I rarely consume milk products because of lactose intolerance, but I have vowed to purchase Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream every week.
I will support those folks who support us.
Here's their statement in reference to Black Lives Matter. (Bold is mine).
We believe that saying Black lives matter is not to say that the lives of those who serve in the law enforcement community don’t. We respect and value the commitment to our communities that those in law enforcement make, and we respect the value of every one of their lives. But we do believe that—whether Black, brown, white, or blue—our nation and our very way of life is dependent on the principle of all people being served equal justice under the law. And it’s clear, the effects of the criminal justice system are not color blind. All lives do matter. But all lives will not matter until black lives matter.
http://www.theroot.com/blog/the-grapevine/ben-jerrys-releases-statement-on-why-black-lives-matter/
Saturday, October 8, 2016
So Smooth!
This guy responds to a complaint from his neighbors.
Another article too good to cherry pick.
I want this guy on my team!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/black-mans-letter-to-his-passive-aggressive-white_us_57f7a462e4b090dec0e70f5b?section=§ion=us_black-voices
Another article too good to cherry pick.
I want this guy on my team!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/black-mans-letter-to-his-passive-aggressive-white_us_57f7a462e4b090dec0e70f5b?section=§ion=us_black-voices
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
In Support of HBCUs
As a proud graduate of Florida A & M Univeristy, I wholeheartedly agree.
From Essence -
At PWIs, you may have an African-American professor or advisor whom all the Black kids love and leverage as a resource. At an HBCU, you’re surrounded by a community who makes you feel like you’re smart, talented and valuable every day. That type of genuine love – even if save for four years in your lifetime – creates a sense of self-worth and confidence that you can’t get anywhere else.
http://www.essence.com/culture/hbcu-black-experience-pwi?xid=100516
PWIs = Predominantly White Institutions
HBCUs = Historically Black Colleges and Universities
From Essence -
At PWIs, you may have an African-American professor or advisor whom all the Black kids love and leverage as a resource. At an HBCU, you’re surrounded by a community who makes you feel like you’re smart, talented and valuable every day. That type of genuine love – even if save for four years in your lifetime – creates a sense of self-worth and confidence that you can’t get anywhere else.
http://www.essence.com/culture/hbcu-black-experience-pwi?xid=100516
PWIs = Predominantly White Institutions
HBCUs = Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Trust This Guy?
From The Root -
Criming While White: Why Would Trump Change a Tax System That Made Him Rich?
The Republican presidential candidate ran up almost a billion dollars in losses and debts in 1995, but the likelihood that Donald Trump hasn’t paid any federal taxes in almost 20 years isn’t the problem. What is the problem is that Trump is running on the promise of ending the very system that made him rich, and nobody in his or her right mind can believe him after this revelation.
By Jason Johnson
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His whole campaign is the equivalent of a guy breaking into your house and stealing all your stuff and then coming back a week later and offering his services for your home security. In theory he clearly knows what he’s doing. In practice, why should you trust a guy who broke into your house?
http://www.theroot.com/articles/politics/2016/10/criming-while-white-why-would-trump-change-a-tax-system-that-made-him-rich/
Criming While White: Why Would Trump Change a Tax System That Made Him Rich?
The Republican presidential candidate ran up almost a billion dollars in losses and debts in 1995, but the likelihood that Donald Trump hasn’t paid any federal taxes in almost 20 years isn’t the problem. What is the problem is that Trump is running on the promise of ending the very system that made him rich, and nobody in his or her right mind can believe him after this revelation.
By Jason Johnson
~~~~~~~~~~
His whole campaign is the equivalent of a guy breaking into your house and stealing all your stuff and then coming back a week later and offering his services for your home security. In theory he clearly knows what he’s doing. In practice, why should you trust a guy who broke into your house?
http://www.theroot.com/articles/politics/2016/10/criming-while-white-why-would-trump-change-a-tax-system-that-made-him-rich/
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
On Sale!
For two days only Southwest Airlines is having a pretty amazing sale. Check it out.
https://www.southwest.com/html/promotions/nationwide-sale-161004.html?clk=HOMEHERO_WOW161004
https://www.southwest.com/html/promotions/nationwide-sale-161004.html?clk=HOMEHERO_WOW161004
Student Travel Opportunities
The New York Times is launching an initiative called Student Journeys. See the blurb below.
Small Group Journeys for High School Students
We are excited to announce New York Times Student Journeys, an educational travel program designed for motivated and curious high school students. These Journeys visit destinations The Times has covered, where students can benefit from our special understanding and insider’s view as they explore themes and topics associated with Times coverage of local issues. Each trip is joined by a New York Times expert who brings a perspective students cannot acquire elsewhere.
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=10ed9615db1b66974cce5340c&id=26f6a704cf&e=657cb243fc
Small Group Journeys for High School Students
We are excited to announce New York Times Student Journeys, an educational travel program designed for motivated and curious high school students. These Journeys visit destinations The Times has covered, where students can benefit from our special understanding and insider’s view as they explore themes and topics associated with Times coverage of local issues. Each trip is joined by a New York Times expert who brings a perspective students cannot acquire elsewhere.
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=10ed9615db1b66974cce5340c&id=26f6a704cf&e=657cb243fc
Not a Fan, But . . .
The following is an excerpt from the New York Magazine from a journal Lil' Wayne kept while he was in jail. There's more to this kid than meets the eye. The tats and grill are a complete turnoff, but his writing was reflective and thoughtful. A surprise.
‘Damn, I Really Don’t Deserve This’
In 2010, Lil Wayne spent an eight-month jail sentence at Rikers Island, where he prayed, worked out, and kept a journal. Here’s an excerpt from Gone ’Til November, which is out this week.
As soon as I heard the cell door lock behind me, I just sat on the back wall and the tears began to flow as I took my first glimpse at my new digs: three buckets, one bed, one toilet that was surprisingly kind of clean (emphasis on kind of), a rusty-ass sink with a mirror the size of a small notepad, a desk, and a window. A clothesline was left hanging in the cell. I decided to leave it because I figured it would come in handy.
I got in just in time for chow, which is the overall term used for what they call breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I only ate the veggies because I wasn't too sure what the other stuff was.
I wasn't in the mood to do much socializing, so I kept the first-day meet and greet short. I guess not everybody on staff got the captain's memo because two C.O.’s were suspended for trying to come up and see me ... females of course. Maybe there will be some female groupies in the bitch after all.
Fuck ... one down!
http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/lil-wayne-rikers-island-journal.html
‘Damn, I Really Don’t Deserve This’
In 2010, Lil Wayne spent an eight-month jail sentence at Rikers Island, where he prayed, worked out, and kept a journal. Here’s an excerpt from Gone ’Til November, which is out this week.
As soon as I heard the cell door lock behind me, I just sat on the back wall and the tears began to flow as I took my first glimpse at my new digs: three buckets, one bed, one toilet that was surprisingly kind of clean (emphasis on kind of), a rusty-ass sink with a mirror the size of a small notepad, a desk, and a window. A clothesline was left hanging in the cell. I decided to leave it because I figured it would come in handy.
I got in just in time for chow, which is the overall term used for what they call breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I only ate the veggies because I wasn't too sure what the other stuff was.
I wasn't in the mood to do much socializing, so I kept the first-day meet and greet short. I guess not everybody on staff got the captain's memo because two C.O.’s were suspended for trying to come up and see me ... females of course. Maybe there will be some female groupies in the bitch after all.
Fuck ... one down!
http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/lil-wayne-rikers-island-journal.html
Monday, October 3, 2016
Liberal Redneck - Talkin Bout Drugs
http://www.salon.com/2016/10/02/is-the-dea-high-the-agencys-emergency-ban-on-kratom-has-to-make-you-wonder-what-theyre-smoking/?source=newsletter
You Can't Make This Stuff Up
From BlackAmericaWeb -
You’ll Never Guess Where Shawty Lo’s Casket Went After His Funeral
By Kiera A. Manison
We guarantee you’ve never been to a funeral procession quite like this before.
Hundreds of loved ones and fans gathered to pay their respects to rapper Carlos “Shawty Lo” Walker on Friday, September 30. Following the heartfelt ceremony, Shawty Lo’s hearse took a stop at the fallen rapper’s most frequented hangout – the strip club.
http://blackamericaweb.com/2016/10/03/youll-never-guess-where-shawty-los-casket-went-after-his-funeral/
You’ll Never Guess Where Shawty Lo’s Casket Went After His Funeral
By Kiera A. Manison
We guarantee you’ve never been to a funeral procession quite like this before.
Hundreds of loved ones and fans gathered to pay their respects to rapper Carlos “Shawty Lo” Walker on Friday, September 30. Following the heartfelt ceremony, Shawty Lo’s hearse took a stop at the fallen rapper’s most frequented hangout – the strip club.
http://blackamericaweb.com/2016/10/03/youll-never-guess-where-shawty-los-casket-went-after-his-funeral/
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Stanford?
An excerpt from 2 Paragraphs -
If you're from the Midwest and you don't mind returning there after securing your Stanford University MBA, then Stanford may just pay for your degree -- to the tune of $160,000. Students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are all eligible. Stanford groups these states together as an "underserved region." (Don't tell the University of Chicago, or Michigan, or Wisconsin, or....)
http://2paragraphs.com/2016/09/stanfords-160000-mba-fellowship-requires-just-400-word-essay/
If you're from the Midwest and you don't mind returning there after securing your Stanford University MBA, then Stanford may just pay for your degree -- to the tune of $160,000. Students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are all eligible. Stanford groups these states together as an "underserved region." (Don't tell the University of Chicago, or Michigan, or Wisconsin, or....)
http://2paragraphs.com/2016/09/stanfords-160000-mba-fellowship-requires-just-400-word-essay/
Quote
From Sactown Magazine -
The ABCs of Merrin Dungey
by Jessica Rine
~~~~~~~~~~
Finally, switching gears, your Twitter bio says “no cuts, no buts, no coconuts.” Where does that come from?
That comes from my friend’s daughter. And I love that because it’s truly my life’s motto. There are no shortcuts, there are no excuses and there’s no insanity—you’ve just got to do it.
http://www.sactownmag.com/October-November-2016/The-ABCs-of-Merrin-Dungey/
The ABCs of Merrin Dungey
by Jessica Rine
~~~~~~~~~~
Finally, switching gears, your Twitter bio says “no cuts, no buts, no coconuts.” Where does that come from?
That comes from my friend’s daughter. And I love that because it’s truly my life’s motto. There are no shortcuts, there are no excuses and there’s no insanity—you’ve just got to do it.
http://www.sactownmag.com/October-November-2016/The-ABCs-of-Merrin-Dungey/
Saturday, October 1, 2016
The Wolf
An excerpt from the Washington Post -
When the Dallas Cowboys have a problem, this is the man who makes it go away
By Kent Babb
This David Wells isn’t famous, but he might be the most influential behind-the-scenes figure for the NFL’s most valuable franchise. Part crisis manager, part fixer, part therapist, he’s tasked with helping public figures, not becoming one. All teams have in-house security experts and problem-solvers, employees who untangle legal problems. But this extra layer of protection may be unique to the Cowboys. Wells brings a special set of skills, so when something or someone jeopardizes the image of pro football’s signature franchise, the Cowboys know whom to deploy.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/when-the-dallas-cowboys-have-a-problem-this-is-the-man-who-makes-it-go-away/2016/09/30/a7bdeaf0-84e8-11e6-92c2-14b64f3d453f_story.html?wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1
When the Dallas Cowboys have a problem, this is the man who makes it go away
By Kent Babb
This David Wells isn’t famous, but he might be the most influential behind-the-scenes figure for the NFL’s most valuable franchise. Part crisis manager, part fixer, part therapist, he’s tasked with helping public figures, not becoming one. All teams have in-house security experts and problem-solvers, employees who untangle legal problems. But this extra layer of protection may be unique to the Cowboys. Wells brings a special set of skills, so when something or someone jeopardizes the image of pro football’s signature franchise, the Cowboys know whom to deploy.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/when-the-dallas-cowboys-have-a-problem-this-is-the-man-who-makes-it-go-away/2016/09/30/a7bdeaf0-84e8-11e6-92c2-14b64f3d453f_story.html?wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1
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