Archive for ‘November, 2005’

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Nov28

CNET’s top ten tech gifts for the holidays

by Duane on November 28th, 2005 at 12:07 am
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Check ‘em out right here.

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Nov28

Urban Promise

by Duane on November 28th, 2005 at 12:07 am
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The UrbanPromise HomeSchool Academy is a full-time private high school focusing on the needs of young people who are not realizing their academic potential in public education.

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Nov28

Vouchers Raise African American Test Scores in New York City, Results Uncertain in Washington, D.C. (2002)

by Duane on November 28th, 2005 at 12:03 am
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Although this press release is roughly 3 years old, the information is quite relevant for today as there has been a continual upswing of black parents making the switch to private or homeschooling.
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Washington, D.C. (February 19th, 2002)—At the conclusion of a three-year evaluation, the test scores of African American students participating in New York City’s [...]

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Nov28

Don’t cry holla for me Argentina

by Duane on November 28th, 2005 at 12:01 am
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Blacks in Argentina — officially a few, but maybe a million (San Francisco Choronicle)
Ruthie Ackerman, Chronicle Foreign Service
Buenos Aires — Maria Lamadrid, an Afro-Argentine, vividly recalls the day when her country’s immigration authorities prevented her from boarding a plane for Panama, demanding she present them with a “real passport.”

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Nov27

“Are monogamous relationships possible?”

by Duane on November 27th, 2005 at 2:14 am
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This is a question that model/talk show host/reality TV star Tyra Banks asked recently on a recent episode of her syndicated talk show “The Tyra Banks Show”.
She went on to talk about how in past relationships, it was the guy whom she was dating that was unfaithful. She also talked about how she would cry [...]

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Nov26

Booker Rising: “The Generosity Index: A Missing Link”

by Duane on November 26th, 2005 at 2:06 pm
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“There is much speculation over the results of the recent Generosity Index, sponsored by the Catalogue for Philanthropy.

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Nov26

Back in the day: The 1980′s style Nissan Maxima

by Duane on November 26th, 2005 at 4:16 am
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Yeah, we’re gettin’ old y’all.
Do you remember when this was The Car back in the day? This car was not complete without the following things (especially if you lived in the New Jersey/Philadelphia area…

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Nov26

Fat Burning foods

by Duane on November 26th, 2005 at 3:28 am
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Like this man pictured above, many of us have stuffed ourselves over the past few days (and guess what? Christmas is just around the corner!). Let’s not forget all of those Christmas cookies and candies around the office you will be snacking on (you know, the goodies you keep telling yourself that you just “checking [...]

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Nov25

Blackinformant.com poll question (UPDATED!)

by Duane on November 25th, 2005 at 12:53 pm
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SORRY Y’ALL.
I just fixed the problem with the poll link. You should not have any more problems.
Since earlier this year (when I changed the layout of this site), I have received a total of 3 e-mails of readers that have suggested that the color of the website is too dark making it hard to read. [...]

Nov25

Detroit schools get a kick in the pants–but its the kids that are saying “Ouch”!

by Duane on November 25th, 2005 at 2:47 am
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First, the news…
Schools lose lawsuit, fear money crisis
U.S. won’t fully fund No Child act
A federal judge in Detroit dealt school districts and teachers unions a setback Wednesday in their battle to force the federal government to pay for programs Congress required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

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Nov24

Happy Thanksgiving!!

by Duane on November 24th, 2005 at 2:49 am
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Wishing you and yours a great Thanksgiving day!
There will be no posting on this site today (except the one post below) and it will be light on Friday. I do have something in mind for Sunday. Until then, enjoy the long weekend!
Duane
The Black Informant

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Nov24

The Wiz

by Duane on November 24th, 2005 at 12:36 am
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If you do not know by now, TVOne will be broadcasting The Wiz all Thanksgiving day. Even though I have this movie on DVD, I know that I will still manage to see it at least twice today.

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Nov23

Black Motorcycle clubs

by Duane on November 23rd, 2005 at 8:08 am
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Click here for a list of black motorcycle clubs from around the country.

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