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Whitney Houston: The Daughter, The Singer, Her Life and Her Lover(s)

• March 11, 2012 • 4 Comments

Posted in Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Drug Overdoses, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Protestant Denominations, Sexuality, Television Series, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston, Women
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Chris Rock at L.A.’s Comedy Store Riffs About Being Invited to the President’s 50th Birthday Party

• March 9, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Comedy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
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Bobbi Kristina Brown Was Said to Have Disappeared For Hours and Was Found Doing Dope After Whitney’s Funeral

• February 19, 2012 • 2 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Drug Culture/Industry, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston
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Whitney’s Funeral to be Livestreamed Saturday from New Hope Baptist Church…and More

• February 16, 2012 • 1 Comment

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, American History, Aretha Franklin, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Emmys/Grammys/Oscars/Globes, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Michael Jackson, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Whitney Houston, Women
Tags: African Americans, Associated Press, Baptist, Black Women, Blacks, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston, Funeral, Gay, Houston, John Russell Houston Jr., Katherine Jackson, Lesbian, LGBT, LiveStream, Love, Marriage, New Hope Baptist Church, New Jersey, Newark, Newark New Jersey, Newark NJ, Peter Tatchell, Robyn Crawford, Self Image, Self-Worth, Sex, Tell All Book, The Eighties, The Nineties, United States, Whitney Houston

Whitney’s Family Told That It Was Drugs and Alcohol That Killed Her, Not Drowning

• February 13, 2012 • 10 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Daily AM/PM Talk Shows, Drug Culture/Industry, Emmys/Grammys/Oscars/Globes, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, Protestant Denominations, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wendy Williams, Whitney Houston, Women
Tags: Accidental Death, African Americans, Alprazolam, Beverly Hills Police Department, Black Women, Blacks, California, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Funeral, Houston, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County California, Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, Mary Jones, Michael Jackson, New Jersey, Prescription Drugs, TMZ.com, United States, Valium, Wendy Williams, Whitney, Whitney Houston, Xanax

The Ancestors Have Taken Whitney Houston, 48 (w/Update)

• February 11, 2012 • 2 Comments

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In Case You Missed It: There's something about Mary Burke April 16, 2014
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Madison's litigious banana lady thwarted by federal appeals court April 16, 2014
A judge in Chicago didn't just rule against Catherine Conrad, he warned lower courts to stop accepting her lawsuits.
Robert Kelner and Raymond La Raja The damage done by McCain-Feingold April 16, 2014
Under the McCain-Feingold law, the wealthy and corporations shifted large campaign donations from political parties to outside groups. The parties lost power and independent groups gained it.
Wisconsin among top 10 states for racial gap in pollution exposure April 16, 2014
People of color are exposed to nearly 40 percent more air pollution than white people are, according to a new study — and the gap is stark in Wisconsin.
Richard Johannesen: Scott Walker's tax cuts come at taxpayers' expense April 16, 2014
Dear Editor: Gov. Walker reduced aid to public school districts by millions. He further reduced money to public education by making funds available to charter schools. He now cites his great c…
The real Mary Burke: How longtime friends and business partners describe her April 16, 2014
Wisconsinites still haven't formed much of an opinion of the presumed gubernatorial challenger to Scott Walker.
New manager wants Dane County Farmers' Market to be where Madison gets groceries April 16, 2014
Bill Lubing, a longtime volunteer with a background in photography and publishing, began the transition to market manager at the beginning of April.
Harlan Richards: Corrections industry wastes lives and money April 16, 2014
Dear Editor: I read the Rev. Jerry Hancock's comments about the Wisconsin parole system and I can vouch for the accuracy of his statements.

The Chicago Tribune

Cops who saved kids from fire: 'Do what you need to do' April 16, 2014
The smoke was too strong for them to get inside the house, but the two Chicago police officers heard children screaming from the top floor. "I think the first one was the hardest," Officer Samantha Smith said. "I kind of like begged him, like, `C'mon, we're going to catch you, just come on. Come on and get out.'"
Naperville trucking company called a 'hazard' allowed back on road April 16, 2014
A Naperville trucking company called an "imminent hazard to public safety" after a January crash that killed a tollway worker will be allowed back on the road.
Police: 4 students filmed assault of girl, posted it online April 16, 2014
Police said four Woodstock High School students face criminal charges related to the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl--an act that authorities said was filmed and posted on a social media website.
Suspicious package closes part of Lake Shore Drive on North Side April 16, 2014
The northbound and southbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive were closed between the Wilson and Foster exits this afternoon as police investigated a suspicious object found in the Uptown neighborhood, officials said.
CTA to redo 4 North Side Red Line stations April 16, 2014
The CTA will move ahead as early as 2017 with the reconstruction of four stations and the replacement of deteriorating structures on the Red Line north branch.
Cameras help track down suspect in Lakeview sexual assault: cops April 16, 2014
A man caught on surveillance cameras has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman as she walked home through a Lakeview alley, according to police.
Illinois could be first state to ban microbeads April 16, 2014
Tiny plastic particles found in many facial cleansers and soaps would be phased out of products sold in Illinois in a measure being advanced through the state legislature.
ComEd rate hike request would add $3 to the average bill April 16, 2014
The filing is the utility's fourth request under a formula-based ratemaking process established by a law passed in 2011 to modernize the electrical grid. It would at about $3 to the average electric bill.Commonwealth Edison Co. is asking regulators for a rate hike next year to help it fund its massive overhaul of the electricity grid.

The New York Times

Obama Looks for Midterm Advantage on Job Training and Immigration April 17, 2014
While in suburban Pittsburgh to announce nearly $600 million in job-training grants, President Obama issued a statement attacking House Republicans for blocking an overhaul of immigration law.
Op-Ed Columnist: Minimum Wage, Maximum Outrage April 16, 2014
Even if both parties are playing politics with this issue to some degree, which side would you rather be on?
National Briefing | West: California: Brown Seeks Change in Rainy-Day Plan April 16, 2014
Gov. Jerry Brown, saying the state’s budget surplus should be used to pay debt, called a special session of the Legislature on Wednesday to make changes to a rainy-day fund measure on the November ballot.
National Briefing | Northwest: Oregon: Water Supply to Be Discarded Over Urine in Reservoir April 16, 2014
Portland will flush millions of gallons of treated water because a 19-year-old was caught urinating on Wednesday into an open reservoir.
National Briefing | West: California: Manager Who Bled City Receives 12 Years in Prison April 16, 2014
Robert Rizzo, the former city manager of Bell, was also ordered to make restitution of $8.8 million in a scheme that nearly bankrupted the blue-collar city.
Op-Ed Contributor: The Deepwater Horizon Threat April 16, 2014
Not enough has been done to prevent a blowout at another well.
National Briefing | Plains: North Dakota: Abortion Ban at 6 Weeks Is Overturned April 16, 2014
A federal judge ruled that the law banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected is invalid and “cannot withstand a constitutional challenge.”
Diabetes Complications Show Sharp Decline, Report Finds April 16, 2014
Rates of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and amputations dropped over the past two decades, federal researchers said.

The San Jose Mercury News

Google's revenue and profit rise, but not as much as Wall Street expected April 17, 2014
Google said revenue rose 19 percent to $15.4 billion, or $12.2 billion after paying sales commissions, for the quarter ending March 31, but the stock sank in late trading after the report was released.
Fremont: Trio arrested in connection with ATM robbery of retired U.S. Marine April 16, 2014
Two men and a teenager were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of robbing a retired U.S. Marine at a bank ATM last week, authorities said.
Biz Break: Google sags, Sandisk sizzles after earnings reports April 16, 2014
Today: Two of Silicon Valley's 15 largest technology companies announce earnings, with investors reacting in opposite ways. Also: Yahoo leads another tech rebound on Wall Street.
Bay Area home prices jump year over year April 16, 2014
The company said prices paid for all types of homes in the Bay Area zoomed to a median of $579,000, the highest it’s been since December 2007.
Average American foots the bill when firms sidestep taxes, report says April 16, 2014
The average American would have to fork over an extra $1,259 in state and federal income taxes this year to make up for the revenue lost because of offshore tax havens used by corporations and wealthy individuals, according to a new report.
Sharks' Marty Havlat, Jason Demers healthy for this playoff run April 16, 2014
San Jose Sharks' Marty Havlat, Jason Demers were limited in 2013 playoffs with injuries
Fremont tightens 'disruptive' speech restrictions April 16, 2014
Fremont will create a 'free speech zone' at parades, festivals and other events, allowing people with permits to take advocacy stands there only without interfering with the event. An ACLU attorney says part of the ordinance might be unconstitutional.
San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings not the friendliest rivalry April 16, 2014
Sharks-Kings tensions intensified by two questionable hits in past 12 months and three Stanley Cup playoff series in past four years.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Poll shows Vance McAllister would lose today, could bounce back April 17, 2014
A poll commissioned by Baton Rouge lobbyists last week and run Monday to gauge political damage to U.S. Rep. Vance McAllister following his nationally reported infidelity with a married staffer reveals the congressman would lose a hypothetical election this week...
Louisiana students "successfully" field-test new Common Core exam April 17, 2014
Almost 25,000 students try out embattled test.
'It does kind of burn,' Texas inmate Jose Villegas says as he gets lethal injection for murders of 3 April 17, 2014
The lethal injection was carried out after his attorneys unsuccessfully argued to the U.S. Supreme Court that he was mentally impaired and ineligible for the death penalty.
Suspect arrested in St. Charles Parish homicide April 17, 2014
A Metairie man was arrested Wednesday (April 16) and booked into the St. Charles Parish jail with murder in connection with the 2012 shooting death of Jay Bertucci, 21, of Norco.St. Charles Sheriff's investigators say a tip led them to...
Nola.com commenter's ID may be known to judge in Stacey Jackson case April 17, 2014
A federal judge may know the name of at least one person behind anonymous comments on NOLA.com that disparaged the now-indicted former head of the New Orleans Affordable Housing program.Now U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Wilkinson apparently wants to know if...
Jefferson Parish inspector general says no word yet on access-limiting ordinance April 17, 2014
Jefferson Parish Inspector General David McClintock said on Wednesday that he's met with four parish council members or their representatives to discuss a controversial ordinance concerning his access to parish documents. The discussions have centered on a "variety of substantive...
NOPD makes second arrest in $500,000 theft from Bourbon Street bar April 16, 2014
New Orleans police on Wednesday made a second arrest in connection with the reported theft of more than $500,000 from a safe at the Bourbon Cowboy bar on Bourbon Street.Brandon Whitehead, 29, was booked with simple burglary and illegal possession...
Oil and gas activity in full rebound 4 years after Macondo well blowout April 16, 2014
Oil and gas activity in the Gulf has returned to - and in come cases exceeded - levels seen before the BP oil spill. But the Macondo blowout also marked a decided shift for the industry on a number of fronts.

The Guardian, UK

Kiev's grip on eastern Ukraine weakens as pro-Russians seize army vehicles April 16, 2014
What was meant to be a show of strength by Ukraine's army has instead shown how the country is unravelling Continue reading...
Iranian killer's execution halted at last minute by victim's parents April 16, 2014
Convict had noose around his neck when victim's mother approached, slapped him in the face and spared his life Continue reading...
Oscar Pistorius's expert witness for defence accused of irresponsibility April 16, 2014
Roger Dixon, who worked at a police forensics lab in Pretoria for 18 years, refers to himself as 'a layman' on the stand Continue reading...
'Former Arsenal player' in Syria jihad video identified as Portuguese April 16, 2014
British and foreign security services say man who appeared in video urging others to join jihadists is Celso Rodrigues Da Costa Continue reading...
More than 270 missing as ferry sinks off the coast of South Korea April 16, 2014
At least six reported dead and 55 injured as ships and helicopters race to save passengers, including children bound for holiday island Ferry sinks off coast of South Korea - in pictures Continue reading...
End of an era as Prince Bandar departs Saudi intelligence post April 16, 2014
Prince's exit could signal shift in kingdom's policy towards Syria, with looming leadership transition complicating picture Continue reading...
Another member of Gandhi dynasty weighs into bitter Indian election battle April 16, 2014
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, seen as more charismatic than brother Rahul, gives speech calling for power 'in the hands of the people' Continue reading...
9/11 defence teams request testimonies from FBI officials amid spying claims April 17, 2014
Lawyers request testimony from officials including Joanna Baltes, chief of staff for deputy FBI director Mark Giuliano Continue reading...

The BBC

Search for S Korea ferry passengers April 16, 2014
Emergency services continue to search for almost 300 people unaccounted for after a ferry carrying more than 460 people sank off South Korea.
Ukraine military column 'disarmed' April 16, 2014
Ukraine's defence ministry says six of its armoured vehicles have been seized by pro-Russian militants, amid mounting tension in eastern Ukraine.
Reeva Steenkamp shot in 'rapid fire' April 16, 2014
A forensics expert contradicts police ballistics testimony by telling the trial of Oscar Pistorius that his girlfriend was shot in quick succession.
Pakistan Taliban end ceasefire April 16, 2014
The Pakistani Taliban say they will not extend a ceasefire with the government announced last month, but will remain committed to peace talks.
First Heartbleed 'hacker' arrested April 16, 2014
A 19-year-old Canadian is charged with hacking the Canada Revenue Agency's website, becoming the first arrest over the Heartbleed security breach.
Jordan 'targets vehicles from Syria' April 16, 2014
Jordanian warplanes have targeted and destroyed several vehicles trying to cross the border from Syria, the Jordanian military says.
Fate of Nigeria kidnap girls unclear April 16, 2014
Mystery surrounds the fate of more than 100 teenage girls abducted from a school in the remote north-east of Nigeria.
'Last' Chadian soldier leaves CAR April 16, 2014
Chad has withdrawn all its peacekeepers from the Central African Republic, an official confirms, after accusations they sided with Muslim rebels.

The Independent, UK

Wu-Tang Clan-discovered rapper Andre Johnson severed his penis and jumped from LA building April 16, 2014
Rapper Andre Johnson reportedly severed his penis and jumped off an apartment building in the US city of Los Angeles, at around 1am local time on Wednesday, according to police.
White tiger cubs welcomed at Buenos Aires Zoo April 16, 2014
A zoo in Argentina has publicly debuted its latest brood of white tigers – adorable Bengal triplets with piercing blue eyes.
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg offers $50m of his own money to bankroll gun control lobby April 16, 2014
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, has vowed to plough up to $50m (£30m) of his own money into a new organisation to support political candidates favouring gun control in the US and confront the political power of the National Rifle Association.
Liam Fox says ‘self-publicising narcissist’ Edward Snowden committed treason with NSA leaks April 16, 2014
The former defence secretary Liam Fox has accused Edward Snowden of being a “self-publicising narcissist” who committed treason by leaking thousands of files about surveillance carried out by the US National Security Agency (NSA).
Five stabbed to death at student house party in 'Calgary's worst mass killing ever' April 16, 2014
A 22-year-old man has been charged with stabbing five people to death at a house party in Calgary, Canada, in what police are calling the worst mass killing in the western city's history.
Bolivian villagers use poisonous ants to punish and almost kill alleged thieves April 15, 2014
Residents of a Bolivian village almost killed two alleged thieves after they tied them to a tree which was swarming with venomous ants as a punishment.
David Beckham hits the wall in his fight for a football stadium in Miami's port area April 15, 2014
When David Beckham arrived in Miami last month declaring his determination to be an “enemy” of no one with his bold plan to build a sexy, state-of-the-art soccer stadium slap in the heart of its port area he surely already knew he was being naïve. Lo and behold the forces against him are mustering.
David Beckham hits the wall in his fight for a football stadium in Miami's port area April 15, 2014
When David Beckham arrived in Miami last month declaring his determination to be an “enemy” of no one with his bold plan to build a sexy, state-of-the-art soccer stadium slap in the heart of its port area he surely already knew he was being naïve. Lo and behold the forces against him are mustering.

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