Hoboken’s Mayor Dawn Zimmer Turns Over Documents to U.S Attorney

Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer turned over her journal and other documents to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Sunday, which she says show Governor Christie’s administration threatened to withhold Superstorm Sandy aid if she didn’t approve a development. A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office said the office does not discuss publicly its meetings and would not… Continue reading Hoboken’s Mayor Dawn Zimmer Turns Over Documents to U.S Attorney

Kenneth Bae Appeals to US Government for North Korea Release

Wearing a gray cap and inmate’s uniform with the number 103 on his chest, Bae spoke in Korean during the brief appearance, which was attended by The Associated Press and a few other foreign media in Pyongyang. “I believe that my problem can be solved by close cooperation and agreement between the American government and… Continue reading Kenneth Bae Appeals to US Government for North Korea Release

Ratings: Rachel Maddow Beating Fox Like They Stole Something

Fox News is hemorrhaging young viewers, but last week, things hit a new low for Fox. Rachel Maddow beat Fox News for the entire week with viewers age 25-54. According to TVNewser, “The Rachel Maddow Show” averaged 325,000 A25-54 viewers for the week, topping Fox News’ “The Kelly File,” which drew 305,000, and “Piers Morgan… Continue reading Ratings: Rachel Maddow Beating Fox Like They Stole Something

President Obama – Pot is Less Damaging Than Alcohol

In an interview with the New Yorker’s David Remnick published Sunday, Obama said while he believes marijuana is “not very healthy,” the drug isn’t as harmful as some insist. “As has been well documented, I smoked pot as a kid, and I view it as a bad habit and a vice, not very different from… Continue reading President Obama – Pot is Less Damaging Than Alcohol

Zakieya Avery and Monifa Sanford – Accused of Murdering Two Children – Attempting Exorcism

(WJLA) – Police have now charged two women with murder in the deaths of two children in Germantown and say the defendants were attempting to perform an exorcism. On Saturday morning, the childrens’ mother, Zakieya Latrice Avery, 28, was charged. Monifa Denise Sanford, age 21, was arrested and charged after she was released from the… Continue reading Zakieya Avery and Monifa Sanford – Accused of Murdering Two Children – Attempting Exorcism

The Definitive Guide to Reheating Leftovers

Photo credit: Getty Leftovers: the same food you had last night, except a little grosser! Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Strategically choosing the stovetop over the microwave could reinvigorate countless pizza slices. And microwaving your rice the right way could make leftover Chinese food a lot more appetizing. Scroll down to learn how to reheat almost… Continue reading The Definitive Guide to Reheating Leftovers

Madonna Controversy – Used ‘N-Word’ on her Instagram

The singer uploaded a snapshot of 13-year-old Rocco Ritchie boxing on Friday night, with the offensive epithet used in a hashtag accompanying the photo. “I am sorry if I offended anyone with my use of the ‘n-word’,” she said in a statement issued on Saturday. “It was not meant as a racial slur. I am… Continue reading Madonna Controversy – Used ‘N-Word’ on her Instagram

Police – Clothing Found on Remains Match Those of Avonte Oquendo

Evidence gathered along the East River — body parts, clothing and a pair of sneakers — almost certainly brought to a tragic end the desperate three-month search for autistic teen Avonte Oquendo. All that remained to confirm the parents’ worst fears was a comparison of DNA taken from the remains with the sample that Avonte’s… Continue reading Police – Clothing Found on Remains Match Those of Avonte Oquendo

Do you need anti-virus software for a tablet?

Do you need anti-virus for a tablet? A. Yes and yes! There have already been a few tablet-specific viruses and it’s only a matter of time before they become widespread. For anti-virus software, I recommend Lookout’s anti-virus app. It also works on smartphones, so download it for your other mobile gadgets, too. It helps to make… Continue reading Do you need anti-virus software for a tablet?

Study Reveals The Unconscious Bias Towards Dark Skin People We Already Knew Existed

The black community is no stranger to the deep-seated issues of colorism, so the results of a new study highlighting color bias are not surprising. Professors at San Francisco State University released a study titled “When an ‘Educated’ Black Man Becomes Lighter in the Mind’s Eye” on Tuesday exploring a concept they call “skin tone memory bias.”… Continue reading Study Reveals The Unconscious Bias Towards Dark Skin People We Already Knew Existed

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