January 8th, 2009

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Cops say legalizing drugs can boost economy by billions

Cops say legalizing drugs can boost economy by billions

Well here’s an idea you don’t hear everyday. Please give your thoughts!
75th Anniversary of Alcohol Prohibition’s End Inspires Modern Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, December 2, a group of law enforcers who fought on the front lines of the “war on drugs” and witnessed its failures will commemorate the 75th anniversary of alcohol prohibition’s repeal [...]

Porn Industry seeks Government bailout

Porn Industry seeks Government bailout

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In the world you have to be conscious of the decisions you make, if you give one group something you better believe that every other group is going to come begging. The federal government is finding out this lesson the hard way.
First the big banks who caused this economic mess came to the [...]

New footage found of California cop shooting man

New footage found of California cop shooting man

Brace yourselves because there is nothing funny nor entertaining about this footage. A new video has surfaced giving a better angle of the execution of Oscar Grant in the Bay area of California by the California Police.
The video made me sick to my stomach because I knew that I was about to witness a murder. [...]

Lil Wayne slips and falls on stage during concert

Lil Wayne slips and falls on stage during concert

I’ve been posting some depressing stuff tonight so here goes something funny for you. Shout out to my twitter folks (http://www.twitter.com/seabmak) for putting me onto this video of Lil Wayne CO- BUSTING HIS ASS!

NJ hospital throws baby out with the trash

NJ hospital throws baby out with the trash

According to authorities the police are looking in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for a baby boy who was thrown out with the trash by hospital personnel.
One must ask “how in the world does something like this happen”? I mean, we are not talking about a bottle, a pacifier, or even some baby footies. We are [...]

German billionaire commits suicide

German billionaire commits suicide

German billionaire Adolf Merckle, one of the richest men in the world, committed suicide Monday after his business empire got into trouble in the wake of the international financial crisis, Merckle’s family said Tuesday in a statement. via CNN
The wise man was correct in his observation that money does not buy happiness. Unfortunately Adolf Merckle [...]

California man shot in the back by Police

Another day another unarmed man of color shot. Pardon my cynicism but I prayed and hoped that the Sean Bell incident would play as an alarm clock for the world. Mainly law enforcement; how many times do communities have to bury their youth because they have been killed by those who are paid to serve [...]

Burris turned away at Senate door

Burris turned away at Senate door

Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris was denied entry to the Senate chambers Tuesday as he tried to claim the seat once held by President-elect Barack Obama. via CNN

It’s a sad day for the United States Senate. While today was supposed to be a beautiful day for many who were being sworn into the United [...]

Jennifer Hudson set to perform at Obama’s Inauguration

Jennifer Hudson set to perform at Obama’s Inauguration

According to the NY Post, the organizers of the Inauguration have tapped Jennifer Hudson to perform the “Star Spangled Banner” at the January 20th inauguration.
Jennifer Hudson has not performed since October of 2008. She has been mourning the loss of her mother, brother and nephew who were killed late last year.
Recently her sister’s estranged husband [...]

Talonted

Talonted

Hip-Hop is an interesting art form. And it’s just that an art form. When we fully understand that art is not supposed to be made to appease the masses but to represent the unique vision that a particular artist has in his or her own mind then we are able to stumble upon something rather [...]

Quote of The Week:

You know you are beginning to come to life when the self-accusing spirit begins to nag you when you do that which is not right. When you lay down at night and something starts jabbing you, saying you know you should not have done that, that means you are coming alive morally. Do not kill that spirit.

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