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Microsoft “avoid ghetto” patent sparks controversy
Controversy over a new Microsoft patent has people questioning whether or not the intention has racist undertones. CNET reported that Microsoft has been granted a U.S. patent that will steer pedestrians away from areas that are high in crime. “As a pedestrian travels, various difficulties can be encountered, such as traveling through an unsafe neighborhood […]
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Nigeria braces for 2nd day of nationwide protests
A nationwide strike in Nigeria enters its second day Tuesday as citizens take to the streets to show anger about the government’s decision that has more than doubled fuel prices in the largely impoverished country. Some of the protests, over the end of fuel subsidies, Monday, were marred with clashes with police that left […]
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Runoko Rashidi Lecture: The African Presence in Early Europe
Runoko Rashidi will be lecturing and signing his new book, Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe Date: Monday, January 9th Time: 6:30pm Place: KRST Unity Center – 7825 S. Western, Los Angeles, 90047 *The community is welcome! *Love offering requested *Please, no taping.
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Navajo Nation confronts HIV and AIDS
Infections are rising within the tribe at a time when they are holding steady or declining in other groups across the country. Poor education is partly to blame, with some tribal members learning about HIV and AIDS only upon diagnosis. 8:14 PM PST, January 4, 2012 Five years ago, the man Elsie Smith loved told […]
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Stocks soar on 2012’s first trading day amid upbeat economic data
The Dow rises 179 points after reports show that the manufacturing industry grew in December and that construction spending rose in November. By Nathaniel Popper, Los Angeles Times January 4, 2012 If the stock market’s famed “January Effect” still carries any weight, 2012 is setting up to be a good year for investors. Thanks to […]
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93-Year-Old Tennessee Woman Who Cleaned State Capitol For 30 Years Denied Voter ID
A 93-year-old Tennessee woman who cleaned the state Capitol for 30 years, including the governor’s office, says she won’t be able to vote for the first time in decades after being told this week that her old state ID failed to meet new voter ID regulations. Thelma Mitchell was even accused of being an undocumented immigrant […]
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30 Days To A Brand New you – with KEIDI OBI AWADU
Raw Food Presentation & workshop: 30 Days To A Brand New you – with KEIDI OBI AWADU KRST UNITY CENTER OF AFRAKAN SPIRITUAL SCIENCE 7825 WESTERN AVE L.A., C.A. 90047 WHEN: WEDNESDAY 12-28-11 @ 7PM WHERE: KRST UNITY CENTER OF AFRAKAN SPIRITUAL SCIENCE For more info call Keidi at: 323-902-2919 Or go to: www.livingsuperfood.com
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KEIDI OBI AWADU
KEIDI OBI AWADU, Founder & CEO of Black Star Media Group, Author, Lecturer, Full Time Professional Writer & Author of 18 books, traveled throughout the US and Canada lecturing from his Conscious Rasta Report, Record Producer & Recording Artist, Chef & Cryogenics Technician, working in the field of reproductive technology. Websites: www.livinginblack.com & www.livingsuperfood.com or […]
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A vast child obesity gap between affluent city, lower-income one
Manhattan Beach has the lowest child obesity rate in L.A. County, Bell Gardens the highest. Their demographics are starkly different, and residents’ perceptions on the issue can contrast sharply. Doris Chang limits her three sons’ intake of sweets and doesn’t feed them any processed or frozen food. At their Manhattan Beach home, she monitors the […]
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JEWEL DIAMOND TAYLOR
Speaker – Minister – Author – Life Coach – Workplace Training – Retreat Facilitator Taylor’s high-impact keynotes and workshops are empowering, effective, engaging, informative and memorable. Taylor, the Self-esteem Dr., is a leader and a thought provoking communicator. This “emotional intelligence” trainer is an awakening force. Her presentations provide insights to understand, observe and transcend […]
