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Nothing Much on Eddie Long: The Billboard, The Lawyers, The Finances, The Mess

• October 11, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Protestant Denominations, Race, Rape/Sex Crimes, Religion, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality, Spirituality, Televangelists, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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That AT & T Commercial About a World of Pure Imagination

• June 28, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in Acting, Arts, Books, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Fiction Writing, Film, Jews, Love, Memoir, Religion, Sexuality, Wisconsin
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Queen-Sized Model in Banned Lane Bryant Ad: ABC Can’t Handle the Truth

• April 23, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Ashley Graham, Big Beautiful Women, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Commercials, Cultural History, Fashion, Health, Love, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Weight Gain/Lack/Loss, Womanism, Women
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Study: Colonoscopy After 75 May Not Be Worth It September 26, 2016
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A colonoscopy can find and remove cancerous growths in the colon, but it may not provide much cancer prevention benefit after the age of 75, a new study suggests.
Thomas Mackey: Madison should use its leverage in the rental market September 26, 2016
Dear Editor: In the article on luxury student housing, my alder, Mike Verveer, is quoted as saying, "Out-of-state developers have said they can't believe how deep and wide the rental market is here." Does is fail to occur to our…
Bingeworthy: Change is in the air — still — in Amazon's 'Transparent' September 26, 2016
The thing about changing is that, once you start, it’s hard to stop.
New north Madison family support 'zone' aims to boost academic success of young students September 26, 2016
Early Childhood Zones aim to create family support with the intention of supporting the future academic success of children.
E.J. Dionne Jr.: Debate moderators shouldn't duck September 26, 2016
The moderators' job is not to bend over backward so you offend no one. It's to help your fellow citizens learn as much as they can in preparing to make one of the most consequential decisions they will ever render…
Rep. Chris Taylor: Poisoned politics threaten state's children September 26, 2016
Why would Walker and legislative Republicans look the other way when our state already had a high incidence of lead-poisoned children, particularly in the wake of the Flint water crisis? The Guardian leak suggests why.
UW-Madison vice chancellor to meet with students on controversial Amazon plan September 26, 2016
Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration, will meet Tuesday with shared governance group of Associated Students of Madison.
Gregory Schmidt: Criminal probe needed of Scott Walker's involvement in soliciting campaign funds September 26, 2016
Dear Editor: The recent coverage of the money laundering and pay-for-play schemes revealed by The Guardian in the documents of the John Doe investigation has been focused on the question of the legality of those activities. This reporting has missed…

The Chicago Tribune

Judge orders release of man who was convicted in 1957 murder April 15, 2016
A DeKalb County judge Friday vacated the conviction of Jack McCullough, who was found guilty in 2012 of the 1957 murder of a 7-year-old Sycamore girl. Judge William Brady ordered a new trial for McCullough and also ordered that he be freed from custody on his own recognizance. The hearing was held...
Judge won't reduce bond for girls in Slender Man stabbing April 15, 2016
A judge on Friday refused to reduce the $500,000 bond set for two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man. Judge Michael Bohren denied requests by the girls' attorneys to lower the bond amount. The girls have been...
Lucas Museum switch: Olive branch or trap? April 15, 2016
By signing off on a plan to move the museum east of Lake Shore Drive, parks advocates would be trampling on the very principle they used to block the museum.Does Mayor Rahm Emanuel want to tear down the McCormick Place East building to make way for the controversial Lucas Museum of Narrative Art?...
To police, a fatal gang shooting. To parents, the end of a life turning around April 15, 2016
As they gathered at the crime tape, looking down at the body of their son under a white sheet, Raymond and Charisma Pryor were taken off to the side by police and told he was the target of a gang conflict.But all they could see was a man gunned down as he was straightening out his life, going to...
What drives Jonathan Toews? Let's start with the sleepovers April 15, 2016
As a kid, Jonathan Toews threw the worst sleepovers. Just ask Tyler Riel, a friend who went over to Toews' house one night on the southern end of Winnipeg. Riel, then 11, was expecting the usual trappings of a night with buddies — video games, junk food and hockey on the rink Toews' dad Brian built....
Reward offered for Oak Lawn man wanted in 2009 burning, killing of Chicago teen April 15, 2016
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of an Oak Lawn man charged in the burning and killing a teenage boy on Chicago's Southwest Side in 2009, the FBI said Friday morning. Luis Macedo, 28, whose last known address is in the 6200 block of West 90th Place,...
Muslim family kicked off United flight still awaits resolution April 15, 2016
The parents of a north suburban Muslim family abruptly removed from a United Airlines flight last month say the way they and their three children were treated by a flight crew at Chicago O'Hare International Airport went way beyond poor customer service. Yet three weeks later, they still have not...
Demolish McCormick Place East for Lucas Museum site: City Hall plan April 15, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to tear down McCormick Place East to create a lakefront parcel for Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas' art museum in an effort to prevent Lucas from taking the project to another city, a source close to the mayoral administration said Friday. The source confirmed the mayor's...

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Scenes From New England’s Drought: Dry Wells, Dead Fish and Ailing Farms September 26, 2016
The region is struggling to cope with a dry spell that climatologists say is not expected to abate before the end of the year.
Kerr Putney, Charlotte Chief, Had Cause in His Life to Distrust Police September 27, 2016
Caught between defending his officers and regaining the trust of many who claim he has reacted badly to the fatal police shooting of a black man.
U.S. Murders Surged in 2015, F.B.I. Finds September 27, 2016
The 10.8 percent increase in the rate of murders from 2014 to 2015 was the largest year-to-year increase in at least 20 years, a report from the bureau said.
Suit Accuses Alabama of Bias in Law That Bars Some Felons From Voting September 26, 2016
Language citing ‘moral turpitude’ is seen as vague and as being applied arbitrarily to disenfranchise black and poor people.
Man Charged With Murder in Shooting of 5 at Mall in Washington State September 26, 2016
No motive was disclosed as Arcan Cetin was formally charged in the killings at the Cascade Mall, north of Seattle.
Millions in U.S. Climb Out of Poverty, at Long Last September 26, 2016
In 2015, 3.5 million Americans were able to breach the poverty line as an economic recovery hit a tipping point.
California Today: California Today: The Cool Spectacle of Snap’s Spectacles September 26, 2016
Monday: L.A. cool versus Silicon Valley geek, a sweet send-off for Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium, and a lemon festival that was light on lemons.
Why Do Obese Patients Get Worse Care? Many Doctors Don’t See Past the Fat September 26, 2016
The American health care system is ill prepared — in its attitudes, equipment and common practices — to treat the rising population of fat patients.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Woman accused of trying to bring gun into courthouse, Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office says November 10, 2015
A New Orleans woman tried to put a purse with a loaded gun inside through the security belt at Orleans Parish Criminal Court
Winners and losers from the 1st presidential debate September 27, 2016
The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is in the books. I tweeted, took notes and picked some winners and losers. They're below.
Moderator Lester Holt works to keep control of debate September 27, 2016
NBC's Lester Holt struggled to keep control of the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, learning the dangers of fact-checking in the midst of a tense confrontation being viewed by tens of millions of people.
Clinton, Trump spar in first Presidential Debate; Upside to morning sickness? (10 Things to Know for Tuesday) September 27, 2016
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday.
Arnold Palmer's impact: Grand Slam, endorsements, TV, private jets September 27, 2016
Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth all chased the Grand Slam, golf's holy grail of winning all four majors in one year.
NOPD: Man remains at large after threatening to kill woman, shoot bystanders and police September 27, 2016
Armand Williams, 26, fled on foot after the incident, which occurred Sept. 21, 2016 in the 7800 block of Star Street in New Orleans East.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical depression 'likely' to develop from system headed to Caribbean September 27, 2016
The system has a 90 percent chance of formation through the next five days as the system churns toward the Caribbean, forecasters said.
Clinton, Trump battle fiercely over taxes, race, terror September 27, 2016
The first presidential debate of the general election begins at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, as two wildly different - but almost equally unpopular - candidates hope to recraft their image with one good night.

The Guardian, UK

Clinton stays calm while Trump loses cool during first presidential debate September 27, 2016
Clinton repeatedly puts Trump on defensive, accusing him of perpetrating a ‘racist lie’ with birther movement and ‘stiffing thousands’ of blue-collar workersPresidential debate fact-check: a review of Trump’s and Clinton’s claimsAs it happened: Clinton and Trump spar over trade, racism and taxesDonald Trump’s freewheeling approach spun wildly out of control […]
'The horrible night has ceased': Colombia peace deal resounds in Farc's heartland September 27, 2016
‘I can’t believe this is really happening. This is a great day for Colombia,’ says Alonso Cardoza from the remote town of Uribe where the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia formally took its nameA large screen hanging in a multipurpose court projects images residents of the remote town of Uribe never believed they’d see.They watched from a region that ca […]
Revealed: the criminals making millions from illegal wildlife trafficking September 26, 2016
Exclusive: Investigation uncovers the ringleaders profiting from $23bn annual trade in illicit animals after more than a decade of undercover surveillanceHelp fund our journalism by becoming a Guardian supporter.A major investigation into global wildlife crime today names for the first time key traffickers and links their illegal trade to corrupt officials a […]
Jupiter's moon Europa may expel water plumes from under icy shell, Nasa says September 26, 2016
Evidence shows that moon’s liquid water bursts out into space, meaning that scientists can test samples for signs of life without drilling through miles of iceScientists have found tantalizing evidence of a liquid water ocean swirling under the icy shell of Jupiter’s moon Europa, Nasa announced on Monday, with new evidence of water plumes bursting out into s […]
Passengers in Uber's self-driving cars waived right to sue for injury or death September 26, 2016
The company has rolled out a self-driving fleet in Pittsburgh. But passengers might not be aware of how experimental the pilot still isAnyone requesting an Uber ride in a 12-sq mile area in the center of Pittsburgh might now be randomly allocated a self-driving Ford Fusion rather than a human-operated vehicle.But passengers riding in Uber’s computer-controll […]
Washington man charged with murder at mall after killing five in Macy's store September 26, 2016
The 20-year-old gunman confessed to opening fire in the Burlington department store on Friday night, killing a man, a teenage girl and three womenThe man accused of killing five people at a Macy’s store in a Washington state shopping mall before leading authorities on a nearly 24-hour manhunt was charged Monday with five counts of first-degree murder. Arcan […]
Farming mega-mergers threaten food security, say campaigners September 26, 2016
Deals would put the majority of seeds, chemicals and GM traits in the hands of three companies, deepening poverty for small-scale farmers When an Indian farmer plants his cotton crop, there’s at least a 75% chance the seeds have been been bought from a company owned by Monsanto. If a Latin American farmer sprays insecticide on her genetically engineered soya […]
Thousands of Saudis sign petition to end male guardianship of women September 26, 2016
Protest movement seeks to end Saudi Arabia law requiring women have permission of a male guardian to travel, marry or do other fundamental tasksThousands of Saudis have signed an online petition calling for the government to abolish the country’s guardianship system, which prevents women from engaging in fundamental tasks without the permission of a male rel […]

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Presidential election debate: Trump and Clinton clash September 27, 2016
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump clash over jobs, race and the Iraq War in a feisty first debate of the election campaign.
Colombia peace deal: Historic agreement is signed September 27, 2016
Colombia's government and left-wing Farc rebels sign an agreement that formally brings an end to 52 years of civil war.
Washington state mall shooting: Suspect 'admits' gun attack September 27, 2016
Prosecutors say a 20-year-old man has confessed to going on a murderous rampage in a shopping centre in Burlington, which left five people dead.
Lasantha Wickrematunge: Murdered editor's body exhumed in Sri Lanka September 27, 2016
The body of a Sri Lankan editor who wrote before his murder in 2009 that the government would kill him is exhumed for investigation.
US hits Chinese firm with sanctions over North Korea ties September 27, 2016
The US puts sanctions on a Chinese company and four executives alleged to have helped North Korea's nuclear programme.
Syria conflict: Obama 'deeply concerned' about Aleppo September 26, 2016
US President Barack Obama expresses deep concern about the "sickening bloodshed" in rebel-held parts of Aleppo, amid an assault by Syrian government forces.
Australia shelves backpacker tax plan September 27, 2016
The Australian government scraps a plan to impose a 32.5% tax on backpacker workers.
'Godfather of gore' Herschell Gordon Lewis dies aged 87 September 27, 2016
Herschell Gordon Lewis, the horror filmmaker known as the "godfather of gore," has died at the age of 87.