I RECEIVED news this week of the death of George Whitmore Jr., an occurrence noted, apparently, by no one in the public arena.
That Whitmore could die without a single mention in the media is a commentary on a city and nation that would rather bury and forget the difficult aspects of our shared history. …. Read More
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A Big Win for Obama–but Perilously High Stakes for 2nd Term
Tuesday was a big, big win for Barack Obama and the Democrats — four more years rewarded on the strength of the achievements of the first term….. Read More
Read moreMagical Cure
Twenty years ago Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced that he had the HIV virus. Everyone I tell that to says it doesn’t seem that long. But it has been 20 years, and Magic is still here despite most people initial reaction that he would be a goner by now…… Read More
Read moreAhmadinejad Chastises ‘Uncivilized Zionists’ & Derides Capitalism in U.N General Assembly Address
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stood before the United Nations General Assembly this morning, where he called for a restructuring of the U.N. and greater fairness for all of humanity. Toward the end of his address, he said that “a great and historic mission can be accomplished” if the world comes together to solve the world’s problems, while earlier making favorable references to Occupy Wall Street and lambasting the “uncivilized Zionists.”…. Read More
Read moreFreedom Denied
On September 21st 2011, President Barack Obama stood before the United Nations General Assembly and gave a thirty- eight minute speech to the UN delegates. He stood firm and poised; and defined to the delegation what the purpose and mission of the United Nations were, “to unite our strength, to maintain international peace and security” he said. Obama also noted that this year’s annual gathering was different than previous years because “more nations are claiming their peace and security.”….. Read More
Read moreViewing Child Pornography Online not a Crime: New York Ruling
In a controversial decision that is already sparking debate around the country, the New York Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that viewing child pornography onlineis not a crime….. Read More
Read moreNew Golfing Prodigy
Jarrod Horton Staff Writer What were you doing when you were fourteen? How about win a National Golf tournament and earn the right to play on Professional Golf’s biggest stage. 14-year-old Guan Tianlang won the Asia-Pacfic
Read moreForgotten Blues Legacy
Visit to Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation offers glimpse into History Jarrod Horton Staff Writer If you want a short, straight to the point answer about who Willie Dixon was and what his contribution and
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