October 2009 Blog Posts (25)

Z-Spam? Why is the Wii wilting?

Nintendo's Wii has been one of the most profitable games consoles ever sold, and after its launch in 2006, Nintendo took months to satisfy pent-up demand. This enabled the company to charge a premium price for its hardware and make large profits while rivals such as Sony and Microsoft were losing money on every machine…

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Z-Spam? DIY Halloween costumes: It's easy to go Gaga

Lady Gaga

One might argue that Angelenos are by nature always in costume, but the pressure of outward appearance is never greater than on Halloween. Although many have been crafting their costumes since July, others among us will scramble around the house with mere hours to spare, trying to piece together something passable. In the event that you've procrastinated -- or are barely making the rent -- here are some free, last-minute get-ups that will, if nothing else, get you past…

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Africa Crime, Justice and Punishment: Bode George as a Case Study

Since the BIG news broke, I have been agonising. I don’t know whether I should consider this as a victory, justice, retribution, or insult. Like many Nigerians, home and abroad who heard or read the news of Bode George and his co-conspirators’ conviction and sentencing, the news was met with mixed feelings.

On the one hand, I was actually happy and felt good to know that a man of Bode George’s standing and calibre in Nigerian society and politics, could be convicted in our… Continue

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DC Area Republicans Need To Go Back To The Bush Leagues

October 29, 2009

Raynard Jackson

According to the dictionary, bush-league is a reference to anything that is of an “inferior class or group; marked by a lack of sophistication or professionalism.”

But, I have a slightly different take on this expression. When I speak of the need for Republicans to return to the “Bush” leagues, I am referring to former president, George Herbert Walker Bush and his team of statesmen, former Secretary of State, James A. Baker, and… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on October 29, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Z-Spam? U.S. Airways to Pare Flight Routes, Jobs

US Airways Group Inc., which sounded upbeat about traffic rebounding when it announced a smaller-than-expected third-quarter loss earlier this month, Wednesday unveiled a major route retrenchment and job cuts aimed at returning the company to profitability.

The sixth-largest U.S. airline by traffic, US Airways said it is realigning its operations to focus almost exclusively on flights from its three domestic hubs: Charlotte, N.C.; Philadelphia; and Phoenix.

It also will retain…

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Z-Spam? Quantcast Michael Jackson fans glimpse the man they miss in 'This Is It'

When Michael Jackson died in June, pop music lost its last global megastar. But according to 12-year-old Sean Davis of Watts, who attended one of the first Tuesday night screenings of the new tour rehearsal movie, Michael Jacksons This Is It, the death of the groundbreaking performer robbed the world of something more immediate.

"We're missing that move," he… Continue

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Z-Spam? Difficult rush hour expected after Bay Bridge closes

(CNN) -- The shutdown of a major artery linking the California cities of San Francisco and Oakland sent area officials scrambling overnight to develop plans to ease congestion for Wednesday morning's rush hour.

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closed indefinitely Tuesday night after a piece of the span fell onto the roadway, prompting the thousands who use the bridge to hunt for alternative routes. The 73-year-old bridge spans the San Francisco Bay and carries an average of…

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Added by bloglist on October 28, 2009 at 1:09pm — No Comments

NYMetro The Up in the Attic Movie!

Check out the new Hip Hop movie "Up in the Attic. It's about teenagers growing up in the 1980's Hip Hop era and is filled with comedy, romance, drama and real life situations. At its core it’s an anti drug and pro education film and is a perfect tool for inter-generational dialogue and makes for the perfect holiday gift for teenagers!

Download the Up in the Attic Movie for only $3.99 from… Continue

Added by Kamal Imani on October 27, 2009 at 12:41pm — No Comments

DC Area SATURDAY'S SHOW

For Immediate Release:

Friday, October 23, 2009

Contact: Corey Halstead

954-243-5955

(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.

Saturday’s show will feature a continued conversation about Raynard’s editorial that was published on BET.com

(… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on October 24, 2009 at 10:51am — No Comments

South Obama Administration takes from American Farmers and gives to Israel

Obama Administration Takes from American Farmers, Gives to Israel

Policy change slips in under the radar

Alison Weir

October 23, 2009

At a time of financial crisis in the United States in which thousands of Americans have lost their jobs and homes, an Israeli news service reports that President Obama has just signed a presidential memo eliminating a tariff on Israel that protected American dairy farmers and that raised money for the American… Continue

Added by jo wescott on October 23, 2009 at 9:22pm — No Comments

Africa Class Warfare

REFLECTION

In Amerikkkka, we are continously prodded to look left, and conditioned to only look at

right from a conditioned action - reaction context, never to discover what's below the surface.

"Sometimes you can find more truth from your enemies than your fake arse friends"

That is if you bother to really LISTEN to what they are saying.....and then… Continue

Added by Ngone Aw on October 17, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

DC Area Black Republicans Running From Race

October 15, 2009

Raynard Jackson

Black Republicans running for various offices this election cycle seem to be running from race while running their race. This is one of the most asinine things I have every seen, but not unexpected. This is why Black Republicans have no credibility within their own community.

Last week I was interviewed by Kelley Beaucar Vlahos of FOXNews.com. The story was published this past Monday… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on October 15, 2009 at 12:05am — 6 Comments

Chicago-Midwest Like Sarah Freakin' Palin, Bill Cosby Just Won't Shut Up

LIKE SARAH PALIN, BILL COSBY JUST keeps on talking. He has shown up yet again with more comments lately on cable news, and on the lucrative lecture circuit, continuing to malign and slander African Americans (witness his latest middlebrow, psychobabble Walmark book, "Come on, People: On The Path From Victims to Victors" another mediocre tract contemptuous of real socio-political causality and of real…

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Added by Rayfield A. Waller on October 13, 2009 at 12:30am — 4 Comments

South Latest Political Newly Released Info. Most weve heard.

THIS JUST IN TODAY FROM: IFAMERICANSKNEW.COM

TO: JO ANN WESCOTT

Alison Weir has now uncovered additional information on Israeli organ trafficking and harvesting.

Following her CounterPunch article (http://www.ifamericansknew.org/cur_sit/sweden.html), the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs asked Alison to write a piece for them. In researching the subject further she found even more somewhat explosive information on the topic, largely from Israeli… Continue

Added by jo wescott on October 13, 2009 at 12:21am — No Comments

South Latest Political Newly Released Info. Most weve heard.

Added by jo wescott on October 13, 2009 at 12:13am — No Comments

NYMetro BLUEPRINT FOR THE BRONX: Breaking Ground, Building Together!!

Bronx Residents Call the Community to Action to Demand a Voice in Responsible Development at the Kingsbridge Armory and Address Increasing Poverty, Overcrowded Schools, and Loss of Affordable Housing, Healthcare and Immigrant Rights

(Bronx, NY) –The Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) will convene more than `1000 residents, from faith based congregations, community groups, schools, and tenant associations to address the challenge of creating living… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on October 11, 2009 at 4:29pm — No Comments

DC Area SATURDAY'S SHOW

For Immediate Release:

Friday, October 9, 2009

Contact: Corey Halstead

954-243-5955

(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.

Saturday’s show will feature several exciting guests. The first guest will be Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs for the U.S. Department of State. She will discuss her job and the career path that led to her current… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on October 10, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

DC Area Republicans? Not Guilty!

October 8, 2009

Raynard Jackson

In pondering the state of the Republican Party since last year’s election, I wondered what would happen if those involved in the party was sued in a court of law. If elected officials and activists were accused of being a Republican, would there be enough evidence to convict them?

According to the 2008 Republican platform, “This is a platform of enduring principle, not passing convenience-the product of the most open and transparent… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on October 8, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Z-Spam? Chemistry Nobel goes to ribosomes, the protein manufacturer

Ribosomes are the manufacturing machines for proteins, which participate in almost every chemical reaction key to life. To study the chemistry of life, it is essential to know the functions and structure of the ribosome. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to three researchers who mapped the positions of atoms in ribosomes, which could lead to more efficient antibiotics.

The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas A. Steitz, and Ada E.…

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Added by bloglist on October 7, 2009 at 5:01pm — No Comments

Z-Spam? Levi Johnston's nuts ad: A few quick questions

Levi Johnston, of Sarah Palin’s grandbaby daddy fame, has showed up in a new ad for Wonderful Pistachios.

After viewing it a couple of times, I have four quick questions:

1) Are we to believe that people outside of Levi Johnston’s caribou hunting club (and perhaps Kathy Griffin’s fanbase) actually recognize him when he struts awkwardly down on the street, let alone…

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