Students Are Angry About Ghetto Themed Off Campus Compton Cookout

Some UC San Diego students are angry about a ghetto-themed “Compton Cookout”. Some of the angered students even took part in a day of protest. A party invitation posted on Facebook told students to wear large T-shirts, rapper-style urban clothing by makers such as FUBU, and gold chains, according to a copy posted on the Web site for San Diego TV station 10News. Women were urged to go as "ghetto chicks."...

Katrina Cop Admits To Killing Of Unarmed Civilians Cover-up

The blue wall of silence finally has a small crack in it. The Huffington Post reported today that a retired lieutenant police officer pleaded guilty in the cover-up of the department's probe of the shootings to conceal that police gunned down unarmed civilians during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.The supervisor of the police probe, Michael Lohman, a 41 year old 21-year veteran of the force, pleaded...

Mortgage Modification Scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stepped up enforcement on mortgage modification scams. They have set up Operation Home Lies which is a national federal and state law enforcement effort to go after mortgage modification scams that target homeowners facing foreclosure.If you are in need of mortgage assistance, be vigilant of companies offering to help modify your mortgage while asking you to pay an advance fee to stop foreclosure.If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, the...

President Obama Wants School Focus On College And Careers

The President wants to make sure that students attending primary and secondary education schools are either career or college ready when they finish high school.Obama told a gathering of the nation's governors at the White House that students in the U.S. lag behind by several crucial measures. For example, eighth-grade students rank ninth in the world in math and 11th in science.He also mentioned...

Breakdancer Jailed For $3,000 In Floor Damage

Police said they've arrested a teenager who caused thousands of dollars in damage to a western New York home's hardwood floor by break dancing on it while wearing a large diamond belt buckle.Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard said the 18-year-old named R. Baczkiewicz apparently was intoxicated when he arrived at a house party held by the victim's daughters in Elma, a small town just east of Buffalo....

The New Jim Crow

There are more African Americans under correctional control today -- in prison or jail, on probation or parole -- than were enslaved in 1850, a decade before the Civil War began.The New Jim Crow is a book written by Michelle Alexander. She goes to great lengths to answer a recurring question. She writes how this question has surfaced in mainstream and ethnic media for more than a decade. The phrasing...

County By County Health Rankings

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has funded a health care study called County Health Rankings which reports on the overall health of those individuals living in each of the 50 American states. It is also possible to go to a particular state on their web site and see a ranking for each county within that state.Each county is ranked within the state on how healthy people are and how long they live. They also are ranked on key factors that affect health such as: smoking, obesity, binge drinking,...

New Credit Card Law For Cardholders

The new federal government credit card law started Monday, February 22nd. The main reason this law was created is because credit card companies were finding too many ways to put Americans with credit cards deeper into debt.Below is a list of changes affecting all credit cards holders.INTEREST RATESThe rate cannot be raised in the first year after an account is opened unless an introductory rate has come to an end. After that, cardholders must be notified 45 days in advance of any rate change.For...

President Obama Finally Putting Forward Health Care Proposal

The president is finally stepping up to the plate on health care. His will put forward a proposal on health care that he hopes will bridge the gap between Democrats in the House and Senate. In the name of transparency, the White house bill will be placed online this Monday, February 22nd. It appears as though the Democrats are now willing to make it happen without any Republican support through a...

Are All Americans On Gov't. Suicide Missions Terrorists?

Joseph Stack III a software engineer from Austin Texas decided that he could not take it anymore. He launched a suicide attack on the IRS agency Thursday by crashing his small plane into an office building containing nearly 200 IRS employees.Mr. Stack was not happy with the American tax laws, big business executives, and government. He posted a note to his website shortly before taking to his plane...

Less Invasive Hip Surgeries Available Today

As many Americans reach middle age, they find that their bodies are starting to break down. Sometimes the breakdown occurs in the hips and surgery is required to replace a hip. After living with a deteriorating hip for a period of time, many cannot take the pain and the discomfort any longer. These individuals will need an orthopedic surgeon to replace a hip which has been a successful medical procedure...

Utah Thinking about Dropping 12th Grade

When times become tough and money needs to be saved, some politicians will propose what would have been unthinkable when the economy was healthy. Some in the state of Utah have started thinking about eliminating the 12th grade reports the Los Angeles Times.Are teenagers ready for the real world at 17 years of age? Aside from the money saved, what are the other benefits and possible costs associated with eliminating 12th grade? Could this be the start of a new movement in the United States? Remember...

iPhone Can Help You Track Stolen Phone

Just when you thought that you have heard all of the benefits of the iPhone compared to other smartphones, you find that there is another reason to consider switching to this smartphone if you do not already own one.The iPhone along with a special package offered through AT&T and Apple can assist anyone that has their iPhone stolen or lost tracked to it's current location. It is even possible to shut the iPhone down from a remote location.All of these options are handled through MobileMe. This...

Driver Used Mannequin In Car Pool Lane

A 61 year old New Yorker faces a $135 traffic fine for using a mannequin as her "plus one" in the car pool lane for vehicles with multiple passengers during rush hour on the Long Island Expressway in New York.A sheriff's deputy on Long Island became curious when he saw the passenger wearing sunglasses and using the visor. According to the officer, the problem is that the sky was overcast.When the...

5.7 GDP Growth Misleading

Things are not always what they seem to be.Despite the federal government’s positive report on GDP recently, most economists believe that the current growth numbers are misleading. Many of these economists are also skeptical about significant growth in GDP in 2010. With real growth at rates below previous recessions in 1975 and 1982, jobless rates in the double digits and limited access to credit, many economists believe that the US economy is still weak. The government mentioned GDP growing a whopping...

Honda Recalls Fit & Jazz Vehicles

The 2010 Honda recall affects some 646,000 cars and was announced due to an apparent window issue. Honda has not stated which model year of the Fit has been recalled.The Fit also goes by the name Jazz in some countries. The Wall Street Journal reported that the window switches in the Honda Fit and Jazz models may overheat if exposed to liquid, and they may smoke, melt or start a fire.If you own one...

Toyota Recall Affects 2 Million Vehicles

The 2010 Toyota recall models list affects more than two million vehicles. This recall involves a gas pedal issue. If you own a Toyota on the list below, make sure to contact you local Toyota service dealer.Here are the models affected by the Toyota recall:• 2009-2010 RAV4, • 2009-2010 Corolla, • 2009-2010 Matrix, • 2005-2010 Avalon, • 2007-2010 Camry, • 2010 Highlander, • 2007-2010 Tundra, • 2008-2010...

1 Out Of 4 Homeowners Underwater

Mortgage rates and delinquency rates continue to rise in America. The number of homeowners "underwater" -- those owing more on their mortgage than the home is worth -- now stands at roughly 11 million, about a quarter of all mortgage holders, according to real estate research firm First American CoreLogic. This number is expected to rise.There is a belief by many that analyze the housing industry for a living that negative equity is the single most important driver of defaults. Negative equity has...

Super Bowl Response Ad Will Not Improve Race Relations

A response Super Bowl ad illustrates why people of color need to be a part of the decision making process.A young, white superstar college football quarterback Tim Tebow has been tapped to appear in a Super Bowl ad with his mother Pam. The ad is about saying no to abortion and promoting life. Tim's mother Pam while on a missionary trip with her husband contracted amoebic dysentery and the medicines...

Six Things Women Do To Their Vajayjay

When you thought that you knew almost everything you wanted to know about women, you find out that there is much more to know. Why are some woman unhappy with their vajayjay? The list below will give you a clue.1. Problem: Your Vagina Smells BadSolution: Vaginal Deodorant - this one is obvious.2. Problem: Your Vagina Is DirtySolution: Douching - this is clearly when it is cleaned.3. Problem: Your Vagina Is Too LooseSolution: Vaginal Rejuvenation - this is when she wants it smaller, tighter.4. Problem:...

Large Percentage Of Republicans Think Obama Is Racist, Socialist, & Non-U.S. Citizen

The new poll of more than 2,000 self-identified Republican voters illustrates the incredible paranoia and brainwashing of many Americans. The same methods were used during the Bush years when the majority of Americans were led to believe that Sadaam Hussein was connected to al-Qaeda and 9/11 which was used as an argument to justify war with Iraq.Here are some interesting numbers provided by The Daily...

Bank Of America Card Holders Are Free

Bank of America ATM, credit, or debit card holders are being offered what is called “Museums on Us”. This offer is good the first full weekend of each month until the offer ends. Click here to locate all of the participating museums, zoos and other attractions near you, and then call to check on the specific rules.You’ll find such prestigious places as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago taking part.All you need if your Bank of America card and a photo ID...

Smart, Beautiful, And Young

Caressa Cameron who is Miss Virginia won the 2010 Miss America crown. She is a 22 year old woman, and the daughter of a contractor and background researcher for the government.She has spoken about being motivated to enter and compete in pageants at the age of 14, when Miss Virginia 2003 Nancy Redd visited her school. This is another example of how seeing someone like yourself in a position that is...