So I was curious to know if the Justice of the Peace who refused an interracial marriage was a Democrat or a Republican. See, Louisiana being a Southern state, many people had some preconceived notions about how he represented the … Continue reading
The RGA radio ad says that Daggett’s tax plan sounds like Corzine’s “but worse.” “Toll increases, massive sales tax increases,” the ad says. “Independent sources confirm Daggett actually wants to tax you for getting your haircut, your dry cleaning, you … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS – A white Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have. Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa … Continue reading
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President Obama and members of Congress have declared that they are trying to create a system in which no one can be denied coverage or charged higher premiums based on their health status. The health insurance lobby has said it … Continue reading
A worker for the unsuccessful primary mayoral campaign of Atlantic City Councilman Marty Small pleaded guilty Tuesday to engaging in fraud involving messenger absentee ballots during the June Democratic primary. Ronald Harris, 23, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to a … Continue reading
Dear Elisa: Last month when you announced Yahoo! Inc’s new multi-million dollar ad campaign including the tagline, “the internet’s under new management yours,” I wrote you an open letter. While admittedly the letter was critical and even a bit sarcastic … Continue reading
Verizon’s comparison chart to prop up the new Storm 2 leaked and they compare it to other smartphones on the market. Of course, there’s only one thing you can do when the competition is in a better position than you. … Continue reading
Drakopoulos said his Bronx club, next to the Major Deegan Expressway, has made the community a better place by illuminating the block and planting trees on the desolate street. “We took a concrete, deserted neighborhood and brought life to it,” … Continue reading
During much of his tenure, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has taken credit for helping to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in New York City, from high-paying construction work to sales jobs at dozens of new big-box stores. Even as … Continue reading
John Gruber’s Daring Fireball blog got hot over TUAW linking to partner site (Engadget) rather than the original source of of story, calling out the attribution failure as “crummy.” After drawing attention to the issue, he noted in an update … Continue reading
He’s a tough guy. He’s undefeated, but some of the guys he’s beaten aren’t worthy of having on your record. He hasn’t fought anybody. He’s fought Gonzaga, so I really think he’s 1-0. via examiner.com Not for nothing, but Brock … Continue reading
I love this video. We’ve all seen these kinds of people…
During tonight’s debate between Mayor Bloomberg and mayoral candidate Bill Thompson, the Mayor had this to say about his efforts to reduce gun crime: “I ask myself, have I done enough to reduce gun crime, have I done enough to … Continue reading
Tyra Banks made lots of headlines when she told the world to kiss her fat ass after an unflattering picture of her popped up pretty much everywhere a few years ago. She became a champion for “natural beauty,” and lots … Continue reading
President Obama finally endorsed fellow Democrat Bill Thompson for mayor Friday, but it was Mayor Bloomberg who snagged the better sound bite. For starters, Thompson didn’t get the nod directly from Obama but rather the President’s spokesman, Robert Gibbs. And … Continue reading
A Delaware first-grader who was facing 45 days in an alternative school as punishment for taking his favorite camping utensil to school can return to class after the school board made a hasty change granting him a reprieve. The seven-member … Continue reading
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Two weeks into a new season, the talk of television is the Leno effect — and whether it is hazardous to NBC’s health. On “The Tonight Show,” the host, Conan O’Brien, going for laughs with his guest, Hank Azaria. It … Continue reading
Tony Ray was talking with a police officer outside the Forest Park Community Center in Joliet a couple of weeks ago when the two men suddenly heard the crack of gunshots. Ray, executive director of the center, headed to safety … Continue reading
This is how househunting feels to me.
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Getting… Sleepy…