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MSNBC LIVE FEED: The Rescue of The Trapped Chilean Miners

• October 12, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Chicanos/Latinos, Chile, Class, People of Color, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: Americans, Benefits, Camp Hope, Celebrities, Chile, Chileans, Compensation, Copiapó, Espanol, Families, Heroes, History, Marriage, Miner, Miners, Mining Accident, Mining Disaster, Mistresses, MSNBC, President, Rescue, Shaft, South America, Spanish, Spanish Speaking, United States, West Virginia, Wives, Women, Workers, Working Class

James Willie Jones with His Daughter Chatari: How Much and How Long Must He Apologize?

• October 7, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Bullying/Juvenile Crimes, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Daily AM/PM Talk Shows, Education, Joblessness, Love, Memoir, People of Color, Race, Television, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "The Today Show", African Americans, Alonzo Brundidge, Anti-Bullying, Apologies, Big Scary Black Man, Black Fatherhood, Black Relationships, Black Women, Bullying, Cerebral Palsy, Chatari Jones, Children, Ego, Father, Fatherhood, Fragile, Gangsta, Gay Teen Suicides, Growing Up, Hard, Hospitalization, Jail Time, James Jones, James Willie Jones, Lake Mary, Lake Mary Florida, Love, Matt Lauer, Memoir, Reform School, Schools, Seminole County, Sensitive, Suicide, Swagger, Tender, The Great Recession, Today (NBC program), Tyler Clementi, Violence and Abuse, Working Class, Working Poor, Wrong!

The Mardi Gras Indians Will Be Marching Tomorrow, Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010

• February 15, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Class, History, Love, Native Americans/First Nations, New Orleans, People of Color, Race, Religion, Spirituality
Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Baraboo WI, Big Chiefs, Black Hawk, Blacks, Flag Boy, March 19, Mardi Gras Indians, Masking Indian, Mother Leafy Anderson, Native Americans, Sacrifice, Sewing, South Claiborne Avenue, Spy Boy, St. Joseph's Day, The Black Hawk War, The Creole Wild West, The Golden Comanches, The Spiritual Church of New Orleans, The Super Dome, The Wild Magnolias, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Working Class, WWOZ-FM 90.7

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Weinstein and His Accusers Reach Tentative $25 Million Deal December 11, 2019
A proposed settlement would end nearly every lawsuit filed by the Hollywood producer’s alleged victims, without his having to admit wrongdoing or pay anything to the women.
U.S. Troops Could Soon Be Able to Sue Over Medical Blunders December 11, 2019
A must-pass spending bill in Congress would loosen the Feres doctrine, a bar to suing the government for injuries sustained on active duty. It is named for a heroic World War II paratrooper.
Bipartisan Bill Targets Online Spread of Child Sex Abuse Material December 11, 2019
The legislation, responding to an investigation in The New York Times, would make tech companies more responsible for retaining data about abuse.
After Pensacola Shooting, Pentagon Restricts Training for Saudi Military Students December 11, 2019
More than 800 students from Saudi Arabia have been limited to classroom training in the wake of a shooting at a Pensacola Navy base that left three people dead.
Judge Issues Nationwide Injunction Blocking Border Wall Funding December 11, 2019
A federal court ruled that President Trump’s proclamation of a national emergency did not justify tapping into Pentagon construction funds.
Britt McHenry Sues Fox News, Saying Tyrus Sexually Harassed Her December 11, 2019
The Fox Nation host accused her former co-host Tyrus, whose real name is George Murdoch, of sexual harassment and said that Fox News failed to respond appropriately to her claims.
Someone Is Putting Cowboy Hats on Pigeons in Las Vegas December 10, 2019
No one knows why. A rodeo was in town but denied any connection. The Las Vegas police said it “does not appear to be a police matter at this time.”
‘They’ Is the Word of the Year, Merriam-Webster Says, Noting Its Singular Rise December 10, 2019
A surge in searches for the definition of an old-school pronoun signals a new, nonbinary meaning.

The Guardian, UK

Trump impeachment: House prepares for crucial vote amid whistleblower row – live December 12, 2019
Fury erupts over Republican naming the alleged whistleblower who triggered the congressional investigation into Trump and UkraineHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 5.02pm GMT The judiciary committee is now voting on Republican Jim Jordan’s resolution to strike the first article of impeachment. Unsurprisingly the vote sp […]
New Zealand volcano eruption: police launch White Island recovery operation – live December 12, 2019
Dawn body retrieval mission happening despite a higher than 50% chance the Whakaari volcano could erupt again‘Absolutely heartbroken’: families mourn White Island’s victims 5.09pm GMT A Navy Sea sprite helicopter coming into land at Whakatāne airport. RNZ / Dom ThomasThe operation to recover the bodies of the eight people missing on Whakaari / White Island i […]
EU leaders meet to try to agree on carbon neutrality by 2050 December 12, 2019
Greenpeace activists unfurl climate emergency banner on Brussels venue before eventEuropean leaders meeting at a summit in Brussels will make a new attempt to set the European Union on course for carbon neutrality by 2050, in a test of the bloc’s credibility on the climate emergency.Hours before EU leaders were due to arrive on Thursday, Greenpeace activists […]
Police and protesters clash as Algeria holds disputed election December 12, 2019
Unrest in Algiers and other cities as low turnout expected amid widespread disaffectionPolice and demonstrators have clashed in Algeria as tens of thousands of people took to the streets during a tense presidential election.The poll is a crucial trial of strength between the ruling party and powerful military, who hope it will end months of protests and inst […]
Aung San Suu Kyi criticised in court over 'silence' on Myanmar rape claims December 12, 2019
Leader’s silence ‘says far more than your words’, lawyer says during genocide hearingAung San Suu Kyi has been told her silence over allegations of sexual violence and rape carried out against Rohingya people in Myanmar “says far more than your words”, on the third day of the international court of justice’s hearing into accusations of genocide.Prof Philippe […]
Court tells Facebook to reactivate Italian neo-fascist party's account December 12, 2019
Company ordered to pay CasaPound €800 for each day the account has been closedA civil court in Rome has ruled that Facebook must immediately reactivate the account of the Italian neo-fascist party CasaPound and pay the group €800 (£675) for each day the account has been closed, according to local media.Facebook shut the party’s account, which had 240,000 fol […]
Two shot dead in Indian protests over citizenship bill December 12, 2019
Paramilitary forces deployed at demonstrations in north-east over bill excluding MuslimsTwo protesters have been shot dead by police in the Indian state of Assam during unrest over legislation that will allow for Hindu but not Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan to become citizens of India.The citizenship amendment bill (CAB), passed by […]
UK no longer makes running on world stage, says ex-No 10 adviser December 12, 2019
John Casson blames absence of strategic thinking about UK role in worldBritain has not made the running on any foreign policy issue since at least 2013 and suffers from a fundamental absence of strategic thinking about its role in the world, the most senior foreign policy adviser to David Cameron has said.John Casson – who worked in No 10 from 2010 to 2014 b […]

The BBC

White Island volcano: NZ police to recover bodies despite danger December 12, 2019
Police are planning a "high-speed recovery" operation to White Island on Friday.
The view of the volcano from above December 12, 2019
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil flies close to White Island, while it continues to spew toxic gas.
Pakistan protest: Patients die as lawyers ransack Lahore hospital December 12, 2019
Three patients died when lawyers attacked a cardiac hospital in Lahore in a dispute with doctors.
Brazilian man arrested for impersonating mum in driving test December 12, 2019
Heitor Schiave wore a floral blouse, make up and a wig after his mother failed her test three times.
Being a fashion designer in Malawi December 12, 2019
Fashion designer Lily Alfonso talks about her struggles as an entrepreneur in Malawi.
EU leaders to consider climate neutrality pledge December 12, 2019
The new head of the European Commission wants big change, but the decision will lie with EU leaders.
Man killed by Lexus car being remotely started December 12, 2019
Michael Kosanovich was standing between two cars when one was accidentally started with a remote.
Greta Thunberg changes Twitter bio after Trump dig December 12, 2019
He said the teenage activist - who won Time Person of the Year - had an "anger management problem".