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Meanwhile, Back in Minnesota…

• June 30, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Democrats, History
Tags: "Saturday Nigh Live", 2010, Air America, Al Franken, Bill O'Reilly, Democrat, Ed Schultz, Governor Tim Pawlenty, Junior Senator, Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court, Norm Coleman, Obama, Randi Rhodes, Republican, Senator-elect Al Franken, Sixty Votes, St. Paul MN, The Senate

Michael Jackson’s Final Months: Anonymous Gay Sex and Drugging?

• June 30, 2009 • 25 Comments

Posted in Black People, Books, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Gossip, Health, Love, Michael Jackson, Music, Nonfiction/Essays, Race, Religion, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: "Doc Hollywood", Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Anderson Cooper, Angelina Jolie, Anonymous Gay Sex, Anti-Depressants, California, Christian, Debbie Rowe, Demerol, Dilaudid, Dr. Howard Samuels, Drug Cocktail, Eddie Murphy, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, Emotional Blackmail, Enforced Heterosexism, Gay, Genetics, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Generation, Hypermasculinity, Ian Halperin, J. Randy Taraborrelli, Jehovah's Witnesses, Joe Jackson, Jordie Chandler, Lisa Marie Presley, Lupus, Marriage, Michael Jackson, Middle-Class, Neil Patrick Harris, Painkillers, People of Color, Queen Latifah, Rachel Maddow, Randy Jackson, Repressed Sexuality, Sensuality, Sir Elton John, Sober Coach, Stimulants, Vitiligo, Wanda Sykes

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The New York Times

Fort Worth Police Officer Who Shot a Woman in Her Home Has Resigned October 14, 2019
The officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson as she was playing video games with her nephew resigned only hours before he was going to be fired, the authorities said.
Airline Food Waste Is a Problem. Can Banana Leaves Be Part of the Solution? October 12, 2019
The average airline passenger leaves behind about three pounds of waste each flight. One British design firm has ideas to bring down that number.
Suburbanites in Louisiana Vote to Create a New City of Their Own October 13, 2019
The referendum to establish a largely white city called St. George on the edge of Baton Rouge, which is racially diverse, grew out of frustration over schools and local control.
Fort Worth Woman Was Playing Video Game With Her Nephew When Shot by Police October 14, 2019
A police officer fired the shot that killed Atatiana Jefferson from outside her bedroom window. A neighbor had reported two doors ajar.
Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Depends Where You Are October 14, 2019
In the past year, at least five states and numerous cities and towns have joined a long list of places to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
He Tried E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking. Doctors Say Vaping Led to His Death. October 14, 2019
Months after John Steffen died in Nebraska, officials said his death was part of a mysterious outbreak of vaping-related deaths and illnesses.
Typhoon, Cyclone or Hurricane? Different Names for the Same Storms October 13, 2019
Powerful tropical storms occur all around the world, but what they’re called depends on where they form.
A Brazen Scheme, and a Minor Penalty, for Winning Business in China October 14, 2019
Confidential documents detail how Deutsche Bank’s hiring practices curried favor with China’s ruling elite. A $4,000 bottle of French wine also helped.

The Guardian, UK

Trump renews call for Ukraine whistleblower to be unmasked – live October 14, 2019
Adam Schiff, the Democrat chair of the House intelligence committee, warns that whistleblower may not testify because of safety concernsSign up to the US briefing and get a new perspective 6.35pm BST Joe Biden is using every tool at his disposal to push back against Trump’s false claims that the former vice president used his influence to advance his son’s b […]
Catalan separatist leaders given lengthy prison sentences October 14, 2019
Nine convicted variously of sedition, misuse of public funds and disobedience over 2017 independence vote Catalan independence: what is the story?Key figures in the independence pushSpain’s supreme court has jailed nine prominent Catalan separatist leaders for sedition over their roles in the failed push for independence two years ago, triggering angry prote […]
Jeremy Corbyn hits out at 'farcical' Queen's speech October 14, 2019
Labour leader suggests party ready to back election once no-deal Brexit danger off tableLatest politics news - live updatesJeremy Corbyn has condemned the government’s planned legislative programme outlined in the Queen’s speech as “a farce”, as he signalled he would back a general election that could deliver a Labour government within weeks.The Labour leade […]
Orphans thought to be British rescued from Isis camp after Turkish attacks October 14, 2019
Children believed to have been taken to safety after hundreds of people fled camp holding Islamic State affiliates in northern SyriaThree orphans believed to be British citizens have been evacuated from an area in northern Syria that was the focus of recent attacks by Turkish troops and their allies.The Guardian understands that the three children, Amira, 10 […]
Paedophile Richard Huckle 'murdered' in prison October 14, 2019
Man who abused up to 200 babies and children found dead at Full Sutton jail in YorkshireA British paedophile, who targeted and abused up to 200 Malaysian babies and children, and shared images of his crimes on the dark web, has been killed in prison.Richard Huckle, a photographer from Ashford in Kent, received 22 life sentences after admitting an “unpreceden […]
Poland's populist Law and Justice party voted back in October 14, 2019
Almost complete election results show party has done even better than four years agoPoland’s ruling rightwing Law and Justice party has scored a convincing victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with almost complete results indicating a parliamentary majority and another four-year term in office.According to results from 99.5% of constituencies publish […]
Britons in Europe face citizens' rights 'lottery' in event of no deal October 14, 2019
Requirements and costs of staying put abroad after Brexit vary across EU member statesTens of thousands of Britons seeking to secure residency rights in EU countries in the event of a no-deal Brexit face fees of up to €210 (£183), tight application deadlines and minimum salary thresholds, a Guardian investigation can reveal.The challenges for British nationa […]
Workers making £88 Lululemon leggings claim they are beaten October 14, 2019
Exclusive: Upmarket brand, which has just launched UN partnership, opens investigation as female labourers in Bangladesh factory say they suffer regular abuseLululemon, an athleisure brand whose £88 leggings are worn by celebrities and Instagram influencers, are sourcing clothing from a factory where Bangladeshi female factory workers claim they are beaten a […]

The BBC

Turkey-Syria offensive: Syrian army heads north after Kurdish deal October 14, 2019
President Assad's forces move towards border towns after reaching a deal with Kurdish forces.
Catalonia leaders jailed for sedition by Spanish court October 14, 2019
The jailing of politicians and activists for their role in the illegal 2017 referendum sparks protests.
Newborn girl found alive in shallow grave in India October 14, 2019
Police say they are are looking for the parents of the newborn and trying to find out who buried her.
Pro-Trump massacre video prompts media condemnation October 14, 2019
The clip shows a Trump figure shooting others tagged with names of news groups like the BBC and CNN.
After years searching, I found my sister next door October 13, 2019
Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery.
Nobel economics prize winner: I want to inspire women October 14, 2019
Esther Duflo, who won the prize as part of a team of three, is only the second woman since 1969 to win.
K-pop star Sulli found dead aged 25 October 14, 2019
The former f(x) band member was found dead by her manager
China's Study the Great Nation app 'enables spying via back door' October 14, 2019
Study the Great Nation could be used to monitor phone-users' activity, a security firm warns.