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Rachel Jeantel: You’d Better Let That Girl Alone

• June 28, 2013 • 11 Comments

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A Big One Hit Japan (w/Updates)

• March 11, 2011 • 4 Comments

Posted in Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Class, Japan, Natural Disasters, People of Color, The Mainstream Media (MSM), World History
Tags: 1998 Winter Olympics, 8.9, Asia, California, Canada, Crescent City California, Earthquake, English Language, Hawaii, Japan, Japan Earthquake, Japanese, Japanese Language, Japanese People, Left Coast, Live Streaming, Los Angeles, Nagano, New Guinea, New Zealand, PC World, Richter Scale, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Sendai, Soka Gakkai Japan, The Philippines, Tokyo, Tsunami Warning System, Tsunami Warnings, Tsunamis, United States, West Coast, West Coast of the United States

New Year’s Songs: Dougie MacLean, “Auld Lang Syne” in Scots and English by Robert Burns

• January 1, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Cultural History, European History, Holidays, Music, Scotland, The Rest of the World
Tags: "Auld Lang Syne", Colloquial, Colonized, Cultural Identity, Dance, English Language, Folk Music, Folk Tunes, Guy Lombardo, National Identity, Nationalism, New Year, Robert Burns, Scotland, Scots, Scots Musical Museum, Wikipedia

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A Pledge to Pay Morehouse College Students’ Debt Prompts Elation, Envy and a Host of Questions May 22, 2019
Robert F. Smith pledged to wipe out the debt of the graduating class at Morehouse College. Now the students are anxiously waiting to hear what happens next.
‘Fetal Heartbeat’ vs. ‘Forced Pregnancy’: The Language Wars of the Abortion Debate May 22, 2019
Activists on both sides of the abortion fight have long chosen their words carefully, coining terms like “pro-life,” “pro-choice” and “partial-birth abortion.”
Was That Ralph Northam in Blackface? An Inquiry Ends Without Answers May 22, 2019
An inquiry into a racist photograph on the medical school yearbook page of the Virginia governor could not determine whether he himself appeared in the image.
Hackers Are Holding Baltimore Hostage: How They Struck and What’s Next May 22, 2019
Two weeks ago, attackers seized parts of the computer systems that run the city’s government. So far, it hasn’t given in to ransom demands.
Harriet Tubman Won’t Appear on $20 Bill Next Year, Treasury Secretary Says May 22, 2019
Steven Mnuchin said plans to feature the abolitionist and civil rights leader would be pushed back several years as the department planned to focus on counterfeiting issues first.
Nunchuck Bans Have Fallen in New York and Arizona. Will Others Follow? May 21, 2019
After Bruce Lee popularized nunchucks, lawmakers and the police clamped down on the weapons. Decades later, those regulations are being revisited.
Flu Outbreak Prompts Largest Border Detention Center to Stop Processing Migrants May 22, 2019
A day after a 16-year-old boy who had the flu died in custody, the Border Patrol found signs of the illness in 32 more migrants detained at a center in McAllen, Tex.
Arizona Prisons’ Ban on Book About Racism in Criminal Justice Draws Challenge May 22, 2019
State officials banned “Chokehold,” by Paul Butler, in March. Now the A.C.L.U. is defending the book, which calls for prison to be abolished.

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.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Andrea Leadsom quits over Theresa May's Brexit bill May 22, 2019
Leader of house known to be unhappy with some of 10 concessions set out by PMAll the latest politics news – liveAndrea Leadsom has resigned as the leader of the House of Commons, saying she no longer believed the government’s approach would deliver Brexit.Leadsom, who has signalled she expects to launch a leadership bid, published her resignation letter afte […]
US repatriates family from Syrian detention camp for Isis suspects May 22, 2019
Exclusive: removal of four people could put pressure on other countries to follow suitA US family have been removed from a Syrian detention centre for suspected members of Islamic State and returned to the US. The move could have implications for hundreds of children born to non-Syrians who have been in legal limbo since the disintegration of the terror grou […]
India election: counting to begin with Narendra Modi poised for victory May 22, 2019
The hugely popular BJP Hindu nationalist leader expected to have brushed aside economic woes to claim another term More than 600 million Indians will learn the outcome of the country’s six-week elections on Thursday, as results are released progressively throughout the day.This year’s polls, held over seven phases starting on 11 April, have been described as […]
Judge's ruling allows banks to hand over Trump's financial records to Congress – live May 22, 2019
Federal judge in New York ruled against presidentCongressional subpoenas demand financial records from two banksSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 12.20am BST NBC News is reporting that Wells Fargo and TD Bank - two of the nine financial institutions subpoenaed by the House financial services committee for documents related to their dealin […]
Canadian Arctic fossils are oldest known fungus on Earth May 22, 2019
Fungus is half a billion years older than previous record holder found in WisconsinTiny fossils found in mudrock in the barren wilderness of the Canadian Arctic are the remains of the oldest known fungus on Earth, scientists say.The minuscule organisms were discovered in shallow water shale, a kind of fine-grained sedimentary rock, in a region south of Victo […]
UK suffers crushing defeat in UN vote on Chagos Islands May 22, 2019
General assembly strongly condemns British occupation of Indian Ocean territoryThe United Nations general assembly has overwhelmingly backed a motion condemning Britain’s occupation of the remote Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean.The 116-6 vote left the UK diplomatically isolated and was also a measure of severely diminished US clout on the world stage. Was […]
Women's brains work better in warmer offices, study finds May 22, 2019
Researchers say workplaces may be able to increase productivity by setting thermostat higher Scientists have raised the stakes in the battle of the sexes over office air conditioning by discovering women’s brains work better at higher temperatures.Men, on the other hand, work better when the temperature is cooler, according to a study published in the journa […]
Nigel Farage shelters on campaign bus to avoid milkshake attack May 22, 2019
Brexit party leader told to remain on vehicle after possible assailants spottedNigel Farage has been forced to seek refuge on his campaign bus after being stalked by people carrying milkshakes in Kent, according to reports.The Brexit party leader and his campaign team seemed keen to avoid a repeat of events in Newcastle on Monday, when he was doused in banan […]

The BBC

Trump hits back at Democratic 'cover-up' claims May 22, 2019
The president rules out any bipartisan co-operation until Democrats call off "phoney investigations".
India elections 2019: Voters to find out if Modi returns as PM May 22, 2019
Counting is set to begin as a marathon - and bitterly fought - election draws to its conclusion.
Ozone layer: Banned CFCs traced to China say scientists May 22, 2019
Atmospheric observations pinpoint eastern China as the source of rise in ozone-destroying chemicals.
Chagos Islands dispute: UN backs end to UK control May 22, 2019
In a non-binding vote, the General Assembly demands the UK give the islands back to Mauritius.
Canada to take back rubbish sent to Philippines May 22, 2019
Canada pledges to cover the full cost of disposal of the waste that enraged President Duterte.
New US $20 bill with anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman delayed May 23, 2019
The Trump administration says the new redesign, due next year, has been postponed until 2028.
Homes hanging over river bank in Oklahoma May 22, 2019
Severe flooding has hit the state of Oklahoma after tornadoes tore across the country in recent days.
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting May 22, 2019
The government cites a growing conflict between humans and the animals, which at times destroy crops.