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around 11:14 am the earth was as close to the sun as it will get, starting its elliptical turn to the aphelion , where the earth will be farthest away, in june

The perihelion is when the earth or any body about a star is nearest the star, in the earth's case when the earth is closest to our friend, the sun

RIP ANITA POINTER Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has died at age 74 January 1, 20235:57 AM ET The Grammy winner passed away while she was with family members, publicist Roger Neal said in a statement. A cause of death was not immediately revealed. https://www.npr.org/2023/01/01/1146506030/anita-pointer-pointer-sisters-has-died She passed away yesterday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 74. Another celebrity also just passed, Barbara Walters. She died on December 30, 2022 at the age of 93. And remember last year at this time, Betty White died too, December 31, 2…

WHOOPI GOLDBERG IN THE NEWS AGAIN FOR ANOTHER COMMENT ABOUT THE JEWS Apparently, Whoopi made comments againt that allude to her belief that the Holocaust was not ORIGINALLY Racial. For this reason, a Jewish organization wants her to apologize again and some feel that she should be fired from her job. Well, I read some reports about her comments, and although, it's obvious to me that the Holocaust was definitely a full scale racist attack against the European Jews, however, Whoopi did not make it clear, in what she was referring to about other major issues too that involved EUGENICS in regards to others. When did the Eugenic Movement occur? This needs to be cla…

During. The. Election. Campaigning. Did. Black. Political. , NAACP,Talk About. Organizing. Kwanzaa. To. Uplift. Poor ,Black. ,Communities....The. Church. Is. Against. Kwanzaa. Preachers. Want. ,To. Steal. All. The Church. Money. To. Buy. Cars,Mansions. ,Then. Say. God. Bless. Them. ....Black. People. Who. Go. To. Church. Help,Pay. For. Preachers. New. Cars,Rolls. Royce. Mercedes. Benz,,They. Cannot. Buy. A. New. Car...Black. Politicians. ,NAACP ,Against. Kwanzaa. ....They. Scared. Of. White. Democrats......White,Democrats. Racist. Like. White. Republicans. ,They. Do. Not. Want. Black. Unity. Black. People. United. As. One. In,This. Country. The. Church. Black. Po…

The 90-9-1 Rule for Participation Inequality in Social Media and Online Communities "Summary: In most online communities, 90% of users are lurkers who never contribute, 9% of users contribute a little, and 1% of users account for almost all the action. By Jakob Nielsen on October 8, 2006" Another interesting comment: "Signal-to-noise ratio. Discussion groups drown in flames and low-quality postings, making it hard to identify the gems. Many users stop reading comments because they don't have time to wade through the swamp of postings from people with little to say." This speaks to the need for moderation which would reduce the …

If everything goes according to plan, Brittney Griner will play next season for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. This is good news and I am hoping her security can foil the haters and disgruntled.

Two much-touted portions of the bill concerning health care start on Jan. 1. The soon-to-be implemented changes include a new inflation cap that limits how much drug manufacturers can change the price of prescription drugs and new rules that insure that people enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan don’t pay more than $35 for a month’s supply of insulin. The law also will allow many Medicare Part D beneficiaries to receive vaccines for $0 in the new year. Another key provision of the bill allows Medicare to negotiate for prescription drug prices beginning in 2023. The previous law prohibited Medicare from intervening in the talks between drug …

By no means am I underestimating white power or it's destructive impact. And we know how large numbers of whites can be galvanized by racist appeals, But the monolithic notion of white unity is a fallacy. Talking and thinking about whites as a unified group ignores whites' self-perception as individuals. It also fails to take class and gender inequality into consideration. More importantly, it disempowers black people fighting for positive social change by focusing on some kind of unattainable " black unity" to counter racism and economic injustice. Because white people are so numerous and relatively well off in most ways as a group compared to black people i…

Black Judge Rules Against Stay-At-Home Mom This is hilarious, IMO, but on the other hand, I think it's mother like this woman that gives a Stay-at-home Mom a bad name. The judge doesn't actually rule against the mother, but she reduced her child support check and the surprise expression is hilarious.

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Hello Folks. Just stopping by to extend Holiday Greetings, and inform that I'm still alive and kickin', doing OK. I do check things out here occasionally, hoping to find something that captivates my interest, (avoiding the verbal diarrhea of black unity's main proponent), grateful for the Pepto Bismo Kenneth always provides with his insightful observations. My cynicism, as usual, prevails and I remain indifferent about the "what-black-folks-need-to-do" litany. In my opinion, black folks are ironically becoming enslaved by racism, aided and abetted by a vocal minority sending the message that unless African Americans are absolved and excused o…

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I'm curious as to what most people think of the last 15 minutes or so of Dr. Johnson's interview on The Breakfast Club last week and how him and Charlemagne were going at it hard with their different opinions on various topics. Take a look: I personally enjoyed the VERY spirited debate, however I can see how many would take exception to Charlemagne's constant passive-aggressive poking and prodding the doctor over issues they clearly disagreed on and I can definitely see how some could take exception to Dr. Umar raising his voice for an extended period of time, pointing his finger aggressively, and getting so emotionally stirred up. Do yo…

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First. Wishing. Happy. And. Safe. Holiday. Traveling. To. Everyone.Black. Preacher. Jesse. Lee. Peterson. Said. The. White. ,Man. Is. Superior. To,,The Black. Man. White. People. Are,Superior. To. Black. People. .Black. People. Should. Be. Put. ,Back. On. Southern. Plantations ....Black. People. Come. To. White,Communities. To. Live. ,It. Becomes. A. Ghetto...Preacher ,Jesse Lee Peterson. Is. Worse. Than. Herschel. Walker.........Minister. Louis. Farrakhan Will. Not. Vocally. Attack ,These. Black. Preachers. Who. Vocally. Attack. Black. People ,Support. ,Trump. ,Racist. White. Christians,Black. Preachers in,Prison. For. Raping. Black. Children. ,Murdering. Their. Wiv…

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At a UBS media conference earlier this week, Bob Bakish, CEO of Simon & Schuster parent company Paramount Global, said that with the sale to Penguin Random House now dead, the company still plans to divest the publisher, though he didn’t say exactly how. “We haven’t changed our point of view,” Bakish said. "[S&S] is not a core asset, because it is not a video asset. Our company is a video company.” He added: “We are going to do something in the marketplace with it as we move forward,” although what and when that will be is still to be determined. Bakish told the conference that Paramount has collected the $200 million breakup fee it was owed from PRH sin…

White. Democrats. Controlled. Black. Democrats Like. Trump. ,,Control. The Republicans. ..The. Black. Democrats. Silent. As,Billions. Of. Dollars. Go. To. White. Country. Ukraine. ,And. Poor ,Inner. City. Schools Get. Nothing...Black. Democrats. Will. Not. ,Organize. Kwanzaa. Thinking. To. Uplift. Black. Communities. ,They ,Are. Afraid. Of. White Democrats. .They. Were. Not. Saying. ,When ,Campaigning. What. Can. We. Do. To. Stop. Black. Genocide. In. ,Black. Communities. Stopping. The. Street. Gang. Murders. ,Crack ,Houses. Crack. Gang. Murders. Pastor. Warnock. Is. A. Snake. ,Jackal. Like. All. Preachers. Pastor. Warnock. Not. A. Word. On. ,Black. Preachers. Raping. B…

Speaking of Octavia Butler check out this free (no paywall) article in the New York Times: https://nyti.ms/3AZxzL3 This is one of the most visually compelling articles I have ever read online. The Visions of Octavia Butler As a science fiction writer, Butler forged a new path and envisioned bold possibilities. On the eve of a major revival of her work, this is the story of how she came to see a future that is now our present. Text by Lynell George with Visuals by Ainslee Alem Robson ___________ Also check out the new drama series premiering on Tuesday, December 13, based on Octavia E. Butler's novel Kindred…

The Democrats now have a two-member edge in the Senate, leveling another Donald Trump toady. Hee hee hee! Now, name some great judges, President Biden. You are the THIRD Democratic President who reduced the budget deficit. You will go down in history as a tough POTUS, willing to stand up the nastiness of the Republithugs and the craziness of the defenders of the BIg Lie. Rev. Raphael Warnock put the finishing touches on the mythical bullchit that Donald Trump is super unbeatable when it comes to politics and a business genius. Trump's entire company was convicted of fraud. Trump Org. was found guilty of criminal tax fraud, conspiracy and falsifyin…

Free Radicals by Michael Brooks. He says scientist are seen as cool headed and rational. Which isn't the case.

Hi everyone. I am currently studying Concept Art for games and I would really like an open discussion on the topic of representation of race and cultures in games. As an artist I feel it is my duty to create interesting characters of all races and cultures but I feel ,although getting better, feel this lacks in the gaming industry. So here's a question to start the topic. I'm currently working on a Monk based character specifically shaolin monk. I want to make the character Asian. Is this racial stereotyping? I wanted to honour and represent the monk character correctly, but where do I draw the line between racial stereotyping and honouring a cultures herita…

World of African Superheroes: Coloring Book for All Ages Relaxing Inspiring Cultural Empowering Creative Coloring Book: Black Superhero Coloring Book by Mr. Akinseye Brown (Author) https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=2181&type=status OCTAVIA TRIED TO TELL US is hosting a PopUp because Octavia Butler's KINDRED is coming to the screen! 12/17/2022 is the date Find more information at the following link https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=2182&type=status

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I'm looking around for some software that will make comments on this site's web pages and maybe even replace the discussion forum software. The account creation really discourages people from participating. The video was on one of those vendors' websites. I liked the spirit of the video.

Back in the 1980s, Irene Cara burst onto the entertainment scene. She was a cutie pie too: https://www.npr.org/2022/11/26/1139275959/fame-flashdance-irene-cara-dies She has passed away at the age of 63. Thanks for sharing your talent. RIP Ms. Cara. 😎

I have nothing against Congresswoman Bass. She's an intelligent and professional sister and I'm sure she would make an excellent mayor for any U.S. city. However...... I was hoping she DIDN'T win that election. I was actually hoping that Republican White dude had won it. Why? Because like most elections in the United States today, I think it is/was rigged and I don't trust them. I think it's a ruse and a trick to further confuse AfroAmericans and give our people....especially in California and elsewhere...a FALSE sense of power. California....including the Los Angeles area....is racist as hell against AfroAmericans. Black people make up only a…

Just how important was Raphael Warnock’s re-election victory? Wheeeeeely Important. It was the first time since 1934 that every Senate incumbent of the party of a sitting President won reelection. That is history making. As I’ve said before, Biden’s careful handling of the country and its economy is far superior to anything Trump ever managed. By adding to their one seat margin, Democrats no longer have to depend on Conservatives Joe Manchin (D-WVa) or Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) to pass bills or confirm judges. Both have been notoriously unreliable since 2021 when Democrats needed them to pass Covid relief bills and they steadfastly refused to cons…

IRENE CARA: DID YOU KNOW THAT SHE WAS BLACK LISTED!? Oh Wow! This popular youtuber showed up on my channel, but I have never heard of her until now. I did not know that Irene Cara was also part Cuban. Her father is a Black man from Puerto Rico and her mother is cuban. Irene Cara was born in the Bronx, New York, so I just learned about a new term that I've never heard of until now regarding Puerto Rican people who whom were born in New York and thereabouts. They have been referred to as "Nuyorican". Interesting. My step-brother is from Buffalo, New York, however, I've never heard him say anything about this. I did not hear of this on this channel but there are …

According to the BBC, WNBA star Britney Griner has been freed in exchange for that Russian arms dealer. This is why one should NEVER count out President Joe Biden. Think that clown Trump would have done much to help free her?

Brittany Griner's Appeal; Will She Be Freed? I wonder if the recent news coverage are published to help keep Brittaney Griner on the front page in hopes to get enough attention so that the Russians will free her through some type of prison swap. Her appeal is up and coming on October 25. She was convicted for 9 years for possession of hashish oil. 9 YEARS!!! That is crazy! I hope she is freed. ______________________________________________________________________________________ The United States has said that her detention and trial were politically motivated and that the Kremlin wants to excha…

13.5 Inflation: Here’s what we know: Inflation did not ease as much as expected in August, with an 8.3 percent rise in the Consumer Price Index showing that the squeeze on consumers remains acute. Inflation came in faster than expected in August even as gas prices fell. Inflation Report Dampens Biden’s Attempts to Celebrate the Economy Markets plunge on higher-than-expected inflation numbers. Inflation explained: The good, the bad and the uncertain. Rapidly rising rents could pose a problem for the Fed. A jump in grocery prices is pinching consumers. Gas prices have fallen for 91 straight days, relieving some inflationar…

At first impression I was discouraged by Warnock’s defeat of Walker. I then started to do the post election analysis. I was pleasantly surprised by how well Walker did despite the negative press coverage and financial deficit. To people who criticize Herschel’s speaking ability I would point out he speaks better than Mitch McConnell. Stacey Abrams lost by an almost 2 to 1 margin. Herschel’s difference was by about 7 percent. So what does this all mean? It means that the Ga Gop didn’t put their full support behind Walker. The National GOP was also deficient. I would also add that Conservative media did not treat Herschel with respect. More to come.

Trump: Constitution should be terminated due to "massive" election fraud Former President Trump on Saturday falsely cited election fraud as a reason to terminate the Constitution, after Elon Musk released information about Twitter's role in limiting access to a story about Hunter Biden. What he's saying: "So, with the revelation of MASSIVE & WIDESPREAD FRAUD & DECEPTION in working closely with Big Tech Companies, the DNC, & the Democrat Party, do you throw the Presidential Election Results of 2020 OUT and declare the RIGHTFUL WINNER, or do you have a NEW ELECTION?" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "A Massiv…

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It’s a great day in America when we can see two Black candidates duke it out for US Senator in Ga. I am rooting for Herschel because his opponent wants to tear America down and have it trampled on by criminals and the lazy.

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Is it possible to develop your identity without being influenced by community?

I was wondering why there are so few posts on here bragging about the potential of crypto currency riches. I guess I won't see anymore let's prepare for the Metaverse threads. Always thought that whole thing was more of a hoax than a genuine investment opportunity. Came across these few news items today: https://web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=crypto-themed-restaurant-stops-accepting-crypto

If. Democrat. Hakeem Jefferies. Is. The. Minority. Leader. Speaker ,,He. Should. Talk. About. Sending. Billions. To. Uplift. Poor. Inner. City Communities. And. Schools. ..The. Black. Democrats. ,Are ,Happy. To Support. Sending. Billions. Of. U. S. Money. To. White. ,,Country. Ukraine. .Hakeem Jefferies. Should. Organize. ,Kwanzaa. To. Uplift. Black. Communities. ..Black. Democrats. Ate,Controlled. By. White. Democrats. Like. Republicans. Are,Controlled. By. Trump..........Herschel. Walker. Is A. Lying. Idiot.,Pastor. Warnock. Is. A. Slave. Plantation. House. Preacher....Preacher. Warnock. Not. Talking. About. Church. ,Corruption. Preachers. Raping. Children. Mu…

There. Is. A. Debate. Planned. Herschel. Walker. And. Pastor. Warnock. Amazed. The. Republicans. Are. Not. Speaking. Against. Walker. I. Assume. They. Afraid. Of. Trump. He. Supports. Herschel ,Walker. Herschel. Walker. Is. Whacked. Lies. Like. Trump. . Pastor. Warnock. Also. A. Idiot. Not. Saying. What. He. Can. Do. To. Stop. Black. Genocide. In Black. Communities. Organize. Kwanzaa. Thinking. No. Black. Democrat Is Doing. Any. If. That. Pastor. Warnock. Not. Talking. About. Black. Preachers. In. Prison. For. Raping. Black. Children. Murdering. Their. Wives. Preachers. Stealing. All. The. Church. Money. Buying. Cars Houses. Not. Caring. About. Poor. Black. Communities…

Well, I tried to tell you so many times that Donald Trump was a complete nincompoop, a racist and a super dumbass. But you wouldn’t listen. The world has always known. Now, many of you should accept it, too. Especially with Republicans failing to take the U.S. Senate. Especially with Republicans expressing widespread glee at the hammer attack on the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Especially with all the photos of a glum Trump whose candidates laid smelly eggs everywhere. Trump is reportedly blaming Fox News’ pundit Sean Hannity and his wife Melania for talking him into supporting the phony TV physician Mehmet Oz. The carpetbagger who didn’t even learn the…

This Trump supporting CEO wouldn't hire me because I am black and old. He called me a boomer and tried to talk like a brother. I passed very coding test, but in the end, he said there is no room for someone as experienced as me. He tried to bond with me calling me a broza and asking if Knicks are my favorite basketball team. CEO is white and clueless. We need to stop racism at work. Please leave a review here: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Vowel-Reviews-E5492257.htm

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Washington Post published a photo of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in the crowd of the North Little Rock Six incident in 1957. What was he doing? He claims he was just curious. He must have been very curious, as you could not get much closer... I wonder what happened to the guy with the cigarette in his mouth. He looks like prison was in his future, but he probably ended up a prominent local business owner and leader of the Klan. The balding guy on the right was probably just curious too, and he probably attended a lynching when he was younger... SMH @Cynique what is your recollection of this incident?

'Discharged from hospital to recuperate at home after a bout with covid flu. That was no fun. Interesting hospital experience, however. Tended by a flurry of nurses, many of whom were effusive gay men, along with Hispanic cha-chas, misled by my Spanish first name. Indian and Asian doctors, of course. Sistas shuffling round, tellin' me, "you gonna be OK, momma." A very interesting pecking order at this state of the art medical center right around the corner from where I live. Prognosis is OK, all things considered which means my age is a factor. Whatever. If anybody watched the Girot Awards on CBS last night, as black folk, we should've been encouraged! …