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UPDATE: Der Fuhrer Don’t Like iPad and Other “Downfall” Parodies Removed by YouTube for Copyright Infringement

• April 21, 2010 • Comments Off

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What Women Will Do With Their VaJayJays…

• February 3, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Health, People of Color, Sexuality, Women
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The Madison WI Capitol Times

Frank Sandner: Cardinal Hickory is a high-voltage con job October 20, 2018
Dear Editor: Contrary to a Sept. 7 letter to the editor, American Transmission Company is using outdated laws to force all us ratepayers to buy this billion-dollar boondoggle, the proposed Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line.
Ron Malzer: Silenced majority ready to roar October 20, 2018
The Republican Party has held a stranglehold on power and promoted an agenda of Putin-style autocracy, avarice-based foreign and environmental policy, tax cuts for the wealthy, and white male supremacy. Finally, on Nov. 6, the American people have our chance…
Robby Ree: There would be fewer safety concerns with legal marijuana October 20, 2018
Dear Editor: Some studies indicate that long-term marijuana use is linked to a tiny chance of developing acute psychosis. It is well known that the chemical element lead is a cause of acute psychosis. Also, when marijuana is planted in…
Madison's Aaron Perry makes Time Magazine's '50 Most Influential People in Health Care' list October 20, 2018
Aaron Perry, founder of the Men’s Health & Education Center, was recognized for his efforts on TIME Magazine’s “50 Most Influential People in Health Care” list.
Scott Walker, Tony Evers draw stark contrasts, repeat familiar points in first debate October 20, 2018
Walker and Evers sparred over taxes, education, health care, immigration, drunken driving and marijuana legalization Friday in the first of two scheduled debates.
Madison Finance Committee looking to add 33 amendments to city operating budget October 19, 2018
The full City Council will debate the capital and operating budgets during the week of Nov. 13.
A comprehensive list of candidates running for Madison mayor in 2019... so far October 19, 2018
The mayoral election is April 2, 2019, with a primary scheduled for Feb. 19, 2019.
John Coover: Vote Democratic to repair democracy and maintain a free press October 19, 2018
Dear Editor: The current president of the United States and the governor of Wisconsin have silenced voices in governmental offices to prohibit any official discussion of global warming. Silencing the voices of science is the first act of a dictatorship.

The New York Times

Harvard’s Admissions Process, Once Secret, Is Unveiled in Affirmative Action Trial October 20, 2018
A lawsuit accusing one of the country’s most selective universities of discriminating against Asian-Americans is providing a glimpse into how admissions officers decide “yea” or “nay.”
Mega Millions and Powerball Are Up to $2 Billion. Here’s What to Do if You Win Both. October 20, 2018
Your odds are 1 in 88 quadrillion, but it’s best to be prepared. If you do win: Don’t sign the winning ticket. Tell no one. Hire a lawyer, a financial adviser and an accountant.
Catholic Bishops Promising to Fix Sex Abuse Problem Face Cover-Up Accusations October 19, 2018
The church’s failure to police its own ranks has led some Catholics to call for a total housecleaning of all bishops who gave cover to abusive priests.
University of Southern California to Pay $215 Million Over Sex Abuse Scandal October 19, 2018
The settlement, which still needs to be approved by the court, is among the largest settlements from a university facing accusations of sexual misconduct.
Remains of Dozens of Infants and Fetuses Found at Second Detroit Funeral Home October 20, 2018
The discovery came amid a widening investigation one week after similar remains were discovered at another funeral home in the city.
Bill Walker, Governor of Alaska, Suspends Campaign Amid Sinking Polls October 20, 2018
Governor Walker, an independent, said he could not win the three-way race next month. He threw his support to former Senator Mark Begich, a Democrat.
How Is Chubbs the Alligator These Days? Glad You Asked October 20, 2018
A longtime fixture at Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto, Fla., the reptile drew worldwide attention this week after another video of him there went viral.
Before Jailing a Young Woman, a Judge Puts Her Mother’s Racist Views on the Stand October 19, 2018
Judge Henry T. Wingate was accused of “reverse racism” over the way he handled a hate-crime trial of white teenagers involved in murdering a black man.

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.
Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $1 billion lottery jackpot? October 20, 2018
Here are the winning numbers in Friday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.
Oversized Plaquemines Parish jail will benefit from housing Orleans, Jefferson prisoners October 19, 2018
Prisoners from Orleans and Jefferson will be housed in the Plaquemines Parish jail.
Funding from Louisiana criminal justice overhaul doesn't quiet critics October 19, 2018
Local district attorneys still have questions about criminal justice overhaul.
City of New Orleans sues opioid manufacturers and distributors October 18, 2018
There were a total of 219 accidental drug-related deaths reported in Orleans Parish in 2017, about a 4 percent increase from the year before, according to data provided by the New Orleans Coroner's office in April.
Bail bondsman shot in Lake Oaks area, NOPD says October 18, 2018
The shooting was reported shortly before 2 p.m. in the 6600 block of Franklin Avenue.
Louisiana starts redirecting prison savings to local rehab, training programs October 18, 2018
The governor announces who will get money for prisoner rehabilitation.
Are out-of-state donations ruining our elections? October 18, 2018
With increased attention has come a surge in money, mostly from out-of-state donors who cannot cast ballots in the local elections.

The Guardian, UK

John Bolton pushing Trump to withdraw from Russian nuclear arms treaty October 19, 2018
Exclusive: national security adviser recommends ending intermediate-range nuclear forces treaty over alleged Russia violationsJohn Bolton is pushing for the US to withdraw from a cold war-era arms control treaty with Russia, in the face of resistance from others in the Trump administration and US allies, according to sources briefed on the initiative.Bolton, […]
Bloodshed and long queues as Afghans go to polls October 20, 2018
Voters cast ballots despite attacks, equipment problems and coercion attemptsMultiple attacks and administrative chaos marred Afghanistan’s long-delayed parliamentary elections on Saturday, but large numbers of voters braved the threats and long queues to cast their ballots.There was bloodshed around the country, including blasts at polling stations in Kabul […]
People's Vote march: 'more than half a million' rally for new Brexit referendum – live October 20, 2018
Organisers say at least 500,000 have turned out for what they hope will prove to be the most important anti-Brexit demonstration since the referendumThe Observer view on the urgent need for a fresh vote on Europe 3.24pm BST The tail of the protest has now moved onto Piccadilly. 3.22pm BST The Metropolitan police have said that today’s march has passed withou […]
Welcome to North Macedonia: parliament votes for name change October 20, 2018
Two thirds majority just reached to rename Macedonia in key stage of ending dispute with GreeceMacedonia’s parliament has voted to start the process of renaming the country North Macedonia, a major step towards ending a decades-long stalemate with Greece and opening a door to NATO and the EU.A total of 80 deputies in the 120-seat parliament voted in favour o […]
Elizabeth Warren defends releasing DNA test to show Native American heritage October 20, 2018
Decision criticised by some Native American groups but senator says she is not claiming to be a citizen of any tribal nationIn a Massachusetts senatorial debate on Friday night, Elizabeth Warren defended her decision to release this week DNA test results that provide some evidence a Native American is in her bloodline, saying: “I am an open book.” Related: D […]
Sajid Javid lambasted for 'Asian paedophiles' tweet October 20, 2018
Home secretary criticised for noting the ethnicity of the grooming gang in HuddersfieldThe home secretary, Sajid Javid, has been rebuked by MPs and human rights campaigners for tweeting about “Asian paedophiles”.Javid highlighted the case of a grooming gang in Huddersfield that raped and abused girls as young as 11. The group of men were found guilty on Frid […]
UK joins chorus of disapproval after Trump praises assault on Guardian reporter October 20, 2018
Trump lauded ‘tough cookie’ Greg Gianforte at Montana rallyUK PM: violence against reporters ‘completely unacceptable’Support the Guardian’s fearless, independent journalism. Make a contribution nowThe British government has joined press freedom advocates and journalists in expressing dismay and disgust with Donald Trump’s remarks at a rally, where he praise […]
Caravan of 3,000 Central American migrants crosses into Mexico October 19, 2018
Mexico has drafted in two planeloads of police to borderMigrants hoping to reach US despite Trump’s hostilityTrump baselessly claims Democrats are behind migrant caravanThousands of Central American migrants have defied Donald Trump and streamed over the international bridge from Guatemala into Mexico, where some clashed with riot police in an attempt to con […]

The BBC

Khashoggi killing: Turkey vows to reveal 'truth' on Saudi critic's death October 20, 2018
Turkey's threat comes as Saudi admits for the first time the journalist was killed - in a fistfight.
Afghanistan election: Polling to be extended amid delays October 20, 2018
System failures and deadly attacks targeting polling stations mar the first elections in years.
Migrant caravan halted by Mexico police on Guatemala border October 20, 2018
Thousands of people, many from Honduras, faced Mexican riot police as they tried to cross the border.
Australia government suffers Wentworth by-election defeat October 20, 2018
The ruling coalition's one-seat majority evaporates after it loses a by-election to an independent.
Brazil museum fire: Prized 'Luzia' fossil skull recovered October 20, 2018
It was feared that Luzia, a 12,000-year-old fossil, had been totally lost in the Brazil fire.
Mohammed Dewji: Kidnapped billionaire 'home safely' October 20, 2018
Mohammed Dewji, said to be Africa's youngest billionaire, said he thanked Allah and the police.
Blast-off for BepiColombo on mission to Mercury October 20, 2018
Europe and Japan celebrate the successful launch of a quest to visit the closest planet to the Sun.
Amritsar: At least 59 dead as India train mows down crowd October 20, 2018
Victims were standing on the tracks watching celebrations for the Hindu festival of Dusshera.

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