Archive for ‘October 31st, 2007’

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Oct31

One way the housing bubble is creating more jobs

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 2:00 pm
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Tell your unemployed friends “Don’t sleep”!

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Oct31

Taking back the Black hair care industry

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 1:11 pm
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A few weeks ago I was contacted by Aron Ranen via e-mail. If the name does not ring a bell then perhaps you have seen his documentary on the state of the Black hair care industry either here or somewhere else on the net. Apparently he found a post I did on the same topic [...]

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Oct31

Representation with little results

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 11:16 am
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Black councilmembers have done little to help the black community
Low-Impact Representation
by Barney Blankeney
charlestoncitypaper.com
In a couple of weeks the madness will be over. Charleston voters will have cast their ballots. And I’m thinking not a whole lot will have changed. At least not as far as minority representation is concerned.
Three of council’s five black members are [...]

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Oct31

Killing off the death penalty

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 10:39 am
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Lawyers Move to Kill Death Penalty
American Bar Association Says ‘Serious Flaws’ Warrant Stay of Executions
By CHRISTINE BROUWER
Underfunded, understaffed and plagued by racial bias, the nation’s system for executing inmates is deeply flawed, and should be stopped until improvements are made, the American Bar Association said in a report released Sunday.
The report, which was based on [...]

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Oct31

Clinton on a hot tin roof

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 6:36 am
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Clinton got both barrels (Obama/Edwards) last night. Still I believe that it will not make a bit of difference in her lead within the Black voting block, at least. For that, they would have to take the “Clinton doesn’t care about Black people” route.
More on this story:
The Politico: “Obama, Edwards attack; Clinton bombs debate”
Real Clear [...]

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Oct31

Brah-man ALWAYS has the hook-up

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 6:22 am
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‘AMERICAN GANGSTER’ BOOTLEGGERS RUN AMOK: Industry deals with pristine qualities of Denzel flick already selling for $5 on the streets.
eurweb.com
“Apparently, you can’t stop them; you can only hope to contain the bootleggers who continue to put hot product on the streets despite the film industry’s reinforced preventive measures on piracy.
A report in the Wall Street [...]

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Oct31

What’s science?

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 2:43 am
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Science courses nearly extinct in elementary grades, study finds
Nanette Asimov, Chronicle Staff Writer
sfgate.com
The third-graders looked puzzled when asked what they liked best about science. No answer.
OK, then, next question: “What is science?” a visitor asked the children in a hallway at Bessie Carmichael Elementary School in San Francisco.
“Science is like art,” said Manuel, 7, who [...]

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Oct31

Costume not needed for this candy

by Duane on October 31st, 2007 at 12:12 am
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I posted at least one of these in the past, but it is worth doing it again.
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Yes, that is a man.
Now, let’s go ol’ skool: “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Chapters 1 -3“

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