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Michael Vick’s Reality Show to Premiere on BET in 2010

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Posted in Animal Cruelty, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Documentaries, Mental Health/Psychology, Reality Shows, Television
Tags: "60 Minutes", "Being Bobby Brown", "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution", "The Los Angeles Times", "The Michael Vick Project", BET, Hollywood, Michael Vick, NFL, PETA, The Humane Society, The Indianapolis Colts, The Philadelphia Eagles, Tony Dungy

Brad Pitt Unveils “Floating House” for New Orleans’ Ninth Ward–and It’s Affordable and Green

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Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, History, Homelessness, Hurricanes, New Orleans, Race, The Ninth Ward, Wisconsin
Tags: 12 Feet, African Americans, Brad Pitt, Flooding, Green Houses, Green Muze, Green Technology, Hurricane Katrina, Katrina, Levee Breaks, Louisiana, Make It Right, Morphosis, Mother Nature Network, New Orleans, Ninth Ward, Post-Modern, Property, Santa Monica CA, Shotgun House, The FLOAT House, The Make It Right Foundation, Thom Mayne, Wisconsin

NOLA Native Harry Connick Doesn’t Like Blackface Humor

• October 8, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Aborigines/Blacks, Australia, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Education, History, New Orleans, People of Color, Race, Reality Shows, Television, The Rest of the World
Tags: "Hey Hey It's Saturday Night", Aborigines, Afro Wigs, Anand Deva, Australia, Bandleader, Blackface, Blacks, Common Sense, Darky Iconography, Guest Judge, Harry Connick Jr., Horizontal Oppression, Michael Jackson, MInstrelsy, New Orleans, New Orleans LA, NOLA, Pianist, Racism, Reality Show, The Jackson Jive

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The Madison WI Capitol Times

Madison homeless day resource center would receive more city funds under budget amendment October 20, 2017
Alders and Mayor Paul Soglin have proposed 22 amendments to the executive $313.9 million operating budget for 2018.
A look at what's on display at the Trump Twitter museum October 20, 2017
The Donald J. Trump Twitter Presidential Library featuring some of the president's famous tweets opened in Chicago Friday. Here's a look at what you'll find at the satirical pop-up exhibit organized by "The Daily Show."
Malloy wants a budget document before meeting lawmakers October 20, 2017
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he won't meet with legislative leaders to discuss their tentative budget framework until they have a document for him to review.
Michael A Hepler: Dairy quota system would help small farmers October 20, 2017
Dear Editor: I'm a small dairy farmer. I believe and support a quota system 100 percent, like Canada has. I would definitely be willing to accept it. It would help us family-style dairy farms out against these 300-cow-and-larger mega dairies…
Wisopinion.com: 'The Insiders' assess Tommy Thompson's legacy (video) October 20, 2017
WisOpinion.com Insiders Scott Jensen and Chuck Chvala weigh in.
Recalls this week: wind-up toys, ottomans, wood chippers October 20, 2017
More than a half-million windup toys are being recalled this week because a piece poses a choking hazard to young children. Other recalled consumer products this week include off-highway vehicles and wood-chippers.
Memorial High grad hits new heights in independent film October 20, 2017
“Walking Out" opens today at New Vision Fitchburg 18, and Garcia is doing a post-show audience Q&A after the 7:15 p.m. showing.
Madison students learn life-saving lessons during Fire Prevention Month October 20, 2017
Every year during fire prevention month, the Madison Fire Department teaches the city's four year-old kindergarten through 3rd grade students about the importance of fire safety.

The New York Times

In St. Louis, Protests Over Police Violence Disrupt Economy, and Win Attention October 20, 2017
Regional leaders are taking notice as the almost nightly rallies have prompted businesses to close and the cancellation of concerts.
Los Angeles Police Investigate Rape Claim Against Weinstein October 20, 2017
The latest allegation against the former movie mogul was made by an Italian actress and model, who told police that the attack occurred in 2013.
Where Did the Napa Fire Begin? Investigators Scour the Ashes October 20, 2017
Dozens of investigators are digging through the debris of the Northern California fires to determine what sparked the blazes.
Puerto Ricans Ask: When Will the Lights Come Back On? October 20, 2017
A month after Hurricane Maria knocked out power, 80 percent of Puerto Rico remains without electricity. And progress is slow.
‘Perfect Storm’ of Failures Leaves Puerto Rico in the Dark October 20, 2017
One month after Hurricane Maria, experts say poor planning, logistical nightmares and dire financial straits are to blame for the slow response to Puerto Rico's major power outage.
Blood and Beauty on a Texas Exotic-Game Ranch October 19, 2017
In the hill country outside San Antonio, a safari-style world of rare and endangered species symbolizes the popularity and controversy of exotic game hunting.
Californians Will Soon Have Nonbinary as a Gender Option on Birth Certificates October 19, 2017
Under a new law, the first in the nation, residents will no longer be limited to identifying themselves as either male or female on state documents.
Home of the ‘Bump Stock’ Says, Don’t Blame Us for Las Vegas October 19, 2017
Residents of Moran, Tex., depend heavily on the company whose products enable high-speed gunfire, and say a ban would be disastrous, and unconstitutional.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Marrero man pleads guilty to attempted murder of girlfriend October 20, 2017
Canthony Mayho admitted entering his girlfriend's home and beating her with a shotgun and a metal crutch, court records said.
Crab sex and setbacks in coastal restoration funding: This week's coastal news October 20, 2017
Listen to the discussion here or Friday (Oct. 20) at 4:44 p.m. on 89.9 FM WWNO.
Lafitte garden club takes students outside for environment education course October 20, 2017
For two days, students attended lectures on these topics and participated in many authentic, hands-on learning experiences.
Alvar Library security guard recovering after shooting, library to reopen Saturday October 20, 2017
The 60-year-old security guard was shot in the back while standing outside the library.
Five-day search for Lake Pontchartrain oilfield worker ends with body's discovery October 20, 2017
Timothy Morrison, 44, was one of eight men cleaning Clovelly Oil Co. structure
Search for man missing since Lake Pontchartrain explosion updated October 20, 2017
Eight workers were cleaning Clovelly Oil Co. platform when explosion occurred
Louisiana to Congress: how much Gulf oil money will we get? October 20, 2017
If less than $75 million a year, the state may ask Congress to help fund restoration

The Guardian, UK

Trump links UK crime rise to 'spread of Islamic terror' October 20, 2017
In latest Twitter outburst US president makes terrorism link even though annual figures cover all police-recorded offencesDonald Trump has erroneously linked a rise in recorded crime in England and Wales to the “spread of radical Islamic terror” in his latest outburst on Twitter.“Just out report: ‘United Kingdom crime rises 13% annually amid spread of Radica […]
List of Harvey Weinstein's accusers grows as ripple of effects spread globally October 20, 2017
Lupita Nyong’o claims Weinstein harassed her when she was a film student, as police in three cities continue investigations and #metoo gains momentumA list of the accusations made against Harvey WeinsteinThe Los Angeles police department has opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations made against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as […]
Dozens killed in twin bombings of mosques in Afghanistan October 20, 2017
Suicide bombings in capital Kabul and Ghor province leave at least 70 dead, the latest in a series of attacks across the countryMore than 70 people have been killed in twin suicide bombings on mosques in Afghanistan, government officials said. Related: The war America can't win: how the Taliban are regaining control in Afghanistan Continue reading...
Trudeau on Quebec face-cover ban: not our business to tell women what to wear October 20, 2017
Canadian prime minister responds to province’s law obliging niqab or burqa wearers to unveil on public transit or while receiving government servicesJustin Trudeau has said it is not the government’s business to tell a woman what or what not to wear after the Canadian province of Quebec passed a law – believed to be the first of its kind in North America – o […]
Emmanuel Macron accuses Brexiters of bluffing over no-deal divorce October 20, 2017
French president tells EU leaders’ summit that Theresa May has never raised cliff-edge Brexit as an option during any discussionsEmmanuel Macron has accused Brexiters of seeking to “bluff” the EU into softening its negotiating stance by championing a no-deal scenario.In a dramatic intervention at a summit of European leaders in Brussels, the French president […]
Spanish PM vows to end Catalonia standoff and force region to obey law October 20, 2017
Mariano Rajoy to hold emergency talks to decide exact nature of Spain’s intervention in Catalonia as crisis reaches ‘critical point’The Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, has vowed to return Catalonia to the rule of law as his government prepares to announce unprecedented measures to head off the independence crisis by imposing direct rule from Madrid.Sp […]
Women take top three jobs in Norway's government October 20, 2017
Ine Eriksen Søreide joins prime minister Erna Solberg and finance minister Siv Jensen in rightwing coalition governmentNorway’s defence minister, Ine Eriksen Søreide, has became the country’s first female foreign minister, in a cabinet reshuffle that put the three most senior government jobs in the hands of women. Søreide, 41, replaces Børge Brende, who is s […]
Irish-Egyptian man freed after four years in jail in Egypt over protest October 20, 2017
Ibrahim Halawa’s release comes after court acquits him of charges including murder, arson and illegal possession of weaponsAn Irish-Egyptian man detained in Egypt for more than four years on charges related to a 2013 Muslim Brotherhood protest in Cairo has been released.Ibrahim Halawa’s release early on Friday, announced by his laywer, Darragh Mackin, came a […]

The BBC

Afghan suicide mosque attacks kill scores of worshippers October 20, 2017
Some 60 people are killed as worshippers are targeted in two separate attacks on mosques.
Iraq Kurds: Army claims full control of Kirkuk province October 20, 2017
Kurdish forces have not confirmed reports that they have given up the last area under their control.
Pablo Neruda 'did not die of cancer', say experts October 20, 2017
The left-wing poet died in 1973, weeks after a military coup led by general Augusto Pinochet.
Mugabe named as goodwill ambassador by WHO October 20, 2017
The World Health Organisation head praises Zimbabwe's public health policy, in a controversial move.
King Felipe VI says Catalonia 'will remain' Spanish October 20, 2017
King Felipe VI says Spain will solve the crisis through democratic institutions.
Mogadishu truck bombing death toll jumps to 358 October 20, 2017
More than 50 people are also still missing after last Saturday's huge truck bombing, officials say.
São Paulo's food pellets plan for poor children divides Brazil October 20, 2017
A row is brewing over plans to use reconstituted food from leftovers near expiry to feed poor kids.
Malawi cracks down on 'vampire' lynch mobs October 20, 2017
Some 140 arrests are made over deadly attacks on people accused of sucking their victims' blood.