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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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Flying Into Patchy Fog, Kobe Bryant’s Pilot Had a Decision to Make January 28, 2020
The weather was good when the helicopter with nine passengers left Orange County. But as they flew north, it quickly grew worse.
Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Treating Transgender Teens January 27, 2020
In South Dakota and other states, lawmakers are considering bills that would restrict access to hormone treatment and surgeries for young transgender people.
‘There’s Nothing Left’: An Inferno Tears Through Alabama Boat Dock, Killing 8 January 28, 2020
The fire tore through a wooden dock in Scottsboro, destroying dozens of boats and plunging survivors into the water.
The 9 Victims of the Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant January 28, 2020
A college baseball coach. A pilot with years of experience. Young basketball players and their parents. Here is what we know about everyone on board.
Framing the Impeachment Case: An Inside Look at Opposing Legal Teams January 28, 2020
In their own words, here is how the House managers and President Trump’s defense team view impeachment.
Inside the Buttigieg Campaign as Staff Members of Color Sought to Be Heard January 28, 2020
As the candidate courted nonwhite voters, employees of color were voicing their frustrations, according to interviews, documents and a recording. The campaign said it worked to foster a progressive workplace.
What to Watch For in Trump’s Impeachment Trial on Tuesday January 28, 2020
President Trump’s legal team will complete oral arguments as negotiations accelerate over whether to include witnesses in the trial.
A Primary From the Right? Not in Trump’s G.O.P. January 28, 2020
With Republicans now unified, it is difficult to find a district where a challenger can credibly claim that the incumbent has been insufficiently supportive of the president.

The Guardian, UK

Wuhan evacuation: US and Japan to fly out citizens as coronavirus death toll rises January 28, 2020
Nations scramble to extract citizens from Wuhan as first death is recorded in BeijingCoronavirus deaths in China pass 100 – latest updatesThe death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 106, Chinese officials have confirmed, as countries scrambled to fly their citizens out of the city at the centre of the outbreak.Japan said it would send a chartered flight […]
Migration committee advises against full points-based system for UK January 28, 2020
Report gives first detailed insight into how immigration system might look after BrexitThe independent migration advisory committee does not recommend a full shift to an Australian points-based system in research giving the first detailed insight into how a reformed immigration system might look after Brexit and the ending of freedom of movement for EU natio […]
Prince Andrew told to 'stop playing games' over Epstein inquiry January 28, 2020
US lawyer representing alleged victims tells duke to ‘do the right thing’ and assist inquiryA US lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to “stop playing games” and assist authorities with their investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking inquiry.Lisa Bloom, who represents five of Epstein’s alleged victims, said it was time for the Duke of York to “do […]
Japan in raptures as outsider wins sumo contest – and bursts into tears January 28, 2020
The 188kg wrestler Tokushoryu bulldozes his way into the hearts of fans in a sport unaccustomed to displays of emotionSumo fans in Japan are celebrating after the lowest-ranked wrestler beat incredible odds to emerge victorious at the first main tournament of the year.Tokushoryu, a relative unknown until his winning streak at the new year tournament, shoved […]
Donald Trump to publish delayed Middle East ‘peace plan’ January 28, 2020
Palestinian PM calls on world powers to boycott initiative, due to be revealed on TuesdayDonald Trump will unveil his much-delayed Middle East “peace plan” alongside the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday amid a rising global chorus of doubt about its timing and substance.The US president said on Monday that he would announce the plan at […]
New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern promises stability as she sets poll date January 28, 2020
Vote on 19 September will also see referendums on legalising euthanasia and recreational marijuanaPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her country’s next general election will be held on 19 September, firing the starting pistol on a campaign race lasting more than seven months.On Tuesday, Ardern said the forthcoming election campaign would be “positiv […]
Netanyahu withdraws immunity from prosecution request January 28, 2020
Israel PM makes move hours before Knesset proceedings on subject are set to beginIsrael’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has withdrawn his request for immunity from prosecution hours before parliamentary proceedings on the subject were set to begin.Netanyahu, who was visiting Washington before the launch of Donald Trump’s long-anticipated peace plan, sa […]
Boris Johnson gets final warning with Huawei 5G verdict imminent January 28, 2020
Former senior government figures voice security fears as PM chairs meeting of NSCFormer ministers have sounded their final warnings to Boris Johnson about the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei ahead of his expected decision on whether it will play a part in the UK’s 5G network.The prime minister will chair a meeting of the national security council (NSC) later on […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures January 28, 2020
Transport restrictions have been further tightened as the number of new infections almost doubles.
Coronavirus: Tales of solidarity from China's virus-hit Wuhan January 28, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases continues to climb but some in Wuhan are determined to spread cheer.
Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew's 'lack of co-operation' January 28, 2020
A US lawyer, who represents some of the late Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, urges the duke to assist the probe.
Belgium's ex-King Albert II admits fathering child after DNA test January 27, 2020
Albert II has admitted he has a fourth child after years of fighting the paternity claim.
Rare Bolivian glass frogs seen for first time in 18 years January 28, 2020
Conservationists spot three rare "glass frogs" in a Bolivian national park.
Kobe Bryant: Investigators work to determine cause of crash January 28, 2020
Nine people, including Bryant's teenage daughter Gianna, were killed in Sunday's crash.
Alabama fire: Eight killed as blaze engulfs 35 boats in marina January 27, 2020
The aluminium roof of the wooden dock in a marina in Alabama collapsed, and some of the boats sank.
The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir January 28, 2020
Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August.