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- African American Coalition Supports AT&T – T-Mobile Merger Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:49AM*A national coalition representing the nation’s leading African American organizations filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission recently in support of AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA. In its federal filing, the coalition argued that a completed deal would provide African Americans enhanced access to the most technologically advanced tools available to more effectively compete ...
- Week in pictures Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:44PMA selection of news images from around the world
- Students support Army unit Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:16AMVincent D. Scebbi The Gazette MEDINA — With her son about to be deployed to Afghanistan, teacher Barbara White was looking for support. “I was looking for a miracle this summer,” she said, and found it in the faculty and students of the Summer Reinforcement Program. White’s son Kenneth, 23, enlisted in the Army Reserves after attending Stark State [...]
- Elizabeth Township violinist to celebrate 100th birthday with a concert Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:00AMNext month, composer, conductor, concert violinist and teacher Gene Reichenfeld turns 100. He will celebrate his Aug. 15, 1911, birth by performing alongside his two children, grandson and two great-grandchildren.
- Israel does not help anything, but the powerful army, Israel today Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:13PMFour people were killed and 50 injured in a blast last night in a residential building in the square Ha’atzmaut in Netanya. According to official sources, among those killed, three women and one man. The cause of the tragedy called the gas cylinder explosion. Under investigation.
- Articles additionnels de "Ecology" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:32AMThe President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a government session offered to open Engineering Institute and abolish Turkmen Polytechnic Institute, correspondent BakuToday . “We have developed a strong educational base for our youth.
- Debt talks revive Senate Democrat plan to kill 3 Big Oil tax deductions Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:53AMMary Landrieu breaks with her fellow Democrats, opposes singling out oil industry
- Laura Bush to visit the Park Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:53AMFormer First Lady Laura Bush will visit Glacier National Park this week, capping off her stay with a fundraiser appearance at the Lake McDonald Lodge on Friday afternoon.
- The All-American Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:08PMJohn Kerry knows as well as anyone that diplomacy fails most of the time. But someone has to go to Islamabad.
- Cellphones Found in Seagoville Prison Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:04PMInmates acquiring smuggled cellphones is one of the many battles prison systems nationwide face daily.
- Body of Mitrice Richardson Exhumed at Family’s Request Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:04PM*LA’s KABC is reporting that Mitrice Richardson’s remains were exhumed by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office at the family’s request on Wednesday (July 13, 2011). The family requested the exhumation to investigate the cause of the death of the 24-year-old Inglewood resident who went missing in Malibu in September 2009. Her body was found [...]
- Campaign Begins to Promote Use of Minority Banks Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:04AM*WASHINGTON — The National Bankers Association {NBA} is teaming with a popular, nationally-syndicated radio talk show host, Warren Ballentine, to spearhead a national campaign to get minorities and other consumers in the urban areas to bank with minority banks. A press conference to kick-off the campaign will be held Friday, July 15th at 12:00 noon [...]
- Simple clear advice in plain English Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:55AMAmerican comedian and TV host Jay Leno is the most dangerous Hollywood celebrity on the internet, according to online security company Bit Defender.
- Conspiracy of Two Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:24AMBarack Obama and John Boehner met in secret to solve the debt crisis. Can they push their colleagues to find a compromise?
- Airlines Looking to Expand in Africa Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:49AM*Africa’s airlines are aiming to expand into new territories and improve connections across the continent, according to CNN. While there has historically been a lack of flights between many African countries, ambitious airlines are planning to introduce new services. Among them is Kenya Airways, the third-biggest airline in sub-Saharan Africa. It already flies more than [...]
- Indiana Township native named to national security committee Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:01AMIndiana Township native Lisa Hook, 52, of Washington, D.C., a graduate of Fox Chapel Area High School and president and CEO of Neustar, Inc., was appointed to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee by President Barack Obama .
- Civil Rights Group to Lead Protest Outside Rupert Murdoch’s NY Home. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:49PM*African American civil rights organization ColorofChange.org on Wednesday joined the call for a Congressional investigation of phone hacking charges against the News Corp.’s U.K. newspaper unit and said that it will lead a protest outside the home of its chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch mid-day Thursday, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Democratic senators Jay Rockefeller [...]
- In Pictures: Anti-government protests in Yemen Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:10PMNo description available
- Jay Leno Ranked as the Most Dangerous Hollywood Celebrity in Cyberspace Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:48PMMadonna, Cameron Diaz and Barack Obama Also Amongst the Top Personalities Used in Cyber Scams According to BitDefender Analysis of 25 Million Spam Messages
- Key plays down friendly fire in Kabul gunfight Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:52AMPrime Minister John Key says he cannot rule out that the injured Kiwi SAS soldiers were victims of friendly fire - but it is unlikely.
- Coca-Cola® Jazzes Up the Essence Music Festival™ With $125,000 in Scholarships to Schools in Louisiana Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:47PM*NEW ORLEANS – And the party continues. The Coca-Cola Company is swinging down to the “Big Easy” this week to continue its yearlong, 125th anniversary celebration at the ESSENCE Music Festival. As part of the festivities, The Coca-Cola Foundation will make a donation to help deserving students in Louisiana. As the Presenting Sponsor of the [...]
- This Week in Politics & Digital: Twitter Town Halls & Gay Marriage Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 3:41PMThe Republican field is starting to settle despite one giant question mark over Sarah Palin’s potentially presidential head. This week shi…
- Palestine News & Info Agency - WAFA - Newspapers Review: Greece and the Flotilla, US Document on Negotiations Top ... Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:01AMRAMALLAH, July 2, 2011 (WAFA) – The three Arabic dailies focused Saturday on a decision by Greece to ban Freedom Flotilla II from setting sail to the Gaza Strip and a secret US document to resume direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis based on President Barack Obama’s speech.
- Strauss-Kahn Released from House Arrest Amid Alleged Lies from Accuser Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:25PM*Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was released from house arrest on Friday after prosecutors said the hotel maid who accuses him of attempted rape lied to a grand jury and made other false statements. Strauss-Kahn, 62, still faces charges that he sexually assaulted the woman in New York but questions about her credibility appear to [...]
- Cottage Cheese Prices in Israel Lowered Due to Facebook Campaign Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:48PMThe price of cottage cheese in Israel has been lowered due to the Facebook campaign of the organizers. According to international sites on June 30 and July 1, 2011, the organizers had trooped to Facebook when they learned that the price of cottage cheese have gone up.
- Pete Rock Rails against Actions of Police at Club Event Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:25PM*Hip-hop producer Pete Rock is disgusted with the actions of officers who swooped in on patrons at a recent launch party for rap duo Smif-n-Wessun’s new album. The group was holding an event to celebrate the release of its album “Monumental” in New York City Tuesday (June 28) when the venue’s security called police after [...]
- Aaron Carter Claims Michael Jackson Gave Him Cocaine Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:10PM*Singer Aaron Carter, 23, is making headlines over new details he’s revealed of his friendship with Michael Jackson, including claims that the King of Pop gave him cocaine, reports USA Today. “I never talked about it,” Carter tells Australia’s OK! magazine. “This is the first time. … I miss Michael. … I have spent such [...]
- Target Struggling to Meet Demand of Beyonce’s Deluxe ’4′ Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:55PM*Beyonce’s promotion with Target for the exclusive deluxe edition of her new album “4” has had a little snafu. The Target CD, released on June 28, comes with six extra tracks (three new songs and three remixes), 17 minutes of club remixes of the record’s first single “(Girls) Run The World” and bonus video content, [...]
- Herman Cain: Obama ‘Not the Strong Black Man I Identify With’ Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:10PM*Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain says President Obama is “not a strong black man” in the mold of Martin Luther King Jr. The former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, who is the only black candidate among the major Republican hopefuls, expanded on his views about Obama in an interview with The New York Times magazine. In [...]
- Audio: Nia Long Craves Salt; Had ‘Horrible Morning Sickness’ Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:25PM*Actress Nia Long, currently expecting her second child – and first with boyfriend, professional basketball player Ime Udoka – spoke at length about her pregnancy after fulfilling her presenting duties at Sunday’s BET Awards ‘11. “I’m craving salt like crazy,” she told reporters backstage. “And I’m not a salty person, I’m more of a chocolate [...]
- Tia Mowry Reveals Name of her Baby Boy Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:11PM*Still basking in the bliss of new motherhood, Tia Mowry has decided to share the name of her newborn son. The star of BET’s “The Game” and her husband Cory Hardrict have chosen the name Cree Taylor Hardrict for their new bundle of joy. Mowry gushed, “I never knew how much love I could feel [...]
- John Legend Targets High School Dropouts in P&G Promotion Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:55PM*As part of his support of education reform, John Legend will headline a Procter & Gamble Co. promotion to benefit dropout prevention. The crooner has filmed commercials that will air ahead of P&G coupon insert booklets with him on the cover alongside schoolchildren that will be in Sunday newspapers on July 31. The promotion by [...]
- Doctored photo of Chinese officials turns internet meme Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:53PMA blatantly doctored government photo of three Chinese officials has earned the trio a little slice of web infamy, as internet users have a field day parodying the deceit.
- Young Jeezy Sued for Skipping Virgin Islands Concert Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:11PM*Young Jeezy is being sued by the organizers of Virgin Islands concert Summer Splash 2011, for not showing up to perform as stipulated in a contract. Paid 4 Entertainment filed suit against the Atlanta rapper on Friday (June 24), claiming they reached out to Jeezy in March and agreed to a contract for him to [...]
- Chris Bosh Creates His Own Hangover Bachelor Party Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:55PM*Miami Heat center Chris Bosh decided to have a four-day long bachelor party dubbed “The Hangover 3” this past weekend. And guess who didn’t go? Teammates LeBron James and Dwayne Wade were no shows. From guns, alcohol, magic and man food, the celebration was a few nights to remember. “It was everything these guys don’t [...]
- Remarks by the First Lady at DNC event in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:39PMRelease Time: For Immediate Release Location: Private Residence, Boston, Massachusetts 1:22 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: I won’t be using the box. (Laughter.) Oh, my goodness, thank you so much. Oh, okay, let’s just go home now. (Laughter.) I can’t tell you what a pleasure it is to be here with all of you today. And I want to thank Elaine for that very kind introduction, and to Elaine ...
- Cee Lo to Rock University CityWalk’s New ‘5 Towers’ Venue in LA Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:10PM*With more time to kill after quitting Rihanna’s “Loud” tour, Cee Lo Green has been booked to perform at Universal CityWalk’s newly minted “5 Towers” concert venue next week. As part of the “Plugged In” music series, Green will take to the brand new Los Angeles stage on Thursday, July 7 at 8 p.m., according [...]
- Philippines, Singapore off US trafficking list Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 8:13AMWASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States has removed the Philippines and Singapore from a human trafficking watchlist that had drawn concerns from the close allies, but it reported record abuses around the world.
- Philippines, Singapore off US trafficking watch list Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:15AMThe Annual Trafficking in Persons Report has become increasingly sensitive for Southeast Asian governments, which may face a cut off of US assistance. -AFP
- Tyrone Marshall goes to White House, meets Barack Obama Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:46AMPhoto credit: Jose Argueta, Major League Soccer
- Bruni: To know us is to let us love Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:00AMBruni: To know us is to let us love
- Sharp elbows off-stage with Bachmann Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:51PMWaterloo, Iowa (CNN) – At times off-message during her political career, Michele Bachmann demonstrated at the launch of her GOP...
- Michele Bachmann formally announces White House bid Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:33PMMichele Bachmann formally announces her White House bid with clarion call to make Obama a one-term president.
- Obama Congratulates Mavericks On Championship Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 6:28AMDallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle received a congratulatory phone call from President Barack Obama on Friday.
- Poet visits YMCA Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 4:10AM“Can you name three poets?” Kwame Alexander asked as small hands went up quickly.
- Cyclist is a pioneer on historic trail Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 3:30AMMore online To follow Poindexter’s expedition and learn more, visit www.cyclingw3r .blogspot.com.
- Woes of famous, powerful shine light on sex addiction Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 1:09AMAddictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling can destroy lives, but less well known and more controversial is the overwhelming need for sexual satisfaction so intense that psychologists compare it to crack cocaine.
- Obama congratulates Mavericks head coach Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 12:30AMUnited States President Barack Obama has congratulated the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks for winning the National Basketball Association championship and says he looks forward to seeing the team in person at the White House.
- Space: The ascent of Manx Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 11:38PMThe wind from the Irish Sea whips across the former airfield at Jurby on the north-western tip of the Isle of Man. It was from this bracing spot during the Second World War that the RAF flew missions to protect the cities of Liverpool and Belfast from the Luftwaffe bombs. The hangars still stand today, although the armed forces left nearly four decades ago.
- Sarah Palin Kick Starts Bus Tour On Back Of Motorcycle Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 9:38PMSarah Palin rumbled through Washington on the back of a Harley as she and her family began an East Coast tour Sunday, renewing speculation that the former Alaska governor would join the still unsettled Republican presidential contest.