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The Eyewear Industry Is Robbing You Blind: Get Your Glasses Online

• September 11, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Consumerism, Fashion
Tags: Alternet, America's Best, Anneli Rufus, Astigmatism, Better Business Bureau, Customers, Davis Duehr Dean, Elderly, Eyeglasses, Eyemart Express, EyeMed, Eyewear Business, Eyewear Industry, Fixed Income, Glasses, Glassy Eyes, Ira Mitchell, Japanese Americans, John Belushi, LensCrafter, Low Income, Luxottica, Middle-Aged, Monopoly, OLTs, Optical Lens Technicians, PearleVision, Racist, Ripoff, Savings, SNL, Toshiro Mifune, Tsubaki Sanjuro

States Landing Hard on Payday Loan Industry, But Wisconsin Won’t Cap Interest Rates (w/Update)

• April 13, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Politics, Australia, Black People, Canada, Class, Consumerism, Democrats, Democrats in Name Only, Sexuality, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Uncategorized, United Kingdom, Wisconsin
Tags: Axcess Financial, Bounced Checks, Check 'n Go, Credit, Date, Democrats, Democrats in Name Only, DINOs, Lawmakers, Legal Loan Sharks, Little or No Credit, Low Income, Money, Nooky, Overdrafts, Payday Loan Industry, Payday Loans, Poor, Regulation, Shanna Wycoff, State Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, The Economy, The Great Recession, The Wisconsin Legislature, Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Assembly, Wisconsin State Senate

President Barack Obama at Wright Middle School in Madison, WI

• November 5, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in American Politics, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Education, History, Native Americans/First Nations, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, Television, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wisconsin
Tags: "Race to the Top", "The Los Angeles Times", African Americans, Ari Davis, Asian Americans, Barack Obama, Blacks, Charter School, Children, Governor Doyle, Governor Jim Doyle, Growing Up, Isthmus, James C. Wright Middle School, Latinos, Low Income, Madison WI, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor Tom Barrett, Poor, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Southside Madison, The President of the United States, WhiteHouse.gov, Wisconsin, Working Poor

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The New York Times

Will the Coronavirus Kill What’s Left of Americans’ Faith in Washington? May 23, 2020
In 2019, just 17 percent of Americans said they trusted the federal government to do the right thing. The pandemic appears to be eroding their faith even more.
Why Is the SAT Falling Out of Favor? May 24, 2020
The University of California will no longer use SAT and ACT scores in admissions decisions. Critics say the tests put less wealthy students at a disadvantage.
Investigators Say One Man Shot Ahmaud Arbery. Why Are Three Charged With Murder? May 23, 2020
The authorities said Travis McMichael fired the fatal shots, yet his father and a neighbor also are charged with murder in connection with Mr. Arbery’s death.
Lori Loughlin Pleads Guilty via Zoom in College Admissions Case May 22, 2020
As part of an agreement with prosecutors, Ms. Loughlin, the Hollywood actress, is expected to receive a two-month prison sentence.
He Died at War. The Pandemic Gave Me Time to Grieve. May 25, 2020
My partner, Diego Pongo, was killed in Iraq in March. More than two months later, the pandemic has paused everything, including his funeral.
Florida Law Restricting Felon Voting Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules May 25, 2020
A federal judge said the law would result in discrimination against felons who cannot afford to pay court fines and fees.
Hana Kimura, Japanese Wrestler and Star of Netflix Series, Dies at 22 May 25, 2020
She was featured on the reality series “Terrace House: Tokyo.’’
Pixar's 'Out' Features Studio’s First Gay Main Character May 24, 2020
The animated film follows a gay man’s journey into acceptance as he prepares to move into a city with his boyfriend.

The Guardian, UK

Johnson's defence of Cummings sparks anger from allies and opponents alike May 24, 2020
Possible police investigation of aide is latest in series of Guardian disclosures that have rocked the governmentCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson has staked his political reputation on saving the career of Dominic Cummings, amid growing anger among Conservative MPs that the No 10 chief adviser has not been forced out […]
Coronavirus live news: US bars travel from Brazil as British PM’s adviser reported to police over lockdown breach May 25, 2020
Boris Johnson backs Dominic Cummings despite outcry; France sees lowest daily cases and deaths since lockdown; India resumes domestic flights. Follow the latest updatesUS bars travellers who have been in Brazil in last two weeksDominic Cummings facing possible police investigation as pressure mountsJohnson’s defence of Cummings sparks anger from allies and o […]
Jair Bolsonaro branded a 'killer' during hot dog trip as Covid-19 death toll soars May 24, 2020
Brazilian president subject to public anger after stepping out in Brasilia on fast food errandCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, was branded a “killer” by his opponents as he popped out for a Saturday night hot dog on the day a further 965 of his citizens were reported to have died from Covid- […]
Sweden 'wrong' not to shut down, says former state epidemiologist May 24, 2020
Scientist who oversaw the response to Sars says country has failed the vulnerableCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe predecessor of Sweden’s state epidemiologist has broken her silence on the country’s controversial coronavirus strategy, saying she now believes the authorities should have put in place tougher restrictions in the e […]
New Zealand earthquake: PM Jacinda Ardern live on TV in Wellington as North Island hit May 25, 2020
Leader says she can feel ‘quite a decent shake here’ as the 5.8 quake strikes during a live interviewNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has developed a reputation for keeping her cool in the face of a crisis. But an earthquake first thing on Monday morning as she was interviewed live on television seemed like an unusually trying way to start a wee […]
Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court on corruption charges May 24, 2020
Israeli PM could face more than a decade in prison if convicted in three separate casesDefiantly railing against attempts to “overthrow” him before donning a face mask to enter court, Benjamin Netanyahu sat for the first day of his high-profile corruption trial, which threatens to put Israel’s longest-serving leader behind bars and open deep divisions within […]
Beijing to impose Hong Kong security laws 'without delay' May 24, 2020
China says it will rush through anti-sedition law as police fire teargas at protestersBeijing has vowed to force controversial national security laws on Hong Kong “without the slightest delay” as police in the semi-autonomous territory fired teargas at protesters demonstrating against the unprecedented decision.Speaking in Beijing, China’s foreign minister, […]
China raises US trade tensions with warning of ‘new cold war’ May 24, 2020
Foreign minister accuses Washington of damaging relationship with BeijingThe prospects of a trade war between China and the western economies ratcheted up on Sunday as Beijing accused the US of pushing relations towards a “new cold war”.“China has no intention to change, still less replace the United States,” China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, said on Sunday […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: US suspends travel from Brazil for foreigners May 25, 2020
Brazil has recently become a new coronavirus hotspot with more than 300,000 known cases.
Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court May 24, 2020
The country is gripped by the spectacle of a serving leader being tried for the first time.
The South Korean protester living in the sky May 24, 2020
Kim Yong-hee has spent a year living on a 20-metre-high traffic tower in protest at Samsung's zero-union policy.
Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted' May 25, 2020
Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told.
South African President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse May 24, 2020
Cyril Ramaphosa said the worst is still ahead while announcing an ease in lockdown measures.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters decry China security law plan May 24, 2020
Thousands rally in Hong Kong for the first time since China announced plans for a new security law.
Coronavirus: Chile's president says healthcare system 'very close to the limit' May 25, 2020
President Sebastián Piñera warns of the strain on hospitals as the number of cases approaches 70,000.
Afghanistan: Taliban prisoner release amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire May 24, 2020
The government says up to 2,000 prisoners will be freed, after the Islamist group proposed a truce.