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Christmas Songs: “Oh, Tannenbaum,” José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti, from “The Three Tenors Christmas” 1999

• December 20, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Austria, Celebrities/Royals, Cultural History, European History, Health, Italy, Love, Music, Spain, The Three Tenors, Women
Tags: California, Carreras, Christmas, Christmas Tree, Domingo, José Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti, O Christmas Tree, O Tannenbaum, Placido Domingo, The Nineties, Three Tenors, Three Tenors Christmas, United States, Washington National Opera

The Ancestors Take Home Jazz Saxophonist and Flautist James Moody, 85

• December 11, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, Ba'hais, Black People, Cancer, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Differently-Abled, Education, European History, France, Health, Italy, James Moody, Love, Music, People of Color, Race, Religion, Spirituality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Travel, World War II
Tags: Aretha Franklin, Be-Bop, Be-Bop Jazz, Bill Cosby, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Jefferson, Flautist, Flute, Funeral Services, George Wein, James Moody, James Moody Jazz Scholarship for Newark Youth Fund, Jazz, King Pleasure, Lou Watters, Moody's Mood for Love, Pancreatic Cancer, Quincy Jones, San Diego, San Diego CA, San Diego County, San Diego Union-Tribune, Saxophone, Saxophonist, The Grammys, The Visionary Project, Van Morrison, Wynton Marsalis

Actress Pam Grier Has a New Memoir, and Is On the Book Tour Trail

• April 23, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in Acting, Black People, Books, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Fashion, Film, Italy, Love, Memoir, Native Americans/First Nations, Pam Grier, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, People of Color, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Philippines, The Rest of the World, Women
Tags: "Foxy Brown", "Foxy: My Life in Three Acts", "Jackie Brown", "L.A. Times Festival of Books", "The Arena", African American Women, African Americans, Blaxsploitation Films, Denver CO, Frederico Fellini, Italy, John Lennon, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Lew Alcindor, Living Legends, Los Angeles CA, Native American Ancestry, Pam Grier, Quentin Tarantino, Richard Pryor, Roger Corman, Sexy, Single Black Women, The Eighties, The Seventies, Womanly

The Pope Linked to Pedophile Cleric in Germany

• March 13, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Crime, Education, Germany, Italy, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Sexuality, Spirituality, The Catholic Church, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Vatican City
Tags: "H", "The Times", Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, Authoritarian, Authoritarianism, Baptists, Child Abuse, Children, Collaboration, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Curling, Embezzlement, Excommunication, Faith, Gohonzon, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, Nichiren Shoshu, Nikken Abe, Oral Sex, Orthodoxy, Pedophilia, Pope Benedict XVI, Reform, Roman Catholicism, Saha World, Simon Bar Sinister, Soka Gakkai, Soka Gakkai International, The Holy Office, The Inquisition, The Pope, The Spiritual Church of New Orleans, The Vatican, Vocations, Yehoshua ben Yosef

“Vogue Italia” Now Has Three Spinoff Websites: “Vogue Curvy,” “Vogue Black,” and “Vogue Talents”

• March 3, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Fashion, Italy, Race, Women
Tags: "Afrobella, "American Vogue", "Folio", "Italian Vogue", "Vogue Curvy", "Vogue Italia", "Vogue Talents", "Young Fat and Fabulous", African American Women, African Americans, Blacks, Chandra Johnson-Greene, Fashion, Fashion Magazines, Fashion Websites, Full-Figured Women, Grace Jones, Naomi Campbell, New Talents, Self Image, Toccara Jones

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Patricia M. Giesfeldt: Here's evidence of climate change September 21, 2017
Dear Editor: For anyone who isn’t clear on what “global climate change” means, here are some simple scientific facts that can’t be disputed:
Dave Zweifel's Madison: Uncle Sam needs our help September 21, 2017
Funds raised at Saturday's "summer picnic" at Grandview near Hollandale will be used to restore Nick Englebert's sculpture of Uncle Sam driving a donkey and an elephant.
3 Ways AI Is Changing Medicine September 21, 2017
Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are turning science fiction into science fact -- and deep learning is at the heart of these advances. These AI systems have the ability to sift through scores of data, recognize patterns, and detect…
Madison School Board considers changes to district's wellness policy September 21, 2017
The conversation around the wellness policy, which sets nutrition and physical education standards, led to concerns around how the Madison School Board handles policy revisions.
What if ... September 21, 2017
My girlfriend was reporting that her hospital is looking at budget planning for the next year. Because there is a nursing shortage they are pulling back on registered-nurse Care Coordinators to work as staff nurses. I was dismayed by this…
Index of contributors September 20, 2017
Zach Brandon Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin immigrant advocates push for pressure on Paul Ryan, 'clean' Dream Act September 20, 2017
In a press call Wednesday morning, Wisconsin activists said they won’t stand for compromise, insisting Wisconsinites put pressure on Paul Ryan for “clean” legislation that allows DACA recipients to stay without any increase in border security.
Madison job center in shuttered west side restaurant delayed by lack of bids September 20, 2017
A former burger joint located across the street from Elver Park on Madison's southwest side is slated to become a job center. Originally scheduled to open in 2016, the project has been stalled again after a lack of bids to…

The New York Times

Maria Strikes, and Puerto Rico Goes Dark September 21, 2017
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Irma, a new storm made a direct hit on the island, knocking out its power grid.
Battle Over Confederate Monuments Moves to the Cemeteries September 21, 2017
Calls to remove cemetery monuments are raising questions. Are such monuments really on public display? Should they be treated like the ones in public squares?
‘The Pills Are Everywhere’: How the Opioid Crisis Claims Its Youngest Victims September 20, 2017
Increasingly, toddlers and young children are being found unconscious or dead after consuming an adult’s drugs.
Puerto Rico Loses Power and Sets a Curfew September 21, 2017
The storm, which killed at least one person in Puerto Rico, regained “major hurricane status” early Thursday, marching toward the Dominican Republic as a Category 3 system.
Amid Protests, St. Louis Mayor Walks a Political Tightrope September 20, 2017
Mayor Lyda Krewson promised to curb violence and heal racial divisions. Then a former police officer was acquitted of murder.
Trump’s U.N. Speech Targets North Korea, Iran and Venezuela September 19, 2017
President Trump threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea, and said that Iran masked a corrupt dictatorship under “the false guise of a democracy.”
Puerto Rico Braces for ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ Hit by Hurricane Maria September 20, 2017
A glancing hit by Hurricane Irma left 70 percent of households without power and 34 percent without water. Now Hurricane Maria is on a path to hit the vulnerable island directly.
California Today: California Today: Mexico Has a Quake Warning System. Where is California’s? September 21, 2017
Thursday: Checking in on California’s earthquake warning system, pro surfers compete in the San Joaquin Valley, and snow arrives in Tahoe.

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.
The 'new' New Orleans has benefited some, but left others behind. September 21, 2017
Here's what's being done to include more minority-owned businesses in economic growth.
Be a part of the story: Here's how to contact NOLA.com reporters for 'Tipping Point' September 21, 2017
We hope to tell your stories, but we can't do it alone.
Is the New Orleans economy at a tipping point? September 21, 2017
The economic boom since 2009 is undeniable, visible with a quick drive around the most popular historic neighborhoods. But evidence shows many were left behind.
9th Ward road race encourages women to get 'movin' and healthy' September 21, 2017
More than 200 people participated in the event designed to promote healthy lifestyles in the upper and lower 9th Ward. More than half were participating in a 5K for the first time.
How would you spend RTA's budget? Where do we need more buses? Take a survey September 21, 2017
The plan is expected to touch on many topics such as possible new bus routes and "last-mile" connections like Uber rides from bus stops.
Boil water advisory still in effect Thursday morning for east bank of New Orleans September 21, 2017
It's unclear how long the advisory will last.
Homeless shelter at old VA hospital a 'distractor' for developers: study September 21, 2017
An analysis indicates the presence of a low-barrier homeless shelter could be a "distractor" for future developers.

The Guardian, UK

Mexico earthquake: search for survivors - live updates September 21, 2017
Follow live updates as rescuers search for survivors after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake killed more than 240 peopleFull report: death toll climbs amid frantic search for survivorsRescuers reach Frida Sofía trapped in the rubble of a schoolAre more earthquakes on the way?Drone footage reveals extensive damage to buildings 2.11pm BST The death toll from the eart […]
Hurricane Maria leaves Puerto Rico in total blackout as storm batters island September 21, 2017
Caribbean storm heading to Dominican Republic after punishing 155mph winds and life-threatening floods knocked out the US territory’s electricityIf you’ve been affected by the storm you can share your story herePuerto Rico is without electricity, officials have said, after Hurricane Maria’s strong winds and flooding knocked out the US territory’s power servi […]
Marine Le Pen aide Florian Philippot to quit France's Front National September 21, 2017
Party’s vice-president says he has been ‘ridiculed’ as he announces departure amid tensions with Le Pen after election defeatOne of Marine Le Pen’s key aides has said he is leaving the Front National, raising the prospect of a split in the anti-immigration and Eurosceptic party’s ranks.Florian Philippot, a vice-president of the FN, used an early morning appe […]
Die Partei: satirical German party gains ground on social media September 21, 2017
Group that pledges to introduce cocaine on prescription has gathered more new Facebook fans than AfD or Merkel’s CDUA German political party that promises to legalise drink driving, introduce cocaine on prescription and kidnap Turkey’s president is winning the social media race ahead of Germany’s federal election, an analysis of Facebook data shows.Die Parte […]
South Korea approves $8m aid package for North Korea September 21, 2017
Decision to release funds for humanitarian programmes for infants and pregnant women risks rift with US and JapanSouth Korea has approved an $8m (£5.9m) aid package for North Korea, in a humanitarian gesture at odds with calls by Japan and the US for unwavering economic and diplomatic pressure on Pyongyang.South Korea’s unification ministry agreed to provide […]
Mueller's Russia team reportedly seeks White House records on Trump actions September 20, 2017
Investigation appears to enter new phase amid reports of request for documents related to Trump’s most controversial actions since taking officeThe special counsel Robert Mueller has asked the White House to provide documents related to Donald Trump’s most controversial actions since taking office in January, according to two reports on Wednesday. The inquir […]
Leader of gang suspected of murdering British kayaker in Brazil is killed September 20, 2017
Evanilson Gomes da Costa, leader of ‘Water Rats’ gang, died in hospital of gunshot wounds, says suspect arrested over death of Emma KeltyOne of the leaders of the gang of river pirates who robbed and murdered a British kayaker in the Amazon has been killed, police investigating the death of Emma Kelty have said. Another man accused of being a leader in the a […]
One in four kids in the developing world misses out on a bedtime story, says UN September 20, 2017
Unicef study identifies reading, singing and drawing as ‘missing links between survival and school’ that hinder development of 25% of two- to four-year-oldsA quarter of young children in developing countries miss out on playing, reading and singing with their parents, according to research by Unicef.The UN children’s agency has warned in a report that the co […]

The BBC

Mexico earthquake: Race to save children under collapsed school September 21, 2017
Rescuers step up efforts to find people trapped under rubble, including at a school in Mexico City.
Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico may be months without power September 21, 2017
Hurricane Maria has knocked out electricity for the entire island, home to more than 3.5m people.
North Korea says Trump speech is 'a dog's bark' September 21, 2017
North Korea's top diplomat was responding to the US president's vow to "totally destroy" the country.
India girl 'raped by teachers' critical after abortion September 21, 2017
The Indian girl suffered brain damage after teachers accused of raping her forced her into an abortion.
Iraqi forces launch offensive to retake Hawija from IS September 21, 2017
The area, west of Kirkuk, is one of so-called Islamic State's last two strongholds in Iraq.
Rohingya crisis: Rakhine aid boat 'blocked by Myanmar mob' September 21, 2017
Buddhist protesters believed the aid was only intended for Rohingya Muslims, an official said.
Sri Lankan baby trade: Minister admits illegal adoption trade September 21, 2017
An investigation by Dutch journalists uncovers thousands of illicit baby sales in the 1980s.
Iran nuclear deal: US 'sunset clause' concern remains - Tillerson September 21, 2017
The secretary of state had "matter-of-fact" talks with his Iranian counterpart despite disagreements.