" to deal with the devastation delivered by the massive hurricane that hit a heavily populated suburb of Oklahoma city.

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