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What I’m Working On For This Weekend: Whitney, Eddie Long, BAnna Love, and Putting Together a Book Review Blog

• February 22, 2012 • 3 Comments

Posted in Celebrities/Royals, Class, Commercials, Cultural History, Facebook, Gossip, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Music, Protestant Denominations, Public Television, Religion, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston
Tags: Abortion, African Americans, Anna, Banna, Black Women, Blacks, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Book Reviews, Chris Brown, Divorce, Downton Abbey, Eddie, Eddie Long, Facebook, Funeral, Gillette, Growing Up, Hair Relaxers, John Chadima, Marriage, Mr. Bates, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Ray J, Rihanna, Rihanna Fenty, Scott Walker, United States, Vanessa Long, Whitney Houston, Wisconsin

Eddie Murphy Giving Up The Oscar Gig? That Was A Stupid Career Move

• November 10, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Acting, Awards, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Emmys/Grammys/Oscars/Globes, Film, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: Academy Award, African Americans, Billy Crystal, Blacks, Brett Ratner, Brian Grazer, Bromance, Bubble Hill, California, Common Sense, Eddie, Eddie Murphy, Gay Jokes, Gays, Hooker, Host, Hypermasculinity, Jews, Los Angeles, Master of Ceremonies, MOR, Olivia Munn, Oscar, Ratner, Stand-Up, Stand-Up Comedian, Straights, The Down Low, The Eighties, Tower Heist, Transvestite, United States

Eddie Murphy with Leno on “The Tonight Show,” Eleven One Eleven

• November 2, 2011 • Comments Off

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Eddie Long: The Bishop Wants His Money Back After His Accusers Breach Confidentiality, But That’s Not As Easy As It Seems; Plus Some of His Parishioners Are Suing Him for Fraud and The Feds Are Now Involved

• October 24, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Black People, Books, Class, Consumer Fraud, Cultural History, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Preachers/Ministers, Protestant Denominations, Rape/Sex Crimes, Religion, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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Yes, celebrate net neutrality, but also guard it March 4, 2015
The FCC's vote last week ensures net neutrality for now. But foes won't give up — they will continue their fight against a free and open Internet.
Maple Leafs earn 3-2 win after both Panthers goalies injured March 4, 2015
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — It took goalie chaos on the Florida Panthers bench for the Toronto Maple Leafs to earn their first road win in 2015.
From higher fees to naming rights, DNR to explore all funding options March 3, 2015
DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp says private partnerships will be explored to address budget cuts.
Scott Walker's tone on abortion shifts: He'll ban procedure after 20 weeks March 3, 2015
In an open letter, Gov. Scott Walker said a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks is in the works, and he will sign it when it reaches his desk.
In Case You Missed It: Right-to-work creating jobs — in Minnesota March 3, 2015
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
With right-to-work poised to pass, Minnesota Republicans target Wisconsin businesses March 3, 2015
GOP lawmakers in Minnesota are reaching out to Wisconsin businesses and encouraging them to cross the border.
UW-Madison faculty seeks voice on Scott Walker’s new model for the university March 3, 2015
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution asking the UW Board of Regents to create a commission to study the proposed public authority.
Support vital local causes in today's Big Share March 3, 2015
This online fundraiser will benefit 70 local groups committed to a fair, just community and protecting our environment.

The Chicago Tribune

Alabama Supreme Court halts same-sex marriage March 4, 2015
The Alabama Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the state's probate judges to stop issuing marriage licenses to gay couples, saying a previous federal ruling that gay-marriage bans violate the U.S. Constitution does not preclude them from following state law, which defines marriage as between a...
Source: Willis Tower for sale, has likely buyer March 4, 2015
Chicago's tallest building could soon have a new owner.
District 113 parts ways with controversial superintendent March 4, 2015
The school district covering Highland Park and Deerfield high schools has parted ways with its newly hired superintendent after weeks of controversy.
Urban Prep senior killed walking home on Monday March 4, 2015
A 17-year-old Urban Prep High School senior was killed and three others were injured overnight Monday in separate shootings in the South Deering, Englewood and Gage Park neighborhoods, officials said.
JR West whistleblower arrested outside neighbor's home March 4, 2015
The youth baseball coach who reported Jackie Robinson West's residency irregularities to Little League officials — eventually resulting in the team being stripped of its national championship — is facing several criminal charges after a bizarre early morning incident in his...
Terror investigators revisit Bolingbrook home in teen's Islamic State case March 4, 2015
Federal authorities last week returned to the home of a Chicago teen accused of trying to travel to join the Islamic State and seized several cellphones and computer equipment apparently belonging to his siblings who are minors and have not been charged, the teen’s lawyer said Tuesday.
Defendant went on 'stabbing rampage' at Naperville bar, attorney says March 4, 2015
Daniel Olaska was described as both a man on a stabbing rampage and someone who feared for his life as his trial started on charges that he killed a teacher in a crowded Naperville nightclub.
Senate Democrats offer $580 million fund sweep, but GOP sees it as a stunt March 4, 2015
Senate Democrats gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a plan that would sweep $580 million from special funds to help plug a gaping budget hole, a move Republicans decried as a political stunt that undermines negotiations with new GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner.

The New York Times

In Congress, Netanyahu Faults ‘Bad Deal’ on Iran Nuclear Program March 4, 2015
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said that negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program were proceeding on a false hope that Iran is acting in good faith. President Obama dismissed the speech as “theater.”
Using Private Email, Hillary Clinton Thwarted Record Requests March 4, 2015
For nearly two years after Hillary Rodham Clinton stepped down from her secretary of state post, the State Department was unable to search her emails in response to records requests because they were in her possession, and not on the department’s servers, officials said.
Alabama Court Orders a Halt to Same-Sex Marriage Licenses March 4, 2015
The order by the state’s Supreme Court was in direct opposition to a federal judge’s ruling.
In Chapel Hill, Suspect’s Rage Went Beyond a Parking Dispute March 4, 2015
Competing narratives have emerged about what lay behind the killings of Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, her husband and sister in North Carolina.
Netanyahu Speech Raises Burden for Obama on Iran Nuclear Talks March 4, 2015
The president must now overcome not only the animosity of Republicans but also the words of the leader of Israel.
National Briefing | Midwest: Missouri: Bullying Denounced at Auditor’s Memorial March 4, 2015
Former Senator John Danforth denounced the ugly nature of American politics on Tuesday while eulogizing the Missouri auditor, Tom Schweich, suggesting that political bullying and an anti-Semitic whisper campaign had led his friend to kill himself.
Netanyahu Event Similar to a State of the Union Address, but More Electric March 4, 2015
A speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in the House chamber may have divided lawmakers more than the annual ritual by the president.
Ferguson Police Routinely Violate Rights of Blacks, Justice Dept. Finds March 4, 2015
A department report, which says officials made racist jokes about blacks on their city email accounts, concluded that officers made unjustified traffic stops for years.

The San Jose Mercury News

Contra Costa supervisors OK 7 percent raise, create salary committee March 4, 2015
After a referendum led to them ditch their controversial 33 percent raises, Contra Costa County supervisors on Tuesday voted to give themselves 7 percent raises and created a committee to determine how such salary increases should be made in the future.
Pete Stark's son launches campaign for elected office March 4, 2015
Former Congressman Pete Stark's has launched his first campaign for public office at age 19.
Body-camera maker has deep financial ties to police chiefs March 3, 2015
Taser International, the stun-gun maker emerging as a leading supplier of body cameras for police, has cultivated financial ties to police chiefs whose departments have bought the recording devices, raising a host of conflict-of-interest questions.
Apple, Samsung prep for another patent fight on smartphone features March 3, 2015
Samsung Electronics is about to find out just how costly its four-year patent fight with Apple has been.
Contra Costa supervisors OK 7 percent raise, create salary committee March 3, 2015
After a referendum led to them ditch their controversial 33 percent raises, Contra Costa County supervisors on Tuesday voted to give themselves 7 percent raises and created a committee to determine how such salary increases should be made in the future.
Regulators: Issue more tickets to drivers at grade railroad crossings March 3, 2015
National railroad regulators are asking local police departments to issue more tickets to drivers who ignore warnings at grade crossings.
Federal agents target industry helping Chinese women have US babies March 3, 2015
Federal agents raided more than a dozen homes Tuesday in a crackdown on an industry that helps wealthy, pregnant Chinese women travel to the U.S. to give birth to American babies.
Netanyahu speech to Congress: Iran nuclear pact 'a very bad deal' March 3, 2015
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a speech that stirred political controversy in two countries, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that negotiations underway between Iran and the United States would "all but guarantee" that Tehran would get nuclear weapons, a step he said the

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Reactions to Netanyahu speech differ: David Vitter calls it 'Churchill-like,' while Nancy Pelosi labels it insulting March 4, 2015
WASHINGTON -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his speech to Congress Tuesday was not intended to be political. But reaction to the address, in which the Israeli leader warned an agreement the Obama administration and U.S. allies are trying...
US deaths due to heroin overdose shift to young, white, Midwestern March 4, 2015
The people who die from heroin-related overdoses in the U.S. now tend to be young, white and live in the Midwest, according to a government report.
Glut of crude oil could lead to lower gas prices; Ala. court halts gay marriage (10 things to know for Wednesday) March 4, 2015
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday.
Alabama Supreme Court halts same-sex marriage March 4, 2015
The Alabama Supreme Court is ordering the state's probate judges to stop issuing marriage licenses to gay couples.
St. Bernard seniors closer to $10 water credit, with conditions March 4, 2015
While seniors in St. Bernard Parish now are one step closer to a $10 credit on their water and sewer bills, council members and administrative staff raised various concerns Tuesday (March 3) that caused several amendments. Councilman Ray Lauga...
Public defender accused of impersonating DA staffer says Cannizzaro's office 'manufactured' charges in retaliation March 4, 2015
An investigator with the Orleans Parish Public Defender's office charged with impersonating a District Attorney staffer alleged Monday (March 2) that the prosecutor in her case "manufactured the charges against her in order to shift blame away from his own misconduct." In...
Man who took wallet at Dollar General is sought by police March 4, 2015
New Orleans police need help identifying a man they said stole a wallet after another man left it on the counter of a Dollar General store on North Broad Street. Police said around 10:30 a.m. Sunday (March 1), police said a...
Bobby Jindal meets with pastors in South Carolina, like he did in Iowa March 4, 2015
Gov. Bobby Jindal had his second round of meetings with pastors in influential presidential primary states Tuesday (March 3). The governor traveled to South Carolina to meet with conservative religious leaders in Greenville and Columbia. In early January, Jindal had two rounds...

The Guardian, UK

Iran nuclear deal 'will be a farewell to arms control', Netanyahu tells Congress March 4, 2015
Israeli prime minister received loud applause in Congress and Barack Obama issued a stinging rebuttal saying Netanyahu had said ‘nothing new’ Binyamin Netanyahu has urged a packed US Congress to resist an emerging deal to contain Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons in a fiery speech that may significantly complicate ongoing international negotiations i […]
More than 30 killed in explosion at coal mine in Donetsk, says official March 4, 2015
Ukrainian rescuers hope to enter the mine after removing poisonous gasesAn early morning coal mine blast in the eastern Ukrainian rebel stronghold of Donetsk has killed more than 30 people and injured 14, a local official said. About 70 people were working underground at the time of the explosion, a local emergencies ministry official told the Donetsk separa […]
Russia's House of Cards? TV channel campaigns for country's first political drama March 4, 2015
Independent station has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise 18 million roubles for programme that imagines an opposition win at the 2018 election. The Calvert Journal reportsIndependent Russian news channel Rain TV has launched a crowd-funding campaign to raise money for a new television series, described by its writers as Russia’s first-ever political […]
India bans TV stations from showing interview with man who raped student March 3, 2015
Mukesh Singh, convicted of brutal rape of Jyoti Singh in 2012, told British documentary victim would not have been killed if she hadn’t fought backIndian authorities ordered television stations not to broadcast a documentary about a gang rape on a New Delhi bus in which one of the attackers blames the victim and says she could have avoided being killed if sh […]
Bali Nine duo arrive on execution island amid Australian pleas for mercy March 4, 2015
Australian foreign minister calls death sentence for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran ‘unacceptable and unthinking’ as Tony Abbott admits Indonesia’s position is hardeningTwo Australian men on death row in Indonesia have arrived on the prison island where they are due to be executed, while the Australian government insists there are still legal avenues avail […]
'FREAK attack' leaves millions of Apple and Google users vulnerable to hackers March 4, 2015
Technology giants hurrying to fix a longstanding security flaw caused by US companies being forced to sell weakened encryption software to overseas customersMillions of people may have been left vulnerable to hackers while surfing the web on Apple and Google devices, thanks to a newly discovered security flaw known as “FREAK attack.”There’s no evidence so fa […]
Afghanistan officials sanctioned murder, torture and rape, says report March 3, 2015
Human Rights Watch accuses high-ranking officials of allowing extrajudicial killings and brutal practices to flourish after fall of TalibanTop Afghan officials have presided over murders, abduction, and other abuses with the tacit backing of their government and its western allies, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.A grim account of deaths, robbery, ra […]
Boston Marathon bombing trial to begin two years after deadly terror attack March 3, 2015
Jury seated in trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the younger and only survivor of the two brothers accused in the 2013 attack that killed three and injured hundredsIt has been almost two years since two backpack bombs, made from pressure cookers and stuffed with nails and ball-bearings, were detonated at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people […]

The BBC

Obama dismisses Netanyahu speech March 4, 2015
US President Barack Obama reacts scathingly to a speech by Israel's prime minister, saying it offers no viable alternative to his Iran policy.
Ukraine mine blast 'traps dozens' March 4, 2015
Dozens of workers are trapped underground after a suspected methane gas blast at a coal mine in a rebel-held region of eastern Ukraine, reports say.
NFL pair to donate brains for research March 3, 2015
New York Giants' Steve Weatherford and former NFL player Sidney Rice want their brains to help research into injuries.
Australian pair moved for execution March 4, 2015
Two Australian drug-smugglers are transferred from Bali to another Indonesian island where they are due to be executed by firing squad.
Colombia holds Chinese arms ship March 4, 2015
The Colombian authorities arrest the captain of a China-flagged ship on its way to Cuba with military material on board and no legal papers.
Politicians targeted over Petrobras March 4, 2015
Brazil's chief prosecutor seeks to investigate 54 people, including politicians, for alleged involvement in a kickback scheme at state oil firm Petrobras.
Militants 'seize Libyan oil fields' March 4, 2015
Islamist militants have seized two oil fields in central Libya, officials say, as rival factions reportedly carry out air strikes.
Brazil judge suspended over Porsche March 4, 2015
A judge in Brazil is suspended from an insider trading case against tycoon Eike Batista, after he is seen driving the billionaire's Porsche.

The Independent, UK

Ferguson police officer wrote in email about Obama: 'What black man holds a steady job for four years?' March 3, 2015
America was braced for a backlash last night as the explosive findings of a government report found conclusive evidence that the Ferguson, Missouri police department routinely engaged in racially biased practises.
America braced for backlash after explosive Ferguson report findings March 3, 2015
America was braced for a backlash last night as the explosive findings of a government report found conclusive evidence that the Ferguson, Missouri police department routinely engaged in racially biased practises.
US House passes bill to fund Homeland Security through September March 3, 2015
In a rare move, US House Speaker John Boehner was among those who voted to approve a bill funding the Homeland Security Department through the end of September, sending the bill to the desk of President Barack Obama for a signature.
Bubonic plague-carrying fleas found on New York City rats March 3, 2015
Spend any length of time in New York City and a rat will show its whiskery face or worm-like tail. It could be on the subway tracks or nibbling through the garbage on the side of the street. It could also be carrying the bubonic plague.
Bejamin Netanyahu speech: Far-right blogger calls for Black Congressional Caucus Democrats boycotting speech to be hanged March 3, 2015
A far right-wing radio host has sparked a race row, after she called on Democrat politicians, including members of the Black Congressional Caucus, to be hanged if they boycotted a controversial speech by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress today.
Netanyahu speech: Far-right blogger calls for Black Congressional Caucus Democrats boycotting speech to be hanged March 3, 2015
A far right-wing radio host has sparked a race row, after she called on Democrat politicians, including members of the Black Congressional Caucus, to be hanged if they boycotted a controversial speech by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress today.
Charley Saturmin Robinet: Homeless man shot dead by LAPD identified as French national with record for bank robbery March 3, 2015
The homeless man shot dead by Los Angeles policemen on Sunday during a scuffle in which police say he grabbed at an officer's gun had previously served time in federal prison for armed bank robbery. He was also identified as a French national.
Donald Macintyre's US Sketch: Netanyahu's Congress gamble targets voters back home March 3, 2015
There’s a good old Yiddish (and Hebrew) word for what underlay Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress yesterday: chutzpah. He said at the outset, in tones of injured innocence: “I deeply regret that some have perceived my being here as political.”

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