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Is Jadakiss ’s "Why?" evidence that hip-hop is finally living up to it’s revolutionary potential or is the song’s success just another example of election year marketing?

Magic Johnson Helps Nascar Broaden

Car Bombs Kill 34 Children in Baghdad

What is more important the message or the messenger? I can't agree with anything Alan Keyes says but I give the guy complete props for sticking to his guns no matter what. Which is more than I can say for the Republicans for Obama .

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Salma Hayek is returning to her telenovela roots with a one-hour project for ABC, an American version of the phenomenally successful Latin American soap opera 'Betty La Fea.' Full story

For the record: Viewers of Jon Stewart's show are more likely to have completed four years of college than people who watch "The O'Reilly Factor," according to Nielsen Media Research.

US musicians begin anti-Bush tour

Africans aren't Americans... Attempts (by Nigerian football officials) are gathering pace to stop young Nigerian footballers from wearing hair braids, dreadlocks and earrings.

Essayist Clarence Page talks about the ramifications of using the term "acting white" and about taking personal responsibility.

This came down the pike on Sunday. Many of President Bush's assertions about progress in Iraq

Haven't bought much recently but I did pick up one record that will surly be on my Top 10 this year: Buddy Miller - Universal United House of Prayer

" My future is with Chelsea "

Brazil's football politics : In August they played a friendly in war-torn Haiti - an event clearly linked to the government's United Nations objective. The likes of Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Ronaldinho Gaucho all turned up for the game. But Milan and Bayern Munich refused to release their players. They were within their rights to do so; they have an agreement with the Brazilian FA whereby they have no obligation to release players for friendlies outside Europe. So five players were missing - All were axed for the games against Bolivia and Germany earlier this month.

The Communist Party's Central Committee has issued a policy paper calling corruption "a life and death struggle" for the party.

A Chicago Tribune poll published today shows that Keyes has about 17% support -- down 7 points from a similar poll last month.

The haves & the haves not within a family

When Woody passed, Matt and I kind of made the decision to add a member at that point because we didn't want to put ourselves or the new bass player or the audience under the pressure of constantly comparing the old to the new. We thought it was time to open up a new chapter .

Expansion Team #1

Woohoo! Jessica Alba in tights! Full Size

The beautiful, (but much too young for me) Miss Jessica Alba Turns Invisible

best films never to have won an Oscar include: 1) The Shawshank Redemption 2) It's a Wonderful Life 3) ET the Extra-Terrestrial 4) 2001: A Space Odyssey 5) The Great Escape 6) The Wizard of Oz 7) Some Like It Hot 8) The Color Purple 9) Raiders of the Lost Ark 10) Psycho

I always thought Arianna was interesting when I would see her on Politically Incorrect but that she is no longer a conservative, I think I'm in love. ;-) The nation's future also depends on the outcome of three Senate races, which the Democrats could sweep. At salon.com you either pay for a subscription or you click on an ad to see the entire article.

80 years ago today: Frances Aileen Wright Sanders was born in NYC. I miss you.

Men break into lotto winner's home with body inside

Crowds witness opening of historical treasure National Museum of the American Indian

10. No estate tax for families with at least two U.S. presidents. 9. W-2 Form is now Dubya-2 Form. 8. Under the simplified tax code, your refund check goes directly to Halliburton . 7. The reduced earned income tax credit is so unfair, it just makes me want to tear out my lustrous, finely groomed hair. 6. Attorney General (John) Ashcroft gets to write off the entire U.S. Constitution . 5. Texas Rangers can take a business loss for trading Sammy Sosa . 4. Eliminate all income taxes; just ask Teresa (Heinz Kerry) to cover the whole damn thing. 3. Cheney can claim Bush as a dependent. 2. Hundred-dollar penalty if you pronounce it "nuclear" instead of "nucular." 1. George W. Bush gets a deduction for mortgaging our entire future. Read more about Kerry on Letterman .

With 20 nominations this could be Emmy year for 'Sopranos'

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10 Point Plan : 1. Issue a statement saying the club will not tolerate racism, spelling out the action it will take against those engaged in racist chanting. The statement should be printed in all match programmes and displayed permanently and prominently around the ground. 2. Make public address announcements condemning racist chanting at matches. 3. Make it a condition for season-ticket holders that they do not take part in racist abuse. 4. Take action to prevent the sale of racist literature inside and around the ground. 5. Take disciplinary action against players who engage in racial abuse. 6. Contact other clubs to make sure they understand the club’s policy on racism. 7. Encourage a common strategy between stewards and police for dealing with racist abuse. 8. Remove all racist graffiti from the ground as a matter of urgency. 9. Adopt an equal opportunities' policy in relation to employment and service provision. 10. Work with all other groups and agencies, such as th

Ruud van Nistelrooy has now taken over Denis Law's Old Trafford throne

Butt waits on Uefa ruling and possible 3 international game suspension!

Less talent, more skin at pageant.

Jimi Hendrix memorabilia on show

Global hip-hop speaks out Check it out for yourself.

Funk singer Rick James died of a heart attack that may have been brought on by at least nine drugs that were found in his system , a US coroner has said.

Three experts on religion and pop culture discuss how shows like 'Joan of Arcadia,' 'Buffy' and 'The Simpsons' talk about faith.

Real peace [is] not just the absence of violence or of war. A mere absence of war is not genuine, lasting world peace. Peace must develop on mutual trust. His Holiness the Dalai Lama

All the faults of our mind - our selfishness, ignorance, anger, attachment, guilt, and other disturbing thoughts - are temporary , not permanent and everlasting. And since the cause of our suffering - our disturbing thoughts and obscurations - is temporary, our suffering is also temporary . Lama Zopa Rinpoche

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A highly classified National Intelligence Estimate assembled by some of the government's most senior analysts this summer provided a pessimistic assessment about the future security and stability of Iraq. The full article

22 new episodes have been ordered; series to resume production this November.

New England was fun. Tara has a great big family and I met most of them! Her friends from college were very cool too. Day1 : Great flight to Providence , next was the drive to Hartford , CT . We arrive at the Scofield burial plot an hour late but everybody was so nice. It was a lot of Rich's friends from high school & college . It made me think about who would be at my funeral. Will I have high school & college classmates? How will they remember me? Cousin Steve was there with his wife and sons (4 of them). After a really nice service by Bonnie we went to a Pizza joint that was actually a little of everything... some pasta, some Greek, some New Orleans. That was fun, I spent most of it talking to Steve's sons...really great kids! We drove back towards the airport to pickup Bonnie's car so she could go on to the Cape and we could head to Elizabeth's place. We got there and hung out for an hour or two before we went to bed. Day2 : We all hung out some m

Johnny Ramone dies at 55

Radio for days!

American colleges flunk on affordability

Jessica Simpson to play Daisy Duke

China executes bank employees in fraud crackdown

Famous Births : 1849 - Ivan Pavlov , Russian physiologist who studied dogs' responsiveness. 1879 - Margaret Sanger , birth-control advocate and founder of Planned Parenthood . 1921 - Constance Baker Motley , first African-American woman to be appointed a federal judge . 1955 - Steve Berlin ( Los Lobos ) 1973 - Nas Famous Deaths : 1901 - Pres William McKinley dies in Buffalo, of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin. 1927 - Isadora Duncan dies as her scarf became entangled in her car's wheel 1982 - Grace Kelly princess of Monaco , dies at 52 in a car crash In music history : 1737 - Composer Johann Michael Haydn was born. 1985 - The MTV Awards are held for the first time. Bette Midler and Dan Aykroyd co-hosted the show. 1994 - The Temptations receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . 1995 - Earth, Wind and Fire received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In World History : 1321 - Dante Alighieri dies of malaria just hours after finishi

9/14/1967 9am. I saw the Sun for the first time (or at least I hope the Sun came out that day).

Thais to publish etiquette guide

Colin Powell described neo-conservatives in the Bush administration as 'fucking crazies' during the build-up to war in Iraq . See, I noticed before the war in Iraq that the Dept of Defense was getting a lot more airtime than the State Dept. I realized then that this was not an administration of diplomacy. Slowly but surely Colin started saying things that sounded way out of step with the rest of the cabinet, finally recognizing that Colin didn't seem to like his job too much. I really wish he would come out b4 the election and say something... people respect him and I think it would mean something to the "swing" voters to hear from him.

Oprah. Honey. Can't you find something better for your audience than a Pontiac ...? ;-)

Toni Morrison's new novel, Love, examines, through various women in love, the political situation in the black community as the debate raged around desegregation and the civil rights movement. In particular, it examines the opposition from some African-Americans to desegregation, as it had potentially devastating consequences for their businesses. The Rest of the article is here .

I have some quality of life decisions that I have to make. How do I develop and maintain the discipline to do that?

I guess it's not just in the USA?!?! Shame, huh? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immigration and marriage laws send culturally mixed couples into exile. By Jeffrey Fleishman September 6, 2004 COPENHAGEN — The train is sleek and fast that each night carries Christina Reves away from her country and toward her husband. It races through Denmark's scattered marshes and clicks over a bridge and across the water, stopping 35 minutes later in Sweden. Reves, a Dane, is married to Walid Badawi, an Egyptian. The couple — and more than 1,200 like them — will tell you that love knows no bounds until it encounters Danish immigration laws. This nation is increasingly anti-foreigner, and its strict marriage regulations are sending hundreds of culturally mixed couples into exile each year. "I cross what is known as 'Love Bridge' every night to Sweden, and we joke that we're love's refugees," said Reves, wh

The McQuillans are ready to bag groceries, do PR and anything else that Kevin Garnett might require. Members of that Plymouth, MN, family had their second incredibly kind, memorable encounter with the Timberwolves' MVP recently. Peg McQuillan was shopping with her kids Abby, 10, and Alec, 8, at Lunds. Alec noticed a very tall man. 'Mommy do you think that's a basketball player?' Alec asked. I said 'I don't know, honey. He said 'May I ask him?' While K.G. was in the checkout line, Alec approached with questions, starting with a polite request for a name. Kevin, came the reply. "Garnett!?" Alec asked, whose eyes widened. "Abby and Alec asked for his autograph. The whole store is watching. You can't miss this man," said McQuillan. "He said, Let's go over here and sit down." The kids followed K.G. to a stand of Leeann Chin tables. "Kevin Garnett and my two kids, sitting at a table. And he's asking them where

To show support for our presidential candidates, whomever they may be . . . If you support the policies and character of John Kerry please drive with your headlights on during the day on Friday. If you support George W. Bush please drive with your headlights off that night.

Divers making dangerous probes through underwater caves near the Caribbean coast have discovered what appears to be one of oldest human skeletons in the Americas, archaeologists announced at a seminar that was ending on Friday.

What am I gonna do on Thursday nights? Wyle: I'm leaving 'ER' after season

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The Electras!

Music of Black Origin (Mobo) nominations withdrawn b/c of their hateful lyrics.

have recorded "Lonely This Christmas" 1st gen of British imitators with the new gen.

YELLOW You are very perceptive and smart. You are clear and to the point and have a great sense of humor. You are always learning and searching for understanding. Find out your color at Quiz Me!

Cobi Saves U.S. With Late Goal to Tie Panama 1-1

North, Central American and Caribbean Zone Standings

My first US MNT game and what a crazy-ass game, players & coaches ejected, near brawls, an early goal that we missed cause we were in the parking lot! Ching, Donovan Lead U.S. Past El Salvador 2-0 in World Cup Qualifier in Foxboro I was up close and personal to Cobi & DeMarcus . Tim Howard was the keeper. Clint Mathis , Brian McBride , Carlos Bocanegra were all there!

The king of hot button political speak! Keyes says Jesus wouldn't vote for Obama. Free subscription necessary.

Bad marketing and unrealistic expectations led to genre's quick demise.

If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding. -His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Tomorrow Jai & the Johnson Family are off to the great Northeast! Tonight I am thrust into the madness that will be part of my life, a madness called a famliy - a family of more than one child and two adults, like the family I have always had. It's noisy and hectic, lots of voices and lots of opinions and lots of feet, etc. etc. What am I getting into?

Internet access anytime, anywhere. This is a great draw for business, students and tourists. Philadelphia mulls wireless society - Sep 1, 2004

20-year-old woman accusing Bryant of rape had decided not to participate I wonder what happened? Was she lying? Was she threatened? Was she told she'd get more out of the process if she won the civil suit? Did she have a change of heart? I wonder what happened?

Declare Yourself - Register to Vote

This guy scared me. I saw maybe 6 minutes and I didn't know what to do, I wanted to turn it off b/c he scared me but I couldn't b/c he scared me. It was possibly the craziest political thing I've ever seen. Zell sounded like one of those snake handler preachers. He was pulling out things like: I have knocked on the door of this man's soul and found someone home... Zell Miller is GOP's pit bull The whole speech .

Carlos Santana speaks about the world like a benevolent visitor from outside.

'Blessings of Liberty Are Within Reach of Every American' is the title of the speech Lt. Gov. Michael Steele , a long-time Republican and the first black person elected to statewide office in MD made at the RNC last night.