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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 ("Are they taking over or did we give them the keys") and like what he ...More

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 up for reelection, and I'm betting they will each be sent back to council. That ...More

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 research conducted in eight states, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Ohio, examined the "fairness and ...More

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 Politics: "Edwards Shines, But Clinton Still Leads" More

'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 Journal calls attention to bootlegged copies of "American Gangster," which opens this Friday starring Denzel ...More

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 let that cryptic response hang in the air as he ducked away. He might have meant ...More

I posted at least one of these in the past, but it is worth doing it again. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbvP7dT3Dx0&rel=1] # Yes, that is a man. Now, let's go ol' skool: "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Chapters 1 -3" More