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Aretha to Fantasia: “Get Over Yourself” Regarding Perceived Tribute Snub

• February 24, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in Aretha Franklin, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Emmys/Grammys/Oscars/Globes, Fantasia Barrino, Music, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Women
Tags: "106th and Park", "American Idol", "Diva", African Americans, Aretha Franklin, Attention Hog, Attitude, Black Women, Blacks, Christina Aguilera, Drama, Fantasia Barrino, Grammy, Grammy Award, Growing Up, Hollywood Reporter, Martina McBride, Music Business, MusicCares, Pouting, Self-Control, Self-Sabotage, Show Business, The Aretha Tribute, The Hollywood Reporter, United Negro College Fund

The President at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. And Jessica Simpson Dearly Wants to Be Michelle Obama.

• May 2, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Barack and Michelle Obama, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Fashion, Gossip, Journalism and Ethics, Natural Disasters, New Orleans, Obama Administration, Sexuality, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Women
Tags: African Americans, Barack Obama, Blacks, C-Span, Confidence, In Crowd, Jay Leno, Jessica Simpson, Michelle Obama, Mutual Admiration Society, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Representing, Self Image, Self-Control, Self-Respect, The Beltway, The Chief Executive, The Chin, The First Lady, The White House Correspondents' Dinner

The Ten Worlds

• April 11, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Education, Religion, SGI Nichiren Buddhism, Spirituality
Tags: "Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment, "Let's Make a Deal", Buddhahood, Chanting, Common Sense, Cosmology, Daimoku, Happiness, Heaven, Hell, Human Beings, Humiliation, Hunger, Mahayana Buddhism, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichien Daishonin, Nichiren Buddhists, Self-Control, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, SGI, Soka Gakkai International, Stability, The Daishonin, The Ten Worlds, Wisdom

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Typhoon, Cyclone or Hurricane? Different Names for the Same Storms October 13, 2019
Powerful tropical storms occur all around the world, but what they’re called depends on where they form.
Fort Worth Woman Was Playing Video Game With Her Nephew When Shot by Police October 14, 2019
A police officer fired the shot that killed Atatiana Jefferson from outside her bedroom window. A neighbor had reported two doors ajar.
Man Hurt in Florida Mall Panic, but No Sign of Shooting, Police Say October 14, 2019
Shoppers fled the Town Center mall in Boca Raton, Fla., after hearing a loud noise in the food court.
California Is Trying to Prevent Fires. No One Expected a Smoking Garbage Truck. October 12, 2019
Despite extensive precautions, a deadly blaze this week was caused by burning trash dumped on the side of a road, officials said.
They Crossed an Ocean to Butcher Pigs. It Was No American Dream. October 13, 2019
200 Pacific Islanders recruited to work at an Iowa pork plant ended up in a tangled migration dispute with accusations of mistreatment and broken promises.
Man Convicted in Murder of Law Professor Locked in Family Feud October 13, 2019
A jury found Sigfredo Garcia guilty of first-degree murder in the 2014 killing of Dan Markel.
11 Hospitalized After a Car Crashes Into a Hayride in Illinois October 13, 2019
All of the passengers were adults and three were in serious condition, emergency responders said.
He Tried E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking. Doctors Say Vaping Led to His Death. October 14, 2019
Months after John Steffen died in Nebraska, officials said his death was part of a mysterious outbreak of vaping-related deaths and illnesses.

The Guardian, UK

Catalan separatist leaders given lengthy prison sentences October 14, 2019
Nine leaders cleared of violent rebellion but found guilty of lesser crimes over roles in 2017 independence referendum What is the story of Catalan independence – and what happens next?The key figures in the push for Catalan independenceNine Catalan separatist leaders have been cleared of violent rebellion over their roles in the failed bid for regional inde […]
Syrian troops enter Kurdish fight against Turkish forces October 14, 2019
Deal to support Kurds in exchange for key cities set to open new front in civil warSyrian troops have begun sweeping into Kurdish-held territory on a collision course with Turkish forces and their allies, a day after the beleaguered Kurds agreed to hand over key cities to Damascus in exchange for protection.The deal, which Kurdish leaders emphasised they had […]
Brexit talks fail to yield breakthrough with timely deal feared ‘impossible’ October 13, 2019
Barnier warns negotiations may have to continue as UK’s Irish border plans are an ‘untested’ risk A breakthrough in the Brexit talks has failed to materialise after a weekend of intensive negotiations, with European Union capitals concluding that it may now be impossible for the UK to leave the EU by 31 October with a deal.In a briefing to EU ambassadors on […]
#MeToo two years on: Weinstein allegations 'tip of iceberg', say accusers October 14, 2019
Exclusive: Zelda Perkins and Rosanna Arquette predict more revelations about high-profile men to come‘Glacial change’: film industry is slow to reformWestminster progress on toxic culture two years onTwo women whose accounts of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein kick-started the #MeToo movement have warned that the allegations against the film mogul are “ […]
Fake video of Trump shooting media and opponents 'shown at president's resort' October 14, 2019
Doctored scene from a violent film shows the US president attacking CNN, Politico, Hillary Clinton and John McCainA mocked-up video depicting US president Donald Trump stabbing and shooting his political opponents and the media has reportedly been shown at a meeting of the president’s supporters at his Miami resort.The New York Times reported on Sunday that […]
Poland: exit poll says Law and Justice party has won election October 13, 2019
Conservative ruling party took 43.6% of vote according to Ipsos poll which also shows return of leftwing parties and seats for far-rightPoland’s ruling rightwing Law and Justice party is set to win a majority in the country’s parliament and secure another four-year term, according to an exit poll published at the close of voting on Sunday night.The poll, con […]
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to be awarded – live October 14, 2019
Who will receive the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel?Introduction: Nobel prize for economics being awarded today 9.27am BST Back in 2016, the FiveThirtyEight website calculated that:The typical winner of the Nobel in economics is a 67-year-old man, born in the United States, who is working at the University of Chicago w […]
Tunisia election: exit polls point to landslide win for 'Robocop' Kais Saied October 14, 2019
Thousands take to streets after two polls give conservative academic more than 70% of the voteA low-profile, conservative law professor has beaten a charismatic media magnate released from prison last week in Tunisia’s presidential election runoff, according to exit polls.In a contest that reflected Tunisia’s shifting post-revolution political landscape, Kai […]

The BBC

Turkey-Syria offensive: Kurds reach deal with Syrian army October 14, 2019
Syrian government forces will be deployed along Syria's northern border to halt Turkey's assault.
Catalonia leaders jailed for sedition by Spanish court October 14, 2019
Nine politicians and activists get up to 13 years for their role in the 2017 independence referendum.
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades October 14, 2019
The typhoon - the worst to hit the country in decades - has left at least 37 dead, with 20 missing.
Canadian PM Trudeau shrugs off security threat October 14, 2019
The prime minister appeared at a rally in a bulletproof vest and surrounded by uniformed officers.
Ecuador repeals law ending fuel subsidies in deal to stop protests October 14, 2019
An agreement is struck after talks in Quito between the government and indigenous leaders.
After years searching, I found my sister next door October 13, 2019
Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery.
Poland election: Ruling Law and Justice party claims victory October 14, 2019
The conservative nationalist Law and Justice party is on course for a majority, partial results suggest.
David Eastman: Australian wrongfully jailed for 19 years wins payout October 14, 2019
David Eastman was acquitted last year of killing one of Australia’s most senior police officers.