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Dr. Conrad Murray Convicted and Sentenced, But Not Chastened; and The Proof Is In The Audio and The Video (w/Update)

• November 30, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Documentary, Drug Culture/Industry, Film, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, Murder/Manslaughter, Music, Television, The Jackson 5/Michael Jackson, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: "Dr. Oz", "Michael Jackson and The Doctor", "The Man Who Killed Michael Jackson", "The Today Show", African Americans, Blacks, Britain, California, Celebrity, Common Sense, Conrad Murray, County Jails, Documentary, Dr. Conrad Murray, Drama, Drugs, Exploitation, Faux Documentary, Governor Jerry Brown, Invasion of Privacy, iPhone, Jackson, Judge Michael Pastor, Katherine Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Lucrative, Michael Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, MSNBC, Murray, Pharmacies, Prescription Drugs, Prisons, Propofol, Quack, Remorse, Sentence, Sentence (law), The Jackson Family, Twitter, United Kingdom, Verdict

Saturday Night Music, November 26, 2011: Experience Unlimited (EU), “Da Butt,” from Spike Lee’s “School Daze,” 1988

• November 26, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Acting, African American History, Black People, Bullying/Juvenile Crimes, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Drama, Film, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality, Women
Tags: "School Daze", Arts, Bill Nunn, Chuck Brown, D.C. Metro, Dance Party, EU, Experience Unlimited, Frat Party, Funk, Go-Go, Grady, Jane Toussaint, Jungle Boogie, Maryland, Rumpshaking, Spike Lee, The Roots, Washington, Washington D.C.

Spying While Shopping: Malls Using Your Cell Phones to Track Your Movements in Stores

• November 26, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Class, Consumer Fraud, Holidays, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: Android Smartphones, Backlash, Holiday Season, Holiday Shopping, Malls, Marketing, Mobile phone, New Year's Day, Path Intelligence, Promenade Temecula Mall, Richmond Virginia, Rupert Murdoch, Shopping Mail, Short Pump Town Center, Snooping, Southern California, Spying, The Economy, Tracking, Tweets, United States, Voice Mails

What Are You Thankful For Today?

• November 24, 2011 • 2 Comments

Posted in Class, Holidays, Religion, SGI Nichiren Buddhism, Television, Who I Am, Wisconsin
Tags: Achievement, All My Friends, All My Relations, Being Alive, Dreams, Giving Thanks, Gratitude, Hard Times, Holiday, Holiday Season, Love for Life, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Television, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Dinner

The Roots Snark Michele Bachmann on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” with Fishbone’s “Lyin’ Ass Bitch”

• November 23, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Late Night TV, Music, Public Intellectualism, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Roots, Women
Tags: "Lyin Ass Bitch", African Americans, Apologies, Ashlee Simpson, Bachmann, Bad Taste, Blacks, California, Cheek, Cheekiness, Comcast, Common Sense, Demeaning to Women?, Double Standard, Fallon, Fishbone, General Electric, Jimmy Fallon, Kathie Lee Gifford, Lady Gaga, Lampoon, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels, Meme, Michele Bachmann, NBC, Presidiential Candidate, Punked, Republicans, Right Wing Loon, Roots, Self-Preservation, Ska, Slut-Shaming, The Roots, Tweet, Twitter, United States

That Kohl’s “Gotta Go to Kohl’s on Black Friday” Commercial

• November 22, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Commercials, Consumerism, Cultural History, Holidays, Music, Television
Tags: Adrants, Advertising, Black Friday, Bullying, Buying, Christmas, Christmas Shopping Season, Commercials, Department Store Chain, Friday, Kohl, Kohl's, Midnight, Music, Music Jingle, Rebecca Black, Sales, Shopping, Teenage Girl, Teenager, Threats, TV Commercials, Visible Measures, Xmas, Youth

Retired Philly Police Captain Raymond Lewis Arrested with Other Occupy Wall Street Activists; He Says It Was the Proudest Moment of His Life

• November 22, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, American Politics, Bailouts, Budget Cuts, Class, Cultural History, Environmental Crimes, Homelessness, Joblessness, Labor History, Obama Administration, People of Color, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wisconsin
Tags: Action, Activism, Arrest, Captain Ray Lewis, Demonstration, Iraq War, Lewis, New York, New York City, New York City Police Department, New York Observer, NYPD, Occupy Wall Street, OWS, Philadelphia Police Department, Police Officers, Political Activism, Rant, Ray Lewis, Retired Captain Raymond Lewis, Scott Olsen, Symbol, Sympathy Vote, Wisconsin

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Scott Walker: 'If I can take on 100,000 protesters, I can do the same across the world' February 26, 2015
Speaking in Washington Thursday, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker once again pointed to his experience battling unions as an indication of how tough he would be when dealing with terrorists.
In Case You Missed It: The unions strike back? February 26, 2015
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Stone Fence to move into old Absolutely Art location February 26, 2015
The decades-old gift and decor shop will move from Hilldale Shopping Center to the east side next month.
Wisconsin Assembly prepares to take up right-to-work bill February 26, 2015
As right-to-work opponents prepare for Wisconsin's fast-tracked bill to move to the Assembly next week, Republicans have launched a petition drive for supporters.
Sen. Jon Erpenbach: Don't mess with Local Government Property Insurance Fund February 26, 2015
Scott Walker's budget eliminates the Local Government Property Insurance Fund. There's no good reason to do that, and taxpayers would have to foot the bill for higher insurance costs.
Clean energy businesses in Wisconsin press on despite roadblocks February 26, 2015
New report shows over 500 state companies working in the solar and wind energy arena.
Indiana and Michigan, a tale of two new right to work states February 26, 2015
While a good economy ushered in more Indiana union members, Michigan's union membership is down.
Mary Kay Baum: March 1 event benefits people with dementia and their loved ones February 26, 2015
Dear Editor: The movie "Still Alice" does not show community members engaging positively with Alice. We only see Alice and her family struggling alone. Viewers could easily fear that Alzheimer…

The Chicago Tribune

Loose llamas lassoed after running amok in Arizona, Washington February 27, 2015
Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement enclave before they were captured by authorities Thursday, causing a stir in the streets and on social media.
Fire quickly squelched in upper floors of Hancock Tower February 27, 2015
Firefighters quickly squelched a blaze late Thursday on the 87th floor of the Hancock Center, a Chicago Fire Department official said.
Foreign governments gave millions to foundation while Clinton was at State Dept. February 27, 2015
The Clinton Foundation accepted millions of dollars from seven foreign governments during Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure as secretary of state, including one donation that violated its ethics agreement with the Obama administration, foundation officials disclosed Wednesday.
Bulls upbeat on prospect of Derrick Rose return after surgery Friday February 27, 2015
Derrick Rose will undergo a meniscectomy on the medial meniscus tear in his right knee Friday morning, the Bulls announced Thursday.
6 women accuse hot yoga founder of sex assaults, groping February 27, 2015
Six women are accusing the founder of a popular hot yoga method of sexual assault.
Jonathon Brandmeier is joining WLS-AM 890 February 27, 2015
Jonathon Brandmeier is joining WLS-AM 890 in March, taking over the 9 to 11 a.m. slot, the Cumulus Media-owned station announced Thursday.
Addams Tollway rebuilding project to begin next month February 27, 2015
One of the biggest projects of the 2015 road construction season is expected to start next month with the rebuilding and widening of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway between Elgin and the Tri-State Tollway, officials said Thursday.
In prison for girl's sex assault, man convicted of seeking hit on prosecutor February 27, 2015
A man already serving 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl was convicted Thursday of trying to hire someone to kill one of the prosecutors in charge of his case, according to prosecutors and court records.

The New York Times

Rivals Christie and Walker Find Fortunes Reversed as CPAC Opens February 27, 2015
On the first day of the conference, the contrasting standings of Scott Walker and Chris Christie in the early stages of the 2016 campaign reveal how quickly perceptions of the race can change.
Move to Ban a Bullet Adds to Its Appeal February 27, 2015
The Obama administration has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of a popular bullet used in AR-15 semiautomatic rifles, a move that has enraged gun rights advocates.
U.S. Push for Abstinence in Africa Is Seen as Failure Against H.I.V. February 27, 2015
The government’s $1.3 billion program to stop HIV infection in Africa is not cost effective, a new study by a Stanford student shows.
House and Senate Prepare Measures to Keep Homeland Security Funded February 27, 2015
The House is likely to counter a Senate bill with one that would extend the standoff into the next month.
Obama Promotes Benefits of Trade Deals to Workers and Smaller Businesses February 27, 2015
Facing a battle to persuade Congress to grant him new authority, the president tried to ease concerns that such agreements would help corporations at the expense of others.
National Briefing | Northwest: Washington: Autopsy Contradicts Officials’ Account of Pasco Shooting February 27, 2015
The autopsy of an unarmed Mexican man killed by the police showed he was shot up to seven times, including twice from behind, a lawyer for the man’s family said Thursday.
National Briefing | Rockies: Utah: Governor Spars Over Medicare Expansion February 27, 2015
Gov. Gary Herbert criticized the Utah House on Thursday for deciding not to consider his plan for expanding Medicaid.
Amazon Hires Jay Carney, Former Obama Press Secretary February 27, 2015
Amazon has hired Mr. Carney as senior vice president for global corporate affairs. The move is unusual, as Amazon is known for grooming employees from within.

The San Jose Mercury News

Llama drama: Runaway llamas lassoed after running amok near Phoenix February 27, 2015
Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement enclave before they were captured by authorities Thursday, causing a stir in the streets and on social media.
Buttocks injection maven 'Black Madam' testifies about college student's death February 26, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A Gothic hip-hop artist who called herself "the Michelangelo of buttocks injections" testified at her murder trial Thursday that she got into "body sculpting" 20 years ago to help transgender friends and has since performed thousands of procedures.
Missouri gubernatorial candidate apparently killed himself after scheduling interviews February 26, 2015
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich, who had recently launched a Republican campaign for governor, fatally shot himself Thursday in what police described as an "apparent suicide" at his home in suburban St.
Daughters of Charity Health System sues union that opposed sale to Prime Healthcare February 26, 2015
As a controversial Southern California hospital chain weighs state-imposed conditions on its proposed $843 million purchase of the Daughters of Charity Health System, Daughters is suing a handful of entities it says have interfered with the deal since last year.
GMO labels? There should be an app for that, Ag chief says February 26, 2015
In the ever-complicated debate over labeling of genetically modified foods, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he has an idea: use your smartphone.
Gilead dodges billions in taxes as money rolls in from hepatitis C drugs February 26, 2015
Gilead Sciences, whose $1,000-a-pill hepatitis C treatment is one of the world's most expensive drugs, is avoiding billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by booking profits overseas.
Nissan executive known as 'father of the Z' dies at 105 February 26, 2015
TOKYO -- Yutaka Katayama, a former president of Nissan Motor Co.'s U.S. unit who built the Z sports car into a powerful global brand in the 1970s, has died, his son said Saturday.
WhatsApp service must be halted in Brazil, judge rules February 26, 2015
A judge says he has ordered the suspension of the globally popular instant messaging system WhatsApp across Brazil because it has allegedly failed to help in an investigation.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bobby Jindal takes aim at David Vitter in National Journal article February 26, 2015
Gov. Bobby Jindal had some not-so-nice things to say about U.S. David Vitter in a recent National Journal article about the two Louisiana politicians' well-documented rivalry. "If you turn (your recorder) off, I'll tell you what I really think about him," Jindal told a...
'If we want to make it, we can stay out': Re-entry inmate says program gives graduates tools to succeed February 27, 2015
Deidra Berry-Tapo can see the impact the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office's re-entry program has had on her son. She believes the carpentry skills Walter Lemieux III has learned in the last few months will help him get a job when he's...
FCC approves net neutrality rules; Islamic State militant 'Jihadi John' identified (10 Things to Know for Friday) February 27, 2015
Here's your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday.
Kanye West tweets: 'I'm sorry Beck' February 27, 2015
LOS ANGELES -- Kanye West is saying he's sorry to Beck on Twitter. The incendiary 37-year-old hip-hop artist took to the social media site Thursday to publicly apologize to the 44-year-old musician who won four trophies at the Grammys earlier...
3 lawyers banned from handling BP oil spill damage claims February 27, 2015
A federal judge has barred three lawyers -- including one who worked inside a court-supervised facility -- from handling damage claims over BP's 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill because they allegedly set up a system of payments to help...
Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Kathy Kliebert's brother-in-law facing ethics charges February 27, 2015
State health secretary Kathy Kliebert's brother-in-law is facing ethics charges for failure to disclose his employment by state Medicaid contractor, Magellan Health Services Inc.
Man shot in back in Central City: NOPD February 27, 2015
New Orleans police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 6 p.m. in the 3000 block of First Street. Officer Frank Robertson said a 41-year-old man was shot in the back. The man arrived at a local hospital by personal car, he said....
Gentilly gas station arson-for-hire case nets 12-year sentence February 27, 2015
A man charged with paying others to set fire to a Gentilly gas station two times in the same month was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Thursday (Feb. 26), U.S. Attorney Kenneth Polite Jr. announced. Larry Moses, 33, pled guilty...

The Guardian, UK

UK man behind Isis beheadings identified as Mohammed Emwazi February 26, 2015
Emwazi, a 26-year-old west Londoner and university graduate, was given the moniker ‘Jihadi John’ by a group of his hostagesA British man has been identified as the knife-wielding militant who appears in Islamic State videos claiming responsibility for the beheadings of US, British and other hostages.The Guardian has confirmed that Mohammed Emwazi, a 26-year- […]
American atheist blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh February 27, 2015
Avijit Roy, whose Mukto-Mona (Free-mind) blog championed liberal secular writing in the Muslim-majority nation, attacked along with his wife in DhakaA prominent American blogger of Bangladeshi origin was hacked to death with machetes by unidentified assailants in Dhaka, police said, with the atheist writer’s family claiming he had received numerous threats f […]
Lüderitz v !Nami≠nüs: dispute over town's name divides Namibia February 26, 2015
The government’s attempt to strip a coastal town of its colonial name has stirred up tensions in the former German territoryAsking for directions is set to become a linguistic assault course for foreign tourists in Namibia.The government wants to change the name of Lüderitz, a harbour town, to something that would test the mettle of any GPS: !Nami≠nüs. Conti […]
Nigerian election: Muhammadu Buhari pledges to defeat Boko Haram February 26, 2015
Leading challenger to Goodluck Jonathan claims president spent money on politics leaving military under-resourcedThe leading challenger for the Nigerian presidency, Muhammadu Buhari, has vowed to defeat Boko Haram insurgents in the north of the country by providing government forces with better equipment, more training and more accurate intelligence. Buhari, […]
Leading Swiss art broker arrested over alleged price-fixing scam February 26, 2015
Yves Bouvier arrested in Monaco over overpricing of artworks with Russian tycoon Dmitry Rybolovlev among alleged victims of fraud A high-profile Swiss businessman and art broker has been arrested in Monaco over alleged manipulation of prices on the art market, in an investigation that could spread across several countries and shed light on the secretive worl […]
Madonna attacks intolerance and says Europe ‘feels like Nazi Germany’ February 26, 2015
Singer says antisemitism at an all-time high and laments France’s lost tradition of welcoming diversityMadonna has lashed out at intolerance in Europe, saying it is now so high in France and across the continent that “it feels like Nazi Germany”.Speaking to French radio station Europe 1 in an interview to be aired on Friday morning, Madonna said “antisemitis […]
Brazil judge targets WhatsApp with suspension order February 27, 2015
Messaging system still operating while lawyers appeal nationwide order arising from ‘sexually graphic’ photos of children being sharedA judge says he has ordered the suspension of the globally popular instant messaging system WhatsApp across Brazil because it has allegedly failed to help in an investigation.Judge Luiz de Moura Correia ordered the suspension […]
Net neutrality activists score landmark victory in fight to govern the internet February 26, 2015
FCC says ‘we listened and we learned’, and passes strict broadband rules that represent ‘a red-letter day for internet freedom’Internet activists scored a landmark victory on Thursday as the top US telecommunications regulator approved a plan to govern broadband internet like a public utility.Following one of the most intense – and bizarre – lobbying battles […]

The BBC

Widow wants 'Jihadi John' alive February 27, 2015
The widow of a UK aid worker killed by "Jihadi John", the masked IS militant identified as a man from London, tells the BBC she wants him caught alive.
Greek violence ahead of debt vote February 26, 2015
Greek police clash with rioters after the first protest against the left-wing government, ahead of a key German vote on extending the bailout.
Cyber attacks top US threat list February 27, 2015
A US intelligence assessment of security threats faced by the country highlights cyber attacks from foreign governments and criminals.
HK woman jailed for abusing maid February 27, 2015
A Hong Kong woman is jailed for six years for severely abusing her Indonesian maid, in a case that sparked international concern.
Actress's $150,000 Oscar dress stolen February 26, 2015
A $150,000 custom-made Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa dress, worn by actress Lupita Nyong'o at the Oscars, is stolen in Hollywood.
Fawwaz guilty of US embassy attacks February 26, 2015
A former aide of Osama Bin Laden has been found guilty of plotting the al-Qaeda bombing of US embassies in east Africa in 1998, killing 224 people.
Argentine president case dismissed February 26, 2015
A federal judge in Argentina dismisses accusations that President Cristina Fernandez had covered up alleged Iranian involvement in 1994 a bomb attack.
Parents in march for Mexico students February 27, 2015
The parents of 43 Mexican students who went missing five months ago in the town of Iguala lead a march in Mexico City to demand justice.

The Independent, UK

Isis rise directly caused by Obama administration, says Sarah Palin February 27, 2015
The rise of Isis in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere was directly caused by the administration of Barack Obama, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said on Thursday.
Video shows Llama Drama in Arizona City February 26, 2015
For motorists in Arizona’s Sun City, it was no doubt an a-lama-ing sight.
Video shows Llamas on the run in Arizona's Sun City February 26, 2015
For motorists in Arizona’s Sun City, it was no doubt an a-lama-ing sight.
CPAC 2015: See how Twitter reacted when asked to submit questions for right-wing political conference February 26, 2015
If there is one thing the Republican party is known for outside of political ideology, it is that the party recently has not made an impact on younger voters.
Net neutrality: US regulators vote to stop internet service providers offering paid-for 'fast lanes' February 26, 2015
Government officials have voted to impose strict new regulations on internet service providers in a move they hope will protect so-called net neutrality.
Jury convicts Saudi Khalid al-Fawwaz over Africa embassy bombings February 26, 2015
Khalid al-Fawwaz, 52, faces up to life in prison after a jury convicted him on four conspiracy counts on their third day of deliberations.
CPAC 2015: 5 signs the pro-gun crowd is here to stay February 26, 2015
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) kicked off on Thursday near Washington DC and an initial stroll through the exhibitions proved that the gun lobby is alive and well.
Judge ends 'cover-up' case against Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner February 26, 2015
An Argentinian judge has dismissed the accusation made by state prosecutors that President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner conspired to cover up Iran’s alleged role in a deadly bombing in 1994.

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