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That Photo from Facebook: A Child Grasps the Full Meaning of Xmas

• December 25, 2012 • Comments Off

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Tags: "Oh my!", Buddhism, Child, Children, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmas Presents, Christmas Tree, George, George Takei, Gifts, Growing Up, Killings, Letters to Santa, Love, Missing Xmas, Murder, Newtown Connecticut, Religion and Spirituality, Santa, School Shootings, United States, Xmas

Christmas Songs: Luther Vandross and Chaka Khan, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

• December 24, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Chaka Khan, Cultural History, Health, Love, Luther Vandross, Music, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stroke, Television, The Heart, Weight Gain/Lack/Loss
Tags: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", Chaka Khan, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Erotic, Facebook, Luther Vandross, Old School, Romantic, Singing, Warner Bros.

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The New York Times

Gavin Newsom Survives Recall Election and Will Remain Governor September 15, 2021
Voters reaffirmed their landslide support of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2018.
The Greatest Killer in New Orleans Wasn’t the Hurricane. It Was the Heat. September 15, 2021
A huge power failure after Hurricane Ida left vulnerable residents in sweltering apartments for days. At least 10 deaths in the city have been tied to the heat.
Boston Mayoral Election Race Narrows, With Michelle Wu in the Lead September 15, 2021
The city’s 91-year succession of Irish American and Italian American mayors has ended, with Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George facing off in November.
2020 Census Gets a Cautious Thumbs-Up From Experts September 14, 2021
A pandemic, hurricanes and politics seemed a recipe for an inaccurate count. But a preliminary check found no clear lapses.
Schools Are Seeing Shortages of Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Workers and Other Essential Roles September 16, 2021
Just weeks into the new year, schools are struggling to fill jobs. Low pay, few benefits and erratic schedules are keeping workers away.
Thousands of Afghans on American Military Bases Await Resettlement September 16, 2021
Many who left the country in August are waiting for medical and security screenings and flights from overseas that were halted by measles.
Justice Dept. to Review Enforcement of Civil Rights Protections in Grants September 16, 2021
The review, part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make preserving civil rights protections a priority, applies to federal funding for local law enforcement agencies.
White House Offers Call to Nicki Minaj to Discuss Vaccine Safety September 16, 2021
The rapper did not attend the Met Gala this week because she has not been vaccinated.

The Guardian, UK

China warns US-UK-Australia pact could ‘hurt their own interests’ September 16, 2021
Aukus described as ‘exclusionary’ amid French anger at scrapping of $90bn submarine deal with AustraliaChina has told the US, the UK and Australia to abandon their “cold war” mentality or risk harming their own interests after the three countries unveiled a new defence cooperation pact.The trilateral security partnership, named Aukus, was announced on Thursd […]
Vladimir Putin says dozens in Kremlin inner circle have Covid September 16, 2021
Russian president, 68, self-isolating after announcing outbreak among members of his entourageCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has said dozens of people in his inner circle at the Kremlin have tested positive for coronavirus, which has affected more than 7 million people in the badly-hit count […]
Reshuffle continues as Boris Johnson makes statement on US, UK and Australia military partnership – live September 16, 2021
Latest updates: Boris Johnson expected to continue reshuffling junior ministers as new cabinet begins workJohnson lays groundwork for general election with ruthless reshuffleWilliamson and Raab ‘not sacked due to incompetence’Reshuffle compared to Margaret Thatcher’s 1981 ‘purge of the wets’Gove tasked with solving housing crisis in latest roleCoronavirus: l […]
France says it has killed Islamic State leader in Greater Sahara September 16, 2021
Emmanuel Macron claims ‘another major success’ after death of Adnan Abu Walid al-SahrawiEmmanuel Macron has said French military forces have killed the leader of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, claiming “another major success” in the fight against terrorist groups in the Sahel.The French president, who recently moved to reduc […]
Afghanistan: former Chevening scholars accuse UK of abandoning them September 16, 2021
Government has prioritised rescue of current scholars but estimated 70 alumni are still in countryA group of former Chevening scholars have accused the British government of abandoning them in Afghanistan, where they say their lives are at grave risk from the Taliban.The UK government has prioritised the rescue of 35 current Chevening scholars who were due t […]
Joe Biden has ‘great confidence’ in top general Milley after Trump revelation September 15, 2021
The chair of the joint chiefs of staff sought to prevent the former president from ‘going rogue’, according to new Woodward book• US politics – follow liveJoe Biden threw his weight behind the top US military officer on Wednesday, saying he had “great confidence” in the general who, according to a new book, took steps to prevent the outgoing Republican presi […]
Simone Biles says ‘burdens’ of Nassar abuse remained with her at Olympics September 15, 2021
Gymnast gives searing testimony at US senate hearingFBI accused of failing to investigate abuse properlySimone Biles offered emotional testimony on Tuesday at a US senate hearing into the Larry Nassar abuse scandal, an episode that rocked the world of gymnastics and involved some of the most famous young athletes in America.Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics te […]
EU commissioner calls for urgent action against Pegasus spyware September 15, 2021
Didier Reynders condemns hacking of political opponents and journalists and says bloc closely watching Hungary investigationThe EU must swiftly legislate to further protect the rights of activists, journalists and politicians following the Pegasus spyware scandal, and the perpetrators of illegal tapping must be prosecuted, the bloc’s justice commissioner has […]

The BBC

Aukus: UK, US and Australia launch pact to counter China September 16, 2021
Beijing says the deal, involving nuclear-powered submarines, undermines regional peace.
Biden calls Australian PM 'that fellow down under' September 16, 2021
US President Joe Biden appeared to forget Scott Morrison's name during a video conference.
Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on September 15, 2021
Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power.
Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops - Macron September 16, 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success".
Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romantic links September 16, 2021
The ban comes after a 17-year-old admitted to a romantic relationship with murderer Peter Madsen.
French storms: Nine drown in choppy Mediterranean sea September 16, 2021
Those who drowned in the dangerous conditions were all in their 50s, 60s and 70s.
US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China September 16, 2021
Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to "reassure" them amid concern about President Trump.
Gabby Petito: Police hunt woman missing from trip with fiancé September 16, 2021
Police say the boyfriend of 22-year-old Gabby Petito is a person of interest in her disappearance.