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This Was Our House

• August 26, 2009 • 3 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Drug Culture/Industry, History, Hurricanes, Love, Memoir, Murder/Manslaughter, New Orleans, Race, Religion, Who I Am
Tags: 2632 Peniston Street, Black Indians, Booman Tribune, Canal Villerie, Chauffeur, Chicken Coops, Cicadas, Daily Kos, Drugs, Easter Lilies, Fig Trees, Geraniums, Hurricane Betsy, Hurricane Katrina, Katrina, Magnolia Street, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Indians, Mosquito Hawks, Napoleon Avenue, Peniston STreet, RC Cola, Schwegmann's, Shrimp Boil, St. James Parish, St. Luke's, The Magnolia Projects, The Spiritual Church of New Orleans, The Twelfth Ward, Tourism, Trainer, Winn-Dixie

Massachusetts Senator Edward Moore “Teddy” Kennedy, 77, Has Died

• August 26, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Politics, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Democrats, History, Race, The Kennedys
Tags: "Respect", "The Lion of the Senate", American History, Anita Hill, Bad Habits, Bill Clinton, Clarence Thomas, Code Words, Dog Whistles, Edward M. Kennedy, Edward Moore Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Hillary Clinton, Irish, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jimmy Carter, John F. Kennedy Jr., Joseph P. Kennedy, Lace Curtain Irish, Legendary, Liberal, Mary Jo Kopechne, Massachusetts, Senator, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Shanty Irish, The Kennedys

Sorry, LaToya, But I Think Your Crazy Ass is Wrong This Time

• August 25, 2009 • 5 Comments

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Crime, Drug Culture/Industry, Gossip, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, Murder/Manslaughter, Music, The View
Tags: "Memory of Fire", "The Aviator", 20/20, Accidental Death, Accidental Homicide, Accidental Overdose, AEG, Barbara Walters, Bryan Monroe, Common Sense, Conspiracy, Dick Gregory, Diprivan, Dr. Arnold Klein, Dr. Conrad Murray, Dr. Tohme Tohme, Ebony Magazine, Eduardo Galeano, Homicide, Howard Hughes, Incompetence, Infantalization, Joe Jackson, Lack of Common Sense, LaToya Jackson, Manslaughter, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Mormon Mafia, Mormons, Murder, Propofol, Psychology, Spanish Hapsburg, The View, Will

Glenn Beck, Smarting from the Loss of 33 Advertisers, Attacks Color of Change Co-Founder Van Jones

• August 24, 2009 • 3 Comments

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Books, Class, Crime, Hate Crimes, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Obama Administration, Race, The Economy
Tags: "The Glenn Beck Show", "The Green Collar Economy", Advertisers, African Americans, Black Nationalism, Black Nationlist, Blacks, CoC, Color of Change.org, Common Sense, Faux Noise, Fox News, Glenn Beck, James Rucker, President Barack Obama, Racism, Radical, Reverse Racism, Roger Ailes, Rupert Murdoch, Van Jones, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Wingnuttery

L.A. Coroner Rules Michael Jackson’s Death a Homicide

• August 24, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Crime, Drug Culture/Industry, Michael Jackson, Murder/Manslaughter, Music, Science
Tags: Addiction, Cardiologist, Dr. Conrad Murray, Drugs, Emaciated, Homicide, L.A. County Coroner's Office, Las Vegas, Lorazepam, Los Angeles County Coroner, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Midazolam, Propofol, The Associated Press

The Katrina Pain Index

• August 24, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Class, Crime, Education, Gentrification, Health, History, Hurricanes, Joblessness, New Orleans, Obama Administration, Race, The Economy, The Stimulus Bill
Tags: "Katrina Pain Index 2009", After Katrina, Bill Quigley, Bobby Jindal, Counterpunch, Davida Finger, FEMA, FEMA Trailers, GNOCDC, Governor Bobby Jindal, Greater New Orleans Community Data Center, Homeowners, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Survivors, ICF International, Louisiana, New Orleans, Renters, The Brookings Institution, The Road Home, The Stimulus Plan

This is the Week of Katrina, Year Four

• August 24, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Education, History, Hurricanes, Obama Administration
Tags: Army Corps of Engineers, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Survivors, Levee Breaks, Louisiana, New Orleans

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California and Nevada Ask: Iowa Who? November 18, 2019
The 2020 Democrats headed West to campaign in two key states. “I don’t think it matters what happens in New Hampshire or Iowa, which are not representative of the country,” Harry Reid said.
Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Brutal Farm Killings November 19, 2019
After speaking with the families of the victims, the Bucks County district attorney did not pursue the death penalty for Sean Kratz.
After Defeating His Opponent and Trump, Louisiana Governor Charts His Own Path November 18, 2019
Gov. John Bel Edwards was called the “accidental governor” when he was first elected to lead Louisiana four years ago. After winning again, no one is calling him an accident now.
Judge Denies DNA Testing in Case of a Man Executed 13 Years Ago November 19, 2019
Sedley Alley went to his death based on scant physical evidence and a confession he said had been coerced. His daughter wants to know if he really was guilty.
Fresno Backyard Shooting Leaves 4 Dead and 6 Injured, Police Say November 19, 2019
At least two people opened fire on a crowd watching a football game at a family gathering, the authorities said. No suspects have been identified.
He Wrote ‘Kill All Women,’ but a Judge Returned His Guns November 19, 2019
Authorities around the country have collided with the limits of laws designed to seize weapons from those who might be a threat to public safety.
Dennis Tyler, Mayor of Muncie, Ind., Indicted on Theft of Government Funds November 19, 2019
Mr. Tyler, whose administration has been under investigation for corruption allegations for years, was taken into custody at his home on Monday.
Underage Sex Sting Led by Alabama Teenagers Ensnares a Teacher November 18, 2019
A school music director was lured to a local Walmart by the teenagers, who then confronted him, a video shows.

The Guardian, UK

Hong Kong protests: hundreds arrested as university standoff enters third day November 19, 2019
Fears of bloody clashes as up to 200 remain trapped inside Polytechnic University Fears of a potential crackdown or bloody clashes have risen in Hong Kong as the standoff between riot police and protesters at a university in the city enters its third day with up to 200 still trapped.Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam said about 600 protesters surrendered […]
New Epstein accuser sues estate and calls on Prince Andrew to share information November 19, 2019
Woman says sex offender committed ‘vicious, prolonged sexual assault’ against her when she was 15A woman who claims Jeffrey Epstein committed a “vicious, prolonged sexual assault” against her when she was 15 has called on Prince Andrew to come forward with information about the convicted sex offender.The new accuser, who identifies herself as “Jane Doe 15”, […]
US says Israeli settlements no longer considered illegal in dramatic shift November 18, 2019
Declaration marks rejection of 2016 UN resolution that settlements on the West Bank are a ‘flagrant violation’ of international lawThe US has declared that Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land are not necessarily illegal, in a dramatic break with decades of international law, US policy and the established position of most US allies.“Calling the e […]
Marie Kondo sparks consternation with online homeware store November 19, 2019
Decluttering guru looks to clean up but says ‘if the bowl you’re using currently sparks joy for you, I don’t encourage replacing it’The Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo appears to have adopted a new approach to decluttering: rid your home of things that don’t “spark joy”, then replace them with items from her new online store.Kondo – who rose to internation […]
Grace Millane trial: defence witnesses tell jury of UK backpacker's dating past November 19, 2019
Defence lawyers say accused had ‘no motive’ for murder Defence lawyers for the New Zealand man accused of murdering Grace Millane have put the British backpacker’s sexual history at the centre of their case, bringing forward witnesses who spoke about her dating past.The jury was told that Millane was a member of a number of BDSM dating websites, and had prac […]
Sydney smoke: city covered in thick haze as more than 50 bushfires burn across NSW November 18, 2019
People with asthma or respiratory illness should stay inside, health authorities warn Sydney woke up to a thick blanket of smoke over the city on Tuesday as New South Wales headed into the first of two “tough days” this week, with temperatures likely to rise to the 40s and little-to-no rainfall forecast.Most of the state’s east coast was under severe or very […]
Impeachment witness: I've never heard anything like Trump-Sondland Ukraine call November 19, 2019
In newly released transcript, state department official details exchange in which Trump raised Ukraine investigationsDavid Holmes, a state department official, said he had “never seen anything like” the phone call he overheard between Donald Trump and Gordon Sondland, the EU ambassador, in which Trump personally raised the investigations he had requested fro […]
House investigating whether Trump lied to Robert Mueller in written answers November 19, 2019
General counsel has urged judges to order the release of still-secret material redacted from the reportThe House of Representatives’ top lawyer told a federal court on Monday that the House is investigating whether Donald Trump lied to the special counsel Robert Mueller, and the attorney urged the judges to order the release of still-secret material from Mue […]

The BBC

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Some protesters still inside as standoff continues November 19, 2019
The standoff is has entered a third day, with the very young protesters being allowed to leave.
New Jeffrey Epstein accuser calls on Prince Andrew to talk November 19, 2019
Woman identified as "Jane Doe 15" accuses Jeffrey Epstein of abusing her as a 15-year-old.
US says Israeli settlements are no longer illegal November 18, 2019
The US reverses four decades of foreign policy in move seen as a boost to Israel.
Impeachment: Lawmakers investigating if Trump lied to Mueller November 18, 2019
The president's statements to the special counsel about WikiLeaks are reported to be under scrutiny.
Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires November 19, 2019
Bushfires raging to the north of the city are creating a dense haze and "hazardous" air quality.
Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft November 19, 2019
Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin.
Attenborough: World 'changing habits' on plastic November 19, 2019
"I think we're all shifting our behaviour," the BBC broadcaster says as he wins a prestigious award.
Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking November 19, 2019
Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet.